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Method and device for setting ECP brakes to modes of operation

US6979061B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 2004
Grant dateDec 27, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T17/228
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of setting an electropneumatic brake device on a rail car to a mode of operation includes applying a wake-up voltage on a trainline to each brake device connected to the trainline. A command signal is sent to each brake device to enter a requested mode of operation. An acknowledgement signal is received from each of the brake devices on the trainline, and a command signal is sent to each brake device to stop broadcasting.

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