A crossing gate mechanism includes a brushless direct current (BLDC) motor with at least one sensing device, a crossing gate arm operated via the BLDC motor, a control unit configured to control the BLDC motor to raise or lower the crossing gate arm in response to a gate control signal, wherein the control unit comprises position and speed proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controllers configured to output a pulse width modulation (PWM) command to a commutator logic, wherein the PWM command is converted to a motor direction and PWM duty cycle, and wherein the PWM duty cycle is variable depending on a motor input voltage.
A system of auto-calibration is provided in a crossing gate mechanism. The crossing gate mechanism comprises a shaft, a gate arm, a gate-down buffer, a brushless DC (BLDC) motor, a motor speed and position controller, an accelerometer and a hall-sense position counter. The system auto-calibrates the accelerometer and/or the hall-sense position counter when they are in disagreement due to temperature or due to some other phenomenon.
B61L 29/22 - Manœuvre par l'approche de véhicule ferroviaire ou de train par moyens électriques
G01D 21/02 - Mesure de plusieurs variables par des moyens non couverts par une seule autre sous-classe
H02K 7/116 - Association structurelle avec des embrayages, des freins, des engrenages, des poulies ou des démarreurs mécaniques avec des engrenages
H02K 29/08 - Moteurs ou génératrices à dispositifs de commutation non mécaniques, p. ex. tubes à décharge ou dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec des dispositifs détecteurs de la position utilisant des dispositifs à effet magnétique, p. ex. dispositifs à effet Hall ou magnéto-résistances
H02P 6/16 - Dispositions de circuits pour détecter la position
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NON-CONTACT VOLTAGE SENSOR FOR INHERENTLY SAFE POINT MACHINE MOTOR PERFORMANCE MONITORING
A monitoring system is provided for monitoring performance of railway equipment in an inherently safe way. It comprises a non-contact capacitive voltage sensor for monitoring motor performance of a point machine by measuring a phase offset of a motor of the point machine between voltage and current waveforms. The sensor senses a small electrostatic charge of a metallic surface that is capacitively coupled to a live circuit and a reference ground such that the sensor produces a voltage that is proportional to a sensed voltage without needing to make a direct contact to contact circuits of the motor of the point machine. The sensor produces a small voltage signal that is amplified such that this signal can be measured and recorded by the monitoring system.
G01R 15/14 - Adaptations fournissant une isolation en tension ou en courant, p. ex. adaptations pour les réseaux à haute tension ou à courant fort
G01R 31/00 - Dispositions pour tester les propriétés électriquesDispositions pour la localisation des pannes électriquesDispositions pour tests électriques caractérisées par ce qui est testé, non prévues ailleurs
A combustion seal assembly includes a seal member with a first section and a second section, and a heat shield member, wherein the seal member and the heat shield member are configured to form a combustion seal, and wherein the first section or the second section of the seal member incorporates a holding device to retain the seal member in place with the heat shield member.
A train control system includes a carborne controller (100) installed in a powering unit coupled to a train, the carborne controller (100) including a positioning system interface (110), a wireless receiver (120), and a control module (130) for performing a positive train control (PTC) mode, communication-based train control (CBTC) wayside equipment (200) comprising a zone controller (210), wherein the CBTC wayside equipment (200) and the carborne controller (100) are configured to communicate via a wireless communication link, and wherein the control module (130), through operation of at least one processor (140), is configured to localize the powering unit utilizing the positioning system interface (110), receive physical signal aspects and virtual PTC signal aspects from the CBTC wayside equipment (200), and enforce an automatic positive train stop (PTS) at a restrictive physical signal (30) or virtual PTC signal located ahead of the train.
A grade crossing system (300) includes a track circuit with a grade crossing predictor (GCP 310) in electrified propulsion territory, and at least one filter (330, 350) configured to attenuate or eliminate electromagnetic interference (EMI) occurring in the electrified propulsion territory.
A grade crossing system includes a track circuit with a grade crossing predictor (GCP) in electrified propulsion territory, and at least one filter configured to attenuate or eliminate electromagnetic interference (EMI) occurring in the electrified propulsion territory.
B60M 5/00 - Dispositions pour le passage du courant dans les rails porteurs ou dans leurs jonctions, ou pour l'isolement du courant, p. ex. dispositifs de sécurité pour réduire les courants de terre
A method for managing trains includes, through operation of a processor in a train tracking and dispatch system configured via computer executable instructions included in a memory, generating on a display a graphical representation of a track network with track lines and multiple vehicles, receiving a user input comprising a selection of a subdivision or track line in the track network and a selection of vehicles from the multiple vehicles, generating and displaying route options for the vehicles, and calculating and displaying key performance indicators (KPIs) for each route option.
A method for managing trains, the method including, through operation of a processor in a train tracking and dispatch system configured via computer executable instructions included in a memory, generating on a display a graphical representation of a track network with track lines and multiple vehicles, receiving an input comprising a selection of a route option from displayed route options, identifying one or more authorities and/or forms based on a selected route option, and automatically compiling and displaying identified authorities and/or forms.
A train tracking system includes a train tracking module (220), a plurality of input sources (240) providing train related information, and one or more interface(s) (244) associated with the train tracking module (220), wherein the train tracking module (240) is configured via computer executable instructions and through operation of a processor (304) to receive the train related information from the plurality of input sources (240) via the one or more interface(s) (244), determine a position of a train (104, 108) within a train track map, and determine a location attribute for the position of the train (104, 108).
A train tracking system includes a train tracking module, a plurality of input sources providing train related information, and one or more interface(s) associated with the train tracking module, wherein the train tracking module is configured via computer executable instructions and through operation of a processor to receive the train related information from the plurality of input sources via the one or more interface(s), determine a position of a train within a train track map, the position of the train corresponding to a track location of the train in a track network, and wherein the train tracking module further comprises a learning algorithm, the train tracking module being configured to, utilizing the learning algorithm, determine an unexpected occupancy of the track location.
A train tracking system includes a train tracking module, a plurality of input sources providing train related information, and one or more interface(s) associated with the train tracking module, wherein the train tracking module is configured via computer executable instructions and through operation of a processor to receive the train related information from the plurality of input sources via the one or more interface(s), determine a position of a train within a train track map, the position of the train corresponding to a track location of the train in a track network, and wherein the train tracking module further comprises a learning algorithm, the train tracking module being configured to, utilizing the learning algorithm, determine an unexpected occupancy of the track location.
A train tracking system includes a train tracking module, a plurality of input sources providing train related information, and one or more interface(s) associated with the train tracking module, wherein the train tracking module is configured via computer executable instructions and through operation of a processor to receive the train related information from the plurality of input sources via the one or more interface(s), determine a position of a train within a train track map, and determine a location attribute for the position of the train.
A crossing gate mechanism includes an electric motor driving a main shaft, wherein the main shaft is configured to couple to a crossing gate arm, a position detection unit configured to detect a position of the main shaft, an electronic switching device configured to operate in different switching states, and a programmable control unit configured to control operation of the switching device based on a detected position of the main shaft in combination with a programmed switching state for the detected position.
B61L 29/22 - Manœuvre par l'approche de véhicule ferroviaire ou de train par moyens électriques
B61L 29/28 - Dispositifs pour avertir le trafic routier que la barrière est fermée ou va se fermer ou que le train approche, p. ex. par avertisseurs visibles ou sonores par moyens électriques
A light-out detection device includes a mounting structure with a sensor for measuring a light output, wherein the mounting structure is configured as retrofittable structure to mount at a front side of a signal, a processor board with an actuator, the processor board being operably coupled to the at least one sensor, wherein the processor board is configured to control the actuator such that the actuator switches from a first state to a second state when the measured light output is less than a predefined threshold.
The present disclosure relates to grade crossing control system and methods. More specifically, a crossing control system (200) includes a crossing control computing platform (250) with a processor (254), a memory (258) and a plurality of interfaces (220) configured to receive train related information from a plurality of input sources (210). The crossing control computing platform (250) is configured to determine a location and speed of a train based on the information received from the plurality of input sources (210), calculate a time of arrival of the train at a grade crossing (350), determine an activation of the grade crossing (350), and activate the grade crossing (350) at a point in time.
A system for visual inspection of signal lights at a railroad crossing includes a data source comprising a stream of images, the stream of images including images of signal lights at a railroad crossing, an inspection module configured via computer executable instructions to receive the stream of images, detect signal lights and light instances in the stream of images, encode global information relevant to ambient luminosity and return a first feature vector, encode patch information of luminosity of detected signal lights and return a second feature vector, concatenate the first feature vector with the second feature vector and return a concatenated feature vector, and decode the concatenated feature vector and provide status of the signal lights.
