Brush holder assemblies and methods for mounting and replacing brushes

    公开(公告)号:US10270216B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-23

    申请号:US15834679

    申请日:2017-12-07

    Abstract: An assembly has a handle, a brush holder, and a support that connect and disconnect to each other using a locking mechanism. The handle reversibly connects and disconnects from the brush holder. The locking mechanism includes a connecting member on the brush holder that attaches to the handle by interaction of a locking flange on the connecting member with a pair of teeth inside of the handle. Insertion of the support within the brush holder extends a post on the support through the connecting member to interact with the handle and enable disconnection of the handle from the brush holder when the support is fully engaged by the brush holder. The locking mechanism prevents the handle from releasing from the brush holder before the brush holder is completely seated on the support.

    System, method, and apparatus for certifying a brake pressure calibration for an end-of-train device

    公开(公告)号:US10094729B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-09

    申请号:US15097597

    申请日:2016-04-13

    Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for certifying an end-of-train device pressure calibration is provided. The system includes an end-of-train device including a brake pipe interface adapted to be removably connected to a brake pipe system of a train and to receive air having a pressure from the brake pipe system, and a pressure sensing device configured to measure the air pressure received in the brake pipe interface to obtain a measured pressure. The system also includes a pressure calibration device adapted to be removably connected to the brake pipe interface when the end-of-train device is removed from the train, the pressure calibration device configured to output air at a regulated pressure to the brake pipe interface, and at least one controller programmed or configured to determine a calibration certification result based at least partially on a difference between the measured pressure and the regulated pressure.

    Broken Rail Detection System for Communications-Based Train Control

    公开(公告)号:US20180162429A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-14

    申请号:US15894346

    申请日:2018-02-12

    Inventor: Robert C. Kull

    CPC classification number: B61L27/0088 B61L23/044 B61L25/02

    Abstract: A system and method for detecting broken rails in a track of parallel rails includes at least one first broken rail detection module configured to measure a current through the track and a central control system configured to determine a location of at least one train on the track. The at least one first broken rail detection module is configured to send the central control system a signal based on the measured current. The central control office is configured to determine if a broken rail exists on the track and/or a location of the broken rail on the track based at least partially on the measured current and the location of the at least one train on the track.

    Brush holder assemblies and methods for mounting and replacing brushes

    公开(公告)号:US09865979B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-09

    申请号:US14670920

    申请日:2015-03-27

    CPC classification number: H01R39/381 H01R43/12

    Abstract: An assembly has a handle, a brush holder, and a support that connect and disconnect to each other using a locking mechanism. The handle reversibly connects and disconnects from the brush holder. The locking mechanism includes a connecting member on the brush holder that attaches to the handle by interaction of a locking flange on the connecting member with a pair of teeth inside of the handle. Insertion of the support within the brush holder extends a post on the support through the connecting member to interact with the handle and enable disconnection of the handle from the brush holder when the support is fully engaged by the brush holder. The locking mechanism prevents the handle from releasing from the brush holder before the brush holder is completely seated on the support.

    Service main piston bushing containing two spring ramps
    45.
    发明授权
    Service main piston bushing containing two spring ramps 有权
    服务主活塞套管包含两个弹簧斜面

    公开(公告)号:US09555790B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-31

    申请号:US14402317

    申请日:2013-05-24

    CPC classification number: B60T15/021 B60T15/42

    Abstract: A main piston bushing for a service valve portion of a brake control valve includes a cylindrical sidewall defining a central passageway extending longitudinally through the main piston bushing, the central passageway being surrounded by an internal surface of the cylindrical sidewall. The central passageway is configured to receive the main piston assembly of the service valve portion. The internal surface of the cylindrical sidewall includes a first ramp and a second ramp defined therein, the first ramp and the second ramp being configured to engage a portion of the main piston assembly of the service valve portion to restrain movement of the main piston assembly.

    Abstract translation: 用于制动控制阀的维修阀部分的主活塞衬套包括圆柱形侧壁,其限定纵向延伸穿过主活塞衬套的中心通道,中心通道被圆柱形侧壁的内表面包围。 中心通道构造成接纳维修阀部分的主活塞组件。 圆柱形侧壁的内表面包括第一斜面和限定在其中的第二斜面,第一斜面和第二斜面构造成接合维修阀部分的主活塞组件的一部分以限制主活塞组件的运动。

    Slack adjuster contaminant mitigation device
    46.
    发明授权
    Slack adjuster contaminant mitigation device 有权
    松弛调节器污染物减轻装置

    公开(公告)号:US09540021B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-10

    申请号:US14315502

    申请日:2014-06-26

    CPC classification number: B61H15/0057 F16D65/0025 F16D65/66

    Abstract: A contaminant mitigation device for use with a slack adjuster for a railway brake rigging to protect the critical operating area of the slack adjuster. The critical operating area of a slack adjuster includes the components that are configured to operate together to adjust the brake rigging. The slack adjuster includes at least a main housing portion, a cone nut housing portion enclosing the critical operating area of the slack adjuster, and an overtravel housing portion. The contaminant mitigation device includes a sealing system configured for cooperating with at least one of the main housing portion, cone nut housing portion, and overtravel housing portion to seal the critical operating area against entrance of fluid and/or contaminants therein and/or to at least reduce the exposure of this area to fluid and/or contaminants. The contaminant mitigation device can also include a drainage system associated therewith.

