Superconductive magnetic bearings - key technology for frictionless and own-stable transport systems
Own-stable levitation of a super-conductor above the magnet rail
The heart of the superconductive bearing consists of a magnet rail and of high temperature superconductor blocks (HTSL) which are cooled to -196 °C. While cooling the superconductors arranged in a defined distance to the magnet rail store the rail magnetic field. This enables them to hold a certain position crosswise to the rail from themselves. Their superconductive working temperature is guaranteed in Cryostates, for the time being by cooling in liquid nitrogen.
Superconductor within magnetic field with acting forces
