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Kenneth G Walega

from Northville, MI
Age ~64
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Also known as:
Kenneth Gerard Walega
Phone and address:
47609 Pine Creek Ct, Northville, MI 48168
(734) 718-4935
Related to:
Kelsey Walega, 35June A WalegaLori A Haase, 61Bryan J Walega, 36Deborah L Walega, 63Sharon L Michalik, 85Glenda M Millar, 87Bryan WalegaLori A Michalik, 61Steven A Walega, 32
Connected to:
Jared M Walega, 42Kristin G Walega, 49Farid M Waleh, 71Diana L Waleik, 70Walter B Walek, 104Amit Walekar, 41Naushad I Walele, 44Donald A Walen, 76Harry M Walen, 85Jacquelynn Walen, 80

Kenneth Walega Phones & Addresses

  • 47609 Pine Creek Ct, Northville, MI 48168 (734) 718-4935
  • 47121 Yarmouth Ct, Canton, MI 48188 (734) 495-3091
  • Allen Park, MI
  • Taylor, MI
  • Dearborn, MI

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Manager At Ford Motor Company

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Location:
Greater Detroit Area
Industry:
Automotive
Experience:
Ford Motor Company (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; F; Automotive industry): Manager,  (-) 

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Us Patents

Control Of A Locking Differential

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US Patent:
8109853, Feb 7, 2012
Filed:
Apr 7, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/419424
Inventors:
Jacob M. Povirk - Franklin MI, US
Joseph J. Torres - Dearborn MI, US
Brian J. Andonian - Plymouth MI, US
Jihong Guo - Ann Arbor MI, US
Patrick Meloche - Northville MI, US
Kenneth G. Walega - Canton MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F16H 48/20
F16H 48/30
US Classification:
475150, 475231, 475249
Abstract:
A method for controlling a locking differential for a vehicle includes using a coil to unlock the differential, if the vehicle stops for a period whose length is equal to or greater than a reference length, and using the coil to lock the differential, if the vehicle is moving or stopped for less than the reference length.

Voltage Control Of A Locking Differential

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US Patent:
8156843, Apr 17, 2012
Filed:
Apr 7, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/419384
Inventors:
Jacob M. Povirk - Franklin MI, US
Joseph J. Torres - Dearborn MI, US
Brian J. Andonian - Plymouth MI, US
Jihong Guo - Ann Arbor MI, US
Patrick Meloche - Northville MI, US
Kenneth G. Walega - Canton MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F16H 48/12
US Classification:
74650, 475231, 475249
Abstract:
A method for controlling a locking differential includes determining a temperature-dependent reference voltage at which a coil locks the differentia, determining an electric potential of a battery, using the battery to energize the coil and lock the differential, if the electric potential is equal to or greater than the reference voltage for a current temperature, and maintaining the differential unlocked, if the electric potential is less than the reference voltage.

Control Of An Electronic Locking Differential

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US Patent:
20110082634, Apr 7, 2011
Filed:
Oct 1, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/571590
Inventors:
Jacob M. Povirk - Franklin MI, US
Brian J. Andonian - Plymouth MI, US
Joseph J. Torres - Dearborn MI, US
Kenneth G. Walega - Canton MI, US
International Classification:
G06F 19/00
US Classification:
701 88
Abstract:
A method for controlling a locking differential of a motor vehicle includes locking the differential, if vehicle speed is less than a reference speed, and a wheel speed differential due to wheel slip is greater than a reference speed; and unlocking the differential and preventing its engagement, if vehicle speed is greater than the reference speed, and said wheel speed differential is less than a reference speed.

Separable Low Profile Connector For An Automotive Transmission

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US Patent:
55184197, May 21, 1996
Filed:
Nov 28, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/345887
Inventors:
Gary J. Denyer - Westland MI
Kenneth G. Walega - Allen Park MI
Assignee:
Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
H01R 1373
H02B 101
US Classification:
439559
Abstract:
A sepreable low profile connector for a transmission includes a first elongated receptacle aligned with a central axis. The first receptacle has a flange portion, a first cylindrical portion and a first terminal housing portion. The first cylindrical portion and the first terminal housing portion are sized to be received within the bore, whereas the flange portion is sized larger than the bore. The first cylindrical portion is adjacent the flange and has a diameter smaller than the bore. The first receptacle has longitudinal openings extending through the flange portion, the first cylindrical portion and the first terminal housing portion. Electrically conductive terminals are located within the longitudinal openings in the first terminal housing portion and are juxtaposed to the inner wall of the bore. At least one seal is located on the cylindrical portion adjacent the bore. A second receptacle has a second cylindrical portion, and a second terminal portion.

