This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications. Top assignee: Ford Global Technolgoies, LLC. Active years: 2013-2015.
Location History:
- Canton, MI (US) (2013)
- Northville, MI (US) (2015)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2013-2015
Title: Innovations by Kimberly Murphy in Hybrid Vehicle Technology
Introduction
Kimberly Murphy is an accomplished inventor based in Northville, MI (US). She has made significant contributions to the field of hybrid vehicle technology, holding 2 patents that focus on improving the efficiency and functionality of powertrain systems.
Latest Patents
One of her latest patents is a method and strategy to detect the lock-up of planetary gear in power split hybrid vehicles. This innovative system and method control a hybrid electric vehicle powertrain that includes an engine, a generator, and a motor connected via a planetary gear set. The invention aims to detect lockup in the planetary gear set and control the powertrain accordingly. In electric mode, when the engine is disabled, the generator is disabled based on a difference between actual generator speed and expected generator speed exceeding a threshold, indicating a lockup. When the engine is activated, the system disables both the engine and the generator based on specific thresholds related to engine acceleration and speed.
Career Highlights
Kimberly Murphy is currently employed at Ford Global Technologies, LLC, where she continues to innovate and develop advanced technologies for hybrid vehicles. Her work is instrumental in enhancing the performance and reliability of powertrain systems.
Collaborations
Throughout her career, Kimberly has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Shailesh Shrikant Kozarekar and Fazal Urrahman Syed. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of hybrid vehicle technologies.
Conclusion
Kimberly Murphy's contributions to hybrid vehicle technology through her patents and work at Ford Global Technologies, LLC, highlight her role as a leading inventor in the automotive industry. Her innovative methods for detecting gear lock-up are paving the way for more efficient hybrid powertrains.