Systems and methods for operating a multi-purpose radio circuit (MPRC) of a locomotive. The methods comprise: establishing a connection between MPRC and a positive train control terminal located on the locomotive of a train consist (wherein a yard communication function of MPRC is disabled and a wireless gateway function of MPRC is enabled); performing the wireless gateway function by MPRC to manage a network of the train consist and/or a railcar of the train consist while the train consist is in route to a switch yard; detecting, by MPRC, that the locomotive is entering a geofence of the switch yard; enabling the yard communication function of MPRC responsive to said detecting; and performing the yard communication function to wirelessly communicate information from MPRC that is useful for switch yard management.
B61L 25/02 - Indicating or recording positions or identities of vehicles or trains
H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
B61L 27/40 - Handling position reports or trackside vehicle data
B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
Systems and methods for railway asset management. The methods comprise: using a virtual reality device to recognize and collect real world information about railway assets located in a railyard; and using the real world information to (i) associate a railway asset to a data collection unit, (ii) provide an individual with an augmented reality experience associated with the railyard and/or (iii) facilitate automated railyard management tasks.
G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
G06T 19/20 - Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts
G06V 20/20 - ScenesScene-specific elements in augmented reality scenes
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
An autonomous rail vehicle system that includes one or more motive systems, each having a bogie assembly, a vehicle frame coupled with the bogie assembly, and a control unit to control one or more operations of the one or more motive systems. The autonomous rail vehicle also includes a trailer that is coupled with the one or more motive systems. The trailer includes surfaces defining a cavity that can receive a cargo container. The trailer includes powered footing assemblies that are controlled by the control unit of the one or more motive systems. The powered footing assemblies are controlled to move between a first position and a second position to change a vertical position of the trailer relative to a position of the motive systems.
An autonomous rail vehicle system that includes one or more motive systems, each having a bogie assembly, a vehicle frame coupled with the bogie assembly, and a control unit to control one or more operations of the one or more motive systems. The autonomous rail vehicle also includes a trailer that is coupled with the one or more motive systems. The trailer includes surfaces defining a cavity that can receive a cargo container. The trailer includes powered footing assemblies that are controlled by the control unit of the one or more motive systems. The powered footing assemblies are controlled to move between a first position and a second position to change a vertical position of the trailer relative to a position of the motive systems.
A system and method for detecting the operational status of a brake system on a railcar. The system receives from a sensor an indication of the magnitude of a braking force applied by the braking system in response to an instruction to increase or decrease the braking force. It compares the response to possible responses of the braking system in view of the instruction provided. Based on the comparison, the system generates at least one of a message and/or an alert indicating the status of the brake system. Additional sensors, including a pressure sensor on a brake pipe of the railcar, can be added for additional functionality.
A system and method for monitoring the operating condition of a wheelset on a railcar comprising a sealed unit mounted on or near a wheelset of the railcar for collecting data from the wheelset and performing AI analyses on the collected data to determine the operational condition and predict failure modes for the wheelset. Results are communicated off-railcar wirelessly via one or more of several different methods.
B61K 9/04 - Detectors for indicating the overheating of axle bearings and the like, e.g. associated with the brake system for applying the brakes in case of a fault
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
railway vehicle truck parts, namely, frames, bolsters, center plates, spring seats, spring planks, bolster roll stabilizers, body central bearings, truck central bearings, pedestal tie bars, pedestal liners, spring caps, side bearings, and anchor devices
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HYDRODYNAMIC SEALING ELEMENT FOR A RADIAL SHAFT SEAL
A hydrodynamic sealing element for a radial shaft seal includes a radial flange leg encircling a rotation axis and an oblique flange leg encircling the rotation axis and joined to the radial flange leg. The oblique flange leg extends both radially inward and axially away from the radial flange leg to form an oblique angle relative to the radial flange leg. The oblique flange leg has an air-side surface and an end face that meet at a lip. The oblique flange forms a plurality of hydrodynamic indentations that extend into the oblique flange leg from the air-side surface. The sealing element may be formed from leather, in which case the indentations may be created by debossing the leather. The sealing element may be inserted into a seal case to create a radial shaft seal.
F16J 15/3244 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with hydrodynamic pumping action
F16J 15/3212 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip provided with tension elements, e.g. elastic rings with metal springs
F16J 15/3228 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip formed by deforming a flat ring
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HYDRODYNAMIC SEALING ELEMENT FOR A RADIAL SHAFT SEAL
A hydrodynamic sealing element for a radial shaft seal includes a radial flange leg encircling a rotation axis and an oblique flange leg encircling the rotation axis and joined to the radial flange leg. The oblique flange leg extends both radially inward and axially away from the radial flange leg to form an oblique angle relative to the radial flange leg. The oblique flange leg has an air-side surface and an end face that meet at a lip. The oblique flange forms a plurality of hydrodynamic indentations that extend into the oblique flange leg from the air-side surface. The hydrodynamic sealing element may be formed from leather, in which case the indentations may be created by debossing the leather. The hydrodynamic sealing element may be inserted into a seal case to create a radial shaft seal.
F16J 15/3212 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip provided with tension elements, e.g. elastic rings with metal springs
F16J 15/3228 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip formed by deforming a flat ring
F16J 15/3244 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with hydrodynamic pumping action
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electronic devices for locating and tracking railcars, locomotives, rail track maintenance and repair vehicles, trucks, semitrailers, buses, vehicles, and intermodal equipment in the nature of bulk hauling trailers, equipment trailers, and vehicle chassis using global positioning systems
A torque-limiting axle nut includes an inner nut having an inner-nut body forming a threaded center hole that defines a rotation axis. The inner nut also has a flange that encircles and extends radially away from the inner-nut body. The flange forms a plurality of recesses. The axle nut also includes a retaining ring encircling the inner-nut body and an outer nut encircling the inner-nut body. The outer nut forms grooves that extend axially upward from a bottom face of the outer nut and that extend azimuthally around the rotation axis. For each pair of neighboring grooves, the outer nut forms a ridge therebetween. The axle nut also includes a wave spring that encircles the inner-nut body and is located axially between the retaining ring and the outer nut. The axle nut also includes ball bearings seated in the recesses and extending into the grooves.
A torque-limiting axle nut includes an inner nut having an inner-nut body forming a threaded center hole that defines a rotation axis. The inner nut also has a flange that encircles and extends radially away from the inner-nut body. The flange forms a plurality of recesses. The axle nut also includes a retaining ring encircling the inner-nut body and an outer nut encircling the inner-nut body. The outer nut forms grooves that extend axially upward from a bottom face of the outer nut and that extend azimuthally around the rotation axis. For each pair of neighboring grooves, the outer nut forms a ridge therebetween. The axle nut also includes a wave spring that encircles the inner-nut body and is located axially between the retaining ring and the outer nut. The axle nut also includes ball bearings seated in the recesses and extending into the grooves.
