Supersonic hydrogen tube vehicle
US8534197B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60L2200/26
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transportation system having a tube containing hydrogen gas and a vehicle designed to operate within the tube. The vehicle breathes hydrogen from the tube to power fuel cells in order to produce power. The vehicle is suspended above the tube on a low-friction layer and is propelled through the tube via a propulsion system, such as contra-rotating propfans.
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