CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A TWO-STROKE LOCOMOTIVE DIESEL ENGINE HAVING AN EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM
    11.
    发明申请
    CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A TWO-STROKE LOCOMOTIVE DIESEL ENGINE HAVING AN EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM 审中-公开
    具有排气后处理系统的两冲程机车柴油机控制系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2012044647A2

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-05

    申请号:PCT/US2011053592

    申请日:2011-09-28

    CPC classification number: F01N3/027 F01N3/035 F01N9/002 F01N11/002 Y02T10/47

    Abstract: The present application generally relates to a diesel engine (206, 306, 406, 706, 906, 1 106, 1206) and, more particularly, to a control system (280, 880) and method for an exhaust aftertreatment system (251, 1051, 1 151, 1251) for a locomotive diesel engine (206, 306, 406, 706, 906, 1 106, 1206). In accordance with an embodiment of the present system, a two-stroke uniflow scavenged diesel engine system (101) including an exhaust aftertreatment system (251, 1051, 1151, 1251) is described for reducing ??? emissions and achieving desired fuel economy. More specifically, a system and method for controlling the exhaust aftertreatment system (251, 1051, 1151, 1251) is provided. The present system being adapted to monitor and control select components of the exhaust aftertreatment system (251, 1051, 1151, 1251). Specifically, the control system (280, 880) may be adapted to control select components of an exhaust aftertreatment system (251, 1051, 1151, 1251) to adaptively regulate filtration based on various operating conditions of the locomotive (103).

    Abstract translation: 本申请一般涉及一种柴油发动机(206,306,406,706,906,1101,1206),更具体地说,涉及用于排气后处理系统(251,1051)的控制系统(280,880)和方法 ,11151,1251),用于机车柴油发动机(206,306,406,706,906,1101,1206)。 根据本系统的实施例,描述了包括排气后处理系统(251,1051,1151,1251)的二冲程单流清扫柴油机系统(101),用于减少 排放并实现所需的燃油经济性。 更具体地,提供了一种用于控制排气后处理系统(251,1051,1151,1251)的系统和方法。 本系统适于监测和控制排气后处理系统(251,1051,1151,1251)的选择部件。 具体地,控制系统(280,880)可以适于控制排气后处理系统(251,1051,1151,1251)的选择部件,以基于机车(103)的各种操作条件自适应地调节过滤。

    LOCOMOTIVE MODULAR ANTENNA ARRAY
    14.
    发明申请
    LOCOMOTIVE MODULAR ANTENNA ARRAY 审中-公开
    机载模块天线阵列

    公开(公告)号:WO2010144830A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-16

    申请号:PCT/US2010/038353

    申请日:2010-06-11

    CPC classification number: H01Q1/3275 H01Q1/42 H01Q21/06

    Abstract: An antenna array for a body panel of a locomotive is described having a base support including at least a pair of elongated, parallel structures forming a channel on the body- panel of the locomotive cab. A plurality of removable plates are affixed to the elongated parallel structures for mounting an antenna on each of the removable plates, thereby allowing wiring from each antenna to extend from Us respective removable plate through the channel formed by the base support. A junction box situated near the base support forms an enclosure about an aperture formed in the body panel of the locomotive. The junction box includes a plurality of interconnects for connecting wiring of each antenna to wiring of a device in the locomotive. In one embodiment, the junction box is integral to the base support. The integral junction box, base support arrangement, may further include a lip formed about Us periphery in which a cover mounted thereon. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, an antenna array is provided for a body panel of a locomotive having a base support including a base support having a plurality of pillars on the body panel of the locomotive cab and a plurality of removable plates being supported by the pillars on the base support for mounting an antenna on each of the removable plates.

    Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于机车车身面板的天线阵列,其具有基座支撑件,该基座支撑件包括至少一对细长的平行结构,其在机车驾驶室的车身面板上形成通道。 多个可拆卸的板被固定到细长的平行结构上,用于将天线安装在每个可移除板上,从而允许每个天线的布线从Us延伸通过由基座支撑件形成的通道。 位于基座支架附近的接线盒形成围绕形成在机车车体面板上的孔的外壳。 接线盒包括用于将每个天线的布线连接到机车中的装置的布线的多个互连。 在一个实施例中,接线盒与基座支架是一体的。 集成接线盒,基座支撑装置还可以包括围绕我们的外围形成的唇缘,其中安装有盖。 根据本发明的另一方面,提供了一种用于机车车体面板的天线阵列,其具有基座支撑件,所述基座支撑件包括在所述机车驾驶室的车身面板上具有多个支柱的基座支撑件,以及多个可拆卸板 由基座上的支柱支撑,用于将天线安装在每个可拆卸板上。

    CAB ISOLATION SYSTEM FOR A LOCOMOTIVE
    15.
    发明申请
    CAB ISOLATION SYSTEM FOR A LOCOMOTIVE 审中-公开
    用于机车的CAB隔离系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2008064221A3

