Enhanced railway equipment and related integrated systems
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United States of America Patent
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Aug 2, 2022
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Oct 3, 2019
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Jun 18, 2019
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Dec 14, 2016
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Abstract
Methods, systems and a kit for indicating brake air pressure status in brake pipes of multiple interconnected train cars are provided. The methods include operating at least one end-hose adapter per train car. Each end-hose adapter is mounted between a train car end hose and a brake pipe to be in fluid communication therewith and are configured to sense the brake air pressure in the brake pipe. Each end-hose adapter kit includes connections adapters for connecting either end to different parts of the train car system. The end-hose adapter provides a first visual indication when the brake air pressure is within an operable range and/or a second visual indication when the brake air pressure is below an operable value and is experiencing leakage.
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International Classification(s)
- G01M:TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR S....
- G07C:TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDIC....
- B61H:BRAKES OR OTHER RETARDING APPARATUS PECULIAR TO RA....
- G01L:MEASURING FORCE, STRESS, TORQUE, WORK, MECHANICAL ....
- B60T:VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BR....
- B61D:BODY DETAILS OR KINDS OF RAILWAY VEHICLES
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