F16B 31/02 - Screwed connections specially modified in view of tensile loadBreak-bolts for indicating or limiting tensile load
F16D 7/00 - Slip couplings, e.g. slipping on overload, for absorbing shock
F16D 7/06 - Slip couplings, e.g. slipping on overload, for absorbing shock of the ratchet type with intermediate balls or rollers
F16D 7/08 - Slip couplings, e.g. slipping on overload, for absorbing shock of the ratchet type with intermediate balls or rollers moving axially between engagement and disengagement
B25B 23/143 - Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers specially adapted for hand operated wrenches or screwdrivers wherein the work-contacting component pivots or rotates relative to the handle when a selected torque is exceeded
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Mobile Railway Asset Monitoring Apparatus and Methods
In one aspect, a mobile railway asset monitoring apparatus is provided that includes a sensor configured to produce a signal indicative of a rotation of a wheelset of a mobile railway asset. The apparatus further includes a processor to receive data corresponding to a ground speed of the mobile railway asset. The processor is operably coupled to the sensor, the processor configured to estimate a running dimension of the wheelset based at least in part on the rotation of the wheelset and the ground speed of the mobile railway asset. The processor is configured to determine at least one parameter of the mobile railway asset based at least in part on the running dimension of the wheelset.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Components for railway freight cars, namely, mechanisms for absorbing impacts between coupled rail cars during acceleration, deceleration, and coupling maneuvers of cars
Systems and methods for railway asset management. The methods comprise: using a virtual reality device to recognize and collect real world information about railway assets located in a railyard; and using the real world information to (i) associate a railway asset to a data collection unit, (ii) provide an individual with an augmented reality experience associated with the railyard and/or (iii) facilitate automated railyard management tasks.
G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
G06T 19/20 - Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts
G06V 20/20 - ScenesScene-specific elements in augmented reality scenes
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
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METHOD OF FORMING A WEAR SURFACE FOR A WHEEL OF A RAIL VEHICLE
A system and a method of forming a wear surface of a wheel of a rail vehicle include depositing one or more alloy powders onto a main body of the wheel, and plasma transfer arc welding the one or more powders to form one or more alloy layers secured to the main body.
A system and a method of forming a wear surface of a wheel of a rail vehicle include depositing one or more alloy powders onto a main body of the wheel, and plasma transfer arc welding the one or more powders to form one or more alloy layers secured to the main body.
A hubcap includes a monolithic main body. The monolithic main body includes (i) a sidewall having an annular cross-section, a hub end, and a vent end opposite the hub end, (ii) an end-cap abutting and spanning across the vent end, and (iii) a flange abutting and at least partially surrounding the hub end. The flange has an outer flange-surface facing the vent end and, opposite the outer flange-surface, an inner flange-surface that defines an annular channel.
B60B 7/00 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall
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Systems and methods for monitoring brake systems on railway assets
Systems for monitoring brake systems on railway assets include a load measuring device. The load measuring device includes an instrumented coupling configured to be connected to the rigging of a brake system of the railway asset; and to an underframe of the railway asset. The load measuring device also includes a data collection unit configured to process an output of a sensor of the instrumented coupling and, based on the sensor output, determine the force being transmitted between the brake rigging and the underframe.
A two-piece seal assembly includes first and second seal subassemblies, each shaped as a semicircular ring. The first seal subassembly has a first stator subassembly and a first rotor subassembly that cooperate to form a first semicircular segment of a labyrinth. The second seal subassembly has a second stator subassembly and a second rotor subassembly that cooperate to form a second semicircular segment of the labyrinth. The first and second stator subassemblies, when affixed to each other, form a ring-shaped stator that encircles a rotation axis. The first and second rotor subassemblies, when affixed to each other, form a ring-shaped rotor that encircles the rotation axis and can rotate about the rotation axis relative to the stator. When the first and second seal subassemblies are affixed to each other, the first and second semicircular segments meet such that the labyrinth encircles the rotation axis.
F16J 15/50 - Sealings between relatively-movable members, by means of a sealing without relatively-moving surfaces, e.g. fluid-tight sealings for transmitting motion through a wall
A two-piece seal assembly includes first and second seal subassemblies, each shaped as a semicircular ring. The first seal subassembly has a first stator subassembly and a first rotor subassembly that cooperate to form a first semicircular segment of a labyrinth. The second seal subassembly has a second stator subassembly and a second rotor subassembly that cooperate to form a second semicircular segment of the labyrinth. The first and second stator subassemblies, when affixed to each other, form a ring-shaped stator that encircles a rotation axis. The first and second rotor subassemblies, when affixed to each other, form a ring-shaped rotor that encircles the rotation axis and can rotate about the rotation axis relative to the stator. When the first and second seal subassemblies are affixed to each other, the first and second semicircular segments meet such that the labyrinth encircles the rotation axis.
F16J 15/50 - Sealings between relatively-movable members, by means of a sealing without relatively-moving surfaces, e.g. fluid-tight sealings for transmitting motion through a wall
A locking ring includes a center portion that forms a center tab extending radially away from a center axis. The locking ring also has a pair of legs that extends away from the center portion in opposite azimuthal directions about the center axis. The center tab fits into a radially-inward-facing annular groove of a lock nut. Each leg has a tab portion that includes one or more radially outward tabs that fit into the annular groove of the lock nut and a locking portion with radially outward teeth that interlock with radially inward teeth of the lock nut. Each radially outward tab forms a chamfered edge that, when the locking ring is inserted into the lock nut, slides against a chamfered edge of the lock nut to engage with the annular groove of the lock nut.
A locking ring includes a center portion that forms a center tab extending radially away from a center axis. The locking ring also has a pair of legs that extend away from the center portion in opposite azimuthal directions about the center axis. The center tab fits into a radially-inward-facing annular groove of a lock nut. Each leg has a tab portion that includes one or more radially outward tabs that fit into the annular groove of the lock nut and a locking portion with radially outward teeth that interlock with radially inward teeth of the lock nut. Each radially outward tab forms a chamfered edge that, when the locking ring is inserted into the lock nut, slides against a chamfered edge of the lock nut to engage with the annular groove of the lock nut.
F16B 39/10 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place after screwing down by a plate or ring immovable with regard to the bolt or object
F16B 21/18 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft with circlips or like resilient retaining devicesMeans without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft Details
F16B 39/04 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place after screwing down with a member penetrating the screw-threaded surface of at least one part, e.g. a pin, wedge, cotter-pin, screw
F16B 39/12 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place after screwing down by means of locknuts
F16B 39/14 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place after screwing down by means of locknuts made of thin sheet material or formed as spring washers
F16B 39/18 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place after screwing down by means of locknuts in which the screw-thread of the locknut differs from that of the nut in which the locknut grips with screw-thread in the nuts as well as on the bolt
F16B 39/20 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place after screwing down by means of steel wire or the like
F16B 39/24 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place during screwing down or tightening by means of washers, spring washers, or resilient plates that lock against the object
F16B 39/28 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place during screwing down or tightening by special members on, or shape of, the nut or bolt
F16B 39/282 - Locking by means of special shape of work-engaging surfaces, e.g. notched or toothed nuts
F16B 39/32 - Locking by means of a pawl or pawl-like tongue
F16B 39/34 - Locking by deformable inserts or like parts
A locking ring includes a center portion that forms a center tab extending radially away from a center axis. The locking ring also has a pair of legs that extend away from the center portion in opposite azimuthal directions about the center axis. The center tab fits into a radially-inward-facing annular groove of a lock nut. Each leg has a tab portion that includes one or more radially outward tabs that fit into the annular groove of the lock nut and a locking portion with radially outward teeth that interlock with radially inward teeth of the lock nut. Each radially outward tab forms a chamfered edge that, when the locking ring is inserted into the lock nut, slides against a chamfered edge of the lock nut to engage with the annular groove of the lock nut.
