Integrated null-flux suspension and multiphase propulsion system for magnetically-levitated vehicles
A propulsion and stabilization system are described comprising a series of 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 coils either longitudinally and/or vertically with resulting changes in the propulsion, the vertical stability, and the suspension. 8 figures.
- Issue Date:
- OSTI Identifier:
- 5266285
- Assignee:
- Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC () PTO; EDB-94-063945
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5275112; A
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 7-952247
- Contract Number:
- W-31109-ENG-38
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 28 Sep 1992
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS; LEVITATED TRAINS; PROPULSION SYSTEMS; DESIGN; ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLES; OPERATION; STABILITY; TRAINS; VEHICLES; 330300* - Advanced Propulsion Systems- Electric-Powered Systems