公开(公告)号：US12128894B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-29

申请号：US17527437

申请日：2021-11-16

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Jordan Barrett ,  Brendan Francis Diamond ,  Andrew Denis Lewandowski ,  Keith Weston

IPC: B60W30/14 ,  B60S1/08 ,  B60W30/16 ,  B60W40/02 ,  B60W40/105 ,  B60W50/00 ,  B60W50/14

CPC classification number: B60W30/143 ,  B60S1/0896 ,  B60W30/16 ,  B60W40/02 ,  B60W40/105 ,  B60W50/14 ,  B60W2050/0083 ,  B60W2300/14 ,  B60W2540/049 ,  B60W2555/20 ,  B60W2556/45

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to receive a speed of windshield wipers of a vehicle, adjust a setting for an adaptive cruise control of the vehicle based on the speed of the windshield wipers, and instruct a propulsion of the vehicle to operate in accordance with the adjusted setting of the adaptive cruise control.

公开(公告)号：US11975614B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-07

申请号：US17399804

申请日：2021-08-11

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Brendan F. Diamond ,  Keith Weston ,  Andrew Denis Lewandowski ,  Jordan Barrett ,  Michael Alan McNees ,  Lars Niklas Pettersson

IPC: B60L15/20 ,  B60W30/18 ,  B60W50/14 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G07C5/08 ,  H04W4/46

CPC classification number: B60L15/20 ,  B60W30/18009 ,  B60W50/14 ,  G07C5/0825 ,  H04W4/46 ,  B60W2050/146 ,  B60W2530/203 ,  B60W2556/65 ,  G01C21/3407

Abstract: Informed towing is provided. Towing information is identified, by a towing vehicle, with respect to a towed vehicle to be towed by the towing vehicle. A towed configuration of the towed vehicle is monitored. Responsive to the towed configuration of the towed vehicle being incorrect according to the towing information, a warning is displayed in the HMI indicating the incorrect towing configuration.

公开(公告)号：US20230325168A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-12

申请号：US17658399

申请日：2022-04-07

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Andrew Denis Lewandowski ,  Jordan Barrett

IPC: G06F8/65 ,  B60W50/06 ,  B60W40/09 ,  B60W40/02

CPC classification number: G06F8/65 ,  B60W50/06 ,  B60W40/09 ,  B60W40/02 ,  B60W2556/10 ,  B60W2540/30 ,  B60W2555/20

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for connected vehicle enhancements. An example method may include causing to present, based on a first factor, an offer to install a first software update to a vehicle for a first period of time. The example method may also include receiving a request to install the first software update for the first period of time. The example method may also include causing to install the first software update on the vehicle at a first time. The example method may also include causing to disable, based on a determination that the first period of time has elapsed, the first software update on the vehicle. The example method may also include receiving a request to permanently install the software update on the vehicle. The example method may also include causing to permanently install the first software update on the vehicle at a second time.

公开(公告)号：US20230249746A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-10

申请号：US17568545

申请日：2022-01-04

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Keith Weston ,  Lorne Forsythe ,  Brendan Diamond ,  Andrew Denis Lewandowski ,  Michael Alan McNees ,  Jordan Barrett

IPC: B62D13/02 ,  B62D13/04 ,  B60W30/095 ,  B60W50/14

CPC classification number: B62D13/02 ,  B60W30/0953 ,  B60W30/0956 ,  B60W50/14 ,  B62D13/04 ,  B60W2050/146 ,  B60W2300/14 ,  B60W2420/42

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to control a vehicle trailer using torque vectoring are disclosed. An example apparatus to control a trailer of a vehicle includes condition determination circuitry to determine, based on data from sensors on at least one of the trailer or the vehicle, whether a condition associated with the vehicle is satisfied, and torque control circuitry to adjust, in response to the condition being satisfied, a first torque of a first motor and a second torque of a second motor, the first motor operatively coupled to a first wheel of the trailer, the second motor operatively coupled to a second wheel of the trailer.

公开(公告)号：US20230182700A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-15

申请号：US17546783

申请日：2021-12-09

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Keith Weston ,  Filip Tomik ,  Brendan F. Diamond ,  Andrew Denis Lewandowski ,  Jordan Barrett ,  Michael Alan Mcnees ,  Matthew Johnson

IPC: B60T8/32 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/18

CPC classification number: B60T8/321 ,  B60T8/3205 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60T2220/02 ,  B60T2220/06 ,  B60T2210/14 ,  B60W2520/30 ,  B60W2552/35

Abstract: A vehicle includes wheels, brakes, and a controller. The wheels are configured to propel the vehicle. The brakes are configured to generate a braking torque at the wheels. The controller is programed to, in response to (i) a commanded braking torque and (ii) a relative jounce between two of the wheels exceeding a threshold, operate the brakes to increase the braking torque to less than the commanded braking torque. The controller is further programed to, in response to (i) the commanded braking torque and (ii) a droop of at least one of the wheels exceeding a threshold, operate the brakes to increase the braking torque to less than the commanded braking torque.

