System and method for monitoring railcar performance
US9981673B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2036 |
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- 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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