A design method for the plane layout of a PRT station

Abstract

The present invention relates to a PRT station, in particular to a design method for the plane layout of a PRT station, which comprises the following steps: S1. Determine the structural parameters of the PRT vehicle; S2. Based on the structural parameters of the PRT vehicle, determine the inclination angle α of the PRT berth, the minimum turning radius r1 of the PRT vehicle, the inner radius r of the PRT vehicle loop, the outer radius R of the PRT vehicle loop, and the horizontal distance Re from the center of rotation of the PRT vehicle to the rear outer corner of the PRT vehicle; S3. Determine the minimum width W of the PRT berth lane d The design method for the plane layout of a PRT station described in this application provides guidance for the design of the width of the PRT berth lane, thus solving the problem of how to design the width of the PRT berth lane and providing a theoretical basis for determining the actual construction width of the PRT berth lane.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a PRT station, in particular to a design method for the planar layout of a PRT station. Background Art

[0002] The Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) is a personal rapid public transportation system that uses small vehicles with self-navigation functions (each vehicle can carry about 1 - 8 people), combining the comfort and convenience of cars and the low energy consumption and high transportation efficiency of buses. The PRT system is an automated small-capacity transportation system composed of small vehicles and their dedicated running lines. The PRT system mainly includes vehicles, control systems, Automatic Vehicle Protection (AVP) systems, communication systems, charging systems, platform door systems, etc., and its stations adopt unique planar layout methods to achieve the efficient operation of vehicles.

[0003] As Figure 7 shown, currently, in the design of many PRT stations, the PRT berth 3 is directly set on one side of the passing lane 4. When the PRT vehicle 1 enters and exits the PRT berth 3, it is very easy to collide with the vehicles running on the passing lane 4. In current research, setting a PRT berth lane between the PRT berth 3 and the passing lane 4 has also become a solution. However, how to design the width of the PRT berth lane 2 has become a difficult problem to be solved currently: Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a design method for the planar layout of a PRT station in view of the problem of how to design the width of the PRT berth lane in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0006] A design method for the planar layout of a PRT station, based on a PRT station, the PRT station includes an incoming PRT berth lane, a PRT berth is arranged on one side of the PRT berth lane, and a passing lane is arranged on the other side of the PRT berth lane. Among them, the PRT berth is used for the PRT vehicle to park, the passing lane is used for the PRT vehicle to pass through, and the PRT vehicle on the passing lane enters the PRT berth through the PRT berth lane;

[0007] This design method includes the following steps:

[0008] S1. Determine the structural parameters of the PRT vehicle;

[0009] S2. Determine the tilt angle α of the PRT berth (3), the inner radius r of the PRT vehicle (1) ring, and the horizontal distance Re from the center of rotation of the PRT vehicle (1) to the outer rear corner of the PRT vehicle (1) based on the structural parameters of the PRT vehicle (1).

[0010] S3. Determine the minimum width W of the PRT berth lane (2) based on the tilt angle α of the PRT berth (3), the inner radius r of the PRT vehicle (1) ring, and the horizontal distance Re from the center of rotation of the PRT vehicle (1) to the outer rear corner of the PRT vehicle (1). d 。

[0011] The design method of the plane layout of a PRT station described in this application, by formulating the structural parameters of the PRT vehicle, and determining the tilt angle α of the PRT berth, the inner radius r of the PRT vehicle ring, and the horizontal distance Re from the center of rotation of the PRT vehicle to the outer rear corner of the PRT vehicle based on the structural parameters of the PRT vehicle, and thereby determining the minimum width W of the PRT berth lane. d , thus providing guidance for the design of the width of the PRT berth lane, thereby solving the problem of how to design the width of the PRT berth lane, and providing a theoretical basis for determining the actual construction width of the PRT berth lane.

[0012] Preferably, the tilt angle α of the PRT berth is specifically:

[0013]

[0014] In the formula, α: tilt angle of the PRT berth; a: length of the PRT vehicle; b: width of the PRT vehicle; c: parking space; s 1 : parking safety distance of the PRT vehicle.

