System and method for managing transportation using a self-propelled cab

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a transportation system that includes a plurality of cabs that are attached to suspension frames suspended from a cable using multiple pairs of sheaves running freely on an overhead cable guide-way to allow balancing of total weight of the cab along the cable guide-way. The pairs of sheaves are assembled to articulate in a horizontal plane to allow easy traversing along curved cable guide-way sections. The transportation system also includes a plurality of smart electro-mechanical switches capable of disengaging continuity of line of motion of the cab from the cable guide-way section and diverting the cab onto other cable guide-way sections. Each of the plurality of cabs can be coupled with a plurality of propellers to provide thrust for forward movement, speed control, steering, stabilization of the cab from swinging on the suspension frame and stopping of the cab by reversing the thrust developed thereof.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for managing transportation of people and freight. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for managing transportation of people and freight using autonomous self-propelled cabs.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.[0003]Conventional urban transportation systems typically employ underground trains or vehicles moving along tracks. Installation of such systems requires a considerable amount of space in an urban region and do not allow vehicles to be separately directed from one place to another. Also, such systems cannot be used to provide vertical transportation of people as well a...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a transportation system that can move people and freight horizontally and vertically. It is also self-steering. The system uses pairs of sheaves that are assembled in a horizontal plane to easily move along a cable guide-way. The sheaves form a safety cable to grasp it from below. The cab can also be coupled with a second propeller to control its flight during descent and emergency situations. The second propeller can provide a safe landing for the cab if it detaches from the cable guide-way.

Problems solved by technology

Installation of such systems requires a considerable amount of space in an urban region and do not allow vehicles to be separately directed from one place to another.

Also, such systems cannot be used to provide vertical transportation of people as well as cargo.

However, such alternative transportation systems are not generally suitable for widespread use in urban areas.

Such conventional transportation systems have become increasingly costly to construct, maintain and operate, and usage of such conventional transportation systems in transportation of people and freight in urban areas is superseded enormously by automobiles, such as cars, buses, trucks, etc.

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