Distributed vehicle system control system and method
US-12147228-B2 · Nov 19, 2024 · US
Method and apparatus for positioning a rail vehicle or rail vehicle consist
US8942869B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8942869-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213617897-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Publication date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2015 |
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A tower control system, under an indexing mode of operation, receives a first signal from rail yard equipment. In response to the first signal, the tower control system establishes a positioning mode of operation. Under the positioning mode of operation, and in response to actuation of an interface of the tower control system, the tower control system sends a second signal to a lead powered rail vehicle of a consist. The second signal includes a first command to adjust a throttle setting of the lead powered rail vehicle, along with a second command to idle a throttle of any remote powered rail vehicle of the consist.
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What is claimed is: 1. A system for controlling a rail vehicle, said system comprising: an off-board control unit configured for communication with an on-board transceiver, which is mounted in the rail vehicle and operatively connected with at least one power system of the rail vehicle, said off-board control unit further configured for receiving a first signal from rail yard equipment disposed in a rail yard proximate the rail vehicle; and an operator control unit operatively c…
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- What does patent US8942869B2 cover?
- A tower control system, under an indexing mode of operation, receives a first signal from rail yard equipment. In response to the first signal, the tower control system establishes a positioning mode of operation. Under the positioning mode of operation, and in response to actuation of an interface of the tower control system, the tower control system sends a second signal to a lead powered rai…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Woo Derek Kevin, Paulino Carlos Sabino, Haddock Iii Ralph C, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B61L3/127. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Jan 27 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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