Goods & Services

Software for coordinating transportation services; software for engaging transportation services; software for dispatching transportation vehicles; software for use in fleet management and vehicle dispatch management. Research, development, engineering, design, and testing services in the field of transportation; research, development, engineering, design, and testing of transportation vehicles and systems; consulting and advisory services in the field of engineering; scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; industrial analysis and research services in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; design and development of computer hardware and software; conducting engineering feasibility studies in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; computer software repair; computer software installation services; providing computer software repair information; computer software repair services; computer software maintenance and repair services.

Abstract

A vehicle with offset propulsion motors is provided. The vehicle comprises: a body; and a plurality of propulsion motors at a side of the body, arranged in a line about parallel to a movement axis of the body. Displacements between adjacent propulsion motors along the movement axis are selected according to an electrical period of poles of the plurality of propulsion motors, and an offset distance. The offset distance is determined by dividing the electrical period into the offset distance to determine a remainder. The electrical period divided by the remainder is about equal to a number of the plurality of propulsion motors divided by a given integer value that is less than the number of the plurality of propulsion motors, and produces a largest common divider between the given integer value and the number of the plurality of propulsion motors of "1".

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems
• B60L 13/00 - Electric propulsion for monorail vehicles, suspension vehicles or rack railwaysMagnetic suspension or levitation for vehicles
• E01B 25/34 - SwitchesFrogsCrossings
• H02K 41/00 - Propulsion systems in which a rigid body is moved along a path due to dynamo-electric interaction between the body and a magnetic field travelling along the path
• H02K 41/02 - Linear motorsSectional motors
• H02K 29/03 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices with a magnetic circuit specially adapted for avoiding torque ripples or self-starting problems
• H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motorsMotors moving step by stepReluctance motors

Abstract

Various topologies to reduce force ripple for propulsion motors are provided. A propulsion motor comprises: ferromagnetic cores arranged along a movement axis, the ferromagnetic cores including one or more end ferromagnetic cores located at an end of the movement axis, the one or more end ferromagnetic cores shaped to provide one or more of increasing magnetic permeance or decreasing magnetic reluctance from the end of the movement axis towards a center of the movement axis; armature coils located around the ferromagnetic cores; and at least one field coil around one or more of the armature coils and the ferromagnetic cores.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motorsMotors moving step by stepReluctance motors
• H02K 29/03 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices with a magnetic circuit specially adapted for avoiding torque ripples or self-starting problems
• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems
• B60L 13/00 - Electric propulsion for monorail vehicles, suspension vehicles or rack railwaysMagnetic suspension or levitation for vehicles
• E01B 25/34 - SwitchesFrogsCrossings

Abstract

A switch for vehicles is provided. In particular, a switch for a levitation rail for a vehicle is provided. The switch comprises: a straight rail; a curved rail, curving away from the straight rail, the straight rail and the curved rail comprising magnetic material to magnetically interact with a motor of the vehicle; and a magnetic gap between the straight rail and the curved rail, the magnetic gap comprising a region, at which the straight rail and the curved rail meet, of lower magnetic permeability relative to the straight rail and the curved rail.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems
• B60L 13/00 - Electric propulsion for monorail vehicles, suspension vehicles or rack railwaysMagnetic suspension or levitation for vehicles
• E01B 25/34 - SwitchesFrogsCrossings
• H02K 41/00 - Propulsion systems in which a rigid body is moved along a path due to dynamo-electric interaction between the body and a magnetic field travelling along the path

Abstract

Various propulsion motor topologies are provided. In particular, a propulsion motor is provided which includes: at least one ferromagnetic core having opposite ends joined by a body forming a magnetic flux pathway between the opposite ends; a magnetic flux inducing device to induce a first magnetic flux in the at least one ferromagnetic core along the magnetic flux pathway; and armature coils to induce a varying second magnetic flux in the at least one ferromagnetic core perpendicular to the magnetic flux pathway, to assist inducing a propulsion force perpendicular to the magnetic flux pathway. The at least one ferromagnetic core is shaped to form one or more total forces perpendicular to the propulsion force due to the first magnetic flux.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems
• B60L 13/00 - Electric propulsion for monorail vehicles, suspension vehicles or rack railwaysMagnetic suspension or levitation for vehicles
• E01B 25/34 - SwitchesFrogsCrossings
• H02K 41/00 - Propulsion systems in which a rigid body is moved along a path due to dynamo-electric interaction between the body and a magnetic field travelling along the path
• H02K 29/03 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices with a magnetic circuit specially adapted for avoiding torque ripples or self-starting problems
• H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motorsMotors moving step by stepReluctance motors

Abstract

An airdock for connecting a transportation vehicle to a loading area in a high-speed, low-pressure transportation system. The airdock includes a pathway for off-loading and loading of passengers and/or cargo to the transportation vehicle. The airdock is operable to maintain the transportation vehicle in a low-pressure environment of the transportation system while providing the pathway through the low-pressure environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 1/02 - General arrangement of stations and platforms including protection devices for the passengers
• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems

Abstract

A soft capture system for moving a transportation vehicle to an airdock in a high-speed, low-pressure transportation system, wherein the airdock provides a pathway for off-loading and loading of passengers and/or cargo to the transportation vehicle. A soft capture system for moving a transportation vehicle to an airdock in a high-speed, low-pressure transportation system, wherein the airdock provides a pathway for off-loading and loading of passengers and/or cargo to the transportation vehicle. he soft capture system includes a movement system operable to reduce a gap between the transportation vehicle and the airdock and to align the airdock with a door of the transportation vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 1/02 - General arrangement of stations and platforms including protection devices for the passengers
• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems

Abstract

A hard capture system for securing a transportation vehicle to an airdock in a high-speed, low-pressure transportation system, wherein the airdock provides a pathway for off-loading and loading of passengers and/or cargo to the transportation vehicle. The hard capture system includes a plurality of latches operable to maintain the transportation vehicle in a fixed position relative to the airdock.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems
• B61B 1/02 - General arrangement of stations and platforms including protection devices for the passengers
• F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips

Abstract

A pod bay for receiving at least one transportation vehicle for connection with at least one airdock in a high-speed, low-pressure transportation system, wherein the airdock provides a pathway for off-loading and loading of passengers and/or cargo to the transportation vehicle. The pod bay includes a housing and at least one airdock. The pod bay is operable to maintain the transportation vehicle in a low-pressure environment of the transportation system while connecting the transportation vehicle via the at least one airdock to a boarding area.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 1/02 - General arrangement of stations and platforms including protection devices for the passengers
• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems

Abstract

A solution is disclosed for designing a transportation network (101) comprising hyperloop. The solution generally provides a system and a method both being configured to generate a hyperloop route (627A) between two locations (115A, 115B). A user may interact with a hyperloop route via a user interface. The system is further configured to perform optimizations on a candidate hyperloop route while conforming to constraints and limits. The system may utilize a genetic algorithm in order to optimize more than one parameter as part of optimizing the candidate hyperloop route. A single parameter optimizer is also provided that requires fewer computational resources. The solution provides for simulation of the candidate hyperloop route in order to further evaluate the desirability of the candidate hyperloop route. A plurality of metrics based on the simulation may be presented to the user via the user interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 30/10 - Geometric CAD
• G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation

Abstract

The disclosed solution generally relates to a hyperloop vehicle detecting objects in a hyperloop system. Hyperloop vehicles operate at incredible velocities and require robust systems to detect objects that increase the risk to a hyperloop vehicle. Transponders typically provide long-range data about the activity of downstream hyperloop vehicles. However, nearby objects require detection at line-of-sight distances in order to ensure that objects and vehicles within a given transponder interval distance are detected. The disclosed system provides an elegant solution that combines the advantages of both transponder-based object detection and sensor-based object detection.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 13/86 - Combinations of radar systems with non-radar systems, e.g. sonar, direction finder
• G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
• G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

Goods & Services

Software for coordinating transportation services; software for engaging transportation services; software for dispatching transportation vehicles; software for use in fleet management and vehicle dispatch management. Vehicle fleet management services; Business management of logistics for others; Data processing services. Research, development, engineering, design, and testing services in the field of transportation; Research, development, engineering, design, and testing of transportation vehicles and systems; Consulting and advisory services in the field of engineering; Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; industrial analysis and research services in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; design and development of computer hardware and software; conducting engineering feasibility studies in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; computer software repair; computer software installation services; providing computer software repair information; computer software repair services; computer software maintenance and repair services.

Goods & Services

Software for coordinating transportation services; software for engaging transportation services; software for dispatching transportation vehicles; software for use in fleet management and vehicle dispatch management. Vehicle fleet management services; Business management of logistics for others; Data processing services. Research, development, engineering, design, and testing services in the field of transportation; Research, development, engineering, design, and testing of transportation vehicles and systems; Consulting and advisory services in the field of engineering; Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; industrial analysis and research services in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; design and development of computer hardware and software; conducting engineering feasibility studies in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; computer software repair; computer software installation services; providing computer software repair information; computer software repair services; computer software maintenance and repair services.

