Mack, MI
David Mack, Plymouth, MI US
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20080215201 | Method for Controlling a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Powertrain with Divided Power Flow Paths - A method is disclosed for enhancing reverse driving torque in a hybrid electric vehicle powertrain in which an electric motor is used for providing forward driving torque as well as reverse driving torque. An electric generator, functioning as a motor, supplies an added reverse driving torque using a gearset in which the engine provides a reverse driving reaction torque for the gearset. | 09-04-2008 |
20080224663 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL ELECTRIC POWER CONSUMPTION - A system and method for controlling the electrical power consumption of an accessory device. A power transmission unit is adapted to generate electrical power. The system comprises a first controller, a current sensor and a second controller. The first controller is adapted to control the operation of the accessory device. The current sensor is configured to measure an amount of current being charged and discharged to and from the battery and generate a signal that corresponds to the measured amount of current charged and discharged to and from the battery. The second controller is configured to receive the signal from the current sensor and generate flag signal in response to detecting that current is being charged to the battery. The first controller is further adapted to control the accessory device to consume increased power from the electrical power generated by the power transmission unit in response to the flag signal. | 09-18-2008 |
David J. Mack, Livonia, MI US
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20090188733 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR BY LIMITING PERFORMANCE - A method and system for limiting motor performance in a hybrid electric vehicle system. During a condition in a primary drivetrain, the method limits performance of an electric motor used in an auxiliary drivetrain to control energy consumed from a battery in the auxiliary drivetrain. A calculation or measurement is made to determine available battery energy remaining in the battery after the condition. The performance of the electric motor is then limited based on the available battery energy. | 07-30-2009 |
David Jason Mack, Plymouth, MI US
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20100023194 | Method for Reducing Gear Rattle in a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Powertrain - A method for controlling a powertrain for a hybrid electric vehicle having an engine and a motor and gearing for establishing power flow paths from the engine and the motor with common gear elements to vehicle traction wheels. An engine power bias is applied to an engine power command and a bias to a motor torque command to avoid an operating mode in which motor torque is at or near zero, whereby gear rattle due to torque disturbances is avoided. | 01-28-2010 |
20100300125 | AUTOMOTIVE CLIMATE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME - An automotive climate control system includes an evaporator, a variable speed compressor and a controller. The controller is configured to periodically alter a previous target evaporator temperature at a selected rate to generate a current target evaporator temperature, select a target compressor speed based on a difference between an actual evaporator temperature and the current target evaporator temperature, and command the compressor to operate at the target compressor speed. | 12-02-2010 |
20110164993 | AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER CONSUMPTION OF A COMPRESSOR THEREIN - A method for controlling power consumption of a compressor of an automotive vehicle climate system may include identifying an energy source providing energy to power the compressor and selecting an operating parameter of the climate system based on the identified energy source to control power consumption of the compressor. | 07-07-2011 |
Josef Mack, Allenton, MI US
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20110181102 | FLEXIBLE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR EXTERNAL TO CAPPED WHEEL BEARING - A wheel assembly for a non-driven wheel includes a rotating wheel hub with a shaft portion supporting a bearing inner race. A magnetic encoder is mounted for rotation with the shaft portion. A non-rotating component radially surrounds the shaft portion and has a bearing outer race. A cap is secured to the non-rotating component and covers the outer and inner races, the shaft portion and the magnetic encoder inboard of the races to seal an inboard side of the outer and inner races. A sensor is mounted to a non-rotating vehicle steering member externally to, not covered by, and not extending through the cap. The sensor is configured to deflect to be biased into continuous contact with an outer surface of the cap to read the magnetic encoder through the cap without extending through the cap. | 07-28-2011 |
