Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• B60R 25/25 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol par biométrie
• B60R 25/24 - Moyens pour enclencher ou arrêter le système antivol par des éléments d’identification électroniques comportant un code non mémorisé par l’utilisateur
• B60R 25/045 - Équipements ou systèmes pour empêcher ou signaler l’usage non autorisé ou le vol de véhicules agissant sur des systèmes ou des équipements de véhicules, p. ex. sur les portes, les sièges ou les pare-brises agissant sur le système de propulsion, p. ex. le moteur ou le moteur d’entraînement en limitant ou en coupant l’alimentation électrique du système de propulsion
• G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Produits et services

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• B60T 8/00 - Dispositions pour adapter la force de freinage sur la roue aux conditions propres au véhicule ou à l'état du sol, p. ex. par limitation ou variation de la force de freinage
• B60T 8/18 - Dispositions pour adapter la force de freinage sur la roue aux conditions propres au véhicule ou à l'état du sol, p. ex. par limitation ou variation de la force de freinage selon le chargement ou le poids du véhicule, p. ex. répartition du chargement

Produits et services

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

Produits et services

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
• B60T 8/17 - Utilisation de moyens de régulation électriques ou électroniques pour la commande du freinage
• B60T 17/22 - Dispositifs pour surveiller ou vérifier les systèmes de freinsDispositifs de signalisation
• B61L 23/04 - Dispositifs de commande, d'avertissement ou autres dispositifs de sécurité le long de la voie ou entre les véhicules ou les trains pour contrôler l'état mécanique de la voie
• B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains
• G06N 5/04 - Modèles d’inférence ou de raisonnement
• G06N 20/00 - Apprentissage automatique
• G06V 20/56 - Contexte ou environnement de l’image à l’extérieur d’un véhicule à partir de capteurs embarqués

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
• B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains
• H04W 24/04 - Configurations pour maintenir l'état de fonctionnement
• H04W 48/18 - Sélection d'un réseau ou d'un service de télécommunications

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement d’instruments dans ou sur des véhicules
• B61L 3/00 - Dispositifs le long de la voie commandant des dispositifs sur le véhicule ou sur le train, p. ex. pour relâcher les freins ou pour manœuvrer un signal avertisseur

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains
• B61L 3/00 - Dispositifs le long de la voie commandant des dispositifs sur le véhicule ou sur le train, p. ex. pour relâcher les freins ou pour manœuvrer un signal avertisseur
• B61L 27/00 - Systèmes centraux de commande du trafic ferroviaireCommande côté voieSystèmes de communication spécialement adaptés à cet effet

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• B61L 27/70 - Détails des communications côté voie
• B61L 3/12 - Dispositifs le long de la voie commandant des dispositifs sur le véhicule ou sur le train, p. ex. pour relâcher les freins ou pour manœuvrer un signal avertisseur à des endroits choisis le long de la voie, p. ex. à commande intermittente à commande électrique utilisant une induction magnétique ou électrostatiqueDispositifs le long de la voie commandant des dispositifs sur le véhicule ou sur le train, p. ex. pour relâcher les freins ou pour manœuvrer un signal avertisseur à des endroits choisis le long de la voie, p. ex. à commande intermittente à commande électrique utilisant des ondes radio
• B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
• B61L 23/04 - Dispositifs de commande, d'avertissement ou autres dispositifs de sécurité le long de la voie ou entre les véhicules ou les trains pour contrôler l'état mécanique de la voie
• B61L 27/53 - Diagnostic ou maintenance côté voie, p. ex. mises à jour de logiciel pour des éléments ou des systèmes côté voie, p. ex. surveillance côté voie de l’état des systèmes de commande côté voie

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• F16D 65/12 - DisquesTambours pour freins à disques

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
• B60T 8/17 - Utilisation de moyens de régulation électriques ou électroniques pour la commande du freinage
• G01C 21/34 - Recherche d'itinéraireGuidage en matière d'itinéraire
• G08G 1/00 - Systèmes de commande du trafic pour véhicules routiers