[0015] Preferably, the inner radius r of the PRT vehicle ring is specifically:

[0016]

[0017] In the formula, r: inner radius of the PRT vehicle ring; r 1 : minimum turning radius of the PRT vehicle; l: wheelbase of the PRT vehicle; b: width of the PRT vehicle; n: front wheel track of the PRT vehicle.

[0018] Preferably, in step S2, the outer radius R of the PRT vehicle ring can also be determined based on the structural parameters of the PRT vehicle (1).

[0019] Preferably, the outer radius R of the PRT vehicle ring is specifically:

[0020]

[0021] Wherein, R: the outer radius of the loop of the PRT vehicle; l: the wheelbase of the PRT vehicle; d: the length of the front overhang of the PRT vehicle;

[0022] r: the inner radius of the loop of the PRT vehicle; b: the width of the PRT vehicle.

[0023] Preferably, the horizontal distance Re from the center of rotation of the PRT vehicle to the outer rear corner of the PRT vehicle is specifically:

[0024]

[0025] Wherein, Re: the horizontal distance from the center of rotation of the PRT vehicle to the outer rear corner of the PRT vehicle; r: the inner radius of the loop of the PRT vehicle; b: the width of the PRT vehicle; e: the length of the rear overhang of the PRT vehicle.

[0026] Preferably, the minimum width W of the PRT berth lane d is specifically:

[0027]

[0028] Wherein, W d : the minimum width of the PRT berth lane; Re: the horizontal distance from the center of rotation of the PRT vehicle to the outer rear corner of the PRT vehicle; r: the inner radius of the loop of the PRT vehicle; c: the parking space; α: the inclination angle of the PRT berth; S: the safety distance from the adjacent vehicle at the entrance and exit of the PRT berth; Z: the safety distance between the PRT vehicle and the curb or wall.

[0029] Preferably, the PRT berth lane is connected to the end of the overtaking lane, and there is a separation belt between the PRT berth lane and the overtaking lane.

[0030] Preferably, the end of the PRT berth lane is connected to a buffer area.

[0031] Preferably, the structural parameters of the PRT vehicle (1) include the length a of the PRT vehicle (1); the width b of the PRT vehicle (1); the wheelbase l of the PRT vehicle (1); the front track n of the PRT vehicle (1); the length d of the front overhang of the PRT vehicle (1); the length e of the rear overhang of the PRT vehicle (1).

[0032] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solutions, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0033] 1. For the design method of the plane layout of a PRT station described in the present application, by formulating the structural parameters of the PRT vehicle, and based on the structural parameters of the PRT vehicle, determining the inclination angle α of the PRT berth, the inner radius r of the loop of the PRT vehicle, and the horizontal distance Re from the center of rotation of the PRT vehicle to the outer rear corner of the PRT vehicle, and thereby determining the minimum width W of the PRT berth lane d, thus providing guidance for the design of the width of the PRT berth lane, solving the problem of how to design the width of the PRT berth lane, and providing a theoretical basis for determining the actual construction width of the PRT berth lane. Description of the Drawings

[0034] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the PRT vehicle model of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the layout zoning of the PRT station of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram for calculating the inclination angle of the PRT berth of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram for calculating the width of the PRT berth lane of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 5 is the appendix of the present invention Figure 4 Enlarged schematic diagram of M in

[0039] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the buffer area of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the layout zoning of the PRT station in the background art.

[0041] Icons: 1 - PRT vehicle; 2 - PRT berth lane; 3 - PRT berth; 4 - overtaking lane; 5 - isolation belt; 6 - buffer area; 7 - payment area; 8 - non-payment area. Detailed Embodiments

[0042] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0043] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0044] Embodiment 1

[0045] As Figures 1-6 shown, a design method for the plane layout of a PRT station described in this embodiment is based on a PRT station, such as Figure 2As shown in the figure, the PRT station includes an inbound PRT berth lane 2. On one side of the PRT berth lane 2, there is a PRT berth 3, and on the other side of the PRT berth lane 2, there is a passing lane 4. Among them, the PRT berth 3 is used for PRT vehicles 1 to park, and the passing lane 4 is used for PRT vehicles 1 to pass through. The PRT vehicles 1 on the passing lane 4 enter the PRT berth 3 through the PRT berth lane 2;

