IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0396227
(2012-02-14)
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등록번호 |
US-8578861
(2013-11-12)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Hepner, Alan
- Metivier, David
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
2 인용 특허 :
21 |
초록
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The invention is a carriage traction vehicle for use with a monorail. The vehicle is self-propelled along the monorail by one or more motors engaging a fixed rack attached to the monorail. The carriage traction vehicle may include one or more of the following features: a cabin, a counterwheel assemb
The invention is a carriage traction vehicle for use with a monorail. The vehicle is self-propelled along the monorail by one or more motors engaging a fixed rack attached to the monorail. The carriage traction vehicle may include one or more of the following features: a cabin, a counterwheel assembly, a platform assembly, a leveling control system, a motor system, a tilt mechanism, and a safety assembly.
대표청구항
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1. A vehicle for transporting a payload along a monorail, comprising: a cabin configured for carrying the payload;a counterwheel assembly configured for wheeled engagement around the monorail;a platform assembly configured for supporting the cabin, and further comprising a cabin axle rotationally co
1. A vehicle for transporting a payload along a monorail, comprising: a cabin configured for carrying the payload;a counterwheel assembly configured for wheeled engagement around the monorail;a platform assembly configured for supporting the cabin, and further comprising a cabin axle rotationally connected to the counterwheel assembly;a leveling control system attached to the platform assembly and in rotational communication with the cabin axle; anda motor system comprising dual redundant electrical motors mounted to the counterwheel assembly for driving the vehicle along the monorail. 2. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the leveling control system further comprises a tilt mechanism in communication with the platform assembly for selectively rotating the cabin about the cabin axle. 3. The vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the tilt mechanism is configured for leveling the cabin by selectively rotating the cabin during changes in monorail inclination. 4. The vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the selective rotation of the cabin ranges up to about 50 degrees of angular rotation. 5. The vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the tilt mechanism is configured for pre-leveling the cabin to counteract changes in cabin horizontal force. 6. The vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the tilt mechanism further comprises at least one of electric, hydraulic or pneumatic actuators. 7. The vehicle according to claim 6, wherein the at least one actuator is in communication with a tilt arm of the platform assembly. 8. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the leveling control system is configured for receiving and processing information for selectively rotating the cabin, the information comprising at least one of: vehicle location along the monorail, monorail inclination, vehicle speed, vehicle direction and current vehicle rotation. 9. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the leveling control system comprises a computer in communication with sensors for speed, location and direction of the cabin, the computer configured to drive actuators for leveling or pre-leveling the cabin by selective rotation of the cabin about the cabin axle. 10. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the cabin is cantilevered to the side of the monorail. 11. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the cabin is placed substantially above the monorail. 12. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the cabin comprises a personnel carrier and the payload comprises passengers. 13. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the cabin comprises a bulk material carrier. 14. The vehicle according to claim 11, wherein the cabin is further configured to rotate up to 360° to facilitate loading and dumping of bulk materials. 15. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the motor system comprises a battery-powered electrical motor. 16. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the motor system further comprises a drive sprocket assembly with pinion drive rollers for engaging teeth of a rack mounted along the monorail. 17. The vehicle according to claim 16, wherein the teeth of the rack are cycloid-shaped. 18. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein each of the dual redundant electrical motors is configured for rotating a drive sprocket assembly including pinion drive rollers further configured for engaging cycloid-shaped teeth of a rack mounted along the monorail. 19. A vehicle for transporting a payload along a monorail, comprising: a cabin configured for carrying the payload;a counterwheel assembly configured for wheeled engagement around the monorail;a platform assembly configured for supporting the cabin, and further comprising a cabin axle rotationally connected to the counterwheel assembly; anda motor system mounted to the counterwheel assembly for driving the vehicle along the monorail, the motor system further comprising a safety assembly configured for bringing the vehicle to a controlled stop during a over-speed condition. 20. The vehicle according to claim 19, wherein the safety assembly comprises teeth for engaging a fixed stop thereby engaging a torque limiter to slow drive shaft rotation to a stop. 21. A vehicle for transporting a payload along a monorail, comprising: a cabin configured for carrying the payload;a counterwheel assembly configured for wheeled engagement around the monorail;a platform assembly configured for supporting the cabin, and further comprising a cabin axle rotationally connected to the counterwheel assembly;a motor system mounted to the counterwheel assembly for driving the vehicle along the monorail; anda counterweight system attached to the counterwheel assembly, the counterweight system adapted to reduce drive torque required of the motor system. 22. A vehicle for transporting a payload along a monorail, comprising: a cabin configured for carrying the payload;a counterwheel assembly configured for wheeled engagement around the monorail;a platform assembly configured for supporting the cabin, and further comprising a cabin axle rotationally connected to the counterwheel assembly;a motor system mounted to the counterwheel assembly for driving the vehicle along the monorail; andwherein the monorail is triangular in cross-section. 23. A vehicle for transporting a payload along a monorail, comprising: a cabin configured for carrying the payload;a counterwheel assembly configured for wheeled engagement around the monorail;a platform assembly configured for supporting the cabin, and further comprising a cabin axle rotationally connected to the counterwheel assembly; anda motor system mounted to the counterwheel assembly for driving the vehicle along the monorail, the motor system further comprising at least one safety assembly that automatically slows the vehicle to a stop during an over-speed condition in either direction of travel.
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