Method and apparatus for limiting in-train forces of a railroad train
    121.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for limiting in-train forces of a railroad train 有权
    限制铁路列车力的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09193364B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-24

    申请号:US13925407

    申请日:2013-06-24

    CPC classification number: B61C17/12 B61L3/006 B61L15/0072 B61L15/0081

    Abstract: An apparatus includes a first element for identifying planned applications of tractive effort and braking effort for a railway vehicle while traversing a track segment. The apparatus includes a second element for determining a slack condition of the railway vehicle at one or more locations on the track segment in advance of the railway vehicle traversing the track segment based on the planned applications of tractive effort and braking effort. The apparatus includes a third element for redetermining the slack condition at the one or more locations based on at least one deviation from the planned applications of tractive effort and braking effort.

    Abstract translation: 一种装置包括第一元件,用于在穿过轨道段时识别铁路车辆的牵引力和制动力的计划应用。 该装置包括第二元件,用于基于牵引力和制动力的计划应用,在铁路车辆横穿轨道段之前,在轨道段上的一个或多个位置处确定铁路车辆的松弛状况。 该装置包括第三元件,用于基于与计划的牵引力和制动力的应用的至少一个偏差来重新确定一个或多个位置处的松弛状况。

    WHEEL MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    125.
    发明申请
    WHEEL MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD 有权
    车轮监控系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150193992A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-09

    申请号:US14547662

    申请日:2014-11-19

    CPC classification number: G07C5/0808 B61K9/12 G01M17/10

    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring a vehicle determine a baseline wheel rotational speed and wheel rotational speeds of a wheel for different positions along an outer perimeter of the wheel. One or more deviations between the wheel rotational speeds and the baseline wheel rotational speed are determined, and the deviations between the wheel rotational speeds and the baseline wheel rotational speed are correlated with one or more identified positions of the positions along the outer perimeter of the wheel. One or more of damage to the wheel or damage to a drivetrain of the vehicle is identified based at least in part on the one or more deviations being correlated with the one or more identified positions.

    Abstract translation: 用于监测车辆的系统和方法确定轮沿着车轮外周的不同位置的基准车轮转速和车轮转速。 确定车轮旋转速度和基准轮转速之间的一个或多个偏差,并且车轮旋转速度与基准车轮旋转速度之间的偏差与沿车轮外周的位置的一个或多个识别位置相关联 。 至少部分地基于与一个或多个所识别的位置相关联的一个或多个偏差来识别对车轮的损坏或对车辆的动力传动系统的损坏的一个或多个。

    System and method for communication and control in a vehicle system
    127.
    发明授权
    System and method for communication and control in a vehicle system 有权
    车辆系统中通信和控制的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09026268B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-05

    申请号:US13729262

    申请日:2012-12-28

    Abstract: A system is provided that includes a remote communication module, a control module, and a determination module. The remote communication module is configured to be disposed onboard a remote consist of a vehicle system, and is communicatively connected to at least one additional consist of the vehicle system. The control module is configured to be disposed onboard the remote consist and to provide control commands to at least one powered unit of the remote consist. The determination module is configured to be disposed onboard the remote consist and to determine capability information corresponding to the ability of the at least one powered unit of the remote consist to perform a first command received from one of the at least one additional consist. The determination module is also configured to determine a second command provided to the control module using the first command and the capability information.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种包括远程通信模块,控制模块和确定模块的系统。 远程通信模块被配置为被布置在车辆系统的远程组合上,并且通信地连接到车辆系统的至少一个附加组件。 所述控制模块被配置为被布置在所述远程组件上,并且向远程组合的至少一个动力单元提供控制命令。 所述确定模块被配置为被布置在所述远程组合上,并且确定对应于所述远程组件的所述至少一个动力单元的能力的能力信息,以执行从所述至少一个附加组件之一接收的第一命令。 确定模块还被配置为使用第一命令和能力信息来确定提供给控制模块的第二命令。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A QUALITY VALUE OF A LOCATION ESTIMATION OF EQUIPMENT
    128.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A QUALITY VALUE OF A LOCATION ESTIMATION OF EQUIPMENT 有权
    用于确定设备位置估计的质量值的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150088345A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-26

