| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 191022000 | CONDUCTORS | 52 |
| 20110278120 | WEAR RESISTANT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS - The present disclosure relates to wear resistant transportation systems, methods, and apparatus. In one embodiment, a system includes a contact device, a conductor bar, and a mobile unit. The contact device is coupled to the mobile unit and in electrical communication with both the conductor bar and the mobile unit. The contact device is configured to travel across, and is in contact with, the conductor bar coincidental to movement of the mobile unit. A thin, conductive wear resistant coating is located on an outer surface of at least one of the conductor bar and contact device. The thin, conductive wear resistant coating restricts abrading of the outer surface of at least one of the conductor bar and the contact device. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120138404 | STEERING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A STEERING WHEEL AND AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT UNIT - A steering device for a motor vehicle is provided. In one form, the steering device includes a steering wheel and an electrical contact unit serving for guiding wires for electrically connecting at least one electrical or electronic component arranged in or on the steering wheel to at least one electrical or electronic component of a motor vehicle not arranged in or on the steering wheel. At least one part of an electronic control unit generating a temperature is integrated in the electrical contact unit for controlling at least one electrical or electronic component of the steering wheel. The electrical contact unit includes a stator and a rotor, and the electronic control unit or at least one part thereof generating a temperature are integrated in the rotor of an electrical contact unit. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120217112 | TRANSFERRING ELECTRIC ENERGY TO A VEHICLE, USING A SYSTEM WHICH COMPRISES CONSECUTIVE SEGMENTS FOR ENERGY TRANSFER - Disclosed is a system for transferring electric energy to a vehicle, in particular to a track bound vehicle such as a light rail vehicle. The system includes an electric conductor arrangement for producing an alternating electromagnetic field and for thereby transferring the energy to the vehicle. The electric conductor arrangement includes at least one alternating current line. Each alternating current line to carry carries one phase of an alternating electric the current. The conductor arrangement includes a plurality of consecutive segments. The segments extend along the path of travel of the vehicle. Each segment includes one section of each of the at least one alternating current line. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20130213755 | Article Transport Facility - An article transport facility in which driving electric power can be supplied from an electricity supply line to an article transport vehicle so that it can travel through a crossing portion properly regardless of whether it is traveling along a first path or a second path. The switching device of the article transport facility is configured to switch a position change rail to a first position and a second position. The electricity supply line is supported by a first travel rail such that electric power can be supplied to the article transport vehicle traveling along the first travel rail and along the position change rail in the first position and is supported by the second travel rail such that electric power can be supplied to the article transport vehicle traveling along the second travel rail and along the position change rail in the second position. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20160167524 | VEHICLE CHARGING CONNECTORS | 06-16-2016 |
| 20110266108 | TRANSPORT SYSTEM CAPABLE OF RECHARGING VEHICLES WHILE IN MOTION - An electric vehicle transportation system uses a single-rail system which involves laying rails that carry current on roads, where only the rails that are passed by vehicles carry current, so that storage-cell-powered vehicles can drive using the electricity received from the rail and recharge themselves as they travel. The system releases earth leakage current by grounding to ensure safety even during rain. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20120067684 | System Adapted for One or More Vehicles, Which May be Driven Forward Electrically - The present invention has its application to a system for driving an electric and by one or more batteries powered vehicle along a roadway, comprising “a” one or more vehicles, which may be driven by an individual electric motor or motors and where in the respective vehicles exhibit a power-controlling control circuit for creating the necessary power and/or speed control and wherein required power i.a. can be provided primarily by a chargeable can be provided primarily by a chargeable battery set associated with the vehicle and “b” a plurality of road sections road portions divisible for the roadway, each being allotted one or more vehicle external electric stations for charging the battery set thereby and/or for supplying necessary power and energy for driving the vehicle. The underneath side of the mentioned vehicle is provided with a contact means displaceably positioned up and down and sideways, counted in the direction of transportation. Said roadway and its road sections or portions exhibits an elongated track or groove, each road section is supporting two rails in the groove and disposed under the driving path of the road section or portion. The rails being supplied with current and voltage. Said contact means is coordinated with a control equipment for creating simple adaptation of the contact means for registering the contact means for mechanical and electrical contact against said two rails. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120118693 | ROAD-BASED SUPPORT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A method of providing electrical power to road vehicles, comprises providing electrical power to a cable running along a length of a road; from said cable providing power to a distribution mechanism under said road; from said distribution mechanism connecting to switchable elements of a surface of said road, said switchable elements being distributed over said surface; and at each element switching on power when a vehicle is detected overhead and switching off power otherwise. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20130020163 | Overload Restriction in System for Electrical Vehicles - This invention comprises an arrangement for overload restriction, adapted to cooperate with a system (“S) for an electric and by one or more batteries or “a” battery set driven vehicle ( | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130025990 | System Adapted For One or More Electrically Propellable Vehicles (Letting Water Pass By Electrical Conductors) - This invention comprises an arrangement, adapted to letting water, rain water, melted ice and snow water or the like, to pass by electrical conductors ( | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130025991 | System Adapted For One or More Electrically Propellable Vehicles (Cleansing Means) - The present invention comprises a cleaning and/or cleansing means ( | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130025992 | System Adapted For One or More Electrically Propellable Vehicles (Battery Charging Arrangement) - This invention comprises a vehicle-related system (S) adapted for driving an electrically and by one or more batteries driven vehicle ( | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130037367 | Electric vehicle and roadway power system therefore - An electrical vehicle transportation system that includes a powered roadway system having electrically conductive roadway segments that are engageable to a roadway surface, and an electrical vehicle having a control system and an energy harvesting system, the vehicle control system being programmed to energize roadway segments disposed within a defined vehicle envelope and de-energize the roadway segments prior to transitioning outside of the vehicle envelope when the vehicle is traversing the roadway. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20150041273 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING IN-ROAD ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY BOXES AND ON-VEHICLE DESCENT AND PIVOT CONTACTS FOR VEHICLES - Systems and methods for providing in-road electric conductivity boxes and on-vehicle descent and pivot contacts for vehicles are provided. In one example embodiment, a system includes, inter alia, a charging component physically coupled to a roadway, a power source electrically coupled to the charging component, and a vehicle that electrically couples with the charging component for receiving power from the power source via the charging component when the vehicle is on the roadway at a location proximate to the charging component. Additional embodiments are also provided. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20100044175 | COMPOSITE PROFILE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPORT BODY MADE OF A LIGHT METAL MATERIAL AND A PROFILED STRIP AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAID PROFILE - A composite profile comprising a carrier profile made of a light metal material and a profiled strip which is made of a harder material and covers the top surface of the carrier profile. An insertable bar is added to the profiled strip on each longitudinal side in a position parallel to the direction thereof and is inserted into a lateral slot embodied therein. The insertable bar is firmly connected to the profiled strip thereof by a weld seam. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100175961 | Insulating Support for Electrical Power Supply Tracks - An insulating support for a ground electrical power supply track is provided. The insulating support is intended for a terrestrial transport system, in particular of the tramway type, and is in the form of a profile-member of insulating material which includes a substantially planar upper face intended to receive elements of the electrical power supply track and a planar lower face intended to be supported directly or indirectly on the ground. The profile-member is provided with a longitudinal groove is arranged on the upper face in order to receive a conductive track element. The profile member is also provided with a web which connects the upper face to the lower face. At least one longitudinal supply conduit intended to receive a supply line of the network extends through the web. The groove and each supply conduit are arranged centrally and symmetrically about a longitudinal center plane of the support perpendicular relative to the upper face. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20120073923 | COATED POWER RAIL - A power rail includes an aluminum body and a wear coating including stainless steel. The power rail may also include a break-in coating having a lower hardness than the wear coating. | 03-29-2012 |
| 191023000 | Conduit | 3 |
| 20160129812 | INSULATING PROFILE, CONDUCTOR LINE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CONDUCTOR LINE - An insulating profile having at least two profile legs extending in a longitudinal direction of the insulating profile and surrounding at least one receiving chamber for holding a bus bar, a conductor line having at least one insulating profile, and at least one electrically conductive busbar inserted therein. The receiving chamber has a mounting opening extending in the longitudinal direction. A method for producing a conductor line is also disclosed. The problem of enabling a simple and fast installation of a conductor line, even under difficult conditions, is addressed with an insulating profile in which an installation chamber arranged between the profile legs and having an introduction opening running in the longitudinal direction adjoins the receiving chamber. This problem is also addressed by a method including the steps of: a) inserting, pulling in or pushing in at least one busbar into at least one installation chamber; and b) pressing the busbar from the installation chamber into the receiving chamber. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160137101 | CONDUCTOR LINE, CURRENT COLLECTOR, AND CONDUCTOR LINE SYSTEM - A conductor line for supplying at least one electric load which can be moved on the conductor line in the longitudinal direction of the conductor line includes at least one conductor strand which runs in the longitudinal direction and which has an electrically conductive profiled conductor section for contacting a sliding contact of the load, and at least one signal transmission device which runs in the longitudinal direction. A current collector for the load has at least one sliding contact for contacting the profiled conductor section of the conductor strand of the conductor line and at least one antenna for transmitting data to a conductor line signal transmission device, which moves in the longitudinal direction. A conductor line system includes such a conductor line and current collector. An aim is to allow a compact and material-saving design as well as a good fault-tolerant transmission. This is achieved by a conductor line in which the signal transmission device and the profiled conductor section are designed as one component, by a current collector in which the sliding contact and the antenna are designed as one component, and by a conductor line system including such a conductor line and such a current collector. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20130299292 | ELECTRIFIED MONORAIL CONVEYOR SYSTEM - An apparatus comprises a portion of conductor bar, a plurality of carriers, and at least one variable frequency driver. The portion of conductor bar forms a portion of track for the carriers. The plurality of carriers are operable to engage the at least a portion of the conductor bar, wherein the plurality of carriers are able to advance along the track. The at least one variable frequency driver is configured to drive at least two of the plurality of carriers along the track. | 11-14-2013 |
| 191023000 | Overhead conduit conductors | 1 |
| 20160129812 | INSULATING PROFILE, CONDUCTOR LINE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CONDUCTOR LINE - An insulating profile having at least two profile legs extending in a longitudinal direction of the insulating profile and surrounding at least one receiving chamber for holding a bus bar, a conductor line having at least one insulating profile, and at least one electrically conductive busbar inserted therein. The receiving chamber has a mounting opening extending in the longitudinal direction. A method for producing a conductor line is also disclosed. The problem of enabling a simple and fast installation of a conductor line, even under difficult conditions, is addressed with an insulating profile in which an installation chamber arranged between the profile legs and having an introduction opening running in the longitudinal direction adjoins the receiving chamber. This problem is also addressed by a method including the steps of: a) inserting, pulling in or pushing in at least one busbar into at least one installation chamber; and b) pressing the busbar from the installation chamber into the receiving chamber. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160137101 | CONDUCTOR LINE, CURRENT COLLECTOR, AND CONDUCTOR LINE SYSTEM - A conductor line for supplying at least one electric load which can be moved on the conductor line in the longitudinal direction of the conductor line includes at least one conductor strand which runs in the longitudinal direction and which has an electrically conductive profiled conductor section for contacting a sliding contact of the load, and at least one signal transmission device which runs in the longitudinal direction. A current collector for the load has at least one sliding contact for contacting the profiled conductor section of the conductor strand of the conductor line and at least one antenna for transmitting data to a conductor line signal transmission device, which moves in the longitudinal direction. A conductor line system includes such a conductor line and current collector. An aim is to allow a compact and material-saving design as well as a good fault-tolerant transmission. This is achieved by a conductor line in which the signal transmission device and the profiled conductor section are designed as one component, by a current collector in which the sliding contact and the antenna are designed as one component, and by a conductor line system including such a conductor line and such a current collector. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20130299292 | ELECTRIFIED MONORAIL CONVEYOR SYSTEM - An apparatus comprises a portion of conductor bar, a plurality of carriers, and at least one variable frequency driver. The portion of conductor bar forms a portion of track for the carriers. The plurality of carriers are operable to engage the at least a portion of the conductor bar, wherein the plurality of carriers are able to advance along the track. The at least one variable frequency driver is configured to drive at least two of the plurality of carriers along the track. | 11-14-2013 |
