A system and methods for track inspection are discussed herein. A pair of cameras of a track profile sensor assembly can be positioned with a pair of lenses oriented toward a track. The track profile sensor assembly can be enclosed within a weather-resistant structure. An inertial measurement unit of the track profile sensor assembly can detect motion data associated with a locomotive. A geospatial position and orientation circuit can determine a current location of the locomotive. The pair of cameras can capture images of the track. A track geometry evaluator can determine a current track profile based on the captured images, the motion data associated with the locomotive, and the current location.
G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
B61K 9/08 - Measuring installations for surveying permanent way
G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
G01P 3/481 - Devices characterised by the use of electric or magnetic means for measuring angular speed by measuring frequency of generated current or voltage of pulse signals
G01S 19/49 - Determining position by combining or switching between position solutions derived from the satellite radio beacon positioning system and position solutions derived from a further system whereby the further system is an inertial position system, e.g. loosely-coupled
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Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable enterprise software for customer relationship management; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software in the nature of a customizable user dashboard for conducting railroad business; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for managing transportation logistics; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for tracking and managing shipments using interactive maps; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for obtaining real-time data on railcar movements, including deliveries and pick-ups; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for requesting pricing information, placing shipping orders, and managing shipping exceptions.
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MACHINE-LEARNING FRAMEWORK FOR DETECTING DEFECTS OR CONDITIONS OF RAILCAR SYSTEMS
A computer-implemented method in which one or more processing devices perform operations may include obtaining a field image of a railcar collected from a field camera system and applying a machine-learning algorithm to the field image to generate a machine-learning algorithm output. The method may also include performing a post-processing operation on the machine-learning algorithm output to generate a filtered machine-learning algorithm output. Further, the method may include detecting a defect of the railcar using the filtered machine-learning algorithm output.
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for industrial equipment diagnostics are disclosed. Specifically, a bus controller operatively connected to a processor is physically connected to two or more controller area network (CAN) buses, wherein each CAN bus operates according to a different protocol. The bus controller is configured to control the rate at which messages are received on certain buses by adjusting parameters such as a baud rate and sample rate. The bus controller is further configured to filter or mask certain CAN bus messages based on identifiers within the messages. The bus controller is operatively connected to a remote processing system for processing the CAN bus messages from their raw data format into a useable format. The remote processing system performs diagnostic analysis on the processed CAN bus messages, and furthermore performs predictive analytics on the processed CAN bus messages to identify patterns or discrete events indicative of future system failures.
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Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use by truck drivers to create, update, and execute shipments, namely, dropping off and picking up units in a terminal; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use by truck drivers to submit pre-gate information, improve terminal functions, see visual parking and pick up locations, lookup unit by reservation number and equipment ID, receive electronic gate receipts, estimate time of arrival by drivers, and submit bad order information; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use by truck drivers to create ingates and outgates, view and manage work, and report damage Inventory and supply chain management of commodities shipped for others Transportation services, namely, rail transport, transload cargo handling to other carrier modalities for others, packaging articles for transportation
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Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use by truck drivers to create, update, and execute shipments, namely, dropping off and picking up units in a terminal; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use by truck drivers to submit pre-gate information, improve terminal functions, see visual parking and pick up locations, lookup unit by reservation number and equipment ID, receive electronic gate receipts, estimate time of arrival by drivers, and submit bad order information; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use by truck drivers to create ingates and outgates, view and manage work, and report damage Inventory and supply chain management of commodities shipped for others Transportation services, namely, rail transport, transload cargo handling to other carrier modalities for others, packaging articles for transportation
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Edge weather abatement using hyperlocal weather and train activity inputs
Systems, devices, media, and methods are presented for controlling remote equipment in a network. A switch heater control system includes a weather modeling function. The system periodically obtains weather data according to a predetermined time interval. Based on the closest weather data set, the weather modeling function generates a hyperlocal forecast associated with each switch heater location. The system includes an active snowfall mode and a maintenance mode that controls heating based on an estimate of local snow depth, adjusted for wind conditions and passing trains. When the hyperlocal forecast indicates heating is required, the system calculates a melt duration, starts a timer, and transmits a start signal to the switch heater.
G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
B61L 27/00 - Central railway traffic control systemsTrackside controlCommunication systems specially adapted therefor
B61L 23/00 - Control, warning or like safety means along the route or between vehicles or trains
B61L 27/50 - Trackside diagnosis or maintenance, e.g. software upgrades
A computer-implemented method in which one or more processing devices perform operations may include obtaining a field image of a railcar collected from a field camera system and applying a machine-learning algorithm to the field image to generate a machine-learning algorithm output. The method may also include performing a post-processing operation on the machine-learning algorithm output to generate a filtered machine-learning algorithm output. Further, the method may include detecting a defect of the railcar using the filtered machine-learning algorithm output.
