Train brake pipe pressure exhaust control system and regulating valve therefor
US5564794A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T15/42
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake pipe pressure control system for a railroad train including a regulating valve device under control of a microprocessor wherein the regulating valve device is housed in the existing end-of-train device and effects service and emergency reductions of brake pipe pressure from the rear end of the train in correspondence with service and emergency reductions initiated at the locomotive.
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