A track rail fastening system includes a direct fixation fastener assembly having a direct fixation fastener, and a laterally elongated support block. Fastener holes for receiving fastener-clamping fasteners, and fastener holes for receiving bracket-clamping fasteners, are formed in the support block. The respective sets of fastener holes are arranged in different anchor patterns. Fastener-clamping fasteners are received in one of the sets of fastener holes and claim direct fixation fastener to the support block. Bracket-clamping fasteners clamp a third-rail support bracket to the support block, and are received in one of the sets of fastener holes. The third-rail support bracket is cantilevered to the support block.
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PREDICTIVE CONTROL SYSTEM VISUALIZATION FOR AUTOMATIC TRAIN OPERATION
Methods and systems implement an output interface of a display computing system to display a visualization of predictive output of an onboard computing system of a train. A display computing system obtains, from an onboard predictive control system of a train traveling along a rail from a departure to a destination, predicted speeds which the predictive control system uses to preemptively adjust control signals sent by an onboard train control system of the train. The display computing system provides a visualization of the predicted speeds obtained by the predictive control system.
A method of controlling one or more locomotives in a train includes using a machine learning engine and a virtual system modeling engine to model and classify sections of track along which the train is traveling according to the tractive power needs for the train traversing each section of track as a function of an effective weight profile for the train in the section and an effective friction profile for the train in the section of track. The method includes using the results of the effective weight profile, the effective friction profile, and an effective power availability profile to train the virtual system modeling engine using the machine learning engine to model designated areas of the track where the total tractive effort force or dynamic braking force applied by all of the locomotives in the train is less than a tractive effort force or dynamic braking force, respectively, that can be provided by a subset of the available locomotives in the train.
B61C 17/12 - Organes de commande; Dispositions pour la commande des locomotives à partir de points éloignés à bord du train ou lorsque des éléments de traction multiples sont utilisés
B61L 27/04 - Systèmes automatiques, p.ex. commandés par les trains; Passage à la commande manuelle
B61L 27/40 - Traitement de rapports de position ou de données relatives aux véhicules côté voie
A train control system minimizes in-train forces in a train with a hybrid consist including a diesel-electric locomotive and a battery electric locomotive. The train control system includes a virtual in-train forces modeling engine configured to simulate in-train forces and train operational characteristics using physics-based equations, kinematic or dynamic modeling of behavior of the train or components of the train when the train is accelerating, and inputs derived from stored historical contextual data characteristic of the train, and a virtual in-train forces model database configured to store in-train forces models. Each of the in-train forces models includes a mapping between combinations of the stored historical contextual data and corresponding simulated in-train forces and train operational characteristics that occur when the consist is changing speed. An energy management system determines an easing function of tractive effort vs. time that will minimize the in-train forces created by changes in tractive effort responsive to power notch changes in a diesel-electric locomotive, and commands execution of the easing function by a battery electric locomotive based at least in part on an in-train forces model with simulated in-train forces and train operational characteristics that fall within a predetermined acceptable range of values.
B61L 27/70 - Systèmes centraux de commande du trafic ferroviaire; Commande côté voie; Systèmes de communication spécialement adaptés à cet effet - Détails des communications côté voie
A method of controlling one or more locomotives in a train (102) includes using a machine learning engine and a virtual system modeling engine (324) to model and classify sections of track (106) along which the train (102) is traveling according to the tractive power needs for the train traversing each section of track (106) as a function of an effective weight profile for the train in the section and an effective friction profile for the train in the section of track. The method includes using the results of the effective weight profile, the effective friction profile, and an effective power availability profile to train the virtual system modeling engine (324) using the machine learning engine to model designated areas of the track where the total tractive effort force or dynamic braking force applied by all of the locomotives in the train is less than a tractive effort force or dynamic braking force, respectively, that can be provided by a subset of the available locomotives in the train (102).
B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
B61C 17/12 - Organes de commande; Dispositions pour la commande des locomotives à partir de points éloignés à bord du train ou lorsque des éléments de traction multiples sont utilisés
A system includes one or more processors and memory storing processor-executable instructions that cause the one or more processors to perform operations. The operations include generating a driving strategy for a traveling route of a train based on saved data in the system, the train comprising at least one diesel-electric locomotive (DEL) and at least one battery-electric locomotive (BEL); operating the train according to the driving strategy; receiving update data; revising the driving strategy based on the saved data and the update data including: determining an amount of energy for the train to traverse a segment of the traveling route based on the driving strategy and the update data, and determining a distribution of the amount of energy between the at least one DEL and the at least one BEL based on the driving strategy and the update data; and operating the train according to the revised driving strategy.
B61L 27/04 - Systèmes automatiques, p.ex. commandés par les trains; Passage à la commande manuelle
B60L 50/10 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant la puissance de propulsion fournie par des générateurs entraînés par le moteur, p.ex. des générateurs entraînés par des moteurs à combustion
B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries
B61C 3/02 - Locomotives ou automotrices électriques avec accumulateurs d'électricité
B61C 7/04 - Locomotives ou automotrices avec plusieurs sortes ou types de moteurs, p.ex. moteurs à vapeur et moteurs à combustion interne
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Managing vehicle energy use based on future energy demand
A system includes one or more processors and memory storing processor-executable instructions that cause the one or more processors to perform operations. The operations include generating a driving strategy for a traveling route of a train comprising at least one battery-electric locomotive (BEL) based on saved data in the system for optimizing one or more aspects for the train over the traveling route; operating the train according to the driving strategy; receiving update data associated with a current location of the train; revising the driving strategy based on the saved data and the update data for optimizing energy consumption efficiency for a segment of the traveling route by identifying active powered components of the train that are non-essential for traversing the segment and turning off power to one or more of the identified active powered components for a duration of traversing the segment.
B61L 27/16 - Optimisation côté voie du fonctionnement d'un véhicule ou d'un train
B60L 3/00 - Dispositifs électriques de sécurité sur véhicules propulsés électriquement; Contrôle des paramètres de fonctionnement, p.ex. de la vitesse, de la décélération ou de la consommation d’énergie
B60L 53/64 - Optimisation des coûts énergétiques, p.ex. en répondant aux tarifs d'électricité
B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
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Downloadable decision support system (DSS) computer software for predicting, planning, optimizing, and scheduling the movement of locomotives and trains Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable decision support system (DSS) computer software for predicting, planning, optimizing, and scheduling the movement of locomotives and trains
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Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable decision support systems (DSS) computer software for predicting, planning, optimizing, and scheduling the movement of locomotives, trains, crews, trucks and ships
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Downloadable decision support system (DSS) computer software for predicting, planning, optimizing, and scheduling the movement of locomotives, engines, and railways Providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable decision support system (DSS) computer software for predicting, planning, optimizing, and scheduling the movement of locomotives, engines, and railways
A mechanical sand remover removes sand from a railroad rail and includes an actuator and a pair of web wiper pads having a lateral dimension that corresponds to a lateral dimension of a rail web of the railroad rail. A caliper mechanism is mechanically coupled to the actuator and is operable thereby into a retraction state and an engagement state. The caliper mechanism includes a pair of caliper arms respectively coupled to the web wiper pads at an angle relative thereto.
E01H 8/10 - Enlèvement des matières indésirables des rails, rails à ornière ou similaires, p.ex. enlèvement de la glace des rails conducteurs, enlèvement de la boue des rails à ornière
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TRACK RAIL FASTENING SYSTEM AND RAIL CUSHION FOR SAME
A track rail fastening system (10) includes a rail cushion (30) positionable laterally between a first fastener assembly (12) and a second fastener assembly (20). The rail cushion includes a first full-length pad (38) and a second full-length pad (40), and a pin field (60) formed by a plurality of deformable pins (62, 64). The first full-length pad and the second full-length pad define a first rail cushioning plane. The deformable pins in the pin field define a second rail cushioning plane. The cushion is deformable between a rest configuration where the cushioning planes are spaced, and a loaded configuration where the cushioning planes are co‑planar. Primary, lower load deformable pins (62) are configured to deflect such that under sufficient load both the primary, lower load deformable pins, and secondary, higher load pins (64) engage an underlying substrate (24).
A track rail fastening system includes a rail cushion positionable laterally between a first fastener assembly and a second fastener assembly. The rail cushion includes a first full-length pad and a second full-length pad, and a pin field formed by a plurality of deformable pins. The first full-length pad and the second full-length pad define a first rail cushioning plane. The deformable pins in the pin field define a second rail cushioning plane. The cushion is deformable between a rest configuration where the cushioning planes are spaced, and a loaded configuration where the cushioning planes are co-planar. Primary, lower load deformable pins are configured to deflect such that under sufficient load both the primary, lower load deformable pins, and secondary, higher load pins engage an underlying substrate.
A direct fixation track rail fastener (12) includes a rail plate (14) having a first restraint hole (30) and a second restraint hole (32) upon opposite lateral sides of a rail support surface (16). The fastener also includes a frame (34) including a first vertical protrusion (40) and a second vertical protrusion (42) received through the first restraint hole and the second restraint hole. A non-metallic cushion (80) extends between the rail plate and the frame and vertically upward to surround the first vertical protrusion and the second vertical protrusion within the first restraint hole and the second restraint hole, respectively. The configuration assists in limiting displacement of the rail plate and frame relative to one another.
A direct fixation track rail fastener includes a rail plate having a first restraint hole and a second restraint hole upon opposite lateral sides of a rail support surface. The fastener also includes a frame including a first vertical protrusion and a second vertical protrusion received through the first restraint hole and the second restraint hole. A non-metallic cushion extends between the rail plate and the frame and vertically upward to surround the first vertical protrusion and the second vertical protrusion within the first restraint hole and the second restraint hole, respectively. The configuration assists in limiting displacement of the rail plate and frame relative to one another.
A direct fixation track rail fastener (10) includes a first clip shoulder (20) and a second clip shoulder (22) each having a clip tunnel (34, 36) formed therein. Each clip tunnel is formed in part by a plurality of clip contact faces (60, 62) defining a first prong contact line and a second prong contact line for a prong (50) of a rail clip (16). The configuration of multiple line contacts prevents undesired displacement of a rail clip during service.