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

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

Abrégé

In accordance with one or more embodiments described herein, a method is provided. The method includes receiving a request to assume control of a vehicle generated by a candidate operator via a first communication pathway. The method obtains a key from an onboard controller of the vehicle and communicates the key to the candidate operator via a second communication pathway that is different from the first communication pathway. The method determines the candidate operator to be a confirmed operator based at least in part on obtaining the key from the candidate operator via the first communication pathway.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 21/00 - Dispositions de sécurité pour protéger les calculateurs, leurs composants, les programmes ou les données contre une activité non autorisée
• H04L 29/06 - Commande de la communication; Traitement de la communication caractérisés par un protocole
• H04W 76/10 - Établissement de la connexion
• H04W 12/04 - Gestion des clés, p. ex. par architecture d’amorçage générique [GBA]
• H04W 12/033 - Protection de la confidentialité, p. ex. par chiffrement du plan utilisateur, p. ex. trafic utilisateur

Abrégé

A vehicle orientation determination system includes one or more processors configured to determine a first distance between a reference device disposed on a first vehicle and a front device disposed on a second vehicle. The first and second vehicles are both disposed on a route. The one or more processors are further configured to determine a second distance between the reference device disposed on the first vehicle and a rear device disposed on the second vehicle. The front device is located more proximate to a front end of the second vehicle than a proximity of the rear device to the front end. The one or more processors are configured to determine that the second vehicle has a common orientation as the first vehicle relative to the route based on the first distance being less than the second distance.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains

Abrégé

A vehicle warning system and method receive an information notification from a first vehicle system at a second vehicle system. The information notification includes traversal information associated with a position of the first vehicle system and/or an identifier associated with the first vehicle system. The information notification also including a warning that indicates of the second vehicle system is moving too close to the first vehicle system and/or the first vehicle system and the second vehicle system are headed toward an intersection. A decision is made as to whether a response should be sent based on the information notification and sending the response based on the information notification to the first vehicle system. The response includes a command to slow down or stop to avoid a collision with the first vehicle system.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61L 23/34 - Dispositifs de commande, d'avertissement ou autres dispositifs de sécurité le long de la voie ou entre les véhicules ou les trains pour indiquer la distance entre les véhicules ou les trains par la transmission de signaux entre ceux-ci
• B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains

Produits et services

battery electric locomotives

Abrégé

A system includes one or more processors configured to be disposed onboard a vehicle. When in an active state of the vehicle in which the system receives instructions from an off-board system, the one or more processors receive enforcement targets from an off-board source. The enforcement targets are associated with corresponding portions of a route, and have corresponding associated enforcement activities to be performed based on location of the vehicle relative to the corresponding portions of the route. The one or more processors are also configured to store at least some of the received enforcement targets onboard the vehicle as preserved targets having corresponding preserved enforcement activities, responsive to a transition from the active state to a degraded state of the vehicle in which the enforcement targets are no longer received. Also, the one or more processors are configured to perform the preserved enforcement activities associated with the preserved targets.

Classes IPC  ?

• G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
• G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques

Abrégé

A system may be provided that may include a first battery, and an inverter coupled to the battery. The system may also include a first active filter including a first switch element, second switch element, third switch element, and fourth switch element. Each switch element may be coupled to the first battery or the inverter. The first, second, third, and fourth switch elements may be configured to increase or decrease an applied voltage or current of the first battery.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60L 15/00 - Procédés, circuits ou dispositifs pour commander la propulsion des véhicules à traction électrique, p. ex. commande de la vitesse des moteurs de traction en vue de réaliser des performances désiréesAdaptation sur les véhicules à traction électrique de l'installation de commande à distance à partir d'un endroit fixe, de différents endroits du véhicule ou de différents véhicules d'un même train
• H02M 7/5387 - Transformation d'une puissance d'entrée en courant continu en une puissance de sortie en courant alternatif sans possibilité de réversibilité par convertisseurs statiques utilisant des tubes à décharge avec électrode de commande ou des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec électrode de commande utilisant des dispositifs du type triode ou transistor exigeant l'application continue d'un signal de commande utilisant uniquement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. onduleurs à impulsions à un seul commutateur dans une configuration en pont
• B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries

Abrégé

A control system may be provided that may include one or more processors. The one or more processors may be configured to receive obstruction information related to a defined area from at least one optical sensor, determine an obstruction is in the defined area based on the obstruction information in response to actuation of a first safety device that is configured to prevent the obstruction from entering the defined area, and communicate an actuation signal to a second safety device to control movement of the second safety device based on the obstruction determined to be in the defined area.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61L 29/08 - Manœuvre des barrièresManœuvre combinée des barrières et des signaux
• H04N 7/18 - Systèmes de télévision en circuit fermé [CCTV], c.-à-d. systèmes dans lesquels le signal vidéo n'est pas diffusé
• G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
• G06T 7/20 - Analyse du mouvement
• G06T 7/70 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras
• G06T 7/60 - Analyse des attributs géométriques

