公开(公告)号：US09415756B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-16

申请号：US12512259

申请日：2009-07-30

Applicant: Eugene A. Smith ,  Mark Wayne Wheeler ,  James Glen Corry ,  Robert Palanti ,  Rabi Ratnesar

Inventor： Eugene A. Smith ,  Mark Wayne Wheeler ,  James Glen Corry ,  Robert Palanti ,  Rabi Ratnesar

IPC: B60T17/12 ,  B60T17/18 ,  B60T7/12 ,  B60T7/18

CPC classification number: B60T17/18 ,  B60T7/12 ,  B60T7/18

Abstract: A brake control system for a distributed power vehicle system includes a brake system and a distributed power control system in a first vehicle, and first and second separate communication links between the brake system and the distributed power control system. In operation, upon the initiation of a penalty brake application, the brake system transmits information about the brake level of the penalty brake application to the distributed power control system, over at least the first communication link. However, if the first communication link fails, the brake system redundantly transmits the information about the level of the penalty brake application to the distributed power control system over the second communication link. The information is transmitted from the distributed power control system in the first vehicle to remote vehicles for carrying out the penalty brake application.

Abstract translation: 一种用于分布式动力车辆系统的制动控制系统包括第一车辆中的制动系统和分布式动力控制系统，以及制动系统和分布式动力控制系统之间的第一和第二分离的通信链路。 在操作中，在开始惩罚制动应用时，制动系统通过至少第一通信链路将关于惩罚制动应用的制动水平的信息发送到分布式电力控制系统。 然而，如果第一通信链路发生故障，则制动系统通过第二通信链路将关于惩罚制动应用的级别的信息冗余地发送到分布式电力控制系统。 信息从第一车辆中的分布式电力控制系统发送到远程车辆，以执行惩罚制动应用。

公开(公告)号：US08914167B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-16

申请号：US12903328

申请日：2010-10-13

Applicant: Eugene A. Smith

Inventor： Eugene A. Smith

IPC: B61L15/00

CPC classification number: B61L15/0027

Abstract: A communication system for a rail vehicle includes a transceiver assembly, a selection module, and a monitoring module. The transceiver assembly selectively communicates a data signal over a plurality of communication channels. The data signal is related to distributed power operations of the rail vehicle. The selection module is communicatively coupled with the transceiver assembly and switches the transceiver assembly to any of the communication channels. The monitoring module is communicatively coupled with the selection module and determines a load parameter of one or more of the communication channels. The load parameter is based on a population value of the one or more communication channels. The selection module switches the transceiver assembly to a selected channel of the communication channels based on the load parameter for communicating the data signal over the selected channel.

Abstract translation: 轨道车辆的通信系统包括收发器组件，选择模块和监视模块。 收发机组件通过多个通信信道选择性地传送数据信号。 数据信号与铁路车辆的分布式动力运行有关。 选择模块与收发器组件通信地耦合，并将收发器组件切换到任何通信信道。 监控模块与选择模块通信耦合，并确定一个或多个通信信道的负载参数。 负载参数基于一个或多个通信信道的总体值。 选择模块基于用于在所选频道上传送数据信号的负载参数将收发机组件切换到通信信道的选定信道。

公开(公告)号：US08380413B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-19

申请号：US13555361

申请日：2012-07-23

Applicant: Eugene A. Smith ,  Todd Goodermuth

Inventor： Eugene A. Smith ,  Todd Goodermuth

IPC: G06F7/70

CPC classification number: B60T13/665 ,  B60T7/12 ,  B60T17/228 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  B61L15/0036 ,  B61L15/0072

Abstract: A system comprises a control module that is configured for operable coupling with at least one of a brake system and/or a penalty detection system of a first vehicle. The control module is further configured to operate in a first mode of operation. In the first mode of operation, the control module activates the brake system, responsive to receiving a first control signal from a second vehicle; the first and second vehicles are coupled in a consist. Alternatively or additionally, the control module is configured to operate in a second mode of operation. In the second mode of operation, the control module is configured to generate the first control signal for transmission to the second vehicle and activation of a brake system of the second vehicle, responsive to receiving a second control signal from the penalty detection system.

