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Electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) overlay control valve

US10336307B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2016
Grant dateJul 2, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T17/228
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) overlay control valve can selective switch between a conventional pneumatic mode and an ECP mode. In ECP mode, the overlay control valve shunts the brake cylinder pressure of the pneumatic control valve which allows a relay valve to build or exhaust pressure in the brake cylinder in response to an electronically controlled apply/release circuit. In conventional pneumatic mode, the overlay control valve disconnects the relay valve and allows a conventional pneumatic control valve to control the pressurization and exhausting of the brake cylinder.

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