Elevated Mass Transit With Passenger Control Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mass transportation systems, such as automobiles, trains, and buses, face congestion and operational inefficiencies, leading to increased wait times and safety risks, while existing public transportation like monorails and airplanes are costly to operate and require significant maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A mass transportation system featuring a support structure with an elevated track and carrier vehicles powered by electrical energy, equipped with first and second control modules allowing passengers to signal stops at loading and unloading stations without the need for a separate operator, enabling efficient travel along a predetermined path.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional mass transportation systems (automobiles, trains, buses) are used, then passenger transport capacity is provided, but congestion increases and wait times are prolonged
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions transportation from ground level to elevated three-dimensional space by positioning tracks above ground level on support structures. This dimensional change allows carrier vehicles to operate independently from ground-level traffic congestion, enabling continuous passenger transport without delays caused by road traffic while maintaining high transport capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service operation through control modules that allow passengers to autonomously signal carrier vehicles to stop at loading/unloading stations without requiring operators. This eliminates the need for manual operation, reduces labor costs, and enables efficient passenger flow management while maintaining high productivity in the transportation system.
2Productivity
If monorails, trains, and airplanes are used for public transportation, then passenger transport capability is provided, but operational costs are very expensive and large crews are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service operation through control modules that allow passengers to autonomously signal carrier vehicles to stop at loading/unloading stations without requiring operators. This eliminates the need for manual operation, reduces labor costs, and enables efficient passenger flow management while maintaining high productivity in the transportation system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts and eliminates the operator role from the transportation system by implementing automated control modules. This removes the complex human operational layer while maintaining transport capability, significantly reducing operational costs and simplifying the system structure compared to traditional monorails, trains, or airplanes that require large crews.
3Ease of operation
If traditional ground-level transportation is used, then passenger access is provided, but congestion leads to accidents and safety risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions transportation from ground level to elevated three-dimensional space by positioning tracks above ground level on support structures. This dimensional change allows carrier vehicles to operate independently from ground-level traffic congestion, enabling continuous passenger transport without delays while eliminating safety risks associated with congested road conditions and traffic accidents.
Solution Approach 2:
The elevated track structure acts as an intermediary that separates passenger transportation from ground-level traffic. This physical separation mediates between the need for efficient passenger transport and the harmful effects of ground congestion, allowing the system to maintain safety while providing easy passenger access through designated loading and unloading stations.
Data Source
AI summary
A mass transportation system for efficiently transporting a plurality of passengers along a predetermined path from a loading station to an unloading station. The transportation system generally includes a support structure, a track positioned above ground level via the support structure, and a carrier vehicle operable along the track. A first control module operable by a passenger is located outside the carrier vehicle upon a loading station for signaling the carrier vehicle to stop along the track at the loading station and a second control module operable by the passenger is located inside the carrier vehicle for signaling the carrier vehicle to stop along the track at an unloading station.