公开(公告)号：WO2011041059A3

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：PCT/US2010047251

申请日：2010-08-31

Applicant: GEN ELECTRIC ,  KUMAR AJITH KUTTANNAIR ,  DAUM WOLFGANG ,  SHAFFER GLENN ROBERT ,  HOUPT PAUL KENNETH ,  NOFFSINGER JOSEPH FORREST ,  MCKAY DAVID LOWELL

Inventor： KUMAR AJITH KUTTANNAIR ,  DAUM WOLFGANG ,  SHAFFER GLENN ROBERT ,  HOUPT PAUL KENNETH ,  NOFFSINGER JOSEPH FORREST ,  MCKAY DAVID LOWELL

IPC: B61L3/00 ,  B61L27/00

CPC classification number: B61L3/006 ,  B61F3/06 ,  B61K3/02 ,  B61L23/042 ,  B61L25/025 ,  B61L25/026 ,  B61L27/0027 ,  B61L27/0077 ,  B61L27/0088 ,  B61L2205/04 ,  G05B13/021

Abstract: A system for controlling a tail road train over a segment of track The system comprises a first clement for determining a location of the train on the segment of track, a second element for providing track characterization information for the segment of track, the track characterization information related to physical conditions of the segment of track, and a processor for controlling applied tractive forces and braking forces of the train responsive to the location of the train and the track characterization information to reduce at least one of wheel wear and/or track wear during operation of the train over the segment of track.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制轨道段上的尾部道路列车的系统。该系统包括：第一元件，用于确定列车在轨道段上的位置;第二元件，用于提供轨道段的轨道特征信息，轨道特征信息 以及处理器，用于响应于列车的位置和轨道特征信息来控制列车的施加的牵引力和制动力，以减少在轮胎磨损期间和/或轨道磨损中的至少一个 列车在轨道段上的运行。

公开(公告)号：WO2009035751A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-19

申请号：PCT/US2008/069423

申请日：2008-07-08

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  NOFFSINGER, Joseph, Forrest ,  SECK, Daryl, William ,  FOY, Robert, James

Inventor： NOFFSINGER, Joseph, Forrest ,  SECK, Daryl, William ,  FOY, Robert, James

IPC: B61L15/00 ,  B61C17/12

CPC classification number: B61L15/0027 ,  B61C17/12 ,  B61L3/008

Abstract: A method of distributed control of train throttle and braking includes transmitting an instruction to a remote power unit to apply at least one acceleration to the train at a future time; receiving the instruction; transmitting a confirmation that the remote power unit is armed to execute the instruction to a lead power unit; and computing a profile describing at least one acceleration to be applied to the train as it travels over a predetermined route. The computation is determined at least in part on whether or not the confirmation has been received by the lead power unit. The instructions may be contained in a profile which optimizes fuel consumption, emissions, and/or trip time. The accelerations may be carried out by direct control or by prompting an operator. In another aspect, the confirmed instructions may be used to ensure braking in accordance with a predetermined braking curve.

Abstract translation: 列车节气门和制动器的分布式控制方法包括向远程动力单元发送指令，以在将来的时间向列车施加至少一个加速度; 接受指示 发送远程电源单元布防的确认，以向引导电源单元执行指令; 以及计算描述当行驶在预定路线上时要施加到列车的至少一个加速度的简档。 该计算至少部分地由引导电源单元是否已经接收到确认来确定。 指令可以包含在优化燃料消耗，排放和/或跳闸时间的配置文件中。 加速度可以通过直接控制或提示操作者进行。 在另一方面，所确认的指示可以用于根据预定的制动曲线来确保制动。

公开(公告)号：WO2012092557A3

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：PCT/US2011068090

申请日：2011-12-30

Applicant: GEN ELECTRIC ,  KUMAR AJITH KUTTANNAIR ,  SHAFFER GLENN ROBERT ,  COOPER JARED KLINEMAN ,  PELTZ DAVID MICHAEL ,  SMITH EUGENE A ,  MCMANUS BRIAN JOSEPH ,  HOUPT PAUL KENNETH ,  NOFFSINGER JOSEPH FORREST

Inventor： KUMAR AJITH KUTTANNAIR ,  SHAFFER GLENN ROBERT ,  COOPER JARED KLINEMAN ,  PELTZ DAVID MICHAEL ,  SMITH EUGENE A ,  MCMANUS BRIAN JOSEPH ,  HOUPT PAUL KENNETH ,  NOFFSINGER JOSEPH FORREST

IPC: B60T17/22

CPC classification number: B60T8/1705 ,  B60T7/12 ,  B60T8/172 ,  B60T17/228 ,  B60T2201/04 ,  B60T2270/406 ,  B60W40/105

Abstract: A method for vehicle control comprises determining a braking capability of a braking system of a rail vehicle or other vehicle, and modifying application of at least one mission parameter by a control system of the vehicle based on the determined braking capability. Braking capability may be determined by activating the braking system of the vehicle to apply a braking force on the vehicle, and concurrently, applying a level of tractive effort of the vehicle is sufficient to overcome the braking force. The braking capability is determined based on the level of tractive effort.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆控制的方法包括确定轨道车辆或其他车辆的制动系统的制动能力，并且基于所确定的制动能力来修改由车辆的控制系统应用至少一个任务参数。 制动能力可以通过启动车辆的制动系统以对车辆施加制动力来确定，并且同时施加车辆的牵引力的程度足以克服制动力。 制动能力基于牵引力的水平确定。

