A system for analyzing health of assets in train is provided. The system includes a sensing unit configured to generate health data of sub-assets. The system also includes a controller in communication with the sensing unit to receive the health data. The controller is configured to display, in a graphical user interface (GUI), a list of assets configurable to allow selection of one asset therefrom. The controller is configured to receive an input command, in the GUI, to select a desired asset from the list of assets for requesting information about health of the desired asset. The controller is configured to display, in the GUI, a visual representation of the desired asset, along with the sub-assets, in response to the input command. The controller is configured to flag, in the GUI, the sub-assets in the visual representation of the desired asset based on the health data of the sub-assets.
An asset management system for a machine is disclosed. The asset management system may include a sensor associated with an asset of the machine and configured to generate a signal indicative of an operational status of a system associated with the asset. The asset management system may further include a user interface associated with the machine and a controller in communication with the sensor and the user interface. The controller may be configured to display on the user interface a graphical representation of the asset, receive via the user interface a user selection of the system from a plurality of systems associated with the asset, and display on the graphical representation of the asset a visual indicator of the system in response to the user selection. The visual indicator of the system may indicative of the operational status of the system.
B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
An automatic train operation system is presented for use with a train to automatically operate the train. The automatic train operation system is housed on a tender car and connected to a second rail vehicle. The automatic train operation system is connected to the second rail vehicle through end connections. Additionally, the automatic train operation system communicates with the second rail vehicle through the end connections. The end connections are operable to transmit an operation signal between the automatic train operation system and the second rail vehicle. The second rail vehicle completes the operation signal base on an executable command contained within the operation signal and sent from the automatic train operation system.
A fatigue monitoring system (26) is disclosed for use with a machine (10). The fatigue monitoring system may have an input device (24) configured to generate a first signal indicative of an activity performed by a machine operator, a scanning device (28) configured to generate a second signal indicative of a recognized characteristic of the machine operator, and a warning device (34). The fatigue monitoring system may also have a controller (32) in communication with the input device, the scanning device, and the warning device. The controller may be configured to determine a time between generations of the first signal, to make a comparison of the recognized characteristic with a threshold characteristic, and to selectively activate the warning device based on the time or the comparison.
G08B 3/10 - Audible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electric transmissionAudible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electromagnetic transmission
A communication access point (46) is disclosed for use with a mobile consist (10) having at least a first vehicle (12a) and a second vehicle (12b). The communication access point may have an intra-consist router (52) configured to receive signals from a first plurality of vehicle control components (50) located onboard the first vehicle and to generate data packets for transmission to a second plurality of vehicle control components (50) located onboard the second vehicle. The communication access point may also have a wired Ethernet bridge (54) configured to transmit data packets to and from the intra-consist router, and a wireless Ethernet bridge (57) configured to transmit data packets to and from the intra-consist router in parallel with the wired Ethernet bridge.
A gas supply nozzle assembly for port injection of gaseous fuel into a cylinder of an engine includes a main body with a funnel shape that has a large area inlet for attachment to a metering valve and a small end. A centerline of the main body curves through an angle greater than zero. An end nozzle that defines a gas passage extending between an inlet and a discharge end. A check valve is clamped between the small end of the main body and the inlet end of the end nozzle, and is biased closed to block flow from the end nozzle into the main body, the opening responsive to a pressure differential to permit flow from the main body into the end nozzle.
F02M 21/02 - Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
7.
DONOR CYLINDER ENGINE SYSTEM IMPLEMENTING SKIP FIRING
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.
An engine system is disclosed. The engine system may have an engine block that at least partially defines a cylinder bore, and a cylinder liner disposed within the cylinder bore. The engine system may also have at least one air intake port radially formed within the cylinder liner, a piston slidingly disposed within the cylinder liner and configured to open and close the at least one air intake port, a cylinder head configured to close off an end of the cylinder liner and form a combustion chamber, and at least one exhaust valve disposed within the cylinder head. The engine system may further have a valve actuation system configured to cyclically move the at least one exhaust valve between open and closed positions, and a variable timing device configured to selectively interrupt cyclical movement of the at least one exhaust valve to change a compression ratio of the engine system.
F02D 15/04 - Varying compression ratio by alteration of volume of compression space without changing piston stroke
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
An engine system is disclosed. The engine system may have an engine block at least partially defining a cylinder bore, and a cylinder liner disposed within the cylinder bore. The engine system may also include a fuel injector configured to pass radially through the cylinder bore and threadingly engage the cylinder liner.
F02B 7/00 - Engines characterised by the fuel-air charge being ignited by compression ignition of an additional fuel
F02B 7/06 - Engines characterised by the fuel-air charge being ignited by compression ignition of an additional fuel the fuel in the charge being gaseous
F02B 25/04 - Engines having ports both in cylinder head and in cylinder wall near bottom of piston stroke
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
10.
Receive attenuation system for a locomotive consist
A receive attenuation system for a locomotive consist having a communication network is disclosed. The system may have a trainline communication processor and an adjustable attenuator. The adjustable attenuator may be configured to be connected to the network and variably attenuate a signal received via the network before transmitting the signal to the trainline communication processor. The system may also have a gain controller coupled to the adjustable attenuator. The gain controller may be configured to identify a transmitting locomotive from which the signal was sent, determine a tuned attenuation control value based on a distance between the transmitting locomotive and a receiving locomotive, and control the adjustable attenuator according to the tuned attenuation control value.
