Dynamic wheel diameter determination system and method
US9469318B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C5/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method provide the capability to dynamically measure the diameter of a train wheel. An onboard sensor signals detection and loss of detection of a proximity plate having a predetermined length and placed along a direction of travel of the train. A signal generator generates a signal indicating the number of revolutions of the wheel. Based on the sensor signals indicating detection and loss of detection of the proximity plate, the length of the proximity plate, and the corresponding number of wheel revolutions, a controller automatically calculates the wheel diameter.
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