Patent ID: 7699007
Filing Date: 2010-04-20
Classification: E01B

Abstract:
1. A guideway carrier with a sliding surface ( 14 , 19 ) for magnetically levitated vehicles ( 4 ) having at least one sliding skid ( 8 ) for being set-down onto said sliding surface ( 14 , 19 ) during a standstill or in the vent of emergency during travel of the vehicle ( 4 ), wherein said sliding surface ( 14 , 19 ) is provided with a coating ( 15 , 17 ; 21 , 23 ) comprising a tribulogically active material having low friction and wear if combined with a sliding skid material of said sliding skid ( 8 ) such that an immediate braking of the vehicle ( 4 ) is avoided when the sliding skid ( 8 ) is set down onto said sliding surface ( 14 , 19 ) during travel of the vehicle ( 4 ) adapted to the gliding skid material, characterized in that said coating is provided by a ceramic material.