A direct fixation track rail fastener includes a first clip shoulder and a second clip shoulder each having a clip tunnel formed therein. Each clip tunnel is formed in part by a plurality of clip contact faces defining a first prong contact line and a second prong contact line for a prong of a rail clip. The configuration of multiple line contacts prevents undesired displacement of a rail clip during service.
A system includes one or more processors and memory coupled to the one or more processors, storing processor-executable instructions that cause the one or processors to perform operations. The operations include, prior to a train departing from a departure location: generating, one or more train departure strategies for a segment of a trip for the train traveling on a track from the departure location where the train is stationary, displaying information associated with the segment of the track, playing a simulation of the train traveling on the track over the segment based on the one or more train departure strategies, the simulation beginning from when the train is stationary at the departure location; receiving a selection of a train departure strategy, and engaging the selected train departure strategy for operating the train from the departure location where the train is stationary.
G06Q 10/04 - Prévision ou optimisation spécialement adaptées à des fins administratives ou de gestion, p. ex. programmation linéaire ou "problème d’optimisation des stocks"
A control system and method for a machine is disclosed. The control system may comprise a machine controller configured to activate autonomous remote operation of the machine based on parameters. The parameters may include a range, a set-point and an obstruction status, wherein the range is a distance from the machine to an operator.
A control system (101) and method for a machine (100) is disclosed. The control system (101) may comprise a machine controller (128) configured to activate autonomous remote operation of the machine (100) based on parameters. The parameters may include a range (160), a set-point (162) and an obstruction status, wherein the range (160) is a distance from the machine (100) to an operator (154).
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
E01B 27/00 - Mise en place, renouvellement, travail, nettoyage ou enlèvement du ballast avec ou sans travail concomitant sur la voie; Dispositifs ad hoc; Remblayage des traverses
B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains
Automated storage is provided for a ballast wing mounted on a regulator frame of a ballast regulator machine. A machine controller may detect actuation of a wing activation switch and, in response, actuate a wing lift cylinder connected between the regulator frame and a wing arm to dispose the wing arm within a predetermined safe zone, actuate a wing pivot cylinder to rotate a wing frame to a wing frame stored position, actuate a wing extension cylinder to retract the wing arm extension to a retracted position within the wing arm, and actuate the wing lift cylinder to rotate the ballast wing to a stored position adjacent the regulator frame.
Automated storage is provide for a ballast wing mounted on a regulator frame of a ballast regulator machine. A machine controller may detect actuation of a wing activation switch and, in response, actuate a wing lift cylinder connected between the regulator frame and a wing arm to dispose the wing arm within a predetermined safe zone, actuate a wing pivot cylinder to rotate a wing frame to a wing frame stored position, actuate a wing extension cylinder to retract the wing arm extension to a retracted position within the wing arm, and actuate the wing lift cylinder to rotate the ballast wing to a stored position adjacent the regulator frame.
A work machine including a frame, an engine, a wing and a wing lock. The wing being pivotably mounted to the frame, and the wing being actuatable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The wing lock assembly being mounted to the frame, and configured to capture a portion of the wing when the wing is in the stowed position.
A train control system (100) includes independent virtual in-train forces modelling engines (324) onboard each of a plurality of locomotives (208, 248) in a train (102). Each of the plurality of locomotives may also include an analytics engine (318) and a calibration engine (334) configured to assimilate, analyze, and calibrate real time information from other locomotives and from draft gears and couplers interconnecting the locomotives with determinations made by the independent virtual in-train forces modelling engine onboard the respective locomotive, with the plurality of locomotives of the train being configured to operate collectively and coordinate their own acceleration values based on a common goal of minimizing in-train forces without being dependent on a command from a lead locomotive or central command.
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, pour manœuvrer un signal avertisseur
B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COORDINATION OF ACCELERATION VALUES OF LOCOMOTIVES IN A TRAIN CONSIST
A train control system (100) includes independent virtual in-train forces modelling engines (324) onboard each of a plurality of locomotives (208, 248) in a train (102). Each of the plurality of locomotives may also include an analytics engine (318) and a calibration engine (334) configured to assimilate, analyze, and calibrate real time information from other locomotives and from draft gears and couplers interconnecting the locomotives with determinations made by the independent virtual in-train forces modelling engine onboard the respective locomotive, with the plurality of locomotives of the train being configured to operate collectively and coordinate their own acceleration values based on a common goal of minimizing in-train forces without being dependent on a command from a lead locomotive or central command.
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, pour manœuvrer un signal avertisseur
B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
A locomotive, a first chopper circuit, and a second chopper circuit integrating a traction motor with an energy storage device are disclosed. The locomotive includes a prime mover, an energy management device, a DC power bus, a traction motor, an energy storage device, a resistor grid, and a chopper circuit. Each chopper circuit is controlled by the energy management device and includes a plurality of power semiconductors with variable switching frequency. The traction motor may be capable of operating in a motoring mode, where power is controllably supplied by either the prime mover and/or the energy storage device; and a dynamic braking mode, where generated power is controllably allocated to the energy storage device and/or the resistor grid.
B60L 15/20 - Procédés, circuits ou dispositifs pour commander la propulsion des véhicules à traction électrique, p.ex. commande de la vitesse des moteurs de traction en vue de réaliser des performances désirées; Adaptation sur les véhicules à traction électrique de l'installation de commande à distance à partir d'un endroit fixe, de différents endroits du véhicule ou de différents véhicules d'un même train pour la commande du véhicule ou de son moteur en vue de réaliser des performances désirées, p.ex. vitesse, couple, variation programmée de la vitesse
B60L 15/00 - Procédés, circuits ou dispositifs pour commander la propulsion des véhicules à traction électrique, p.ex. commande de la vitesse des moteurs de traction en vue de réaliser des performances désirées; Adaptation sur les véhicules à traction électrique de l'installation de commande à distance à partir d'un endroit fixe, de différents endroits du véhicule ou de différents véhicules d'un même train
B60L 15/04 - Procédés, circuits ou dispositifs pour commander la propulsion des véhicules à traction électrique, p.ex. commande de la vitesse des moteurs de traction en vue de réaliser des performances désirées; Adaptation sur les véhicules à traction électrique de l'installation de commande à distance à partir d'un endroit fixe, de différents endroits du véhicule ou de différents véhicules d'un même train caractérisés par la forme du courant utilisé dans le circuit de commande utilisant le courant continu
B60L 50/15 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant la puissance de propulsion fournie par des générateurs entraînés par le moteur, p.ex. des générateurs entraînés par des moteurs à combustion avec alimentation supplémentaire en énergie électrique
B60L 50/30 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion emmagasinée mécaniquement, p.ex. par un volant
B60L 50/50 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible
B61C 3/02 - Locomotives ou automotrices électriques avec accumulateurs d'électricité
H02P 7/298 - Dispositions pour réguler ou commander la vitesse ou le couple de moteurs électriques à courant continu pour réguler ou commander individuellement un moteur dynamo-électrique à courant continu en faisant varier le champ ou le courant d'induit par commande maîtresse avec puissance auxiliaire utilisant des tubes à décharge ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs utilisant des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs commandant l'alimentation de l'induit et du champ
A tool head is disclosed. The tool head has a frame, a tool connected to the frame, an inner rotation manifold connected to the frame, a rotation motor that rotates a spindle, and an outer rotation manifold surrounding the inner rotation manifold. The outer rotation manifold is connected to the rotation motor in a fixed manner. The spindle continuously rotates the inner rotation manifold inside of the outer rotation manifold around an axis of the inner rotation manifold, and the frame and tool are rotated with inner rotation manifold.
B23D 47/12 - Machines à scier ou dispositifs de sciage travaillant au moyen de lames circulaires, caractérisés uniquement par la structure d'organes particuliers de l'entraînement de lames de scies circulaires
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System and method for controlling operations of a train using energy management machine learning models
A train control system uses artificial intelligence for maintaining synchronization between centralized and distributed train control models. A machine learning engine receives training data from a data acquisition hub, a first set of output control commands from a centralized virtual system modeling engine, and a second set of output control commands from a distributed virtual system modeling engine. The machine learning engine compares the first set of output control commands and the second set of output control commands, and trains a learning system using the training data to enable the machine learning engine to safely mitigate any difference between the first and second sets of output control commands using a learning function including at least one learning parameter.
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, pour manœuvrer un signal avertisseur
B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
A train control system uses sensory inputs related to operational parameters of a train for automatically scoring or classifying particular train driving strategies implemented by a machine learning model for a particular train operating on a predefined route or route segment. The train control system includes one or more predefined rules related to one or more of a first set of the operational parameters, wherein each of the rules defines a Boolean, true or false classification based on whether a particular train driving strategy results in one or more of the first set of operational parameters complying with the rule. One or more comparative key performance indicators are related to one or more of a second set of operational parameters, and are used to rank the particular train driving strategy for the predefined route or route segment relative to a different train driving strategy for the same or comparable route or route segment.
B61L 27/40 - Traitement de rapports de position ou de données relatives aux véhicules côté voie
B61L 27/04 - Systèmes automatiques, p.ex. commandés par les trains; Passage à la commande manuelle
B61L 27/20 - Commande côté voie de la sécurité du déplacement d'un véhicule ou d'un train , p.ex. calcul des courbes de freinage
B61L 27/70 - Systèmes centraux de commande du trafic ferroviaire; Commande côté voie; Systèmes de communication spécialement adaptés à cet effet - Détails des communications côté voie
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TRACK RAIL FASTENING SYSTEM HAVING CANTILEVERED THIRD RAIL SUPPORT BRACKET AND DIRECT FIXATION FASTENER ASSEMBLY FOR SAME
A track rail fastening system (22) includes a direct fixation fastener assembly (40) having a direct fixation fastener (36), and a laterally elongated support block (24). Fastener holes (82) for receiving fastener-clamping fasteners (48), and fastener holes (86) for receiving bracket-clamping fasteners (56), are formed in the support block (24). The respective sets of fastener holes (82,86) are arranged in different anchor patterns. Fastener-clamping fasteners (48) are received in one of the sets of fastener holes and clamp direct the fixation fastener (36) to the support block (24). Bracket-clamping fasteners (56) clamp a third-rail support bracket (50) to the support block (24) and are received in one of the sets of fastener holes. The third-rail support bracket (50) is cantilevered to the support block (24).
