公开(公告)号：US20230391383A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-07

申请号：US18323509

申请日：2023-05-25

Applicant: Gregory A. Feith

Inventor： Gregory A. Feith

IPC: B61L23/00 ,  B61L5/18

CPC classification number: B61L23/007 ,  B61L5/18 ,  B61L2207/02

Abstract: A railroad crossing warning system and method that include an obstruction detection system establishing a surveillance zone at a railroad crossing configured to detect the presence of an obstruction on a railroad track. A communication system is configured to transmit a warning to a railroad operator when an obstruction is detected within the surveillance zone.

公开(公告)号：US20230269848A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-24

申请号：US17680016

申请日：2022-02-24

Applicant: BNSF Railway Company

Inventor： Ross Martin Sterling

IPC: H05B45/58 ,  H05B45/46 ,  G01R31/26 ,  H05B45/52 ,  H05B45/54 ,  G01R31/44 ,  B61L5/18

CPC classification number: H05B45/58 ,  H05B45/46 ,  G01R31/2635 ,  H05B45/52 ,  H05B45/54 ,  G01R31/44 ,  B61L5/1881 ,  B61L2207/02

Abstract: A smart lamp system and method for monitoring a status of LEDs. The system can provide LED status monitoring using a logic controller communicating with at least one strip of LEDs. The system can utilize the logic controller to assign a unique identifier (ID) to the at least one strip of LEDs based on a physical position of a plurality of dual-inline package (DIP) switches incorporated within a smart lamp housing. The system can provide a hardware architecture to interface the logic controller with a power-line communication (PLC) transceiver. The system can establish a communication protocol between the PLC transceiver and a PLC receiver to efficiently communicate the statuses of the LEDs. The logic controller can generate a payload including a binary representation of the unique ID of the smart lamp and the statuses of the LEDs and transmit the payload to the PLC transceiver.

公开(公告)号：US09709243B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US14704600

申请日：2015-05-05

Applicant: LITE-ON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： Chao-Hsien Wu ,  Ching-Tsung Ni

IPC: F21V5/04 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21V23/02 ,  B61L5/18 ,  F21K9/60 ,  F21W111/00 ,  F21Y115/10

CPC classification number: F21V5/045 ,  B61L5/1845 ,  B61L5/1881 ,  B61L2207/02 ,  F21K9/60 ,  F21V5/048 ,  F21V23/023 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21W2111/00 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) traffic signal light module is provided. The LED traffic signal light module comprises a housing, an LED module, a power supply module and a lens set. The LED module is disposed on an inner wall in the housing. The power supply module is disposed in the housing, wherein the power supply module is electrically connected to the LED module. The lens set is disposed on the housing.

公开(公告)号：US09664367B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US14516757

申请日：2014-10-17

Applicant: Siemens Industry, Inc.

Inventor： Leonard Wydotis ,  Richard C. Bohme

IPC: F21V21/116 ,  B61L5/18 ,  F21V23/06 ,  H01R33/92 ,  F21W111/02 ,  F21Y101/00

CPC classification number: F21V23/06 ,  B61L5/1872 ,  B61L2207/02 ,  F21V21/116 ,  F21W2111/02 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H01R33/92

Abstract: A level crossing panel may comprise a frame, a lighting module coupled to the frame, and a connection support coupled to the frame and electrically connected to the lighting module. The connection support may comprise an interface configured to be removably coupled to a connector of a mast and an electrical contact configured to transmit power from the connector of the mast to the lighting module.

公开(公告)号：US09610959B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US14725295

申请日：2015-05-29

Applicant: SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC.

Inventor： Travis Pless ,  Barton DeJarnatt

IPC: G01J1/42 ,  B61L7/10 ,  B61L5/18

CPC classification number: B61L7/10 ,  B61L5/18 ,  B61L5/1881 ,  B61L2207/02

Abstract: A monitoring system for a wayside signaling device includes a light emitting diode (LED) circuit with an LED array, a LED driver unit for driving the LED array, and a mechanism for connecting and disconnecting the LED circuit, and an optical light sensing circuit with a light-controlled variable resistor operably coupled to a resistor driver unit including relay functionality. The LED circuit and the sensing circuit are arranged such that the light-controlled variable resistor monitors an output of the LED array, and that the relay functionality triggers the mechanism to connect or disconnect the LED circuit based on the output of the LED array.