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
B61L 5/18 - Signaux lumineuxMécanismes associés à ceux-ci, p. ex. volets
G06V 10/44 - Extraction de caractéristiques locales par analyse des parties du motif, p. ex. par détection d’arêtes, de contours, de boucles, d’angles, de barres ou d’intersectionsAnalyse de connectivité, p. ex. de composantes connectées
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
18.
CROSSING GATE MECHANISM WITH INTEGRATED POSITION DETECTION ANDANGLE MEASUREMENT
A crossing gate mechanism includes an enclosure housing multiple components including a control unit configured to operate the crossing gate mechanism and associated crossing gate arm, an electric motor driving a main shaft, the main shaft extending outside the enclosure and the crossing gate arm being coupled to the main shaft, one or more electronic sensor(s) capable of providing angular information, and a processing unit configured to determine positions based on the angular information.
A crossing gate mechanism (200) includes an enclosure (210) housing multiple components including a control unit (216) configured to operate the crossing gate mechanism (200) and associated crossing gate arm (132), an electric motor (214) driving a main shaft (230), the main shaft (230) extending outside the enclosure (210) and the crossing gate arm (132) being coupled to the main shaft (230), one or more electronic sensor(s) (240) capable of providing angular information, and a processing unit (244) configured to determine positions based on the angular information.
A crossing gate mechanism includes an enclosure housing multiple electric and electronic components including a control unit for operating the crossing gate mechanism and associated crossing gate arm, a cover for opening and closing the enclosure, wherein the cover is moveable between a closed position and an open position, an operating mode switch, wherein a first position of the operating mode switch is associated with a normal operating mode and a second position of the operating mode switch is associated with a maintenance mode, and a status alarm circuit, wherein the status alarm circuit for issuing an alarm when the operating mode switch is in the second position associated with the maintenance mode and the cover is in or moved into the closed position.
B61L 29/22 - Manœuvre par l'approche de véhicule ferroviaire ou de train par moyens électriques
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
21.
TRAIN CONTROL SYSTEMS WITH HAZARD MANAGEMENT AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
A train control system includes an onboard unit configured to be installed in a locomotive of a train, a back office server system, a hazard management system, and a communication network configured to interface with the onboard unit, the back office server system and the hazard management system, wherein the hazard management system is configured to collect and process hazard related information, and wherein the hazard management system is configured to determine vital and non-vital hazard information based on the hazard related information and to communicate the vital and non-vital information to the onboard unit.
Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to railroad switch equipment, specifically to a railroad track switch machine including a cover assembly with an external state indicator. More specifically, an electrical switch machine includes an electric motor and a gearbox for operating switches and rods for movement of a point, and a cover assembly for the gearbox, wherein the cover assembly comprises an external state indicator configured to display one or more internal states of the switch machine.
A system for automatic wheel diameter measurement and calibration comprises one or more sensing device(s) configured to sense rotation of a wheel and provide rotation data of the wheel, a positioning system configured to provide positioning data of a vehicle, a database including milepost and distance data, and a controller configured to automatically calculate a wheel diameter and a wheel diameter inaccuracy based on the rotation data, the positioning data, and a distance between a start point and an end point extracted from the database, during operation of the vehicle. Further, an associated method and non-transitory computer readable medium are described.
The present disclosure relates to managing data transmission from a plurality of telemetry devices onboard one or more trains. The plurality of telemetry devices comprises a first telemetry device and one or more second telemetry devices in a vicinity of the first telemetry device at an instant of time. The first telemetry device is configured to detect presence of the one or more second telemetry devices, and to initiate a negotiation process for identifying a designated telemetry device from the one or more second telemetry devices. During the negotiation process, status data associated with the telemetry devices are aggregated. The aggregated status data is further processed to identify a designated telemetry device from among the telemetry devices. The designated telemetry device performs actions for managing data transmission from the telemetry devices based on the aggregated status data.
A system and method for managing operations of a train relative to a fouling mark is disclosed. The system comprises one or more sources, an End-of-Train device mounted at a rear-end of the train, and a Head-of-Train device mounted at a front-end of the train communicatively coupled to the End-of-train device and the one or more sources. The Head-of-Train device is configured to detect the fouling mark based on inputs from the one or more sources. The Head-of-Train device is further configured to dynamically determine whether the train clears the fouling mark, upon detecting the fouling mark. The Head-of-Train device is further configured to identify one or more actions to be performed using a predefined logic, before the train clears the fouling mark. The Head-of-Train device is further configured to execute one or more machine-readable instructions for performing the one or more actions identified.
The present disclosure relates to managing data transmission from a plurality of telemetry devices onboard one or more trains. The plurality of telemetry devices comprises a first telemetry device and one or more second telemetry devices in a vicinity of the first telemetry device at an instant of time. The first telemetry device is configured to detect presence of the one or more second telemetry devices, and to initiate a negotiation process for identifying a designated telemetry device from the one or more second telemetry devices. During the negotiation process, status data associated with the telemetry devices are aggregated. The aggregated status data is further processed to identify a designated telemetry device from among the telemetry devices. The designated telemetry device performs actions for managing data transmission from the telemetry devices based on the aggregated status data.
H04Q 9/00 - Dispositions dans les systèmes de commande à distance ou de télémétrie pour appeler sélectivement une sous-station à partir d'une station principale, sous-station dans laquelle un appareil recherché est choisi pour appliquer un signal de commande ou pour obtenir des valeurs mesurées
28.
Device and method for detecting an obstruction of a railroad crossing gate
A crossing gate mechanism includes an electric motor with one or more sensor(s), a crossing gate arm operated via the electric motor, and a controller configured to control the electric motor to raise or lower the crossing gate arm in response to a gate control signal. The controller is further configured to sense a motion of the crossing gate arm and detect an obstruction that prevents the crossing gate arm to execute the motion. Further, an associated method and non-transitory computer readable medium are described.
A crossing gate mechanism includes an electric motor (410) with one or more sensor(s) (412), a crossing gate arm (132, 142, 420) operated via the electric motor (214, 410), and a controller (300) configured to control the electric motor (214, 410) to raise or lower the crossing gate arm (132, 142, 420) in response to a gate control signal. The controller (300) is further configured to sense a motion of the crossing gate arm (132, 142, 420) and detect an obstruction that prevents the crossing gate arm (132, 142, 420) to execute the motion. Further, an associated method and non-transitory computer readable medium are described.
A crossing gate mechanism includes an electric brushless direct current (BLDC) motor with one or more sensing device(s), a crossing gate arm operated via the BLDC motor, and a controller configured to control the BLDC motor, wherein the controller is configured to control the BLDC motor to raise or lower the crossing gate arm in response to a gate control signal, and wherein the controller includes a Hall state encoder configured to determine a direction of an arm motion based on signals from the one or more sensing device(s).
A crossing gate mechanism includes an electric brushless direct current (BLDC) motor with a sensing device, a crossing gate arm operated via the BLDC motor, a motor brake coupled to the BLDC motor, wherein the motor brake is configured to hold the crossing gate arm in a position, and a controller configured to control the BLDC motor, wherein the controller is configured to control the BLDC motor to raise or lower the crossing gate arm in response to a gate control signal, and wherein, when the motor brake fails to hold the crossing gate arm in the position, the controller is configured to control the BLDC motor to hold the crossing gate arm in the position instead of the motor brake.
A crossing gate mechanism (200) includes an electric brushless direct current (BLDC) motor (214) with one or more sensing device(s) (302), a crossing gate arm (132, 142) operated via the BLDC motor (214), and a controller (300) configured to control the BLDC motor (214), wherein the controller (300) is configured to control the BLDC motor (214) to raise or lower the crossing gate arm (132, 142) in response to a gate control signal, and wherein the controller (300) includes a Hall state encoder (306) configured to determine a direction of an arm motion based on signals from the one or more sensing device(s) (302).
A crossing gate mechanism (200) includes an electric brushless direct current (BLDC) motor (214) with a sensing device (302), a crossing gate arm (132, 142) operated via the BLDC motor (214), a motor brake coupled to the BLDC motor (214), wherein the motor brake is configured to hold the crossing gate arm (132, 142) in a position, and a controller (300) configured to control the BLDC motor (214), wherein the controller (300) is configured to control the BLDC motor (214) to raise or lower the crossing gate arm (132, 142) in response to a gate control signal, and wherein, when the motor brake fails to hold the crossing gate arm (132, 142) in the position, the controller (300) is configured to control the BLDC motor (214) to hold the crossing gate arm (132, 142) in the position instead of the motor brake.