A track rail fastening system includes a direct fixation fastener assembly having a direct fixation fastener, and a laterally elongated support block. Fastener holes for receiving fastener-clamping fasteners, and fastener holes for receiving bracket-clamping fasteners, are formed in the support block. The respective sets of fastener holes are arranged in different anchor patterns. Fastener-clamping fasteners are received in one of the sets of fastener holes and claim direct fixation fastener to the support block. Bracket-clamping fasteners clamp a third-rail support bracket to the support block, and are received in one of the sets of fastener holes. The third-rail support bracket is cantilevered to the support block.
A track rail fastening system (22) includes a direct fixation fastener assembly (40) having a direct fixation fastener (36), and a laterally elongated support block (24). Fastener holes (82) for receiving fastener-clamping fasteners (48), and fastener holes (86) for receiving bracket-clamping fasteners (56), are formed in the support block (24). The respective sets of fastener holes (82,86) are arranged in different anchor patterns. Fastener-clamping fasteners (48) are received in one of the sets of fastener holes and clamp direct the fixation fastener (36) to the support block (24). Bracket-clamping fasteners (56) clamp a third-rail support bracket (50) to the support block (24) and are received in one of the sets of fastener holes. The third-rail support bracket (50) is cantilevered to the support block (24).
A spring anchor assembly for fastening track rail includes a spring anchor having a hook end, a tail end, and a middle section. An insulator is fitted upon the spring anchor and includes a plurality of rib walls extending fore and aft between a first outer insulator wall and a second outer insulator wall. The outer insulator walls form downward depending wall sections extending, respectively, from termination locations of the rib walls to the lower peripheral edges. A channel is formed between the wall sections and receives the middle section, contacted by the plurality of rib walls at the termination locations. The insulator insulates the spring anchor to limit leaking electrical currents from the track rail to ground.
Systems and methods for adjusting operation of a train are disclosed. A method may include: receiving one or more infrared images of a brake line of the train; detecting one or more leaks of the brake line based on the one or more infrared images; and adjusting a brake command based on the detected one or more leaks.
B61L 23/02 - Dispositifs de commande, d'avertissement ou autres dispositifs de sécurité le long de la voie ou entre les véhicules ou les trains pour indiquer la défaillance des freins
G01M 3/38 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation de la lumière
B61L 27/04 - Systèmes automatiques, p.ex. commandés par les trains; Passage à la commande manuelle
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RAIL CLIP ASSEMBLY AND SNAP LOCK TOE INSULATOR FOR SAME
A rail clip assembly (30) includes a rail clip (32), and a toe insulator (52) having a pad (16) with a diagonally oriented rail contact face (60), and an open-sided pocket (86) receiving a toe end (38) of a rail clip (32). The toe insulator (52) includes a snap lock (66), structured to adjust between a locked configuration trapping a locating projection (62) of the toe insulator (52) in a bore (74)in the rail clip (32), and an unlocked configuration.
A rail clip assembly includes a rail clip, and a toe insulator having a pad with a diagonally oriented rail contact face, and an open-sided pocket receiving a toe end of a rail clip. The toe insulator includes a snap lock, structured to adjust between a locked configuration trapping a locating projection of the toe insulator in a bore in the rail clip, and an unlocked configuration.
An SCR after-treatment system for a locomotive engine includes an enclosure defining an exhaust flow path from an inlet to an outlet, the inlet being flexibly connected to an exhaust outlet of the engine, an injector located in the inlet and configured to provide an aerosolized reductant into the exhaust flow path, a mixing tube extending from the inlet into the enclosure towards a back wall of the enclosure; a plurality of catalyst cells extending parallel to the mixing tube; the exhaust flow path traveling through the plurality of catalyst cells between the mixing tube and the outlet, and a side channel located between the mixing tube and the plurality of catalyst cells. The enclosure is configured to create low back pressure and an even distribution of the exhaust flow path across the plurality of catalyst cells.
F01N 3/20 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement comportant des moyens pour purifier, rendre inoffensifs ou traiter les gaz d'échappement pour rendre les gaz d'échappement inoffensifs par conversion thermique ou catalytique des composants nocifs des gaz d'échappement caractérisés par les méthodes d'opération; Commande spécialement adaptés à la conversion catalytique
A fastening system for track rail includes a molded support block, and a direct fixation fastener positioned upon an upper side of the molded support block. The direct fixation fastener includes a metallic frame and a non-metallic overmolded jacket. Clamping fasteners of the fastening system are structured to engage with retention elements integrally molded in a concrete matrix material of the molded support block to clamp the direct fixation fastener to the upper side within a range of lateral positions.
A fastening system (10) for track rail (8) includes a molded support block (14), and a direct fixation fastener (32) positioned upon an upper side (20) of the molded support block (14). The direct fixation fastener (32) includes a metallic frame (34) and a non metallic overmolded jacket (42). Clamping fasteners (46) of the fastening system (10) are structured to engage with retention elements (28) integrally molded in a concrete matrix material (58) of the molded support block (14) to clamp the direct fixation fastener (32) to the upper side (20) within a range of lateral positions.
A train control system uses artificial intelligence for maintaining synchronization between centralized and distributed train control models. A machine learning engine receives training data from a data acquisition hub, a first set of output control commands from a centralized virtual system modeling engine, and a second set of output control commands from a distributed virtual system modeling engine. The machine learning engine compares the first set of output control commands and the second set of output control commands, and trains a learning system using the training data to enable the machine learning engine to safely mitigate any difference between the first and second sets of output control commands using a learning function including at least one learning parameter.
G06F 11/07 - Réaction à l'apparition d'un défaut, p.ex. tolérance de certains défauts
B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
B61L 23/34 - Dispositifs de commande, d'avertissement ou autres dispositifs de sécurité le long de la voie ou entre les véhicules ou les trains pour indiquer la distance entre les véhicules ou les trains par la transmission de signaux entre ceux-ci
B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains
A train control system uses machine learning for implementing handovers between centralized and distributed train control models. A machine learning engine receives training data from a data acquisition hub, receives a centralized train control model from a centralized virtual system modeling engine, and receives an edge-based train control model from an edge-based virtual system modeling engine. The machine learning engine trains a learning system using the training data to enable the machine learning engine to predict when a locomotive of the train will enter a geo-fence where communication between the edge-based computer processing system and the centralized computer processing system will be inhibited.
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, pour manœuvrer un signal avertisseur
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
H04W 4/021 - Services concernant des domaines particuliers, p.ex. services de points d’intérêt, services sur place ou géorepères
B61L 27/00 - Systèmes centraux de commande du trafic ferroviaire; Commande côté voie; Systèmes de communication spécialement adaptés à cet effet
A train control system may include a data acquisition hub connected to a database and sensors associated with one or more locomotives, systems, or components of a train and configured to acquire data in association with inputs derived from contextual data relating to a plurality of trains being operated by experienced train engineers under a variety of different conditions and in different geographical areas for use as training data. A machine learning engine of the train control system may receive the training data from the data acquisition hub, encode a modified learning function as a statistical model of desirable train handling behavior, evaluate train handling behavior by comparing to the statistical model, and update a certification of one or more of a train engineer, a semi-autonomous control system, or a fully autonomous control system.
B61L 27/04 - Systèmes automatiques, p.ex. commandés par les trains; Passage à la commande manuelle
G05B 13/02 - Systèmes de commande adaptatifs, c. à d. systèmes se réglant eux-mêmes automatiquement pour obtenir un rendement optimal suivant un critère prédéterminé électriques
B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains
B61L 27/20 - Commande côté voie de la sécurité du déplacement d'un véhicule ou d'un train , p.ex. calcul des courbes de freinage
B61L 27/57 - Diagnostic ou maintenance côté voie, p.ex. mises à jour de logiciel pour des véhicules ou des trains, p.ex. surveillance côté voie de l'état des trains
B61L 27/70 - Systèmes centraux de commande du trafic ferroviaire; Commande côté voie; Systèmes de communication spécialement adaptés à cet effet - Détails des communications côté voie
48.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BASED RAMP RATE CONTROL FOR A TRAIN
A train control system (100) controls the ramp rate at which a train (102) accelerates after braking. A machine learning engine receives training data from a data acquisition hub (312), including a plurality of input conditions of the train (102) and a plurality of outputs associated with the input conditions. A virtual system modeling engine (324) simulates in-train forces and train (102) operational characteristics using physics-based equations, kinematic or dynamic modeling of behavior of the train or components of the train during operation of the train when the train is accelerating after braking, and inputs derived from stored historical contextual data related to the train. The machine learning engine trains a learning system using the training data to generate an output based on an input using a learning function including at least one learning parameter. The learning parameter is modified as needed to improve the accuracy of the learning function in generating the output.
A system may include a data acquisition hub connected to databases and sensors associated with locomotives, systems, or components of a train and configured to acquire real-time and historical configuration, structural, and operational data in association with inputs derived from real time and historical contextual data relating to a plurality of trains. The system may include a virtual system modeling engine configured to receive results of a non-destructive evaluation of a train component, simulate in-train forces, determine a predicted time of failure for the train component based on an evaluation of stresses that have already been applied to the component and expected future stresses, and implement repair, replacement, or operational protocols for the train component before or at a repair facility that will be reached by the train ahead of a predetermined minimum threshold time period before the predicted time of failure.
A train control system (100) uses artificial intelligence for maintaining synchronization between centralized and distributed train control models. A machine learning engine receives training data from a data acquisition hub (312), a first set of output control commands from a centralized virtual system modeling engine (324), and a second set of output control commands from a distributed virtual system modeling engine (324). The machine learning engine compares the first set of output control commands and the second set of output control commands, and trains a learning system using the training data to enable the machine learning engine to safely mitigate any difference between the first and second sets of output control commands using a learning function including at least one learning parameter.