公开(公告)号：US20170072971A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15344905

申请日：2016-11-07

Applicant: J.W. SPEAKER CORPORATION

Inventor： Kevin McWithey

IPC: B61L15/02 ,  H05B33/08 ,  F21S8/10 ,  H05B37/02 ,  B60Q1/14 ,  B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B61L15/02 ,  B60Q1/0088 ,  B60Q1/1423 ,  B60Q2300/054 ,  B60Q2300/14 ,  B60Q2900/10 ,  B61L2201/00 ,  B61L2207/02 ,  F21S41/143 ,  F21S41/663 ,  H05B33/0815 ,  H05B33/0845 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0272

Abstract: A light apparatus for use with a power source and a control switch, the control switch including an input node, an output node and at least first and second independently selectable current paths between the input and output nodes, the first selectable current path having a resistance value that is greater than the second current path, controlling light intensity as a function of which of the current path is selected, at least one light source, a controller linked to the control switch and determining the selected path and generating a control signal and a light driver linked between the output node and the light source, the driver receiving the control signal and adjusting the current applied to the light source as a function of the control signal.

Abstract translation: 一种与电源和控制开关一起使用的光装置，所述控制开关包括输入节点，输出节点和在所述输入和输出节点之间的至少第一和第二可独立选择的电流路径，所述第一可选择电流路径具有电阻 值大于第二电流路径，控制作为当前路径中的哪一个的光强度被选择，至少一个光源，连接到控制开关的控制器并确定所选择的路径并产生控制信号和 驱动器连接在输出节点和光源之间，驱动器接收控制信号并根据控制信号调整施加到光源的电流。

公开(公告)号：US20160031462A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14445134

申请日：2014-07-29

Applicant: Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc.

Inventor： Scott Swenson

IPC: B61L25/04

CPC classification number: B61L25/04 ,  B61L15/02 ,  B61L2207/02

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying a road number for a locomotive includes a bracket, a polyhedral housing, an LED-based illumination source, and a display plate. The bracket is configured to be rigidly affixed to a nose portion of the locomotive. The polyhedral housing includes a first side and a second side. The first side is disposed within the bracket. The second side is disposed in a spaced-apart relation to the first side. The second side is configured to releasably engage with the bracket and receive a transparent cover thereon. The LED-based illumination source is disposed between the first side and the transparent cover. The display plate is disposed between the LED-based illumination source and the transparent cover. The display plate includes one or more alpha-numerals scripted thereon, wherein the alpha-numerals are representative of the road number.

Abstract translation: 用于显示机车道路号的装置包括支架，多面体外壳，基于LED的照明源和显示板。 支架构造成刚性地固定在机车的鼻部上。 多面体壳体包括第一侧和第二侧。 第一侧设置在支架内。 第二侧以与第一侧隔开的关系设置。 第二侧构造成可释放地与支架接合并在其上接收透明盖。 基于LED的照明源设置在第一侧和透明盖之间。 显示板设置在基于LED的照明源和透明盖之间。 显示板包括一个或多个脚本在其上的字母数字，其中字母数字代表道路号码。

公开(公告)号：US20150309124A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14647932

申请日：2013-11-14

Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

Inventor： ROLF ECKL ,  KAY KOESTER

IPC: G01R31/44 ,  H05B39/04 ,  H05B39/09

CPC classification number: G01R31/44 ,  B61L1/20 ,  B61L5/1881 ,  B61L5/189 ,  B61L7/10 ,  B61L29/30 ,  B61L2207/02 ,  H05B39/04 ,  H05B39/09

Abstract: A method for revealing a light signal error, in particular for railway safety systems, and a device for carrying out the method includes an electronic signal generator, which can be disconnected in a reversible manner in the event of an error, and a control part which is designed for incandescent lamps for controlling and monitoring the signal generator. In order to be able to evaluate the operation of said type of control part with an incandescent lamp interface also when the signal is flashing, it is provided that when the signal generator is activated in the flashing mode, in which no signal voltage is supplied during the flashing intervals, a timer which is connected to a voltage source measures the duration of the pauses between the flashes, and in the event of an error, maintains the disconnection for at least one flashing cycle and signals to the control part.

