Abstract: The invention relates to a bogie (1) for a guideway-bound levitation vehicle (7) of a magnetic levitation system, with two rows (21, 22) of multiple levitation frames (2) spaced apart from each other in a transverse direction (Y) of the bogie (1) and extending in a longitudinal direction (X) of the bogie (1), with at least two cross members (3) spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction (X) and extending in the transverse direction (Y) and connecting the two rows (21, 22) of multiple levitation frames (2) to each other, with at least one longitudinal member (4) extending in the longitudinal direction (X) and connected to the cross members (3), and with at least one receiving means (18) for receiving a vehicle compartment (8) of the levitation vehicle (7).

Abstract: The invention relates to a levitation frame (7) for a vehicle (2) of a magnetic levitation railway (1) having a magnet unit (8) for the electromagnetic lateral guidance of the vehicle (2), and having a mechanical side guide (11). Furthermore, the invention relates to a vehicle (2) for a magnetic levitation railway (1) having at least one levitation chassis (6), wherein the levitation chassis (6) has at least one levitation frame (7). In addition, the invention relates to rail system (3) of a magnetic levitation railway (1) having a track (4) which is designed to at least partially enclose a levitation chassis (6) of a vehicle (2). Finally, the invention relates to a magnetic levitation railway (1) having a vehicle (2) and a rail system (3). For the levitation frame (7) it is proposed that the mechanical side guide (11) has a guide element (13) and at least one joint (14), wherein the guide element (13) is movably connected to the levitation frame (7) via the joint (14).

Abstract: A tower segment for at least a section of a tower includes a tower segment defining an interior, a longitudinal axis, and a wall, and a supply structural segment preassembled in the interior of the tower segment extending along a the longitudinal axis of the tower segment. The supply structural segment is movable relative to the tower segment and connected to the wall of the tower segment so that the supply structural segment can be moved at least from an assembly position to a connecting position. Other tower, tower segment, support structure, support structural segment, and methods of erection of same use at least a tower segment of a tower.

Abstract: A switch arrangement for a track-borne vehicle has at least two articulatedly interconnected switch segments mounted so as to be movable with respect to a base surface. At least one switch segment has a drive. At least two switch segments are interconnected by means of an articulation, which has at least two degrees of rotational freedom. The articulation also or alternatively can have at least one degree of translational freedom, which is optionally formed with at least one additional degree of rotational freedom.

Abstract: A tower segment for at least a section of a tower includes a tower segment defining an interior, a longitudinal axis, and a wall, and a supply structural segment preassembled in the interior of the tower segment extending along a the longitudinal axis of the tower segment. The supply structural segment is movable relative to the tower segment and connected to the wall of the tower segment so that the supply structural segment can be moved at least from an assembly position to a connecting position. Other tower, tower segment, support structure, support structural segment, and methods of erection of same use at least a tower segment of a tower.

Abstract: A tower for a wind turbine includes at least one tower section made of concrete, made up of several annular concrete segments arranged on top of one another with horizontal joints. Each concrete segment includes at least two annular segment prefabricated concrete parts arranged in parallel with vertical joints. The each have one outer side, one inner side and one upper, lower and two lateral contact faces. The concrete segments are connected to one another in the vertical direction by vertical clamping devices.

Abstract: A tower for a wind turbine includes at least one tower section made of concrete, made up of several annular concrete segments arranged on top of one another with horizontal joints. Each concrete segment includes at least two annular segment prefabricated concrete parts arranged in parallel with vertical joints. The each have one outer side, one inner side and one upper, lower and two lateral contact faces. The concrete segments are connected to one another in the vertical direction by vertical clamping devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle for a magnetic levitation track having a coach body (1) and a propulsion and supporting device (4) as well as at least one levitation frame (2) fastened on the coach body (1) and the propulsion and supporting device (4). The levitation frame (2) can be deflected transversely to the longitudinal axis of the propulsion and supporting device (4) and a spring suspension system (12, 14, 20, 21) is arranged between the levitation frame (2) and propulsion and supporting device (4). The levitation frame (2) has a traverse (13) and a carrier (17) which are connected to each other in an articulated fashion.

Abstract: A device for handling, mounting and/or dismantling components of a wind turbine using a crane includes a support movable in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the crane and attachable to the crane; and at least one guying device having a first end attachable to the movable support a second end attachable to the component in order to stabilize the position of the component. The guying device is rotatably attached to the support around a longitudinal axis of the crane. A related method employs a guying device movable around a crane longitudinal axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tower (1) comprising a lower tubular tower section (2) made of concrete, an upper tubular tower section (3) made of steel and an adapter piece (7) for connecting the two tower sections (2, 3). The adapter piece (7) consists of an annular concrete element (8) and a steel element (9), the steel element (9) containing at least one annular flange (9a) that covers preferably entirely a surface of the concrete element (8), said surface being at the top in the installed state. The steel element (9) is directly cast together with the concrete element (8), wherein the annular flange (9a) is completely underpoured, essentially without air inclusions. In a method for producing a tower (1) comprising an adapter piece (7), a steel element (9) having an annular flange (9a) is placed head down into an annular formwork in order to produce said adapter piece (7).

