Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Infrared responsive
Patent
1995-09-29
1997-10-14
Glick, Edward J.
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Infrared responsive
250332, 250334, 250349, 246169A, 246169D, B61K 906
Patent
active
056775334
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are disclosed for sensing the temperature of bearings of vehicles traveling along a track, the apparatus including a linear-array infrared detector positioned adjacent to the track. The output from the linear-array infrared detector is scanned at a scanning rate that is regulated according to the vehicle's velocity, and this output is compared to predetermined thresholds to indicate excessive heat produced by the wheels and/or bearings.
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Jones Virgil F.
Yaktine Darrel L.
Glick Edward J.
Science Applications International Corporation
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