    Abstract translation: 用于与用于铁路制动器索具的松弛调节器一起使用的污染物减轻装置,以保护松弛调节器的关键操作区域。 松弛调节器的关键操作区域包括构造成一起操作以调节制动索具的部件。 松弛调节器至少包括主壳体部分,包围松弛调节器的临界操作区域的锥形螺母壳体部分和超行程壳体部分。 污染物减轻装置包括密封系统,该密封系统构造成用于与主壳体部分,锥形螺母壳体部分和超行程外壳部分中的至少一个配合,以密封临界操作区域以防止其中的流体和/或污染物入口和/ 最少减少该区域暴露于流体和/或污染物。 污染物减轻装置还可以包括与其相关联的排水系统。

    Manual brake release mechanism for rail vehicles
    47.
    发明授权
    Manual brake release mechanism for rail vehicles 有权
    轨道车辆手动释放机构

    公开(公告)号:US09517753B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-13

    申请号:US14503850

    申请日:2014-10-01

    Abstract: A spring-biased lever arm mechanism for operating an operating lever of a parking brake release mechanism. The lever arm mechanism includes a lever arm mounted on a pivot pin, a torsion spring disposed on the pivot pin, and first and second cable release mechanism. A manually operated parking brake release mechanism is also provided for a railway vehicle including a brake actuator, an operating lever associated with the brake actuator to manually release an applied braking force, and the spring-biased lever arm mechanism for operating the operating lever.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于操作驻车制动器释放机构的操作杆的弹簧偏压杠杆臂机构。 杠杆臂机构包括安装在枢轴销上的杠杆臂,设置在枢轴销上的扭力弹簧以及第一和第二缆索释放机构。 还提供了一种用于铁路车辆的手动驻车制动器释放机构,其包括制动致动器,与制动致动器相关联的操作杆以手动释放施加的制动力,以及用于操作操作杆的弹簧偏压杆臂机构。

    ECP/triple valve transition plate
    48.
    发明授权
    ECP/triple valve transition plate 有权
    ECP /三阀过渡板

    公开(公告)号:US09481350B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-01

    申请号:US13965608

    申请日:2013-08-13

    CPC classification number: B60T17/043 B60T13/665 B60T17/04 Y10T29/49826

    Abstract: A transition plate connects an electronic manifold to a pipe mounting bracket of a railway brake system and includes a body having a manifold portion that defines a face configured to engage the manifold and a pipe bracket portion that defines a face configured to engage the pipe mounting bracket; ports defined in the manifold face that are configured to align and communicate with ports in the face of the manifold; ports defined in the pipe bracket face that are configured to align and communicate with ports in the face of the pipe mounting bracket; and a plurality of air passages extending through the body for connecting the plurality of ports defined in the manifold face with the plurality of ports defined in the pipe bracket face. The transition plate establishes a pneumatic interface between the electronic manifold and the pipe mounting bracket.

    Abstract translation: 过渡板将电子歧管连接到铁路制动系统的管道安装支架,并且包括具有歧管部分的主体,该歧管部分限定被配置为接合歧管的面和限定了构造成接合管安装支架的面的管支架部分 ; 在歧管面中限定的端口,其被构造成与歧管面中的端口对准和连通; 在管道支架表面中定义的端口,其被配置为与管道安装支架的面中的端口对准和连通; 以及多个空气通道,其延伸穿过主体,用于将限定在歧管面中的多个端口与限定在管支架面中的多个端口连接。 过渡板在电子歧管和管道安装支架之间建立气动接口。

    System, method, and apparatus for certifying a brake pressure calibration for an end-of-train device
    50.
    发明授权
    System, method, and apparatus for certifying a brake pressure calibration for an end-of-train device 有权
    用于验证列车末端装置的制动压力校准的系统,方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09341537B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-17

    申请号:US13796301

    申请日:2013-03-12

    CPC classification number: G01L27/005

    Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for certifying an end-of-train device pressure calibration is provided. The system includes a pressure calibration device configured to output a regulated pressure; and an end-of-train device comprising: a brake pipe interface adapted to receive the regulated pressure from the pressure calibration device; and a pressure sensing device configured to obtain a measured pressure by measuring the regulated pressure. At least one of the pressure calibration device and the end-of-train device comprises at least one controller configured to determine a calibration certification result based at least partially on a difference between the measured pressure and the regulated pressure.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于验证终点设备压力校准的系统,方法和装置。 该系统包括被配置为输出调节压力的压力校准装置; 以及列车终端装置,包括:制动管接口,其适于从所述压力校准装置接收调节压力; 以及压力感测装置,其被配置为通过测量所述调节压力来获得测量的压力。 压力校准装置和终点终端装置中的至少一个包括至少一个控制器,其被配置为至少部分地基于所测量的压力和调节压力之间的差异来确定校准认证结果。

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