Abstract: A method for the production of a tower of a wind power plant is disclosed wherein at least one tubular tower section is produced from annular precast concrete parts having two horizontal contact surfaces, which are arranged on top of one another. After casting, the annular precast concrete parts are set up in a processing station in the precast plant and the two horizontal contact surfaces of the precast concrete parts are processed in an orientation setting in a plane-parallel, material-removing manner. A tower of a wind power plant comprises at least one tubular tower section of annular precast concrete parts having two horizontal contact surfaces, which are arranged on top of one another. Both horizontal contact surfaces of the precast concrete parts are reworked in a plane-parallel, material-removing manner with a small parallelism deviation and a small flatness deviation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle for a magnetic levitation track having a coach body (1) and a propulsion and supporting device (4) as well as at least one levitation frame (2) fastened on the coach body (1) and the propulsion and supporting device (4). The levitation frame (2) can be deflected transversely to the longitudinal axis of the propulsion and supporting device (4) and a spring suspension system (12, 14, 20, 21) is arranged between the levitation frame (2) and propulsion and supporting device (4). The levitation frame (2) has a traverse (13) and a carrier (17) which are connected to each other in an articulated fashion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drive apparatus for a magnetic levitation transport system comprising a short-stator linear motor, wherein a primary part of the linear motor is provided with a winding (8) and is intended for arrangement on a vehicle (12) of the magnetic levitation transport system. A secondary part of the linear motor has a reaction rail (2) and is intended for arrangement on a travel path (1), with a supporting device for the magnetic levitation of the vehicle (12) on the travel path (1). The supporting device has at least one electromagnetic coil (4) attended for arrangement on the vehicle (12) and having a U-shaped yoke (3), which interacts with a U-shaped reaction rail (2) intended for arrangement on the travel path (1). The short-stator linear motor is surrounded by the U-shaped yoke (3) and the U-shaped reaction rail (2) on both sides transversely to the longitudinal extent of said short-stator linear motor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of a tower (1) of a wind power plant, wherein at least one tubular tower section (2) is produced from annular precast concrete parts (5) having two horizontal contact surface (21), which are arranged on top of one another. After casting, the annular precast concrete parts (5) are set up in a processing station (27) in the precast plant and the two horizontal contact surfaces (21) of the precast concrete parts (5) processed in a fixture in a planparallel, material-removing manner. A tower (1) of a wind power plant comprises at least one tubular tower section (2) of annular precast concrete parts (5) having two horizontal contact surfaces (21), which are arranged on top of one another. Both horizontal contact surfaces (21) of the precast concrete parts (5) are reworked in a planparallel, material-removing manner with a parallelism deviation and a flatness deviation of few tenths of a millimeter, preferably less than 0.2 mm.

Abstract: With a method for the production of a precise prefabricated concrete part, especially in the form of a sleeper or a plate for a fixed track for rail-guided vehicles, the prefabricated concrete part is ground at the functionally relevant points to the predetermined size by means of a grooved roller. The device for this is a grinding machine with a grooved roller to grind the prefabricated concrete part at functionally relevant points to a predetermined size. The grooved roller is made of a wear resistant material, especially silicon carbide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tower (1) comprising a lower tubular tower section (2) made of concrete, an upper tubular tower section (3) made of steel and an adapter piece (7) for connecting the two tower sections (2, 3). The adapter piece (7) consists of an annular concrete element (8) and a steel element (9), the steel element (9) containing at least one annular flange (9a) that covers preferably entirely a surface of the concrete element (8), said surface being at the top in the installed state. The steel element (9) is directly cast together with the concrete element (8), wherein the annular flange (9a) is completely underpoured, essentially without air inclusions. In a method for producing a tower (1) comprising an adapter piece (7), a steel element (9) having an annular flange (9a) is placed head down into an annular formwork in order to produce said adapter piece (7).

Abstract: An offshore wind power station has a floatable foundation that can be sunk by flooding a hollow chamber, and a superstructure on which functional units of the station are arranged. The foundation includes a base that projects from the water surface in the sunk state of the foundation and on which the superstructure can be mounted. A floodable floating device surrounds the base in the shape of a ring. In a method for building an offshore station a floatable foundation is prefabricated in a harbor zone, is towed to a mounting location and sunk, whereupon the station is completed with a superstructure and functional units at the mounting location.

Abstract: The invention relates to track system having two substantially parallel tracks (6) which are disposed on respective concrete slabs (1) of a fixed track. The slabs (1) comprises a plurality of track supports (2, 2?) for receiving and fastening thereon two parallel rails (5). The top surfaces (3) of the slabs (1) of the two tracks (6) are inclined independent of the a guiding system of the tracks (6) and of the corresponding position of the rail supports (2, 2?) relative to the two outer sides (8) of the track system and form a slope. The invention also relates to a concrete slab of a fixed track, which comprises supports (2, 2?) for the first rail (5) which are higher in relation to the top surface (3) of the slab (1) than the supports (2, 2?) for the second rail (5).

Abstract: A track carrier for a railborne vehicle, especially a magnetic suspended railway comprises a concreted plate (2) projecting laterally from the carrier (1). Stators (15, 16) are arranged at the two lateral ends of the plate (2) on the bottom of the plate (2), lateral guide rails (12) are arranged on the lateral surfaces of the plate (2), and glide strips (8) are arranged on the top side of the plate (2) for driving and guiding the vehicle. Hardenable, especially concreted, positionally correct contact surfaces (5, 6, 7) for the lateral guide rails (12) and/or for the stators (15, 16) and/or for the glide strips (8) are formed on the carrier (1), and the lateral guide rails (12) and/or the stators (15, 16) and/or the glide strips (8) are detachably arranged on, especially screwed to the contact surfaces (5, 6, 7) provided for them.

Abstract: A rigid track consisting of concrete, in particular pre-cast components, comprising a slab with traversing fixing elements, or a plurality of fixing elements arranged thereon, of rails for track-borne vehicles. The inventive rigid track is characterized by a pre-cast concrete component constituting a protuberance that is positioned on the slab, parallel to at least one rail and located on at least one side of the rail. The protuberance acts as a guard and a guide for the vehicle during derailment.