A receive attenuation system for a tramline communication system utilizing an intra- consist electrical cable has an analog front end amplifier, a tramline communication processor, an adjustable attenuator, and a gain controller. The tramline communication processor is configured to generate a receive gain control signal configured to control receive gain of the analog front end amplifier. The adjustable attenuator is capable of being coupled to the intra-consist electrical cable and configured to variably attenuate signals received from the intra-consist electrical cable before transmitting the signals to the analog front end amplifier, The gain controller is coupled to the adjustable attenuator and configured to detect the receive gain control signal generated by the tramline communication processor, determine a supplemental attenuation control value based on the detected receive gain control signal, and control the adjustable attenuator according to the supplemental attenuation control signal.
An cylinder head assembly is disclosed. The cylinder head assembly may include a cylinder head (20) having a stepped bore (60) associated with a valve opening (38, 40). The cylinder head assembly may also include an insert (42) configured to engage the stepped bore, and a cooling passage (52) at least partially formed by the insert and the stepped bore.
A cylinder head (20) is disclosed. The cylinder head may include a body, and a lower jacket (50) formed in a lower portion of the body. The cylinder head may also have a centrally-located fuel injector opening (35) passing through the lower portion of the body, and a plurality of intake and exhaust valve openings (38, 40) spaced evenly around the fuel injector opening. The cylinder head may also include at least one inlet (51) located between adjacent ones of the plurality of intake valve openings (38) or between adjacent ones of the plurality of exhaust valve openings (40), and at least one outlet (53) located between one of the plurality of intake valve openings (38) and one of the plurality of exhaust valve openings (40). The cylinder head may further include a plurality of cooling passages (52) surrounding the plurality of intake and exhaust valve openings, and connecting the at least one inlet and the at least one outlet.
A frame (32) is disclosed for use with a railway truck (14) having a plurality of support springs (40). The frame may have a bottom section (50) with a plurality of first openings (66) configured to receive the plurality of support springs, and a middle section (52) welded to the bottom section. The frame may also have a top section (54) spaced apart from the bottom section and welded to the middle section. The top section may have a plurality of second openings (84) configured to register with the plurality of first openings in the bottom section, and a plurality of protrusions (82, 86) extending away from the middle section at the plurality of second openings to enclose exposed ends of the plurality of support springs.
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).
B61K 9/00 - Railway vehicle profile gaugesDetecting or indicating overheating of componentsApparatus on locomotives or cars to indicate bad track sectionsGeneral design of track recording vehicles
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.
The disclosure is directed to a communication method for use with a train consist having a locomotive and a tender car. The communication method may include transmitting between the locomotive and the tender car operational data captured by network components located onboard at least one of the locomotive and the tender car. The method may further include selectively adjusting an operation of at least one of the locomotive and the tender car based on the data.
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.
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.
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
F02D 19/02 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with gaseous fuels
F02M 51/00 - Fuel-injection apparatus characterised by being operated electrically
F02B 37/18 - Control of the pumps by bypassing exhaust
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.
A locomotive consist control system (151) may include a lead controller (152) associated with a lead locomotive (10) of the consist (13), and a secondary controller (153, 154) associated with a trailing locomotive (15, 25) of the consist (13) and communicatively coupled by a communication link (150) with the lead controller (152). The lead controller (152) may be configured to receive a generator voltage output from a power bus electrical characteristics sensor associated with each locomotive (10, 15, 25), determine a total electrical power output requirement for the consist (13), determine an electrical power output requirement for each locomotive (10, 15, 25) in the consist (13), and supply instructions to the lead controller (152) and the secondary controller (153, 154) to dynamically adjust an output voltage generated by a generator (21) associated with each locomotive to any potential output voltage within the rated capacity of the generator (21) and in accordance with a goal of improved fuel efficiency for the consist (13).
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.
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.
A control system for a dual-fuel engine (10) is disclosed. The control system may have a gaseous fuel injector (38) having a nozzle (54) located at a first air intake port (32) of a cylinder (16) of the engine and configured to inject a variable amount of gaseous fuel radially into the cylinder based on at least one of a load and speed of the engine. The control system may also have a liquid fuel injector (36) configured to inject a fixed amount of liquid fuel axially into the cylinder based on the at least one of the load and speed of the engine. The control system may additionally have a regulator (57) configured to selectively adjust a flow of gaseous fuel to the gaseous fuel injector and at least one sensor (53) configured to generate a signal indicative of a performance parameter of the engine. The control system may also have a controller (55) in communication with the regulator and the at least one sensor. The controller may be configured to selectively cause the regulator to adjust the flow of gaseous fuel based on the signal.
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
F02D 19/08 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed simultaneously using pluralities of fuels
F02B 25/04 - Engines having ports both in cylinder head and in cylinder wall near bottom of piston stroke
F02B 75/02 - Engines characterised by their cycles, e.g. six-stroke
The present disclosure is directed to a control system for a machine (100). The control system has an electronic module (202) containing at least one programmable controller (305). The at least one programmable controller stores a plurality of code modules (402-424), and is configured to identify from the plurality of code modules a module that contains a code fault. The at least one programmable controller identifies the code fault by executing, with the at least one programmable controller, the code module, writing a code execution status to a designated memory location (426) on the electronic module, and identifying, based on the code module execution status, the code module that contains the code fault.
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).
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.