公开(公告)号：WO2012067730A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：PCT/US2011/055013

申请日：2011-10-06

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  NOFFSINGER, Joseph, Forrest ,  DAUM, Wolfgang ,  COOPER, Jared, Klineman

Inventor： NOFFSINGER, Joseph, Forrest ,  DAUM, Wolfgang ,  COOPER, Jared, Klineman

IPC: B61L15/00

CPC classification number: B61L15/0027 ,  B61L15/0081

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling rail vehicle data communication are provided. In one embodiment, a multiple-unit rail vehicle system includes a first rail vehicle including a first wireless network device to detect a wireless network. The wireless network is provided by a wayside device. The rail vehicle further comprises a first communication management system to send, through the wireless network, a data communication to a second rail vehicle of the multiple-unit rail vehicle system.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于控制铁路车辆数据通信的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，多单元轨道车辆系统包括第一轨道车辆，其包括用于检测无线网络的第一无线网络设备。 无线网络由路边设备提供。 铁路车辆还包括第一通信管理系统，通过无线网络向多单元轨道车辆系统的第二轨道车辆发送数据通信。

公开(公告)号：WO2010016985A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-11

申请号：PCT/US2009/049541

申请日：2009-07-02

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  DAUM, Wolfgang ,  KRAELING, Mark, Bradshaw ,  LAWRY, Brain, D. ,  NOFFSINGER, Joseph, Forrest

Inventor： DAUM, Wolfgang ,  KRAELING, Mark, Bradshaw ,  LAWRY, Brain, D. ,  NOFFSINGER, Joseph, Forrest

IPC: B61L15/00 ,  H04L12/40

CPC classification number: H04L12/40189 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  H04L69/40 ,  H04L2012/40293

Abstract: A method for communicating on a train that has at least two locomotives, the method including determining when a primary communication path ceases to be available for a specific subsystem of the train, identifying at least one auxiliary communication path to transmit information for the specific subsystem, configuring a message for the specific subsystem which complies with a message format of the at least one auxiliary communication path, and transmitting the message on the at least one auxiliary communication path. A system and a computer software code are further disclosed for providing a communication system for a powered system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在具有至少两个机车的列车上进行通信的方法，所述方法包括确定主通信路径何时停止对于列车的特定子系统可用，识别至少一个辅助通信路径以传送特定子系统的信息， 配置符合所述至少一个辅助通信路径的消息格式的特定子系统的消息，以及在所述至少一个辅助通信路径上发送所述消息。 还公开了一种用于为动力系统提供通信系统的系统和计算机软件代码。

公开(公告)号：WO2006031774A2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-23

申请号：PCT/US2005/032491

申请日：2005-09-12

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  HESSER, Peter ,  NOFFSINGER, Joseph, Forrest ,  SHANAHAN, Thomas, Michael

Inventor： HESSER, Peter ,  NOFFSINGER, Joseph, Forrest ,  SHANAHAN, Thomas, Michael

IPC: G01M17/00 ,  E01B35/00

CPC classification number: E01B35/00 ,  G01M17/10

Abstract: A rail sensing and analysis system utilizes a laser sensor 105, 107 to detect displacement of a rail 102, 104 resulting from loads imposed by a passing rail vehicle. Vertical and/or lateral displacements/loads may be sensed. Signatures in the resulting signals are indicative of useful information about the rail vehicle; such as wheel condition, bearing condition, truck condition, degree of bogie hunting, total load, load distribution, etc. The ratio of Lateral over Vertical force (L/V) may be used as an evaluation criterion.

Abstract translation: 轨道感测和分析系统利用激光传感器105,107来检测由通过的轨道车辆施加的负载导致的轨道102,104的位移。 可以感测到垂直和/或横向位移/负载。 所得到的信号中的签名表示有关铁路车辆的有用信息; 例如车轮状况，轴承状态，卡车状况，转向架狩猎程度，总负载，负载分布等。可以将横向垂直力（L / V）的比例作为评估标准。

公开(公告)号：WO2013012530A3

公开(公告)日：2013-06-13

申请号：PCT/US2012044504

申请日：2012-06-28

Applicant: GEN ELECTRIC ,  COOPER JARED ,  GOODERMUTH TODD ,  KRAELING MARK ,  NOFFSINGER JOSEPH FORREST ,  SHAFFER GLENN

Inventor： COOPER JARED ,  GOODERMUTH TODD ,  KRAELING MARK ,  NOFFSINGER JOSEPH FORREST ,  SHAFFER GLENN

IPC: H04L29/08 ,  B61L23/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/12 ,  B61L15/0036 ,  B61L15/0072 ,  B61L15/0081 ,  H04L47/805

Abstract: A method of communicating data signals includes receiving data from one or more data sources disposed on board a rail vehicle and allocating different portions of a data communication bandwidth to data signals that include the data based on categories of the data. The categories represent at least one of the one or more data sources that provided the data or contents of the data. The data communication bandwidth includes a bandwidth that is available on a communication pathway of the rail vehicle. The method also includes transmitting the data signals through the communication pathway using the portions of the bandwidth that are assigned to the data signals.

