An overhead transport vehicle includes a vibration-proof portion disposed between a belt and a lift device. The vibration-proof portion includes a first connection mechanism disposed on a side where a first load acts in a width direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to both a travelling direction and a lifting direction of the lift device, and a second connection mechanism disposed on a side where a second load larger than the first load acts in the width direction, and which has a larger repulsive force than that of the first connection mechanism.

The subject of the invention is stabilisation and levitation mechanism for a dedicated vehicle, taking into account interoperability with existing transport systems in the vicinity of switches and routes of conventional vehicles, containing the ground, on which the rails are fixed, wherein on both sides of the rail system, preferably on the track bed, at least along a fragment of the track used by conventional vehicles there are guiding walls, mounted on movable supporting elements.

The subject of the invention is stabilisation and levitation mechanism for a dedicated vehicle, taking into account interoperability with existing transport systems in the vicinity of switches and routes of conventional vehicles, containing the ground, on which the rails are fixed, wherein on both sides of the rail system, preferably on the track bed, at least along a fragment of the track used by conventional vehicles there are guiding walls, mounted on movable supporting elements.

A hybrid cable/rail transportation system comprising: at least one portion of the system configured as a cable transportation system comprising at least one supporting cable; at least one portion of the system configured as a rail transportation system comprising at least one rail, wherein the system portion configured as a cable transportation system is upstream and/or downstream of the system portion configured as a rail transportation system; a plurality of transportation units wherein each transportation unit comprises a cabin; a first trolley coupled to the supporting cable; a second trolley coupled to the rail; wherein each cabin comprising a roof provided with a connection device configured to couple with the first trolley along the system portion configured as a cable transportation system and with the second trolley along the system portion configured as a rail transportation system.

A hybrid cable/rail transportation system comprising: at least one portion of the system configured as a cable transportation system comprising at least one supporting cable; at least one portion of the system configured as a rail transportation system comprising at least one rail, wherein the system portion configured as a cable transportation system is upstream and/or downstream of the system portion configured as a rail transportation system; a plurality of transportation units wherein each transportation unit comprises a cabin; a first trolley coupled to the supporting cable; a second trolley coupled to the rail; wherein each cabin comprising a roof provided with a connection device configured to couple with the first trolley along the system portion configured as a cable transportation system and with the second trolley along the system portion configured as a rail transportation system.

Provided herein are transit systems for travel overhead of streets, having: at least a first vehicle and a second vehicle; a main track on which the vehicles travel, the main track having a suspended overhead rail over the streets by a support structure, such that the vehicles travel at an elevated level overhead of street level; docking stations for the vehicles to lower to the street level for loading and/or unloading passengers and/or cargo; a two-position switch at each docking station, having cables enabling vertical movement of the vehicle, and a replacement track; wherein the two-position switch allows for docking of the first vehicle while the second vehicle passes the docked first vehicle, by enabling lowering of the first vehicle from the elevated level to the street level, and the replacement track providing a track portion for the second vehicle on which to pass the first vehicle.

A transportation system has transport vehicles with electric motors, pods, being enclosed compartments that accommodate cargo, podports, being exchange stations, charging stations, and a computerized transport control system. An authorized person communicates a request to the computerized transport control system to transport a specific cargo from a first location in the geographic area to a second location in the geographic area, the computerized transport control system defines a journey from the first location to the second location, along a route comprising sequential hops through a series of podports and charging stations. The computerized transport control system manages movement of transport vehicles, exchanges at podports, and charging at charging stations along the defined route, and terminates the journey at the second location where the cargo disembarks.

A continuously moving cableway system for the transport of cars with passengers on board has two pairs of track cables, which extend between, two towers. Specially fitted open transport cabins, are moved along the track cables by at least one traction cable. Speed reducers located at ground level outside of the two towers. Access control, toll type, with rising arm barrier outside of the two towers. Security gates actioned by hydraulic jacks located at ground level outside of the two towers. Conveyor belts located at ground level between the two towers. Roller ramps, conveyor belt, security gates actioned by hydraulic jacks inside of the specially fitted open transport, cabins.

A track system for transporting people and goods with two support rails plus a side stabilizer mechanism associated with one or both rails. The side stabilizer is employed to provide lateral stability and keep a vehicle's rail wheels on the support rails. The side stabilizer may be a protruding bar or a recessed groove. This track system enables vehicles to change support rails at a junction with stationary non-switching rails. Rail wheels roll over the support rails and support the weight of the vehicle while on the rails. Interior side rollers contact the interior of the bar side stabilizer and maintain the vehicle's rail wheels centered over the support rails. Exterior side rollers contact an exterior of one of the bar side stabilizers and forces the vehicle to stay on the current track or to change to a different track. Recessed grooves and dual-flange wheels can alternately provide side stabilization. At track junctions the vehicle can change direction, pass other vehicles, change lanes, turn-around, and load or unloading passengers or freight. This track system may be integrated with a conventional road system or with a controlled-access (autobahn/interstate) highway system. Optional road wheels allow the vehicle to exit the track system and travel on conventional roads, or dual-mode road/rail wheels can be used for travel on both track and pavement. An automatic traffic control system controls traffic on the track system and enables self-driving vehicles. Powering for the vehicles can be provided by the track system. The system can be miniaturized and used for the model/toy market.

A track system for transporting people and goods with two support rails plus a side stabilizer mechanism associated with one or both rails. The side stabilizer is employed to provide lateral stability and keep a vehicle's rail wheels on the support rails. The side stabilizer may be a protruding bar or a recessed groove. This track system enables vehicles to change support rails at a junction with stationary non-switching rails. Rail wheels roll over the support rails and support the weight of the vehicle while on the rails. Interior side rollers contact the interior of the bar side stabilizer and maintain the vehicle's rail wheels centered over the support rails. Exterior side rollers contact an exterior of one of the bar side stabilizers and forces the vehicle to stay on the current track or to change to a different track. Recessed grooves and dual-flange wheels can alternately provide side stabilization. At track junctions the vehicle can change direction, pass other vehicles, change lanes, turn-around, and load or unloading passengers or freight. This track system may be integrated with a conventional road system or with a controlled-access (autobahn/interstate) highway system. Optional road wheels allow the vehicle to exit the track system and travel on conventional roads, or dual-mode road/rail wheels can be used for travel on both track and pavement. An automatic traffic control system controls traffic on the track system and enables self-driving vehicles. Powering for the vehicles can be provided by the track system. The system can be miniaturized and used for the model/toy market.