Redundant method of confirming an ECP penalty
US10464584B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L2201/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A train control system and method for use in an electronically-controlled pneumatic (ECP)-equipped train having a lead locomotive or control car, at least one railroad car and, optionally, at least one trailing locomotive or control car. A first controller or computer generates a train brake command and directly or indirectly transmit the train brake command to the at least one railroad car. A second controller or computer separate from the first controller or computer determines transmission of the train brake command to the at least one railroad car.
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