F16B 21/18 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft with circlips or like resilient retaining devicesMeans without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft Details
F16B 39/04 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place after screwing down with a member penetrating the screw-threaded surface of at least one part, e.g. a pin, wedge, cotter-pin, screw
F16B 39/10 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place after screwing down by a plate or ring immovable with regard to the bolt or object
F16B 39/12 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place after screwing down by means of locknuts
F16B 39/14 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place after screwing down by means of locknuts made of thin sheet material or formed as spring washers
F16B 39/18 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place after screwing down by means of locknuts in which the screw-thread of the locknut differs from that of the nut in which the locknut grips with screw-thread in the nuts as well as on the bolt
F16B 39/20 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place after screwing down by means of steel wire or the like
F16B 39/24 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place during screwing down or tightening by means of washers, spring washers, or resilient plates that lock against the object
F16B 39/28 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place during screwing down or tightening by special members on, or shape of, the nut or bolt
F16B 39/282 - Locking by means of special shape of work-engaging surfaces, e.g. notched or toothed nuts
F16B 39/32 - Locking by means of a pawl or pawl-like tongue
F16B 39/34 - Locking by deformable inserts or like parts
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System and method for building and managing a train consist using a phase array powered wireless gateway
Railyard management system for managing, assembling, disassembling and validating train consists and monitoring railcars in the railyard. The system provides for the collection of data and the movement of data from lower processing levels to higher processing levels, where an inference engine draws inferences regarding the current state of railcars and train consists within the railyard. The inferences can be based on characteristics of a transmission signal received at their respective railcars, said railcars forming a train consist. The system can be used to track the location and orientation of railcars in the railyard and to validate order and orientation of assets in a train consist based on the characteristics of the transmission signal at said railcars.
B61L 25/02 - Indicating or recording positions or identities of vehicles or trains
B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes
G01S 3/04 - Direction-finders for determining the direction from which infrasonic, sonic, ultrasonic, or electromagnetic waves, or particle emission, not having a directional significance, are being received using radio waves Details
In one aspect of the present disclosure, an apparatus for locating a mobile railway asset is provided that includes a power source, GNSS circuitry configured to utilize electrical power from the power source to receive GNSS data, and a controller operatively coupled to the power source and the GNSS circuitry. The controller has a power saving mode wherein the controller inhibits the GNSS circuitry from receiving GNSS data and a standard accuracy mode wherein the controller permits the GNSS circuitry to receive GNSS data for a first time period. The controller has a higher accuracy mode wherein the controller permits the GNSS circuitry to receive GNSS data for a second time period longer than the first time period, and subsequently across multiple instances, in order to collect more GNSS data that can be qualified, filtered, sorted, and averaged to produce a more accurate result.
H04W 4/42 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for mass transport vehicles, e.g. buses, trains or aircraft
G01S 19/50 - Determining position whereby the position solution is constrained to lie upon a particular curve or surface, e.g. for locomotives on railway tracks
G01S 5/00 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations
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Autonomous optimization of intra-train communication network
A system for dynamically adjusting a configuration of an intra-train communication network includes an electronic device and a computer-readable storage medium. The computer-readable storage medium has one or more programming instructions that, when executed, cause the electronic device to receive one or more parameters values associated with a train consist, determine whether a potentially adverse condition that would affect intra-train communication for the train consist is anticipated based on at least a portion of the received parameters, in response to determining that the potentially adverse condition is anticipated, identify one or more updated network parameter settings that will assist in maintaining intra-train communication of the train consist during an occurrence of the potentially adverse condition by executing a machine learning model, and implement the identified one or more updated network parameter settings.
H04L 41/082 - Configuration setting characterised by the conditions triggering a change of settings the condition being updates or upgrades of network functionality
B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes
B61L 23/04 - Control, warning or like safety means along the route or between vehicles or trains for monitoring the mechanical state of the route
B61L 25/02 - Indicating or recording positions or identities of vehicles or trains
G01W 1/10 - Devices for predicting weather conditions
H04L 41/0823 - Configuration setting characterised by the purposes of a change of settings, e.g. optimising configuration for enhancing reliability
H04L 43/08 - Monitoring or testing based on specific metrics, e.g. QoS, energy consumption or environmental parameters
H04L 67/00 - Network arrangements or protocols for supporting network services or applications
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
A knuckle of a coupler of a rail vehicle includes a main body including a recess formed in one or more surfaces. One or more weld fillers are disposed within the recess. A method of forming a knuckle of a coupler of a rail vehicle includes forming a recess in one or more surfaces of a main body, and disposing one or more weld fillers within the recess.
B61G 3/04 - Couplings comprising mating parts of similar shape or form which can be coupled without the use of any additional element or elements with coupling head having a guard arm on one side and a knuckle with angularly-disposed nose and tail portions pivoted to the other side thereof, the nose of the knuckle being the coupling part, and means to lock the knuckle in coupling position, e.g. "A.A.R." or "Janney" type
A knuckle of a coupler of a rail vehicle includes a main body including a recess formed in one or more surfaces. One or more weld fillers are disposed within the recess. A method of forming a knuckle of a coupler of a rail vehicle includes forming a recess in one or more surfaces of a main body, and disposing one or more weld fillers within the recess.
B61G 3/04 - Couplings comprising mating parts of similar shape or form which can be coupled without the use of any additional element or elements with coupling head having a guard arm on one side and a knuckle with angularly-disposed nose and tail portions pivoted to the other side thereof, the nose of the knuckle being the coupling part, and means to lock the knuckle in coupling position, e.g. "A.A.R." or "Janney" type
A knuckle of a coupler of a rail vehicle includes a main body including a recess formed in one or more surfaces. One or more weld fillers are disposed within the recess. A method of forming a knuckle of a coupler of a rail vehicle includes forming a recess in one or more surfaces of a main body, and disposing one or more weld fillers within the recess.
B61G 1/40 - Couplings comprising interengaging parts of different shape or form and having links, bars, pins, shackles, or hooks as coupling means with coupling bars having an enlarged or recessed end which slips into the opposite coupling part and is gripped thereby, e.g. arrow-head typeCouplings comprising interengaging parts of different shape or form and having links, bars, pins, shackles, or hooks as coupling means with coupling parts having a tong-like gripping action
A device for a wheel-end system includes a component that defines a rotation axis and forms (i) a pocket extending axially downward from a top face of the component and (ii) a shaft extending axially downward from the top face and laterally adjacent to the pocket. The shaft is partially open to the pocket. A spring-loaded indicator is located in the shaft. The threaded fastener also includes a bimetallic strip located partially in the pocket and extending laterally into the shaft. The bimetallic strip has a movable end that axially restrains the spring-loaded indicator while a temperature of the nut is below a threshold temperature. The bimetallic strip, in response to the temperature exceeding the threshold temperature, laterally deflects the movable end to release the spring-loaded indicator. The component may be an axle nut, wheel hub, spacer, or hub cap.
B60B 27/02 - Hubs adapted to be rotatably arranged on axle
G01K 5/70 - Measuring temperature based on the expansion or contraction of a material the material being a solid constrained so that expansion or contraction causes a deformation of the solid the solid body being formed of compounded strips or plates, e.g. bimetallic strip specially adapted for indicating or recording
B60C 23/20 - Devices for measuring or signalling tyre temperature
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DEVICE WITH A HIGH-TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR A WHEEL-END SYSTEM
A device for a wheel-end system includes a component that defines a rotation axis and forms (i) a pocket extending axially downward from a top face of the component and (ii) a shaft extending axially downward from the top face and laterally adjacent to the pocket. The shaft is partially open to the pocket. A spring-loaded indicator is located in the shaft. The threaded fastener also includes a bimetallic strip located partially in the pocket and extending laterally into the shaft. The bimetallic strip has a movable end that axially restrains the spring-loaded indicator while a temperature of the nut is below a threshold temperature. The bimetallic strip, in response to the temperature exceeding the threshold temperature, laterally deflects the movable end to release the spring-loaded indicator. The component may be an axle nut, wheel hub, spacer, or hub cap.
