Greg J Conner

US Patent:

20070262609, Nov 15, 2007

Filed:

May 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/383234

Inventors:

Daniel King - Northville MI, US
Greg Conner - Ann Arbor MI, US
Ryan Hanson - Livonia MI, US
Michael Wrobel - Brownstown MI, US
Colm Deloughery - Berkley MI, US
Dennis Montville - Sterling Heights MI, US

Assignee:

FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60J 5/10

US Classification:

296146800

Abstract:

A system for operating an automotive liftgate includes a motor drive adapted for positioning the liftgate, and at least one telescopic strut positioned between the liftgate and an adjacent body structure. A controller operates the motor drive so as to place the liftgate in a predetermined position, such as a fully closed or fully opened position, in the event that a sensor detects unintended movement of the liftgate.

US Patent:

20170342758, Nov 30, 2017

Filed:

May 24, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/162996

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Greg Alan Conner - Ann Arbor MI, US

International Classification:

E05F 15/616
B60J 5/00
H02P 3/06
B62D 25/10
B62D 33/027

Abstract:

A power optimizer system for power closure panels includes a closure panel power actuator system comprising at least a motor operatively connected to a lift-assist member and a closure panel counterbalancing member. A controller is configured at least to determine an optimal electrical current draw for the power actuator system according to one or more inputs relating at least to a vehicle ambient temperature and grade. One or more sensors are provided for providing the one or more inputs. The controller may also further be configured to receive a vehicle battery voltage condition input for calculating the optimum electrical current draw consistent with the environmental conditions to efficiently control the power actuator system motor. Methods of modeling/optimizing the appropriate electrical current draw for power closure systems operating in varying voltage, temperature and grade conditions relative to a vehicle, or other similar mechanisms are also described.

US Patent:

20170342761, Nov 30, 2017

Filed:

May 26, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/606982

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Greg Alan Conner - Ann Arbor MI, US

International Classification:

E05F 15/71
E05F 15/77
G07C 9/00
B60J 5/10

Abstract:

A power optimizer system for power closure panels includes a closure panel power actuator system comprising at least a motor operatively connected to a vehicle closure panel. A controller is configured to determine an optimal electrical current draw for the power actuator system according to one or more inputs relating at least to a vehicle battery status, a vehicle ambient temperature, a vehicle grade, and a vehicle climate control system status. Methods of modeling/optimizing the appropriate electrical current draw for power closure systems operating in varying voltage, temperature, grade, and climate control system conditions relative to a vehicle, or other similar mechanisms are also described.