Dual-keel electrodynamic maglev system

Patent · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1996

OSTI ID:870749

He, Jianliang ^[1]; Wang, Zian ^[2]; Rote, Donald M ^[3]; Coffey, Howard T ^[4]; Hull, John R ^[5]; Mulcahy, Thomas M ^[6]; Cal, Yigang ^[7]

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1. Naperville, IL
2. Downers Grove, IL
3. Lagrange, IL
4. Darien, IL
5. Westmont, IL
6. Western Springs, IL
7. Woodridge, IL

A propulsion and stabilization system with a plurality of superconducting magnetic devices affixed to the dual-keels of a vehicle, where the superconducting magnetic devices produce a magnetic field when energized. The system also includes a plurality of figure-eight shaped null-flux coils affixed to opposing vertical sides of slots in a guideway. The figure-eight shaped null-flux coils are vertically oriented, laterally cross-connected in parallel, longitudinally connected in series, and continue the length of the vertical slots providing levitation and guidance force. An external power source energizes the figure-eight shaped null-flux coils to create a magnetic traveling wave that interacts with the magnetic field produced by the superconducting magnets to impart motion to the vehicle.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 5586504
• OSTI ID: 870749
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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