Abstract translation: 用于揭示光信号误差的方法，特别是用于铁路安全系统的方法，以及用于执行该方法的装置包括：电子信号发生器，其可以在发生错误的情况下以可逆方式断开;以及控制部分， 专为白炽灯设计，用于控制和监测信号发生器。 为了能够在信号闪烁时用白炽灯接口来评估所述类型的控制部分的操作，条件是当信号发生器在闪烁模式下被激活时，其中没有提供信号电压 闪烁的间隔，连接到电压源的定时器测量闪光之间的暂停的持续时间，并且在发生错误的情况下，保持至少一个闪烁周期的断开和向控制部分发出信号。

公开(公告)号：US20150298713A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-22

申请号：US14648751

申请日：2013-11-14

Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

Inventor： Rolf Eckl, JR. ,  Kay Koester

IPC: B61L29/24

CPC classification number: B61L29/243 ,  B61L1/20 ,  B61L5/1881 ,  B61L2207/02

Abstract: A circuit arrangement for revealing light signal errors, in particular for railway safety systems, includes an electronic signal generator, which can be disconnected in a reversible manner in the event of an error, and a control part, configured for incandescent lamps, for controlling and monitoring the signal generator. The device for revealing errors includes an error differentiator between the line-related interference voltage and error of the signal generator. The reliability of the error differentiation is improved and rendered independent of capacitive intermediate energy storage devices, in that the signal generator is connected to a resistance arrangement such that the signal generator voltage is greater, in high-resistance signal generators, than an interference voltage.

Abstract translation: 用于揭示光信号错误的电路装置，特别是用于铁路安全系统的电路装置包括电子信号发生器，其可以在发生错误的情况下以可逆方式断开;以及控制部件，被配置用于白炽灯，用于控制和 监控信号发生器。 用于显示误差的装置包括线路相关的干扰电压和信号发生器的误差之间的误差微分器。 误差微分的可靠性得到改善，独立于电容式中间能量存储装置，因为信号发生器连接到电阻装置，使得高电阻信号发生器中的信号发生器电压大于干扰电压。

公开(公告)号：US08946989B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-03

申请号：US13596620

申请日：2012-08-28

Applicant: Kevin McWithey

Inventor： Kevin McWithey

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  B61L15/02 ,  B60Q1/00 ,  B60Q1/14 ,  F21S8/10

CPC classification number: B61L15/02 ,  B60Q1/0088 ,  B60Q1/1423 ,  B60Q2300/054 ,  B60Q2300/14 ,  B60Q2900/10 ,  B61L2201/00 ,  B61L2207/02 ,  F21S41/143 ,  F21S41/663 ,  H05B33/0815 ,  H05B33/0845 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0272

Abstract: A light apparatus for use with a power source and a control switch, the control switch including an input node, an output node and at least first and second independently selectable current paths between the input and output nodes, the first selectable current path having a resistance value that is greater than the second current path, controlling light intensity as a function of which of the current path is selected, at least one light source, a controller linked to the control switch and determining the selected path and generating a control signal and a light driver linked between the output node and the light source, the driver receiving the control signal and adjusting the current applied to the light source as a function of the control signal.

Abstract translation: 一种与电源和控制开关一起使用的光装置，所述控制开关包括输入节点，输出节点和在所述输入和输出节点之间的至少第一和第二可独立选择的电流路径，所述第一可选择电流路径具有电阻 值大于第二电流路径，控制作为当前路径中的哪一个的光强度被选择，至少一个光源，连接到控制开关的控制器并确定所选择的路径并产生控制信号和 驱动器连接在输出节点和光源之间，驱动器接收控制信号并根据控制信号调整施加到光源的电流。