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Integrated null-flux suspension and multiphase propulsion system for magnetically-levitated vehicles

Patent ·
OSTI ID:10191825

This report discusses a propulsion and stabilization system comprising a series of figure 8 coils mounted vertically on the walls of the guideway to provide suspension, lateral guidance and propulsion of a magnetically levitated vehicle. This system further allows for altering the magnetic field effects by changing the relative position of the loops comprising the figure 8 coils either longitudinally and/or vertically with resulting changes in the propulsion, the vertical stability, and the suspension.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
PATENTS-US--A7952247
Application Number:
ON: DE95001776; PAN: 7-952,247
OSTI ID:
10191825
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English