On-Vehicle Rail Breakage Detection via Signal State Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional rail breakage detection devices can only detect rail breakage on the ground and are unable to detect it on vehicles.
Innovation Solution
A rail breakage detection device that receives transmission-device state information, reception-device state information, and reception state information to perform rail breakage detection, allowing it to be mounted on a vehicle and detect rail breakage based on these inputs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If rail breakage detection device is installed on the ground, then detection cost is reduced, but detection capability on vehicle is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The detection device is designed to function both on the ground and on vehicles by integrating multiple detection modes. The control unit can operate as a ground-based detection system when installed on the ground, and simultaneously function as an on-vehicle detection system when mounted on trains, enabling one device to serve multiple purposes and locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates dynamic adaptability through its control unit that can switch between different detection modes based on installation location. The system dynamically adjusts its operation to work effectively whether mounted on moving vehicles or stationary ground infrastructure, making the detection capability flexible and adaptable to different deployment scenarios.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple detection modes are integrated, then detection versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines ground-based detection functionality and on-vehicle detection functionality into a single integrated device. The control unit merges multiple detection modes (ground mode and vehicle mode) into one unified system, reducing the need for separate detection devices and simplifying the overall system architecture despite the enhanced versatility.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables rail breakage detection on vehicles, providing improved maintainability and cost-effectiveness by allowing the device to be mounted on vehicles rather than solely on the ground, reducing maintenance costs and preventing false detections.
Implementation Method 1
a rail signal reception device (2), which receives a voltage induced by the rail signal
Data Source
AI summary
A purpose of the invention is to provide a rail breakage detection device mountable also on a vehicle. The invention is directed to a rail breakage detection device that receives: transmission-device state information indicating whether a rail signal transmission device that sends a rail signal is normal; reception-device state information indicating whether a rail signal reception device that receives a voltage induced by the rail signal is normal; and reception state information indicating whether a voltage induced by the rail signal reception device is received, and the rail breakage detection device performs rail breakage detection on the basis of the transmission-device state information, the reception-device state information, and the reception state information.