20120199214 | BRAKE MODULATOR AND METHOD OF PROCESSING BRAKE MODULATOR DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY - A brake modulator is disclosed herein. The brake modulator includes, but is not limited to an electronic-brake-control-modulator portion including a processor and a hydraulic portion associated with the electronic-brake-control-modulator portion. The hydraulic portion includes a primary circuit extending through the hydraulic portion to receive hydraulic brake fluid. The hydraulic portion also includes a secondary circuit extending within the hydraulic portion to receive the hydraulic brake fluid. The secondary circuit is in fluid communication with the primary circuit. The hydraulic portion further includes a valve between the primary circuit and the secondary circuit. The valve is electronically actuatable and controls movement of fluid between the primary circuit and the secondary circuit. The processor is operatively coupled to the valve and configured to perform an automatic cycling of the valve in response to an actuating event during assembly of the vehicle to evacuate the secondary circuit. | 08-09-2012 |
Kevin Mack, Pontiac, MI US
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20120267070 | BEVERAGE TRANSPORT ASSEMBLY - An improved beverage transport assembly that functions to provide a vehicle for transporting liquids from a remote storage location (e.g. a cooler or refrigerated room) to a dispensing location (e.g. a bar or concession stand), preferably in a temperature conditioned manner. The improved transport assembly including at least a conduit assembly, the conduit assembly having, an inner and an outer casing with an insulation layer disposed there between and an interior space, the inner casing has a thermal conductivity value of at least two times a thermal conductivity value of the insulation layer; and the transport assembly having one or more product lines disposed within and extending through the interior space; and one or more coolant lines disposed within and extending through the interior space, wherein the coolant line is in thermal communication with the inner casing. | 10-25-2012 |
Melinda A. Mack, Plymouth, MI US
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20100023194 | Method for Reducing Gear Rattle in a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Powertrain - A method for controlling a powertrain for a hybrid electric vehicle having an engine and a motor and gearing for establishing power flow paths from the engine and the motor with common gear elements to vehicle traction wheels. An engine power bias is applied to an engine power command and a bias to a motor torque command to avoid an operating mode in which motor torque is at or near zero, whereby gear rattle due to torque disturbances is avoided. | 01-28-2010 |
20100300125 | AUTOMOTIVE CLIMATE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME - An automotive climate control system includes an evaporator, a variable speed compressor and a controller. The controller is configured to periodically alter a previous target evaporator temperature at a selected rate to generate a current target evaporator temperature, select a target compressor speed based on a difference between an actual evaporator temperature and the current target evaporator temperature, and command the compressor to operate at the target compressor speed. | 12-02-2010 |
Noel R. Mack, Rochester, MI US
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20110094806 | Electric Drive Unit With Modular Motor Assembly - An electric drive module for a motor vehicle includes an electric motor assembly having a cartridge housing containing a stator, a rotor, and a rotor shaft. The rotor shaft is supported by the cartridge housing. The electric motor assembly is positioned within an axle housing. A reduction unit includes an input member being driven by the rotor shaft and includes an output member driven at a reduced speed relative to the input member. A differential assembly includes an input driven by the output member, a first differential output driving a first output shaft, and a second differential output driving a second output shaft. | 04-28-2011 |
20110218070 | ELECTRIC DRIVE TWO-SPEED TRANSAXLE - An electric drive module for a motor vehicle includes an electric motor, a first input member, a first output member and a two-speed module selectively drivingly interconnecting the first input member and the first output member at one of two different drive ratios. A reduction unit includes a second input member being driven by the first output member and has a second output member being driven at a reduced speed relative to the second input member. A differential assembly has an input driven by said second output member. A first differential output drives a first output shaft, and a second differential output drives a second output shaft. | 09-08-2011 |
20130296094 | ELECTRIC DRIVE UNIT WITH MODULAR MOTOR ASSEMBLY - An electric drive module for a motor vehicle includes an electric motor assembly having a cartridge housing containing a stator, a rotor, and a rotor shaft. The rotor shaft is supported by the cartridge housing. The electric motor assembly is positioned within an axle housing. A reduction unit includes an input member being driven by the rotor shaft and includes an output member driven at a reduced speed relative to the input member. A differential assembly includes an input driven by the output member, a first differential output driving a first output shaft, and a second differential output driving a second output shaft. | 11-07-2013 |
20140106921 | TWO-SPEED ELECTRIC DRIVE MODULE FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES - An electric drive module for a motor vehicle includes an electric motor, a first input member, a first output member and a two-speed module selectively drivingly interconnecting the first input member and the first output member at one of two different drive ratios. A reduction unit includes a second input member being driven by the first output member and has a second output member being driven at a reduced speed relative to the second input member. A differential assembly has an input driven by said second output member. A first differential output drives a first output shaft, and a second differential output drives a second output shaft. | 04-17-2014 |
