Graduated train braking
First Claim
1. A method of automatically controlling braking of a train comprising:
- applying a first degree of braking to a train during a first time period; and
applying a second degree of braking to the train during a second time period following the first time period.
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Abstract
A system (10) and method for automatically controlling braking of a train (38). The method includes applying a first degree of braking to the train during a first period of time, and then applying a second degree of braking to the train during a second time period following the first time period so that the train is slowed in a manner effective to limit a peak deceleration rate experienced by the train. The system includes a sensor (36) providing a signal indicative of an operating condition of a locomotive of the train requiring braking of the train, a memory (22) storing a braking schedule, and a processor (18) comprising logic executable for accessing the braking schedule stored in the memory responsive to the signal to automatically control braking of the locomotive according to the schedule.
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23 Claims
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1. A method of automatically controlling braking of a train comprising:
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applying a first degree of braking to a train during a first time period; and
applying a second degree of braking to the train during a second time period following the first time period. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for controlling braking of a locomotive having a control system onboard the locomotive controlling locomotive operations and monitoring operating conditions of the locomotive, the method comprising:
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detecting an operating condition of the locomotive requiring braking of the locomotive; and
automatically controlling a braking system of the locomotive in response to the operating condition by progressively applying an increasing percentage of a fully applied braking condition until achieving the fully applied braking condition so that the locomotive is slowed in a manner effective to limit a peak deceleration rate experienced by the locomotive. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A system for automatically controlling braking of a locomotive comprising:
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a sensor providing a signal indicative of an operating condition of a locomotive requiring braking of the locomotive;
a memory storing a braking schedule comprising incremental steps for applying brakes in a graduated manner;
a processor comprising logic executable for accessing the braking schedule stored in the memory responsive to the signal to automatically control braking of the locomotive according to the schedule. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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22. Computer readable media containing program instructions for controlling braking of a locomotive having a sensor for monitoring operating conditions of the locomotive and a processor for controlling locomotive operations, the computer readable media comprising:
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a computer program code associated with a sensor for detecting an operating condition of the locomotive requiring braking of the locomotive; and
a computer program code associated with a processor for automatically controlling a braking system of the locomotive in response to the operating condition by progressively applying an increasing percentage of a fully applied braking condition until achieving the fully applied braking condition so that the locomotive is slowed in a manner effective to limit a peak deceleration rate experienced by the locomotive. - View Dependent Claims (23)
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