A train control system (100) uses machine learning for implementing handovers between centralized and distributed train control models. A machine learning engine receives training data from a data acquisition hub (312), receives a centralized train control model from a centralized virtual system modeling engine, and receives an edge-based train control model from an edge-based virtual system modeling engine (324). The machine learning engine trains a learning system using the training data to enable the machine learning engine to predict when a locomotive (108, 110) of the train (102) will enter a geo-fence where communication between the edge-based computer processing system and the centralized computer processing system will be inhibited.
A system (20, 70) and method (FIG. 9, FIG. 10) for detecting buckled rail (18) and for predicting a risk (74) for rail buckling is disclosed. The method may comprise receiving data from a camera (22) mounted on locomotive (24) traveling on the railroad track (10). The data may include images (58) of the buckled rail (18) and dimensions of the buckled rail (18) when the camera (22) detects the buckled rail (18). The data may further include images (82) of the ballast (16) and condition of the ballast (16). The method may further comprise receiving data from a thermal camera (72) mounted to the locomotive (24) indicating the temperature of the rails (12). The method may further comprise transmitting an alarm signal (38) to a display interface (40) of a remote unit (42) if the dimensions of the buckled rail (18) meet a predetermined threshold, and predicting a risk for rail buckling based at least on the temperature of the rails (12) and the condition of the ballast (16).
B61K 9/02 - Gabarits de profils, p.ex. gabarits de chargement
B61K 9/08 - Installations de mesure pour surveiller la voie
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
A system (20, 70) and method (FIG. 9, FIG. 10) for detecting buckled rail (18) and for predicting a risk (74) for rail buckling is disclosed. The method may comprise receiving data from a camera (22) mounted on locomotive (24) traveling on the railroad track (10). The data may include images (58) of the buckled rail (18) and dimensions of the buckled rail (18) when the camera (22) detects the buckled rail (18). The data may further include images (82) of the ballast (16) and condition of the ballast (16). The method may further comprise receiving data from a thermal camera (72) mounted to the locomotive (24) indicating the temperature of the rails (12). The method may further comprise transmitting an alarm signal (38) to a display interface (40) of a remote unit (42) if the dimensions of the buckled rail (18) meet a predetermined threshold, and predicting a risk for rail buckling based at least on the temperature of the rails (12) and the condition of the ballast (16).
B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
B61K 9/02 - Gabarits de profils, p.ex. gabarits de chargement
B61K 9/08 - Installations de mesure pour surveiller la voie
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
A system and method for detecting buckled rail and for predicting a risk for rail buckling is disclosed. The method may comprise receiving data from a camera mounted on locomotive traveling on the railroad track. The data may include images of the buckled rail and dimensions of the buckled rail when the camera detects the buckled rail. The data may further include images of the ballast and condition of the ballast. The method may further comprise receiving data from a thermal camera mounted to the locomotive indicating the temperature of the rails. The method may further comprise transmitting an alarm signal to a display interface of a remote unit if the dimensions of the buckled rail meet a predetermined threshold, and predicting a risk for rail buckling based at least on the temperature of the rails and the condition of the ballast.
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
B61K 9/08 - Installations de mesure pour surveiller la voie
G06Q 10/0635 - Analyse des risques liés aux activités d’entreprises ou d’organisations
G01N 19/08 - Détection de la présence de criques ou d'irrégularités
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
55.
Maintenance of distributed train control systems using machine learning
A machine learning system for maintaining distributed computer control systems for a train may include a data acquisition hub communicatively connected to a plurality of sensors configured to acquire real-time configuration data from one or more of the computer control systems. The machine learning system may also include an analytics server communicatively connected to the data acquisition hub. The analytics server may include a virtual system modeling engine configured to model an actual train control system comprising the distributed computer control systems, a virtual system model database configured to store one or more virtual system models of the distributed computer control systems, wherein each of the one or more virtual system models includes preset configuration settings for the distributed computer control systems, and a machine learning engine configured to monitor the real-time configuration data and the preset configuration settings. The machine learning engine may warn when there is a difference between the real-time configuration data and the preset configuration settings, the difference being indicative of at least two of the distributed computer control systems being out of synchronization by more than a threshold deviation.
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
G05B 13/02 - Systèmes de commande adaptatifs, c. à d. systèmes se réglant eux-mêmes automatiquement pour obtenir un rendement optimal suivant un critère prédéterminé électriques
B61L 27/04 - Systèmes automatiques, p.ex. commandés par les trains; Passage à la commande manuelle
B61L 27/40 - Traitement de rapports de position ou de données relatives aux véhicules côté voie
B61L 27/70 - Systèmes centraux de commande du trafic ferroviaire; Commande côté voie; Systèmes de communication spécialement adaptés à cet effet - Détails des communications côté voie
56.
MAINTENANCE OF DISTRIBUTED TRAIN CONTROL SYSTEMS USING MACHINE LEARNING
A machine learning system for maintaining distributed computer control systems for a train may include a data acquisition hub (312) communicatively connected to a plurality of sensors (304, 306, 308) configured to acquire real-time configuration data from one or more of the computer control systems. The machine learning system may also include an analytics server (316) communicatively connected to the data acquisition hub (312). The analytics server (316) may include a virtual system modeling engine (324) configured to model an actual train control system (302) comprising the distributed computer control systems, a virtual system model database (326) configured to store one or more virtual system models of the distributed computer control systems, wherein each of the one or more virtual system models includes preset configuration settings for the distributed computer control systems, and a machine learning engine (318) configured to monitor the real-time configuration data and the preset configuration settings. The machine learning engine (318) may warn when there is a difference between the real-time configuration data and the preset configuration settings, the difference being indicative of at least two of the distributed computer control systems being out of synchronization by more than a threshold deviation.
A train control system using machine learning for development of train control strategies includes a machine learning engine (318). The machine learning engine receives training data from a data acquisition hub (312), including a plurality of first input conditions and a plurality of first response maneuvers associated with the first input conditions. The machine learning engine trains a learning system using the training data to generate a second response maneuver based on a second input condition using a learning function including at least one learning parameter. Training the learning system includes providing the training data as an input to the learning function, the learning function being configured to use the at least one learning parameter to generate an output based on the input, causing the learning function to generate the output based on the input, comparing the output to the plurality of first response maneuvers to determine a difference between the output and the plurality of first response maneuvers, and modifying the at least one learning parameter to decrease the difference responsive to the difference being greater than a threshold difference.
A system that includes a detection device, an imaging device, and a control device is disclosed. The detection device may generate proximity data relating to a proximity of an undercarriage of a rail vehicle, and the imaging device may capture one or more thermal images of the undercarriage. The control device may receive a first thermal image and a second thermal image of the undercarriage. The first thermal image may be captured using a first integration time, and the second thermal image may be captured using a second integration time. The control device may determine composite thermal data associated with the undercarriage. The composite thermal data may include information mapping a first range of thermal data and mapping a second range of thermal data to one or more components of the undercarriage. The control device may cause an action to be performed in connection with the composite thermal data.
G01S 13/32 - Systèmes pour mesurer la distance uniquement utilisant la transmission d'ondes continues, soit modulées en amplitude, en fréquence ou en phase, soit non modulées
H04N 7/18 - Systèmes de télévision en circuit fermé [CCTV], c. à d. systèmes dans lesquels le signal vidéo n'est pas diffusé
H04N 5/232 - Dispositifs pour la commande des caméras de télévision, p.ex. commande à distance
A direct fixation track rail fastener includes a fastener body having a top plate, a frame, and an overmolded jacket. A first and a second lateral positioner are positioned in positioner bores extending through the fastener body, and each includes an eccentric. The eccentrics include axially extending external teeth interlocked with axially extending slots within the positioner bores. In an aspect, the eccentrics are dual eccentrics each including tooth and slot interlocking arrangements with another eccentric or the frame.
A direct fixation track rail fastener (10) includes a fastener body (12) having a top plate (14), a frame (16), and an overmolded jacket (18). A first and a second lateral positioner (24, 26) are positioned in positioner bores (20, 22) extending through the fastener body (12), and each includes an eccentric (28, 30). The eccentrics (28, 30) include axially extending external teeth (42, 44) interlocked with axially extending slots (38, 40) within the positioner bores (20, 22). In an aspect, the eccentrics (28, 30) are dual eccentrics each including tooth and slot interlocking arrangements with another eccentric or the frame (16).
A nozzle assembly for a fuel injector includes an injector housing having a casing and a stack within the casing, an outlet check movable within a nozzle cavity in the injector housing, and having a stop positioned within a stop cavity. A clearance is formed between the outlet check and the injector housing and fluidly connects a spring cavity to a stop cavity, and an anti-cavitation vent is formed in the stack and fluidly connects the spring cavity to a low pressure space. The anti-cavitation vent limits pressure changes in the spring cavity during fuel injection such that production of cavitation bubbles in the spring cavity is limited.
A nozzle assembly (46) for a fuel injector (32) includes an injector housing (42) having a casing (46) and a stack (52) within the casing (46), an outlet check (38) movable within a nozzle cavity (74) in the injector housing (42), and having a stop (84) positioned within a stop cavity (80). A clearance (88) is formed between the outlet check (38) and the injector housing (42) and fluidly connects a spring cavity (78) to a stop cavity (80), and an anti-cavitation vent (44) is formed in the stack (52) and fluidly connects the spring cavity (78) to a low pressure space (70). The anti-cavitation vent (44) limits pressure changes in the spring cavity (78) during fuel injection such that production of cavitation bubbles in the spring cavity (78) is limited.
