Kirt L Eschtruth

US Patent:

20090078494, Mar 26, 2009

Filed:

Sep 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/858473

Inventors:

Jens Dornhege - Pulheim, DE
Torsten Wey - Moers, DE
Timothy Gerard Offerle - Whittaker MI, US
Brad G. Hochrein - Dexter MI, US
Rakan C. Chabaan - Oak Park MI, US
Kirt L. Eschtruth - Livonia MI, US

International Classification:

B62D 5/04

US Classification:

180446

Abstract:

The invention relates to a method for compensating for drive influences of a drive train of a motor vehicle on its steering system, said motor vehicle having an electric power steering system. A drive train simulation model which is integrated into the motor vehicle and permanently activated is used to determine disturbance variables from a driven behavior so that a compensation torque which counteracts the disturbance variables is generated for the power steering system.

US Patent:

20190023256, Jan 24, 2019

Filed:

Jul 19, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/653867

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Hussam MAKKIYA - Troy MI, US
Jonathan Edward GUNGER - Canton MI, US
Kirt ESCHTRUTH - Livonia MI, US
Ahmed AWADI - Farmington Hills MI, US

International Classification:

B60W 20/10
B60W 30/18
B60W 30/02

Abstract:

A hybrid electric vehicle includes a combustion engine, and an electric machine and storage battery coupled to one or more controller(s) configured to respond to various signals from a driver and vehicle components. In response, such controller(s) enable an automatic or auto ICE start stop capability that is managed for optimal HEV lifecycle operation, and fuel economy and efficiency. The controller(s) automatically start and stop the ICE in response to one or more of a torque demand signal, a vehicle speed signal, a steering torque power signal, and a brake signal. The controller(s) inhibit automatic stop of ICE responsive to the steering torque power exceeding a stop threshold, and in contrast initiate or enable automatic start responsive to the steering torque power exceeding a start threshold. The start threshold is calibrated and adjusted to exceed the stop threshold by a stability factor that is predetermined and/or adjusted by the controller(s).

US Patent:

20190002012, Jan 3, 2019

Filed:

Jun 30, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/640027

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Hussam Makkiya - Troy MI, US
Kirt Eschtruth - Livonia MI, US
Jonathan Edward Gunger - Canton MI, US
Ahmed Awadi - Farmington Hills MI, US

International Classification:

B62D 5/04
F02N 11/08

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for controlling the ramp in of current to an electronic power assisted steering motor associated with an auto stop-start engine are described. A controller is to determine a moving average voltage of a vehicle battery. The controller is also to determine a voltage rate of change based on the moving average voltage. The controller is also to determine a moving average engine speed of an auto stop-start engine of the vehicle. The controller is also to ramp in current to an electronic power assisted steering motor of the vehicle based on the moving average voltage, the voltage rate of change, and the moving average engine speed.

US Patent:

20190003592, Jan 3, 2019

Filed:

Jun 30, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/639879

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Kirt Eschtruth - Livonia MI, US

International Classification:

F16J 15/00
F16J 3/04
F16J 15/36

Abstract:

Self-sealing bellows for use with vehicles are disclosed. An example bellows includes a tubular body being expandable and contractible along an axis of the body. The bellows also includes a lining disposed along a surface of the body and a liquid or gelatinous material disposed between the body and the lining. The liquid or gelatinous material hardens when exposed to a fluid.

US Patent:

20160280267, Sep 29, 2016

Filed:

Mar 25, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/667833

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Darrel Alan Recker - Ypsilanti MI, US
Kirt L. Eschtruth - Livonia MI, US
Bradley G. Hochrein - Dexter MI, US
William James Bouse - Ann Arbor MI, US

International Classification:

B62D 15/02
G05D 1/00
B62D 5/04
B62D 6/00
B62D 13/06

Abstract:

An autonomous steering system for a vehicle includes a park assist steering module configured to generate a first steering angle command across a communication network of the vehicle. A backup assist steering module is also configured to generate a second steering angle command across the communication network of the vehicle. A steering angle controller is configured to receive the first and second steering angle commands and generate a third steering angle command for controlling a steered wheel of the vehicle based on acceptable steering column torque conditions for the respective steering module.