Load variation characteristic of magnetically levitated vehicle with hybrid magnets

This paper reports the experimental results of the load variation characteristics of a magnetically levitated vehicle with hybrid magnets, which we studied in place of street cars and conveyor systems. Magnetically levitated systems have the following advantages: no bearings, no wheels, no noise, no air pollution and low maintenance. We propose new constructive electromagnets and magnetic rails. The magnetically levitated part must be cordless and the power source has involve Ni-MH AA size rechargeable batteries. As a experimental result, the number of dry cell batteries is increased with increasing load.