Abstract

In one embodiment, a system is provided. The system includes a set of pallets to hold a set of parcels. The system also includes a conveyor system to move the set of pallets to and from a transportation pod. The system further includes a lift system to lift the set of pallets to different heights within the transportation pod. The system further includes a storage system to store a set of parcels. The system further includes a mechanical arm to move the set of parcels from the storage system to the set of pallets.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 1/04 - Storage devices mechanical
• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
• B65G 43/08 - Control devices operated by article or material being fed, conveyed, or discharged

Abstract

A solution is disclosed related to hyperloop vehicle communication using a transponder system. The transponder system comprises a plurality of transponder subnetwork controllers configured to provide one or more pluralities of transponders with connectivity. The pluralities of transponders are disposed at intervals such that the failure of a particular transponder is mitigated based on the interval of the transponders along with the connectivity of the supporting transponder subnetwork controllers. A hyperloop vehicle is configured to interact with the transponder system such that vehicle-side safety systems may rely on the transponder system as configured. The disclosed solution provides for enhanced traffic safety for hyperloop passengers and/or cargo, thus enabling green transportation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61L 27/70 - Details of trackside communication

Abstract

A solution is disclosed for state estimation and motion control for a hyperloop vehicle. The solution is configured to generate a state estimation of a hyperloop vehicle while in flight. The state estimation is generated, in part, by real-time sensor data obtained from a sensor system onboard the hyperloop vehicle. Based on the state estimation, a motion execution module is configured to generate a plurality of linearized commands for a plurality of power electronic units in order to control the position and/or orientation of the hyperloop vehicle. The disclosed solution provides for safe and efficient travel using hyperloop vehicles.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 13/06 - Means to sense or control vehicle position or attitude with respect to railway
• B60L 13/10 - Combination of electric propulsion and magnetic suspension or levitation
• B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
• B60L 13/03 - Electric propulsion by linear motors

Abstract

A solution is disclosed relating to a motion execution controller configured to send commands to a plurality of electromagnetic assemblies attached to a hyperloop vehicle. A state estimation system is configured to determine a future position and/or orientation of the hyperloop vehicle (i.e., the state of the hyperloop vehicle). Based on the state estimation, the motion execution controller is configured to send commands to a plurality of electromagnetic assemblies attached to the hyperloop vehicle. The commands may relate to generating sufficient force to reach the future position and/or orientation (i.e., as part of a state estimation). In one aspect, the commands may relate to the amount of current to be sent to the plurality of electromagnetic assemblies.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 13/03 - Electric propulsion by linear motors
• B60L 13/04 - Magnetic suspension or levitation for vehicles
• B60L 13/10 - Combination of electric propulsion and magnetic suspension or levitation
• B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed

Abstract

A solution is disclosed for a state estimation system and method configured for a hyperloop vehicle. Further, the state estimation system provides an estimate of the future position and/or orientation of the hyperloop vehicle such that the hyperloop vehicle can maintain safe, efficient flight during a journey. The state estimation system utilizes a number of sensors to gather data in order to perform state estimation using a Kalman filter. The state estimation is then sent to a motion execution controller such that the state estimation may be translated into commands for engines disposed throughout the hyperloop vehicle such that the position and/or orientation may be reached by hyperloop vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems
• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems

Abstract

A track switching arrangement for a track-based guided transportation system, wherein the track switching arrangement forms diverging pathways and enables vehicle-side switching of a vehicle in the guided transportation system. The track switching arrangement includes an upstream pathway; two downstream pathways; and a path switching transition region having the diverging pathways between the upstream pathway and the two downstream pathways. Each of the pathways includes track elements configured to interact with one or more respective bearings of the vehicle to provide levitation to the vehicle and/or guidance for the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems
• B60L 13/00 - Electric propulsion for monorail vehicles, suspension vehicles or rack railwaysMagnetic suspension or levitation for vehicles
• B61L 11/08 - Operation of points from the vehicle or by the passage of the vehicle using electrical or magnetic interaction between vehicle and track
• B61L 23/00 - Control, warning or like safety means along the route or between vehicles or trains
• E01B 7/00 - SwitchesCrossings
• E01B 25/34 - SwitchesFrogsCrossings

Abstract

A solution is disclosed in which a plurality of safety systems is used within a hyperloop system in order to gather measurements of elements within the hyperloop system, which includes at least a plurality of tubes, a plurality of portals, a hyperloop pod, a hyperloop bogie, a track, and a depot. The plurality of safety systems may be disposed podside and/or wayside. When disposed at the wayside, the plurality of safety systems may be disposed at the entry and the exit of a depot and/or portal in order to gather measurements of hyperloop pods entering or exiting the depot and/or portal. When disposed at the hyperloop bogie, the plurality of safety systems may measure wayside elements (e.g., the track) as well as podside elements. Said measurements may be utilized to perform diagnostics, prognostics, and other safety-related operations.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes
• B60L 13/03 - Electric propulsion by linear motors
• B60L 13/04 - Magnetic suspension or levitation for vehicles
• B61L 27/57 - Trackside diagnosis or maintenance, e.g. software upgrades for vehicles or trains, e.g. trackside supervision of train conditions

Goods & Services

Software for coordinating transportation services; software for engaging transportation services; software for dispatching transportation vehicles; software for use in fleet management and vehicle dispatch management. Land vehicles, hover vehicles, magnetic levitation vehicles and aircraft; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, namely, magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, locomotives; freight trains; passenger trains; railway freight cars; railway passenger cars. Transportation business management services, namely, planning and coordinating transportation of people and cargo; Vehicle fleet business management services; Business management of logistics for others; Data processing services. Construction, installation and maintenance of transportation vehicles and systems; Building construction; installation services for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; providing repair information for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; repair services for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; machinery maintenance and repair; maintenance and repair services for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; pipeline installation and repair; pump repair or maintenance; repair of axles for vehicles; repair of industrial machinery; repair of land vehicles; repair of ventilating apparatus; vehicle repair and maintenance; vehicle repair consultancy; warehouse construction and repair. Transportation services, namely, transportation of passengers and goods; Transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods; Transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods in tubes; Consulting and advisory services in the field of transportation; Providing a website featuring information in the field of transportation; Providing information in the field of transportation; Online transportation reservation services; travel arrangement, namely, arranging the transportation of passengers and goods; logistics services consisting of the transport and warehousing of goods and cargo transportation; Transportation logistics services; services for arranging of transportation. Research, development, engineering, design, and testing services in the field of transportation; Research, development, engineering, design, and testing of transportation vehicles and systems; Consulting and advisory services in the field of engineering; Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; industrial analysis and research services in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; design and development of computer hardware and software; conducting engineering feasibility studies in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; computer software repair; computer software installation services; providing computer software repair information; computer software repair services; computer software maintenance and repair services.

Abstract

A moving member of a machine can include a cold plate that serves as a primary structural member for the moving member. The cold plate can have one or more cooling channels formed within the cold plate. A plurality of armature windings can be fixed to the cold plate. One or more field windings can be fixed to the cold plate. A plurality of ferromagnetic cores can be fixed to the cold plate, each ferromagnetic core positioned within a loop of at least one of the plurality of armature windings. Other embodiments are described.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motorsMotors moving step by stepReluctance motors
• H02K 3/24 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors with channels or ducts for cooling medium between the conductors
• G01R 33/385 - Systems for generation, homogenisation or stabilisation of the main or gradient magnetic field using gradient magnetic field coils
• H02K 1/20 - Stationary parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
• H02K 3/22 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors consisting of hollow conductors
• H02K 15/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies
• H02K 3/04 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors
• H02K 9/22 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by solid heat conducting material embedded in, or arranged in contact with, the stator or rotor, e.g. heat bridges
• H02K 19/10 - Synchronous motors for multi-phase current

Goods & Services

Land vehicles, hover vehicles, magnetic levitation vehicles and aircraft; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, namely, magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; locomotives; freight trains; passenger trains; railway freight cars; railway passenger cars. Clothing, namely, shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, jogging suits, sweaters, jackets, ties, belts, hats, caps; headwear; footwear. Transportation services, namely, transportation of passengers and goods; Transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods; Transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods in tubes; Consulting and advisory services in the field of transportation; Providing a website featuring information in the field of transportation; Providing information in the field of transportation; Online transportation reservation services; travel arrangement, namely, arranging the transportation of passengers and goods; logistics services consisting of the transport and warehousing of goods and cargo transportation; services for the arranging of transportation; Transportation logistics services; Logistics management services.

Abstract

A system and method are disclosed herein and relate to a communication network within a hyperloop bogie, wherein the communication network logically connects a plurality of power electronic units. A first power electronic unit may generate a network packet to be sent to a second power electronic unit. The first and second power electronic units may perform a vote to determine a voting result. The first and second power electronic units may substantially independently perform further action based on the voting result. The first and second power electronic units may determine the voting result prior to the conclusion of a critical timeframe beginning with the transmittal of the network packet and ending with the voting result being stored.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61L 27/70 - Details of trackside communication
• H04L 47/2416 - Real-time traffic
• B61L 27/04 - Automatic systems, e.g. controlled by trainChange-over to manual control
• H04L 47/2441 - Traffic characterised by specific attributes, e.g. priority or QoS relying on flow classification, e.g. using integrated services [IntServ]
• H04L 67/1074 - Peer-to-peer [P2P] networks for supporting data block transmission mechanisms

Goods & Services

Software for coordinating transportation services; software for engaging transportation services; software for dispatching transportation vehicles; software for use in fleet management and vehicle dispatch management. Land vehicles, hover vehicles, magnetic levitation vehicles and aircraft; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, namely, magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; locomotives; freight trains; passenger trains; railway freight cars; railway passenger cars. Transportation management services, namely, planning and coordinating transportation of people and cargo; vehicle fleet management services; business management of logistics for others; data processing services. Transportation services, namely, transportation of passengers and goods; transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods; transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods in tubes; consulting and advisory services in the field of transportation; providing a website featuring information in the field of transportation; providing information in the field of transportation; online transportation reservation services; travel arrangement, namely, arranging the transportation of passengers and goods; logistics services consisting of the transport and warehousing of goods and cargo transportation; services for the arranging of transportation; transportation logistics services. Research, development, engineering, design, and testing services in the field of transportation; research, development, engineering, design, and testing of transportation vehicles and systems; consulting and advisory services in the field of engineering; scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; industrial analysis and research services in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; design and development of computer hardware and software; conducting engineering feasibility studies in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; computer software repair; computer software installation services; providing computer software repair information; computer software repair services; computer software maintenance and repair services.

Goods & Services

Transportation services, namely, low-speed and high-speed transportation of passengers and cargo; transportation services, namely, low-speed and high-speed transportation of passengers and cargo in enclosed tubes; providing information in the field of transportation; consulting and advisory services in the field of transportation. Research, development, engineering, design, and testing services in the field of transportation; research, development, engineering, design, and testing of transportation vehicles and systems; consulting and advisory services in the field of transportation engineering.

