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22-11-2012 дата публикации

Method and device for inspecting a traveling wire cable

Номер: US20120294506A1
Автор: Roland Verreet
Принадлежит: CASAR Drahtseilwerk Saar GmbH

A wire cable is exposed to flashes and the exposed image is detected on at least one lay length or a multiple of the lay length and monitored for changes in the image. Preferably, the respective repetition of the same outer stranded wire of the traveling wire cable is detected in the same location and every repetition or every other repetition or every third repetition is used for triggering the flash. In another embodiment, a picture is taken of a large portion of the wire cable using a specialized camera and the image is split up, into recurring units of length that correspond to the size of a lay length or a multiple of the lay length and the successive units of length are compared and inspected for changes in the image.

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Номер записи: 1
20-06-2013 дата публикации

Checking states in an elevator installation

Номер: US20130153340A1
Автор: Florian Dold
Принадлежит: INVENTIO AG

An elevator installation includes a cage, a counterweight, a drive and at least one support element. The cage and the counterweight are supported by the support element, which is driven by the drive to move the cage and the counterweight in opposite directions. The support element includes at least one test element, wherein the test element is contacted by at least one contacting device and connected with a measuring device so that an electrical resistance of the test element is determinable by the measuring device, wherein the electrical resistance of the test element changes due to stretching of the test element so that through measurement of the electrical resistance of the test element at least one of the following states of the elevator installation is ascertainable: loading of the cage, a slack support element, a tension difference between at least two support elements and damage of the support element.

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Номер записи: 2
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Elevator cord health monitoring

Номер: US20160002006A1
Автор: Daniel A. Mosher, Fanping Sun, Huan ZHANG, John P. Wesson, Mark Steven Thompson, Raja Kountanya, Richard N. Fargo, Xiaodong Luo, Yan Chen
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

A method of fault detection of a belt or rope includes interconnecting a plurality of cords of the belt or rope, the cords including a plurality of wires, to form a bridge circuit. A fault detection bridge circuit is subjected to a voltage excitation and outputs a voltage which is indicative of the belt or rope damage but remaining insensitive to other environmental noises.

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Номер записи: 3
02-01-2020 дата публикации

WIRE ROPE FLAW DETECTOR

Номер: US20200002133A1
Автор: Hirota Kazuaki, Seki Tetsuroh, Takahashi Fumitake, Yoshioka Takashi
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Provided is a wire rope flaw detector according to the present invention includes a magnetizer configured to form a magnetic path in a predetermined segment of a wire rope, a magnetic sensor configured to detect a leakage magnetic flux generated from the wire rope, and a protective cover configured to prevent the wire rope from being brought into contact with the magnetic sensor. The wire rope flaw detector further includes a magnetic sensor protecting member configured to prevent the protective cover from being brought into contact with an upper face of the magnetic sensor so as to prevent application of a pressure equal to or larger than a predetermined pressure to the magnetic sensor. 19-. (canceled)10. A wire rope flaw detector configured to detect damage of a wire rope , comprising:a magnetizer configured to form a magnetic path in a predetermined segment of the wire rope;a magnetic sensor, which is arranged so as to be magnetically insulated from the magnetizer, and is configured to detect a leakage magnetic flux generated from the magnetic path formed in the wire rope;a protective cover, which is provided between the magnetic sensor and the wire rope, has a groove for allowing the wire rope to pass therethrough, and has one face that is located on a side opposite to another face on a side on which the wire rope passes, the one face having a part maintained at such a position that the part of the one face is opposed to an upper face of the magnetic sensor; anda magnetic sensor protecting member which is provided on the lower face side of the protective cover and between the magnetizer and the magnetic sensor in the axial direction of the wire rope and which has a thickness such that a pressure applied from the protective cover to the magnetic sensor is less than a predetermined value.11. The wire rope flaw detector according to claim 10 , wherein the magnetic sensor protecting member is arranged at least at one position on each of two sides of the magnetic ...

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Номер записи: 4
03-01-2019 дата публикации

ELEVATOR GUIDE RAIL CLEANER

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

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Номер записи: 5
12-01-2017 дата публикации

ELEVATOR TENSION MEMBER STIFFNESS ESTIMATION AND MONITORING

Номер: US20170008734A1
Автор: Hollowell Richard L., Kwon YiSug, Mckee David Wayne, Roberts Randall Keith
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A system for determining stiffness of an elevator system tension member includes a landing floor indicator to transmit a landing floor signal of an elevator car to a stiffness estimator, and a car position encoder to transmit a car position signal of the elevator car in a hoistway to the stiffness estimator. A machine position encoder transmits a machine position signal to the stiffness estimator. The tension member is operably connected to the machine to move the elevator car along the hoistway. A load weight sensor is located at the elevator car to transmit a load weight signal of the elevator car to the stiffness estimator. The stiffness estimator utilizes at least the landing floor signal, the car position signal, the machine position signal and the load weight signal to calculate an estimated stiffness of the tension member. 1. A method of calculating a stiffness of an elevator system tension member comprising:transmitting one or more elevator car position signals to a stiffness estimator;calculating an estimated stiffness of the tension member using the transmitted signals.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the signals include a landing floor signal claim 1 , a car position signal claim 1 , a machine position signal and/or a load weight signal.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the car position signal and the load weight signal are utilized to calculate an actual effective length of the tension member.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the actual effective length is compared to a nominal effective length.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein a difference between the actual effective length and the nominal effective length varies with load weight.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the difference between the actual effective length and the nominal effective length claim 5 , and the load weight signal are utilized to determine the stiffness of the tension member.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising comparing a calculated stiffness to a previously calculated ...

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Номер записи: 6
12-01-2017 дата публикации

CONNECTOR FOR INSPECTION SYSTEM OF ELEVATOR TENSION MEMBER

Номер: US20170008735A1
Автор: Berben Ruth, Fargo Richard N., Liaskas Peter
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An electrical inspection system for an elevator load bearing member includes an electrically conductive, low resistance wrap located at the load bearing member, contacting the load bearing member around a circumference of the load bearing member. An inspection unit is configured to apply an electrical current through the load bearing member and determine an electrical resistance of the load bearing member, and is electrically connected to the load bearing member at the wrap to distribute electrical current uniformly therethrough. A method of determining an electrical resistance of a load bearing member of an elevator system includes applying an electrically conductive low electrical resistance wrap entirely around a circumference of the load bearing member. An inspection unit is connected to the load bearing member at the wrap. An electrical current is applied through the wrap into the load bearing member to determine an electrical resistance of the load bearing member. 1. An electrical inspection system for an elevator load bearing member comprising:an electrically conductive, low resistance wrap disposed at the load bearing member, and uniformly contacting the load bearing member around a circumference of the load bearing member; and 'wherein the inspection unit is electrically connected to the load bearing member at the wrap to distribute electrical current uniformly through the load bearing member.', 'an inspection unit configured to apply an electrical current through the load bearing member and determine an electrical resistance of the load bearing member;'}2. The inspection system of claim 1 , wherein the wrap is secured to the load bearing member.3. The inspection system of claim 2 , wherein the wrap is secured to the load bearing member by one of a tie or a clamp.4. The inspection system of claim 1 , wherein the wrap is formed from a copper material.5. The inspection system of any of claim 1 , wherein the load bearing member is a rope formed from a ...

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Номер записи: 7
14-01-2016 дата публикации

ELEVATOR HAVING A SAFETY CHAIN WITH A SERIES CONNECTION OF SAFETY SWITCH ARRANGEMENTS

Номер: US20160009526A1
Автор: DONGHI Claudio, KATTAINEN Ari, Kinnari Jouko, MERTALA Antti, SALMELIN Samu
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

An elevator has a safety controller to which several safety switch arrangements are connected. The safety controller is configured to cause the stop of the elevator motor and the activation of the motor brakes. A comparator is provided in the safety controller for the determination of the status of the safety chain. The comparator is connected with a memory for storing at least one resistor reference value, which comparator is configured to output a safety chain status signal in dependence of comparison of a measured resistance value with the resistor reference value. Each of said safety switch arrangements includes at least one first resistor and a safety switch which are connected in series. The value of the first resistor is different in at least some safety switch arrangements, preferably in all safety switch arrangements. Each safety switch arrangement includes at least a second resistor connected in parallel with the safety switch, which second resistor has a higher value than the first resistor. The detection of a short circuit as well as of the opening of a safety switch arrangement are allowed. 1. An elevator , comprising:a safety controller to which several safety switch arrangements are connected, which safety controller is configured to cause the stop of the elevator motor and the activation of the motor brakes; anda comparator is provided in the safety controller for the determination of the status of the safety chain, which comparator is connected with a memory for storing at least one resistor reference value, which comparator is configured to output a safety chain status signal in dependence of comparison of a measured resistance value with the resistor reference value,wherein each of said safety switch arrangements comprises at least one first resistor and a safety switch which are connected in series, wherein the value of the first resistor is different in at least some safety switch arrangements arrangements, and wherein each safety switch ...

