Double row loop-coil configuration for high-speed electrodynamic maglev suspension, guidance, propulsion and guideway directional switching
Patent 5517924 Issued on May 21, 1996. Estimated Expiration Date: 
July 27, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
July 27, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3470828 3664268 3913493 Circuit arrangement for magnetic suspension vehicle systems Switch for magnetic suspension railroad Air cored, linear induction motor for magnetically levitated systems Multiple feeder system of feeder sections for feeding ground coils of superconductive magnetically levitated railway Patent #: 5361707 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 280962 filed on 07/27/1994US Classes:104/286, Construction or composition of suspension elements104/130.02, For levitated vehicle104/282Propulsion means employed to suspend carExaminersPrimary: Oberleitner, Robert J.Assistant: Bartz, C. T. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassB60L 013/02AbstractA stabilization and propulsion system comprising a series of loop-coils arranged in parallel rows wherein two rows combine to form one of two magnetic rails. Levitation and lateral stability are provided when the induced field in the magnetic rails interacts with the superconducting magnets mounted on the magnetic levitation vehicle. The loop-coils forming the magnetic rails have specified dimensions and a specified number of turns and by constructing differently these specifications, for one rail with respect to the other, the angle of tilt of the vehicle can be controlled during directional switching. Propulsion is provided by the interaction of a traveling magnetic wave associated with the coils forming the rails and the super conducting magnets on the vehicle.Other References
Field of SearchMAGNETICALLY SUSPENDED CARPropulsion means employed to suspend car With cooling means Construction or composition of suspension elements Propulsion by active guideway; e.g., linear synchronous motor, etc. Linear motor Including means to sense or control car position or attitude with respect to guideway | |
