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公开(公告)号：US06456937B1
公开(公告)日：2002-09-24
申请号：US09475589
申请日：1999-12-30
Applicant: John R. Doner , David L. Diana , Kevin N. Clyne
Inventor： John R. Doner , David L. Diana , Kevin N. Clyne
IPC: G01C2100
CPC classification number: B61L15/0027 , B61L25/025 , B61L25/028 , B61L27/0077 , B61L2205/04
Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to identifying locomotive consists within train consists, and determining the order of the locomotives within the identified locomotive consists. By identifying locomotive consists and the order of locomotives within such consists, a railroad can better manage it locomotive fleet. In one exemplary embodiment, an on-board tracking system for being mounted to each locomotive of a train includes locomotive interfaces for interfacing with other systems of the particular locomotive, and a computer coupled to receive inputs from the interface, and a GPS receiver and a satellite communicator (transceiver) coupled to the computer. Generally, the onboard tracking systems determine the absolute position of the locomotive on which it is mounted and additionally, obtain information regarding specific locomotive interfaces that relate to the operational state of the locomotive. Each equipped locomotive operating in the field determines its absolute position and obtains other information independently of other equipped locomotives. Position is represented as a geodetic position, i.e., latitude and longitude. As locomotives provide location and discrete information from the field, a central data processing facility receives the raw locomotive data. The data center processes the locomotive data and determines locomotive consists.
Abstract translation: 一方面，本发明涉及识别列车内部的机车组成，并确定所识别的机车内的机车的顺序。 通过识别机车组合和其内的机车的顺序，铁路可以更好地管理机车车队。 在一个示例性实施例中，用于安装到列车的每个机车的车载跟踪系统包括用于与特定机车的其他系统接口的机车接口以及耦合以从接口接收输入的计算机，以及GPS接收器和 卫星通信器（收发器）耦合到计算机。 通常，车载跟踪系统确定其上安装有机车的绝对位置，并且另外获得关于与机车的操作状态有关的特定机车接口的信息。 在现场运行的每个装备的机车决定其绝对位置，并独立于其他装备的机车获得其他信息。 位置表示为大地测量位置，即纬度和经度。 作为机车从现场提供位置和离散信息，中央数据处理设施接收原始机车数据。 数据中心处理机车数据并确定机车组合。
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公开(公告)号：US06421587B2
公开(公告)日：2002-07-16
申请号：US09750381
申请日：2000-12-28
Applicant: David L. Diana , John R. Doner
Inventor： David L. Diana , John R. Doner
IPC: B61L2502
CPC classification number: B61L27/0077 , B61L25/023 , B61L25/025 , B61L25/028 , B61L2205/04
Abstract: A method for identifying locomotive consists within train consists determines an order and orientation of the locomotives within the identified locomotive consists. An on-board tracking system is mounted to each locomotive and includes locomotive interfaces for interfacing with other systems of the particular locomotive, a computer for receiving inputs from the interface, a GPS receiver, and a satellite communicator (transceiver). As locomotives provide location and discrete information from the field, a central data processing facility receives the raw locomotive data. The data center processes the locomotive data and determines locomotive consists.
Abstract translation: 一种用于识别机车的方法包括在列车内部，由确定机车内的机车的顺序和方向组成。 车载跟踪系统安装到每个机车，并且包括用于与特定机车的其他系统进行接口的机车接口，用于从接口接收输入的计算机，GPS接收器和卫星通信器（收发器）。 作为机车从现场提供位置和离散信息，中央数据处理设施接收原始机车数据。 数据中心处理机车数据并确定机车组合。
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公开(公告)号：US20010044681A1
公开(公告)日：2001-11-22
申请号：US09750381
申请日：2000-12-28
Inventor： David L. Diana , John R. Doner
IPC: G06F017/00
CPC classification number: B61L27/0077 , B61L25/023 , B61L25/025 , B61L25/028 , B61L2205/04
Abstract: A method for identifying locomotive consists within train consists determines an order and orientation of the locomotives within the identified locomotive consists. An on-board tracking system is mounted to each locomotive and includes locomotive interfaces for interfacing with other systems of the particular locomotive, a computer for receiving inputs from the interface, a GPS receiver, and a satellite communicator (transceiver). As locomotives provide location and discrete information from the field, a central data processing facility receives the raw locomotive data. The data center processes the locomotive data and determines locomotive consists.