F02M 61/18 - Buses d'injection, p.ex. comportant des sièges de clapets
F02M 61/20 - Fermeture mécanique des clapets, p.ex. par ressorts ou poids
F02M 37/20 - Appareils ou systèmes pour transférer le combustible liquide des réservoirs de stockage aux carburateurs ou aux injecteurs; Dispositions d'épuration du combustible liquide spécialement conçues pour les moteurs à combustion interne ou aménagées sur ceux-ci caractérisées par des moyens d'éviter le tampon de vapeur
F02M 59/10 - Pompes spécialement adaptées à l'injection de combustible non couvertes dans les groupes du type à piston alternatif caractérisées par l'entraînement du piston
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Remote monitoring management systems for vehicles and machinery and parts, components and equipment therefor; vehicle and machinery computing management systems for vehicles, railway equipment, rail assets, and parts, and components therefor; downloadable and recorded software for both remote and automated operation, monitoring, analysis, diagnostics, optimization, physical inspection, collaborative communication, information management, and troubleshooting of vehicles, railroad equipment, and railroad assets, and parts, components, and equipment for all of the foregoing; computer hardware for both remote and automated operation, monitoring, analysis, diagnostics, optimization, physical inspection, collaborative communication, information management, and troubleshooting of vehicles, railroad equipment, and railroad assets, and parts, components, and equipment for all of the foregoing; automatic train operation computing systems; automatic train control system; industrial automation control; all of the foregoing in the field of train automation and none of the foregoing in the field of cyber security; none of the foregoing for or in relation to revenue collection, signalling and maintenance systems as well as passenger analytics for operators of rail, metro, tramway, bus and road transportation.
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Software as a service featuring software for both remote and automated operation, monitoring, analysis, diagnostics, optimization, physical inspection, collaborative communication, information management, and troubleshooting of vehicles, railroad equipment, and railroad assets, and parts, components, and equipment for all of the foregoing; all of the foregoing in the field of train automation and none of the foregoing in the field of cyber security; none of the foregoing for or in relation to revenue collection, signalling and maintenance systems as well as passenger analytics for operators of rail, metro, tramway, bus and road transportation.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Vehicle and machinery management system comprised of recorded software and computer hardware for both remote and automated operation, monitoring, analysis, diagnostics, optimization, maintenance, physical inspection, alerts generation, collaborative communication, information management, and troubleshooting of vehicles, railroad equipment, and railroad assets, and parts, components, and equipment for all of the foregoing; downloadable and recorded software for both remote and automated operation, monitoring, analysis, diagnostics, optimization, maintenance, physical inspection, alerts generation, collaborative communication, information management, and troubleshooting of vehicles, railroad equipment, and railroad assets, and parts, components, and equipment for all of the foregoing; computer hardware for both remote and automated operation, monitoring, analysis, diagnostics, optimization, maintenance, physical inspection, alerts generation, collaborative communication, information management, and troubleshooting of vehicles, railroad equipment, and railroad assets, and parts, components, and equipment for all of the foregoing; automatic train operation system, namely a train control system used in the railway industry for detecting and controlling trains; automatic train control system, namely a train control system used in the railway industry for detecting and controlling trains; all of the foregoing in the field of train automation and none of the foregoing in the field of cyber security
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Software as a service featuring software for both remote and automated operation, monitoring, analysis, diagnostics, optimization, maintenance, physical inspection, alerts generation, collaborative communication, information management, and troubleshooting of vehicles, railroad equipment, and railroad assets, and parts, components, and equipment for all of the foregoing; all of the foregoing in the field of train automation and none of the foregoing in the field of cyber security
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Software as a service featuring software for both remote and automated operation, monitoring, analysis, diagnostics, optimization, maintenance, physical inspection, alerts generation, collaborative communication, information management, and troubleshooting of vehicles, railroad equipment, and railroad assets, and parts, components, and equipment for all of the foregoing; all of the foregoing in the field of train automation and none of the foregoing in the field of cyber security
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Vehicle and machinery management systems comprised of recorded software and computer hardware for both remote and automated operation, monitoring, analysis, diagnostics, optimization, maintenance, physical inspection, alerts generation, collaborative communication, information management, and troubleshooting of vehicles, railroad equipment, and railroad assets, and parts, components, and equipment for all of the foregoing; vehicle and machinery management systems for vehicles, railway equipment, rail assets, and parts, and components, namely, recorded software and computer hardware for both remote and automated operation, monitoring, analysis, diagnostics, optimization, maintenance, physical inspection, alerts generation, collaborative communication, information management, and troubleshooting of vehicles, railroad equipment, and railroad assets, and parts, components, and equipment for all of the foregoing; downloadable and recorded software for both remote and automated operation, monitoring, analysis, diagnostics, optimization, maintenance, physical inspection, alerts generation, collaborative communication, information management, and troubleshooting of vehicles, railroad equipment, and railroad assets, and parts, components, and equipment for all of the foregoing; computer hardware for both remote and automated operation, monitoring, analysis, diagnostics, optimization, maintenance, physical inspection, alerts generation, collaborative communication, information management, and troubleshooting of vehicles, railroad equipment, and railroad assets, and parts, components, and equipment for all of the foregoing; automatic train operation systems comprised of computer hardware and downloadable software used in the railway industry for detecting and controlling trains, ground faults, broken rails, power failures, track switches and lights; automatic train control system, comprised of computer hardware and downloadable software used in the railway industry for detecting and controlling trains, ground faults, broken rails, power failures, track switches and lights; all of the foregoing in the field of train automation and none of the foregoing in the field of cyber security
69.
TRACK RAIL FASTENER AND SYSTEM FOR PEDESTAL MOUNTED TRACK RAIL
A fastening system (10) for track rail comprises a pedestal mount (12) and a track rail fastener (22) positioned upon the pedestal mount (12), the fastening system including a top plate (26), a frame (28), and an overmolded jacket (30). The system further includes a lateral positioner (46) having an eccentric (51) structured to contact the pedestal mount (12), a bore (56) and a locating pin (48) extending through the fastener body (24) and the eccentric (51) to couple a lateral location of the fastener body (24) to an angular orientation of the eccentric (51), such that rotating the eccentric (51) varies a lateral location of the fastener body (24).
A fastening system for track rail includes a track rail fastener positionable upon a pedestal mount, and including a top plate, a frame, and an overmolded jacket. The system further includes a lateral positioner having an eccentric structured to contact a pedestal mount, and a locating pin extending through the fastener body and the eccentric to couple a lateral location of the fastener body to an angular orientation of the eccentric, such that rotating the eccentric varies a lateral location of the fastener body. A frame in the fastener body includes a plurality of vertically extending finger walls for lateral and rotational stability, with the overmolded jacket extending between the finger walls and the top plate.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Vehicle and machinery management system comprised of recorded software and computer hardware for both remote and automated operation, monitoring, analysis, diagnostics, optimization, maintenance, physical inspection, alerts generation, collaborative communication, information management, and troubleshooting of vehicles, railroad equipment, and railroad assets, and parts, components, and equipment for all of the foregoing; downloadable and recorded software for both remote and automated operation, monitoring, analysis, diagnostics, optimization, maintenance, physical inspection, alerts generation, collaborative communication, information management, and troubleshooting of vehicles, railroad equipment, and railroad assets, and parts, components, and equipment for all of the foregoing; computer hardware and recorded software for both remote and automated operation, monitoring, analysis, diagnostics, optimization, maintenance, physical inspection, alerts generation, collaborative communication, information management, and troubleshooting of vehicles, railroad equipment, and railroad assets, and parts, components, and equipment for all of the foregoing; automatic train operation system, namely, a train control system used in the railway industry for detecting and controlling trains; automatic train control system, namely, a train control system used in the railway industry for detecting and controlling trains; electrical controllers, namely, automatic train controllers; Electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments, namely, receipt issuing, reading and recording machines; control units, namely, electrical controllers used in the railway industry for controlling trains, track switches and lights; recorded computer software for monitoring internet usages on mobile telephone devices; Industrial automation controls incorporating computer software and hardware for controlling trains. (1) Software as a service featuring software for both remote and automated operation, monitoring, analysis, diagnostics, optimization, maintenance, physical inspection, alerts generation, collaborative communication, information management, and troubleshooting of vehicles, railroad equipment, and railroad assets, and parts, components, and equipment for all of the foregoing; software as a service featuring computer software for remotely operating surveillance cameras
A shuttle valve (68) for a control valve (62) coupled to an electronic fuel injector (44) is disclosed. The shuttle valve (68) may include a shuttle valve first end (74) including an armature attachment portion (75) operably coupled to an armature (66) of the control valve (62) and a shuttle valve second end (78) opposite the shuttle valve first end (74) defining a sealing portion (76) of the control valve (62) including an annular sealing surface (77). A valve guide portion (95) may extend axially along a portion of the shuttle valve (68) between the first and second ends. Furthermore, an engagement surface portion (106) may be defined along the valve guide portion (95) that is slidably engaged with a valve bore (70). Moreover, the shuttle valve (68) may include a non-engagement surface portion (110) defined along the valve guide portion (95), wherein the non-engagement surface is a non-continuous surface around a circumference of the valve guide portion (95) and wherein the non-engagement surface is interspersed between portions of the engagement surface.
F02M 47/02 - Appareils d'injection à fonctionnement périodique avec clapets d'injection actionnés par la pression du fluide du type accumulateurs-injecteurs, c. à d. dans lesquels la pression du combustible dans l'accumulateur tend à ouvrir et la pression du combustible dans une autre chambre tend à fermer les clapets d'injection et comportant des moyens pour supprimer pé
F02M 63/00 - ALIMENTATION EN GÉNÉRAL DES MOTEURS À COMBUSTION EN MÉLANGES COMBUSTIBLES OU EN PRODUITS COMPOSANT CES MÉLANGES - Détails, parties constitutives ou accessoires non couverts dans les groupes ou ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes
F02M 61/20 - Fermeture mécanique des clapets, p.ex. par ressorts ou poids
73.
End of train (EOT) system having temperature control for optimized battery charging
An end of train (EOT) system includes monitoring equipment with a sensor to monitor a pressure of air in a brake mechanism in a railcar, and a power supply having battery cells and a temperature control system for the battery cells. The temperature control system includes a heat sink in heat transference contact with the battery cells, and an electronically controlled heater for the battery cells. The temperature control system includes a temperature sensor, and a control device coupled with the temperature sensor and the electronically controlled heater to vary an output of the heater based on an output of the temperature sensor.
