公开(公告)号：US5564657A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-15

申请号：US340525

申请日：1994-11-16

申请人： Robert D. Dimsa ,  Gary L. Bailey ,  Gregory S. Balukin ,  Vincent Ferri ,  Robert J. Jenets ,  Paul J. Kettle, Jr. ,  Craig A. Miller ,  Daniel J. Wolf

发明人： Robert D. Dimsa ,  Gary L. Bailey ,  Gregory S. Balukin ,  Vincent Ferri ,  Robert J. Jenets ,  Paul J. Kettle, Jr. ,  Craig A. Miller ,  Daniel J. Wolf

IPC分类号： B61C17/12 ,  B60L3/12 ,  B60L15/00 ,  B61H11/00 ,  F02D29/02 ,  B61L3/00

CPC分类号： B60L3/12 ,  B60L2200/26

摘要： An electrically controlled railway locomotive throttle controller including a power source connected to a central processing unit disposed on such locomotive. An encoder device is disposed on such locomotive for providing at least one electrical signal to such central processing unit. This at least one electrical signal being at least one of a signal indicative of a throttle position, a signal indicative of dynamic braking and a signal indicative of a reverser. A digital control device is disposed on such locomotive and is connected to receive a signal from such central processing unit to provide a digital control signal that controls the voltage being applied to a trainline. An analog control device is also disposed on such locomotive and is connected to receive a signal from such central processing unit to provide an analog control signal that controls a dynamic brake reference voltage being applied to such trainline.

摘要翻译： 一种电控铁路机车节流控制器，包括连接到设置在这种机车上的中央处理单元的电源。 编码器装置设置在这种机车上，用于向这种中央处理单元提供至少一个电信号。 该至少一个电信号是指示节气门位置的信号，指示动态制动的信号和指示反向器的信号中的至少一个。 数字控制装置设置在这种机车上，并被连接以从这种中央处理单元接收信号，以提供控制施加到列车线路上的电压的数字控制信号。 模拟控制装置也设置在这样的机车上并被连接以接收来自这种中央处理单元的信号，以提供一个模拟控制信号，该模拟控制信号控制施加到该列车线路上的动态制动参考电压。

公开(公告)号：US6014600A

公开(公告)日：2000-01-11

申请号：US922470

申请日：1997-09-02

申请人： Vincent Ferri ,  Robert D. Dimsa

发明人： Vincent Ferri ,  Robert D. Dimsa

IPC分类号： B60T13/66 ,  B60T15/14 ,  B60T17/22 ,  B60T15/00

CPC分类号： B60T17/228 ,  B60T13/665 ,  B60T15/14

摘要： A circuit for diagnosing component problems in the circuit and for immediately recognizing an emergency brake application command in a locomotive. The circuit includes a coil of an emergency magnet valve connected to a trainline providing positive DC voltage to the coil and circuit, and a diode connecting the coil to a switch of a brake handle and to a light emitting device. The brake handle switch and light emitting device are connected to the negative side of the trainline, with the light emitting device providing an immediate indication of an emergency brake application command effected by the closing of the brake handle switch.

摘要翻译： 用于诊断电路中的部件问题并立即识别机车中的紧急制动应用命令的电路。 该电路包括连接到向线圈和电路提供正直流电压的线路的紧急电磁阀的线圈，以及将线圈连接到制动手柄的开关和发光装置的二极管。 制动手柄开关和发光装置连接到线路的负侧，发光装置提供通过关闭制动手柄开关实现的紧急制动应用命令的即时指示。

公开(公告)号：US5966674A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-12

申请号：US826897

申请日：1997-04-09

申请人： Charles Crawford ,  Vincent Ferri ,  Robert D. Dimsa ,  Gary Bailey

发明人： Charles Crawford ,  Vincent Ferri ,  Robert D. Dimsa ,  Gary Bailey

IPC分类号： B60T13/66

CPC分类号： B60T13/665

摘要： Method and apparatus for providing a filtered signal which indicates of a flow of fluid to a fluid pressure communication conduit, the flow being dependent upon the pressure of fluid in a chamber. The pressure in the chamber is controlled by one or more pressure adjusting valves. The invention provides for receiving into a data processing module one or more valve signals indicating open states of the pressure adjusting valve or valves, and also a flowrate signal from a flowrate sensor, which represents the real instantaneous flowrate, and it is this signal which needs to be filtered to remove transients. The invention provides for choosing between a first processing mode and a second processing mode for the flowrate signal. The first processing mode is used when the second processing mode is not in effect, and when neither of the valve signals indicates an open valve. The second processing mode is activated a valve signal indicates an open valve. The second processing mode, when activated, proceeds according to a predetermined procedure and then returns to the first processing mode after no valve signal indicates an open valve. The signal is processed by either the first processing mode or the second processing mode, depending on whether valve signals have been received, and provides the filtered signal as an output to equipment external to the data processing module.

