OVERHEAD TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

摘要

transport engineering; overhead passenger transport. SUBSTANCE: proposed system has vertical support columns and horizontal track beam mounted on upper end faces of columns. Running rails made in form of rectangular-section ducts with longitudinal cuts in side walls pointed to each other, and flat guide rail arranged between running rails are laid along beam. Vehicle is provided with traction drive and support and guide wheelsets installed on suspension. Axles of support wheelsets are passed through cuts of duct and wheels brought out beyond vehicle limits are arranged inside ducts and are in contact with duct lower walls. Wheels of guide wheelsets are in contact with guide rail at both sides of the rail. EFFECT: enhanced protection against precipitation and improved stability. 15 cl, 7 dwg