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Electrical system for controlling coach resources

US7592713B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2006
Grant dateSep 22, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R16/0315
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electrical system for controlling coach resources for improved reliability and economy. The electrical system may comprise a plurality of smart modules networked together on a multiple channel network, one or more work modules each communicably connected with one of the smart modules, and one or more electrical devices controllably connected with one of the work modules. In one embodiment, the multiple channel network comprises multiple CAN busses and the work modules communicate to smart modules via RS422/485.

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