Abstract

The current invention relates to a method for monitoring the configuration of a train, the train comprising a plurality of railway vehicles coupled to each other, each of the railway vehicles comprising a monitoring module on each end, each monitoring module comprising a unique identifier, a low power radio configured to have a range within free space of at least 3 m and at most 10 m, a memory and a communication means to wirelessly communicate with a processing unit. The inventions also relates to a device for monitoring the configuration of a train.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes
• B61L 25/02 - Indicating or recording positions or identities of vehicles or trains

Abstract

The current invention relates to a method for monitoring a wear of a brake element (6) of a rail wagon (1) by means of a monitoring system (9, 4), said rail wagon (1) comprising a brake assembly (2) comprising said brake element (6), said brake assembly (2) further comprising a brake regulator device (7) comprising a first part (71) at a first end and a second part (72) at a second end for automatic adjusting of a clearance (13) with respect to said brake element (6), said clearance (13) relating to a braking of a wheel (3) of said rail wagon (1), said method comprising a plurality of steps.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systemsSignal devices
• B61H 1/00 - Applications or arrangements of brakes with a braking member or members co-operating with the periphery of the wheel rim, a drum, or the like
• B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes
• F16D 66/02 - Apparatus for indicating wear
• B61H 13/00 - Actuating rail-vehicle brakes
• B61H 15/00 - Wear-compensating mechanisms, e.g. slack adjusters

Abstract

The current invention relates to a method for monitoring the configuration of a train, the train comprising a plurality of railway vehicles coupled to each other, each of the railway vehicles comprising a monitoring module on each end, each monitoring module comprising a unique identifier, a low power radio configured to have a range within free space of at least 3 m and at most 10 m, a memory and a communication means to wirelessly communicate with a processing unit. The inventions also relates to a device for monitoring the configuration of a train.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes
• B61L 25/02 - Indicating or recording positions or identities of vehicles or trains

Abstract

The current invention relates to a method for monitoring the configuration of a train, the train comprising a plurality of railway vehicles coupled to each other, each of the railway vehicles comprising a monitoring module on each end, each monitoring module comprising a unique identifier, a low power radio configured to have a range within free space of at least 3 m and at most 10 m, a memory and a communication means to wirelessly communicate with a processing unit. The inventions also relates to a device for monitoring the configuration of a train.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes
• B61L 25/02 - Indicating or recording positions or identities of vehicles or trains

Abstract

The current invention relates to methods and systems for evaluating a filling state of a load bearing means by means of a monitoring system comprising a sensing module; said load bearing means adapted for being carried by a transport unit; said load bearing means comprising a loading space; said sensing module situated in proximity to said load bearing means and outside of said loading space; said sensing module comprising an emitter, a receiver, an evaluator and a memory comprising calibration data; said sensing module configured for carrying out a plurality of steps; wherein a spacing S between said emitter and said receiver does not exceed 200 mm; and wherein a maximum dimension M of said load bearing means is not smaller than 4 m.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 23/296 - Acoustic waves
• G01F 25/00 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume
• G01P 13/00 - Indicating or recording presence or absence of movementIndicating or recording of direction of movement
• B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes
• G01F 25/20 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume of apparatus for measuring liquid level
• B61D 5/00 - Tank wagons for carrying fluent materials
• G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
• G01P 15/00 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration
• G01S 19/01 - Satellite radio beacon positioning systems transmitting time-stamped messages, e.g. GPS [Global Positioning System], GLONASS [Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System] or GALILEO
• H04B 1/02 - Transmitters
• H04B 1/06 - Receivers
• H04B 7/185 - Space-based or airborne stations

Abstract

The current invention relates to a method for monitoring a hand brake (1) of at least one rail wagon, preferably unpowered rail wagon, comprising a chassis by means of a monitoring system (33, 34); said hand brake comprising a hand-operated mechanical device, a brake linkage system and at least one brake pad; said hand-operated mechanical device, said brake linkage system and said at least one brake pad mechanically connected; said monitoring system comprising a detection module and a monitoring module; said detection module comprising at least one detector element (33, 34); said monitoring module comprising a processor, tangible non-volatile memory, instructions on said memory for instructing said processor; said method comprising a plurality of steps.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61H 13/20 - Transmitting mechanisms
• B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systemsSignal devices
• B61H 13/04 - Hand or other personal actuation by mechanisms incorporating toothed gearing

