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Patent No.:

US 7359770 B1

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Date of Patent:
Apr. 15, 2008

Filed:

May. 07, 2004
Applicant:

Colin Cole, Rockhampton, AU;

Inventor:

Colin Cole, Rockhampton, AU;

Assignees:

Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, AU;

Queensland Railways, Brisbane, AU;

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G05D 1/00 (2006.01); G05D 3/00 (2006.01); B61L 15/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract

The present invention is directed to a system and method for optimizing the dynamics and energy usage of long vehicles such as freight trains by determining their operating conditions and calculating an optimal sequence of power and braking control actions. The sequence calculated provides for optimal vehicle dynamic behaviour with minimum energy usage in accordance with the train type, track topography and train operation rules and policies. The method and system serves as a management tool for the driver and reference signals for a train cruise control or autopilot system.


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Cole, Colin. (2008). Control system for operating long vehicles (U.S. Patent No. 7359770). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/7359770

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