G01K 5/70 - Measuring temperature based on the expansion or contraction of a material the material being a solid constrained so that expansion or contraction causes a deformation of the solid the solid body being formed of compounded strips or plates, e.g. bimetallic strip specially adapted for indicating or recording
In one aspect, a method of monitoring a mobile railway asset is provided including detecting a strain of a component of a mobile railway asset and gathering data associated with a vibration of the mobile railway asset. The method includes comparing the strain of the component and the data associated with the vibration of the mobile railway asset. The method includes determining a load state of the mobile railway asset based at least in part on the comparison of the strain of the component and the data associated with the vibration of the mobile railway asset.
In one aspect, a method of monitoring a mobile railway asset is provided including detecting a strain of a component of a mobile railway asset and gathering data associated with a vibration of the mobile railway asset. The method includes comparing the strain of the component and the data associated with the vibration of the mobile railway asset. The method includes determining a load state of the mobile railway asset based at least in part on the comparison of the strain of the component and the data associated with the vibration of the mobile railway asset.
In one aspect, a method of monitoring a mobile railway asset is provided including detecting a strain of a component of a mobile railway asset and gathering data associated with a vibration of the mobile railway asset. The method includes comparing the strain of the component and the data associated with the vibration of the mobile railway asset. The method includes determining a load state of the mobile railway asset based at least in part on the comparison of the strain of the component and the data associated with the vibration of the mobile railway asset.
A threaded fastener includes a nut forming a threaded center hole that defines a rotational axis. The threaded fastener also includes a plurality of spring plungers affixed to the nut, each having a shaft that is aligned parallel to the rotational axis. The threaded fastener also includes a positioner forming (i) an unthreaded center hole that is coaxial with the threaded center hole and (ii) a plurality of recesses facing the spring plungers. As the nut is torqued against the positioner on a threaded spindle, the spring plungers repeatedly engage and disengage the recesses as the nut rotates with respect to the positioner. The recesses are shaped such that positioner converts the applied torque into a linear force that compresses the spring plungers, thereby locking the threads of the nut against the threads of the spindle.
F16B 37/08 - Quickly-detachable nuts, e.g. consisting of two or more partsNuts movable along the bolt after tilting the nut
F16D 1/076 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end by clamping together two faces perpendicular to the axis of rotation, e.g. with bolted flanges
F16D 1/104 - Quick-acting couplings in which the parts are connected by simply bringing them together axially having retaining means rotating with the coupling and acting only by friction
F16B 35/04 - Screw-boltsStay boltsScrew-threaded studsScrewsSet screws with specially-shaped head or shaft in order to fix the bolt on or in an object
A threaded fastener includes a nut forming a threaded center hole that defines a rotational axis. The threaded fastener also includes a plurality of spring plungers affixed to the nut, each having a shaft that is aligned parallel to the rotational axis. The threaded fastener also includes a positioner forming (i) an unthreaded center hole that is coaxial with the threaded center hole and (ii) a plurality of recesses facing the spring plungers. As the nut is torqued against the positioner on a threaded spindle, the spring plungers repeatedly engage and disengage the recesses as the nut rotates with respect to the positioner. The recesses are shaped such that positioner converts the applied torque into a linear force that compresses the spring plungers, thereby locking the threads of the nut against the threads of the spindle.
F16B 35/04 - Screw-boltsStay boltsScrew-threaded studsScrewsSet screws with specially-shaped head or shaft in order to fix the bolt on or in an object
F16B 37/08 - Quickly-detachable nuts, e.g. consisting of two or more partsNuts movable along the bolt after tilting the nut
F16D 1/076 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end by clamping together two faces perpendicular to the axis of rotation, e.g. with bolted flanges
F16D 1/104 - Quick-acting couplings in which the parts are connected by simply bringing them together axially having retaining means rotating with the coupling and acting only by friction
A threaded fastener includes a nut forming a threaded center hole that defines a rotational axis. The threaded fastener also includes a plurality of spring plungers affixed to the nut, each having a shaft that is aligned parallel to the rotational axis. The threaded fastener also includes a positioner forming (i) an unthreaded center hole that is coaxial with the threaded center hole and (ii) a plurality of recesses facing the spring plungers. As the nut is torqued against the positioner on a threaded spindle, the spring plungers repeatedly engage and disengage the recesses as the nut rotates with respect to the positioner. The recesses are shaped such that positioner converts the applied torque into a linear force that compresses the spring plungers, thereby locking the threads of the nut against the threads of the spindle.
F16B 39/06 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place after screwing down with a member penetrating the screw-threaded surface of at least one part, e.g. a pin, wedge, cotter-pin, screw with a pin or staple parallel to the bolt axis
F16B 37/04 - Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates
41.
CRASH ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR CAR COUPLING SYSTEMS OF RAIL CARS
A crash energy management system is configured to be disposed within a draft sill of a car coupling system for a rail vehicle. The crash energy management system includes a front sub-assembly including a front end plate, guide legs extending between the front end plate and a front central plate, a front central tube extending between the front end plate and the front central plate, and stop walls coupled to the guide legs. A rear sub- assembly is coupled to the front sub-assembly, and includes a rear end plate, a rear central plate, and a rear central tube extending between the rear end plate and the rear central plate.
A crash energy management system is configured to be disposed within a draft sill of a car coupling system for a rail vehicle. The crash energy management system includes a front sub-assembly including a front end plate, guide legs extending between the front end plate and a front central plate, a front central tube extending between the front end plate and the front central plate, and stop walls coupled to the guide legs. A rear sub- assembly is coupled to the front sub-assembly, and includes a rear end plate, a rear central plate, and a rear central tube extending between the rear end plate and the rear central plate.
A system and method for detecting the operational status of a brake system on a railcar. The system receives from a sensor an indication of the magnitude of a braking force applied by the braking system in response to an instruction to increase or decrease the braking force. It compares the response to possible responses of the braking system in view of the instruction provided. Based on the comparison, the system generates at least one of a message and/or an alert indicating the status of the brake system. Additional sensors, including a pressure sensor on a brake pipe of the railcar, can be added for additional functionality.
A system and method for monitoring the operating condition of a wheelset on a railcar comprising a sealed unit mounted on or near a wheelset of the railcar for collecting data from the wheelset and performing AI analyses on the collected data to determine the operational condition and predict failure modes for the wheelset. Results are communicated off-railcar wirelessly via one or more of several different methods.
B61K 9/04 - Detectors for indicating the overheating of axle bearings and the like, e.g. associated with the brake system for applying the brakes in case of a fault
Systems and methods for railway asset management. The methods comprise: using a virtual reality device to recognize and collect real world information about railway assets located in a railyard; and using the real world information to (i) associate a railway asset to a data collection unit, (ii) provide an individual with an augmented reality experience associated with the railyard and/or (iii) facilitate automated railyard management tasks.
B61L 27/40 - Handling position reports or trackside vehicle data
B61L 27/57 - Trackside diagnosis or maintenance, e.g. software upgrades for vehicles or trains, e.g. trackside supervision of train conditions
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
A system and method include a train including a plurality of rail cars configured to travel along a track having rails. Each of the plurality of rail cars includes brakes. A braking control unit is in communication with the brakes of the plurality of rail cars. The braking control unit is configured to control the brakes of a subset of the plurality of rail cars in accordance with braking data.
A system and method include a train including a plurality of rail cars configured to travel along a track having rails. Each of the plurality of rail cars includes brakes. A braking control unit is in communication with the brakes of the plurality of rail cars. The braking control unit is configured to control the brakes of a subset of the plurality of rail cars in accordance with braking data.
