Rod Patents (Class 246/370)
  • Patent number: 6122578
    Abstract: The relative motion and force between two interconnected elements can be counteracted with active controls when such motion and force is predictable. Magnitudes, wavelengths and locations of rocking motion by vehicles traveling along fixed guideways can be recorded, and such records can be used in subsequent trips to predict rocking motion causing forces. Active controls can be installed and programmed to exert timely counteracting forces to prevent rocking motion forces from passing from wheels via springs to upper vehicle bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Inventor: Ernst G. Knolle