A remote controlled light adjustment device includes a horizontal adjustment arm, a vertical adjustment arm, a mounting base comprising multiple anchor points for coupling the horizontal adjustment arm and the vertical adjustment arm to the mounting base, and a remote control, wherein the mounting base, the horizontal adjustment arm and the vertical adjustment arm are configured to be mounted to a light device, and wherein the horizontal adjustment arm and the vertical adjustment arm are configured to move the light device based upon signals transmitted by the remote control and received by the mounting base.
B61L 29/24 - Dispositifs pour avertir le trafic routier que la barrière est fermée ou va se fermer ou que le train approche, p. ex. par avertisseurs visibles ou sonores
B61L 29/28 - Dispositifs pour avertir le trafic routier que la barrière est fermée ou va se fermer ou que le train approche, p. ex. par avertisseurs visibles ou sonores par moyens électriques
F21V 21/15 - Montages réglables spécialement adaptés pour un actionnement par moteur, p. ex. par commande à distance
F21W 131/103 - Éclairage de plein air ou d'extérieur des rues ou des routes
36.
CROSSING GATE MECHANISM WITH INTEGRATED COVER OR DOOR DETECTION SCHEME
A crossing gate mechanism includes an enclosure housing multiple components including a control unit configured to operate the crossing gate mechanism and associated crossing gate arm, wherein the enclosure comprises a base and a cover, the cover being moveable between multiple positions including an open position and a closed position, and a cover detection device configured to detect a position of the cover.
A system for defining data analytics pipelines with a processor and a memory includes a data source with raw data, a semantic data lake, and a data integration module, wherein the data integration module is configured via computer executable instructions to create semantic annotations that describe a capability and a structure of the raw data of the data source, create or modify a knowledge graph utilizing the semantic annotations, and integrate the raw data and the semantic annotations into the semantic data lake, wherein the raw data are interpretable via the knowledge graph and the semantic annotations.
A train control system includes a carborne controller (100) installed in a powering unit coupled to a train, the carborne controller (100) including a positioning system interface (110), a wireless receiver (120), and a control module (130) for performing a positive train control (PTC) mode, communication-based train control (CBTC) wayside equipment (200) comprising a zone controller (210), wherein the CBTC wayside equipment (200) and the carborne controller (100) are configured to communicate via a wireless communication link, and wherein the control module (130), through operation of at least one processor (140), is configured to localize the powering unit utilizing the positioning system interface (110), receive physical signal aspects and virtual PTC signal aspects from the CBTC wayside equipment (200), and enforce an automatic positive train stop (PTS) at a restrictive physical signal (30) or virtual PTC signal located ahead of the train.
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 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
B61L 27/20 - Commande côté voie de la sécurité du déplacement d'un véhicule ou d'un train , p. ex. calcul des courbes de freinage
39.
Grade crossing control system and method for determining track circuit impedance
A grade crossing control system includes a track transmitter configured to couple to rails of a railroad track, and a track receiver configured to couple to the rails of the railroad track, wherein the track transmitter comprises a signal source and an amplifier, and is configured to transmit a first signal to the rails, wherein the track receiver is configured to measure a second signal in response to the first signal, and wherein the track transmitter is configured to provide feedback measurement information of the first signal.
B61L 29/30 - Surveillance, p. ex. aménagements du contrôle
B61L 29/28 - Dispositifs pour avertir le trafic routier que la barrière est fermée ou va se fermer ou que le train approche, p. ex. par avertisseurs visibles ou sonores par moyens électriques
40.
GRADE CROSSING CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING TRACK CIRCUIT IMPEDANCE
A grade crossing control system includes a track transmitter (210) configured to couple to rails of a railroad track (120), and a track receiver (250) configured to couple to the rails of the railroad track (120), wherein the track transmitter (210) comprises a signal source (220) and an amplifier (230), and is configured to transmit a first signal to the rails, wherein the track receiver (250) is configured to measure a second signal in response to the first signal, and wherein the track transmitter (210) is configured to provide feedback measurement information of the first signal.
A crossing gate mechanism includes an enclosure housing multiple electric and electronic components with a control unit configured to operate the crossing gate mechanism and associated crossing gate arm, a cover for opening and closing the enclosure, wherein the cover is moveable between a closed position and an open position, wherein the enclosure houses a sensing device, wherein the cover includes a detectable device, and wherein the detectable device is arranged in the cover such that, when the cover is moved into the closed position, the detectable device comes in proximity to the at least one sensing device, and the sensing device is configured to indicate that the cover is in the closed position.
There are disclosed methods for withdrawal of a bearing from a gate mechanism including a mechanism housing, a carrier assembly, and discrete fasteners. The carrier assembly includes a carrier housing and a carrier bearing. The carrier bearing is supported for rotation within the carrier housing. The carrier housing has a carrier support mating with a receiving bore of the mechanism housing. The carrier housing has multiple flange fasteners aligning with housing fasteners and housing surfaces of the mechanism housing when the carrier housing mates with the receiving bore. Multiple discrete fasteners are removed from a first group of the flange fasteners aligned with the housing fasteners. The carrier assembly is displaced from the mechanism housing in response to inserting the plurality of discrete fasteners to a second group of the plurality of flange fasteners aligned with the plurality of housing surfaces.
A crossing gate mechanism (300) with a PCB reconfigurable for exit and entrance gate mode, the mechanism including a brake and a brake relay (312) coupled to an electric motor (320), the mechanisms being configured to operate a crossing gate arm of a crossing gate. The mechanism includes a configuration logic circuit (310) connected to the brake relay (312), and a internal power source (316), wherein the configuration logic circuit (310) is configured to operate the brake relay (312) in a entrance gate mode or exit gate mode, wherein the control of the brake relay is inverted in the exit gate mode with respect to the entrance gate mode, and wherein, in the exit mode, the internal power source (316) provides power for operating the brake relay (312).
A grade crossing control system (400, 600) includes a track circuit with a grade crossing predictor (GCP) system (40), and at least one auxiliary shunting device (420, 430) connected to the rails (20a, 20b) of the railroad track (20), wherein a railroad vehicle travelling on the railroad track (20) causes a change of impedance when entering the track circuit, wherein the at least one auxiliary shunting device (420, 430) detects a presence of the railroad vehicle travelling on the railroad track (20) and generates an auxiliary change of the impedance of the track circuit, and wherein the GCP system (40) generates grade crossing activation signals in response to the change of the impedance or the auxiliary change of the impedance of the track circuit. The auxiliary shunting device is provided to improve reliability in case of poor shunting. In a first implementation the auxiliary shunting device is an additional shunt (428) between rails and within the approaching distance (AL), wherein the shunt is switched on by a separate vehicle detector (422). In a second implementation the termination shunt (SI) is switched off by a vehicle detector (422) before the approaching distance (AL).
B61L 29/22 - Manœuvre par l'approche de véhicule ferroviaire ou de train par moyens électriques
B61L 29/28 - Dispositifs pour avertir le trafic routier que la barrière est fermée ou va se fermer ou que le train approche, p. ex. par avertisseurs visibles ou sonores par moyens électriques
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End of train device with self-alignment and mounting integrity monitoring capabilities
An end of train device (EOT) suitable of use on a railway vehicle includes a mounting unit for installation on a car of a railway vehicle, a position sensor configured to detect vertical alignment and orientation during the installation, and a feedback mechanism configured to provide feedback during the installation with respect to the vertical alignment and orientation. Further, a monitoring and communications system and a method for monitoring mounting integrity of an EOT are described.
A railroad crossing control system includes a grade crossing predictor system or grade crossing motion system with a combined crossing termination shunt, the combined crossing termination shunt including a housing, a first printed circuit board (PCB) comprising first circuitry and first rail terminals, a second printed circuit board (PCB) comprising second circuitry and second rail terminals, wherein the first PCB and the second PCB are positioned inside the housing, and wherein the first circuitry and the second circuitry are configured for a same frequency.
An improved End-of-Train device suitable for mounting on a train is disclosed. The End-of-Train device comprises an audio input unit configured to detect an audio input associated with at least one event, and to generate an audio signal based on the audio input. The event is one of an utterance of a voice command by a railway personnel or an incident that potentially impacts an operation of the train. The End-of-Train device further comprises a memory and a processing unit communicatively coupled to the memory. The processing unit is configured to execute one or more instructions in the memory to analyze an audio input to identify one or more actions to be performed by the End-of-Train device and to initiate execution of the one or more actions identified. Further, a notification may be generated based on execution of the one or more actions.
An automated counterbalance system includes a crossing gate mechanism with an electric motor, a sensing device and a motor control unit, a crossing gate with a crossing gate arm and one or more counterweights, wherein the crossing gate arm is operated by the crossing gate mechanism, wherein the at least one sensing device is configured to monitor an electrical characteristic of the electric motor, and wherein the motor control unit comprises at least one processor and is configured to determine a counterbalance of the crossing gate based on the electrical characteristic of the electric motor and a movement of the crossing gate arm.
