Abrégé

A vehicle brake system includes a back plate that may support a composite pad, and at least one conditioning insert coupled to the back plate and that may contact a surface of a wheel during a braking event and thereby to condition at least a portion of the surface of the wheel. Optionally, the back plate can define a U-shaped coupler that is centrally located and has two ends that are distal from the coupler. The back plate can have a centerline extending from a first end of the ends to a second end of the ends while passing through a center of the back plate, and the at least one conditioning insert can be disposed off of the centerline so as to not be centrally disposed.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16D 65/092 - Bandes, sabots ou patinsPivots ou leurs organes de support pour freins à engagement axial, p. ex. freins à disques

Abrégé

The invention relates to a slip ring transmission system (S) comprising a housing (25) and a slip ring transmitter (1) having at least one slip ring (2) that can be rotated in the housing (25), and at least one contact carrier (3) which carries at least one contact means (10) which presses against the dynamically moving slip ring (2), wherein at least one slip contact region (6) between the contact means (10) and the dynamically moving slip ring (2) is embedded in an insulating fluid, wherein the contact means (10) has a plurality of contact lamellae (12) that are subjected to a pressing force, and wherein the insulating fluid in the slip contact region (6) between the contact lamellae (12) and the slip ring (2) is interrupted both when the slip ring is stationary and when it is dynamically moving.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01R 39/24 - Contacts feuilletésContacts à fils, p. ex. balais métalliques, fibres de carbone
• H02K 13/00 - Association structurelle de collecteurs de courant et de moteurs ou de génératrices, p. ex. plaques de montage des balais ou connexions avec les enroulementsAgencement des collecteurs de courant dans les moteurs ou les génératricesDispositions pour améliorer la commutation
• H01R 39/08 - Bagues collectrices
• H01R 39/18 - Contacts pour coopération avec collecteur ou bague collectrice, p. ex. balais de contact
• H01R 39/48 - Moyens auxiliaires pour l'amélioration du transfert de courant, ou pour la réduction ou la suppression des étincelles ou arcs par soufflage d'airMoyens auxiliaires pour l'amélioration du transfert de courant, ou pour la réduction ou la suppression des étincelles ou arcs par environnement du collecteur avec un liquide ou gaz non conducteur

Abrégé

Slip ring transmitter system (S) comprising a slip ring transmitter (1), which is arranged in a housing (25) and has at least one slip ring (2) rotatably mounted in the housing (25), and comprising at least one contact support (3), which supports at least one contact means which pushes against the dynamically moving slip ring (2), wherein, for the purpose of homogenizing the electric field, at least one voltage-carrying toroid (13-16) composed of an electrically conductive material is arranged adjacent and coaxially to the slip ring (2) in the region of the at least one contact support (3), the toroid (13-16) being at the voltage potential of the slip ring (2).

Classes IPC  ?

• H01R 39/08 - Bagues collectrices
• H01R 39/46 - Moyens auxiliaires pour l'amélioration du transfert de courant, ou pour la réduction ou la suppression des étincelles ou arcs
• H02K 11/01 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection pour le blindage contre les champs électromagnétiques
• H02K 11/02 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection pour la suppression des parasites d’origine électromagnétique
• H02K 13/00 - Association structurelle de collecteurs de courant et de moteurs ou de génératrices, p. ex. plaques de montage des balais ou connexions avec les enroulementsAgencement des collecteurs de courant dans les moteurs ou les génératricesDispositions pour améliorer la commutation
• H01R 39/38 - Porte-balais
• H01R 39/48 - Moyens auxiliaires pour l'amélioration du transfert de courant, ou pour la réduction ou la suppression des étincelles ou arcs par soufflage d'airMoyens auxiliaires pour l'amélioration du transfert de courant, ou pour la réduction ou la suppression des étincelles ou arcs par environnement du collecteur avec un liquide ou gaz non conducteur
• H01R 39/18 - Contacts pour coopération avec collecteur ou bague collectrice, p. ex. balais de contact

Abrégé

The invention relates to a slip ring transmission system (S) comprising a housing (25) and a slip ring transmitter (1) having at least one slip ring (2) that can be rotated in the housing (25), and at least one contact carrier (3) which carries at least one contact means which presses against the dynamically moving slip ring (2), wherein the slip ring (2) is held by at least one insulator (21) and/or the contact carrier (3) is held by at least one insulator (21), wherein the insulator (21) has at least one threaded rod (23, 34) which is made of a glass fibre-reinforced plastic (GRP) and is embedded into the main body (22) for attachment to adjacent components.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01R 39/08 - Bagues collectrices
• H01R 39/20 - Contacts pour coopération avec collecteur ou bague collectrice, p. ex. balais de contact caractérisés par le matériau utilisé
• H02K 13/00 - Association structurelle de collecteurs de courant et de moteurs ou de génératrices, p. ex. plaques de montage des balais ou connexions avec les enroulementsAgencement des collecteurs de courant dans les moteurs ou les génératricesDispositions pour améliorer la commutation
• H01R 39/38 - Porte-balais
• H01R 39/48 - Moyens auxiliaires pour l'amélioration du transfert de courant, ou pour la réduction ou la suppression des étincelles ou arcs par soufflage d'airMoyens auxiliaires pour l'amélioration du transfert de courant, ou pour la réduction ou la suppression des étincelles ou arcs par environnement du collecteur avec un liquide ou gaz non conducteur

Abrégé

A friction device and method for a wheel may include a backing plate and a friction material disposed on the backing plate to form a brake surface to engage a surface of the wheel. The friction material extends between a first end and a second end along a central longitudinal axis, and between a rim side and a flange side. The friction material may include an extended volume portion that includes one or more protrusions and/or recesses extending away from a longitudinal flange side of the friction material to engage the flange of the wheel. The method including engaging and disengaging a brake surface.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16D 65/06 - Bandes, sabots ou patinsPivots ou leurs organes de support pour freins à action extérieure
• F16D 69/02 - Composition des garnitures
• F16D 69/04 - Fixation des garnitures

Abrégé

A reel arrangement includes a main reel and a secondary reel which are mounted on a common reel axle. A winding diameter of the secondary reel is smaller than a winding diameter of the main reel. A line runs from a stationary first line end via a line loop to the secondary reel to be wound up and unwound there. The line is then routed to the main reel and secured to the main reel and/or the secondary reel. The secondary reel is winding spirally and the main reel is winding cylindrically. The line loop is under the influence of a tensioning force directed in opposition to a winding direction of the secondary reel and pulls on the line loop such as to always spirally wind the line. A weight body is connected to the line loop for displacement in longitudinal direction of the line to generate the tensioning force.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65H 75/44 - Détails de structure
• B60L 53/18 - Câbles spécialement adaptés pour recharger des véhicules électriques

Abrégé

Embodiments of the inventive subject matter relate to a current collector that includes a vehicle-mounted base frame and including a lower scissor fastened on the base frame and an upper scissor fastened on the lower scissor with respective steering rods and includes a current collector rocker fastened on the upper scissor that includes contact strips for contacting an energized overhead line. A height adjustment device is situated on the base frame to pivot the lower scissor relative to the base frame, the height adjustment device including an electrical linear drive, the linear drive being connected to a sled, which is mounted for translational displacement on the base frame, the sled being displaceable by the linear drive from a park position into a lift position, the sled being connected to the lower scissor via a tension spring to initiate a pivoting movement of the lower scissor into a raised position.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60L 5/30 - Dispositifs pour lever et remettre en place le collecteur utilisant des ressorts
• B60L 5/24 - Pantographes

Abrégé

A vehicle monitoring device includes a camera or other optical sensor configured to be disposed at a trailing end of a first vehicle system. The camera or other optical sensor is configured to output one or more images or video of a field of view behind the first vehicle system. The monitoring device also includes a controller configured to receive output from one or more sensors and to activate the camera or other optical sensor to output the one or more images or video based on the output from the one or more sensors. The output from the one or more sensors indicates one or more of a change in movement of the first vehicle system, a temperature, an acoustic sound, or movement of a second vehicle system.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04N 23/667 - Changement de mode de fonctionnement de la caméra, p. ex. entre les modes photo et vidéo, sport et normal ou haute et basse résolutions
• B60R 11/04 - Montage des caméras pour fonctionner pendant la marcheDisposition de leur commande par rapport au véhicule
• H04N 7/18 - Systèmes de télévision en circuit fermé [CCTV], c.-à-d. systèmes dans lesquels le signal vidéo n'est pas diffusé

Abrégé

A vehicle power transfer system includes a current collector device, one or more actuators, and a controller. The current collector device is configured to be mounted on a vehicle and is movable relative to the vehicle. The current collector device is configured to receive electrical energy from an offboard power source for powering one or more operations of the vehicle. The controller is configured to determine an occurrence of a designated extend event. The controller is configured to control the one or more actuators to move the current collector device in an extending direction away from the vehicle for electrically connecting to a current-carrying device of the offboard power source in response to the occurrence of the designated extend event.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60L 58/12 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction de l'état de charge [SoC]
• B60L 50/53 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible en combinaison avec une alimentation externe, p. ex. par des lignes aériennes de contact

Abrégé

The invention relates to a charging device for electric vehicles, having a rocker (2) which is movable relative to electrical contact surfaces (3, 4) on a top side of the vehicle (1), wherein the rocker (2) has a central upright rocker carrier (6) in a central vertical plane V with a rocker bar bearing (8) to which a rocker bar (7) has been attached so as to be rotatable in a horizontal plane, the rocker bar (7) having two rocker levers (9, 10) on opposite sides of the vertical plane V, wherein contact rail carriers (11, 12) have been attached to each rocker lever (9, 10) via upper pivot bearings (13, 14) that are rotatable in a horizontal plane, wherein the contact rail carriers (11, 12) each carry contact rails (15, 16), wherein the contact rail carriers (11, 12) are guided via guide members (17, 18) with respect to the rocker carrier (6), the guide members (17, 18) being connected rotatably in a horizontal plane to the rocker carrier (6) via an inner guide member bearing (24, 25) on one side and to the contact rail carrier (11, 12) via a lower pivot bearing (19, 20) on the other side, wherein a distance between an upper pivot bearing (13, 14) and a lower pivot bearing (19, 20) of a contact rail carrier (11, 12) is greater than a distance between the rocker bar bearing (8) and each of the guide member bearings (24, 25).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60L 5/36 - Collecteurs de courant pour lignes d'alimentation en énergie sur les véhicules propulsés électriquement avec des moyens de collecter le courant simultanément sur plus d'un conducteur, p. ex. sur plus d'une phase
• B60L 5/12 - Caractéristiques de structure des perches ou de leurs bases
• B60L 5/42 - Collecteurs de courant pour lignes d'alimentation en énergie sur les véhicules propulsés électriquement pour collecter le courant à partir de plots individuels reliés à la ligne d'alimentation
• B60L 53/16 - Connecteurs, p. ex. fiches ou prises, spécialement adaptés pour recharger des véhicules électriques

