09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Safety warning lights for use in the railroad industry; Electric warning lights for use in the railroad industry; flashing safety lights for use in the railroad industry; flashing safety lights for use in the railroad industry; emergency warning lights for use in the railroad industry; safety warning lamps for use in the railroad industry; Electric warning lamps for use in the railroad industry; flashing safety lamps for use in the railroad industry; flashing safety lamps for use in the railroad industry; emergency warning lamps for use in the railroad industry
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Safety warning lights for use in the railroad industry; Electric warning lights for use in the railroad industry; flashing safety lights for use in the railroad industry; flashing safety lights for use in the railroad industry; emergency warning lights for use in the railroad industry; safety warning lamps for use in the railroad industry; Electric warning lamps for use in the railroad industry; flashing safety lamps for use in the railroad industry; flashing safety lamps for use in the railroad industry; emergency warning lamps for use in the railroad industry
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
safety warning lights for use in the railroad industry; Electric warning lights for use in the railroad industry; flashing safety lights for use in the railroad industry; emergency warning lights for use in the railroad industry; safety warning lamps for use in the railroad industry; Electric warning lamps for use in the railroad industry; flashing safety lamps for use in the railroad industry; emergency warning lamps for use in the railroad industry
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
safety warning lights for use in the railroad industry; Electric warning lights for use in the railroad industry; flashing safety lights for use in the railroad industry; emergency warning lights for use in the railroad industry; safety warning lamps for use in the railroad industry; Electric warning lamps for use in the railroad industry; flashing safety lamps for use in the railroad industry; emergency warning lamps for use in the railroad industry
5.
WARNING LIGHT ASSEMBLY WITH ORIENTATION SENSOR, AND RAILWAY CROSSING INSTALLATION INCLUDING THE SAME
A warning light assembly and railway crossing including such an assembly are disclosed. An example warning light assembly includes a housing, an illumination device at least partially positioned within the housing, and a movement detection circuit positioned within the housing in a fixed position relative to the illumination device. The movement detection circuit can include a plurality of sensors of different types, and is configured to detect a change in position or orientation of the warning light assembly relative to an initial position, and, in response to detecting the change in position or orientation, generate an alert.
A warning light assembly and railway crossing including such an assembly are disclosed. An example warning light assembly includes a housing, an illumination device at least partially positioned within the housing, and a movement detection circuit positioned within the housing in a fixed position relative to the illumination device. The movement detection circuit can include a plurality of sensors of different types, and is configured to detect a change in position or orientation of the warning light assembly relative to an initial position, and, in response to detecting the change in position or orientation, generate an alert.
F21V 23/04 - Agencement des éléments du circuit électrique dans ou sur les dispositifs d’éclairage les éléments étant des interrupteurs
B61L 29/28 - Dispositifs pour avertir le trafic routier que la barrière est fermée ou va se fermer ou que le train approche, p. ex. par avertisseurs visibles ou sonores par moyens électriques
A method of operating a warning light assembly at a railway crossing, as well as a warning light assembly operable in accordance with such a method, are disclosed. An example method includes receiving a voltage signal at the warning light assembly that corresponds to a railway crossing event. The method includes initiating a warning light flashing sequence that includes, during a first time period, illuminating the warning light during receipt of the voltage signal in a flashing pattern having a flashing frequency. The warning light flashing sequence also includes, during a second time period after the first time period, discontinuing the flashing pattern and illuminating the warning light in accordance with the voltage signal. Upon determining that receipt of the voltage signal at the warning light assembly is discontinued for at least for a predetermined time, the warning light flashing sequence is reinitialized for a next railway crossing event.
B61L 29/28 - Dispositifs pour avertir le trafic routier que la barrière est fermée ou va se fermer ou que le train approche, p. ex. par avertisseurs visibles ou sonores par moyens électriques
B61L 29/32 - Chronométrage, p. ex. signal précurseur de l'approche d'un train
H05B 47/16 - Commande de la source lumineuse par des moyens de minutage
8.
Systems and methods for signal lights of traffic gates
A system can include a signal light for regulating traffic, a controller, a first communication module configured to electronically communicate with the controller, a memory and two or more position sensors coupled to the signal light is disclosed. The two or more position sensors comprise at least a first position sensor configured to detect a first position of the signal light according to a first measurable criteria and a second position sensor configured to detect a second position of the signal light according to a second measurable criteria. The memory configured to selectively store as a reference, desired position data. The controller can be configured to electronically communicate with the two or more position sensors to receive an updated data regarding the first position and the second position and is configured to compare the updated data to the desired position data.
