Brake cylinder maintaining valve
    2.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10556574B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-11

    申请号:US15092902

    申请日:2016-04-07

    Abstract: A system for maintaining brake cylinder pressure includes a brake cylinder passage configured to be in fluid communication with a brake cylinder, a brake pipe passage configured to be in fluid communication with a brake pipe and a brake cylinder, a first valve member moveable between a first position and a second position, and a second valve member in fluid communication with a reference pressure. The second valve member is configured to move the first valve member from the first position to the second position based on a differential between a pressure within the brake cylinder passage and the reference pressure, where the brake pipe passage is configured to only supply air from a brake pipe to a brake cylinder when the first valve member is in the second position.

    Data recorder system and unit for a vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US10140790B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-27

    申请号:US15250036

    申请日:2016-08-29

    Abstract: Disclosed is a data recorder unit and system for a vehicle. The system includes at least one video camera device configured to generate video data associated with the vehicle and/or its surroundings, and wirelessly transmit at least a portion of the video data. The data recorder unit includes a data recorder enclosure, a data processing unit located in the enclosure and configured to: wirelessly receive at least a portion of the video data from the at least one video camera device, process at least a portion of the video data, and generate processed video data based at least partially on the video data, and at least one storage device comprising at least one crash-hardened memory in communication with the at least one data processing unit and configured to store at least a portion of at least one of the video data and the processed video data.

    Train network management system and method

    公开(公告)号:US09950718B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-24

    申请号:US14767441

    申请日:2014-03-12

    Abstract: A train network management system for a train having a locomotive and railcars, including a node computer on the railcar and communicating with a high-speed network device for receiving and transmitting data over a high-speed network, and a locomotive computer on the locomotive and communicating with a high-speed network device for receiving and transmitting data over the high-speed network, where a communication path is generated between at least two high-speed network devices of the railcars and the high-speed network device of the locomotive, such that high-speed data communication is provided between the high-speed network devices of the railcars and the locomotive. A railcar network unit is also disclosed.

    Broken rail detection system for communications-based train control

    公开(公告)号:US09889869B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-13

    申请号:US14893714

    申请日:2014-05-06

    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.

    Detecting faults in a two-wire power line

    公开(公告)号:US09689910B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-27

    申请号:US13913661

    申请日:2013-06-10

    Inventor: Carl L. Haas

    CPC classification number: G01R31/025 G01R31/008

    Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting faults in a two-wire electric power line isolated from ground includes substantially identical high impedance voltage dividers connected between each of the two wires of the power line and ground, circuits for carrying the output voltages from each voltage divider, a circuit for comparing the output voltages, and outputting a fault signal indicative of a ground fault.

    Thermally optimized railway vehicle brake system
    7.
    发明授权
    Thermally optimized railway vehicle brake system 有权
    热优化铁路车辆制动系统

    公开(公告)号:US09469315B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-18

    申请号:US14282357

    申请日:2014-05-20

    Abstract: A railway vehicle brake system includes at least two relay valves in electrical communication with one another and in fluid communication with a brake pipe, at least two friction brake units in fluid communication with each relay valve, and at least one electric brake unit in electrical communication with each relay valve. Upon a failure of one of the electric brake units, the relay valve in communication with the failed electric brake unit sends a signal to at least one other relay valve to provide pressurized fluid to the at least two friction brake units in fluid communication with the at least one other relay valve. The at least two relay valves may include integrated electric relay valves. The at least two friction brake units may include disc brake units. Each relay valve may be positioned between and in fluid communication with the brake pipe and a main reservoir pipe.