Abrégé

A method of communication between first and second controllers positioned in spaced relation along a length of a vehicle system includes establishing first and second wireless, parallel communication channels between the first and second controllers. The channels operate at different carrier frequencies. The first controller transmits common information in parallel on the first and second wireless communication channels to the second controller, and the second controller receives the information transmitted in parallel on first and second wireless communication channels. The first and second wireless communication channels are then deactivated Subsequently, a single communication channel is established for communicating other, different information between the controllers.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04W 4/46 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour la communication de véhicule à véhicule
• H04W 76/15 - Établissement de connexions à liens multiples sans fil
• H04W 76/30 - Libération de la connexion

Abrégé

A disc brake for railway vehicles comprising a pad and a disc on which the pad acts. The pad comprises a base plate and a plurality of friction elements fixed to the base plate. The friction elements comprise first friction elements made with a first friction material and second friction elements made with a second friction material. The first friction material has a compressibility modulus greater than that of the second friction material by a value greater than or equal to 1 MPa. The first friction elements are in a higher number than the second friction elements. A respective elastic element is interposed between each of the first friction elements and the base plate, whereas a respective rigid spacer is interposed between each of at least part of the second friction elements and the base plate.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16D 65/092 - Bandes, sabots ou patinsPivots ou leurs organes de support pour freins à engagement axial, p. ex. freins à disques
• F16D 69/02 - Composition des garnitures

Abrégé

A system and method include one or more processors and a communication device. The one or more processors are configured to receive sensor signals output by an observer device that monitors a route area. The one or more processors analyze the sensor signals to determine a distance of a vehicle within the route area from the observer device, and determine a vehicle location of the vehicle based on the distance and a predetermined location of the observer device. The communication device is configured to communicate the vehicle location to at least one of the vehicle or a remote control device that is off-board the vehicle.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06T 7/73 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques
• G06V 10/20 - Prétraitement de l’image
• G01S 15/08 - Systèmes pour mesurer la distance uniquement

Abrégé

A drive arrangement for displacing a contacting device from a raised position to a lowered position includes a four-joint linkage having first, second and third arms interconnected such as to displace the contacting device as the first, second and third arms pivot. An actuator is connected via an actuating lever to the first arm and acted upon by a spring force which counteracts an actuating force applied by the actuator on the actuating lever. The actuating lever is pivotally connected to the first arm and supportable on the first arm via a catch when the first arm is displaced into a raised position and detachable from the first arm when the first arm is displaced into a lowered position, so that the actuating lever assumes a release position in the lowered position of the contacting device, with the contacting device maintained in the lowered position by its weight force.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60L 5/26 - Demi-pantographes, p. ex. utilisant des balanciers d'équilibrage
• B60L 5/30 - Dispositifs pour lever et remettre en place le collecteur utilisant des ressorts

Abrégé

A block for wheel brakes comprising a friction portion, in which a friction surface is defined, which, in use, acts upon a peripheral surface of a wheel in order to carry out the braking action, a support plate, which is fixed, in an irreversible manner, to a surface of the friction portion opposite the friction surface, and a base plate, which is fixed to the support plate and comprises a coupling element to fix the block as a whole to a brake system. The block comprises at least one elastic element placed between the support plate and the base plate. The presence of the elastic element creates a ventilation air space between the support plate and the base plate.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16D 69/04 - Fixation des garnitures
• F16D 65/06 - Bandes, sabots ou patinsPivots ou leurs organes de support pour freins à action extérieure
• F16D 65/807 - Caractéristiques relatives au refroidissement pour freins à action extérieure avec système de refroidissement ouvert, p. ex. refroidis par air
• F16D 65/78 - Caractéristiques relatives au refroidissement

Produits et services

Brake shoes for railroad cars, railroad locomotives, and rapid transit cars; Brake shoes for land vehicles

Produits et services

Brake shoes for railroad cars and railroad locomotives

Produits et services

Brake shoes for railroad cars, railroad locomotives, and rapid transit cars; Brake shoes for land vehicles

Abrégé

A friction device may include a backing plate connected with a friction material. The friction device may include a conditioning insert at least partially embedded within the friction material. The conditioning insert may include opposite first and second longitudinal sides that extend from the backing plate to the conditioning surface and opposite first and second lateral sides that extend from the backing plate to the conditioning surface. The first longitudinal side, the second longitudinal side, the first lateral side, and/or the second lateral side of the conditioning insert can include one or more protrusions extending away from the first longitudinal side, the second longitudinal side, the first lateral side, and/or the second lateral side and into the friction material.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16D 65/06 - Bandes, sabots ou patinsPivots ou leurs organes de support pour freins à action extérieure
• F16D 69/04 - Fixation des garnitures

Abrégé

The invention relates to a device (1) for connecting a ship (2) to a land-side supply grid (3), wherein: a land-side coupling unit (5) for receiving a wired ship-side plug (4) can be moved with rail guidance; the coupling unit (5) is wired to the land-side supply grid (3) by means of at least one energy chain (9); and the at least one energy chain (9) has a bending axis B in the vertical direction and lies flat on its side in a guide channel (8).

Classes IPC  ?

• H02G 9/04 - Installations de lignes ou de câbles électriques dans ou sur la terre ou sur l'eau dans des canaux en surfaceLeurs canaux ou couvertures
• H02G 11/00 - Installations de câbles ou de lignes électriques entre deux pièces en mouvement relatif
• B66C 13/12 - Aménagements des moyens pour transmettre une puissance pneumatique, hydraulique ou électrique à des parties ou dispositifs mobiles
• F16G 13/16 - Chaînes de traction ou de hissage avec dispositifs pour soutenir des câbles électriques, des tuyaux ou des éléments analogues

Abrégé

A method includes receiving a request to assume control of a vehicle generated by a candidate operator via a first communication pathway. The method obtains a key from an onboard controller of the vehicle and communicates the key to the candidate operator via a second communication pathway that is different from the first communication pathway. The method determines the candidate operator to be a confirmed operator based at least in part on obtaining the key from the candidate operator via the first communication pathway.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 25/25 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol par biométrie
• B60R 25/24 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol par des éléments d’identification électroniques comportant un code non mémorisé par l’utilisateur
• B60R 25/045 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules agissant sur des systèmes ou des équipements de véhicules, p. ex. sur les portes, les sièges ou les pare-brises agissant sur le système de propulsion, p. ex. le moteur ou le moteur d’entraînement en limitant ou en coupant l’alimentation électrique du système de propulsion
• 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

Abrégé

A method is provided that may include obtaining image data from vision sensors disposed onboard a vehicle. The method may include determining a stopping distance of the vehicle based at least in part on the image data using an artificial intelligence (AI) neural network having artificial neurons arranged in layers and connected with each other by connections. A moving speed and a speed limit of the vehicle may be determined using the AI neural network. The method may control movement of the vehicle using the AI neural network by enforcing movement authorities preventing unwarranted movement of the vehicle based on a difference between the moving speed and the speed limit. The method may include receiving feedback regarding the stopping distance and the speed limit calculated by the artificial neurons and training the AI neural network by changing connections between the artificial neurons based on the feedback received.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains
• G06V 10/82 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant les réseaux neuronaux
• G06N 3/08 - Méthodes d'apprentissage

Abrégé

A system and method receive an event signal indicative of an adverse event on a vehicular pathway from one or more of a user interface device or one or more sensors disposed onboard the first vehicle. Event information is determined that is associated with the adverse event on the vehicular pathway and the first vehicle. An event alert is generated that contains the event information, and a communication device onboard the first vehicle is controller to communicate the event alert to an offboard control system configured to control movement of one or more second vehicles based on the event alert by modifying a respective planned route of each of the one or more second vehicles to bypass a location of the adverse event. The one or more second vehicles are not mechanically connected to the first vehicle and do not operate under control of the first vehicle.

Classes IPC  ?

• G08G 1/0965 - Dispositions pour donner des instructions variables pour le trafic avec un indicateur monté à l'intérieur du véhicule, p. ex. délivrant des messages vocaux répondant à des signaux provenant d'un autre véhicule, p. ex. d'un véhicule de secours
• G08G 1/09 - Dispositions pour donner des instructions variables pour le trafic
• B60W 10/18 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de freinage
• B60W 10/20 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de direction
• B60W 10/04 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion
• B60W 60/00 - Systèmes d’aide à la conduite spécialement adaptés aux véhicules routiers autonomes
• G08G 1/0968 - Systèmes impliquant la transmission d'indications de navigation au véhicule
• G01C 21/34 - Recherche d'itinéraireGuidage en matière d'itinéraire
• G01C 21/36 - Dispositions d'entrée/sortie pour des calculateurs embarqués

Abrégé

A method includes receiving a request to assume control of a vehicle generated by a candidate operator via a first communication pathway. The method obtains a key from an onboard controller of the vehicle and communicates the key to the candidate operator via a second communication pathway that is different from the first communication pathway. The method determines the candidate operator to be a confirmed operator based at least in part on obtaining the key from the candidate operator via the first communication pathway.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 25/00 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules
• B60R 25/24 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol par des éléments d’identification électroniques comportant un code non mémorisé par l’utilisateur

Abrégé

The invention relates to a reel arrangement (1) having a main reel (2) and a secondary reel (3) on a shared reel axis (4) and having a line (5) to be wound, wherein: the line (5) extends from a stationary first line end (7) via a line loop (6) to the secondary reel (3) in order to be wound and unwound there; the line (5) is then guided to the main reel (2) and fastened to the main reel (2) and/or the secondary reel (3); the secondary reel (3) has a smaller winding diameter (D2) than the main reel (2).

Classes IPC  ?

• B65H 75/44 - Détails de structure
• B60L 53/30 - Détails de construction des stations de charge

Produits et services

(1) Air compressors for vehicles (2) Air suspension valves for controlling suspension height for vehicles; brake air valves for land vehicles; brake air valves for railway rolling stock; braking systems for railway rolling stock, and parts thereof; railway rolling stock, and structural parts therefor.

