VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TRANSPORTATION IP HOLDINGS LLC
- Filing Date
- 2023-09-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-10
AI Technical Summary
Vehicles powered by off-board electric current sources face issues such as sudden deceleration or acceleration due to disconnection or reconnection from conductive pathways, which can be caused by separation of collector devices like pantographs or conductive shoes from catenaries or electrified rails, leading to undesirable operational disruptions.
A vehicle control system that includes sensors and a controller to monitor and predict disconnections from the off-board power source, switching to onboard power sources to maintain consistent energy supply, and employing a collector device to engage and disengage from the conductive pathway smoothly, using a combination of mechanical and electrical adjustments.
The system ensures smooth transitions during disconnection from off-board power, preventing operational disruptions and maintaining vehicle performance by seamlessly transitioning to onboard power sources, thereby stabilizing vehicle operation.