Control, sound, and operating system for model trains
    2.
    发明授权
    Control, sound, and operating system for model trains 有权
    模型列车的控制,声音和操作系统

    公开(公告)号:US06619594B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-09-16

    申请号:US10237070

    申请日:2002-09-09

    IPC分类号: B61L700

    摘要: A model train operating, sound and control system that provides a user with increased operating realism. A novel remote control communication capability between the user and the model trains. This feature is accomplished by using a handheld remote control on which various commands may be entered, and a Track Interface Unit that retrieves and processes the commands. The Track Interface Unit converts the commands to modulated signals in the form of data bit sequences (preferably spread spectrum signals) which are sent down the track rails. The model train picks up the modulated signals, retrieves the entered command, and executes it through use of a processor and associated control and driver circuitry. A speed control circuit located inside the model train that is capable of continuously monitoring the operating speed of the train and making adjustments to a motor drive circuit, as well as a novel smoke unit. Circuitry for connecting the Track Interface Unit to an external source, such as a computer, CD player, or other sound source, and have real-time sounds stream down the model train tracks for playing through the speakers located in the model train.

    摘要翻译: 模拟火车操作,声音和控制系统,为用户提供更多的操作现实感。 用户和模型列车之间的新型遥控通信功能。 该功能通过使用可以在其上输入各种命令的手持遥控器以及检索和处理命令的轨道接口单元来实现。 轨道接口单元将命令转换成以轨道轨道发送的数据比特序列(最好是扩展频谱信号)的形式的调制信号。 模型列车拾取调制信号,检索输入的命令,并通过使用处理器和相关的控制和驱动器电路执行它。 位于模型列车内部的速度控制电路,其能够连续地监视列车的运行速度并对马达驱动电路进行调节,以及新颖的烟雾单元。 用于将轨道接口单元连接到诸如计算机,CD播放器或其他声源的外部源的电路,并且具有实时声音流下模型列车轨道,以通过位于模型列车中的扬声器进行播放。

    Vehicular mounting system for directional antennas
    3.
    发明授权
    Vehicular mounting system for directional antennas 失效
    定向天线车载系统

    公开(公告)号:US5364049A

    公开(公告)日:1994-11-15

    申请号:US915456

    申请日:1992-07-15

    申请人: Scott B. Long

    发明人: Scott B. Long

    IPC分类号: H01Q1/32 H01Q3/04

    CPC分类号: H01Q3/04 H01Q1/3275

    摘要: A system is provided for mounting directional antennas on vehicles. The mounting system employs a conventional roof rack as a support base for the antenna mount. In one embodiment, a straight tubular frame member is attachable to the roof rack. An upwardly-extending rotatable shaft extends from adjacent one end of the frame, for supporting the antenna mast, and a downwardly-extending rotatable shaft, supporting a control handle, extends from adjacent the other end of the frame. The rotational movements of the shafts are tied together by a toothed belt which engages sprockets coupled to the shafts. In its preferred form, the control handle includes tactile positioning indicators on its surface which allow the user to sense the direction of the antenna without having to view it. A second embodiment is disclosed which uses a portion of a tubular horizontal bar on a conventional roof rack as part of the support frame of the device. The antenna mounting system allows an operator to fully control the rotation of the antenna through 360-degrees without the need to drill a hole through the roof of the vehicle.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于在车辆上安装定向天线的系统。 安装系统采用常规的屋顶架作为天线安装座的支撑底座。 在一个实施例中,直管状框架构件可附接到车顶行李架。 向上延伸的可旋转轴从框架的相邻一端延伸,用于支撑天线杆,并且支撑控制手柄的向下延伸的可旋转轴从框架的另一端相邻延伸。 轴的旋转运动通过啮合与轴相连的链轮的齿形带捆绑在一起。 在其优选形式中,控制手柄包括其表面上的触觉定位指示器,其允许用户感测天线的方向而不必观察天线。 公开了第二实施例,其使用传统车顶行李架上的管状水平杆的一部分作为装置的支撑框架的一部分。 天线安装系统允许操作者通过360度角完全控制天线的旋转,而不需要穿过车辆的屋顶钻孔。

    Control, sound, and operating system for model trains
    4.
    发明授权
    Control, sound, and operating system for model trains 有权
    模型列车的控制,声音和操作系统

    公开(公告)号:US08262034B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-11

    申请号:US10237067

    申请日:2002-09-09

    IPC分类号: B61L3/00

    摘要: A model train system including a track interface unit for bi-directional communication with one or more trains; and a communication circuit installed in the one or more trains that communicates with the track interface unit in a bi-directional manner, the communication circuit communicating to the track interface unit information regarding a current speed of said one or more trains, the communication circuit being configured so as to be capable of receiving an integrally formed command/power signal and processing the command signal independently of the power signal.

    摘要翻译: 一种示范列车系统,包括用于与一个或多个列车进行双向通信的轨道接口单元; 以及安装在所述一个或多个列车中的通信电路,其以双向方式与所述轨道接口单元通信,所述通信电路与所述轨道接口单元通信关于所述一个或多个列车的当前速度的信息,所述通信电路是 被构造成能够接收整体形成的指令/功率信号,并且独立于功率信号来处理指令信号。

    Electro-mechanical coupler for use with model trains
    5.
    发明申请
    Electro-mechanical coupler for use with model trains 失效
    用于模型列车的机电耦合器

    公开(公告)号:US20090014402A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-01-15

    申请号:US11826380

    申请日:2007-07-13

    IPC分类号: A63H19/18 B61G7/04

    CPC分类号: A63H19/18

    摘要: A coupler for use with model trains. The coupler includes a body member; a knuckle pivotally mounted on the body member, where the knuckle is in either an open state or a closed state; a locking pin disposed on the body member, where the locking pin is operable for maintaining the knuckle in the closed state when the locking pin is in a first position, and for allowing the knuckle to transition to the open state when the locking pin is in a second position; and an actuator wire coupled to the body member and the locking pin. In operation, the actuator wire contracts in length when an electrical signal is supplied thereto such that the locking pin is transitioned to the second position when said electrical signal is supplied to the actuator wire.

