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Anti-collision control system for a vehicle

US8321079B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2007
Grant dateNov 27, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61L2027/204
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An anti-collision control system for one or more vehicles fitted with an onboard automatic pilot (self-guiding) allowing for bi-directional movements on a single track under the control of a ground-based automated traffic control unit of the CBTC (Communication Based Train Control) type. The system includes: a signaling control unit of the AWS (Auxiliary Wayside System) type for controlling ground signals on a section of a single-direction circulation lane; a first default control means based on which the signaling control unit imposes a single-direction movement to the vehicle running on the section of a single-direction circulation lane in order to avoid any collision with another vehicle controlled solely by the signaling control unit of the AWS type, i.e. independently from the ground-based automated traffic control unit.

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