Abrégé

A system may be provided that may include an end of vehicle device, and an antenna coupled to an exterior of the end of vehicle device. The antenna may be configured to communicate signals to or from the end of vehicle device, and may include a conductive member configured to communicate the signals to or from the end of vehicle device, and a flexible support member disposed within the conductive member and configured to receive, absorb, and displace force from the conductive member.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation pour l'utilisation dans ou sur les véhicules routiers ou ferroviaires
• H01Q 1/12 - SupportsMoyens de montage
• H01Q 1/18 - Moyens pour stabiliser les antennes sur une plate-forme instable

Abrégé

Methods and systems for managing a speed of a vehicle are provided. The methods and systems obtain image data from one or more vision sensors disposed onboard a vehicle. A stopping distance of the vehicle is determined based at least in part on the image data. A moving speed of the vehicle and a speed limit of the vehicle are determined. The speed limit is determined based on the stopping distance that is determined from the image data. The methods and systems control movement of the vehicle based on a difference between the moving speed of the vehicle and the speed limit of the vehicle.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60W 30/00 - Fonctions des systèmes d'aide à la conduite des véhicules routiers non liées à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier, p. ex. de systèmes comportant la commande conjuguée de plusieurs sous-ensembles du véhicule
• B60W 30/18 - Propulsion du véhicule
• B60W 50/00 - Détails des systèmes d'aide à la conduite des véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier
• G06T 7/536 - Récupération de la profondeur ou de la forme à partir des effets de perspective, p. ex. en utilisant des points de fuite
• G06T 7/73 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques
• H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance

Produits et services

Electronic end-of-train or head-of-train monitoring equipment for use in monitoring and communicating brake pipe pressure and other measured or sensed variables, namely, signal strength, GPS position, battery condition, motion status, high visibility marker status, emergency command status, voltage, current, time, temperature, and speed, for use in the railroad industry

Abrégé

ABSTRACT Methods and systems for managing a speed of a vehicle are provided. The methods and systems obtain image data from one or more vision sensors disposed onboard a vehicle. A stopping distance of the vehicle is determined based at least in part on the image data. A moving speed of the vehicle and a speed limit of the vehicle are determined. The speed limit is determined based on the stopping distance that is determined from the image data. The methods and systems control movement of the vehicle based on a difference between the moving speed of the vehicle and the speed limit of the vehicle. -23- Date Recue/Date Received 2020-12-11

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 31/00 - Accessoires agissant sur un seul sous-ensemble pour la commande automatique de la vitesse des véhicules, c.-à-d. empêchant la vitesse de dépasser une valeur déterminée de façon arbitraire ou maintenant une vitesse donnée choisie par le conducteur du véhicule

Abrégé

A system includes a phase break input unit, one or more vehicle location detectors, and one or more processors. The phase break input unit is configured to obtain phase break location information indicating a location of a phase break along a route to be traversed by a vehicle. The one or more vehicle location detectors are configured to obtain vehicle location information indicating at least one of location of the vehicle or movement of the vehicle. The one or more processors are configured to determine an estimated arrival time of the vehicle at the phase break using the phase brake location information and the vehicle location information, and send a phase break control signal to a control system of the vehicle responsive to the estimated arrival time satisfying a threshold.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60L 9/00 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie extérieure au véhicule
• B60L 13/00 - Propulsion électrique pour véhicules à monorail, véhicules suspendus ou chemins de fer à crémaillèreSuspension ou lévitation magnétiques pour véhicules
• B60L 3/04 - Coupure de l'alimentation en énergie en cas de fausse manœuvre
• B60L 5/38 - Collecteurs de courant pour lignes d'alimentation en énergie sur les véhicules propulsés électriquement pour collecter le courant sur un rail conducteur
• B60M 1/18 - Isolateurs de sectionnementInterrupteurs de sectionnement
• B60L 15/20 - Procédés, circuits ou dispositifs pour commander la propulsion des véhicules à traction électrique, p. ex. commande de la vitesse des moteurs de traction en vue de réaliser des performances désiréesAdaptation sur les véhicules à traction électrique de l'installation de commande à distance à partir d'un endroit fixe, de différents endroits du véhicule ou de différents véhicules d'un même train pour la commande du véhicule ou de son moteur en vue de réaliser des performances désirées, p. ex. vitesse, couple, variation programmée de la vitesse
• B60L 7/22 - Freinage dynamo-électrique par résistance combiné avec le freinage dynamo-électrique par récupération
• B60L 9/08 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie extérieure au véhicule utilisant des moteurs à courant continu alimentés par des lignes à courant alternatif
• B60L 9/24 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie extérieure au véhicule utilisant des moteurs à courant alternatif à induction alimentés par des lignes à courant alternatif
• B60L 50/15 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant la puissance de propulsion fournie par des générateurs entraînés par le moteur, p. ex. des générateurs entraînés par des moteurs à combustion avec alimentation supplémentaire en énergie électrique
• B60L 50/53 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible en combinaison avec une alimentation externe, p. ex. par des lignes aériennes de contact

