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System and method for monitoring railcar performance

US9365223B2 · kind B2 · utility

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27References

32Claims

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Assignee

Amsted Rail Company, Inc. · US

Inventors

Andrew H. Martin · West Chester, US
William LeFebvre · West Chester, US
Brent Michael Wilson · Edwardsville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 15, 2013
Grant date	Jun 14, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 10, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB61L2205/04
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for monitoring operation of a railcar having one or more sensing units, mounted on the railcar, for monitoring operating parameters and or conditions of the railcar, and a communication management unit, in wireless communication with the sensing units, wherein the system can make a determination of an alarm condition based on data collected the sensing units. A temperature sensor device for use in such a system is also provided.

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