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16-02-2012 дата публикации

Tractive device for an elevator system

Номер: US20120037459A1
Автор: Volker Fritz
Принадлежит: ELT ELECTRONIC LIFT THOMA GmbH

The object is achieved, according to the invention, in that the traction device ( 208 ) is equipped as a pulley block ( 209 ) with two or more, in particular with four, deflecting pulleys ( 206, 212, 214, 219 ), the axes of which are arranged one below the other on an approximately vertically running plane, at least one deflecting pulley ( 206 ) being mounted in the elevator well or on the well carcass ( 102 ) above the elevator installation ( 103 ), a further deflecting pulley ( 219 ) being mounted below the elevator installation ( 103 ) in the elevator well or on the well carcass ( 102 ), and one or more, in particular two, deflecting pulleys ( 212, 214 ) being mounted on a side element ( 202 ) of the load suspension means, in particular the travel platform ( 200 ).

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Номер записи: 1
07-06-2012 дата публикации

Suspension work platform hoist system with communication, rope monitoring, and operator authorization systems

Номер: US20120138392A1
Автор: Gary E. Ingram, George M. Anasis, Joan-Francois De Smedt, Robert E. Eddy
Принадлежит: SKY CLIMBER LLC

A suspension work platform hoist system for raising and lowering a work platform is provided. The system incorporates at least one hoist attached to the work platform and in electrical communication with a hoist control system that may have a data transmitter to transmit data to a remote location, a data receiver to receive data from the remote location, and/or a monitoring and diagnostic system to monitor and record at least one of a plurality of operating characteristics of the hoist. The hoist control system may also include a GPS tracking device that transmit a hoist location and may prevent operation of the motor if the hoist location is not in an authorized area of operation. The hoist control system may further include a safety lock out system that requires authentication of an operator prior to the hoist control system causing movement of the hoist system.

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Номер записи: 2
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Method and arrangement for moving a heavy load

Номер: US20120201638A1
Автор: Jouni Ratia, Jussi PERÄLÄ
Принадлежит: Kone Corp

Method for moving a heavy load, in which method the heavy load is lifted or lowered with an elevator including an elevator car and a hoisting machine, which hoisting machine is arranged to move the elevator car from one level to another in the normal operation of the elevator, in which method the heavy load is moved to be supported by the elevator car and the elevator car is moved until the load is at the desired height, and the load is removed from the support of the elevator car. In the method a hoist that does not belong to the hoisting machine is temporarily connected to the elevator car for the purpose of moving the load, and the elevator car, which supports the load, is moved by the hoist until the load is at the desired height, and the load is removed from the support of the elevator car.

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Номер записи: 3
23-08-2012 дата публикации

Elevator system with magnetic braking device

Номер: US20120211311A1
Автор: Harold Terry, Zbigniew Piech
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

An exemplary elevator system includes an elevator car situated for movement along at least one guide rail. A braking device is supported for movement with the elevator car. The braking device includes a plurality of magnet members and a plurality of cooperating members. The cooperating members are selectively movable between first and second positions relative to the magnet members. In the first position the elevator car is allowed to move along the guide rail. In the second position the magnet members and the cooperating members cooperate to cause an electromagnetic interaction between the braking device and the guide rail to resist movement of the elevator car along the guide rail.

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Номер записи: 4
30-08-2012 дата публикации

Elevator arrangement and method

Номер: US20120217101A1
Автор: Mark Peacock, ZHIZHONG Yan
Принадлежит: Kone Corp

An elevator arrangement includes an elevator hoistway, an elevator car, and a movable supporting platform for supporting the elevator components in the elevator hoistway. The supporting platform includes a supporting frame. The supporting frame includes a plurality of beams that are rigidly fixed to each other. The plurality of beams are arranged such that towards each of all four lateral directions of the supporting platform points at least one beam end of the supporting frame, at which beam end is a movable support element belonging to a plurality of movable support elements movable between a position extended from the platform towards the side and a position retracted towards the platform.

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Номер записи: 5
11-10-2012 дата публикации

Emergency exit door of an elevator car

Номер: US20120255815A1
Автор: Kalevi Koskelainen
Принадлежит: Kone Corp

The object of the invention is an emergency exit door of an elevator car, in which elevator car the emergency exit door is hinged to at least one wall of the elevator car. The emergency exit door is hinged to a wall of the elevator car to turn around two essentially vertical hinge lines.

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Номер записи: 6
25-10-2012 дата публикации

Bearing cartridge and elevator machine assembly

Номер: US20120267199A1
Автор: Zlatko Strbuncelj
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

An exemplary bearing cartridge assembly includes an inner sleeve. An outer housing is supported for rotation relative to the inner sleeve. A bearing member within the outer housing and received about the inner sleeve facilitates rotation of the outer housing relative to the inner sleeve. The bearing member has an axial dimension (e.g., a width) that is smaller than an axial inner dimension of the outer housing. The bearing member is positioned relative to the inner sleeve and the outer housing to provide a first lubricant space between one side wall of the outer housing and the bearing member and a second lubricant space between an opposite side wall of the outer housing and the bearing member. There is at least one through passage between the first and second lubricant spaces to allow lubricant to move between them.

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Номер записи: 7
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Dynamic reduction-ratio hoisting device

Номер: US20120302387A1
Автор: Daniel Constantin Popa, Russell Turnbull, Soegi Hartono, Vladimir Scekic
Принадлежит: Individual

A hoisting device including a cable drum, a first motor, a second motor and a gear assembly is provided. The gear assembly includes a first epicyclic and a second epicyclic. The first epicyclic includes a first carrier rotationally connected to the cable drum, a first sun rotationally connected to the first motor, a first annulus, and a first planet in meshing engagement with the first sun and the first annulus. The second epicyclic includes a second carrier rotationally grounded, a second sun rotationally connected to the second motor, a second annulus connected to the first annulus, and a second planet in meshing engagement with the second sun and the second annulus.

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Номер записи: 8
04-04-2013 дата публикации

FIXING ARRANGEMENT FOR A HOISTING MACHINE, AND ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130081904A1
Автор: ALKULA Petri, HUPPUNEN Jussi, SIMBIEROWICZ Gabriela, TENHUNEN Asmo, VIRNES Mika
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The invention relates to a fixing arrangement of a hoisting machine, in which arrangement the hoisting machine comprises a stationary structure as well as a rotating structure; which rotating structure comprises a traction sheave, which comprises a traction surface for exerting a force effect; and in which fixing arrangement the hoisting machine is fixed with fixing means to an elongated support structure such that the hoisting machine is fixed to the support structure from at least two points that are situated apart in the width direction (w) of the support structure for damping the vibration caused by the operation of the hoisting machine. 1. Fixing arrangement for a hoisting machine ,in which the hoisting machine comprises a stationary structure as well as a rotating structure;which rotating structure comprises a traction sheave, which comprises a traction surface for exerting a force effect;and in which fixing arrangement the hoisting machine is fixed with fixing means to an elongated support structure;wherein the hoisting machine is fixed to the support structure from at least two points that are situated apart in the width direction of the support structure for damping the vibration caused by the operation of the hoisting machine.2. Fixing arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the hoisting machine is fixed to a support structure that is essentially continuous in the vertical direction at its top part and/or at its bottom part from at least two different points.3. Fixing arrangement according to claim 2 , wherein the aforementioned fixing points in the top part of the hoisting machine/in the bottom part of the hoisting machine are disposed at essentially the same height.4. Fixing arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the fixing points are situated at a distance from each other of at least the width of the support structure.5. Fixing arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the distance between the fixing points is greater than claim 1 , or equal to ...

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Номер записи: 9
25-04-2013 дата публикации

ELEVATOR CAR AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM WITH AN ELEVATOR CAR

Номер: US20130098713A1
Автор: Buntschu Stefan, HÄNNI Tobias, Nicole Marcel, Risi Daniel, Sabanovic Muhamed, Sager Matthias, Schupfer Marco, Urben Andreas
Принадлежит: INVENTIO AG

An elevator car has an aerodynamic cladding which in an upward travel direction of the elevator car is disposed above an upper side of the elevator car and which is connected with the elevator car. An attachment structure serves as a cladding, which is of self-supporting construction. The elevator car has an opening mechanism which is designed for transferring a movable superstructure of the attachment structure from a closed state to an open state. 115-. (canceled)16. An elevator car with an aerodynamic cladding which , relative to an upward travel direction of the elevator car in an elevator shaft , is disposed above an upper side of the elevator car and is connected with the elevator car , comprising:a self-supporting attachment structure forming the cladding and including a movable superstructure and a substructure, wherein the substructure is fixedly connected with the elevator car and wherein the superstructure is hood-shaped; andan opening mechanism for transferring the superstructure of the attachment structure from a closed state covering the upper side of the elevator car to an open state exposing the upper side of the elevator car, wherein the superstructure is vertically translationally movable relative to the elevator car.17. The elevator car according to wherein the superstructure of the attachment structure is in the closed state disposed closer to the upper side of the elevator car than when in the open state.18. The elevator car according to wherein the elevator car includes a carrying car frame which at least partly encloses or surrounds the elevator car.19. The elevator car according to wherein the substructure forms a balustrade or railing which extends about a protected region above the elevator car.20. The elevator car according to wherein the attachment structure includes in a region of a front side of the elevator car vertical elements forming an access opening which after removal or opening of an attached door claim 16 , flap or cover plate ...

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Номер записи: 10
16-05-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND ELEVATOR ARRANGEMENT

Номер: US20130118838A1
Автор: PLATHIN Antti
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

A method of manufacturing an elevator includes installing a movable supporting platform and an elevator car in the elevator hoistway; taking the elevator car into use to serve passengers and/or to transport goods; removing the elevator car from use; changing the service range of the elevator car to reach higher up in the elevator hoistway by lifting the supporting platform higher up in the elevator hoistway; and taking the elevator car back into use. The elevator is reeved to include construction-time hoisting roping, which includes one or more ropes, the longitudinal power transmission capacity of which is based at least essentially on non-metallic fibers in the longitudinal direction of the rope. In the method, guide rails to be fixed with guide rail brackets can additionally be installed by the aid of an installation device. An elevator arrangement can be used to perform the method. 1. A method in the manufacture of an elevator , comprising the steps of:installing a movable supporting platform and an elevator car in the elevator hoistway;performing the rope installation wherein the elevator is reeved to comprise construction-time hoisting roping, and the hoisting roping is arranged to support the elevator car resting on the supporting platform supported in its position above the elevator car;taking the elevator car into use to serve passengers and/or to transport goods;removing the elevator car from use;changing the service range of the elevator car to reach higher up in the elevator hoistway by lifting the supporting platform higher up in the elevator hoistway; andtaking the elevator car back into use,wherein in the rope installation, the construction-time roping comprises one or more ropes, the longitudinal power transmission capability of which is based at least essentially, or even wholly, on non-metallic fibers in the longitudinal direction of the rope.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the service range of the elevator car is changed to reach ...

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Номер записи: 11
16-05-2013 дата публикации

ELEVATOR CAR

Номер: US20130118841A1
Автор: Zhang Ying Jin
Принадлежит:

An elevator car includes supporting sections, which are arranged on a car frame. Each supporting section has a foot, a first arm and a second arm. The foot is fastened to the car frame, at their free ends the arms converge and form a slit-shaped constriction, into which panel sections of panels that form walls or a ceiling can be clipped. The arms possess spring properties and, at the constriction, can be moved apart against a spring force. The arms hold the panel sections in position in the area of the constriction. 1. An elevator car , comprising:a car frame;an interior space;a plurality of panels, the plurality of panels forming at least one of a car wall and a car ceiling;a car floor;first fasteners; andsecond fasteners, the plurality of panels being held in place by the first and second fasteners, the second fasteners being coupled to the car frame, the plurality of panels being installable onto the car frame from within the interior space.2. The elevator car of claim 1 , further comprising supporting sections claim 1 , the supporting sections comprising the second fasteners.3. The elevator car of claim 2 , the first fasteners comprising panel sections claim 2 , the panel sections being clipped to the supporting sections.4. The elevator car of claim 3 , each of the supporting sections comprising a respective foot and respective two arms claim 3 , the two arms having spring properties and holding one of the panel sections in position.5. The elevator car of claim 3 , the panel sections comprising respective corners claim 3 , one or more portions of the panel sections having been cutaway at the respective corners.6. The elevator car of claim 1 , further comprising a piece of car equipment built into one of the plurality of panels.7. The elevator car of claim 1 , the plurality of panels forming a car wall.8. The elevator car of claim 1 , the plurality of panels forming a car ceiling.9. An elevator installation comprising: a car frame,', 'an interior space,', 'a ...

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Номер записи: 12
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Elevator rope

Номер: US20130130030A1
Автор: Atsushi Mitsui, Michio Murai
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

An elevator rope of the present invention includes: a rope main body; and a covering resin layer that covers the periphery of the rope main body, the covering resin layer obtained by cross-linking a molded product of a composition comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer and a vinyl compound having two or more vinyl groups per molecule or a molded product of a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer formed by using a polyol having a vinyl group for each molecule. In order to further stabilize the friction coefficient, inorganic fillers such as talc, a glass fiber and titanium oxide may be further mixed in the composition. The elevator rope of the present invention has a stable friction coefficient that does not depend on temperature or sliding velocity.

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Номер записи: 13
15-08-2013 дата публикации

EMERGENCY ESCAPE DEVICE

Номер: US20130206509A1
Автор: Na Pan Ju
Принадлежит: ASIA FIRE PROTECTION CO., LTD.

An emergency escape device includes an escape hole cap fitted from above to an escape hole of a fire evacuation area of a high-rise building so as to cover an inner edge of the escape hole, a guide unit vertically installed to extend above and below the escape hole cap, a descending unit positioned below the escape hole cap and slidably attached to the guide unit in such a manner as to descend along the guide unit, a slowing unit configured to ensure that the descending unit descends along the guide unit at a reduced speed, and a returning unit for returning the descending unit descended along the guide unit to an original position. The emergency escape device may further include a locking unit for keeping the descending unit against downward movement in an upper portion of the guide unit. 1. An emergency escape device , comprising:{'b': '110', 'an escape hole cap () fitted from above to an escape hole (P) of a fire evacuation area of a high-rise building so as to cover an inner edge of the escape hole (P);'}{'b': 120', '110, 'a guide unit () vertically installed to extend above and below the escape hole cap ();'}{'b': 130', '110', '120', '120, 'a descending unit () positioned below the escape hole cap () and slidably attached to the guide unit () in such a manner as to descend along the guide unit ();'}{'b': 140', '130', '120, 'a slowing unit () configured to ensure that the descending unit () descends along the guide unit () at a reduced speed; and'}{'b': 150', '130', '120, 'a returning unit () for returning the descending unit () descended along the guide unit () to an original position.'}2110111112111111112110114111140115114120. The emergency escape device of claim 1 , wherein the escape hole cap () includes: an insertion body () having a length substantially equal to a thickness of a floor in which the escape hole (P) is formed; a flange () formed to protrude from an upper end of the insertion body () and supported by a floor surface around the escape hole (P) ...

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Номер записи: 14
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Extended roller guides

Номер: US20130220738A1
Автор: Jaakko KALLIOMÄKI, Johannes De Jong
Принадлежит: Kone Corp

The invention relates to an elevator having a car and guide rails along which the car is guided along a hoistway between landings of the elevator, the car comprising: a frame, upper and lower guide elements, which are mounted to said frame at a vertical distance from each other, and exactly one elevator cabin with a cabin floor, in which elevator the cabin is—in travel direction of the car—movably connected to the frame between an uppermost and a lowermost position. By this means a high travel comfort can be obtained with economic space usage at the top and bottom of the hoistway.

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Номер записи: 15
29-08-2013 дата публикации

ELEVATOR

Номер: US20130220742A1
Автор: Albu Razvan, Bello Paula, BJÖRNI Osmo, Manner Timo, Mielonen Juha, Natarajan Nithil Karimpanackal, Räsänen Matti, Somma Tuuli
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

An elevator includes an elevator hoistway with an elevator car arranged to move therein. The elevator car includes an interior bounded by at least the elevator care roof. A frame structure includes two parallel, horizontal, elongated roof beams that are at a horizontal distance from each other. Between the roof beams is a trough that has an upward-facing base surface, and a standing platform in connection with the roof of the elevator car that includes a standing surface, immediately above which is a space free of the parts of the elevator car and free of the ropes of the elevator, for enabling standing on top of the standing surface at least when the elevator car is situated at a distance from the top end of the elevator hoistway. The standing surface forms at least a part of the base surface of the trough. 1. An elevator , which comprises an elevator hoistway , and an elevator car arranged to move in the elevator hoistway , which elevator car comprisesan interior, which is bounded by at least the ceiling of the elevator car,a frame structure, which comprises two parallel, horizontal, elongated roof beams in connection with the roof of the elevator car that are at a horizontal distance from each other, between which roof beams is a trough that has an upward-facing base surface,a standing platform in connection with the roof of the elevator car, which platform comprises a standing surface, immediately above which is a space free of the parts of the elevator car and free of the ropes of the elevator, for enabling standing on top of the aforementioned standing surface at least when the elevator car is situated at a distance from the top end of the elevator hoistway, wherein the aforementioned standing surface forms at least a part of the base surface of the trough.2. The elevator according to claim 1 , wherein the surface area of the aforementioned standing surface is at least 0.09 square meters claim 1 , preferably at least 0.1 square meters claim 1 , more preferably ...