Abrégé

A method and a communication system includes establishing a communication link between a first vehicle and an off-board database. The first vehicle and the off-board database are communicatively linked via a first communication system. A message from a second vehicle may be received via the off-board database. The second vehicle and the off-board database are communicatively coupled via a second communication system. A response may be communicated from the first vehicle to the second vehicle via the off-board database.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04W 4/46 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour la communication de véhicule à véhicule
• H04W 8/00 - Gestion de données relatives au réseau
• H04W 76/14 - Établissement de la connexion en mode direct

Abrégé

A vehicle control system and method includes identifying a segment of a route where one or more first vehicle systems were operated manually instead of operated by one or more processors according to one or more trip plans during prior traversals of the segment by the one or more first vehicle systems. A segment plan is generated for traversing the segment under control of the one or more processors. The segment plan is generated based on how the one or more first vehicle systems were manually operated during the prior traversals of the segment. One or more second vehicle systems are controlled with the one or more processors to traverse the segment according to the segment plan.

Classes IPC  ?

• G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
• B61L 3/08 - Dispositifs le long de la voie commandant des dispositifs sur le véhicule ou sur le train, p. ex. pour relâcher les freins ou pour manœuvrer un signal avertisseur à des endroits choisis le long de la voie, p. ex. à commande intermittente à commande électrique
• B61L 23/00 - Dispositifs de commande, d'avertissement ou autres dispositifs de sécurité le long de la voie ou entre les véhicules ou les trains
• G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
• B60T 8/172 - Détermination des paramètres de commande utilisés pour la régulation, p. ex. par des calculs impliquant des paramètres mesurés ou détectés

Abrégé

Method and system may be configured to determine a stationary time period during which a vehicle has remained stationary. The method and system may be further configured to enable a parked function of the vehicle in response to determining that the stationary time period exceeds a designated threshold. While the parked function is enabled, the vehicle applies a braking effort to the vehicle in response to detecting movement of the vehicle.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60T 7/12 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement automatiqueOrganes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement non soumis à la volonté du conducteur ou du passager
• B61H 13/02 - Mise en action à la main ou par un autre moyen humain
• B60T 8/17 - Utilisation de moyens de régulation électriques ou électroniques pour la commande du freinage

Abrégé

A connector assembly includes a system connector having a system housing and a system bracket coupled with the system housing. The system bracket includes plural system power contact receptors that receive plural system power contacts. The plural system power contacts are separate from each other by one or more extensions coupled with the system bracket. A module connector is coupled with the system connector. The module connector includes a module housing and a module bracket coupled with the module housing. The module bracket includes plural module power contact receptors that receive plural module power contacts. Each of the plural module power contacts are separated from each other by one or more extensions coupled with the module bracket. Each of the plural system power contacts of the system bracket are configured to mate with one of the plural module power contacts of the module bracket as plural power contact assemblies.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01R 13/24 - Contacts pour coopération par aboutage élastiquesContacts pour coopération par aboutage montés élastiquement
• H01R 13/20 - Broches, lames ou alvéoles conformés ou ayant une pièce séparée en vue de retenir ensemble les parties en fonctionnement
• H01R 12/55 - Connexions fixes pour circuits imprimés rigides ou structures similaires caractérisées par les bornes
• H01R 13/6582 - Structure du blindage avec des moyens élastiques destinés à venir en contact avec le connecteur correspondant
• H01R 43/26 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour engager ou séparer les deux pièces d'un dispositif de couplage
• H01R 13/516 - Moyens pour maintenir ou envelopper un corps isolant, p. ex. boîtier
• H01R 13/631 - Moyens additionnels pour faciliter l'engagement ou la séparation des pièces de couplage, p. ex. moyens pour aligner ou guider, leviers, pression de gaz pour l'engagement uniquement
• B61G 5/06 - Couplages non prévus ailleurs pour, ou combinés avec, des couplages ou des raccords de conduits pour fluides ou de câbles électriques
• H01R 13/53 - Socles ou boîtiers pour dures conditions de serviceSocles ou boîtiers avec des moyens pour éviter l'effet couronne ou l'amorçage d'un arc

