B61K9/04

Autonomous on-board temperature measurement device and method implemented by this device

A temperature measurement device includes: a temperature sensor designed to measure a temperature, a thermo-generator forming, with the temperature sensor, what is known as a measurement surface, the thermo-generator being configured to convert thermal energy of the measurement surface into electrical energy, and the sensor being designed to measure a temperature of a sample in contact with the measurement surface, and an electronic board designed to receive the electrical energy converted by the thermo-generator and supply the temperature sensor, the device including the electronic board is positioned a non-zero distance away from the measurement surface in a direction perpendicular to the measurement surface.

Monitoring system for axles of a vehicle
11987276 · 2024-05-21 · ·

A monitoring system is provided that may include a sensor configured to detect at least one characteristic related to at least one axle of a first vehicle. The monitoring system may also include a controller having one or more processors in communication with the sensor. The one or more processors may be configured to restrict movement of the first vehicle based at least in part on the at least one characteristic related to the at least one vehicle axle, and vary movement of a second vehicle based at least in part on the at least one characteristic related to the at least one vehicle axle.

Monitoring system for axles of a vehicle
11987276 · 2024-05-21 · ·

A monitoring system is provided that may include a sensor configured to detect at least one characteristic related to at least one axle of a first vehicle. The monitoring system may also include a controller having one or more processors in communication with the sensor. The one or more processors may be configured to restrict movement of the first vehicle based at least in part on the at least one characteristic related to the at least one vehicle axle, and vary movement of a second vehicle based at least in part on the at least one characteristic related to the at least one vehicle axle.

System, method and apparatus for monitoring the health of railcar wheelsets

A system and method for monitoring the operating condition of a wheelset on a railcar comprising a sealed unit mounted on or near a wheelset of the railcar for collecting data from the wheelset and performing AI analyses on the collected data to determine the operational condition and predict failure modes for the wheelset. Results are communicated off-railcar wirelessly via one or more of several different methods.

System, method and apparatus for monitoring the health of railcar wheelsets

A system and method for monitoring the operating condition of a wheelset on a railcar comprising a sealed unit mounted on or near a wheelset of the railcar for collecting data from the wheelset and performing AI analyses on the collected data to determine the operational condition and predict failure modes for the wheelset. Results are communicated off-railcar wirelessly via one or more of several different methods.

System, Method and Apparatus for Monitoring the Health of Railcar Wheelsets

A system and method for monitoring the operating condition of a wheelset on a railcar comprising a sealed unit mounted on or near a wheelset of the railcar for collecting data from the wheelset and performing AI analyses on the collected data to determine the operational condition and predict failure modes for the wheelset. Results are communicated off-railcar wirelessly via one or more of several different methods.

System, Method and Apparatus for Monitoring the Health of Railcar Wheelsets

A system and method for monitoring the operating condition of a wheelset on a railcar comprising a sealed unit mounted on or near a wheelset of the railcar for collecting data from the wheelset and performing AI analyses on the collected data to determine the operational condition and predict failure modes for the wheelset. Results are communicated off-railcar wirelessly via one or more of several different methods.

Bearing abnormality sensing system for railway vehicle
10352821 · 2019-07-16 · ·

Provided is a railway vehicle bearing abnormality sensing system that can accurately perform abnormality determination for railway vehicle bearings. The system (100) senses an abnormality in a plurality of rolling bearings (17) housed in an axle box (3) provided to a bogie (2). The system (100) includes: vibration detection devices (15) each detecting vibration of a rolling bearing; an analysis device (6) determining an abnormality in the bearings (17) on the basis of detection data detected by the device (15); and reception response detection start module (13) receiving a detection start signal and cause the device (15) to detect vibration of the rolling bearing. The system (100) further includes a measurement start command transmitting device (4), installed apart from a railway vehicle, transmitting the detection start signal to the module (13).

Bearing abnormality sensing system for railway vehicle
10352821 · 2019-07-16 · ·

Provided is a railway vehicle bearing abnormality sensing system that can accurately perform abnormality determination for railway vehicle bearings. The system (100) senses an abnormality in a plurality of rolling bearings (17) housed in an axle box (3) provided to a bogie (2). The system (100) includes: vibration detection devices (15) each detecting vibration of a rolling bearing; an analysis device (6) determining an abnormality in the bearings (17) on the basis of detection data detected by the device (15); and reception response detection start module (13) receiving a detection start signal and cause the device (15) to detect vibration of the rolling bearing. The system (100) further includes a measurement start command transmitting device (4), installed apart from a railway vehicle, transmitting the detection start signal to the module (13).

BEARING TEMPERATURE DETECTOR OF RAILCAR BOGIE

A bearing temperature detector of a railcar bogie includes: a temperature sensor unit passing through an opening of an axle box accommodating a bearing supporting an axle and configured to detect a temperature of an outer ring of the bearing; an elastic body configured to bias the temperature sensor unit toward the outer ring; and a temperature sensor unit support seat including a substrate portion to which the temperature sensor unit is attached via the elastic body, the temperature sensor unit support seat being detachably fixed to the axle box from an outside of the axle box.