Graduated vehicle braking

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8924048
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13442911

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A method for automatically controlling braking of a powered system or consist includes automatically applying a first degree of braking to a consist during a first time period when a powered unit of the consist is being locally or remotely controlled via an onboard control system in an absence of control inputs from an onboard operator. The first degree of braking is based on a first deceleration force selected so that the consist is slowed in a manner effective to limit a peak deceleration rate experienced by the consist sufficient for reducing unintended movement of at least one of one or more riders or cargo onboard the consist. The method also includes automatically applying a second degree of braking to the consist during a second time period following the first time period.

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GE GLOBAL SOURCING LLC901 MAIN AVENUE NORWALK CT 06851

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Kellner, Steven Andrew Melbourne, US 32 861
Peltonen, Glen Paul Melbourne, US 15 531
Smith, Eugene A Melbourne, US 42 1191
Staton, Brian Lee Melbourne, US 18 180

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