公开(公告)号：US11650085B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-16

申请号：US17103707

申请日：2020-11-24

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Somak Datta Gupta ,  Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam ,  Swadad A. Carremm

IPC: G01D11/02 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G01D11/24 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: G01D11/02 ,  G01D11/245 ,  G07C5/0808 ,  G05D1/0231 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D2201/0213

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for facilitating active protection of peripheral sensors. An example vehicle includes a sensor and a sensor protector. The example sensor protector is configured to, responsive to a vehicle collision, obtain diagnostic information from the sensor. The example sensor protector is also configured to determine whether to move the sensor from a first position to a second position based on the diagnostic information. The example sensor protector is also configured to cause the sensor to from the first position to the second position based on the determination.

公开(公告)号：US20200062166A1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-27

申请号：US16108809

申请日：2018-08-22

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Swadad A. Carremm ,  Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam ,  Ronald David Kurth

IPC: B60P7/08

Abstract: A cargo support system including a truck bed having longitudinal extending sidewalls, longitudinally extending rails mounted above the sidewalls, each having a longitudinal slot on an underside connected to a longitudinal channel, and arms suspended from the underside of the rails above the sidewalls, each pivotable between a longitudinal orientation under the respective rail and a lateral orientation extending over the bed.

公开(公告)号：US10407014B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-10

申请号：US15591967

申请日：2017-05-10

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam ,  Swadad A. Carremm ,  Clara Bennie

IPC: B60R1/00 ,  B60R21/0134 ,  G08G1/16 ,  B62D21/15 ,  B62D63/08 ,  B60R21/01 ,  B60R21/00 ,  B60R19/56

Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for detecting or predicting an underride impact. An example vehicle includes a camera for capturing an image of a target vehicle, sensors for detecting a speed and heading of the vehicle, and a processor. The processor is configured to determine a target vehicle classification, determine an open space of the target vehicle, determine a closing speed between the vehicle and target vehicle, predict an underride impact based on the classification, open space, and closing speed, and responsively execute an impact action.

公开(公告)号：US20190118859A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-25

申请号：US15790823

申请日：2017-10-23

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam ,  Swadad A. Carremm ,  Saied Nusier ,  Erick Michael Lavoie

IPC: B62D13/06 ,  B60D1/30 ,  B62D6/00

Abstract: A vehicle-trailer hitch angle sensor assembly includes a mounting bracket including a base, a body rotatably coupled with the bracket about an axis spaced apart from the base and biased toward the base, and a sensor array including a plurality of sensors extending in first and second directions along a face of the body.

公开(公告)号：US09988001B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-05

申请号：US14868779

申请日：2015-09-29

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam ,  Swadad A. Carremm ,  Jayagopal Appukutty ,  Roy Joseph Scott

IPC: G09F7/00 ,  B60R13/10 ,  F16M13/02

CPC classification number: B60R13/105 ,  B60R13/10 ,  F16M13/02

Abstract: A motor vehicle license plate mounting bracket includes a substantially planar body defining an A surface and an opposite B surface and one or more resilient members disposed on the body B surface. The bracket body further includes a sidewall having one or more resiliency-imparting notches or grooves therein. Fascia assemblies including the license plate mounting bracket are described.

公开(公告)号：US20180080427A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15273520

申请日：2016-09-22

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam ,  Muhannad Hamdan ,  Ahmad Maarouf ,  Swadad A. Carremm

IPC: F02N15/10 ,  B60K15/04 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60R1/12 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: F02N15/10 ,  B60K15/04 ,  B60K2015/0323 ,  B60K2015/03328 ,  B60K2015/03375 ,  B60K2015/03394 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2300/8026 ,  G06K9/00791 ,  H04N7/183

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and computer readable media are disclosed for deterrence of ignition of a vehicle engine ignition when a fuel nozzle is in a fuel intake area. An example vehicle includes a fuel intake area, a camera, and a processor. The example processor, in response to an ignition switch being in an on-position, is to detect, via the camera, whether a fuel nozzle is in the fuel intake area. The example processor is to deter ignition of a vehicle engine when the fuel nozzle is in the fuel intake area.

公开(公告)号：US20170088065A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US14868779

申请日：2015-09-29

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam ,  Swadad A. Carremm ,  Jayagopal Appukutty ,  Roy Joseph Scott

IPC: B60R13/10 ,  F16M13/02

CPC classification number: B60R13/105 ,  B60R13/10 ,  F16M13/02

Abstract: A motor vehicle license plate mounting bracket includes a substantially planar body defining an A surface and an opposite B surface and one or more resilient members disposed on the body B surface. The bracket body further includes a sidewall having one or more resiliency-imparting notches or grooves therein. Fascia assemblies including the license plate mounting bracket are described.

公开(公告)号：US09573544B1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US14833902

申请日：2015-08-24

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam ,  Jeffery Hammoud ,  Swadad A. Carremm ,  Dana Conner

IPC: B60R21/0136 ,  G01L19/06

CPC classification number: B60R21/0134 ,  B60J5/04 ,  B60R21/0136 ,  B60R21/21 ,  B60R21/23138 ,  B60R21/232 ,  G01L19/0636

Abstract: A pair of vehicle door panels defines a cavity. An air sensor has an air inlet protruding into the cavity and senses an air pressure within the cavity. A shield covers the air inlet, has at least one side wall extending away from the air inlet, and defines a chamber configured to collapse in response to an increase in the air pressure to excite the air sensor.

Abstract translation: 一对车门板限定一个空腔。 空气传感器具有突出到空腔中的空气入口并感测空腔内的空气压力。 屏蔽罩覆盖空气入口，具有至少一个远离空气入口延伸的侧壁，并且限定了一个响应于空气压力增加而塌缩以激发空气传感器的腔室。

公开(公告)号：US20130154284A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13762778

申请日：2013-02-08

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Mahmoud Y. Ghannam ,  Todd N. Clark ,  Eric L. Stratten ,  Swadad A. Carremm

IPC: B60R19/48

CPC classification number: B60R19/48 ,  B60R19/34 ,  B60R19/483

Abstract: A vehicular crash sensing system includes a bumper cap for contacting a bumper. A chamber fits into a side rail attached to the bumper, the chamber being sealed by the bumper cap. A stop element limits movement of the chamber into the side rail. A pressure sensor detects an increased chamber air pressure during crushing of the chamber resulting from movement of the bumper with respect to the stop element.

Abstract translation: 车辆碰撞感测系统包括用于接触保险杠的保险杠盖。 一个室适合安装在保险杠上的侧轨，该舱由保险杠盖封住。 止动元件限制了腔室进入侧轨的运动。 压力传感器检测由于保险杠相对于止动元件的运动导致的室破碎期间增加的室内空气压力。

公开(公告)号：US10421344B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-24

申请号：US15596091

申请日：2017-05-16

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam ,  Swadad A. Carremm ,  Aed M. Dudar

IPC: B60J11/08 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60J1/20 ,  G01S19/13

Abstract: A vehicle includes a windshield, a barrier, a barrier actuator drivably coupled to the barrier, and a computer in communication with the barrier actuator. The barrier is movable between a retracted position exposing the windshield and an expanded position extending along a portion of the windshield. The computer is programmed to, upon determining that a risk of objects striking the windshield exceeds a threshold while the vehicle is traveling, instruct the barrier actuator to move the barrier from the retracted position to the expanded position.