Railway braking apparatus to effect a change in a handbrake
US5738416A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61H13/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for changing a condition of a hand brake system on a railway car which has both a hand brake system and a service brake system. The change of hand brake system is made in response to one or more of a group of predetermined conditions. The apparatus has one or more sensors for detecting predetermined conditions requiring a change in the hand brake system, and for generating a signal indicating need for a change. The signal is used to trigger an electromechanical device for operating a quick release mechanism for the hand brakes.
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