Abstract translation: 一种系统包括控制模块，该控制模块被配置为与第一车辆的制动系统和/或罚球检测系统中的至少一个可操作地联接。 控制模块还被配置为在第一操作模式下操作。 在第一操作模式中，响应于从第二车辆接收到第一控制信号，控制模块启动制动系统; 第一和第二车辆以组合件联接。 或者或另外，控制模块被配置为在第二操作模式下操作。 在第二操作模式下，响应于从罚球检测系统接收到第二控制信号，控制模块被配置为产生用于传输到第二车辆的第一控制信号和第二车辆的制动系统的启动。

公开(公告)号：US20130018560A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-17

申请号：US13555361

申请日：2012-07-23

Applicant: Eugene A. Smith ,  Todd Goodermuth

Inventor： Eugene A. Smith ,  Todd Goodermuth

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B60T13/665 ,  B60T7/12 ,  B60T17/228 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  B61L15/0036 ,  B61L15/0072

Abstract: A system comprises a control module that is configured for operable coupling with at least one of a brake system and/or a penalty detection system of a first vehicle. The control module is further configured to operate in a first mode of operation. In the first mode of operation, the control module activates the brake system, responsive to receiving a first control signal from a second vehicle; the first and second vehicles are coupled in a consist. Alternatively or additionally, the control module is configured to operate in a second mode of operation. In the second mode of operation, the control module is configured to generate the first control signal for transmission to the second vehicle and activation of a brake system of the second vehicle, responsive to receiving a second control signal from the penalty detection system.

Abstract translation: 一种系统包括控制模块，该控制模块被配置为与第一车辆的制动系统和/或罚球检测系统中的至少一个可操作地联接。 控制模块还被配置为在第一操作模式下操作。 在第一操作模式中，响应于从第二车辆接收到第一控制信号，控制模块启动制动系统; 第一和第二车辆以组合件联接。 或者或另外，控制模块被配置为在第二操作模式下操作。 在第二操作模式下，响应于从罚球检测系统接收到第二控制信号，控制模块被配置为产生用于传输到第二车辆的第一控制信号和第二车辆的制动系统的启动。

公开(公告)号：US20110099413A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-28

申请号：US12908214

申请日：2010-10-20

Applicant: Jared Klineman COOPER ,  Eugene A. Smith ,  Nick David Nagrodsky ,  William Cherrick Schoonmaker ,  Todd William Goodermuth

Inventor： Jared Klineman COOPER ,  Eugene A. Smith ,  Nick David Nagrodsky ,  William Cherrick Schoonmaker ,  Todd William Goodermuth

IPC: G06F11/20

CPC classification number: B61L15/0027 ,  B61L15/0036 ,  B61L15/0081

Abstract: In a system and method for communicating data in a locomotive consist or other vehicle consist (comprising at least first and second linked vehicles), a first electronic component in the first vehicle of the vehicle consist is monitored to determine if the component is in (or enters) a failure state. In the failure state, the first electronic component is unable to perform a designated function. Upon determining the failure state, data is transmitted from the first vehicle to a second electronic component on the second vehicle, over a communication channel linking the first vehicle and the second vehicle. The second electronic component is operated based on the transmitted data, with the second electronic component performing the designated function that the first electronic component is unable to perform.

Abstract translation: 在用于在机车组件或其他车辆组件（包括至少第一和第二链接的车辆）中传送数据的系统和方法中，监视车辆组合中的第一车辆中的第一电子部件以确定部件是否在（或 进入）故障状态。 在故障状态下，第一电子部件不能执行指定的功能。 在确定故障状态时，通过连接第一车辆和第二车辆的通信信道，将数据从第一车辆发送到第二车辆上的第二电子部件。 第二电子部件基于发送的数据进行操作，第二电子部件执行第一电子部件不能执行的指定功能。