A railroad crossing light detector system is disclosed. The system includes determining a first signal indicative of the amount of light emitted from an illuminated railroad crossing light source and determining a second signal indicative of the orientation of the crossing light. The first and second signals are transmitted to a signal determination module that compares the first and second signals to predetermined stored values. The compared signals are then provided to a railroad crossing controller for relaying to a central/remote monitoring location. In the event that at least one of the signals is out of range relative to the stored value, then an inspection request signal together with information on the location of the crossing light is provided to the central monitoring location. In this manner, the number of in-person inspections to the crossing light may be significantly reduced.
A railroad crossing light detector system is disclosed. The system includes determining a first signal indicative of the amount of light emitted from an illuminated railroad crossing light source and determining a second signal indicative of the orientation of the crossing light. The first and second signals are transmitted to a signal determination module that compares the first and second signals to predetermined stored values. The compared signals are then provided to a railroad crossing controller for relaying to a central/remote monitoring location. In the event that at least one of the signals is out of range relative to the stored value, then an inspection request signal together with information on the location of the crossing light is provided to the central monitoring location. In this manner, the number of in-person inspections to the crossing light may be significantly reduced.
Systems, methods and apparatuses are disclosed. The system can include a signal light for regulating traffic, a controller, a first communication module configured to electronically communicate with the controller, two or more position sensors coupled to the signal light, wherein the two or more position sensors comprise at least a first position sensor configured to detect a first position of the signal light according to a first measurable criteria and a second position sensor configured to detect a second position of the signal light according to a second measurable criteria, and a memory configured to selectively store as a reference, desired position data corresponding to the first position and the second position based upon a signal received by the first communication module. The controller can be configured to electronically communicate with the two or more position sensors to receive an updated data regarding the first position and the second position and is configured to compare the updated data to the desired position data.
B61L 29/30 - Surveillance, p. ex. aménagements du contrôle
B61L 29/28 - Dispositifs pour avertir le trafic routier que la barrière est fermée ou va se fermer ou que le train approche, p. ex. par avertisseurs visibles ou sonores par moyens électriques
G08C 17/02 - Dispositions pour transmettre des signaux caractérisées par l'utilisation d'une voie électrique sans fil utilisant une voie radio
G08C 19/00 - Systèmes de transmission de signaux électriques
Systems and methods are disclosed including a system that can include a traffic gate, an electronic circuit and a portable controller. The traffic gate can have an arm. The electronic circuit can have a controller, a first communication module, and one or more light sources configured to mount to the arm or other portions of the traffic gate. The controller can be configured to control the electronic circuit to selectively operate the one or light sources as desired. The portable controller can have a second communication module configured to communicate with the first communication module to actuate the controller to control of the electronic circuit.
B61L 29/30 - Surveillance, p. ex. aménagements du contrôle
B61L 29/22 - Manœuvre par l'approche de véhicule ferroviaire ou de train par moyens électriques
E01F 13/06 - Dispositions pour interdire ou limiter la circulation, p. ex. portes, barrières pouvant être déplacées pour permettre ou empêcher le passage par pivotement vers la position ouverte autour d'un axe horizontal parallèle à la direction de la route, c.-à-d. portes pivotantes
Systems and methods are disclosed including a system that can include a traffic gate, an electronic circuit and a portable controller. The traffic gate can have an arm. The electronic circuit can have a controller, a first communication module, and one or more light sources configured to mount to the arm or other portions of the traffic gate. The controller can be configured to control the electronic circuit to selectively operate the one or light sources as desired. The portable controller can have a second communication module configured to communicate with the first communication module to actuate the controller to control of the electronic circuit.
H05B 47/195 - Commande de la source lumineuse par télécommande via une transmission sans fil la transmission utilisant la lumière visible ou infrarouge
The present application discloses various apparatuses including generators for rail cars and controllers for use with such generators. Methods related to such generators are also disclosed. According to one embodiment a generator that is mountable to a rotatable axle of the rail car is disclosed. The generator can include: a shaft rigidly coupled to the rotatable axle for rotation therewith, a set of magnets coupled to the shaft for rotation, and a stator assembly mounted on one or more bearing assemblies. The stator assembly is independent of a stationary portion of the rail car so as to be moveable relative thereto with movement of the axle. The stator assembly can include: a set of coils supported by the stator assembly and positioned proximate to the set of magnets to generate electricity when the set of magnets rotates; and an electrical conductor to provide the generated electricity to the rail car.
The present disclosure provides a new gate lamp system and method. The system and method is configured to facilitate the installation of gate lamp onto a gate arm and to facilitate the replacement of one or more of the gate lamp. The present disclosure provides a system and method of installing gate lamps on a gate arm in the field in a robust manner with ease.
