US Patent 7458323 Vehicle adapted to move along a rail

This vehicle comprises a body and a levitation device, the body bearing in operation on the levitation device which comprises a first levitation module and a second levitation module connected to the body, and capable of moving to allow the modules to turn relative to the body. The vehicle comprises means for synchronizing movement of the levitation modules comprising a first hydraulic ram between the first module and the body, a second hydraulic ram between the second module and the body, and a fluid-flow circuit connecting the first and second rams to synchronize the actions of the rams. Application to magnetic levitation rail vehicles, for example.