A device attached to a railcar of a train is provided. The device comprises a radio frequency (RF) transceiver to transmit and receive a RF signal. The device includes a RF modem configured to convert the received RF signal into a low frequency (LF) analog signal. The device includes a digital signal processor to process the LF signal. The digital signal processor includes a phase detector, a loop filter, and a digitally controlled oscillator. The phase detector compares the LF signal and a reference signal to generate an error signal. The phase detector also determines a state of the digital signal processor, the state being one of a lock state or an out of lock state. Further, the phase detector detects an event that the RF signal is lost and generate a loss signal. The loop filter filters the error signal and generates an error control signal. The digitally controlled oscillator generates the reference signal based on the error control signal, the state, and the loss signal.
An end of train (EOT) system (10) includes monitoring equipment (20) with a sensor (22) to monitor a pressure of air in a brake mechanism (14) in a railcar, and a power supply (40) having battery cells (38) and a temperature control system (44) for the battery cells (38). The temperature control system (44) includes a heat sink (46) in heat transference contact with the battery cells (38), and an electronically controlled heater (48) for the battery cells (38). The temperature control system (44) includes a temperature sensor (50), and a control device (34) coupled with the temperature sensor (50) and the electronically controlled heater (48) to vary an output of the heater based on an output of the temperature sensor (50).
B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
B61C 3/02 - Locomotives ou automotrices électriques avec accumulateurs d'électricité
B60L 50/50 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Materials of metal for railway tracks; specialty metal tracks for rail vehicles; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; metal containers for storage and transport; small items of metal hardware for rail tracks, namely railway frogs, adjustable rail braces, metal plugs, metal pipe clips, metal nuts, metal bolts, metal screws, metal ball lock pins, metal washers, metal seals for use in the rail tracks, metal tie downs, metal pipe nipples, metal stoppers for industrial packaging containers, metal caps for tubing ends, metal closures for containers, metal pipe collars, metal clamps, metal couplings for use with industrial, hydraulic, and pneumatic hoses, metal reinforced hoses, metal reinforced hydraulic hoses, wire braid hoses, spiral wire hoses, and metal hoses, metal hooks, metal nails, metal pegs, metal rivets, metal drain plugs, metal cotter pins, metal drawbar pins, metal clevis pins, metal locking pins, metal eye bolts, metal snap rings, metal screw thread inserts, metallic drain traps and drain caps, metal pipe extensions, and metal knobs
(2) Machines, namely gas, natural gas, electric, and diesel rail welding machines; machines, namely rail welding units, tie cranes, scarifiers, tie replacers, shoulder ballast cleaners, ballast regulators, kribber adzers, bridge cranes, brush cutters, sand and snow removal machines; Vegetation management equipment namely 4x4 production tree trimmers and mulching tractors used by railways, utilities, forestry management, land clearing/landscaping contractors, golf courses, parks, and roadside maintenance; machines, namely rail maintenance equipment, namely, sand and snow removal machines, brush cutting machines, tree trimming machines; Machines for building and maintaining railways, namely rail pickup and unloading machines, ballast regulators, tie cranes, rail bed scarifiers, equipment loading and unloading ramps, ballast undercutters and ballast shoulder cleaners, tie exchangers, switch undercutters, snow clearing equipment, rail lifters; engines for industrial machinery; steam engines; machine coupling and transmission components; electric propulsion mechanisms in the nature of electric propulsors for machines, namely mechanical and electronic fuel injection modules and turbo chargers; electric drives for machines; electric drives for motors; pneumatic control valves for motors and engines; rail welding equipment in the nature of electric welding machines, electric flash butt rail welding machines and components for rail welding equipment, namely welding electrodes; consumables for rail welding equipment, namely welding electrodes
(3) Remote monitoring systems for locomotives, engines, and railways, namely electronic monitors to collect, record, and transmit operational data in the nature of remote video monitoring systems consisting primarily of a camera and video monitor for recording and transmitting images to a remote location; electronic measuring, sensing, recording, signaling, and warning apparatus used in operation of locomotives, engines, and railways, namely, a vehicle and machinery management system comprised of recorded software and computer hardware for both remote and automated operation, monitoring, analysis, diagnostics, optimization, maintenance, physical inspection, alerts generation, collaborative communication, information management, and troubleshooting of freight trains, locomotives and railway trains, railroad equipment, and railroad assets, and parts, components, and equipment for all of the foregoing; global positioning system receivers and transmitters; computer software for use in electrical and electronic monitoring systems, operation systems and control systems in the field of locomotives, engines, and railways; electronic signaling mechanism used in the operation of locomotives, engines, and railways, namely, a train control system used in the railway industry for detecting and controlling trains, ground faults, broken rails, power failures, track switches and lights; railroad signaling equipment and components therefore
(4) Vehicles, namely freight trains, locomotives and railway trains; locomotives and railway trains; railway vehicles, namely, trains, rolling stock, bogies; rail maintenance land vehicles; motors and engines for land vehicles; machine couplings and transmission components for land vehicles; replacement parts and replacement fittings for all the aforesaid goods (1) Distributorship services, namely supplier of railroad products and equipment and parts for locomotives, railroad cars and rolling stock, and railways
(2) Providing railroad services, namely railroad maintenance services, and consulting services related to the foregoing services; providing locomotive and railroad car repair, maintenance and remanufacturing, and consulting services related to the foregoing services; maintenance, care, reform in the nature of modification, repair, restoration and update in the nature of maintenance of sand and snow removal machines, brush cutting machines, tree trimming machines, engine mechanisms, locomotives and rolling wrought iron materials, and consulting services related to the foregoing services; performance improvement in the nature of maintenance of sand and snow removal machines, brush cutting machines, tree trimming machines, motors, engines, railway rolling stock and locomotives accomplished through the assistance of railway machinery, motors, and mechanisms, and consulting services related to the foregoing services
(3) Providing electronic tracking system relating to railway rolling stock and locomotives
(4) Recycling services for railroad tracks, locomotives and railcars
(5) Condition monitoring relating to machines, motors, engines, railway rolling stock and locomotives; monitoring services via the internet and wireless communication networks relating to railway rolling stock and locomotives; technical condition monitoring and remote tracking for determining the performance of railway machines, motors, engines, railway rolling stock and locomotives; consultancy and advisory services to the aforesaid mentioned; providing global position monitoring services related to railway rolling stock and locomotives for commercial purposes; providing tracking services of railway rolling stock and locomotives for commercial purposes; engineering services for railroad track and railroad signaling
An implement system for a machine. The implement system includes a boom, an implement, a roller assembly and a carriage. The boom has a telescopic structure and a first end. The implement is coupled to the first end of the boom. The roller assembly is configured to be coupled to the machine. The carriage is engaged with the roller assembly and is coupled to the boom. The carriage is configured to move linearly along a longitudinal axis of the machine between a first position and a second position.
A method comprises determining either the coefficient for the equation relating the injection timing distance of a bushing to the angle of rotation of a shaft of an engine, or the desired effective injection stroke reduction; and calculating at least one of the following: the modified injection timing distance by multiplying the desired angle of retardation of the injection timing by the coefficient and adding that product to the original injection timing distance of the bushing, and the modified injection duration distance by subtracting the desired effective injection stroke reduction from the original injection duration distance.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Materials of metal for railway tracks; specialty track; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; metal containers for storage or transport; small items of metal hardware; welding rods, wire. Machines, namely for use in the rail and railroad industry, compaction, earth conditioning, earth contouring, earth moving, construction, rail infrastructure, rail and road building and repair, site preparation and remediation, paving, pipelaying, track maintenance, trackwork; machines, namely for use in the maintenance, manufacture, mounting, assembly, construction, installation, removal, replacement, disassembly, and repair of rail and other track material (OTM) such as turnout panels, tie plates, splice bars, rail tie plates and turnout plates, wayside and highway crossing systems for railroads, fasteners for heavy haul and transit railways and signals; Machines, for use in rail welding and Maintenance-of-Way (MOW) equipment such as rail welding units, tie cranes, scarifiers, tie replacers, shoulder ballast cleaners, ballast regulators, ballast removal machines, bridge cranes, brush cutters, sand and snow removal machines, vegetation cleaning machines for utilities, landscaping contractors, golf courses and residential usage; engines for all the aforementioned uses; machine coupling and transmission components; electric propulsors; electric drives; controls for motors and engines; rail welding equipment and components therefore; consumables for rail welding equipment, namely electrodes, ultrasonic welding heads and regulators for use in welding machines; rail maintenance equipment. Remote monitoring systems for locomotives, engines, and railways; electronic measuring, sensing, recording, signalling, and warning apparatus used in operation of locomotives, engines, and railways; global positioning system; computer software for use in electrical and electronic monitoring systems, operation systems and control systems in the field of locomotives, engines, and railways; electrical and electronic control apparatus and systems, namely electrical adaptors, electrical amplifiers, electrical connectors, electrical couplings, electrical fuses and electrical locks; railroad signalling equipment and components therefore; machines for use in the analysis and monitoring of rail and other track material. Vehicles; locomotives and railway trains; railway vehicles, namely, trains, rolling stock, bogies; rail maintenance vehicles; motors and engines for land vehicles; machine couplings and transmission components for land vehicles; replacement parts and replacement fittings for all the aforesaid goods; Hi-Rail equipment for road and railway use, namely metal rail wheels for vehicles, couplings, buffers. Distributorship services, namely supplier of railroad products and equipment and parts for locomotives, railroad cars and rolling stock, and railways. Providing railroad services, namely railroad maintenance services; providing locomotive and railroad car repair, maintenance and remanufacturing; maintenance, care, reform, repair, restoration and update of machines (including locomotives) and engines mechanisms for use in the rail and railroad industry; consulting services and advice related to the above mentioned services. Global position monitoring services related to railway rolling stock and locomotives; tracking services of railway rolling stock and locomotives; remote tracking of railway machines, motors, engines, railway rolling stock and locomotives; operation and rental of electronic tracking systems relating to railway rolling stock and locomotives. Recycling services for railroad tracks, locomotives and railcars; materials rolling of wrought iron. Condition monitoring relating to machines, motors, engines, railway rolling stock and locomotives; monitoring services via the internet and wireless communication networks relating to railway rolling stock and locomotives; development and design of electronic tracking systems relating to railway rolling stock and locomotives; technical condition monitoring and remote tracking for determining the performance of railway machines, motors, engines, railway rolling stock and locomotives; engineering services for railroad track and railroad signalling; providing information in relation to performance improvement of motors, mechanisms, and railway rolling stock; consultancy and advisory services to the aforesaid mentioned that fall under Class 42.
