Method and apparatus for locomotive radio communications, with expansion capability
US6990322B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B1/3822
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for equipping a locomotive with a modular radio communication system capable of being expanded to incorporate future improvements in radio and data communication electronics. The modular radio communication system provides for the installation of a standardized mounting plate and housing onto the rooftop of the locomotive to reduce the need to make extensive mechanical and electrical modifications to the locomotive when the radio communications system is updated. Sunscreens and vent openings in the standard mounting plate and housing work to reduce the temperature of the internal components of the modular radio communications system.
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