| 191029000 | Third rail | 8 |
| 20110266109 | System and Method for Transferring Electric Energy to a Vehicle - The invention relates to a system for transferring electric energy to a vehicle, in particular to a track bound vehicle such as a light rail vehicle, wherein the system comprises an electric conductor arrangement for producing an alternating electromagnetic field and for thereby transferring the energy to the vehicle, the electric conductor arrangement comprises at least two lines, wherein each line is adapted to carry a different one of phases of an alternating electric current, the conductor arrangement comprises a plurality of segments, wherein each segment extends along a different section of the path of travel of the vehicle, each segment comprises sections of the at least two lines and each segment can be switched on and off separately of the other segments. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20130020164 | System Adapted For One or More Electrically Propellable Vehicles ( Rail Structure) - This invention concerns a rail structure ( | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130020165 | System Adapted For One or More Electrically Propellable Vehicles (Arrangement For Metal Detection) - This invention comprises an arrangement for metal detection and said arrangement is related to a system (“S”) adapted for driving a vehicle ( | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130126287 | GUIDE TRACK FOR TRACK-BASED VEHICLE, AND TRAFFIC SYSTEM - A guide track ( | 05-23-2013 |
| 20140339040 | INSULATING SECTION, POWER SUPPLY RAIL, AND ORBITAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM - This insulating section is an insulating section that extends to a side of a vehicle and connects train lines, which are in contact with a pantograph of the vehicle, to each other on a contact surface facing the vehicle. The contact surface has a groove formed from the upper edge to the lower edge in a vertical direction perpendicular to a traveling direction. The groove is formed such that the cross-section in the vertical direction becomes a part of the contact surface in the vertical direction at any position in the traveling direction. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20130098726 | CONDUCTOR RAIL - A conductor rail assembly for use in transit rail transportation systems to transmit electrical power to rail cars comprising a first and second support sections preferably of aluminum to give the rail assembly its rail-shape and conductivity and a cap section preferably of stainless steel to provide a wear resistant surface to prevent damaging of the conductor rail by collector shoes that extend from rail cars and run on the conductor rail. The first support section has a rib and the second support section has a concavity. In the assembly, the rib of the first support member preferably is disposed within the concavity of the second support member, portions of both support members preferably are friction fit or compression fit within the cap and a friction stir weld preferably is disposed on the bottom of the assembly along a joint between the first and second support sections. | 04-25-2013 |
| 191032000 | Supports | 2 |
| 20090120753 | Conductor Rail Support - A conductor rail support includes a base part, which has a recess for receiving a first projection of a conductor rail. A sliding part, which has a recess for receiving a second projection of the conductor rail, can be slid onto the base part in the direction of the conductor rail. The sliding part may be arrested in directions other than in the direction of the conductor rail. In at least one embodiment, the base part includes a dovetailed projection and a guiding groove, and a dovetailed recess in the sliding part receives the dovetailed projection, and the guiding groove receives a guiding pin shaped onto the sliding part. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20100307880 | REPEATING LATERAL TRANSVERSE SUPPORT FOR AT LEAST ONE LATERAL ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY PROFILE AND FOR THE GUIDE RAIL OF AN ELECTRICALLY POWERED GUIDED ROAD VEHICLE - The repeating transverse support is either a one-branch or a two-branch ( | 12-09-2010 |
| 191029000 | Conductor made from different materials | 1 |
| 20110266109 | System and Method for Transferring Electric Energy to a Vehicle - The invention relates to a system for transferring electric energy to a vehicle, in particular to a track bound vehicle such as a light rail vehicle, wherein the system comprises an electric conductor arrangement for producing an alternating electromagnetic field and for thereby transferring the energy to the vehicle, the electric conductor arrangement comprises at least two lines, wherein each line is adapted to carry a different one of phases of an alternating electric current, the conductor arrangement comprises a plurality of segments, wherein each segment extends along a different section of the path of travel of the vehicle, each segment comprises sections of the at least two lines and each segment can be switched on and off separately of the other segments. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20130020164 | System Adapted For One or More Electrically Propellable Vehicles ( Rail Structure) - This invention concerns a rail structure ( | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130020165 | System Adapted For One or More Electrically Propellable Vehicles (Arrangement For Metal Detection) - This invention comprises an arrangement for metal detection and said arrangement is related to a system (“S”) adapted for driving a vehicle ( | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130126287 | GUIDE TRACK FOR TRACK-BASED VEHICLE, AND TRAFFIC SYSTEM - A guide track ( | 05-23-2013 |
| 20140339040 | INSULATING SECTION, POWER SUPPLY RAIL, AND ORBITAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM - This insulating section is an insulating section that extends to a side of a vehicle and connects train lines, which are in contact with a pantograph of the vehicle, to each other on a contact surface facing the vehicle. The contact surface has a groove formed from the upper edge to the lower edge in a vertical direction perpendicular to a traveling direction. The groove is formed such that the cross-section in the vertical direction becomes a part of the contact surface in the vertical direction at any position in the traveling direction. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20130098726 | CONDUCTOR RAIL - A conductor rail assembly for use in transit rail transportation systems to transmit electrical power to rail cars comprising a first and second support sections preferably of aluminum to give the rail assembly its rail-shape and conductivity and a cap section preferably of stainless steel to provide a wear resistant surface to prevent damaging of the conductor rail by collector shoes that extend from rail cars and run on the conductor rail. The first support section has a rib and the second support section has a concavity. In the assembly, the rib of the first support member preferably is disposed within the concavity of the second support member, portions of both support members preferably are friction fit or compression fit within the cap and a friction stir weld preferably is disposed on the bottom of the assembly along a joint between the first and second support sections. | 04-25-2013 |
| 191033000 | Trolley | 24 |
