Transit system
US5016542A · kind A · utility
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12References
13Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 1989 |
| Grant date | May 21, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01B25/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A closed loop transit system that transports passengers in vehicles to a destination of their choice where they exit a main line to a shunt line and station. The system has automatic means for bypassing vehicles past stations that are full and moving excess empty vehicles from one station to a next station that does not have excess vehicles.
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