System and method for characterizing dragging equipment
US9090271B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M7/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosure is directed to a method and apparatus for characterizing an object protruding beneath a train traveling along a rail. The method may include receiving one or more signals indicative of a detected horizontal force component and a detected vertical force component generated by impact of the object with a stationary impact element. The method may also characterize the object based on the detected horizontal and vertical force components.
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