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Inventory management of bulk-shipped commodities for others Transportation services, namely, providing rail transportation services, providing cargo handling by means of receiving and transloading facilities, providing transload cargo handling services to carrier facilities for others, packing and shipping articles for transportation
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Two-stage deep learning framework for detecting the condition of rail car coupler systems
Systems, devices, media, and methods are presented for training a predictive model to detect objects in digital images, such as detecting whether a cotter key is present or absent in a digital photograph of a rail car coupler. The training system includes curating a plurality of training datasets, each including a number of raw images, together with a number of adjusted, augmented, and duplicate images. The predictive model includes a localization algorithm and an ensemble of models for classification. The localization algorithm is a deep convolutional neural network (CNN) which identifies a region of interest. One of more of the deep CNN classification models generates a plurality of candidate regions associated with each region of interest, thereby generating a large number of additional regions useful for training. In use, the trained predictive model is part of a detection and notification system that processes new images from the field and broadcasts a notice when an anomaly is detected.
A computer-implemented method in which one or more processing devices perform operations may include obtaining a field image of a railcar collected from a field camera system and applying a machine-learning algorithm to the field image to generate a machine-learning algorithm output. The method may also include performing a post-processing operation on the machine-learning algorithm output to generate a filtered machine-learning algorithm output. Further, the method may include detecting a defect of the railcar using the filtered machine-learning algorithm output.
Promoting public awareness of sustainability and environmental restoration; promoting the interests of people concerned with health, community and environmental sustainability issues; provision of information, advice and consultancy in relation to energy efficiency, fuel efficiency, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions; public policy research services in the field of sustainability as it relates to the transportation industry; providing news, information, and commentary in the field of sustainable business solutions within the field of transportation; organizing and developing projects that aim to promote awareness about diversity, equity and inclusion issues in the transportation industry; promoting awareness of charitable giving; government relations consultancy services relating to issues surrounding the transportation industry
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Edge weather abatement using hyperlocal weather and train activity inputs
Systems, devices, media, and methods are presented for controlling remote equipment in a network. A switch heater control system includes a weather modeling function. The system periodically obtains weather data according to a predetermined time interval. Based on the closest weather data set, the weather modeling function generates a hyperlocal forecast associated with each switch heater location. The system includes an active snowfall mode and a maintenance mode that controls heating based on an estimate of local snow depth, adjusted for wind conditions and passing trains. When the hyperlocal forecast indicates heating is required, the system calculates a melt duration, starts a timer, and transmits a start signal to the switch heater.
G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
B61L 27/00 - Central railway traffic control systemsTrackside controlCommunication systems specially adapted therefor
B61L 23/00 - Control, warning or like safety means along the route or between vehicles or trains
B61L 27/50 - Trackside diagnosis or maintenance, e.g. software upgrades
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Providing a web-based service in the nature of a searchable database of information in the fields of real estate and real estate property selection for consumers Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for real estate property selection for use in the real estate industry; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for use in real estate property selection; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for use in real estate property selection, namely, selecting commercial and industrial properties in proximity to transportation infrastructure; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for use in real estate property selection, namely, selecting commercial and industrial properties in proximity to railroad lines
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Edge weather abatement using hyperlocal weather and train activity inputs
Systems, devices, media, and methods are presented for controlling remote equipment in a network. A switch heater control system includes a weather modeling function. The system periodically obtains weather data according to a predetermined time interval. Based on the closest weather data set, the weather modeling function generates a hyperlocal forecast associated with each switch heater location. The system includes an active snowfall mode and a maintenance mode that controls heating based on an estimate of local snow depth, adjusted for wind conditions and passing trains. When the hyperlocal forecast indicates heating is required, the system calculates a melt duration, starts a timer, and transmits a start signal to the switch heater.
G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
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EDGE WEATHER ABATEMENT USING HYPERLOCAL WEATHER AND TRAIN ACTIVITY INPUTS
Systems, devices, media, and methods are presented for controlling remote equipment in a network. A switch heater control system includes a weather modeling function. The system periodically obtains weather data according to a predetermined time interval. Based on the closest weather data set, the weather modeling function generates a hyperlocal forecast associated with each switch heater location. The system includes an active snowfall mode and a maintenance mode that controls heating based on an estimate of local snow depth, adjusted for wind conditions and passing trains. When the hyperlocal forecast indicates heating is required, the system calculates a melt duration, starts a timer, and transmits a start signal to the switch heater.