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
F02M 43/00 - Fuel-injection apparatus operating simultaneously on two or more fuels, or on a liquid fuel and another liquid, e.g. the other liquid being an anti-knock additive
The disclosure is directed to a control system for a train consist. The control system may have a first controller associated with a first locomotive and a second controller associated with a second locomotive. The control system may also include an input device configured to generate a first signal indicative of a desired consist performance, and at least one sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of an actual performance of the first and second locomotives. The second controller may be configured to determine a first performance setting of the first locomotive and a different second performance setting of the second locomotive based on the first signal, and automatically adjust the first and second performance settings based on a difference between the first and second signals.
A system (200) for controlling engine inlet air temperature may include a compressor (212) configured to increase pressure of air at an engine air inlet (225) and at least one aftercooler configured to reduce the engine inlet air temperature. The system (200) may also include a temperature sensor (260) configured to provide signals indicative of ambient air temperature and a pressure sensor (250) configured to provide signals indicative of ambient air pressure. The system (200) may include a controller (270) configured to receive signals indicative of the ambient air temperature and the ambient air pressure and determine a desired engine inlet air temperature based on the signals indicative of the ambient air temperature and the ambient air pressure. The controller (270) may be configured to control operation of the at least one aftercooler based on the desired engine air inlet temperature.
A venting device (114) to define a venting pathway (116) between adjacent stacked laminations (110) of a stator assembly (104) of an electric machine (100) is provided. The venting device (114) comprises a first mesh plate (118) and a second mesh plate (120). The first mesh plate (118) includes a set of angled first slats (122) and a set of first interconnecting members (124) connecting adjacent first slats (122). The second mesh plate (120) includes a set of angled second slats (126) and a set of second interconnecting members (128). The set of angled second slats (126) are disposed above the set of first slats (122). The set of second interconnecting members (128) connect adjacent second slats (126) and are positioned offset from the set of first interconnecting members (124).
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.
A compression ring (42) for an engine (10) is disclosed. The compression ring may have a cylindrical body having an outer surface (44), and a central opening (46) formed within the cylindrical body and concentric with the outer surface of the cylindrical body. The cylindrical body may have a radial dimension (D) from the central opening to the outer surface that is about 1.1 to 1.3 times as long as an axial dimension (d) of the cylindrical body.
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.
A support housing (32) is disclosed for use with a turbocharger (30). The support housing may have an end wall (66), a protrusion (60) extending from the end wall in a first direction, and a plurality of side walls (92) extending from the end wall in a second direction. The plurality of side walls together with the end wall may form a generally hollow enclosure. The support housing may also include a mounting flange (94) disposed at distal edges of the plurality of side walls, and a center opening (83) disposed in the end wall. The support housing may further include a collection cavity (128) formed at a gravitationally lowest corner of the end wall below the center opening and substantially isolated from the enclosure formed by the plurality of side walls and the end wall, and a gutter passage (126) formed in the end wall and extending from the center opening to the collection cavity.
A piston assembly is disclosed for use with an engine (10). The piston assembly may include a first and second piston crown (45) and a first and second connecting rod (14). The first and second connecting rods may each have a first end (24) pivotally connected to the first and second piston crowns, respectively, and a second end (26) with a circular opening configured to receive a throw (11) of a crankshaft (16). The second connecting rod may have a running surface (34) defining at least two outer lands (29)and at least one inner land (31) disposed between the at least two outer lands that alternately support a load of the second piston crown. The piston assembly may further include a bearing (28). Both the inner and outer lands may simultaneously support the load of the second piston crown against the bearing at a point of highest load on the second piston crown.
A diffuser (52) is disclosed for use with a compressor (24). The compressor diffuser may have a ring-shaped generally flat plate (54), a plurality of first vanes (56) disposed radially around an upper surface of the plate, and a plurality of second vanes (58) shorter than the first vanes. Each of the second vanes may be connected to the plate between adjacent first vanes. The first and second vanes may each have a high-pressure side (70) and an opposing low-pressure side (68), and each may tilt towards one of its corresponding high- and low-pressure sides at a lean angle that changes along its meridional length.
A nozzle (56) for a fuel injector (32) is disclosed. The nozzle may have a body (52) having a base end, a tip end (82), and a central bore (76) extending from the base end to the tip end. The nozzle may also have a sac (66) located within the central bore at the tip end. Further, the nozzle may have an orifice (80) located within the tip end and in communication with the sac. The orifice may be skewed at an azimuthal angle relative to a radial direction of the central bore.
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. The railway truck may further have a frame (46), at least a first spring (90) disposed vertically between the equalizer and the frame and configured to transfer vertical forces from the equalizer to the frame, and at least a second spring located on a side of the frame opposite the first frame and configured to transfer vertical forces from the frame to a bolster assembly (28).
A frame (46) is disclosed for use with a railway truck (14). The frame may have a pivot housing (34), a first arm member (54) extending outward from the pivot housing and having opposing distal ends (42), and a second arm member substantially identical to the first arm member and extending outward from the pivot housing opposite the first arm member. Each of the first and second arm members may have a generally planar upper plate (56), a generally planar lower plate (58), and plurality of webs (60) vertically disposed between the generally planar upper and lower plates. An upper surface of the pivot housing may be generally co-planar with the generally planar upper plates of the first and second arm members.
A connecting rod bolt (123) is provided for use with a connecting rod assembly (118). The connecting rod bolt may have a body portion (303) having a first end (302), a threaded second end (304) opposite the first end, and an outer surface (305) extending in a length direction from the first end to the second end. The connecting rod bolt may further have a plurality of locating features (402, 502) having a radius aligned with the outer surface and a plurality of clearance features (404, 504) disposed on the outer surface between adjacent locating features, wherein a distance from a center of the body portion to an outer surface of each clearance feature is less than the radius of the plurality of locating features. The connecting rod bolt may also have a head portion (212) connected to the first end of the body portion.