Goods & Services

(1) Software for coordinating transportation services; software for engaging transportation services; software for dispatching transportation vehicles; software for use in fleet management and vehicle dispatch management (2) Land vehicles, hover vehicles, magnetic levitation vehicles and aircraft; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, namely, magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; locomotives; freight trains; passenger trains; railway freight cars; railway passenger cars (1) Transportation management services, namely, planning and coordinating transportation of people and cargo; Operation of transportation vehicles and systems; Vehicle fleet management services; Vehicle dispatching services; Transportation logistics services; Logistics management services; Business management of logistics for others; Data processing services (2) Transportation services, namely, transportation of passengers and goods; Transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods; Transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods in tubes; Consulting and advisory services in the field of transportation; Providing a website featuring information in the field of transportation; Providing information in the field of transportation; Online transportation reservation services; travel arrangement, namely, arranging the transportation of passengers and goods; logistics services consisting of the transport and warehousing of goods and cargo transportation (3) Research, development, engineering, design, and testing services in the field of transportation; Research, development, engineering, design, and testing of transportation vehicles and systems; Consulting and advisory services in the field of engineering; Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; industrial analysis and research services in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; design and development of computer hardware and software; conducting engineering feasibility studies in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; computer software repair; computer software installation services; providing computer software repair information; computer software repair services; computer software maintenance and repair services

Goods & Services

(1) Transportation services, namely, low-speed and high-speed transportation of passengers and cargo; Transportation services, namely, low-speed and high-speed transportation of passengers and cargo in enclosed tubes; providing information in the field of transportation; Consulting and advisory services in the field of transportation (2) Research, development, engineering, design, and testing services in the field of transportation; Research, development, engineering, design, and testing of transportation vehicles and systems; Consulting and advisory services in the field of transportation engineering

Abstract

An electromagnetic machine with encapsulation and shielding for a low pressure environment is provided, as well as a method for coating electromagnetic components of the electromagnetic machine. The electromagnetic machine comprises an electromagnetic component; a thermally conductive flexible material disposed on at least a portion of the electromagnetic component, the thermally conductive flexible material having a thermal conductivity selected to conduct heat away from the electromagnetic component in operation; and an electrically conductive flexible material disposed on the thermally conductive flexible material, the electrically conductive flexible material having an electrical sheet resistance selected to one or more of reduce and prevent corona formation at the electromagnetic component in operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 3/40 - Windings characterised by the shape, form or construction of the insulation for high voltage, e.g. affording protection against corona discharges
• H02K 3/34 - Windings characterised by the shape, form or construction of the insulation between conductors or between conductor and core, e.g. slot insulation
• H02K 9/22 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by solid heat conducting material embedded in, or arranged in contact with, the stator or rotor, e.g. heat bridges
• H02K 15/12 - Impregnating, moulding insulation, heating or drying of windings, stators, rotors or machines
• H02K 41/02 - Linear motorsSectional motors
• H01B 1/00 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors
• H01B 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables

Abstract

A solution is disclosed that is related to the supervised operation of an autonomous hyperloop network. The disclosed solution provides for a hybrid approach to managing an autonomous network wherein human-based and computer-based commands may be send to a plurality of hyperloop pods in order to provide safety and efficiency for the hyperloop network. Issues may be presented to human operators such that actions may be taken to address the issues. Additionally, recommendations as to which action to take may be presented to the human operator via a user interface. The human operator may define a set of global restrictions and operational parameters as a policy that constrains the operations of the hyperloop pods within the hyperloop network.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 13/06 - Means to sense or control vehicle position or attitude with respect to railway
• B60L 13/10 - Combination of electric propulsion and magnetic suspension or levitation

Goods & Services

(1) Software for coordinating transportation services; software for engaging transportation services; software for dispatching transportation vehicles; software for use in fleet management and vehicle dispatch management (2) Land vehicles, hover vehicles, magnetic levitation vehicles and aircraft; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, namely, magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; locomotives; freight trains; passenger trains; railway freight cars; railway passenger cars (3) Clothing, namely, shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, jogging suits, sweaters, jackets, ties, belts, hats, caps; headwear; footwear (1) Transportation management services, namely, planning and coordinating transportation of people and cargo; Operation of transportation vehicles and systems; Vehicle fleet management services; Vehicle dispatching services; Transportation logistics services; Logistics management services; Business management of logistics for others; Data processing services (2) Transportation services, namely, transportation of passengers and goods; Transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods; Transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods in tubes; Consulting and advisory services in the field of transportation; Providing a website featuring information in the field of transportation; Providing information in the field of transportation; Online transportation reservation services; travel arrangement, namely, arranging the transportation of passengers and goods; logistics services consisting of the transport and warehousing of goods and cargo transportation (3) Research, development, engineering, design, and testing services in the field of transportation; Research, development, engineering, design, and testing of transportation vehicles and systems; Consulting and advisory services in the field of engineering; Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; industrial analysis and research services in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; design and development of computer hardware and software; conducting engineering feasibility studies in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; computer software repair; computer software installation services; providing computer software repair information; computer software repair services; computer software maintenance and repair services

Goods & Services

(1) Software for coordinating transportation services; software for engaging transportation services; software for dispatching transportation vehicles; software for use in fleet management and vehicle dispatch management (2) Land vehicles, hover vehicles, magnetic levitation vehicles and aircraft; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, namely, magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; locomotives; freight trains; passenger trains; railway freight cars; railway passenger cars (3) Clothing, namely, shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, jogging suits, sweaters, jackets, ties, belts, hats, caps; headwear; footwear (1) Transportation management services, namely, planning and coordinating transportation of people and cargo; Operation of transportation vehicles and systems; Vehicle fleet management services; Vehicle dispatching services; Transportation logistics services; Logistics management services; Business management of logistics for others; Data processing services (2) Transportation services, namely, transportation of passengers and goods; Transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods; Transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods in tubes; Consulting and advisory services in the field of transportation; Providing a website featuring information in the field of transportation; Providing information in the field of transportation; Online transportation reservation services; travel arrangement, namely, arranging the transportation of passengers and goods; logistics services consisting of the transport and warehousing of goods and cargo transportation (3) Research, development, engineering, design, and testing services in the field of transportation; Research, development, engineering, design, and testing of transportation vehicles and systems; Consulting and advisory services in the field of engineering; Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; industrial analysis and research services in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; design and development of computer hardware and software; conducting engineering feasibility studies in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; computer software repair; computer software installation services; providing computer software repair information; computer software repair services; computer software maintenance and repair services

Goods & Services

Land vehicles, hover vehicles, magnetic levitation vehicles and aircraft; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, namely, magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; locomotives; freight trains; passenger trains; railway freight cars; railway passenger cars. Clothing, namely, shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, jogging suits, sweaters, jackets, ties, belts, hats, caps; headwear; footwear. Transportation services, namely, transportation of passengers and goods; Transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods; Transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods in tubes; Consulting and advisory services in the field of transportation; Providing a website featuring information in the field of transportation; Providing information in the field of transportation; Online transportation reservation services; travel arrangement, namely, arranging the transportation of passengers and goods; logistics services consisting of the transport and warehousing of goods and cargo transportation.

Goods & Services

Land vehicles, hover vehicles, magnetic levitation vehicles and aircraft; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, namely, magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; locomotives; freight trains; passenger trains; railway freight cars; railway passenger cars. Clothing, namely, shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, jogging suits, sweaters, jackets, ties, belts, hats, caps; headwear; footwear. Transportation services, namely, transportation of passengers and goods; Transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods; Transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods in tubes; Consulting and advisory services in the field of transportation; Providing a website featuring information in the field of transportation; Providing information in the field of transportation; Online transportation reservation services; travel arrangement, namely, arranging the transportation of passengers and goods; logistics services consisting of the transport and warehousing of goods and cargo transportation.

Abstract

Method of forming track section includes coupling functional components to a framework. At least some of the functional components are arranged in a precise and accurate arrangement in a common plane. Building a rigid, removable, and reusable mold around the framework and functional components. Steel reinforcement (“rebar”), which is bent into a shape corresponding to a track section profile, is provided within the mold. Dispensing a binder material into the mold and curing the binder material; and removing the mold from the cured binder material to reveal a completed track section at required accuracy set by the framework. At least some other functional components are arranged parallel to each other in a first lateral plane normal to the common plane and at least still other functional components are arranged parallel to each other in a second lateral plane normal to the common plane and parallel to the first lateral plane.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01B 37/00 - Making, maintaining, renewing, or taking-up the ballastway or the track, not provided for in a single one of groups
• E01B 25/30 - Tracks for magnetic suspension or levitation vehicles

Abstract

A system and method for simulating a transportation network is disclosed herein. A simulation may be configured at a configuration application, which enables designers and hyperloop operators to enter real-world constraints as alignment data. A plurality of travel scenarios may be run in order to generate simulated run results. An analytics engine may perform analysis on the simulated run results in order to inform designers and hyperloop operators seeking to improve the transportation network. A prediction modeler may be utilized to predict events occurring in the transportation network as simulated. Parallel processing may be utilized to increase the efficiency and speed of the simulation. The simulation may be performed before, during, and after the implementation of the transportation network.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation
• G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
• G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications
• G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled

Abstract

The disclosed solution provides for an inland port that is configured to load and unload cargo using autonomous systems (including autonomous tractors). The inland port may be serviced by a hyperloop network (of hyperloop routes) between the seaport and the inland port. The disclosed solution may rely on autonomous hyperloop vehicles in the hyperloop network to transport the cargo containers between the seaport and the inland port. At both the seaport and the inland port, autonomous tractors may, in some implementations, be utilized to load and unload the cargo that will be carried by the hyperloop vehicle and/or the truck.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 63/00 - Transferring or trans-shipping at storage areas, railway yards or harboursMarshalling yard installations
• B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic
• B65G 67/60 - Loading or unloading ships
• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems

Goods & Services

Software for coordinating transportation services; software for engaging transportation services; software for dispatching transportation vehicles; software for use in fleet management and vehicle dispatch management. Land vehicles, hover vehicles, magnetic levitation vehicles and aircraft; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, namely, magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, locomotives; freight trains; passenger trains; railway freight cars; railway passenger cars. Transportation management services, namely, planning and coordinating transportation of people and cargo; operation of transportation vehicles and systems; vehicle fleet management services; vehicle dispatching services; transportation logistics services; logistics management services; business management of logistics for others; data processing services. Construction, installation and maintenance of transportation vehicles and systems; building construction; installation services for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; providing repair information for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; repair services for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; machinery maintenance and repair; maintenance and repair services for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; pipeline installation and repair; pump repair or maintenance; repair of axles for vehicles; repair of industrial machinery; repair of land vehicles; repair of ventilating apparatus; vehicle repair and maintenance; vehicle repair consultancy; warehouse construction and repair. Transportation services, namely, transportation of passengers and goods; transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods; transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods in tubes; consulting and advisory services in the field of transportation; providing a website featuring information in the field of transportation; providing information in the field of transportation; online transportation reservation services; travel arrangement, namely, arranging the transportation of passengers and goods; logistics services consisting of the transport and warehousing of goods and cargo transportation. Research, development, engineering, design, and testing services in the field of transportation; research, development, engineering, design, and testing of transportation vehicles and systems; consulting and advisory services in the field of engineering; scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; industrial analysis and research services in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; design and development of computer hardware and software; conducting engineering feasibility studies in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; computer software repair; computer software installation services; providing computer software repair information; computer software repair services; computer software maintenance and repair services.

