Air bearing power and traction drive system

Details Air bearing power and traction drive system Air bearing power and traction drive system

1982-07-06

1984-06-26

Reese, Randolph

Railways

Fluid supported car or simulated aerial vehicle

104134, 180125, B61B 1308

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044559453

ABSTRACT:
This invention is a combination consisting of a mechanism for supporting varying loads by use of compressed air in motion and transported by a set of traction wheels acting equal and opposite to the compressed air force while transporting the load. The unique features of this invention incorporate the capability of transporting varying loads at various speeds with a considerable reduction of horsepower requirements. In accomplishing this transportation of loads there is created an Air Motive Clamp upon the guiding support member (track or beam) which instantaneously and continuously guides the transported loads automatically by a closed loop servo system thereby simplifying operational control, reducing the external supporting weights required and provides substantial economic savings including:
(1) Due to the compressed air support of loads there is a substantial reduction in friction as compared with present day bearing load support.
(2) By placing tractive forces only upon the wheels, the size and weight of the wheels is reduced by approximately 80 percent.
(3) The structural support transportation system is reduced proportionately to the reduction of the weight savings derived.
Included in this system is provided load carrying emergency pads (for when no compressed air is available) that permit the loaded vehicle to operate at a decreased speed to a point of repair or load relief.

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patent: 3937149 (1976-02-01), Winkle et al.
patent: 3985081 (1976-10-01), Sullivan
patent: 4273031 (1981-06-01), Hannon

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