公开(公告)号：US07628458B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-08

申请号：US11400926

申请日：2006-04-10

Applicant: Eugene A. Smith ,  Robert C. Palanti

Inventor： Eugene A. Smith ,  Robert C. Palanti

IPC: B60T13/74 ,  B60T13/66 ,  B60T15/00

CPC classification number: B60T13/665 ,  B60T17/228

Abstract: In a transportation system comprising a fluid carrying brake pipe (14) connecting controlling member of the system and a controlled member (e.g., 12) a method of adaptively disabling an ability of the controlled member to respond to an unexpected brake pipe flow condition includes determining a braking state of the transportation system. The method also includes determining a degree of change in a brake pipe pressure during the braking state. The method further includes disabling an ability of the controlled member to respond to an unexpected brake pipe flow condition for a time period responsive to the braking state and the degree of change in the brake pipe pressure so that an undesired operation of the controlled member is limited.

Abstract translation: 在包括连接系统的控制构件的流体输送制动管（14）和受控构件（例如12）的运输系统中，一种自适应地禁用受控构件响应意外的制动管道流动条件的能力的方法包括确定 运输系统的制动状态。 该方法还包括确定制动状态期间制动管压力的变化程度。 该方法还包括禁用受控构件响应于制动状态和制动管压力的变化程度对意外的制动管道流动状况作出响应的能力，使得受控构件的不期望的操作受到限制 。

公开(公告)号：US20090292411A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-26

申请号：US12327018

申请日：2008-12-03

Applicant: Eugene A. Smith ,  Mark Wayne Wheeler ,  Lawrence R. Waldo ,  Rabi N. Ratnesar ,  James Kelley

Inventor： Eugene A. Smith ,  Mark Wayne Wheeler ,  Lawrence R. Waldo ,  Rabi N. Ratnesar ,  James Kelley

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: B60L15/42 ,  B60L2200/26 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  H02J3/38 ,  H04L69/18 ,  H04L69/24 ,  Y02E60/721 ,  Y04S10/126

Abstract: A method for linking together three or more powered systems to operate as a single distributed power system, the method includes identifying a first linking protocol between at least a first powered system and a second powered system, determining whether at least a third powered system is compatible with the first linking protocol, if not compatible, switching to at least a second linking protocol to find a common linking protocol between the first powered system, the second powered system, and at least the third powered system, and linking the first powered system, the second powered system, and at least the third power system to operate in a distributed power configuration when the common linking protocol is found. A system and a computer software code linking together two or more powered systems to operate as a single distributed power system are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将三个或更多个动力系统连接在一起以用作单个分布式电力系统的方法，所述方法包括识别至少第一动力系统和第二动力系统之间的第一链接协议，确定至少第三动力系统是否兼容 如果第一链接协议不兼容，则切换到至少第二链接协议以在第一被动系统，第二动力系统和至少第三动力系统之间找到公共链接协议，并且链接第一动力系统， 第二供电系统，以及至少第三电力系统，以便在发现公共链接协议时以分布式电力配置运行。 还公开了将两个或更多个动力系统连接在一起以用作单个分布式电力系统的系统和计算机软件代码。

公开(公告)号：US20090223760A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-10

申请号：US12042568

申请日：2008-03-05

Applicant: Eugene A. Smith

Inventor： Eugene A. Smith

IPC: B60T13/12 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B60T17/228 ,  B60T13/665

Abstract: An adaptive brake system for a distributed power train responsive to an interruption in a communication system for the train and a brake application initiated at the lead locomotive, reduces the brake pipe fluid pressure at a lead locomotive and a remote locomotive to a predetermined pressure level to reduce in-train forces that may occur as a result of the pressure differentials in the brake pipe line of the lead and remote locomotives.

