TWO-PIECE TENSION MEMBERThe present disclosure provides a battery pack comprising two hollow side rails, a base, and first and second tension members. The first tension member includes first mounting portions and a first cen…DRIVE·Jun 3·1 min readFollowH01M10/613FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
SINGLE-PIECE TENSION MEMBERThe present disclosure provides a tension member for a battery module including at least two battery packs. The tension member defines a length, is hollow along its length, and is formed of a single p…DRIVE·Jun 3·1 min readFollowH01M10/613FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
BATTERY PACK RETENTION ARRANGEMENTThe present disclosure provides a retention arrangement for a battery pack, comprising a latch portion rotatably affixed to a tray portion of the battery pack and an engagement portion affixed to a ba…DRIVE·Jun 3·1 min readFollowB60K1/04FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
ENGINE AND ENGINE EXHAUST CONTROL SYSTEMA vehicle system includes an engine, a transmission, an exhaust system, an adjustable valve, a sensor, and a controller. The engine is configured to propel a vehicle. The transmission is configured to…DRIVE·Apr 15·2 min readFollowF01N1/163FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLEThe invention relates to an assembly (1) for a vehicle, comprising an interior space element (2) and a display element (10) with a screen surface (11) connected to it via an adjustment mechanism (20),…DRIVE·Feb 18·2 min readFollowB60K35/10FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
DYNAMIC CONTROL OF VEHICLE DRIVETRAIN MODES OPERATED IN RESTRICTED EMISSION TRAFFIC ZONES, BASED ON REAL-TIME AIR QUALITY MEASUREMENTSA computer-implemented method for establishing at least one low or zero emission traffic zone and for controlling and monitoring a momentarily operated drivetrain of hybrid vehicles (402) passing thro…DRIVE·Feb 18·2 min readFollowB60W20/00FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
METHOD OF PROVIDING DRIVER ASSISTANCE IN A VEHICLE, AND PARK ASSIST SYSTEMDisclosed is a method of providing driver assistance in a vehicle, the method comprising the following steps: S1 entering a training mode; S2 while the vehicle is operating in training mode, acquiring…DRIVE·Jul 30·1 min readFollowB62D15/027FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
CENTER CONSOLE FOR VEHICLEThe invention relates to a center console (1) for a vehicle, having at least one holder (4) for holding an emergency hammer (5). In order to store an emergency hammer (5) safely and in a freely and ea…DRIVE·Jun 18·2 min readFollowA62B3/005FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
HYDROGEN FUEL TANK MOUNTING SYSTEMA hydrogen fuel tank mounting system for a vehicle comprises a first mount for mounting a first portion of the fuel tank in a fixed position and a second mount for slidably mounting a second portion o…DRIVE·Oct 9·2 min readFollowB60K15/03006FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
METHOD OF CONTROLLING ELECTRIC LOAD SHEDDING IN A VEHICLEThe invention relates to a method of controlling the power distribution or allocation to the different loads of a vehicle's powernet. The invention further relates to a vehicle (2), to a computer prog…DRIVE·Sep 25·1 min readFollowB60L1/00FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
RACK SYSTEM FOR A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR LATERALLY BALANCING AND LOADING OF A COMMERCIAL VEHICLEThe invention relates generally to a rack system (6) for a commercial vehicle (1), comprising at least one guide rail (7) fixable to at least one vehicle structure of the commercial vehicle (1), and a…DRIVE·Jul 17·1 min readFollowB60P3/007FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
RACK SYSTEM FOR A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLEThe invention relates generally to a rack system (5) for a commercial vehicle (1), comprising at least one guide rail (8) fixable to at least one vehicle structure of the commercial vehicle (1) within…DRIVE·Jul 17·1 min readFollowB60P3/007FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A USER-INITIATED VEHICLE-OPERATION-COMMANDThe invention relates to a method for controlling a user-initiated vehicle-operation-command, the user of the vehicle being located external to the vehicle during an autonomous driving or parking oper…DRIVE·May 22·1 min readFollowB60K35/10FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
SEAT BELT ASSEMBLYA seat belt assembly unit includes a seat belt retractor, seat back, seat back frame, a rear wall interconnecting the side walls of a vehicle, a tubular member extending along the length of the rear w…DRIVE·Dec 13·1 min readFollowB60R22/18FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
