SPEED AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR RAIL VEHICLES

Abstract: the present disclosure provides for a railroad car moving vehicle. the railroad car moving vehicle includes a chassis frame and a platform, the platform mechanically connected to the chassis frame. the railroad car moving vehicle also includes flanged rail wheels, the flanged rail wheels coupled to the chassis frame and a cab, the cab positioned on the platform. the railroad car moving vehicle also includes a rail idler wheel, the rail idler wheel connected to the chassis frame. the rail idler wheel includes a wheel and an encoder, the encoder in electrical communication with the wheel. in addition, the rail idler wheel includes a support system, the support system mounting the wheel to the chassis frame, and a control system, the control system in electrical communication with the encoder.

Inventor(s): Jesse Goerlich, Rogelio Rios

CPC Classification: B61L15/0062 (Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes)

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