Identification of an anomalous orientation definition condition of a remote locomotive of a train
US8522690B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 11, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L2205/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of identifying an anomalous orientation definition condition of a remote locomotive (12) of a train includes monitoring an operating condition of the remote locomotive of the train, the remote locomotive configured to operate according to a defined orientation with respect to a lead locomotive of the train. The method also includes identifying an operating condition of the remote locomotive indicative of the remote locomotive operating contrary to an operating condition of the lead locomotive.
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