公开(公告)号：WO2015187406A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：PCT/US2015/032405

申请日：2015-05-26

Applicant: ELECTRO-MOTIVE DIESEL, INC.

Inventor： SANKARA, Reddy Pocha Siva ,  GOETZKE, Michael B. ,  MARTIN, LeBlanc ,  BARNES, Travis Eugene ,  MCDONALD, Nathan Michael ,  HUA, Leeder

IPC: F02D17/02 ,  F02D41/30 ,  F02D41/04 ,  F02B75/18 ,  F02B37/00 ,  F02M25/07

CPC classification number: F02M26/05 ,  F02B75/22 ,  F02B75/228 ,  F02D17/02 ,  F02D41/005 ,  F02D41/0082 ,  F02M26/43 ,  F02M26/44 ,  Y02T10/47

Abstract: An engine system (20) is disclosed. The engine system may have a first bank (26) of cylinders (24), a second bank (28) of cylinders (24), a first intake manifold (34), and a second intake manifold (36). The engine system may also have a first exhaust manifold (40) connecting the first bank of cylinders to the first and second intake manifolds, a second exhaust manifold (42) connecting the second bank of cylinders to the atmosphere, a plurality of injectors, and a controller. The controller may be configured to inhibit the plurality of injectors associated with a first cylinder subset (52) of the first and second banks of cylinders from firing for a first period of time spanning multiple engine cycles. The controller may also be configured to selectively inhibit the plurality of injectors associated with a second cylinder subset (54) of the first and second banks of cylinders from firing for a second period of time following the first period of time.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种发动机系统（20）。 发动机系统可以具有圆柱体（24）的第一组（26），气缸（24）的第二组（28），第一进气歧管（34）和第二进气歧管（36））。 发动机系统还可以具有将第一气缸组连接到第一和第二进气歧管的第一排气歧管（40），将第二气缸组连接到大气的第二排气歧管（42），多个喷射器和 一个控制器 控制器可以被配置为禁止与第一和第二气缸组的第一气缸子集（52）相关联的多个喷射器在多个发动机循环的第一时间段内燃起。 控制器还可以被配置为选择性地禁止与第一和第二气缸组的第二气缸子集（54）相关联的多个喷射器在第一时间段之后的第二时间段内点燃。

公开(公告)号：WO2014201095A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-18

申请号：PCT/US2014/041876

申请日：2014-06-11

Applicant: ELECTRO-MOTIVE DIESEL, INC.

Inventor： MADSEN, John E.N.

IPC: B61K9/00 ,  B61C3/00 ,  B61C9/38 ,  B61C17/00

CPC classification number: B60L15/002 ,  B60L15/38 ,  B60L2200/26 ,  B60L2210/40 ,  B60L2220/12 ,  B60L2220/42 ,  B60L2220/46 ,  B60L2240/423 ,  B60L2240/465 ,  B60L2240/526 ,  B60L2240/527 ,  B60L2240/622 ,  B61C3/00 ,  B61C15/14 ,  Y02T10/646 ,  Y02T10/7241 ,  Y02T10/7291 ,  Y02T30/10 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/162

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for controlling at least one traction motor (122) driving an axle (30) on a vehicle (18). The vehicle (18) includes a plurality of axles (30) on which wheels (100) are mounted. The method may include determining whether at least one of the wheels (100) on at least one of the axles (30) differs in diameter from at least one other wheel (100) on a different one of the axles (32) by more than a threshold value. The method may also include increasing a torque provided by a traction motor (122) driving an axle (30) with at least one wheel (100) that has a larger diameter than at least one other wheel (100) on a different axle (32).

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于控制驱动车辆（18）上的轴（30）的至少一个牵引马达（122）的系统和方法。 车辆（18）包括多个车轴（30），车轮（100）安装在车轮上。 该方法可以包括确定至少一个轴（30）上的至少一个轮（100）的直径是否与不同轴（32）上的至少一个其它轮（100）不同 阈值。 该方法还可以包括增加由驱动轴（30）的牵引马达（122）提供的扭矩，其中至少一个轮（100）具有比不同轴（32）上的至少一个其它轮（100）更大的直径 ）。

公开(公告)号：WO2014193766A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-04

申请号：PCT/US2014/039475

申请日：2014-05-26

Applicant: ELECTRO-MOTIVE DIESEL, INC.

