Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Braking systems and methods for determining dynamic braking data for a braking model for a train
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Application No.: US15045836Application Date: 2016-02-17
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Publication No.: US10077033B2Publication Date: 2018-09-18
- Inventor: James A. Oswald , Dennis W. Sutherland
- Applicant: Wabtec Holding Corp.
- Applicant Address: US PA Wilmerding
- Assignee: Wabtec Holding Corp.
- Current Assignee: Wabtec Holding Corp.
- Current Assignee Address: US PA Wilmerding
- Agency: The Webb Law Firm
- Main IPC: G05D19/00
- IPC: G05D19/00 ; B60T8/17 ; B60T17/22

Abstract:
Disclosed is a computer-implemented method for determining dynamic braking data for use in a braking model of at least one train, the method including: (a) determining at least one initial safety factor; (b) determining at least one dynamic braking adjustment factor based at least partially on (i) the expected dynamic braking force, and (ii) specified retarding forces of the train; and (c) determining at least one new safety factor based at least partially on the at least one initial safety factor and the at least one dynamic braking adjustment factor. Also disclosed are braking systems including dynamic braking for a train having at least one locomotive.
Public/Granted literature
- US20160159329A1 Braking Systems and Methods for Determining Dynamic Braking Data for a Braking Model for a Train Public/Granted day:2016-06-09
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