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Suspending, guiding and propelling vehicles using magnetic forces

  • US 20040119358A1
  • Filed: 10/01/2003
  • Published: 06/24/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/01/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A magnetic suspension system comprising a guideway comprising one or more ferromagnetic rails, at least one of which further comprises windings for a linear synchronous motor;

  • a vehicle comprising one or more arrays of magnets at least one of which;

    effects magnetic attraction forces to at least one guideway rail;

    effects lateral restoring forces on the vehicle; and

    effects longitudinal forces in response to electrical current in one or more of the windings;

    at least one control coil wound around the magnets effecting a substantially stable vertical gap.

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