80.
Fuel injector having needle tip and nozzle body surfaces structured for reduced sac volume and fracture resistance
A nozzle assembly for a fuel injector includes a nozzle body and a needle tip positioned within the nozzle body. The needle check includes a terminal end surface positioned in spaced, facing relation to a sac surface of the nozzle body, to form a sac cavity. The terminal end surface and sac surface each have spherical shapes, and are centered about a longitudinal axis of the nozzle body. Structures of the terminal end surface and the sac surface are such that a clearance between them is nowhere less than along a line segment between centers of the terminal end surface and the sac surface, the sac cavity has a reduced volume, and wall thickness at the nozzle tip is sufficient for improved fracture resistance.
A nozzle assembly (49) for a fuel injector (30) includes a nozzle body (48) and a needle tip (70) positioned within the nozzle body (48). The needle check (60) includes a terminal end surface (94) positioned in spaced, facing relation to a sac surface (86) of the nozzle body (48), to form a sac cavity (96). The terminal end surface (94) and sac surface (86) each have spherical shapes, and are centered about a longitudinal axis of the nozzle body (48). Structures of the terminal end surface (94) and the sac surface (86) are such that a clearance (98) between them is nowhere less than along a line segment between centers of the terminal end surface (94) and the sac surface (86), the sac cavity (96) has a reduced volume, and wall thickness at the nozzle tip (82) is sufficient for improved fracture resistance.
F02M 61/18 - Buses d'injection, p.ex. comportant des sièges de clapets
F02M 61/10 - Autres injecteurs avec corps des clapets allongés, p.ex. du type soupapes à aiguille
F02M 63/00 - ALIMENTATION EN GÉNÉRAL DES MOTEURS À COMBUSTION EN MÉLANGES COMBUSTIBLES OU EN PRODUITS COMPOSANT CES MÉLANGES - Détails, parties constitutives ou accessoires non couverts dans les groupes ou ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Specialty metal tracks for rail vehicles; small items of metal hardware for rail tracks, namely, railway frogs, adjustable rail braces, metal plugs, metal pipe clips, metal nuts, metal bolts, metal screws, metal ball lock pins, metal washers, metal seals for use in the rail tracks, metal tie downs, metal pipe nipples, metal stoppers for industrial packaging containers, metal caps for tubing ends, metal closures for containers, metal pipe collars, metal clamps, metal couplings for use with industrial, hydraulic, and pneumatic hoses, metal reinforced hoses, metal reinforced hydraulic hoses, wire braid hoses, spiral wire hoses, and metal hoses, metal hooks, metal nails, metal pegs, metal rivets, metal drain plugs, metal cotter pins, metal drawbar pins, metal clevis pins, metal locking pins, metal eye bolts, metal snap rings, metal screw thread inserts, metallic drain traps and drain caps, metal pipe extensions, and metal knobs Machines, namely, gas, natural gas, electric, and diesel rail welding machines; machines, namely, rail welding units, tie cranes, scarifiers, tie replacers, shoulder ballast cleaners, ballast regulators, kribber adzers, bridge cranes, brush cutters, sand and snow removal machines; vegetation clearing machines for utilities, landscaping contractors, golf courses and residential usage; rail maintenance equipment, namely, sand and snow removal machines, brush cutting machines, tree trimming machines; machines for building and maintenance of railways machines; industrial engines; engines not for land vehicles; machine coupling and transmission components other than for land vehicles; electric propulsion mechanisms in the nature of electric propulsors for machines, namely, mechanical and electronic fuel injection modules and turbo chargers; electric drives for machines; electric drives for motors; electric variable speed drives for machines; pneumatic controls for motors and engines; hydraulic controls for motors and engines; mechanical controls for motors and engines; rail welding equipment in the nature of electric welding machines, electric flash butt rail welding machines and components for rail welding equipment, namely, welding electrodes; consumables for rail welding equipment, namely, welding electrodes; small items of metal hardware in the nature of metal sealing rings for use with turbomachinery and centrifuges Remote monitoring systems for locomotives, engines, and railways, namely, electronic monitors to collect, record, and transmit operational data in the nature of remote video monitoring systems consisting primarily of a camera and video monitor for recording and transmitting images to a remote location; electronic recording apparatus used in operation of locomotives, engines, and railways, namely, electronic event data recorders to monitor audio, position, speed, operator inputs and other train events; electronic measuring, sensing, recording, signaling, and warning apparatus used in operation of locomotives, engines, and railways; computer software for use in operating electrical and electronic monitoring systems, operation systems and control systems in the field of locomotives, engines, and railways; electrical and electronic control apparatus and systems for the control of locomotives, railway rolling stock, engines, and railways, comprised primarily of computers, telecommunication equipment in the nature of telecommunication transmitters, satellite modems, cellular modems, digital cellular modems, analogue modems, analogue cellular modems, locomotive control computers, electronic measuring devices in the nature of electronic devices for evaluating critical operating parameters of the engine, braking system, speed controls, HVAC, and related equipment in locomotives and engines and to monitor rolling stock vehicle performance on the train and on the tracks, electronic sensing devices in the nature of electronic sensors for evaluating the critical operating parameters of the engine, braking system, speed controls, HVAC, and related equipment in locomotives and engines and to monitor rolling stock vehicle performance on the train and on the tracks, computer software for use in operating remote control systems for locomotives and engines, operator user interface computers, cellular modems, digital cellular modems, analogue cellular modems, LAN devices in the nature of LAN hardware, wireless LAN devices in the nature of LAN hardware, global positioning systems, cellular system providers in the nature of cellular system interface to facilitate radio, phone and computer communications to allow the train to communicate over a cellular network, mainframe computer servers with web-based applications and databases, event recording systems in the nature of event recorders; railroad signaling equipment, namely, railway signals; electronic signaling mechanism used in the operation of locomotives, engines, and railways, namely, a train control system used in the railway industry for detecting and controlling trains, ground faults, broken rails, power failures, track switches and lights Vehicles, namely, freight trains, locomotives and railway trains; railway vehicles, namely, trains, rolling stock, bogies; rail maintenance land vehicles; motors and engines for land vehicles; machine couplings and transmission components for land vehicles; replacement parts and replacement fittings for all the aforesaid goods Distributorship services in the field of railroad products and equipment and parts for locomotives, railroad cars and rolling stock, and railways, namely, supply of railroad products and equipment and parts for locomotives, railroad cars and rolling stock, and railways; global position monitoring services related to railway rolling stock and locomotives for commercial purposes; tracking services of railway rolling stock and locomotives for commercial purposes Providing railroad services, namely, railroad maintenance services; providing locomotive and railroad car repair, maintenance and remanufacturing; maintenance, care, reform in the nature of modification, repair, restoration and update in the nature of maintenance of machinery, engines mechanisms, locomotives and rolling wrought iron materials; consulting and advice related to the foregoing services; performance improvement in the nature of maintenance of machines, motors, engines, railway rolling stock and locomotives accomplished through the assistance of machinery, motors, and mechanisms; consulting related to the foregoing services Recycling services for railroad tracks, locomotives and railcars Condition monitoring of machines, motors, engines, railway rolling stock and locomotives to ensure proper functioning; monitoring of railway rolling stock and locomotives via the internet and wireless communication networks to ensure proper functioning; providing electronic tracking system in the nature of non-downloadable computer software for tracking railway rolling stock and locomotives over computer networks, intranets, and the internet; technical condition monitoring and remote tracking in the nature of monitoring of railway machines, motors, engines, railway rolling stock and locomotives for determining performance in the nature of ensuring proper functioning; engineering services for the railroad industry, namely, for railroad track and railroad signaling; consultancy and advisory services related to the foregoing services
A low maintenance rail seat has recess in the concrete tie and an abrasion plate that covers the floor of the recess and its sides parallel to the rail base. The abrasion plate includes ribs which seat in additional recesses in the tie to retard longitudinal movement. The anti-abrasion assembly preferably has four flanges which wrap around the top of concrete tie to prevent dust particles from entering and abrading the concrete rail seat. These flanges also wrap around the support shoulder for additional resistance to longitudinal movement. The components are designed to provide 8.5″ of lateral support along the side of the rail base while the traditional e clip fastener provides only 3″ of lateral support. The interlock feature between the anti-abrasion assembly and the concrete tie also minimizes relative movement between abrasion plate and concrete tie, which results in less concrete surface abrasion.
A flat bar elastic rail clip in which the flat bar is turned back on itself so that one portion is longer than the other. The flat bar incorporates an opening in both portions to accommodate a rail spike that is held in the rail tie. This type of spike is usually used in combination with a concrete tie and a guide plate that seats on the rail seat of the tie. The combination of a shaped flat bar clip which is capable of providing both rail clamping and rollover protection configurations in combination with a guide plate and spike.
The disclosure provides a guard bar restraint for restricting movement of a guard bar. The guard bar restraint includes a hook block coupled to the front face of the guard bar, a back plate configured to contact the back face of the guard bar, and at least one fastener configured to hold the hook block against the front face of the guard bar and to hold the back plate against the back face of the guard bar. The guard bar restraint is coupleable to the guard bar and configured to allow no more than a maximum predetermined amount of lateral movement by the guard bar.
A fastening mechanism (12) for coupling track rail (10) to a substrate (100) includes a fastener body (14) formed by a metallic base (52) and an overmolded non-metallic coating (54). Metallic pillars (30) are coupled with the fastener body (14), and define bores (32) for receiving anchors (34) held fast within a substrate (100). The coating (54) encases the metallic base (52) and extends peripherally around the metallic pillars (30) to position vibration-attenuating non-metallic material (63) between the metallic base (52) and the metallic pillars (30).
