Self powered end of train unit

Details Self powered end of train unit Self powered end of train unit

1991-10-18

1993-12-07

Raevis, Robert

Measuring and testing

Brake testing

Vehicle installation

G01L 528

Patent

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052674738

ABSTRACT:
Power supply for an EOT unit in which an electrical generator driven by air from the train air brake pipe provides the primary power to the EOT unit. The power supply of this invention may be incorporated as part of the EOT unit or it may be supplied as a power kit modification for existing EOT units in order to replace electric storage batteries in these units.

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