[0046] This design method includes the following steps:

[0047] S1. Determine the structural parameters of the PRT vehicle 1;

[0048] S2. Based on the structural parameters of the PRT vehicle 1, determine the inclination angle α of the PRT berth 3, the inner radius r of the PRT vehicle 1's loop, and the horizontal distance Re from the center of rotation of the PRT vehicle 1 to the outer rear corner of the PRT vehicle 1;

[0049] S3. Based on the inclination angle α of the PRT berth 3, the inner radius r of the PRT vehicle 1's loop, and the horizontal distance Re from the center of rotation of the PRT vehicle 1 to the outer rear corner of the PRT vehicle 1, determine the minimum width W of the PRT berth lane 2 d .

[0050] Specifically:

[0051] Functional zoning of the PRT station: As Figure 2 shown, according to the public transportation services provided by the PRT system and its own characteristics, the PRT station can be divided into a non-fare zone 8, a fare zone 7, a PRT berth 3, a buffer zone 6, a passing lane 4, etc.

[0052] Design of the PRT berth 3 in the PRT station:

[0053] The design of the PRT berth 3 in the PRT station is the key to the station's plane layout, which is directly related to the station's land occupation scale and the convenience of the system operation.

[0054] The simplified model of the PRT vehicle 1 is as Figure 1 shown: a: the length of the PRT vehicle 1; b: the width of the PRT vehicle 1; l: the wheelbase of the PRT vehicle 1; n: the front wheel track of the PRT vehicle 1; m: the rear wheel track of the PRT vehicle 1; d: the front overhang length of the PRT vehicle 1; e: the rear overhang length of the PRT vehicle 1.

[0055] There are three types of layouts for the PRT berth 3: parallel, diagonal, and perpendicular. However, the parallel layout will make the station too long and narrow, and the perpendicular layout not only makes it difficult to arrange the station concourse, difficult for passengers to get on and off, but also results in too wide a passage adjacent to the PRT berth 3, which is not conducive to the connection of the lines.

[0056] Therefore, it is considered that the PRT berth 3 at the PRT station is arranged in an inclined layout. The layout of the PRT berth 3 needs to meet the following conditions:

[0057] 1. It should ensure the safe entry and exit of the PRT vehicle 1 to and from the PRT berth 3;

[0058] 2. It should meet the requirements of the automatic driving positioning of the PRT vehicle 1;

[0059] 3. It should enable the PRT vehicle 1 to enter and exit the PRT berth 3 in one go;

[0060] 4. It should ensure the smooth getting on and off of passengers;

[0061] 5. It should meet the requirements of the flexibility of the layout and shape of the platform doors;

[0062] 6. The combination with the station concourse and adjacent passages should be natural, and the land occupation should be minimized;

[0063] 7. The shape and size of the PRT berth 3 should be convenient for construction;

[0064] 8. Considering the generality of the steering angle of the PRT vehicle 1, the layout of the fork is taken into account.

[0065] To meet the above conditions, it is first necessary to determine a reasonable inclination angle α of the PRT berth 3, with the smooth getting on and off of passengers and the layout of the platform doors as the limiting conditions. Therefore, it is necessary to calculate the inclination angle α of the PRT berth 3:

[0066] Specifically: As Figure 3 shown, the inclination angle α of the PRT berth 3 is specifically:

[0067]

[0068] s 1 : The safe parking distance of the PRT vehicle 1; c: The parking spacing.

[0069] After calculating the inclination angle α, considering that the shape and size of the PRT berth 3 are convenient for construction and on the premise of meeting the safe distance and parking spacing, the distance between the center points of the PRT berth 3 is rounded up.

[0070] The second step is to determine the width of the PRT berth lane 2. The PRT vehicle 1 drives forward and enters the PRT berth 3 to drop off passengers in one go, and then reverses and drives out of the PRT berth 3 in one go after the passengers get on, providing the best passenger experience.