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Номер записи: 16
12-09-2013 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SYSTEM WITH EMERGENCY OPERATION AND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY AT THE SAME LOCATION AS THE ELEVATOR DRIVE

Номер: US20130233652A1
Автор: Beeuwsaert Michel, Despres Stephane, Ghazi Mourad
Принадлежит: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY

An exemplary elevator system includes an elevator car situated for movement within a hoistway. An elevator drive provides control over a position of the elevator car in the hoistway. A backup power source provides power when the primary power source is unavailable. An emergency controller uses power from the backup power source for controlling the position or movement of the elevator car within the hoistway when the primary power source is unavailable. The elevator drive, the emergency controller and the backup power source are all supported together in a single location within the hoistway. 1. A machine roomless elevator system , comprising:an elevator car situated for movement within a hoistway;an elevator drive for controlling a position or movement of the elevator car in the hoistway, the elevator drive utilizing power from a primary power source;a backup power source; andan emergency controller that uses power from the backup power source for controlling the position or movement of the elevator car within the hoistway when the primary power source is unavailable, the backup power source, the elevator drive and the emergency controller all being supported together in a single location in the hoistway.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the single location is near a top of the hoistway.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the single location is on the elevator car.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the single location is on top of the elevator car.5. The system of claim 1 , comprisingremote elevator monitoring equipment supported at the single location.6. The system of claim 1 , comprising a single cabinet that houses the backup power source claim 1 , the elevator drive and the emergency controller.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the emergency controller comprises a power supply rescue box for automatic rescue operation.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein one or more walls of the hoistway includes a transparent section.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein one or ...

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Номер записи: 17
26-09-2013 дата публикации

ELEVATOR ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD

Номер: US20130248299A1
Автор: Peacock Mark, PERÄLÄ Jussi
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

A method is provided to manufacture an elevator including an elevator car and a movable supporting platform. The movable supporting platform is in the elevator hoistway and the elevator car is in the elevator hoistway to transport passengers and/or freight between floors. The elevator car is removed from use, after which a lifting phase is performed, in which the supporting platform above the elevator car is lifted higher up in the elevator hoistway, after which the elevator car is again taken into use to move in the elevator hoistway and to transport passengers and/or freight between floors. Guide rails are installed to extend to above the supporting platform. Guide rail safety gears are arranged during the lift to allow movement of the supporting platform upwards and to grip the guide rails as a consequence of downward movement of the supporting platform. 1. Method in the manufacture of an elevator , which elevator comprises during the manufacturean elevator hoistway,an elevator car,a movable supporting platform for supporting the elevator car below it in the elevator hoistway,in which method the movable supporting platform is in its position in the elevator hoistway and the elevator car has been taken into use to move in the aforementioned elevator hoistway and to transport passengers and/or freight between floors, in which method the elevator car is removed from the aforementioned use, after which a lifting phase is performed, in which the supporting platform above the elevator car is lifted higher up in the elevator hoistway, and thus the range of movement of the elevator car is changed to extend farther upwards than before in the elevator hoistway, after which the elevator car is again taken into use to move in the aforementioned elevator hoistway and to transport passengers and/or freight between floors, wherein before the lift of the supporting platform, guide rails are installed to extend to above the supporting platform, and downward creep during the ...

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Номер записи: 18
17-10-2013 дата публикации

LIFTING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20130269163A1
Автор: Sears Richard L.
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The lifting system and method comprises a winch and pulley system, the pulleys being adapted to be mounted to a wall of a structure, the winch being mounted to a tube assembly, said tube assembly comprising a tube and winch plate, wherein said tube is slideably and removably coupled to a receiver portion such that the winch may be removed when not in use or may be moved to be used in another system; wherein said receiver portion is coupled to a substructure upon which a cooler structure is mounted; wherein, a first pulley is mounted to an outside wall of said structure; wherein said second pulley is positioned at an end of a lifting arm, said arm being coupled to an inside wall of the structure; wherein a through opening is provided in said wall so that a winch cable may be threaded from the winch outside the structure, through the first pulley, through said wall opening, and over said second pulley; and wherein an end of said cable may be secured to a motor in the interior of said structure. 1. A lifting system comprising a winch and pulley system , the pulley system comprising first and second pulley assemblies adapted to be mounted to a wall of a structure , said first pulley assembly being coupled to an outside surface of a wall of said structure , said second pulley assembly being coupled to an inside surface of said wall , the wall comprising a through opening through which a winch cable may be threaded.2. The lifting system of further comprising a tube assembly and a receiver portion claim 1 , the tube assembly comprising a tube and winch plate claim 1 , the winch being mounted to said winch plate claim 1 , the tube being slideably and removably coupled to the receiver portion; said receiver portion being coupled to the structure.3. The lifting system of claim 2 , said structure comprising an outer area and an inner area claim 2 , said winch being positioned in said outer area claim 2 , said winch cable extending from the winch over a wheel of the first ...

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Номер записи: 19
17-10-2013 дата публикации

ELEVATOR INSTALLATION

Номер: US20130270041A1
Автор: Loeser Friedrich, Miller Luipold, Zheng Qinghua
Принадлежит:

An elevator installation is proposed having at least one car which is vertically movable upwardly and downwardly by means of a linear motor, the linear motor having stationary primary parts and a secondary part which is fixed to the car. In order to improve the elevator installation in such a way that it can be installed in a simpler manner, the elevator installation has a multiplicity of support segments on which in each case at least one primary part is mounted, in each case a support segment in combination with the at least one primary part mounted thereon forming a prefabricated drive module which is adapted to be handled independently, and the drive modules being stackable one on top of the other and forming a travel path along which the at least one car is movable. 1. Elevator installation having at least one car which is vertically movable upwardly and downwardly by means of a linear motor , the linear motor having stationary primary parts and a secondary part which is fixed to the car , wherein the elevator installation has a multiplicity of support segments on which in each case at least one primary part is mounted , in each case a support segment in combination with the at least one primary part mounted thereon forming a prefabricated drive module which is adapted to be handled independently , and the drive modules being stackable one on top of the other and forming a travel path along which the at least one car is movable.2. Elevator installation according to claim 1 , wherein the drive modules are adapted to be tightened against one another.3. Elevator installation according to claim 2 , wherein abutting drive modules are adapted to be tightened against one another by means of at least one turnbuckle.4. Elevator installation according to claim 1 , wherein the drive modules are connectable to one another in a positive-fit manner.5. Elevator installation according to claim 1 , wherein the drive modules have a self-supporting configuration.6. Elevator ...

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Номер записи: 20
17-10-2013 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SYSTEM BELT

Номер: US20130270043A1
Автор: Devalve Timothy, Krishnan Gopal R., Mckee David Wayne, Wesson John P., Zhang Huan
Принадлежит: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY

A belt for suspending and/or driving an elevator car includes a plurality of wires arranged into one or more cords and a jacket substantially retaining the one or more cords. Each cord includes a plurality of wires arranged around at least one non load-bearing core. An elevator system includes an elevator car and one or more sheaves. One or more belts are operably connected to the car and interactive with the one or more sheaves for suspending and/or driving the elevator car. Each belt of the one or more belts includes a plurality of wires arranged into one or more cords and a jacket substantially retaining the one or more cords. Each cord includes a plurality of wires arranged around at least one non load-bearing core. 1. A belt for suspending and/or driving an elevator car , comprising:a plurality of wires arranged into one or more cords; anda jacket substantially retaining the one or more cords;wherein at least one of the one or more cords includes a plurality of wires arranged around at least one non load-bearing core.2. The belt of claim 1 , wherein at least some of the plurality of wires are arranged in a plurality of strands claim 1 , and the plurality of strands are arranged into the one or more cords.3. The belt of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the plurality of strands includes the at least one non load-bearing core.4. The belt of claim 2 , wherein all of the plurality of strands include the at least one non load-bearing core.5. The belt of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of strands in at least one of the one or more cords comprise a plurality of outer strands arranged about one or more center strands.6. The belt of claim 5 , wherein the one or more center strands include the at least one non load-bearing core.7. The belt of claim 1 , wherein the at least one non load-bearing core is formed from an elastomeric material.8. The belt of claim 1 , wherein the at least one non load-bearing core is a single unitary element.9. The belt of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 21
17-10-2013 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SUSPENSION AND/OR DRIVING ARRANGEMENT

Номер: US20130270044A1
Автор: Krishnan Gopal R., Wesson John P., Zhang Huan
Принадлежит: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY

An elevator system includes an elevator car, one or more sheaves, and one or more belts operably connected to the car and interactive with the one or more sheaves for suspending and/or driving the elevator car. The one or more belts include a plurality of wires arranged into one or more cords, and a jacket substantially retaining the one or more cords. A cord ratio, between a smallest sheave diameter (D) of the one or more sheaves of the elevator system that are interactive with the belt and a largest cord diameter (d) of the one or more cords, (D/d) is less than about 55. A wire ratio, between the smallest sheave diameter (D) and the largest wire diameter (d) of the plurality of wires, (D/d) is between about 160 and about 315. 1. An elevator system comprising:an elevator car;one or more sheaves; and [{'sub': c', 'c, 'a cord ratio, between a smallest sheave diameter (D) of the one or more sheaves of the elevator system that are interactive with the belt and a largest cord diameter (d) of the one or more cords, (D/d) is less than about 55; and'}, {'sub': w', 'w, 'a wire ratio, between the smallest sheave diameter (D) and the largest wire diameter (d) of the plurality of wires, (D/d) is between about 160 and about 315.'}], 'one or more belts operably connected to the car and interactive with the one or more sheaves for suspending and/or driving the elevator car, the one or more belts comprising a plurality of wires arranged into one or more cords, and a jacket substantially retaining the one or more cords, wherein2. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the cord ratio is between about 38 and about 55.3. The elevator system of claim 2 , wherein the cord ratio is between about 40 and about 48.4. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the wire ratio is between about 180 and about 300.5. (canceled)6. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more cords has less than about 49 wires.7. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of ...

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Номер записи: 22
31-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND ELEVATOR ARRANGEMENT

Номер: US20130284543A1
Автор: DE JONG Johannes
Принадлежит:

Method and arrangement in the manufacture of an elevator, which includes during construction time an elevator hoistway, an elevator car, hoisting roping, a supporting structure including a plurality of support elements movable between a position extended from the supporting structure towards the side and a position retracted towards the supporting structure, and a platform. A plurality of lifts are performed, in each of which lifts the supporting structure is lifted higher up in the elevator hoistway, while the support elements are in the retracted position, after which the support elements are displaced into the extended position and the supporting structure is lowered to rest on top of the structures of the building supported by the support elements in the extended position for the vertical support of the supporting structure in the elevator hoistway, and between lifts the elevator car is used for transporting passengers and/or freight between floors. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the elevator hoistway comprises on one of its sides a plurality of openings leading onto floor landings claim 1 , and the supporting structure comprises an apron that extends downwards claim 1 , or that can be displaced to extend downwards claim 1 , from the edge of the platform on the side of the openings leading to a floor landing for covering the gap between the edge of the platform and the sill of the floor landing.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein in the method a lift is performed claim 1 , after which the supporting structure is supported in the elevator hoistway such that its platform is at the point of the opening of a floor landing essentially above the floor landing claim 1 , in which case the aforementioned apron essentially covers claim 1 , or is arranged to essentially cover claim 1 , the gap between the edge of the working platform and the sill of the floor landing.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the supporting structure comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 23
07-11-2013 дата публикации

System And Method For Reducing Belt Noise

Номер: US20130292211A1
Автор: Arthur Blanc, Charles C. Coffin, Christopher T. Chipman, Daniel G. Opoku, David R. Polak, John P. Wesson, Sergei F. Burlatsky, Yan Chen
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

The present invention is directed to an elevator system. The elevator system comprises a car, a counterweight, at least one belt connecting the car and counterweight, and at least one sheave having a surface that engages with the belt. At least part of the surface of the sheave that interfaces with the belt has a plurality of features for reducing unwanted noise created due to the interaction between the belt and the sheave surface.

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Номер записи: 24
12-12-2013 дата публикации

Elevator system including a 4:1 roping arrangement

Номер: US20130327596A1
Автор: Frank J. SCLAFANI, Richard N. Fargo
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

An exemplary elevator system includes an elevator car. At least one guiderail guides movement of the elevator car. The guiderail has a length in a direction of movement of the elevator car and a depth generally perpendicular to the length. A plurality of flat belts are situated relative to the elevator car such that movement of the flat belts for causing movement of the elevator car is approximately four times a corresponding movement of the elevator car. A plurality of sheaves is situated for directing the flat belts as the belts at least partially wrap around the sheaves. The plurality of sheaves remains fixed near one end of the guide rail. The plurality of sheaves rotate about coaxially aligned axes and have a collective width along the axes that is no greater than the depth of the guiderail.

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Номер записи: 25
12-12-2013 дата публикации

Elevator

Номер: US20130327599A1
Автор: Andrea Fasoli, Juha Mielonen, Matti RÄSÄNEN, Natarajan Nithil Karimpanackal, Osmo Björni, Paula BELLO, Razvan Albu, Timo MANNER, Tuuli Somma
Принадлежит: Kone Corp

An elevator includes a hoisting machine, hoisting roping, an elevator hoistway, and an elevator car arranged to move in the elevator hoistway, and possibly a counterweight. The elevator car includes an interior, which is bounded by at least a roof of the elevator car, and a frame structure, which includes one or more parallel, horizontal, elongated roof beams in connection with the roof of the elevator car, preferably two parallel, horizontal, elongated roof beams, and which elevator includes one or more luminaires for lighting the interior of the elevator car. The structure of each of the one or more luminaires, preferably at least the light source and/or reflective surface of each of the one or more luminaires, is mainly by the side of the one or more roof beams.

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Номер записи: 26
19-12-2013 дата публикации

ELEVATOR CAB WALL PANEL

Номер: US20130333984A1
Автор: Convard Emmanuel, Gressien Christèle
Принадлежит: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY

An exemplary elevator cab wall panel includes a plurality of panel members that are selectively moveable relative to each other to adjust the size of the panel. The panel is useful for selectively covering a space between a car operating panel and a nearby surface in an elevator cab. The wall panel provides a finished wall surface in the space. 1. An elevator cab wall panel , comprising:a plurality of panel members that are selectively moveable relative to each other to adjust a size of the panel for selectively covering a space between a car operating panel and a nearby surface in an elevator cab and providing a finish wall surface in the space.2. The elevator cab wall panel of claim 1 , wherein the panel members are moveable relative to each other between a contracted position in which the wall panel has a first outside dimension and an expanded position in which the wall panel has a second claim 1 , larger outside dimension.3. The elevator cab wall panel of claim 2 , whereinthe panel members each comprise a primary panel portion and a secondary panel portion;the primary panel portions are received adjacent each other and collectively provide the finish surface when the panel members are in the contracted position; andthe primary panel portions and the secondary panel portions collectively provide the finish surface when the panel members are in the expanded position.4. The elevator cab wall panel of claim 2 , wherein the panel members are selectively moveable into a plurality of expanded positions between the contracted position and a furthest expanded position.5. The elevator cab wall panel of claim 2 , comprisinga plurality of biasing members that bias the panel members toward the expanded position.6. The elevator cab wall panel of claim 5 , wherein the biasing members comprise springs that urge the panel members away from each other.7. The elevator cab wall panel of claim 5 , comprisinga plurality of stop members that limit an amount of movement of one of the ...

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Номер записи: 27
09-01-2014 дата публикации

ELEVATOR TENSION MEMBER

Номер: US20140008154A1
Автор: Jayachandran Vijay, Krishnan Gopal R., Rush Daniel, Wesson John P.
Принадлежит: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY

A belt for suspending or driving an elevator car includes a plurality of wires arranged into one or more cords; and a jacket substantially retaining the one or more cords. At least one of the one or more cords includes a plurality of non-load bearing filler filaments interposed between adjacent wires of the plurality of wires. An elevator system includes an elevator car, one or more sheaves, and one or more belts operably connected to the car and interactive with the one or more sheaves for suspending or driving the elevator car. Each belt of the one or more belts includes a plurality of wires arranged into one or more cords and a jacket substantially retaining the one or more cords. At least one of the one or more cords includes a plurality of non-load bearing filler filaments interposed between adjacent wires of the plurality of wires. 1. A belt for suspending and/or driving an elevator car , comprising:a plurality of wires arranged into one or more cords; anda jacket substantially retaining the one or more cords;wherein at least one of the one or more cords includes a plurality of non-load bearing filler filaments interposed between adjacent wires of the plurality of wires.2. The belt of claim 1 , wherein at least some of the plurality of wires are arranged in a plurality of strands claim 1 , and the plurality of strands are arranged into the one or more cords.3. The belt of claim 1 , wherein at least some of the plurality of non-load bearing filler filaments are disposed at an outer periphery of at least one cord of the one or more cords.4. The belt of claim 1 , wherein at least some of the plurality of wires are arranged in a center strand disposed substantially at a center of a cord of the one or more cords.5. The belt of claim 4 , wherein at least some of the plurality of non-load bearing filler filaments are disposed substantially abutting the center strand.6. The belt of wherein at least some of the plurality of non-load bearing filler filaments are ...

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Номер записи: 28
16-01-2014 дата публикации

HOIST

Номер: US20140014443A1
Автор: Koroki Keiichi
Принадлежит:

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a hoist that has a simple configuration while being capable of withstanding heavy loads. Accordingly, the hoist () is provided with: a sheave (); a left stand () and a right stand () that rotatably support the sheave () at both ends in the axial direction; a rotor () installed on the end of the sheave () on the left stand () side; a stator () installed at a position facing the inner diameter side of the rotor (); a brake disc () installed on the same axis as the sheave () on the end of the sheave () on the right stand () side; and a brake device () that is installed on the right stand (), and that applies pressure to the brake disc () to provide braking. 1. A hoist characterized in that the hoist comprises:a sheave;first supporting means and second supporting means for supporting the sheave at both ends of the sheave in an axial direction thereof, respectively, such that the sheave is rotatable;a rotor placed on the end portion of the sheave on the first supporting means side;a stator placed at a position facing an inner side of the rotor;a brake disk placed on the end portion of the sheave on the second supporting means side coaxially with the sheave; andbraking means for providing braking by applying a pressure to the brake disk, the braking means being placed on the second supporting means.2. The hoist according to claim 1 , characterized in that the hoist further comprises claim 1 , between the first supporting means and the second supporting means claim 1 , maintaining means for maintaining a gap between the first supporting means and the second supporting means.3. The hoist according to claim 1 , characterized in that the hoist further comprises:a rotation detection shaft placed at an axial end of the sheave and penetrating the first supporting means; androtation detecting means placed on the rotation detection shaft. The present invention relates to a hoist.A hoist for use in an elevator and the like is ...