Abrégé

A weight profile determination system may be provided that includes a sensor and a controller. The sensor may be disposed along a route and configured to generate a plurality of force measurements of a vehicle system moving on the route relative to the sensor. The force measurements may be obtained at different times and correspond to different locations along a length of the vehicle system. The controller may determine a weight profile for the vehicle system based on the force measurements generated by the sensor. The weight profile can represent a distribution of weight along the length of the vehicle system. The controller may communicate the weight profile to one or more of the vehicle system or an offboard device for controlling movement of the vehicle system based on the weight profile.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60T 8/18 - Dispositions pour adapter la force de freinage sur la roue aux conditions propres au véhicule ou à l'état du sol, p. ex. par limitation ou variation de la force de freinage selon le chargement ou le poids du véhicule, p. ex. répartition du chargement

Abrégé

The invention relates to an energy transmission system (1) for a ship (4), said system having the following features: An electrical plug unit (2) can be coupled to an electrical plug-in coupling (3) by means of a horizontal coupling movement. The plug unit (2) comprises an articulated arm (5) having at least three arm segments (6) which are each connected to one another via joints, a plug (12) for coupling to the plug-in coupling (3) being attached to a free end of the articulated arm (5). The plug unit (2) has a rail running unit (14) which is guided on a rail system (13) and can be displaced horizontally along the rail system (13). The rail running unit (13) is rotatably connected to an arm support by means of a rotary connection, the arm support being pivotable about a vertical axis so that the articulated arm (5) attached to the arm support is horizontally pivotable, the arm support being connected to an adjacent arm segment (6) of the articulated arm (5) via a joint so that the arm segment (6) that is connected in an articulated manner is vertically pivotable. All arm segments (6) are guided either by means of separate drives or guiding-rod systems in order to connect the plug (12) to the plug-in coupling (3). The rail system (13) is mounted in a suspended manner so that the plug unit (2) can be displaced in a free-floating manner.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02G 11/00 - Installations de câbles ou de lignes électriques entre deux pièces en mouvement relatif
• B63J 3/04 - Entraînement des auxiliaires par l'ensemble moteur autre que celui de la propulsion
• B63B 27/30 - Aménagement des équipements de bord pour l'embarquement ou le débarquement des cargaisons ou des passagers pour le transfert entre des navires en mer ou entre un navire et un poste situé en mer

Produits et services

Electronic apparatus and instruments, namely, sensors, cameras, floodlights and spotlights for illuminating parts of railroad and mining assets and equipment for inspection and measurement, computer hardware, recorded computer software in the nature of server installed software, downloadable software and wireless equipment configured to wirelessly communicate data from wayside devices to remote locations, for use in recording, transmitting, and processing images and data for remote inspection and measurement of railroad and mining assets, namely, railcars and wagons, locomotives, track infrastructure, and mining equipment; Electronic apparatus and instruments, namely, sensors, cameras, floodlights and spotlights for illuminating parts of railroad and mining assets and equipment for inspection and measurement, computer hardware, recorded computer software in the nature of server installed software, downloadable software and wireless equipment configured to wirelessly communicate data from wayside devices to remote locations for use in recording, transmitting, and processing images and data for remotely monitoring the status and location of assets in rail yards, terminals, and mines, namely, railcars and wagons, containers, chassis, and mining equipment Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for monitoring the condition, status, and location of railroad and mining assets, namely, railcars and wagons, containers, locomotives, chassis, track infrastructure, and mining equipment; Providing online non-downloadable software for use in recording, transmitting, and processing images and data for remote inspection and measurement of railroad and mining assets, namely, railcars and wagons, locomotives, track infrastructure, and mining equipment

Produits et services

Electronic apparatus and instruments, namely, sensors, cameras, floodlights and spotlights for illuminating parts of railroad and mining assets and equipment for inspection and measurement, computer hardware, recorded computer software in the nature of server installed software, downloadable software and wireless equipment configured to wirelessly communicate data from wayside devices to remote locations, for use in recording, transmitting, and processing images and data for remote inspection and measurement of railroad and mining assets, namely, railcars and wagons, locomotives, track infrastructure, and mining equipment; Electronic apparatus and instruments, namely, sensors, cameras, floodlights and spotlights for illuminating parts of railroad and mining assets and equipment for inspection and measurement, computer hardware, recorded computer software in the nature of server installed software, downloadable software and wireless equipment configured to wirelessly communicate data from wayside devices to remote locations for use in recording, transmitting, and processing images and data for remotely monitoring the status and location of assets in rail yards, terminals, and mines, namely, railcars and wagons, containers, chassis, and mining equipment Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for monitoring the condition, status, and location of railroad and mining assets, namely, railcars and wagons, containers, locomotives, chassis, track infrastructure, and mining equipment; Providing online non-downloadable software for use in recording, transmitting, and processing images and data for remote inspection and measurement of railroad and mining assets, namely, railcars and wagons, locomotives, track infrastructure, and mining equipment

Abrégé

A system and method for detemtining the location of a vehicle when GNSS signals are not available use triangulation between one or two radio transmitters and, respectively, two or one radio receivers mounted on the vehicle. The distance between each radio transmitter and/or each radio receiver can be determined according a phase difference between received radio signals. The radio signals can have the geographical location of the radio transmitter included therein. Utilizing the demodulated geographical location of each radio transmitter and the distance between the radio transmitter and each radio receiver, triangulation can be used to determine the geographical location of the vehicle.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains
• G01S 5/10 - Position du récepteur obtenue par coordination de plusieurs lignes de position définies par des mesures de différence de parcours

Abrégé

A method may include detecting a first pressure and a second pressure of a fluid in a brake pipe of a vehicle system that includes a plurality of vehicles and extends from a lead vehicle to an end vehicle. The first pressure may be measured in the lead vehicle and the second pressure may be measured in the end vehicle. The method may further include determining a pressure differential signature between the first pressure and the second pressure and evaluating the pressure differential signature with a machine learning model to determine whether a blockage or a leak exists in the brake pipe. A system may include one or more processors configured to detect a first pressure and a second pressure of a fluid in a brake pipe. The one or more processors may be further configured to determine a pressure differential signature between the first pressure and the second pressure and evaluate the pressure differential signature with a machine learning model to determine whether a blockage exists in the brake pipe.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60T 17/22 - Dispositifs pour surveiller ou vérifier les systèmes de freinsDispositifs de signalisation
• B60T 8/17 - Utilisation de moyens de régulation électriques ou électroniques pour la commande du freinage
• B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
• G06N 20/00 - Apprentissage automatique
• G06N 5/04 - Modèles d’inférence ou de raisonnement

Abrégé

A system includes a housing operably coupled with a vehicle system, and a vehicle monitoring system disposed within the housing comprising a wireless communication device including an antenna configured to wirelessly communication data signals. One or more ground radials are electrically coupled with the wireless communication device and conduct the data signals from the wireless communication device. The one or more ground radials form a ground plane of the antenna while the vehicle system is moving and the antenna is wirelessly communicating the data signals.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06V 40/10 - Corps d’êtres humains ou d’animaux, p. ex. occupants de véhicules automobiles ou piétonsParties du corps, p. ex. mains
• G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
• G06F 1/32 - Moyens destinés à économiser de l'énergie
• H04B 1/3822 - Émetteurs-récepteurs, c.-à-d. dispositifs dans lesquels l'émetteur et le récepteur forment un ensemble structural et dans lesquels au moins une partie est utilisée pour des fonctions d'émission et de réception spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation dans des véhicules
• H01Q 1/48 - Moyens de mise à la terreÉcrans de terreContrepoids
• H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation pour l'utilisation dans ou sur les véhicules routiers ou ferroviaires

Abrégé

A leak control device includes a reservoir fluidly coupled with a brake pipe of a vehicle brake system. The leak control device also includes a conduit fluidly coupled with the reservoir and having an orifice that directs fluid out of the reservoir at a leak rate. The leak control device includes a valve fluidly coupled with and disposed between the reservoir and the conduit. The valve may open and direct the fluid out of the reservoir and out of the vehicle brake system at the leak rate responsive to a pressure of the fluid in the brake pipe being no less than a pressure of the fluid in the reservoir.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60T 17/04 - Aménagement des tuyauteries, valves de tuyauterie, p. ex. valves de coupure, couplages ou tuyaux flexibles
• B60T 17/06 - Emploi ou aménagements des réservoirs
• B60T 15/02 - Valves d'application et de relâchement des freins
• B60T 13/36 - Systèmes à air comprimé directs, c.-à-d. freins actionnés directement par l'air comprimé
• B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains

Abrégé

A vehicle frame system includes a lower cross frame assembly that is coupled with an axle and includes a frame bar extending between a first end and a second end along a first axis. The frame bar includes a first external circumferential surface extending along at least a portion of the first axis. A first sleeve is configured to be disposed over the first external circumferential surface. A first internal surface of the first sleeve is operably coupled with the first external circumferential surface of the frame bar. The first sleeve is configured for a temperature of the first sleeve to be controlled to change one or more characteristics of the first sleeve. The first sleeve is prohibited from moving relative to the frame bar responsive to changing the one or more characteristics of the first sleeve.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60F 1/02 - Véhicules rail-routeLeur transformation avec roues pour la route et roues pour le rail sur le même essieu

Abrégé

A method may include detecting a first pressure and a second pressure of afluid in a brake pipe of a vehicle system that includes a plurality of vehicles and extends from a lead vehicle to an end vehicle. The first pressure may be measured in the lead vehicle and the second pressure may be measured in the end vehicle. The method may further include determining a pressure differential signature between the first pressure and the second pressure and evaluating the pressure differential signature with a machine learning model to determine whether a blockage or a leakexists in the brake pipe. A system may include one or more processors configured to detect a first pressure and a second pressure of a fluid in a brake pipe. The one or more processors may be further configured to determine a pressure differential signature between the first pressure and the second pressure and evaluate the pressuredifferential signature with a machine learning model to determine whether a blockageexists in the brake pipe.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60T 17/22 - Dispositifs pour surveiller ou vérifier les systèmes de freinsDispositifs de signalisation

