Cable transportation system and relative operating method
US8393276B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61B12/105
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cable transportation system has a pull cable; at least one transportation unit moving along a given path and connectable selectively to the pull cable by a coupling device; at least one passenger station where the transportation unit is detached from the pull cable; and an auxiliary drive device having a linear electric motor extending along a portion of the given path to move the transportation unit along the passenger station.
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