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Номер записи: 29
30-01-2014 дата публикации

Elevator system including a 4:1 roping arrangement

Номер: US20140027207A1
Автор: Cemal Selcuk YAPAR
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

An exemplary elevator system includes an elevator car. A plurality of belts are situated relative to the elevator car such that movement of the belts for causing movement of the elevator car is approximately four times a corresponding movement of the elevator car. First, second, third and fourth sheaves are supported for vertical movement with the elevator car and rotational movement relative to the elevator car. Each belt has a portion extending across the elevator car between the first and second sheaves that is vertically aligned with another portion of the same belt extending across the elevator car between the third and fourth sheaves.

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Номер записи: 30
06-02-2014 дата публикации

ELEVATOR ARRANGEMENT

Номер: US20140034425A1
Автор: ALASENTIE Pentti, BJÖRNI Osmo, HAAPANIEMI Markku, HÄIVÄLÄ Markku, METSÄNEN Aki, Räsänen Matti
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

The object of the invention is an elevator arrangement, which comprises at least an elevator car configured to move up and down in an elevator hoistway and at least two compensating weights, which are for their part connected to support the elevator car by the aid of their own support means, such as by the aid of ropes or belts and also e.g. diverting pulleys, and a hoisting machine provided with at least one traction sheave or corresponding, and at least one traction means such as a rope or belt, which is configured to transmit the rotational movement of the traction sheave into movement of the elevator car and of the compensating weights. Each compensating weight is connected by the aid of a traction means to the same hoisting machine. 1. Elevator arrangement , which comprisesa hoisting machine provided with at least one traction sheave or corresponding, andat least an elevator car configured to move up and down in an elevator hoistway and at least one or more compensating weights, which are for their part connected to support the elevator car by the aid of their own support means, such as by the aid of ropes or belts and also e.g. diverting pulleys, andat least one traction means, such as a rope, chain or belt, separate from the support means, which traction means is configured to transmit the rotational movement of the traction sheave into movement of the elevator car and of at least one or more compensating weights, wherein each compensating weight is connected by the aid of a traction means to the same hoisting machine.2. Elevator arrangement , which comprisesa hoisting machine provided with at least one traction sheave or corresponding, andat least an elevator car configured to move up and down in an elevator hoistway and at least one or more compensating weights, which are for their part connected to support the elevator car by the aid of their own support means, such as by the aid of ropes or belts and also e.g. diverting pulleys, said support means not ...

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Номер записи: 31
27-02-2014 дата публикации

DRIVE UNIT FOR MOVING LOADS AND PEOPLE, AND DEVICES FOR MOVING PEOPLE AND LOADS COMPRISING SUCH DRIVE UNITS

Номер: US20140054115A1
Автор: BECKER Horst
Принадлежит: SHS Vermarkuing UG (Haftungsbeschrankt) & Co., KG

The invention relates to a drive unit which comprises a motor ()-driven spindle (), rollers (), and cables (), and which has a favourable transmission ratio, specifically N:1 in which N=4+n, and n is an integer between −2 and 8 including 0. Said unit is used to move loads and people, is particularly suitable for lifts, is space-saving, environmentally friendly, low-maintenance, economical in terms of energy consumption, and call be used both in the construction of new lifts and in the renovation of older installations. It allows the installation to be operated securely, and people and loads to be transported at high speeds. It can, for example, be installed at the lower or upper end of a shaft, or also outside of the shaft. It can be used for movement in a vertical, horizontal and also inclined direction, and may be provided with a counter weight. 1. A drive unit for moving loads or people , comprising a spindle that is driven by a motor and acts on a nut to which two or more deflection sheaves , gear wheels or pulleys are attached for loose deflection , and one or more deflection sheaves , gear wheels or pulleys for fixed deflection , and a fixed suspension for cables , chains or belts , wherein the cables , chains or belts form a gear ratio of N:1 , and N=4+n , where n is an integer from −2 to +8 , and wherein one said cable , chain or belt is configured for connection to a transport system.2. The drive unit according to claim 1 , wherein n is an integer from −2 to 4.3. The drive unit according to claim 1 , wherein the spindle is a ball screw.4. The drive unit according to claim 1 , wherein the drive unit is arranged in a housing claim 1 , which has an opening for leading out and connecting the cable to the load.5. A device for moving claim 1 , raising or lowering a load or people in a vertical claim 1 , horizontal or inclined direction claim 1 , wherein the device comprises the drive unit according to .6. The device according to claim 5 , wherein the device is an ...

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Номер записи: 32
20-03-2014 дата публикации

Elevator arrangement and a method

Номер: US20140075729A1
Автор: Jaakko KALLIOMÄKI
Принадлежит: Kone Corp

An elevator arrangement includes first and second movable elevator units, the first unit being an elevator car and the second unit being a counterweight, and a roping system including a first roping portion suspending the first and second elevator units, and being locked at least to the second elevator unit, a second roping portion being suspended by the first elevator unit and the second elevator unit, and being locked at least to the second elevator unit. The first and the second roping portions are successive portions of a roping passing unbroken via a locking arrangement provided at the second elevator unit, the locking arrangement locking the roping to the second elevator unit between the first and the second portions. In a method in constructing an elevator, the locking arrangement is unlocked and thereafter the roping is repositioned with respect to the locking arrangement and thereafter the locking arrangement is relocked.

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Номер записи: 33
20-03-2014 дата публикации

ELECTRIC MOTOR, HOISTING MACHINE AND ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20140076668A1
Автор: HUPPUNEN Jussi, TENHUNEN Asmo
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

An electric motor, a hoisting machine and also an elevator system are disclosed. The electric motor includes a stator, which stator includes slots, into which slots a concentrated winding is fitted. The electric motor also includes a rotating rotor, which rotor includes permanent magnets placed consecutively in a ring in the direction of the rotational movement. The ratio (L/L) of the width of a permanent Lp magnet at the point (L) of the center line of the magnet and the width (L)′ of a magnetic pole of the rotor is at least ⅔ and at most ⅘. 3. The electric motor according to claim 2 , wherein the concentrated winding is a concentrated fractional-slot winding.4. The electric motor according to claim 2 , wherein the air gap between the stator and the rotor is essentially in the direction of the axis of rotation of the rotor.5. The electric motor according to claim 1 , wherein the concentrated winding is a concentrated fractional-slot winding.6. The electric motor according to claim 5 , wherein the slots per pole and phase (q) of the concentrated fractional-slot winding is smaller than 0.5.7. The electric motor according to claim 6 , wherein the air gap between the stator and the rotor is essentially in the direction of the axis of rotation of the rotor.8. The electric motor according to claim 5 , wherein the air gap between the stator and the rotor is essentially in the direction of the axis of rotation of the rotor.9. The electric motor according to claim 1 , wherein the air gap between the stator and the rotor is essentially in the direction of the axis of rotation of the rotor.10. The electric motor according to claim 1 , wherein the tip of the arrow-shaped permanent magnet on the rotor is disposed farther from the axis of rotation of the rotor than the center line of the aforementioned permanent magnet.11. The electric motor according to claim 1 , wherein the magnetic poles of consecutive permanent magnets are of opposite directions to each other.12. The ...

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Номер записи: 34
03-04-2014 дата публикации

Permanent Magnet Centering System for Brake

Номер: US20140090931A1
Автор: Robert Wheeler, Zbigniew Piech
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

A brake assembly for an elevator traction machine is disclosed. The brake assembly may include a rotating element, a fixed element mounted in operational association with the rotating element and a positioning device connected to the fixed element. The positioning device may additionally magnetically interface with the rotating element to facilitate centering of the fixed element relative to the rotating element.

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Номер записи: 35
10-04-2014 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR SAVING ENERGY DURING VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL MOTIONS

Номер: US20140097045A1
Автор: Jezek Giorgio
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a mechanical device for reducing the energy absorbed by an electric motor of a handling plant. The device according to the invention comprises at least one first rotating member moved by the motor of the handling plant. The device also comprises a second rotating member connected to the first member through first transmission means. At least one third rotating member is connected to the second rotating member through second transmission means, which develop a transmission ratio equal to unity. The device further comprises a fourth rotating member operatively connected to the rotor of the electric motor. The fourth rotating member and the third rotating member are connected through third transmission means, which develop a transmission ratio equal to unity. The device comprises a sixth rotating member connected to a fifth rotating member through fifth transmission means which develop a transmission ratio equal to unity. The sixth rotating member and the first rotating member are connected through sixth transmission means which developed a transmission ratio equal to unity. 12002200. A mechanical device () for reducing the energy absorbed by an electric motor (M) of a handling plant () , wherein said device () comprises:{'b': '108', 'a first rotating member (), connected to the external rotor of said motor (M);'}{'b': 110', '108', '1, 'a second rotating member (), connected to the first rotating member () through first transmission means (T) that develop a transmission ratio substantially equal to unity;'}{'b': 112', '110, 'a third rotating member (), connected to said second rotating member () through second transmission means (C) that develop a transmission ratio substantially equal to unity;'}{'b': 113', '108', '112', '2', '113', '108, 'a fourth rotating member (), connected to the external rotor of said motor (M) on the opposite side respect to said first rotating member () and connected to said third rotating member () through ...

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Номер записи: 36
07-01-2021 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR LIMITING SWAY IN AN ELEVATOR TRAVELLING CABLE

Номер: US20210002103A1
Автор: Beauchaud Frederic, Convard Emmanuel, Rocher Jean-Emile, Trouvain Guillaume
Принадлежит:

A device for limiting sway in a travelling cable () in an elevator system is provided. The device comprises: a channel extending in a first direction for receiving the travelling cable () therein, wherein the channel is configured to be mounted in an elevator hoistway () such that the first direction corresponds to a direction of motion of an elevator car () within the hoistway (); and an element () configured to move in the first direction along an open side of the channel simultaneously with an elevator car () and to push the travelling cable () into the channel when the element () moves along the open side thereof. 16. A device for limiting sway in a travelling cable () in an elevator system , the device comprising:{'b': 50', '6, 'a channel () extending in a first direction for receiving the travelling cable () therein,'}{'b': 50', '2', '4', '2, 'wherein the channel () is configured to be mounted in an elevator hoistway () such that the first direction corresponds to a direction of motion of an elevator car () within the hoistway (); and'}{'b': 20', '53', '50', '4', '6', '50', '20', '53, 'an element () configured to move in the first direction along an open side () of the channel () simultaneously with an elevator car () and to push the travelling cable () into the channel () when the element () moves along the open side () thereof.'}220. A device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the element () comprises a sheave.3. A device as claimed in claim 1 , the device further comprising:{'b': 58', '50, 'a first guiding portion () extending parallel and adjacent to the channel () on a first side thereof;'}{'b': 58', '50', '58, 'a second guiding portion () extending parallel and adjacent to the channel () on a second side thereof, opposite to the first guiding portion ();'}{'b': 84', '20', '58, 'a first guide element () connected to a first side of the element () and positioned within the first guiding portion () so as to be moveable in the first direction; and'}{'b': 84', ' ...

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Номер записи: 37
07-01-2021 дата публикации

ELEVATOR CAR WITH WORKING PLATFORM STABILIZATION

Номер: US20210002104A1
Автор: Fauconnet Aurelien, Rebillard Pascal
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An elevator car comprises one or more side walls () defining an interior space for accommodating passengers and/or cargo, and a support frame positioned above the interior space. A working platform () is suspendably connected to the support frame and moveable between a stowed position, above the interior space, and an operational position, suspended within the interior space. The working platform () comprises at least one stabilizing member () and the at least one stabilizing member () comprises a first engagement portion (). At least one side wall () comprises a second engagement portion () such as a handrail. When the working platform () is in the operational position, the first engagement portion () is configured to engage with the second engagement portion () so as to stabilize the working platform () in the operational position. 114421ab. An elevator car () comprising one or more side walls ( , ) defining an interior space () for accommodating passengers and/or cargo , the elevator car () comprising:{'b': 8', '2, 'a support frame () positioned above the interior space ();'}{'b': 12', '8', '2', '2, 'a working platform () suspendably connected to the support frame () and moveable between a stowed position, above the interior space (), and an operational position, suspended within the interior space ();'}{'b': 12', '14', '14', '22, 'wherein the working platform () comprises at least one stabilizing member () and the at least one stabilizing member () comprises a first engagement portion ();'}{'b': 4', '4', '4', '6, 'i': a', 'a', 'b, 'wherein at least one side wall () of the one or more side walls (, ) comprises a second engagement portion (); and'}{'b': 12', '22', '6', '12, 'wherein, when the working platform () is in the operational position, the first engagement portion () is configured to engage with the second engagement portion () so as to stabilize the working platform () in the operational position.'}261. The elevator car of claim 1 , wherein the second ...

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Номер записи: 38
07-01-2016 дата публикации

MEASURING WEIGHT OF A COMPARTMENT

Номер: US20160002004A1
Автор: GUO Xiaofei, TAN Gang, Wu Bin, Yao Zhiyong
Принадлежит:

Disclosed a load measurement system () includes a compartment (), a damper () and a weight calculation unit (). The damper () is configured to be positioned between the compartment () and a platform () and to compress at a predetermined rate based on a load of the compartment (). The weight calculation unit () is configured to calculate a weight of the compartment (10) based on the compression of the damper (). 1. A load measurement system , comprising:a compartment;a damper configured to be positioned between the compartment and a platform and to compress at a predetermined rate based on a load of the compartment; anda weight calculation unit configured to calculate a weight of the compartment based on the compression of the damper.2. The load measurement system of claim 1 , further comprising:a non-contact sensor configured to measure a distance between the sensor and the compartment,wherein the weight calculation unit calculates the weight of the compartment based on the measured distance between the sensor and the compartment.3. The load measurement system of claim 2 , wherein the sensor is an eddy-current transducer.4. The load measurement system of claim 2 , wherein the sensor is a magnetoresistive sensor.5. The load measurement system of claim 2 , wherein the sensor is an optical sensor.6. The load measurement system of claim 2 , wherein the weight calculation unit calculates a difference between a height of the damper when no weight is applied to the damper and a height of the damper based upon the damper being compressed between the compartment and the platform claim 2 , and the weight calculation unit calculates the weight of the compartment by inserting the calculated difference into a predetermined algorithm.7. The load measurement system of claim 6 , wherein the predetermined algorithm is a linear algorithm comprising the multiplication of the difference with a constant value.8. The load measurement system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes an H- ...

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Номер записи: 39
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Elevator Virtual Aerodynamic Shroud

Номер: US20170001838A1
Автор: Lin Ray-Sing, Parekh David E., Polak David R., Thompson Mark S.
Принадлежит: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY

An elevator car () comprises: a cab () having a top, a bottom, a left side, a right side, a front, and a back, the front having a door (); and a frame () supporting the cab. The cab comprises a perimeter shroud () protruding above a surface of the top and leaving a well () exposing a central portion of an upper surface () of the top; the perimeter shroud protrudes above the upper surface; and the perimeter shroud has, in vertical section, curved portion. 2. The elevator car of wherein:the perimeter shroud extends at least 250° around the perimeter of the top.3. The elevator car of wherein:the perimeter shroud extends fully around the perimeter of the top.4. The elevator car of wherein:the perimeter shroud leaves a door exposed.5. The elevator car of wherein:the perimeter shroud covers a fan.6. The elevator car of wherein:the fan is positioned to drive an air flow through ports in the perimeter shroud.7. The elevator car of wherein:the perimeter shroud encloses a fuse or circuit breaker box.8. The elevator car of wherein:the perimeter shroud encloses electrical equipment.9. The elevator car of wherein:{'b': 28', '26', '27', '30, 'the frame comprises: a crosshead (), a pair of stiles (,), and a bolster ().'}10. The elevator car of wherein:the crosshead is spaced above the perimeter shroud by a gap of at least 0.5 m.11. The elevator car of wherein:the perimeter shroud has a depth of 0.2 m to 0.5 m.12. The elevator car of wherein:the perimeter shroud protrudes above the upper surface by 0.1 m to 0.4 m; andthe curved portion has a radius of curvature of 0.05 m to 0.60 m over an arc of at least 45°.13. The elevator car of wherein:the curved portion has a radius of curvature of 0.15 to 0.30 m over an arc of at least 80°.14. The elevator car of wherein:the curved portion has a said radius of curvature over a continuous said arc.15. The elevator car of further comprising:a toe guard depending from the elevator along at least one side; anda bottom perimeter shroud along at ...

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Номер записи: 40
05-01-2017 дата публикации

HIGH-SPEED AND FULL-DRIVE ELEVATOR

Номер: US20170001839A1
Автор: Yang Zhiyong
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A high-speed and full-drive elevator has a double-tractor full-drive structure installed inside the lift well, having a lift car, counterweight device, upper traction system disposed above the lift car, and bottom traction system disposed below the lift car. The upper traction system contains an upper wire rope, upper traction wheel and upper guide pulley. One end of the upper wire rope is connected with the top of the counterweight device. The other end is connected with the top of the lift car after passing through the upper guide pulley and upper tractor successively. The bottom traction system has a bottom wire rope, bottom traction wheel and bottom guide pulley. One end of the bottom wire rope is connected with the bottom of the counterweight device. The other end is connected with the bottom of the lift car after passing through the bottom guide pulley and bottom tractor successively. 1. A high-speed and full-drive elevator , which applies double-tractor full-drive structure and installed inside a lift well , comprising:a lift car;a counterweight device;an upper traction system disposed over the lift car and a bottom traction system disposed below the lift car, wherein:the upper traction system comprises an upper wire rope, an upper traction wheel and an upper guide pulley; one end of the upper wire rope is connected with the top of the counterweight device, and the other end is connected with the top of the lift car after passing through the upper guide pulley and the upper tractor successively;the bottom traction system comprises a bottom wire rope, a bottom traction wheel and a bottom guide pulley; one end of the bottom wire rope is connected with the bottom of the counterweight device, and the other end is connected with the bottom of the lift car after passing through the bottom guide pulley and the bottom tractor successively; wherein,the upper traction system and the bottom traction system are distributed respectively in the upper and bottom of the lift ...