摘要翻译： 用于提供过滤信号的方法和装置，其指示流体流向压力连通导管的流动，该流量取决于腔室中的流体的压力。 室中的压力由一个或多个压力调节阀控制。 本发明提供一个数据处理模块，用于接收一个或多个指示压力调节阀或阀的开启状态的阀信号，以及来自流量传感器的流量信号，其表示实际的瞬时流量，并且这是需要的信号 要过滤以去除瞬变。 本发明提供了用于在流量信号的第一处理模式和第二处理模式之间进行选择。 当第二处理模式不起作用且当两个阀信号都不指示打开的阀时，使用第一处理模式。 第二处理模式被激活，阀信号指示打开的阀。 第二处理模式当被激活时，按照预定的程序进行，然后在没有阀信号指示打开的阀之后返回到第一处理模式。 取决于是否已经接收到阀信号，并且将经过滤波的信号作为输出提供给数据处理模块外部的设备，该信号由第一处理模式或第二处理模式进行处理。

公开(公告)号：US5967622A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-19

申请号：US86746

申请日：1998-05-29

申请人： Robert D. Dimsa ,  Vincent Ferri

发明人： Robert D. Dimsa ,  Vincent Ferri

IPC分类号： B60T13/66 ,  B60T17/22 ,  B60T13/68

CPC分类号： B60T13/665 ,  B60T17/228 ,  Y10S303/03

摘要： In a locomotive braking system, an independent brake control circuit uses second control signal(s) to adjust pressure in a first reservoir. A microprocessor derives the second control signal(s) based on at least a first control signal indicative of brake handle position and first feedback indicative of first reservoir pressure. One pneumatic relay adjusts pressure in a 20 pipe based on first reservoir pressure. An automatic brake control circuit uses third control signal(s) to adjust pressure in a second reservoir. The microprocessor derives the third control signal(s) based on at least second feedback indicative of second reservoir pressure and third feedback indicative of pressure in a 20 pipe. Another pneumatic relay controls pressure in a brake cylinder based on whichever of at least the 20 pipe and the second reservoir delivers a highest pressure. A new system for backup control of the 20 pipe includes the microprocessor and a timer. By monitoring the third feedback, the microprocessor determines when 20 pipe pressure falls outside a predetermined range. When the microprocessor begins to monitor the third feedback, the timer activates for a predetermined time. After the predetermined time expires, the microprocessor uses (A) the third feedback in derivation of the third control signal(s) if 20 pipe pressure falls within range and (B) the first control signal as a substitute for a difference between the first control signal and the third feedback in derivation of the third control signal(s) if 20 pipe pressure falls outside range or fails to be read.

摘要翻译： 在机车制动系统中，独立的制动控制电路使用第二控制信号来调节第一储存器中的压力。 微处理器至少基于指示制动手柄位置的第一控制信号和指示第一储层压力的第一反馈来导出第二控制信号。 一个气动继电器基于第一储层压力调节20管中的压力。 自动制动控制电路使用第三控制信号来调节第二储存器中的压力。 微处理器基于指示第二储层压力的至少第二反馈和指示20管中的压力的​​第三反馈来导出第三控制信号。 另一个气动继电器基于至少20管和第二储存器中的至少一个提供最高压力来控制制动缸中的压力。 20管的备份控制系统包括微处理器和定时器。 通过监测第三反馈，微处理器确定何时20管压力超出预定范围。 当微处理器开始监视第三反馈时，定时器激活预定时间。 在预定时间到期之后，如果20管道压力落在范围内，则微处理器使用（A）第三反馈来推导第三控制信号，（B）第一控制信号作为第一控制信号 信号和第三个控制信号的推导的第三个反馈，如果20个管道压力超出范围或不能被读取。

公开(公告)号：US5934764A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-10

申请号：US906504

申请日：1997-08-05

申请人： Robert D. Dimsa ,  Vincent Ferri ,  Paul J. Kettle, Jr. ,  Robert J. Jenets

发明人： Robert D. Dimsa ,  Vincent Ferri ,  Paul J. Kettle, Jr. ,  Robert J. Jenets

IPC分类号： B60T13/66 ,  B60T13/74

CPC分类号： B60T13/665

摘要： Method and apparatus for limiting brake cylinder pressure in emergency braking of a locomotive consist connected to a train of railway cars. The apparatus includes a manifold device connected to a reservoir of pressurized fluid for operating pneumatic brakes of the locomotive consist. A first magnet valve is connected to the manifold device for supplying fluid pressure from such device to a brake actuating pipe when an operating coil of the first magnet valve is energized. A second magnet valve having an operating coil is connected to the manifold device for supplying fluid pressure from the reservoir to an adjustable pressure regulator connecting an independent application and release pipe to the manifold device. A relay is connected to receive an emergency brake signal and conduct emergency power to the operating coils of the first and second valves whereby fluid pressure is supplied to the brake actuating pipe and to the adjustable pressure regulator from the manifold device. The adjustable pressure regulator provides the independent and release pipe with a fluid pressure preset to a predetermined value by the adjustable pressure regulator.