The present disclosure relates to a component for a railway snow melter. The component includes a mounting plate adapted for connection to a tie duct. The mounting plate defines a point nozzle opening and/or a track duct nozzle. A point nozzle is mounted to the mounting plate at a location above the point nozzle opening. A track duct nozzle is mounted to the mounting plate at a location above the track duct nozzle opening.
E01B 19/00 - Protection de la voie ferrée contre le développement de la poussière ou contre les effets du vent, du soleil, du gel ou de la corrosionMoyens destinés à réduire le bruit
17.
Local wireless network remote control of ancillary railway implements
Systems and methods for local wireless network remote control of ancillary railway implements are described herein. In one implementation, a portable computing module uses a wireless module to control an ancillary railway implement. In one implementation, the portable computing module connects through ancillary railway implement to control one or more nodes, where the nodes are additional ancillary railway implements.
G08C 17/02 - Dispositions pour transmettre des signaux caractérisées par l'utilisation d'une voie électrique sans fil utilisant une voie radio
B61L 27/00 - Systèmes centraux de commande du trafic ferroviaireCommande côté voieSystèmes de communication spécialement adaptés à cet effet
B61L 3/12 - Dispositifs le long de la voie commandant des dispositifs sur le véhicule ou sur le train, p. ex. pour relâcher les freins ou pour manœuvrer un signal avertisseur à des endroits choisis le long de la voie, p. ex. à commande intermittente à commande électrique utilisant une induction magnétique ou électrostatiqueDispositifs le long de la voie commandant des dispositifs sur le véhicule ou sur le train, p. ex. pour relâcher les freins ou pour manœuvrer un signal avertisseur à des endroits choisis le long de la voie, p. ex. à commande intermittente à commande électrique utilisant des ondes radio
18.
LOCAL WIRELESS NETWORK REMOTE CONTROL OF ANCILLARY RAILWAY IMPLEMENTS
Systems and methods for local wireless network remote control of ancillary railway implements are described herein. In one implementation, a portable computing module uses a wireless module to control an ancillary railway implement. In one implementation, the portable computing module connects through ancillary railway implement to control one or more nodes, where the nodes are additional ancillary railway implements.
The present disclosure provides a track switch cover system and method. The system and method allows for easy installation and removal of track switch covers as well as quick and easy access to the switch mechanism shrouded by the covers.
F16M 13/02 - Autres supports ou appuis pour positionner les appareils ou les objetsMoyens pour maintenir en position les appareils ou objets tenus à la main pour être portés par un autre objet ou lui être fixé, p. ex. à un arbre, une grille, un châssis de fenêtre, une bicyclette
E01B 7/20 - Moyens de sécurité pour aiguillages, p. ex. protecteurs de pointes d'aiguilles, tronçons de rails auxiliaires ou de guidage
B61L 5/00 - Mécanismes locaux de manœuvre pour aiguillages ou taquets d'arrêt montés sur la voieSignaux visibles ou sonoresMécanismes locaux de commande pour signaux visibles ou sonores
An electrical load balanced heating system and method. The load balanced heating system and method is configured to facilitate smooth electrical operation as well as energy savings. The system is configured to group the heating elements based on load characteristics of the heating elements and turn the groups on and off sequentially in a matter that promote efficient and smooth operations.
H05B 1/02 - Dispositions de commutation automatique spécialement adaptées aux appareils de chauffage
H02J 3/14 - Circuits pour réseaux principaux ou de distribution, à courant alternatif pour règler la tension dans des réseaux à courant alternatif par changement d'une caractéristique de la charge du réseau par interruption, ou mise en circuit, des charges du réseau, p. ex. charge équilibrée progressivement
The present disclosure relates to a component for a railway snow melter. The component includes a mounting plate adapted for connection to a tie duct. The mounting plate defines a point nozzle opening and/or a track duct nozzle. A point nozzle is mounted to the mounting plate at a location above the point nozzle opening. A track duct nozzle is mounted to the mounting plate at a location above the track duct nozzle opening.
A track switch cover assembly comprising: a center cover; a side cover; a center cover mounting assembly including a plurality of mounting flanges, first studs and first quick release fasteners configured to engage the plurality of first studs and secure the center cover to the plurality of mounting flanges; and a side cover mounting assembly including a plurality of base members, pivot members and second quick release fasteners configured to engage the plurality of second studs to limit rotation of the pivot members relative to the base members. A method of using track switch covers, comprising: attaching two mounting flanges to the gauge side of a first rail and attaching two mounting flanges to the gauge side of a second rail; placing a center cover on the mounting flanges; securing the center cover to the mounting flanges. The system and method allow an easy installation and removal of track switch covers.
