Brake system cut-out control
US6964456B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T17/228
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present locomotive brake system has at least one of a train brake pipe controller connected to a train brake pipe by a cut-out device, locomotive brake pipe controller connected to a locomotive brake pipe by a cut-out device, and a release pipe controller connected to a release pipe by a cut-out device. The cut-out device includes a pneumatic controller cut-out having an input connected to a respective controller and an output connected to a respective pipe and being responsive to pressure at the input to connect or disconnect the respective controller and the respective pipe. A system cut-out device selectively connecting a pressure source or atmosphere to the controller to assure the controller cut-out disconnects.
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