Abrégé

A pad for disc brakes for railway vehicles includes a base plate, a plurality of friction elements fixed to the base plate, and a plurality of spacers, each of which is mounted between the base plate and a respective friction element. At least one fixing hole is obtained in each one of the spacers, which is engaged by a respective rivet to lock the friction element to the base plate. Each one of the spacers includes a plurality of metal plaques, each having a fixing hole obtained in the plaque. The metal plaques are stacked on top of one another so that the respective fixing holes coincide.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16D 65/12 - DisquesTambours pour freins à disques
• B60T 1/06 - Aménagements des éléments de freinage, c.-à-d. des parties de ceux-ci dans lesquelles se produit l'effet de freinage en agissant par retardement des roues par action autre que sur la bande de roulement, p. ex. par action sur une jante, un tambour, un disque ou sur la transmission
• B60T 5/00 - Modifications apportées aux véhicules pour faciliter le refroidissement des freins
• B61H 5/00 - Emploi ou aménagements de freins comportant de substantielles surfaces de freinage radiales pressées l'une contre l'autre selon un mouvement axial, p. ex. freins à disques
• F16D 65/097 - Moyens élastiques interposés entre les patins et les organes de support

Abrégé

An energy transmission device for a watercraft includes a tower arranged on land, a telescoping boom connected to the tower for pivoting about a horizontal axis and about a vertical axis, said boom including a free end, and a first plug connected to the free end of the boom and designed to electrically contact for transmission of electrical energy a second upwardly oriented plug on the watercraft via a vertical plugging motion from above by pivoting the boom relative to the tower.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02B 3/20 - Équipement pour la navigation le long des côtes, dans les ports ou à d'autres emplacements maritimes fixes, p. ex. bollards
• H01R 13/631 - Moyens additionnels pour faciliter l'engagement ou la séparation des pièces de couplage, p. ex. moyens pour aligner ou guider, leviers, pression de gaz pour l'engagement uniquement
• B63J 3/04 - Entraînement des auxiliaires par l'ensemble moteur autre que celui de la propulsion

Abrégé

The invention relates to a current collector (1) having a vehicle-side base frame (2) and having lower scissors (3), which are fastened to the base frame (2), and also upper scissors (4), which are fastened to the lower scissors (3), with respective link rods (6, 7), and also having a current collector rocker (5) which is fastened to the upper scissors (4) and has contact strips (8) for contacting a current-conducting upper line, wherein a height adjuster (9) is arranged on the base frame (2) in order to pivot the lower scissors (3) with respect to the base frame (2), wherein the height adjuster (9) has an electric linear drive, wherein the linear drive is connected to a carriage which is mounted on the base frame (2) in a translationally displaceable manner, wherein the carriage can be displaced by the linear drive from a parked position into a lifting position, wherein the carriage is connected to the lower scissors (3) via a tension spring in order to bring about a pivoting movement of the lower scissors (3) into a raised position.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60L 5/16 - Dispositifs pour lever et remettre en place le collecteur
• B60L 5/19 - Collecteurs de courant pour lignes d'alimentation en énergie sur les véhicules propulsés électriquement utilisant des collecteurs en forme d'arc en contact avec le câble du trolley aménagés pour réaliser un mouvement du collecteur dans le sens perpendiculaire à la direction de déplacement du véhicule
• B60L 5/24 - Pantographes
• B60L 5/30 - Dispositifs pour lever et remettre en place le collecteur utilisant des ressorts

Abrégé

A vehicle brake system includes a back plate that may support a composite pad, and at least one conditioning insert coupled to the back plate and that may contact a surface of a wheel during a braking event and thereby to condition at least a portion of the surface of the wheel. Optionally, the back plate can define a U-shaped coupler that is centrally located and has two ends that are distal from the coupler. The back plate can have a centerline extending from a first end of the ends to a second end of the ends while passing through a center of the back plate, and the at least one conditioning insert can be disposed off of the centerline so as to not be centrally disposed.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16D 65/092 - Bandes, sabots ou patinsPivots ou leurs organes de support pour freins à engagement axial, p. ex. freins à disques

Abrégé

A vehicle brake system is provided that includes (or is formed from) a back plate configured to support a composite pad, at least one conditioning insert coupled to the back plate and configured to contact a surface of a wheel during a braking event and thereby to condition at least a portion of the surface of the wheel, and fins coupled with the at least one conditioning insert and configured to conduct heat generated by contact of the at least one conditioning insert with the at least the portion of the surface of the wheel away from the at least one conditioning insert.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16D 65/00 - Éléments constitutifs ou détails des freins
• F16D 65/06 - Bandes, sabots ou patinsPivots ou leurs organes de support pour freins à action extérieure
• F16D 65/807 - Caractéristiques relatives au refroidissement pour freins à action extérieure avec système de refroidissement ouvert, p. ex. refroidis par air
• F16D 65/78 - Caractéristiques relatives au refroidissement

Abrégé

A threshold assembly for a vehicle door includes an external sliding threshold configured to be coupled with an exterior surface of a vehicle having a doorway. The external sliding threshold is configured to extend over the doorway to provide a threshold surface on which one or more passengers enter the vehicle via the doorway or exit the vehicle via the doorway. The external sliding threshold laterally projects from the exterior surface of the vehicle to reduce or eliminate a spatial gap between the vehicle and a platform from which the one or more passengers enter the vehicle or onto which the one or more passengers exit the vehicle.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61D 23/00 - Structure des marchepieds pour véhicules ferroviaires
• B61D 19/02 - Aménagements des portes spécialement adaptés aux véhicules ferroviaires pour wagons de voyageurs
• B61D 23/02 - Marches pliantes pour véhicules ferroviaires

Abrégé

A vehicle location and control system determines a signal-derived separation distance between antennas disposed onboard a vehicle based on signals received by the antennas from an off-board source. The system determines an input-derived separation distance between the antennas based on input offset distances of the antennas from a designated location on the vehicle, determines a difference between the input-derived separation distance and the signal-derived separation distance, and activates or deactivates an automated route identification system that determines which route of several different routes that the vehicle is disposed upon based on the difference that is determined.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01S 19/42 - Détermination de position
• G01C 21/28 - NavigationInstruments de navigation non prévus dans les groupes spécialement adaptés pour la navigation dans un réseau routier avec corrélation de données de plusieurs instruments de navigation
• H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation pour l'utilisation dans ou sur les véhicules routiers ou ferroviaires
• G01C 21/34 - Recherche d'itinéraireGuidage en matière d'itinéraire
• B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains

Abrégé

System includes one or more processors configured to receive location data from a device communication unit and from at least a first communication unit and a second communication unit that are positioned relative to a vehicle. The location data includes a device spatial location of the device communication unit, a first spatial location of the first communication unit, and a second spatial location of the second communication unit. The one or more processors are further configured to determine a vehicle spatial location of a designated point of the vehicle. The one or more processors are further configured to generate a virtual model. The virtual model, when used by a positioning system to locate the vehicle, indicates the vehicle spatial location relative to an estimated location of the vehicle.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01S 19/51 - Positionnement relatif
• G01S 19/42 - Détermination de position
• G01S 19/48 - Détermination de position en combinant ou en commutant entre les solutions de position dérivées du système de positionnement par satellite à radiophares et les solutions de position dérivées d'un autre système
• G01S 19/24 - Acquisition ou poursuite des signaux émis par le système
• H04W 4/02 - Services utilisant des informations de localisation
• H04W 4/40 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons

Abrégé

A derailing system includes a derailer device and an electronic communication unit. The derailer device includes a directional derail block extending from a base and including a wheel deflecting surface arranged at an angle less than or equal to about 13 degrees with regard to a longitudinal axis of the track and designed to deflect the wheel away from the track. The electronic communication unit is configured for attachment to the derailer device and to communicate location data of the derailer device and/or installation status data of the derailer device to a remote computing unit.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61K 5/06 - Dispositifs dérailleurs ou de remise sur les rails

Abrégé

A system and method include a control unit configured to detect a presence of a vehicle within a route area based on sensor signals output by an observer device that monitors the route area. The control unit is configured to determine a distance of the vehicle from the observer device and to determine a vehicle location of the vehicle based on the distance and a predetermined location of the observer device. The system and method include a communication device configured to communicate the vehicle location to at least one of the vehicle or a remote control device that is off-board the vehicle prior to the vehicle starting to move along a route occupied by the vehicle.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06V 20/58 - Reconnaissance d’objets en mouvement ou d’obstacles, p. ex. véhicules ou piétonsReconnaissance des objets de la circulation, p. ex. signalisation routière, feux de signalisation ou routes
• B60W 60/00 - Systèmes d’aide à la conduite spécialement adaptés aux véhicules routiers autonomes
• G01C 21/36 - Dispositions d'entrée/sortie pour des calculateurs embarqués

Abrégé

A block (1) for wheel brakes comprising (i) a friction portion (2), in which a friction surface (5) is defined, which, in use, acts upon a peripheral surface of a wheel in order to carry out the braking action, (ii) a support plate (3), which is fixed, in an irreversible manner, to a surface (6) of the friction portion (2) opposite the friction surface (5), and (iii) a base plate (4), which is fixed to the support plate (3) and comprises a coupling element (4a) to fix the block (1) as a whole to a brake system. The block (1) comprises at least one elastic element (12) placed between the support plate (3) and the base plate (4). The presence of the elastic element (12) creates a ventilation air space (I) between the support plate (3) and the base plate (4).

Classes IPC  ?

• F16D 69/04 - Fixation des garnitures
• F16D 65/06 - Bandes, sabots ou patinsPivots ou leurs organes de support pour freins à action extérieure

Abrégé

A track pad assembly for a continuous track vehicle includes a track plate and a polymer pad. The track plate includes a plate body having a tread surface, and one or more mesh arrays attached to the tread surface of the plate body. The polymer pad is attached to the mesh array(s) and to interstitial areas of the tread surface defined by cells of the mesh array(s), e.g., by press bonding in conjunction with an adhesive. The polymer pad may be made of an elastomer such as hardened rubber.

Classes IPC  ?

