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Magnetic levitation and systems for the support and conveyance of useful payloads

US5825105A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 1997
Grant dateOct 20, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60L13/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system of supporting useful payloads via magnetic forces using magnets of unmodulated strength operating in attractive mode without the necessity of complex sensing and control for maintaining a payload lift. Disclosed are embodiments of or lifting, conveying, and/or transporting of loads including various features for enhancing performance and stability thereof.

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