MAGNETIC LEVITATION SYSTEM, BASE AND CARRIER OF A MAGNETIC LEVITATION SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF LEVITATING A CARRIER

摘要

A magnetic levitation system (100) for transporting a carrier (10) is described. The magnetic levitation system includes a base (20) defining a transportation track, a carrier (10) movable relative to the base (20) along the transportation track, and a plurality of active magnetic bearings (30) provided at the base (20) and configured to face a guided structure (12) of the carrier. The guided structure (12) includes a first guided zone (13) and a second guided zone (14) configured to interact with the plurality of active magnetic bearings (30) and a recessed zone (15). The recessed zone (15) is arranged between the first guided zone (13) and the second guided zone (14) in a transport direction (T) of the carrier and is recessed with respect to the first guided zone (13) and the second guided zone (14).