System and method for monitoring braking effort
    91.
    发明授权
    System and method for monitoring braking effort 有权
    监控制动力的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09150209B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-06

    申请号:US13947909

    申请日:2013-07-22

    CPC classification number: B60T17/221

    Abstract: A method (e.g., for monitoring a braking system of a vehicle system) includes monitoring fluid pressures of a braking system and modeled braking efforts of the braking system in a vehicle system traveling along a route, identifying one or more time periods at least one of before a brake event of the braking system or after the brake event, calculating residual forces exerted on the vehicle system during the one or more time periods, and determining at least one of an estimated braking effort of the braking system or an estimated propagation rate at which the estimated braking effort is applied by the braking system using the residual forces that are calculated.

    Abstract translation: 一种方法(例如,用于监测车辆系统的制动系统)包括监测制动系统的流体压力和在沿着路线行进的车辆系统中的制动系统的建模制动力,识别一个或多个时间段,至少一个 在制动系统的制动事件或制动事件之后,计算在一个或多个时间段期间施加在车辆系统上的残余力,并且确定制动系统的估计制动力或估计的传播速率中的至少一个 其中制动系统使用所计算的残余力来施加估计的制动力。

    System and method for asynchronously controlling a vehicle system
    96.
    发明授权
    System and method for asynchronously controlling a vehicle system 有权
    用于异步控制车辆系统的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08838302B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-16

    申请号:US13729298

    申请日:2012-12-28

    Abstract: A method includes identifying power outputs to be provided by propulsion-generating vehicles of a vehicle system for different locations along a route and calculating handling parameters of the vehicle system at the locations along the route. The handling parameters are representative of at least one of coupler forces, coupler energies, relative vehicle velocities, or natural forces exerted on the vehicle system. The method also includes determining asynchronous operational settings for the propulsion-generating vehicles at the locations. The asynchronous operational settings represent different operational settings that cause the propulsion-generating vehicles to provide at least the power outputs at the locations while changing the handling parameters of the vehicle system to designated values at the locations. The method further includes communicating the asynchronous operational settings to the propulsion-generating vehicles in order to cause the propulsion-generating vehicles to implement the asynchronous operational settings at the different locations.

    Abstract translation: 一种方法包括识别沿着路线的不同位置的车辆系统的推进发电车辆提供的功率输出,以及沿着路线的位置计算车辆系统的处理参数。 处理参数代表耦合器力,耦合器能量,相对车速或施加在车辆系统上的自然力中的至少一个。 该方法还包括确定在该位置处的推进发电车辆的异步操作设置。 异步操作设置表示不同的操作设置,其使得推进产生车辆至少在该位置处提供功率输出,同时将车辆系统的处理参数改变为位置处的指定值。 该方法还包括将异步操作设置传送到推进发电车辆,以便促使产生推动力的车辆在不同位置实施异步操作设置。

    ROUTE EXAMINING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    98.
    发明申请
    ROUTE EXAMINING SYSTEM AND METHOD 审中-公开
    路由检查系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140207317A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-24

    申请号:US14221624

    申请日:2014-03-21

    CPC classification number: G01N27/023 B61K9/10 B61L23/044

    Abstract: A system includes an application device, a control unit, a detection unit, an identification unit, and a secondary analysis module. The application device is configured to be at least one of conductively or inductively coupled with a route. The control unit is configured to control supply of electric current to inject an examination signal into the route via the application device. The detection unit is configured to monitor one or more electrical characteristics of the route. The identification unit is configured to examine the one or more electrical characteristics of the route to determine whether a section of the route is potentially damaged. The secondary analysis module is configured to perform a secondary analysis of the potentially damaged section of the route to at least one of confirm that damage has occurred, identify a type of damage, or assess a level of damage.

    Abstract translation: 系统包括应用装置,控制单元,检测单元,识别单元和次级分析模块。 应用设备被配置为与路由的导电或电感耦合中的至少一个。 控制单元被配置为控制电流供应,以经由应用装置将检查信号注入到路径中。 检测单元被配置为监视路线的一个或多个电特性。 识别单元被配置为检查路线的一个或多个电特性,以确定路线的一部分是否潜在地被损坏。 次级分析模块被配置为对路线的潜在损坏部分进行二次分析,以至少确认已经发生损坏,识别损坏类型或评估损伤水平。

    Automatic brake verification system
    99.
    发明授权
    Automatic brake verification system 有权
    自动制动器验证系统

    公开(公告)号:US08768593B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-01

    申请号:US13672905

    申请日:2012-11-09

    CPC classification number: B60T8/171 B60T17/221 G01L5/28

    Abstract: A method of testing a braking device in a drivetrain of a vehicle which includes at least one tractive element coupled to a traction motor. The method includes: (a) applying the braking device to a tractive element of the vehicle; (b) using an electronic controller, causing the traction motor to apply a predetermined force to the tractive element; and (c) using the controller, monitoring the tractive element for movement while the force is being applied. A dynamic braking or “retarder” function may also be tested. A system for carrying out the method is provided.

    Abstract translation: 一种测试车辆的传动系统中的制动装置的方法,其包括联接到牵引电动机的至少一个牵引元件。 该方法包括:(a)将制动装置施加到车辆的牵引元件; (b)使用电子控制器,使牵引电动机对牵引元件施加预定的力; 和(c)使用控制器,在施加力时监视牵引元件的运动。 也可以测试动态制动或“减速器”功能。 提供了一种用于执行该方法的系统。

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