    Abstract translation: 铁路车辆制动系统包括彼此电连通并与制动管道流体连通的至少两个继电器阀,至少两个与每个继动阀流体连通的摩擦制动单元和至少一个电气通信的电动制动单元 每个继电器阀。 在电动制动单元中的一个发生故障时,与失效的电动制动单元相连通的继电器阀向至少一个其他继动阀发送信号,以向至少两个摩擦制动单元提供加压流体,该至少两个摩擦制动单元与流体连通 至少一个其他继电阀。 至少两个继动阀可以包括集成的电继电器阀。 至少两个摩擦制动单元可以包括盘式制动单元。 每个继动阀可以位于制动管和主储存管之间并与其流体连通。

    Hand Brake Determination Method and System for an Air Brake System and Improved Hand Brake Arrangement
    8.
    发明申请
    Hand Brake Determination Method and System for an Air Brake System and Improved Hand Brake Arrangement 审中-公开
    手制动器确定方法和制气系统,改进了手制动器布置

    公开(公告)号:US20160280195A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-29

    申请号:US15035849

    申请日:2014-11-07

    CPC classification number: B60T13/665 B60T7/16 B60T17/228 B61H13/02

    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for an air brake system of a train with an air brake system, including: (i) determining consist data associated with the train; (ii) determining track data comprising location data and grade data; (iii) determining required train holding force based at least partially on the consist data and the track data; and (iv) determining hand brake arrangement actuation data based at least partially on the required train holding force. An improved hand brake arrangement is also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于具有空气制动系统的列车的空气制动系统的计算机实现方法,包括:(i)确定与列车相关联的组合数据; (ii)确定包括位置数据和等级数据的轨道数据; (iii)至少部分地基于组合数据和轨道数据来确定所需的列车保持力; 和(iv)至少部分地基于所需的列车保持力来确定手制动器布置致动数据。 还公开了改进的手刹装置。

    Brake Cylinder Maintaining Valve
    9.
    发明申请
    Brake Cylinder Maintaining Valve 审中-公开
    制动缸维护阀

    公开(公告)号:US20160221556A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-04

    申请号:US15092902

    申请日:2016-04-07

    Abstract: A system for maintaining brake cylinder pressure includes a brake cylinder passage configured to be in fluid communication with a brake cylinder, a brake pipe passage configured to be in fluid communication with a brake pipe and a brake cylinder, a first valve member moveable between a first position and a second position, and a second valve member in fluid communication with a reference pressure. The second valve member is configured to move the first valve member from the first position to the second position based on a differential between a pressure within the brake cylinder passage and the reference pressure, where the brake pipe passage is configured to only supply air from a brake pipe to a brake cylinder when the first valve member is in the second position.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于维持制动液缸压力的系统,包括制动缸通道,其构造成与制动液缸流体连通;制动管通道,其构造成与制动管和制动缸流体连通;第一阀构件, 位置和第二位置,以及与参考压力流体连通的第二阀构件。 第二阀构件被构造成基于制动缸通道内的压力与参考压力之间的差异将第一阀构件从第一位置移动到第二位置,其中制动管通道构造成仅从 当第一阀构件处于第二位置时将制动管制动到制动缸。

    Train Network Management System and Method
    10.
    发明申请
    Train Network Management System and Method 有权
    火车网络管理系统与方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160016596A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-21

    申请号:US14767441

    申请日:2014-03-12

    Abstract: A train network management system for a train having a locomotive and railcars, including a node computer on the railcar and communicating with a high-speed network device for receiving and transmitting data over a high-speed network, and a locomotive computer on the locomotive and communicating with a high-speed network device for receiving and transmitting data over the high-speed network, where a communication path is generated between at least two high-speed network devices of the railcars and the high-speed network device of the locomotive, such that high-speed data communication is provided between the high-speed network devices of the railcars and the locomotive. A railcar network unit is also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 一种具有机车和轨道车的火车网络管理系统,包括在轨道车上的节点计算机,并与用于通过高速网络接收和发送数据的高速网络设备通信,以及机车上的机车计算机,以及 与用于在高速网络上接收和发送数据的高速网络设备进行通信,其中在轨道车辆的至少两个高速网络设备和机车的高速网络设备之间产生通信路径, 在轨道车辆的高速网络装置和机车之间提供高速数据通信。 还公开了一种铁路车辆网络单元。

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