An automatic train communications system includes a plurality of electronic train devices and a multi-channel communications network, wherein each electronic train device comprises a radio module configured to support a plurality of communications protocols and a plurality of frequency bands, and select a communications protocol and/or a frequency band from the plurality of communications protocols and frequency bands based on at least one performance criterium to reliably communicate with one or more electronic train devices via the multi-channel communications network.
An electronic train device suitable of use on a railway vehicle includes a radio module configured, through operation of at least one processor, to support and monitor a plurality of communication channels for messages transmitted between multiple electronic train devices on multiple railway vehicles, and to repeat and/or route a transmitted message using a channel of the plurality of communication channels to provide reliable communication between the multiple electronic train devices.
A system and method for monitoring failure of a train within a tunnel is disclosed. The method comprises receiving, by the central server, an estimated crossing time for the train to cross the tunnel and the latest location of the train from a telemetry system onboard the train. The telemetry system comprises a Head-of-Train device communicatively coupled to an End-of-Train device. The method further comprises detecting a failure event associated with the train, by the central server, if an attempt to establish communication with the telemetry system is unsuccessful after the estimated crossing time. The method further comprises broadcasting, by the central server, an emergency alert message indicating the failure event to one or more receiving devices based on the latest location of the train. The receiving device is associated with at least one of an operator control station and an adjacent train.
B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
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
B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains
B61L 27/20 - Commande côté voie de la sécurité du déplacement d'un véhicule ou d'un train , p. ex. calcul des courbes de freinage
B61L 27/57 - Diagnostic ou maintenance côté voie, p. ex. mises à jour de logiciel pour des véhicules ou des trains, p. ex. surveillance côté voie de l'état des trains
G08B 25/00 - Systèmes d'alarme dans lesquels l'emplacement du lieu où existe la condition déclenchant l'alarme est signalé à une station centrale, p. ex. systèmes télégraphiques d'incendie ou de police
A transmitting data between a real first network and a real second network is provided. The transmission device has a first network port for coupling to the real first network and a second network port for coupling to the real second network and also comprises: a simulation unit which is connected to the first network port and which is configured to receive network-specific data from the real first network via the first network port, to provide, in accordance with the received network-specific data, a virtual simulation network of the real first network, and to prepare the provided virtual simulation network, via the second network port, for access to the provided virtual simulation network by the real second network. The transmission device provided allows an attacker to be deliberately deceived, which increases security against attempts to access the real first network from the real second network.
A graphical configuration editor for highway-rail grade crossings includes a storage device comprising an application, and a processor configured to execute instructions of the application to generate, on a display, identifications of a plurality of objects for controlling a grade crossing, receive user input comprising a selection of objects out of the plurality of objects, generate, on the display, a visual representation of a track plan using the selected objects, and store the track plan in the storage device. Further, associated method(s) and a grade crossing controller are described.
G06F 30/13 - Conception architecturale, p. ex. conception architecturale assistée par ordinateur [CAAO] relative à la conception de bâtiments, de ponts, de paysages, d’usines ou de routes
G06F 30/12 - CAO géométrique caractérisée par des moyens d’entrée spécialement adaptés à la CAO, p. ex. interfaces utilisateur graphiques [UIG] spécialement adaptées à la CAO
55.
Dynamic load system and method for simulating a crossing gate mechanism
A dynamic load system includes a first electric machine simulating a load, a second electric machine, a coupling device for mechanically coupling the first electric machine to the second electric machine, a control unit with a processor and connected to the first electric machine and the second electric machine, wherein the control unit is configured to control the first electric machine and the second electric machine, wherein a reference value of the second electric machine is utilized to achieve a specific performance of the first electric machine.
B61L 29/22 - Manœuvre par l'approche de véhicule ferroviaire ou de train par moyens électriques
G01L 5/26 - Appareils ou procédés pour la mesure des forces, du travail, de la puissance mécanique ou du couple, spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques pour déterminer la caractéristique de couple en fonction du nombre de tours par unité de temps
H02P 5/50 - Dispositions spécialement adaptées à la régulation ou la commande de la vitesse ou du couple d’au moins deux moteurs électriques pour la régulation de vitesse de plusieurs moteurs dynamo-électriques en relation les uns avec les autres par comparaison de grandeurs électriques représentant les vitesses
A concealed asset locator includes an enclosure with multiple external surfaces, wherein an external surface is configured as reflective surface, an electric notification device, a receiver relay positioned inside the enclosure and electrically coupled to the notification device, wherein the receiver relay is configured to activate the notification device in response to a received transmitter signal.
B61L 7/06 - Commande à distance des dispositifs locaux de manœuvre pour aiguillages, signaux ou blocs d'arrêt utilisant une transmission électrique
G08B 7/06 - Systèmes de signalisation selon plus d'un des groupes Systèmes d'appel de personnes selon plus d'un des groupes utilisant une transmission électrique
G10K 9/12 - Dispositifs dans lesquels le son est produit par la vibration d'un diaphragme ou un élément analogue, p. ex. cornes de brume, avertisseurs de véhicule ou vibreurs fonctionnant électriquement
H04W 4/02 - Services utilisant des informations de localisation
H02S 20/10 - Structures de support directement fixées sur le sol
A system and method for enabling automatic arming between an End-of-Train device and a Head-of-Train device on a train is provided. The system includes at least one sensing unit configured to detect a physical connection status of the End-of-Train device. The End-of-Train device is configured to transmit an arming request to the Head-of-Train device based on the physical connection status, wherein the arming request includes at least one of an identifier and a geospatial location associated with the End-of-Train device. The Head-of-Train device is configured to receive the arming request from the End-of-Train device. The Head-of-Train device is further configured to arm the Head-of-Train device to the End-of-Train device upon verification of the arming request, wherein arming comprises establishing a communication channel between the Head-of-Train device and the End-of-Train device.
There is described an adaptor assembly of a gate mechanism for aligning a gear motor with a shaft driving gear. The assembly comprises a gate mechanism housing, a shaft driving motor, an adaptor, and fasteners. The housing includes a bore having an inner dimension and a housing fastener connection. The shaft driving motor has a motor shaft and a motor fastener connection. The adaptor comprises a housing fastener passage, a motor fastener passage, and a central protrusion. The central protrusion has an outer dimension aligned with the inner dimension of the bore and a central shaft passage accommodating the motor shaft of the shaft driving motor. A first fastener secures the adaptor to the shaft driving motor via the motor fastener passage and the motor fastener connection. A second fastener secures the adaptor to the housing via the housing fastener passage and the housing fastener connection.
A grade crossing control system includes a track circuit with a grade crossing predictor (GCP) system coupled to rails of a railroad track at a grade crossing, wherein a railroad vehicle travelling on the railroad track causes a change of impedance when entering the track circuit, and wherein the GCP system generates grade crossing activation signals in response to the change of the impedance of the track circuit, wherein, for detecting the change of impedance, the GCP system includes a first transmitter transmitting a first signal over the track circuit and a first receiver detecting a first response signal, a second transmitter transmitting a second signal over the track circuit and a second receiver detecting a second response signal, wherein the first transmitter and the first receiver are preprogrammed to a first frequency, and wherein the second transmitter and the second receiver are preprogrammed to a second frequency.
An end of train device suitable of use on a railway vehicle includes a tracking device providing location data of a railway vehicle, a protection module with a processor and configured via computer executable instructions to monitor a motion of a part of the railway vehicle utilizing the location data, and initiate an emergency brake application of the part of the railway vehicle in response to a detected state of motion.
There is described systems and methods for managing an electrical surge of railway signaling equipment. A breaker includes a mechanical reset button that shifts positions in response to detecting the electrical surge exceeding a threshold amperage. An opto-isolator deenergizes in response to the position shift of the mechanical reset button. The event recorder transmits an alarm signal to a remote office system in response to the deenergizing of the opto-isolator.
G01K 11/18 - Mesure de la température basée sur les variations physiques ou chimiques, n'entrant pas dans les groupes , , ou utilisant le changement de couleur, de translucidité ou de réflectance de matériaux qui changent la translucidité
An end of train device (EOT) suitable of use on a railway vehicle includes a mounting unit for installation on a car of a railway vehicle, an enclosure housing a plurality of electronic components, and an illumination device configured to illuminate a section of a surrounding area of the railway vehicle, to receive reflected light and to measure time for the reflected light to return to the illumination device for monitoring purposes of the surrounding area. Further, a monitoring system and a monitoring method are described.
