MECHANICAL SUSPENDED VEHICLE WITH AN ACTIVE GUIDE-WAY

The paper presents a new technique in the field of magnetic levitation used in conjunction with linear propulsion systems, which uses combined generation of forces for levitation, propulsion, and guidance. Main feature is the application of a synchronous linear motor with an active guide-way integrated into the suspension system. As an immediate consequence of the twofold utilisation of the magnetic field, substantial savings in materials and power requirement are obtained. A pilot plant set up to test the concept is described.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at the biennial International Conference of Hovercraft, Hydrofoils & Advanced Transit Systems, May 17-20, 1976, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
• Corporate Authors:

  International Hydrofoil Society

  17 Melcombe Court, Dorset Square
  London NW1,   England 
• Authors:
  • Weh, H
  • Mosebach, H
  • Deleroi, W
• Publication Date: 1976

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automated guideway transit; Guideways; Intelligent transportation systems; Linear motors; Magnetic levitation; Motors; Synchronous motors; Transportation; Vehicles
• Old TRIS Terms: Advanced systems; Guideway systems; Guideway transit; Linear electric motor
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Transportation (General); Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00152605
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: Conf Paper
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1977 12:00AM