Abstract

A vehicle guidance system and method of forming the same. The vehicle guidance system includes a transport guideway having an at least partial tube structure; vehicle tracks; a vehicle, having a fuselage with an uppermost surface and a lowermost surface, that travels over the vehicle tracks; and at least one track channel assembly arranged on an inside of the at least partial tube structure. The at least one track channel assembly is arranged so that, as the vehicle travels over the vehicle track, the at least one track channel assembly is located between the uppermost surface and the lowermost surface of the fuselage.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61F 5/22 - Guiding of the vehicle underframes with respect to the bogies
• B61F 5/38 - Arrangements or devices for adjusting or allowing self-adjustment of wheel axles or bogies when rounding curves, e.g. sliding axles, swinging axles
• B60L 13/10 - Combination of electric propulsion and magnetic suspension or levitation
• B61F 3/08 - Types of bogies with more than one axle without driven axles or wheels
• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems
• B61F 11/00 - Rail vehicles characterised by rail-engaging elements other than wheels, e.g. balls
• B60L 13/00 - Electric propulsion for monorail vehicles, suspension vehicles or rack railwaysMagnetic suspension or levitation for vehicles
• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems
• B61B 13/12 - Systems with propulsion devices between or alongside the rails, e.g. pneumatic systems
• B60L 13/08 - Means to sense or control vehicle position or attitude with respect to railway for the lateral position

Abstract

A pod bay for receiving at least one transportation vehicle for connection with at least one airdock in a high-speed, low-pressure transportation system, wherein the airdock provides a pathway for off-loading and loading of passengers and/or cargo to the transportation vehicle. The pod bay includes a housing and at least one airdock. The pod bay is operable to maintain the transportation vehicle in a low-pressure environment of the transportation system while connecting the transportation vehicle via the at least one airdock to a boarding area.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems
• B61B 1/02 - General arrangement of stations and platforms including protection devices for the passengers

Abstract

A hard capture system for securing a transportation vehicle to an airdock in a high-speed, low-pressure transportation system, wherein the airdock provides a pathway for off-loading and loading of passengers and/or cargo to the transportation vehicle. The hard capture system includes a plurality of latches operable to maintain the transportation vehicle in a fixed position relative to the airdock.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems
• B61B 1/02 - General arrangement of stations and platforms including protection devices for the passengers
• E01F 1/00 - Construction of platforms or refuge islands
• F16B 1/00 - Devices for securing together, or preventing relative movement between, constructional elements or machine parts

Abstract

An airdock for connecting a transportation vehicle to a loading area in a high-speed, low-pressure transportation system. The airdock includes a pathway for off-loading and loading of passengers and/or cargo to the transportation vehicle. The airdock is operable to maintain the transportation vehicle in a low-pressure environment of the transportation system while providing the pathway through the low-pressure environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 1/02 - General arrangement of stations and platforms including protection devices for the passengers
• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems

Abstract

A soft capture system for moving a transportation vehicle to an airdock in a high-speed, low-pressure transportation system, wherein the airdock provides a pathway for off-loading and loading of passengers and/or cargo to the transportation vehicle. The soft capture system includes a movement system operable to reduce a gap between the transportation vehicle and the airdock and to align the airdock with a door of the transportation vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems
• B61B 1/02 - General arrangement of stations and platforms including protection devices for the passengers
• E01F 1/00 - Construction of platforms or refuge islands

Abstract

A system and method for performing braking operations on a hyperloop pod (110A) are disclosed herein. The hyperloop pod (110A) has a secondary braking system (315), wherein the secondary braking system (315) is operable to provide a first braking force. The hyperloop pod (110A) has a transponder communication system (321) and a line-of-sight system (319), wherein the line-of-sight system (319) is operable to detect a second hyperloop pod (HOB) at a line- of-sight distance. The hyperloop pod (110A) has a memory and a processor operable to detect a second hyperloop pod (HOB) and determine a collision margin (107) between the hyperloop pod (110A) and the second hyperloop pod (HOB). The hyperloop pod (110A) engages the secondary braking system (315) if a safety margin (109) is equal to or greater than the collision margin (107).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 7/22 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger initiated by contact of vehicle, e.g. bumper, with an external object, e.g. another vehicle
• B61L 3/16 - Continuous control along the route
• B61L 23/34 - Control, warning or like safety means along the route or between vehicles or trains for indicating the distance between vehicles or trains by the transmission of signals therebetween

Abstract

In one embodiment, a system is provided. The system includes a set of pallets to hold a set of parcels. The system also includes a conveyor system to move the set of pallets to and from a transportation pod. The system further includes a lift system to lift the set of pallets to different heights within the transportation pod. The system further includes a storage system to store a set of parcels. The system further includes a mechanical arm to move the set of parcels from the storage system to the set of pallets.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• G05B 19/18 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form
• G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
• G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management

Abstract

A system and method are disclosed herein and relate to a communication network within a hyperloop bogie, wherein the communication network logically connects a plurality of power electronic units. A first power electronic unit may generate a network packet to be sent to a second power electronic unit. The first and second power electronic units may perform a vote to determine a voting result. The first and second power electronic units may substantially independently perform further action based on the voting result. The first and second power electronic units may determine the voting result prior to the conclusion of a critical timeframe beginning with the transmittal of the network packet and ending with the voting result being stored.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61L 27/70 - Details of trackside communication
• H04L 47/2416 - Real-time traffic
• B61L 27/04 - Automatic systems, e.g. controlled by trainChange-over to manual control
• H04L 47/2441 - Traffic characterised by specific attributes, e.g. priority or QoS relying on flow classification, e.g. using integrated services [IntServ]
• H04L 67/1074 - Peer-to-peer [P2P] networks for supporting data block transmission mechanisms

Goods & Services

Software for coordinating transportation services; software for engaging transportation services; software for dispatching transportation vehicles; software for use in fleet management and vehicle dispatch management. Land vehicles, hover vehicles, magnetic levitation vehicles and aircraft; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, namely, magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, locomotives; freight trains; passenger trains; railway freight cars; railway passenger cars. Vehicle fleet business management services; business management services. Construction, installation and maintenance of transportation vehicles and systems; building construction; installation services for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; providing repair information for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; repair services for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; machinery maintenance and repair; maintenance and repair services for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; pipeline installation and repair; pump repair or maintenance; repair of axles for vehicles; repair of industrial machinery; repair of land vehicles; repair of ventilating apparatus; vehicle repair and maintenance; vehicle repair consultancy; warehouse construction and repair. Transportation management services, namely, planning and coordinating transportation of people and cargo; Transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods; transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods in tubes; consulting and advisory services in the field of transportation; Operation of transportation vehicles and systems; providing a website with information in the field of transportation; providing information in the field of transportation; online transportation reservation services; travel arrangement, namely, arranging the transportation of passengers and goods; logistics services consisting of the transport and warehousing of goods and cargo transportation; vehicle dispatching services; transportation logistics services. Research, development, engineering, design, and testing services in the field of transportation; research, development, engineering, design, and testing of transportation vehicles and systems; consulting and advisory services in the field of engineering; scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; industrial analysis and research services in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; design and development of computer hardware and software; conducting engineering feasibility studies in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; computer software repair; computer software installation services; providing computer software repair information; computer software repair services; computer software maintenance and repair services.

Abstract

A system and method for guidance control on a wheeled bogie is disclosed herein. An electromagnetic engine may be coupled to the wheeled bogie such that the electromagnetic engine may generate magnetically attractive forces between the electromagnetic engine and the rail. The generated force may be used to increase traction for braking and climbing operations. Further, the generated force may be used to counteract hunting oscillation. Still further, the generated force may be used to counteract lift generated by the wheeled bogie operating in a turn with cant.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61L 3/00 - Devices along the route for controlling devices on the vehicle or train, e.g. to release brake or to operate a warning signal
• B60L 13/06 - Means to sense or control vehicle position or attitude with respect to railway
• B60L 13/08 - Means to sense or control vehicle position or attitude with respect to railway for the lateral position
• B61F 5/24 - Means for damping or minimising the canting, skewing, pitching, or plunging movements of the underframes
• B61F 9/00 - Rail vehicles characterised by means for preventing derailing, e.g. by use of guide wheels
• B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes
• B61K 9/08 - Measuring installations for surveying permanent way
• G01C 7/04 - Tracing profiles of land surfaces involving a vehicle which moves along the profile to be traced
• B60L 13/03 - Electric propulsion by linear motors

Abstract

A system and method are disclosed enabling the use of electromagnetic engines to traverse a wheeled bogie assembly across a plurality of rails. The electromagnetic engines may be used within a rail assembly comprising four rails and a frog assembly. Further, the electromagnetic engines may be used to traverse between a straight path and a turnout path at a non-moving rail switch having a frog assembly. In one aspect, an algorithm for powering various coils is disclosed wherein the algorithm controls the power level to switch tracks connected to the frog assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01B 25/34 - SwitchesFrogsCrossings
• E01B 5/04 - Grooved rails
• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems
• B61L 11/08 - Operation of points from the vehicle or by the passage of the vehicle using electrical or magnetic interaction between vehicle and track

Abstract

A system and method for scanning and evaluating a portion of rail operable for travel by a wheeled bogie having a plurality of electromagnetic engines. The electromagnetic engines are generally operable to generate an electromagnetic field that is operable to penetrate a rail. A resulting eddy current may be generated that is further operable to penetrate the rail. As the electromagnetic engines travel along the rail, readings from the electromagnetic field and resulting eddy current may be used to detect differences in the rail as measured with respect to a nominal rail. The defects detected may be head checks, cracks, corrosion, etc. Further, a treated rail section may be utilized to strengthen the rail itself without compromising non-destructive evaluation. The disclosed system and method may be embodied as a computer program product.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes
• B60L 13/03 - Electric propulsion by linear motors
• B61K 9/08 - Measuring installations for surveying permanent way
• G01C 7/04 - Tracing profiles of land surfaces involving a vehicle which moves along the profile to be traced
• B61L 23/04 - Control, warning or like safety means along the route or between vehicles or trains for monitoring the mechanical state of the route

Goods & Services

Clothing; Hats; Pants; Raincoats; Shirts; Sweaters; Sweatshirts; T-shirts; Belts; Caps being headwear; Jackets; Jogging suits; Ties as clothing.