An End-of-Train device, a system and a method for signaling events through a visibility marker is provided. The method includes identifying an illumination pattern generated by the visibility marker associated with an End-of-Train device on a leading train, wherein the illumination pattern is identified based on output of one or more secondary sensors on the follower train, and wherein the illumination pattern is indicative of an event affecting an operation of the leading train. Based on the identified illumination pattern one or more instructions to be executed are determined. Further, the one or more instructions are executed for signalling events through the visibility marker associated with the follower train.
B61L 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
B61L 15/02 - Indicateurs de tête ou de queue, p. ex. lumière
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 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 27/04 - Systèmes automatiques, p. ex. commandés par les trainsPassage à la commande manuelle
64.
Grade adjusted compensation for slip or slide condition
A system for measuring motion of a locomotive vehicle includes a speed sensor, a decelerometer and an onboard processing unit. The speed sensor is configured to measure wheel speed of the locomotive vehicle. The decelerometer includes a level-sensitive device configured to measure acceleration or deceleration of the locomotive vehicle as a function of a tilt from a level position. The onboard processing unit computes a current grade traversed by the locomotive vehicle prior to detection of a slip or slide condition based on a first measurement signal from the decelerometer. Upon detection of the slip or slide condition, the onboard processing unit obtains a second measurement signal from the decelerometer and filters out the current grade from the second measurement signal. The onboard processing unit determines an actual acceleration or deceleration of the locomotive vehicle during the slip or slide condition from the filtered second measurement signal from the decelerometer.
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 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains
B60T 8/1761 - Régulation des freins spécialement adaptée pour la prévention du dérapage excessif des roues pendant la décélération, p. ex. ABS en fonction de la dynamique de la roue ou du frein, p. ex. du dérapage de la roue, de l'accélération de la roue ou du taux de variation de la pression du fluide de frein
B60T 8/24 - 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 l'inclinaison du véhicule ou son changement de direction, p. ex. dans un virage
B60T 8/17 - Utilisation de moyens de régulation électriques ou électroniques pour la commande du freinage
This invention discloses novel systems and methods for providing visual confirmation that a passenger has a valid ticket and has previously paid for additional items such as luggage, suitcase, briefcase, bicycle, musical instrument, wheelchair, car, vehicle, motorcycle, automobile (in the case of, for example, a ferry). The visual validation display object allows tickets and additional items to be easily and quickly confirmed.
G06Q 20/32 - Architectures, schémas ou protocoles de paiement caractérisés par l'emploi de dispositifs spécifiques utilisant des dispositifs sans fil
G06Q 30/018 - Certification d’entreprises ou de produits
G07C 9/29 - Enregistrement de l’entrée ou de la sortie d'une entité isolée comportant l’utilisation d’un laissez-passer le laissez-passer comportant des éléments électroniques actifs, p. ex. des cartes à puce
A system and method in which the Bluetooth technology is used in conjunction with a user application on a mobile device to facilitate hands-free fare validation at a transit station. The user app communicates with a controller driver in a controller unit that interfaces with a compliant fare gate. Bluetooth beacons are used to determine a passenger's proximity to the gate and camera-like devices determine whether a passenger has entered a fare validation zone. A user with a valid and active electronic ticket on their mobile device may simply walk through the fare gate “hands free” without the need to search for a physical ticket or a smartcard or a mobile phone. This hassle-free approach significantly improves the user experience and passenger throughput through fare gates. The Bluetooth-based automated fare validation system also detects passengers with valid electronic tickets and those without a valid permit for travel.
G07B 15/02 - Dispositions ou appareils pour encaisser le prix des billets ou les droits d’entrée ou de péage en un ou plusieurs points de contrôle prenant en compte un facteur variable tel que la distance ou le temps, p. ex. pour le transport de passagers, les systèmes de parcs de stationnement ou les systèmes de location de véhicules
G07B 15/04 - Dispositions ou appareils pour encaisser le prix des billets ou les droits d’entrée ou de péage en un ou plusieurs points de contrôle prenant en compte un facteur variable tel que la distance ou le temps, p. ex. pour le transport de passagers, les systèmes de parcs de stationnement ou les systèmes de location de véhicules comportant des dispositifs pour donner le passage par une barrière, un tourniquet ou analogues
H04M 1/72412 - Interfaces utilisateur spécialement adaptées aux téléphones sans fil ou mobiles avec des moyens de soutien local des applications accroissant la fonctionnalité par interfaçage avec des accessoires externes utilisant des interfaces sans fil bidirectionnelles à courte portée
H04W 4/021 - Services concernant des domaines particuliers, p. ex. services de points d’intérêt, services sur place ou géorepères
H04W 4/80 - Services utilisant la communication de courte portée, p. ex. la communication en champ proche, l'identification par radiofréquence ou la communication à faible consommation d’énergie
H04W 40/24 - Gestion d'informations sur la connectabilité, p. ex. exploration de connectabilité ou mise à jour de connectabilité
67.
A RAILROAD CROSSING CONTROL SYSTEM WITH AUXILIARY SHUNTING DEVICE
A grade crossing control system (400, 600) includes a track circuit with a grade crossing predictor (GCP) system (40), and at least one auxiliary shunting device (420, 430) connected to the rails (20a, 20b) of the railroad track (20), wherein a railroad vehicle travelling on the railroad track (20) causes a change of impedance when entering the track circuit, wherein the at least one auxiliary shunting device (420, 430) detects a presence of the railroad vehicle travelling on the railroad track (20) and generates an auxiliary change of the impedance of the track circuit, and wherein the GCP system (40) generates grade crossing activation signals in response to the change of the impedance or the auxiliary change of the impedance of the track circuit. The auxiliary shunting device is provided to improve reliability in case of poor shunting. In a first implementation the auxiliary shunting device is an additional shunt (428) between rails and within the approaching distance (AL), wherein the shunt is switched on by a separate vehicle detector (422). In a second implementation the termination shunt (SI) is switched off by a vehicle detector (422) before the approaching distance (AL).
There are disclosed apparatuses and methods for removal of a shaft bearing from a gate crossing mechanism. A bearing support includes support apertures and is positioned about the shaft bearing. A bearing ring includes ring apertures. A bearing tool includes keys in which each key has a shape allowing insertion through a ring aperture and a support aperture. The bearing tool shifts each key inward toward the shaft bearing. The bearing ring is rotated in a circular direction relative to the keys. The bearing tool withdraws the shaft bearing from the bearing support.
B23P 19/00 - Machines effectuant simplement l'assemblage ou la séparation de pièces ou d'objets métalliques entre eux ou des pièces métalliques avec des pièces non métalliques, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformationOutils ou dispositifs à cet effet dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas prévus dans d'autres classes
F16C 43/02 - Assemblage des éléments de paliers à contact glissant
B25B 27/06 - Outils à main ou outillage d'établi, spécialement conçus pour assembler ou séparer des pièces ou des objets, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformation, non prévus ailleurs pour assembler des objets par ajustage à la presse, ou pour les détacher pour mettre en place ou extraire des chemises ou des bagues de roulement
B23P 19/04 - Machines effectuant simplement l'assemblage ou la séparation de pièces ou d'objets métalliques entre eux ou des pièces métalliques avec des pièces non métalliques, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformationOutils ou dispositifs à cet effet dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas prévus dans d'autres classes pour assembler ou séparer des pièces
B23P 11/00 - Assemblage ou désassemblage de pièces ou d'objets métalliques par des processus du travail du métal non prévus ailleurs
A mid of train (MOT) mobile unit for use with a train is provided. The MOT mobile unit comprises a first hose for mounting the MOT mobile unit between first and second railway cars of the train located near a middle of the train and a radio for communications with an end of train (EOT) unit disposed on one end of the train and for communications with a head of train (HOT) unit disposed on other end of the train. With the first radio, the MOT mobile unit provides a repeater device functionality for communicating between the EOT unit and the HOT unit. The MOT mobile unit is configured to receive a power from a brake line of the train that runs a length of the train, wherein the power is derived from a compressed air in the brake line by means of an air-powered generator that recharges a battery.
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
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 15/00 - Indicateurs de signalisation sur le véhicule ou sur le train
70.
Audio-based management of equipment onboard a train
A Head-of-Train device suitable for mounting inside a cab of a train is disclosed. The Head-of-Train device includes a memory and a processing unit communicatively coupled to the memory, wherein the processing unit is configured to execute one or more instructions in the memory to synthesize an audio message based on status associated with at least one equipment onboard the train. The Head-of Train device further includes an audio output device configured to output the audio message.
An end-of-train device, a system, and a method for monitoring barrier gates are provided. The method includes receiving at least one image associated with a barrier gate from an imaging device mounted on a train. Further, the at least one image is analyzed to determine a current status of the barrier gate. The current status corresponds to a position associated with the barrier gate. Based on the current status of the barrier gate, an action to be performed is identified. Further, one or more instructions for performing the identified action are generated.
A transit fare approach that offers a transit agency the ability to cap how many transit passes of a particular type in a given fare cycle would be equivalent of buying a discounted transit product (like a weekly pass, a bi-weekly pass, or a monthly pass). Once this equivalent is reached by a rider, the system automatically gives the rider the corresponding discount pass for free. The free pass remains activated and good for the remainder of the fare cycle. A software module provides a user app for the rider's mobile device and a controller app for a control unit of the transit agency, both of which operate in conjunction with each other to monitor the use of transit passes by the rider to determine when the rider qualifies for the fare cap-based free transit product and subsequently reward the rider with the free use of the appropriate transit product.
G07B 15/06 - Dispositions pour la tarification routière modulable ou la taxation de congestion de véhicules ou d’utilisateurs de véhicules, p. ex. systèmes de péage automatiques
73.
Railroad color light signals including wind reduction elements
A railroad signal includes a mounting bracket and a signal head, the signal head being mounted to another structure by the mounting bracket, wherein the signal head includes a signal housing, a plurality of signal lights positioned in the signal housing, and a protection device for reducing or eliminating wind forces, the protection device comprising a snow shield and at least one wind guide element.
A system and a method for preventing collision between a first train and a second train are provided. The system includes at least one first subsystem installed on a first train. The at least one first subsystem is configured to broadcast a message indicative of a status of the first train. The system further includes at least one second subsystem installed on a second train configured to selectively receive the broadcast message from the at least one first subsystem on the first train. The second subsystem determines the status of the first train by analyzing the broadcast message. An action to be performed at the second train for preventing a collision between the first train and the second train is determined based on the status of the first train. One or more instructions are generated for performing the action at the second train.
An apparatus for mounting an attachment structure (such as an EOT) to a railroad coupler includes a base, a locking member (J-hook), a bolt and one or more spring elements. The base includes a mounting portion for the attachment structure and a sleeve insertable through the attachment structure. The base, the J-hook and the bolt cooperate such that the J-hook is rotated from an unlocked position to a locked position by torque applied via the bolt head. Consequently, the J-hook shaft is pulled inside the sleeve and the J-hook aligns with a clamp face of the base to clamp a portion of the coupler therebetween. Responsive to the applied torque, the one or more spring elements are compressed to allow mechanical engagement between a first surface and a second surface, producing a mechanical torque opposing the applied torque, which reduces axial forces on the J-hook.
An electronic-ticketing approach in which a user of a mobile device receives a voucher code at a Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) in a transit station, enters the voucher code into the user's mobile device, and sends it to a control unit to receive an electronic ticket from the control unit delivered to the user's mobile device. The voucher code is a randomly-generated, alpha-numeric code that can be displayed on TVM displays and also can be easily be printed on TVM receipts. When the control unit receives the voucher code, it links the electronic ticket to the user before delivering the ticket to the user's mobile device so as to keep a track of the user's usage of the ticket. A software module provides a user app portion for the user's mobile device and a server app portion for the control unit, both of which operate in conjunction with each other.
G06Q 20/38 - Protocoles de paiementArchitectures, schémas ou protocoles de paiement leurs détails
G06Q 20/40 - Autorisation, p. ex. identification du payeur ou du bénéficiaire, vérification des références du client ou du magasinExamen et approbation des payeurs, p. ex. contrôle des lignes de crédit ou des listes négatives
G06Q 20/32 - Architectures, schémas ou protocoles de paiement caractérisés par l'emploi de dispositifs spécifiques utilisant des dispositifs sans fil
G06Q 20/12 - Architectures de paiement spécialement adaptées aux systèmes de commerce électronique
G06Q 20/18 - Architectures de paiement impliquant des terminaux en libre-service, des distributeurs automatiques, des bornes ou des terminaux multimédia
G07B 15/02 - Dispositions ou appareils pour encaisser le prix des billets ou les droits d’entrée ou de péage en un ou plusieurs points de contrôle prenant en compte un facteur variable tel que la distance ou le temps, p. ex. pour le transport de passagers, les systèmes de parcs de stationnement ou les systèmes de location de véhicules
G06K 7/14 - 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 utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
H04L 29/06 - Commande de la communication; Traitement de la communication caractérisés par un protocole
A crossing gate mechanism (300) includes a linkage (320) operably coupled to a crossing gate arm (310), wherein the crossing gate arm (310) is movable between a vertical position (VP) and a horizontal position (HP) via the linkage (320), wherein the linkage (320) is in a first position when the crossing gate arm (310) is in the vertical position (VP) and in a second position when the crossing gate arm (310) is in the horizontal position (HP), and wherein the linkage (320) in the second position mechanically locks the crossing gate arm (310) in the horizontal position (HP).
A crossing gate mechanism (300) with a PCB reconfigurable for exit and entrance gate mode, the mechanism including a brake and a brake relay (312) coupled to an electric motor (320), the mechanisms being configured to operate a crossing gate arm of a crossing gate. The mechanism includes a configuration logic circuit (310) connected to the brake relay (312), and a internal power source (316), wherein the configuration logic circuit (310) is configured to operate the brake relay (312) in a entrance gate mode or exit gate mode, wherein the control of the brake relay is inverted in the exit gate mode with respect to the entrance gate mode, and wherein, in the exit mode, the internal power source (316) provides power for operating the brake relay (312).
Examples described herein provide a computer-implemented method that includes detecting a loss of power to a motor of the gate crossing mechanism. The motor is operably coupled to a gate of the gate crossing mechanism. The method further includes, responsive to detecting the loss of the power, providing, by at least one supercapacitor, power to the motor to initiate the gate moving from an open position to a closed position.
B61L 29/16 - Manœuvre manuelle par moyens électriques
H02J 7/34 - Fonctionnement en parallèle, dans des réseaux, de batteries avec d'autres sources à courant continu, p. ex. batterie tampon
H02J 9/06 - Circuits pour alimentation de puissance de secours ou de réserve, p. ex. pour éclairage de secours dans lesquels le système de distribution est déconnecté de la source normale et connecté à une source de réserve avec commutation automatique
Examples of techniques for anomaly detection in a grade crossing prediction system are disclosed. Aspects include receiving a training data set comprising a plurality of labelled time series of signal values from a track circuit in a grade crossing predictor system, removing one or more non-unique values from each labelled time series of signal values in the plurality of labelled time series of signal values, extracting a plurality of features from the plurality of labelled time series of signal values, the plurality of features comprising: a number of signal values for each labeled time series of signal values in the plurality of labelled time series of signal values that are larger than a first threshold and a standard deviation for each labelled time series of signal values in the plurality of labelled time series of signal values, and training a machine learning algorithm utilizing the plurality of features.
B61L 29/30 - Surveillance, p. ex. aménagements du contrôle
G06N 20/10 - Apprentissage automatique utilisant des méthodes à noyaux, p. ex. séparateurs à vaste marge [SVM]
B61L 13/04 - Manœuvre des signaux à partir du véhicule ou par le passage du véhicule utilisant l'action réciproque électrique ou magnétique entre véhicule et voie
B61L 29/32 - Chronométrage, p. ex. signal précurseur de l'approche d'un train
G05B 13/02 - Systèmes de commande adaptatifs, c.-à-d. systèmes se réglant eux-mêmes automatiquement pour obtenir un rendement optimal suivant un critère prédéterminé électriques
B61L 29/22 - Manœuvre par l'approche de véhicule ferroviaire ou de train par moyens électriques
G06F 11/34 - Enregistrement ou évaluation statistique de l'activité du calculateur, p. ex. des interruptions ou des opérations d'entrée–sortie
G06F 11/07 - Réaction à l'apparition d'un défaut, p. ex. tolérance de certains défauts
G06F 18/214 - Génération de motifs d'entraînementProcédés de Bootstrapping, p. ex. ”bagging” ou ”boosting”
G06F 18/2411 - Techniques de classification relatives au modèle de classification, p. ex. approches paramétriques ou non paramétriques basées sur la proximité d’une surface de décision, p. ex. machines à vecteurs de support
G06N 7/01 - Modèles graphiques probabilistes, p. ex. réseaux probabilistes
A lifting apparatus (100) includes a connector assembly (110) with a first connecting member (120), a second connecting member (130) and a connecting link (140), the first and second connecting members (120, 130) configured to be pivot-mounted at first ends (122, 132) to a first stationary component (200), and a pneumatic supporting member (150) is coupled to the first and second connecting members (120, 130) via the connecting link (140). The connector assembly (110) and the pneumatic supporting member (150) are configured to perform a lifting motion, wherein, when performing the lifting motion, the first and second connecting members (120, 130) transition from a first position (P1) to a second position (P2) and the pneumatic supporting member (150) transitions from an extended position (EP) to a compressed position (CP).
