Configurable locomotive
    1.
    发明授权
    Configurable locomotive 有权
    可配置机车

    公开(公告)号:US07302895B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-04

    申请号:US11008708

    申请日:2004-12-09

    IPC分类号: B61C1/00

    摘要: A locomotive (10) is operable in two or more distinct configurations, with the change in configuration being response to a configuration input signal (35). A locomotive configuration is represented by the set of end use device control signals (13) that are generated by the locomotive control systems (22) in response to the respective set of operational input values (27). For a given set of operational input values, a first set of end use device control signals is generated when a configuration input has a first value, and a second set of end use device control signals is generated when a configuration input has a second value. The configuration input variable may be responsive to the locomotive location, a wayside device signal, an operator action or the health of the locomotive, for example. Locomotive configuration changes may include peak horsepower rating, number of engine cylinders fueled, number of throttle notch settings, adhesion limits, mission priorities or emission profile, for example.

    摘要翻译: 机车(10)可以以两种或多种不同的配置操作,配置的变化响应配置输入信号(35)。 机车配置由响应于相应的一组操作输入值(27)由机车控制系统(22)生成的一组终端使用设备控制信号(13)表示。 对于给定的一组操作输入值,当配置输入具有第一值时,产生第一组最终使用装置控制信号,并且当配置输入具有第二值时产生第二组最终使用装置控制信号。 例如,配置输入变量可以响应于机车位置,路边设备信号,操作者动作或机车的健康。 例如,机车配置更改可能包括峰值功率等级,燃油发动机气缸数量,节气门缺口设置数量,附着力限制,任务优先级或排放轮廓。

    System and method for selectively limiting tractive effort to facilitate train control
    2.
    发明授权
    System and method for selectively limiting tractive effort to facilitate train control 失效
    用于选择性地限制牵引力以便于列车控制的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06922619B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-07-26

    申请号:US10354638

    申请日:2003-01-30

    IPC分类号: B60L15/32 B61L15/00 G06F19/00

    摘要: Method for controlling the level of tractive efforts in a train having a first locomotive at a head end of the train, constituting a lead locomotive, and a second locomotive positioned in the train behind the lead locomotive, constituting a remote locomotive, with the remote locomotive being configured to selectively operate in either of two modes of operation, such as a first mode in which the locomotive operates at a full tractive effort level of operation and a second mode in which the locomotive operates in a partial tractive effort level of operation producing a tractive effort which is less than the full tractive effort of the locomotive. The method allows selecting (e.g., at the lead locomotive) one of the two modes of operation for producing a level of tractive effort appropriate for conditions as the train moves along a length of track. The method further allows transmitting a signal indicative of the selected mode of operation from the lead locomotive to the remote locomotive. The signal is received at the remote locomotive. The tractive effort generated at the remote locomotive is controlled so as not to exceed the selected level.

    摘要翻译: 用于控制在火车头端具有第一机车,构成牵引机车的列车牵引力水平的方法和位于引导机车后面的列车中的第二机车,构成远程机车与远程机车 被配置为选择性地在两种操作模式中的任何一种操作中,例如其中机车在完全牵引力操作水平下操作的第一模式和其中机车在部分牵引作用的操作水平下操作的第二模式, 牵引力低于机车的全部牵引力。 该方法允许选择(例如,在前导机车)两种操作模式之一,以产生适合于列车沿轨道长度移动的条件的牵引力的水平。 该方法还允许将指示所选择的操作模式的信号从引导机车发送到远程机车。 信号在远程机车处接收。 控制在远程机车产生的牵引力,以便不超过选定的等级。

    System and method for selectively limiting tractive effort to facilitate train control
    3.
    发明授权
    System and method for selectively limiting tractive effort to facilitate train control 有权
    用于选择性地限制牵引力以便于列车控制的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07949441B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-24

    申请号:US11094006

    申请日:2005-03-30

    IPC分类号: G06F19/00

    摘要: Method for controlling the level of tractive efforts in a train having a first locomotive at a head end of the train, constituting a lead locomotive, and a second locomotive positioned in the train behind the lead locomotive, constituting a remote locomotive, with the remote locomotive being configured to selectively operate in either of two modes of operation, such as a first mode in which the locomotive operates at a full tractive effort level of operation and a second mode in which the locomotive operates in a partial tractive effort level of operation producing a tractive effort which is less than the full tractive effort of the locomotive. The method allows selecting (e.g., at the lead locomotive) one of the two modes of operation for producing a level of tractive effort appropriate for conditions as the train moves along a length of track. The method further allows transmitting a signal indicative of the selected mode of operation from the lead locomotive to the remote locomotive. The signal is received at the remote locomotive. The tractive effort generated at the remote locomotive is controlled so as not to exceed the selected level.

