Regenerative braking control for a transit vehicle
US4326154A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 1978 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60L2200/26
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is disclosed apparatus for controlling the regenerative braking of a transit vehicle by sensing the operation of the power source third rail for that transit vehicle for the purpose of preventing regeneration of power by a moving vehicle into that power source rail when it has been determined that the power source third rail is not receptive during the regenerative braking effort of that vehicle.
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