Abstract

A system for design, modeling, simulation, and analysis of transportation systems is described herein. The system may obtain a set of configuration data for a set of transportation systems. The system may generate a set of models for the set of transportation systems based on the set of configuration data. The system may simulate operations of the proposed transportation system and the one or more other transportation systems based the set of models. The system may also obtain a set of performance metrics for the set of transportation systems based on the simulation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
• G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications

Abstract

A modular loading and unloading system for a high-speed transportation system, the system including an airlock loading zone, at least one airlock arranged in the airlock loading zone and connecting the airlock loading zone to a transportation tube of the high-speed transportation system. The airlock loading zone is configured to receive a plurality of capsules, payloads, and/or cars, and is operable to arrange the plurality of capsules, payloads, and/or cars for insertion into a high-speed transportation vehicle arranged in the airlock.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems
• B66B 9/00 - Kinds or types of lifts in, or associated with, buildings or other structures
• B61B 15/00 - Combinations of railway systems
• B61B 1/00 - General arrangement of stations, platforms, or sidingsRailway networksRail-vehicle marshalling systems
• B61D 1/00 - Carriages for ordinary railway passenger traffic
• B61D 3/18 - Wagons or vans adapted for carrying special loads for vehicles
• B66B 9/16 - Mobile or transportable lifts specially adapted to be shifted from one part of a building or other structure to another part or to another building or structure
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Goods & Services

Consulting and advisory services in the field of transportation; Providing information in the field of transportation Research, development, engineering, design, and testing services in the field of transportation; Research, development, engineering, design, and testing of transportation vehicles and systems; Consulting and advisory services in the field of engineering; Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; industrial analysis and research services in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube

Abstract

Merging transportation pods onto transportation lines. A method includes requesting movement information associated with a set of transportation pods that will pass a junction. The method also includes determining whether to merge from the second transportation line to the first transportation line via the junction at the first time based on the movement information. The method further includes merging from the second transportation line to the first transportation line at the junction at the first time, in response to determining that the first transportation pod should merge from the second transportation line to the first transportation line via the junction at the first time.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61L 27/00 - Central railway traffic control systemsTrackside controlCommunication systems specially adapted therefor
• B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes
• B60L 13/00 - Electric propulsion for monorail vehicles, suspension vehicles or rack railwaysMagnetic suspension or levitation for vehicles
• E01B 25/34 - SwitchesFrogsCrossings
• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems
• B61L 23/34 - Control, warning or like safety means along the route or between vehicles or trains for indicating the distance between vehicles or trains by the transmission of signals therebetween

Abstract

A gate valve including a gate valve door moveable between an open position and a closed position; and a track bridge moveable between a lowered active position, and a raised inactive position. When the track bridge is in the raised position, the gate valve can be moved from the open position to the closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 13/12 - Systems with propulsion devices between or alongside the rails, e.g. pneumatic systems
• F16K 1/20 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with pivoted closure members with pivoted discs or flaps with axis of rotation arranged externally of valve member
• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems

Goods & Services

Hats; shirts; sweaters; sweatshirts; T-shirts; caps being headwear; jackets

Abstract

A method and system for a battery module is disclosed. The battery module may have a plurality of battery cells arranged in a plurality of rows with a first battery cell and a second battery cell. The first battery cell and the second battery cell may be disposed in a first row belonging to the plurality of rows. A first cell support may be operable to support an upper portion of the plurality of battery cells. A second cell support may be operable to support a lower portion of the plurality of battery cells. A first ribbon, having an s-shape, may be disposed along a first cylindrical section belonging to the first battery cell and a second cylindrical section belonging to the second battery cell. An insulating foam may be disposed between the first battery cell, the second battery cell, and the first and second cell supports.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
• H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
• H01M 10/643 - Cylindrical cells
• H01M 10/6557 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange arranged between the cells
• H01M 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings
• H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
• H01M 50/317 - Re-sealable arrangements
• H01M 50/358 - External gas exhaust passages located on the battery cover or case
• H01M 50/342 - Non-re-sealable arrangements
• H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding

Goods & Services

Software for coordinating transportation services; software for engaging transportation services; software for dispatching transportation vehicles; software for use in fleet management and vehicle dispatch management. Transportation management services, namely, planning and coordinating transportation of people and cargo; operation of transportation vehicles and systems; vehicle fleet management services; vehicle dispatching services; transportation logistics services; business management services; data processing services. Construction, installation and maintenance of transportation vehicles and systems; building construction; installation services for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; providing repair information for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; repair services for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; machinery maintenance and repair; maintenance and repair services for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; pipeline installation and repair; pump repair or maintenance; repair of axles for vehicles; repair of industrial machinery; repair of land vehicles; repair of ventilating apparatus; vehicle repair and maintenance; vehicle repair consultancy; warehouse construction and repair. Transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods; transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods in tubes; consulting and advisory services in the field of transportation; providing a website featuring information in the field of transportation; providing information in the field of transportation; online transportation reservation services; travel arrangement, namely, arranging the transportation of passengers and goods; logistics services consisting of the transport and warehousing of goods and cargo transportation. Research, development, engineering, design, and testing services in the field of transportation; research, development, engineering, design, and testing of transportation vehicles and systems; consulting and advisory services in the field of engineering; scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; industrial analysis and research services in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; design and development of computer hardware and software; conducting engineering feasibility studies in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; computer software repair; computer software installation services; providing computer software repair information; computer software repair services; computer software maintenance and repair services.

Abstract

A system (100), electromagnetic actuator (102) and track (101) for braking are provided. The actuator (102) includes pole portions (109) extending from back-iron portions. Respective longitudinal axes (104) of the pole portions (109) are arranged about parallel to one another and about perpendicular to a common movement axis (104). A pole pitch of the pole portions (109) is selected to induce eddy currents in a segmented track (101), such that the eddy currents are present in a skin depth at more than one surface of segments (105) of the segmented track (101) when the pole portions (109) are moving at given speeds. Eddy current generated losses occupy about an entirety of a volume of a segment (105) of the track (101) below a given intermediate speed, and the eddy current generated losses occupy at least one third of the volume of the segment (105) at a given maximum speed greater than the given intermediate speed. Individually controllable electrical windings are around respective pole portions (109).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
• H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motorsMotors moving step by stepReluctance motors
• H02K 3/40 - Windings characterised by the shape, form or construction of the insulation for high voltage, e.g. affording protection against corona discharges
• H02K 11/40 - Structural association with grounding devices
• H02K 3/18 - Windings for salient poles
• B60L 13/03 - Electric propulsion by linear motors
• H02K 1/14 - Stator cores with salient poles
• H02K 7/104 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with eddy-current brakes

Abstract

Electrical windings for a low-pressure environment are provided. The electrical windings include a body having an aperture and electrical conductors wound about the aperture in the body; a conductive layer at the body, the conductive layer arranged to electrically shield the electrical conductors; electrical connectors at one or more external sides of the body, the electrical connectors electrically connected to the electrical conductors; an insulating housing containing electrical connections between the electrical connectors and the electrical conductors; a conducting faceplate at the insulating housing, grounding portions of the electrical connectors attached to the conducting faceplate; and a conductive coating on the insulating housing, the conductive coating electrically connected to the conducting faceplate and the conductive layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 11/40 - Structural association with grounding devices
• H02K 3/40 - Windings characterised by the shape, form or construction of the insulation for high voltage, e.g. affording protection against corona discharges
• H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
• H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motorsMotors moving step by stepReluctance motors
• H02K 3/18 - Windings for salient poles

Abstract

A channel segment for a track of a mover device is provided, the channel segment comprising: opposite ends joined by a body forming a magnetic flux pathway between the opposite ends, the magnetic flux pathway being one or more of C-shaped, U-shaped and horseshoe shaped between the opposite ends, the opposite ends forming respective transverse magnetic flux pathways about perpendicular to the magnetic flux pathway; laminations of ferromagnetic material forming the body, the laminations about parallel to the magnetic flux pathway and about perpendicular to the respective transverse magnetic flux pathways; shear pins through the laminations, the shear pins positioned to reduce eddy currents one or more of in and around the shear pins; and a retention mechanism at the opposite ends, the retention mechanism configured to transversely fasten the laminations together at the opposite ends while remaining insulated from each other.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motorsMotors moving step by stepReluctance motors
• H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
• H02K 9/22 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by solid heat conducting material embedded in, or arranged in contact with, the stator or rotor, e.g. heat bridges
• H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection
• H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
• H02K 1/14 - Stator cores with salient poles
• H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures

Abstract

An electromagnetic machine for generating force is provided. The electromagnetic machine includes a magnet having opposing sides extending along a longitudinal axis. The electromagnetic machine includes a pair of ferromagnetic bodies respectively extending along the opposing sides of the magnet, and along the longitudinal axis, each of the ferromagnetic bodies comprising: a back-iron portion; and a pole portion extending from the back-iron portion. The magnet and the ferromagnetic bodies include reciprocal retention devices at the opposing sides along the longitudinal axis. The electromagnetic machine includes electrical windings around respective pole portions of the ferromagnetic bodies, the electrical windings around the respective pole portions being independently controllable. The electromagnetic machine includes at least one cold plate configured to thermally isolate the magnet from the electrical windings.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
• H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motorsMotors moving step by stepReluctance motors
• H02K 9/22 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by solid heat conducting material embedded in, or arranged in contact with, the stator or rotor, e.g. heat bridges

Abstract

Replaceable windings (101) for an electromagnetic machine (100) are provided. A replaceable winding (101) comprises a body (107) having a longitudinal axis (105), the body (107) comprising opposing surfaces along the longitudinal axis (105). The replaceable winding (101) further comprises an aperture (119) through the body (107), between the opposing surfaces, the aperture (119) having generally parallel internal sides about perpendicular to the opposing surfaces of the body (107), the aperture (119) configured to removably received a pole portion (109) of the electromagnetic machine (100). The replaceable winding (101) further comprises electrical conductors wound about the aperture (119) in the body (107). The replaceable winding (101) further comprises electrical connectors (123) at one or more external sides of the body (107), the electrical connectors (123) connected to the electrical conductors.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motorsMotors moving step by stepReluctance motors
• H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
• H02K 3/18 - Windings for salient poles
• H02K 11/40 - Structural association with grounding devices
• H02K 1/14 - Stator cores with salient poles
• H02K 7/104 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with eddy-current brakes
• H02K 3/40 - Windings characterised by the shape, form or construction of the insulation for high voltage, e.g. affording protection against corona discharges
• B60L 13/03 - Electric propulsion by linear motors