• B62D 55/28 - Éléments ou maillons en contact avec le sol démontables
• B62D 55/20 - Chenilles du type articulé, p. ex. à chaînes
• B62D 55/06 - Véhicules à chenilles avec chenilles et sans roues additionnelles

Abrégé

A system with a base may be mounted on a vehicle, and a carriage assembly that may be movably connected to the base and may move with respect to the base. The carriage assembly may include a motor including a motor output shaft and motor housing, and a driving mechanism may couple to a door and to the motor output shaft or the motor housing. The carriage assembly may also include a coordination bar may be coupled to the motor output shaft or the motor housing, the motor output shaft or the motor housing may rotate the coordination bar responsive to operation of the motor. At least one linkage assembly may extend or retract to move the carriage assembly to move the door between an open position and a closed position based on rotation of the coordination bar.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05D 15/06 - Suspensions pour battants pour battants coulissant horizontalement sensiblement dans leur propre plan
• E05D 15/10 - Suspensions pour battants pour battants coulissant horizontalement sensiblement dans leur propre plan se déplaçant hors d'un plan dans un second plan parallèle
• E05F 15/646 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques utilisant des électromoteurs rotatifs pour battants à coulissement horizontal manœuvrés par des éléments de traction allongés souples, p. ex. des bandes, des chaînes ou des câbles permettant ou mettant en œuvre un déplacement secondaire du battant, p. ex. tournant ou transverse

Abrégé

A monitoring system includes a sensor that may output a sensed moving speed of a vehicle system. The monitoring system may also include one or more processors in communication with the sensor. The one or more processors may calculate a predicted speed of the vehicle system based on one or more forces acting on the vehicle system, and compare the predicted speed with the sensed moving speed. The one or more processors may also control movement of the vehicle system based on comparing the predicted speed with the sensed moving speed.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 35/65 - Instruments spécialement adaptés à des types de véhicules ou d’utilisateurs spécifiques, p. ex. pour la conduite à gauche ou à droite
• B60K 35/80 - Dispositions pour la commande des instruments

Abrégé

A monitoring system includes a sensor that may output a sensed moving speed of a vehicle system. The monitoring system may also include one or more processors in communication with the sensor. The one or more processors may calculate a predicted speed of the vehicle system based on one or more forces acting on the vehicle system, and compare the predicted speed with the sensed moving speed. The one or more processors may also control movement of the vehicle system based on comparing the predicted speed with the sensed moving speed.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
• B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains
• B61L 27/04 - Systèmes automatiques, p. ex. commandés par les trainsPassage à la commande manuelle

Abrégé

A set and release retainer valve assembly of an air brake system engages and releases an air brake while retaining a designated pressure within a brake cylinder. The pressure is retained within the brake cylinder to generate a higher brake cylinder pressure on a subsequent brake application and/or prevent movement of the vehicle system after release of the air brake system. The air brake is subsequently re-engaged to re-set the retaining valve assembly and exhaust the designated air pressure out of the brake cylinder, where the air brake of the vehicle system is released to permit the movement of the vehicle system after re-setting the retaining valve assembly.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60T 17/22 - Dispositifs pour surveiller ou vérifier les systèmes de freinsDispositifs de signalisation
• B60T 13/68 - Commande électrique des systèmes de freins à fluide sous pression par valves commandées électriquement
• B60T 15/02 - Valves d'application et de relâchement des freins

Abrégé

A control system and a related method includes determining an access state of a vehicle and communicating a locking command message from an off-board control system to remotely change the access state of the vehicle between a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, an operator is unable to one or more of access a location of the vehicle, access an area internal to the vehicle, change a power setting of a component of the vehicle, or engage a propulsion system of the vehicle. The operator onboard the vehicle may be prohibited from changing the access state from the locked state to the unlocked state without assistance from the off-board control system, but the operator may be allowed to change the access state from the unlocked state to the locked state without assistance from the off-board control system.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 25/24 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol par des éléments d’identification électroniques comportant un code non mémorisé par l’utilisateur
• B60R 25/04 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules agissant sur des systèmes ou des équipements de véhicules, p. ex. sur les portes, les sièges ou les pare-brises agissant sur le système de propulsion, p. ex. le moteur ou le moteur d’entraînement
• B60R 25/30 - Détection relative au vol ou autres événements relatifs aux systèmes antivol
• B60R 25/10 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules actionnant un dispositif d’alarme
• B60R 25/08 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules agissant sur des systèmes ou des équipements de véhicules, p. ex. sur les portes, les sièges ou les pare-brises en agissant sur les freins ou les systèmes de freinage

Abrégé

A system includes a camera and at least one processor. The camera has a field of view, and is configured to acquire imaging information within the field of view. The at least one processor is operably coupled to the camera and configured to acquire the imaging information from the camera. The at least one processor is configured to autonomously set vehicle configuration parameters for use of the camera with a vehicle based on the imaging information within the field of view.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04N 5/232 - Dispositifs pour la commande des caméras de télévision, p.ex. commande à distance

Abrégé

A control system and a related method includes determining an access state of a vehicle and communicating a locking command message from an off-board control system to remotely change the access state of the vehicle between a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, an operator is unable to one or more of access a location of the vehicle, access an area internal to the vehicle, change a power setting of a component of the vehicle, or engage a propulsion system of the vehicle.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 25/00 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules
• B60R 25/102 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules actionnant un dispositif d’alarme un signal étant envoyé vers un lieu distant, p. ex. signal radio transmis à un poste de police, à une entreprise de sécurité ou au propriétaire du véhicule
• B60R 25/20 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol

Abrégé

A vehicle control system receives signals from sensors on board a first vehicle and plural other, second vehicles. Based on the signals received from the sensors, the system determines a brake assessment of a brake system, where the brake assessment includes a state of health of the brake system and/or a location of interest of a leak in the brake system. The system controls movement of the first vehicle and the second vehicles relative to at least one remote vehicle system based at least in part on the brake assessment that is determined.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60W 30/16 - Contrôle de la distance entre les véhicules, p. ex. pour maintenir la distance avec le véhicule qui précède
• B60T 17/22 - Dispositifs pour surveiller ou vérifier les systèmes de freinsDispositifs de signalisation

Abrégé

A disc brake for railway vehicles comprising a pad and a disk on which the pad acts is provided. The pad comprises a base plate and a plurality of friction elements fixed to the base plate. The friction elements comprise first friction elements made of a first material and second friction elements made of a second material. The second material has a compressibility modulus (e.g., the pressure needed to compress the material by 1 mm) that is at least 5 MPa less smaller than the compressibility modulus of the first material. There may be more of the first friction elements than the second friction elements.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16D 65/092 - Bandes, sabots ou patinsPivots ou leurs organes de support pour freins à engagement axial, p. ex. freins à disques
• F16D 69/02 - Composition des garnitures
• F16D 69/00 - Garnitures de frictionLeur fixationEmploi pour travailler ensemble de matériaux ou de surfaces de friction spécifiées

Abrégé

The invention relates to a drive arrangement (1) for moving a contacting device (2) from a raised position to a lowered position. Hingedly interconnected arms (3, 6, 10) carry the contacting device (2), which can be moved by pivoting the arms (3, 6, 10). An actuating drive (12) is connected to an actuating lever (15) on the first arm (3) and can raise or lower this arm via a driving element, while the arm (3), by means of its gravitational force, is supported on the driving element. In the lowered position, there is no supporting on the driving element (19). A spring (18) acts counter to the actuating drive (12). The invention also relates to a lowerable contacting device (2) having such a drive arrangement and to the use thereof. The drive arrangement allows energy-independent emergency raising.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60L 5/26 - Demi-pantographes, p. ex. utilisant des balanciers d'équilibrage
• B60L 5/30 - Dispositifs pour lever et remettre en place le collecteur utilisant des ressorts
• B60L 53/35 - Moyens pour l’ajustement automatique ou assisté de la position relative des dispositifs de charge et des véhicules

Abrégé

The invention relates to a drive arrangement (1) for moving a contacting device (2) from a raised position to a lowered position. Hingedly interconnected arms (3, 6, 10) carry the contacting device (2), which can be moved by pivoting the arms (3, 6, 10). An actuating drive (12) is connected to an actuating lever (15) on the first arm (3) and can raise or lower this arm via a driving element, while the arm (3), by means of its gravitational force, is supported on the driving element. In the lowered position, there is no supporting on the driving element (19). A spring (18) acts counter to the actuating drive (12). The invention also relates to a lowerable contacting device (2) having such a drive arrangement and to the use thereof. The drive arrangement allows energy-independent emergency raising.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60L 5/26 - Demi-pantographes, p. ex. utilisant des balanciers d'équilibrage
• B60L 5/30 - Dispositifs pour lever et remettre en place le collecteur utilisant des ressorts
• B60L 53/35 - Moyens pour l’ajustement automatique ou assisté de la position relative des dispositifs de charge et des véhicules

Abrégé

A lock mechanism includes a release cam assembly configured to be articulated around an axis of a spindle, an isolation lock unlock linkage, a primary lock unlock linkage, and a door panel suspension. Responsive to an emergency release being pulled, the isolation lock unlock linkage and the primary lock unlock linkage are configured to be sequentially actuated in a sequence that includes a) unlocking an isolation lock when the isolation lock previously was in a locked position, b) unlocking a primary door lock by rotational stroke motion of the spindle, and c) rotating the spindle in an open direction.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 81/90 - Actionnement manuel de secours en cas de panne d’alimentation en énergie
• B61D 19/02 - Aménagements des portes spécialement adaptés aux véhicules ferroviaires pour wagons de voyageurs
• E05B 77/02 - Serrures de véhicule caractérisées par des fonctions ou des fins particulières pour des situations d’accident
• E05B 79/20 - Liaisons entre parties mobiles de serrure utilisant des liaisons souples, p. ex. des câbles Bowden
• E05B 83/36 - Serrures pour portières passagers ou similaire

Abrégé

A vehicle braking calibration system and related method includes a valve fluidly coupled with a vehicle braking system of a vehicle. The valve is configured to move between an open position and a closed position to control an amount of a fluid that is directed out of the braking system. A sensor detects one or more characteristics of the fluid that is directed out of the braking system. A controller determines a state of the braking system based on the one or more characteristics of the fluid.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60T 17/22 - Dispositifs pour surveiller ou vérifier les systèmes de freinsDispositifs de signalisation
• B60Q 9/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation non prévus dans l'un des groupes principaux
• B60T 7/12 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement automatiqueOrganes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement non soumis à la volonté du conducteur ou du passager
• B60T 8/92 - Dispositions pour adapter la force de freinage sur la roue aux conditions propres au véhicule ou à l'état du sol, p. ex. par limitation ou variation de la force de freinage selon une condition de vitesse, p. ex. accélération ou décélération comportant des moyens sensibles au fonctionnement défectueux, c.-à-d. des moyens pour détecter et indiquer un fonctionnement défectueux des moyens sensibles à la condition de vitesse à action corrective automatique
• B60T 15/02 - Valves d'application et de relâchement des freins

