Patent ID: 6386117
Filing Date: 2002-05-14
Classification: B61C,Y02T

Abstract:
Apparatus for the interface of a vehicle wheel and roadway, said roadway being supported in a substantially fixed position with respect to the Earth by a support means, said apparatus being apparatus for achieving superior traction between said wheel and said roadway independently of the weight of said vehicle, and for minimizing oscillation of said wheel upon said roadway, said apparatus comprising:said roadway having at least substantially vertical and concave sides; a plurality of at least substantially horizontal wheels rotating about at least substantially vertical axles secured to said vehicle, said wheels having convex rims rolling along said concave sides of said roadway; and a compression means, connected to said wheels, for causing said wheels to be compressed against said sides of said roadway with compression adequate to allow a desired amount of traction to be maintained between said wheels and said roadway, independently of said weight of said vehicle.