Abstract translation: 一种用于识别机车的方法包括在列车内部，由确定机车内的机车的顺序和方向组成。 车载跟踪系统安装到每个机车，并且包括用于与特定机车的其他系统接口的机车接口，用于从接口接收输入的计算机，GPS接收器和卫星通信器（收发器）。 作为机车从现场提供位置和离散信息，中央数据处理设施接收原始机车数据。 数据中心处理机车数据并确定机车组合。
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公开(公告)号：US6012681A
公开(公告)日：2000-01-11
申请号：US201871
申请日：1998-11-30
Applicant: Anthony W. Lumbis , Dale R. Stevens , Bryan M. McLaughlin
Inventor： Anthony W. Lumbis , Dale R. Stevens , Bryan M. McLaughlin
CPC classification number: B61L15/0036 , B60T17/228 , B61L15/0054 , B61L25/028
Abstract: An automatic identification system having a storage device mounted on the car, which includes the car identification data. A reading device is connected to a local communication node which communicates with the locomotive in a network. The local communication node communicates the read identification data to the controller at the locomotive. The identification data includes at least the serial number, brake ratio, light weight and gross rail weight of the car. The storage device is permanently mounted on the car, preferably at a junction box or pipe bracket. A current sensor is also connected to the local communication node. The storage device and current sensor are part of a subsidiary communication node under the control of the communication node.
Abstract translation: 一种具有安装在轿厢上的存储装置的自动识别系统，其包括汽车识别数据。 读取装置连接到与网络中的机车通信的本地通信节点。 本地通信节点将读取的识别数据传送到机车的控制器。 识别数据至少包括轿厢的序列号，制动比，重量和总轨道重量。 存储装置永久地安装在汽车上，优选地在接线盒或管支架上。 电流传感器也连接到本地通信节点。 存储设备和电流传感器是在通信节点的控制下的辅助通信节点的一部分。
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公开(公告)号：US5966084A
公开(公告)日：1999-10-12
申请号：US837113
申请日：1997-04-14
Applicant: Anthony W. Lumbis , Dale R. Stevens , Arnold W. Knight , Douglas G. Knight , Bryan M. McLaughlin
Inventor： Anthony W. Lumbis , Dale R. Stevens , Arnold W. Knight , Douglas G. Knight , Bryan M. McLaughlin
CPC classification number: B61L15/0036 , B61L15/0054 , B61L15/0072 , B61L25/028
Abstract: A method of serialization including establishing a parameter along a length of the train between a node on one of the cars and one end of the train. The presence of the parameter at each node is determined and the parameter is removed. The sequence is repeated for each node on the train. Finally, serialization of the cars is determined as a function of the number of determined presences of the parameter for each node. The parameter can be established by providing at the individual node, one at a time, an electric load across an electric line running through the length of the train and measuring an electrical property, either current or voltage, at each node. To determine the orientation of a car, each node include two subnodes. The operability of each node is determined by counting the presence and then the absence of a parameter along the whole train.
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Patent Agency Ranking56.发明授权
公开(公告)号：US5803411A
公开(公告)日：1998-09-08
申请号：US734120
申请日：1996-10-21
Applicant: Joseph R. Ackerman , Kenneth A. Karg , Angela C. Patel
Inventor： Joseph R. Ackerman , Kenneth A. Karg , Angela C. Patel
CPC classification number: B61L3/125 , B61L21/10 , B61L25/021 , B61L25/023 , B61L25/026 , B61L25/028 , B61L27/0077 , B61L3/00 , B61L3/121
Abstract: A vehicle initialization system for a control system that includes a vehicle, such as a train that is to be initialized, a vehicle track, a first reader, an onboard computer and a tachometer. The vehicle is adapted to coact with the track. At least two spaced apart position identifiers are positioned along the track. The first reader attaches to the vehicle and is adapted to read information from the position identifiers and relay the information to the onboard computer. The tachometer is also interfaced with the onboard computer, so that as the vehicle passes the position identifiers, the tachometer can be calibrated and the vehicle direction of travel and the vehicle orientation can be determined. The system also includes a vehicle identifier adapted to identify the vehicle characteristics. A second reader is positioned along the track and is adapted to read the vehicle identifier as the vehicle travels along the track. A wayside computer interfaces with the second reader. A wheel detector and a trip stop for preventing the vehicle from proceeding along the track are provided along the track and are interfaced with the wayside computer. The trip stop prevents the vehicle from proceeding on the track if information transmitted by the vehicle identifier is not verified by the wheel detector.