    摘要翻译: 用于控制在火车头端具有第一机车,构成牵引机车的列车牵引力水平的方法和位于引导机车后面的列车中的第二机车,构成远程机车与远程机车 被配置为选择性地在两种操作模式中的任何一种操作中,例如其中机车在完全牵引力操作水平下操作的第一模式和其中机车在部分牵引作用的操作水平下操作的第二模式, 牵引力低于机车的全部牵引力。 该方法允许选择(例如,在前导机车)两种操作模式之一,以产生适合于列车沿轨道长度移动的条件的牵引力的水平。 该方法还允许将指示所选择的操作模式的信号从引导机车发送到远程机车。 信号在远程机车处接收。 控制在远程机车产生的牵引力,以便不超过选定的等级。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BRAKING SYSTEM CONTROL IN DISTRIBUTED POWER VEHICLES
    6.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BRAKING SYSTEM CONTROL IN DISTRIBUTED POWER VEHICLES 有权
    分布式动力车辆制动系统控制系统与方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100030409A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-04

    申请号:US12512259

    申请日:2009-07-30

    IPC分类号: G05D1/00

    CPC分类号: B60T17/18 B60T7/12 B60T7/18

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。

    System and method for braking system control in distributed power vehicles
    7.
    发明授权
    System and method for braking system control in distributed power vehicles 有权
    分布式动力车辆制动系统控制系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US09415756B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-16

    申请号:US12512259

    申请日:2009-07-30

    CPC分类号: B60T17/18 B60T7/12 B60T7/18

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。

    Automatic neutral section control system
    8.
    发明授权
    Automatic neutral section control system 有权
    自动中性部分控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US07162337B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-09

    申请号:US11083908

    申请日:2005-03-18

    IPC分类号: B60L9/00 B60M3/00

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。

    System and method for automated establishment of a vehicle consist
    9.
    发明授权
    System and method for automated establishment of a vehicle consist 有权
    一种用于自动化建立车辆的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08725323B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-13

    申请号:US13593258

    申请日:2012-08-23

    IPC分类号: B61L3/00 B60T13/66

    摘要: A method for controllably linking propulsion units in a vehicle consist includes transmitting a linking signal having an identity of a lead propulsion unit. A remote propulsion unit is remotely controlled by the lead unit when the identity matches a designated identity stored onboard the remote unit. A de-linking signal is transmitted from the lead unit when the lead unit is to be decoupled from the vehicle consist. The de-linking signal includes a replacement identity of a replacement propulsion unit. A replacement linking signal is transmitted from a second lead unit. The remote propulsion unit allows the second lead propulsion unit to remotely control the operations of the remote propulsion unit when replacement identity stored onboard the remote propulsion unit matches an identity that is communicated in the replacement linking signal.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于可控地连接车辆组件中的推进单元的方法,包括发送具有引导推进单元的身份的链接信号。 当身份与存储在远程单元上的指定身份相匹配时,远程推进单元由引导单元远程控制。 当引导单元与车辆组件分离时,从引导单元传送解链信号。 解耦信号包括替换推进单元的替换身份。 替换链接信号从第二引导单元发送。 远程推进单元允许第二引导推进单元远程控制远程推进单元的操作,当存储在远程推进单元上的替换身份与在替换链接信号中通信的身份相匹配时。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED ESTABLISHMENT OF A VEHICLE CONSIST
    10.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED ESTABLISHMENT OF A VEHICLE CONSIST 有权
    自动建立车辆维护的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120318931A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-20

    申请号:US13593258

    申请日:2012-08-23

    IPC分类号: B61L99/00

    摘要: A method for controllably linking propulsion units in a vehicle consist includes transmitting a linking signal having an identity of a lead propulsion unit. A remote propulsion unit is remotely controlled by the lead unit when the identity matches a designated identity stored onboard the remote unit. A de-linking signal is transmitted from the lead unit when the lead unit is to be decoupled from the vehicle consist. The de-linking signal includes a replacement identity of a replacement propulsion unit. A replacement linking signal is transmitted from a second lead unit. The remote propulsion unit allows the second lead propulsion unit to remotely control the operations of the remote propulsion unit when replacement identity stored onboard the remote propulsion unit matches an identity that is communicated in the replacement linking signal.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于可控地连接车辆组件中的推进单元的方法,包括发送具有引导推进单元的身份的链接信号。 当身份与存储在远程单元上的指定身份相匹配时,远程推进单元由引导单元远程控制。 当引导单元与车辆组件分离时,从引导单元传送解链信号。 解耦信号包括替换推进单元的替换身份。 替换链接信号从第二引导单元发送。 远程推进单元允许第二引导推进单元远程控制远程推进单元的操作,当存储在远程推进单元上的替换身份与在替换链接信号中通信的身份相匹配时。