VEHICLE COUPLING FAULT DETECTING SYSTEM

摘要

A vehicle coupling fault detecting system is disclosed. The system may include first and second selectively-pressurized fluid conduits containing first and second communication cables that are communicatively coupled when the first and second fluid conduits are connected together. A pressure sensor may detect a pressure within the fluid conduits when the conduits are connected together, and communicate a signal indicative of the pressure through at least one of the first and second communication cables. A controller may receive the signal and determine from the signal whether there is a fault in the connection between the first and second selectively-pressurized fluid conduits.

主权项

1. A coupling fault detecting system, comprising:
a first selectively-pressurized fluid conduit; a first communication cable disposed within the first selectively-pressurized fluid conduit and configured to transmit a communication signal; a second selectively-pressurized fluid conduit; a second communication cable disposed within the second selectively-pressurized fluid conduit and configured to transmit a communication signal; a coupling, the coupling including at least a first connector and a second connector, wherein:
the first connector is connected to the first selectively-pressurized fluid conduit;the second connector is connected to the second selectively-pressurized fluid conduit; andthe first and second connectors are connectable to each other and are configured to transmit a communication signal from the first communication cable to the second communication cable when the first and second connectors of the coupling are connected together; and a pressure sensor configured to detect pressure at the coupling and configured to communicate a signal indicative of the pressure at the coupling through at least one of the first communication cable and the second communication cable; and a controller configured to receive the signal and determine from the signal whether there is a fault in the connection between the first and second connectors.