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Method of minimizing undesirable brake release

  • US 6,219,595 B1
  • Filed: 09/11/1998
  • Issued: 04/17/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/12/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of minimizing undesirable brake release in a brake system of a train having a pneumatic brake on each car connected to a train brake pipe which is controlled by a brake pipe controller, the method comprising:

  • determining status of the brake system through out the train; and

    determining the minimal brake pipe reduction for the brake pipe controller, using the status of the brake system, which minimizes the potential for undesirable brake release.

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