Abrégé

Methods and systems for managing events in a vehicle network are provided. The method includes receiving an event signal indicative of an event from one or more first nodes operably coupled to a first onboard controller of a first vehicle. The event signal is generated in response to a user-based instruction or based on output from one or more sensors. The method determines event information associated with the event and the first vehicle. The event information includes sensed parameter data or image data. The method communicates an event alert containing the event information to one or more second vehicles operating in a designated range of the first vehicle and one or more offboard control systems that control movement of at least the first vehicle and the one or more second vehicles.

Classes IPC  ?

• G07C 5/00 - Enregistrement ou indication du fonctionnement de véhicules
• G07C 5/12 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente sous forme de graphique
• G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente

Abrégé

A system and method determine that a vehicle system is beginning rearward movement based on one or more characteristics of the vehicle system that are monitored by a movement sensor. A warning device is controlled to sound a notification to one or more locations off-board the vehicle system. The warning device is prevented from controlling the warning device to generate the notification while the vehicle system is moving in a direction other than the rearward movement. The warning device is permitted to generate the notification responsive to determining that the vehicle system is beginning the rearward movement.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60W 50/14 - Moyens d'information du conducteur, pour l'avertir ou provoquer son intervention
• G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
• G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques

Abrégé

A system and method for automatically communicating an identification signal from a vehicle controller of a vehicle that may include receiving trip data from a dispatch controller based on the identification signal that is communicated. Software of the vehicle controller may be updated at a determined time based on the trip data that is received, and movement of the vehicle may be controlled based on movement allowance signals received by the vehicle controller and used by the software of the vehicle controller during the movement of the vehicle to determine whether the vehicle is permitted to enter into segments of one or more routes.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projetsPlanification d’entreprise ou d’organisationModélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
• G06F 8/65 - Mises à jour
• B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains
• B61L 3/00 - Dispositifs le long de la voie commandant des dispositifs sur le véhicule ou sur le train, p. ex. pour relâcher les freins ou pour manœuvrer un signal avertisseur
• B61L 27/40 - Traitement de rapports de position ou de données relatives aux véhicules côté voie

Abrégé

A vehicle monitoring system and method receive a selection of at least one vehicle-of-interest onboard a vehicle system moving along one or more routes in a transportation network. The at least one vehicle-of-interest is disposed on the one or more routes in the transportation network. One or more locations of the at least one vehicle-of-interest are monitored from onboard the vehicle system. The one or more locations of the at least one vehicle-of-interest are displayed on a display device disposed onboard the vehicle system. A determination is made whether to change display of the one or more locations of the at least one vehicle-of-interest on the display device based on an update to a notified state of the at least one vehicle-of-interest being received onboard the vehicle system.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
• B61L 25/04 - Indication ou enregistrement de l'identité des trains
• B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains

Abrégé

ABSTRACTA vehicle monitoring system and method receive a selection of at least one vehicle-of-interest onboard a vehicle system moving along one or more routes in a transportation network. The at least one vehicle-of-interest is disposed on the one or more routes in the transportation network. One or more locations of the at least one vehicle-of-interest are monitored from onboard the vehicle system. The one or more locations of the at least one vehicle-of-interest are displayed on a display device disposed onboard the vehicle system. A determination is made whether to change display of the one or more locations of the at least one vehicle-of-interest on the display device based on an update to a notified state of the at least one vehicle-of-interest being received onboard the vehicle system. Date Recue/Date Received 2020-12-11

Classes IPC  ?

