Railcar acoustic monitoring system and method of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11787454
APP PUB NO 20210041232A1
SERIAL NO

17069999

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A railcar acoustic monitoring system including a first trackside frame assembly that includes a first outer frame assembly, a second outer frame assembly, and a first inner frame assembly. The first outer frame assembly including a first microphone assembly positioned on a first outer side of the first rail of the railroad track, the first microphone assembly oriented to receive acoustic signals associated with the passing train. The second outer frame assembly including a second microphone assembly positioned on a second outer side of a second rail of the railroad track, the second microphone assembly oriented to receive acoustic signals associated with the passing train. The first inner frame assembly including a first housing, a third microphone assembly oriented to receive acoustic signals emanating from the first rail, and a fourth microphone assembly oriented to receive acoustic signals associated with the passing train.

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  • VOESTALPINE SIGNALING USA INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bilodeau, James R Loveland, US 8 161
Lutz, Jody Loveland, US 3 18
Ritchey, John D Loveland, US 3 18
Sprengle, Eric C Loveland, US 3 18

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