Maglev Bogie Spring Structure for Stable Cornering Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bogies for magnetic levitation systems lack stability and adaptability during cornering, and the support structure contributes to the connection of levitation frames, which can lead to inefficiencies in weight distribution and space usage.
Innovation Solution
The bogie design features two rows of levitation frames with cross and longitudinal members that are connected to form spring systems, allowing the vehicle cabin to be supported more stably and enabling the levitation frames to pivot during cornering, with the cross and longitudinal members being spring-mounted to the levitation frames using conical and laminated springs, and the longitudinal members being rotatably connected to the cross members.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If cross members and longitudinal members are rigidly connected to levitation frames, then structural strength is improved, but stability during cornering deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The cross members are designed to be pivotably connected to the levitation frames, allowing them to rotate relative to the frames during cornering. This dynamic connection enables the support structure to adapt to changing directional forces while maintaining structural integrity, resolving the contradiction between rigid strength and flexible stability.
2Weight of moving object
If multiple cross members are arranged between levitation frames, then weight distribution is improved, but space efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is divided into multiple cross members spaced at different positions between levitation frames. Each cross member independently supports portions of the vehicle cabin, distributing the weight across multiple connection points while maintaining compact spacing that preserves space efficiency.
3Adaptability or versatility
If longitudinal members connect multiple cross members, then adaptability during cornering is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The longitudinal members serve dual functions by both connecting cross members to each other and providing pivotable connections to levitation frames. This merging of functions reduces the number of separate components needed while maintaining the adaptability required for cornering maneuvers.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This design enhances the stability and adaptability of the vehicle cabin during cornering, reduces the contribution of support members to frame connections, and allows for a more space-efficient design by effectively distributing the weight of the vehicle cabin through the levitation frames.
Implementation Method 1
The bogie (1) comprises at least one suspension (10, 11) for spring mounting the vehicle cabin (8) with respect to the bogie (1)... the first suspension (10) comprises first spring elements (19)... the second suspension (11) comprises second spring elements (20)
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AI summary
The invention relates to a bogie (1) for a guideway-bound levitation vehicle (7) of a magnetic levitation system, with two rows (21, 22) of multiple levitation frames (2) spaced apart from each other in a transverse direction (Y) of the bogie (1) and extending in a longitudinal direction (X) of the bogie (1), with at least two cross members (3) spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction (X) and extending in the transverse direction (Y) and connecting the two rows (21, 22) of multiple levitation frames (2) to each other, with at least one longitudinal member (4) extending in the longitudinal direction (X) and connected to the cross members (3), and with at least one receiving means (18) for receiving a vehicle compartment (8) of the levitation vehicle (7). According to the invention, two longitudinal members (4) spaced apart from each other in the transverse direction (Y) are arranged between two cross members (3) spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction (X) and are connected to these two cross members (3) The invention further relates to a bogie.