    摘要翻译: 用于模型列车的联轴器。 耦合器包括主体部件; 转向节枢转地安装在主体构件上,转向节处于打开状态或关闭状态; 锁定销设置在主体构件上,其中锁定销可操作以在锁定销处于第一位置时将转向节保持在关闭状态,并且当锁定销处于第一位置时允许转向节转换到打开状态 第二个位置 以及联接到主体构件和锁定销的致动器线。 在操作中,当向其提供电信号时,致动器线的长度收缩,使得当所述电信号被提供给致动器线时,锁定销转换到第二位置。

    Electro-mechanical coupler for use with model trains
    6.
    发明授权
    Electro-mechanical coupler for use with model trains 失效
    用于模型列车的机电耦合器

    公开(公告)号:US07694834B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-13

    申请号:US11826380

    申请日:2007-07-13

    IPC分类号: B61G7/04

    CPC分类号: A63H19/18

    摘要: A coupler for use with model trains. The coupler includes a body member; a knuckle pivotally mounted on the body member, where the knuckle is in either an open state or a closed state; a locking pin disposed on the body member, where the locking pin is operable for maintaining the knuckle in the closed state when the locking pin is in a first position, and for allowing the knuckle to transition to the open state when the locking pin is in a second position; and an actuator wire coupled to the body member and the locking pin. In operation, the actuator wire contracts in length when an electrical signal is supplied thereto such that the locking pin is transitioned to the second position when said electrical signal is supplied to the actuator wire.

    摘要翻译: 用于模型列车的联轴器。 耦合器包括主体部件; 转向节枢转地安装在主体构件上,转向节处于打开状态或关闭状态; 锁定销设置在主体构件上,其中锁定销可操作以在锁定销处于第一位置时将转向节保持在关闭状态,并且当锁定销处于第一位置时允许转向节转换到打开状态 第二个位置 以及联接到主体构件和锁定销的致动器线。 在操作中,当向其提供电信号时,致动器线的长度收缩,使得当所述电信号被提供给致动器线时,锁定销转换到第二位置。

    Low-power electrically operated coupler
    7.
    发明授权
    Low-power electrically operated coupler 失效
    低功率电动耦合器

    公开(公告)号:US06604641B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-08-12

    申请号:US10237066

    申请日:2002-09-09

    IPC分类号: B61G500

    摘要: An electrically operated coupler includes a knuckle movable between an open position and a closed position, a plunger mechanically couplable to the knuckle, and a solenoid having a central hollow portion for receiving at least a portion of the plunger, at least a portion of the solenoid includes ferromagnetic material adapted to define at least a portion of a magnetic circuit for driving the plunger. The movable plunger includes a cap configured to engage the knuckle at a locking position of the plunger for locking the knuckle in the closed position. The solenoid drives the movable plunger toward or away from the locking position and a guide member guides the cap toward and away from the locking position.

    摘要翻译: 电动联接器包括可在打开位置和关闭位置之间移动的转向节,与所述转向节机械连接的柱塞以及具有用于容纳所述柱塞的至少一部分的中心中空部分的螺线管,所述螺线管的至少一部分 包括适于限定用于驱动柱塞的磁路的至少一部分的铁磁材料。 可移动柱塞包括盖,其构造成在柱塞的锁定位置处接合转向节,以将转向节锁定在关闭位置。 螺线管将可移动柱塞驱动朝向或远离锁定位置,并且引导构件将帽朝向和远离锁定位置引导。

    Control, sound, and operating system for model trains
    8.
    发明授权
    Control, sound, and operating system for model trains 有权
    模型列车的控制,声音和操作系统

    公开(公告)号:US06457681B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-10-01

    申请号:US09731048

    申请日:2000-12-07

    IPC分类号: B61L2700

    摘要: A model train operating, sound and control system provides a user with increased operating realism. A novel remote control communication capability between the user and the model trains includes a handheld remote control on which various commands may be entered, and a Track Interface Unit that retrieves and processes the commands. The Track Interface Unit converts the commands to modulated signals (preferably spread spectrum signals) which are sent down the track rails. The model train picks up the modulated signals, retrieves the entered command, and executes it through use of a processor and associated control and driver circuitry. A speed control circuit located inside the model train is capable of continuously monitoring the operating speed of the train and making adjustments to a motor drive circuit. Circuitry is connected to the Track Interface Unit to an external source, such as a computer, CD player, or other sound source, so that real-time sounds stream down the model train tracks for playing through the speakers located in the model train. Coupler designs and circuits, as well as a smoke unit, can also be used with the model train system.

    摘要翻译: 模拟火车操作,声音和控制系统为用户提供了更多的操作现实感。 用户和模型列车之间的新型远程控制通信能力包括可在其上输入各种命令的手持遥控器以及检索和处理命令的轨道接口单元。 轨道接口单元将命令转换成在轨道轨道上发送的调制信号(最好是扩频信号)。 模型列车拾取调制信号,检索输入的命令,并通过使用处理器和相关的控制和驱动器电路执行它。 位于模型列车内的速度控制电路能够连续监测列车的运行速度并对电动机驱动电路进行调整。 电路连接到轨道接口单元到诸如计算机,CD播放器或其他声源的外部源,使得实时声音流下模型列车轨道,以通过位于模型列车中的扬声器进行播放。 耦合器设计和电路以及烟雾单元也可以与模型列车系统一起使用。