B60T 8/17 - Using electrical or electronic regulation means to control braking
B60T 8/18 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to vehicle weight or load, e.g. load distribution
B61D 9/02 - Tipping wagons characterised by operating means for tipping
B61H 13/30 - Transmitting mechanisms adjustable to take account of variation of vehicle weight
B61J 3/00 - Shunting or short-distance haulage devicesSimilar devices for hauling trains on steep gradients or as starting aidsCar-propelling devices therefor
48.
COORDINATED BRAKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RAIL CARS
A system and method include a train including a plurality of rail cars configured to travel along a track having rails. Each of the plurality of rail cars includes brakes. A braking control unit is in communication with the brakes of the plurality of rail cars. The braking control unit is configured to control the brakes of a subset of the plurality of rail cars in accordance with braking data.
A leather flange for a bidirectional seal assembly includes a radial flange leg encircling a rotation axis of the leather flange. The leather flange also includes an oblique flange leg encircling the rotation axis and joined to the radial flange leg. The oblique flange leg extends both radially inward and axially away from the radial flange leg to form an oblique angle with the rotation axis. An end face of the oblique flange leg forms a sinusoidal pattern around a circumference of the leather flange. The end face also meets an air-side surface of the oblique flange leg to form a lip. When the leather flange is installed around a shaft, the lip forms a sinusoidal path around the circumference of the shaft. As the shaft rotates, the sinusoidal path of the lip creates an axial back-and-forth sweeping action.
F16J 15/3228 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip formed by deforming a flat ring
F16J 15/3212 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip provided with tension elements, e.g. elastic rings with metal springs
An adapter assembly of a vehicle includes a bearing adapter configured to physically contact a bearing on an axle of the vehicle, and an adapter pad nested within an opening of a side frame of the vehicle and secured to at least one thrust lug of the side frame. The adapter pad includes a base section and legs depending from the base section. The legs are compressed between the at least one thrust lug of the side frame and shoulders of the bearing adapter to exert frictional forces on the shoulders of the bearing adapter. A combination of the frictional forces exerted by the adapter pad on the bearing adapter is less than a weight of the bearing adapter, such that as the side frame rises away from the bearing during movement of the vehicle, the adapter pad rises relative to the bearing adapter.
A leather flange for a bidirectional seal assembly includes a radial flange leg encircling a rotation axis of the leather flange. The leather flange also includes an oblique flange leg encircling the rotation axis and joined to the radial flange leg. The oblique flange leg extends both radially inward and axially away from the radial flange leg to fomi an oblique angle with the rotation axis. An end face of the oblique flange leg forms a sinusoidal pattern around a circumference of the leather flange. The end face also meets an air-side surface of the oblique flange leg to form a lip. When the leather flange is installed around a shaft, the lip forms a sinusoidal path around the circumference of the shaft. As the shaft rotates, the sinusoidal path of the lip creates an axial back-and-forth sweeping action.
F16J 15/322 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip supported in a direction perpendicular to the surfaces
F16J 15/324 - Arrangements for lubrication or cooling of the sealing itself
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Modular crash energy management systems for car coupling systems of rail cars
A car coupling system for a rail vehicle includes a first crash energy management system disposed within a draft sill. The first crash energy management system includes a first end plate, a second end plate, and a first central tube disposed between the first end plate and the second end plate. A second crash energy management system is also disposed within the draft sill. The second crash energy management system includes a third end plate, a fourth end plate, and a second central tube disposed between the third end plate and the fourth end plate.
B61G 11/16 - Buffers absorbing shocks by permanent deformation of buffer element
B61G 3/04 - Couplings comprising mating parts of similar shape or form which can be coupled without the use of any additional element or elements with coupling head having a guard arm on one side and a knuckle with angularly-disposed nose and tail portions pivoted to the other side thereof, the nose of the knuckle being the coupling part, and means to lock the knuckle in coupling position, e.g. "A.A.R." or "Janney" type
53.
CRASH ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR CAR COUPLING SYSTEMS OF RAIL CARS
A car coupling system for a rail vehicle includes a draft sill, and a crash energy management system disposed within the draft sill. The crash energy management system includes a first end plate, a second end plate, and a central tube disposed between the first end plate and the second end plate. The central tube is configured to deform in response to a force exerted into the car coupling system that exceeds a predetermined force threshold. Deformation of the central tube attenuates at least a portion of the force.
A car coupling system for a rail vehicle includes a draft sill, and a crash energy management system disposed within the draft sill. The crash energy management system includes a first end plate, a second end plate, and a central tube disposed between the first end plate and the second end plate. The central tube is configured to deform in response to a force exerted into the car coupling system that exceeds a predetermined force threshold. Deformation of the central tube attenuates at least a portion of the force.
A crash energy management system is configured to be disposed within a draft sill of a car coupling system for a rail vehicle. The crash energy management system includes a front sub-assembly including a front end plate, guide legs extending between the front end plate and a front central plate, a front central tube extending between the front end plate and the front central plate, and stop walls coupled to the guide legs. A rear sub-assembly is coupled to the front sub-assembly, and includes a rear end plate, a rear central plate, and a rear central tube extending between the rear end plate and the rear central plate.
A car coupling system for a rail vehicle includes a draft sill, and a crash energy management system disposed within the draft sill. The crash energy management system includes a first end plate, a second end plate, and a central tube disposed between the first end plate and the second end plate. The central tube is configured to deform in response to a force exerted into the car coupling system that exceeds a predetermined force threshold. Deformation of the central tube attenuates at least a portion of the force.
B61G 9/18 - Continuous draw-gear combined with buffing appliances, e.g. incorporated in a centre sill with separate mechanical friction shock-absorbers
A dual friction draft gear assembly for a car coupling system of a rail car includes a housing having an internal chamber. One or more friction shoes are disposed within the internal chamber. A first load block has, defines, or otherwise provides a first angled interface with the one or more friction shoes. A second load block has, defines or otherwise provides a second angled interface with the one or more friction shoes.
In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, a rotor for a railway roller bearing seal assembly is provided. The rotor includes an annular body rotatable about a central axis and including radially inner and outer rings. The annular body includes an intermediate portion connecting the radially inner and outer rings and spacing the radially inner ring in a first direction from a base portion of the annular body. The annular body further includes a pocket formed at least in part by the intermediate portion and a snap-fit portion axially intermediate the base portion and a free end portion of the radially inner ring. The snap-fit portion of the annular body is configured to form a snap-fit connection with a snap-fit member of a slinger that extends into the pocket.
In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, a rotor for a railway roller bearing seal assembly is provided. The rotor includes an annular body rotatable about a central axis and including radially inner and outer rings. The annular body includes an intermediate portion connecting the radially inner and outer rings and spacing the radially inner ring in a first direction from a base portion of the annular body. The annular body further includes a pocket formed at least in part by the intermediate portion and a snap-fit portion axially intermediate the base portion and a free end portion of the radially inner ring. The snap-fit portion of the annular body is configured to form a snap-fit connection with a snap-fit member of a slinger that extends into the pocket.
In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, a rotor for a railway roller bearing seal assembly is provided. The rotor includes an annular body rotatable about a central axis and including radially inner and outer rings. The annular body includes an intermediate portion connecting the radially inner and outer rings and spacing the radially inner ring in a first direction from a base portion of the annular body. The annular body further includes a pocket formed at least in part by the intermediate portion and a snap-fit portion axially intermediate the base portion and a free end portion of the radially inner ring. The snap-fit portion of the annular body is configured to form a snap-fit connection with a snap-fit member of a slinger that extends into the pocket.