Inventor： OTSUBO, Tom ,  MELAS, Dennis J. ,  KUPIEC, Gregory R. ,  FANARA, Mark A.

IPC: B61G5/06 ,  B61C17/00

CPC classification number: B61C17/12

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a communication system (44) for a consist (10) having a locomotive (12) and a tender car (14). The communication system may have a locomotive access (46) point configured to be located onboard the locomotive, a locomotive controller (48) connected to the locomotive access point, a tender car access point (46) configured to be located onboard the tender car, and a tender car controller (48) connected to the tender car access point. The communication system may also have at least one network component (50) configured to be located onboard the locomotive or the tender car and connected with a corresponding one of the locomotive and tender car access points, and a communication coupling (20) extending between the locomotive and tender car access points. The locomotive and tender car controllers may be configured to selectively affect operation of the locomotive and tender car, respectively, based on operational information obtained via the at least one network component.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种用于具有机车（12）和招标车（14）的组合（10）的通信系统（44）。 通信系统可以具有被配置为位于机车上的机车接入点（46），连接到机车接入点的机车控制器（48），被配置为位于招标车上的招标车接入点（46） 以及连接到招标车接入点的招标车控制器（48）。 通信系统还可以具有至少一个网络组件（50），其被配置为位于机车或招标车上，并与机车和招标车辆接入点中的相应一个相连，以及在所述机车或招标车之间延伸的通信耦合（20） 机车和招标车接入点。 机车和招标车控制器可以被配置为基于经由至少一个网络部件获得的操作信息来分别选择性地影响机车和招标车的操作。

公开(公告)号：WO2014126730A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：PCT/US2014/014149

申请日：2014-01-31

Applicant: ELECTRO-MOTIVE DIESEL, INC.

Inventor： FANARA, Mark, Alan

IPC: B61L27/04

CPC classification number: B61C17/12 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  B61L15/0081

Abstract: An onboard communication system for a locomotive consist (10) is disclosed. The communication system may have first and second locomotive communication subsystems. The first communication subsystem may be located on a first locomotive (12). Each communication subsystem may have a messaging unit (56, 58) communicatively connected to a radio (36, 38). The first messaging unit (56) may be communicatively connected to the second messaging unit (58). The second messaging unit may be configured to receive a data communication from the second radio (38) and send the data communication to the first messaging unit. The first messaging unit may be configured to receive the data communication from the second messaging unit, receive a copy of the data communication from the first radio (36), determine that the data communications are duplicate copies of one another, and send one of the data communications to a locomotive control system (20) based on the determination.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于机车组件（10）的车载通信系统。 通信系统可以具有第一和第二机车通信子系统。 第一通信子系统可以位于第一机车（12）上。 每个通信子系统可以具有通信地连接到无线电（36,38）的消息传送单元（56,58）。 第一消息收发单元（56）可以通信地连接到第二消息收发单元（58）。 第二消息收发单元可以被配置为从第二无线电（38）接收数据通信并将数据通信发送到第一消息收发单元。 第一消息收发单元可以被配置为从第二消息收发单元接收数据通信，从第一无线电（36）接收数据通信的副本，确定数据通信是彼此的重复副本，并且发送 基于该确定与机车控制系统（20）的数据通信。

公开(公告)号：WO2014123746A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：PCT/US2014/013813

申请日：2014-01-30

Applicant: ELECTRO-MOTIVE DIESEL, INC.

Inventor： GOETZKE, Michael, B. ,  KUMAR, Vijaya ,  YU, Jin

IPC: F16C3/06 ,  F16C3/20

CPC classification number: F02B75/00 ,  F02B75/22 ,  F02B2075/1848 ,  F16C3/12 ,  F16C3/20 ,  F16C2360/22 ,  F16F15/283 ,  Y10T74/2183

Abstract: A crankshaft having a front end, a rear end, and a central axis extending from the front end to the rear end is provided. The crankshaft includes a front crankpin, a rear crankpin, and one or more central crankpins. The front crankpin is located in proximity to the front end and the rear crankpin is located in proximity to the rear end. Further, the one or more central crankpins are located substantially equidistant from the front crank pin and the rear crankpin. The crankshaft further includes pairs of counterweights disposed on each side of the front crankpin, the rear crankpin and the one or more central crankpin. The counterweights are disposed such that counterweights in each pair of counterweights are angularly offset with respect to each other.

