Computerized electric cable powered/guided aircraft transportation/power/communication system
First Claim
1. A transportation system comprising:
- an elongated member, having means for conducting electricity, extending along a travel route;
means for supporting the elongated member above ground level;
at least one drive element which travels along the elongated member;
an electrically activated means for causing the at least one drive element to travel along the elongated member, which electrically activated means draws electric power from the means for conducting electricity;
an aircraft connected to the at least one drive element, the aircraft having means for flying, the aircraft held in flight by movement of the at least one drive element along the elongated member;
a computerized means for controlling the flying means;
wherein the means for flying comprises means for creating lift, at least one horizontal stabilizer, at least one vertical stabilizer, a plurality of trim, and a plurality of spoilers extending from the aircraft and the computerized controlling means is programmed to operate as a fly-by-wire autopilot, controlling the drive element and the means for flying maintaining the aircraft in a precise flight pattern out of contact with the elongated member;
wherein the elongated member comprises a structural cable having a central opening and an interconnected bottom slot through the elongated member along its length, the at least one drive element comprises at least one linear array of first electromagnets fitting within the central opening, and the means for moving the at least one drive element comprises a series of second electromagnets encircling the central opening along its length and means for creating a constantly changing phase shift along the second electromagnets electrically connected therewith, so that creating a constantly changing phase shift along the second electromagnets attracts the first electromagnets drawing the first electromagnets along the length of the structural cable, the first electromagnets remaining spaced apart from the second electromagnets so that a linear electromagnetic motor/generator is created by the interaction of the first and second electromagnets.
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Abstract
Aircraft with full flight capability are connected to structural cables by an electrically powered drive element traveling inside the structural cables. Electricity distribution cables, part of a power distribution grid, connect to the structural cable along its length and provide power to the drive element. A linear series of annular electromagnets in the structural cable encircle a linear array of circular electromagnets in the drive element. A centralized computer controls a constantly changing phase shift in the electromagnets along the structural cable causing the drive element electromagnets to move through the structural cable without contacting the structural cable. The aircraft is connected by cables or rods to the drive elements. Retractable delta wings, an airfoil body, and a controlled angle of attack create lift maintaining the aircraft in flight as the drive element moves through the structural cable. An onboard computer in communication with the central computer controls the drive element electromagnets, the lift creating elements, trim tabs on vertical and horizontal stabilizers, and a number of spoilers to maintain a precise flight path. Fiber optic cables, part of a communication network grid, are attached along the length of the structural cable in communication with an onboard long distance communication system. The structural cables, fiber optic cables, and electricity distribution cables all connect to buildings providing a door-to-door transportation, communication, and nationwide power distribution system. This smart transportation system of the twenty-first century is known as the Aerial SmarTrans (TM). This is the high tech vehicle that will construct and travel the information super highway, thus invigorating and renewing American civilization. It will give the American people great pleasure and pride to pay and ride smart transportation for the next century.
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18 Claims
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1. A transportation system comprising:
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an elongated member, having means for conducting electricity, extending along a travel route; means for supporting the elongated member above ground level; at least one drive element which travels along the elongated member; an electrically activated means for causing the at least one drive element to travel along the elongated member, which electrically activated means draws electric power from the means for conducting electricity; an aircraft connected to the at least one drive element, the aircraft having means for flying, the aircraft held in flight by movement of the at least one drive element along the elongated member; a computerized means for controlling the flying means; wherein the means for flying comprises means for creating lift, at least one horizontal stabilizer, at least one vertical stabilizer, a plurality of trim, and a plurality of spoilers extending from the aircraft and the computerized controlling means is programmed to operate as a fly-by-wire autopilot, controlling the drive element and the means for flying maintaining the aircraft in a precise flight pattern out of contact with the elongated member; wherein the elongated member comprises a structural cable having a central opening and an interconnected bottom slot through the elongated member along its length, the at least one drive element comprises at least one linear array of first electromagnets fitting within the central opening, and the means for moving the at least one drive element comprises a series of second electromagnets encircling the central opening along its length and means for creating a constantly changing phase shift along the second electromagnets electrically connected therewith, so that creating a constantly changing phase shift along the second electromagnets attracts the first electromagnets drawing the first electromagnets along the length of the structural cable, the first electromagnets remaining spaced apart from the second electromagnets so that a linear electromagnetic motor/generator is created by the interaction of the first and second electromagnets. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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