Low-pressure environment structures
US9566987B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02D29/063
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A high-speed transportation system, the system having at least one enclosed volume that is configured to be maintained as a low-pressure environment, at least one track along a transportation path within the at least enclosed volume; and a plurality of capsules configured for travel through the at least one enclosed volume between stations. The at least one enclosed volume is at least partially defined by at least one flexible material structured and arranged to withstand a tensile load.
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