Abrégé

A brake shoe includes a backing plate configured to interface with a brake head of a vehicle. The backing plate includes a main body and a flange attached to the main body and configured to align the brake shoe on a wheel of the vehicle. The brake shoe also includes a composition friction material disposed on the backing plate, which defines a brake surface for engaging the wheel. The brake shoe may have one or more dimensional characteristics for facilitating alignment of the brake shoe with the wheel, e.g., a ratio of a shortest horizontal distance to a shortest vertical distance of the brake shoe may be at least 1.07 and no more than 1.25, or a ratio of a length of the main body of the brake shoe to a length of the flange may be at least 1.3 and not more than 1.7.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61H 1/00 - Emploi ou aménagements des freins comportant un élément, ou des éléments, de freinage agissant sur la périphérie de la jante de la roue, sur un tambour, ou sur un organe similaire
• B60B 17/00 - Roues caractérisées par des éléments en contact avec le rail
• B60B 21/08 - Jantes caractérisées par le fait d'avoir des surfaces de freinage
• F16D 49/00 - Freins avec un organe de freinage coopérant avec la périphérie d'un tambour, d'une jante de roue ou d'une pièce analogue
• F16D 65/00 - Éléments constitutifs ou détails des freins
• F16D 65/06 - Bandes, sabots ou patinsPivots ou leurs organes de support pour freins à action extérieure
• F16D 69/04 - Fixation des garnitures

Abrégé

Various embodiments provided a railroad car brake beam wear guide for mounting in a brake beam guide bracket of a railroad car truck side frame and including a spacer that partially defines a slide-way for a brake beam lug of a brake beam and that limits lateral movement of the brake beam. In various embodiments, the wear guide can be employed for other uses besides for railroad cars.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61H 13/36 - Poutrelles d'équilibrageSuspensions s'y rapportant
• B61H 15/00 - Mécanismes de rattrapage de l'usure, p. ex. rattrape-jeu

Abrégé

A braking system conducts an electronic command signal via a cable extending through multiple first vehicles in a first segment of a multi-vehicle system. The electronic command signal directs engagement or release of an air brake coupled to a brake pipe that extends along a length of the multi-vehicle system. A pneumatic command signal is communicated via the brake pipe to one or more second vehicles in a second segment of the multi-vehicle system. The pneumatic command signal directs one or more of the engagement or the release of the air brake coupled to the brake pipe in the one or more second vehicles.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60T 13/66 - Commande électrique des systèmes de freins à fluide sous pression
• B60T 17/22 - Dispositifs pour surveiller ou vérifier les systèmes de freinsDispositifs de signalisation

Abrégé

A braking system conducts an electronic command signal via a cable extending through multiple first vehicles in a first segment of a multi-vehicle system. The electronic command signal directs engagement or release of an air brake coupled to a brake pipe that extends along a length of the multi-vehicle system. A pneumatic command signal is communicated via the brake pipe to one or more second vehicles in a second segment of the multi-vehicle system. The pneumatic command signal directs one or more of the engagement or the release of the air brake coupled to the brake pipe in the one or more second vehicles.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60T 7/16 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement automatiqueOrganes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement non soumis à la volonté du conducteur ou du passager provoqués par une commande à distance, c.-à-d. moyens de mise en action non montés sur le véhicule
• B61H 13/00 - Mise en action des freins des véhicules ferroviaires
• B61H 13/34 - Mise en action des freins des véhicules ferroviaires Parties constitutives

Abrégé

A remote initialization system and method for a vehicle system receive trip data for an upcoming trip at an off-board device. Using the off-board device, the trip data is communicated to the different back-office systems, and one or more of mandatory directives or software configuration requirements are received at the off-board device from the different back-office systems. An initialization data set that includes at least some of the trip data and at least some of the one or more of the mandatory directives or the software configuration requirements is communicated from the off-board device to an onboard controller of the vehicle system. The initialization data set is configured to be used by the onboard controller to control movement of the vehicle system in the different sets of the routes.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01C 21/36 - Dispositions d'entrée/sortie pour des calculateurs embarqués
• G01C 21/34 - Recherche d'itinéraireGuidage en matière d'itinéraire
• G07C 5/00 - Enregistrement ou indication du fonctionnement de véhicules
• H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance

Abrégé

A remote initialization system and method for a vehicle system receive trip data for an upcoming trip at an off-board device. Using the off-board device, the trip data is communicated to the different back-office systems, and one or more of mandatory directives or software configuration requirements are received at the off-board device from the different back-office systems. An initialization data set that includes at least some of the trip data and at least some of the one or more of the mandatory directives or the software configuration requirements is communicated from the off-board device to an onboard controller of the vehicle system. The initialization data set is configured to be used by the onboard controller to control movement of the vehicle system in the different sets of the routes.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60W 40/00 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier
• B60W 50/00 - Détails des systèmes d'aide à la conduite des véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier
• G08G 9/00 - Systèmes de commande du trafic de véhicules, dans lesquels le type de véhicule est sans importance ou d'un type non spécifié

Abrégé

A brake control system includes one or more processors communicatively connected to at least one sensor configured to output at least one property measurement of air in a brake pipe of a vehicle braking assembly. The one or more processors are configured to determine, based on the at least one property measurement, a pressure reduction lower limit (PRLL) in the brake pipe. The one or more processors are further configured to control movement of a vehicle system that includes the brake pipe to enforce the PRLL by preventing a pressure reduction in the brake pipe that is less than the PRLL while one or more air reservoirs of the vehicle braking assembly are at a reduced charge state.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60T 8/17 - Utilisation de moyens de régulation électriques ou électroniques pour la commande du freinage
• B60T 8/171 - Détection des paramètres utilisés pour la régulationMesure des valeurs utilisées pour la régulation
• B60T 13/24 - Transmission de l'action de freinage entre l'organe d'attaque et les organes terminaux d'action, avec puissance de freinage assistée ou relais de puissanceSystèmes de freins incorporant ces moyens de transmission, p. ex. systèmes de freinage à pression d'air avec assistance, entraînement ou relâchement par fluide le fluide étant un gaz
• B60T 17/22 - Dispositifs pour surveiller ou vérifier les systèmes de freinsDispositifs de signalisation

Abrégé

A brake control system includes one or more processors communicatively connected to at least one sensor configured to output at least one property measurement of air in a brake pipe of a vehicle braking assembly. The one or more processors are configured to determine, based on the at least one property measurement, a pressure reduction lower limit (PRLL) in the brake pipe. The one or more processors are further configured to control movement of a vehicle system that includes the brake pipe to enforce the PRLL by preventing a pressure reduction in the brake pipe that is less than the PRLL while one or more air reservoirs of the vehicle braking assembly are at a reduced charge state.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60T 13/66 - Commande électrique des systèmes de freins à fluide sous pression
• B60T 17/18 - Dispositifs de sécuritéSurveillance
• B61H 13/00 - Mise en action des freins des véhicules ferroviaires

Abrégé

A communication system may be provided that includes a lead communication assembly configured to be disposed onboard a lead vehicle in a multi-vehicle system, and a remote communication assembly configured to be disposed onboard a remote vehicle in the multi-vehicle system. The lead communication assembly and the remote communication assembly may be configured to communicate with each other via a wired connection extending along the multi-vehicle system from at least the lead vehicle to at least the remote vehicle. Additionally, the lead communication assembly and the remote communication assembly may also be configured to communicate with each other via a wireless connection. The lead communication assembly and the remote communication assembly may also be configured to switch back-and-forth between communicating with each other via the wired connection and via the wireless connection.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
• H04W 24/04 - Configurations pour maintenir l'état de fonctionnement
• B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains
• B61L 27/04 - Systèmes automatiques, p. ex. commandés par les trainsPassage à la commande manuelle

Abrégé

A communication system may be provided that includes a lead communication assembly configured to be disposed onboard a lead vehicle in a multi-vehicle system, and a remote communication assembly configured to be disposed onboard a remote vehicle in the multi-vehicle system. The lead communication assembly and the remote communication assembly may be configured to communicate with each other via a wired connection extending along the multi-vehicle system from at least the lead vehicle to at least the remote vehicle. Additionally, the lead communication assembly and the remote communication assembly may also be configured to communicate with each other via a wireless connection. The lead communication assembly and the remote communication assembly may also be configured to switch back-and-forth between communicating with each other via the wired connection and via the wireless connection.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61L 27/70 - Détails des communications côté voie
• H04B 1/74 - Détails des systèmes de transmission, non couverts par l'un des groupes Détails des systèmes de transmission non caractérisés par le milieu utilisé pour la transmission pour augmenter la fiabilité, p. ex. en utilisant des canaux ou des appareils supplémentaires ou de réserve

Abrégé

A conditioning insert of a friction device includes a body having a conditioning surface configured to engage a wheel, opposite first and second sides intersecting the conditioning surface, and opposite third and fourth sides intersecting the conditioning surface. Each of the first and second sides extend from the third side to the fourth side. The body includes one or more of (a) a recess extending into one or more of the first side, the second side, the third side, or the fourth side and is configured to receive friction material of the friction device and/or (b) a protrusion extending out of the first side, the second side, the third side, or the fourth side and into the friction material of the friction device.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16D 65/00 - Éléments constitutifs ou détails des freins
• F16D 65/06 - Bandes, sabots ou patinsPivots ou leurs organes de support pour freins à action extérieure

Abrégé

A friction device for a vehicle having a flanged wheel (with a wheel flange and wheel tread) includes a backing plate and a friction structure. The backing plate may interface with a brake actuator of the vehicle. The friction structure is attached to the backing plate and comprises a friction material; the friction structure has a longitudinal flange side, a longitudinal rim side, and two opposing ends, and defines a brake surface for engaging the flanged wheel for braking. The friction structure includes an extended volume portion of the friction material on the longitudinal flange side, which defines a flange contact region of the brake surface. The flange contact region may at least partially engage the flange and to align the friction device with the wheel tread, e.g., the flange contact region may be complementary in shape to at least part of the flange.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16D 65/06 - Bandes, sabots ou patinsPivots ou leurs organes de support pour freins à action extérieure
• B61H 1/00 - Emploi ou aménagements des freins comportant un élément, ou des éléments, de freinage agissant sur la périphérie de la jante de la roue, sur un tambour, ou sur un organe similaire
• F16D 69/00 - Garnitures de frictionLeur fixationEmploi pour travailler ensemble de matériaux ou de surfaces de friction spécifiées