E05F 1/10 - Appareils de fermeture ou d'ouverture pour battants, non prévus ailleurs dans la présente sous-classe actionnés par ressort pour battants pivotants
E05D 3/14 - Charnières ou gonds à broches à plusieurs broches à quatre broches parallèles et deux bras
E05D 15/46 - Suspensions pour battants portés par des bras mobiles dans des plans verticaux à deux couples de bras pivotants
82.
System and method for providing railroad grade crossing status information to autonomous vehicles
A railroad communication system (100, 200) includes a wayside control device (130) in communication with one or more railroad crossing warning device(s) (140, 145) located at a railroad grade crossing (125), wherein the one or more railroad crossing warning device(s) (140, 145) are activated in response to a signal of the wayside control device (130). An autonomous motor vehicle (150) approaches the railroad grade crossing (125), wherein the wayside control device (130) is configured to communicate information in response to an activation of the one or more railroad crossing warning device(s) (140, 145), and wherein the autonomous motor vehicle (150) is configured to receive the information.
B61L 29/24 - Dispositifs pour avertir le trafic routier que la barrière est fermée ou va se fermer ou que le train approche, p. ex. par avertisseurs visibles ou sonores
B61L 29/22 - Manœuvre par l'approche de véhicule ferroviaire ou de train par moyens électriques
B61L 29/32 - Chronométrage, p. ex. signal précurseur de l'approche d'un train
B61L 29/30 - Surveillance, p. ex. aménagements du contrôle
B61L 29/28 - Dispositifs pour avertir le trafic routier que la barrière est fermée ou va se fermer ou que le train approche, p. ex. par avertisseurs visibles ou sonores par moyens électriques
83.
End of train (EOT) remote track-condition monitoring
An end of train device (100) suitable of use on a railway vehicle includes an enclosure (110), one or more accelerometers (180) positioned inside the enclosure (110) and providing accelerometer data of a railway vehicle (230) when travelling on a railway track (240), and a tracking device (185) positioned inside the enclosure (110) and providing location data, wherein the accelerometer data and location data are analyzed to determine a condition of the railway track (240). Further, a track monitoring system (200) and a method (300) for continuous monitoring of railway tracks (240) are provided.
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
84.
Hall sensor fault detection for gate crossing mechanisms
Examples described herein provide a computer-implemented method for predicting a state of a hall sensor for a motor having a plurality of hall sensors associated therewith. The example method includes receiving a previous state of the hall sensor. The example method further includes detecting a current state of the hall sensor. The example method further includes predicting a predicted next state of the hall sensor based on the previous state of the hall sensor, the current state of the hall sensor, and a direction of a shaft of the motor.
H02K 11/21 - Dispositifs pour détecter la vitesse ou la position, ou actionnés par des valeurs de ces variables
H02K 11/215 - Dispositifs utilisant un effet magnétique, p. ex. des éléments à effet Hall ou magnéto-résistifs
G01D 5/14 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens électriques ou magnétiques influençant la valeur d'un courant ou d'une tension
H02K 29/08 - Moteurs ou génératrices à dispositifs de commutation non mécaniques, p. ex. tubes à décharge ou dispositifs à semi-conducteurs avec des dispositifs détecteurs de la position utilisant des dispositifs à effet magnétique, p. ex. dispositifs à effet Hall ou magnéto-résistances
85.
Overspeed protection for a motor of a gate crossing mechanism
Examples described herein provide a method for overspeed protection of a motor of a gate crossing mechanism. The method includes monitoring, by an overspeed protection circuit, a voltage across a first Zener diode and a second Zener diode. An anode of the first Zener diode is connected to an anode of the second Zener diode. The method further includes, responsive to determining that a Zener voltage threshold is exceeded, allowing a current to flow into a gate pin of a triac. The triac controls the motor of the gate crossing mechanism.
H02H 5/04 - Circuits de protection de sécurité pour déconnexion automatique due directement à un changement indésirable des conditions non électriques normales de travail avec ou sans reconnexion sensibles à une température anormale
H02K 11/26 - Dispositifs de détection de la tension ou actionnés par des valeurs de cette variable, p. ex. dispositifs de protection contre les excès de tension
F01D 21/00 - Arrêt des "machines" ou machines motrices, p. ex. dispositifs d'urgenceDispositifs de régulation, de commande ou de sécurité non prévus ailleurs
H02P 3/18 - Dispositions pour l'arrêt ou le ralentissement de moteurs, génératrices électriques ou de convertisseurs dynamo-électriques pour arrêter ou ralentir individuellement un moteur dynamo-électrique ou un convertisseur dynamo-électrique pour arrêter ou ralentir un moteur à courant alternatif
H02P 29/10 - Prévention de la survitesse ou la sous-vitesse
86.
Direction control for a motor of a gate crossing mechanism
Examples described herein provide a method for direction control of a motor of a gate crossing mechanism. The method includes providing, by a field-effect transistor (FET) driver, a first voltage via a high output to an open contact of a first relay and to a closed contact of a second relay. The first voltage causes a shaft of the motor to turn in a first direction. The method further includes providing, by the FET driver, a second voltage via a low output to a closed contact of the first relay and to an open contact of the second relay. The second voltage causes the shaft of the motor to turn in a second direction opposite the first direction.
Examples described herein provide a computer-implemented method for thermal lockout for a motor of a gate crossing mechanism. The method includes monitoring a motor current across a sense resistor of the motor. The method further includes determining a present thermal capacity unit (TCU) at a time interval based on the motor current across the sense resistor. The method further includes determining whether the motor is at a thermal limit by comparing the present TCU to an expected TCU. The method further includes responsive to determining that the motor is at the thermal limit, causing initiating a hard fault.
B61L 29/16 - Manœuvre manuelle par moyens électriques
E01F 13/06 - Dispositions pour interdire ou limiter la circulation, p. ex. portes, barrières pouvant être déplacées pour permettre ou empêcher le passage par pivotement vers la position ouverte autour d'un axe horizontal parallèle à la direction de la route, c.-à-d. portes pivotantes
H02P 25/22 - Enroulements multiplesEnroulements pour plus de trois phases
H02P 29/024 - Détection d’un défaut, p. ex. court circuit, rotor bloqué, circuit ouvert ou perte de charge
Examples of techniques for vital train tracking using an ultra-wideband ranging system are disclosed. The system includes a train disposed on a track, the train having at least two onboard UWB beacons configured to broadcast a unique beacon identification number. The system also includes a plurality of wayside UWB beacons disposed along the track, a subset of the plurality of wayside UWB beacons being connected to a wayside communications network, wherein at least two of the plurality of wayside UWB beacons are configured to receive the unique beacon identification number. The system also includes a central computer in communication with the wayside communications network, wherein the central computer is configured to determine a position of the train on the track based at least in part upon known location of the at least two wayside UWB beacons.
Systems for protecting a work train using an ultra-wideband (UWB) ranging system are disclosed. Aspects include a plurality of UWB wayside beacons disposed along a track, each of the plurality of UWB beacons configured to broadcast a unique beacon identification number. Aspects also include an onboard UWB control system disposed on a work train, the onboard UWB control system having a processing system in communication with radio-frequency communication device and an onboard UWB beacon. The onboard UWB beacon is configured to receive the unique beacon identification number from at least one of the plurality of UWB wayside beacons. The processing system is configured to determine a position of the work train on the track based upon known locations of the plurality of UWB wayside beacons, to transmit this position to a wayside Zone Controller, and to enforce a movement authority limit provided by the wayside zone controller.
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 27/00 - Systèmes centraux de commande du trafic ferroviaireCommande côté voieSystèmes de communication spécialement adaptés à cet effet
B61L 25/04 - Indication ou enregistrement de l'identité des trains
90.
Modular lamp system for railroad crossing warning device
A modular lamp system (200) for a railroad crossing warning device includes a crossing lamp (210) and a crossing lamp base (220) controllable by a wayside control device (40), and a module (230) comprising an electronic circuit (250), wherein the crossing lamp base (220) is configured to provide power to the crossing lamp (210) and the module (230), and wherein, when the crossing lamp (210), the crossing lamp base (220) and the module (230) are assembled and in operation, the crossing lamp (210) performs a first action and the module (230) performs a second action, which is different from the first action.
