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An evacuated tube transport (ETT) system comprises: Evacuated tubes (200) along a travel route (100) for both directions; capsules (300) to transport occupants or cargo within the tubes; equipment (700) providing continuous transfer to tube while preserving vacuum; capsule suspension (400) that subs

An evacuated tube transport (ETT) system comprises: Evacuated tubes (200) along a travel route (100) for both directions; capsules (300) to transport occupants or cargo within the tubes; equipment (700) providing continuous transfer to tube while preserving vacuum; capsule suspension (400) that substantially eliminates drag; coordinated acceleration device (500); energy recovery braking (600); vibration control structures (820); tube alignment devices (230); automatic capsule switch (650) and synchronization (885); automated operation, inspection, and maintenance (810); methods of construction; redundant data (835), safety and security (880) systems. Low and high technology embodiments are comprehensively disclosed. Possibilities include replacement or augmentation of: vehicles, power lines, energy storage devices, power plants, heaters, air conditioning, water and sewer pipes, and communication cables and satellites. ETT provides continuous, environmentally benign, sustainable, local and international travel. Aerodynamic limitations, weather exposure, and obstacles are essentially eliminated; The system enables a quantum improvement in safety, speed and efficiency.

대표청구항 ▼

[ I claim:] [1.] A tubular transportation system for transporting passengers/cargos, comprising:a plurality of substantially evacuated tubes arranged along predetermined routes;a plurality of capsules accommodating passengers/cargos received in said tubes for traveling along said predetermined route

[ I claim:] [1.] A tubular transportation system for transporting passengers/cargos, comprising:a plurality of substantially evacuated tubes arranged along predetermined routes;a plurality of capsules accommodating passengers/cargos received in said tubes for traveling along said predetermined routes, each said capsule including a cylindrical capsule hull having at least an opened end for slidably receiving a passenger/cargo module, said module including life supporting equipment, and heat exchanging means for providing comfort to passengers on board; anda plurality of terminal stations for loading and unloading said capsules, each said terminal station having means for receiving an in-coming capsule from in-coming one of said tubes, withdrawing said module from said capsule hull so as to allow loading/unloading passengers/cargos, inserting said module into said capsule hull, and moving said capsule to an out-going one of said tubes.