Redundant steering system for guideway vehicle

Details Redundant steering system for guideway vehicle Redundant steering system for guideway vehicle

2007-12-18

2010-11-09

Morano, S. Joseph (Department: 3617)

Railways

Switches

Having all stationary track elements

C104S130010, C104S140000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07827917

ABSTRACT:
A guideway system and method of operating a guideway is included comprising a guideway with entrance and exit ramps and vehicles having both a smooth, servo-based primary steering systems based upon proximity sensing of the side of the guideway and a backup mechanical steering system. The backup steering system is selectively engaged and disengaged based on location with respect to the entrance and exit ramps and provides vehicle wheel steering in the event of a failure of the primary servo steering system. The backup steering comprises one or more vertical members affixed to the guideway and one or more steering elements engageable with the member(s). The elements may be pivoted into and out of backup steering engagement.

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