Chad Michael Korte

US Patent:

20100281975, Nov 11, 2010

Filed:

May 7, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/436964

Inventors:

John Edward LeMerise - Macomb MI, US
Chad Michael Korte - Dearborn MI, US
Patrick Meloche - Northville MI, US
John Patrick Joyce - West Bloomfield MI, US

International Classification:

G01P 1/02

US Classification:

73494

Abstract:

A sensed element is disclosed for incorporation into an apparatus that includes a rotatable shaft. The sensed element includes at least one sensor-detectible feature detectible by a sensing device for use in measuring a rotational speed of the shaft, a base portion coupled to the shaft so as to rotate with the shaft, and a projection extending from the base portion. The projection is engageable with a portion of the apparatus to limit movement of the sensed element along the shaft. The projection may also aid in positioning the sensed element within the apparatus during installation and removal of the sensed element.

US Patent:

20120291545, Nov 22, 2012

Filed:

Jul 31, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/563038

Inventors:

John Edward LeMerise - Macomb MI, US
Chad Michael Korte - Dearborn MI, US
Patrick Meloche - Northville MI, US
John Patrick Joyce - West Bloomfield MI, US

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

G01P 1/02

US Classification:

73494

Abstract:

A sensed element is disclosed for incorporation into an apparatus that includes a rotatable shaft. The sensed element includes a base portion mounted directly on the shaft so as to rotate with the shaft, at least one sensor-detectible feature coupled to the base portion, for use in measuring a rotational speed of the shaft, and a projection extending from the base portion and engageable with a portion of the apparatus other than the shaft to limit movement of the element along the shaft.

US Patent:

20180043867, Feb 15, 2018

Filed:

Aug 9, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/231964

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Curtis Hargitt - Howell MI, US
Greg David Folta - Ann Arbor MI, US
Chad Michael Korte - Grosse Ile MI, US
Scott Mlynarczyk - South Lyon MI, US
Alexander Ferencz - Canton MI, US

International Classification:

B60T 7/10
F16D 65/18

Abstract:

Performance electric parking brake controllers determine braking control signals for a performance electric parking brake system of a vehicle based on differing sets of operating conditions of the vehicle. A controller is configured to electromechanically actuate rear brake calipers of the vehicle in response to a first set of operating conditions of the vehicle, to hydraulically actuate front brake calipers and the rear brake calipers of the vehicle in response to a second set of operating conditions of the vehicle, and to hydraulically actuate only the rear brake calipers in response to a third set of operating conditions of the vehicle.

US Patent:

20170203762, Jul 20, 2017

Filed:

Jan 19, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/000592

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Kirk PEBLEY - Novi MI, US
Eric Michael RADEMACHER - Royal Oak MI, US
Hank L. KWONG - Farmington Hills MI, US
Chad Michael KORTE - Grosse Ile MI, US

International Classification:

B60W 30/18
B60W 10/18
B60W 10/06
B60K 37/02
B60W 10/08

Abstract:

A vehicle includes a powertrain and an electric parking brake. A controller activates the electric parking brake in response to the powertrain transitioning to an off state that inhibits production of propulsive torque during an ignition cycle when a vehicle speed is less than a predetermined speed and in a presence of conditions that inhibit the powertrain from transitioning to an on state that permits production of propulsive torque.

US Patent:

20170043767, Feb 16, 2017

Filed:

Aug 13, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/825259

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Kirk PEBLEY - Novi MI, US
Aaron L. MILLS - Ann Arbor MI, US
Chad Michael KORTE - Grosse Ile MI, US

International Classification:

B60W 30/09
B60W 10/184
B60W 10/06

Abstract:

A vehicle includes an engine with auto-stop and auto-start functions. The vehicle additionally includes a braking system configured to apply braking torque to vehicle wheels. The vehicle further includes a controller configured to control the engine and braking system via an ACC system in response to a detected forward object. The controller is configured to automatically control the braking system in response to a distance to the detected forward object falling below a first predefined threshold and a vehicle speed falling below a second predefined threshold. In response to these inputs, the controller automatically controls the braking system to apply a braking torque to hold the vehicle stationary in the absence of powertrain torque based on a current road grade. The controller additionally controls the engine to auto-stop in response to these inputs.

US Patent:

20160304096, Oct 20, 2016

Filed:

Apr 20, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/691015

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Kirk PEBLEY - Novi MI, US
Chad Michael KORTE - Grosse Ile MI, US

International Classification:

B60W 30/18
B60W 10/184
B60W 10/06

Abstract:

A vehicle includes an engine having auto-stop and auto-start conditions. The vehicle additionally includes a braking system having an auto-hold function. The auto-hold function is configured to, after braking the vehicle to a full stop, automatically apply braking torque independent of a brake pedal position. The vehicle further includes a controller configured to, in response to the engine being in the auto-stop condition, the auto-hold function automatically applying braking torque, and a gear shifter being moved out of a gear other than PARK, maintain the engine in the auto-stop condition.

US Patent:

20150266457, Sep 24, 2015

Filed:

Mar 24, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/223472

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Chad M. KORTE - Grosse Ile MI, US
Dale S. CROMBEZ - Livonia MI, US

Assignee:

FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60T 11/16
B60T 8/1766
B60T 7/04

Abstract:

A brake system for a vehicle may include a primary braking system, a backup braking system, and a braking system controller. The primary braking system may apply braking energy to wheels of the vehicle. The backup braking system may include a master cylinder configured to supply braking energy to one or more of the wheels of the vehicle. The braking system controller may be configured to select a mode of backup braking based on a functional state of the primary braking system. The braking system controller may control the master cylinder to supply braking energy to less than all of the wheels of the vehicle in a first mode of backup braking and supply the braking energy to all of the wheels of the vehicle in a second mode of backup braking. A parking brake may assist the backup braking system by utilizing proportional braking in a backup braking mode.

US Patent:

20150197224, Jul 16, 2015

Filed:

Jan 15, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/598155

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Mike John Mould - Leverkusen, DE
Chad Michael Korte - Grosse Ile MI, US
Nadja Wysietzki - Koeln, DE

International Classification:

B60T 8/17

Abstract:

A method for operating a braking apparatus with a service and parking brake function, which braking apparatus can be applied both in a hydraulic manner by means of a hydraulic pressure generator and by means of an electromechanical force generator. A transfer takes place from the pressure generator, which exerts the hydraulic brake application, to the force generator, which exerts the electromechanical brake application, as soon as the braking torque is active at the braking apparatus. During the transfer, the braking torque, which is applied by the hydraulic pressure generator and the braking torque which is applied by the electromechanical force generator, is at least as high as the braking torque applied solely by the hydraulic pressure generator before the transfer.