System and method for detecting wheel condition
US9415784B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M17/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to a method for detecting a condition associated with a wheel on a train car. The method may include detecting a position of the wheel. The method may also include detecting a position of a rail on which the wheel travels. The method may further include comparing the position of the wheel relative to the position of the rail, and determining a wheel condition based on the comparison.
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