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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 17, 2003
Filed:
Apr. 04, 2001
John L. Hill, Manassas, VA (US);
Donald B. Harris, Arlington, VA (US);
Joram Shenhar, Fairfax, VA (US);
UTD Incorporated, Manassas, VA (US);
Abstract
The invention relates to a brake system for railway equipment. More particularly, the invention relates to brake devices and systems for pneumatically and manually actuating such devices on railroad train cars such as freight cars. The brake system can be integrated into modern trains without interfering with existing air brake systems. The brake system can be remotely operated, locally pneumatically operated and/or locally manually operated. Monitoring equipment for determining the status of the brakes from remote and local positions may also be provided. The invention may be configured to fit within the envelope of prior art handbrake systems.