Apparatus, systems and methods for levitating and moving objects

a technology of objects and apparatus, applied in the direction of magnetic circuit rotating parts, rail devices, magnetic circuit shape/form/construction, etc., can solve the problem that the viable cargo under real world conditions has yet to be developed

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-10-26
SYNERGY GREENTECH
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[0006] The present invention is directed towards apparatus, systems and methods for levitating and accelerating objects. In particular, embodiments ...

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Notwithstanding the fact that patent applications have been filed for such systems for decades, a...

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[0038] The present detailed description is generally directed toward systems, apparatus and methods for levitating a cart or other object above a track, and for accelerating the object with respect to the track. Several embodiments of the present invention may allow an individual to levitate an object above a track, and to accelerate and decelerate the object, all without contacting the track. Accordingly, such embodiments can provide highly efficient transportation means for individuals or cargo. The inventors use a train car and a door or window as embodiments for illustrative purposes, but fully appreciate that the systems and devices of the present invention could work with launchers for boats, rockets or spacecraft; conveyor systems for raw materials, products or other items; or any number of things.

[0039] Many specific details of certain embodiments of the invention are set forth in the following description and in FIGS. 1-25 to provide a thorough understanding of such embodi...

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Apparatus, systems and methods for levitating and moving objects such as vehicles, doors and windows are shown and described herein. The embodiments incorporate a track with lower rails having lower permanent magnets and the object with upper rails having upper permanent magnets aligned with the lower rails and oriented to oppose the polarity of the lower permanent magnets. Ferrous backing plates may be incorporated behind the lower rails and/or the upper rails. Embodiments may also incorporate a third rail of an electroconductive material, and a driving disc positioned near the third rail. Permanent magnets in the driving disc may be rotated with the driving disc in the presence of the third rail to accelerate the upper rails with respects to the lower rails. The driving disc may be coupled one of the lower rails to maintain a desired alignment with the third rail.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application, Ser. No. 10 / 421,207, filed Apr. 22, 2003, now pending, which claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 375,220, filed Apr. 23, 2002. and which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Pat. No. 6,899,036, issued May 31, 2005, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Pat. No. 6,510,799, issued Jan. 28, 2003.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of Invention [0003] The invention relates to apparatus, systems and methods for moving objects. More particularly, the invention relates to levitating, accelerating and decelerating objects with reduced friction and increased efficiency. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] Magnetically levitated trains, conveyor systems and related means of transportation have been attempted many times in the past few decades in an effort to provide more efficient means of transportation for individuals and cargo. A few examples o...

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IPC IPC(8): B60L13/04B60L13/00B65G35/00
CPCB60L13/04B60M7/00B60L2200/26B65G54/02H02K49/046B61B13/08
Inventor LAMB, KARL J.SPARKS, MICHAEL T.GOSSAGE, SCOTT D.
Owner SYNERGY GREENTECH
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