Fluid-pressure and analogous brake systems – Load control – Railway vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-28
2006-11-28
McClellan, James (Department: 3683)
Fluid-pressure and analogous brake systems
Load control
Railway vehicle
C210S167050, C210S416500, C104S026200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07140698
ABSTRACT:
A hydraulic control and operating system is provided for a railroad car retarder to control the movement of railroad cars in railroad classification yard. The system utilizes a double-acting hydraulic cylinder to operate the retarder mechanism and includes a hydraulic control circuit that provides protection against pressure spikes and high pressure excursions, high and low temperature excursions, low oil levels and oil filter fouling. The above system not only shuts itself down to prevent damage, but provides a warning to maintenance staff that service should be performed long before a need for system shut-down is required. The system includes a central operating panel in the rail yard control center, remote control panel located at the position of the retarder and the system can be connected for operation from a completely remote location.
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Bohme Richard
Braatz James D.
Ziese Lowell B.
AAA Sales & Engineering Inc.
Andrus Sceales Starke & Sawall LLP
McClellan James
Sy Mariano
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