Abstract

An electromagnetic actuator for generating force is provided. The electromagnetic actuator includes a ferromagnetic body extending along a longitudinal axis, the ferromagnetic body comprising: a back-iron portion; and a pair of pole portions, extending from the back-iron portion, the back-iron portion connecting the pair of pole portions. The electromagnetic actuator further includes one or more magnetic-flux changing components at the pole portions, a respective magnetic-flux changing component located at a respective pole face, the respective magnetic-flux changing component configured to change magnetic flux density at a respective track-facing surface relative to the respective pole face. The electromagnetic actuator further includes electrical windings around the pole portions.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motorsMotors moving step by stepReluctance motors
• H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
• H02K 9/22 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by solid heat conducting material embedded in, or arranged in contact with, the stator or rotor, e.g. heat bridges
• H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection
• H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto

Abstract

A segmental tube section structure having a length and a circumference, the segmental tube section structure including a plurality of tube segments extending the length in a longitudinal direction of the segmental tube section structure and extending in a circumferential direction of the segmental tube section structure, wherein each tube segment of the plurality of tube segments extends in the circumferential direction to span an equal arc of the circumference of the segmental tube section, and wherein each of the plurality of tube segments are connected to adjacent tube segments of the plurality of tube segments in the circumferential direction to form the segmental tube section structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 9/22 - Pipes composed of a plurality of segments
• F16L 1/024 - Laying or reclaiming pipes on land, e.g. above the ground
• B21D 51/10 - Making hollow objects characterised by the structure of the objects conically or cylindrically shaped objects
• E01B 19/00 - Protection of permanent way against development of dust or against the effect of wind, sun, frost, or corrosionMeans to reduce development of noise
• F16L 9/02 - Rigid pipes of metal
• E01B 25/00 - Tracks for special kinds of railways
• B23K 101/06 - Tubes

Goods & Services

Downloadable software for coordinating transportation services; Downloadable software for engaging transportation services, namely, downloadable software for scheduling transportation services; Downloadable software for dispatching transportation vehicles; Downloadable software for use in fleet management and vehicle dispatch management Magnetic levitation vehicles; magnetic levitation pod vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pod vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube Transportation logistics management services, namely, planning and coordinating transportation of cargo for others; Business operation services for others relating to transportation vehicles and systems services; Vehicle fleet management services in the nature of tracking of fleet vehicles for commercial purposes; Transportation logistics services, namely, arranging the transportation of goods for others Construction, installation and maintenance of transportation vehicles and systems; Installation services for vehicles, trains, pod vehicles, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; providing repair information for vehicles, trains, pod vehicles, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; repair services for vehicles, trains, pod vehicles, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; maintenance and repair services for vehicles, trains, pod vehicles, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; pipeline installation and repair; pump repair or maintenance; warehouse construction and repair; Vehicle fleet management services in the nature of maintenance of fleet vehicles Transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods; Transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods in tubes; Consulting and advisory services in the field of transportation; Providing a website featuring information in the field of transportation; Providing information in the field of transportation; Online transportation reservation services; travel arrangement, namely, arranging the transportation of passengers; logistics services consisting of the transport and warehousing of goods and cargo transportation; Transportation management services, namely, planning and coordinating transportation of people; Operation of transportation vehicles and systems, namely, transport of passengers via train; Supply chain logistics, namely, transportation of goods for others by air, rail, ship or truck Technological research, development, engineering, design, and testing services in the field of transportation; Technological research, development, engineering, design, and testing of transportation vehicles and systems; Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; industrial analysis and research services in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; conducting engineering feasibility studies in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for coordinating transportation services; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for engaging transportation services, namely, online non-downloadable software for scheduling transportation services; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for dispatching transportation vehicles; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for use in fleet management and vehicle dispatch management

Goods & Services

Land vehicles, hover vehicles, magnetic levitation vehicles and aircraft; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, namely, magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, locomotives; freight trains; passenger trains; railway freight cars; railway passenger cars. Vehicle fleet management services; busines management services; data processing services. Construction, installation and maintenance of transportation vehicles and systems; building construction; installation services for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; providing repair information for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; repair services for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; machinery maintenance and repair; maintenance and repair services for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; pipeline installation and repair; pump repair or maintenance; repair of axles for vehicles; repair of industrial machinery; repair of land vehicles; repair of ventilating apparatus; vehicle repair and maintenance; vehicle repair consultancy; warehouse construction and repair. Transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods; transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods in tubes; consulting and advisory services in the field of transportation; providing a website related to information in the field of transportation; providing information in the field of transportation; online transportation reservation services; travel arrangement, namely, arranging the transportation of passengers and goods; logistics services consisting of the transport and warehousing of goods and cargo transportation; vehicle dispatching services; transportation logistics services; Transportation management services, namely, planning and coordinating transportation of people and cargo; operation of transportation vehicles and systems. Research, development, engineering, design, and testing services in the field of transportation; research, development, engineering, design, and testing of transportation vehicles and systems; consulting and advisory services in the field of engineering; scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; industrial analysis and research services in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; conducting engineering feasibility studies in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube.

Abstract

Method of forming track section includes coupling functional components to a framework. At least some of the functional components are arranged in a precise and accurate arrangement in a common plane. Building a rigid, removable, and reusable mold around the framework and functional components. Steel reinforcement ("rebar"), which is bent into a shape corresponding to a track section profile, is provided within the mold. Dispensing a binder material into the mold and curing the binder material; and removing the mold from the cured binder material to reveal a completed track section at required accuracy set by the framework. At least some other functional components are arranged parallel to each other in a first lateral plane normal to the common plane and at least still other functional components are arranged parallel to each other in a second lateral plane normal to the common plane and parallel to the first lateral plane.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems
• E01B 25/30 - Tracks for magnetic suspension or levitation vehicles
• B60L 13/04 - Magnetic suspension or levitation for vehicles
• E01B 29/00 - Laying, rebuilding, or taking-up tracksTools or machines therefor
• E01B 25/32 - Stators, guide rails or slide rails

Goods & Services

Testing equipment; safety equipment; computer software; application software; downloadable software; all of the aforesaid being for or relating to mass transit vehicles for the transportation of people or cargo. Business management; Business management of vehicle proving and testing grounds and facilities. Training; Training on safety compliance in the transportation, mobility, and logistics industry; educational services and training services; Testing and training services for maintaining compliance with safety standards established by governmental agencies and industry organizations; Testing and training services in the field of magnetic levitation. Research, development, engineering, design, and testing of transportation vehicles and systems; Computer software design, computer programming, maintenance of computer software; Design and engineering services; Testing in the fields of transportation, mobility, machinery, mechanics, electronics, infrastructure planning and construction; Research and development in the fields of transportation, mobility, machinery, mechanics, electronics, infrastructure planning and construction; Developing safety and performance standards in the transportation industry; Providing quality and safety assurance services; Mechanical research; Project studies, namely, transportations systems and structural design and analysis using computer modeling and simulation tools; Technical, research and development for others in the field of modeling and simulation; Software design studies, namely, technical projects and technical research in the nature of transportation and linear infrastructure design, modeling and optimization; Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) services, namely, non-downloadable computer software and computer applications for modeling, analyzing, and reporting of data in the fields of transportation and linear infrastructure design, modeling, and optimization; Computer software and hardware design and development; Industrial and engineering design; Conducting ride performance evaluations; Design and Development of new technologies; Consultancy in the field of product development; Computer engineering; Software engineering; Safety testing and consultation in the transportation field; Conducting engineering feasibility studies; Providing technical information; Product design, development, and testing; Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; Industrial analysis and research services in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; Testing, analysis, and evaluation of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube to assure compliance with industry standards; Testing facilities in the nature of testing or proving grounds for vehicles and vehicle tracks and systems; Administration of a quality assurance services program in the transportation field to ensure vehicle and systems quality and safety; Research and development of standards relating to safety and transportation security; Design and development of computer software, platforms, and tools in the field of maximizing vehicle performance and vehicle data analytics; all of the aforesaid being for or relating to mass transit vehicles for the transportation of people or cargo.

Goods & Services

Software; Software for coordinating transportation services; software for engaging transportation services; software for dispatching transportation vehicles; software for use in fleet management and vehicle dispatch management. Hover vehicles, magnetic levitation vehicles and aircraft; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, namely, magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, locomotives; freight trains; passenger trains; railway freight cars; railway passenger cars. Operation of transportation vehicles and systems; Vehicle fleet management services; Vehicle dispatching services; Transportation logistics services; Business management services; Data processing services. Construction, installation and maintenance of transportation vehicles and systems; Building construction; installation services for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; providing repair information for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; repair services for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; machinery maintenance and repair; maintenance and repair services for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; pipeline installation and repair; pump repair or maintenance; repair of axles for vehicles; repair of industrial machinery; repair of land vehicles; repair of ventilating apparatus; vehicle repair and maintenance; vehicle repair consultancy; warehouse construction and repair. Transportation services; Transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods; Transportation services, namely, high-speed transportation of passengers and goods in tubes; Consulting and advisory services in the field of transportation; Providing a website featuring information in the field of transportation; Providing information in the field of transportation; Online transportation reservation services; travel arrangement, namely, arranging the transportation of passengers and goods; logistics services consisting of the transport and warehousing of goods and cargo transportation; Transportation, namely, planning and coordinating transportation of people and cargo. Research, development, engineering, design, and testing services in the field of transportation; Research, development, engineering, design, and testing of transportation vehicles and systems; Consulting and advisory services in the field of engineering; Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; industrial analysis and research services in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; design and development of computer hardware and software; conducting engineering feasibility studies in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; computer software repair; computer software installation services; providing computer software repair information; computer software repair services; computer software maintenance and repair services.

