SUSPENSION AND COUPLING DEVICE FOR THE MOVABLE MAGNETIC FIELD UNIT OF A LINEAR INDUCTION MOTOR

摘要

A suspension and coupling device connecting the movable magnetic field unit straddling the stationary armature of a linear induction motor to the vehicle which moves along the armature. The weight supporting and the thrust transmitting functions of the device are substantially assumed by different parts of the device. Universal joint and slide connections between the different parts of the device permit the vehicle and the magnetic field unit to perform small relative movements one with respect to the other.