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Methods, systems, and apparatuses are provided herein for a smart panel. In embodiments, the smart panel is assembled to be lightweight, while being stiff, strong, flexible, and/or tough. The smart panel may include one or more functions, such as power generation, power storage, wireless communications capability, memory, one or more sensors, a display for graphics/video, being enabled to programmatically change colors, and/or further functions. In an embodiment, the smart panel is a multilayered panel, assembled from one or more materials. The materials may be optionally enhanced with micro-scale and/or nano-scale technologies/components.

A system of one or more tower structures operationally configured for cable-based transportation, including adaptations of such technologies that may blend into surrounding environments, and which are particularly beneficial for use in connection with amusement facilities.

The present invention is an improved ski lift. The ski lift contains a solar power source which is attached to one or more heating elements. The heating elements heat a passenger's hands during transit up the mountain. As a result, the passenger is made more comfortable during transit, increasing his or her overall skiing experience.

A rail car cover system that includes a rail car, a first cover section and a second cover section. The rail car has an opening. The first cover section is operably attached to the rail car. The first cover section includes a first closure mechanism. The second cover section is operably attached to the rail car. The second cover section includes a second closure mechanism. The first cover section and the second cover section are both movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration. When in the closed configuration, the first closure mechanism engages the second closure mechanism to maintain the first cover section and the second cover section in the closed configuration.

A ballast distributing railroad car has a number of ballast hoppers, each with a selectively operable hopper discharge control member which is operable to selectively drop material from the respective hopper either inside of or outside of the rails of a railroad track. The railroad car also has a pair of ballast distributing blades pivotally attached beneath it, either between the hopper discharge control members or one at either end of the car, with the blades being mirror images of each other. Each blade and each hopper discharge control member can be selectively operated via an independent hydraulic actuator. A remote control radio transmitter and car mounted receiver provide for remote, individual and selective control of hopper discharge control members and blades on a car.

A system for monitoring railroad cars comprising a hatch cover assembly including a cover body, a sensor, a wireless transmitter for transmitting data received from the sensor, a wireless receiver for receiving the data from the wireless transmitter, and a satellite transmitter for transmitting the data to a satellite. The wireless receiver and the satellite transmitter are attached to the hatch cover assembly. In one embodiment, the sensor is a pressure sensor having a sensing unit situated in the plenum of a vented hatch cover. In another embodiment, the sensor is an air flow sensor having a sensing unit situated in the plenum of a vented hatch cover. In another embodiment, the sensor is a chain tension sensor attached to a handbrake chain. In another embodiment, the sensor is a hatch cover position attached to the hatch cover assembly.

Designs introduced to three sectors that relate to the distribution network and support structures for delivering energy and utilities services to buildings, distributed renewable energy generation and its supply to electrical vehicles, and public transportation including roadway services and mass transportation infrastructure, including the application of aerially supported utilities whereby the implementation and distribution of utility and municipal services are now integrated with the objective of a more efficient installation, maintenance and operation. Disclosed is an aerial modular support system that can accommodate all categories of utility services whether handling fluids, solids, energy or digital signals. An electrified roadway power distribution for vehicles, an electrified train in a semi-continuous tunnel and a solar energy collector used to provide electricity and to protect roadways are also disclosed.

The invention relates to an urban rail tram which comprises a first vehicle-mounted control generator arranged on the tram and positioned below a frame, a first collector shoe, a second collector shoeand a second vehicle-mounted control generator, wherein the first vehicle-mounted control generator, the first collector shoe, the second collector shoe and the second vehicle-mounted control generator are arranged in sequence from beginning to end; when being used, the first collector shoe and the second collector shoe are both parts which are movably contacted with an electric conduction singlerail to realize electrical connection; the first vehicle-mounted control generator is positioned at the front end of the whole tram; the second vehicle-mounted control generator is positioned at themiddle part or the middle-back part of the whole tram; the first collector shoe is positioned at the front part of the whole tram; the second collector shoe is positioned between the middle part or the middle-back part of the whole tram; the first collector shoe is electrically connected with the second collector shoe; and the first collector shoe is electrically connected with an electrical system of the tram.

The invention relates to a high-frame wide-body electric vehicle and an on-off device and a quick escape system thereof. The vehicle comprises a vehicle body, wheels, and a power system, wherein the vehicle body comprises a carriage and a chassis; a plurality of wheels are arranged below the chassis, and are connected with the vehicle body through brackets; a common car can pass below the chassis; and the top of the vehicle body is provided with entrances/exits for passengers to get on or off the vehicle and staircases. The on-off device comprises an elevated bridge erected above a road, and stations on two sides of the road; and two sides of the carriage are provided with escape doors. The top of the vehicle body is provided with the passenger entrances/exits, and bridge stations are arranged above the road, so that the passengers get on or off the vehicle easily, and a passage for pedestrians to cross the road is increased. In an emergency state, the passengers can slide out of the carriage through the escape doors, the old and children are easily evacuated particularly, and the safety of the vehicle is improved. The invention is an economic, practical and feasible public transport choice in modern cities, and can effectively improve the difficult situation of traffic jams of urban roads at present.

The invention provides a system for supplying energy to an electric locomotive by utilizing natural energy and the method thereof. Solar energy is converted to be electric energy for accumulation through a solar photovoltaic array, or wind energy is converted to be electric energy for accumulation through a wind power generation device array in the invention, so as to be used for charging a storage battery of the electric locomotive in an energy filling station, and meanwhile, the system is also connected with a commercial power network. When the electric quantity generated by the solar photovoltaic array is sufficient in a sunny daylight, or electric quantity generated by wind power generation device array is sufficient because of larger wind, the redundant electric quantity can be incorporated into the commercial power network for other loads; in an overcast weather in a daylight or a night, or when the wind is smaller, the alternate current from the commercial power network can be converted into direct current for accumulation, so as to be used for charging the storage battery of the electric locomotive in the energy filling station; and the storage battery and the electric locomotive can be complemented one another. Therefore, the reliable and stable energy supply for the electric locomotive by utilizing the natural energy can be realized, the dependence on the non-renewable energy resources, such as petroleum, coal and the like, can be reduced, the energy crisis is relieved, and the atmospheric environment is protected.