Abstract translation: 用于响应于用于列车的通信系统中的中断的分布式动力传动系的自适应制动系统以及在引导机车处启动的制动应用将引导机车和远程机车处的制动管流体压力降低到预定的压力水平 减少由于铅和远程机车的制动管路中的压差而可能发生的列车内力。

公开(公告)号：US07162337B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-09

申请号：US11083908

申请日：2005-03-18

Applicant: David Michael Peltz ,  James Glen Corry ,  Eugene A. Smith

Inventor： David Michael Peltz ,  James Glen Corry ,  Eugene A. Smith

IPC: B60L9/00 ,  B60M3/00

CPC classification number: B61L3/125 ,  B60L9/00 ,  B60L2200/26 ,  B60L2270/34 ,  B61L25/025 ,  Y02T90/16

Abstract: A method of controlling a neutral section operation of a train (14) including a lead locomotive (16) and at least one remote locomotive (12) in communication with the lead locomotive. The locomotives are electrically powered from respective electrical connections to a catenary (22) having at least one neutral section (26). The method includes sensing when a lead locomotive is proximate the neutral section of the catenary. The lead locomotive then commands the remote locomotive to perform a neutral section operation when the lead locomotive has traveled a distance equal to a distance (20) between the lead locomotive and the remote locomotive. The lead locomotive determines when to issue a neutral section command based on a speed of the lead locomotive and an elapsed time from when the lead locomotive senses its location proximate the neutral section.

Abstract translation: 一种控制包括引导机车（16）和至少一个与引导机车通信的远程机车（12）的列车（14）的中立部分操作的方法。 机车通过相应的电连接被电力供给至具有至少一个中间部分（26）的悬链线（22）。 该方法包括感测引线机车何时靠近悬链线的中性部分。 当前牵引机车行驶距离等于牵引机车和远程机车之间的距离（20）时，牵引机车然后命令远程机车执行中立部分操作。 牵头机车决定何时基于前导机车的速度发出中立部分指令，以及从引导机车感测到其靠近中立部分的位置起的经过时间。

公开(公告)号：US06862502B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-01

申请号：US10215207

申请日：2002-08-08

Applicant: David M. Peltz ,  Eugene A. Smith ,  Mark Kraeling ,  Robert James Foy ,  Glen Paul Peltonen ,  Steven Andrew Kellner ,  Robert Francis Bryant ,  Don Keith Johnson ,  Dale Henry Delaruelle

Inventor： David M. Peltz ,  Eugene A. Smith ,  Mark Kraeling ,  Robert James Foy ,  Glen Paul Peltonen ,  Steven Andrew Kellner ,  Robert Francis Bryant ,  Don Keith Johnson ,  Dale Henry Delaruelle

IPC: B61L3/12 ,  B61L3/22 ,  B61L15/00 ,  H04L1/00 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W28/18 ,  H04W36/14 ,  H04W36/30 ,  H04W84/00 ,  H04W88/06 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F7/00 ,  B60L23/00

CPC classification number: B61L3/227 ,  B61L3/125 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  B61L15/0081 ,  B61L25/021 ,  B61L25/023 ,  B61L25/025 ,  B61L25/028 ,  B61L27/0005 ,  B61L2201/02 ,  B61L2205/02 ,  B61L2205/04 ,  H04L1/0002 ,  H04W28/18 ,  H04W36/30 ,  H04W88/06

Abstract: Method and communication system for a railroad train having at least one locomotive for automatically adjusting the communication system to provide effective communication of command data to control operation of the locomotive are provided. The system includes a transceiver on the locomotive. The system further includes at least one transceiver remote from the locomotive. A database may be provided for storing data relative to a plurality of communication schemes available to the communication system. A first monitor may be used for sensing a parameter indicative of the quality of the communications between the transceivers when the transceivers are operating under a first one of the available communication schemes and generating data indicative of communications quality. A processor in communication with the monitor and the database may be configured to select a second communication scheme when the quality of the communications provided by the first communication scheme is not satisfactory to ensure that the command data will be reliably communicated with respect to the locomotive.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于铁路列车的方法和通信系统，其具有至少一个机车，用于自动调整通信系统以提供命令数据的有效通信以控制机车的操作。 该系统包括机车上的收发器。 该系统还包括远离机车的至少一个收发器。 可以提供用于存储关于通信系统可用的多个通信方案的数据的数据库。 当收发器在可用通信方案中的第一个下操作并且生成指示通信质量的数据时，第一监视器可用于感测指示收发器之间的通信质量的参数。 与监视器和数据库通信的处理器可以被配置为当由第一通信方案提供的通信的质量不令人满意时选择第二通信方案，以确保命令数据将相对于机车可靠地通信。