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Номер записи: 41
05-01-2017 дата публикации

MIDDLE-DRIVE TYPE ELEVATOR

Номер: US20170001840A1
Автор: Yang Zhiyong
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A middle-drive type elevator has a lift car, tractor, wire rope, guide pulley and counterweight device. The tractor is installed between the lift car and guide pulley. Both the tractor and guide pulley are disposed above the lift car. The tractor is located below the guide pulley. One end of the wire rope connects to the top of the counterweight device, and the other end connects to the top of the lift car after passing through the guide pulley and a traction wheel on the tractor successively. To make the tractor arranged in the middle, the guide pulley bears the majority of the weight of the lift car and counterweight device, while the tractor only bears the minority of the weight of the lift car and counterweight device. It can effectively reduce the load borne by the tractor and greatly improve the service life of the tractor. 1. A middle-drive type elevator , comprises:a lift car;a tractor;a wire rope;a guide pulley and a counterweight device, wherein:the tractor is disposed between the lift car and the guide pulley;both the tractor and the guide pulley are disposed above the lift car and the tractor is located below the guide pulley;one end of the wire rope connects to the top of the counterweight device, and the other end connects to the top of the lift car after passing through the guide pulley and the traction wheel on the tractor successively.2. The middle-drive type elevator of claim 1 , wherein the tractor and the guide pulley are connected through the combination of full-wound and semi-wound of the wire rope.3. The middle-drive type elevator of claim 1 , wherein the tractor is located at the lower right of the guide pulley.4. The middle-drive type elevator of claim 2 , wherein the angle between the line that between the traction wheel center and the guide pulley center and the horizontal plane is β claim 2 , and the range value of the β is between 0°-90°.5. The middle-drive type elevator of claim 4 , wherein the range value of the β is between 40°-75°.6. ...

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Номер записи: 42
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Adjustable handrail system for a top of an elevator car and method of adjusting

Номер: US20180002139A1
Автор: Jerry L. Stepp, Jesus Valenzuela BUENTELLO
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

An adjustable handrail system for a top region of an elevator car includes a first stationary post fixed to a top surface of the elevator car and extending upwardly therefrom along a first longitudinal axis. Also included is a second stationary post fixed to the top surface of the elevator car and extending upwardly therefrom along a second longitudinal axis, the first and second stationary posts spaced from each other and oriented parallel to each other. Further included is an adjustable handrail panel translatable between a first position and a second position, the adjustable handrail panel operatively coupled to the first stationary post and the second stationary post and translatable perpendicularly relative to the first and second longitudinal axes and parallel to the top surface of the elevator car.

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Номер записи: 43
04-01-2018 дата публикации

ELEVATOR

Номер: US20180002141A1
Автор: PÖNKÄ Kim, SALMI Markus, VIRTA Veli-Matti
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

An elevator includes a hoistway; an elevator car vertically movable in the hoistway, the passage to and/or from the elevator car being provided in depth direction of the hoistway; a counterweight vertically movable in the hoistway beside the elevator car in width direction of the hoistway; one or more ropes interconnecting the elevator car and the counterweight and hanging from these; a rope wheel arrangement in the bottom end of the hoistway for guiding the one or more ropes; and a vertically oriented guide rail for guiding the elevator car extending between the elevator car and counterweight. The elevator includes a bridge structure mounted on the floor of the hoistway, the bridge structure including a cross member, wherein the guide rail for guiding the elevator car is mounted on top of the cross member, the bridge structure including a passage for the one or more ropes below the cross member, and the one or more ropes pass from the counterweight downwards to the rope wheel arrangement, and the rope wheel arrangement is arranged to guide the one or more ropes to pass below the cross member via said passage and up to the elevator car. 1. An elevator comprising:a hoistway;an elevator car vertically movable in the hoistway, the passage to and/or from the elevator car being provided in a depth direction of the hoistway;a counterweight vertically movable in the hoistway beside the elevator car in width direction of the hoistway;one or more ropes interconnecting the elevator car and the counterweight, and hanging from these;a rope wheel arrangement in the bottom end of the hoistway for guiding the one or more ropes;a vertically oriented guide rail for guiding the elevator car extending vertically between the elevator car and the counterweight; anda bridge structure mounted on the floor of the hoistway, the bridge structure comprising a cross member,wherein the guide rail for guiding the elevator car is mounted on top of the cross member,wherein the bridge structure ...

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Номер записи: 44
04-01-2018 дата публикации

SIX-PHASE MOTOR FOR ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20180002142A1
Автор: Jedryczka Cezary, Piech Zbigniew, Szelag Wojciech
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An elevator system includes an elevator car to travel in a hoistway; a linear propulsion system to impart force to the elevator car, the linear propulsion system including: a secondary portion mounted to the elevator car, the secondary portion including a plurality of magnetic poles; and a primary portion mounted in the hoistway, the primary portion including a plurality of coils; and a drive coupled to the primary portion, the drive providing drive signals to at least a section of the primary portion; wherein the drive generates 6 phases of drive signals, each coil associated with one of the 6 phases. 1. An elevator system comprising:an elevator car to travel in a hoistway; a secondary portion mounted to the elevator car, the secondary portion including a plurality of magnetic poles; and', 'a primary portion mounted in the hoistway, the primary portion including a plurality of coils; and', 'a drive coupled to the primary portion, the drive providing drive signals to at least a section of the primary portion;', 'wherein the drive generates 6 phases of drive signals, each coil associated with one of the 6 phases., 'a linear propulsion system to impart force to the elevator car, the linear propulsion system comprising2. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the primary portion includes 12N coils and the secondary portion includes 22N magnetic poles claim 1 , where N is a positive integer.3. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein a coil pair is associated with each phase of drive signals claim 1 , wherein current flows in opposite directions in each coil of a respective coil pair.4. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the coils are mounted on a ferromagnetic support.5. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the coils have ferromagnetic cores.6. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of magnetic poles includes a plurality of permanent magnets.7. The elevator system of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of permanent magnets are located on one ...

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Номер записи: 45
02-01-2020 дата публикации

ELEVATOR DEVICE

Номер: US20200002134A1
Автор: Kondo Rikio, MINOBE Morishige, Watanabe Seiji
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Provided is an elevator device including a main rope configured to support a car and a counterweight, a hoisting machine configured to be driven with the main rope wound therearound, a hoisting-machine controller configured to control the hoisting machine, a car brake controller configured to control a car brake device configured to apply a load to car rails to control raising and lowering of the car, and a vibration detection device configured to detect vibration of the car. When the vibration of the car is detected based on an output signal from the vibration detection device under a running state in which the hoisting-machine controller controls drive of the hoisting machine, the car brake controller controls the car brake device to generate a braking force until the vibration becomes smaller than a set value. 1. An elevator device , comprising:a car;a counterweight;a main rope configured to support the car and the counterweight;a hoisting machine to be driven with the main rope wound therearound;car rails configured to guide the car;a car brake device configured to apply a load to the car rails to brake the car;a hoisting-machine controller configured to control the hoisting machine;a car brake controller configured to control the car brake device; anda vibration detection device configured to detect vibration of the car or vibration of a construction for accommodating the elevator device therein,wherein, when the car brake controller detects the vibration of a tension of the main rope, the car brake controller controls the car brake device to generate the braking force,wherein, under a state in which the hoisting-machine controller controls drive of the hoisting machine and the car brake controller controls the car brake device to generate a braking force, the control of the drive of the hoisting machine is continued,wherein, the car brake controller changes the braking force to be generated by the car brake device in accordance with a signal indicative of the ...

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Номер записи: 46
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Elevator emergency operation device

Номер: US20190002236A1
Автор: Jie Shuai
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

The present invention provides an elevator emergency operation device, comprising a box having an opening, an operation board, and a middle board. The operation board is provided with electronic devices thereon, and the face of the operation board provided with electronic devices is perpendicular to the plane on which the opening is located. Moreover, the operation board can be disposed inside the box in a manner that it can be pulled through the opening. The middle board is fixed, via a first side thereof, to the operation board, and the middle board is parallel to the plane on which the opening is located. An electric motor operation device, and an elevator apparatus comprising said electric motor emergency operation device or elevator operation device are further provided.

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Номер записи: 47
03-01-2019 дата публикации

ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE SPACE PROJECTION SYSTEMS

Номер: US20190002240A1
Автор: Xiong Bi
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Elevator maintenance space projection systems and elevator systems including a projector located within an elevator shaft and arranged to project a display space within the elevator shaft such that the display space includes one or more projected images identifying at least one of a safety volume, a refuge space, and a maintenance location. 1. An elevator maintenance space projection system comprising:a projector located within an elevator shaft and arranged to project a display space within the elevator shaft,wherein the display space includes one or more projected images identifying at least one of a safety volume, a refuge space, and a maintenance location.2. The elevator maintenance space projection system of claim 1 , wherein the display space includes a plurality of projected images.3. The elevator maintenance space projection system of claim 1 , wherein at least one projected image includes indicator information indicating a purpose of the respective projected image.4. The elevator maintenance space projection system of claim 1 , wherein at least one projected image is color coded to indicate a purpose of the respective projected image.5. The elevator maintenance space projection system of claim 1 , wherein at least one projected image is a three-dimensional projection within the display space.6. The elevator maintenance space projection system of claim 1 , wherein at least one projected image is a two-dimensional projection within the display space.7. The elevator maintenance space projection system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more projected images define boundaries of an area or volume of the safety volume claim 1 , refuge space claim 1 , or maintenance location.8. An elevator system comprising:an elevator shaft;an elevator car movable within the elevator shaft; andan elevator maintenance space projection system comprising:a projector located within the elevator shaft and arranged to project a display space within the elevator shaft,wherein the display ...

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Номер записи: 48
03-01-2019 дата публикации

ELEVATOR GUIDE RAIL CLEANER

Номер: US20190002243A1
Автор: Beauchaud Frederic, Convard Emmanuel, Gressien Christèle
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An elevator guide rail cleaning system is provided having at least one cleaning member configured to move from a first position to a second position, the cleaning member having a cleaning surface, wherein, in the first position, the cleaning surface is configured to not be in contact with a guide rail, and in the second position, the cleaning surface is in contact with the guide rail. 1. An elevator guide rail cleaning system comprising:at least one cleaning member configured to move from a first position to a second position, the cleaning member having a cleaning surface,wherein, in the first position, the cleaning surface is configured to not be in contact with a guide rail, andin the second position, the cleaning surface is in contact with the guide rail.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning surface is an abrasive surface of the cleaning member.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning surface is a removably attachable surface that attaches to the at least one cleaning member.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one cleaning member is configured to at least one of rotate claim 1 , translate claim 1 , or slide from the first position to the second position.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a controller configured to control the cleaning member to move from the first position to the second position and back.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an elevator car claim 1 , wherein the at least one cleaning member is attached to the elevator car or at a location proximate to a safety block.7. The system of claim 6 , further comprising a safety block attached to the elevator car and moveable to contact the guide rail to perform an emergency stopping operation claim 6 , wherein the at least one cleaning member is located proximate to the safety block.8. The system of claim 6 , wherein the at least one cleaning member is accessible from at least one of an interior of the elevator car claim 6 , on top of the elevator car claim ...

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Номер записи: 49
03-01-2019 дата публикации

SELF CLEANING ELEVATOR

Номер: US20190002244A1
Автор: Coldre Laurent
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A method and system to provide a self-cleaning elevator car () is disclosed. The elevator car () includes at least one hydrophobic interior surface () and an air intake system to provide a laminar airflow () between an at least one inlet () and an at least one outlet (). 1. An elevator car comprising:at least one hydrophobic interior surface; andan air intake system to provide a laminar airflow between an at least one inlet and an at least one outlet.2. The elevator car of claim 1 , wherein the at least one hydrophobic interior surface is disposed between the at least one inlet and the at least one outlet.3. The elevator car of claim 1 , wherein the at least one inlet is disposed at an upper extent of the elevator car.4. The elevator car of claim 1 , wherein the at least one outlet is disposed at a lateral extent of the elevator car.5. The elevator car of claim 1 , wherein the at least one hydrophobic interior surface is a laser treated surface.6. The elevator car of claim 1 , wherein the air intake system provides a positive airflow.7. The elevator car of claim 1 , wherein the air intake system can direct the laminar airflow.8. A method to clean an elevator car claim 1 , comprising:providing at least one hydrophobic interior surface;providing a laminar airflow between an at least one inlet and an at least one outlet via an air intake system; andremoving a contaminant from the elevator car via the laminar airflow.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the at least one hydrophobic interior surface is disposed between the at least one inlet and the at least one outlet.10. The method of claim 8 , wherein the at least one inlet is disposed at an upper extent of the elevator car.11. The method of claim 8 , wherein the at least one outlet is disposed at a lateral extent of the elevator car.12. The method of claim 8 , wherein the at least one hydrophobic interior surface is a laser treated surface.13. The method of claim 8 , further comprising providing a positive airflow via ...

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Номер записи: 50
13-01-2022 дата публикации

AIR STERILIZING ELEVATOR CAB AND METHODS

Номер: US20220008604A1
Автор: Gretsuk Nick, JR. Carlos, Vanga
Принадлежит: Sterilyft LLC

An elevator cab and method of sterilizing the air of an elevator comprising, a plenum configured to fluidly connect to an interior of the elevator cab, at least one intake formed in the side walls of the elevator cab and in fluid communication with the plenum, a fan configured to draw air from the elevator cab via the intake duct and the plenum, and a kill box, including a source of ultraviolet C (UVC) light, and configured to receive air via the fan, wherein the UVC light is configured to sterilize air removed from the elevator cab. 1. An elevator cab comprising:at least one intake duct formed in a ceiling of the elevator cab;a fan configured to draw air from the elevator cab via the intake duct;at least one filter configured to filter the air drawn from the elevator cab by the fan; anda kill box, including a source of ultraviolet-C (UVC) light, and configured to receive air via the fan, wherein the UVC light is configured to sterilize air removed from the elevator cab.2. The elevator cab of claim 1 , wherein an exhaust side of the kill box is configured to exhaust sterilized air having passed through the kill box into an elevator shaft.3. The elevator cab of claim 1 , further comprising an exhaust duct claim 1 , the exhaust duct receiving sterilized air from the kill box and directing the sterilized air to an exhaust opening formed proximate a floor of the elevator cab.4. The elevator cab of claim 1 , wherein the kill box includes a first filter positioned between the fan and the UVC light claim 1 , and a second filter positioned between the UVC light and an outlet of the kill box.5. The elevator cab of claim 1 , wherein a flow of elevator cab air through the kill box is slowed by the at least one filter claim 1 , such that pathogens in the elevator air sterilized.6. The elevator cab of claim 1 , wherein the fan claim 1 , UVC light claim 1 , and at least one filter are configured to reduce volatile organic compounds in the elevator air by about 32% or more.7. The ...

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Номер записи: 51
13-01-2022 дата публикации

BUILDING SITE DEVICE HAVING A CLIMBING FORMWORK AND AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20220010570A1
Автор: Bizzozero Gabriele, Simmonds Oliver, Studer Christian, Weber Stefan
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A building site device includes a climbing formwork platform for the floor-by-floor production of concreting portions of a building core having at least one elevator shaft. An elevator system has an elevator machine platform vertically movable in the elevator shaft. In order to minimize the use of lifting cranes and the manual raising of supporting structures, the elevator machine platform can be moved jointly with the climbing formwork platform. 16-. (canceled)7. A building site device comprising:a climbing formwork platform adapted to perform a floor-by-floor production of concreting portions of a building core including at least one elevator shaft;an elevator system having an elevator machine platform vertically movable in the at least one elevator shaft; andwherein the elevator machine platform is adapted to move jointly with the climbing formwork platform in the at least one elevator shaft.8. The building site device according to wherein the elevator machine platform is integrated in the climbing formwork platform such that the elevator machine platform is movable directly and jointly with the climbing formwork platform by an elevator drive on the climbing formwork platform or by a coupling of the elevator machine platform to the climbing formwork platform.9. The building site device according to wherein the elevator machine platform is suspended on the climbing formwork platform and is vertically movable relative to the climbing formwork platform by a variable length lifting means arranged between the elevator machine platform and the climbing formwork platform.10. The building site device according to including a lifting platform suspended on the climbing formwork platform and being vertically movable relative to the climbing formwork platform by a variable length lifting means arranged between the lifting platform and the climbing formwork platform claim 7 , and wherein the elevator machine platform is suspended on the lifting platform and is vertically ...

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Номер записи: 52
07-01-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRIC LINEAR MOTOR

Номер: US20210006143A1
Автор: KORHONEN Tuukka
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

The invention relates to an electric linear motor for a transport system, the electric linear motor being formed by at least one linear stator rail with stator poles being located in a fixed correlation to an environment, and at least one mover co-acting and moving along the stator rail, the linear stator rail comprising at least one horizontal stator rail, having upper stator poles extending upwards from the horizontal stator rail and lower stator poles extending downwards from the horizontal stator rail. According to the invention at least one of the physical characteristic of the upper stator poles differs from that of the lower stator poles, as to cope with gravitational forces acting on the mover in normal direction of the horizontal stator rail. 1. An electric linear motor for a transport system , the electric linear motor being formed by at least one linear stator rail with stator poles being located in a fixed correlation to an environment , and at least one mover co-acting and moving along the stator rail , the linear stator rail comprising at least one horizontal stator rail , having upper stator poles extending upwards from the horizontal stator rail and lower stator poles extending downwards from the horizontal stator rail , wherein at least one of the physical characteristic of the upper stator poles differs from that of the lower stator poles.2. Motor according to claim 1 , wherein width and/or height and/or length of the upper stator poles is lower than the width and/or height and/or length of the lower stator poles.3. Motor according to claim 1 , wherein the material of the upper stator poles differs from that of the lower stator poles.4. Motor according to claim 3 , wherein the material of the upper stator poles is less ferromagnetic than the material of the lower stator poles.5. Motor according to claim 1 , wherein the stator poles are spaced apart stator teeth made of iron and/or a permanent magnetic material.6. Motor according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 53
20-01-2022 дата публикации

System and method of a panel assembly for air treatment

Номер: US20220018558A1
Автор: Edward Thomas Bosco, Louis J. Blaiotta
Принадлежит: Columbia Elevator Products Company Inc

A panel assembly for air treatment comprising a rigid body including an inner surface and an outer surface that is opposite the inner surface, the inner surface defining an inner space within the rigid body, the rigid body having a rectangular shape with a ratio of a width to a depth such that the rigid body is flat and hollow, the rigid body including a first longitudinal end containing a first opening in communication with the inner space and a second longitudinal end containing a second opening in communication with the inner space, the first opening positioned opposite the second opening along a longitudinal length, and an ultra-violet light assembly mounted within the inner space.