B61L 29/28 - Dispositifs pour avertir le trafic routier que la barrière est fermée ou va se fermer ou que le train approche, p. ex. par avertisseurs visibles ou sonores par moyens électriques
F21V 19/04 - Montage des sources lumineuses ou des supports de sources lumineuses sur ou dans les dispositifs d'éclairage avec possibilité de changer la source lumineuse, p. ex. un barillet
H01R 33/94 - Supports servant de pièces intermédiaires pour joindre une pièce complémentaire à une pièce de couplage
F21W 111/02 - Utilisation ou application des dispositifs ou des systèmes d'éclairage pour la signalisation, le balisage ou l'indication, non prévues dans les groupes pour les routes, les chemins ou les voies similaires
A surge suppression circuit for a track circuit is provided. The surge suppression circuit comprises a first surge protection device including a first pair of silicon avalanche diodes and a second surge protection device including a second pair of silicon avalanche diodes. The first surge protection device is connected on a first connection line between a first terminal of a railroad signaling electronic equipment to be protected from a surge and a first terminal of a first rail of two physical rails. The second surge protection device is connected on a second connection line between a second terminal of the railroad signaling electronic equipment and a second terminal of a second rail of the two physical rails. The first surge protection device and the second surge protection device are connected to an earth ground terminal.
A relay assembly comprises a vital relay used in a vital circuit and configured to be rack-installed in an equipment room in a railroad case or a railroad housing for providing a modular solid-state current-limiting. The relay assembly further comprises a plurality of vital relay contacts to which a current flow is restricted by a single supply solid-state current limiter. The relay assembly further comprises a relay socket base assembly coupled to the vital relay. The relay socket base assembly includes a relay socket base including a plurality of vital relay contact prongs, a plug assembly including a plurality of printed circuit board (PCB) mounted contact terminals, and a plurality of contact terminals that provide a connection between the plurality of vital relay contact prongs and the plurality of printed circuit board (PCB) mounted contact terminals. The relay assembly further comprises an ancillary electrical control module.
H01R 13/506 - SoclesBoîtiers composés de différentes pièces assemblées par enclenchement réciproque des pièces
H05K 1/18 - Circuits imprimés associés structurellement à des composants électriques non imprimés
H05K 7/10 - Montage de composants à contact par fiches
H01R 33/88 - Dispositifs de couplage spécialement conçus pour supporter un appareil et munis d'une pièce de couplage assurant la fonction de support et la connexion électrique par l'intermédiaire d'une pièce complémentaire qui est structurellement associée à l'appareil, p. ex. supports de lampesLeurs pièces détachées adaptés pour un fonctionnement simultané avec plusieurs pièces complémentaires identiques
H01R 33/90 - Dispositifs de couplage spécialement conçus pour supporter un appareil et munis d'une pièce de couplage assurant la fonction de support et la connexion électrique par l'intermédiaire d'une pièce complémentaire qui est structurellement associée à l'appareil, p. ex. supports de lampesLeurs pièces détachées adaptés pour un fonctionnement avec plusieurs pièces complémentaires différentes, p. ex. douille voleuse
A signal light assembly is provided that comprises a multi-position Fresnel lens having a circumference, a first side and a second side. The signal light assembly further comprises a main housing configured to attach to the multi-position Fresnel lens. The multi-position Fresnel lens includes a first plurality of pads and a second plurality of pads on the first side of the multi-position Fresnel lens such that the first plurality of pads and the second plurality of pads are different and alternatively disposed. The first plurality of pads corresponds to a first range operation related to a first focal length. The second plurality of pads corresponds to a second range operation related to a second focal length. The multi-position Fresnel lens is disposed in a first position corresponding to the first range operation or in a second position corresponding to the second range operation based on the use of either the first plurality of pads or the second plurality of pads for assembly between the main housing and the multi-position Fresnel lens.
F21V 5/04 - Réfracteurs pour sources lumineuses de forme lenticulaire
F21V 5/08 - Réfracteurs pour sources lumineuses produisant une distribution de lumière asymétrique
F21V 17/02 - Fixation des parties constitutives des dispositifs d'éclairage, p. ex. des abat-jour, des globes, des réfracteurs, des réflecteurs, des filtres, des écrans, des grilles ou des cages de protection avec possibilité de réglage
F21V 17/00 - Fixation des parties constitutives des dispositifs d'éclairage, p. ex. des abat-jour, des globes, des réfracteurs, des réflecteurs, des filtres, des écrans, des grilles ou des cages de protection
A system for simulating a railroad track. The system comprises one or more modular track simulation units that are smaller than conventional track simulators and are easy to use with and be connected to a device being tested (e.g., grade crossing predictor). Each track simulation unit may have one of a plurality of impedances associated with a corresponding railroad track length. The units are combinable such that the system can simulate multiple, different track lengths. Each unit has a plurality of test points that can be connected to the device under test and/or used to alter conditions of the simulated track.
Aspects of the disclosed embodiments generally relate to railway track circuits, in particular track circuits with continued distance monitoring and broken rail protection.
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
96.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING SPEED ANOMALIES IN A CONNECTED VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE ENVIRONMENT
A system (300) for detecting speed anomalies in a connected vehicle infrastructure environment includes a plurality of roadside units (200) installed at different locations within a road network, each roadside unit (200) including a wireless receiver (206) and configured to collect, via the wireless receiver (206), vehicle traffic data (210) from vehicles travelling in a road network; a vehicle traffic data evaluation module (350) with a processor (360) configured via executable instructions to receive collected vehicle traffic data (210) from the plurality of roadside units (200), the vehicle traffic data (210) comprising multiple data sets of multiple vehicles, extract first data (408) from the collected vehicle traffic data (210), combine and/or conform the first data (408) with second data (410), create vehicle profiles (414) based on combined and/or conformed first data (408) and second data (410) and road segment profiles (418) based on clustering and filtering of the vehicle profiles (414), compare a first vehicle profile (414) of the collected vehicle traffic data with a road segment profile (418), and detect and output an anomaly (422) of the first vehicle profile (414) when the first vehicle profile (414) is outside a predefined threshold.
To locate a shunt, the shunt includes an RF transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit an identifier of the shunt such as the configured shunt frequency. The shunt may include switches or memory locations that may be configured by an installer to correspond to the configured shunt frequency. Other embodiments employ switches or sensors influenced by jumpers installed in the shunt to configure the frequency of the shunt. A portable device receives a transmission including the identifier and displays it along with an indication of the received signal strength of the transmission, and maintenance personnel move the portable device along the track to locate the highest received signal strength, which indicates the location of the shunt. The shunt may also include a test circuit that may be configurable to generate a test frequency, determine a parameter indicative of shunt performance, and output a signal based on the parameter.
A lamp system (200) includes a lamp assembly (210, 215) with a light source (212) coupled to a base (214), an electronic circuit (216) for operating the light source (212), and a switching device (218) for setting a flash rate of the light source (212). A lamp communication device (250) configured to transmit control signals to the lamp assembly (210). A communication network (260) interfaces with the lamp assembly (210) and the lamp communication device (250). The electronic circuit (216) is configured to operate the light source (212) in response to a control signal (262) transmitted by the lamp communication device (250) via the communication network (260), and in accordance with a set flash rate so that the light source (212) switches between an on state and an off state by default.
A system (200) for monitoring a railroad grade crossing (100, 250) includes an illumination device (220, 230) for illuminating a section of a railroad grade crossing (100, 250), and a control device (240) in communication with the illumination device (220, 230). The illumination device (220, 230) is configured to obtain data of the section of the railroad grade crossing (100, 250) while illuminating the section, and the control device (240) is configured to receive and evaluate the data. Further, a method (600) for monitoring a railroad grade crossing (100, 250) is provided.
A system (200) for determining alignment of a signal includes a light assembly (210) comprising a light source (212) operated by an electronic circuit, a first position sensor (216) configured to measure a geographical direction of the light assembly (210), a second position sensor (218) configured to measure a tilt angle of the light assembly (210), and a light communication device (250) configured to receive measurements of the first position sensor (216) and the second position sensor (218), and wherein the light communication device (250) is configured to evaluate the measurements and determine alignment of the light assembly (210) based on predefined tolerance thresholds for the geographical direction and tilt angle.
B61L 5/18 - Signaux lumineuxMécanismes associés à ceux-ci, p. ex. volets
B61L 29/30 - Surveillance, p. ex. aménagements du contrôle
B61L 29/24 - Dispositifs pour avertir le trafic routier que la barrière est fermée ou va se fermer ou que le train approche, p. ex. par avertisseurs visibles ou sonores
B61L 27/00 - Systèmes centraux de commande du trafic ferroviaireCommande côté voieSystèmes de communication spécialement adaptés à cet effet