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.
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, a first bearing assembly (52) positioned at the first end of the first axle, and a second bearing assembly positioned at the first end of the second axle. The railway truck may further have an equalizer (50) having a first end vertically supported by the first bearing assembly and a second end vertically supported by the second bearing assembly, and at least one pin (76) connecting the equalizer to the first and second bearing assemblies and configured to transfer tractive forces between the plurality of wheels and the equalizer.
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).
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 ΝΟχ 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).
F01N 3/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust
F01N 3/035 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters in combination with other devices with catalytic reactors
F01N 9/00 - Electrical control of exhaust gas treating apparatus
B61C 5/04 - Arrangement or disposition of exhaust apparatus
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BURNER ARRANGEMENT FOR A TWO-STROKE LOCOMOTIVE DIESEL ENGINE HAVING AN EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM
A diesel locomotive burner arrangement for controlling the temperature of exhaust gas at the exhaust aftertreatment system (251, 1051, 1151, 1251) thereby controlling the oxidation of soot within the aftertreatment system filters. The burner (1293) is arranged in isolation of the locomotive engine (206, 306, 406, 706, 906, 1106, 1206) to ensure freedom from vibration and excessive thermal input, as well as ease of servicing.
F01N 3/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust
F01N 3/025 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters using means for regenerating the filters, e.g. by burning trapped particles using fuel burner or by adding fuel to exhaust
F01N 3/24 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by constructional aspects of converting apparatus
B61C 5/04 - Arrangement or disposition of exhaust apparatus
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TURBOCHARGER MIXING MANIFOLD FOR AN EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM FOR A LOCOMOTIVE HAVING A TWO-STROKE LOCOMOTIVE DIESEL ENGINE
A turbocharger mixing manifold (211, 1211 ) for an exhaust aftertreatment system (251, 1051, 1151, 1251) for a two-stroke locomotive diesel engine (206, 306, 406, 706, 906, 1106, 1206) providing for a transition of a non-uniform exhaust gas flow field exiting a turbocharger (300, 400, 700, 900, 1200) into a regulated, uniform exhaust gas stream with minimal aerodynamic losses and an even distribution (mixing) of hydrocarbons in liquid, gas or burning states in order to ensure optimal performance of the attached exhaust aftertreatment system (251, 1051, 1151, 1251).
F01N 3/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust
F01N 3/033 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters in combination with other devices
A diesel locomotive filter arrangement for maintaining elements used to filter particulate matter generated by diesel engines. Servicing the filters is accomplished in a modular fashion through either the complete aftertreatment system (251, 1051, 1151, 1251) and/or the individual elements in-situ. As to the in-situ arrangement, modularity is accomplished without structural liability to the system and with minimum system joint breakage. As to the complete system arrangement, modularity is accomplished via residing the entirety of the aftertreatment system (251, 1051, 1151, 1251) on a support tray (1277) which is removable with minimum connection separation.
A support system for an exhaust after treatment system (251, 1051, 1151, 1251) for a two-stroke locomotive diesel engine (206, 306, 406, 706, 906, 1106, 1206) providing a secure mounting of certain components of the exhaust after treatment system (251, 1051, 1151, 1251) to the locomotive structure while at the same time allowing for differential thermal expansion (and the resulting physical displacement) of the components. The support system further carries the physical mass of the components of the after treatment system (251, 1051, 1151, 1251) while at the same time effectively isolating the after treatment system (251, 1051, 1151, 1251) from external loads and forces caused by motions of the locomotive engine (206, 306, 406, 706, 906, 1106, 1206) and the locomotive frame (1275).
The present disclosure generally relates to a locomotive diesel engine and, more particularly, to a heavy particle oil separator splash shield. Specifically, provided is a system and method for reducing exhaust particulate emissions. The present shield prevents large oil droplets in close proximity to the oil separator from easily entering the element, thus preventing less saturation of the oil separator and increasing the efficiency of the oil separator. As a result, environmental pollution is reduced.
The present disclosure generally relates to a locomotive diesel engine and, more particularly, to a heavy particle oil separator splash shield. Specifically, provided is a system and method for reducing exhaust particulate emissions. The present shield minimizes heavy particle oil droplets in close proximity to the oil separator from entering the filter. As a result, the present shield minimizes saturation of the oil separator, thereby increasing the efficiency of the oil separator and reducing environmental pollution.