[0071] The PRT vehicle 1 is essentially a mini car. When it makes a U-turn or turns, due to the limited maximum deflection angle of its front wheels, its minimum turning radius r is thus determined 1, in addition, the rear wheels cannot be deflected, which determines that the center of its turning rotation is on the extension line of the rear axle. Knowing the radius and the orientation of the center, the center can be determined, and thus the trajectory of each part of the vehicle body during circular motion can be obtained. Whether moving forward or backward, all the trajectories are circular motions around the center. Therefore, it can be known that:

[0072]

[0073]

[0074]

[0075] In the formula: r 1 : The minimum turning radius of PRT vehicle 1. For a certain airport PRT project, the minimum turning radius of PRT vehicle 1 is 5000 mm; r: The inner radius of the circle of PRT vehicle 1; R: The outer radius of the circle of PRT vehicle 1; Re: The horizontal distance from the center of rotation of PRT vehicle 1 to the outer rear corner of PRT vehicle 1.

[0076] Furthermore, as Figure 4 shown, when the middle PRT vehicle 1 enters and exits the PRT berth 3, it does not collide with the left and right PRT vehicles 1, that is, it does not interfere with points A and B. The minimum width W of the PRT berth lane 2 can be calculated d :

[0077]

[0078] In the formula: S: The safety distance from the entrance and exit of PRT berth 3 to the adjacent vehicle; Z: The safety distance between PRT vehicle 1 and the curb or wall.

[0079] Design of buffer area 6:

[0080] The buffer area 6 is used for the temporary storage of PRT vehicles 1 when all the PRT berths 3 at the station are occupied. Its scale should match the number of PRT berths 3. To balance the system efficiency and project investment, the number of PRT vehicles 1 that can be stored in the buffer area 6 and the number of parking spaces in PRT berth 3 should preferably be 1:1.

[0081] To reduce the engineering quantity of the buffer area 6, the buffer area 6 is designed as a straight line, as Figure 6 shown. According to the comprehensive performance of the system, the front and rear safety distances when PRT vehicle 1 is parked in the buffer position and the safety distance s between PRT vehicle 1 and the curb 2 are the same as those on the main line.

[0082] The buffer area 6 is generally connected to the lane 2 leading to the PRT berth.

[0083] Design of overtaking lane 4: The overtaking lane 4 is used for the passage of non-stop PRT vehicles 1, and the overtaking lane 4 is arranged as a straight line.

[0084] With this arrangement, the isolation belt 5 can be used to install station equipment, such as charging devices.

[0085] The following is a specific example for illustration:

[0086] The parameters of the PRT vehicle 1 at a certain airport are shown in Table 1:

[0087] Table 1

[0088] a b l n m d e mm mm mm mm mm mm mm 3750 1440 2145 1000 1000 802.5 802.5

[0089] There are three types of layouts for the PRT berth 3, namely parallel, diagonal, and perpendicular. However, the parallel layout will make the station too long and narrow, while the perpendicular layout not only makes it difficult to arrange the station concourse, inconvenient for passengers to get on and off, but also results in too wide a passage adjacent to the PRT berth 3, which is not conducive to the connection of the lines.

[0090] Therefore, considering the diagonal layout for the PRT berth 3 of the PRT station, it is first necessary to determine a reasonable inclination angle α of the PRT berth 3, with the smooth getting on and off of passengers and the arrangement of platform doors as the limiting conditions. For this purpose, it is necessary to calculate the inclination angle α of the PRT berth 3:

[0091] Specifically: as Figure 3 shown, the inclination angle α of the PRT berth 3 is specifically:

[0092]

[0093] s 1 : The parking safety distance of the PRT vehicle 1, which is taken as 300 mm according to the performance requirements of the airport PRT system;

[0094] c: The parking spacing, with a minimum parking spacing of 260 mm according to the clearance limit requirements of the PRT vehicle 1 in the airport PRT project.

[0095] The inclination angle α calculated from the technical parameters of the airport PRT project is 22.77°. Considering the shape and size of the PRT berth 3 for easy construction, and taking the safety distance and parking spacing as the premise, the center-to-center distance of the PRT berth 3 is rounded. Taking the airport project as an example, the center-to-center distance of the PRT berth 3 after rounding is 4500 mm, and the corrected inclination angle of the PRT berth 3 is 22.5°.