A BUSH AND CLAMP ASSEMBLYA bush and clamp assembly is disclosed in which a tapered clamping member 40, 140 is used to produce a clamping force acting on a resilient, compressible bush 19, 119, 219 interposed between bridge po…DRIVE·Dec 28·1 min readFollowB60G21/055FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
DEVICE FOR VENTILATING AN ENVIRONMENT OF A STEERING WHEEL AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE DEVICEThe invention relates to a device for ventilating a steering wheel environment of a vehicle, containing at least one adjustable air outlet (3) in the vicinity of the steering wheel, wherein the adjust…DRIVE·Dec 21·1 min readFollowB60H1/0055FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
PARKING ASSIST METHOD AND SYSTEMA method (200) for determining if a vehicle (201) will fit in a space (203), the method (200) comprising: capturing an image (217) of the space (203) into which the vehicle (201) is to be moved; simul…DRIVE·Dec 7·1 min readFollowB60Q9/004FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
AN EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEMAn exhaust gas recirculation system is disclosed in which an electronic controller 20 is used to operate an exhaust gas recirculation valve 6 so as to clean a moveable valve element 6V of the exhaust …DRIVE·Dec 7·1 min readFollowF02D21/08FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INCREASING DRIVER AWARENESS BY MODIFYING THE FREQUENCY OF A VISUAL SYSTEMA method of increasing driver awareness for a first vehicle (103), the method comprising: establishing a connection (109a, 109b) between the first vehicle (103) and at least one of a second vehicle (1…DRIVE·Nov 23·1 min readFollowB60K31/18FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
A GRAB HANDLE BRACKETAn A-pillar grab handle attachment bracket (100) configured to connect a grab handle to an A-pillar structure of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The bracket comprises a first flange, a second flange, an…DRIVE·Nov 16·1 min readFollowB60N3/023FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING TRAFFIC-RELATED DATA IN ROAD TRAFFICThe invention relates to an arrangement and a method for transmitting traffic-related data in road traffic, wherein the traffic-related data in the form of dynamically generated QR codes can be transm…DRIVE·Sep 21·1 min readFollowB60R11/04FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
ENHANCED BRAKE DISC WIPING FUNCTIONALITY FOR VEHICLES WITH BRAKE-BY-WIRE SYSTEMSThe present invention relates to a method of keeping brakes of a vehicle comprising a GPS system and being equipped with a brake-by-wire de-coupled brake system in good condition. The method comprises…DRIVE·Aug 31·1 min readFollowB60T17/221FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
ENHANCED BRAKE DISC WIPING FUNCTIONALITY FOR VEHICLES WITH BRAKE-BY-WIRE SYSTEMSThe present invention relates to a method of keeping brakes of a vehicle comprising a GPS system and being equipped with a brake-by-wire de-coupled brake system in good condition. The method comprises…DRIVE·Aug 31·1 min readFollowB60T17/221FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
LOAD COMPARTMENT COVER HAVING SOUND-ABSORBING CHARACTERISTICSThe invention relates to a load compartment cover with sound-absorbing properties with a load compartment (5) provided between the rear seats and a rear door, consisting of a sound-absorbing partition…DRIVE·Aug 3·1 min readFollowB60R13/0815FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
VEHICLE SEAT HAVING AN AIRBAG MODULE WHICH IS ARRANGED IN A SEAT PORTIONThe invention relates to a vehicle seat with a seat part (2) and an upholstered body forming the seat part (2), which is covered by a covering (6). The upholstered body comprises at least a first foam…DRIVE·Jul 20·2 min readFollowB60N2/7035FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
A TWELVE-CORNERED STRENGTHENING MEMBER, ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING A TWELVE-CORNERED STRENGTHENING MEMBER, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND JOINING THE SAMEA strengthening member for an automotive vehicle comprises a twelve-cornered cross section including sides and corners creating internal angles and external angles. To facilitate a connection between …DRIVE·Jun 15·1 min readFollowB60R19/023FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
TRANSVERSE CONTROL ARM WITH BALL JOINT IN PRESS-FIT CONNECTIONA control arm is provided with a device (1) for receiving a ball joint (4) by press-fitting, wherein the material of the device (1) in regions that are provided for a force-locking contact with the pr…DRIVE·May 11·1 min readFollowB60G7/001FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