| 20090127048 | Rubber-tire gantry crane with shore power - An apparatus for coupling power from shore power to a rubber tire gantry (RTG) crane comprises a power junction trolley and optionally an RTG crane. The power junction trolley receives power through a high voltage cable or alternatively through an inductive power coupling and alternatively outputs a low AC or a low DC voltage through a flexible power cable for connection to an RTG crane. A guiding apparatus directs the power junction trolley along a selected path so as to reduce a control accuracy requirement for the RTG crane. The RTG crane may move from a selected path to another selected path without interrupting a high voltage connection. The power junction trolley optionally determines its position relative to a selected path comprising a guide rail in some embodiments and a guide wire in others. Embodiments of the power junction trolley are alternately self-propelled or towed by the RTG crane. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20100282557 | MAINS POWER SUPPLY EQUIPMENT FOR RUBBER-TIRED PORT CONTAINER GANTRY CRANES - The invention relates to a mains power supply equipment for rubber-tired port container gantry cranes comprising a trolley line connected to a power supply network and a power system of the rubber-tired gantry crane, wherein the trolley line is erected fixedly and high in the air above the rubber-tired gantry crane, the position of the trolley line is higher than that of the container lorry, and on the trolley line is mounted movably a trolley shoe contacted electrically with the trolley line, and connected with the power system of the rubber-tired gantry crane through a wire. With such a mains power supply equipment for rubber-tired port container gantry cranes according to the present invention, the rubber-tired gantry crane can be powered by the power supply network to handle containers; the cart of the rubber-tired container gantry crane is not required specially to move straightly; it is very convenient to erect on the clearance or the open space beside the port container storage yard, and has no special requirements to the site; it also facilitates the rubber-tired gantry crane greatly in transferring to another working lane; and it is economical and practical, has a simple structure and a relatively low cost, is convenient to construct, flexible and convenient to operate, safe and reliable, has an extensive application scope, improves the equipment in energy saving, consumption reduction and pollution reduction. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110094841 | System and Method for Reinjection of Retard Energy in a Trolley-Based Electric Mining Haul Truck - Retard energy regenerated from an electrical motor during braking action is reinjected into a power system via trolley lines. The retard energy may be transmitted to a bidirectional electric substation and returned to a utility grid. The retard energy may also be transmitted to an auxiliary energy storage system, such as an ultracapacitor system or a battery system. Installing trolley lines for mining haul trucks on a downhill slope may be used to capture and re-use substantial quantities of retard energy. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20120085612 | VEHICLE PROPULSION ENERGY AND UTILITY POWER DELIVERY SYSTEM - Designs introduced to three sectors that relate to the distribution network and support structures for delivering energy and utilities services to buildings, distributed renewable energy generation and its supply to electrical vehicles, and public transportation including roadway services and mass transportation infrastructure, including the application of aerially supported utilities whereby the implementation and distribution of utility and municipal services are now integrated with the objective of a more efficient installation, maintenance and operation. Disclosed is an aerial modular support system that can accommodate all categories of utility services whether handling fluids, solids, energy or digital signals. An electrified roadway power distribution for vehicles, an electrified train in a semi-continuous tunnel and a solar energy collector used to provide electricity and to protect roadways are also disclosed. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20130146411 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO ELIMINATE FUEL USE FOR ELECTRIC DRIVE MACHINES DURING TROLLEY OPERATION - A drive system for a machine having an engine, a generator, a trolley drive arrangement, a motor, wheels and auxiliary devices is provided. The drive system includes an inverter circuit and an auxiliary driver both being operatively connected to the trolley drive arrangement. The inverter circuit may be coupled to each of the generator and the motor. The auxiliary driver may be coupled to each of the generator and the auxiliary devices. The inverter circuit and the auxiliary driver may be configured to automatically communicate power from the trolley drive arrangement and any power from the auxiliary devices to the motor in a trolley propel mode, and automatically communicate power from the motor to the engine, the trolley drive arrangement, and optionally to a hybrid system if applicable, in a dynamic braking mode, while attached to trolley lines so as to eliminate fuel consumption while attached to the trolley lines. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20150090554 | System and Method for All Electrical Operation of a Mining Haul Truck - A mining haul truck driven by electrical wheel motors is operated with all electrical power sources; that is, without a diesel engine. While travelling on the loading site, the mining haul truck is powered by an on-board energy storage system, which can comprise a bank of ultracapacitors. The mining haul truck then moves to the bottom of a trolley ramp and is coupled to trolley lines. While travelling uphill, the mining haul truck is powered by the trolley lines, and the on-board energy storage system is charged by the trolley lines. When the mining haul truck reaches the top of the trolley ramp, the mining haul truck is uncoupled from the trolley lines. While travelling on the unloading site, the mining haul truck is powered by the on-board energy storage system. The on-board energy storage system can also be charged by retard energy generated by the wheel motors during braking. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20160046206 | TRAFFIC SYSTEM AND POWER SUPPLY METHOD - A traffic system includes: a vehicle having a power-receiving section on an outer surface thereof; and a ground facility having a power-supply section for supplying the power-receiving section with power by coming in contact with the power-receiving section. The power-supply section has a spring for applying a biasing force to a power-supply shoe in the power-supply section toward the power-receiving section. The power-receiving section has a flat surface that extends along the outer surface of the vehicle, and tapered surfaces that are connected to the flat surface in the forward and backward moving directions of the vehicle and guide the power-supply shoe to the flat surface against the biasing force to bring the power-supply shoe into contact with the flat surface when the vehicle moves backward and forward. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160090007 | TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM WITH A NON-RAIL-BOUND VEHICLE TO BE SUPPLIED WITH ELECTRICAL ENERGY THROUGH AN OVERHEAD CONDUCTOR SYSTEM - A transportation system with a non-rail-bound, electrically or diesel-electrically driven vehicle, has a two-pole overhead conductor system with contact wires forming supply and return conductors. The vehicle has a current collector for the supply of electrical energy through sliding contact with the contact wires. A video detector on the vehicle determines a position of the contact wires relative to the vehicle. Marking elements mark the position of the contact wires. The video detector is oriented for taking video images of the marking elements, and an evaluation unit recognizes from a recorded video image whether contact wires are present above the vehicle and, when they are present, determines their position relative to the vehicle. Through the improved recognition of the position of the vehicle relative to the overhead conductor the operational safety of the transportation system is improved. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160375796 | TRANSPORT SYSTEM - A transport system includes a non-rail-bound, electric or hybrid-electric vehicle, an overhead contact line system along a lane for providing electrical energy, and a pantograph on the vehicle feeding electrical energy through a sliding contactor to line system contact wires. A detection device on the vehicle detects a position-dependent contact wire height and has a position determination system for a current detection position of the vehicle and a sensor system above a wheel level determining a contact wire height above a roadway at the detection position. A monitoring center has a storage device storing position-dependent target ranges for non-critical contact wire heights. A communication device transmits data between the monitoring center and the vehicle and contact wire heights detected on the vehicle with detection positions to the monitoring center. Critical contact wire heights within the line system can thus be quickly and centrally identified. | 12-29-2016 |