Abstract translation: 提供具有从前端到后端延伸的前端，后端和中心轴的曲轴。 曲轴包括前曲柄销，后曲柄销和一个或多个中央曲柄销。 前曲柄销位于前端附近，后曲柄销位于靠近后端的位置。 此外，一个或多个中心曲柄销位于与前曲柄销和后曲柄销基本等距的位置。 曲轴还包括设置在前曲柄销，后曲柄销和一个或多个中心曲柄销的每一侧上的一对配重。 配重设置成使得每对配重中的配重相对于彼此成角度地偏移。

公开(公告)号：WO2014071034A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：PCT/US2013/067799

申请日：2013-10-31

Applicant: ELECTRO-MOTIVE DIESEL, INC.

Inventor： FOEGE, Aaron, G. ,  DEVANI, Farhan ,  CRYER, Edward, J., III ,  OSTHOFF, Dave

IPC: F02D19/06 ,  F02M43/00

CPC classification number: F02D19/066 ,  F02B25/04 ,  F02D19/0689 ,  F02D19/0692 ,  F02D19/10 ,  F02M21/0281 ,  Y02T10/32 ,  Y02T10/36

Abstract: A retrofit kit (80) for converting a single-fuel engine (10) having an air box (40) to run on two different fuels is disclosed. The kit may have at least one gaseous fuel injector (38) mountable inside the air box and associated with each cylinder (16) of the engine. The kit may further have a common flow regulator (64). The kit may also have at least one individual fuel supply line (52) configured to connect the common flow regulator to the at least one gaseous fuel injector. The kit may additionally have a fuel supply (62) and a common fuel supply line (63) configured to connect the common flow regulator to the fuel supply.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将具有空气箱（40）的单燃料发动机（10）转换为在两种不同燃料上运行的改装套件（80）。 该套件可以具有可安装在空气箱内并与发动机的每个气缸（16）相关联的至少一个气体燃料喷射器（38）。 该套件还可以具有公共流量调节器（64）。 该套件还可以具有至少一个单独的燃料供应管线（52），其构造成将公共流量调节器连接到至少一个气体燃料喷射器。 该套件还可以具有配置成将公共流量调节器连接到燃料供应的燃料供应（62）和公共燃料供应管线（63）。

公开(公告)号：WO2014004347A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-03

申请号：PCT/US2013/047255

申请日：2013-06-24

Applicant: ELECTRO-MOTIVE DIESEL, INC.

Inventor： KNAACK, Russell, Adam

IPC: F01D25/16 ,  F01D25/24 ,  F02C6/12 ,  F02C7/06 ,  F16H57/02

CPC classification number: F01D25/162 ,  F01D25/18 ,  F01D25/243 ,  F02C6/12 ,  F02C7/06 ,  F05D2230/64 ,  F05D2240/40 ,  F05D2260/30 ,  F05D2260/40311 ,  F05D2260/98

Abstract: A bearing support (90) for a turbocharger assembly is provided. The bearing support may include a cylindrical body with a tip end (404), a base end (406), and a conical outer surface (402) extending from the tip end to the base end. The bearing support may also include an annular protrusion (410) extending from the base end in a direction away from the tip end, and a stepped bore (412) formed within the cylindrical body and passing from the tip end through the annular protrusion. The bearing support may also include a first conduit (422) disposed within the cylindrical body and extending from an intersection of the annular protrusion and the base end of the cylindrical body toward the tip end.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于涡轮增压器组件的轴承支撑件（90）。 轴承支撑件可以包括具有尖端（404），基端（406）和从顶端延伸到基端的锥形外表面（402）的圆柱体。 轴承支撑件还可以包括从远离尖端的方向从基端延伸的环形突起（410），以及形成在圆柱形主体内并从尖端通过环形突起的阶梯孔（412）。 轴承支撑件还可以包括设置在圆柱形主体内并且从环形凸起与圆柱形本体的基端的交叉点朝向尖端延伸的第一导管（422）。

公开(公告)号：WO2014004344A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-03

申请号：PCT/US2013/047248

申请日：2013-06-24

Applicant: ELECTRO-MOTIVE DIESEL, INC.

