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Rail fracture detection device

US10946879B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 2017
Grant dateMar 16, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61L25/026
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The rail fracture detection device detects a rail fracture in a section provided with the track circuit by determining presence or absence of a rail fracture and determining presence or absence of a train on a rail by using information on whether a relay of the track circuit is activated or deactivated and information on a current value of current flowing in the track circuit.

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