Electrically controlled pneumatic end of train pneumatic emulation system
US6839664B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T13/665
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) end of train (EOT) pneumatic emulation system allows fill train operation of standalone ECP unit trains, even with non-ECP equipped locomotives. The emulation system is based on close integration with the EOT system and allows operation of unit trains equipped with “all electric” ECP without pneumatic overlay or emulation capability, using standard, non-ECP equipped locomotives.
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