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(1) Motors and engines for use in marine, drilling, power generation, locomotive applications and off-highway vehicles; machine coupling and transmission components for use in the marine, drilling, power generation, locomotive industries and for use in land vehicles; diesel engines and motors for use in marine, drilling, power generation and locomotive applications; combustion engines and motors for marine, drilling, power generation and locomotive applications; electric generators; fuel injectors and diesel fuel injectors; components of motorized vehicles, namely turbochargers; exhaust systems for combustion engines; glow plugs for diesel engines; electric pumps, electric propulsors and electric drives for marine, drilling, power generation, locomotive applications and off-highway vehicles; electronic controls for motors and engines; locomotives and trains; railway vehicles and rolling stock; bogies for railway rolling stocks; gasoline and diesel motors and engines and natural gas motors and engines for land vehicles; machine coupling and transmission components for land vehicles, namely electric motors and gears; remote monitoring system comprised of a microprocessor controlled multi-mode communications platform capable of incorporating modems and wireless-LAN connections for locomotives; electronic measuring, sensing, recording, signalling, and warning apparatus used in operation of locomotives and engines, namely voltage sensors, temperature sensors, current sensors, pressure and speed sensors; global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers, and network interface devices; electrical and electronic control apparatus and systems, namely, an electronic and software-based system which enables user to independently control the power settings of all locomotives in a multi-locomotive train formation; electrical and electronic monitoring and switching apparatus and systems for engines, locomotives, and railway applications, namely switching hub, cut-out switches, ethernet switches, light switches, power switches, touch sensitive switches, current converters, electrical converters, electrical connectors for power converters, ethernet adapters, cable connectors; parts and fittings for engines, locomotives, and railway applications, namely: (a) carbody accessory parts, namely air filters, lube and fuel oil filters, shafts, drives and couplings, service tools, radiators, oil coolers, air compressor parts, cab heaters, and cab equipment; (b) power packs and components, namely cylinder heads, cylinder liners, pistons, connecting rods, piston pins, exhaust valves and guides, carriers, power pack seals and gaskets, rings and ring sets; (c) electrical components and electronics, namely starter motors and parts thereof, contactors, blower motors, relays, fuses and capacitors, modules and radars, controllers, panels and regulators, traction motor generator blowers, cables and wires, and cab electronics; (d) engine components, namely insert bearings, camshafts, stubshafts, crab systems, main bearings, connecting rod bearings, crankshafts, housings and covers, valve bridges and rocker arms, mechanical fuel injectors and parts thereof, emissions kits, fuel and water lines, exhaust manifolds, electronic fuel injectors, lube oil and soakback pumps, engine gears, governor parts, water pumps and parts thereof, fuel pump and parts thereof, crankcases and pans; (e) traction motors; (f) traction motor components, namely traction motor brushes, generator brushes, traction motor armature coils, traction motor stator coils, journal box parts, traction motor support bearings, traction motor pinion gears, traction motor bull gears, traction motor electrical bearings, traction motor bearings, gear cases, traction motor brushholders, wick lubricators, traction motor mechanical parts, axles, axle caps, wheels and wheel axles and gears, traction motor armatures and rotors; (g) truck assemblies; (h) truck components, namely brake rigging, truck wear plates, truck springs, truck shocks, couplers and draft gears, pedestal liners, and brakes; (i) electrical rotating non-traction motor parts, namely auxiliary generators and traction motor blowers, engine cooling fans, generator and alternator armatures, diodes and fuses, dynamic brake grids and fans, generator and stator coils, and alternators; and (j) turbochargers and blower components, namely turbocharger gears and clutches, turbocharger bearings, turbocharger wheels and rings, spring drive gears, roots blower parts, blower assemblies, aftercoolers, and turbocharger assemblies. (1) Remotely monitoring the physical condition of motors, engines, railway rolling stock and locomotives via computer networks, cell phones and the internet; remotely monitoring the position of railway rolling stock and locomotives via computer networks, cell phones and the internet; asset management and tracking services relating to railway rolling stock and locomotives, namely tracking physical location of railway rolling stock and locomotives; consultancy and advisory services relating to the operation, maintenance, servicing, refurbishing, repairing, restoring, and upgrading of machines, motors, engines, and locomotives and relating to railway operations.
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(1) Motors and engines for use in marine, drilling, power generation, locomotive applications and off-highway vehicles; machine coupling and transmission components for use in the marine, drilling, power generation, locomotive industries and for use in land vehicles; diesel engines and motors for use in marine, drilling, power generation and locomotive applications; combustion engines and motors for marine, drilling, power generation and locomotive applications; electric generators; fuel injectors and diesel fuel injectors; components of motorized vehicles, namely turbochargers; exhaust systems for combustion engines; glow plugs for diesel engines; electric pumps, electric propulsors and electric drives for marine, drilling, power generation, locomotive applications and off-highway vehicles; electronic controls for motors and engines; locomotives and trains; railway vehicles and rolling stock; bogies for railway rolling stocks; gasoline and diesel motors and engines and natural gas motors and engines for land vehicles; machine coupling and transmission components for land vehicles, namely electric motors and gears; remote monitoring system comprised of a microprocessor controlled multi-mode communications platform capable of incorporating modems and wireless-LAN connections for locomotives; electronic measuring, sensing, recording, signalling, and warning apparatus used in operation of locomotives and engines, namely voltage sensors, temperature sensors, current sensors, pressure and speed sensors; global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers, and network interface devices; electrical and electronic control apparatus and systems, namely, an electronic and software-based system which enables user to independently control the power settings of all locomotives in a multi-locomotive train formation; electrical and electronic monitoring and switching apparatus and systems for engines, locomotives, and railway applications, namely switching hub, cut-out switches, ethernet switches, light switches, power switches, touch sensitive switches, current converters, electrical converters, electrical connectors for power converters, ethernet adapters, cable connectors; parts and fittings for engines, locomotives, and railway applications, namely: (a) carbody accessory parts, namely air filters, lube and fuel oil filters, shafts, drives and couplings, service tools, radiators, oil coolers, air compressor parts, cab heaters, and cab equipment; (b) power packs and components, namely cylinder heads, cylinder liners, pistons, connecting rods, piston pins, exhaust valves and guides, carriers, power pack seals and gaskets, rings and ring sets; (c) electrical components and electronics, namely starter motors and parts thereof, contactors, blower motors, relays, fuses and capacitors, modules and radars, controllers, panels and regulators, traction motor generator blowers, cables and wires, and cab