[0096] The second step is to determine the width of the adjacent lane of the PRT berth 3. The PRT vehicle 1 drives forward once and enters the PRT berth 3 to drop off passengers, and then reverses once to drive out of the PRT berth 3 after the passengers get on, providing the best passenger experience.

[0097] The PRT vehicle 1 at this airport is essentially a mini car. When it makes a U-turn or turns, due to the limit of the maximum deflection angle of its front wheels, its minimum turning radius r is thus determined 1, in addition, the rear wheels cannot be deflected, which determines that the center of the turning circle is on the extension line of the rear axle. Knowing the radius and the orientation of the center, the center can be determined, and thus the trajectory of each part of the vehicle body during circular motion can be calculated. Whether moving forward or backward, all the trajectories are circular motions around the center. Therefore, it can be known that:

[0098] Taking the PRT project of this airport as an example, r = 3297 mm;

[0099] Taking the PRT project of this airport as an example, R = 5579 mm;

[0100] Taking the PRT project of this airport as an example, Re = 4804 mm.

[0101] In the formula:

[0102] r 1 : The minimum turning radius of PRT vehicle 1. For PRT vehicle 1 in the PRT project of this airport, it is 5000 mm;

[0103] r: The inner radius of the circle of PRT vehicle 1;

[0104] R: The outer radius of the circle of PRT vehicle 1;

[0105] Re: The horizontal distance from the center of rotation of PRT vehicle 1 to the outer rear corner of PRT vehicle 1.

[0106] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4 , when the middle PRT vehicle 1 enters and exits the PRT berth 3, there is no collision with the left and right PRT vehicles 1, that is, there is no interference with points A and B. The minimum width W of the PRT berth lane 2 can be calculated d :

[0107]

[0108] When α = 22.5°, taking the PRT project of this airport as an example, calculate Wd = 1963 mm.

[0109] In the formula:

[0110] S: The safety distance from the entrance and exit of PRT berth 3 to the adjacent vehicle. According to the clearance requirements of PRT vehicle 1 in the PRT project of this airport, take 230 mm;

[0111] Z: The safety distance between PRT vehicle 1 and the curb or wall. According to the clearance requirements of PRT vehicle 1, take 230 mm.

[0112] Design of Buffer Zone 6: The buffer zone 6 is used for temporarily storing PRT vehicles 1 when all the PRT berths 3 at the station are occupied. Its scale should match the number of PRT berths 3. To balance system efficiency and project investment, the number of PRT vehicles 1 that can be stored in the buffer zone 6 and the number of parking spaces at the PRT berths 3 should preferably be 1:1.

[0113] To reduce the engineering quantity of the buffer zone 6, the buffer zone 6 is designed as a straight line, as Figure 6 shown. According to the comprehensive performance of the system, when the PRT vehicle 1 is parked in the buffer position, the front and rear safety distances are taken as 500 mm, and the safety distance s2 between the PRT vehicle 1 and the curb is the same as that of the main line.

[0114] The buffer zone 6 is generally connected to the lane 2 leading to the PRT berth.

[0115] Design of Overtaking Lane 4: The overtaking lane 4 is used for the passage of non-stop PRT vehicles 1. The overtaking lane 4 is arranged as a straight line, and the width of the isolation belt adjacent to the PRT berth 3 should preferably be 1000 mm.

[0116] With this arrangement, the isolation belt 5 can be used to install station equipment, such as charging devices; at the same time, when the intersection angle between the overtaking lane 4 and the adjacent lane of the PRT berth 3 is 22.5°, the scale of the intersection area is also smaller.

[0117] Beneficial Effects of this Embodiment: The design method of the plane layout of a PRT station described in this embodiment, by formulating the structural parameters of the PRT vehicle 1, and based on the structural parameters of the PRT vehicle 1, determining the inclination angle α of the PRT berth 3, the inner radius r of the PRT vehicle 1 ring, and the horizontal distance Re from the center of rotation of the PRT vehicle 1 to the outer rear corner of the PRT vehicle 1, and thereby determining the minimum width W of the PRT berth lane 2 d , thus providing guidance for the design of the width of the PRT berth lane, thereby solving the problem of how to design the width of the PRT berth lane 2, and providing a theoretical basis for determining the actual construction width of the PRT berth lane 2.