Systems, devices, and methods are presented for securing a railroad tie atop a support. In one implementation, a unitary length of metal rod is made into a clip that includes a vertical leg, a horizontal leg, and a resilient hook-shaped portion having a hook point. The hook-shaped portion is made so that the clip is biased toward a seated position, with the hook point positioned beneath part of the support. During installation, the vertical leg is placed through a hole in the railroad tie, driven downward until the resilient hook-shaped portion collapses into a compressed position, and driven further until the hook point moves beyond a free edge of the support and expands into the seated position. The clip secures the railroad tie without any additional parts and without requiring a worker to labor beneath the support.
Described herein is a system for testing one or more multiple-unit (MU) conductors on a locomotive using a first and second test unit together with a portable display unit having a wireless transceiver for communicating with the test units. The portable display may include a panel of LED indicators corresponding to the MU conductors to be tested and a user interface in the form of a display screen. The system may be used for running both test procedures and monitoring procedures. The wireless portable display unit allows a single technician to run the procedures and review information from both test units without using long and heavy MU jumper cables.
G01R 31/00 - Arrangements for testing electric propertiesArrangements for locating electric faultsArrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere
B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes
Embodiments of systems and methods for bypassing an aftercooler are disclosed. According to one embodiment, the bypass valve system may include a turbocharger, an air temperature sensor, an aftercooler, a three-way bypass valve, an aftercooler conduit, a bypass conduit, a pipe fitting, an engine, a radiator, an expansion tank, a pump, a bypass control system and a locomotive control system. The temperature of the charge air is measured and sent to the bypass control system. The locomotive control system sends engine throttle conditions, such as engine notch position, to bypass control system. Bypass control system determines whether to circulate coolant through the aftercooler or bypass the aftercooler based on the temperature measurements and the engine throttle conditions. Bypass control system then sends a signal to the bypass valve to either to circulate coolant through the aftercooler or bypass the aftercooler through the conduit.
Designs for a battery-powered, all-electric locomotive and related locomotive and train configurations are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, a locomotive may be driven by a plurality of traction motors powered exclusively by a battery assembly which preferably comprises rechargeable batteries or other energy storage means. The locomotive carries no internal combustion engine on board and receives no power during operation from any power source external to the locomotive. A battery management system monitors and equalizes the batteries to maintain a desired state of charge (SOC) and depth of discharge (DOD) for each battery. A brake system may be configured to prioritize a regenerative braking mechanism over an air braking mechanism so that substantial brake energy can be recovered to recharge the battery assembly. Many locomotive or train configurations involving battery-powered or battery-toting locomotive(s) may be implemented. In one embodiment, a battery-toting locomotive is directly coupled with and positioned between two diesel-electric locomotives, wherein the batteries recover energy from regenerative braking and/or supply power to drive traction motors.
A system and method for cooling an internal combustion engine. In one embodiment of the invention a cooling system for an internal combustion engine is disclosed, comprising an engine; an intercooler for receiving combustion air from a turbocharger, the intercooler comprising an air-to-liquid heat exchanger for exchanging heat between the combustion air and a liquid coolant; an intercooler radiator; at least one engine coolant radiator; an expansion tank; an oil cooler; and at least one pump, wherein the dedicated fan is controlled by a temperature switch or controller and wherein the at least one engine coolant radiator and the intercooler radiator are located on opposite sides of the engine.
A system and method for maintaining a supply of compressed air on a locomotive. The compressed air system for a railroad locomotive comprises: a first air compressor; a second air compressor; a layover heater for maintaining the temperature of engine coolant; and a control system, wherein they can be powered by at least one of the following power sources: an onboard electrical power source; or an offboard power source, wherein the layover heater can utilize heat generated by the first air compressor and the second air compressor to maintain the temperature of engine coolant, and wherein the control system operating the compressed air system utilizes a first logic when the power source is the onboard electrical power source and a second logic when the power source is the off board power source.
A system and method for cooling an internal combustion engine. In one embodiment of the invention a cooling system for an internal combustion engine is disclosed, comprising an engine; an intercooler for receiving combustion air from a turbocharger, the intercooler comprising an air-to-liquid heat exchanger for exchanging heat between the combustion air and a liquid coolant; an intercooler radiator; at least one engine coolant radiator; an expansion tank; an oil cooler; and at least one pump, wherein the dedicated fan is controlled by a temperature switch or controller and wherein the at least one engine coolant radiator and the intercooler radiator are located on opposite sides of the engine.