electronics; (d) engine components, namely insert bearings, camshafts, stubshafts, crab systems, main bearings, connecting rod bearings, crankshafts, housings and covers, valve bridges and rocker arms, mechanical fuel injectors and parts thereof, emissions kits, fuel and water lines, exhaust manifolds, electronic fuel injectors, lube oil and soakback pumps, engine gears, governor parts, water pumps and parts thereof, fuel pump and parts thereof, crankcases and pans; (e) traction motors; (f) traction motor components, namely traction motor brushes, generator brushes, traction motor armature coils, traction motor stator coils, journal box parts, traction motor support bearings, traction motor pinion gears, traction motor bull gears, traction motor electrical bearings, traction motor bearings, gear cases, traction motor brushholders, wick lubricators, traction motor mechanical parts, axles, axle caps, wheels and wheel axles and gears, traction motor armatures and rotors; (g) truck assemblies; (h) truck components, namely brake rigging, truck wear plates, truck springs, truck shocks, couplers and draft gears, pedestal liners, and brakes; (i) electrical rotating non-traction motor parts, namely auxiliary generators and traction motor blowers, engine cooling fans, generator and alternator armatures, diodes and fuses, dynamic brake grids and fans, generator and stator coils, and alternators; and (j) turbochargers and blower components, namely turbocharger gears and clutches, turbocharger bearings, turbocharger wheels and rings, spring drive gears, roots blower parts, blower assemblies, aftercoolers, and turbocharger assemblies. (1) Remotely monitoring the physical condition of motors, engines, railway rolling stock and locomotives via computer networks, cell phones and the internet; remotely monitoring the position of railway rolling stock and locomotives via computer networks, cell phones and the internet; asset management and tracking services relating to railway rolling stock and locomotives, namely tracking physical location of railway rolling stock and locomotives; consultancy and advisory services relating to the operation, maintenance, servicing, refurbishing, repairing, restoring, and upgrading of machines, motors, engines, and locomotives and relating to railway operations.
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Motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); diesel engines and motors; combustion engines and motors; electric generators; diesel and fuel injection devices; turbochargers; exhaust systems for combustion engines; diesel machines; glow plugs for diesel engines; electric pumps; electric propulsors; electric drives; controls for motors and engines; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods all included in class 07; parts and fittings for vehicles all included in class 7, namely bearings, atomizers, driving belts, dynamo brushes, carburetors, cooling radiators for internal combustion engines, electric generators, diesel and fuel injection devices, cylinder heads, drive chains, dynamo belts, ignition devices, injectors, silencers, fan belts, engine pistons, engine speed governors, taps being parts of motors, sparking plugs, oil filters, filters for engines and for cleaning and cooling air, engine fly wheels, fuel pumps, current generators, piston rings, apparatus for reducing the consumption of fuel. Remote monitoring systems for locomotives and engines; electronic measuring, sensing, recording, signaling, and warning apparatus used in operation of locomotives and engines; global positioning apparatus; computer software for engines, locomotives, and railway applications; electrical and electronic control apparatus and systems; electrical and electronic monitoring and switching apparatus and systems for engines, locomotives, and railway applications; remote monitoring systems for locomotives and engines; electronic measuring, sensing, recording, signaling, and warning apparatus used in operation of locomotives and engines; global positioning apparatus; computer software for engines, locomotives, and railway applications; electrical and electronic control apparatus and systems; electrical and electronic monitoring and switching apparatus and systems for engines, locomotives, and railway applications. Locomotives and trains; railway vehicles and rolling stock; bogies; motors and engines for land vehicles; machine coupling and transmission components for land vehicles; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods all included in class 12; parts and fittings for vehicles, in particular cooling fans, drive wheels, ignition timers, gear boxes, couplings, clutches, and hydraulic valves, all included in class 12. Asset management, namely the electronic tracking of locomotives, and tracking services relating to railway rolling stock and locomotives. Condition monitoring relating to machines, motors, engines, railway rolling stock and locomotives; position monitoring services relating to railway rolling stock and locomotives; technical consultancy and advisory services relating to machines, motors, engines, locomotives and railway operations.
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39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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Motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); diesel engines and motors; combustion engines and motors; electric generators; diesel and fuel injection devices; turbochargers; exhaust systems for combustion engines; diesel machines; glow plugs for diesel engines; electric pumps; electric propulsors; electric drives; controls for motors and engines, except for air vehicles; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods all included in class 07; parts and fittings for vehicles all included in class 7, namely bearings, atomizers, driving belts, dynamo brushes, carburetors, cooling radiators for internal combustion engines, electric generators, diesel and fuel injection devices, cylinder heads, drive chains, dynamo belts, ignition devices, injectors, silencers, fan belts, engine pistons, engine speed governors, taps being parts of motors, sparking plugs, oil filters, filters for engines and for cleaning and cooling air, engine fly wheels, fuel pumps, current generators, piston rings, apparatus for reducing the consumption of fuel; excluding all products for opening and closing doors, gates, windows, and fanlights. Remote monitoring systems for locomotives and engines (except for helicopters); electronic measuring, sensing, recording, signaling, and warning apparatus used in operation of locomotives and engines (except for helicopters); global positioning apparatus (except for helicopters); computer software for engines (except for helicopters), locomotives, and railway applications; electrical and electronic control apparatus and systems (except for helicopters); electrical and electronic monitoring and switching apparatus and systems for engines (except for helicopters), locomotives, and railway applications; excluding wireless data and image transmission apparatus, namely telemonitoring apparatus and instruments; excluding all products for opening and closing doors, gates, windows, and fanlights. Locomotives and trains; railway vehicles and rolling stock; bogies; motors and engines for land vehicles; machine coupling and transmission components for land vehicles; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods all included in class 12; parts and fittings for vehicles, except for air vehicles, in particular cooling fans, drive wheels, ignition timers, gear boxes, couplings, clutches, and hydraulic valves, all included in class 12. Asset management, namely the electronic tracking of locomotives, and tracking services relating to railway rolling stock and locomotives. Condition monitoring relating to machines (except for helicopters), motors (except for helicopters), engines (except for helicopters), railway rolling stock and locomotives; position monitoring services relating to railway rolling stock and locomotives; technical consultancy and advisory services relating to machines (except for helicopters), motors (except for helicopters), engines (except for helicopters), locomotives and railway operations.
