Embodiments are generally directed to a six-degree of freedom electrodynamic wheel (EDW) magnetic levitation (maglev) vehicle that can stably levitate over a passive low-cost U-guideway. The U-guideway can be composed of two sections of L-track aluminum sheet. The EDW-maglev vehicle can contain four one pole-pair diametric magnetized magnets that are driven using a low-cost motor and motor controller. No advanced controls are needed to provide basic stability. A 3-D transient finite element analysis model can be used to study the 3-D forces created when the magnets are rotated over the aluminum L-track. In addition to providing lateral recentering force, the L-track can also be used to increase thrust and lift force.


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    Title :

    ELECTRODYNAMIC WHEEL MAGLEV VEHICLE WITH A PASSIVE U-GUIDEWAY


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2024-05-23


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60L PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES , Antrieb von elektrisch angetriebenen Fahrzeugen / B61B RAILWAY SYSTEMS , Eisenbahnanlagen



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