System and method for remotely operating locomotives
US9522687B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L27/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control system for operating locomotives in a train may include a first lead communication unit located on-board a lead locomotive of a lead consist in the train, an off-board remote controller interface, and a second lead communication unit located on-board a lead locomotive of a trailing consist in the train. The first lead communication unit may be configured to transmit locomotive control commands from the lead locomotive of the lead consist off-board to the off-board remote controller interface. The second lead communication unit located on-board the lead locomotive of the trailing consist in the train may be configured to receive control command signals from the off-board remote controller interface, with the control command signals corresponding to the locomotive control commands transmitted from the lead locomotive of the lead consist.
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