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Номер записи: 54
12-01-2017 дата публикации

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MULTICAR ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20170008729A1
Автор: Ginsberg David, Hsu Arthur, Pasini Jose Miguel
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An elevator system includes an elevator car to travel vertically in a first lane and a second lane; a propulsion system to impart force to the elevator car; a transfer station to move the elevator car horizontally from the first lane to the second lane; and a control system to supervise travel of the elevator car, the control system to supervise a first intersection between the first lane and the transfer station such that no more than one of vertical elevator car travel and horizontal elevator car travel is permitted at the first intersection at a given time. 1. An elevator system , comprising:an elevator car to travel vertically in a first lane and a second lane;a propulsion system to impart force to the elevator car;a transfer station to move the elevator car horizontally from the first lane to the second lane; anda control system to supervise travel of the elevator car, the control system to supervise a first intersection between the first lane and the transfer station such that no more than one of vertical elevator car travel and horizontal elevator car travel is permitted at the first intersection at a given time.2. The elevator system of wherein:the control system is configured to supervise the first intersection such that neither of vertical elevator car travel and horizontal elevator car travel is permitted at the first intersection at a given time.3. The elevator system of wherein:the control system is configured to supervise a second intersection between the second lane and the transfer station such that no more than one of vertical elevator car travel and horizontal elevator car travel is permitted at the second intersection at a given time.4. The elevator system of wherein:the control system is configured to supervise the second intersection such that neither of vertical elevator car travel and horizontal elevator car travel is permitted at the second intersection at a given time.5. The elevator system of wherein:the control system includes at least one ...

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Номер записи: 55
12-01-2017 дата публикации

ACTIVE VIBRATION DAMPER FOR A LINEAR PROPULSION SYSTEM OF A ROPELESS ELEVATOR

Номер: US20170008736A1
Автор: Blanc Arthur
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An elevator system may include a stationary support structure defining a hoistway; a car disposed in the hoistway; a linear propulsion assembly for applying a force to the car, the assembly including a first rail engaged to one of the support structure and the car, a plurality of magnets mounted to the first rail, a second rail co-extending with and spaced laterally from the first rail and engaged to the other of the support structure and the car, and a plurality of electric coils mounted to the second rail; and, an active damper system engaged to at least one of the first and second rails for damping vibration. 1. A linear propulsion assembly for imparting a force upon a car in a hoistway of an elevator system , the linear propulsion assembly comprising:a primary portion constructed and arranged to mount to one of the car and the hoistway, the primary portion including a plurality of electric coils;a secondary portion constructed and arranged to mount to the other of the car and the hoistway, the secondary portion including a rail and plurality of magnets engaged to the rail and for moving the secondary portion with respect to the primary portion; andan active damper system in contact with the rail for damping rail vibration.2. The linear propulsion assembly set forth in claim 1 , wherein the active damper system includes a sensor generating a sensor signal in response to vibration in the rail claim 1 , a controller receiving the sensor signal and generating a control signal claim 1 , and a force actuator constructed and arranged to generate a force in response to the control signal to reduce the vibration in the rail.3. The linear propulsion assembly set forth in claim 2 , wherein the active damper system includes an enclosure with the sensor claim 2 , the controller and the force actuator disposed in the enclosure.4. The linear propulsion assembly set forth in claim 3 , wherein the enclosure is embedded in the rail.5. The linear propulsion assembly set forth in ...

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Номер записи: 56
12-01-2017 дата публикации

VIBRATION DAMPER FOR ELEVATOR LINEAR PROPULSION SYSTEM

Номер: US20170008737A1
Автор: Blanc Arthur
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An elevator system may include a stationary support structure defining a hoistway; a car disposed in the hoistway; a linear propulsion assembly for applying a force to the car, the assembly including a first rail engaged to one of the support structure and the car, a plurality of magnets mounted to the first rail, a second rail co-extending with and spaced laterally from the first rail and engaged to the other of the support structure and the car, and a plurality of electric coils mounted to the second rail; and, a damper engaged to at least one of the first and second rails for dissipating vibration. 1. A linear propulsion assembly for imparting a force upon a car in a hoistway of an elevator system , the linear propulsion assembly comprising:a primary portion constructed and arranged to mount to one of the car and the hoistway, the primary portion including a plurality of electric coils;a secondary portion constructed and arranged to mount to the other of the car and the hoistway, the secondary portion including a rail and plurality of magnets engaged to the rail and for moving the secondary portion with respect to the primary portion; anda leaf damper in contact with the rail for dissipating vibration.2. The linear propulsion assembly set forth in claim 1 , wherein the rail includes a first side through which the plurality of magnets are exposed and an opposite second side engaged to the leaf damper.3. The linear propulsion assembly set forth in claim 1 , wherein the leaf damper is a composite that includes a plurality of layers.4. The linear propulsion assembly set forth in claim 2 , wherein the leaf damper includes a first non-magnetic layer and a first viscoelastic layer disposed between the second side and the first non-magnetic layer.5. The linear propulsion assembly set forth in claim 4 , wherein the leaf damper includes a second non-magnetic layer directly engaged between the second side and the first viscoelastic layer.6. The linear propulsion assembly ...

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Номер записи: 57
14-01-2016 дата публикации

WALL WITH STIFFENER INTEGRALLY FORMED THEREIN

Номер: US20160009527A1
Автор: Yu Zheng
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A wall having a stiffener integrally formed therein is provided. The stiffener includes a first side panel that extends from the wall, a second side panel that extends from the wall, and an intermediate panel that extends between the first side panel and the second side panel. The first and second side panels and the intermediate panel at least substantially enclose a cavity there between. A method for integrally forming the stiffener in the wall includes the steps of: (a) providing the wall; (b) forming the wall to provide the first and second side panels and the intermediate panel of the stiffener; and (c) bending at least one of the first and second side panels and the intermediate panel of the stiffener so that they at least substantially enclose a cavity there between. 1. A wall having a stiffener integrally formed therein , the stiffener comprising:a first side panel that extends from the wall;a second side panel that extends from the wall; andan intermediate panel that extends between the first side panel and the second side panel;wherein the first and second side panels and the intermediate panel at least substantially enclose a cavity there between.2. The wall of claim 1 , wherein the first side panel of the stiffener includes a base portion and a distal portion claim 1 , wherein the base portion extends from the wall claim 1 , and wherein the distal portion is connected to the intermediate panel of the stiffener.3. The wall of claim 2 , wherein base portion of the first side panel and the wall define an angle between 0° and 145°.4. The wall of claim 2 , wherein the distal portion of the first side panel and the intermediate panel define an angle between 0° and 145°.5. The wall of claim 2 , wherein the first side panel of the stiffener further includes a bent portion extending between the base portion and the distal portion claim 2 , wherein the bent portion defines an angle between 0° and 180°.6. The wall of claim 1 , wherein the first side panel has a ...

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Номер записи: 58
11-01-2018 дата публикации

POSITION DETERMINING SYSTEM FOR MULTICAR ROPELESS ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20180009630A1
Автор: DePaola, Fargo Richard N., Ginsberg David, JR. Peter, Krishnamurthy Shashank, Nguyen Dang V.
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An elevator car travels in a lane () of an elevator shaft (). A linear propulsion system imparts force to the car (). The system includes a first part () mounted in the lane of the shaft and a second part () mounted to the elevator car configured to co-act with the first part to impart movement to the car. Car state sensors (-) are disposed in the lane and determine a state space vector of the car within the lane. A sensed element () on the car is sensed by the plurality of car state sensors when the car is in proximity to the respective car state sensor. A control system () applies an electrical current to at least one of the first part and the second part and the plurality of car state sensors communicate with the control system and the linear propulsion system to provide state space vector data. 1. An elevator system comprising:an elevator car configured to travel in a lane of an elevator shaft; a first part mounted in the lane of the elevator shaft; and', 'a second part mounted to the elevator car configured to co-act with the first part to impart movement to the elevator car;, 'a linear propulsion system configured to impart force to the elevator car, the linear propulsion system comprisinga plurality of car state sensors disposed within the lane and operable to determine a state space vector of the elevator car within the lane;a sensed element disposed on the elevator car, wherein each of the plurality of car state sensors is configured to detect the sensed element when the elevator car is in proximity to the respective car state sensor; anda control system operable to apply an electrical current to at least one of the first part and the second part,wherein the plurality of car state sensors are in communication with the control system and the linear propulsion system to provide state space vector data thereto.2. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein each sensor of the plurality of car state sensors is at least one of an IR/optical transmissive sensor claim ...

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Номер записи: 59
11-01-2018 дата публикации

ROPELESS ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20180009631A1
Автор: Blasko Vladimir, Krishnamurthy Shashank, Manes Enrico
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A ropeless elevator system includes a lane One or more cars are arranged in the lane. At least one linear motor is arranged along one of the lane and the one or more cars, and a magnet is arranged along the other of the lane and the one or more cars. The at least one magnet is responsive to the at least one linear motor. A linear motor controller is operatively connected to the at least one linear motor, and a lane controller is operatively connected to the linear motor controller. A back electro-motive force (EMF) module is operatively connected to at least one of the linear motor controller and the lane controller. The lane controller being configured and disposed to control stopping one of the one or more cars based on a back EMF signal from the at least one linear motor determined by the EMF module. 1. A ropeless elevator system comprising:a lane;one or more cars arranged in the lane;at least one linear motor arranged along one of the lane and on the one or more cars;at least one magnet arranged along the other of the lane and the one or more cars, the at least one magnet being responsive to the at least one linear motor;a linear motor controller operatively connected to the at least one linear motor;a lane controller operatively connected to the linear motor controller; anda back electro-motive force (EMF) module operatively connected to at least one of the linear motor controller and the lane controller, the lane controller being configured and disposed to control stopping of at least one of the one or more cars based on a back EMF signal from the at least one linear motor determined by the back EMF module.2. The ropeless elevator system according to claim 1 , wherein the lane controller is configured and disposed to determine a position of each of the one or more cars in the lane based on the back EMF signal.3. The ropeless elevator system according to claim 2 , wherein the lane controller includes a car manager configured and disposed to determine an ...

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Номер записи: 60
11-01-2018 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SYSTEM EVALUATION DEVICE

Номер: US20180009632A1
Автор: Roberts Randall
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An evaluation device for an elevator system includes a self-propelled drive unit including a motor secondary to travel along a motor primary in a hoistway, and at least one diagnostic sensor. 1. An evaluation device comprising:a self-propelled drive unit including a motor secondary to travel along a motor primary in a hoistway; andat least one diagnostic sensor.2. The evaluation device of claim 1 , wherein the evaluation device is used during installation of an elevator system.3. The evaluation device of claim 1 , wherein the evaluation device is used during maintenance of an elevator system.4. The evaluation device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one diagnostic sensor evaluates an alignment of the motor primary.5. The evaluation device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one diagnostic sensor evaluates an alignment of an elevator system guide rail.6. The evaluation device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one diagnostic sensor evaluates a spacing of a motor gap.7. The evaluation device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one diagnostic sensor is a contact sensor.8. The evaluation device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one diagnostic sensor is a non-contact sensor.9. The evaluation device of claim 1 , further comprising a data processing unit associated with the at least one diagnostic sensor.10. A method to evaluate an elevator system comprising:providing an evaluation device to a hoistway, wherein the hoistway includes a motor primary;travelling along the motor primary via a self-propelled drive unit of the evaluation device, wherein the self-propelled drive unit includes a motor secondary; andsensing a plurality of parameters via at least one diagnostic sensor.11. The method of claim 10 , further comprising evaluating the elevator system during installation of the elevator system via the at least one diagnostic sensor.12. The method of claim 10 , further comprising evaluating the elevator system during operation of the elevator system via the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 61
11-01-2018 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SYSTEM RAILS

Номер: US20180009633A1
Автор: Fargo Richard N., Schmidt Walter
Принадлежит: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY

An elevator system includes one or more elevator cars configured to travel along a hoistway. One or more rails extend along the hoistway and are operably connected to the one or more elevator cars to guide the one or more elevator cars along the hoistway. Each rail of the one or more rails includes a plurality of rail segments arranged end to end. Each rail segment is affixed to a hoistway wall to transfer vertical loads from the rail segment to the hoistway wall. Each rail segment is secured to the hoistway wall via a plurality of rail support brackets. The vertical loads are transferred from the rail segment to the hoistway wall via at least one rail support bracket of the plurality of rail support brackets. 1. An elevator system comprising:one or more elevator cars configured to travel along a hoistway; andone or more rails extending along the hoistway and operably connected to the one or more elevator cars to guide the one or more elevator cars along the hoistway, each rail of the one or more rails including a plurality of rail segments arranged end to end, each rail segment affixed to a hoistway wall via a plurality of rail support brackets;wherein the vertical loads are transferred from the rail segment to the hoistway wall via at least one rail support bracket of the plurality of rail support brackets.2. The elevator system on claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of primary drive portions extending along the hoistway and operably connectable to the one or more elevator cars to drive the one or more elevator cars along the hoistway claim 1 , each primary segment of the plurality of primary portions affixed to the hoistway wall via the plurality of rail support brackets to transfer vertical loads from the primary portion to the hoistway wall via at least one rail support bracket of the plurality of rail support brackets.3. The elevator system of claim 2 , further comprising a gap between vertically adjacent primary portions.4. The elevator system of claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 62
11-01-2018 дата публикации

TRANSFER STATION FOR A ROPELESS ELEVATOR SYSTEM WITH REDUNDANCY OF SUBCOMPONENTS AND PARKING ZONE

Номер: US20180009636A1
Автор: Hsu Arthur, Jedryczka Cezary, Manes Enrico, Myszkowski Adam Marian, Piech Zbigniew, Swaybill Bruce P., Szelag Wojciech, Witczak Tadeusz
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A transfer station () for a ropeless elevator system hoistway () is provided. The transfer station () includes a first lane (), a second lane (), and a parking area () located proximate one of the first lane () and the second lane (). The transfer station () also includes a plurality of carriages () moveable within the first lane (), the second lane (), and the parking area (), the plurality of carriages () configured to support and move an elevator car (). The transfer station () further includes a cassette () configured to support and move the plurality of carriages (). The transfer station () yet further includes a guiding member () engaged with the cassette (), wherein the position of each of the plurality of carriages () relative to the first lane (), the second lane () and the parking area () is modified by horizontal or vertical movement of the cassette (). 1. A transfer station for a ropeless elevator system hoistway comprising:a first lane;a second lane;a parking area located proximate one of the first lane and the second lane;a plurality of carriages moveable within the first lane, the second lane, and the parking area, the plurality of carriages configured to support and move an elevator car;a cassette configured to support and move the plurality of carriages; anda guiding member engaged with the cassette, wherein the position of each of the plurality of carriages relative to the first lane, the second lane and the parking area is modified by horizontal or vertical movement of the cassette.2. The transfer station of claim 1 , wherein the guiding member comprises a guide rail.3. The transfer station of or claim 1 , further comprising a linear motor operatively coupled to the cassette for imparting movement of the cassette along the guiding member.4. The transfer station of claim 1 , wherein the number of the plurality of carriages is equal to the number of hoistway lanes.5. The transfer station of claim 1 , wherein the number of the plurality of carriages ...

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Номер записи: 63
11-01-2018 дата публикации

EMBEDDED POWER MODULE

Номер: US20180009637A1
Автор: Krishnamurthy Shashank
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An embedded power module includes a substrate, first and second semiconducting dies, first and second gates, and first and second vias. The first semiconducting die is embedded in the substrate and spaced between opposite first and second surfaces of the substrate. The second semiconducting die is embedded in the substrate, is spaced between the first and second surfaces, and is spaced from the first semiconducting die. The first gate is located on the first surface. The second gate is located on the second surface. The first via is electrically engaged to the first gate and the second semiconducting die, and the second via is electrically engaged to the second gate and the first semiconducting die. 1. An embedded power module comprising:a substrate including opposite first and second surfaces;a first semiconducting die embedded in the substrate and spaced between the first and second surfaces;a second semiconducting die embedded in the substrate, spaced between the first and second surfaces, and spaced from the first semiconducting die;a first gate located on the first surface;a second gate located on the second surface;a first via electrically engaged to the first gate and the second semiconducting die; anda second via electrically engaged to the second gate and the first semiconducting die.2. The embedded power module set forth in further comprising:a first conductor pad located on the second surface and spaced from the second gate;at least one third via electrically engaged to the first semiconducting die and the first conductor pad; andat least on fourth via electrically engaged to the second semiconducting die and the first conductor pad.3. The embedded power module set forth in further comprising:a second conductor pad located on the first surface;a third conductor pad located on the first surface and spaced from the first conductor pad;at least one fifth via electrically engaged to the first semiconducting die and the second conductor pad; andat least one ...

