Dynamic braking circuit for a hybrid locomotive
US8237384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/64
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods of dynamic braking include two embodiments with braking circuits for vehicles such as, for example, locomotives which are operable down to very low speeds. These circuits can provide a braking force even at zero locomotive speed.
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