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(11) EP 0 539 885 A3

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION

(88) Date of publication A3:
23.02.1994 Bulletin 1994/08

(43) Date of publication A2:
05.05.1993 Bulletin 1993/18

(21) Application number: 92118189.7

(22) Date of filing: 23.10.1992
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)5: B61L 21/00, G05B 13/02, B61L 3/00, B61L 27/00
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE FR

(30) Priority: 25.10.1991 JP 280028/91

(71) Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa-ken 210 (JP)

(72) Inventor:
  • Ohya, Junko, 204, Green Heights Saiwai
    Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa-ken (JP)

(74) Representative: Lehn, Werner, Dipl.-Ing. et al
Hoffmann, Eitle & Partner, Patentanwälte, Postfach 81 04 20
81904 München
81904 München (DE)


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    (54) Optimal train running-pattern calculating apparatus and system including the same


    (57) An optimal running-pattern calculating apparatus is disclosed, which comprises input means (1) for inputting line data and car data, running simulation means (3) for simulating the running of a train by using various data received from input means (4), backward curves received from backward curve calculating means (4), notch switching parameters received from parameter initializing means (10), and an upper limit speed and for calculating a running-pattern for the train to run within a restricted speed in a predetermined running distance, and time fitting means (5) for causing upper limit speed adjusting means (6) to adjust the upper limit speed and causing the running simulation means (3) to recalculate the running-pattern when the running time calculated by the running simulation means (3) deviates from a predetermined running time.
    Thus, a running-pattern for a train to run with small energy consumption and riding comfort while satisfying a predetermined running distance, a predetermined running time, and a restricted speed can be easily and quickly created.






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