F16J 15/3264 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings provided with casings or supports with rigid casings or supports comprising two casing or support elements, one attached to each surface, e.g. cartridge or cassette seals the elements being separable from each other
61.
Discharge Gate Sensing Method, System and Assembly
A system, method and assembly for detecting the operational status of one or more discharge gates on one or more railcars. The system and method monitor parameters that include whether the discharge gate is open or closed, whether the railcar is in motion or not, and whether the railcar is in a location where it is acceptable for the discharge gate to be open. Sensors carry out the monitoring, and the information obtained by monitoring the parameters are used to determine if a notification event has taken place and if so, a notification of such event can be transmitted to a remote receiver. A change in the status of any one of the monitored parameters can trigger the determination of whether a notification event has occurred.
A side bearing assembly for a truck assembly of a rail vehicle includes a base, a cap moveably coupled to the base, and one or more elastomer springs disposed between the base and the cap. The one or more elastomer springs include a foam having air pockets that are configured be compressed.
System and methods for detecting an operational status of a valve or passageway on a railway asset. The methods may comprise: resiliently biasing a magnet in a direction away from a wireless sensor node coupled to the passageway; determining that the passageway is in an open position when the wireless sensor node is neutrally polarized (the data collection device being neutrally polarized when the magnet is distant therefrom); causing the magnet to move in a direction towards the wireless sensor node responsive to a cover of the passageway being closed; and determining that the passageway is in a closed position when the wireless sensor node is magnetically polarized (the wireless sensor node being magnetically polarized when the magnet is proximate thereto).
F16K 31/122 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a piston
F16K 31/126 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a diaphragm, bellows, or the like
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
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RAILWAY TRUCK ASSEMBLY HAVING COMPRESSIBLE SIDE BEARINGS
A side bearing assembly for a truck assembly of a rail vehicle includes a base, a cap moveably coupled to the base, and one or more elastomer springs disposed between the base and the cap. The one or more elastomer springs include a foam having air pockets that are configured be compressed.
System and methods for detecting an operational status of a valve or passageway on a railway asset. The methods may comprise: resiliently biasing a magnet in a direction away from a wireless sensor node coupled to the passageway; determining that the passageway is in an open position when the wireless sensor node is neutrally polarized (the data collection device being neutrally polarized when the magnet is distant therefrom); causing the magnet to move in a direction towards the wireless sensor node responsive to a cover of the passageway being closed; and determining that the passageway is in a closed position when the wireless sensor node is magnetically polarized (the wireless sensor node being magnetically polarized when the magnet is proximate thereto).
F16K 31/12 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid
F16K 31/122 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a piston
F16K 31/126 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a diaphragm, bellows, or the like
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
66.
Railway truck assembly having compressible side bearings
A side bearing assembly for a truck assembly of a rail vehicle includes a base, a cap moveably coupled to the base, and one or more elastomer springs disposed between the base and the cap. The one or more elastomer springs include a foam having air pockets that are configured be compressed.
System and methods for detecting an operational status of a valve or passageway on a railway asset. The methods may comprise: resiliently biasing a magnet in a direction away from a wireless sensor node coupled to the passageway; determining that the passageway is in an open position when the wireless sensor node is neutrally polarized (the data collection device being neutrally polarized when the magnet is distant therefrom); causing the magnet to move in a direction towards the wireless sensor node responsive to a cover of the passageway being closed; and determining that the passageway is in a closed position when the wireless sensor node is magnetically polarized (the wireless sensor node being magnetically polarized when the magnet is proximate thereto).
B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
G01D 5/12 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means
Systems and methods for railway asset management. The methods comprise: using a virtual reality device to recognize and collect real world information about railway assets located in a railyard; and using the real world information to (i) associate a railway asset to a data collection unit, (ii) provide an individual with an augmented reality experience associated with the railyard and/or (iii) facilitate automated railyard management tasks.
Systems and methods for railway asset management. The methods comprise: using a virtual reality device to recognize and collect real world information about railway assets located in a railyard; and using the real world information to (i) associate a railway asset to a data collection unit, (ii) provide an individual with an augmented reality experience associated with the railyard and/or (iii) facilitate automated railyard management tasks.
Systems and methods for railway asset management. The methods comprise: using a virtual reality device to recognize and collect real world information about railway assets located in a railyard; and using the real world information to (i) associate a railway asset to a data collection unit, (ii) provide an individual with an augmented reality experience associated with the railyard and/or (iii) facilitate automated railyard management tasks.
B61L 27/40 - Handling position reports or trackside vehicle data
B61L 27/57 - Trackside diagnosis or maintenance, e.g. software upgrades for vehicles or trains, e.g. trackside supervision of train conditions
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
In one aspect, a seal case is provided for a roller bearing assembly having a central axis. The seal case includes an annular first end section including a rim configured to engage an outer ring, an intermediate section including a radial wall extending inwardly from the first end section and an axial wall extending axially away from the radial wall and the first end section, and an annular second end section extending radially inward from the axial wall of the intermediate section. The seal case further includes an insert of the first end section made of a first material. The first end section and the radial wall of the intermediate section include a second material joined to the insert. The first material of the insert may be selected to provide improved durability and/or to resist expansion and contraction of the first end section caused by changes in temperature.
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B23P 15/00 - Making specific metal objects by operations not covered by a single other subclass or a group in this subclass
B29D 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
F16C 33/78 - Sealings of ball or roller bearings with a diaphragm, disc, or ring, with or without resilient members
F16C 19/38 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing rollers essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows, e.g. needle bearings for both radial and axial load with two or more rows of rollers
B29C 70/68 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts by incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or layers
B29C 31/00 - Handling, e.g. feeding of the material to be shaped
A force analysis system and method include a truck assembly that is configured to travel along a track having rails. The truck assembly includes a first side frame, a second side frame, a bolster extending between the first side frame and the second side frame, a first wheel set coupled to the first side frame and the second side frame, a second wheel set coupled to the first side frame and the second side frame, and one or more load cells disposed within the first side frame and/or the second side frame. The load cell(s) are configured to detect forces exerted in relation to the first side frame, the second side frame, and/or the bolster.
A system for polishing a cylindrical lip-seal surface includes a spin platter, a polisher having an abrasive surface, and a fixture. The spin platter rotates about a rotation axis to spin a workpiece, shaped as a hollow cylinder, about a cylinder axis of the hollow cylinder. The fixture holds the polisher against an outward-facing cylindrical surface of the hollow cylinder to polish the cylindrical surface with the abrasive surface while the workpiece is spun by the spin platter. A method for polishing a cylindrical lip-seal surface includes spinning, with a spin platter, a workpiece shaped as a hollow cylinder about a first cylinder axis of the cylinder. The method also includes holding, during the spinning, a polisher having an abrasive surface against an outward-facing cylindrical surface of the hollow cylinder to polish the cylindrical surface.