Abstract translation: 传送数据信号的方法包括从设置在铁路车辆上的一个或多个数据源接收数据，并且基于数据类别将数据通信带宽的不同部分分配给包括数据的数据信号。 这些类别表示提供数据或数据内容的一个或多个数据源中的至少一个。 数据通信带宽包括在轨道车辆的通信路径上可用的带宽。 该方法还包括使用分配给数据信号的带宽的部分通过通信路径发送数据信号。

公开(公告)号：WO2009061687A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-14

申请号：PCT/US2008/082190

申请日：2008-11-03

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  DAUM, Wolfgang ,  SHAFFER, Glenn, Robert ,  NOFFSINGER, Joseph, Forrest ,  ROSE, Gerald, Douglas ,  SEXAUER, Scott, Joseph

Inventor： DAUM, Wolfgang ,  SHAFFER, Glenn, Robert ,  NOFFSINGER, Joseph, Forrest ,  ROSE, Gerald, Douglas ,  SEXAUER, Scott, Joseph

IPC: B61L3/00

CPC classification number: B61L3/006

Abstract: A method for controlling operations of a power system having at least one internal combustion power unit includes: (a) identifying a plurality of discrete potential dynamic events; (b) for each potential dynamic event, computing an optimization profile which describes power settings for the power system to follow in order to optimize at least one operating parameter of the at least one power unit; (c) selecting one of the optimization profiles based on the potential dynamic event with the highest current probability; and (d) operating the system in accordance with the selected optimization profile.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制具有至少一个内燃功率单元的动力系统的操作的方法包括：（a）识别多个离散的潜在动态事件; （b）对于每个潜在的动态事件，计算描述电力系统的功率设置以跟随以优化所述至少一个电力单元的至少一个运行参数的优化配置文件; （c）基于具有最高当前概率的潜在动态事件来选择一个优化简档; 和（d）根据选定的优化配置文件操作系统。

公开(公告)号：WO2007136947A2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-29

申请号：PCT/US2007/066697

申请日：2007-04-16

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  DAUM, Wolfgang ,  HERSHEY, John, Erik ,  PELTZ, David, Michael ,  SHAFFER, Glenn, Robert ,  NOFFSINGER, Joseph, Forrest ,  BORNTRAEGER, John ,  KUMAR, Ajith

Inventor： DAUM, Wolfgang ,  HERSHEY, John, Erik ,  PELTZ, David, Michael ,  SHAFFER, Glenn, Robert ,  NOFFSINGER, Joseph, Forrest ,  BORNTRAEGER, John ,  KUMAR, Ajith

IPC: B61L27/00

CPC classification number: B61L27/0027 ,  B61L3/006 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  B61L15/0072 ,  B61L15/0081 ,  B61L15/009 ,  B61L25/021

Abstract: A method for improving train performance, the method including determining a rail car parameter for at least one rail car to be included in a train, and creating a train trip plan based on the rail car parameter in accordance with one or more operational criteria for the train.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提高列车性能的方法，所述方法包括确定要包括在列车中的至少一个轨道车辆的轨道车辆参数，以及根据所述轨道车辆参数根据所述轨道车辆参数的一个或多个操作标准来创建列车行程计划 培养。

公开(公告)号：WO2006031774A3

公开(公告)日：2006-06-01

申请号：PCT/US2005032491

申请日：2005-09-12

Applicant: GEN ELECTRIC ,  HESSER PETER ,  NOFFSINGER JOSEPH FORREST ,  SHANAHAN THOMAS MICHAEL

Inventor： HESSER PETER ,  NOFFSINGER JOSEPH FORREST ,  SHANAHAN THOMAS MICHAEL

IPC: G01M17/00 ,  E01B35/00

CPC classification number: E01B35/00 ,  G01M17/10

Abstract: A rail sensing and analysis system utilizes a laser sensor 105, 107 to detect displacement of a rail 102, 104 resulting from loads imposed by a passing rail vehicle. Vertical and/or lateral displacements/loads may be sensed. Signatures in the resulting signals are indicative of useful information about the rail vehicle; such as wheel condition, bearing condition, truck condition, degree of bogie hunting, total load, load distribution, etc. The ratio of Lateral over Vertical force (L/V) may be used as an evaluation criterion.

Abstract translation: 导轨感测和分析系统利用激光传感器105,107来检测由经过的铁路车辆施加的载荷导致的导轨102,104的位移。 可以感测到垂直和/或横向位移/载荷。 结果信号中的签名表示有关轨道车辆的有用信息; 例如车轮状态，轴承状况，卡车状况，转向架转向程度，总载荷，载荷分布等。可以使用横向与纵向力的比率（L / V）作为评估标准。