    申请号:US14559081

    申请日:2014-12-03

    CPC classification number: B61L25/021 B61L25/025 B61L25/026 B61L2205/04

    Abstract: A system is provided for determining a quality of a location estimation of a powered system at a location. The system includes a first sensor configured to measure a first parameter of the powered system at the location. The system further includes a second sensor configured to measure a second parameter of the powered system at the location. The system further includes a second controller configured to determine the location estimation of the powered system and the quality of the location estimation, based upon a first location of the powered system based on the first parameter, and a second location of the powered system based on the second parameter of the powered system. A method is also provided for determining a quality of a location estimation of a powered system at a location.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定位置处的动力系统的位置估计的质量的系统。 该系统包括配置成在该位置处测量动力系统的第一参数的第一传感器。 该系统还包括配置成在该位置处测量动力系统的第二参数的第二传感器。 系统还包括第二控制器,其被配置为基于基于第一参数的动力系统的第一位置以及基于动力系统的第二位置来确定动力系统的位置估计和位置估计的质量 动力系统的第二个参数。 还提供了一种用于确定位置处的动力系统的位置估计的质量的方法。

    ROUTE EXAMINING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    129.
    发明申请
    ROUTE EXAMINING SYSTEM AND METHOD 有权
    路由检查系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150053827A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-26

    申请号:US14527246

    申请日:2014-10-29

    CPC classification number: B61L23/044 B61L3/10

    Abstract: A route examining system includes first and second application devices, a control unit, first and second detection units, and an identification unit. The first and second application devices are disposed onboard a vehicle traveling along a route having conductive tracks. The control unit controls injection of a first examination signal into the conductive tracks via the first application device and injection of a second examination signal into the conductive tracks via the second application device. The first and second detection units monitor electrical characteristics of the route in response to the first and second examination signals being injected into the conductive tracks. The identification unit examines the electrical characteristics of the conductive tracks in order to determine whether a section of the route is potentially damaged based on the electrical characteristics.

    Abstract translation: 路线检查系统包括第一和第二应用设备,控制单元,第一和第二检测单元以及识别单元。 第一和第二施加装置被布置在沿着具有导电轨道的路线行进的车辆上。 控制单元经由第一施加装置控制将第一检查信号注入导电轨迹,并经由第二施加装置将第二检查信号注入到导电轨道中。 第一和第二检测单元响应于将第一和第二检查信号注入导电轨迹来监视路线的电特性。 识别单元检查导电轨迹的电特性,以便基于电特性确定路线的一部分是否潜在地被损坏。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES
    130.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES 审中-公开
    用于控制车辆运动的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150005994A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-01

    申请号:US14489126

    申请日:2014-09-17

    CPC classification number: B61L27/0027 B61L2205/04

    Abstract: A method includes determining an operational parameter of a first vehicle traveling with a plurality of vehicles in a transportation network and/or a route in the transportation network, identifying a failure condition of the first vehicle and/or the route based on the operational parameter, obtaining plural different sets of remedial actions that dictate operations to be taken based on the operational parameter, simulating travel of the plurality of vehicles in the transportation network based on implementation of the different sets of remedial actions, determining potential consequences on travel of the plurality of vehicles in the transportation network when the different sets of remedial actions are implemented in the travel that is simulated, and based on the potential consequences, receiving a selection of at least one of the different sets of remedial actions to be implemented in actual travel of the plurality of vehicles in the transportation network.

    Abstract translation: 一种方法,包括:确定运输网络中的多个车辆和/或运输网络中的路线行驶的第一车辆的运行参数,基于运行参数识别第一车辆和/或路线的故障状况, 基于操作参数获得决定要采取的操作的多组不同的补救措施,基于实施不同的补救措施来模拟运输网络中的多个车辆的行驶,确定多个车辆的行驶的潜在后果 在模拟旅行中实施不同的补救措施时,在运输网络中的车辆,并且基于潜在后果,接收至少一个不同的补救措施组合中的至少一个,以在实际旅行中实施 多个车辆在交通网络中。

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