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

Patent · Fri Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1993

OSTI ID:869107

Rote, Donald M ^[1]; He, Jianliang ^[2]; Johnson, Larry R ^[3]

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1. Lagrange, IL
2. Woodridge, IL
3. Naperville, IL

A propulsion and stabilization system comprising a series of FIG. 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 FIG. 8 coils either longitudinally and/or vertically with resulting changes in the propulsion, the vertical stability, and the suspension.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 5275112
• OSTI ID: 869107
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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