Peter W. Mack, Dearborn, MI US
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20090088261 | Spring-Mass Damper System for Vehicle Transmission - A damper assembly for absorbing and attenuating torsionals and vibrations transmitted from an engine to a transmission is provided. The damper assembly includes a damper flange with a plurality of spring-mass damper systems operatively attached thereto and elongated circumferentially about its outer periphery. Each spring-mass damper systems include an inner spring nestably positioned inside an outer spring, a first spring retainer having a base portion defining a first interface surface with a first pilot portion extending therefrom to define a second interface surface with a second pilot portion extending therefrom, and a second spring retainer having a base portion defining an interface surface with a pilot portion extending therefrom to define a fourth interface surface. The first and third pilot portions engage with and thereby restrict axial and radial movement of the outer spring. The second pilot portion is attached to the inner spring thereby restricting relative movement therebetween. | 04-02-2009 |
Thomas Mack, Highland, MI US
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20100045075 | FIXED TRANSPARENT MODULE ROOF FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A fixed transparent module (FTM) for the roof of a vehicle having glass for cementing to the roof support surfaces to form a continuous seal; at least one compensation part running essentially parallel the roof support surface in a manner defining a space of substantially constant dimension between said outside surface of the compensation material and said roof support surface for receiving a cement layer of constant thickness; and at least one trim ring attached to said glass pane having a guide pin and attachment points, wherein said glass pane has added support, attachment points for additional features, and allowance for proper alignment of FTM to a vehicle body. Calibration stops can be added having a height that corresponds to the desired cement thickness of the cement layer. A reinforcement assembly, electric or manual sun shades can be added or, alternatively, the glass can be self darkening or use photoelectrochromic technology. | 02-25-2010 |
20120110912 | HIGH STRENGTH MECHANISM INTERFACE - A drive mechanism for a vehicle movable panel is provided having a drive cable coupled to a slide mechanism disposed within a guide track by a coupling interface. The coupling interface can include a rigid support structure connected to the drive cable, a composite over-mold, and at least one load bearing zone to spread the load from a high force event from the slide mechanism. A first load bearing zone can have a foot on the rigid support structure extended into a slot on the drive mechanism, but preferably can include a second load bearing zone having a pair of fore and aft tabs extending from the rigid support structure configured to generally abut internal edges a pair of fore and after sliding pads on the sliding mechanism, the fore and after tabs connected by an over-molded continuous load bearing member. | 05-10-2012 |
20120111661 | PANEL MOUNTING STRUCTURE WITH SOUND REDUCTION MEMBER - A panel mounting structure for a vehicle is provided having a substrate; a panel; and a separable sound reduction member disposed between the panel and the substrate and being configured to separate into at least two pieces that each remain in substantially fixed relation to a different one of the panel and the substrate, and having a material selected so that the impact of the pieces with each other causes relatively little sound. The material can be configured to separate to form the at least two pieces due to relative motion between the substrate and panel. In specific embodiments, the sound reduction member can be comprised of a sound reduction member, such as felt, or a sound reduction member layer and an adherent backing layer. | 05-10-2012 |
Tom Mack, Highland, MI US
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20110203749 | DRIVE ASSEMBLY FOR DRIVING A WINDOW SHADE AND WINDOW SHADE SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention relate to a drive assembly for driving a window shade of a vehicle, in particular for a rear window of a vehicle, and a window shade system comprising at least two one-piece arms, first ends of which are pivotally coupleable to a window shade, and a driving means, in particular a motor, for linearly sliding pivotally mounted second ends of said one-piece arms arranged such that said one-piece arms may push or pull a window shade across a window of a vehicle. | 08-25-2011 |
William J. Mack, Kalamazoo, MI US
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20090187316 | PTO OVERSPEED PROTECTION STRATEGY - An exemplary embodiment includes a method of operating a drivetrain. The drivetrain includes a PTO and a transmission having multiple speed ratios. The PTO includes a PTO output member and a PTO input member. The method includes monitoring a speed value representative of a rotational speed of a PTO component, comparing the speed value to a preselected PTO overspeed value, reducing the rotational speed of the PTO component, and overriding a manual command to increase the rotational speed of the PTO component above the preselected PTO overspeed value. | 07-23-2009 |