Brake system and method
US6578679B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T13/665
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a brake system for railway equipment. More particularly, the invention relates to brake devices and systems for pneumatically and manually actuating such devices on railroad train cars such as freight cars. The brake system can be integrated into modern trains without interfering with existing air brake systems. The brake system can be remotely operated, locally pneumatically operated and/or locally manually operated. Monitoring equipment for determining the status of the brakes from remote and local positions may also be provided. The invention may be configured to fit within the envelope of prior art handbrake systems.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.