Patent ID: 6135573
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: B60T

Abstract:
A system for converting control ports from an access source to an electronic controlled unit in a 26-Type air braking system in a train, such train including at least one locomotive and at least one car, said system comprising:(a) a locomotive 26-Type air brake control valve disposed on such at least one locomotive for controlling an application and release of brakes disposed on such at least one locomotive and for feeding brake application and brake release communication signals, said air brake control valve capable of achieving a graduated release of said brakes;(b) an electronic controlled pneumatic car control valve placed on at least one such car for receiving at least said brake application and brake release communication signals, said car control valve including porting;(c) an access plate associated with said electronic controlled pneumatic car control valve, said access plate including ports for accessing said porting of said car control valve; and(d) a conversion block associated with said access plate for converting said ports from said access plate to an electronic controlled unit so as to achieve electronic control of such car control valve.