| 191037000 | Crossings | 1 |
| 20160114700 | ADJUSTABLE CROSSOVER FOR ELECTRIC TROLLEY LINES - The adjustable crossover includes first and second cross-members, each having a central disc with two opposed arms extending radially therefrom. Each disc has a series of radial teeth on one side thereof, with the radial teeth of the two discs engaging one another to lock the arms of the two discs at an angle to one another when the two discs are locked together. The distal ends of the arms include electric line connectors to facilitate attachment of electrical power lines or cables. | 04-28-2016 |
| 191038000 | Switches | 2 |
| 20120273316 | MOVEABLE CATENARY SYSTEM FOR CARRYING CONTAINERS USING AN ELECTRIC CONTAINER FREIGHT TRAIN - A moveable catenary system for carrying a container using an electric container freight train includes: a main rail track disposed beside a freight platform; a plurality of catenary masts disposed beside the main rail track; fixed support units fixedly coupled in a cantilever shape to the catenary masts, respectively, with the exception of the catenary masts corresponding to the freight platform; vertical driving support units coupled in the cantilever shape to the catenary masts corresponding to the freight platform so as to vertically rotate the catenary masts, respectively; a fixed catenary coupled to the fixed support units such that positions at which the vertical driving support units are disposed are cut and the vertical driving support units are disposed inside and along the main rail track; a moveable catenary connected to the vertical driving support unit, the movable catenary being circularly moved in a vertical direction according to the vertical rotation of the vertical driving support units; and switching units connecting the moveable catenary to the fixed catenary when the vertical driving support units are disposed in a horizontal direction. According to the present invention, freight cars of the electric container freight train may be moved beside the freight platform to reduce the time required for loading containers into the freight cars of the electric container freight train or unloading containers mounted on the freight cars. Furthermore, the rail track may be simply arranged. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20130192944 | OVERHEAD POWER GRID FOR MOBILE MINING MACHINES - A vehicle is provided that connects to an overhead power structure for powering and guiding the vehicle. The overhead power structure includes a trolley, a track along which the trolley runs, a power source connected to the track, and a cable connected to the trolley and configured to attach to the vehicle moving on a surface. The vehicle includes a chassis and a cable connected to the chassis and configured to mechanically and electrically connect the vehicle to the overhead power structure. The chassis includes a connector rotatable 360 degrees, and the cable connects to the chassis through the connector. | 08-01-2013 |
| 191039000 | Section insulators | 2 |
| 20100133055 | SECTION INSULATOR FOR A RIGID CATENARY - Section insulator for rigid catenary which has a dual functionality, since it can exercise the functions both of conventional section insulator and of neutral section insulator, configured so that it maintains a mechanical continuity which allows the smooth passage of the pantograph, minimizing the requirement for adjustment and maintenance. The insulator basically comprises a pair of conductor rail segments ( | 06-03-2010 |
| 20150114778 | INSULATING SECTION, POWER FEEDING RAIL, AND TRACK TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM - In an insulating section, a power feeding rail, and a track transportation system, the insulating section extending along a travel direction of a vehicle and connecting electric train lines coming into contact with a pantograph of the vehicle at a contact surface facing the vehicle is characterized by including: a main surface portion formed on a surface which follows a current-conducting surface coming into contact with the pantograph in the electric train line, and having a portion in which a width in an up-down direction orthogonal to the travel direction is larger than the width of the pantograph; and inclined surface portions provided on both sides in the up-down direction on at least the near side in the travel direction of the main surface portion, inclined so as to gradually approach the vehicle as it goes toward the far side from the near side in the travel direction, and connected to the main surface portion. | 04-30-2015 |
| 191040000 | Supports | 9 |
| 20100206678 | CONSTANT STRAIN SPRING COMPENSATION DEVICE - A constant strain spring compensation device, mainly comprising the grooved pulley, compensation cable, left end plate, spindle, oil seal, bearing, right end plate, contact flat spiral spring, housing, fastening angle steel, mounting base, pin, and wire-breaking arresting device. Said grooved pulley is fixed on the spindle, said compensation cable is wound and one of its ends is fixed on the grooved pulley, and the other end is connected to exterior overhead contact lines. Said spindle is supported on left end plate and right end plate by using the oil seal and bearing. Said left end plate, right end plate, housing, fastening angle steel, and mounting base form a closed box base. Said pin is connected to the side of the mounting base remote from said box base. Said contact flat spiral spring is arranged within said box base with the inner end hook being connected to the spindle and the outer end hook being connected to the fastening angle steel of the box base. The constant strain spring compensation device of the present invention is compact, small in size and weight. It may maintain a certain strain on the overhead contact lines of electrified railway to reduce the contact loss rate of its pantograph. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20120061197 | CANTILEVER FOR SUPPORTING LIVE CABLES OF RAILWAY, TROLLEY AND SUBWAY LINES - A cross arm for supporting live railway, trolley and subway lines comprising a cross-member ( | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120111682 | AERIAL ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRICAL POWER TO A GROUND VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH AN UPPER COLLECTING STRUCTURE - The invention relates to an aerial power supply assembly ( | 05-10-2012 |
| 20130306422 | Vertical curve rail and method - A device and method for suspending or holding down an overhead contact wire used for supplying power to electrical railway vehicles and trolley buses at the crest or trough of a vertical curve where the contact wire has an abrupt change in line angle. The device smoothes out the abrupt angle into a curve, parabolic in form and of a radius that is smooth for trouble-free operation of current collectors while maintaining elastic suspension. Contact wire uplift continues while passing through the device so that there is an avoidance of hard spots which cause uneven and accelerated contact wire wear. The device can further be used at the crest or trough of a vertical curve to maintain contact wire alignment where a horizontal curve with curve pull is encountered concurrently. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20140291097 | SUSPENSION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTACT WIRE AT CREST OF A TRACK VERTICAL CURVE - A device and method for suspending or holding down an overhead contact wire used for supplying power to electrical railway vehicles and trolley buses at the crest of a vertical curve where the contact wire has an abrupt change in line angle. The device smoothes out the abrupt angle into a curve, parabolic in form and of a radius that is smooth for trouble-free operation of current collectors while maintaining elastic suspension. Contact wire uplift continues while passing through the device so that there is an avoidance of hard spots which cause uneven and accelerated contact wire wear. The device can further be used at the crest of a vertical curve to maintain contact wire alignment where a horizontal curve with curve pull is encountered concurrently. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20150322688 | SYSTEM FOR RETROFITTING LOCAL ENERGY MODULES IN RAIL NETWORKS - A system for retrofitting energy supply modules in the region of a traffic route is provided. Supporting cables extend transversely over the traffic route and support a plurality of solar panels, which can be mounted on the transverse supporting cables. Elongated mounting elements fastened to each support mast act to reinforce the support masts and accommodate electronic system components. The solar panels are adjusted about a horizontal and/or a vertical axis by means of cable sheaves. The supporting cables are fastened at a lower region of the support masts for instance with micropiles so that they can be tensioned. The forces exerted by the solar panels on the transverse support cables are conducted through the transverse supporting cables via at least one first redirection element and into the lower region of the support mast. | 11-12-2015 |
