Hi-rail vehicle-based rail inspection system
US6600999B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61D15/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A railroad rail inspection system is provided for use in conjunction with a non-railbound vehicle having an equipment bay. The system comprises a detector carriage adapted for being propelled over a two-rail railroad track by the non-railbound vehicle. A magnetic induction sensor system adapted for magnetic induction inspection of at least one rail of the track is attached to the detector carriage. The system further comprises a data acquisition system in communication with the magnetic induction sensor system, the data acquisition system including at least one data processor adapted for processing induction data received from the magnetic induction sensor system. The system further comprises a power supply system adapted for supplying electrical power to the magnetic induction sensor system. The data acquisition system and the power supply system are configured for disposition and operation within the equipment bay of the non-railbound vehicle.
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