• G08G 1/017 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande par identification des véhicules
• G08G 1/133 - Systèmes de commande du trafic pour véhicules routiers indiquant la position de véhicules, p. ex. de véhicules à horaire déterminé à l'intérieur du véhicule
• G08G 1/16 - Systèmes anticollision
• H04W 4/46 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour la communication de véhicule à véhicule

Abrégé

ABSTRACT A vehicle advisory system and method detennine whether a vehicle system moving along a route is within a designated distance of a feature of interest, initiate a distance- based alert sequence of an advisory device of the vehicle system in response to determining that the vehicle system is at or within the designated distance of the feature of interest, and generate advisory signals using the advisory device according to the distance- based alert sequence. The advisory signals are indicative of passage of the vehicle system by the feature of interest during the distance-based alert sequence. The distance- based alert sequence dictates one or more of plural different commencement locations or commencement distances at which advisory signals are generated by the advisory device. The distance-based alert sequence also dictates one or more of plural different termination locations or termination distances were generation of the advisory signals by the advisory device is terminated. 24 Date Recue/Date Received 2020-12-11

Classes IPC  ?

• B60W 50/14 - Moyens d'information du conducteur, pour l'avertir ou provoquer son intervention
• G08B 3/10 - Systèmes de signalisation audibleSystèmes d'appel sonore de personnes utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation audibleSystèmes d'appel sonore de personnes utilisant une transmission électromagnétique
• G08B 5/36 - Systèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électromécanique utilisant des sources de lumière visible
• G08G 1/133 - Systèmes de commande du trafic pour véhicules routiers indiquant la position de véhicules, p. ex. de véhicules à horaire déterminé à l'intérieur du véhicule

Abrégé

ABSTRACT A vehicle control system and method includes identifying a segment of a route where one or more first vehicle systems were operated manually instead of operated by one or more processors according to one or more trip plans during prior traversals of the segment by the one or more first vehicle systems. A segment plan is generated for traversing the segment under control of the one or more processors. The segment plan is generated based on how the one or more first vehicle systems were manually operated during the prior traversals of the segment. One or more second vehicle systems are controlled with the one or more processors to traverse the segment according to the segment plan. Date Recue/Date Received 2020-12-08

Classes IPC  ?

• B60W 50/00 - Détails des systèmes d'aide à la conduite des véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier
• B60W 60/00 - Systèmes d’aide à la conduite spécialement adaptés aux véhicules routiers autonomes
• G08G 1/123 - Systèmes de commande du trafic pour véhicules routiers indiquant la position de véhicules, p. ex. de véhicules à horaire déterminé

Abrégé

ABSTRACT A method and a communication system includes establishing a communication link between a first vehicle and an off-board database. The first vehicle and the off-board database are communicatively linked via a first communication system. A message from a second vehicle may be received via the off-board database. The second vehicle and the off-board database are communicatively coupled via a second communication system. A response may be communicated from the first vehicle to the second vehicle via the off- board database. Date Recue/Date Received 2020-12-04

Classes IPC  ?

• H04W 4/12 - MessagerieBoîtes aux lettresAnnonces
• H04W 76/14 - Établissement de la connexion en mode direct

Abrégé

A communication system for a train having a lead locomotive power group and at least one remote locomotive power group, the system including: a lead locomotive computer in communication with a first and second lead communication device and programmed to: generate a command message; transmit or cause the transmission of the command message from the first lead communication device in a predetermined time slot; and transmit or cause the transmission of the command message from the second lead communication device in a different predetermined time slot; and at least one remote locomotive computer in communication with at least one remote communication device and programmed to directly or indirectly receive the command message from the first lead communication device and/or the second lead communication device. A communication method for a train is also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04L 29/08 - Procédure de commande de la transmission, p.ex. procédure de commande du niveau de la liaison
• H04W 4/40 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p. ex. communication véhicule-piétons
• B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train

Abrégé

A system and method include monitoring an operating condition of an electric machine that converts rotational movement into an output voltage that is conducted into a circuit coupled with the electric machine, controlling operation of the electric machine using pulse width modulation signals, and changing a magnitude of the output voltage that is conducted into the circuit from the electric machine as a result of the pulse width modulation signals.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02P 9/48 - Dispositions pour obtenir des caractéristiques constantes à la sortie, la génératrice étant à vitesse variable, p. ex. sur un véhicule
• H02P 9/02 - Dispositions pour la commande de génératrices électriques de façon à obtenir les caractéristiques désirées à la sortie Détails

