Patent · US Expired

Automatic electric trainline safety interlock

US5673876A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 26, 1996
Grant dateOct 7, 1997
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Expiry dateMar 26, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60L2200/26
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for preventing energization or powering of an electric trainline until a test signal transmitted through the train is verified by the locomotive.

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