Locomotive State Detection Using Satellite Positioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for determining locomotive operation speed, direction, and displacement are costly and difficult to implement, especially when new equipment is added, due to interface saturation and access restrictions to public platforms, and they lack the accuracy provided by advanced satellite positioning technologies.

Innovation Solution

A locomotive operation state detection method using satellite positioning, which involves installing a satellite positioning module to acquire real-time position, speed, and direction information, and categorizing states as initial, invalid, low speed, and credible speed to calculate speed, direction, and displacement based on valid positioning data, reducing the need for interfacing with existing systems and minimizing maintenance costs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional speed sensors and public platforms are used to acquire locomotive information, then the information can be obtained, but the interface cost and construction difficulty are very high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection accuracyVSAvoidinterface complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical sensors and platform interfaces with satellite positioning technology. The satellite positioning module directly provides position, speed, and direction information without requiring complex interfaces with locomotive systems, thereby reducing interface complexity while maintaining detection accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces satellite positioning as an intermediary system that externally provides locomotive operation information. Instead of directly interfacing with the locomotive's internal systems, the satellite positioning module acts as a mediator to acquire information from external space-based infrastructure, simplifying the overall system architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If new equipment is added to the locomotive to acquire information, then more detection capabilities are achieved, but the construction difficulty and cost increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection capabilityVSAvoidconstruction difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The satellite positioning module serves multiple detection functions simultaneously - it provides position information, speed calculation, and direction determination all through a single device. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate sensors and systems, reducing construction difficulty while enhancing detection capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses satellite positioning data as a copy or representation of the locomotive's actual operation state. Instead of directly measuring speed and direction through complex mechanical sensors, the system uses satellite-derived positional data to calculate these parameters, simplifying the detection system while maintaining accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Loss of information

If public platforms are accessed to obtain locomotive information, then information can be acquired, but access permission and interface costs are issues

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation accessibilityVSAvoidaccess complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the information acquisition function from the complex public platform infrastructure and relocates it to a standalone satellite positioning module. This extraction eliminates the need for platform access permissions and interfaces, directly providing the required locomotive information without intermediary access barriers.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentEP4155779B1Locomotive running state detection method based on satellite positioning
Publication Date: 2025.01.08 CASCO SIGNAL LTD
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AI summary

The disclosure relates to a locomotive operation state detection method based on satellite positioning. The method comprises installing a satellite positioning module on a locomotive, and acquiring real-time position information, speed information and direction angle information of the locomotive by analyzing satellite positioning data output by the satellite positioning module; and dividing locomotive operation states into an initial state, an invalid satellite positioning state, a low speed state and a credible speed state according to whether the positioning data is valid and according to a received speed value. Compared with the prior art, the disclosure has the advantages of low cost, high adaptability and convenience in operation and maintenance.