摘要翻译： 在与铁路车辆列车连接的机车组件的紧急制动中限制制动缸压力的方法和装置。 该装置包括连接到用于操作机车组的气动制动器的加压流体储存器的歧管装置。 当第一电磁阀的操作线圈通电时，第一磁阀连接到歧管装置，用于将流体压力从这种装置提供给制动器致动管。 具有操作线圈的第二磁阀连接到歧管装置，用于将流体压力从储存器提供到将独立应用和释放管连接到歧管装置的可调压力调节器。 继电器被连接以接收紧急制动信号，并且向第一和第二阀的操作线圈施加应急电力，由此流体压力从歧管装置供应到制动器致动管和可调压力调节器。 可调节的压力调节器通过可调压力调节器为独立和释放管提供预设到预定值的流体压力。

公开(公告)号：US5927823A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-27

申请号：US831461

申请日：1997-03-31

申请人： Robert D. Dimsa ,  Vincent Ferri

发明人： Robert D. Dimsa ,  Vincent Ferri

IPC分类号： B60T13/66 ,  B60T17/22 ,  B60T15/14

CPC分类号： B60T13/665 ,  B60T17/228 ,  Y10S303/03

摘要： In a microprocessor-controlled electro-pneumatic brake control system for a railway train, pressure in the brake cylinder is maintained despite the loss of pressure in the "20 pipe" brake line, or failure of a key relay valve that controls pressure to that brake line. Feedback signals derived from the "20 pipe" brake line when found to be inappropriate after a predetermined amount of time are substituted for by brake command signals generated by the brake controller.

摘要翻译： 在用于铁路列车的微处理器控制的电动气动制动控制系统中，尽管“20管”制动管线中的压力损失，但是制动缸中的压力仍被维持，或者控制压力到该制动器的钥匙继电器阀失效 线。 当在预定时间量之后发现不合适时，从“20管”制动线得到的反馈信号由制动控制器产生的制动指令信号代替。

公开(公告)号：US5286096A

公开(公告)日：1994-02-15

申请号：US929048

申请日：1992-08-13

申请人： Vincent Ferri ,  Robert D. Dimsa

发明人： Vincent Ferri ,  Robert D. Dimsa

IPC分类号： B60T13/66 ,  B60T13/68

CPC分类号： B60T13/665

摘要： An arrangement for enhancing a bail-off function a railway vehicle comprising, a non-recoverable bail-off circuit for supplying an output signal to a brake cylinder calculation circuit when a bail-off condition a freight operating mode, a drop in brake pipe pressure is present, and an emergency brake state is absent, a recoverable bail-off circuit for supplying an output signal to the brake cylinder calculation circuit when a bail-off condition and an emergency brake state is present, the brake cylinder calculation circuit supplying an automatic brake cylinder demand signal on one input of a relay valve emulation circuit and receiving an independent brake cylinder demand signal on another input of, the relay valve emulation circuit which supplies output signal to a feedback control circuit producing output signals which are supplied to an application valve and a release valve for controlling the level of air pressure in an air brake cylinder, and a transducer for sensing and feeding back a signal corresponding to the pressure in the air to the brake cylinder feedback control circuit so as to appropriately energize to control the application and release valves.

摘要翻译： 一种用于增强铁路车辆的纾解功能的装置，包括：当可卸货条件为货运操作模式时，用于向制动缸计算电路提供输出信号的不可恢复的调节电路，制动管压力的下降 存在紧急制动状态，当存在释放状态和紧急制动状态时，用于向制动缸计算电路提供输出信号的可恢复释放电路，制动缸计算电路提供自动 继动阀仿真电路的一个输入上的制动缸需求信号，并且在另一输入端接收独立的制动缸需求信号，继电器阀仿真电路向反馈控制电路提供输出信号，该反馈控制电路产生输出信号，该输出信号被提供给施加阀 以及用于控制空气制动缸中的空气压力水平的释放阀以及用于感测和供给的换能器 ck将与空气中的压力相对应的信号传递到制动缸反馈控制电路，以适当地通电以控制应用和释放阀。

公开(公告)号：US5740029A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-14

申请号：US604656

申请日：1996-02-21

申请人： Vincent Ferri ,  Robert D. Dimsa ,  Joseph C. Gray ,  Michael E. Romansky

发明人： Vincent Ferri ,  Robert D. Dimsa ,  Joseph C. Gray ,  Michael E. Romansky

IPC分类号： B60T13/66 ,  B61C17/12 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B15/00 ,  B60T13/00

