Drawbridge And Transfer Table Patents (Class 191/9)
  • Inverter control for third rail head end power
    Patent number: 5334878
    Abstract: A system provides dual power producing capability to a diesel locomotive. The diesel engine drives the power generating system on the locomotive when the locomotive is operating under normal conditions. An inverter is provided to drive the power generating system on the locomotive and for supplying auxiliary and head end power when the locomotive is operating on third rail power and the engine is de-energized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Laurence D. Vanek, Robert G. McGrath