In accordance with the present invention, provided is starter motor including a robust end housing or casing for carrying a needle bearing arrangement. The needle bearing arrangement is generally elongated and includes a plurality of rotatable members or rollers which allows wear to spread amongst all its members, thus increasing the field service life of the starter motor. In one aspect, the needle bearing arrangement is one roller bearing. In another aspect, the needle bearing comprises two roller bearings. Also, the drive end housing is longer and larger in diameter to accommodate the larger needle bearing arrangement.
In accordance with the present invention, a lash adjuster is provided for minimizing stress on a valve train system in the event of its failure. Specifically, the present invention lash adjuster is for use in a valve train system having a cam for actuating the opening and closing of a valve, where the cam has a select size and shape for determining the velocity or acceleration of the valve's opening and closing. The present invention lash adjuster generally comprises a housing having a base and a plunger positioned within the housing at a select axial clearance from the base. This clearance is generally sized and shaped such that, in the event of lash adjuster failure, a select maximum velocity or acceleration of valve opening and closing is maintained, thereby minimizing stress on the valve train system.
A locomotive two-stroke uniflow scavenged diesel engine system including an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system is described for reducing NOx emissions and achieving improved fuel economy by recirculating exhaust gas through the engine. This system generally includes a turbocharger adapted to draw and compress fresh air. An aftercooler is coupled to the turbocharger adapted to cool the compressed air, A two-stroke uniflow scavenged diesel engine having a power assembly provides combustion and produces exhaust therefrom, The engine has a positive pressure gradient between the power assembly intake ports and the exhaust manifold to maintain scavenging and mixing in the power assembly. An EGR system includes a flow regulating device and a cooler. The flow regulating device is adapted to direct a select portion of the exhaust gas to be recirculated and direct the majority portion of the exhaust gas to the turbocharger. The cooler is coupled to the flow regulating device for decreasing the temperature of the exhaust gas. The flow regulating device controls the flow of cooled exhaust gas to be recirculated.
The present invention is directed to a piston with a unique bowl geometry for optimizing a two-stroke locomotive diesel engine having an exhaust gas recirculation ("EGR") system. This piston achieves a reduced level of smoke and particulate matter; promotes the mixing process in the engine cylinder; and provides a lower compression ratio for reducing NOx emissions.
The present invention is directed to a piston arrangement with a unique bowl geometry for optimizing a two-stroke locomotive diesel engine having an exhaust gas recirculation ("EGR") system, This piston arrangement achieves a reduced level of smoke and particulate matter; promotes the mixing process in the engine cylinder; and provides a lower compression ratio for reducing NOx emissions.
The present invention is directed to an engine exhaust valve timing and lift system for a uniflow two-stroke locomotive diesel engine having an EGR system. This system and method reduces NOx emissions while attaining desired levels of cylinder scavenging and mixing. Specifically, the present invention engine exhaust valve system controls the timing, lift and velocity of exhaust valve opening and closing in order to attain the desired NOx emission levels and the desired levels of cylinder scavenging and mixing.
A locomotive two-stroke uniflow scavenged diesel engine system including an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system is described for reducing NOx emissions and achieving improved fuel economy by recirculating exhaust gas through the engine This system generally includes a turbocharger adapted to draw and compress fresh air An aftercooler is coupled to the turbocharger adapted to cool the compressed air A two-stroke uniflow scavenged diesel engine having a power assembly provides combustion atid produces exhaust therefrom The engine has a positive pressure gradient between the power assembly and the exhaust manifold to maintain scavenging and mixing in the power assembly
A locomotive two-stroke uniflow scavenged diesel engine system including an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system and apparatus is described for reducing NOx emissions and achieving improved fuel economy by recirculating exhaust gas through the engine This system generally includes a turbocharger adapted to draw and compress fresh air An after cooler is coupled to the turbocharger adapted to cool the compressed air A two stroke uniflow scavenged diesel engine having a power assembly provides combustion and produces exhaust therefrom The engine has a positive pressure gradient between the power assembly intake ports and the exhaust manifold to maintain scavenging and mixing in the power assembly An EGR system includes a flow regulating device and a cooler The flow regulating device is adapted to direct a select portion of the exhaust gas to be recirculated and direct the majority portion of the exhaust gas to the turbocharger.
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.