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Номер записи: 64
11-01-2018 дата публикации

PASSIVE ELEVATOR CAR

Номер: US20180009638A1
Автор: Fargo Richard N., Marvin Daryl J.
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An elevator system includes a hoistway and an elevator car positioned in the hoistway and configured to travel along the hoistway. The elevator car includes an elevator car door. A door operator assembly is fixed in the hoistway at a landing floor and includes a sensor to sense presence of the elevator car at the landing floor; and a door operator mechanism to open both the elevator car door and a landing floor door when the sensor senses presence of the elevator car at the landing floor. A light source may be fixed at the hoistway and a light transmitter is positioned at the elevator car to gather light from the light source and output the light into an interior of the elevator car. A ventilation system may be fixed at the hoistway and is interactive with the elevator car to condition an interior of the elevator car. 1. An elevator system comprising:a hoistway;an elevator car disposed in the hoistway and configured to travel along the hoistway, the elevator car including an elevator car door; anda door operator assembly fixed in the hoistway at a landing floor, including:a sensor to sense presence of the elevator car at the landing floor; anda door operator mechanism to open both the elevator car door and a landing floor door when the sensor senses presence of the elevator car at the landing floor.2. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a radio frequency identification or optical sensor.3. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the door operator is inoperable when the sensor does not sense the presence of the elevator car at the landing floor.4. The elevator system of claim 1 , further comprising:a light source fixed at the hoistway;a light transmitter disposed at the elevator car to gather light from the light source and output the light into an interior of the elevator car.5. The elevator system of claim 4 , where in the light transmitter is a light pipe including:a light pipe inlet disposed proximate to the light source; anda light pipe ...

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Номер записи: 65
14-01-2021 дата публикации

ONLINE IDENTITY REPUTATION

Номер: US20210009381A1
Автор: JR. Hal Case, Lonas
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Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods of determining online identity reputation. In aspects, an online identity of an entity may engage in online interactions. The content provided by the online identity may be accessed and analyzed to determine interaction characteristics and reputation metrics for the online identity. Based on the reputation metrics, the online identity and/or entity (and content therefrom) may be filtered from further online interactions. In some aspects, interaction data may be stored in a data store. An interaction mapping component having access to the data store may analyze the data store data to determine mappings between online identities, entities and interactions. In at least one aspect, an opt-in certificate system may also be provided. The opt-in system may provide an online identity or entity a certificate to securely validate identity. 1. A system comprising:at least one processor; and accessing a data store, the data store comprising at least interaction content corresponding to content provided by the first online identity during one or more online interactions;', 'processing the interaction content to identity one or more correlations between the first online identity and a corresponding entity; and', 'mapping the first online identity to the corresponding entity., 'memory coupled to the at least one processor, the memory comprising computer executable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, performs a method for mapping a first online identity, the method comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the data store further comprises at least one of device access data claim 1 , authentication data claim 1 , session data claim 1 , browsing data claim 1 , online identity profile data claim 1 , entity profile data and reputation metrics.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the data store is accessed directly by submitting a query and receiving query results from the data store.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 66
10-01-2019 дата публикации

ELEVATOR CAR POSITION DETECTION ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190010016A1
Автор: DePaola, Fargo Richard N., Jedryczka Cezary, JR. Peter, Nguyen Dang V., Piech Zbigniew, Szelag Wojciech, Witczak Tadeusz Pawel
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An elevator system includes a car disposed in and constructed and arranged to move along a hoistway that includes a centerline and is defined by a stationary structure. A plurality of position sensors of a position detection assembly are configured to be stationary with respect to the stationary structure and are spaced along the hoistway. The plurality of position sensors are configured to measure a magnetic field characteristic associated with the car, and thereby provide continuous car position data to the elevator system. 1. An elevator system , comprising:a car disposed in and constructed and arranged to move along a hoistway including a centerline and defined by a stationary structure; anda plurality of position sensors configured to be stationary with respect to the stationary structure and spaced along the hoistway, and wherein the plurality of position sensors are configured to measure a magnetic field characteristic associated with the car.2. The elevator system set forth in further comprising:a linear propulsion system configured to impart force upon the car in an axial direction, the linear propulsion system including a secondary portion mounted to the car that includes a first plurality of magnets, and a primary portion that includes a mounting assembly and a plurality of coils engaged to the mounting assembly.3. The elevator system set forth in claim 2 , wherein the position sensors are generally disposed away from the first plurality of magnets such that they are not affected by a magnetic field of the first plurality of magnets.4. The elevator system set forth in claim 2 , wherein the magnetic field characteristic is a magnetic field interaction between a first magnetic field generated by at least one coil of the plurality of coils and a second magnetic field generated by at least one magnet of the first plurality of magnets.5. The elevator system set forth in claim 2 , further comprising:at least one second magnet secured to the car and not ...

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Номер записи: 67
15-01-2015 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, ESPECIALLY OF AN ELEVATOR

Номер: US20150014099A1
Автор: Celik Kutay Ferhat, Kenneweg Philipp
Принадлежит: Yaskawa Europe GMBH

The present invention relates to a control device for pressure control in a hydraulic system, especially of an elevator-system, the control device is adapted to control an output variable of an inverter supplying a hydraulic pump of the hydraulic system with electric energy, the output variable is adapted to adjust the speed of the hydraulic pump in order to at least partly compensate for a leakage of operating fluid in the hydraulic pump. Further, the invention relates to an elevator-system comprising a hydraulic pump, an inverter, and a control device which controls a supply of the hydraulic pump with electric energy from the inverter. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for pressure control in a hydraulic system, especially of an elevator-system, the method comprising the steps of supplying a hydraulic pump of the hydraulic system with electric energy from an inverter, controlling at least one output variable of the inverter for adjusting the speed of the hydraulic pump, in order to at least partly compensate for a leakage of operating fluid in the hydraulic pump. For providing an inexpensive elevating solution with good right quality for hydraulic elevators, the present invention provides that the control device comprises a computing module which is adapted to determine the output variable based on at least one inverter parameter. 1. A hydraulic system control device comprisingan inverter supplying a hydraulic pump of the hydraulic system with electric energy, wherein the inverter has an output variable that is adapted to adjust a speed of the hydraulic pump in order to at least partly compensate for a leakage of operating fluid in the hydraulic pump, andcomprising a computing module which is adapted to determine the output variable based on at least one inverter parameter.2. The control device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one inverter parameter comprises at least one of an output current claim 1 , torque producing current claim 1 , and ...

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Номер записи: 68
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Beam climber active brake health monitoring system

Номер: US20220033219A1
Автор: Edward Piedra, James L. Hubbard, Randy Roberts, Sam Thieu WONG
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

An elevator system including: an elevator car configured to travel through an elevator shaft; a first guide beam extending vertically through the elevator shaft, the first guide beam including a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface; a beam climber system configured to move the elevator car through the elevator shaft, the beam climber system including: a first wheel in contact with the first surface; and a first electric motor configured to rotate the first wheel; a first motor brake mechanically connected to the first electric motor, the first motor brake configured to slow the elevator car; and a brake condition based monitoring system configured to detect when the first motor brake is dragging.

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Номер записи: 69
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Attic Lift System

Номер: US20220033222A1
Автор: Roshto Darryl
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An attic lift system is provided, comprising a loading platform attached to a lifting frame having a plurality of vertical frame members, wherein the lifting frame includes a closure member positioned below the loading platform. The closure member includes a plurality of telescopic guide members, wherein the support frame is positioned on an attic floor above an opening in the attic floor. A plurality of support rods extend from the closure member and are threadably engaged with the vertical frame members of the lifting frame. A drive assembly is positioned on the support frame and connected to the lifting frame for raising and lowering the loading platform relative to the opening. Limit switches are present to detect when the drive assembly should be stopped based on the position of the lift platform. 1. An attic lift system for lifting and lowering a loading platform between a room having a room floor and a ceiling to an attic having an attic floor , comprising:a loading platform attached to a lifting frame having a plurality of vertical frame members, wherein the lifting frame includes a closure member positioned below the loading platform and separated from the loading platform by a fixed distance, wherein the fixed distance is approximately equal to the difference in height between the ceiling of the room and the attic floor; and wherein the loading platform includes openings for loading and unloading from all sides of the loading platform;a plurality of telescopic guide members connected to the closure member and a support frame, wherein the support frame includes openings for loading and unloading from all sides of the support frame, and wherein the support frame is fixed to the attic floor above an opening in the attic floor;a plurality of support rods extending from the closure member and threadably engaged with the vertical frame members of the lifting frame, wherein the fixed distance between the loading platform and the closure member can be adjusted to ...

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Номер записи: 70
03-02-2022 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SYSTEM INCLUDING A MOTORIZED MODULE

Номер: US20220033224A1
Автор: Bhaskar Kiron, Guilani Brad, Mastriano Meghan, Roberts Randy, Swaybill Bruce P., Wong Sam Thieu
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An illustrative example embodiment of an elevator system includes a cab configured to accommodate at least one passenger or item inside the cab. A motorized module includes a base, a connector supported on the base and at least one drive member supported on the base. The connector is configured to selectively establish a releasable connection between the motorized module and the cab. The drive member is configured to engage a vertical surface, climb along the vertical surface to selectively cause vertical movement of the base, and selectively prevent movement of the base when the drive member remains in a selected position relative to the vertical surface. At least one motor is associated with the drive member to selectively cause the drive member to climb along the vertical surface. The motorized module is vertically movable independent of the cab when the motorized module is released from the cab. 1. An elevator system , comprising:a cab configured to accommodate at least one passenger or item inside the cab; and a base;', 'at least one connector supported on the base, the at least one connector being configured to selectively establish a releasable connection between the motorized module and the cab;', engage a vertical surface,', 'climb along the vertical surface to selectively cause vertical movement of the base, and', 'selectively prevent movement of the base when the at least one drive member remains in a selected position relative to the vertical surface; and, 'at least one drive member supported by the base, the at least one drive member being configured to'}, 'at least one motor associated with the at least one drive member to selectively cause the at least one drive member to climb along the vertical surface,, 'a motorized module including'}wherein the motorized module is vertically moveable independent of the cab.2. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the motorized module is connected with the cab to move the cab for providing elevator service to ...

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Номер записи: 71
03-02-2022 дата публикации

AIR AND SURFACE CLEANING SYSTEM FOR ENCLOSED SPACES, METHODS OF USE, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

Номер: US20220033225A1
Автор: Goerke David A., Wagoner Tracy E.
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A system for active and automated cleaning of interior surfaces and air within an enclosed space. The system is generally composed of an air cleaning sub-system, a surface cleaning sub-system, and an interface sub-system that is hands-free to prevent contacting fomites and spreading disease. The air cleaning sub-system employs a fan mounted above the enclosed space. In an elevator environment, this can easily be installed to avoid structural crosshead beams. Air is then pushed down through a flexible boot which includes a HEPA filter, pushing filtered and ionized air down past individual's heads and exhausted through the bottom of the enclosed space, such as the toe kick vents in an elevator environment. In this way, the air reaching the individuals within the space is clean, fresh, and has not made contact with other individuals within the space prior to being inhaled. 1. A system for providing cleaning to an enclosed space , the system comprising:an air purification device comprising a filter, an inlet fan, and output fan, wherein the air purification device is installed externally to the enclosed space;said air purification device configured to push air into said enclosed space from above, such that air passes from a top area within said enclosed space down through vents located near a bottom edge within said enclosed space;said air purification device father configured to ionize said air; andwherein said output fan is capable of providing at least 600 cubic feet of air per minute (CFM).2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a light fixture configured to provide 405 nm wavelength light, said light fixture installed within an interior of said enclosed space such that said light fixture produces light which contacts interior walls of said enclosed space; andwherein said light fixture further produces light which contacts an interface within said enclosed space.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a hands-free interface installed within said interior ...

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Номер записи: 72
03-02-2022 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS ELEVATOR CAR MOVERS AND TRACTION SURFACES THEREFOR, CONFIGURED WITH TRACTION INCREASING AND GUIDANCE ENHANCING IMPLEMENTS

Номер: US20220033226A1
Автор: Bhaskar Kiron, Guilani Brad, Wong Sam Thieu
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Disclosed is a ropeless elevator system having: a car mover operationally connected to an elevator car, the car mover configured to move along a car mover track in a hoistway lane, thereby moving the elevator car along the hoistway lane, wherein the car mover has a first tire of a first wheel that is configured to engage the car mover track when the car mover moves along the car mover track, wherein one or more of the first tire and the car mover track has an engagement feature for increasing traction between the first tire and the car mover track. 1. A ropeless elevator system comprising:a car mover operationally connected to an elevator car, the car mover configured to move along a car mover track in a hoistway lane, thereby moving the elevator car along the hoistway lane,wherein the car mover includes a first tire of a first wheel that is configured to engage the car mover track when the car mover moves along the car mover track, wherein one or more of the first tire and the car mover track includes an engagement feature for increasing traction between the first tire and the car mover track.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the first tire includes the engagement feature, wherein the engagement feature includes a first coil winding configured for being powered to provide one or more of heat and magnetic flux.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein:the first coil winding is configured for being powered to provide heat and a second coil winding configured for being powered to provide magnetic flux.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein:a controller of the car mover is operationally connected to the first coil winding and configured to direct power to the first coil winding depending on one or more of time, a distance between to the car mover track and the car mover, a temperature of the first tire, and slippage between the first tire and the car mover track.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein:a sensor is operationally connected to the car mover and configured to provide ...

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Номер записи: 73
19-01-2017 дата публикации

ROPELESS ELEVATOR SYSTEM AND A TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR A ROPELESS ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20170015524A1
Автор: Fargo Richard N.
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A ropeless elevator system includes a first lane, a second lane disposed adjacent to the first lane, and an elevator car moveable within each of the first lane and the second lane. A transfer system is configured to facilitate movement of the elevator car from one of the first lane and the second lane to the other of the first lane and the second lane. The transfer system includes a first transfer assembly arranged in at least one of the first and second lanes. The first transfer assembly is configured to guide the elevator car out of the one of the first and second lanes. A transfer station includes a second transfer assembly configured to receive the elevator car from the first transfer assembly. The second transfer assembly extends between the first and second lanes. 1. A ropeless elevator system comprising:a first lane;a second lane disposed adjacent to the first lane;an elevator car moveable within each of the first lane and the second lane; and a first transfer assembly arranged in at least one of the first and second lanes, the first transfer assembly being configured to guide the elevator car out of the one of the one of the first and second lanes; and', 'a transfer station including a second transfer assembly configured to receive the elevator car from the first transfer assembly, the second transfer assembly extending between the first and second lanes., 'a transfer system configured to facilitate movement of the elevator car from one of the first lane and the second lane to the other of the first lane and the second lane, the transfer system comprising2. The ropeless elevator system according to claim 1 , wherein the first transfer assembly includes at least one selectively deployable transfer system arranged in the at least one of the first and second lanes.3. The ropeless elevator system according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one selectively deployable transfer system includes a first selectively deployable conveyor and a second selectively ...

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Номер записи: 74
19-01-2017 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SYSTEM SOUND REDUCING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD

Номер: US20170015525A1
Автор: Minowa Takeshi, Naruke Senzo Alberto, Ren Lili, Yu Zheng
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An elevator system sound reducing assembly includes an elevator car moveably disposed in an elevator shaft. Also included is a counterweight moveably disposed in the elevator shaft, the counterweight operatively coupled to and guided along a counterweight frame. Further included is a barrier located at a height of the elevator shaft that corresponds to passage of the elevator car and the counterweight relative to each other, the barrier disposed between the counterweight and the elevator car upon passage of the elevator car and the counterweight. 1. An elevator system sound reducing assembly comprising:an elevator car moveably disposed in an elevator shaft;a counterweight moveably disposed in the elevator shaft, the counterweight operatively coupled to and guided along a counterweight frame; anda barrier located at a height of the elevator shaft that corresponds to passage of the elevator car and the counterweight relative to each other, the barrier disposed between the counterweight and the elevator car upon passage of the elevator car and the counterweight.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the barrier is operatively coupled to the counterweight frame.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the barrier is directly coupled to the counterweight frame.4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the elevator car comprises a car height claim 1 , the counterweight comprises a counterweight height claim 1 , and the barrier comprises a minimum barrier height of at least half of the difference of the car height and the counterweight height.5. The assembly of claim 4 , wherein the minimum barrier height is at least half of the difference of the car height and the counterweight height plus a tolerance dimension.6. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the barrier comprises a maximum barrier height of less than or equal to half of the sum of the car height and the counterweight height.7. The assembly of claim 6 , wherein the maximum barrier height is at least half of the sum of the car ...

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Номер записи: 75
19-01-2017 дата публикации

Systems and methods for determining field orientation of magnetic components in a ropeless elevator system

Номер: US20170015526A1
Автор: Richard N. Fargo
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

A ropeless elevator system, a propulsion system, and a method for operating a ropeless propulsion system are disclosed. The ropeless elevator system may include an elevator car, a hoistway in which the elevator car travels, and a ropeless propulsion system. The ropeless propulsion system may include electrical windings energized by a power source, the electrical windings affixed to a stationary structure, the stationary structure associated with the hoistway, and a magnet, the magnet affixed to a moving structure, the moving structure associated with the elevator car, and interaction between the electrical windings and the magnet generates a thrust force on the elevator car traveling in the hoistway. The ropeless elevator system may further include an array of Hall effect sensors, the array of Hall effect sensors determining a sensed magnetic field, the sensed magnetic field being associated with electrical currents carried by the windings and used to determine a magnetic field orientation of the electrical currents carried by the windings with respect to the magnet.