| 191041000 | Catenary | 1 |
| 20160075258 | GANTRY TYPE MOVABLE CATENARY SYSTEM AT A RAILWAY CROSSING - The present invention provides a gantry type movable catenary system at railway crossing having a simple and reliable structure, which can be applied to a conventional railway crossing as well as to a new railway crossing, and at the same time is improved such that service and maintenance are easy. The gantry type movable catenary system according to the present invention comprises: a pair of auxiliary rails | 03-17-2016 |
| 191043000 | Ears | 2 |
| 20120325608 | DEVICE FOR THE COUPLING OF ELASTIC AND RIGID CONTACT LINE SYSTEMS - For the coupling of two parallel contact wires of an elastic contact line system with a rigid contact line system, which has a power track ( | 12-27-2012 |
| 20140284161 | Suspension Apparatus and method for contact wire at the trough and crest of a track vertical curve - A device and method for suspending or holding down an overhead contact wire used for supplying power to electrical railway vehicles and trolley buses at the crest or trough of a vertical curve where the contact wire has an abrupt change in line angle. The device smoothes out the abrupt angle into a curve; parabolic in form and of a radius that is smooth for trouble-free operation of current collectors while maintaining elastic suspension. Contact wire uplift continues while passing through the device so that there is an avoidance of hard spots which cause uneven and accelerated contact wire wear. The device can further be used at the crest and/or trough of a vertical curve to maintain contact wire alignment where a horizontal curve with curve pull is encountered concurrently. | 09-25-2014 |
| 191440100 | Splicers | 1 |
| 20150298578 | RIGID T-RAIL CONDUCTOR SYSTEM - The rigid T-rail conductor system is configured to support a contact wire in an overhead railway electrification system. The rigid T-rail includes a first rail configured to be disposed in an overhead position of the railway electrification system. The rigid rail includes a keeper disposed on a side of the first rail, the keeper configured to be movable. When the keeper is in the first position, the keeper holds and affixes the wire on the first rail. When the keeper is in the second position, the keeper allows the wire to be installed or to be removed from the rail. | 10-22-2015 |
| 191022000 | At or below ground surface | 9 |
| 20110278120 | WEAR RESISTANT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS - The present disclosure relates to wear resistant transportation systems, methods, and apparatus. In one embodiment, a system includes a contact device, a conductor bar, and a mobile unit. The contact device is coupled to the mobile unit and in electrical communication with both the conductor bar and the mobile unit. The contact device is configured to travel across, and is in contact with, the conductor bar coincidental to movement of the mobile unit. A thin, conductive wear resistant coating is located on an outer surface of at least one of the conductor bar and contact device. The thin, conductive wear resistant coating restricts abrading of the outer surface of at least one of the conductor bar and the contact device. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120138404 | STEERING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A STEERING WHEEL AND AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT UNIT - A steering device for a motor vehicle is provided. In one form, the steering device includes a steering wheel and an electrical contact unit serving for guiding wires for electrically connecting at least one electrical or electronic component arranged in or on the steering wheel to at least one electrical or electronic component of a motor vehicle not arranged in or on the steering wheel. At least one part of an electronic control unit generating a temperature is integrated in the electrical contact unit for controlling at least one electrical or electronic component of the steering wheel. The electrical contact unit includes a stator and a rotor, and the electronic control unit or at least one part thereof generating a temperature are integrated in the rotor of an electrical contact unit. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120217112 | TRANSFERRING ELECTRIC ENERGY TO A VEHICLE, USING A SYSTEM WHICH COMPRISES CONSECUTIVE SEGMENTS FOR ENERGY TRANSFER - Disclosed is a system for transferring electric energy to a vehicle, in particular to a track bound vehicle such as a light rail vehicle. The system includes an electric conductor arrangement for producing an alternating electromagnetic field and for thereby transferring the energy to the vehicle. The electric conductor arrangement includes at least one alternating current line. Each alternating current line to carry carries one phase of an alternating electric the current. The conductor arrangement includes a plurality of consecutive segments. The segments extend along the path of travel of the vehicle. Each segment includes one section of each of the at least one alternating current line. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20130213755 | Article Transport Facility - An article transport facility in which driving electric power can be supplied from an electricity supply line to an article transport vehicle so that it can travel through a crossing portion properly regardless of whether it is traveling along a first path or a second path. The switching device of the article transport facility is configured to switch a position change rail to a first position and a second position. The electricity supply line is supported by a first travel rail such that electric power can be supplied to the article transport vehicle traveling along the first travel rail and along the position change rail in the first position and is supported by the second travel rail such that electric power can be supplied to the article transport vehicle traveling along the second travel rail and along the position change rail in the second position. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20160167524 | VEHICLE CHARGING CONNECTORS | 06-16-2016 |
| 20110266108 | TRANSPORT SYSTEM CAPABLE OF RECHARGING VEHICLES WHILE IN MOTION - An electric vehicle transportation system uses a single-rail system which involves laying rails that carry current on roads, where only the rails that are passed by vehicles carry current, so that storage-cell-powered vehicles can drive using the electricity received from the rail and recharge themselves as they travel. The system releases earth leakage current by grounding to ensure safety even during rain. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20120067684 | System Adapted for One or More Vehicles, Which May be Driven Forward Electrically - The present invention has its application to a system for driving an electric and by one or more batteries powered vehicle along a roadway, comprising “a” one or more vehicles, which may be driven by an individual electric motor or motors and where in the respective vehicles exhibit a power-controlling control circuit for creating the necessary power and/or speed control and wherein required power i.a. can be provided primarily by a chargeable can be provided primarily by a chargeable battery set associated with the vehicle and “b” a plurality of road sections road portions divisible for the roadway, each being allotted one or more vehicle external electric stations for charging the battery set thereby and/or for supplying necessary power and energy for driving the vehicle. The underneath side of the mentioned vehicle is provided with a contact means displaceably positioned up and down and sideways, counted in the direction of transportation. Said roadway and its road sections or portions exhibits an elongated track or groove, each road section is supporting two rails in the groove and disposed under the driving path of the road section or portion. The rails being supplied with current and voltage. Said contact means is coordinated with a control equipment for creating simple adaptation of the contact means for registering the contact means for mechanical and electrical contact against said two rails. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120118693 | ROAD-BASED SUPPORT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A method of providing electrical power to road vehicles, comprises providing electrical power to a cable running along a length of a road; from said cable providing power to a distribution mechanism under said road; from said distribution mechanism connecting to switchable elements of a surface of said road, said switchable elements being distributed over said surface; and at each element switching on power when a vehicle is detected overhead and switching off power otherwise. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20130020163 | Overload Restriction in System for Electrical Vehicles - This invention comprises an arrangement for overload restriction, adapted to cooperate with a system (“S) for an electric and by one or more batteries or “a” battery set driven vehicle ( | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130025990 | System Adapted For One or More Electrically Propellable Vehicles (Letting Water Pass By Electrical Conductors) - This invention comprises an arrangement, adapted to letting water, rain water, melted ice and snow water or the like, to pass by electrical conductors ( | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130025991 | System Adapted For One or More Electrically Propellable Vehicles (Cleansing Means) - The present invention comprises a cleaning and/or cleansing means ( | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130025992 | System Adapted For One or More Electrically Propellable Vehicles (Battery Charging Arrangement) - This invention comprises a vehicle-related system (S) adapted for driving an electrically and by one or more batteries driven vehicle ( | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130037367 | Electric vehicle and roadway power system therefore - An electrical vehicle transportation system that includes a powered roadway system having electrically conductive roadway segments that are engageable to a roadway surface, and an electrical vehicle having a control system and an energy harvesting system, the vehicle control system being programmed to energize roadway segments disposed within a defined vehicle envelope and de-energize the roadway segments prior to transitioning outside of the vehicle envelope when the vehicle is traversing the roadway. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20150041273 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING IN-ROAD ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY BOXES AND ON-VEHICLE DESCENT AND PIVOT CONTACTS FOR VEHICLES - Systems and methods for providing in-road electric conductivity boxes and on-vehicle descent and pivot contacts for vehicles are provided. In one example embodiment, a system includes, inter alia, a charging component physically coupled to a roadway, a power source electrically coupled to the charging component, and a vehicle that electrically couples with the charging component for receiving power from the power source via the charging component when the vehicle is on the roadway at a location proximate to the charging component. Additional embodiments are also provided. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20100044175 | COMPOSITE PROFILE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPORT BODY MADE OF A LIGHT METAL MATERIAL AND A PROFILED STRIP AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAID PROFILE - A composite profile comprising a carrier profile made of a light metal material and a profiled strip which is made of a harder material and covers the top surface of the carrier profile. An insertable bar is added to the profiled strip on each longitudinal side in a position parallel to the direction thereof and is inserted into a lateral slot embodied therein. The insertable bar is firmly connected to the profiled strip thereof by a weld seam. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100175961 | Insulating Support for Electrical Power Supply Tracks - An insulating support for a ground electrical power supply track is provided. The insulating support is intended for a terrestrial transport system, in particular of the tramway type, and is in the form of a profile-member of insulating material which includes a substantially planar upper face intended to receive elements of the electrical power supply track and a planar lower face intended to be supported directly or indirectly on the ground. The profile-member is provided with a longitudinal groove is arranged on the upper face in order to receive a conductive track element. The profile member is also provided with a web which connects the upper face to the lower face. At least one longitudinal supply conduit intended to receive a supply line of the network extends through the web. The groove and each supply conduit are arranged centrally and symmetrically about a longitudinal center plane of the support perpendicular relative to the upper face. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20120073923 | COATED POWER RAIL - A power rail includes an aluminum body and a wear coating including stainless steel. The power rail may also include a break-in coating having a lower hardness than the wear coating. | 03-29-2012 |
| 191022000 | Rail, made of multiple materials | 3 |
| 20110278120 | WEAR RESISTANT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS - The present disclosure relates to wear resistant transportation systems, methods, and apparatus. In one embodiment, a system includes a contact device, a conductor bar, and a mobile unit. The contact device is coupled to the mobile unit and in electrical communication with both the conductor bar and the mobile unit. The contact device is configured to travel across, and is in contact with, the conductor bar coincidental to movement of the mobile unit. A thin, conductive wear resistant coating is located on an outer surface of at least one of the conductor bar and contact device. The thin, conductive wear resistant coating restricts abrading of the outer surface of at least one of the conductor bar and the contact device. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120138404 | STEERING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A STEERING WHEEL AND AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT UNIT - A steering device for a motor vehicle is provided. In one form, the steering device includes a steering wheel and an electrical contact unit serving for guiding wires for electrically connecting at least one electrical or electronic component arranged in or on the steering wheel to at least one electrical or electronic component of a motor vehicle not arranged in or on the steering wheel. At least one part of an electronic control unit generating a temperature is integrated in the electrical contact unit for controlling at least one electrical or electronic component of the steering wheel. The electrical contact unit includes a stator and a rotor, and the electronic control unit or at least one part thereof generating a temperature are integrated in the rotor of an electrical contact unit. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120217112 | TRANSFERRING ELECTRIC ENERGY TO A VEHICLE, USING A SYSTEM WHICH COMPRISES CONSECUTIVE SEGMENTS FOR ENERGY TRANSFER - Disclosed is a system for transferring electric energy to a vehicle, in particular to a track bound vehicle such as a light rail vehicle. The system includes an electric conductor arrangement for producing an alternating electromagnetic field and for thereby transferring the energy to the vehicle. The electric conductor arrangement includes at least one alternating current line. Each alternating current line to carry carries one phase of an alternating electric the current. The conductor arrangement includes a plurality of consecutive segments. The segments extend along the path of travel of the vehicle. Each segment includes one section of each of the at least one alternating current line. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20130213755 | Article Transport Facility - An article transport facility in which driving electric power can be supplied from an electricity supply line to an article transport vehicle so that it can travel through a crossing portion properly regardless of whether it is traveling along a first path or a second path. The switching device of the article transport facility is configured to switch a position change rail to a first position and a second position. The electricity supply line is supported by a first travel rail such that electric power can be supplied to the article transport vehicle traveling along the first travel rail and along the position change rail in the first position and is supported by the second travel rail such that electric power can be supplied to the article transport vehicle traveling along the second travel rail and along the position change rail in the second position. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20160167524 | VEHICLE CHARGING CONNECTORS | 06-16-2016 |