The present invention generally relates to a new valve guide for use in an exhaust valve system. Specifically, the invention is related to a valve guide that prevents acidic corrosion between the valve and the valve guide. The valve guide includes a number of contact portions, which engage the channel that is formed in the cylinder head near the exhaust port. The valve guide also includes a recess portion, situated in relation to a water jacket and between the contact portions. The recess portion and contact portions are sized and shaped to maintain the surface temperature of the valve guide to prevent condensation of acidic gases between the valve stem and the valve guide.
The present invention provides a joint for transferring load from the underframe of a locomotive to the cant rail of its car body. The joint includes a base connected to the underframe of the locomotive with a body portion attached thereto. This body portion carries a generally diagonally situated member connected to the cant rail of the car body of the locomotive, such that the load from the underframe is transferred to the base of the joint, through the body portion of the joint, to the diagonally situated member and to the cant rail during bending of the underframe of the locomotive. In another aspect of the present invention, a joint is provided which is generally flexible to accommodate bending of the car body and underframe of the locomotive relative to their respective stiffnesses.
A self-steering system for a radial bogie of a railroad vehicle is provided. The self-steering system includes a plurality of links which connect the leading and trailing wheelsets to the bogie frame. Each of the links is adapted to provide a smaller degree of movement between the link and the wheelset at one end and a larger degree of movement between the link and the bogie frame at the other end.
B61F 5/38 - Arrangements or devices for adjusting or allowing self-adjustment of wheel axles or bogies when rounding curves, e.g. sliding axles, swinging axles
The present invention provides an adjustable cab isolator bracket for adjusting the height of an isolated cab of a locomotive. Alternatively, the present invention adjustable bracket may adjust spring loading of an isolated locomotive cab. The adjustable cab isolator bracket generally comprises a spring retainer adapted to engage a spring and mountable to the underframe, and a bracket body for receiving and engaging the spring retainer and mountable to the cab. The adjustable bracket may further be fixed to the isolated locomotive cab. In this arrangement, the bracket body is adapted to receive and engage at least a portion of the spring retainer. The engagement between the spring retainer and the bracket body is adaptable to selectively adjust a portion of the spring retainer to be received by the bracket body in relation to a spring, thereby adjusting cab height or spring loading in relation to the underframe.
The present invention relates to a lash adjuster including a ball retainer having a generally conical chamber for situating a ball near the base of the lash adjuster housing. The chamber has both an external and internal shoulder for engaging a plunger spring and a ball spring, respectively. The chamber may further define at least one aperture near its apex and at least one aperture near its base to facilitate oil flow through the lash adjuster.
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(1) Duty cycle controller, namely, an electronic and software-based system which enables user to independently control the power settings of all locomotives in a multi locomotive train formation.
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.
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Motors and engines (except for land vehicles); Motors and engines for watercraft; machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components for watercraft; diesel engines and motors; combustion engines and motors; electric generators; diesel and fuel injection devices; turbochargers; exhaust systems for combustion engines; diesel machines; glow plugs for diesel engines; electric pumps; electric propulsors; electric drives; controls for motors and engines; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods all included in class 07; parts and fittings for vehicles and watercraft all included in class 07. Remote monitoring systems for locomotives and engines; electronic measuring, sensing, recording, signalling, and warning apparatus used in operation of locomotives and engines; global positioning apparatus; computer software for engines, locomotives, and railway applications; electrical and electronic control apparatus and systems for engines, locomotives, and railway applications; electrical and electronic monitoring and switching apparatus and systems; parts and fittings for engines, locomotives, and railway applications all included in class 09. Locomotives and trains; railway vehicles and rolling stock; bogies; motors and engines for land vehicles; machine coupling and transmission components for land vehicles; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods all included in class 12; parts and fittings for vehicles all included in class 12. Maintaining, servicing, refurbishing, repairing, rebuilding, restoring, upgrading and enhancing machines, motors, engines, railway rolling stock and locomotives; consultancy and advisory services relating to the aforesaid services all included in class 37. Condition monitoring relating to machines, motors, engines, railway rolling stock and locomotives; position monitoring services relating to railway rolling stock and locomotives; asset management and tracking services relating to railway rolling stock and locomotives; consultancy and advisory services relating to machines, motors, engines, locomotives, and railway operations in class 42.
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37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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Motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); diesel engines and motors; combustion engines and motors; electric generators; diesel and fuel injection devices; turbochargers; exhaust systems for combustion engines; diesel machines; glow plugs for diesel engines; electric pumps; electric propulsors; electric drives; controls for motors and engines; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods all included in class 07; parts and fittings for vehicles all included in class 07. Remote monitoring systems for locomotives and engines; electronic measuring, sensing, recording, signalling, and warning apparatus used in operation of locomotives and engines; global positioning apparatus; computer software for engines, locomotives, and railway applications; electrical and electronic control apparatus and systems; electrical and electronic monitoring and switching apparatus and systems for engines, locomotives, and railway applications; parts and fittings for engines, locomotives, and railway applications in class 09. Locomotives and trains; railway vehicles and rolling stock; bogies; motors and engines for land vehicles; machine coupling and transmission components for land vehicles; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods all included in class 12; parts and fittings for vehicles all included in class 12. Maintaining, servicing, refurbishing, repairing, rebuilding, restoring, upgrading and enhancing machines, motors, engines, railway rolling stock and locomotives; consultancy and advisory services relating to the aforesaid services all included in class 37. Condition monitoring relating to machines, motors, engines, railway rolling stock and locomotives; position monitoring services relating to railway rolling stock and locomotives; asset management and tracking services relating to railway rolling stock and locomotives; consultancy and advisory services relating to machines, motors, engines, locomotives and railway operations in class 42.