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Номер записи: 76
19-01-2017 дата публикации

BRAKE DEVICE FOR ELEVATOR HOIST

Номер: US20170015536A1
Автор: HOSHINOO Tomokazu, IRIE Maya, OTA Hitoshi
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

A brake device for an elevator hoisting machine includes: a rod movable in an axial direction; a plurality of pistons provided to the rod so as to be arranged side by side in the axial direction; a cylinder configured to accommodate each of the pistons therein and including a pressure control chamber formed between the cylinder and each of the pistons; a lining provided to the rod so as to be capable of coming into contact with a contacted body; and a spring device configured to press the pistons in a direction in which the lining is pressed against the contacted body. Gaps are respectively formed between at least one of the plurality of pistons and the rod and between pistons adjacent to each other. Each of the pistons is configured to be driven by a change in air pressure in the pressure control chamber. 1. A brake device for an elevator hoisting machine , comprising:a rod movable in an axial direction of the rod;a plurality of pistons provided to the rod so as to be arranged side by side in the axial direction;a cylinder configured to accommodate each of the plurality of pistons therein, the cylinder comprising a pressure control chamber formed between the cylinder and the each of the plurality of pistons;a lining provided to the rod so as to be capable of coming into contact with a contacted body; anda spring device configured to press the plurality of pistons in a direction in which the lining is pressed against the contacted body,the brake device having gaps respectively formed between at least one of the plurality of pistons and the rod and between pistons adjacent to each other among the plurality of pistons,the each of the plurality of pistons being configured to be driven by a change in air pressure in the pressure control chamber.2. A brake device for an elevator hoisting machine according to claim 1 , wherein:the spring device comprises a plurality of springs; andthe plurality of springs are arranged side by side in a circumferential direction of the rod ...

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Номер записи: 77
18-01-2018 дата публикации

MULTI-CAR ELEVATOR CONTROL

Номер: US20180016115A1
Автор: Ginsberg David, Krishnamurthy Shashank, Nguyen Dang V.
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An elevator system with an elevator car a linear propulsion system to impart force to the elevator car in a hoistway a hoistway communication network a local communication network and motion controls. One of the motion controls proximate to operable to command at least one drive A-F via the local communication network. The at least one drive is coupled to one or more motor segments of the linear propulsion system. The elevator system further includes a controller operable to command the primary control via the hoistway communication network to reposition the elevator car within the hoistway. The designation of the primary control transitions between the motion controls as the elevator car moves in the hoistway. 1. An elevator system comprising:an elevator car;a linear propulsion system to impart force to the elevator car in a hoistway;a hoistway communication network;a local communication network;a plurality of motion controls, wherein one of the motion controls proximate to the elevator car is designated as a primary control operable to command at least one drive via the local communication network, the at least one drive coupled to one or more motor segments of the linear propulsion system; anda controller operable to command the primary control via the hoistway communication network to reposition the elevator car within the hoistway, wherein the designation of the primary control transitions between the motion controls as the elevator car moves in the hoistway.2. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the local communication network is a shorter distance network than the hoistway communication network claim 1 , and the primary control sends information about motion of the elevator car to the controller via the hoistway communication network.3. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the primary control receives feedback as sensor data from one or more sensors claim 1 , the sensor data received via one or more of: the local communication network claim 1 , a ...

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Номер записи: 78
17-01-2019 дата публикации

INTERACTIVE PASSENGER MOVEMENT DEVICE FEATURES

Номер: US20190016558A1
Автор: DURAND Romain, Durudeau Loic
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An elevator is provided and includes flooring, an elevator handrail, a display device incorporated within at least one of the flooring and the elevator handrail, a driving element which is configured to drive the elevator from a boarding location at which the passenger boards the elevator to a dismounting location at which the passenger dismounts from the elevator and a controller configured to control the display device to display information to the passenger while the passenger is aboard the elevator. 1. An elevator , comprising:flooring;an elevator handrail;a display device incorporated within at least one of the flooring and the elevator handrail;a driving element which is configured to drive the elevator from a boarding location at which the passenger boards the elevator to a dismounting location at which the passenger dismounts from the elevator; anda controller configured to control the display device to display information to the passenger while the passenger is aboard the elevator.2. The elevator according to claim 1 , wherein the flooring comprises:a screen including the display device;transparent flooring laid onto the screen; andcircuitry disposed underneath the screen for supporting the display of the information.3. The elevator according to claim 1 , wherein the elevator handrail comprises:a screen including the display device;transparent rail tubing laid onto the screen;supportive rail tubing disposed in support of the transparent rail tubing; andcircuitry extended through the supportive rail tubing and disposed underneath the screen for supporting the display of the information.4. An escalator or a walkway claim 1 , comprising:a looped handrail which moves with a passenger from a boarding location to a dismounting location;a display device incorporated within the looped handrail at a location corresponding to a location of the passenger;a driving element which is configured to drive the looped handrail from the boarding location to the dismounting ...

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Номер записи: 79
17-01-2019 дата публикации

ELEVATING CAGE APPARATUS WITH ALTERNATIVE POWERED OR MANUAL INPUT

Номер: US20190016563A1
Автор: "OKeefe James Michael", Scott Jeffrey David
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An elevating cage apparatus includes a support structure and a carriage that is operable to move vertically with respect to the support structure. The carriage is configured to be alternatively raised and lowered via a first driver and a second driver. The first driver may comprise a powered (electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic) motor, and the second driver may comprise a manual actuation mechanism including a hand crank. Both input drivers may be operable to move the carriage through a dual input worm drive gear box. 1. An elevating cage apparatus for use in conjunction with a shipping container , said apparatus comprising:a support structure;a carriage coupled to the support structure so that the carriage is movable vertically with respect to the support structure when the support structure is in an upright position;a first drive mechanism operative to raise and lower the carriage; anda second drive mechanism operative to raise and lower the carriage.2. The elevating cage apparatus as in claim 1 , comprising a shared gear assembly to which the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism are operatively connected to raise and lower the carriage.3. The elevating cage apparatus as in claim 2 , wherein:the shared gear assembly comprises a gear box having a first input and a second input, the first input and the second input operative to drive a shared output;the first drive mechanism comprises a first driver in operative engagement with the first input of the gear box; andthe second drive mechanism comprises a second driver in operative engagement with the second input of the gear box.4. The elevating cage apparatus as in claim 3 , wherein the first driver comprises one of an electric motor claim 3 , a hydraulic motor claim 3 , and a pneumatic motor.5. The elevating cage apparatus as in claim 3 , wherein the second driver comprises a manual actuation mechanism.6. The elevating cage apparatus as in claim 3 , wherein the second driver comprises a battery-powered ...

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Номер записи: 80
17-01-2019 дата публикации

ELEVATOR AMBIANCE VARIATOR

Номер: US20190016564A1
Автор: Fragner Romain
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An elevator car control panel is provided. The elevator car control panel includes buttons by which one or more passengers of the elevator car control ascension and declension of the elevator car, an opening and closing of doors of the elevator car, an alarm and contact with an administrator and a variator by which one or more passengers control an elevator car atmospheric condition. 1. An elevator car control panel , the elevator car control panel comprising:buttons by which one or more passengers of the elevator car control ascension and declension of the elevator car, an opening and closing of doors of the elevator car, an alarm and contact with an administrator; anda variator by which one or more passengers control an elevator car atmospheric condition.2. The elevator car control panel according to claim 1 , further comprising a touchscreen on which at least one of the buttons and the variator is displayed.3. The elevator car control panel according to claim 1 , wherein the variator comprises:an analog guide; andan analog boss slidably movable relative to the analog guide by the one or more of the passengers to execute the control of the elevator car atmospheric condition.4. The elevator car control panel according to claim 1 , wherein the variator comprises:a graphical guide; anda graphical boss slidably movable relative to the graphical guide by the one or more of the passengers to execute the control of the elevator car atmospheric condition.5. The elevator car control panel according to claim 1 , wherein the elevator car atmospheric condition comprises at least one of an interior lighting level claim 1 , a lighting color claim 1 , an interior musical choice claim 1 , a speed of the ascension and declension and a priority parameter.6. The elevator car control panel according to claim 1 , wherein the variator is provided as one or more of first through fifth variators claim 1 ,the first variator being arrayed on the control panel by which one or more of the ...

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Номер записи: 81
17-04-2014 дата публикации

METHOD OF ASSEMBLING AN ELEVATOR MACHINE FRAME

Номер: US20140101916A1
Автор: DRIESCH Patricia L., Nichols Stephen R., Piech Zbigniew, Watson Benjamin J., WITCZAK Pawel
Принадлежит: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY

An exemplary method of assembling an elevator machine frame includes situating at least a portion of a motor in a desired position, placing an elevator frame support plate against the portion of the motor, connecting a plurality of support rods to the support plate and connecting another support plate to the support rods such that the support plates are spaced from each other and in a desired alignment with each other. 1. A method of assembling an elevator machine frame comprising the steps of:situating at least a portion of a motor in a desired position;placing an elevator frame support plate against the portion of the motor;connecting a plurality of support rods to the support plate;connecting another support plate to the support rods such that the support plates are spaced from each other and in a desired alignment with each other.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising securing a bearing housing to each of the support plates.3. The method of claim 1 , comprising inserting a traction sheave and an associated motor component through an opening in the second support plate and at least a portion of the associated motor component through a corresponding opening in the first support plate. This is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/742,489 dated May 12, 2010.Elevator systems typically include a machine assembly for moving the elevator car in a desired manner within a hoistway. Some elevator systems include a hydraulic arrangement for moving the elevator car. Other elevator systems are traction-based and utilize a roping arrangement (e.g., round ropes or flat belts) for suspending the elevator car and a counterweight. Movement of a traction sheave is controlled by a machine including a motor, drive and brake. There are known techniques for controlling the movement and position of an elevator car and counterweight in a traction-based elevator system.For many years elevator machines were located in a machine room outside of the elevator ...

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Номер записи: 82
16-01-2020 дата публикации

TRANSPORTATION DEVICE COMPRISING A SAFETY DEVICE FOR LIMITING DECELERATION

Номер: US20200017334A1
Автор: MATZ Marius, Steinhauer Eduard, Thum Richard
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A transportation device such as an elevator installation, an escalator, or a moving walkway may comprise a person conveying unit and an electromagnetic linear drive for driving the person conveying unit. The electromagnetic linear drive may include a stator segment and a runner element. The runner element can be driven by the force of an electromagnetic field of the stator segment in a first drive direction or in an opposite second drive direction. The runner element is movably mounted on the person conveying unit such that a magnetic resistance in an air gap between the stator segment and the runner element is adjustable depending on a drive force acting between the stator segment and the runner element. 119.-. (canceled)20. A transportation device comprising:a person conveying unit; and a stator segment, and', 'a runner element, wherein the runner element is configured to be driven by an electromagnetic field of the stator segment in a first drive direction or in a second drive direction opposite the first drive direction, wherein the runner element is movably mounted on the person conveying unit such that a magnetic resistance in an air gap between the stator segment and the runner element is adjustable depending on a drive force acting between the stator segment and the runner element., 'an electromagnetic linear drive for driving the person conveying unit, the electromagnetic linear drive including'}21. The transportation device of wherein the runner element is movably mounted between a first position and a second position.22. The transportation device of wherein the magnetic resistance in the air gap is smaller in the first position than in the second position.23. The transportation device of wherein the runner element is mounted such that the runner element is forced into the first position when the drive force acts in the first drive direction.24. The transportation device of wherein the runner element is mounted such that the runner element is forced into ...

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Номер записи: 83
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Semiconductor module, vehicle and elevator

Номер: US20180019750A1
Автор: Kazuto Takao, Kentaro Ikeda
Принадлежит: Toshiba Corp

A semiconductor module of an embodiment includes a first switching device, a first gate drive circuit controlling ON/OFF of the first switching device, a second switching device connected with the first switching device in parallel or in series, a second gate drive circuit controlling ON/OFF of the second switching device, and a control circuit controlling timing of transmitting a gate drive signal from the first gate drive circuit and transmitting a gate drive signal from the second gate drive circuit by synchronizing the first gate drive circuit and the second gate drive circuit.

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Номер записи: 84
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Attic Lift System

Номер: US20170022031A1
Автор: Roshto Darryl
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An attic lift system is provided, comprising a loading platform attached to a lifting frame having a plurality of vertical frame members, wherein the lifting frame includes a closure member positioned below the loading platform. The closure member includes a plurality of telescopic guide members, wherein the support frame is positioned on an attic floor above an opening in the attic floor. A plurality of support rods extend from the closure member and are threadably engaged with the vertical frame members of the lifting frame. A drive assembly is positioned on the support frame and connected to the lifting frame for raising and lowering the loading platform relative to the opening. Limit switches are present to detect when the drive assembly should be stopped based on the position of the lift platform. 1. An attic lift system , comprising:a loading platform attached to a lifting frame having a plurality of vertical frame members, wherein the lifting frame includes a closure member positioned below the loading platform by a first distance from the loading platform;a plurality of telescopic guide members connected between the closure member and a support frame, wherein the support frame is positioned on a support structure above an opening in the support structure, wherein the support structure includes an upper surface and a lower surface separated by a second distance;a plurality of support rods extending from the closure member and threadably engaged with the vertical frame members of the lifting frame, wherein the first distance between the loading platform and the closure member can be adjusted to approximate the second distance between the upper surface and lower surface of the support structure;a drive assembly positioned on the support frame and operatively connected to the lifting frame for raising and lowering the loading platform relative to the opening; anda first limit switch operatively positioned on the closure member and in electrical communication ...

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Номер записи: 85
25-01-2018 дата публикации

OUT-OF-GROUP OPERATIONS FOR MULTICAR HOISTWAY SYSTEMS

Номер: US20180022573A1
Автор: Ginsberg David, Hsu Arthur, Pasini Jose Miguel
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A ropeless elevator system includes a plurality of elevator cars configured to travel in a hoistway having at least one lane, a propulsion system to impart force to each elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars, and a controller. The controller is programmed to operate in an in-group mode where the plurality of elevator cars perform service demands, an out-of-group mode where at least one selected elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars is prevented from performing the group service mode service demands, and a transition mode where the at least one selected elevator car is prepared and transitioned from operation in the in-group mode to operation in the out-of-group mode. 1. A ropeless elevator system comprising:a plurality of elevator cars configured to travel in a hoistway having at least one lane;a propulsion system to impart force to each elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars; anda controller programmed to operate in:an in-group mode where the plurality of elevator cars perform service demands;an out-of-group mode where at least one selected elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars is prevented from performing the group service mode service demands; anda transition mode where the at least one selected elevator car is prepared and transitioned from operation in the in-group mode to operation in the out-of-group mode.2. The ropeless elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the propulsion system is a linear propulsion system comprising:a primary portion mounted in the hoistway, the primary portion comprising a plurality of motor segments; anda plurality of secondary portions, wherein at least one secondary portion of the plurality of secondary portions is mounted to one elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars.3. The ropeless elevator system of claim 1 , wherein in the in-group mode the service demands are passenger calls.4. The ropeless elevator system of claim 1 , wherein in the transition mode the controller is programmed to:receive ...

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Номер записи: 86
25-01-2018 дата публикации

OPERATIONAL MODES FOR MULTICAR HOISTWAY SYSTEMS

Номер: US20180022574A1
Автор: Ginsberg David, Hsu Arthur, Pasini Jose Miguel
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A ropeless elevator system () includes a plurality of elevator cars () configured to travel in a hoistway having at least one lane (), a propulsion system () to impart force to each elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars, and a controller (). The controller is configured to operate in an in-group mode where the plurality of elevator cars perform service demands, and to selectively operate in an out-of-group mode where at least one selected elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars performs a predetermined task and is prevented from performing the in-group mode service demands. 1. A ropeless elevator system comprising:a plurality of elevator cars configured to travel in a hoistway having at least one lane; 'a controller configured to operate in an in-group mode where the plurality of elevator cars perform service demands, and to selectively operate in an out-of-group mode where at least one selected elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars performs a predetermined task and is prevented from performing the in-group mode service demands.', 'a propulsion system to impart force to each elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars; and'}2. The ropeless elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the propulsion system is a linear propulsion system comprising:a primary portion mounted in the hoistway, the primary portion comprising a plurality of motor segments; anda plurality of secondary portions, wherein at least one secondary portion of the plurality of secondary portions is mounted to one elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars.3. The ropeless elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the hoistway is partially constructed and is configured for use in a building under construction.4. The ropeless elevator system of claim 1 , wherein in the out-of-group mode the controller is programmed to:reserve at least two designated, non-overlapping areas on the hoistway;allow elevator car traffic that must go through the designated area to serve the service demands ...

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Номер записи: 87
25-01-2018 дата публикации

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FOR SELF-PROPELLED ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20180022575A1
Автор: Ginsberg David, Nguyen Dang V.
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A self-propelled elevator system includes a hoistway () including a plurality of drives (), wherein each of the plurality of drives includes a stationary portion () of a propulsion system and a controller () configured to operate the stationary portion of the propulsion system. The propelled elevator system also includes an elevator car ((), ) comprising a processor () and a transceiver (), wherein the transceiver is configured to communicate with the controllers of one or more of the plurality of drives that are adjacent to the elevator car and one or more sensors () disposed on the elevator car, wherein the processor is configured to receive signals from the one or more sensors. The processor is configured to control a movement of the elevator car within the hoistway. 1. A self-propelled elevator system comprising:a hoistway including a plurality of drives, wherein each of the plurality of drives includes a stationary portion of a propulsion system and a controller configured to operate the stationary portion of the propulsion system;an elevator car comprising a processor and a transceiver, wherein the transceiver is configured to communicate with the controllers of one or more of the plurality of drives that are adjacent to the elevator car; andone or more sensors disposed on the elevator car, wherein the processor is configured to receive signals from the one or more sensors,wherein the processor is configured to control a movement of the elevator car within the hoistway.2. The self-propelled elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors are configured to monitor at least one of:a speed of the elevator car;an acceleration of the elevator car;a load in the elevator car;a position of one or more doors of the elevator car; anda position of one or more breaks of the elevator car.3. The self-propelled elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the elevator car further comprises a second transceiver claim 1 , wherein the second transceiver is configured to ...

