Patent ID: 6427811
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: B60T,B61H

Abstract:
A power driven brake system for a locomotive, comprising(a) a wheel braking device capable of applying direct force to prevent rotation of a locomotive wheel and thereby set a brake; (b) an actuating mechanism for setting and releasing the wheel braking device, the actuating mechanism being capable of operating in a first mode to set the brake and in a second mode to release the brake, said mechanism further comprising: i) a motor, ii) a clutch, iii) a gearing means; and iv) an electronic control system; (c) a linking means, the linking means operably connecting the wheel braking device with the actuating mechanism to facilitate setting and releasing the wheel braking device; and (d) wherein the actuating mechanism is capable of electronically switching between the first mode and the second mode to set and release the brake without manual re-adjustment of the gearing means.