B24B 29/04 - Machines or devices for polishing surfaces on work by means of tools made of soft or flexible material with or without the application of solid or liquid polishing agents designed for particular workpieces for rotationally symmetrical workpieces, e.g. ball-, cylinder- or cone-shaped workpieces
B21D 19/00 - Flanging or other edge treatment, e.g. of tubes
B23Q 3/12 - Devices holding, supporting, or positioning, work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine for securing to a spindle in general
B24B 5/04 - Machines or devices designed for grinding surfaces of revolution on work, including those which also grind adjacent plane surfacesAccessories therefor involving centres or chucks for holding work for grinding cylindrical surfaces externally
B24B 29/08 - Machines or devices for polishing surfaces on work by means of tools made of soft or flexible material with or without the application of solid or liquid polishing agents designed for particular workpieces for elongated workpieces having uniform cross-section in one main direction the cross-section being circular, e.g. tubes, wires, needles
B24B 41/06 - Work supports, e.g. adjustable steadies
74.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POLISHING A CYLINDRICAL LIP-SEAL SURFACE
A system for polishing a cylindrical lip-seal surface includes a spin platter, a polisher having an abrasive surface, and a fixture. The spin platter rotates about a rotation axis to spin a workpiece, shaped as a hollow cylinder, about a cylinder axis of the hollow cylinder. The fixture holds the polisher against an outward-facing cylindrical surface of the hollow cylinder to polish the cylindrical surface with the abrasive surface while the workpiece is spun by the spin platter. A method for polishing a cylindrical lip-seal surface includes spinning, with a spin platter, a workpiece shaped as a hollow cylinder about a first cylinder axis of the cylinder. The method also includes holding, during the spinning, a polisher having an abrasive surface against an outward-facing cylindrical surface of the hollow cylinder to polish the cylindrical surface.
B24B 5/04 - Machines or devices designed for grinding surfaces of revolution on work, including those which also grind adjacent plane surfacesAccessories therefor involving centres or chucks for holding work for grinding cylindrical surfaces externally
A truck assembly of a rail vehicle includes a side frame including a spring seat below an opening. The spring seat includes a locating pocket. An end guide system is coupled to the side frame. The end guide system includes a central base configured to be received and retained by the locating pocket. At least one end guide extends outwardly and upwardly from the central base.
B61F 5/00 - Constructional details of bogiesConnections between bogies and vehicle underframesArrangements or devices for adjusting or allowing self-adjustment of wheel axles or bogies when rounding curves
76.
TRUCK ASSEMBLY OF A RAIL VEHICLE AS WELL AS END GUIDE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A TRUCK ASSEMBLY OF A RAIL VEHICLE
A truck assembly of a rail vehicle includes a side frame including a spring seat below an opening. The spring seat includes a locating pocket. An end guide system is coupled to the side frame. The end guide system includes a central base configured to be received and retained by the locating pocket. At least one end guide extends outwardly and upwardly from the central base.
B61F 5/00 - Constructional details of bogiesConnections between bogies and vehicle underframesArrangements or devices for adjusting or allowing self-adjustment of wheel axles or bogies when rounding curves
77.
End guide system and method for a truck assembly of a rail vehicle
A truck assembly of a rail vehicle includes a side frame including a spring seat below an opening. The spring seat includes a locating pocket. An end guide system is coupled to the side frame. The end guide system includes a central base configured to be received and retained by the locating pocket. At least one end guide extends outwardly and upwardly from the central base.
B61F 5/00 - Constructional details of bogiesConnections between bogies and vehicle underframesArrangements or devices for adjusting or allowing self-adjustment of wheel axles or bogies when rounding curves
B61F 3/02 - Types of bogies with more than one axle
78.
MOBILE RAILWAY ASSET MONITORING APPARATUS AND METHODS
In one aspect, a mobile railway asset monitoring apparatus is provided that includes a sensor configured to produce a signal indicative of a rotation of a wheelset of a mobile railway asset. The apparatus further includes a processor to receive data corresponding to a ground speed of the mobile railway asset. The processor is operably coupled to the sensor, the processor configured to estimate a running dimension of the wheelset based at least in part on the rotation of the wheelset and the ground speed of the mobile railway asset. The processor is configured to determine at least one parameter of the mobile railway asset based at least in part on the running dimension of the wheelset.
In one aspect, a mobile railway asset monitoring apparatus is provided that includes a sensor configured to produce a signal indicative of a rotation of a wheelset of a mobile railway asset. The apparatus further includes a processor to receive data corresponding to a ground speed of the mobile railway asset. The processor is operably coupled to the sensor, the processor configured to estimate a running dimension of the wheelset based at least in part on the rotation of the wheelset and the ground speed of the mobile railway asset. The processor is configured to determine at least one parameter of the mobile railway asset based at least in part on the running dimension of the wheelset.
In one aspect, a mobile railway asset monitoring apparatus is provided that includes a sensor configured to produce a signal indicative of a rotation of a wheelset of a mobile railway asset. The apparatus further includes a processor to receive data corresponding to a ground speed of the mobile railway asset. The processor is operably coupled to the sensor, the processor configured to estimate a running dimension of the wheelset based at least in part on the rotation of the wheelset and the ground speed of the mobile railway asset. The processor is configured to determine at least one parameter of the mobile railway asset based at least in part on the running dimension of the wheelset.
A dual friction draft gear assembly for a car coupling system of a rail car includes a housing having an internal chamber. One or more friction shoes are disposed within the internal chamber. A first load block has, defines, or otherwise provides a first angled interface with the one or more friction shoes. A second load block has, defines or otherwise provides a second angled interface with the one or more friction shoes.
A dual friction draft gear assembly for a car coupling system of a rail car includes a housing having an internal chamber. One or more friction shoes are disposed within the internal chamber. A first load block has, defines, or otherwise provides a first angled interface with the one or more friction shoes. A second load block has, defines or otherwise provides a second angled interface with the one or more friction shoes.
A damping system (128) for a truck assembly (100) of a rail vehicle includes a first friction shoe (212a) configured to engage a first portion of a side frame (106, 108) of the truck assembly (100), and a first lever (218) pivotally coupled to the first friction shoe (212a).
A damping system (128) for a truck assembly (100) of a rail vehicle includes a first friction shoe (212a) configured to engage a first portion of a side frame (106, 108) of the truck assembly (100), and a first lever (218) pivotally coupled to the first friction shoe (212a).
A damping system for a truck assembly of a rail vehicle includes a first friction shoe configured to engage a first portion of a side frame of the truck assembly, and a first lever pivotally coupled to the first friction shoe.
Systems for monitoring brake systems on railway assets include a load measuring device. The load measuring device includes an instrumented coupling configured to be connected to the rigging of a brake system of the railway asset; and to an underframe of the railway asset. The load measuring device also includes a data collection unit configured to process an output of a sensor of the instrumented coupling and, based on the sensor output, determine the force being transmitted between the brake rigging and the underframe.
Systems for monitoring brake systems on railway assets include a load measuring device. The load measuring device includes an instrumented coupling configured to be connected to the rigging of a brake system of the railway asset; and to an underframe of the railway asset. The load measuring device also includes a data collection unit configured to process an output of a sensor of the instrumented coupling and, based on the sensor output, determine the force being transmitted between the brake rigging and the underframe.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Custom manufacturing of vehicle components, namely, wheel bearings, seals, axles, castings, and stampings in the nature of speed rings and tone rings, all for use on land transportation vehicles, namely vehicles used on rail, automotive, agricultural, and industrial vehicles Vehicle components, namely, wheel bearings, wheel seals, bearing seals, axle seals, and pinion seals, axles, castings in the nature of wheel, bearing, axle, and hub cap components, and stampings in the nature of wheel, bearing, axle, and hub cap components in particular speed rings and tone rings, all for use on land transportation vehicles, namely, vehicles used on rail, automotive, agricultural, and industrial vehicles
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LABYRINTH SEAL WITH INTERLOCKING ROTOR AND SEAL CASE INSERT
A labyrinth seal includes a seal case with an inner-diameter leg encircling a rotation axis, and an insert fixed in the seal case and encircling the rotation axis. The labyrinth seal also includes a slinger encircling the rotation axis and wrapping around the inner-diameter leg to cooperate with the seal case to form a first part of a labyrinth path. The slinger rotates relative to the seal case. The labyrinth seal also includes a rotor that encircles the rotation axis, cooperates with the insert to form a second part of the labyrinth path, and interlocks with the insert to limit axial movement of the rotor when the rotor rotates relative to the insert. The labyrinth seal may be combined with a bearing cone, a bearing cup, and a plurality of rollers to form a roller bearing assembly.