Abrégé

A method and a system of a friction device for a wheel may include a backing plate and a friction material disposed on the backing plate to form a brake surface to engage a surface of the wheel. The friction material extends between a first end and a second end along a central longitudinal axis, and between a rim side and a flange side. A void is disposed within the friction material and extends from the brake surface a distance into the friction material. The void forms an opening of the brake surface of the friction material.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16D 65/06 - Bandes, sabots ou patinsPivots ou leurs organes de support pour freins à action extérieure
• F16D 69/02 - Composition des garnitures
• F16D 69/04 - Fixation des garnitures

Abrégé

A vehicle monitoring device includes a camera or other optical sensor configured to be disposed at a trailing end of a first vehicle system. The camera or other optical sensor is configured to output one or more images or video of a field of view behind the first vehicle system. The monitoring device also includes a controller configured to receive output from one or more sensors and to activate the camera or other optical sensor to output the one or more images or video based on the output from the one or more sensors. The output from the one or more sensors indicates one or more of a change in movement of the first vehicle system, a temperature, an acoustic sound, or movement of a second vehicle system.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06V 20/56 - Contexte ou environnement de l’image à l’extérieur d’un véhicule à partir de capteurs embarqués
• B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
• B61L 23/04 - Dispositifs de commande, d'avertissement ou autres dispositifs de sécurité le long de la voie ou entre les véhicules ou les trains pour contrôler l'état mécanique de la voie
• B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains

Abrégé

A distributed power system includes a communication device and a control device. The communication device is configured to be disposed onboard a first vehicle of a vehicle system that also includes at least a second vehicle. The communication device is configured to communicate a discover message. The control device is configured to be operatively connected to the communication device, and, responsive to the communication device receiving a discover reply message from a second vehicle, to generate a configure message for the communication device to transmit to the second vehicle based on an identifier of the second vehicle included in the discover reply message. The configure message includes instructions for the second vehicle to transition to a remote mode of operation in which remote control of tractive and braking efforts of the second vehicle is enabled.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement d’instruments dans ou sur des véhicules
• B61L 3/00 - 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

Abrégé

A method is provided that may include obtaining image data related to a route from a imaging device associated with a vehicle, determining a geometric pattern related to the route based on the image data, and identifying the geometric pattern determined within a route database to determine the route of the vehicle.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains
• G01C 21/00 - NavigationInstruments de navigation non prévus dans les groupes
• G01C 21/30 - Mise en coïncidence avec des cartes ou des contours

Abrégé

A method is provided that may include obtaining image data related to a route from a imaging device associated with a vehicle. The method may also include determining an environmental condition based on the image data, and operating the vehicle or communicating an alert signal based on the environmental condition that is detemined.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60W 40/02 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conditions ambiantes
• B60W 40/06 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conditions ambiantes liés à l'état de la route
• B61L 23/04 - Dispositifs de commande, d'avertissement ou autres dispositifs de sécurité le long de la voie ou entre les véhicules ou les trains pour contrôler l'état mécanique de la voie
• G06T 7/00 - Analyse d'image

Abrégé

A method is provided that may include obtaining image data related to a route from a imaging device associated with a vehicle. The method may also include determining an environmental condition based on the image data, and operating the vehicle or communicating an alert signal based on the environmental condition that is determined.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains
• B61L 3/00 - 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
• B61L 27/00 - Systèmes centraux de commande du trafic ferroviaireCommande côté voieSystèmes de communication spécialement adaptés à cet effet

Abrégé

A braking system and method control application of brakes disposed onboard vehicles using brake control devices. The vehicles are in a multi-vehicle system and are associated with different segments of the vehicle system. Brake commands are sent to the brake control devices. These commands direct the brake control devices of the vehicles to concurrently engage the brakes onboard the vehicles to different brake levels based on which of the segments that the vehicles are associated.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60T 13/66 - Commande électrique des systèmes de freins à fluide sous pression
• B60T 17/22 - Dispositifs pour surveiller ou vérifier les systèmes de freinsDispositifs de signalisation

Abrégé

A braking system and method control application of brakes disposed onboard vehicles using brake control devices. The vehicles are in a multi-vehicle system and are associated with different segments of the vehicle system. Brake commands are sent to the brake control devices. These commands direct the brake control devices of the vehicles to concurrently engage the brakes onboard the vehicles to different brake levels based on which of the segments that the vehicles are associated.(T.of\-)"1 00104 --,)µ 108 c-106___________________________________________________________________________________ C _______ \07 cy.V112 112 =4". 112 ; 112 112 112______________________________________ 01 \O _____ 01 \O 01 \O 01 \O \O104A 106A 110 106B 104B 106C 106D 106E 106F102FIG. 1200-Ni 104A 106A 106B 104B 106C 106D 106E 106F 204\\rb102\)"FIG. 2104A 106A 106B 104B 106C 106D 106E 106FFIG. 3400-1104A 106A 106B 104B 106C 106D 106E 106FFIG. 43/55y0rInterface ________________________________________ y-510r 506 EMS _____________________________________________ y-114 _______________________________ Controller ___________ PVCS508-) BCDr112 (-108Propulsion (-110Brake ______________________________________________________________________ 1504-V- System/502... _________________ ) ( ____ yFIG. 5Date Recue/Date Received 2021-06-224/56trr112_______________________________________ BCD r108r110 1 Brake __________________ 1502-)) C, ___ yFIG. 6Date Recue/Date Received 2021-06-22

Classes IPC  ?

• B61H 13/00 - Mise en action des freins des véhicules ferroviaires
• B61H 13/34 - Mise en action des freins des véhicules ferroviaires Parties constitutives

Abrégé

A system is provided that include at least one positioning system that can detect a location or position of a vehicle or a portion of a vehicle group that includes the vehicle, at least one sensor positioned on or associated with the vehicle that can generate sensor data of a determined parameter or condition, and a controller in communication with the sensor and the positioning system. The controller can determine that a hazard event has occurred based at least partially on sensor data, and can communicate a hazard event notification based at least in part on the location data and the sensor data to a remote server.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61L 27/70 - Détails des communications côté voie
• 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
• B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
• B61L 23/04 - Dispositifs de commande, d'avertissement ou autres dispositifs de sécurité le long de la voie ou entre les véhicules ou les trains pour contrôler l'état mécanique de la voie
• B61L 27/53 - Diagnostic ou maintenance côté voie, p. ex. mises à jour de logiciel pour des éléments ou des systèmes côté voie, p. ex. surveillance côté voie de l’état des systèmes de commande côté voie

Abrégé

A brake assembly is provided that may include a first friction ring having a plurality of mounting assemblies spaced around the first friction ring and configured to secure the first friction ring to a web of a wheel. At least one of the plurality of mounting assemblies of the first friction ring may include a first arcuate body surrounding a first opening. The brake assembly may also include a second friction ring having a plurality of mounting assemblies spaced around the second friction ring and configured to secure the second friction ring to the web of the wheel. The brake assembly may also include a flexible fastener disposed through the first opening and second opening and configured to be disposed through the web of the wheel to secure the web of the wheel between the first arcuate body and the second arcuate body

Classes IPC  ?

• F16D 65/12 - DisquesTambours pour freins à disques

Abrégé

A method of communication between first and second controllers positioned in spaced relation along a length of a vehicle system includes establishing first and second wireless, parallel communication channels between the first and second controllers. The channels operate at different carrier frequencies. The first controller transmits common information in parallel on the first and second wireless communication channels to the second controller, and the second controller receives the information transmitted in parallel on first and second wireless communication channels. The first and second wireless communication channels are then deactivated Subsequently, a single communication channel is established for communicating other, different information between the controllers.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04W 4/46 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour la communication de véhicule à véhicule
• H04W 76/30 - Libération de la connexion
• H04W 76/15 - Établissement de connexions à liens multiples sans fil

Abrégé

A line supply arrangement for electrically powered motor vehicles includes an electric line on a support arm above the motor vehicle. A trolley on the support arm positions the electric line such that a free end thereof hangs down from the trolley for connection to the motor vehicle and charging of an energy store. The trolley is movable relative to the support arm in horizontal direction or the support arm is movable and the trolley relative to the support arm in horizontal direction. Arranged on the trolley is a line reel to lower the free end of the electric line to the motor vehicle, and a hose reel is fixed on the support arm for supply and discharge of cooling liquid to and from the electric line. The trolley is movable relative to the hose reel. A heat exchanger is arranged distal to the trolley for cooling the cooling liquid.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60L 53/35 - Moyens pour l’ajustement automatique ou assisté de la position relative des dispositifs de charge et des véhicules
• B60L 53/18 - Câbles spécialement adaptés pour recharger des véhicules électriques
• B60L 53/302 - Refroidissement des équipements de charge
• B60M 1/30 - Rails conducteurs
• B60M 1/12 - Lignes de trolleyAccessoires à cet effet

Abrégé

A communication assembly includes a housing, a communication device, an extendable mast, and a control circuit. The housing is configured to be mounted on a vehicle. The communication device includes an antenna and is disposed at least partially within the housing. The extendable mast is mechanically coupled to the housing and supports the antenna. The control circuit is operably coupled to the mast and is configured to generate a signal to raise the mast from a first position of a distal end of the mast to a second position of the distal end in response to determining occurrence of a designated raise event. The antenna extends a greater distance from the housing in the second position of the mast than in the first position.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04B 1/08 - Détails de structure, p. ex. ébénisterie
• H01Q 1/24 - SupportsMoyens de montage par association structurale avec d'autres équipements ou objets avec appareil récepteur
• H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation pour l'utilisation dans ou sur les véhicules routiers ou ferroviaires
• H01Q 1/12 - SupportsMoyens de montage
• H01Q 1/00 - Détails de dispositifs associés aux antennes
• H01Q 1/10 - Éléments télescopiques

Abrégé

A system includes one or more processors configured to track working hours of one or more crew members of a vehicle system as the vehicle system travels. The one or more processors are configured to control the vehicle system to one or more of stop movement of the vehicle system, slow movement of the vehicle system, prevent movement of the vehicle system from a stationary position, or control movement of the vehicle system to an alternative location, responsive to one or more of (i) determining that the working hours of the one or more crew members exceed a prescribed service limit, (ii) determining that the working hours are projected to exceed the prescribed service limit before the vehicle system reaches a designated location, or (iii) determining that the working hours are within a designated time window before the prescribed service limit.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60W 30/06 - Manœuvre automatique de stationnement
• G07C 5/04 - Enregistrement ou indication du temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente uniquement utilisant des moyens de comptage ou compteurs à horloge
• B60W 10/04 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion
• B60W 40/08 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conducteurs ou aux passagers
• B60W 50/14 - Moyens d'information du conducteur, pour l'avertir ou provoquer son intervention
• B60W 10/18 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des systèmes de freinage
• G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente

