Automatic and vital determination of train length and configuration
US9037339B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L25/028
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A train system that includes a plurality of coupled train units. Each train unit includes a controller VOBC configured to independently determine the location of each VOBC, and a configuration of the train system by comprising a plurality of inputs, a plurality of train lines spanning each train unit and coupled with the controllers at the plurality of inputs and configured to transmit two communication signals between a front end and a rear end of the train system, and a plurality of sets of relay devices connected in series along the plurality of train lines, and each set of relay devices corresponding to each input of the plurality of inputs, and configured to transmit the two communication signals between the front end and the rear end of the train system.
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