Abrégé

A system includes one or more processors configured to track working hours of one or more members of a crew that operates a vehicle system. The working hours accumulate as the vehicle system travels on a route. The one or more processors are configured to direct a display device to present a notification message that indicates an amount of time remaining until the working hours reach a prescribed service limit for a designated time interval. The one or more processors are configured to automatically control the vehicle system to one or more of stop movement of the vehicle system, slow movement of the vehicle system, or prevent movement of the vehicle system from a stationary position responsive to determining that the working hours of the one or more members of the crew exceed the prescribed service limit.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60W 50/12 - Limitation de la possibilité de commande du conducteur en fonction de l'état du véhicule, p. ex. moyens de verrouillage des grandeurs d'entrées pour éviter un fonctionnement dangereux
• B60W 40/08 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conducteurs ou aux passagers
• B60W 50/14 - Moyens d'information du conducteur, pour l'avertir ou provoquer son intervention
• G08B 21/22 - Alarmes de situation réagissant à la présence ou à l'absence de personnes
• B60W 30/18 - Propulsion du véhicule
• G06Q 10/10 - BureautiqueGestion du temps

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• B60T 7/12 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement automatiqueOrganes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement non soumis à la volonté du conducteur ou du passager
• B60T 8/17 - Utilisation de moyens de régulation électriques ou électroniques pour la commande du freinage
• B60T 17/22 - Dispositifs pour surveiller ou vérifier les systèmes de freinsDispositifs de signalisation
• B60T 13/66 - Commande électrique des systèmes de freins à fluide sous pression
• B60L 3/10 - Indicateurs de patinage des roues
• B60T 8/32 - Dispositions pour adapter la force de freinage sur la roue aux conditions propres au véhicule ou à l'état du sol, p. ex. par limitation ou variation de la force de freinage selon une condition de vitesse, p. ex. accélération ou décélération
• B60T 8/18 - Dispositions pour adapter la force de freinage sur la roue aux conditions propres au véhicule ou à l'état du sol, p. ex. par limitation ou variation de la force de freinage selon le chargement ou le poids du véhicule, p. ex. répartition du chargement
• B60T 8/172 - Détermination des paramètres de commande utilisés pour la régulation, p. ex. par des calculs impliquant des paramètres mesurés ou détectés

Abrégé

A drainage system for use with a slack adjuster for a railway brake rigging wherein the slack adjuster includes a main spring housing, a cone nut housing enclosing a critical operating area of the slack adjuster, and an over travel housing. The drainage system includes at least one opening extending through a sidewall portion of the main spring housing. The opening is configured to allow fluid and/or contaminates to drain therethrough to reduce exposure of the critical operating area of the slack adjuster to the fluid and/or contaminants. A seal/splash guard can be provided at the intersection of the main spring housing and the cone nut housing to prevent fluid and contaminants from entering into the cone nut housing.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16D 65/66 - Dispositifs de réglage mécaniques agissant automatiquement dans deux directions pour le réglage d'un jeu excessif ou insuffisant à filetage et écrou
• B61H 15/00 - Mécanismes de rattrapage de l'usure, p. ex. rattrape-jeu
• F16D 65/56 - Dispositifs de réglage mécaniques agissant automatiquement dans une direction pour le réglage d'un jeu excessif à filetage et écrou

Abrégé

A self-aligning locking device for a vehicle sliding door assembly includes a sliding door threshold configured to be mounted on a door panel. The threshold is configured to slide along a sliding axis. The threshold includes a latch and a tongue at a car body-engaging end of the latch. The locking device also includes a groove block and a hook plate both configured to be coupled to the car body. Optionally, the locking device can include a switch sensor. The tongue of the threshold is configured to engage the groove to maintain alignment of the hook plate to mate with the latch to lock the threshold to the car body. The optional switch sensor can be configured to generate a signal indicating a locked state of the hook with the latch responsive to actuation of the switch sensor by the latch.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 85/24 - Pênes effectuant un mouvement de rotation autour d’un axe
• E05B 77/00 - Serrures de véhicule caractérisées par des fonctions ou des fins particulières
• B60R 3/02 - Marches escamotables
• B61D 19/00 - Aménagements des portes spécialement adaptés aux véhicules ferroviaires
• B60J 5/06 - Portes disposées sur les côtés du véhicule coulissantesPortes disposées sur les côtés du véhicule pliantes
• E05B 83/40 - Serrures pour portières passagers ou similaire pour les portes coulissantes