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Train vehicle control apparatus
Assignee: Bombardier Transportation Holdings USA Inc
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Filing: 1975-10-14
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Granted: 1977-11-08
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Expires: 1995-10-14
Abstract
Abstract Control apparatus for determining the power regenerating operation of a train vehicle is disclosed in relation to the provision of a control signal in conjunction with the operation of the power supply rail of the train vehicle track, such that power regenerating operation of the train vehicle is prevented unless such operation is desired as indicated by the presence of that control signal.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H. Perry
- 👤 Howard N. Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-10-30 22:19
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60L; B60L15/00; B60L15/20; B60L2200/00; B60L2200/26; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/60; Y02T10/64; Y02T10/72
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
In apparatus operative with a power supply for controlling the power regeneration operation of a train vehicle moving along a track, said apparatus comprising means connected to said power supply and providing a predetermined control signal, switch means connected between said signal providing means and said track for energizing said track with said control signal, means for sensing the provision of said control signal in said track and means connected to said sensing means for controlling the power regeneration operation of said train vehicle moving along said track, with said controlling means connecting said train vehicle to said power supply when said control signal is provided and disconnecting said train vehicle from said power supply when said control signal is not provided.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
In apparatus operative with a power supply for controlling the power regeneration operation of a train vehicle moving along a track, said apparatus comprising means connected to said power supply and providing a predetermined control signal, switch means connected between said signal providing means and said track for energizing said track with said control signal, means for sensing the provision of said control signal in said track and means connected to said sensing means for controlling the power regeneration operation of said train vehicle moving along said track, with said controlling means connecting said train vehicle to said power supply when said control signal is provided and disconnecting said train vehicle from said power supply when said control signal is not provided.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said controlling means includes at least one motor having a motoring mode of operation during which the train vehicle is accelerated along said track and having a regenerative braking mode of operation during which said train vehicle is decelerated along said track.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said sensing means responds to a predetermined frequency of said control signal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said sensing means includes a detector operative to sense the provision of said predetermined control signal, and with said controlling means being operatively connected to said detector to disconnect said power supply when said control signal is not provided.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said controlling means includes a switch connected to said sensing means and which switch is closed when said control signal is provided and is open when said control signal is not provided.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-11-07 | 1981-05-09 | 1981-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-07 | 1985-05-09 | 1985-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-07 | 1989-05-09 | 1989-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |