СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ МОНТАЖА ЛИФТА

Изобретение относится к области монтажа лифтового оборудования внутри лифтовой шахты. Способ позиционирования и монтажа шахтного оборудования заключается в том, что различные единицы шахтного оборудования позиционируют с использованием отвесов, прикрепленных к приспособлению для установки по отвесу, а затем после позиционирования закрепляют на своем месте. Приспособление для установки по отвесу устанавливают в верхней части лифтовой шахты на опорные элементы, расположенные над верхним этажом, работая на указанном верхнем этаже, или на опорный элемент, прикрепленный к полу лифтовой остановочной площадки, при этом отвесы прикрепляют к приспособлению для установки по отвесу, работая на верхнем этаже. Кроме того, эти опорные элементы могут быть прикреплены к стенам или потолку лифтовой шахты. Устройство содержит опорные элементы, которые прикрепляются к полу верхнего этажа, а также к косякам двери лифтовой шахты, и имеет четыре отвеса и шаблон. Изобретение обеспечивает повышение удобства проведения ...

МОДУЛЬНАЯ ГРУЗОВАЯ ТЕЛЕЖКА КРАНА МОСТОВОГО ТИПА

Полезная модель относится к подъемно-транспортному оборудованию, а именно к опорным грузовым тележкам, предназначенным для подъема и перемещения груза вдоль металлоконструкции крана. Принципиальная новизна предлагаемой полезной модели грузовой тележки заключается в металлоконструкции рамы, состоящей из центрального Х-образного звена 1 (фиг. 1, 3, 4), на котором при помощи болтовых соединений 10 (фиг. 2) закрепляются сегментные модули рамы 2 и 5 (фиг. 1, 4). Каждый отдельный модуль может быть оборудован главным или вспомогательным механизмом подъема 3, включающим в себя верхние блоки 4 (фиг. 1, 4) канатного полиспаста, элементами электрооборудования 6 (фиг 1, 4) или использоваться в качестве площадки обслуживания 7 (фиг. 1). Таким образом каждый сегментный модуль вместе с размещенными на нем элементами представляет собой отдельную унифицированную сборочную единицу. Мотор-редукторы механизма передвижения 8 (фиг. 1, 4) крепятся непосредственно к колесным блокам 9 (фиг. 1, 4), на которые опирается ...

СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ГЕНЕТИЧЕСКИ МОДИФИЦИРОВАННЫХ БАКТЕРИЙ SORANGIUM / POLYANGIUM И РЕКОМБИНАНТНАЯ ПЛАЗМИДНАЯ МОЛЕКУЛА ДНК

Предложенное изобретение касается способа получения модифицированных миксобактерий из группы Sorangium/polyangium. Реализация этого способа основана на получении рекомбинантной плазмидной молекулы ДНК, которая благодаря своей специфической конструкции кодирует новые и желательные ценные свойства, с помощью гомологичной рекомбинации интегрирует на точно определенном месте благодаря существующей гомологии внутри бактериального генома, а также накапливает их в микобактериальной клетке. Данный способ делает возможным направленно применять технику рекомбинантных ДНК на миксобактериях из группы Sorangium/Polyangium. 2 с. и 11 з.п.ф-лы. 1 табл.

СПОСОБ УСТАНОВКИ ОГРАНИЧИТЕЛЯ ПРЕВЫШЕНИЯ СКОРОСТИ ЛИФТА И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ УСТАНОВКИ ШАХТНОГО ОБОРУДОВАНИЯ ДЛЯ ЛИФТА

Способ установки ограничителя превышения скорости лифта заключается в том, что при установке лифта ограничитель скорости закрепляют на используемом для его временного подвешивания элементе, который крепится к верхней части шахты лифта, положение ограничителя превышения скорости регулируют, по меньшей мере, в вертикальном направлении таким образом, чтобы место его расположения соответствовало окончательному месту установки. По завершении установки лифта ограничитель превышения скорости отсоединяют от используемого для его временного подвешивания элемента и закрепляют в точке его окончательного монтажа. Устройство содержит используемый для временного подвешивания элемент, который выполнен с возможностью прикрепления его к потолку шахты лифта или в верхней части стенки шахты лифта, и опорное средство, поддерживаемое используемым для временного подвешивания элементом, по меньшей мере, при установке лифта. Изобретения позволяют повысить безопасность работ при монтаже оборудования лифта. 2 с.

СТРАХОВОЧНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПЛАТФОРМЫ

АВТОМАТИЗИРОВАННОЕ МОНТАЖНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ УСТАНОВКИ ПОДЪЕМНОГО УСТРОЙСТВА В ШАХТЕ ЛИФТА

СПОСОБ ПРИ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИИ ЛИФТА

... 1. Способ при изготовлении лифта, в котором части платформы (4), более конкретно, ее опорную конструкцию (18), используют для формирования конструкции (F, С, В, 18), поддерживающей механизмы (5) окончательного машинного отделения (М2) лифта, причем указанная платформа (4) ранее находилась в своем положении (I), расположенном ниже в шахте лифта (1), и использовалась в указанном расположенном ниже положении (I) для поддержки механизмов (5).2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что механизмы (5), предназначенные для перемещения кабины (2) лифта, переносят в пространство (М), предназначенное для окончательного машинного отделения, из положения (I), расположенного ниже в шахте (1) лифта, при их поддержании платформой (4), которая поддерживает механизмы (5), более конкретно, опорной конструкцией (18) указанной платформы, при этом части платформы (4), более конкретно, ее опорную конструкцию (18), которая поддерживает механизмы, используют для формирования конструкции, поддерживающей механизмы (5 ...

Traction sleeve changing method e.g. for lift elevator, involves determining position of sleeve and impressing power surge on sleeve which destroys sleeve and fragments of sleeve are destroyed and removed

The method involves determining the position of the sleeve and impressing a power surge on the sleeve. The power surge destroys the sleeve. Fragments of the sleeve are destroyed and removed and where appropriate keeping the remaining pieces. The power surge des not influence any other component in the system. An independent claim is included for a traction sleeve with a hub.

PREFABRICATED ELEMENT FOR EQUIPPING A LIFT WELL, PIT, DEVICE FOR EQUIPPING A LIFT WELL AND ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE OF SUCH A DEVICE

CAB CRASH PREVENTION DEVICE

ELEVATOR SYSTEM WITHOUT MOVING COUNTERWEIGHT

PROCEDURE AND APPARATUS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN ELEVATOR

METHOD TO THE INSTALLATION OF ELEVATORS

Lift system and method for constructing such an elevator system

The invention relates to a lift system (1) which is arranged in a lift shaft (2) of a building (3) in the construction phase, and grows with the building by means of at least one lifting process, said system comprising a machine platform (10) with a lift drive machine (16) and a lift cage (20) suspended on the machine platform by means of at least one carrier means (19), said lift cage being able to be raised during the lifting process. To this end, a lifting device (30) is provided. The lift system also comprises an assembly platform (40) that can be mechanically moved in relation to the machine platform (10) along the lift shaft, the lifting device (30) comprising a drive (39) which is arranged on the machine platform (10) and is also used to move the assembly platform (40).

Method for constructing an elevator system having an adaptable usable lifting height

The invention relates to a method for constructing an elevator system (1), which has an elevator drive machine (4), an elevator cab (5), a counterweight (6), and at least one flexible supporting means (7), in a building, wherein at least one lifting operation is performed in order to adapt a usable lifting height (15) of the elevator system (1) to an increasing height of the building. In the lifting operation, a drive platform (16), which supports the elevator drive machine (4) and, by means of the supporting means (7), the elevator cab (5) and the counterweight (6), is raised. In the method, a difference between an elevator-cab-side supporting-means weight (F ...

Method for planning and at least partially installing an elevator system in an elevator shaft

The invention relates to a method for planning and at least partially installing an elevator system (12) in an elevator shaft (10), wherein automated installation steps are carried out by an automated assembly apparatus (14). The method comprises the following method steps: deriving a target layout of the elevator system (12) from target dimensions of the elevator shaft, defining the installation steps to be carried out by an automated assembly apparatus (14), verifying that the automated installation steps can be carried out by the assembly apparatus (14), detecting several actual dimensions of the elevator shaft (10), deriving an actual layout of the elevator system (12) from the target layout of the elevator system (12) and the detected actual dimensions of the elevator shaft (10), planning the automated installation steps based on the actual layout of the elevator system (12) and carrying out the automated installation steps by means of the assembly apparatus (14).

Method for recording elevator data and for generating a digital twin of an existing elevator installation

The invention relates to a method (151) and a device (1) for recording and processing elevator data of an existing elevator installation (11), wherein each floor (21, 23, 25, 27) is reached during at least one measurement run (65), and measurement data representing the floor heights (h1, h2, h3) are recorded by means of a measurement apparatus (63, 73). In addition, a three-dimensional digital twin data set (111) is generated from component model data sets (112), which reproduces at least each floor (21, 23, 25, 26) recorded during the measurement run (65) in the recorded sequence and with the measured floor height (h1, h2, h3).

LIFT SHAFT CONSTRUCTION

Method for reeving an elevator, rope reel and method for installing an overspeed governor rope or a trailing cable

Method for reeving an elevator, in which method the ends (A, B) of at least one hoisting rope (4) of an elevator are guided to their fixing points (8, 9) and the ends are fixed to their fixing points, in which method the hoisting means (6) of a hoisting device (7) is fixed to a first lifting point (Ll), which is at the first end (A) of the rope or at a distance from the first end (A), and the hoisting means (6) is fixed to a second lifting point (L2) of the hoisting rope (4), which lifting point is at the second end (B) of the aforementioned rope or at a distance from the second end (B), and the rope (4) is lifted in the elevator hoistway by lifting the rope with the aforementioned hoisting device from the first lifting point (Ll) and from the second lifting point (L2) (simultaneously) until the first lifting point (Ll) and the second lifting point (L2) are in the top part of the elevator hoistway, and the first end (A) and the second end (B) of the rope are guided to their fixing points ...

METHOD FOR INSTALLING ELEVATOR HALL DOORS

Conveying system for open-cast mining

The present invention relates to a conveying system (1) for open-cast mining that is designed to be arranged above an inclined embankment (100) of an open-cast crater and by means of which raw materials can be conveyed from a lower height level (101) on a working floor of the open-cast mine to an upper height level (102) on the ground adjoining the open-cast pit, wherein at least one conveying vessel (10) is provided which can be loaded with raw materials at the lower height level (101) and from which the raw materials can be unloaded at the upper height level (102), and wherein at least one carrier cable (11) for load take-up and guidance and a pulling cable (12) for moving the conveying vessel (10) are provided, and wherein a supporting element (13) to which the carrier cable (11) is fastened and on which the pulling cable (12) is guided is set up at least at the upper height level (102). In order to obtain a simplified design of the conveying system, there is provision according to the ...

Horizontal-movement rope guide for use in vertical well and adjustment method

A horizontal-movement rope guide for use in a vertical well and an adjustment method are adopted to guide a lift container in the vertical well. The rope guide comprises a lifting rope (1) and two lift containers (2) suspended at two ends of the lifting rope (1). Container guiding ropes (3) pass through container guiding holes (2-1) at two sides of the containers. A rope tightening device (4-1) is disposed at a top of the well and connected to a top end of each of the container guiding ropes (3). A connector (4-2) is disposed at a steel tank (5) at a bottom of the well and connected to a bottom end of each of the container guiding ropes (3). Other ends of the rope tightening device (4-1) and the connector (4-2) are both connected to a hydraulic tank (4-3). When being lifted, the hydraulic tank (4-3) first operates, pushes the rope tightening device (4-1) or the connector (4-2) to move toward a central direction of the lift container (2), and consequently, the container guides move close ...

Automated mounting device for performing assembly jobs in an elevator shaft of an elevator system

A mounting device (1) for performing an assembly process in an elevator shaft (103) of an elevator system (101) is described. Said mounting device (1) comprises a support component (3) and a mechatronic assembly component (5). The support component (3) is designed to move within the elevator shaft (103). The assembly component (5) is retained on the support component (3) and is designed to carry out a mounting step in an at least partially automated manner during the assembly process. In particular, the assembly component (5) can be in the form of an industrial robot (7). The mounting device (1) allows holes to be drilled in a partially or fully automated manner. Furthermore, other repetitive mounting jobs such as driving in screws, etc., ca be performed in a partially or fully automated manner. The mounting effort, time and/or costs can be reduced.

Method for determining information relating to lift components received in a lift shaft

The invention relates to a method for determining information relating to lift components (13, 15, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29) received in a lift shaft (3), the lift components (13, 15, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29) each being provided with a machine-readable marker (33) on which component-specific information is stored, which can be read out by means of a marker reading device (35). According to the invention, a movable lift element (5, 7) on which the marker reader device (35) is arranged is moved through the lift shaft (3) and the component-specific information is read out from the markers (33). The markers (3) can be, for example, markers that can be read out electromagnetically and in a contactless manner, such as RFID tags. The method also comprises a comparison of the read-out, component-specific information with nominal specifications, and the compiling of a report indicating instances of conformity and/or differences between the read-out component-specific information and the nominal specifications ...

AN ARRANGEMENT AND A METHOD FOR PARALLEL TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION OF ELEVATOR COMPONENTS

A material transport and installation arrangement comprising a first working platform system (10) in an elevator shaft (50) for reaching a first installation height (60); and a first material hoisting system (20) for moving elevator components vertically in the elevator shaft (50) is disclosed. The arrangement is characterized in that it comprises a second working platform system (30) in the elevator shaft (50) for reaching a second installation height (70), the second working platform system (30) comprising a second platform hoist (31), second platform roping (32) and a vertically moveable second working platform (33), the second working platform (33) being below the first working platform (13); and a second material hoisting system (40) for moving elevator components vertically in the elevator shaft (50), the second material hoisting system (40) comprising a second material hoist (41), second material roping (42) and a second material holder (43). Further, a method for parallel transport ...

Monitoring and/or registering a position of a tool in an elevator shaft

A system (46) for monitoring and/or registering a position of a tool (10) in an elevator shaft (30) comprises a position measuring system (48) for measuring a position of the tool (10) relative to an elevator car (34); an elevation measuring system (50) for measuring an elevation of the elevator car (34) in the elevator shaft (30); and an evaluation system (52) designed to receive measured data from the position measuring system (48) and the elevation measuring system (50) and determine a position of the tool (10) relative to the elevator shaft (30) from the measured data.

Method for erecting an elevator system, and elevator system which can be adapted to an increasing building height

The invention relates to a method for erecting an elevator system (1) in an elevator shaft (2) of a building (3). At least one lift process is carried out in order to adapt a usable lift height of the elevator system to an increasing height of the building. During the lift process, a drive platform (14), which supports an elevator drive machine (15) and which supports an elevator car (18) and a counterweight (28) via a flexible support means (19, 19'), is lifted along at least one elevator car guide rail (41). Prior to the lift process, the at least one elevator car guide rail (41) is elongated in the upwards direction above the drive platform (14) and fixed to a shaft wall (12) of the elevator shaft (2) by means of at least one auxiliary support (43) in the region of the elongation. After the lift process, the at least one auxiliary support (43) which then lies below the drive platform (14) is replaced by a final guide rail mounting (35D) which is designed differently than the auxiliary ...

Procedure and apparatus for the installation of an elevator

Procedure and apparatus for the installation of an elevator

METHOD FOR REEVING AN ELEVATOR, ROPE REEL AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING AN OVERSPEED GOVERNOR ROPE OR A TRAILING CABLE

Method for reeving an elevator, in which method the ends (A, B) of at least one hoisting rope (4) of an elevator are guided to their fixing points (8, 9) and the ends are fixed to their fixing points, in which method the hoisting means (6) of a hoisting device (7) is fixed to a first lifting point (Ll), which is at the first end (A) of the rope or at a distance from the first end (A), and the hoisting means (6) is fixed to a second lifting point (L2) of the hoisting rope (4), which lifting point is at the second end (B) of the aforementioned rope or at a distance from the second end (B), and the rope (4) is lifted in the elevator hoistway by lifting the rope with the aforementioned hoisting device from the first lifting point (Ll) and from the second lifting point (L2) (simultaneously) until the first lifting point (Ll) and the second lifting point (L2) are in the top part of the elevator hoistway, and the first end (A) and the second end (B) of the rope are guided to their fixing points ...

ELEVATOR ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD

Method in the use of a construction-time elevator, in which method the supporting platform that supports the elevator car (3) of the elevator is lifted higher in the elevator hoistway with hoisting means supported on a support structure. In the method the supporting platform (4) is suspended from the support structure (6) via at least one hoisting device (9) and rope (10) comprised in the hoisting means (9,9',10,10') and the supporting platform is lifted upwards in the elevator hoistway with a lifting ratio of 1:x, where x is greater than 1.

ELEVATOR ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD

Method in the use of a construction-time elevator, in which method the supporting platform that supports the elevator car (3) of the elevator is lifted higher in the elevator hoistway with hoisting means supported on a support structure. In the method the supporting platform (4) is suspended from the support structure (6) via at least one hoisting device (9) and rope (10) comprised in the hoisting means (9, 9', 10, 10 ' ) and the supporting platform is lifted upwards in the elevator hoistway with a lifting ratio of 1:x, where x is greater than 1.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ERECTING A TOWER FOR A WIND ENERGY PLANT

The invention relates to a lifting device, in particular a crossbeam, for lifting a first tower segment of a concrete tower of a wind energy plant by means of a crane, comprising at least one securing means for securing the tower segment to the lifting device and at least one release device for releasing a connection between the lifting device and the tower segment.

PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLING A LIFT WELL DOOR.

ЛИФТ, СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ

Предложен лифт, содержащий по меньшей мере одну шахту, рабочую платформу, кабину или эквивалентное приспособление, выполненные с возможностью перемещения в шахте лифта, источник питания для перемещения указанной рабочей платформы или эквивалентного приспособления, например, с использованием тросов, цепей, ремней или эквивалентных средств. Предложенный лифт отличается тем, что область перемещения по вертикали рабочей платформы или эквивалентного приспособления в шахте лифта временно ограничена таким образом, что указанное перемещение может происходить только в части шахты лифта, при этом указанная область перемещения ограничена с помощью устройства (1), предпочтительно балки, которая установлена в шахте лифта на траектории перемещения указанной рабочей платформы, кабины лифта или эквивалентного приспособления, причем указанное устройство (1) размещено в шахте лифта ниже указанной рабочей платформы, кабины лифта или эквивалентного приспособления, на расстоянии от дна шахты лифта.

LIFTING DEVICE AND METHOD

Method in the manufacture of an elevator

For the establishment of the tower of the wind power generator method and apparatus

INSTALLING A FORK LIFT HAS A STRAIGHT STAIRWAY PEOPLE LEANS IN A CAISSON DIMENSIONS DETERMINED

Method of assembly of steel strips to lift installation involves placing strips on reels for simultaneous feeding into place on lift cage

L'invention concerne un procédé et un distributeur pour monter simultanément plusieurs courroies d'acier revêtues (37) dans une installation d'ascenseur. Le distributeur (30) est en forme de boîte creuse dans laquelle plusieurs rouleaux de courroies enroulées (37) sont logés. Un mandrin (38) traversant les parois latérales (31) du distributeur et les centres des rouleaux de courroies supporte ces derniers en rotation. Des longueurs égales de courroies sont tirées du distributeur et serrées entre deux plaques de métal et un guide est relié auxdites plaques est utilisé pour installer les courroies dans l'installation d'ascenseur.

INSTALLING A HEAT DEVICE LEANS HAS A STRAIGHT STAIRWAY TO PREDETERMINED DIMENSIONS IN A BOX

L'invention concerne l'installation d'un dispositif élévateur de personnes destiné au franchissement d'un escalier droit. Ce dispositif comporte une plateforme mobile maintenue horizontale au cours du déplacement d'une position basse vers une position haute. L'installation inclut au moins les étapes suivantes : creusement d'une excavation au pied de l'escalier, positionnement d'un caisson dans l'excavation, remplissage autour dudit caisson d'un matériau destiné à durcir au bout d'une durée déterminée, mise en place de l'élévateur au complet dans le caisson ainsi fixé. De cette manière, l'installation est très rapide et minimise le temps d'inactivité de l'escalier.

РRОСЕDЕ DЕ МОNТАGЕ SIМULТАNЕ DЕ РLUSIЕURS СОURRОIЕS D'АСIЕR RЕVЕТUЕS DАNS UNЕ INSТАLLАТIОN D'АSСЕNSЕURS, DISТRIВUТЕUR ЕТ АТТАСНЕ РОUR LА МISЕ ЕN ОЕUVRЕ DЕ СЕ РRОСЕDЕ

L'invеntiоn соnсеrnе un prосédé еt un distributеur pоur mоntеr simultаnémеnt plusiеurs соurrоiеs d'асiеr rеvêtuеs (37) dаns unе instаllаtiоn d'аsсеnsеur. Lе distributеur (30) еst еn fоrmе dе bоîtе сrеusе dаns lаquеllе plusiеurs rоulеаuх dе соurrоiеs еnrоuléеs (37) sоnt lоgés. Un mаndrin (38) trаvеrsаnt lеs pаrоis lаtérаlеs (31) du distributеur еt lеs сеntrеs dеs rоulеаuх dе соurrоiеs suppоrtе сеs dеrniеrs еn rоtаtiоn. Dеs lоnguеurs égаlеs dе соurrоiеs sоnt tiréеs du distributеur еt sеrréеs еntrе dеuх plаquеs dе métаl еt un guidе еst rеlié аuхditеs plаquеs еst utilisé pоur instаllеr lеs соurrоiеs dаns l'instаllаtiоn d'аsсеnsеur.

Process and structure of insertion to install a door of well of an elevator installation

LIFT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING SUCH AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM

unidade de supervisão de segurança de entidade e de cabine para um elevador

A building access system and a method for providing a building with such a building access system

The invention relates to a building access system (100) adapted to be arranged externally of a building comprising a number of storeys, comprising an elevator module (2) with an elevator shaft (2A)for an elevator and a mounting arrangement (3) for mounting to a wall (4) of the building.The access system further comprises at least one balcony module (1, 1) comprising one or more balconies (1A, 1A, 1A, 1B, 1B, 1B), each said balcony comprising a balcony door (16) for providing access to the elevator in a side wall (13). The balcony module (1,1) or modules comprises/comprise one or more separate modules adapted for connection to the building in association with the elevator module (2), or the elevator module and one or more balcony modules comprise an integrated elevator and balcony module.The mounting arrangement (3) is adapted for interconnecting the balcony and elevator modules with the wall (4) of the building.

SWING LOCK MECHANISM

A system and method for installing an elevator door hatchway opening. The system comprises a steel square comprising a top piece, a bottom piece and left and right jambs, a door buck that is bolted to the steel square and at least one exterior hatchway door that is installed on a center portion of the steel square. The steel square is attached by at least one swing lock hinge to at least one elevator shaft way bracket while the steel square is angled outside of an elevator shaft way.

ARRANGEMENT FOR THE FASTENING OF LIFT SHAFT EQUIPMENT TO A WALL IN AN MINE SHAFT

The present invention concerns an arrangement for the fastening of lift shaft equipment to a wall in a mine shaft for a personnel lift, the equipment comprising at least one rail that extends in the longitudinal direction of the shaft, on which rail a lift car can run, and fixtures for the mounting of the rail at a predetermined distance from the wall of the shaft. The fixture comprises an extended beam with means that can be adapted to the angular deviation of the wall of the shaft relative to the longitudinal direction of the beam.

ELEVATOR ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD

Elevator arrangement, which comprises an elevator hoistway (S), an elevator car (1 ), which is arranged to travel in the elevator hoistway (S), a counterweight (2), a movable supporting platform (3) above the elevator car (1 ), suspension roping, which is connected to the elevator car (1 ) and to the counterweight (2), and supports them while suspended from the supporting platform (3), and a hoisting machine (M), which comprises means for moving the roping. The elevator arrangement also comprises a hoisting machine (5) and traction roping (6) that are separate from the supporting platform (3), which hoisting machine (5) is in power transmission connection via the traction roping (6) with the elevator car (1) and with the counterweight (2).

METHOD AND ASSEMBLY FOR POSITIONING AN ELEVATOR DOOR INTERLOCK

An illustrative example method of positioning an elevator door interlock includes positioning an elevator car in a hoistway near the hoistway door so that at an elevator door coupler is aligned with the interlock, opening a door of the elevator car and the hoistway door, accessing an adjustment mechanism supporting the interlock from outside of the hoistway, and using the adjustment mechanism to adjust a position of the interlock relative to the hoistway door from outside the hoistway.

ELEVATOR CAR FRAME ASSEMBLY

An elevator car of an elevator system includes a car body and a car frame supportive of the car body. The car frame includes two opposing side frames, each side frame formed from a plurality of side frame segments, including two upright members and one or more upright braces connecting the two upright members, adjacent side frame segments secured to each other via a joint. A method of installation of an elevator car of an elevator system includes positioning a first side frame segment of a plurality of side frame segments adjacent to second side frame segment of the plurality of side frame segments, and securing the first side frame segment to the second side frame segment via a splice joint thereby constructing a car frame of the elevator car. One or more car bodies are installed into the car frame.

ELEVATOR INSPECTION SYSTEM WITH ROBOTIC PLATFORM CONFIGURED TO DEVELOP HOISTWAY MODEL DATA FROM SENSOR DATA

Disclosed is an elevator inspection system, having: a sensor implement; a robotic platform supporting the sensor, the robotic platform configured to inspect a hoistway; a controller operationally connected to the robotic platform and the sensor, wherein the controller is configured to define hoistway model data for the hoistway, from sensor data, corresponding to locations and shape boundaries of the hoistway and doorway openings formed in the hoistway.

ELEVATOR GUIDE RAIL BLOCK ASSEMBLY

An elevator guide rail block assembly configured for use with an elevator car or counterweight guide rail is provided. The elevator guide rail block assembly includes a framework and a plurality of rotatable cams attached to the framework. An actuator element is configured to actuate rotation of the plurality of rotatable cams. A clamp structure is attached to the framework and spaced apart from the plurality of rotatable cams. In a rotated orientation, the combination of the plurality of rotatable cams and the clamp structure form a clamping action configured to secure the elevator guide rail block assembly to an elevator car or counterweight guide rail.

METHOD FOR INSTALLING AN ELEVATOR AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING THE GUIDE RAILS OF AN ELEVATOR

APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING AN ELEVATOR DURING CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING AN ELEVATOR DURING CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING

REMOTE ORDER ACCEPTANCE DESIGN SYSTEM

ELEVATOR ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ЛИФТА

Способ используется при изготовлении лифта, в котором части платформы (4), более конкретно, ее опорную конструкцию (18), используют для формирования конструкции, поддерживающей механизмы (5) окончательного машинного отделения лифта после того, как указанная платформа (4) ранее находилась в своем нижерасположенном в шахте 1 положении. При этом в нижерасположенном положении платформа (4) также использовалась для поддержки механизмов (5). Подъем платформы (4) осуществляется с помощью подъемных средств (9) и (10). Изобретение обеспечивает упрощение процесса изготовления лифта. 17 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

АВТОМАТИЗИРОВАННОЕ МОНТАЖНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ УСТАНОВКИ ПОДЪЕМНОГО УСТРОЙСТВА В ШАХТЕ ЛИФТА

Изобретение относится к монтажному устройству для осуществления процесса монтажа подъемного устройства в шахте лифта. Монтажное устройство имеет несущий компонент (3) и мехатронный монтажный компонент (5). Несущий компонент (3) сконструирован для перемещения внутри шахты лифта. Монтажный компонент (5) фиксирован на несущем компоненте (3) и сконструирован для осуществления этапа монтажа в ходе процесса монтажа, по меньшей мере, полуавтоматически. В частности, монтажный компонент может быть выполнен в виде промышленного робота (7). С помощью монтажного устройства (1) сверление отверстий может производиться частично или полностью автоматически. Кроме того, частично или полностью автоматически могут производиться, например, другие повторяющиеся монтажные работы такие, как завинчивание винтов и т.д. Монтажное устройство (1) имеет также компонент (23) детектирования арматуры, выполненный с возможностью обнаружения арматуры внутри стены шахты лифта. Этим можно снизить трудоемкость монтажа, сократить ...

ЛИФТОВАЯ СИСТЕМА, БЛОК ДВЕРНОГО ПОРОГА И СПОСОБ УСТАНОВКИ ДВЕРНОГО БЛОКА ЛЕСТНИЧНОЙ ПЛОЩАДКИ ЛИФТА

... 1. Блок (100) дверного порога для дверного блока лестничной площадки лифта, отличающийся тем, что он содержит нижнюю опору (110), опорную конструкцию (113), проходящую вверх от нижней опоры (110), и опорный элемент (120), который поддерживается шарниром (Р1) на опорной конструкции (113) с обеспечением возможности его поворота вокруг указанного шарнира (Р1) между первым положением и вторым положением.2. Блок (100) по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что опорный элемент (120) имеет опорную поверхность (120А), проходящую в горизонтальном направлении в первом положении и в вертикальном направлении во втором положении.3. Блок (100) по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что опорный элемент (120) выполнен из листа, согнутого с образованием двух участков (120А, 120В), перпендикулярных друг другу, причем при нахождении в первом положении первый участок (120А) образует опорную поверхность и проходит в горизонтальном направлении, а второй участок (120В) проходит в вертикальном направлении, причем внешняя кромка первого ...

Building structure with lift fitted to outer wall of existing prefabricated structure

The outer wall, especially in the region of staircase, is opened by several vertical and horizontal separating cuts over entire height and width for the lift shaft. The outer wall section, within the cuts, is removed. Prefabricated parts (10,20) are inserted into formed wall aperture floor by floor. Each prefabricated part contains an outer peripheral profile frame (12), horizontally connected to building structure, and vertically to further prefabricated part, or structure. A lift shaft is coupled to outer wall in region of prefabricated parts. Independent claims are included for prefabricated parts and lift shaft.

Verfahren zum Foerdern von Bau- und Maschinenteilen in Bergwerken, Gruben u. dgl.

Beförderungseinrichtung zur Beförderung von Personen und/oder Gegenständen

Beförderungseinrichtung (1) zur Beförderung von Personen und/oder Gegenständen entlang eines definierten Fahrwegs, umfassend:- eine Funktionskomponente (2a - 2i), welche einen ersten Betriebsmodus, in welchem der Betrieb der Funktionskomponente (2a - 2i) gesperrt ist oder dem Betrieb der Funktionskomponente (2a - 2i) ein wenigstens einen ersten Betriebsparameter umfassender erster Betriebsparametersatz zugrunde gelegt ist, und- einen weiteren Betriebsmodus, in welchem der Betrieb der Funktionskomponente (2a - 2i) nicht gesperrt ist oder dem Betrieb der Funktionskomponente (2a - 2i) ein wenigstens einen von dem ersten Betriebsparameter unterschiedlichen weiteren Betriebsparameter umfassender weiterer Betriebsparametersatz zugrunde gelegt ist, aufweist,- eine der Funktionskomponente (2a - 2i) zuordenbare oder zugeordnete Steuereinrichtung (7), welche eingerichtet ist, den ersten oder den weiteren Betriebsmodus zu aktivieren und den Betrieb der Funktionskomponente (2a - 2i) auf Grundlage des ...

Vorrichtung zur Verhuetung des unerwarteten Hochziehens des Foerderkorbes

Access platform for use in hollow shafts, especially prefabricated concrete elevator shafts

A platform which can be used in the erection of e.g. prefabricated concrete lift shafts, includes a pair of telescopically engaged sliding platform sections 1, 2, opposite ends of which are provided with pairs of projecting locking heads 7 for engagement with apertures C which are preformed in opposite sides of the shaft. The heads 7 may be T-shaped and carried on screw-threaded rods 6 which are provided with turning handles 8. The apertures may be T-section channels. A demountable safety barrier 11 including a handrail (14 fig 2) may be releasably secured to one longitudinal side of the outer platform section 1.

Improvements in or relating to mine-shaft transport systems

... 825,840. Detecting the position of cages in mine shafts. STAMICARBON N.V. Dec. 18, 1957 [Dec. 19, 1956], No. 39392/57. Classes 78 (3) and 78 (4). Strips 15 of non-magnetic material attached to the iron cage or skip 2 of a mine hoist installation are used to vary the voltage in fixed electromagnetic coils 11 and to operate an indicator 14 when the cage is opposite a loading or unloading position. The indicator may be arranged e.g. to release a locking device 10 and/or operate rams 9. The cage may be non-magnetic and the strips 15 of iron. Specification 728,571, [Group XXXVI], is referred to.

Mine shaft transport installations

... 891,780. Mine cage apparatus; winding gear. STAMICARBON N. V. June 3, 1960 [June 3, 1959], No. 19803/60. Classes 78 (3), 78 (4) and 78 (5). Equipment of relatively great length is transported to and from a mine shaft station by means of a cage 3 hinged to the upper part of a frame 1 coupled to shaft-hoisting gear 4, 5. When the cage is lowered to the position in full lines in Fig. 1, the lower end of the cage is swung into the station as shown in dotted lines by means of a rope 11 and appropriate powered haulage means 10, a safety device preventing the means 10 from swinging the cage beyond a certain maximum inclination to the vertical. This ensures that the cage may be pushed or lowered into horizontal position and supported directly or indirectly on the station floor by further downward movement of the frame 1 (Fig. 2). The means 10 may comprise a locomotive and the safety device resides in automatic uncoupling. As shown however, the means 10 comprises a winch (Fig. 5) having a motor-driven ...

Modular lift system for building cores

Access cover assembly

MECHANISM FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF A CODE VOLUME AT A CARRYING STRUCTURE OF AN ELEVATOR

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN ELEVATOR WITHOUT ENGINE ROOM DURING A BUILDING ESTABLISHMENT AS WELL AS USE OF A LIFTING MACHINE

INSTALLATION METHOD AND - DEVICE FOR ELEVATOR SPEED LIMITERS

Method in the manufacture of an elevator

Method in the manufacture of an elevator, in which method the parts of a platform (4), more particularly its support structure (18), are used for forming the structure (F, C, B, 18) that supports the machinery (5) of the final machine room (M2) of the elevator, which platform (4) has earlier been in its position in a position disposed lower in the elevator hoistway (1), and which platform (4) was used in the aforementioned lower disposed position (I) for supporting the machinery (5).

Lift system and method for constructing such an elevator system

The invention relates to a lift system (1) which is arranged in a lift shaft (2) of a building (3) in the construction phase, and grows with the building by means of at least one lifting process, said system comprising a machine platform (10) with a lift drive machine (16) and a lift cage (20) suspended on the machine platform by means of at least one carrier means (19), said lift cage being able to be raised during the lifting process. To this end, a lifting device (30) is provided. The lift system also comprises an assembly platform (40) that can be mechanically moved in relation to the machine platform (10) along the lift shaft, the lifting device (30) comprising a drive (39) which is arranged on the machine platform (10) and is also used to move the assembly platform (40).

Guide system

A variable length guide system for guiding a conveyance along a mineshaft, the variable length guide system extending downwardly from a work stage and being extendable or retractable to accommodate changes in distance between the work stage and a lower region of a mineshaft.

Method for constructing an elevator system having an adaptable usable lifting height

The invention relates to a method for constructing an elevator system (1), which has an elevator drive machine (4), an elevator cab (5), a counterweight (6), and at least one flexible supporting means (7), in a building, wherein at least one lifting operation is performed in order to adapt a usable lifting height (15) of the elevator system (1) to an increasing height of the building. In the lifting operation, a drive platform (16), which supports the elevator drive machine (4) and, by means of the supporting means (7), the elevator cab (5) and the counterweight (6), is raised. In the method, a difference between an elevator-cab-side supporting-means weight (F ...

Orienting device and method for mounting a guide rail in an elevator shaft of an elevator system

The invention relates to an orienting device and to a method for mounting a guide rail in an elevator shaft of an elevator system. In the method for mounting a guide rail in an elevator shaft of an elevator system, first some mounting steps are carried out by means of a mounting device (14), which has a carrier component (20), an installation component (22) and a control apparatus (16) for controlling the installation component (22). The control apparatus (16) determines, on the basis of an actual position of the mounting device (14) and a desired position of a guide rail (38) to be installed in the elevator shaft, a position of a marking (69) on a shaft wall (18) of the elevator shaft (10) relative to the actual position of the mounting device (14). On the basis of said marking, the desired position of the guide rail (38) can be determined in a following installation step. Said marking (69) is applied to the shaft wall (18) by means of the installation component (22). The mentioned steps ...

Maintenance method for a lift

The invention relates to a maintenance method for a lift having the following step: provision of a service platform (51) in a lower movement region (3) of the lift, in particular a shaft pit, for later maintenance work, wherein the service platform (51) was previously mounted for installation purposes on at least one set of car guide rails (31) and served in the process as a working platform for mounting lift components on a structure which delimits the movement region (1), in particular a shaft wall.

Fall prevention device for a platform

The invention relates to a movable platform (20) having a fall prevention device (25) in a shaft (3) of an elevator system and a corresponding method for securing a movable platform (20) in an elevator system. The movable platform (20) preferably contains a complete machine room. The complete machine room is used in an expandable elevator for a building under construction. The movable platform (20) is arranged in the shaft (3) in such a way that the movable platform can be moved vertically along guide rails (23). In order to secure the movable platform (20) during movement, the fall prevention device (25) contains at least one arresting device (26), which is arranged on the movable platform (20) and which can be brought into engagement with the guide rail (23) if necessary. A locking element (28), which is arranged on the movable platform (20) and which interacts with a safety component (27, 27a) arranged along the movement path (S), can, if necessary, actuate the arresting device (26) ...

ELEVATOR ARRANGEMENT ADAPTED FOR DETERMINING POSITIONS OF FIXTURES AT VARIOUS FLOORS BASED ON SOUND MEASUREMENTS

An elevator arrangement (1) is proposed to comprise a car (3) which is displaceable within an elevator shaft between various floors (5) within a building, an elevator control (7) and a plurality of fixtures (9), each fixture (9) being located at one of the floors (5) and being connected to the elevator control (7) for an exchange of information. Each fixture (9) comprises a sound detector (13) arranged and adapted for predominantly detecting sound characteristics of sound propagating within the elevator shaft. Preferably, the elevator arrangement is adapted to perform a fixture position learning procedure comprising determining a position information for each of the fixtures (9) located at each of the floors (5) based on sound characteristics of sound propagating within the elevator shaft detected by the sound detector (13) comprised in the fixture (9) located at the respective floor (5) and storing the determined position information for subsequent identification purposes for each of the ...

CONVEYING SYSTEM FOR OPEN-CAST MINING

The present invention relates to a conveying system (1) for open-cast mining that is designed to be arranged above an inclined embankment (100) of an open-cast crater and by means of which raw materials can be conveyed from a lower height level (101) on a working floor of the open-cast mine to an upper height level (102) on the ground adjoining the open-cast pit, wherein at least one conveying vessel (10) is provided which can be loaded with raw materials at the lower height level (101) and from which the raw materials can be unloaded at the upper height level (102), and wherein at least one carrier cable (11) for load take-up and guidance and a pulling cable (12) for moving the conveying vessel (10) are provided, and wherein a supporting element (13) to which the carrier cable (11) is fastened and on which the pulling cable (12) is guided is set up at least at the upper height level (102). In order to obtain a simplified design of the conveying system, there is provision according to the ...

CONVEYING SYSTEM FOR OPEN-CAST MINING

The present invention relates to a conveying system (1) for open-cast mining that is designed to be arranged above an inclined embankment (100) of an open-cast crater and by means of which raw materials can be conveyed from a lower height level (101) on a working floor of the open-cast mine to an upper height level (102) on the ground adjoining the open-cast pit, wherein at least one conveying vessel (10) is provided which can be loaded with raw materials at the lower height level (101) and from which the raw materials can be unloaded at the upper height level (102), and wherein at least one carrier cable (11) for load take-up and guidance and a pulling cable (12) for moving the conveying vessel (10) are provided, and wherein a supporting element (13) to which the carrier cable (11) is fastened and on which the pulling cable (12) is guided is set up at least at the upper height level (102). In order to obtain a simplified design of the conveying system, there is provision according to the ...

A METHOD OF CONTROLLING TRANSVERSAL RESONANCE IN A CATENARY, A HOIST DRUM CONTROL SYSTEM AND A MINE DRUM HOIST SYSTEM

The present disclosure relates to a method of controlling transversal resonance in a catenary of a mine drum hoist system (1) comprising a hoist drum (5) having Lebus grooves, a head sheave (7), a rope (9) having a catenary (9a) extending between the hoist drum (5) and the head sheave (7) and a vertical rope portion (9b), and a conveyance (11) attached to the vertical rope portion (9b). The method comprises a) determining a current payload of the conveyance (11), b) obtaining a hoist speed of the hoist drum (5), corresponding to a first speed of the conveyance (11), c) determining a transversal resonance position along the vertical rope portion (9b) at which transversal resonance is generated in the catenary (9a) when reached by the conveyance (11) with the current payload and first speed, wherein the transversal resonance position is determined based on the current payload and on the hoist speed, and d) reducing the first speed of the conveyance in a speed reduction zone which includes ...

MAINTENANCE METHOD FOR A LIFT

A maintenance method for an elevator includes provision of a service platform in a lower region of the elevator and positioned below and suspended from an elevator car, in particular a shaft pit, for later maintenance work, wherein the service platform was previously mounted for installation purposes on at least one set of car guide rails and served in the installation process as a working platform for mounting elevator components on a shaft wall.

FALL PREVENTION DEVICE FOR A PLATFORM

The invention relates to a movable platform (20) having a fall prevention device (25) in a shaft (3) of an elevator system and a corresponding method for securing a movable platform (20) in an elevator system. The movable platform (20) preferably contains a complete machine room. The complete machine room is used in an expandable elevator for a building under construction. The movable platform (20) is arranged in the shaft (3) in such a way that the movable platform can be moved vertically along guide rails (23). In order to secure the movable platform (20) during movement, the fall prevention device (25) contains at least one arresting device (26), which is arranged on the movable platform (20) and which can be brought into engagement with the guide rail (23) if necessary. A locking element (28), which is arranged on the movable platform (20) and which interacts with a safety component (27, 27a) arranged along the movement path (S), can, if necessary, actuate the arresting device (26) ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ERECTING A TOWER FOR A WIND ENERGY PLANT

The invention relates to a lifting device, in particular a crossbeam, for lifting a first tower segment of a concrete tower of a wind energy plant by means of a crane, comprising at least one securing means for securing the tower segment to the lifting device and at least one release device for releasing a connection between the lifting device and the tower segment.

PROCEDURE AND APPARATUS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN ELEVATOR

The invention relates to a procedure and an apparatus for the installation of an elevator. According to the invention, at least one suspension element (16, 17) is fixed to the upper part of the elevator shaft, to which element is fitted a suspension means (24) used to support shaft equipment during installation. The suspension means (24) is mounted on the suspension element (16, 17) using a mounting tool (22) from the top floor landing (11).

The construction of the elevator and elevator arrangement method

Elevator device and method

PROCEDE POUR L'INSTALLATION DE PORTES D'ASCENSEUR

L'invention concerne un procédé d'installation d'une porte de palier d'ascenseur. Ce procédé comprend les étapes suivantes : a. Mise en place de marques d'alignement 30 le long d'une surface horizontale sur la porte 11 ; b. Suspension, après l'étage, à partir d'un endroit éloigné d'un ou de plusieurs étages et situé dans la cage d'ascenseur 1, d'une pluralité de fils à plomb 20 espacés qui sont situés sur une ligne commune à une distance de référence, SD commune à chaque étage, pour ajuster la distance entre la porte 11 et la cage d'ascenseur 1, chaque fil à plomb correspondant à une marque d'alignement sur la porte de palier. c. Mise en place de la porte sur l'étage dans une position opposée au fil à plomb et ajustage de sa position relative par rapport au fil de façon que chaque fil soit opposé à sa marque correspondante sur la porte et que chaque fil soit à la même distance de sa marque correspondante et ensuite fixation de la porte. (CF DESSIN DANS BOPI) ...

PRE-ASSEMBLED ELEMENT TO EQUIP a SHEATH With ELEVATOR, SHEATHS, ENSEMBLEDESTINE TO EQUIP a SHEATH With ELEVATOR AND PROCESS OF ASSEMBLY Of SUCH a ENSEMBLECORRESPONDANTS

L'invention a pour objet un élément destiné à équiper une gaine d'ascenseur, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend : - au moins une armature porteuse (5) ; - au moins un rail de guidage (2b) pour cabine (1) ; - au moins un rail de guidage (31) pour contrepoids (3) ; - des moyens de maintien et/ou de fixation (6) dudit élément à ladite gaine d'ascenseur, ledit élément étant constitué sous forme d'un ensemble pré-assemblé prêt à être monté dans ladite gaine d'ascenseur.

Procédé de montage d'un ascenseur par une colonne technique porteuse modulaire et ascenseur obtenu.

L'invention concerne un procédé de montage d'ascenseur pour une colonne technique porteuse modulaire et l'ascenseur obtenu. La colonne porteuse est constituée d'éléments unitaires de colonne (3) reliés l'un à l'autre verticalement, successivement depuis l'élément inférieur planté en position, lesdits éléments unitaires comportant les éléments d'équipement de l'ascenseur, tels que guides de cabine (5), guides de contrepoids (7), éléments de sécurité de fin de course, ces éléments d'équipement étant prépositionnés sur chacun desdits éléments unitaires (3) et venant s'adjoindre convenablement lors du montage des éléments unitaires l'un sur l'autre pour former un ensemble fonctionnel prééquipé, la cabine d'ascenseur étant montée coulissante sur ses guides (5) par l'une des faces de la colonne formée.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ERECTING A TOWER FOR A WIND ENERGY PLANT

사운드 측정들에 기초하여 다양한 층들에서 고정부들의 위치들을 결정하도록 적응된 엘리베이터 장치

... 엘리베이터 장치 (1) 가 제안되고, 엘리베이터 장치 (1) 는 건물 내의 다양한 층들 (5) 사이로 엘리베이터 샤프트 내에서 변위가능한 차체 (3), 엘리베이터 제어기 (7) 및 복수의 고정부들 (9) 을 포함하며, 각각의 고정부 (9) 는 층들 (5) 중 하나의 층에 위치되고 정보의 교환을 위해 엘리베이터 제어기 (7) 에 접속된다. 각각의 고정부 (9) 는 엘리베이터 샤프트 내에서 전파하는 사운드의 사운드 특성들을 지배적으로 검출하도록 배열되고 적응된다. 바람직하게, 엘리베이터 장치는, 개별 층 (5) 에 위치된 고정부 (9) 에 포함된 사운드 검출기 (13) 에 의해 검출된 엘리베이터 샤프트 (25) 내에서 전파하는 사운드의 사운드 특성들에 기초하여 층들 (5) 의 각각에 위치된 고정부들 (9) 의 각각에 대한 위치 정보를 결정하는 것, 및 고정부들 (9) 의 각각에 대한 후속 식별 목적들을 위해 결정된 위치 정보를 저장하는 것을 포함하는 고정부 위치 학습 절차를 수행하도록 적응된다. 예를 들어, 사운드 특성들의 변화들은 엘리베이터 차체 (3) 가 엘리베이터 샤프트 (25) 를 통해 구동되는 동안 측정될 수도 있다. 도플러 효과들로 인한 주파수 쉬프트들 또는 음압 피크들의 시간-의존적 발생들은 다양한 고정부들에서 측정될 수도 있고, 각각의 고정부에 대한 위치 정보는 예컨대, 이러한 시간-의존적 발생들의 시퀀스 순서로부터, 또는 대안적으로, 사운드 특성들의 그러한 변화들의 발생을 예컨대, 엘리베이터 제어기 (7) 에 의해 제공된 엘리베이터 차체 (3) 의 현재 위치에 관한 정보와 상관시킴으로써 도출될 수도 있다.

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Elevator arrangement and method

Method in the use of a construction-time elevator, in which method the supporting platform that supports the elevator car of the elevator is lifted higher in the elevator hoistway with a hoisting device supported on a support structure. In the method the supporting platform is suspended from the support structure via at least one hoisting device and rope comprised in the hoisting device and the supporting platform is lifted upwards in the elevator hoistway with a lifting ratio of 1:x, where x is greater than 1.

Self-Climbing Material Hoist

A hoisting device for the transfer of formwork and other construction materials that does not require cutting and welding of the guide rails for assembly and disassembly on site, yet does not pose the difficulties of transporting and handling the fixed span of a full length guide rail. The hoisting device also offers advantages in the transfer materials along floors of buildings that do not follow a vertical line, and in allowing the hoist car to access “green” slabs that are yet to attain full strength.

Method for reeving an elevator, rope reel and method for installing an overspeed governor rope or a trailing cable

Method for reeving an elevator, wherein the ends of at least one hoisting rope of an elevator are guided to their fixing points and fixed thereto, the hoisting means of a hoisting device is fixed to a first lifting point, which is at the first end of the rope or at a distance from the first end, and is also fixed to a second lifting point of the hoisting rope, which is at the second end of the aforementioned rope or at a distance from the second end, the rope is lifted in the elevator hoistway by lifting the rope with the hoisting device from the first lifting point and the second lifting point until the first lifting point and the second lifting point are in the top part of the elevator hoistway, and the first and second ends of the rope are guided to their fixing points, and fixed.

Method and arrangement for moving a heavy load

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.

Elevator arrangement and method

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Variable door coupling

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Elevator arrangement and a method

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Elevator Virtual Aerodynamic Shroud

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Method and device for installing an elevator system

A method for installing a component of an elevator system having an elevator shaft involves the steps of: mounting a positioning frame in the elevator shaft in relation to a wall of the elevator shaft; attaching a guide line in the elevator shaft separately from the positioning frame; aligning the guide line using the positioning frame; and aligning the component using the aligned guide line. A device for carrying out the method includes the guide line, the positioning frame having positioning aids for the guide line and an adjustable fastener for attaching the guide line in the elevator shaft.

METHOD AND ASSEMBLY DEVICE FOR THE AUTOMATED DETERMINATION OF A DRILLING POSITION OF A DRILL HOLE

A method and an assembly device for automated determination of a drilling position of a drill hole for a fastener for fastening a component to a possible wall area of a wall, wherein the method steps include: determining a surface contour of the wall area; examining the surface contour and detecting first irregularities in the surface contour using a first detection rule; determining a primary possible support surface area and a primary possible drilling position area that do not have any of the detected first irregularities; examining the surface contour of the primary possible drilling position area and detecting second irregularities in the surface contour using a second detection rule; and determining the drilling position inside the primary possible drilling position area such that the surface contour at the drilling position does not have any of the detected second irregularities. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for automated determination of a drilling position of a drill hole for receiving a fastener for fastening a component to a possible wall area of a wall , the component including a contact surface and a through-opening , wherein , when the component is fastened to the wall , at least a part of the contact surface abuts against a support surface of the wall and the fastener is fixed in the drill hole and projects through the through-opening , wherein the possible wall area is flat and extends in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction , and wherein a planned support surface with a planned drilling position area for the drill hole are preselected inside the possible wall area , the method comprising the following steps:determining a first surface contour of the possible wall area;examining the first surface contour and detecting any first irregularities in the first surface contour using a first detection rule;determining a primary possible support surface area and a primary possible drilling position area for the drill ...

ELEVATOR CAR DOOR DRIVE MECHANISM

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BEAM CLIMBER ASSEMBLY POD FOR GUIDE RAIL AND GUIDE BEAM INSTALLATION

An elevator system including: an elevator car configured to move 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, wherein the first guide beam includes a first section; 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; and a beam climber assembly pod operably attached to the beam climber system, wherein the beam climber assembly pod is configured construct remaining sections of the first guide beam as the beam climber assembly rides on the first section of the first guide beam. 1. An elevator system comprising:an elevator car configured to move through an elevator shaft;a first guide beam extending vertically through the elevator shaft, the first guide beam comprising a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the first guide beam comprises a first section; a first wheel in contact with the first surface; and', 'a first electric motor configured to rotate the first wheel; and', 'a beam climber assembly pod operably attached to the beam climber system, wherein the beam climber assembly pod is configured construct remaining sections of the first guide beam as the beam climber assembly rides on the first section of the first guide beam., 'a beam climber system configured to move the elevator car through the elevator shaft, the beam climber system comprising2. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the beam climber assembly pod further comprises a first lifting system configured to releasably attach to a second section of the first guide beam.3. The elevator system of claim 2 , wherein the beam climber system is configured to move the beam climber assembly pod to a location in the elevator shaft where the second ...

Elevator guide rail bracket and method for securing a guide rail

The invention concerns an elevator guide rail bracket for securing a guide rail section to a base via a counterpart, the guide rail bracket comprising a face, a pair of fixed claws arranged into the face, and a fastening part with fastening elements. The claws form a claw coupling with the guide rail section. The claw coupling has a fitting position and a retaining position. The guide rail bracket is attached to the guide rail section by fitting the guide rail section between the claws and turning the guide rail bracket from the fitting position to the retaining position.

INSTALLATION ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ELEVATOR

The object of the invention is an installation arrangement for an elevator in an elevator hoistway, which installation arrangement comprises at least a suspension member aligned downwards from the top part of the elevator hoistway, in connection with which suspension member is, at least during the installation of the elevator car, an installation hoist arranged to move while supported by the suspension member, and in which installation arrangement at least the guide rails of the elevator and the elevator car traveling guided by the guide rails are installed in the elevator hoistway. An auxiliary hoist provided with a hoisting means is fitted onto the suspension member, which auxiliary hoist is arranged to move reciprocally in the vertical direction along the suspension member.

Method and an arrangement for elevator guide rail installation

The method comprises measuring the shaft with measuring equipment from a movable transport platform, whereby the form of the shaft and the position of the fastening points for the guide rails is determined based on the information received in the measurement phase, attaching fastening brackets to the guide rail elements and adjusting the fastening brackets based on the measurement results before the installation of the guide rails takes place so that the guide rail elements provided with the fastening brackets can be lifted in the shaft and attached to the fastening points without further adjustment of the fastening brackets.

METHOD AND AN ARRANGEMENT FOR INSTALLING ELEVATOR GUIDE RAILS INTO AN ELEVATOR SHAFT

The method comprises installing a lowermost first section of guide rail elements, moving a guide rail element upwards along a row of already installed guide rail elements with a transport apparatus, connecting the guide rail element to an upper end of the row of already installed guide rail elements and attaching the guide rail element to a wall of the shaft from a transport platform, moving the transport apparatus downwards along the row of already installed guide rails in order to fetch a new guide rail element. 1. A method for installing guide rails into an elevator shaft , said method comprisinginstalling manually a lowermost first section of guide rail elements to respective walls of the shaft,arranging a first hoist for moving a transport apparatus upwards and downwards in the shaft, the transport apparatus comprising a hook device connected to the first hoist and a lever device connected to the hook device,arranging a second hoist for moving a transport platform upwards and downwards in the shaft,connecting the guide rail element to the transport apparatus so that an upper end of the guide rail element is connected to the hook device and a lower end of the guide rail element is connected to the lever device,moving the transport apparatus and thereby also the guide rail element upwards with the first hoist, the lever device gliding on the row of already installed guide rail elements,connecting the guide rail element to an upper end of the row of already installed guide rail elements and attaching the guide rail element to a wall of the shaft from the transport platform,moving the transport apparatus downwards with the first hoist in order to fetch a new guide rail element, the lever device gliding on the row of already installed guide rails.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a connection plate is used to connect the guide rail element to the upper end of the row of already installed guide rail element claim 1 , the connection plate being attached to ...

METHOD AND AN ARRAGEMENT FOR INSTALLING ELEVATOR GUIDE RAILS INTO AN ELEVATOR SHAFT

The method comprises installing a lowermost first section of guide rail elements, arranging a movable transport apparatus and a movable transport platform in the shaft, connecting a guide rail element provided with a jointing clamp at each end of the guide rail element to the transport apparatus, moving the transport apparatus with the guide rail element upwards, connecting the guide rail element to an upper end of a row of already installed guide rail elements with a plug-in joint provided by jointing clamps, attaching the guide rail element to a wall of the shaft from the transport platform, moving the transport apparatus downwards in order to fetch a new guide rail element. 1. A method for installing guide rails into an elevator shaft , said method comprisinginstalling manually a lowermost first section of guide rail elements to respective walls of the shaft,arranging a first hoist for moving a transport apparatus upwards and downwards in the shaft, the transport apparatus comprising a hook device connected to the first hoist and a lever device connected to the hook device, each guide rail element being provided with a first jointing clamp attached to a lower end of the guide rail element and a second jointing clamp attached to an upper end of the guide rail element, the first jointing clamp and the second jointing clamp forming a plug-in joint between two consecutive guide rail elements,arranging a second hoist for moving a transport platform upwards and downwards in the shaft,connecting a guide rail element to the transport apparatus so that the second jointing clamp at the upper end of the guide rail is connected to the hook device and the lower end of the guide rail element is connected to the lever device,moving the transport apparatus and thereby also the guide rail element upwards with the first hoist, the lever device gliding on the row of already installed guide rail elements,connecting the guide rail element to an upper end of the row of already ...

CONVEYING SYSTEM FOR OPEN-CAST MINING

A conveying installation that is positionable over an oblique slope of an opencast mine pit may be used to convey raw materials from a lower height level on an extraction level of the opencast mine to an upper height level at a ground level adjacent to the opencast mine pit. At least one conveying container can be loaded with raw materials at the lower height level and unloaded at the upper height level. At least one bearing cable for load-bearing and control and one traction cable for moving the conveying container may be provided. At least at the upper height level, a support element may be disposed, to which the bearing cable is attached and on which the traction cable is guided. 113-. (canceled)14. A conveying installation for opencast mining , the conveying installation configured to be positioned over an oblique slope of an opencast mine pit , wherein the conveying installation conveys raw materials from a lower height level on an extraction level of the opencast mine to an upper height level at a ground level adjacent to the opencast mine pit , the conveying installation comprising:a conveying container configured to be loaded with raw materials at the lower height level and unloaded at the upper height level;a bearing cable for load-bearing and control and a traction cable for moving the conveying container;a support element disposed at the upper height level, wherein the bearing cable is attached to the support element and the traction cable is guided on the support element;a truck offloading station disposed at the lower height level, wherein the conveying container is configured to be guided to the truck offloading station such that the raw materials can be introduced from a truck, which can be driven to the truck offloading station, into the conveying container by way of a pouring process; anda raw material receiving station disposed at the upper height level, wherein the conveying container is configured to be guided over the raw material receiving ...

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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 ...

Method and device for detecting a deterioration state of a load bearing capacity in a suspension member arrangement for an elevator

A deterioration state of load bearing capacity in an elevator suspension member having a plurality of electrically conductive cords is detected by: providing a multi-phase alternating current circuitry including electrically conductive legs; applying at least one phase of a multi-phase alternating current to at least one of the cords electrically connected to one of the legs; applying at least another phase of the current to at least another cord and at least one resistor electrically connected to at least another leg; measuring an electric indicator current being at least one of a net sum of all phases of the current and an electric bypass current through a neutral wire being connected in parallel to the circuitry, wherein a peak current in each phase is shifted by a phase angle with respect to a peak current in another phase; and determining the deterioration state based on the measured indicator electric current.

VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR ELEVATOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION

A method of installing an elevator system in a hoistway includes loading an elevator car with elevator system components for installation. The elevator car includes a first deck including one or more linear drive elements operably connected to a linear drive system at the hoistway and a second deck abutting the first deck, and separated from the first deck by a floor. The second deck is at least partially open at one side to allow access to the hoistway for installation of elevator system components in the hoistway. The elevator car is urged along the hoistway to an installation zone and the elevator system components are installed to the hoistway from the at least partially open second deck. 1. An elevator car for an elevator system comprising:a first deck including one or more linear drive elements operably connected to a drive system at a hoistway; anda second deck abutting the first deck, and separated from the first deck by a floor, the second deck at least partially open at one side to allow access to the hoistway for installation of elevator system components in the hoistway.2. The elevator car of claim 1 , wherein the second deck is an upper deck and the first deck is a lower deck.3. The elevator car of claim 1 , further comprising a pass through opening between the first deck and the second deck to move elevator system components between the first deck and the second deck.4. The elevator car of any of claim 1 , further comprising a floor opening in a first deck floor to allow passage of elevator system components between the hoistway and the first deck.5. The elevator car of any of claim 1 , wherein the linear drive elements are secondary portions of a linear motor system interactive with a plurality of primary portions secured in the hoistway to urge motion of the elevator car along the hoistway.6. The elevator car of any of claim 1 , further comprising a hoist at the second deck to move and position elevator system components for installation.7. The ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATION OF ELEVATORS AND OTHER DEVICES

Embodiments of systems and methods for digital control of elevator and other access gateways are described herein. More specifically, embodiments comprise systems and methods for retrofitting or outfitting elevator systems with digital control systems that can be universally applied to virtually every manufacturer's elevator systems. 1. An independent system for upgrading an existing elevator system in a structure , wherein a plurality of first floor devices with separate first floor devices positioned respectively on individual floors of the structure and each first floor device configured to receive elevator passenger call inputs;', 'a first elevator car control input panel', 'at least one first elevator vertical position sensing system;', 'a first elevator controller which receives signals corresponding to passenger call inputs from the first floor devices; which receives signals corresponding to passenger floor destination inputs from the car control input panel; and which controls travel and safety operations of the elevator; and', 'a first communication system providing communications between the plurality of first floor devices and the first elevator controller;, 'the existing elevator system comprises a plurality of second floor devices with separate ones of the second floor devices positioned respectively on individual floors of the structure and configured to receive elevator passenger call inputs;', process received signals corresponding to elevator passenger call inputs, passenger floor destination inputs, and elevator vertical position data and generate an elevator car travel itinerary based on the processed signals; and', 'generate command signals for transmission to the first elevator controller to cause the first elevator controller to provide elevator car service conforming to the generated elevator car travel itinerary; and', 'dispatch the generated command signals to be communicated to the first elevator controller; and, 'an independent control ...

ELEVATOR ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD

The invention relates to an elevator arrangement, which comprises one or more elevator units to be moved in an elevator hoistway, said unit(s) including at least an elevator car, and possibly also a counterweight, roping connected to an elevator unit, which roping comprises a plurality of ropes, and a moveable supporting structure in the elevator hoistway for supporting the aforementioned one or more elevator units below it via the aforementioned roping, and a rope pulley or rope pulley stack of the supporting structure in connection with the supporting structure, around which rope pulley or rope pulley stack the aforementioned roping travels, and from which the roping travels down to an elevator unit. The roping travels from the aforementioned rope pulley or rope pulley stack down to an elevator unit, in connection with which is a first rope pulley or rope pulley stack and a second rope pulley or rope pulley stack, which are disposed non-coaxially in relation to each other, their rotation axes being separate from each other in the lateral direction, and in that the first part of the ropes of the roping traveling from the rope pulley or rope pulley stack down to the elevator unit travels to the elevator unit, to the first rope pulley or rope pulley stack that is in connection with the elevator unit, under the pulley or stack, and onwards back up to a rope anchorage arrangement, and the second part to the second rope pulley or rope pulley stack in that is connection with the elevator unit in question, under the pulley or stack, and onwards back up to a rope anchorage arrangement. The invention also relates to corresponding guidance of compensating roping, as well as to a method wherein the service range of the elevator car is increased. 2. Elevator arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein it comprises one or more elevator units to be moved in that elevator hoistway claim 1 , said unit(s) including an elevator car and a counterweight claim 1 , and the aforementioned ...

GUIDE RAIL ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING GUIDE RAILS

A guide rail arrangement for an elevator shaft includes two guide rails guiding the movement of an elevator car or a counterweight. Each guide rail guides the movement of a different elevator car or counterweight, the guide rails are connected to each other by a plurality of connector beams positioned along the length of the guide rails and each connector beam has two ends. Each end of a connector beam is attached to one guide rail for connecting the guide rails to each other and for rigidifying the guide rails. A method for installing guide rails in an elevator shaft and an elevator arrangement are also disclosed. 1. A guide rail arrangement for an elevator shaft comprising:two guide rails guiding movement of an elevator car or a counterweight, each guide rail guiding the movement of a different elevator car or counterweight; anda plurality of connector beams connecting the guide rails to each other, the plurality of connector beams being positioned along a length of the guide rails, and each of the plurality of connector beams having two ends,wherein each end of each of the plurality of connector beams is attached to one guide rail for connecting the guide rails to each other and for rigidifying the guide rails.2. The guide rail arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein at least two connector beams extend in a parallel direction.3. The guide rail arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the connector beams extend in at least two different angles relative to the length of each guide rail.4. The guide rail arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the angle of the connector beams relative to the length of both guide rails is the same and other than 90°.5. The guide rail arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein at least two of the connector beams extend at an angle of 90° relative to the length of both guide rails and at least two of the connector beams extend at at least one angle smaller than 90° relative to the length of both guide rails.6. The guide rail ...

Elevator commissioning method, elevator commissioning system, and elevator system

The present invention relates to a method and a system of commissioning elevator, and an elevator system. The method includes obtaining at least one operation data of at least one elevator door, comparing the operation data with corresponding criterion operation data, and determining whether a deviation between the operation data and the criterion operation data exceeds a pre-set range, and if so, triggering a control over at least one control end relevant to the operation of the elevator door to make a deviation between the operation data re-obtained and the criterion operation data fall within the pre-set range. The invention will increase the efficiency in elevator commissioning and remove the adverse effects on elevator operation caused by factors such as “Stack Effect”, and thereby ensure good working condition and high security of elevators.

False Car Device

A false car device configured for use in an elevator hoistway is provided. The false car device includes a platform assembly and a frame assembly configured to support the platform assembly. The frame assembly includes one or more safety assemblies. A lift assembly is configured to facilitate hoisting of the platform and the frame assembly within the elevator hoistway. A climbing rope is attached to the lift assembly and has a tension. The safety assembly is configured to engage an elevator guide rail in the event the tension in the climbing rope is lost. 1. A false car device configured for use in an elevator hoistway , the false car device comprising:a platform assembly;a frame assembly configured to support the platform assembly, the frame assembly including one or more safety assemblies; anda lift assembly configured to facilitate hoisting of the platform and the frame assembly within the elevator hoistway; anda climbing rope attached to the lift assembly, the climbing rope having a tension;wherein the safety assembly is configured to engage an elevator guide rail in the event the tension in the climbing rope is lost.2. The false car device of claim 1 , wherein the hoist assembly includes a hoist bracket assembly claim 1 , the hoist bracket assembly configurable in a contracted arrangement and an expanded arrangement.3. The false car device of claim 2 , wherein the safety assembly is configured in an unengaged arrangement when the hoist bracket assembly is in the contracted arrangement claim 2 , and the safety assembly is configured in an engaged arrangement when the hoist bracket assembly is in the expanded arrangement.4. The false car device of claim 1 , further comprising one or more guide assemblies claim 1 , the guide assemblies including a pair of guide shoes configured to contact opposing faces of the elevator guide rail as the false car device moves within the hoistway.5. The false car device of claim 1 , wherein the safety assemblies are coupled to the ...

CAGE LIGHTING DEVICE FOR ELEVATOR AND INSTALLATION METHOD THEREFOR

In a cage lighting device for an elevator, a lighting cover includes a main cover, a first auxiliary cover opposing a first cage wall, and a second auxiliary cover opposing a second cage wall. Respective dimensions of the first and second auxiliary covers in a lengthwise direction of the lighting cover are smaller than a dimension of the main cover in the lengthwise direction of the lighting cover. By loosening a first auxiliary cover fastening tool, the first auxiliary cover becomes capable of sliding in the lengthwise direction relative to a lighting cover attachment member between a position adjacent to the main cover and a position contacting the first cage wall. 1. A cage lighting device for an elevator , comprising:a lighting cover attached to a lighting cover attachment member, which is fixed to an upper portion of the interior of a cage, such that intervals are formed respectively between the lighting cover and mutually opposing first and second cage walls of the cage; anda lighting equipment disposed inside the lighting cover,wherein the lighting cover includes:a main cover fixed to the lighting cover attachment member;a first auxiliary cover that is fixed to the lighting cover attachment member by a first auxiliary cover fastening tool so as to oppose the first cage wall; anda second auxiliary cover that is fixed to the lighting cover attachment member by a second auxiliary cover fastening tool so as to oppose the second cage wall,a dimension of the first auxiliary cover in a lengthwise direction, the lengthwise direction being orthogonal to the first and second cage walls, and a dimension of the second auxiliary cover in the lengthwise direction are respectively smaller than a dimension of the main cover in the lengthwise direction, andby loosening the first auxiliary cover fastening tool, the first auxiliary cover becomes capable of sliding in the lengthwise direction relative to the lighting cover attachment member between a position adjacent to the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATION OF ELEVATORS AND OTHER DEVICES

Embodiments of systems and methods for digital control of elevator and other access gateways are described herein. More specifically, embodiments comprise systems and methods for retrofitting or outfitting elevator systems with digital control systems that can be universally applied to virtually every manufacturer's elevator systems. 1. An independent system for upgrading an existing elevator system in a structure , wherein{'claim-text': ['a plurality of first floor devices with separate first floor devices positioned respectively on individual floors of the structure and each first floor device configured to receive elevator passenger call inputs;', 'a first elevator car control input panel', 'a first elevator vertical position sensing system;', 'a first elevator controller which receives signals corresponding to passenger call inputs from the first floor devices; which receives signals corresponding to passenger floor destination inputs from the car control input panel; and which controls travel and safety operations of the elevator; and', 'a first communication system providing communications between the plurality of first floor devices and the first elevator controller;'], '#text': 'the existing elevator system comprises:'}{'claim-text': ['a second elevator car device attached to the elevator car and configured to receive elevator passenger floor destination inputs;', {'claim-text': ['process received signals corresponding to elevator passenger call inputs, passenger floor destination inputs, and elevator vertical position data from the second elevator vertical position sensing system and generate an elevator car travel itinerary based on the processed signals; and', 'generate command signals for transmission to the first elevator controller to cause the first elevator controller to provide elevator car service conforming to the generated elevator car travel itinerary; and', 'dispatch the generated command signals to be communicated to the first elevator ...

GUIDE RAIL INSTALLATION ARRANGEMENT AND A METHOD FOR INSTALLING GUIDE RAILS

A guide rail installation arrangement and a method for installing guide rails are disclosed. The guide rail installation arrangement for installing guide rails in an elevator shaft includes at least one vertically moveable working platform within the elevator shaft for reaching the installation height and a material hoist for moving guide rail sections for installing the guide rail sections. The guide rail installation arrangement further includes a transport frame for transporting guide rail sections vertically within the elevator shaft and a frame hoist that is attachable to the transport frame for vertically moving the transport frame and for optionally moving the guide rail sections for loading the guide rail sections into the transport frame. 1. A guide rail installation arrangement for installing guide rails in an elevator shaft , the guide rail installation arrangement comprising:at least one vertically moveable working platform within the elevator shaft for reaching the installation height;a material hoist for moving guide rail sections for installing the guide rail sections;a transport frame for transporting guide rail sections vertically within the elevator shaft; anda frame hoist that is attachable to the transport frame for vertically moving the transport frame and for optionally moving the guide rail sections for loading the guide rail sections into the transport frame.2. The guide rail installation arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein at least two guide rail sections can be transported simultaneously by the transport frame.3. The guide rail installation arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the transport frame and/or the working platform are configured to run along guide rails.4. The guide rail installation arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the transport frame and the working platform are configured to run along different guide rails.5. The guide rail installation arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the transport frame is ...

MONITORING DEVICE FOR AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM

A monitoring device for an elevator system is used with an assembly device for assembling a shaft retrofit and a method for monitoring an assembly platform. The monitoring device monitors movements of an elevator car and includes a sensor system for detecting a movement variable and at least one analysis device that evaluates the detected movement variable and compares it to a threshold. If the threshold is exceeded, a signal output is triggered to actuate a brake/catching device. The monitoring device selects the threshold from specified thresholds based on a state of the monitoring device. The specified thresholds include at least one normal operation threshold, and the monitoring device indicates a normal state as soon as specified connection elements are connected to it. The monitoring device further contains a checking routine for determining a state of the monitoring device, and selects the threshold from specified thresholds based on the state. 115-. (canceled)16. A monitoring device for an elevator system having an elevator car for monitoring a movement of the elevator car , comprising:a sensor system for detecting a movement variable associated with the elevator car;an analysis device for evaluating the detected movement variable and comparing the detected movement variable to a threshold, and, if the threshold is exceeded by the detected movement variable, triggering a signal output to actuate a brake or catching device of the elevator car, wherein the monitoring device selects the threshold from specified thresholds based on a state of the monitoring device; andat least one ofwherein specified thresholds comprise at least one normal operation threshold, and the monitoring device indicates a normal state as soon as specified connection elements are connected to the monitoring device;wherein the monitoring device selects the normal operation threshold from the specified thresholds as soon as the normal state is indicated; andwherein the analysis device ...

MULTI-CHANNEL IMPACT-RESISTANT INTELLIGENT-CONSTANT-DECELERATION HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM

The present invention discloses a multi-channel impact-resistant intelligent-constant-deceleration hydraulic braking system, and relates to the field of safety braking control for mine hoist systems. A technical point of the braking system is that the braking system includes a braking circuit formed by a constant-deceleration hydraulic system, a constant-deceleration electrical closed-loop control system, and a detection and feedback apparatus. The constant-deceleration hydraulic system is provided with N+1 independent complete oil return channels, where N is a positive integer greater than or equal to 3. The oil return channels are disposed in parallel to form parallel independent braking circuits, that is, are “multi-channel” and do not have a “common output point”. The oil return channel includes a backup oil source, an electro-hydraulic signal conversion and amplification component, an operating mode switching apparatus, and an execution component that are sequentially connected. The oil return channels include one backup channel and N working channels. Functions such as constant-deceleration braking, impact and vibration limiting, rope slip prevention, derailing prevention, and overwinding prevention can be safely and reliably achieved when a mine hoist system normally stops, performs operation braking or performs safety braking, thereby greatly reducing an accident rate. 1. A multi-channel impact-resistant intelligent-constant-deceleration hydraulic braking system , comprising a braking circuit formed by a constant-deceleration hydraulic system , a constant-deceleration electrical closed-loop control system , and a detection and feedback apparatus , whereinthe constant-deceleration hydraulic system is provided with N+1 independent complete oil return channels, wherein N is a positive integer greater than or equal to 3, the oil return channels are disposed in parallel to form parallel independent braking circuits, that is, are “multi-channel” and do not have a ...

METHOD FOR MOUNTING AND ALIGNMENT DEVICE FOR ALIGNING A GUIDE RAIL OF AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM

A method for mounting and aligning a guide rail in an elevator shaft of an elevator system, which elevator shaft primarily extends in a main extension direction, includes at least the following steps: securing a rail bracket base to a shaft wall of the elevator shaft; applying a mark to the rail bracket base; aligning the guide rail in relation to the mark; and securing the guide rail to the shaft wall using the rail bracket base. The alignment of the guide rail is carried out by an alignment device that includes an abutment part and a location device. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for mounting a guide rail in an elevator shaft of an elevator system , which elevator shaft primarily extends in a main extension direction , comprising the following steps:securing a rail bracket base to a shaft wall of the elevator shaft;applying a mark to the rail bracket base;aligning the guide rail in relation to the mark; andsecuring the guide rail to the shaft wall with the rail bracket base.17. The method according to including applying the mark at two spaced apart points on the rail bracket base.18. The method according to including aligning the guide rail in relation to the mark using an alignment device claim 16 , the alignment device including an abutment part having a recess with a complementary shape to a running surface of the guide rail claim 16 , and a location device adapted and arranged such that the abutment part can be brought into a defined position in relation to the mark on the rail bracket base with the guide rail extending through the recess.19. The method according to including determining a position of the mark based on at least one reference element arranged in the elevator shaft.20. The method according to wherein the reference element extends in the main extension direction of the elevator shaft.21. The method according to including applying the mark to the rail bracket base using a mechatronic installation component of a mounting device for carrying out an ...

Mounting device and method for automated drilling of holes in building walls

A mounting device and a method for the automated drilling of holes in building walls includes the mounting device having a drilling device with a drill, an optical detection device for detecting a digital image of at least a part of the drill, and a control device for controlling the drilling device and the optical detection device. The control device evaluates the digital image to assess a condition of the drill.

Systems and methods for operation of elevators and other devices

Embodiments of systems and methods for digital control of elevator and other access gateways are described herein. More specifically, embodiments comprise systems and methods for retrofitting or outfitting elevator systems with digital control systems that can be universally applied to virtually every manufacturer's elevator systems.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATION OF ELEVATORS AND OTHER DEVICES

Embodiments of systems and methods for digital control of elevator and other access gateways are described herein. More specifically, embodiments comprise systems and methods for retrofitting or outfitting elevator systems with digital control systems that can be universally applied to virtually every manufacturer's elevator systems. 2. The independent system of claim 1 , wherein the first elevator controller maintains direct control over travel and safety operations of the elevator car but also directs the operations of the elevator car in response to the command signals delivered to the first elevator controller from the independent control component.3. The independent system of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the second floor devices is configured to receive passenger service call requests from an elevator passenger mobile phone.4. The independent system of claim 2 , further comprising:a second elevator car device attached to the elevator car and configured to receive passenger floor destination inputs from an elevator passenger mobile phone.5. The independent system of claim 4 , further comprising:a second communications system that provides functional signal communications between each of the second floor devices, the second elevator car device and the independent control component without utilizing the first communications system.6. The independent system of claim 4 , further comprising:a second elevator car vertical position sensing system in functional communication with the independent control component and wherein the independent control component processes data from the second elevator car vertical position sensing system in generating the elevator car travel itinerary.7. The independent system of claim 6 , wherein the second communications system provides functional signal communications between the second elevator car vertical position sensing system and the independent control component without utilizing the first communications system.8. The ...

RAIL FOOT HOLDER FOR FASTENING A RAIL OF AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM

A rail foot holder for fastening a rail in an elevator shaft includes a contact body defining a contact plane and at least one holding device. A first side part of a rail foot arranged between a holding head of the holding device and the contact plane to fasten the rail. A holding dimension between the holding head and the contact plane can be changed to compensate tolerances of the first side part. The holding head can be rotated about an axis of rotation into a fastening position to reduce the holding dimension. A side of the holding head facing the contact plane has a slope against the direction of rotation in at least one fastening region extending around the axis of rotation in the direction of rotation, in which fastening region at least indirect contact between the holding head and the first side part is enabled. 114-. (canceled)15. A rail foot holder for fastening a rail of an elevator system in an elevator shaft comprising:a contact body adapted to be arranged in the elevator shaft;at least one holding device arranged on the contact body;wherein the contact body defines a contact plane for a rail foot of the rail;wherein the at least one holding device has a holding head;wherein a first side part of the rail foot can be arranged between the holding head and the contact plane;wherein during a fastening of the rail in the elevator shaft, a holding dimension between the holding head and the contact plane can be altered to compensate for tolerances on the first side part of the rail foot;wherein for reducing the holding dimension, the holding head is rotatable in a direction of rotation around an axis of rotation of the at least one holding device into a fastening position; andwherein a side of the holding head, facing towards the contact plane in at least one fastening region extending in the direction of rotation around the axis of rotation, at which an at least indirect contact is enabled between the holding head and the first side part of the rail foot, is ...

Jump elevator and jumping method

A jump elevator includes a machine room provided in the hoistway and configured to be fixed or movable relative to the hoistway; at least one lifting assembly comprising: a frame attached to the outside of the hoistway and partially extending into the hoistway; a pulley assembly including a winch, a fixed end, and a plurality of pulleys disposed on the machine room and the frame; wherein a pulling line is disposed between the winch, the plurality of pulleys, and the fixed end; wherein the at least one lifting assembly is disposed below the covering portion of the hoistway.

METHOD OF ASSEMBLING AND TESTING A LINEAR PROPULSION SYSTEM

A linear propulsion system and method of assembling and testing the same is disclosed. The linear propulsion system may comprise a track, a vehicle, a mover mounted to the vehicle, and a dual inverter system. The track may comprise a first plurality of stator sections interleaved with a second plurality of stator sections. The dual inverter system may include first and second multi-phase inverters that share input hardware. 1. A method of assembling and testing a linear propulsion system , the method comprising:providing a track, a vehicle, a mover, and a dual inverter system, the track including a first plurality of stator sections and a second plurality of stator sections , the second plurality interleaved between the first plurality , each stator section including a frame and a plurality of coils functionally mounted to the frame, each stator section having an activated state and a deactivated state, the mover mounted on the vehicle and disposed adjacent to the track, the mover including a plurality of magnets, the dual inverter system operably connected to each of the stator sections, the dual inverter system including a controller and first and second multi-phase inverters that share input hardware operably connected to each of the first and second multi-phase inverters, the first inverter operably connected to the first plurality of stator sections, the second inverter operably connected to the second plurality of stator sections;sharing input hardware by the first and second multi-phase inverters;receiving, by the first multi-phase inverter, power input from the common input hardware;receiving, by the second multi-phase inverter, power input from the common input hardware;sequencing, by the controller, the activation and deactivation signals to the first and second multi-phase inverters to activate a first stator section of the first plurality of stator sections followed by activating a second stator section of the second plurality of stator sections, the ...

RAIL SECURING DEVICES FOR AN ELEVATOR INSTALLATION

An impact device for an elevator installation includes an impact part and a free-fall mass. The impact part is arranged on a rail of the elevator installation such that the impact part is supported on a sliding bracket attached to the rail. The free-fall mass is guided so as to move relative to the impact part. The guiding of the free-fall mass is configured such that the free-fall mass, initially raised to a determined free-fall height, transmits to the sliding bracket, at the end of its free-fall path and via the impact part supported on the sliding bracket, an impulse which is dependent on the determined free-fall height. Further, the impact device can be used in a method for post-adjusting rail securing devices for an elevator installation. 110-. (canceled)11. An impact device for aligning rail securing devices of an elevator installation , the rail securing devices fixing a guide rail on an elevator shaft wall , comprising:an impact part arranged on the guide rail and supported on a sliding clamp attached to the guide rail; anda free-fall mass movably guided relative to the impact part, wherein the free-fall mass, when initially raised to a predetermined free-fall height, transmits an impulse to the sliding clamp through striking the impact part supported on the sliding clamp at an end of a free-fall of the free-fall mass from the predetermined free-fall height.12. The impact device according to including an attachment part placed against the guide rail to arrange the impact part on the guide rail claim 11 , and at least one mounting bracket connected to the attachment part and holding the attachment part on the guide rail.13. The impact device according to wherein the attachment part has a longitudinal groove into which the guide rail is at least partially inserted claim 12 , and the at least one mounting bracket engages behind the guide rail opposite the attachment part.14. The impact device according to including a base body wherein the base body integrally ...

HOISTING CONTAINER POSE CONTROL METHOD OF DOUBLE-ROPE WINDING TYPE ULTRA-DEEP VERTICAL SHAFT HOISTING SYSTEM

The present invention discloses a hoisting container pose control method of a double-rope winding type ultra-deep vertical shaft hoisting system. The method comprises the following steps of step 1, building a mathematical model of a double-rope winding type ultra-deep vertical shaft hoisting subsystem; step 2, building a position closed-loop mathematical model of an electrohydraulic servo subsystem; step 3, outputting a flatness characteristics of a nonlinear system; step 4, designing a pose leveling flatness controller of a double-rope winding type ultra-deep vertical shaft hoisting subsystem; and step 5, designing a position closed-loop flatness controller of the electrohydraulic servo subsystem. The present invention has the advantages that a system state variable derivation process is omitted, so that a design process of the controllers is greatly simplified. The response time of the controllers can be shortened, and a hoisting container can fast reach a leveling state. In an application process of the system, sensor measurement noise and system non-modeling characteristics can be amplified through state variable derivation, so that tracking errors can be reduced through design of the flatness controller. A control process is more precise, and good control performance is ensured. 1. A hoisting container pose control method of a double-rope winding type ultra-deep vertical shaft hoisting system , comprising:step 1, building a mathematical model of the double-rope winding type ultra-deep vertical shaft hoisting subsystem;step 2, building a position closed-loop mathematical model of an electrohydraulic servo subsystem;step 3, outputting flatness characteristics of a nonlinear system;step 4, designing a flatness controller of the double-rope winding type ultra-deep vertical shaft hoisting subsystem; andstep 5, designing a position closed-loop flatness controller of the electrohydraulic servo subsystem.8. The hoisting container pose control method of the double-rope ...

METHOD FOR POSITIONING COUNTER ENTRAINING MEANS OF A SHAFT DOOR OF A LIFT INSTALLATION

A method for positioning counter entraining means which are provided on a shaft door of a lift installation, with respect to entraining means provided on a lift cage door of a lift cage of the lift installation, wherein the shaft door and the lift cage door can be coupled to each other by the entraining means acting upon the counter entraining means. The method comprises moving the lift cage into a floor position, opening the lift cage door, fixing the shaft door in the closed state, providing the counter entraining means, which are provided on the shaft door, with clearance with respect to the shaft doors, closing the lift cage door, actuating the entraining means, which are formed on the lift cage door, to act upon the counter entraining means, wherein the counter entraining means are displaced into an optimized position with respect to the entraining means on the shaft door, ending the action of the entraining means on the counter entraining means, re-opening the lift cage door while keeping the shaft door closed, and securing the counter entraining means to the shaft door in the optimised optimized position set by the action of the entraining means. 16.-. (canceled)7. A method for positioning a counter entraining means provided on a shaft door of an elevator installation with respect to entraining means provided on an elevator car door of an elevator car of the elevator installation , wherein the shaft door and the elevator car door are configured to be coupled to each other by action of the entraining means upon the counter entraining means , the method comprising:moving the elevator car to a story position;opening the elevator car door;fixing the shaft door in a closed state;providing the counter entraining means on the shaft door with a clearance with respect to the shaft doors;closing the elevator car door;actuating the entraining means formed on the elevator car door to act upon the counter entraining means, wherein the counter entraining means are ...

Method for installing an elevator car sling

Gliding means are attached to a side frame of the car sling, said gliding means comprising a gliding part supported through elasticity means on a frame part. The side frame is positioned on a guide rail in an elevator shaft so that the gliding part of the gliding means sets on the guide rail. The gliding means is provided with an installation jig comprising a first branch positioned between the gliding part and the guide rail, and a second branch positioned in an open space between the frame part and the gliding part for bypassing the elasticity means. The installation jig is removed when the installation of the car sling and the car has been completed.

A building access system and a method for providing a building with such a building access system

The invention relates to a building access system ( 100 ) adapted to be arranged externally of a building comprising a number of storeys, comprising an elevator module ( 2 ) with an elevator shaft ( 2 A) for an elevator and a mounting arrangement ( 3 ) for mounting to a wall ( 4 ) of the building. The access system further comprises at least one balcony module ( 1,1 ) comprising one or more balconies ( 1 A, 1 A, 1 A, 1 B, 1 B, 1 B), each said balcony comprising a balcony door ( 16 ) for providing access to the elevator in a side wall ( 13 ). The balcony module ( 1,1 ) or modules comprises/comprise one or more separate modules adapted for connection to the building in association with the elevator module ( 2 ), or the elevator module and one or more balcony modules comprise an integrated elevator and balcony module. The mounting arrangement ( 3 ) is adapted for interconnecting the balcony and elevator modules with the wall ( 4 ) of the building.

In-service repair of elevator belt

A servicing device for a belt of an elevator system is provided including a housing and a guide member coupled to the housing. The guide member and the housing are disposed on opposite sides of the belt. At least one reservoir is disposed within the housing. The at least one reservoir contains one or more restoring materials. An applicator is configured to apply the one or more restoring materials to an adjacent surface of the belt. Application of the one or more restoring materials is configured to modify the geometry of the belt such that the modified geometry is substantially identical to the original geometry of the belt.

METHOD OF INSTALLING A MACHINE IN AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM

A method for installing an elevator drive machine in a machine room-less elevator system is provided. A drive machine assembly is fastened to a counterweight. The counterweight is then lifted vertically along a set of counterweight guide rails to the top of the hoistway. There, the drive machine assembly is mounted to the ends of the counterweight guide rails. Once in place, the drive machine assembly is then disconnected from the counterweight. 1. A method of installing an elevator drive machine in a hoistway , comprising:removably connecting a drive machine assembly to a counterweight;lifting the counterweight along a set of counterweight guide rails to a top of the hoistway;mounting the drive machine assembly to each of the counterweight guide rails; anddisconnecting the drive machine assembly from the counterweight.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the drive machine assembly is mounted in vertical alignment with the counterweight.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the drive machine assembly includes an elevator drive machine and a bedplate.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein mounting the drive machine assembly to each of the counterweight guide rails comprises mounting the drive machine assembly to an end of each of the counterweight guide rails.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein disconnecting the drive machine assembly from the counterweight is performed after mounting the drive machine assembly to each of the counterweight guide rails.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a first foot of the elevator drive machine is mounted to a first arm of the bedplate claim 1 , and a second foot of the elevator drive machine is mounted to a second arm of the bedplate.7. The method according to claim 3 , further comprising mounting the elevator drive machine to the bedplate before removably connecting the drive machine assembly to the counterweight claim 3 , and wherein removably connecting the drive machine assembly to the ...

ADDITIONAL PLATFORM FOR A WORKING PLATFORM

A working device for carrying out fitting or maintenance work in an elevator shaft includes at least one working platform having a standing surface and a railing. The standing surface affords space for at least one person and the railing at least partially encloses the standing surface. The working device also includes at least one additional platform that is attachable to the railing of the working platform, and wherein the additional platform affords an additional standing surface for at least one person. The additional standing surface is arranged above the railing of the working platform. 112-. (canceled)13. A working device for carrying out installation or maintenance work in an elevator shaft , the working device comprising:a working platform having a standing surface and a railing, the standing surface providing space for at least one person to stand and the railing surrounding the standing surface at least in part;an additional platform attached to the railing of the working platform, the additional platform having an additional standing surface for at least one person to stand, the additional standing surface being arranged above the handrail; andwherein the additional standing surface, when viewed from the standing surface of the working platform, is arranged outside of the railing at least in part.14. The working device according to wherein the additional standing surface claim 13 , when viewed from the standing surface of the working platform claim 13 , is arranged outside of the railing.15. The working device according to wherein the additional platform has a barrier that substantially encloses the additional standing surface for protecting a person from falling from the additional platform.16. The working device according to wherein the barrier has an access gate for entering and exiting the additional standing surface.17. The working device according to wherein the additional platform has a climbing access to allow a person to access the additional ...

ELEVATOR CAR FRAME

Foldable elevator car frame () comprising a ceiling (), a floor platform () and at least one upright () extending between the floor platform () and the ceiling (). The foldable elevator car frame () further comprises at least one hinge () allowing at least a movable portion () of the floor platform () and/or a movable portion () of the ceiling () to pivot with respect to the at least one upright () between a folded transportation configuration and an extended operational configuration. 120. Foldable elevator car frame () comprising:{'b': 34', '36', '24', '36', '34, 'a ceiling (), a floor platform () and at least one upright () extending between the floor platform () and the ceiling (); and'}{'b': 35', '36', '36', '34', '34', '24, 'i': b', 'b, 'at least one hinge () allowing at least a movable portion () of the floor platform () and/or a movable portion () of the ceiling () to pivot with respect to the at least one upright () between a folded transportation configuration and an extended operational configuration.'}2203636343424bb. Foldable elevator car frame () according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one movable portion () of the floor platform () and/or the at least one movable portion () of the ceiling () is pivotable around a respective axis which is oriented orthogonally to the at least one upright ().320483436bb. Foldable elevator car frame () according to claim 2 , further comprising at least one fixing mechanism () configured for fixing at least one of the movable portions ( claim 2 , ) in the folded transportation configuration and/or in the extended operational configuration.42048494848ab. Foldable elevator car frame () according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one fixing mechanism () includes at least one of a bolt or screw () and a hole ( claim 3 , ).52034363436243436343635aabbaa. Foldable elevator car frame () according to claim 1 , wherein the the ceiling () and/or floor platform () comprises a stationary portion ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , which is ...

Modular Sills for Elevators and Methods of Assembling the Same

A modular sill assembly includes a top layer, a bottom layer, a first fastener, and a second fastener. The top layer includes a first top plate and a second top plate. The first and second top plates define a door channel therebetween. Each of the first and second top plates includes a top surface, a bottom surface, and a blind bore. The blind bore is defined in the bottom surface and extends towards the top surface. The blind bore is threaded. The bottom layer includes a first base plate that defines a through bore. The first fastener extends through the first base plate and is threadably received in the blind bore of the first top plate to secure the first top plate to the first base plate. The second fastener extends through the first base plate and is threadably received in the blind bore of the second top plate to secure the second top plate to the first base plate. 1. A modular sill assembly comprising: a top surface;', 'a bottom surface; and', 'a blind bore defined in the bottom surface and extending towards the top surface, the blind bore being threaded;, 'a top layer including a first top plate and a second top plate, the first and second top plates define a door channel therebetween, each of the first and second top plates includinga bottom layer including a first base plate, the first base plate defining a through bore; anda first fastener extending through the first base plate and threadably received in the blind bore of the first top plate to secure the first top plate to the first base plate; anda second fastener extending through the first base plate and threadably received in the blind bore of the second top plate to secure the second top plate to the first base plate.2. The modular sill assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising:a first spacer including a through bore define therethrough, the first spacer sandwiched between the first base plate and the first top plate, the first fastener passing through the through bore of the first spacer; ...

RAIL INSTALLATION ASSIST DEVICE, RAIL INSTALLATION ASSIST METHOD, RAIL INSTALLATION ASSIST SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT

A rail installation assist device includes at least control circuitry. The control circuitry is configured to acquire displacement information representing displacement of individual rail brackets and a rail joint from a reference position, the rail brackets that fix guide rails in an elevator shaft, the rail joint that joins the guide rails together; estimate, from the displacement information, a change in the displacement information of the rail brackets and the rail joint when the rail brackets are moved to given target positions; calculate an evaluation value for variation in the displacement information before the change and an evaluation value for variation in the displacement information after the change; and set positions of the rail brackets based on a result of comparison between the evaluation values. 1. A rail installation assist device , comprising at least control circuitry configured to:acquire displacement information representing displacement of individual rail brackets and a rail joint from a reference position, the rail brackets that fix guide rails in an elevator shaft, the rail joint that joins the guide rails together;estimate, from the displacement information, a change in the displacement information of the rail brackets and the rail joint when the rail brackets are moved to given target positions;calculate an evaluation value for variation in the displacement information before the change and an evaluation value for variation in the displacement information after the change; andset positions of the rail brackets based on a result of comparison between the evaluation values.2. A rail installation assist method to be performed by a rail installation assist device comprising at least control circuitry , the method comprising:by the control circuitry,acquiring displacement information representing displacement of individual rail brackets and a rail joint from a reference position, the rail brackets that fix guide rails in an elevator shaft, the ...

ELEVATOR WITH LOW OVERHEAD AND LOW PIT

Embodiments are directed to obtaining an elevator with low overhead space and low pit space by positioning a car of the elevator to have a space from a vertical wall of a hoist-way, mounting a governor in the space between the car and the wall, and mounting a sheave to the car, wherein the sheave is positioned in a projection of the car to the wall. 1. A method for obtaining an elevator with low overhead space and low pit space , comprising:positioning a car of the elevator to have a space from a vertical wall of a hoist-way;mounting a governor in the space between the car and the wall; andmounting a sheave to the car, wherein the sheave is positioned in a projection of the car to the wall.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the space between the car and the wall is selected to accommodate a dimension of the governor within a threshold so that the governor does not contact the wall.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the governor is located below a machine that applies a traction force to one or more belts of the elevator.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:minimizing the size of the machine.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hoist-way was not initially designed for use with an elevator.6. An elevator system with a low overhead space and a low pit space claim 1 , comprising:a car separated from a vertical wall of a hoist-way;a governor mounted in a space between the car and the wall; anda sheave positioned in a projection of the car to the wall.7. The elevator system of claim 6 , wherein the space between the car and the wall is selected to accommodate a dimension of the governor within a threshold so that the governor does not contact the wall when the car traverses the hoist-way.8. The elevator system of claim 6 , wherein the governor is located below a machine that applies a traction force to one or more belts of the elevator.9. The elevator system of claim 8 , wherein the size of the machine is minimized.10. The elevator system of claim 6 , wherein ...

ELEVATOR RENEWAL CONSTRUCTION METHOD AND ELEVATOR CONTROL PANEL

An elevator renewal construction method includes a series of divided construction work steps, each being determined as such a unit that the elevator operation becomes normally possible after finishing of each of the divided construction work steps, wherein one of the series of the divided construction work steps comprises the steps of: replacing an old control panel of the existing elevator with a new control panel; connecting an old cable for an old car device, which has connected the old car device and the old control panel of the existing elevator to each other, to a communication conversion unit provided in the new control panel; and converting a new serial communication system to an old serial communication system by the new control panel via the communication conversion unit and the old cable to control the old car device through the old serial communication system. 1. An elevator renewal construction method , in which , when renewing at least one device in an existing elevator , a process of renewal construction work is divided into a series of divided construction work steps , each being determined as such a unit that the elevator operation becomes normally possible after finishing of each of the divided construction work steps , and the renewal construction works are executed in accordance with the series of divided construction work steps , the series of the divided construction work steps including a first divided construction work step ,the first divided construction work step comprising the steps of:replacing an old control panel of the existing elevator with a new control panel;providing a communication conversion unit having a function of converting a new communication system, which is adopted by the new control panel, to an old communication system, which is adopted by the old control panel; andbringing the elevator into a normally operable state after termination of the first divided construction work step in a renewal construction period by ...

Method and mounting system for mounting lift components

The present disclosure relates to a method for mounting lift components of a lift system in a vertical shaft of a building with the aid of a mounting system which can be moved in the shaft, wherein the lift system has at least one cage which can travel along guide rails in the shaft. In order to develop the method to achieve shorter fitting times and less dependency upon how advanced the construction of the building is, according to the invention a mounting system is positioned in the shaft, having a support platform and a mounting platform, which are disposed one above the other, and having a lifting and pulling device, the support platform and the mounting platform being alternately fixed in position in the shaft and the platform which is not fixed in position at any one time is displaced in the vertical direction by means of the lifting and pulling device relative to the platform fixed in position. In addition, the invention relates to a mounting system for carrying out the method.

Cleaning device for an elevator system

According to one embodiment, a cleaning head for cleaning a plurality of hoisting belts and/or at least one sheave of an elevator system is provided. The at least one sheave includes a plurality of grooves for receiving each of the hoisting belts. The cleaning head comprises a base plate and a plurality of wipers fixed to an upper end of the base plate to project outwards from the base plate. The cleaning head may be used to clean the plurality of hoisting belts at once and/or the plurality of grooves of the at least one sheave at once.

ELEVATOR AND ELEVATOR REFURBISHING METHOD

A car and a counterweight are suspended by a main rope that is wound onto a driving sheave, a car suspending sheave, and a counterweight suspending sheave. A first main rope portion between the driving sheave and the car suspending sheave and a second main rope portion between the car suspending sheave and the car-side rope fastener portion are passed through a common car-side penetrating aperture so as to cross each other when viewed in an axial direction of the driving sheave. A third main rope portion between the driving sheave and the counterweight suspending sheave and a fourth main rope portion the counterweight suspending sheave and the counterweight-side rope fastener portion are passed through a common counterweight-side penetrating aperture that is disposed on the machine room floor so as to cross each other when viewed in the axial direction of the driving sheave. 1. An elevator comprising:a car that can be raised and lowered inside a hoistway;a car suspending sheave that is disposed on an upper portion of the car;a counterweight that can be raised and lowered inside the hoistway;a counterweight suspending sheave that is disposed on an upper portion of the counterweight;a driving apparatus that includes a driving sheave, that is disposed inside a machine room that is positioned in an upper portion of the hoistway, and that generates a driving force that raises and lowers the car and the counterweight; anda main rope that is connected to each of a car-side rope fastener portion and a counterweight-side rope fastener portion that are disposed inside the machine room, and that suspends the car and the counterweight by being wound onto the driving sheave, the car suspending sheave, and the counterweight suspending sheave,wherein:a portion of the main rope that is directed from the driving sheave to the car-side rope fastener portion is wound onto the car suspending sheave from a side that is horizontally further away from the driving sheave than the car ...

ELEVATOR MACHINE LIFTING ASSEMBLY

An elevator machine lifting assembly constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes a guide assembly, a frame assembly and a first jack assembly. The guide assembly include a guide base that supports the elevator machine and at least one roller. The frame assembly has a first vertical support member and a first baseplate. The first vertical support member provides a first track that receives the at least one roller thereon. The first jack assembly has a first lifting member that selectively moves relative to a first vertical column between a first position and a second position, the second position having a higher elevation than the first position. Movement of the lifting member from the first position to the second position causes the guide base and elevator machine to be raised relative to the frame assembly while the at least one roller rolls along the first track. 1. An elevator machine lifting assembly comprising: a guide base that supports the elevator machine; and', 'at least one roller;, 'a guide assembly havinga frame assembly having a first vertical support member and a first baseplate wherein the first vertical support member provides a first track that receives the at least one roller thereon; anda first jack assembly having a first lifting member that selectively moves relative to a first vertical column between a first position and a second position, the second position having a higher elevation than the first position;wherein movement of the lifting member from the first position to the second position causes the guide base and elevator machine to be raised relative to the frame assembly while the at least one roller rolls along the first track.2. The elevator machine lifting assembly of wherein the at least one roller comprises a first pair of rollers claim 1 , the first pair of rollers configured to roll along the first track.3. The elevator machine lifting assembly of wherein the rollers of the first pair of rollers ...

CONTENT INFORMATION OF FLOOR OF ELEVATOR

Floor content information of an elevator is described. According to an embodiment, a device is disclosed, comprising: a processor; a storage comprising a set of instructions; wherein the set of instructions cause the processor to: Receive a destination floor of the elevator; Receive information describing content of the destination floor, wherein the content identifies the content located within the destination floor; Based on the destination floor and the information describing the content of the destination floor, display a data notification to at least one user using the elevator travelling to the destination floor. According to other embodiments, an elevator, a method and a computer program product is described along with the features of the device. 1. A device , comprising:a processor; anda storage comprising a set of instructions, wherein the set of instructions cause the processor to:receive a destination floor of the elevator;receive information describing a content of the destination floor, wherein the content identifies the content located within the destination floor; andbased on the destination floor and the information describing the content of the destination floor, display a data notification to at least one user using the elevator travelling to the destination floor.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the set of instructions causes the processor further to render the data notification based on the located content within the destination floor.3. The device of claim 1 , including a detector configured to detect a number of users of the elevator claim 1 , wherein the set of instructions causes the processor further to display the data notification also based on the detected number of users.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the number of users is received from an access system.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the set of instructions causes the processor further to receive a path of the elevator claim 1 , wherein the path comprises an origin floor of ...

GUIDE RAIL ALIGNMENT METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT

The current disclosure relates to a guide rail alignment method comprising attaching and aligning a first pair of elevator car guide rail sections in an elevator shaft and mounting a vertically moveable base between the guide rail sections. After the first pair of elevator car guide rail sections has been aligned, a target member comprising a target point is removably attached to a guide rail section, and a positioning light source able to produce a beam of collimated light is attached to the vertically moveable base, so that a beam of collimated light emitted in a predetermined direction by the positioning light source meets the target point of the target member. The position of the light source is then used to align a guide rail section of a second pair of guide rail sections. The current disclosure further relates to an elevator guide rail alignment arrangement. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the beam of collimated light is emitted in a vertical direction.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the target member is attached above the vertically moveable base.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the vertically moveable base is an elevator car sling claim 1 , an elevator car or a working platform.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein two positioning light sources are attached to the vertically moveable base claim 1 , so that the light beam produced by each positioning light source meets the target point of the target member in one guide rail section allowing the simultaneous alignment of both guide rail sections in a pair of guide rail sections.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the positioning light source is positioned on the bottom of the vertically moveable base.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the vertically moveable base comprises a top structure and an opening is provided in the top structure to allow the passage of the light beam through the top structure.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein ...

Building Traffic Analyzer

An exemplary building traffic analyzer for an elevator includes: a video camera arranged in an elevator car; a traffic analyzer unit for collecting traffic data of passengers through the video camera; and a data storage unit for storing the traffic data of passengers collected by the traffic analyzer unit. The traffic analyzer unit is configured to identify and track each passenger for collecting the traffic data of each passenger including a boarding floor with boarding time and a destination floor with exiting time. The building traffic analyzer is configured to be temporarily attachable in the elevator car, such as on the ceiling or proximity to the elevator control panel. 1. A building traffic analyzer for an elevator , comprising:a video camera arranged in an elevator car;a traffic analyzer unit for collecting traffic data of passengers through the video camera, the traffic analyzer unit being configured to identify and track each passenger for collecting the traffic data of each passenger including a boarding floor with boarding time and a destination floor with exiting time; anda data storage unit for storing the traffic data of passengers collected by the traffic analyzer unit.2. The building traffic analyzer of claim 1 , wherein the video camera is an existing surveillance camera disposed on the ceiling of the elevator car claim 1 , and the traffic analyzer unit is connected to the existing surveillance camera.3. The building traffic analyzer of claim 2 , wherein the traffic analyzer unit is connected between the existing surveillance camera and a video recorder of the surveillance camera via splitter.4. The building traffic analyzer of claim 1 , wherein the traffic analyzer is connected to a control panel in the elevator car through a wiring in order to obtain position information of the elevator car from the control panel.5. The building traffic analyzer of claim 1 , wherein the traffic analyzer further comprises a sensor for obtaining position ...

ELEVATOR RENEWAL METHOD

In an elevator renewal construction method, a series of divided construction work steps includes a first divided construction work step including the steps of: installing a communication-enabled hall device at each hall; installing a communication-enabled car device in a car; and installing a communication relay device and connecting the communication relay device and an old control panel to each other; connecting the communication relay device and each of the communication-enabled hall devices to each other and connecting the communication relay device and the communication-enabled car device to each other. After termination of the first divided construction work step, the old control panel is in a state of being communicable with the communication-enabled hall devices and the communication-enabled car device via the communication relay device. 1. An elevator renewal construction method , comprising:dividing, at a time of renewal of at least one device in an elevator, a process of the renewal into a series of divided construction work steps each determined as such a unit that the elevator is brought into a normally operable state after termination of each of the divided construction work steps; andexecuting the renewal in accordance with the series of divided construction work steps, installing a communication-enabled hall device at each hall;', 'installing a communication-enabled car device in a car; and', 'installing a communication relay device and connecting the communication relay device and an old control panel to each other;', 'connecting the communication relay device and each of the communication-enabled hall devices to each other and connecting the communication relay device and the communication-enabled car device to each other, and, 'wherein the series of the divided construction work steps includes a first divided construction work step, the first divided construction work step including the steps ofwherein, after termination of the first divided ...

METHOD AND ASSEMBLY DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT AN INSTALLATION PROCESS IN AN ELEVATOR SHAFT OF AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM

In a method for carrying out an installation process in an elevator shaft of an elevator system, an assembly device is inserted into the elevator shaft. The assembly device includes a support component, a mechatronic installation component retained by the support component and a control apparatus. At least one assembly apparatus (tool, sensor or component) is arranged on the support component. The support component is fixed in a fixing position in the elevator shaft. After the support component has been fixed, an actual position of the at least one assembly apparatus is determined relative to the installation component. Using the determined actual position relative to the support component, the at least one assembly apparatus is received by the installation component and an assembly step is carried out using the received at least one assembly apparatus. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for carrying out an installation process in an elevator shaft of an elevator system comprising the steps of:inserting an assembly device into the elevator shaft, the assembly device including a support component, a mechatronic installation component that is retained by the support component, a control apparatus for controlling the installation component, and an assembly means arranged on the support component;fixing the support component in a fixing position in the elevator shaft;determining an actual position of the assembly means relative to the installation component;receiving the assembly means by the installation component using the actual position of the assembly means; andcarrying out an assembly step with the installation component using the received assembly means.17. The method according to wherein the installation component is retained by the support component by a retaining device claim 16 , and the actual position of the assembly means is determined relative to the retaining device.18. The method according to including at least two magazines arranged on the support component ...

METHOD AND ASSEMBLY DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT AN INSTALLATION PROCESS IN AN ELEVATOR SHAFT OF AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM

A method and a mounting device for carrying out an installation operation in an elevator shaft of an elevator system include a mounting device having a carrier component and a mechatronic installation component held on the carrier component. In a displacement phase, the carrier component is displaced relative to the elevator shaft and positioned at different heights within the elevator shaft. In a mounting phase, a mounting step is carried out at least partially automatically, wherein a mounting device is removed from a magazine component disposed on the carrier component and installed on a shaft wall of the elevator shaft. In a stocking phase, a magazine component is stocked with mounting devices outside the elevator shaft and, in a loading phase, the stocked magazine component is disposed on the carrier component. 113-. (canceled)14. A method for carrying out an installation operation in an elevator shaft of an elevator system using a mounting device having a carrier component and a mechatronic installation component held on the carrier component , comprising the following steps:carrying out a displacement phase of the installation operation by displacing the carrier component relative to the elevator shaft and positioning the carrier component at different heights within the elevator shaft;carrying out a mounting phase of the installation operation by at least partially automatically performing a mounting step with the installation component, wherein a mounting means is removed from a magazine component disposed on the carrier component and installed on a shaft wall of the elevator shaft;carrying out a stocking phase of the installation operation by stocking the magazine component with the mounting means outside the elevator shaft; andcarrying out a loading phase of the installation operation by disposing the stocked magazine component on the carrier component.15. The method according to including claim 14 , before carrying out the loading phase claim 14 , ...

ELEVATOR OPERATION AND SERVICE PANEL

A multi-use interface for use in an elevator includes an input device to receive input and a selection device associated with the input device, the selection device to select between an operation mode and a service mode, wherein the operation mode allows the input device to receive a standard elevator function input, the multi-use interface generating a standard elevator function output in response to the standard elevator function input, and the service mode allows the input device to receive a service function input, the multi-use interface generating a service function output in response to the service function input. 1. A multi-use interface for use in an elevator , the multi-use interface comprising: an input device to receive input; anda selection device associated with the input device, the selection device to select between an operation mode and a service mode, wherein the operation mode allows the input device to receive a standard elevator function input, the multi-use interface generating a standard elevator function output in response to the standard elevator function input, and the service mode allows the input device to receive a service function input, the multi-use interface generating a service function output in response to the service function input.2. The multi-use interface of claim 1 , wherein the standard elevator function input includes at least one of a floor selection claim 1 , and a door operation.3. The multi-use interface of claim 1 , wherein the service function input includes at least one of a panel lock operation claim 1 , a panel unlock operation claim 1 , a panel release operation claim 1 , a raise elevator car operation claim 1 , and a lower elevator car operation.4. The multi-use interface of claim 1 , wherein the multi-use interface is associated with at least one mechanically releasable panel.5. The multi-use interface of wherein the multi-use interface is associated with at least one magnetically releasable panel.6. The multi- ...

ELEVATOR SAFETY GEAR ALIGNMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

A safety gear alignment system for an elevator system includes an elevator shaft and an elevator car having an interior region and disposed in and moveable within the elevator shaft. Also included is an upright structure operatively coupled to the elevator car, the upright structure defining at least one aperture. Further included is a safety gear member having a brake and a frame, the frame operatively coupled to the upright structure. Yet further included is at least one access region defined by the frame of the safety gear member, the access region accessible from the interior region of the elevator car and wherein measurement between the frame and a guide rail of the elevator shaft is made for alignment of the safety gear member relative to the guide rail. 1. A safety gear alignment system for an elevator system comprising:an elevator shaft;an elevator car having an interior region and disposed in and moveable within the elevator shaft;an upright structure operatively coupled to the elevator car and located along an exterior surface of one of the plurality of side walls, the upright structure extending in a longitudinal direction from the car floor to the car roof, the upright structure defining at least one aperture;a safety gear member having a brake and a frame, the frame operatively coupled to the upright structure; andat least one access region defined by the frame of the safety gear member, the access region accessible from the interior region of the elevator car and wherein measurement between the frame and a guide rail of the elevator shaft is made for alignment of the safety gear member relative to the guide rail.2. The safety gear alignment system of claim 1 , wherein the access region comprises a notch.3. The safety gear alignment system of claim 1 , wherein the access region comprises a pair of slots.4. The safety gear alignment system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one access region comprises a first shim receiving region and a second shim ...

SERVICE ACCESS ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELEVATOR CAR AND METHOD

A service access assembly for an elevator car includes an elevator car having an interior region . Also included is at least one upright structure operatively coupled to the elevator car proximate one of a plurality of side walls of the elevator car, the upright structure extending in a longitudinal direction from the car floor to the car roof . Further included is an access opening defined by the upright structure, the access opening accessible to the interior region of the elevator car for service activity by a user located in the interior region. Yet further included is at least one piece of equipment () operatively coupled to the upright structure and partially protruding through the access opening. 1. A service access assembly for an elevator car comprising:an elevator car having an interior region;at least one upright structure operatively coupled to the elevator car proximate one of a plurality of side walls of the elevator car, the upright structure extending in a longitudinal direction from the car floor to the car roof;at least one access opening defined by the upright structure, the access opening accessible to the interior region of the elevator car for service activity by a user located in the interior region; andat least one piece of equipment operatively coupled to the upright structure and partially protruding through the access opening.2. The service access assembly of claim 1 , wherein the piece of equipment comprises a safety gear member that is engageable with a guide rail.3. The service access assembly of claim 1 , wherein the piece of equipment comprises a guiding member that is engageable with a guide rail.4. The service access assembly of claim 1 , wherein the piece of equipment comprises a main portion and a back plate portion claim 1 , wherein the main portion protrudes through the access opening and the back plate portion is operatively coupled to the upright structure.5. The service access assembly of claim 4 , wherein the cross-sectional ...

APPARATUS FOR ALIGNMENT OF AN ELEVATOR GUIDE RAIL

The apparatus comprises a stationary first part, a movable second part, and a link arm mechanism connecting the first part and the second part. The first and the second link arm are interconnected with a fifth articulated joint. First ends of the link arms are connected with articulated joints movably on the first part. Second ends of the link arms are connected with articulated joints on the second part. The second part is moved with a first actuator in a first direction, with a second actuator in a third direction and with a third actuator in a fourth angular direction around the fourth articulated joint. 1. An apparatus for alignment of an elevator guide rail , wherein the apparatus comprises:a stationary first part having a first end and an opposite second end and a first longitudinal direction,a movable second part having a first end and an opposite second end and a second longitudinal direction, the first end of the first link arm is attached with a first articulated joint to a first support element being movable and retainable with a first actuator in the first direction along the first part of the apparatus and the second end of the first link arm is attached with a fourth articulated joint to a third support element being movable and retainable with a second actuator in the second direction along the second part of the apparatus,', 'the first end of the second link arm is attached with a second articulated joint to a second support element being movable in the first direction along the first part of the apparatus and the second end of the second link arm is attached with a third articulated joint to a third support part, the first end of the second part being movably supported on the third support part, a third actuator moving and retaining the second part in relation to the third support part,', 'the first link arm and the second link arm is connected to each other with a fifth articulated joint in a point where the first link arm and the second link arm ...

ELEVATOR HOISTWAY DIMENSION MEASURING APPARATUS AND MEASURING METHOD THEREFOR

An elevator hoistway dimension measuring apparatus includes: a base that is mounted to a floor; a first arm that extends in a first direction from the base so as to penetrate inside a hoistway; a pair of second arms that extend from two sides of the base when viewed in the first direction, and that are respectively placed in contact with inner surfaces of a facing pair of jambs of a doorframe; a pair of third arms that extend parallel to the second arms beyond the jambs of the doorframe; and a three-dimensional coordinate measuring machine that is mounted to an end portion of the first arm to measure the hoistway three-dimensionally from inside the hoistway, whereby measuring time is shortened significantly, and safety is also improved. 111-. (canceled)12. An elevator hoistway dimension measuring apparatus comprising:a first arm that penetrates inside a hoistway from an elevator landing; anda three-dimensional coordinate measuring machine that is mounted to said first arm to measure said hoistway three-dimensionally from inside said hoistway.13. The elevator hoistway dimension measuring apparatus according to claim 12 , further comprising third arms that have a certain amount of overlap with a doorframe.14. The elevator hoistway dimension measuring apparatus according to claim 13 , further comprising:a base that is mounted to a floor, said first arm and said third arms being mounted to said base; anda pair of second arms that extend from two sides of said base when viewed in a direction that said first arm extends from said elevator landing so as to penetrate inside said hoistway, and that are respectively placed in contact with inner surfaces of a pair of jambs of said doorframe.15. The elevator hoistway dimension measuring apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein:said base is movable; andat least one of said first arm, said second arms, and said third arms is extensible and retractable.16. The elevator hoistway dimension measuring apparatus according to claim 15 ...

SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR DETECTING AN OUT-OF-OPERATION STATE OF AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM

A system for detecting an out-of-operation state of an elevator system includes a monitoring unit and a sensor unit. The sensor unit is configured to: detect at least one event indicating a generation of an elevator call and provide a message indicating the generation of an elevator call to the monitoring unit. The monitoring unit is configured to: initiate a time measuring function in response to receiving the message from the sensor unit, monitor a response of the elevator system to the generated elevator call. A method for detecting an out-of-operation state of an elevator system is also disclosed. 1. A system for detecting an out-of-operation state of an elevator system , comprising:a monitoring unit for monitoring one or more operations of the elevator system; and detect at least one event indicating a generation of an elevator call; and', 'provide a message indicating the generation of an elevator call to the monitoring unit, and, 'a sensor unit arranged in a vicinity of a landing call device and configured to initiate a time measuring function in response to receiving the message from the sensor unit; and', 'monitor a response of the elevator system to the generated elevator call., 'wherein the monitoring unit is configured to2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the monitoring unit is further configured to generate at least one signal indicating an out-of-operation state of the elevator system to an external computing entity claim 1 , in response to a detection that the elevator system is not responding to the generated elevator call in an expected manner during a predefined delay time after initiating the time measuring function.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the monitoring unit is further configured to provide the monitored response to the external computing entity claim 1 , and the external computing entity is configured to generate an indication that the elevator system is out-of-operation claim 1 , in response to a detection that ...

Locating system and method for determining a current position in an elevator shaft of an elevator system

A locating system for determining a current position in an elevator shaft of an elevator system extending in a main extension direction includes a first distance sensor by which a first distance and a second distance, which second distance is perpendicular to the first distance, from a first reference element can be measured, as well as a tilt sensor by which a rotation about a horizontal first axis and a horizontal second axis perpendicular to the first axis can be measured, and a measuring system by which a position of the locating system can be determined in the main extension direction of the elevator shaft.

ELEVATOR MACHINE AND STATOR SUPPORT STRUCTURE

Embodiments are directed an elevator machine comprising: a stator assembly, and a plurality of support plates coupled to the stator assembly, wherein a respective at least one of the support plates is coupled on each end of the stator assembly and configured to enable the stator assembly to expand radially and axially in a substantially uniform manner over a range of temperatures. 1. A method for reducing the size of an elevator machine , comprising:constructing a stator assembly; andcoupling the stator assembly to at least one support plate configured to enable the stator assembly to expand radially and axially in a substantially uniform manner.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one support plate is made of at least one of:aluminum, ductile iron, steel, and an iron-based alloy.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one support plate comprises a substantially right angle to allow radial and axial expansion of the stator assembly.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the right angle is positioned based on a provisioning of one or more cooling mechanisms or holes and a size or thickness of one or more flanges used to transmit torque.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one support plate comprises an angled portion to allow radial and axial expansion of the stator assembly.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the angled portion has an angle in the range of seventy to one-hundred ten degrees.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one support plate is configured in the shape of a coil.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one support plate comprises a cylindrical extension toward a center of the stator assembly configured to guide cooling air over heat sink fins.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one support plate comprises at least one window configured to allow cooling air to exit the stator assembly.10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:recessing at least one bearing associated with the ...

MODULAR TRANSFER STATION

A modular transfer station for a passenger conveyance system including a multiple of modular transfer station modules, each of the multiple of modular transfer station modules includes a static structure. A method of assembling a modular transfer station for a passenger conveyance including assembling a first interface lane alignment module to a second a second modular transfer station parking module, wherein each of the multiple of modular transfer station modules includes a generally equivalent static structure. 1. A modular transfer station for a passenger conveyance system , comprising:a first modular transfer station lane alignment module operable to translate an car in a first direction and second direction therethrough; anda second modular transfer station lane alignment module operable to translate the car in a first direction and second direction therethrough, the second modular transfer station lane alignment module attached to the first modular transfer station lane alignment module.2. The modular transfer station as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first direction is a horizontal direction and the second direction is a vertical direction claim 1 , and the passenger conveyance system is an elevator.3. The modular transfer station as recited in claim 2 , further comprising a modular transfer station parking module coupled to at least one of the first modular transfer station lane alignment module and second modular transfer station lane alignment module.4. The modular transfer station as recited in claim 3 , further comprising a static structure coupled to at least one of the first modular transfer station lane alignment module and second modular transfer station lane alignment module.5. The modular transfer station as recited in claim 4 , further comprising an elevator car carriage configured to transport the elevator car from the first modular transfer station lane alignment module to the second modular transfer station lane alignment module.6. The ...

ELEVATOR COUNTERWEIGHT ASSEMBLY

An elevator counterweight assembly includes a frame and a weight. The frame is constructed and arranged to move between a collapsed state and a deployed state. The weight is supported by the frame when in the deployed state 1. An elevator counterweight assembly comprising:a frame constructed and arranged to move between a collapsed state and a deployed state; anda first weight supported by the frame when in the deployed state.2. The elevator counterweight assembly set forth in claim 1 , wherein the frame includes a plurality of members and a plurality of joints claim 1 , and wherein each member is engaged to the adjacent member by a joint of the plurality of joints.3. The elevator counterweight assembly set forth in claim 2 , further comprising:a sheave engaged to the frame.4. The elevator counterweight assembly set forth in claim 3 , wherein each joint of the plurality of joints includes at least one pin extending through adjacent members of the plurality of members and along a pivot axis.5. The elevator counterweight assembly set forth in claim 4 , wherein the at least one pin is a threaded bolt.6. The elevator counterweight assembly set forth in claim 5 , wherein each joint of the plurality of joints include a locking feature constructed and arranged to lock the frame in the deployed state.7. The elevator counterweight assembly set forth in claim 6 , wherein the locking feature is a snap fit arrangement carried between adjacent members of the plurality of members.8. The elevator counterweight assembly set forth in claim 6 , wherein the locking feature includes a detachable fastener spaced from the centerline.9. The elevator counterweight assembly set forth in claim 8 , wherein the detachable fastener is a threaded fastener constructed and arranged to extend through adjacent members of the plurality of members.10. The elevator counterweight assembly set forth in claim 9 , wherein the locking feature is disposed between the pivot axis and an end of at least one of ...

TWO-PART SHEET METAL ELEVATOR GUIDERAIL

An exemplary elevator guiderail includes a metal sheet bent into a configuration that establishes at least one mounting portion configured to facilitate mounting the guiderail within an elevator hoistway. At least one guiding portion is configured to guide movement of an elevator car along the guiderail. The metal sheet includes an exterior surface treated to resist corrosion. A cover over at least some of the guiding surface has an exterior that is different than the exterior surface of the metal sheet. The cover is configured to establish a coefficient of friction to facilitate brake engagement with the cover for resisting movement of an elevator car along the guiderail. 1. An elevator guide rail , comprising:a metal sheet comprising a first metal bent into a configuration that establishes at least one mounting portion configured to facilitate mounting the guiderail within an elevator hoistway and at least one guiding portion configured to guide movement of an elevator car or counterweight along the guiderail, the metal sheet including an exterior surface treated to resist corrosion; anda cover over at least some of the guiding surface, the cover comprising a second, different metal having an exterior that is different than the exterior surface of the metal sheet, the cover exterior being configured to establish a coefficient of friction to facilitate brake engagement with the cover for resisting movement of an elevator car or counterweight along the guiderail.2. The elevator guide rail of claim 1 , whereinthe guiding portion comprises two guiding segments of the metal sheet parallel to each other with the exterior surface of the two guiding segments facing in opposite directions; andthe mounting portion comprises at least one mounting segment of the metal sheet that is situated generally perpendicular to the guiding segments.3. The elevator guide rail of claim 2 , wherein there are two mounting segments spaced from each other.4. The elevator guide rail of claim 2 ...

ARRANGEMENT FOR THE FASTENING OF LIFT SHAFT EQUIPMENT TO A WALL IN A MINE SHAFT

The present invention concerns an arrangement for the fastening of lift shaft equipment to a wall in a mine shaft for a personnel lift, the equipment comprising at least one rail that extends in the longitudinal direction of the shaft, on which rail a lift car can run, and fixtures for the mounting of the rail at a predetermined distance from the wall of the shaft. The fixture comprises an extended beam with means that can be adapted to the angular deviation of the wall of the shaft relative to the longitudinal direction of the beam. 1. An arrangement for the fastening of lift shaft equipment to a wall in a mine shaft for a personnel lift , the equipment comprising at least one rail that extends in the longitudinal direction of the shaft , on which rail a lift car (H) can run , and fixtures for the mounting of the rail at a predetermined distance from the wall of the shaft , characterised in that the fixture comprises an extended beam that is telescopic and that comprises two tubular parts one placed inside of the other , one of which is placed inside the other in a manner that allows it to be displaced , and means arranged at the ends of the beams for the fastening of the beam into the wall of the shaft.2. The arrangement according to claim 1 , whereby it comprises locking means for locking the relative displacement of the two parts.3. The arrangement according to claim 1 , whereby the means comprise brackets that are attached at the free ends of the beam in a manner that allows rotation.4. The arrangement according to claim 3 , whereby the brackets demonstrate fastening points for their fastening into the wall of the shaft and are fastened in a manner that allows rotation around an axis of rotation that is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the shaft.5. The arrangement according to claim 4 , whereby the axis is located between two fastening points.6. The arrangement according to claim 4 , whereby the attachment points comprise drilled holes for pin bolts ...

ELEVATOR SYSTEM HAVING A SERVICE VEHICLE FOR EXTRACTING AN ELEVATOR CAR

An elevator system may include at least one elevator shaft, at least one elevator car that is displaceable in the at least one elevator shaft, and at least one service vehicle configured to receive an elevator car of the elevator system that is located at a stop floor. The elevator car may be displaced into the service vehicle along a direction of extraction perpendicular to a direction of extent of the at least one elevator shaft. Upon receiving the elevator car, the service vehicle may extract the elevator car from the at least one elevator shaft. A rotatable portion of a rail extending in the shaft along which the elevator car travels may be rotatable so as to align with a rail of the service vehicle. 114.-. (canceled)15. An elevator system comprising:an elevator shaft;an elevator car that is displaceable in the elevator shaft; anda service vehicle configured to receive the elevator car located in a stop floor, wherein the elevator car in a direction of extraction perpendicular to a direction of extent of the elevator shaft is configured to be displaced into the service vehicle, wherein upon receiving the elevator car the service vehicle is configured to extract the elevator car from the elevator shaft.16. The elevator system of wherein the direction of extent of the elevator shaft extends vertically claim 15 , wherein the direction of extraction extends horizontally.17. The elevator system of comprising a rail disposed in the elevator shaft that extends in the direction of extent and along which the elevator car is displaceable in the elevator shaft claim 15 , wherein the rail comprises a rotatable portion that is disposed at the stop floor and is configured to rotate from a first orientation parallel to the direction of extent to a second orientation parallel to the direction of extraction.18. The elevator system of wherein the service vehicle comprises a first rail that extends in the direction of extraction claim 15 , the elevator car being displaceable along ...

Reference Core Position Calculation Device for Elevator and Reference Core Position Calculation Method

A reference core position calculation device that calculates a reference core position of an elevator shaft in which an elevator is to be installed includes a measurement unit and a calculation unit . The measurement unit measures a dimension of each portion of the elevator shaft. The calculation unit calculates portion dimension values of the elevator shaft based on the reference core position and the dimension of each portion measured by the measurement unit . When the reference core position is a first reference core position, the calculation unit determines whether portion dimension values of the elevator shaft calculated based on the first reference core position satisfy a predetermined specification. 1. A reference core position calculation device that calculates a reference core position of an elevator shaft in which an elevator is to be installed , the reference core position calculation device comprising:a measurement unit that measures a dimension of each portion of the elevator shaft; anda calculation unit that calculates portion dimension values of the elevator shaft based on the reference core position and the dimension of each portion measured by the measurement unit, whereinwhen the reference core position is a first reference core position, the calculation unit determines whether portion dimension values of the elevator shaft calculated based on the first reference core position satisfy a predetermined specification.2. The reference core position calculation device according to claim 1 , whereinwhen the calculation unit determines that the portion dimension values of the elevator shaft calculated based on the first reference core position do not satisfy the predetermined specification, the calculation unit calculates a second reference core position which serves as the reference core position and at which portion dimension values of the elevator shaft satisfy the predetermined specification, changes the reference core position from the first ...

HARDWARE SYSTEM FOR TOUCH FREE ELEVATOR OPERATION

An apparatus for retrofitting an elevator system to enable voice control includes a first main board installable within an elevator adjacent to an elevator button panel and two or more additional main boards installable on respective floors adjacent to respective elevator call panels, each of the main boards having a microphone circuit, a plurality of onboard output relays, and a processor operable to select an output relay in response to a voice command received by the microphone circuit and to output a signal to the selected output relay. One or more auxiliary output relay boards are installable within the elevator adjacent to the elevator button panel, each having a plurality of additional output relays selectable by the processor of the first main board. A controller area network (CAN) bus connects the first main board to the one or more auxiliary output relay boards. 1. An apparatus for retrofitting an elevator system to enable voice control , the apparatus comprising:a plurality of main boards including a first main board installable within an elevator adjacent to an elevator button panel and two or more additional main boards installable on respective floors adjacent to respective elevator call panels, each of the main boards having a microphone circuit, a plurality of onboard output relays, and a processor operable to select an output relay from among the plurality of onboard output relays in response to a voice command received by the microphone circuit and to output a signal to the selected output relay;one or more auxiliary output relay boards installable within the elevator adjacent to the elevator button panel, each of the one or more auxiliary output relay boards having a plurality of additional output relays, wherein the processor of the first main board is further operable to select the output relay from among the plurality of additional output relays; anda controller area network (CAN) bus connecting the first main board to the one or more auxiliary ...

METHOD AND KIT FOR RETROFITTING ELEVATOR MACHINES WITH THRUST BEARING, AND RETROFITTED ELEVATOR MACHINE

Disclosed is a method for retrofitting an elevator machine with a thrust bearing, including removing, from a bearing stand, a first cover plate, providing access to an end portion of a motor shaft, securing an extension shaft against the end portion of the motor shaft, securing a thrust bearing housing against or axially offset from the bearing stand, positioning a thrust bearing in the bearing housing, wherein an inner race of the thrust bearing is securely positioned against, and axially fixed to, the extension shaft, and an outer race of the thrust bearing is securely positioned against the bearing housing, and securing a second cover plate to the bearing housing. 1. A method for retrofitting an elevator machine with a thrust bearing , comprising:removing, from a bearing stand, a first cover plate, providing access to an end portion of a motor shaft;securing an extension shaft against the end portion of the motor shaft;securing a thrust bearing housing against, or axially offset from, the bearing stand;positioning the thrust bearing in the bearing housing, wherein:an inner race of the thrust bearing is securely positioned against, and axially fixed to, the extension shaft; andan outer race of the thrust bearing is securely positioned against the bearing housing; andsecuring a second cover plate to the bearing housing.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the extension shaft includes a first base plate that is secured to the end portion of the motor shaft; andthe thrust bearing housing includes a second base plate that is secured against or axially offset from the bearing stand.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the end portion of the motor shaft and bearing stand are provided with threaded bores to securely position the first and second base plates.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein:an outward extending portion of the first base plate includes a shoulder that is a first bearing seat for limiting axial motion of the thrust bearing inner race; andan inward extending ...

Adhoc protocol for commissioning connected devices in the field

A device commissioning system includes a terminal device, a data communication network, and a network controller. The terminal devices selects a device type of a component configured to operate in a control system, and outputs a device activation signal that requests a configuration file for commissioning the component according to a selected device type. The communication network is remotely located from the component and stores configuration files for commissioning different types of components. The network controller receives the device activation signal indicating a request to commission the component according to the selected device type and establishes a secure data link to deliver the configuration file in response to the device activation signal. The component receives the configuration file corresponding to the selected device type, and installs the configuration file to commission operation as the selected device type.

FALL PREVENTION DEVICE FOR A PLATFORM

A movable platform having a fall prevention device is arranged in a shaft of an elevator system and is operated by a corresponding method for securing the movable platform. The movable platform includes a complete machine room used in an expandable elevator for a building under construction. The movable platform can be moved vertically along guide rails. In order to secure the movable platform during movement, the fall prevention device includes at least one arresting device that is arranged on the movable platform and which can be brought into engagement with the guide rail if necessary. A locking element arranged on the movable platform interacts with a safety component arranged along the movement path, and can, if necessary, actuate the arresting device together with an arresting braking system of an elevator car attached to the movable platform, the locking element thus blocking a possible downward motion. 113-. (canceled)14. A displaceable platform positioned in a shaft of an elevator installation with a fall prevention device , wherein the shaft includes a guide rail and the displaceable platform is vertically displaceable along the guide rail , the displaceable platform including at least one suspension point at which an elevator car is suspended so that the displaceable platform is displaceable together with the suspended car , the fall prevention device comprising:at least one arresting device arranged at the displaceable platform and which can be brought into engagement with the guide rail; andan intermediate linkage connecting a safety brake system of the car with a coupling linkage of the displaceable platform so that the safety brake system of the car can be brought into engagement with the guide rail substantially simultaneously with or slightly before the at least one arresting device is brought into engagement with the guide rail.15. The displaceable platform according to wherein the fall prevention device further comprises:a safety component ...

Systems and methods for providing information regarding elevator systems

Elevator systems having an elevator car located within an elevator shaft, the elevator car moveable between a plurality of floors of a building, a car operating panel located within the elevator car and having a plurality of buttons operable for selection of a destination floor of the plurality of floors, a digital readable marker located within the elevator car that is at least one of scannable and readable by a user device, and a digital storage system having information stored thereon, the information including directory information, wherein the directory information includes information associated with the floors selectable by operation of the plurality of buttons. When a user device scans or reads the digital readable marker, the digital storage system transmits the directory information to the user device so that the user device can display the directory information to a passenger.

An elevator system and a method of adapting an elevator system

The present application relates to an elevator system and a method of adapting an elevator system, the system being adapted to warn elevator users of the existence of a vertical misalignment between a floor of a lift car and a landing surface adjacent to which the lift car stops. The elevator system comprises facing parallel walls that depend vertically downwards from a leading edge of the lift car floor and a leading edge of the landing surface respectively. A luminaire is mounted on at least one of said walls at a distance below the edge of said wall so as to face the opposing wall irrespective of said vertical misalignment. Light from said luminaire illuminates said opposing walls to alert elevator users to the existence of said vertical misalignment.

ELEVATOR ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING ELEVATOR

A method for constructing an elevator includes providing a hoisting machine unit, a guide rail line, an elevator car, a counterweight, and a hoisting roping; using the elevator car for transporting passengers and/or goods while the hoisting machine unit is in a first position; installing one or more guide rail sections into the guide rail line above a guide rail section of the hoisting machine unit; removing the hoisting machine unit from the first position; installing a guide rail section into the guide rail line in place from where the guide rail section of the hoisting machine unit was removed; hoisting the hoisting machine unit; mounting the hoisting machine unit to a second position which is higher than the first position; and using the elevator car for transporting passengers and/or goods while the hoisting machine unit is in the second position. An elevator arrangement is described for implementing the method. 1. A method for constructing an elevator comprising the steps of:providing a hoisting machine unit, the hoisting machine unit comprising a hoisting machine, and a guide rail section, on which the hoisting machine is fixed;providing one or more guide rail lines in a hoistway for guiding an elevator car and/or a counterweight, said one or more guide rail lines comprising a guide rail line comprising plurality of guide rail sections, said providing comprising positioning the hoisting machine unit in a first position such that the guide rail section of the hoisting machine unit is one of said plurality of guide sections, and the guide rail line comprises one or more guide rail sections below the guide rail section of the hoisting machine unit;providing an elevator car and a counterweight in the hoistway;providing a hoisting roping interconnecting the elevator car and the counterweight;using the elevator car a first time for transporting passengers and/or goods while the hoisting machine unit is in said first position;installing one or more guide rail ...

BLUETOOTH MODULE OF ELEVATOR SYSTEM

A Bluetooth module in an elevator system in the field of elevator intelligent control technologies. The Bluetooth module according to the present invention is arranged substantially corresponding to a mounting hole of a first physical button/second physical button of the elevator system, such that a Bluetooth signal broadcast by the Bluetooth module can be propagated from at least part of the mounting hole to a landing zone/the interior of an elevator car. The first physical button is a physical button arranged on an elevator call panel assembly in the landing zone of the elevator system. The second physical button is a physical button arranged on an elevator call panel assembly of the elevator car of the elevator system. Embodiments can be easily implemented by transforming the existing elevator system and can achieve good coverage of Bluetooth signals in the landing zone and/or the interior of the elevator car. 1. A Bluetooth module for use in an elevator system , capable of broadcasting a Bluetooth signal , characterised in that the Bluetooth module is arranged substantially corresponding to a first mounting hole of a first physical button of the elevator system , such that the Bluetooth signal broadcast by the Bluetooth module can be propagated from at least part of the first mounting hole to a landing zone , wherein the first physical button is a physical button arranged on an elevator call panel assembly in the landing zone of the elevator system; orthe Bluetooth module is arranged substantially corresponding to a second mounting hole of a second physical button of the elevator system, such that the Bluetooth signal broadcast by the Bluetooth module can be propagated form at least part of the second mounting hole to the interior of an elevator car, wherein the second physical button is a physical button arranged on an elevator call panel assembly of the elevator car of the elevator system.2. The Bluetooth module according to claim 1 , characterised in that the ...

ELEVATOR CAR ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR DAMPENING VIBRATIONS

An elevator car arrangement includes an elevator car body and an elevator car sling. The elevator car arrangement further includes a hanging damper arranged to connect the elevator car body and the elevator car sling together for dampening vibrations coming from guide rails through the elevator car sling to the elevator car body. The hanging damper includes a first part connected to a bottom part of the elevator car body; a second part connected to the elevator car sling; and a damping element arranged to dampen vibrations coming from the second part to the first part. A method for dampening vibrations coming from guide rails through the elevator car sling to the elevator car body is disclosed. 1. An elevator car arrangement comprising:an elevator car body;an elevator car sling; a first part connected to a bottom part of the elevator car body;', 'a second part connected to the elevator car sling; and', 'a damping element arranged to dampen vibrations coming from the second part to the first part,, 'a hanging damper arranged to connect the elevator car body and the elevator car sling together for dampening vibrations coming from guide rails through the elevator car sling to the elevator car body, the hanging damper comprisingwherein the first part comprises a first rod and a first plate connected together, said first rod having a first end connected to the bottom part of the elevator car body and a second end connected to the first plate,wherein the second part comprises a second plate and at least one second rod in connection with the second plate, andwherein the damping element is arranged between the first plate of the first part and the second plate of the second part such that the damping element has a connection with the first plate of the first part and the second plate of the second part such that the connection between the first part and the second part is arranged through the damping element.2. The elevator car arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

ELEVATOR DOOR HAVING AN ATTACHED ROLLER ASSEMBLY

The invention relates to a lift door having a bearing unit with a supporting unit and at least one running roller arrangement which is attached to the supporting unit and which has a running roller and a bearing axle, on which the running roller is rotatably mounted, and a door leaf attached to the bearing unit, wherein the bearing unit is designed to displaceably mount the lift door in a door transom, in that the running roller of the running roller arrangement can roll on a rail of the door transom, wherein the running roller arrangement is designed to be installed on the supporting unit and removed from the supporting unit as a unit. 119.-. (canceled)20. A lift door , comprising:a door leaf; a supporting unit,', 'at least one running roller assembly coupled to said supporting unit, said roller assembly having at least a running roller configured to roll on a rail of the door transom and a bearig axle on which said running roller is rotatably mounted, said running roller assembly configured to be installed on and removed from said supporting unit as a single unit., 'a bearing unit coupled to the door leaf and configured to displaceably mount the lift door in a door transom, said bearing unit having'}21. The lift door of claim 20 , wherein said at least one running roller assembly includes only rollers that support a weight of said lift door.22. The lift door of claim 21 , wherein said at least one running roller assembly includes only said running roller claim 21 , as the only roller.23. The lift door of claim 21 , wherein said at least one running roller assembly consists of said running roller and said bearing axle.24. The lift door of claim 20 , wherein said at least one running roller assembly further includes a retaining element coupled to said bearing axle.25. The lift door of claim 20 , wherein said running roller assembly is configured to be removable from said supporting unit in a direction parallel to a principal plane of extent of said lift door.26. The ...

ELEVATOR CAR FRAME, A METHOD FOR INSTALLING AN ELEVATOR CAR FRAME, AND AN ELEVATOR

An elevator car frame is disclosed. It comprises two side beams, each of them having a length and two ends, being at a distance from each other, being aligned substantially parallel to each other and their lengths being substantially the same. The elevator car frame further comprises a top cross beam and a bottom cross beam, each of them having a length and two ends, being at a distance from each other, being aligned substantially parallel to each other and their lengths being substantially the same. The top cross beam and the bottom cross beam are connected from their ends to the side beams for forming a closed and essentially rectangular frame. The elevator car frame is characterized in that the top cross beam and the bottom cross beam each comprise at least two modules being connected to each other, and optionally to a side beam, by an adjustable connection for folding the modules of the top cross beam and the bottom cross beam to allow reversibly reducing the size of the elevator car frame. 1. An elevator car frame comprisinga first side beam and a second side beam, each of them having a length and two ends, being at a distance from each other, being aligned substantially parallel to each other and their lengths being substantially the same, anda top cross beam and a bottom cross beam, each of them having a length and two ends, being at a distance from each other, being aligned substantially parallel to each other and their lengths being substantially the same;the top cross beam and the bottom cross beam being connected from their ends to the side beams for forming a closed and essentially rectangular frame;wherein the top cross beam and the bottom cross beam each comprise at least two modules being connected to each other, and optionally to a side beam, by an adjustable connection for folding the modules of the top cross beam and the bottom cross beam to allow reversibly reducing the size of the elevator car frame.2. The elevator car frame according to claim 1 ...

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR INSTALLING AN ELEVATOR

The invention relates to a method and arrangement for installing an elevator, which comprises an elevator car arranged to run in an elevator shaft along the guide rails, a balancing weight connected to the elevator car with suspension ropes and with a traction member, the elevator comprising further a hoisting machinery with a driving wheel in the lower part of the elevator shaft below the elevator car, the installing comprising one or more jumps to make the elevator serve higher floors. During the jump phase extensions needed for the suspension ropes are taken from first supply reels and extensions needed for the traction member are taken from second supply reels. 1. Method for installing an elevator , which comprises at least an elevator car arranged to run in an elevator shaft along the guide rails , a balancing weight connected to the elevator car with suspension ropes from above and with a traction member from below , further the elevator comprises a hoisting machinery with a driving wheel in the lower part of the elevator shaft below the elevator car , the installing comprising one or more jumps to make the elevator serve higher floors , and between the jumps the elevator is arranged to serve number of the floors , preferably the lowermost floors of the building , wherein during the jump phase extensions needed for the suspension ropes are taken from one or more first supply reels and extensions needed for the traction member are taken from one or more second supply reels.2. Method for installing an elevator according to claim 1 , wherein the hoisting machinery is kept in its final location during all the jumps and used to move the elevator car and the balancing weight during all the jumps when needed.3. Method for installing an elevator according to claim 1 , wherein a support beam with diverting pulleys for the suspension ropes is secured to the guide rails above the elevator car to suspend the elevator car and the balancing weight and to make the use of the ...

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT

A method for installing guide rails of an elevator in a hoistway includes installing one or more guide rails to form a vertical guide rail line; positioning an elevator car at a first position in the hoistway; placing a plurality of guide rails to stand in an upright position on the elevator car such that each of the guide rails rests on the floor structure of the elevator car; supporting the upper half of each of the guide rails laterally on the elevator car for blocking its lateral movement relative to the elevator car; hoisting the elevator car in the hoistway upwards to a second position, along the guide rail line; and installing a guide rail belonging to said plurality into the elevator hoistway on top of the guide rail line for extending the guide rail line vertically, thereby making the guide rail being installed to form the uppermost section of the guide rail line. An installation arrangement of guide rails is provided for implementing the method. 1. A method for installing guide rails of an elevator in a hoistway , comprising the steps of:installing one or more guide rails to form a vertical guide rail line;positioning an elevator car at a first position in the hoistway;placing a plurality of guide rails to stand in an upright position on the elevator car such that each of the guide rails rests on the floor structure of the elevator car;supporting an upper half of each of the guide rails laterally on the elevator car for blocking lateral movement thereof relative to the elevator car;hoisting the elevator car in the hoistway upwards to a second position, along the guide rail line; andinstalling a guide rail belonging to said plurality into the elevator hoistway on top of the guide rail line for extending the guide rail line vertically, thereby making the guide rail being installed to form the uppermost section of the guide rail line.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said floor structure is a floor platform of the car delimiting an interior of the ...

ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR ALIGNING GUIDE RAILS OF AN ELEVATOR

An arrangement for aligning guide rails of an elevator, comprising a carrier moving upwards and downwards in an elevator shaft along guide rails, at least one plumb line being provided in the vicinity of each guide rail. A laser scanner is attached fixedly or movably to the carrier or to the guide rail or to an apparatus, which is supported on walls of the elevator shaft and/or on the carrier. The horizontal position of the guide rail in relation to the plumb line is determined with the laser scanner. 1. An arrangement for aligning guide rails of an elevator , comprising a carrier moving upwards and downwards in an elevator shaft along guide rails , at least one plumb line being provided in the vicinity of each guide rail , wherein:a laser scanner is attached fixedly or movably to the carrier or to the guide rail or to an apparatus, which is supported on walls of the elevator shaft and/or on the carrier,whereby the horizontal position of the guide rail in relation to the plumb line is determined with the laser scanner.2. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the laser scanner is a 2D laser scanner.3. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the resolution of the laser scanner is less than 50 micro meter claim 1 , advantageously less than 10 micro meter.4. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the carrier is an elevator car.5. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the carrier is an installation platform.6. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is an alignment tool extending across the shaft.7. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein each guide rail comprises two parallel side guide surfaces and a front guide surface being perpendicular to the side guide surfaces claim 1 ,whereby the horizontal position of one of the side guide surfaces and of the front guide surface of the guide rail in relation to the plumb line is determined with the laser scanner.8. The arrangement according to claim 7 , wherein the ...

Self-Climbing Robot for Installing Elevator Guide Rail

The present invention discloses a self-climbing robot for installing an elevator guide rail, which comprises a climbing mobile platform, a working mobile platform, a rectangular parallelepiped frame and a PLC control unit. The frame is fixedly provided with a first platform, a second platform, a third platform and a fourth platform from bottom to top, the top end of a screw provided vertically is fixedly connected with the fourth platform, and the bottom end of the screw is fixedly connected with the first platform; the climbing mobile platform and the working mobile platform are provided with a nut engaged with the screw and a driving mechanism capable of driving the rotation of the nut, respectively, the driving mechanism comprises a driving motor and a pulley box, the working mobile platform is located above the climbing mobile platform, both the climbing mobile platform and the working mobile platform are slidingly connected with the frame, and the climbing mobile platform and the working mobile platform are only capable of sliding in the vertical direction. The self-climbing robot for installing the elevator guide rail according to the present invention can automatically complete the task of measuring a well and installing a guide rail, and can self-climb in the elevator well. 1. A self-climbing robot for installing an elevator guide rail , comprising: a climbing mobile platform , a working mobile platform , a rectangular parallelepiped frame and a PLC control unit , wherein the frame is fixedly provided with a first platform , a second platform , a third platform and a fourth platform from bottom to top , the top end of a screw provided vertically is fixedly connected with the fourth platform , and the bottom end of the screw is fixedly connected with the first platform; the climbing mobile platform and the working mobile platform are provided with a nut engaged with the screw and a driving mechanism capable of driving the rotation of the nut , respectively , ...

METHOD FOR ERECTING AN ELEVATOR FACILITY

An elevator installation erection method includes installing in an elevator shaft: a construction phase elevator system having a self-propelled elevator car whose usable lifting height is adapted to an increasing elevator shaft height; at least one guide rail in the elevator shaft guiding the elevator car along its travel path; and a drive system driving the elevator car and including a primary part attached to the elevator car and a secondary part attached along the elevator car travel path, wherein the guide rail and the secondary part are gradually extended upwards during the construction phase, wherein the self-propelled elevator car transports persons and/or material for the construction of the building and passengers and freight for floors already used as residential or business premises, and wherein after the elevator shaft has reached its final height the construction phase elevator system is replaced by a final elevator system. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for erecting a final elevator installation in an elevator shaft of a building , the method comprising the steps of:installing a construction phase elevator system in the elevator shaft for use during a construction phase of the building while the elevator shaft becomes higher with increasing building height, the construction phase elevator system including a self-propelled construction phase elevator car, and adapting a usable lifting height of the construction phase elevator car to an increasing height of the elevator shaft;installing at least one guide rail strand in the elevator shaft for guiding the construction phase elevator car along a travel path in the elevator shaft;assembling a drive system for driving the construction phase elevator car, the drive system including a primary part attached to the construction phase elevator car and a secondary part attached in the elevator shaft along the travel path;extending the at least one guide rail strand and the secondary part of the drive system upward ...

IOT DATA SIMULATOR AND VALIDATOR

An IoT data simulator and validator platform for an IoT connected system including: an IoT message simulator including: an IoT message constructor configured to simulate live IoT data from a live IoT device of the IoT connected system in the form of one or more messages; a test case constructor configured to generate test cases for the one of more messages; and a simulation scenario builder configured to establish relationships between the one or more messages. 1. An IoT data simulator and validator platform for an IoT connected system , the IoT data simulator and validator platform comprising:an IoT message simulator comprising:an IoT message constructor configured to simulate live IoT data from a live IoT device of the IoT connected system in the form of one or more messages;a test case constructor configured to generate test cases for the one of more messages; anda simulation scenario builder configured to establish relationships between the one or more messages.2. The IoT data simulator and validator platform of claim 1 , further comprising:an IoT data validator configured to validate live IoT data from the live IoT device of the IoT connected system using the test cases for the one of more messages.3. The IoT data simulator and validator platform of claim 1 , wherein the IoT message constructor further comprises:a message definition builder configured to define one or more fields for the one or more messages.4. The IoT data simulator and validator platform of claim 3 , wherein the IoT message constructor further comprises:a message schema builder configured to generate rules related to the properties of the one or more fields.5. The IoT data simulator and validator platform of claim 3 , wherein the IoT message constructor further comprises:a message configuration builder configured to determine all values of the fields in one or more messages.6. The IoT data simulator and validator platform of claim 3 , wherein the test case constructor further comprises:a ...

SYSTEM FOR COMPILING AND TRANSFERRING ELEVATOR CONFIGURATION DATA AND METHODS OF USING SAME

A computer-implemented method for importing data to an elevator content control system comprises using a computing structure remote from a destination dispatch kiosk to select a location to upload a configuration data file. The configuration data file includes building information and elevator information. The method comprises uploading the selected configuration data file to the content control system. The method includes importing the configuration data file to the content control system to fill in a void in a second configuration data file. The importing does not overwrite a preset identification number for at least one of an elevator, a kiosk, an elevator controller, a building, a job, and an elevator car. 1. A computer-implemented method for importing data to an elevator content control system , comprising: select a location to upload a configuration data file, the configuration data file including building information and elevator information;', 'upload the selected configuration data file to the content control system;', 'import the configuration data file to the content control system to fill in a void in a a second configuration data file; and, 'using a computing structure remote from a destination dispatch kiosk towherein, the importing does not overwrite a preset identification number for at least one of an elevator, a kiosk, an elevator controller, a building, a job, and an elevator car.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising using an error-check module to identify an error in the second configuration data file.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , further comprising outputting a warning in response to the identification of the error.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 3 , wherein the error is introduced by the importing of the configuration data file.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the location is at least one of: an elevator controller claim 1 , a database claim 1 , a building ...

DRIVE ARRANGEMENT HAVING A MOVABLE RAIL SEGMENT

A drive arrangement that includes a movable rail segment of a lift system, an electric motor configured to rotate the rail segment through a prescribed maximum movement path, and inverter units for making available electrical power to the electric motor and configured to receive a control command relating to the position of the movable rail segment and to make available electrical drive power based thereon. The drive arrangement may form at least two drive segments each of which includes one of the inverter units and a coil arrangement that is supplied with electrical power by the assigned inverter unit. Each of the drive segments may be configured such that the inverter units operate with equal priority. 1. A drive arrangement comprising:a movable rail segment of a lift system;an electric motor for moving the movable rail segment, wherein the movable rail segment is rotatable through a prescribed maximum movement path; andinverter units configured to make electrical power available to the electric motor, wherein each inverter unit is configured to receive a control command relating to a position of the movable rail segment and to make electrical power available based on the control command, one of the inverter units, wherein each of the at least two drive segments is configured such that the inverter units operate with equal priority, and', 'a coil arrangement that is supplied with electrical power by the respective inverter unit., 'wherein the drive arrangement forms at least two drive segments, wherein each of the at least two drive segments includes2. The drive arrangement of wherein the at least two drive segments are configuredto obtain in parallel with one another a control difference,to generate a manipulated variable based on the control difference, andto operate, based on the manipulated variable, a power inverter for outputting electrical power to the coil arrangements.3. The drive arrangement of wherein each of the inverter units is configured to select ...

METHOD FOR INSTALLING AN ELEVATOR IN THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF A BUILDING

The object of the invention is a method for installing an elevator in the construction phase of a building. The elevator comprises an elevator car adapted to move reciprocally in an elevator hoistway in the construction phase and a compensating weight, which is connected via a suspension beam to support the elevator car by means of at least one suspension member and also by means of diverting pulleys. The elevator has a temporary hoisting machine provided with a traction sheave, the hoisting machine being kept in its position for the whole duration of the construction phase of the building, and a 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. During the construction time, the supporting and the moving of the elevator car are separated from each other. When taking the elevator into normal operation when the building is at its final height, the construction-time hoisting machine with its traction sheave and traction member is removed, and the new hoisting machine plus traction sheave and hoisting roping is installed into position. 1. Method for installing an elevator in the construction phase of a building , which elevator comprises in the construction phase of the building at least an elevator car adapted to move reciprocally in an elevator hoistway and at least one compensating weight , which is for its part connected , via a suspension beam fixed above the elevator car , to support the elevator car by means of at least one suspension member , such as by means of a rope or belt and also by means of diverting pulleys , and also a hoisting machine provided with at least one traction sheave or corresponding , the hoisting machine being kept in place for essentially the whole duration of the construction phase of the building , and at least one traction member , such as a belt , rope or chain , which is adapted to transmit the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONVEYING PASSENGERS, FLIGHT CREW PERSONNEL, CONTAINERS AND FOOD SERVICE CARTS

An elevator system includes a shaft extending between at least two decks of a vehicle. A base of the shaft is mounted to a deck structure of at least two decks by a coupling mechanism that accommodates flexing of the deck structure to enable the deck structure to flex independently of the base of the shaft. The elevator system further includes a cab within the shaft. The cab is movable between the at least two decks. The elevator system also includes a pneumatic system in selective communication with an interior of the shaft. 1. An elevator system comprising:a shaft extending between at least two decks of a vehicle, a base of the shaft mounted to a first deck structure of the at least two decks by a coupling mechanism that accommodates flexing of the first deck structure to enable the first deck structure to flex independently of the base of the shaft;a cab within the shaft, the cab movable between the at least two decks; anda pneumatic system in selective communication with an interior of the shaft.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the pneumatic system comprises:a vacuum pump that generates a pneumatic force; anda noise-reducing enclosure surrounding the vacuum pump.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the pneumatic system comprises:a valve that generates a pneumatic force using a pressure differential between a cabin of the vehicle and an exterior of the vehicle.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the pneumatic system comprises:a valve that generates a pneumatic force using bleed air generated by a turbine engine.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a vehicle waste system, wherein the pneumatic system is part of the vehicle waste system.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:an emergency escape roped fixed to a top of the shaft; andan emergency hatch in at least one surface of the cab to enable egress of passengers and crewmembers.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the cab comprises tension cables suspending a floor of the cab from a ceiling of the ...

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR LIFTING ELEVATOR CARS DURING INSTALLATION

Climber motors are a form of temporary winch that can be used before a permanent elevator drive system is installed at the top of a hoistway. A mount to be employed with such a climber motor may include a frame having a base, a lower portion, and an upper portion. The upper portion may support a lower plate, which lower plate supports sleeves, which sleeves in turn support an upper plate. The frame and the climber motor may be positioned within an elevator cab such that the sleeves extend upwards through apertures in a canopy of the elevator cab. Once the upper plate is positioned between the sleeves and a crosshead above the elevator cab, the climber motor may be engaged to cause the sleeves to exert an upward force on the crosshead and thereby lift the elevator cab in the hoistway. 1. A mount for a climber motor that hoists an elevator cab within a hoistway , the mount comprising:a frame configured to receive the climber motor, the frame having a lower portion that is supported by a base and an upper portion that is supported by the lower portion;a lower plate that is integral with or supported by the upper portion of the frame, the lower plate configured to be positioned beneath a canopy of the elevator cab while the climber motor lifts the elevator cab in the hoistway; anda sleeve that is supported by the lower plate, wherein the sleeve is configured to extend through the canopy and exert an upward force on a crosshead above the canopy of the elevator cab while the climber motor lifts the elevator cab in the hoistway.2. The mount of comprising an upper plate that is supported by the sleeve claim 1 , wherein the upper plate is configured to be positioned directly underneath the crosshead while the climber motor lifts the elevator cab in the hoistway.3. The mount of wherein the sleeve includes an internal channel for receiving a hoist cable.4. The mount of comprising an upper plate that transfers the upward force from the sleeve to the crosshead while the climber ...

ELEVATOR AND METHOD FOR MODERNIZING AN ELEVATOR

An elevator, more particularly an elevator for passenger transport and/or freight transport, which elevator includes an elevator car, is arranged to travel in an elevator hoistway. Above the elevator hoistway is a space bounded by a floor, a counterweight, a first suspension roping and a second suspension roping, which suspension ropings connect the aforementioned elevator car and counterweight to each other, a mechanism configured to move the first suspension roping and the second suspension roping, one or more diverting pulleys of the first suspension roping disposed in said space, one or more diverting pulleys of the second suspension roping disposed in said space, and in which elevator the first suspension roping and the second suspension roping travel on vertical planes parallel to each other. The first suspension roping forms a loop around one or more diverting pulleys of the first suspension roping, the second suspension roping forms a loop around one or more diverting pulleys of the second suspension roping, said loops are nested and the diverting pulley of the outer loop is disposed outside the inner loop, and the suspension ropings pass through the apertures in the aforementioned floor. A method for modernizing an elevator is also disclosed. 1. An elevator , comprising:an elevator car, which is arranged to travel in an elevator hoistway, above which elevator hoistway is a space bounded by a floor;a counterweight;a first suspension roping and a second suspension roping, which suspension ropings connect the elevator car and counterweight to each other;a mechanism configured to move the first suspension roping and the second suspension roping;one or more diverting pulleys of the first suspension roping being disposed in said space; andone or more diverting pulleys of the second suspension roping being disposed in said space,wherein:the first suspension roping and the second suspension roping travel on vertical planes parallel to each other;the first ...

SLIDING GUIDE SHOE FOR AN ELEVATOR

A sliding guide shoe for an elevator includes a two-part insert that can be inserted into a guide shoe housing for guiding an elevator car along a guide rail. The insert has a carrier element with a recess which is designed as a receiving pocket for receiving a sliding element so that the sliding element can be introduced into the carrier element in a longitudinal direction and then latched in the carrier element. 110-. (canceled)11. A sliding guide shoe for an elevator for conveying persons or goods , comprising:a guide shoe housing for attachment to an elevator car; andan insert removably inserted into the guide shoe housing for guidance of the elevator car along a guide rail extending in a longitudinal travel direction, wherein the insert includes a slide element facing the guide rail when the guide shoe housing is attached to the elevator car and a carrier element with a recess receiving the slide element, wherein the recess is formed as a receiving pocket for the slide element and the carrier element is configured such that the slide element is introducible into and removable from the recess in the longitudinal travel direction so that after the slide element is introduced into the recess the slide element is captively fixed in the carrier element.12. The sliding guide shoe according to wherein the slide element is detentable in the carrier element.13. The sliding guide shoe according to wherein the carrier element has at least one movable or flexible securing section for securing the slide element inserted into the carrier element claim 11 , the securing section being movable or deformable outwardly for forming an introduction opening for the slide element.14. The sliding guide shoe according to wherein the carrier element when inserted in the recess has a section that projects beyond the guide shoe housing.15. The sliding guide shoe according to wherein the carrier element is locally weakened in a region of the securing section.16. The sliding guide shoe ...

ELEVATOR CARS WITH CAMERA MOUNT

An elevator car () for carrying a load in a vertical direction. The elevator car includes at least one elevator car door () carrying a door coupling () and a camera mount () comprising a mounting location () for a camera (). The camera mount () is located at the top of the elevator car () with the mounting location () positioned for a camera () to monitor the door coupling (). The camera mount is deformable at least in the vertical direction, when acted on by a downwards force, such as to protect the door coupling () from being impacted by the camera mount (). 142103. An elevator car (; ) for carrying a load in a vertical direction , comprising:{'b': 38', '20, 'at least one elevator car door () carrying a door coupling ();'}{'b': 40', '46', '44, 'a camera mount () comprising a mounting location () for a camera ();'}{'b': 40', '42', '46', '44', '20', '20', '40, 'wherein the camera mount () is located at the top of the elevator car () with the mounting location () positioned for a camera () to monitor the door coupling () and is deformable at least in the vertical direction, when acted on by a downwards force, such as to protect the door coupling () from being impacted by the camera mount ().'}242444620. The elevator car () of claim 1 , further comprising a camera () mounted on the mounting location () and arranged to monitor the door coupling ().3424252384052. The elevator car () of claim 1 , wherein the elevator car () further comprises a car door lintel () above the at least one elevator car door () claim 1 , and wherein the camera mount () is positioned on the car door lintel ().44240. The elevator car () of claim 1 , wherein the camera mount () is elastically deformable.5424020. The elevator car () of claim 1 , wherein the camera mount () is deformable in both a vertical direction and a horizontal direction claim 1 , wherein the deformation in the horizontal direction is away from the door coupling ().64240. The elevator car () of claim 1 , wherein the camera ...