Abstract

A tubular structure including an outer tube an inner tube arranged within the outer tube and at least one chamber formed between the outer tube and the inner tube. The tubular structure additionally includes at least one self-healing material arranged in the chamber, wherein the self-healing material is configured to solidify and/or expand upon contact with a reacting material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 73/16 - Auto-repairing or self-sealing arrangements or agents
• B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
• F28F 1/00 - Tubular elementsAssemblies of tubular elements
• C08K 3/013 - Fillers, pigments or reinforcing additives
• B29C 73/22 - Auto-repairing or self-sealing arrangements or agents the article containing elements including a sealing composition, e.g. powder being liberated when the article is damaged
• B32B 9/00 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups
• B32B 9/04 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance

Goods & Services

Land vehicles, hover vehicles, magnetic levitation vehicles and aircraft; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, namely, magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, locomotives; freight trains; passenger trains; railway freight cars; railway passenger cars Building construction; installation services for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; providing repair information for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; repair services for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; machinery maintenance and repair; maintenance and repair services for vehicles, trains, pods, magnetic levitation systems, vacuum systems, vacuum and partial vacuum transportation tubes, computer hardware; pipeline installation and repair; pump repair or maintenance; repair of axles for vehicles; repair of industrial machinery; repair of land vehicles; repair of ventilating apparatus; vehicle repair and maintenance; vehicle repair consultancy; warehouse construction and repair Transport of passengers and goods; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement, namely, arranging the transportation of passengers and goods; train rental; passenger train transport; transport of goods by train; transport of passengers by train; freight brokerage; freight forwarding; freighting services; freight transportation by magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, locomotives, freight trains, passenger trains, railway freight cars, railway passenger cars; freight warehousing; freight forwarding agency services; freight loading services; storage of freight; transport of freight by rail; cargo handling and freighting services; transportation information, namely, tracking of freight vehicles by computer; warehousing; logistics services consisting of the transport and warehousing of goods and cargo transportation Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; industrial analysis and research services in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; design and development of computer hardware and software; conducting engineering feasibility studies in the field of magnetic levitation trains, magnetic levitation vehicles, magnetic levitation pods, vehicles that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, trains that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube, pods that travel in a vacuum or partial vacuum within an enclosed tube; computer software repair; computer software installation services; providing computer software repair information; computer software repair services; computer software maintenance and repair services

Abstract

Homopolar linear synchronous machines (200) are provided herein that include a mover device (111). The mover device (111) includes a cold plate with ferromagnetic cores extending through slots in the cold plate. Layers of armature coils are located around the ferromagnetic cores on opposite sides of the cold plate. The mover device (111) further includes at least one field coil.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/14 - Stator cores with salient poles
• H02K 1/24 - Rotor cores with salient poles
• H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings
• H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
• H02K 11/21 - Devices for sensing speed or position, or actuated thereby
• H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motorsMotors moving step by stepReluctance motors

Abstract

An airlock system that includes a plurality of adjacent chambers successively arranged along a guide path. Predetermined pressures are produced in each chamber so that the predetermined pressure in each chamber is at a pressure different from the predetermined pressure produced in an adjacent chamber. Gate valves are positioned to separate adjacent chambers in order to maintain a pressure differential between the adjacent chambers.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems
• B61B 1/00 - General arrangement of stations, platforms, or sidingsRailway networksRail-vehicle marshalling systems
• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems
• F16K 7/10 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with inflatable member
• F16K 3/03 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with flat sealing facesPackings therefor with a closure member in the form of an iris-diaphragm

Abstract

A tunnel system includes at least two adjacent tunnel lining systems and a sealing system. Moreover, the tunnel lining systems can include plural tunnel lining segments.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21D 11/00 - Lining tunnels, galleries or other underground cavities, e.g. large underground chambersLinings thereforMaking such linings in situ, e.g. by assembling
• E21D 11/10 - Lining with building materials with concrete cast in situShuttering or other equipment adapted therefor
• E21D 11/08 - Lining with building materials with preformed concrete slabs
• E21D 11/04 - Lining with building materials
• E21D 11/05 - Lining with building materials using compressible insertions

Abstract

A tunnel system includes at least two adjacent tunnel lining systems and a sealing system. Moreover, the tunnel lining systems can include plural tunnel lining segments.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21D 11/38 - WaterproofingHeat insulatingSoundproofingElectric insulating
• E21D 11/08 - Lining with building materials with preformed concrete slabs
• E02B 3/16 - Sealings or joints
• E02D 29/16 - Arrangement or construction of joints in foundation structures
• E21D 11/40 - Devices or apparatus specially adapted for handling or placing units of linings for tunnels or galleries

Abstract

A segmental tube section structure having a length and a circumference, the segmental tube section structure including a plurality of tube segments extending the length in a longitudinal direction of the segmental tube section structure and extending in a circumferential direction of the segmental tube section structure, wherein each tube segment of the plurality of tube segments extends in the circumferential direction to span an equal arc of the circumference of the segmental tube section, and wherein each of the plurality of tube segments are connected to adjacent tube segments of the plurality of tube segments in the circumferential direction to form the segmental tube section structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 9/22 - Pipes composed of a plurality of segments
• F16L 1/024 - Laying or reclaiming pipes on land, e.g. above the ground
• B21D 51/10 - Making hollow objects characterised by the structure of the objects conically or cylindrically shaped objects
• E01B 19/00 - Protection of permanent way against development of dust or against the effect of wind, sun, frost, or corrosionMeans to reduce development of noise
• F16L 9/02 - Rigid pipes of metal
• E01B 25/00 - Tracks for special kinds of railways
• B23K 101/06 - Tubes

Abstract

A segmental tube section structure having a length and a circumference, the segmental tube section structure including a plurality of tube segments extending the length in a longitudinal direction of the segmental tube section structure and extending in a circumferential direction of the segmental tube section structure, wherein each tube segment of the plurality of tube segments extends in the circumferential direction to span an equal arc of the circumference of the segmental tube section, and wherein each of the plurality of tube segments are connected to adjacent tube segments of the plurality of tube segments in the circumferential direction to form the segmental tube section structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 9/22 - Pipes composed of a plurality of segments
• E04C 3/00 - Structural elongated elements designed for load-supporting
• F16L 9/00 - Rigid pipes
• F16L 9/02 - Rigid pipes of metal
• F16L 9/17 - Rigid pipes obtained by bending a sheet longitudinally and connecting the edges

Abstract

A wheel, a magnet-wheel system and a method including a wheel for a transport vehicle movable along a guideway in a transportation system. The transportation system includes a conductive surface arranged substantially parallel to the guideway. The wheel includes at least one magnet is affixed to at least one of an exterior of the wheel or an interior of the wheel. The wheel is rotatably drivable by drag forces created in the conductive surface, which is spatially separate from the wheel in transport.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60V 3/04 - Land vehicles, e.g. road vehicles co-operating with rails or other guiding means, e.g. with air cushion between rail and vehicle
• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems
• B60L 13/03 - Electric propulsion by linear motors
• B60L 13/04 - Magnetic suspension or levitation for vehicles
• B60L 13/10 - Combination of electric propulsion and magnetic suspension or levitation
• H02K 49/04 - Dynamo-electric clutchesDynamo-electric brakes of the asynchronous induction type of the eddy-current hysteresis type
• H02K 49/10 - Dynamo-electric clutchesDynamo-electric brakes of the permanent-magnet type
• B64C 25/36 - Arrangements or adaptations of wheels, tyres or axles in general

Abstract

Amagnetic bearing system for controlling magnetic coupling between a mobile carriage and a guideway and a method for controlling the magnetic bearing system. The magnetic bearing system includes at least one engine, which includes at least two poles, at least one permanent magnet and at least one coil. The engine is configured to be magnetically coupled to the guideway through at least one air gap.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16C 32/04 - Bearings not otherwise provided for using magnetic or electric supporting means

Abstract

A track switching arrangement for a track-based guided transportation system, wherein the track switching arrangement forms diverging pathways and enables vehicle-side switching of a vehicle in the guided transportation system. The track switching arrangement includes an upstream pathway; two downstream pathways; and a path switching transition region having the diverging pathways between the upstream pathway and the two downstream pathways. Each of the pathways includes track elements configured to interact with one or more respective bearings of the vehicle to provide levitation to the vehicle and/or guidance for the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 13/00 - Electric propulsion for monorail vehicles, suspension vehicles or rack railwaysMagnetic suspension or levitation for vehicles
• B60L 13/04 - Magnetic suspension or levitation for vehicles
• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems
• E01B 25/34 - SwitchesFrogsCrossings

Abstract

An active control system for a mass traveling along a guideway and method for active control of a mass traveling along a guideway. The active control system includes at least one displacement sensor and at least one motion sensor. Signals from the at least one displacement sensor and the least one motion sensor are processed to adjust a displacement of a reference location on the mass from a fixed reference.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
• B60G 17/016 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input
• B60G 17/0165 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input to an external condition, e.g. rough road surface, side wind
• B60G 17/018 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the use of a specific signal treatment or control method
• B60G 17/019 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the type of sensor or the arrangement thereof

Abstract

Vehicle guidance system that includes a first guidance bogie selectively positionable in a first position for travel and a second position for direction change and a second guidance bogie selectively positionable in a third position for travel and a fourth position for direction change. At a common crossing, one of: the first guidance bogie is selectively positioned into the second position, or the second guidance bogie is selectively positioned into the fourth position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61L 11/02 - Operation of points from the vehicle or by the passage of the vehicle using mechanical interaction between vehicle and track
• B61L 23/00 - Control, warning or like safety means along the route or between vehicles or trains
• E01B 7/00 - SwitchesCrossings
• E01B 25/10 - Mono-railsAuxiliary balancing railsSupports or connections for rails
• E01B 25/12 - SwitchesCrossings
• E01B 25/28 - Rail tracks for guiding vehicles when running on road or similar surface
• E01B 25/32 - Stators, guide rails or slide rails
• E01B 25/34 - SwitchesFrogsCrossings
• B61B 5/02 - Elevated railway systems without suspended vehicles with two or more rails
• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems

Abstract

A modular structure, configured to be connectable with a plurality of modular structures to form an enclosed transportation path, each modular structure including a bottom element structured and arranged to provide a track support surface and a plurality of upper element attachment structures, and an upper element configured to attach to the bottom element at the plurality of upper element attachment structures, wherein the upper element is structured to sealingly engage with the lower element.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems
• B60L 13/00 - Electric propulsion for monorail vehicles, suspension vehicles or rack railwaysMagnetic suspension or levitation for vehicles
• B60V 3/04 - Land vehicles, e.g. road vehicles co-operating with rails or other guiding means, e.g. with air cushion between rail and vehicle
• B61B 3/00 - Elevated railway systems with suspended vehicles
• B61B 13/00 - Other railway systems
• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems

