Automated manipulation system and method in a transit system
US7206676B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L27/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automated manipulation system is provided for manipulating one or more vehicles in a transit system. The automated manipulation system includes a vehicle control mechanism in communication with a vehicle for receiving, processing and transmitting signals for controlling the operation of the vehicle. The system also includes a central control mechanism in wireless communication with the vehicle control mechanism for receiving, processing and transmitting signals for controlling the vehicle control mechanism and thereby initiating a manipulation operation in the vehicle. The manipulation operation is one of: adding a vehicle to the system; removing a vehicle from the system; coupling a first vehicle to a second vehicle; and uncoupling a first vehicle from a second vehicle. A method of automatically manipulating at least one vehicle in a transit system is also provided.
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