[0118] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A design method for the plane layout of a PRT station, characterized in that, Based on the PRT station, the PRT station includes an inbound PRT berth lane (2), a PRT berth (3) is arranged on one side of the PRT berth lane (2), and a passing lane (4) is arranged on the other side of the PRT berth lane (2). Among them, the PRT berth (3) is used for the PRT vehicle (1) to park, the passing lane (4) is used for the PRT vehicle (1) to pass, and the PRT vehicle (1) on the passing lane (4) enters the PRT berth (3) through the PRT berth lane (2); This design method includes the following steps: S1. Determine the structural parameters of the PRT vehicle (1); S2. Based on the structural parameters of the PRT vehicle (1), determine the inclination angle α of the PRT berth (3), the inner radius r of the PRT vehicle (1) ring, and the horizontal distance Re from the center of rotation of the PRT vehicle (1) to the outer rear corner of the PRT vehicle (1); S3. Determine the minimum width W of the PRT berth lane (2) based on the tilt angle α of the PRT berth (3), the inner radius r of the loop of the PRT vehicle (1), and the horizontal distance Re from the center of rotation of the PRT vehicle (1) to the outer rear corner of the PRT vehicle (1). d ; The inclination angle α of the PRT berth (3) is specifically: Wherein, α: the tilt angle of the PRT berth (3); a: the length of the PRT vehicle (1); b: the width of the PRT vehicle (1); c: the parking space; s1: the parking safety distance of the PRT vehicle (1); The inner radius r of the PRT vehicle (1) ring is specifically: Wherein, r: the inner radius of the loop of the PRT vehicle (1); r1: the minimum turning radius of the PRT vehicle (1); l : the wheelbase of the PRT vehicle (1); b: the width of the PRT vehicle (1); n: the front wheel track of the PRT vehicle (1); The horizontal distance Re from the center of rotation of the PRT vehicle (1) to the outer rear corner of the PRT vehicle (1) is specifically: Wherein, Re: the horizontal distance from the center of rotation of the PRT vehicle (1) to the outer rear corner of the PRT vehicle (1); r: the inner radius of the loop of the PRT vehicle (1); b: the width of the PRT vehicle (1); e: the length of the rear overhang of the PRT vehicle (1). The minimum width Wd of the PRT berth lane (2) is specifically: Wherein, Wd: the minimum width of the PRT berth lane (2); Re: the horizontal distance from the center of rotation of the PRT vehicle (1) to the outer rear corner of the PRT vehicle (1); r: the inner radius of the circle of the PRT vehicle (1); c: the parking distance; α: the inclination angle of the PRT berth (3); S: the safety distance from the adjacent vehicle at the entrance and exit of the PRT berth (3); Z: the safety distance between the PRT vehicle (1) and the curb or wall.

2. According to the design method for the plane layout of a PRT station described in claim 1, characterized in that, In step S2, based on the structural parameters of the PRT vehicle (1), the outer radius R of the PRT vehicle (1) ring can also be determined.

3. According to the design method for the plane layout of a PRT station described in claim 2, characterized in that, The outer radius R of the PRT vehicle (1) ring is specifically: In the formula, R: the outer ring radius of the PRT vehicle (1); l : the wheelbase of the PRT vehicle (1); d: The front overhang length of the PRT vehicle (1); r: The inner radius of the PRT vehicle (1) ring; b: The width of the PRT vehicle (1).

4. According to the design method for the plane layout of a PRT station described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The end of the PRT berth lane (2) is connected to the passing lane (4), and there is an isolation belt (5) between the PRT berth lane (2) and the passing lane (4).

5. According to the design method for the plane layout of a PRT station described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The end of the PRT berth lane (2) is connected to a buffer area (6).

6. According to the design method for the plane layout of a PRT station described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The structural parameters of the PRT vehicle (1) include the length a of the PRT vehicle (1); the width b of the PRT vehicle (1); the wheelbase of the PRT vehicle (1) l ; the front track n of the PRT vehicle (1); the front overhang length d of the PRT vehicle (1); the rear overhang length e of the PRT vehicle (1).

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