Switching mechanism for transit modules

Details Switching mechanism for transit modules Switching mechanism for transit modules

1997-04-10

1998-08-18

Le, Mark T.

Railways

Switches

Having all stationary track elements

104124, B61B 1200

Patent

active

057945357

ABSTRACT:
An electromagnetic switching mechanism for use in a transit system employing automated, self-propelled transit modules travelling on a guideway. The switching mechanism can be selectively activated by an on-board computer to move into magnetic engagement with lateral guidance bars built onto the guideway to direct the transit module to merge into, or exit from the guideway, or to maintain direction on the guideway, without motion of any portion of the guideway itself.

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