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Compact stackable vehicle

US5417300A · kind A · utility

10Cited by
13References
17Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 16, 1993
Grant dateMay 23, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 16, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D61/06
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A nesting passenger vehicle designed to improve access to subways and commuter trains by virtue of its reduced parking area requirements. A short cabin and a V shaped frame permit the vehicle to nest or horizontally stack into other vehicles of the same shape in a manner that requires a small amount of parking space per vehicle. The present invention provides a significant parking density advantage compared to conventional, privately owned automobiles.

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