Automatic Transmission Control System

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US Patent:
53056639, Apr 26, 1994
Filed:
Aug 10, 1992
Appl. No.:
7/926627
Inventors:
Allan S. Leonard - Westland MI
Kenneth G. Walega - Allen Park MI
David M. Garrett - Rochester Hills MI
Thomas L. Greene - Plymouth MI
John A. Daubenmier - Canton MI
Bruce J. Palansky - Livonia MI
Lawrence H. Buch - Farmington Hills MI
Assignee:
Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F16H 6100
US Classification:
74866
Abstract:
An electrically controlled multiple ratio transmission for an automotive vehicle powertrain having a hydrokinetic torque converter with a bypass clutch, solenoid operated shift valves under the control of an electronic microprocessor that receives signals from an output shaft speed sensor, an engine speed sensor, a driver controlled drive range selector position, an engine throttle position sensor, and other powertrain operating variables, the solenoid shift valves forming a part of a simplified control valve circuit having a minimum number of shift valve elements and simplified circuit pressure modifier elements for effecting optimum pressures in fluid pressure operated servos for the transmission clutches and brakes during ratio changes, the bypass clutch having a controlled slip characteristic.

Operating Range Selection Of An Automatic Transmission

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US Patent:
57625808, Jun 9, 1998
Filed:
Jun 6, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/254835
Inventors:
Kenneth Gerard Walega - Allen Park MI
Robert Clayton Roethler - Howell MI
John Arthur Daubenmier - Canton MI
Eldon L. Goates - Maryland MI
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F16H 6126
US Classification:
477130
Abstract:
A rotary switch, used to select the operating range of an automatic transmission, controls solenoid-operated valves corresponding to the selected range to open and close a connection between a range valve assembly and a control pressure source. A forward range selection electric circuit includes a forward range high side driver, a solenoid-operated control valve, the rotary switch, a power source, and a current monitor. There is a similar circuit for the reverse range. A forward range valve and reverse range valve respond to control pressure produced by the circuit to open a fluid pressure source to a line that is pressurized to produce forward drive, a second position opens a connection between the fluid pressure source and a line that is pressurized to produce reverse drive and vents those lines to sump.

Control System For Controlling Engagement Of An Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Clutch

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US Patent:
54135397, May 9, 1995
Filed:
Jan 26, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/187440
Inventors:
Allan S. Leonard - Westland MI
Kenneth G. Walega - Allen Park MI
David M. Garrett - Rochester Hills MI
Thomas L. Greene - Plymouth MI
John A. Daubenmier - Canton MI
Bruce J. Palansky - Livonia MI
Lawrence H. Buch - Farmington Hills MI
Assignee:
Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F16H 6106
US Classification:
475 63
Abstract:
An electronically controlled multiply ratio transmission for an automotive vehicle powertrain having a hydrokinetic torque converter with a bypass clutch, solenoid operated shift valves under the control of an electronic microprocessor that receives signals from an output shaft speed sensor, an engine speed sensor, a driver controlled drive range selector position, an engine throttle position sensor, and other powertrain operating variables, the bypass clutch having a controlled slip characteristic.

Selectable Torque Path Torque Converter Architecture

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US Patent:
20230070632, Mar 9, 2023
Filed:
Sep 2, 2022
Appl. No.:
17/902614
Inventors:
- Belleville MI, US
Bryant Grytzelius - Canton MI, US
Kenneth Walega - Northville MI, US
Scott Binder - South Lyon MI, US
International Classification:
F16H 3/00
Abstract:
An architecture for coupling the output of a prime mover to a rotationally driven device. The architecture includes a selectable switching device, a terminal output member and a torque transfer device having an intermediate output member. The selectable switching device is coupled to the output of the prime mover and is selectively and alternately coupled between first and second states; in the first state with the torque transfer device, whereby the torque transfer device is rotatably driven by the prime mover and the terminal output member is rotatably driven by the intermediate output member of the torque transfer device; and in the second state with the terminal output member, whereby the terminal output member is rotatably driven by the prime mover and the torque transfer device is rotatably disconnected from the prime mover and is not rotatably driven.
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