Patent ID: 6450103
Filing Date: 2002-09-17
Classification: B60L,B61B,E01B

Abstract:
A monorail system comprising:at least one propelled vehicle having a body and a wheel assembly; a running path with an essentially planar top surface, said top surface having a width not more than one-half a width of said vehicle; a longitudinal stabilizer guide rail mounted along said planar top surface, said stabilizer guide rail including a web and a head supported by said web; and an electronic control system, a first part of said electronic control system being located on said vehicle, and a second part of said electronic control system being located on said stabilizer guide rail, said first part and said second part interacting to provide guidance, propulsion, and partial support of said vehicle by maintaining gaps between said vehicle and said stabilizer guide rail, said wheel assembly providing a remaining support of said vehicle.