Multi-plenum air float for load transportation and amusement ride system
US4843969A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 12, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60V3/025
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An externally propelled load transporting apparatus that transports a uniformly distributed, non-uniformly distributed, or shifting load upon a cushion of air by first directing pressurized air into at least two plenum chambers and then through at least one flexible perforated sheet, wherein each plenum is substantially, independently pressurized.
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