Abrégé

A brake health monitoring system and method measure pressures in different components of a brake system of a vehicle system during movement of the vehicle system. Two or more of the pressures that are measured in the different components are compared with each other to select a health monitoring mode. One or more allowable pressures are selected based on the health monitoring mode that is selected. A state of health of the brake system is determined by comparing one or more of the pressures that is measured with the one or more allowable pressures that are selected.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60T 17/00 - Éléments, parties constitutives ou accessoires des systèmes de freins non couverts par les groupes , ou , ou présentant d'autres caractéristiques intéressantes
• B60T 17/22 - Dispositifs pour surveiller ou vérifier les systèmes de freinsDispositifs de signalisation

Abrégé

A system that may include a first route circuit that may be configured to be coupled with a first route section and may be configured to generate a first location coded signal that is unique to the first route section responsive to a vehicle being located on or within the first route section. A second route circuit may be configured to be coupled with a second route section and configured to generate a second location coded signal that is unique to the second route section and that is different from the first location coded signal, the second route circuit configured to generate the second location coded signal responsive to the vehicle being located on or within the second route section. A controller may be configured to receive the first location coded signal and the second location coded signal and determine a location of the vehicle based on the first location coded signal or the second location coded signal.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61L 25/04 - Indication ou enregistrement de l'identité des trains

Abrégé

A vehicle control system and method receive vehicle makeup information from multiple vehicles in a multi-vehicle system. The vehicle makeup information represents one or more characteristics of the vehicles. The vehicle makeup information is received at a controlling vehicle of the vehicles in the multi-vehicle system that controls movement of the multi-vehicle system. The controlling vehicle also receives locations from location-determining devices respectively onboard the vehicles in the multi-vehicle system. The controlling vehicle controls operation of the multi-vehicle system using a combination of the vehicle makeup information received from the vehicles and the locations of the vehicles.

Classes IPC  ?

• 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
• B60T 8/17 - Utilisation de moyens de régulation électriques ou électroniques pour la commande du freinage
• G01C 21/34 - Recherche d'itinéraireGuidage en matière d'itinéraire
• G08G 1/00 - Systèmes de commande du trafic pour véhicules routiers

Abrégé

A vehicle control system includes a controller comprising one or more processors. The controller is configured to determine a respective force exerted on a route segment by a first wheel of a plurality of wheels of a vehicle and obtain a respective available adhesion value for the first wheel at an interface with the route segment. The controller is configured to determine a respective effective adhesion value to utilize for driving rotation of the first wheel. The effective adhesion value is within a designated wheelslip margin relative to the available adhesion value for the first wheel without exceeding the available adhesion value. The controller is further configured to assign a torque setting to rotate the first wheel based at least in part on the respective force exerted on the route segment by the first wheel and the effective adhesion value for the first wheel.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60T 8/17 - Utilisation de moyens de régulation électriques ou électroniques pour la commande du freinage
• B60T 8/1755 - Régulation des freins spécialement adaptée pour la commande de la stabilité du véhicule, p. ex. en tenant compte du taux d'embardée ou de l'accélération transversale dans une courbe
• B60T 8/52 - Détection de couple, c.-à-d. que la force de freinage est commandée par des forces provoquant, ou susceptibles de provoquer un mouvement de torsion ou de rotation sur un objet freiné
• B60T 8/171 - Détection des paramètres utilisés pour la régulationMesure des valeurs utilisées pour la régulation
• B61C 15/08 - Prévention du patinage des roues

Abrégé

A vehicle control system receives signals from sensors on board a first vehicle and plural other, second vehicles. Based on the signals received from the sensors, the system determines a brake assessment of a brake system, where the brake assessment includes a state of health of the brake system and/or a location of interest of a leak in the brake system. The system controls movement of the first vehicle and the second vehicles relative to at least one remote vehicle system based at least in part on the brake assessment that is determined.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60T 17/22 - Dispositifs pour surveiller ou vérifier les systèmes de freinsDispositifs de signalisation
• B60T 8/172 - Détermination des paramètres de commande utilisés pour la régulation, p. ex. par des calculs impliquant des paramètres mesurés ou détectés
• B60T 8/171 - Détection des paramètres utilisés pour la régulationMesure des valeurs utilisées pour la régulation
• B60T 8/18 - Dispositions pour adapter la force de freinage sur la roue aux conditions propres au véhicule ou à l'état du sol, p. ex. par limitation ou variation de la force de freinage selon le chargement ou le poids du véhicule, p. ex. répartition du chargement

Abrégé

A brake monitoring system monitors pressures in a brake system of a vehicle system at different locations in the vehicle system. Decreases in the pressures are determined at two or more of the different locations. The times at which the decreases in the pressures occurred are determined. A location of interest of a leak in the brake system is determined by comparing the times at which the decreases in the pressures occurred.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60T 17/22 - Dispositifs pour surveiller ou vérifier les systèmes de freinsDispositifs de signalisation

Abrégé

Provided is a computer-implemented method for determining a communication status in a train consist operating in a distributed power system, the train consist including a lead locomotive and a plurality of remote locomotives. The method includes, for each remote locomotive of the plurality of remote locomotives that receives the command message directly from the lead locomotive, setting the message source indicator of the remote locomotive to a first state representative of a direct receipt of the command message, incrementing the message source counter for each response message received by the remote locomotive from other remote locomotives in which the respective message source indicator is set to the first state, generating a response message including a value of the message source indicator and a value of the message source counter, and transmitting the response message. A system and computer program product are also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains
• B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
• B61C 17/12 - Organes de commandeDispositions pour la commande des locomotives à partir de points éloignés à bord du train ou lorsque des éléments de traction multiples sont utilisés
• B61L 25/00 - Enregistrement ou indication de la position ou de l'identité des véhicules ou des trains ou de la position des appareils de la voie
• B61L 25/04 - Indication ou enregistrement de l'identité des trains

Abrégé

A rotary machine includes a stator and a rotor that rotates relative to the stator in response to flow of a fluid by or through the rotor. The rotary machine also includes a control circuit configured to determine one or more operational characteristics of the electric machine. The one or more operational characteristics are indicative of a flow of the fluid or a load placed on the rotary machine, the control circuit configured to apply control signals to control one or more switches of the rotary machine to induce a magnetic field in the rotary machine that resists a force imparted on a rotor of the rotary machine from the flow of the fluid. The control signals control the one or more switches of the rotary machine to control a speed at which the rotor rotates.

Classes IPC  ?

• F03D 9/25 - Mécanismes moteurs à vent caractérisés par l’appareil entrainé l’appareil étant un générateur électrique
• F03D 9/32 - Mécanismes moteurs à vent spécialement adaptés à l’installation dans des endroits particuliers sur des objets mobiles, p. ex. des véhicules

Abrégé

A system determines a wheel contact force in a vehicle that includes a support system including a wheel and a force transmission member configured to transfer a load and/or power to, and from, the wheel to the support system. The includes a sensor connected to the force transmission member that is configured to detect strain in the force transmission member and generate signals representative of the strain and a processor configured to derive a lateral force on the wheel from the signals. A method of calibrating a wheel force measurement system for a vehicle includes measuring a lateral force on a flange of a wheel in contact with a rail or road surface, generating data with a sensor on the force transmission member, and calibrating the data based at least in part on the measured lateral force. A method of operating a vehicle includes determining a plurality of lateral forces Y on a wheel of the vehicle, summing a plurality of lateral forces Y to determine a sum of wheel lateral forces ΣY, determining a vertical force Q on the wheel, determining a lateral to vertical coefficient value defined as ΣY/Q, and controlling operation of the vehicle to maintain the lateral to vertical coefficient below a determined limit or within a determined range.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61K 9/00 - Gabarits de profils des véhicules ferroviairesDétection ou indication de l'échauffement excessif des organesDispositifs sur les locomotives ou les wagons indiquant les sections défectueuses de la voieCaractéristiques générales des véhicules d'auscultation de la voie
• B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
• B60W 30/02 - Commande de la stabilité dynamique du véhicule
• B61F 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
• B60W 40/06 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conditions ambiantes liés à l'état de la route
• B60W 40/12 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés à des paramètres du véhicule lui-même
• B60Q 9/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation non prévus dans l'un des groupes principaux
• G01L 27/00 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure de la pression des fluides
• G01L 1/22 - Mesure des forces ou des contraintes, en général en mesurant les variations de la résistance ohmique des matériaux solides ou des fluides conducteurs de l'électricitéMesure des forces ou des contraintes, en général en faisant usage des cellules électrocinétiques, c.-à-d. des cellules contenant un liquide, dans lesquelles un potentiel électrique est produit ou modifié par l'application d'une contrainte en utilisant des jauges de contrainte à résistance

Abrégé

A system and method for determining the location of a vehicle when GNSS signals are not available use triangulation between one or two radio transmitters and, respectively, two or one radio receivers mounted on the vehicle. The distance between each radio transmitter and/or each radio receiver can be determined according a phase difference between received radio signals. The radio signals can have the geographical location of the radio transmitter included therein. Utilizing the demodulated geographical location of each radio transmitter and the distance between the radio transmitter and each radio receiver, triangulation can be used to determine the geographical location of the vehicle.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01S 3/02 - Radiogoniomètres pour déterminer la direction d'où proviennent des ondes infrasonores, sonores, ultrasonores ou électromagnétiques ou des émissions de particules sans caractéristiques de direction utilisant des ondes radio
• G01S 19/42 - Détermination de position
• G01S 19/43 - Détermination de position utilisant les mesures de la phase de la porteuse, p. ex. le positionnement cinématiqueDétermination de position utilisant l'interférométrie à ligne de base longue ou courte
• G01S 19/13 - Récepteurs
• G01S 5/14 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de positionLocalisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques déterminant des distances absolues à partir de plusieurs points espacés d'emplacement connu
• G01S 19/31 - Acquisition ou poursuite d'autres signaux en vue du positionnement
• G01S 5/02 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de positionLocalisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant les ondes radioélectriques