| 20110266108 | TRANSPORT SYSTEM CAPABLE OF RECHARGING VEHICLES WHILE IN MOTION - An electric vehicle transportation system uses a single-rail system which involves laying rails that carry current on roads, where only the rails that are passed by vehicles carry current, so that storage-cell-powered vehicles can drive using the electricity received from the rail and recharge themselves as they travel. The system releases earth leakage current by grounding to ensure safety even during rain. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20120067684 | System Adapted for One or More Vehicles, Which May be Driven Forward Electrically - The present invention has its application to a system for driving an electric and by one or more batteries powered vehicle along a roadway, comprising “a” one or more vehicles, which may be driven by an individual electric motor or motors and where in the respective vehicles exhibit a power-controlling control circuit for creating the necessary power and/or speed control and wherein required power i.a. can be provided primarily by a chargeable can be provided primarily by a chargeable battery set associated with the vehicle and “b” a plurality of road sections road portions divisible for the roadway, each being allotted one or more vehicle external electric stations for charging the battery set thereby and/or for supplying necessary power and energy for driving the vehicle. The underneath side of the mentioned vehicle is provided with a contact means displaceably positioned up and down and sideways, counted in the direction of transportation. Said roadway and its road sections or portions exhibits an elongated track or groove, each road section is supporting two rails in the groove and disposed under the driving path of the road section or portion. The rails being supplied with current and voltage. Said contact means is coordinated with a control equipment for creating simple adaptation of the contact means for registering the contact means for mechanical and electrical contact against said two rails. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120118693 | ROAD-BASED SUPPORT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A method of providing electrical power to road vehicles, comprises providing electrical power to a cable running along a length of a road; from said cable providing power to a distribution mechanism under said road; from said distribution mechanism connecting to switchable elements of a surface of said road, said switchable elements being distributed over said surface; and at each element switching on power when a vehicle is detected overhead and switching off power otherwise. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20130020163 | Overload Restriction in System for Electrical Vehicles - This invention comprises an arrangement for overload restriction, adapted to cooperate with a system (“S) for an electric and by one or more batteries or “a” battery set driven vehicle ( | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130025990 | System Adapted For One or More Electrically Propellable Vehicles (Letting Water Pass By Electrical Conductors) - This invention comprises an arrangement, adapted to letting water, rain water, melted ice and snow water or the like, to pass by electrical conductors ( | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130025991 | System Adapted For One or More Electrically Propellable Vehicles (Cleansing Means) - The present invention comprises a cleaning and/or cleansing means ( | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130025992 | System Adapted For One or More Electrically Propellable Vehicles (Battery Charging Arrangement) - This invention comprises a vehicle-related system (S) adapted for driving an electrically and by one or more batteries driven vehicle ( | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130037367 | Electric vehicle and roadway power system therefore - An electrical vehicle transportation system that includes a powered roadway system having electrically conductive roadway segments that are engageable to a roadway surface, and an electrical vehicle having a control system and an energy harvesting system, the vehicle control system being programmed to energize roadway segments disposed within a defined vehicle envelope and de-energize the roadway segments prior to transitioning outside of the vehicle envelope when the vehicle is traversing the roadway. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20150041273 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING IN-ROAD ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY BOXES AND ON-VEHICLE DESCENT AND PIVOT CONTACTS FOR VEHICLES - Systems and methods for providing in-road electric conductivity boxes and on-vehicle descent and pivot contacts for vehicles are provided. In one example embodiment, a system includes, inter alia, a charging component physically coupled to a roadway, a power source electrically coupled to the charging component, and a vehicle that electrically couples with the charging component for receiving power from the power source via the charging component when the vehicle is on the roadway at a location proximate to the charging component. Additional embodiments are also provided. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20100044175 | COMPOSITE PROFILE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPORT BODY MADE OF A LIGHT METAL MATERIAL AND A PROFILED STRIP AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAID PROFILE - A composite profile comprising a carrier profile made of a light metal material and a profiled strip which is made of a harder material and covers the top surface of the carrier profile. An insertable bar is added to the profiled strip on each longitudinal side in a position parallel to the direction thereof and is inserted into a lateral slot embodied therein. The insertable bar is firmly connected to the profiled strip thereof by a weld seam. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100175961 | Insulating Support for Electrical Power Supply Tracks - An insulating support for a ground electrical power supply track is provided. The insulating support is intended for a terrestrial transport system, in particular of the tramway type, and is in the form of a profile-member of insulating material which includes a substantially planar upper face intended to receive elements of the electrical power supply track and a planar lower face intended to be supported directly or indirectly on the ground. The profile-member is provided with a longitudinal groove is arranged on the upper face in order to receive a conductive track element. The profile member is also provided with a web which connects the upper face to the lower face. At least one longitudinal supply conduit intended to receive a supply line of the network extends through the web. The groove and each supply conduit are arranged centrally and symmetrically about a longitudinal center plane of the support perpendicular relative to the upper face. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20120073923 | COATED POWER RAIL - A power rail includes an aluminum body and a wear coating including stainless steel. The power rail may also include a break-in coating having a lower hardness than the wear coating. | 03-29-2012 |
