On/Off Ramps

Here is one concept of how a SEGway on/off ramp might be designed. The smart carts have flat tops except for a coupling mechanism and run on multiple guideways on/off ramp (three are shown in the drawings below). They make a 90º turn under the loading and unloading ramps. The electric cars drive on to the on ramp where they are coupled mechanically, electrically, and for communications to the smart cart. The electric cars are normal electric cars except that they have a coupling mechanism underneath and a communications devices on their dashboard. Note the 90º turn is arbitrary. Depending on the site the turn could be anywhere from -180º to 180º.