Abstract translation: 一种用于控制系统的车辆初始化系统，其包括车辆，诸如待初始化的列车，车辆轨道，第一读取器，车载计算机和转速计。 车辆适合与轨道协调。 沿轨道定位至少两个间隔开的位置标识符。 第一读取器附接到车辆，并且适于从位置标识符读取信息并将该信息中继到车载计算机。 转速计也与车载计算机接口，因此当车辆通过位置标识符时，可以校准转速计，并且可以确定车辆行驶方向和车辆方位。 该系统还包括适于识别车辆特性的车辆标识符。 第二读取器沿着轨道定位，并且适于在车辆沿着轨道行进时读取车辆标识符。 路边计算机与第二个读卡器接口。 沿轨道设置有用于防止车辆沿着轨道行进的车轮检测器和跳闸挡块，并且与路边计算机接口。 如果由车辆识别器发送的信息未被车轮检测器验证，则行程停止可防止车辆进入轨道。
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公开(公告)号：US4825189A
公开(公告)日：1989-04-25
申请号：US936846
申请日：1986-12-02
Applicant: Hidetoshi Honma , Kenji Morihara
Inventor： Hidetoshi Honma , Kenji Morihara
CPC classification number: B61L15/0036 , B61L15/0072 , B61L15/0081 , B61L25/023 , B61L25/028
Abstract: Train monitoring equipment for a train formed by coupling a plurality of sets of cars of fixed formations, comprising monitoring stations mounted in the respective cars of the train and connected serially by transmission lines. Presetting switches are provided in the respective monitoring stations for presetting the formation numbers of the sets of cars in which the respective monitoring stations are located. One of the monitoring stations which serves as the control station transmits its formation number to the other monitoring stations which then register their station numbers on the basis of conformity or non-conformity of the preset formation numbers with the received formation numbers.
Abstract translation: 通过联接固定地层的多组汽车而形成的列车的列车监控设备，包括安装在列车的各个轿厢内并由传输线串联连接的监控站。 在各个监视站中设置预置开关，用于预设各个监视站所在的各组汽车的编号。 用作控制站的监控站之一将其编号发送到其他监控站，其后监控站根据预先设定的编号与所接收的地址号的一致性或不一致性来登记其站号。
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公开(公告)号：US12103572B2
公开(公告)日：2024-10-01
申请号：US18193575
申请日：2023-03-30
Applicant: Humatics Corporation
Inventor： Pedro Teixeira , Michael Kuhlman , Reza Rezaie , Joshua Senna , Aaron Whittemore
CPC classification number: B61L25/028 , B61L25/026 , G01S5/0264 , G01S5/02695 , G01S19/393 , G01S19/47 , G01S19/49 , G01S2205/01
Abstract: Described herein are techniques for determining motion characteristics of trains traveling along a train track. In some embodiments, a processor may determine an estimated position of a train using an observed position obtained using one or more UWB antennas and an observed position obtained using one or more GNSS receivers. In some embodiments, a processor may access information specifying a geometry of a train track and determining the position of a train along the train track using an observed position determined using one or more UWB antennas and/or GNSS receiver(s) and the information specifying the geometry of the train track. In some embodiments, a processor may determine estimated positions of a train using the geometry of the train track and at least one observation of the train obtained using one or more positioning devices and select the position of the train from among the estimated positions.
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公开(公告)号：US20240199098A1
公开(公告)日：2024-06-20
申请号：US18357897
申请日：2023-07-24
Applicant: HARSCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Inventor： Peter Michael BARTEK , Michael Stephen DAVIS
CPC classification number: B61L23/34 , B61L23/06 , B61L25/026 , B61L25/028 , B61L25/04 , G08B21/02 , B61L2205/04
Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to work block encroachment warning systems for providing protection for rail workers working in a mobile or fixed work block. For example, a vehicle (V)-aware unit installed on a moving rail vehicle and a work block limit encroachment unit mounted on a railroad may wirelessly communicate with each other to determine a distance between them. When a vehicle is moving toward an occupied work block, the distance may be used to identify potential hazards.
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公开(公告)号：US11964678B2
公开(公告)日：2024-04-23
申请号：US17492749
申请日：2021-10-04
Applicant: Transportation IP Holdings, LLC
Inventor： Scott Alan Schoenly , William Cherrick Schoonmaker
CPC classification number: B61C17/12 , B61L15/0018 , B61L15/0058 , B61L15/0072 , B61L25/023 , B61L25/028 , B61L2205/04
Abstract: A communication system and method receive, at an energy management system disposed onboard a vehicle system formed from a lead vehicle and one or more remote vehicles, trip data that represents one or more characteristics of an upcoming trip of the vehicle system along a route. A selected portion of the trip data is communicated from the energy management system to a distributed power system disposed onboard the vehicle system. The selected portion includes identifying information and one or more orientations of the one or more remote vehicles. Using the distributed power system, communication links between the lead vehicle and the one or more remote vehicles are established using the identifying information and the one or more orientations.
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