Inventor： KNAACK, Russell, Adam

IPC: F02C6/12 ,  F16H57/02 ,  F01D25/16 ,  F01D25/24 ,  F02C7/06

CPC classification number: F01D25/28 ,  F01D25/162 ,  F01D25/243 ,  F02C6/12 ,  F02C7/06 ,  F04D29/403 ,  F05D2230/64 ,  F05D2240/40 ,  F05D2260/30 ,  F05D2260/40311

Abstract: A support housing (32) for a turbocharger (30) is provided. The support housing may include an end wall (66) with a first side (66A) and a second side (66B), and a protrusion (60) extending from the first side of the end wall in a first direction and configured to receive the turbocharger. The support housing may also include a plurality of side walls (304) extending from the second side of the end wall in a second direction opposite the first direction. The plurality of side walls together with the end wall may form a generally hollow enclosure. The support housing may also include a first mounting flange (306) disposed at distal edges of the plurality of side walls and configured to engage an engine (10), and a first center opening (83) disposed in the end wall and passing from the first side to the second side.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于涡轮增压器（30）的支撑壳体（32）。 支撑壳体可以包括具有第一侧面（66A）和第二侧面（66B）的端壁（66），以及从端壁的第一侧沿第一方向延伸并构造成接收 涡轮增压器。 支撑壳体还可以包括多个侧壁（304），该侧壁在与第一方向相反的第二方向上从端壁的第二侧延伸。 多个侧壁与端壁一起可以形成大致中空的外壳。 支撑壳体还可以包括设置在多个侧壁的远侧边缘处并构造成接合发动机（10）的第一安装凸缘（306）和设置在端壁中的第一中心开口（83） 第一面到第二面。

公开(公告)号：WO2013130599A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-06

申请号：PCT/US2013/028010

申请日：2013-02-27

Applicant: ELECTRO-MOTIVE DIESEL, INC.

Inventor： GODING, David, J.

IPC: B61F3/04 ,  B61F5/06 ,  B61F5/14 ,  B61F5/48 ,  B61F5/52

CPC classification number: B61F5/36 ,  B61F5/14

Abstract: A railway truck (14) is disclosed for use with a locomotive (10). The railway truck may have a first axle (48) with a first end and an opposing second end, and a second axle with a first end and an opposing second end. The railway truck may also have a plurality of wheels (24) connected to each of the first and second axles, and an equalizer (50) operatively supported by the first and second axles in a vertical direction and constrained relative to the first and second axles in a tractive direction. The railway truck may further have a frame (46), at least one spring (90) located vertically between the equalizer and the frame, and a link (80) pivotally connected between the frame and the equalizer and configured to transfer tractive forces between the frame and the equalizer.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种与机车（10）一起使用的铁路车辆（14）。 铁路车辆可以具有第一轴（48），其具有第一端和相对的第二端，以及具有第一端和相对的第二端的第二轴。 铁路车辆还可以具有连接到第一和第二轴中的每一个的多个轮子（24），以及在垂直方向上由第一和第二车轴可操作地支撑并且相对于第一和第二车轴约束的均衡器（50） 在牵引方向。 铁路车辆还可以具有框架（46），垂直位于均衡器和框架之间的至少一个弹簧（90）和枢转地连接在框架和均衡器之间的连杆（80），并被构造成将牵引力 框架和均衡器。

公开(公告)号：WO2013002915A3

公开(公告)日：2013-01-03

申请号：PCT/US2012/038859

申请日：2012-05-21

Applicant: ELECTRO-MOTIVE DIESEL, INC. ,  UZKAN, Teoman

Inventor： UZKAN, Teoman

IPC: B61C17/12

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a power control system (400) for a consist (100). The consist (100) may include a plurality of locomotives (120), each locomotive (120) having an engine (140). The power control (400) system may include a plurality of locomotive controllers (380). Each locomotive controller (380) may be associated with one of the engines (140) and configured to monitor temperature and power conditions of the associated engine (140). The power control system (400) may also include a central controller (410) adapted to receive temperature and power conditions from each locomotive controller (380) and to determine desired power levels for each engine (140) in the consist (100) based on the received temperature and power conditions of the plurality of locomotives (120).