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Номер записи: 8
11-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM TO ENABLE ACCESS TO TRAVELLING CABLE DEAD END HITCH FROM INSIDE AN ELEVATOR CAR

Номер: US20180009635A1
Автор: Beauchaud Frederic, Fauconnet Aurelien
Принадлежит:

A travelling cable end hitch and rail arrangement for an elevator system includes a rail assembly fixed to an elevator car of the elevator system, a movable device positioned at and movable along the rail assembly, and an end hitch portion of a travelling cable of the elevator system secured to the movable device and movable with the movable device along the rail assembly. A method of accessing a travelling cable end hitch of an elevator system includes accessing a travelling cable from inside of an elevator car, pulling the travelling cable upward from inside of the elevator car, moving an end hitch portion of the travelling cable along a rail assembly secured to a bottom of the elevator car via pulling the travelling cable upward, and inspecting the end hitch portion from inside the elevator car when the end hitch portion reaches a first end of the rail assembly. 1. A travelling cable end hitch and rail arrangement for an elevator system , comprising:a rail assembly fixed to an elevator car of the elevator system;a movable device disposed at and movable along the rail assembly; andan end hitch portion of a travelling cable of the elevator system secured to the movable device and movable with the roller along the rail assembly.2. The travelling cable end hitch and rail arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the rail assembly slopes downwardly with increasing distance from a first end of the rail assembly nearest a sidewall of the elevator car.3. The travelling cable end hitch and rail arrangement of claim 2 , wherein the rail assembly slopes downwardly linearly claim 2 , curvilinearly or a combination of linearly and curvilinearly.4. The travelling cable end hitch and rail arrangement claim 1 , wherein the rail assembly is disposed below a floor of the elevator car.5. The travelling cable end hitch and rail arrangement claim 1 , further comprising a movable device stop at an end of the rail assembly.6. The travelling cable end hitch and rail arrangement claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 9
14-01-2021 дата публикации

ROPE FOR A HOISTING DEVICE, ELEVATOR AND USE

Номер: US20210009382A1
Автор: HONKANEN Juha, PELTO-HUIKKO Raimo, SJÖDAHL Kim, VALJUS PETTERI
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

A hoisting device rope has a width larger than a thickness thereof in a transverse direction of the rope. The rope includes a load-bearing part made of a composite material, the composite material including non-metallic reinforcing fibers, which include carbon fiber or glass fiber, in a polymer matrix. An elevator includes a drive sheave, an elevator car and a rope system for moving the elevator car by means of the drive sheave. The rope system includes at least one rope that has a width that is larger than a thickness thereof in a transverse direction of the rope. The rope includes a load-bearing part made of a composite material. The composite material includes reinforcing fibers in a polymer matrix. 1. A hoisting rope for an elevator , said hoisting rope having a width larger than its thickness in a transverse direction of the rope , said hoisting rope comprisingone or more load-bearing parts made of a composite material, said composite material comprising reinforcing fibers in a polymer matrix, said reinforcing fibers including carbon fiber or glass fiber,wherein the load-bearing part consists of the polymer matrix, the reinforcing fibers bound together by the polymer matrix, a coating provided around the fibers, and one or more auxiliary materials within the polymer matrix.2. The hoisting rope according to claim 1 , wherein said reinforcing fibers are substantially mutually non-entangled and parallel to the lengthwise direction of the hoisting rope.3. The hoisting rope according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when there are more than one load-bearing parts claim 1 , the load-bearing parts are spaced from each other.4. The hoisting rope according to claim 1 , wherein individual fibers of the reinforcing fibers are evenly distributed in said polymer matrix.5. The hoisting rope according to claim 1 , wherein said reinforcing fibers are bound together as an integral load-bearing part by said polymer matrix.6. The hoisting rope according to claim 1 , wherein said ...

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Номер записи: 10
15-01-2015 дата публикации

WEAR DETECTION FOR COATED BELT OR ROPE

Номер: US20150015280A1
Автор: Guilani Brad, Yang Hong
Принадлежит: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY

A method of wear detection of a coated belt or rope includes connecting a wear detection unit to one or more monitoring strands and/or cords of a coated belt or rope. The coated belt or rope includes one or more baseline strands and/or cords exhibiting a first change in electrical resistance as a function of bending cycles of the belt or rope and one or more monitoring strands and/or cords exhibiting a second change in electrical resistance as a function of bending cycles of the belt or rope, greater than the first change in electrical resistance. An electrical resistance of the one or more monitoring strands and/or cords is measured via the wear detection unit. Using at least the measured electrical resistance of the one or more monitoring strands and/or cords, a wear condition of the belt or rope is determined. 1. A coated belt or rope , comprising: one or more baseline stands and/or cords exhibiting a first change in electrical resistance as a function of bending cycles of the belt or rope; and', 'one or more monitoring stands and/or cords exhibiting a second change in electrical resistance as a function of bending cycles of the belt, greater than the first change in electrical resistance; and, 'a plurality of wires arranged into a plurality of strands and/or cords, the plurality of stands and/or cords includinga jacket substantially retaining the plurality of strands and/or cords.2. The belt or rope of claim 1 , wherein a monitoring strand and/or cord of the one or more monitoring strands and/or cords is disposed at an outer position.3. The belt or rope of claim 2 , wherein the belt or rope is a belt claim 2 , and a monitoring cord of the one or more monitoring cords is disposed at a longitudinally outer position in the belt.4. The belt or rope of claim 1 , wherein a monitoring strand and/or cord of the one or more monitoring strands and/or cords is disposed at a center position.5. The belt or rope of claim 4 , wherein the belt or rope is a belt claim 4 , and a ...

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Номер записи: 11
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Elevator Door Roller and Track Replacement

Номер: US20220033227A1
Автор: Aldana Bismark J., GOODWIN Andrew, Mackenzie-Smith Charles
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An elevator door subsystem including a hanger mount, a leveling cam, an engaging member, and a roller assembly, configured such that when the roller assembly is positioned on one side of the elevator door hanger, the hanger mount is positioned within an opening of the elevator door hanger, and the leveling cam is positioned on another side of the elevator door hanger, the engaging member is receivable by the roller assembly after the engaging member is passed through an opening in the leveling cam, an opening in the hanger mount, and the opening in the door hanger. 1. An elevator door subsystem comprising:a hanger mount having a first side, a second side, and an opening between the first side and second side, the first side having at least a portion configured for arrangement in an opening of an elevator door hanger, and the second side having at least a bearing surface;a leveling cam configured for sliding contact with the bearing surface and having a first surface, a second surface, an opening between the first surface and the second surface, and a third surface for contacting the bearing surface;an engaging member configured for placement in the opening of the hanger mount and the opening of the leveling cam; anda roller assembly for receiving the engaging member, such that when the roller assembly is positioned on one side of the elevator door hanger, the hanger mount is positioned within the opening of the elevator door hanger, and the leveling cam is positioned on another side of the elevator door hanger, the engaging member is receivable by the roller assembly after the engaging member is passed through the opening in the leveling cam, the opening in the hanger mount, and the opening in the door hanger.2. The elevator door subsystem of claim 1 , wherein the system is operable such that when the roller assembly is positioned on one side of the elevator door hanger claim 1 , the hanger mount is positioned within the opening of the elevator door hanger claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 12
18-01-2018 дата публикации

REAL-TIME ROPE/CABLE/BELT SWAY MONITORING SYSTEM FOR ELEVATOR APPLICATION

Номер: US20180016117A1
Автор: Allen Stephen, Dudde Frank, Feldhusen Peter, Palazzola Michael, Parker Alan, Xu Jie
Принадлежит: ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG

Depth cameras may be placed within an elevator car hoistway to capture depth images of the elevator rope. 3D sensing software may be used to identify the rope within the depth images and assign tracking points to locations along the rope. Tracked images are saved over time and compared to prior tracked images to determine the movement of tracked points between images. Movement of tracked points may be used to determine the velocity, acceleration, frequency of wave motion, and other characteristics of the rope during a period of time. When measured characteristics exceed specified thresholds, the system may take one or more actions to mitigate the undesirable behavior or provide notification of the undesirable behavior. 1. An apparatus comprising:an elevator hoistway;an elevator rope situated within the elevator hoistway;an elevator car attached to the elevator rope;a motor operable to raise and lower the elevator car within the elevator hoistway;an imaging device situated within the elevator hoistway, wherein the elevator rope is within the field of view of the imaging device, and wherein the imaging device is capable of capturing three dimensional depictions of objects within its field of view;an image processing device configured to receive imaging data from the imaging device; anda controller in communication with the image processing device, the controller configured to operate the motor;wherein the image processing device is configured to:determine a reference position of the elevator rope at a reference time based upon a reference set of imaging data;determine a current position of the elevator rope at a current time based upon a current set of imaging data;determine a change in position of the elevator rope between the reference position and the current position; andbased upon the change of position and the elapsed time between the reference time and the current time, determine a set of motion characteristics for the elevator rope; andwherein the controller ...

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Номер записи: 13
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Elevator Belt Position Tracking System

Номер: US20190016562A1
Автор: Feldhusen Peter, Palazzola Michael
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An elevator belt position tracking system including a magnetic field producer located in operational proximity to an elevator sheave carrying an elevator belt to produce a magnetic field encompassing the elevator belt, a magnetic sensor located in operational proximity to the sheave carrying the elevator belt, the magnetic sensor comprising a plurality of signal channels spaced apart along a width of the magnetic sensor. The respective signal channels are activated by the proximity of the elevator belt to the signal channels as the elevator belt passes through the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field producer to determine a lateral position of the elevator belt on the sheave. 1. An elevator belt position tracking system , comprising:a magnetic field producer located in operational proximity to an elevator sheave carrying an elevator belt to produce a magnetic field encompassing the elevator belt;a magnetic sensor located in operational proximity to the sheave carrying the elevator belt, the magnetic sensor comprising a plurality of signal channels spaced apart along a width of the magnetic sensor,wherein the respective signal channels are activated by the proximity of the elevator belt to the signal channels as the elevator belt passes through the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field producer to determine a lateral position of the elevator belt on the sheave.2. The elevator belt position tracking system as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a belt position calculating unit used to determine the lateral position of the elevator belt on the sheave.3. The elevator belt position tracking system as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising a notification device to receive an output of the belt calculating position unit claim 2 , the notification device being configured to inform a user of the lateral position of the elevator belt on the sheave.4. The elevator belt position tracking system as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the notification device is ...

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Номер записи: 14
21-01-2021 дата публикации

MONITORING CONDITION OF A ROPE

Номер: US20210016995A1
Автор: Amils Xavier, HUNTER Timothy, WANG Pengzhu
Принадлежит: BRIDON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

The condition of a rope () is monitored according to the following steps: 1) providing a rope () with plastic material () inside the rope () and strength members () present at least at the radially outer surface of the rope (); 2) monitoring the rope () during its lifetime until parts of the plastic material () move to the radially outer surface until they become detectable at the outer surface of the rope (). 1. A method of monitoring the condition of a rope comprising load bearing members that are twisted or braided together , providing a rope with non-load bearing solid plastic material inside said rope and strength members twisted or braided at least at the radially outer surface of the rope;', 'monitoring the rope during its lifetime until parts of said plastic material move to the radially outer surface until said parts become detectable at the outer surface of the rope., 'said method comprising the following steps2. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein said monitoring is done visually by human eyes.3. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein said monitoring is done optically by a measuring device.4. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein said monitoring is done mechanically by a measuring device.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said load bearing members are steel wires claim 1 , synthetic fibres claim 1 , synthetic tapes claim 1 , synthetic rods claim 1 , or a combination thereof.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said plastic material is a homopolymer claim 1 , a copolymer claim 1 , a thermoplastic plastomer claim 1 , an elastomer claim 1 , a thermoplastic elastomer claim 1 , or a combination thereof.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said plastic material has a colour different from the colour of said load bearing members.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein different types of said plastic material are present inside said rope.9. The method according to claim 8 ,wherein said different types of said plastic ...

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Номер записи: 15
28-01-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING WIRE ROPES

Номер: US20160023865A1
Автор: Fargo Richard N.
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A system and method for monitoring a first wire rope and a second wire rope is provided. The first and second wire ropes each include a contact portion that contacts a sheave, a first end portion, and a monitored portion that extends between the contact portion and the first end portion. The sheave electrically connects the contact portions of the first and second wire ropes. The system includes a controller that is electrically connected to each of the first and second wire ropes to form a circuit with the monitored portions of the first and second wire ropes. The controller selectively applies a signal to the monitored portions of the first and second wire ropes and determines an electrical characteristic thereof. The controller uses the determined electrical characteristic to determine a condition of the first and second wire ropes. 1. A system for monitoring a first wire rope and a second wire rope , the first and second wire ropes each including a contact portion that contacts a sheave , a first end portion , and a monitored portion that extends between the contact portion and the first end portion , the sheave electrically connecting the contact portions of the first and second wire ropes , the system comprising:a controller that is electrically connected to each of the first and second wire ropes to form a circuit with the monitored portions of the first and second wire ropes;wherein the controller selectively applies a signal to the monitored portions of the first and second wire ropes and determines an electrical characteristic thereof;wherein the controller uses the determined electrical characteristic to determine a condition of the first and second wire ropes.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first and second wire ropes each include a plurality of electrically conductive wire strands that are wound together.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first wire rope includes a body that extends between the first end portion of the first wire rope and a ...

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Номер записи: 16
26-01-2017 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM AND AN ELEVATOR CONTROL DEVICE OPERATING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE METHOD

Номер: US20170022028A1
Автор: Cortona Elena, Schmid Frankie
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A method for operating an elevator installation uses an elevator control device, wherein, by at least one sensor allocated to the elevator installation and by a sensor signal obtainable therefrom, a state of the elevator installation is automatically detected by the elevator control device. In dependence on the detected state, the elevator control device automatically generates an activation signal to automatically activate a remote signaling element. 113-. (canceled)14. A method for operating an elevator system comprising the steps of:detecting automatically a state of the elevator system by at least one sensor assigned to the elevator system and generating a sensor signal representing the detected state;generating automatically an activation signal as a function of the detected state in response to the sensor signal; andactivating automatically a remote signalling element in response to the activation signal.15. The method according to wherein the remote signalling element when activated can only be deactivated by a control action and wherein the control action claim 14 , which deactivates the remote signalling element claim 14 , is logged automatically.16. The method according to wherein at least one warning lamp in a form of a rotating lamp or a rotary mirror lamp functions as the remote signalling element.17. The method according to wherein the at least one sensor is assigned to a compensating cable of the elevator system and detects a lengthening of the compensating cable as the state of the elevator system.18. The method according to wherein the detection of the state of the elevator system and an underlying evaluation of the sensor signal is performed by an evaluating logic of an elevator control device controlling the elevator system claim 14 , and wherein the sensor signal and at least another sensor signal are at least one of logically and temporally linked by the evaluating logic.19. The method according to wherein the evaluating logic comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 17
02-02-2017 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20170029249A1
Автор: Vincent Robibero
Принадлежит: INVENTIO AG

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.

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Номер записи: 18
30-01-2020 дата публикации

ELEVATOR TENSION MEMBER VERIFICATION

Номер: US20200031624A1
Автор: Dube Randall S., Martin Kyle B.
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A tension member verification system of an elevator system includes one or more identifier elements located at the tension member. The one or more identifier elements include one or more configuration parameters of the tension member. A detector is positioned and configured to verify presence of the one or more identifier elements, and is configured to read the one or more configuration parameters of the tension member. An elevator system controller is operably connected to the detector and is configured to compare the detected one or more configuration parameters to stored configuration parameters stored at the elevator system controller, and take one or more actions in operation of the elevator system based on the result of the comparison. 1. A tension member verification system of an elevator system , comprising:one or more identifier elements disposed at the tension member, the one or more identifier elements including one or more configuration parameters of the tension member;a detector positioned and configured to verify presence of the one or more identifier elements, and configured to read the one or more configuration parameters of the tension member; and compare the detected one or more configuration parameters to stored configuration parameters stored at the elevator system controller; and', 'take one or more actions in operation of the elevator system based on the result of the comparison., 'an elevator system controller operably connected to the detector and configured to2. The tension member verification system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more identifier elements are one or more of a bar code or an RFID tag.3. The tension member verification system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more configuration parameters include one or more of manufacturer claim 1 , date of manufacture or time of manufacture.4. The tension member verification system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more actions include one or more of sounding an alarm or slowing operation of ...

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Номер записи: 19
18-02-2016 дата публикации

Elevator

Номер: US20160046463A1
Автор: Antti Saarelainen, Kimmo KOIVISTO, Riku Lampinen
Принадлежит: Kone Corp

An elevator comprising an elevator car; a plurality of belt-shaped ropes connected to the car, each having a width larger than thickness as measured in transverse direction of the rope; and at least one rope wheel, around which the belt-shaped ropes pass; wherein the rope wheel comprises a plurality of circumferential rope contact areas distributed in axial direction thereof, one of said ropes passing against each circumferential rope contact area, the elevator further comprising a sensing arrangement for sensing displacement of one or more of said ropes, comprising a sensing member for sensing displacement of one or more of said ropes radially outwards from the rope wheel, extending in axial direction of the rope wheel along its surface at a radial distance therefrom, whereby a gap is formed between the sensing member and each rope contact area, the height of the gap being more than thickness of the belt-shaped ropes and less than 2.2 times the thickness of the belt-shaped ropes; sensing member being displaceable by a rope colliding into contact with it, and the sensing arrangement is arranged to trigger one or more predefined action in response to displacement of the sensing member.

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Номер записи: 20
15-02-2018 дата публикации

ROPE FOR A HOISTING DEVICE, ELEVATOR AND USE

Номер: US20180044137A1
Автор: HONKANEN Juha, PELTO-HUIKKO Raimo, SJÖDAHL Kim, VALJUS PETTERI
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

A hoisting device rope has a width larger than a thickness thereof in a transverse direction of the rope. The rope includes a load-bearing part made of a composite material, the composite material including non-metallic reinforcing fibers, which include carbon fiber or glass fiber, in a polymer matrix. An elevator includes a drive sheave, an elevator car and a rope system for moving the elevator car by means of the drive sheave. The rope system includes at least one rope that has a width that is larger than a thickness thereof in a transverse direction of the rope. The rope includes a load-bearing part made of a composite material. The composite material includes reinforcing fibers in a polymer matrix. 1. The hoisting rope for an elevator , said hoisting rope having a width larger than its thickness in a transverse direction of the rope , said hoisting rope comprisingone or more load-bearing parts made of a composite material, said composite material comprising reinforcing fibers in a polymer matrix, said reinforcing fibers including carbon fiber or glass fiber,wherein said reinforcing fibers are substantially mutually non-entangled and parallel to the lengthwise direction of the hoisting rope,wherein, when there are more than one load-bearing parts, the load-bearing parts are spaced from each other,wherein individual fibers of the reinforcing fibers are evenly distributed in said polymer matrix, andwherein said load-bearing part extends uninterruptedly along an entirety of its length.2. The hoisting rope according to claim 1 , wherein said reinforcing fibers are bound together as an integral load-bearing part by said polymer matrix.3. The hoisting rope according to claim 1 , wherein said load-bearing part consists of straight reinforcing fibers parallel to the lengthwise direction of the rope and bound together by a polymer matrix to form an integral element.4. The hoisting rope according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , said load-bearing part is an integral ...

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Номер записи: 21
14-02-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING A DETERIORATION STATE IN A SUSPENSION MEMBER ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ELEVATOR BASED ON AC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS WITH SUSPENSION MEMBERS BEING ELECTRICALLY SHORT-CIRCUITED AT THEIR DISTAL ENDS

Номер: US20190047822A1
Автор: Dold Florian, Henneau Philippe
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A method for detecting a deterioration state in an elevator suspension member including electrically conductive cords uses a multiplexing unit (MU) to apply first and second alternating voltages to proximal ends of first and second groups of the cords respectively and connect the proximal end of a third group of the cords to a voltage measurement arrangement connected to a reference potential. Distal ends of the groups are connected together. A first neutral point voltage between the third proximal end and the reference potential is determined. The MU is switched to apply the first alternating voltage to the second proximal end, apply the second alternating voltage to the third proximal end and determine a second neutral point voltage between the first proximal end and the reference potential. The deterioration state of the suspension member arrangement is determined based on the first and second neutral point voltages. 112-. (canceled)13. A method for detecting a deterioration state in a suspension member arrangement for an elevator , the suspension member arrangement including a suspension member having first , second and third groups of electrically conductive cords , the method comprising the steps of:proving a multiplexing unit for selectively connecting proximal ends of the cords in two of the first, second and third groups to an alternating voltage generator arrangement having a first voltage generator for applying a first alternating voltage and a second voltage generator for applying a second alternating voltage, and for selectively connecting proximal ends of the cords in a third of the first, second and third groups to a voltage measurement arrangement for determining voltages between the connected third proximal ends and an electrical reference potential;electrically connecting distal ends of the cords in the first, second and third groups to each other via a bridge interconnection;switching the multiplexing unit into a first configuration thereby ...

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Номер записи: 22
14-02-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING NON-UNIFORM AND UNIFORM DETERIORATIONS IN A SUSPENSION MEMBER ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ELEVATOR BASED ON AC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS

Номер: US20190047823A1
Автор: Henneau Philippe, Robibero Vincent
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A method and device detect non-uniform and uniform deterioration states in an elevator suspension member having first and second groups of electrically conductive cords. First ends of the groups are electrically connected to an alternating voltage generator arrangement and second ends are electrically connected to each other through first and second resistors via a neutral point at which electrical resistances of the groups are the same in a non-deteriorated state of the suspension member. The method includes: applying first and second alternating voltages to the first end of the first and second groups, respectively; determining a neutral point voltage between the neutral point and an electrical reference potential; determining difference voltages between first and second difference measurement points located between the second ends of the groups and the respective resistors; and determining the deterioration state based on both the determined neutral point voltage and the determined difference voltage. 111-. (canceled)12. A method for detecting non-uniform and uniform deterioration states in a suspension member arrangement for an elevator , the suspension member arrangement including a suspension member having first and second groups of electrically conductive cords , wherein first ends of the first and second groups are electrically connected to an alternating voltage generator arrangement including a first voltage generator for applying a first alternating voltage to the first end of the first group and a second voltage generator for applying a second alternating voltage to the first end of the second group , wherein second ends of the first and second groups are electrically connected to each other via a neutral point at which electrical resistances to the first voltage generator and to the second voltage generator , respectively , are of a same value in a non-deteriorated state of the suspension member , and wherein first and second electrical resistors are ...

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Номер записи: 23
02-03-2017 дата публикации

METHOD, ARRANGEMENT AND ELEVATOR

Номер: US20170057788A1
Автор: HELENIUS Juha
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

A method for monitoring a condition of a belt-shaped rope of an elevator, which rope is connected with one or more elevator units of an elevator, includes monitoring lateral positions of successive rope locations, which rope locations pass during use of the elevator via a monitoring zone located in proximity of a crowned rope wheel around which the belt-shaped rope is arranged to turn; gathering lateral position data of the belt-shaped rope, which lateral position data indicates lateral positions of several successive rope locations of the rope at the monitoring zone; analyzing the lateral position data; detecting characteristics in the lateral position data indicating damaged rope; and triggering one or more predefined actions if characteristics indicating damaged rope are detected. An arrangement and an elevator, which implement the method, are also disclosed. 1. A method for monitoring a condition of a belt-shaped rope of an elevator , which rope is connected with one or more elevator units of an elevator , the method comprising the steps of:monitoring lateral positions of successive rope locations, which rope locations pass during use of the elevator via a monitoring zone located in proximity of a crowned rope wheel around which the belt-shaped rope is arranged to turn;gathering lateral position data of the belt-shaped rope, which lateral position data indicates lateral positions of several successive rope locations of the rope at the monitoring zone;analyzing the lateral position data;detecting characteristics in the lateral position data indicating damaged rope; andtriggering one or more predefined actions if characteristics indicating damaged rope are detected.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said monitoring comprises detecting lateral positions of several successive rope locations of the belt-shaped rope claim 1 , which pass during use of the elevator via the monitoring zone.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said detecting comprises ...

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Номер записи: 24
20-02-2020 дата публикации

BREAK DETECTION DEVICE

Номер: US20200055700A1
Автор: Fukui Daiki, Kato Toshiaki, MURAKAMI Hiroyuki, Nakaya Akihiro, NAKAZAWA Daisuke, SHIOZAKI Hideki
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

A break detection device includes a sensor, an abnormal variation detection unit (), a storage unit (), an arithmetic unit (), and a break determination unit (). The arithmetic unit () increases a determination score when the abnormal variation detection unit () detects occurrence of an abnormal variation when a car () passes a position stored in the storage unit (). The arithmetic unit () decreases the determination score when the abnormal variation detection unit () does not detect the occurrence of the abnormal variation when the car () passes the position. The break determination unit () determines whether or not a broken portion is present in a rope on the basis of the determination score. 1. A break detection device comprising:a sensor having an output signal, the output signal varying when vibration is generated in a rope of an elevator; and detect occurrence of an abnormal variation in the output signal from the sensor;', 'store, when the occurrence of the abnormal variation is detected, a position of a car of the elevator at the time of the occurrence of the variation in association with a determination score;', 'increase the determination score when the occurrence of the abnormal variation is detected when the car passes the stored position, and decrease the determination score when the occurrence of the abnormal variation is not detected when the car passes the position again; and', 'determine whether or not a broken portion is present in the rope on the basis of the determination score., 'circuitry configured to2. The break detection device according to claim 1 , wherein:the circuitry is further configured to detect the occurrence of the abnormal variation when the variation of the output signal from the sensor exceeds a first threshold value.3. The break detection device according to claim 1 , wherein:the circuitry is further configured to determine that the broken portion is present in the rope when the determination score exceeds a second threshold ...

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Номер записи: 25
22-05-2014 дата публикации

Elevator alignment tool

Номер: US20140138189A1
Автор: Gert Van Der Meijden, Jos Van Den Heuvel
Принадлежит: Kone Corp

An elevator alignment tool includes a longitudinal frame having rollers being configured to run along the surface of a guide rail of an elevator construction, which frame includes a bias device for biasing the frame against the guide rail and a connecting part configured to be connected to an elevator car or an installation time platform, which tool further includes a laser mounted to the frame. This alignment tool allows an easy alignment of new guide rails to be installed during elevator installation or an easy verification of the guide rail alignment of a ready built elevator construction.

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Номер записи: 26
28-02-2019 дата публикации

ELEVATOR HIDDEN-COMPONENT INSPECTION SYSTEMS

Номер: US20190062119A1
Автор: Fauconnet Aurelien
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Elevator inspection systems having an elevator car moveable within an elevator shaft, a camera mounted to the elevator car and operable to inspect components of an elevator system, at least one hidden-component located within the elevator shaft, wherein the at least one hidden-component is a component of the elevator system that is located such that the camera cannot achieve direct, line-of-sight inspection of the hidden-component, and at least one mirror fixedly mounted to the elevator shaft and positioned such that when the camera views the at least one mirror, the camera can capture a reflected image of the at least one hidden-component. 1. An elevator inspection system comprising:an elevator car moveable within an elevator shaft;a camera mounted to the elevator car and operable to inspect components of an elevator system;at least one hidden-component located within the elevator shaft, wherein the at least one hidden-component is a component of the elevator system that is located such that the camera cannot achieve direct, line-of-sight inspection of the hidden-component; andat least one mirror fixedly mounted to the elevator shaft and positioned such that when the camera views the at least one mirror, the camera can capture a reflected image of the at least one hidden-component.2. The elevator inspection system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one hidden-component is housed within an elevator car upright.3. The elevator inspection system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one hidden-component is at least one of an elevator car guidance component or an elevator car safety component.4. The elevator inspection system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one hidden-component is at least one of a counterweight guidance component or a counterweight safety component.5. The elevator inspection system of claim 1 , wherein the camera is mounted to a top of the elevator car.6. The elevator inspection system of claim 1 , wherein the camera is located on a bottom of the ...

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Номер записи: 27
28-02-2019 дата публикации

STEEL WIRE ROPE, ELEVATOR PROVIDED WITH STEEL WIRE ROPE, LUBRICANT FOR STEEL WIRE ROPE, AND USE OF LUBRICANT FOR LUBRICATING THE STEEL WIRE ROPE

Номер: US20190062992A1
Автор: PELTO-HUIKKO Raimo
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

The object of the invention is a traction sheave elevator and a steel rope that comprises metal as a load-bearing material, such as the suspension rope of an elevator, which rope comprises at least one or more strands laid from metal wires and which rope is lubricated with a lubricant. Another object is the use of the aforementioned lubricant for lubricating a steel rope. The lubricant comprises at least oil and powder substance, which powder substance comprises at least particles whose shape substantially spherical or almost spherical, and preferably the hardness of at least part of the particles is greater than 4 on the Mohs scale. 1. Steel wire rope comprising one or more strands composed of steel wires and a lubricant , which lubricant comprises oil and an amount of a powder substance , wherein the lubricant is in a form of paste and the powder substance in the lubricant comprises particles whose internal aspect ratio is at most about 5 , preferably less than 2 , more preferably less than 1.5 , even more preferably at most about 1.2 , most preferably as close to one as possible.2. Steel wire rope according to claim 1 , wherein the shape of the particles is substantially spherical or almost spherical.3. Steel wire rope according to claim 1 , wherein the powder substance in the lubricant comprises particles whose hardness is greater than 4 on the Mohs scale.4. Steel wire rope according to claim 1 , wherein the hardness of the particles is about equal to the hardness of the steel of the wires of the strands claim 1 , or greater than the hardness of the steel of the wires of the strands.5. Steel wire rope according to claim 1 , wherein the powder substance comprises particles that belong to the spinel group of minerals claim 1 , which has crystal forms that are cubic or isometric claim 1 , for instance octahedral.6. Steel wire rope according to claim 1 , wherein the powder substance comprises classified manganese (II claim 1 , III) oxide claim 1 , MnOand/or ...

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Номер записи: 28
28-02-2019 дата публикации

Steel wire rope, elevator provided with steel wire rope, lubricant for steel wire rope, and use of lubricant for lubricating the steel wire rope

Номер: US20190062993A1
Автор: Raimo Pelto-Huikko
Принадлежит: Kone Corp

A wire rope is disclosed that comprises metal wires, preferably steel wires, as a load-bearing material, which rope comprises at least one or more strands laid from said metal wires and which rope is lubricated with a lubricant. Another object is the use of the aforementioned lubricant for lubricating a steel rope. The lubricant comprises at least oil and powder substance, which powder substance comprises at least particles whose hardness is greater than 4 on the Mohs scale. A traction sheave elevator comprising such a wire rope as a suspension rope is disclosed, too.

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Номер записи: 29
09-03-2017 дата публикации

RAIL SECURING DEVICES FOR AN ELEVATOR INSTALLATION

Номер: US20170066626A1
Автор: YOSHIYUKI HOSODA Alberto
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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 ...

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Номер записи: 30
24-03-2022 дата публикации

ELEVATOR ROPE MONITORING DEVICE, A METHOD AND A COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT THERETO, AND AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20220089408A1
Автор: Hyypiö Risto, Kinnari Jouko, Sipola Teemu, Suopajärvi Pekka, VALJUS PETTERI
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

An elevator rope monitoring device includes at least one source of electromagnetic radiation for emitting a radiation beam, at least one sensor for receiving at least part of an emitted radiation beam, a control unit for detecting an abnormality of an elevator rope arranged to travel between the at least one source of electromagnetic radiation and the at least one sensor by analyzing measurement data received from the at least one sensor. A method, a computer program product and an elevator system are also disclosed. 1. An elevator rope monitoring device comprising:at least one source of electromagnetic radiation for emitting a radiation beam;at least one sensor for receiving at least part of the emitted radiation beam; anda control unit for detecting an abnormality of an elevator rope arranged to travel between the at least one source of electromagnetic radiation and the at least one sensor by analyzing measurement data received from the at least one sensor.2. The elevator rope monitoring device of the claim 1 , wherein the at least one source of electromagnetic radiation comprises at least one lens for collimating the radiation.3. The elevator rope monitoring device of the claim 2 , wherein the at least one source of electromagnetic radiation and the at least one lens are mutually positioned so that the at least one source of electromagnetic radiation is positioned into a focal point of the at least one lens.4. The elevator rope monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one source of electromagnetic radiation further comprises at least one radiation aperture for blocking at least a portion of the radiation for generating a linear radiation beam.5. The elevator rope monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one source of electromagnetic radiation further comprises a radiation window for emitting the radiation beam towards the at least one sensor from the at least one source of electromagnetic radiation.6. The elevator rope monitoring device of ...

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Номер записи: 31
24-03-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR GENERATING A REPRESENTATION OF AN ELEVATOR ROPE, A CONTROL UNIT AND A COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PERFORMING THE SAME

Номер: US20220089409A1
Автор: Hyypiö Risto, Kinnari Jouko, Sipola Teemu, Suopajärvi Pekka, VALJUS PETTERI
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

A method for generating a representation of an elevator rope includes determining a first edge and a second edge of the elevator rope from measurement data obtained from consecutive measurement instances; and generating a representation of the elevator rope by combining the measurement data of the consecutive measurement instances in accordance with the determined first edge of the elevator rope and the determined second edge of the elevator rope. Some aspects relate to a control unit and a computer program product. 1. A method for generating a representation of an elevator rope , the method comprising:determining a first edge and a second edge of the elevator rope from measurement data obtained from consecutive measurement instances, instances; andgenerating a representation of the elevator rope by combining the measurement data of the consecutive measurement instances in accordance with the determined first edge of the elevator rope and the determined second edge of the elevator rope.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the measurement data is obtained simultaneously from all pixels of a sensor.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determination is performed by one of a following:analyzing the measurement data by starting from the measurement data read from at least one pixel residing in a center of the sensor and continuing an analysis pixel-by-pixel to an outward direction of the pixels in the sensor; andanalyzing the measurement data by starting from the measurement data read from at least one pixel residing outmost of the sensor and continuing the analysis pixel-by-pixel to an inward direction of the pixels in the sensor.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein a generation of the representation of the elevator rope comprises a generation of a peak/valley representation of the elevator rope.5. The method of claim 1 , the method further comprising:determining a width of the elevator rope based on a distance between the determined first edge of the elevator rope and ...

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Номер записи: 32
07-03-2019 дата публикации

SUPPORTING MEANS FOR AN ELEVATOR INSTALLATION, WITH MULTIPLE SENSORS ARRANGED ALONG THE SUPPORTING MEANS

Номер: US20190071282A1
Автор: Zapf Volker
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A supporting belt for an elevator installation has at least one elongate load-bearing element, a casing surrounding the load-bearing element and multiple sensors. The sensors are arranged on the belt at multiple positions spaced apart from one another along a longitudinal direction of the belt. The sensors each determine at least one physical characteristic of the load-bearing element in a region locally adjacent to the respective sensor and output a signal indicating the physical characteristic. For example, a sensor may determine a local expansion, a local bending, a local acceleration, a locally acting force, a local temperature and/or an electrical conductivity at, in or through the belt. The state of the belt can thereby be determined not only as an average for the entire belt but with regard to multiple positions along the length of the belt, enabling an improved determination regarding discard criteria of the belt. 114-. (canceled)15. A supporting means for an elevator installation comprising:at least one elongate load-bearing element;a casing surrounding the at least one load-bearing element; and each of the sensors being adapted to determine at least one physical characteristic of the supporting means in a region locally adjacent to the sensor and to output a signal indicating the determined physical characteristic, and', 'wherein for each of the sensors the at least one physical characteristic is selected from a group comprising a local expansion of the supporting means, a local bending of the supporting means, a local acceleration of the supporting means, a force acting locally on the supporting means, a local temperature of the supporting means and an electrical conductivity through the supporting means., 'a multiplicity of sensors arranged on the supporting means at multiple positions that are spaced apart from one another along a direction of longitudinal extent of the supporting means,'}16. The supporting means according to wherein the sensors ...

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Номер записи: 33
16-03-2017 дата публикации

In-service repair of elevator belt

Номер: US20170073195A1
Автор: Brad Guilani, Daniel A. Mosher, Gopal R. Krishnan, John P. Wesson, Michael Paul HUMBERT, Scott Alan Eastman, Wenping Zhao, William Eaton Holden, III
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

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.

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Номер записи: 34
05-03-2020 дата публикации

Elevator rope inspection device and method for inspecting an elevator rope

Номер: US20200071130A1
Автор: Hideki Miyazawa, Mitsuru Kato, Yoshiki NOTA, Yusuke Watabe
Принадлежит: Meidensha Corp, Otis Elevator Co

An elevator-rope inspection device comprising a camera for capturing images of the elevator rope R, and an image-processing unit for processing a captured image outputted by the camera, wherein the image-processing unit detects a location of wear by implementing binarization on the captured images, and a labeling process that assigns a label to the location of wear, measures a distance between labels 1, 2 , and 3 assigned by the labeling process, and when that distance is less than a fixed value, it judges that the area between labels is a wire break, so texture information of the elevator rope is unnecessary in advance.

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Номер записи: 35
05-03-2020 дата публикации

Elevator rope elongation measuring device

Номер: US20200071131A1
Автор: Hideki Miyazawa, Mitsuru Kato, Yoshiki NOTA, Yusuke Watabe
Принадлежит: Meidensha Corp, Otis Elevator Co

An elevator rope elongation measuring device provided with: a camera for photographing one or a plurality of elevator ropes R; and an image processing unit for image processing a photographed image output from the camera, wherein: the image processing unit detects an external form portion of the elevator rope R as a regular hill and valley shape T, converts a cyclic length of the hill and valley shape into actual dimensions and makes this a measured value, and finds a ratio of the measured value with respect to a standard value prescribed for the elevator rope as an elongation, therefore attaining the effect of making it unnecessary to have a preliminary installation of a sensor or marker to the rope, or preliminary creation of a database.

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Номер записи: 36
25-03-2021 дата публикации

ESTIMATION AND PRESENTATION OF AREA OF INTEREST FOR CONDITION BASED MONITORING ON DOORS: DOOR HEALTH HEAT MAP

Номер: US20210087017A1
Автор: Pahlke Derk Oscar
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A method of monitoring health of an elevator system including: detecting, using a sensing apparatus, sensor data, the sensor data including at least one of an acceleration of an elevator car, temperature data of the elevator system, and pressure data proximate the elevator car; determining a health level of the elevator system in response to at least one of the acceleration of the elevator car, the temperature data of the elevator system, and the pressure data proximate the elevator car; determining whether the health level is greater than a selected threshold; determining that there is a potential health issue if the health level is greater than the selected threshold; determining one or more possible locations for the health level within an elevator shaft; determining a probability of each of the one or more possible locations; and displaying the probability of the health level being at a plurality of locations. 1. A method of monitoring health of an elevator system , the method comprising:detecting, using a sensing apparatus, sensor data, the sensor data including at least one of an acceleration of an elevator car, temperature data of the elevator system, and pressure data proximate the elevator car;determining a health level of the elevator system in response to at least one of the acceleration of the elevator car, the temperature data of the elevator system, and the pressure data proximate the elevator car;determining whether the health level is greater than a selected threshold;determining that there is a potential health issue if the health level is greater than the selected threshold;determining one or more possible locations for the health level within an elevator shaft;determining a probability of each of the one or more possible locations within the elevator shaft; anddisplaying the probability of the health level being at a plurality of locations throughout an elevator shaft on a display device of a computing device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 37
21-03-2019 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20190084805A1
Автор: KOIDE Kazuaki
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

An elevator system that can check a function of detecting derailment of an elevating body without disconnecting the elevating body from a guide rail. The elevator system includes a conductive wire that is provided along a guide rail, a contact that is attached to the elevating body, and is configured to come into contact with the conductive wire in the case where the elevating body is disconnected from the guide rail, a control panel that is configured to detect electrical conduction between the conductive wire and the contact, and an inspection contact that is attached to a preset position of the conductive wire, and is disposed at a position that allows the inspection contact to come into contact with the contact in the case where the contact moves to the preset position. 1. An elevator system comprising:a conductive wire provided along a guide rail for guiding movement of an elevating body of an elevator;a contact having conductivity, the contact being attached to the elevating body and configured to come into contact with the conductive wire in a case where the elevating body is disconnected from the guide rail;a control panel electrically connected to the conductive wire and configured to detect electrical conduction between the conductive wire and the contact; andan inspection contact having conductivity, the inspection contact being attached to a preset position of the conductive wire and disposed at a position that allows the inspection contact to come into contact with the contact in a case where the contact moves to the preset position.2. The elevator system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a first diagnosis unit provided in the control panel and configured to start and stop energization to the conductive wire;a second diagnosis unit provided in the control panel and configured to detect that the contact has contacted with the inspection contact in a state in which the energization to the conductive wire is stopped by the first diagnosis unit; ...

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Номер записи: 38
01-04-2021 дата публикации

Vibration damping device and elevator apparatus

Номер: US20210094799A1
Автор: Daiki Fukui, Daisuke Nakazawa, Eiichi Saito, Seiji Watanabe, Takahide Hirai, Tomohiro Asamura, Yusuke Chikada
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

An object of the present invention is to provide a vibration damping device including an instability preventing means, for efficiently suppressing amplification of vibration of a long structure, which is mechanically flexible, due to a resonance phenomenon. A vibration damping device ( 100 ) for reducing vibration of a long structure ( 1 ) includes a displacement amplifier ( 7 ) and limiting members ( 8 ). The displacement amplifier ( 7 ) is arranged along a given position in the longitudinal direction of the structure ( 1 ). The displacement amplifier ( 7 ) amplifies a displacement of the structure ( 1 ). The limiting members ( 8 ) control displacement amplification performed by the displacement amplifier ( 7 ) such that the displacement of the structure ( 1 ) amplified by the displacement amplifier ( 7 ) does not become greater than a first displacement, the first displacement being a displacement of the structure ( 1 ) by which the structure ( 1 ) is not allowed to return to the equilibrium position of the vibration.