TRANSVERSE CONTROL ARM WITH BALL JOINT IN PRESS-FIT CONNECTIONA control arm is provided with a device (1) for receiving a ball joint (4) by press-fitting, wherein the material of the inner wall of the device (1) has a reduction in material thickness (3) produced…DRIVE·May 11·1 min readFollowB60G7/001FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
Holder for a blind spot sensor system of a motor vehicle, a bumper valence of a motor vehicle and a method of mounting a blind spot sensor module to a motor vehicleA holder according to the invention for a blind spot sensor module (2) of a motor vehicle comprises a mounting means (6) for the blind spot sensor module (2) and at least two connecting regions (4, 4'…DRIVE·Mar 23·1 min readFollowB60R19/483FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
Vehicle floor mat and method for manufacturing a floor mat for a vehicleA method for manufacturing of a vehicle floor mat is provided. The method comprises the steps of - Producing (S1) a front part of the vehicle floor mat with a first processing tool, - Producing (S2) a…DRIVE·Feb 24·1 min readFollowB60N3/04FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
HEADREST FOR A VEHICLE SEATThe invention relates to a headrest for a vehicle seat, comprising a cushion part (2), support rods (3, 4) for fastening the cushion part (2) to a backrest (15) of the vehicle seat, and a device (5) f…DRIVE·Feb 24·2 min readFollowB60N2/809FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
CLADDING ELEMENT FOR VEHICLE FLOOR AREAThe disclosure relates to a cladding element (1) consisting of several layers for the floor area of the luggage compartment in a vehicle, with a cover layer (2) facing the luggage compartment, an acou…DRIVE·Feb 17·1 min readFollowB29B11/14FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ASSISTING THE PROCESS OF COLLECTING PURCHASED GOODSThe invention relates to a method and a device for supporting the pickup process of purchased goods, wherein the purchased goods (50) are made available by a business (20) upon a corresponding request…DRIVE·Jan 27·1 min readFollowB60W60/00256FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
STARTING MECHANISM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLEStarting mechanism for a motor vehicle comprising an ignition mechanism, a programmable ignition key, and a detector for alcohol and/or drugs, wherein the ignition mechanism is configured to be starte…DRIVE·Jan 27·1 min readFollowB60K28/063FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
LOAD CARRIER FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, IN PARTICULAR IN THE FORM OF A ROOF RACKThe invention relates to a load carrier for motor vehicles, in particular in the form of a roof rack, consisting of at least two carrier bridges (1) arranged at a distance from one another in the long…DRIVE·Jan 27·2 min readFollowB60R9/045FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PREVENTING OR REDUCING COLLISION DAMAGE TO A PARKED VEHICLEThe invention relates to a method and a device for preventing or avoiding collision damage to a parked vehicle caused by a vehicle executing a parking operation. A method according to the invention co…DRIVE·Jan 13·1 min readFollowB60Q9/007FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
PROCESS FOR PRODUCING AN INJECTION VALVE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND INJECTION VALVE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINEThe invention relates to a method for manufacturing an injector valve (1) for an internal combustion engine. The injector valve (1) comprises a valve body (5) with a valve head (6), which has at least…DRIVE·Dec 9·2 min readFollowC23D5/005FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
COMPONENT GROUP FOR JOINING TOGETHER VEHICLE PARTSThe invention relates to a component group for joining vehicle parts, in particular vehicle trim parts, which must be aligned, adjusted and fastened relative to one another during assembly, consisting…DRIVE·Nov 25·2 min readFollowB60R13/005FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
HEAD REST FOR A VEHICLE SEATThe invention relates to a headrest for a vehicle seat comprising a central part (2), a fastening means (3, 5) for fastening the central part (2) to a backrest (16) of the vehicle seat, and at least o…DRIVE·Nov 25·1 min readFollowB60N2/00FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
METHOD FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE ELECTRICAL CURRENT SUPPLY IN A MOTOR VEHICLEThe invention relates to a method for managing electrical power supply in a motor vehicle with an internal combustion engine, wherein the state of charge of a battery, which can provide at least the c…DRIVE·Nov 18·2 min readFollowG01R31/3647FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC [US]