Abstract

A modular structure, configured to be connectable with a plurality of modular structures to form an enclosed transportation path, each modular structure including a bottom element structured and arranged to provide a track support surface and a plurality of upper element attachment structures, and an upper element configured to attach to the bottom element at the plurality of upper element attachment structures, wherein the upper element is structured to sealingly engage with the lower element.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01B 29/32 - Installing or removing track components, not covered by the preceding groups, e.g. sole-plates, rail anchors
• E01B 2/00 - General structure of permanent way
• E01B 25/00 - Tracks for special kinds of railways
• E01B 25/30 - Tracks for magnetic suspension or levitation vehicles
• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems
• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems

Abstract

A modular loading and unloading system for a high-speed transportation system, the system including an airlock loading zone, at least one airlock arranged in the airlock loading zone and connecting the airlock loading zone to a transportation tube of the high-speed transportation system. The airlock loading zone is configured to receive a plurality of capsules, payloads, and/or cars, and is operable to arrange the plurality of capsules, payloads, and/or cars for insertion into a high-speed transportation vehicle arranged in the airlock.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems
• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems
• B61B 15/00 - Combinations of railway systems
• B61L 19/06 - Interlocking devices having electrical operation
• B61L 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• B65G 67/00 - Loading or unloading vehicles
• B65G 69/00 - Auxiliary measures taken, or devices used, in connection with loading or unloading
• B65G 69/28 - Loading rampsLoading docks
• B65G 69/32 - Shelters, surrounds or sealing arrangements for loading docks
• B65G 69/34 - Accessories, e.g. vehicle restrainers, wheel blockers, positioners or bumpers

Abstract

Magnet array structure and method for forming magnet array structure that includes a first magnet array including a first repeatable magnet arrangement and second magnet array including a second repeatable magnet arrangement. The first repeatable magnet arrangement includes a plurality of non-uniformly dimensioned magnetic elements and the second repeatable magnet arrangement includes a plurality of non-uniformly dimensioned magnetic elements. Further, the first repeatable magnet arrangement is offset from the second repeatable magnet arrangement to limit attraction forces between the first and second magnet arrays.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 9/04 - Construction, mounting, or centering of coil
• C23C 14/06 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material characterised by the coating material
• C23C 14/16 - Metallic material, boron or silicon on metallic substrates or on substrates of boron or silicon
• C23C 14/18 - Metallic material, boron or silicon on other inorganic substrates
• C23C 14/34 - Sputtering
• C23C 14/35 - Sputtering by application of a magnetic field, e.g. magnetron sputtering

Abstract

Method and system for autonomously transporting people and/or goods. The method includes requesting conveyance of a payload from a designated area to a destination, autonomously moving at least one module to the designated area, loading the at least one module with a payload within the designated area, and, via the at least one module, autonomously transporting the payload to the destination.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 22/00 - Measuring distance traversed on the ground by vehicles, persons, animals or other moving solid bodies, e.g. using odometers or using pedometers

Abstract

A hole cutting apparatus for cutting a hole in a tubular structure, which includes a center shaft, a slide mount rotatably attached to the center shaft, a slide rail slidably attached to the slide mount; a cutter attachable to the slide rail so as to move with the slide rail, and a cutter height roller attached to the cutter. The cutter height roller is structured and arranged to maintain the cutter at a distance from a cutting surface of the tubular structure as the hole is cut.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 10/00 - Welding or cutting by means of a plasma
• B23D 33/04 - Arrangements for holding, guiding, or feeding work during the operation for making circular cuts
• B23K 37/00 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass
• B23B 51/04 - Tools for drilling machines for trepanning
• B23Q 9/00 - Arrangements for supporting or guiding portable metal-working machines or apparatus
• B26F 1/44 - Cutters thereforDies therefor

Abstract

A hole cutting apparatus for cutting a hole in a tubular structure, which includes a center shaft, a slide mount rotatably attached to the center shaft, a slide rail slidably attached to the slide mount; a cutter attachable to the slide rail so as to move with the slide rail, and a cutter height roller attached to the cutter. The cutter height roller is structured and arranged to maintain the cutter at a distance from a cutting surface of the tubular structure as the hole is cut.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 7/00 - Cutting, scarfing, or desurfacing by applying flames
• B23D 79/00 - Methods, machines or devices not covered elsewhere, for working metal by removal of material
• B23K 7/08 - Cutting, scarfing, or desurfacing by applying flames by applying additional compounds or means favouring the cutting, scarfing, or desurfacing procedure
• B23K 7/10 - Auxiliary devices, e.g. for guiding or supporting the torch
• B23K 10/00 - Welding or cutting by means of a plasma

Abstract

A tubular structure including an outer tube an inner tube arranged within the outer tube and at least one chamber formed between the outer tube and the inner tube. The tubular structure additionally includes at least one self-healing material arranged in the chamber, wherein the self-healing material is configured to solidify and/or expand upon contact with a reacting material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 73/16 - Auto-repairing or self-sealing arrangements or agents
• B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
• C08K 3/00 - Use of inorganic substances as compounding ingredients
• F28F 1/00 - Tubular elementsAssemblies of tubular elements
• C08K 3/013 - Fillers, pigments or reinforcing additives
• B29C 73/22 - Auto-repairing or self-sealing arrangements or agents the article containing elements including a sealing composition, e.g. powder being liberated when the article is damaged

Abstract

A tubular structure including an outer tube an inner tube arranged within the outer tube and at least one chamber formed between the outer tube and the inner tube. The tubular structure additionally includes at least one self-healing material arranged in the chamber, wherein the self-healing material is configured to solidify and/or expand upon contact with a reacting material.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 55/16 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders
• B29C 73/22 - Auto-repairing or self-sealing arrangements or agents the article containing elements including a sealing composition, e.g. powder being liberated when the article is damaged
• F16L 55/175 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from outside the pipe by using materials which fill a space around the pipe before hardening

Abstract

A friction-braking apparatus for a transportation system, having at least one caliper, at least one piston structured and arranged to move the at least one caliper; and at least one brake pad arranged on the at least one caliper. The at least one caliper is structured and arranged to selectively move the at least one brake pad into engagement with at least one rail of the transportation system.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 1/12 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting otherwise than by retarding wheels, e.g. jet- action
• B60V 3/04 - Land vehicles, e.g. road vehicles co-operating with rails or other guiding means, e.g. with air cushion between rail and vehicle
• B61K 7/08 - Track brakes or retarding apparatus with clamping action operated pneumatically or hydraulically
• B61H 7/12 - Grippers co-operating frictionally with tracks

Abstract

Systems and methods for detecting and sealing a leak in a low-pressure transportation system including a low-pressure environment having a wall with an outer and an inner surface and an interior, and a hole passing through the wall that defines the leak in the low-pressure transportation system. The systems and methods including at least two sensors provided within the interior of the low-pressure environment that are structured and arranged to detect the leak, a controller in communication with the at least two sensors, a membrane deployer in communication with the controller, and a sealing membrane deployable by the membrane deployer and structured and arranged to provide a pressure-tight seal over the hole on the outer surface of the wall to seal the leak.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
• G01N 29/04 - Analysing solids
• G01N 29/24 - Probes
• F16L 55/1645 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from inside the pipe a sealing material being introduced inside the pipe by means of a tool moving in the pipe
• F16L 55/168 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from outside the pipe
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use

Abstract

Non-contact bearing system, such as a magnetic levitation system, having a geometry. The geometry includes a plurality of track elements arranged to nest together in a length direction. The plurality of track elements are shaped to define at least an upper and a lower null flux crossing and the plurality of nested track elements form a conductive metamaterial. Method for constructing a metamaterial null flux magnetic levitation track with tessellating elements of stamped conductors.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems

Abstract

Systems and methods for detecting and sealing a leak in a low-pressure transportation system including a low-pressure environment having a wall with an outer and an inner surface and an interior, and a hole passing through the wall that defines the leak in the low-pressure transportation system. The systems and methods including at least two sensors provided within the interior of the low-pressure environment that are structured and arranged to detect the leak, a controller in communication with the at least two sensors, a membrane deployer in communication with the controller, and a sealing membrane deployable by the membrane deployer and structured and arranged to provide a pressure-tight seal over the hole on the outer surface of the wall to seal the leak.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 55/16 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders
• F16L 55/00 - Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems
• F16L 55/168 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from outside the pipe
• G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• B64D 1/12 - Releasing

Abstract

A tubular structure includes at least one exterior tube and at least one interior tube, at least a portion of the interior tube is disposed within the exterior tube. The tubular structure further includes at least one expansion joint provided between the exterior tube and the interior tube and the expansion joint allows lateral expansion or contraction of the exterior tube and the interior tube and maintains a pressure within the exterior and the interior tubes.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 17/02 - Joints with packing adapted to sealing by fluid pressure with sealing rings arranged between outer surface of pipe and inner surface of sleeve or socket
• F16L 3/18 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets with special provision allowing movement of the pipe allowing movement in axial direction
• F16L 17/025 - Joints with packing adapted to sealing by fluid pressure with sealing rings arranged between outer surface of pipe and inner surface of sleeve or socket the sealing rings having radially directed ribs
• F16L 17/10 - Joints with packing adapted to sealing by fluid pressure the packing being sealed by the pressure of a fluid other than the fluid in or surrounding the pipe
• F16L 27/12 - Adjustable jointsJoints allowing movement allowing substantial longitudinal adjustment or movement
• F16L 51/00 - Expansion-compensation arrangements for pipe-lines
• F16L 51/02 - Expansion-compensation arrangements for pipe-lines making use of a bellows or an expansible folded or corrugated tube

Abstract

A corrosion-resistant cover system, having a corrosion-resistant cover structured and configured to be arrangeable around an object having one or more metallic surfaces that are susceptible to corrosion. The corrosion-resistant cover is operable to provide increased corrosion resistance to the object by preventing contact between the one or more metallic surfaces and ambient conditions exterior to the corrosion-resistant cover.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 37/02 - Joining burned ceramic articles with other burned ceramic articles or other articles by heating with metallic articles
• C04B 35/653 - Processes involving a melting step

Abstract

A method of forming an internally-arranged laser-beam weld from within a composite structure. The method includes arranging a welding apparatus within an internal passage of the composite structure, and emitting a laser beam from the welding apparatus to form the internally-arranged laser-beam weld between layers of the composite structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 26/00 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
• B23K 26/10 - Devices involving relative movement between laser beam and workpiece using a fixed support
• B23K 37/02 - Carriages for supporting the welding or cutting element
• B23K 26/08 - Devices involving relative movement between laser beam and workpiece
• B23K 26/244 - Overlap seam welding
• B23K 103/04 - Steel alloys
• B23K 103/10 - Aluminium or alloys thereof