Abstract: Described herein is a transport system and method of transporting objects including people between locations. The description also relates to urban and public transport systems for moving large numbers of people and freight or objects between locations. The description also relates to transport systems based on cable and rail elements and moving therebetween. Also described are junction mechanisms, switching and control systems.

Abstract: Trolley systems and associated rails and tracks are described, the trolleys having an integrated brake system that can be adapted to slow or stop the trolley based on various control inputs (internal or external). The track system may be formed from either or both of a series of tensioned cables or tracks that are interconnected with transition system and the trolleys described, able to transition between track systems. The track system may be fitted with additional braking elements to govern motion of the trolley along a track system. Additionally, the track may be fitted with other elements that provide an external input into the trolley to modify the braking operation of the trolley.

Abstract: An axial mechanism for converting between linear reciprocating motion and rotary motion comprises a z-crank shaft, a wobble member rotationally mounted to the angled crank pin of the z-crank shaft, and one or more pistons with a connecting rod between each piston and a pivot joint to the wobble member. In one embodiment the connecting rods have sufficient inherent flexibility to accommodate sideways motion in a 360° orbit at the wobble member end of the connecting rod. In another embodiment there is a lubrication communication passage from within the wobble member to each of said pivot joints. In another embodiment each such pivot joint is fitted to the wobble member an integral unit. In another embodiment the z-crank shaft is supported for rotation by bearings all positioned to one side of the z-crank shaft, spaced along the output drive end of the z-crank shaft.