Alexander M Gibson

US Patent:

6364807, Apr 2, 2002

Filed:

Jun 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/607829

Inventors:

Philip Thomas Koneda - Novi MI
Thomas William Megli - Dearborn MI
Alexander O. Gibson - Ann Arbor MI

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60K 602

US Classification:

477 5, 180 652

Abstract:

A control strategy for a hybrid powertrain for an automotive vehicle comprising an internal combustion engine, a geared transmission mechanism for transmitting driving torque to the vehicle traction wheels, and an electric motor arranged in parallel with respect to the internal combustion engine at the torque input side of the transmission. A friction clutch connects and disconnects the engine from the torque flow path as transitions are made between an electric motor driving mode and an engine driving mode. A mechanical damper is located on the torque input side of the clutch. A transition from the electric motor drive mode to the internal combustion engine drive mode is achieved by controlling the engagement of the clutch using a closed loop clutch pressure modulation strategy and controlling the fuel supply to the engine to effect an engine drive mode without triggering undesirable inertia torque fluctuations in the powertrain.

US Patent:

6959692, Nov 1, 2005

Filed:

Apr 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/413876

Inventors:

Gang Song - Canton MI, US
Ilya V. Kolmanovsky - Ypsilanti MI, US
John Ottavio Michelini - Sterling Heights MI, US
Alexander O'Connor Gibson - Ann Arbor MI, US
Larry Allen Hardy - Riverview MI, US
Michael John Cullen - Northville MI, US
Xiaoying Zhang - Dearborn Hts. MI, US
Mrdjan J. Jankovic - Birmingham MI, US

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

F02P005/145

US Classification:

12340645, 12340648, 12340647, 123 9015, 123698, 123534

Abstract:

An electronic valve actuation system and control method is described. The valve timing is changed between early and late intake valve closing depending on engine operating conditions. Further, valve timing is adjusted to control engine airflow or engine torque. Finally, air-fuel ratio is adjusted based on feedback from an exhaust gas oxygen sensor as well as an estimate of air, fuel, and residual exhausted from cylinders operating with late valve closing (after bottom dead center) timing.

US Patent:

7156072, Jan 2, 2007

Filed:

Aug 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/214664

Inventors:

Gang Song - Canton MI, US
Ilya V. Kolmanovsky - Ypsilanti MI, US
John Ottavio Michelini - Sterling Heights MI, US
Alexander O'Connor Gibson - Ann Arbor MI, US
Larry Allen Hardy - Riverview MI, US
Michael John Cullen - Northville MI, US
Mrdjan J. Jankovic - Birmingham MI, US
Xiaoying Zhang - Dearborn Hts. MI, US

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

F02D 13/02

US Classification:

123321, 123 9015, 123481

Abstract:

An electronic valve actuation system and control method is described. The valve timing is changed between early and late intake valve closing depending on engine operating conditions. Further, valve timing is adjusted to control engine airflow or engine torque. Finally, air-fuel ratio is adjusted based on feedback from an exhaust gas oxygen sensor as well as an estimate of air, fuel, and residual exhausted from cylinders operating with late valve closing (after bottom dead center) timing.

US Patent:

7715974, May 11, 2010

Filed:

Oct 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/869038

Inventors:

Alexander O'Connor Gibson - Ann Arbor MI, US
Ilya Vladimir Kolmanovsky - Novi MI, US
John Ottavio Michelini - Sterling Heights MI, US
Gang Song - Canton MI, US

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

G06F 19/00
F01L 1/34
F02M 51/00

US Classification:

701103, 701104, 701105, 123 9015, 12340647, 123432, 123480

Abstract:

A method for controlling the air-fuel ratio of an internal combustion engine operating with alternating intake valves is presented. According to the method, engine air-fuel ratio can be adjusted by changing valve timings or fuel during a cylinder cycle.

US Patent:

7809492, Oct 5, 2010

Filed:

Mar 19, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/727425

Inventors:

Alexander O'Connor Gibson - Ann Arbor MI, US
Ilya Vladimir Kolmanovsky - Novi MI, US
John Ottavio Michelini - Sterling Heights MI, US
Gang Song - Canton MI, US

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

G06F 19/00
F01L 1/34
F02M 51/00

US Classification:

701104, 701105, 123 9015, 123432

Abstract:

A method for controlling the air-fuel ratio of an internal combustion engine operating with alternating intake valves is presented. According to the method, engine air-fuel ratio can be adjusted by changing valve timings or fuel during a cylinder cycle.

US Patent:

20110071746, Mar 24, 2011

Filed:

Sep 21, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/563203

Inventors:

Alexander O`Connor Gibson - Ann Arbor MI, US
Ilya Vladimir Kolmanovsky - Novi MI, US
Donald Lewis - Vancouver WA, US

Assignee:

FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

F02D 45/00

US Classification:

701101

Abstract:

A system and method for controlling an internal combustion engine include anticipating vehicle launch in response to vehicle position relative to a traffic stream and controlling automatic restart and shut down in response to an anticipated vehicle launch to prevent an automatic engine shut down or to initiate an automatic engine restart. Embodiments include determining vehicle position and traffic position using GPS coordinates. Automatic restart may be initiated in response to movement of a forward vehicle away from the vehicle or in response to a signal from a traffic control device, for example. Automatic shutdown may be inhibited in response to movement of a forward vehicle in cross traffic, in response to a turn indicator being active, or in response to wheel angle, for example.

US Patent:

20130030670, Jan 31, 2013

Filed:

Jul 27, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/191702

Inventors:

Filip Tomik - Commerce Twp MI, US
Eric Michael Rademacher - Royal Oak MI, US
Alexander O'Connor Gibson - Ann Arbor MI, US
John Anthony DeMarco - Lake Orion MI, US
Chad Everette Griffin - Pinckney MI, US
Kirk Pebley - Novi MI, US

Assignee:

FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

H02P 11/00
F02D 28/00

US Classification:

701102

Abstract:

An automotive vehicle includes an engine, an alternator or integrated starter generator, and at least one controller. The at least one controller reduces voltage output of the alternator or integrated starter generator prior to initiating an auto stop of the engine.

US Patent:

20130296111, Nov 7, 2013

Filed:

May 7, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/465416

Inventors:

Felix Nedorezov - Rochester Hills MI, US
Hong Jiang - Birmingham MI, US
Alexander O'Connor Gibson - Ann Arbor MI, US
Matthew John Shelton - Grosse Ile MI, US
Zhengyu Dai - Canton MI, US
Roger Lyle Huffmaster - Canton MI, US
Charles Chunlin Liu - Plymouth MI, US

Assignee:

FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60W 10/02

US Classification:

477 5, 903902, 180 65265

Abstract:

A method for controlling a hybrid vehicle having a traction motor between an engine and a step ratio automatic transmission during a startup of the hybrid vehicle. The method includes performing at least one of adjusting a clutch or an oil pressure to change a transmission tie-up force or downshifting the transmission in response to an actuation rate of a vehicle driver demand.