摘要:
An anti-locking brake module comprises a housing having a first port coupled to a brake pipe (10), a second output port coupled to a brake cylinder (24), and a third port coupled to atmosphere. A blocking valve (72) is in fluid communication with the first port and a vent valve (74) is in fluid communication with the blocking valve (72), the second port and the third port. At least one sensor (64a-d) is coupled to an axle (66a-d) on the railcar. A microprocessor (48) coupled to the blocking valve (72), the vent valve (74) and the at least one sensor (64a-d) is configured to calculate one of a wheel speed of the railcar axle (66a-d) and a deceleration rate of the railcar axle (66a-d) based on signals received from the at least one sensor (64a-d), and compare the calculated one of the wheel speed of the railcar axle (66a-d) and the deceleration rate of the railcar axle (66a-d) with a reference value. In response to the comparison, the blocking valve (72) and the vent valve (74) are activated to vent brake cylinder air pressure out of the third port. A power supply is operatively coupled to the microprocessor (48).
摘要:
A method of repairing a laminate railway car door (10) comprises the steps of forming a plurality of holes (32) through a laminated door (10), the door (10) having an internal surface (12) and an opposite external surface (14). A first strip (36) is placed adjacent one of the internal and the external surfaces (12,14). A second strip (38) is placed adjacent to the other of the internal and the external surfaces (12,14). The first strip (36) is secured to the second strip (38) so that the laminated door (10) is squeezed between the first and the second strips (36,38).