F01P 3/22 - Liquid cooling characterised by evaporation and condensation of coolant in closed cyclesLiquid cooling characterised by the coolant reaching higher temperatures than normal atmospheric boiling-point
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GE EVOLUTION SERIES POWER ASSEMBLY TEST STAND SYSTEM AND METHOD
A system and method for testing and maintaining a power assembly of a locomotive diesel engine. In one embodiment of the invention, the testing apparatus comprises: a first test position for securing a strongback of a power assembly; a second test position for securing a cylinder head of the power assembly; and a third test position for securing a cylinder liner. In another embodiment of the invention, the testing method comprises: securing a power assembly to a first test position; removing a cylinder head from the power assembly; securing the cylinder head to a second test position; removing a cylinder liner from the strongback assembly; placing the cylinder liner into the third test position; cleaning the cylinder liner; testing the cylinder head for possible leakage; and re¬ assembling the power assembly cylinder head passes the leakage tests.
A system and method for testing and maintaining a power assembly of a locomotive diesel engine. In one embodiment of the invention, the testing apparatus comprises: a first test position for securing a strongback of a power assembly; a second test position for securing a cylinder head of the power assembly; and a third test position for securing a cylinder liner. In another embodiment of the invention, the testing method comprises: securing a power assembly to a first test position; removing a cylinder head from the power assembly; securing the cylinder head to a second test position; removing a cylinder liner from the strongback assembly; placing the cylinder liner into the third test position; cleaning the cylinder liner; testing the cylinder head for possible leakage; and re-assembling the power assembly cylinder head passes the leakage tests.
Embodiments of a mechanical tool for railcar maintenance are disclosed, which are most suitable for handling heavy components during undercarriage operations, in one particular embodiment, the tool may include: a cantilever beam having a first end and a second end; a support element disposed between said first end and said second end for pivotally attaching said cantilever beam to a supporting device; a first attachment element configured to grip a first railcar component; a safety latch mechanism, at said first end, for securing said first attachment element, including when said first railcar component is gripped by said first attachment element; and for preventing disengagement of said first attachment element unless said cantilever beam is in a substantially level position; and a weight element adjustably disposed between said support element and said second, end, wherein said weight element, when positioned at a first predetermined stop location marked along said cantilever beam, substantially counterbalances said first railcar component gripped by said first attachment element at said first end.
B60S 9/02 - Ground-engaging vehicle fittings for supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring the vehicle, wholly or in part, e.g. built-in jacks for only lifting or supporting
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A BATTERY-POWERED ALL-ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE AND RELATED LOCOMOTIVE AND TRAIN CONFIGURATIONS
Designs for a battery-powered, all-electric locomotive and related locomotive and train configurations are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, a locomotive may be driven by a plurality of traction motors powered exclusively by a battery assembly which preferably comprises rechargeable batteries or other energy storage means. The locomotive carries no internal combustion engine on board and receives no power during operation from any power source external to the locomotive. A battery management system monitors and equalizes the batteries to maintain a desired state of charge (SOC) and depth of discharge (DOD) for each battery. A brake system may be configured to prioritize a regenerative braking mechanism over an air braking mechanism so that substantial brake energy can be recovered to recharge the battery assembly. Many locomotive or train configurations involving battery-powered or battery-toting locomotive(s) may be implemented.
An embodiment of the present invention relates to a staircase device adapted to fit a bed of a truck, or other similar vehicle. The staircase provides a mechanism for facilitating the loading and unloading of items onto and off a bed of a truck. An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a vehicle staircase device comprising a first lower platform having a first length and a first width, the first lower platform having a hitch connector adapted to connect to a vehicle; a second platform having a second length and a second width, wherein the first lower platform and the second platform are substantially parallel; and a staircase structure connecting the first lower platform and the second platform.
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS CONSULTING IN THE FIELDS OF TRUCKING AND INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING IN THE FIELDS OF TRUCKING AND INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE DESIGN FOR OTHERS IN THE FIELD OF INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION; COMPUTER CONSULTATION IN THE FIELDS OF DESIGN, SELECTION, IMPLEMENTATION AND USE OF COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE SYSTEMS FOR OTHERS IN THE FIELDS OF TRUCKING AND INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION; INSTALLATION OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR OTHERS IN THE FIELDS OF TRUCKING AND INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION
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INVENTORY MANAGEMENT OF BULK-SHIPPED COMMODITIES FOR OTHERS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, NAMELY, RAIL TRANSPORT, TRANSLOAD CARGO HANDLING TO OTHER CARRIER MODALITIES FOR OTHERS, PACKAGING ARTICLES FOR TRANSPORTATION
