摘要:
A transportation system is disclosed. The transportation system has a vehicle that is self-powered and configured to generate an air cushion on a trackless lane having a substantially flat surface. The vehicle is configured to move over the substantially flat surface on the air cushion. The transportation system also has a guidance system configured to guide the vehicle between peripheries of the trackless lane.
摘要:
A transportation system is disclosed. The transportation system has a vehicle that is self-powered and configured to generate an air cushion on a trackless lane having a substantially flat surface. The vehicle is configured to move over the substantially flat surface on the air cushion. The transportation system also has a guidance system configured to guide the vehicle between peripheries of the trackless lane.
摘要:
An air board including a platform upon which an operator of the vehicle can be supported; and a support arrangement for providing an air flow for supporting the platform above a surface: wherein the direction of movement of the air board is at least partially controlled by varying the weight distribution of the operator on the platform.
摘要:
An air board including a platform upon which an operator of the vehicle can be supported; and a support arrangement for providing an air flow for supporting the platform above a surface: wherein the direction of movement of the air board is at least partially controlled by varying the weight distribution of the operator on the platform.
摘要:
A cargo management system is provided comprising an air cushion cargo shuttle, an air cushion cargo shuttle, an air blower configured to blow air beneath the air cushion cargo shuttle and a shuttle drive unit that interacts with a linear guide rail and configured to cause linear motion, wherein the shuttle drive unit is configured for self-propulsion.
摘要:
An air cushion cargo shuttle for loading and unloading cargo on an airplane is described. The air cushion cargo shuttle includes a first inner air curtain defining a first volume of pressurized air. The air cushion cargo shuttle also includes a noise barrier curtain enclosing the first inner air curtain. The noise barrier curtain is adapted to trap air leaking from the first inner air curtain.
摘要:
A cargo management system is provided comprising an air cushion cargo shuttle, an air blower configured to blow air beneath the air cushion cargo shuttle, an aft shuttle drive belt coupled to the air cushion cargo shuttle, a forward shuttle drive belt coupled to the air cushion cargo shuttle.