CPC分类号： G05B19/0421 ,  B60T13/665 ,  B61C17/12 ,  G05B2219/2231 ,  G05B2219/25342

摘要： The invention provides a real time process control system for control of machinery. The system has a master control module and a slave control module which receives control signals from the master control module. Both control modules send control signals to a control effector and cause changes in at least one effect causing quality of the control effector. The slave control module establishes a target value for the effect causing quality of the control effector based on the signal it receives from the master microprocessor. A sensor connected to the control effector and to the slave control module provides signals in the slave control module which indicate an actual value for the effect causing quality of the control effector. A feedback loop controls the control signal from the slave microprocessor to the control effector to adjust the value of its effect causing quality in accordance with the target value. In the event that the signal from the master control module to the slave control module is interrupted a discrepancy between actual and target values of the effect causing quality indicates interruption of the signal. The invention provides an increased deadband for the feedback loop to permit a discrepancy large enough to be detectable and useable as an indication of interruption of the signal from the master control module to the slave control module.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种用于机械控制的实时过程控制系统。 该系统具有从主控模块接收控制信号的主控模块和从控制模块。 两个控制模块都将控制信号发送到控制执行器，并引起至少一个效应的变化，从而导致控制效应器的质量。 从控制模块基于从主微处理器接收到的信号，建立起控制效应器质量影响的目标值。 连接到控制执行器和从控制模块的传感器提供从控制模块中的信号，其指示引起控制效应器质量的效应的实际值。 反馈回路控制从副微处理器到控制执行器的控制信号，以根据目标值调整其效果的值，从而产生质量。 在主控制模块到从控制模块的信号被中断的情况下，导致质量的效果的实际值和目标值之间的差异表示信号中断。 本发明为反馈回路提供增加的死区，以允许足够大的差异作为从主控制模块到从控制模块的信号中断的指示被检测和使用。

公开(公告)号：US5025734A

公开(公告)日：1991-06-25

申请号：US518385

申请日：1990-05-03

申请人： Michael E. Romansky ,  Robert D. Dimsa ,  Howard R. Munday

发明人： Michael E. Romansky ,  Robert D. Dimsa ,  Howard R. Munday

IPC分类号： B61C17/00

CPC分类号： B61C17/00

摘要： An equipment carriage for locomotive air brake valve components including a box-like frame having a rear section separating parallel end sections. The frame is arranged to guidably receive, through an open front section, a group of one or more unitized valve assemblies stacked in vertical, side-by-side relationship, such that an end face adjacent the rear section engages a mating face of a respective header bar that is affixed to the frame at the rear section thereof to provide a pipe bracket to which the locomotive air lines are connected. Such an arrangement, in addition to providing optimum space utilization, permits removal of individual unitized assemblies from the frame without requiring removal of the frame itself or any of the other unitized assemblies, and without disturbing the air line connections.

摘要翻译： 一种用于机车空气制动阀部件的设备托架，包括具有分隔平行端部的后部的盒状框架。 该框架布置成通过开放的前部引导地接收一组以垂直的并排关系堆叠的一个或多个单元化的阀组件，使得与后部相邻的端面与相应的 在其后部固定在框架上的头条，以提供连接有机车空气管线的管支架。 除了提供最佳空间利用之外，这种布置允许从框架移除单独的单元组件，而不需要移除框架本身或任何其它单元化组件，并且不干扰空气管路连接。

公开(公告)号：US06286913B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-11

申请号：US08556198

申请日：1995-11-09

申请人： Richard J. Mazur ,  Richard F. Balukin ,  Robert D. Dimsa ,  Paul E. Jamieson

发明人： Richard J. Mazur ,  Richard F. Balukin ,  Robert D. Dimsa ,  Paul E. Jamieson

IPC分类号： B60T1370

CPC分类号： B60T13/683 ,  B60T17/18

摘要： A limp-in control arrangement for an electro-pneumatic integrated control system for railway vehicles including a supply and exhaust magnet valve for electrically controlling the pneumatic brakes on the railway vehicle, an electromagnetic relay for sensing the operational condition of the electro-pneumatic integration control system, a switching device for enabling a limp-in control function when the electro-pneumatic integrated control system is experiencing a malfunction, an operating device for initiating a limp-in control function by releasing and reapplying the pneumatic brakes to allow the railway vehicle to be moved to a repair facility.

摘要翻译： 一种用于铁路车辆的电动气动综合控制系统的跛行控制装置，包括用于电气控制铁路车辆上的气动制动器的供排气磁阀，用于感测电气气动一体化控制的操作状态的电磁继电器 系统，用于当电动气动综合控制系统正在经历故障时能够进行跛行控制功能的开关装置，用于通过释放和重新应用气动制动器来启动跛行控制功能的操作装置，以允许铁路车辆 搬到修理厂。