Abstract

The current invention relates to a method for monitoring a wear of a brake element (6) of a rail wagon (1) by means of a monitoring system (9, 4), said rail wagon (1) comprising a brake assembly (2) comprising said brake element (6), said brake assembly (2) further comprising a brake regulator device (7) comprising a first part (71) at a first end and a second part (72) at a second end for automatic adjusting of a clearance (13) with respect to said brake element (6), said clearance (13) relating to a braking of a wheel (3) of said rail wagon (1), said method comprising a plurality of steps.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systemsSignal devices
• B61H 15/00 - Wear-compensating mechanisms, e.g. slack adjusters
• B61K 9/12 - Measuring or surveying wheel-rims
• B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes
• F16D 66/02 - Apparatus for indicating wear

Abstract

The current invention relates to a method for monitoring a wear of a brake element (6) of a rail wagon (1) by means of a monitoring system (9, 4), said rail wagon (1) comprising a brake assembly (2) comprising said brake element (6), said brake assembly (2) further comprising a brake regulator device (7) comprising a first part (71) at a first end and a second part (72) at a second end for automatic adjusting of a clearance (13) with respect to said brake element (6), said clearance (13) relating to a braking of a wheel (3) of said rail wagon (1), said method comprising a plurality of steps.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systemsSignal devices
• B61H 15/00 - Wear-compensating mechanisms, e.g. slack adjusters
• F16D 66/02 - Apparatus for indicating wear
• B61K 9/12 - Measuring or surveying wheel-rims
• B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes

Abstract

The current invention relates to methods and systems for evaluating a filling state of a load bearing means by means of a monitoring system comprising a sensing module; said load bearing means adapted for being carried by a transport unit; said load bearing means comprising a loading space; said sensing module situated in proximity to said load bearing means and outside of said loading space; said sensing module comprising an emitter, a receiver, an evaluator and a memory comprising calibration data; said sensing module configured for carrying out a plurality of steps; wherein a spacing S between said emitter and said receiver does not exceed 200 mm; and wherein a maximum dimension M of said load bearing means is not smaller than 4 m.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 15/88 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications

Abstract

The current invention relates to methods and systems for evaluating a filling state of a load bearing means by means of a monitoring system comprising a sensing module; said load bearing means adapted for being carried by a transport unit; said load bearing means comprising a loading space; said sensing module situated in proximity to said load bearing means and outside of said loading space; said sensing module comprising an emitter, a receiver, an evaluator and a memory comprising calibration data; said sensing module configured for carrying out a plurality of steps; wherein a spacing S between said emitter and said receiver does not exceed 200 mm; and wherein a maximum dimension M of said load bearing means is not smaller than 4 m.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 23/296 - Acoustic waves

Abstract

A brake pad or shoe wear detector for a cargo wagon or for a monitoring system of a cargo wagon, said brake pad or shoe comprising a friction material (10), said brake pad or shoe adapted for clamping a brake disc or drum, the wear detector (1) being at least partially embedded in said friction material, the wear detector comprising an element capable of electric contact with the brake disc or drum as a result of friction material wear, changing the state of an electrical circuit giving notice of the need to change the brake pad or shoe, wherein the brake pad or shoe wear detector comprises a wireless transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit said notice in an electronic signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 66/02 - Apparatus for indicating wear

Abstract

The current invention relates to a method for monitoring a hand brake (1) of at least one rail wagon, preferably unpowered rail wagon, comprising a chassis by means of a monitoring system (33, 34); said hand brake comprising a hand-operated mechanical device, a brake linkage system and at least one brake pad; said hand-operated mechanical device, said brake linkage system and said at least one brake pad mechanically connected; said monitoring system comprising a detection module and a monitoring module; said detection module comprising at least one detector element (33, 34); said monitoring module comprising a processor, tangible non-volatile memory, instructions on said memory for instructing said processor; said method comprising a plurality of steps.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systemsSignal devices