An electrical load balanced heating system and method. The load balanced heating system and method is configured to facilitate smooth electrical operation as well as energy savings. The system is configured to group the heating elements based on load characteristics of the heating elements and turn the groups on and off sequentially in a matter that promote efficient and smooth operations.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
Produits et services
(1) Snowmelter monitoring and control system units comprising advanced electronic control modules, wireless communications interface transmitters, and embedded software for use in obtaining and displaying data on embedded web pages which can be accessed remotely, sold as a component of snowmelters
A snow removal system wherein snow removers located in remote locations can be monitored and controlled at a computing device. Data collected by sensors on the snow removal unit or data collected from a secondary source can be used to control the operation of the snow removers. In one embodiment, data regarding whether it is snowing at a particular location can be collected by moister sensors on the snow removal device and verified by on-line contemporaneous weather reports corresponding to the same location.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
B61L 29/30 - Surveillance, p. ex. aménagements du contrôle
B61L 9/04 - Éclairage spécialement adapté pour aiguillages, signaux à position ou barrières électrique
B61L 29/08 - Manœuvre des barrièresManœuvre combinée des barrières et des signaux
G01D 5/244 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant les caractéristiques d'impulsionsMoyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques produisant des impulsions ou des trains d'impulsions
G01D 5/248 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant les caractéristiques d'impulsionsMoyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques produisant des impulsions ou des trains d'impulsions en faisant varier la fréquence de répétition de l'impulsion
The present disclosure relates to a component for a railway snow melter. The component includes a mounting plate adapted for connection to a tie duct. The mounting plate defines a point nozzle opening and/or a track duct nozzle. A point nozzle is mounted to the mounting plate at a location above the point nozzle opening. A track duct nozzle is mounted to the mounting plate at a location above the track duct nozzle opening.
The present disclosure relates to a component for a railway snow melter. The component includes a mounting plate adapted for connection to a tie duct. The mounting plate defines a point nozzle opening and/or a track duct nozzle. A point nozzle is mounted to the mounting plate at a location above the point nozzle opening. A track duct nozzle is mounted to the mounting plate at a location above the track duct nozzle opening.
E01H 8/08 - Méthodes ou appareils pour enlever la glace ou la neige des voies de tramway, p. ex. en utilisant des chasse-neige par application de chaleur
A snow removal system wherein snow removers located in remote locations can be monitored and controlled at a computing device. Data collected by sensors on the snow removal unit or data collected from a secondary source can be used to control the operation of the snow removers. In one embodiment, data regarding whether it is snowing at a particular location can be collected by moister sensors on the snow removal device and verified by on-line contemporaneous weather reports corresponding to the same location.
E01H 8/08 - Méthodes ou appareils pour enlever la glace ou la neige des voies de tramway, p. ex. en utilisant des chasse-neige par application de chaleur
A snow removal system wherein snow removers located in remote locations can be monitored and controlled at a computing device. Data collected by sensors on the snow removal unit or data collected from a secondary source can be used to control the operation of the snow removers. In one embodiment, data regarding whether it is snowing at a particular location can be collected by moister sensors on the snow removal device and verified by on-line contemporaneous weather reports corresponding to the same location.
E01H 8/08 - Méthodes ou appareils pour enlever la glace ou la neige des voies de tramway, p. ex. en utilisant des chasse-neige par application de chaleur
A snow removal system wherein snow removers located in remote locations can be monitored and controlled at a computing device. Data collected by sensors on the snow removal unit or data collected from a secondary source can be used to control the operation of the snow removers. In one embodiment, data regarding whether it is snowing at a particular location can be collected by moister sensors on the snow removal device and verified by on-line contemporaneous weather reports corresponding to the same location.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
The present disclosure relates to a railroad switch point having fixed rails and switching rails. The switch point includes a first railroad tie having a top side. The switch point also includes a rod positioned at the top side of the first railroad tie. The rod is coupled to the switching rails and is also coupled to a switch actuator. A first rail support is secured to the top side of the first railroad tie for supporting the fixed rails and the switching rails above the rod.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Snowmelter monitoring and control system unit composed primarily of advanced electronic control modules, communication interfaces, central databases and web interfaces, sold as a component of snowmelters.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Snowmelter monitoring and control system units composed primarily of advanced electronic control modules, communications interfaces, central databases, and web interfaces, sold as a component of snowmelters