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Номер записи: 39
01-04-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING THE INTEGRITY OF BELTS IN ELEVATOR SYSTEMS

Номер: US20210094800A1
Автор: Evert Andrew, Watts James
Принадлежит: thyssenkrupp Elevator Innovation and Operations GmbH

Systems and methods may be used to monitor the integrity of a belt of an elevator system. Many buildings nowadays do not have the luxury of being able to regularly take an elevator system out of service to perform a giant magneto-resistance (GMR) scan of an entire length of the belt from which an elevator car is suspended. One method to avoid this inconvenience involves performing GMR scans of segments of the belt during the course of everyday passenger traffic and compiling data associated with different segments into a complete GMR profile for the belt. To determine whether the belt contains an irregularity, the GMR profile may then be compared to one or more baseline GMR profiles that were acquired previously, ideally at a time when the belt was known not to contain any irregularities. 1. A method for monitoring integrity of a belt of an elevator system , the method comprising steps of:moving an elevator car between floors of a building in a first run to pick up or transport a first passenger;performing during the first run a first scan of a first segment of a belt from which the elevator car is suspended;moving the elevator car between floors of the building in a second run to pick up or transport the first passenger or a second passenger, wherein in the second run the elevator car passes or accesses at least one floor that is not passed or accessed in the first run;performing during the second run a second scan of a second segment of the belt that is at least partially different than the first segment of the belt;compiling data from the first and second scans into a profile; andanalyzing the profile to determine whether the belt contains an irregularity.2. The method of comprising continuing to perform one or more additional scans while moving the elevator car to pick up or transport one or more passengers at least until the elevator car has traveled to or passed by all floors to which the elevator car has access claim 1 , wherein data from the one or more ...

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Номер записи: 40
01-04-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING THE INTEGRITY OF BELTS IN ELEVATOR SYSTEMS

Номер: US20210094801A1
Автор: Evert Andrew
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Systems and methods may be employed to identify high-wear sections of a belt in an elevator system. Many buildings nowadays do not have the luxury of being able to regularly take an elevator system out of service to inspect an entire length of the belt from which an elevator car is suspended. One method to avoid this inconvenience involves storing position versus time data for an elevator car, determining which section of the belt engages with one or more sheaves in a hoistway based on the position of the elevator car, and identifying a high-wear section of the belt based on the position versus time data and at least one high-wear factor. One such high-wear factors concerns an amount of time that each section of the belt spends idly wrapped around a sheave. 1. A method for identifying high-wear sections of a belt of an elevator system , the method comprising:storing position versus time data in a storage medium for an elevator car that is movable in a hoistway, wherein the elevator car is suspended by the belt, which is wrapped around a first sheave;determining which section of the belt engages with the first sheave for positions of the elevator car in the hoistway; and a frequency with which each section of the belt transitions between being straight and being engaged with the first sheave,', 'an amount of time that each section of the belt spends idly wrapped around the first sheave, or', 'a frequency with which each section of the belt is engaged with the first sheave when the elevator car accelerates or decelerates., 'identifying a high-wear section of the belt, which experiences a higher degree of wear than other sections of the belt, based on the position versus time data and at least one of2. The method of comprising GMR scanning the high-wear section of the belt more frequently than the other sections of the belt.3. The method of comprising determining which section of the belt engages with the first sheave for all positions that the elevator car is ...

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Номер записи: 41
05-04-2018 дата публикации

COMPENSATION CHAIN STABILIZE DEVICE AND METHOD, HOISTWAY AND ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20180093865A1
Автор: Gong Xiaokai
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a compensation chain stabilizing apparatus and method, and an elevator shaft and elevator system having the same. The compensation chain stabilizing apparatus for an elevator includes a magnetic field generating device, which is configured to generate a magnetic field to limit shaking of the compensation chain. The elevator shaft and elevator system according to embodiments of the present invention include the compensation chain stabilizing apparatus according to the embodiments of the present invention. The apparatuses and methods of the present invention can suppress shaking of the compensation chain as much as possible, and avoid other problems related to the shaking of the compensation chain. 1. A compensation chain stabilizing apparatus for an elevator , wherein the compensation chain stabilizing apparatus comprises a magnetic field generating device , and the magnetic field generating device is configured to generate a magnetic field to limit shaking of the compensation chain.2. The compensation chain stabilizing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic field generating device is a permanent magnet.3. The compensation chain stabilizing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic field generating device is an electromagnet.4. The compensation chain stabilizing apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the compensation chain stabilizing apparatus further comprises a sensor configured to sense an operation status of an elevator car.5. The compensation chain stabilizing apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the compensation chain stabilizing apparatus further comprises a sensor configured to sense a status of the compensation chain.6. The compensation chain stabilizing apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the sensor is an optical sensor claim 5 , so as to sense a shaking amplitude and/or position of the compensation chain.7. The compensation chain stabilizing apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the compensation chain stabilizing apparatus further comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 42
16-04-2015 дата публикации

Rope terminal assembly and an elevator

Номер: US20150101889A1
Автор: Petri Kere, Raimo Pelto-Huikko
Принадлежит: Kone Corp

A rope terminal assembly of an elevator fixes an elevator rope to a fixing base such as an elevator unit, said elevator being suitable for transporting passengers and/or goods, which assembly includes at least the following components: an elevator rope, whose width is larger than its thickness in a rope transverse direction, with at least one end having an end face, one or more wedge elements, and a wedge housing, the rope terminal assembly including a rope gap through which said elevator rope passes and said wedge element is arranged to wedge between said rope and said wedge housing thus locking said elevator rope in the gap, and at least one component of the rope terminal assembly made of fiber reinforced polymer composite material, and an elevator.

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Номер записи: 43
14-04-2016 дата публикации

Elevator system

Номер: US20160101964A1
Автор: Florian Dold
Принадлежит: INVENTIO AG

A method for checking a monitoring system in an elevator installation includes at least one of the steps: a) checking whether the traction carriers are connected to the monitoring device; b) checking whether the suspension devices are connected to the monitoring device; c) checking whether an electrical resistance of a traction carrier is within a range; d) checking whether a difference of an electrical resistance of a traction carrier from an electrical resistance of a traction carrier of the same suspension device is below a threshold value; and e) checking whether a difference of an electrical resistance of a traction carrier from an electrical resistance of a traction carrier of a different suspension device is below a threshold value; wherein the method is carried out before the elevator installation is commissioned after being installed.

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Номер записи: 44
03-07-2014 дата публикации

METAL ROPE, ELEVATOR PROVIDED WITH METAL ROPE, AND USE OF LUBRICANT FOR LUBRICATING THE METAL ROPE

Номер: US20140182261A1
Автор: AULANKO Esko, KORVENRANTA Sakari, MYLLYNEN Jarmo, PELTO-HUIKKO Raimo, TORENIUS Pekka
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

The object of the invention is a traction sheave elevator and a rope that contains metal as a load-bearing material, such as the suspension rope of an elevator, which rope comprises at least one or more strands laid from metal wires and which rope is lubricated with a lubricant. Another object is the use of the aforementioned lubricant for lubricating the rope. The lubricant comprises at least oil and thickener, which thickener in the lubricant comprises at least 10% or more of the mass of the lubricant. 1. A rope including metal as a load-bearing material , the rope comprising:one or more strands laid from metal wires, wherein the rope is lubricated with a lubricant including at least oil and thickener, the thickener being greater than 15% of the mass of the lubricant.2. The rope according to claim 1 , wherein the thickener is about 30-85% of the mass of the lubricant.3. The rope according to claim 1 , wherein the metal wires are steel wires and the thickener includes one or more solid additives of a material that is softer than the steel wires.4. The rope according to claim 1 , wherein the thickener includes lithium claim 1 , lithium complex claim 1 , calcium claim 1 , calcium complex claim 1 , calcium carbonate claim 1 , gypsum claim 1 , talcum claim 1 , calcite claim 1 , fluorite or apatite claim 1 , or a compound containing calcium.5. The rope according to claim 1 , wherein the oil is about 15-80% of the mass of the lubricant.6. The rope according to claim 1 , wherein the lubricant further includes a binding agent claim 1 , the binding agent being about 0-10% of the mass of the lubricant.10. (canceled)11. A method for lubricating a rope having metal as a load-bearing material and including one or more strands laid from metal wires claim 1 , the method comprising:lubricating the rope with a lubricant, including at least oil and thickener, the thickener being greater than 15% of the mass of the lubricant.12. The method according to claim 11 , wherein the rope is ...

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Номер записи: 45
08-04-2021 дата публикации

Cleaning device for an elevator system

Номер: US20210101784A1
Автор: Hirotomo Tanaka, Mitsuru Kato
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

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.