A mechanism for coupling a track rail (18) to a substrate (100) includes a rail plate (48) and a base plate (46), where the rail plate (48) surrounds the base plate (46). An overmolded coating (50) is formed of a non-metallic material and encases the rail plate (48) and the base plate (46). Related methodology is disclosed.
A mechanism for coupling a track rail to a substrate includes a rail plate and a base plate, where the rail plate surrounds the base plate. An overmolded coating is formed of a non-metallic material and encases the rail plate and the base plate. Related methodology is disclosed.
A fastening mechanism for coupling track rail to a substrate includes a fastener body formed by a metallic base and an overmolded non-metallic coating. Metallic pillars are coupled with the fastener body, and define bores for receiving anchors held fast within a substrate. The coating encases the metallic base and extends peripherally around the metallic pillars to position vibration-attenuating non-metallic material between the metallic base and the metallic pillars.
A event recorder system carried on-board a locomotive may include a controller configured to receive data from one or more of a train management system, a cab signaling system, an energy management system, an exhaust aftertreatment monitoring system, a braking system, a communications management system, and an operator fatigue or distraction monitoring system. The data may include one or more of video data, audio data, sensor output data, GPS map data, scanned image data of an operator in a cab of the locomotive, and operational data associated with operation of the locomotive during a trip. The controller may be configured to synchronize the data based on a common attribute associated with all of the data received by the controller, receive from a user one or more customizable parameters predetermined to be indicative of one or more of a system-related characteristic or behavior associated with any one or more of the systems from which the controller receives data, and generate a system notification based on an indication of one or more of a system-related characteristic or behavior that one of falls outside of a predetermined range of system-determinable parameters, or indicates a trend in one or more system-determinable parameters that deviates from an expected trend in the one or more system-determinable parameters.
A system for detecting a temperature of a railroad train wheel or bearing includes a thermal line scanner and a processor. The thermal line scanner is positioned to capture a plurality of thermal line scans of the wheel or bearing. The processor is configured to analyze each of the plurality of thermal line scans, identify a selected line of the plurality of thermal line scans, and calculate the temperature of the wheel or the bearing based on the selected line. Thus, the system and method disclosed herein reduce the acquired thermal data first to a single line for one or both of the wheel temperature and bearing temperature and then to single values.
A derailer for use in a railroad system, has an outside switch point that selectively overlays a running surface of a first mainline track and rises above the running surface of the first mainline track and an outside switch rail mechanically fastened to the outside switch point. The derailer also includes an inside switch rail including a second switch point that selectively lies adjacent a head of a second mainline track and terminates between the first and second mainline tracks.
B61K 5/00 - Dispositifs pour placer les véhicules sur la voie; Dérailleurs; Soulèvement ou abaissement des essieux ou des roues des véhicules ferroviaires
B61K 5/06 - Dispositifs dérailleurs ou de remise sur les rails
93.
Temperature detection systems and methods for railway applications
A temperature detection system for railway applications is provided. The system may include at least one infrared (IR) sensing element configured to detect IR signals emitted by a rail or a railcar, and a controller in communication with the at least one IR sensing element. The controller may be configured to receive the IR signals from the at least one IR sensing element, extract IR data corresponding to at least one of a rail and an undercarriage of the railcar from the IR signals, and generate a characteristic thermal profile of at least one of an ambient temperature and a rail temperature based on the IR data.
G01J 5/02 - Pyrométrie des radiations, p.ex. thermométrie infrarouge ou optique - Détails structurels
G01J 5/10 - Pyrométrie des radiations, p.ex. thermométrie infrarouge ou optique en utilisant des détecteurs électriques de radiations
B61K 9/08 - Installations de mesure pour surveiller la voie
B61K 9/04 - Détecteurs pour indiquer l'échauffement excessif des paliers d'essieux et organes similaires, p.ex. conjugués au système de freinage pour actionner les freins dans le cas d'un défaut
G01J 5/00 - Pyrométrie des radiations, p.ex. thermométrie infrarouge ou optique
94.
Communication network having locomotive expansion module
An expansion module is disclosed for use in a communication network. The expansion module may include a housing, an input interface connected to the housing and configured to externally connect with at least one analog device, and an output interface connected to the housing and configured to externally connect with the communication network. The expansion module may also include at least one processor located in the housing and configured to receive analog signals from the input interface, to convert the analog signals to digital signals, and to direct the digital signals to the output interface. The expansion module may also include at least one sensor located in the housing and configured to generate digital signals indicative of a performance parameter associated with a fluid in communication with the housing.
A low maintenance rail seat has recess in the concrete tie and an abrasion plate that covers the floor of the recess and its sides parallel to the rail base. The abrasion plate includes ribs which seat in additional recesses in the tie to retard longitudinal movement. The anti-abrasion assembly preferably has four flanges which wrap around the top of concrete tie to prevent dust particles from entering and abrading the concrete rail seat. These flanges also wrap around the support shoulder for additional resistance to longitudinal movement. The components are designed to provide 8.5" of lateral support along the side of the rail base while the traditional e clip fastener provides only 3" of lateral support. The interlock feature between the anti-abrasion assembly and the concrete tie also minimizes relative movement between abrasion plate and concrete tie, which results in less concrete surface abrasion.
A flat bar elastic rail clip in which the flat bar is turned back on itself so that one portion is longer than the other. The flat bar incorporates an opening in both portions to accommodate a rail spike that is held in the rail tie. This type of spike is usually used in combination with a concrete tie and a guide plate that seats on the rail seat of the tie. The combination of a shaped flat bar clip which is capable of providing both rail clamping and rollover protection configurations in combination with a guide plate and spike.
A low maintenance rail seat has recess in the concrete tie and an abrasion plate that covers the floor of the recess and its sides parallel to the rail base. The abrasion plate includes ribs which seat in additional recesses in the tie to retard longitudinal movement. The anti-abrasion assembly preferably has four flanges which wrap around the top of concrete tie to prevent dust particles from entering and abrading the concrete rail seat. These flanges also wrap around the support shoulder for additional resistance to longitudinal movement. The components are designed to provide 8.5" of lateral support along the side of the rail base while the traditional e clip fastener provides only 3" of lateral support. The interlock feature between the anti-abrasion assembly and the concrete tie also minimizes relative movement between abrasion plate and concrete tie, which results in less concrete surface abrasion.
A camera, computer program, and method for determining and displaying temperature rates of change for regions within the camera's field of view. More specifically, the embodiments provide for the continuous, real-time temperature measurement and display of a plurality of objects within the camera's field of view, and further for the real-time processing and display of the temperature rates of change for the region.
G02F 1/01 - Dispositifs ou dispositions pour la commande de l'intensité, de la couleur, de la phase, de la polarisation ou de la direction de la lumière arrivant d'une source lumineuse indépendante, p.ex. commutation, ouverture de porte ou modulation; Optique non linéaire pour la commande de l'intensité, de la phase, de la polarisation ou de la couleur
G01J 5/20 - Pyrométrie des radiations, p.ex. thermométrie infrarouge ou optique en utilisant des détecteurs électriques de radiations en utilisant des éléments résistants, thermorésistants ou semi-conducteurs sensibles aux radiations, p.ex. des dispositifs photoconducteurs
G01J 5/62 - Pyrométrie des radiations en utilisant les techniques spécifiées dans les sous-groupes suivants utilisant des moyens pour hacher périodiquement la lumière
H04N 5/33 - Transformation des rayonnements infrarouges
A flat bar elastic rail clip in which the flat bar is turned back on itself so that one portion is longer than the other. The flat bar incorporates an opening in both portions to accommodate a rail spike that is held in the rail tie. This type of spike is usually used in combination with a concrete tie and a guide plate that seats on the rail seat of the tie. The combination of a shaped flat bar clip which is capable of providing both rail clamping and rollover protection configurations in combination with a guide plate and spike.
A tool for removing rail clips of the kind which are applied transversely to the rail, which includes a pair of levers connected at a pivot point and being adapted to move toward or away from each other. Each lever has at its lower end, a rail clip engagement face which engage opposed sides of a rail clip seating transversely on the rail base. Each clip engagement face inclues a clamp plate adapted to abut one side of the toes of the rail clip, an engagement pin adapted to engage one side of the rear portion of said rail clip, and a reaction pivot rear edge adapted to pivot about a point behind said rail clip. This arrangement allows the tool to be opened by moving the levers away from each other, placing the engagement faces on either side of the clip and then bringing the levers together so that the clamp plates compress the toes of the clip together so that the clip can be removed rearwardly from the rail clip support shoulder. When the toes are compressed the engagement pin abuts the rear curved portion of the rail clip and by pulling the levers away from the rail about the rear pivot base edge the rail clip is withdrawn from the base of the rail into the rail clip support shoulder.
E01B 29/24 - Fixation ou enlèvement des moyens d'attache démontables ou des accessoires pour ceux-ci; Assemblage préalable d'éléments de la voie par des moyens d'attache démontables
E01B 29/32 - Mise en place ou enlèvement d'éléments de la voie, non couverts dans les groupes précédents, p.ex. patins, ancrages de rails
E01B 9/30 - Fixation sur traverses en bois ou en béton ou sur maçonnerie avec pièces de serrage par attaches élastiques en acier
E01B 9/32 - Fixation sur traverses en acier avec pièces de serrage
E01B 9/48 - Fixation du rail sur la selle par étriers par attaches élastiques en acier
B23P 19/02 - Machines effectuant simplement l'assemblage ou la séparation de pièces ou d'objets métalliques entre eux ou des pièces métalliques avec des pièces non métalliques, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformation; Outils ou dispositifs à cet effet dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas prévus dans d'autres classes pour le montage d'objets à la presse, ou pour le démontage de ces objets
B25B 27/00 - Outils à main ou outillage d'établi, spécialement conçus pour assembler ou séparer des pièces ou des objets, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformation, non prévus ailleurs
