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.