Duane Eric Otter
Engineers at Bellflower Ct, Pueblo, CO
License number
Colorado 28811
Issued Date
Feb 5, 1993
Renew Date
Feb 29, 2016
Expiration Date
Oct 31, 2017
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
20 Bellflower Ct, Pueblo, CO 81001
Professional information
Instrumented Wheelset System
US Patent:
5492002, Feb 20, 1996
Filed:
Feb 8, 1995
Appl. No.:
8/397012
Inventors:
Richard L. Higgins - Pueblo CO
Duane E. Otter - Pueblo CO
Robert W. Martin - Pueblo CO
Firdausi D. Irani - Chicago IL
Robert M. Vandeberg - Pueblo CO
Randy Jackson - Pueblo CO
Mike E. Ring - Pueblo CO
Duane E. Otter - Pueblo CO
Robert W. Martin - Pueblo CO
Firdausi D. Irani - Chicago IL
Robert M. Vandeberg - Pueblo CO
Randy Jackson - Pueblo CO
Mike E. Ring - Pueblo CO
International Classification:
G01M 1700
US Classification:
73 1B
Abstract:
An instrumented wheelset system and method for providing an accurate and integrated instrumented wheelset on a train or other vehicle is provided. A subject wheelset is profiled and subjected to finite element analysis. Simulated loading of the wheelset is used to help determine suitable target locations on the wheelset surface for placement of strain sensors. Simulated output of the strain sensors so positioned is recorded to develop wheel sensitivities, without inaccuracies due to strain sensor output ripple and crosstalk. The strain sensors are installed based on the modelled characteristics, and subjected to methodical calibration on a calibration fixture. After any adjustments, the wheelset may be installed on a vehicle including a computer and intelligent data acquisition units for gathering wheelplate data on a live-rolling, realtime basis.