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-16

    申请号:PCT/US2007085235

    申请日:2007-11-20

    CPC classification number: B61C17/04

    Abstract: Provided is a cab isolation system for a locomotive is provided including a cab having a front and a rear. The cab isolation system further includes a pivot located generally near the rear of the cab and at least one spring generally located near the front of the cab. In another embodiment, dampers may further be provided and generally located near the front of the cab. In another embodiment, lateral links may further be provided and generally located near the front of the cab. This system may include any of the above elements, alone or in combination, to provide for a cab isolation system for isolating a locomotive cab from engine generated structure borne noise and vibration, while lower frequency track induced motions are not magnified.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于机车的驾驶室隔离系统,其包括具有前后的驾驶室。 驾驶室隔离系统还包括大体上靠近驾驶室后部的枢轴以及通常位于驾驶室前部附近的至少一个弹簧。 在另一个实施例中,还可以设置阻尼器并且通常位于驾驶室前部附近。 在另一个实施例中,还可以设置侧向连杆并且大致位于驾驶室前部附近。 该系统可以单独地或组合地包括任何上述元件,以提供用于将机车驾驶室与发动机产生的结构传播的噪声和振动隔离的驾驶室隔离系统,而较低频率轨道诱发的运动不被放大。

    GEO-FENCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HAVING USER INTERFACE
    16.
    发明申请
    GEO-FENCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HAVING USER INTERFACE 审中-公开
    具有用户界面的GEO-FENCE管理系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2017070150A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-04-27

    申请号:PCT/US2016/057607

    申请日:2016-10-19

    Abstract: A geo-fence management system (26) for a machine (14) is disclosed. The geo-fence management system may include a user interface (66, 82) having a display (83) and an input device (84). The user interface may be configured to receive via the input device a first input indicative of geographic information, a second input indicative of an operating parameter of the machine associated with the geographic information, and a third input indicative of one or more of a task and a request to monitor data associated with the operating parameter of the machine. The geo-fence management system may also include a controller (68) in communication with the user interface and configured to generate a command signal based on one or more of the first, second, and third inputs.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于机器(14)的地理围栏管理系统(26)。 地理围栏管理系统可以包括具有显示器(83)和输入设备(84)的用户界面(66,82)。 用户界面可以被配置为经由输入设备接收指示地理信息的第一输入,指示与地理信息相关联的机器的操作参数的第二输入以及指示任务中的一个或多个的第三输入以及 监视与机器的操作参数相关的数据的请求。 地理围栏管理系统还可以包括与用户界面通信并被配置为基于第一,第二和第三输入中的一个或多个输入生成命令信号的控制器(68)。

    LUBE CAR FOR LOCOMOTIVE
    17.
    发明申请
    LUBE CAR FOR LOCOMOTIVE 审中-公开
    用于机车的LUBE CAR

    公开(公告)号:WO2014186373A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-20

    申请号:PCT/US2014/037866

    申请日:2014-05-13

    CPC classification number: B61K3/02

    Abstract: A lube car is provided for a locomotive configured to power a consist of revenue cars. The lube car includes a control unit, and a dispensing unit. The control unit is configured to determine one or more of a rolling resistance of the revenue cars, and a number of revenue cars trailing the lube car in the consist. The control unit is further configured to generate a control signal based on the determined rolling resistance, and number of revenue cars trailing the lube car in the consist. The dispensing unit is operatively connected to the control unit, and is configured to dispense lube onto an underlying rail based on the control signal. In an embodiment, a size and weight of the lube car is substantially smaller than a size and weight of the revenue cars thus allowing easy hoisting of the lube car with a lifting device.

    Abstract translation: 为配置用于为收费汽车组成的动力的机车提供润滑油车。 润滑油汽车包括控制单元和分配单元。 控制单元被配置为确定收入车辆的滚动阻力和组合中的润滑车尾部的收入汽车的一个或多个。 所述控制单元还被配置成基于所确定的滚动阻力以及在所述组合中的润滑车后面的收入轿厢的数量来生成控制信号。 分配单元可操作地连接到控制单元,并且被配置为基于控制信号将润滑剂分配到下面的轨道上。 在一个实施例中,润滑油汽车的尺寸和重量显着小于收入轿厢的尺寸和重量,从而允许利用提升装置容易地提升润滑油汽车。

    ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING A VARIABLE ORIFICE
    18.
    发明申请
    ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING A VARIABLE ORIFICE 审中-公开
    发动机控制系统具有可变性

    公开(公告)号:WO2014164714A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-09

    申请号:PCT/US2014/023287

    申请日:2014-03-11

    Inventor: FOEGE, Aaron, G.

