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Dynamic braking circuit for a hybrid locomotive

US8237384B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2007
Grant dateAug 7, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 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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