PROFILE MONITORING SYSTEM

摘要

A profile monitoring system for a railroad car is provided. The profile monitoring system includes a fixture element configured to be coupled to a frame member at a predetermined location. The profile monitoring system also includes a tensioning device associated with the fixture element. The tensioning device is configured to be coupled to one end of a wire or cable, wherein the tensioning device is configured to maintain a predetermined tension in the wire or cable. The profile monitoring system further includes a sensing device coupled to the tensioning device, the sensing device is configured to sense a change in a tension in the wire or cable. The profile monitoring system includes a triggering module communicably coupled to the sensing device, the triggering module is configured to trigger an alarm based on the change in the tension in the wire or cable.

主权项

1. A profile monitoring system for a railroad car, the profile monitoring system comprising:
a fixture element configured to be coupled to a frame member at a predetermined location; a tensioning device associated with the fixture element, the tensioning device configured to be coupled to one end of a wire or cable, wherein the tensioning device is configured to maintain a predetermined tension in the wire or cable; a sensing device coupled to the tensioning device, the sensing device configured to sense a change in a tension in the wire or cable; and a triggering module communicably coupled to the sensing device, the triggering module configured to trigger an alarm based on the change in the tension in the wire or cable.