公开(公告)号：US20120126065A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：US12949308

申请日：2010-11-18

Applicant: Kristopher SMITH ,  Todd William Goodermuth ,  Brian Schroeck ,  Robert Bremmer ,  Robert Foy

Inventor： Kristopher SMITH ,  Todd William Goodermuth ,  Brian Schroeck ,  Robert Bremmer ,  Robert Foy

IPC: G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B61L3/127 ,  B61L3/006 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  B61L27/04

Abstract: Systems and methods for remotely controlling a rail vehicle are provided. In one embodiment, a remote operator control system includes a communication link to send and receive rail vehicle information, an operator interface, and a controller. The controller is configured to send, through the communication link, a request to establish communication with a positive train control system on-board a selected rail vehicle based on an operating condition. In response to receiving confirmation of communication with the positive train control system, the control is configured to receive positive train control information for the selected rail vehicle through the communication link, and display the positive train control information for the selected rail vehicle on the operator interface.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于远程控制轨道车辆的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，遥控操作员控制系统包括用于发送和接收轨道车辆信息的通信链路，操作者接口和控制器。 控制器被配置为基于操作条件通过通信链路发送与所选择的轨道车辆上的正列车控制系统建立通信的请求。 响应于接收到与正列车控制系统的通信的确认，该控制被配置为通过通信链路接收所选轨道车辆的正列车控制信息，并且在操作者接口上显示所选轨道车辆的正列车控制信息 。

公开(公告)号：US08532842B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-10

申请号：US12949308

申请日：2010-11-18

Applicant: Kristopher Smith ,  Todd William Goodermuth ,  Brian Schroeck ,  Robert Bremmer ,  Robert Foy

Inventor： Kristopher Smith ,  Todd William Goodermuth ,  Brian Schroeck ,  Robert Bremmer ,  Robert Foy

IPC: B61B1/00

CPC classification number: B61L3/127 ,  B61L3/006 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  B61L27/04

Abstract: Systems and methods for remotely controlling a rail vehicle are provided. In one embodiment, a remote operator control system includes a communication link to send and receive rail vehicle information, an operator interface, and a controller. The controller is configured to send, through the communication link, a request to establish communication with a positive train control system on-board a selected rail vehicle based on an operating condition. In response to receiving confirmation of communication with the positive train control system, the control is configured to receive positive train control information for the selected rail vehicle through the communication link, and display the positive train control information for the selected rail vehicle on the operator interface.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于远程控制轨道车辆的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，遥控操作员控制系统包括用于发送和接收轨道车辆信息的通信链路，操作者接口和控制器。 控制器被配置为基于操作条件通过通信链路发送与所选择的轨道车辆上的正列车控制系统建立通信的请求。 响应于接收到与正列车控制系统的通信的确认，该控制被配置为通过通信链路接收所选轨道车辆的正列车控制信息，并且在操作者接口上显示所选轨道车辆的正列车控制信息 。

公开(公告)号：US20110139132A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-16

申请号：US12997350

申请日：2009-06-12

Applicant: Kristopher Smith ,  Jack Gurd ,  Robert D. Jefford ,  Benjamin Williams

Inventor： Kristopher Smith ,  Jack Gurd ,  Robert D. Jefford ,  Benjamin Williams

IPC: F02M25/07

CPC classification number: F16K1/2268 ,  F02M26/53 ,  F02M26/68 ,  F16K1/2261

Abstract: An EGR valve includes a flap is attached to a shaft and is rotatable to control exhaust gas flow through passage. The flap includes sealing ring for sealing against valve seat. A stepped diameter or collar on the shaft is disposed between first and second bearings to fix an axial position of the flap within the passage and relative to the valve seat. The collar fixes the axial position of the shaft to reduce axial movement of the flap and sealing ring relative to the valve seat.