F16J 15/3256 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings provided with casings or supports with rigid casings or supports comprising two casing or support elements, one attached to each surface, e.g. cartridge or cassette seals
F16J 15/3264 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings provided with casings or supports with rigid casings or supports comprising two casing or support elements, one attached to each surface, e.g. cartridge or cassette seals the elements being separable from each other
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Systems and methods for monitoring brake systems on railway assets
Systems for monitoring brake systems on railway assets include a load measuring device. The load measuring device includes an instrumented coupling configured to be connected to the rigging of a brake system of the railway asset; and to an underframe of the railway asset. The load measuring device also includes a data collection unit configured to process an output of a sensor of the instrumented coupling and, based on the sensor output, determine the force being transmitted between the brake rigging and the underframe.
A labyrinth seal includes a seal case with an inner-diameter leg encircling a rotation axis, and an insert fixed in the seal case and encircling the rotation axis. The labyrinth seal also includes a slinger encircling the rotation axis and wrapping around the inner-diameter leg to cooperate with the seal case to form a first part of a labyrinth path. The slinger rotates relative to the seal case. The labyrinth seal also includes a rotor that encircles the rotation axis, cooperates with the insert to form a second part of the labyrinth path, and interlocks with the insert to limit axial movement of the rotor when the rotor rotates relative to the insert. The labyrinth seal may be combined with a bearing cone, a bearing cup, and a plurality of rollers to form a roller bearing assembly.
F16C 33/78 - Sealings of ball or roller bearings with a diaphragm, disc, or ring, with or without resilient members
F16J 15/3256 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings provided with casings or supports with rigid casings or supports comprising two casing or support elements, one attached to each surface, e.g. cartridge or cassette seals
F16J 15/3264 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings provided with casings or supports with rigid casings or supports comprising two casing or support elements, one attached to each surface, e.g. cartridge or cassette seals the elements being separable from each other
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Labyrinth seal with interlocking rotor and seal case insert
A labyrinth seal includes a seal case with an inner-diameter leg encircling a rotation axis, and an insert fixed in the seal case and encircling the rotation axis. The labyrinth seal also includes a slinger encircling the rotation axis and wrapping around the inner-diameter leg to cooperate with the seal case to form a first part of a labyrinth path. The slinger rotates relative to the seal case. The labyrinth seal also includes a rotor that encircles the rotation axis, cooperates with the insert to form a second part of the labyrinth path, and interlocks with the insert to limit axial movement of the rotor when the rotor rotates relative to the insert. The labyrinth seal may be combined with a bearing cone, a bearing cup, and a plurality of rollers to form a roller bearing assembly.
In one aspect, a seal case is provided for a roller bearing assembly having a central axis. The seal case includes an annular first end section including a rim configured to engage an outer ring, an intermediate section including a radial wall extending inwardly from the first end section and an axial wall extending axially away from the radial wall and the first end section, and an annular second end section extending radially inward from the axial wall of the intermediate section. The seal case further includes an insert of the first end section made of a first material. The first end section and the radial wall of the intermediate section include a second material joined to the insert. The first material of the insert may be selected to provide improved durability and/or to resist expansion and contraction of the first end section caused by changes in temperature.
F16C 35/06 - Mounting of ball or roller bearingsFixing them onto shaft or in housing
F16C 19/38 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing rollers essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows, e.g. needle bearings for both radial and axial load with two or more rows of rollers
A hatch cover assembly for a rail car includes a gasket including a sealing wedge extending downwardly from a lower surface of the gasket. The sealing wedge is configured to sealingly engage a lip of a hatch ring.
Bulk goods are transported on a rail network to a terminal which includes a loading with a metering device for measuring an amount of the bulk goods loaded or unloaded. At the terminal there is a control hub connecting to a plurality of portable hand held field computers and a communication system for communication with the rail network to obtain a Car Location Message (CLM), a way bill and mechanical data for each of the railcars. An input to the hub is provided by a plurality of self-powered scanning stations each including an RFID reader having an antenna for reading the RFID tag of an adjacent rail car where each scanning station has two radar proximity transducers responsive to presence of a rail car where the RFID reader has a quiescent mode and the radar proximity detectors activate the reader from the quiescent mode on detection of a railcar.
A hatch cover assembly for a rail car includes a gasket including a sealing wedge extending downwardly from a lower surface of the gasket. The sealing wedge is configured to sealingly engage a lip of a hatch ring.
A hatch cover assembly for a rail car includes a gasket including a sealing wedge extending downwardly from a lower surface of the gasket. The sealing wedge is configured to sealingly engage a lip of a hatch ring. The hatch cover further includes a gasket retainer having one or more channels. The gasket further includes one or more upwardly-extending annular ribs retained within the one or more channels of the gasket retainer.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Railway freight car components, namely, air brake systems comprised of cylinders, slack adjusters, brake beams, empty load devices, hand brakes, and railway truck mounted brakes
In one aspect of the present disclosure, an apparatus for locating a mobile railway asset is provided that includes a power source, GNSS circuitry configured to utilize electrical power from the power source to receive GNSS data, and a controller operatively coupled to the power source and the GNSS circuitry. The controller has a power saving mode wherein the controller inhibits the GNSS circuitry from receiving GNSS data and a standard accuracy mode wherein the controller permits the GNSS circuitry to receive GNSS data for a first time period. The controller has a higher accuracy mode wherein the controller permits the GNSS circuitry to receive GNSS data for a second time period longer than the first time period, and subsequently across multiple instances, in order to collect more GNSS data that can be qualified, filtered, sorted, and averaged to produce a more accurate result.
B61L 27/04 - Automatic systems, e.g. controlled by trainChange-over to manual control
G01S 19/03 - Cooperating elementsInteraction or communication between different cooperating elements or between cooperating elements and receivers
G01S 19/07 - Cooperating elementsInteraction or communication between different cooperating elements or between cooperating elements and receivers providing data for correcting measured positioning data, e.g. DGPS [differential GPS] or ionosphere corrections
In one aspect of the present disclosure, an apparatus for locating a mobile railway asset is provided that includes a power source, GNSS circuitry configured to utilize electrical power from the power source to receive GNSS data, and a controller operatively coupled to the power source and the GNSS circuitry. The controller has a power saving mode wherein the controller inhibits the GNSS circuitry from receiving GNSS data and a standard accuracy mode wherein the controller permits the GNSS circuitry to receive GNSS data for a first time period. The controller has a higher accuracy mode wherein the controller permits the GNSS circuitry to receive GNSS data for a second time period longer than the first time period, and subsequently across multiple instances, in order to collect more GNSS data that can be qualified, filtered, sorted, and averaged to produce a more accurate result.
H04W 4/42 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for mass transport vehicles, e.g. buses, trains or aircraft
G01S 19/50 - Determining position whereby the position solution is constrained to lie upon a particular curve or surface, e.g. for locomotives on railway tracks
G01S 5/00 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations
G01S 19/39 - Determining a navigation solution using signals transmitted by a satellite radio beacon positioning system the satellite radio beacon positioning system transmitting time-stamped messages, e.g. GPS [Global Positioning System], GLONASS [Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System] or GALILEO
G01S 19/07 - Cooperating elementsInteraction or communication between different cooperating elements or between cooperating elements and receivers providing data for correcting measured positioning data, e.g. DGPS [differential GPS] or ionosphere corrections