    Abstract: A control system (18) for an engine (12) is disclosed. The control system may have a first gaseous-fuel injector (36) configured to inject gaseous fuel into a first intake passage (30) associated with at least a first cylinder (22) and a second gaseous-fuel injector (38) configured to inject gaseous fuel into a second intake passage (32) associated with at least a second cylinder (22). The control system may also have a variable orifice (70) disposed within the second intake passage upstream of the first gaseous fuel injector. The control system may additionally have a sensor (72) configured to provide a signal indicative of a performance parameter of the engine and a controller (68) electronically connected to the variable orifice and the sensor. The controller may be configured to move the variable orifice to adjust a ratio of air-to-fuel in the first and second intake passages based on the signal.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于发动机(12)的控制系统(18)。 控制系统可以具有第一气态燃料喷射器(36),其被配置为将气体燃料喷射到与至少第一气缸(22)和第二气体燃料喷射器(38)相关联的第一进气通道(30)中,第二气态燃料喷射器 气态燃料进入与至少第二气缸(22)相关联的第二进气通道(32)。 控制系统还可以具有设置在第二进气通道内的可变孔口(70),其位于第一气态燃料喷射器的上游。 控制系统可以另外具有被配置为提供指示发动机的性能参数的信号的传感器(72)和电连接到可变孔和传感器的控制器(68)。 控制器可以被配置成基于该信号移动可变孔以调节第一和第二进气通道中的空气与燃料的比率。

    SELECTIVELY STRENGTHENED CRANKSHAFT
    19.
    发明申请
    SELECTIVELY STRENGTHENED CRANKSHAFT 审中-公开
    选择强化起重机

    公开(公告)号:WO2014153283A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-25

    申请号:PCT/US2014/030255

    申请日:2014-03-17

    Abstract: A crankshaft (100) having a crankpin journal (136), a main journal (108), and a crank web (120), is provided. The crankpin journal (136) and the main journal (108) have a hardened surface (402) up to a first pre-determined depth. The crankshaft (100) includes a crankpin journal fillet (202) joining the crankpin journal (136) and the crank web (120). The crankshaft (100) also includes a main journal fillet (204) joining the main journal (108) and the crank web (120). The crankpin journal fillet (202) and the main journal fillet (204) both include a hardened surface (402) strengthened by a peening process. The crankshaft (100) further includes an oil passage (152) extending through the crankpin journal (136) and the main journal (108). The oil passage (152) extends such that a portion of a surface (402) proximate to the oil passage (152) is hardened to a second pre-determined depth.

    Abstract translation: 提供了具有曲柄销轴颈(136),主轴颈(108)和曲柄腹板(120)的曲轴(100)。 曲柄销轴颈(136)和主轴颈(108)具有高达第一预定深度的硬化表面(402)。 曲轴(100)包括连接曲柄销轴颈(136)和曲柄腹板(120)的曲柄销轴颈圆角(202)。 曲轴(100)还包括连接主轴颈(108)和曲柄腹板(120)的主轴颈圆角(204)。 曲柄销轴颈圆角(202)和主轴颈圆角(204)均包括通过喷丸处理加强的硬化表面(402)。 曲轴(100)还包括延伸穿过曲柄销轴颈(136)和主轴颈(108)的油通道(152)。 油通道(152)延伸使得接近油通道(152)的表面(402)的一部分被硬化到第二预定深度。

    UTILIZING LOCOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL LOCKER TO WARM LIQUID NATURAL GAS
    20.
    发明申请
    UTILIZING LOCOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL LOCKER TO WARM LIQUID NATURAL GAS 审中-公开
    使用机车电气锁定温度液体天然气

    公开(公告)号:WO2014071370A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-08

    申请号:PCT/US2013/068493

    申请日:2013-11-05

    CPC classification number: F02M21/06 F02B43/10 F17C9/02 F17C13/084 Y02T10/32

    Abstract: A system for the exchange of thermal energy generated by electrical components in an electrical locker (14) to a flow of a liquefied gas includes a storage container (110) for cryogenically storing the liquefied gas at low pressure. A heat exchanger (154) is configured into the electrical locker (14) and a cryogenic pump (142), in fluid communication with the storage container (110), is provided for pressurizing the liquefied gas received from the storage container (110) to a higher pressure and for pumping the pressurized liquefied gas to a location where vaporization of the liquefied gas into a gaseous form is performed using the thermal energy drawn from the electrical locker (14) by the heat exchanger (154).

    Abstract translation: 用于将电气储物柜(14)中的电气部件产生的热能交换到液化气体流的系统包括用于在低压下低温存储液化气体的储存容器(110)。 一个热交换器(154)被配置到电气储物柜(14)中,并且提供与存储容器(110)流体连通的低温泵(142),用于将从储存容器(110)接收的液化气体加压到 更高的压力并且用于将加压的液化气体泵送到通过热交换器(154)从电动储物柜(14)抽取的热能来进行气态气化成气态的位置。

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