公开(公告)号：US20220396271A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-15

申请号：US17346735

申请日：2021-06-14

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Andrew Denis Lewandowski ,  Keith Weston ,  Brendan F. Diamond ,  Jordan Barrett

IPC: B60W30/18 ,  B62D15/02 ,  B62D12/02 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W10/18

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to receive data indicating a lane change by a first vehicle that is towing a second vehicle, the data including data indicating a direction that first wheels of the first vehicle are turning while the first vehicle is performing the lane change; and during the lane change, instruct a steering system of the second vehicle to turn second wheels of the second vehicle in a same direction as the first wheels.

公开(公告)号：US20220324448A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-13

申请号：US17225443

申请日：2021-04-08

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Andrew Denis Lewandowski ,  Jordan Barrett ,  Grant Patrick Mayer ,  Tim Beck ,  Keith Weston ,  Brendan F. Diamond

IPC: B60W30/16 ,  B60W50/00

Abstract: While operating a host vehicle in a lane, a target vehicle is detected entering the lane in front of the vehicle. A trajectory of the target vehicle is predicted based on sensor data. Upon determining that the target vehicle will pass through the lane based on the predicted trajectory, the host vehicle is operated based on determining a presence or an absence of a lead vehicle. Upon determining that the target vehicle will remain in the lane based on the predicted trajectory, the host vehicle is operated with the target vehicle as the lead vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US12139034B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-12

申请号：US17487230

申请日：2021-09-28

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Brendan Francis Diamond ,  Lars Niklas Pettersson ,  Keith Weston ,  Jordan Barrett ,  Andrew Denis Lewandowski ,  Michael Alan McNees

IPC: B60L53/63 ,  B60L53/66 ,  B60L53/68 ,  G01W1/00 ,  G06N3/02

Abstract: Systems and methods may be configured for providing preemptive reenergizing alerts designed to alert vehicle users to reenergize their vehicles in anticipation of power disruption conditions. Weather related data and/or grid related data may be leveraged for predicting the likelihood of power disruption conditions of a grid power source. When power disruption conditions are likely to increase the cost of energy by greater than a predefined threshold, one or more reenergizing alerts may be automatically communicated for alerting the users of the need to reenergize (e.g., refuel, recharge, etc.) their vehicles. Preemptively alerting users to reenergize their vehicles in this manner may ensure that the vehicle will be available for use as a backup power source during actual power disruption conditions.

公开(公告)号：US12054195B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-06

申请号：US17385314

申请日：2021-07-26

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Keith Weston ,  Brendan F. Diamond ,  Jordan Barrett ,  Andrew Denis Lewandowski

IPC: B62D15/02

CPC classification number: B62D15/0265

Abstract: An operation assistance system for a first vehicle that is connected to a second vehicle that propels the connected first and second vehicles includes: a sensor system of the first vehicle that detects a feature in an operating environment of at least one of the first vehicle and the second vehicle; and a controller that is in communication with the sensor system and that prompts a power assist steering system of the first vehicle to execute a steering command based on the sensor system detecting the feature.

公开(公告)号：US20240227782A9

公开(公告)日：2024-07-11

申请号：US17970277

申请日：2022-10-20

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Keith Weston ,  Andrew Denis Lewandowski ,  Matthew Johnson ,  Brendan Diamond ,  Jordan Barrett ,  Andrew Niedert ,  Lars Niklas Pettersson

IPC: B60W30/045 ,  B60W40/13 ,  B60W50/00

CPC classification number: B60W30/045 ,  B60W40/13 ,  B60W50/0097 ,  B60W2040/1307 ,  B60W2300/14 ,  B60W2520/10 ,  B60W2552/30 ,  B60W2556/10 ,  B60W2720/106 ,  B60W2720/30

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to prevent trailer sway are disclosed. An example apparatus to prevent trailer sway of a trailer coupled to a vehicle includes prediction circuitry to predict, based on sensor data from one or more sensors of the vehicle, whether a trailer sway condition associated with the vehicle is likely to occur, and control activation circuitry to, in response to the prediction that the trailer sway is likely to occur, activate at least one vehicle control of the vehicle to prevent the trailer sway condition from occurring, the at least one vehicle control to include applying torque to at least one of one or more trailer wheels of the trailer or one or more vehicle wheels of the vehicle.