End of train device for ECP trains
US8696071B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T17/228
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An end of train device for an electrically controlled pneumatic brake system includes a radio transceiver, a brake pipe sensor, a brake pipe valve, a manual switch and a first controller controlling the radio transceiver and the valve. It also includes a wire transceiver for wire communication over a train line and a second controller connected to and controlling the wire transceiver. The first and second controllers are connected to each other and control the radio transceiver to be active when the wire transceiver is active. Two batteries are provided with an improved power management circuit to individually charge the batteries.
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