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Номер записи: 88
25-01-2018 дата публикации

ARRANGEMENT FOR ADJUSTING THE TAUTNESS OF A TRACTION MEMBER OF AN ELEVATOR

Номер: US20180022579A1
Автор: AULANKO Esko, HAAPANIEMI Markku, MIKKONEN Janne, Räsänen Matti
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

The object of the invention is an arrangement for adjusting the tautness of a traction member of an elevator, which arrangement comprises an elevator car and a compensating weight, which are for their part connected to support the elevator car by the aid of a suspension member, such as a rope or belt, and also a hoisting machine provided with a traction sheave, and one traction member, such as a belt, which is adapted to transmit the rotational movement of the traction sheave into movement of the elevator car and of the compensating weight, and also a tension control means, which is arranged to adjust the magnitude of the tension forces exerted on the suspension member and on the traction member. The arrangement comprises a tensioning means connected to the traction member, and the tension control means is connected to that part of the traction member that is on the side of the compensating weight with respect to the traction sheave, and the tensioning means is connected to that part of the traction member that is on the side of the elevator car with respect to the traction sheave. 1. Arrangement for adjusting the tautness of a traction member of an elevator , which arrangement comprises at least an elevator car adapted to move reciprocally in an elevator hoistway and at least one compensating weight , which are for their part connected to support the elevator car by means of at least one suspension member , such as a rope or belt , and also a hoisting machine provided with at least one traction sheave or corresponding , and at least one traction member such as a belt , rope or chain , which is adapted to transmit the rotational movement of the traction sheave into movement of the elevator car and of the compensating weight , and also a tension control means , to which the suspension member and traction member are connected , and which tension control means is arranged to adjust the magnitude of the tension forces exerted on the suspension member and on the traction ...

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Номер записи: 89
26-01-2017 дата публикации

Emergency system

Номер: US20170022979A1
Автор: Teichert Paul
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Emergency system for providing an emergency exit from an upper level at a wind turbine () comprising at least a wind turbine tower () and a nacelle (), said emergency system () comprising —an escape unit (), which in a normal condition is releasably located at a position at the nacelle of the wind turbine, —said escape unit () comprising lowering means, —said escape unit being adapted for accommodating at least one person, —said escape unit comprising releasing means for providing a release from said position at said upper level and for allowing said escape unit () to be lowered downwards by means of said lowering means to a lower level of said wind turbine, and —said emergency system () further comprising initial guiding means and tower guide means for facilitating guidance of said escape unit () in relation to the wind turbine tower (). 1. An emergency system for providing an emergency exit from an upper level at a wind turbine , said wind turbine comprising at least a wind turbine tower and a nacelle , said emergency system comprising:an escape unit, which in a normal condition is releasably located at a position at the nacelle of the wind turbine,said escape unit comprising lowering means,said escape unit being adapted for accommodating at least one person,said escape unit comprising releasing means for providing a release from said position at said upper level and for allowing said escape unit to be lowered downwards by means of said lowering means to a lower level of said wind turbine,said emergency system further comprising:initial guiding means for facilitating guidance of said escape unit from said position at the nacelle towards the wind turbine tower andtower guide means for facilitating guidance of said escape unit in relation to the wind turbine tower towards said lower level of the wind turbine.2. The emergency system according to claim 1 , wherein said low er level is at a platform and wherein the emergency system is configured for lowering the escape ...

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Номер записи: 90
24-01-2019 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE EVACUATION OF BUILDINGS

Номер: US20190023530A1
Автор: Bianchi Cristina, Hänninen Ari, Natarajan Nithil Karimpanackal, Nousu Hannu, Nyrhinen Kirsi, Parkkinen Jarmo, Poropudas Liina, Ranne Reetta, Turpeinen Jukka
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

A method and a system for the evacuation of buildings providing an elevator system includes at least one elevator car and an elevator shaft. The system includes a device to detect an incident or a device to receive an emergency signal in this regard, a device for determining the floor of this incident, and at least one sealing element (positioned in the elevator shaft and constructed to seal the elevator shaft, so that the elevator shaft is divided in at least two sections. 1. An elevator shaft provided with at least one sealing element positioned in the elevator shaft and constructed to seal the elevator shaft , so that the elevator shaft is divided in at least two sections by the at least one sealing element , wherein at least one landing of the elevator shaft is provided with car-sealing elements that are designed to seal a gap between a respective elevator car and the respective landing.2. A system for the evacuation of buildings providing an elevator system comprising at least one elevator car and an elevator shaft , said system comprising:means to detect an incident or means to receive an emergency signal;means for determining the floor of this incident; andat least one sealing element positioned in the elevator shaft and constructed to seal the elevator shaft, so that the elevator shaft is divided into at least two sections by the at least one sealing element,wherein the elevator system comprises several elevator cars,wherein the elevator system comprises two or more elevator cars that can be moved independently, andwherein at least one elevator car or the at least one elevator car and at least one landing is/are provided with car-sealing elements that are designed to seal the gap between the respective elevator car and the respective landing.3. The elevator shaft as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one sealing element is a sliding door claim 1 , a trapdoor claim 1 , a hatch claim 1 , has the shape of an iris diaphragm or the shape of a roller shutter or ...

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Номер записи: 91
24-01-2019 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SYSTEM HAVING A RESERVOIR FOR TRACTION MEDIUM

Номер: US20190023536A1
Автор: Christen Lukas, Weber Stefan
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An elevator system having: an elevator car vertically movable in an elevator shaft; a traction medium for raising and lowering the elevator car and being guided around at least one roller to the car and being fixed merely at ends thereof; a traction medium reservoir including at least one first deflecting axle and at least one second deflecting axle around which the traction medium is guided in alternation between the first and second axles so that a section, the length depending on the spacing of the first and second axles, of the traction medium is received in the reservoir; and a fixing unit to which the second deflecting axle is fixed, wherein the fixing unit is fastenable at different positions in the elevator shaft so that the spacing between the first and second axles is settable to determine the length of the traction medium received in the reservoir. 113-. (canceled)14. An elevator system comprising:an elevator car vertically movable in an elevator shaft;a traction medium for raising and lowering the elevator car, the traction medium being guided around at least one roller fixed to the elevator car and the traction medium being fixed only at ends thereof;a reservoir for the traction medium, the reservoir including at least one first deflecting axle and at least one second deflecting axle, the traction medium being guided about and in alternation between the at least one first deflecting axle and the at least one second deflecting axle so that a section of the traction medium is received in the reservoir, a length of the section depending on a spacing between the at least one first deflecting axle and the at least one second deflecting axle; anda fixing unit to which the at least one second deflecting axle is fixed, the fixing unit being fastenable in the elevator shaft at different positions so that the spacing between the at least one first deflecting axle and the at least one second deflecting axle is settable thereby determining the length of the section ...

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Номер записи: 92
28-01-2021 дата публикации

CONVEYOR FOR PASSENGERS OR GOODS

Номер: US20210024329A1
Автор: Kallioniemi Antti, KORHONEN Tuukka, Piitulainen Henry
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

The invention relates to a conveyor for passengers and/or goods, the conveyor comprising at least one linear electric motor formed by linear stator beams with stator poles being located in a fixed correlation to an environment, and at least one mover co-acting and moving along the stator beams, the stator beams comprising at least a first stator beam extending in a first movement path in a first direction of the passenger conveyor and at least a second stator beam extending in a second movement path in a second direction of the passenger conveyor, wherein the first direction and the second direction are different directions, selected from the group of horizontal, inclined and vertical direction, and which mover is adapted to face the respective stator poles of the stator beam, wherein the mover has at least one winding arranged to co-act with the stator poles; the linear motor being controlled by a motor drive, which is controlled by a drive control. The drive control comprises a set of control parameters, and whereby the drive control is configured to use at least partly different set of control parameters when associated with the first stator beam than with the second stator beam, and which drive control is further connected with an input for the position of the mover, and that the drive control is configured to select the control signals for the mover dependent on the location of the mover on either the first or second stator beam. 1. Conveyor for passengers and/or goods , the conveyor comprising at least one linear electric motor formed by linear stator beams with stator poles being located in a fixed correlation to an environment , and at least one mover co-acting and moving along the stator beams , the stator beams comprising at least a first stator beam extending in a first movement path in a first direction of the passenger conveyor and at least a second stator beam extending in a second movement path in a second direction of the passenger conveyor , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 93
29-01-2015 дата публикации

TRACTION MACHINE BASE OF ELEVATOR AND ELEVATOR DEVICE

Номер: US20150027815A1
Автор: Mizuno Shigeki, Nakamura Hideki, Tanaka Ryoji
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

A traction machine base includes a top member, a bottom member, a bottom member, first bolts, and second bolts. The top member is intended for supporting a traction machine. A plurality of attachment holes for fixing the top member are formed in the bottom member. A plurality of attachment holes for fixing the top member are formed in the bottom member. The first bolts pass through the attachment holes and fix the top member to the bottom member. The second bolts pass through the attachment holes and fix the top member to the bottom member. The top member is fixed to the bottom member using a smaller number of the first bolts than the number of the attachment holes. The top member is fixed to the bottom member using a smaller number of the second bolts than the number of the attachment holes. 1. A traction machine base of an elevator , comprising:a first member for supporting an elevator traction machine;a second member in which a plurality of first attachment holes for fixing the first member are formed and the plurality of first attachment holes are arranged in a line in a prescribed direction;a third member in which a plurality of second attachment holes for fixing the first member are formed and the plurality of second attachment holes are arranged in a line in the same direction as the line of the first attachment holes;first bolts which pass through the first attachment holes and fix the first member to the second member; andsecond bolts which pass through the second attachment holes and fix the first member to the third member,wherein the first member is fixed to the second member using a smaller number of the first bolts than the number of the first attachment holes, and is fixed to the third member using a smaller number of the second bolts than the number of the second attachment holes.2. The traction machine base of an elevator according to claim 1 , wherein the first attachment holes and second attachment holes which are not used for fixing the first ...

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Номер записи: 94
24-04-2014 дата публикации

ENDLESS CABLE WINCH WITH SAFETY CABLE

Номер: US20140110649A1
Автор: GSELL Juergen, OTT Klaus-Dieter, ROTTLAENDER Thomas
Принадлежит: Tractel Greifzug GmbH

An endless cable winch or hoist which is particularly suited for a service lift comprises a working cable and a safety cable, further comprises a driving cable pulley around at least a part of which the working cable is wrapped, further comprises a drive for driving the driving cable pulley, further comprises a non-driven safety cable pulley, which is rotatably mounted in a housing and around at least a part of which the safety cable is wrapped, and further comprises an arresting device which is coupled via a brake to the cable pulley and which blocks and brakes the safety cable by means of the brake when the safety cable moves with a predetermined speed at least in one direction. 1. An endless cable winch , comprising:a housing;a driving cable pulley received within said housing;a working cable extending through said cable winch, at least partially being wrapped around said driving cable pulley;a drive for driving said driving cable pulley for moving said cable winch along said working cable;a non-driven safety cable pulley being mounted rotatably about an axis of rotation;a safety cable extending through said cable winch, at least partially being wrapped around said safety cable pulley;a friction brake being coupled to said cable pulley; andan arresting device comprising a ratchet wheel mounted rotatably within said housing on an axis common with said axis of rotation, and a pawl mounted on said housing engaging said ratchet wheel being coupled to said brake and being configured for activating said brake for blocking and braking said safety cable when said safety cable reaches a threshold speed at least in one direction;said pawl further comprising a first pawl arm and a second pawl arm, between which said pawl is pivotably mounted on said housing, said pawl being preloaded against said ratchet wheel so as to allow moving said first pawl arm along said ratchet wheel up to said threshold speed, and to effect latching with said second pawl arm into said ratchet ...

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Номер записи: 95
25-01-2018 дата публикации

ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE, ELEVATOR HOIST, AND METHOD FOR MAGNETIZING AND DEMAGNETIZING PERMANENT MAGNET OF ROTATING ELECTRIC MACHINE

Номер: US20180026502A1
Автор: Hashimoto Akira, Kawasaki Sachiko, TSUIKI Hironori, UMEDA Takashi
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

A rotating electric machine includes: a stator having an armature core having slots formed between magnetic pole teeth, and a plurality of coils each of which is wound so as to straddle a plurality of the magnetic pole teeth; and a rotor including a plurality of permanent magnets disposed at certain intervals on an outer peripheral surface of the magnetic yoke, and the coils include an armature coil for driving the rotating electric machine and a non-armature coil for magnetizing or demagnetizing the permanent magnets of the rotor. 1. A rotating electric machine comprising:a stator including an armature core including a back yoke having an annular shape, a plurality of magnetic pole teeth extending radially inward from the back yoke, and slots surrounded by the back yoke and the magnetic pole teeth, anda plurality of coils each of which is wound so as to straddle a plurality of the magnetic pole teeth and is disposed in the slots; anda rotor including a rotary shaft, a magnetic yoke provided on an outer peripheral side of the rotary shaft, and a plurality of permanent magnets disposed at certain intervals on an outer peripheral surface of the magnetic yoke, whereinthe coils include armature coils for driving the rotating electric machine and a non-armature coil for magnetizing or demagnetizing the permanent magnets of the rotor.2. The rotating electric machine according to claim 1 , whereinthe armature coils include: a first armature coil that is disposed on an opening side and a core back side of the slots so that the number of magnetic pole teeth which the first armature coil straddles is a minimum natural number larger than (the number of slots/the number of magnetic poles); and a second armature coil that is disposed on opening sides of the slots or core back sides of the slots so that the number of magnetic pole teeth which the second armature coil straddles is a largest natural number smaller than (the number of slots/the number of magnetic poles); andthe ...

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Номер записи: 96
02-02-2017 дата публикации

BUS CAPACITOR BANK CONFIGURATION FOR A REGENERATIVE DRIVE

Номер: US20170029242A1
Автор: Agirman Ismail, Kim HanJong, Millett Steven M.
Принадлежит: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY

A regenerative elevator drive device, a method for buffering energy of a regenerative elevator drive device, and an elevator system are disclosed. The regenerative elevator drive device may include an inverter having a plurality of power components and a converter having a plurality of power components. The regenerative drive may further include a direct current (DC) link bridging the inverter and the converter, the DC link including a first capacitor bridging the inverter and the converter and a second capacitor in parallel with the first capacitor. The regenerative elevator drive device may be a multi-level regenerative drive device. 120. A regenerative drive device () , comprising:{'b': 22', '25, 'an inverter () having a plurality of power components ();'}{'b': 21', '25, 'a converter () having a plurality of power components ();'}{'b': 23', '22', '21', '23, 'claim-text': [{'b': 43', '22', '21, 'an first capacitor () bridging the inverter () and the converter (); and'}, {'b': 49', '43, 'a second capacitor () in parallel with the first capacitor ().'}], 'a direct current (DC) link () bridging the inverter () and the converter (), the DC link () comprising22043. The regenerative drive device () of claim 1 , wherein the first capacitor () is a film capacitor.32049. The regenerative drive device () of claim 1 , wherein the second capacitor () is an electrolytic capacitor.42020. The regenerative drive device () of claim 1 , wherein drive device () is an elevator drive.5202522. The regenerative drive device () of claim 1 , wherein at least one member of the plurality of power components () of the inverter () is an insular-gate bipolar transistor.62025. The regenerative drive device () of claim 1 , wherein at least one member of the plurality of power components () of the converter is an insular-gate bipolar transistor.72020. The regenerative drive device () of claim 1 , wherein the regenerative drive () is a multi-level regenerative drive.8204943. The regenerative drive ...

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Номер записи: 97
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Elevator recovery car

Номер: US20170029245A1
Автор: Mark OLTHUIS, Randall Roberts, Tadeusz Pawel Witczak, Xiaodong Luo, Zbigniew Piech
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

A method and system for managing an elevator system, includes providing a recovery car to travel in the hoistway via a motor, and engaging the car via an attachment device of the recovery car.

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Номер записи: 98
01-02-2018 дата публикации

MECHANICALLY INTEGRATED PROPULSION GUIDING UNIT

Номер: US20180029829A1
Автор: Blanc Arthur, Fargo Richard N., Jedryczka Cezary, Myszkowski Adam Marian, Piech Zbigniew, Szelag Wojciech, Wawrzyniak Beata I.
Принадлежит:

A guide assembly () for guiding movement of an elevator car () is provided including a first () and second () guide support coupled to the elevator car (30). The first guide support () and the second guide support () are separated from one another by a gap (G) wider than an adjacent primary portion (42) of a propulsion system () of the elevator car (). A pair of first guides () is mounted to the first () and second (68) guide support, respectively. The first guides () are substantially parallel and are configured to guide movement of the elevator car () in a first direction to maintain a clearance between the primary () and secondary () portions of the propulsion system () of the elevator car (). A second guide () is mounted to one of the first () and second () guide support. The second guide (72) is oriented substantially perpendicular to the first guides (). The second guide () is configured to guide movement of the elevator car () in a second direction. 1. A guide assembly for guiding movement of an elevator car , the guide assembly comprising:a first guide support and a second guide support coupled to a portion of an elevator car and separated from one another by a gap, wherein the gap is wider than an adjacent primary portion of a propulsion system of the elevator system;a pair of first guides mounted to the first guide support and the second guide support respectively, the pair of first guides being substantially parallel and configured to guide movement of the elevator car in a first direction such that a clearance is maintained between the primary portion and a secondary portion of a propulsion system mounted to the elevator car;at least one second guide mounted to one of the first guide support and the second guide support, the at least one second guide being oriented substantially perpendicular to the first guides, the second guide being configured to guide movement of the elevator car in a second direction.2. The guide assembly according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 99
01-02-2018 дата публикации

Traveling cable sway prevention

Номер: US20180029830A1
Автор: Frederic Bourassin, Jean-Baptiste Dubreuil, Mathieu Raholijaona, Sebastien Martins
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

An elevator system includes an elevator car movable along a hoistway, a traveling cable operably connected to the elevator car and movable along the hoistway with the elevator car, and a traveling cable support positioned in the hoistway and operably connected to the traveling cable to prevent sway of the traveling cable. A traveling cable and traveling cable support arrangement for an elevator system includes a traveling cable positioned in a hoistway and movable in the hoistway during elevator system operation, and a traveling cable support positioned in the hoistway and operably connected to the traveling cable to prevent sway of the traveling cable, the traveling cable support operably connected to the traveling cable via a plurality of guide frames.

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Номер записи: 100