Abstract translation: 一种EGR阀，包括一个安装在轴上并可转动的挡板，以控制排气流过通道。 阀瓣包括用于密封阀座的密封环。 轴上的阶梯直径或轴环设置在第一和第二轴承之间以将翼片的轴向位置固定在通道内并相对于阀座。 轴环固定轴的轴向位置以减小翼片和密封环相对于阀座的轴向移动。

公开(公告)号：US08538608B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-17

申请号：US12556334

申请日：2009-09-09

Applicant: Mikhail Meltser ,  Timothy Medema ,  John Brand ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  Todd Goodermuth ,  David Allen Eldredge ,  Robert Foy ,  Christopher McNally ,  Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  David McKay ,  Patricia Lacy ,  Kristopher Smith

Inventor： Mikhail Meltser ,  Timothy Medema ,  John Brand ,  Jared Klineman Cooper ,  Todd Goodermuth ,  David Allen Eldredge ,  Robert Foy ,  Christopher McNally ,  Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  David McKay ,  Patricia Lacy ,  Kristopher Smith

IPC: G05D11/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: B61C17/12 ,  B61L3/006 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  B61L15/0036

Abstract: A control system for a rail vehicle system including a lead powered unit and a remote powered unit is provided. The system includes a user interface, a master isolation module and a slave controller. The user interface is disposed in the lead powered unit and is configured to receive an isolation command to turn on or off the remote powered unit. The master isolation module is configured to receive the isolation command from the user interface and to communicate an instruction based on the isolation command. The slave controller is configured to receive the instruction from the master isolation module. The slave controller causes the remote powered unit to supply tractive force to propel the rail vehicle system when the instruction directs the slave controller to turn on the remote powered unit. The slave controller causes the remote powered unit to withhold the tractive force when the instruction directs the slave controller to turn off the remote powered unit.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于包括导线供电单元和远程供电单元的轨道车辆系统的控制系统。 该系统包括用户界面，主隔离模块和从控制器。 用户界面被设置在引导供电的单元中，并被配置为接收隔离命令来打开或关闭远程供电的单元。 主隔离模块配置为从用户界面接收隔离命令，并根据隔离命令通知指令。 从控制器被配置为从主隔离模块接收指令。 当指令指示从控制器打开远程供电的单元时，从控制器使远程供电的单元提供牵引力以推进轨道车辆系统。 当指令指示从控制器关闭远程供电的单元时，从控制器使远程供电单元保持牵引力。

公开(公告)号：US20110060486A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-10

申请号：US12556334

申请日：2009-09-09

Applicant: MIKHAIL MELTSER ,  TIMOTHY MEDEMA ,  JOHN BRAND ,  JARED KLINEMAN COOPER ,  TODD GOODERMUTH ,  DAVID ALLEN ELDREDGE ,  ROBERT FOY ,  CHRISTOPHER MCNALLY ,  JOSEPH FORREST NOFFSINGER ,  DAVID MCKAY ,  PATRICIA LACY ,  KRISTOPHER SMITH

Inventor： MIKHAIL MELTSER ,  TIMOTHY MEDEMA ,  JOHN BRAND ,  JARED KLINEMAN COOPER ,  TODD GOODERMUTH ,  DAVID ALLEN ELDREDGE ,  ROBERT FOY ,  CHRISTOPHER MCNALLY ,  JOSEPH FORREST NOFFSINGER ,  DAVID MCKAY ,  PATRICIA LACY ,  KRISTOPHER SMITH

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B61L3/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: B61C17/12 ,  B61L3/006 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  B61L15/0036

Abstract: A control system for a rail vehicle system including a lead powered unit and a remote powered unit is provided. The system includes a user interface, a master isolation module and a slave controller. The user interface is disposed in the lead powered unit and is configured to receive an isolation command to turn on or off the remote powered unit. The master isolation module is configured to receive the isolation command from the user interface and to communicate an instruction based on the isolation command. The slave controller is configured to receive the instruction from the master isolation module. The slave controller causes the remote powered unit to supply tractive force to propel the rail vehicle system when the instruction directs the slave controller to turn on the remote powered unit. The slave controller causes the remote powered unit to withhold the tractive force when the instruction directs the slave controller to turn off the remote powered unit.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于包括导线供电单元和远程供电单元的轨道车辆系统的控制系统。 该系统包括用户界面，主隔离模块和从控制器。 用户界面被设置在引导供电的单元中，并被配置为接收隔离命令来打开或关闭远程供电的单元。 主隔离模块配置为从用户界面接收隔离命令，并根据隔离命令通知指令。 从控制器被配置为从主隔离模块接收指令。 当指令指示从控制器打开远程供电的单元时，从控制器使远程供电的单元提供牵引力以推进轨道车辆系统。 当指令指示从控制器关闭远程供电的单元时，从控制器使远程供电单元保持牵引力。