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Номер записи: 46
04-04-2019 дата публикации

ROPE DETERIORATION DETECTION

Номер: US20190100408A1
Автор: Nakai Fumio, Okawa Masafumi
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A method for detecting deterioration of a plurality of wire ropes is provided. Each of the wire ropes extends over a conductive sheave in parallel. The wire ropes define a measurement length extending between one end of the wire ropes and contact points of the wire ropes with the conductive sheave. The method comprises measuring the resistance through a conductive path passing through the measurement lengths of two of the wire ropes and the conductive sheave and detecting the deterioration of the wire ropes from the measured resistance. 1. A method for detecting deterioration of a plurality of wire ropes , each of the wire ropes extending over a conductive sheave in parallel , the wire ropes defining a measurement length extending between one end of the wire ropes and contact points of the wire ropes with said conductive sheave: the method comprising ,measuring the resistance through a conductive path passing through the measurement lengths of two of the wire ropes and said conductive sheave; anddetecting the deterioration of the wire ropes from said measured resistance.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein measuring the resistance includes measuring the resistance through said conductive path for a plurality of measurement lengths claim 1 , which measurement lengths change in response to movement of said wire rope or sheave claim 1 , andwherein detecting the deterioration includes detecting the location of deterioration along the wire ropes from said measured resistance.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of wire ropes includes at least three wire ropes claim 1 , the method further comprising:grouping the plurality of wire ropes into a group of three wire ropes;measuring the resistance through said conductive path with respect to all combinations of two wire ropes in each group;calculating a resistance value for each wire rope from said measured resistance; anddetecting the deteriorated wire rope from said resistance values.4. The method of claim 3 , ...

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Номер записи: 47
19-04-2018 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC MARKING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180105393A1
Автор: KATO Mitsuru, Miyajima Hiromitsu, Onoda Ryuji, Takeuchi Takashi, Tanaka Hirotomo
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An automatic marking system () is provided which comprises a rope inspecting device () including a camera () and an image processor () and a rope marking device () for providing a mark on the rope in response to the image processor () detecting a defect on the rope. The mark distinguishes the type or level of the defect. The rope may be a hoisting rope () of an elevator device. The defect may include at least one of reduced diameter, rust, wire brakeage and strand brakeage of the hoisting rope (). 1. An automatic marking system , comprising:a rope inspecting device including a camera and an image processor; anda rope marking device for providing a mark on the rope in response to the image processor detecting a defect on the rope, the mark distinguishing the type or level of the defect;wherein a first color is used for the mark to identify a first type of defect and a second color is used for the mark to identify a second type of defect, the first color different that the second color, the first type of defect different than the second type of defect;wherein a different number of markings is used for the mark to distinguish the level of the defect, wherein each of the number of markings is greater than zero.2. The automatic marking system of claim 1 , wherein the rope is a hoisting rope of an elevator device.3. The automatic marking system of claim 2 , wherein the defect includes at least one of reduced diameter claim 2 , rust claim 2 , wire brakeage and strand brakeage of the hoisting rope.4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. The automatic marking system of claim 1 , wherein the rope marking device comprises a spray head including at least one set of nozzles.7. The automatic marking system of claim 6 , wherein the spray head includes a plurality of sets of nozzles claim 6 , the sets of nozzles longitudinally spaced from one another.8. The automatic marking system of claim 1 , further comprising a rope taping device for wrapping a tape around the rope in response to the ...

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Номер записи: 48
13-05-2021 дата публикации

INSPECTION ASSEMBLY FOR ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20210139281A1
Автор: Bhaskar Kiron, CRUTE Joseph, Phillippi Scott
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Disclosed is an assembly having: at least one drive wheel configured to roll against a hoistway rail of an elevator system; and a drive mechanism supported by the assembly and configured to drive the at least one of drive wheel, wherein the assembly is configured to support one or more sensors. 1. An assembly comprising:at least one drive wheel configured to roll against a hoistway rail of an elevator system; anda drive mechanism supported by the assembly and configured to drive the at least one of drive wheel,wherein the assembly is configured to support one or more sensors.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one drive wheel comprises a plurality of drive wheels configured to roll against respective ones of a plurality of side surfaces of the hoistway rail.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein a wheel biasing member biases the plurality of drive wheels toward one another to provide a pinch load against the hoistway rail when positioned against the hoistway rail.4. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein the wheel biasing member is a spring or an actuator.5. The assembly of claim 3 , including a plurality of drive-wheel tracks that converge toward one end of the assembly claim 3 , and the plurality of drive wheels move toward the one end of the assembly in the plurality of drive-wheel tracks responsive to the wheel biasing member biasing the drive wheels toward one another claim 3 , thereby increasing pressure against the hoistway rail.6. The assembly of claim 2 , comprising a guide implement configured to maintain an orientation of the assembly along the hoistway rail.7. The assembly of claim 6 , wherein the guide implement includes an alignment-biasing member configured to apply a biasing force that urges the assembly toward the hoistway rail claim 6 , thereby maintaining the orientation of the assembly against the hoistway rail.8. The assembly of claim 7 , wherein the alignment-biasing member implement includes one or more magnets configured to apply a ...

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Номер записи: 49
25-04-2019 дата публикации

System and Method for Monitoring an Elevator Belt

Номер: US20190119071A1
Автор: Dudde Frank Peter
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An elevator end termination for an elevator belt includes a wedge housing, a segmented wedge disposed axially within the wedge housing. The segmented wedge includes at least two wedge members spaced apart from one another to define a space therebetween. At least one pressure sensor is disposed in the space defined between the at least two wedge members. The at least one pressure sensor registers compressive pressure exerted between the at least two wedge members. The at least two wedge members may include a pair of adjacent longitudinally-extending wedge members, and a wedge crown adjacent a first end of each of the longitudinally-extending wedge members and separated therefrom by a transversely-extending space. The space is a longitudinal slot between the adjacent wedge members. 1. An elevator end termination for an elevator belt , comprising:a wedge housing;a segmented wedge disposed axially within the wedge housing;wherein the segmented wedge comprises at least two wedge members spaced apart from one another to define a space therebetween;at least one pressure sensor disposed in the space defined between the at least two wedge members; andwherein the at least one pressure sensor registers compressive pressure exerted between the at least two wedge members.2. The elevator end termination as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least two wedge members comprise a pair of adjacent longitudinally-extending wedge members and the space is a longitudinal slot between the adjacent wedge members.3. The elevator end termination as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the pair of adjacent longitudinally-extending wedge members comprise an angled wedge and an opposing counter wedge.4. The elevator end termination as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the at least one pressure sensor comprises a first pressure sensor provided in the longitudinal slot at a first end of the longitudinal slot.5. The elevator end termination as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the at least one pressure sensor ...

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Номер записи: 50
23-04-2020 дата публикации

RESISTANCE-BASED INSPECTION OF ELEVATOR SYSTEM SUPPORT MEMBERS

Номер: US20200122973A1
Автор: Blackaby Barry G., Keyo Peter
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A method of wear detection of a supporting structure of an elevator system includes measuring an electrical resistance of at least one tension member of a supporting structure via a monitoring system, the supporting structure operably connected to an elevator car and one or more sheaves of an elevator system. A threshold resistance is determined utilizing one or more indicators of an actual traffic pattern of the elevator car. The measured electrical resistance is compared to the threshold resistance, the result of the comparison indicative of wear of the at least one tension member. 1. A method of wear detection of a supporting structure of an elevator system , comprising:measuring an electrical resistance of at least one tension member of a supporting structure via a monitoring system, the supporting structure operably connected to an elevator car and one or more sheaves of an elevator system;determining a threshold resistance utilizing one or more indicators of an actual traffic pattern of the elevator car; andcomparing the measured electrical resistance to the threshold resistance, the result of the comparison indicative of wear of the at least one tension member.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more indicators includes a count of elevator car starts from a selected landing floor of the elevator system.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the monitoring system is operably connected to a main controller of the elevator system claim 2 , the main controller providing the count to the monitoring system.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more indicators includes load weight data of the elevator car.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the monitoring system is operably connected to a load weight sensor of the elevator car to provide the load weight data to the monitoring system.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the threshold resistance is re-determined at one or more selected intervals.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the selected interval ...

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Номер записи: 51
23-04-2020 дата публикации

In-situ system for health monitoring of elevator system

Номер: US20200122974A1
Автор: HONG Yang
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

A health monitoring system for a component of an elevator system includes one or more image sensing devices configured to capture images of the component, an analytic system operably connected to the one or more image sensing devices, the analytic system configured to identify one or more abnormal conditions of the component from the captured images, and a warning system configured to produce one or more recommended courses of action based on the identification of the abnormal conditions.

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Номер записи: 52
23-04-2020 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SYSTEM TENSION MEMBER SURFACE ANOMOLY DETECTION

Номер: US20200122975A1
Автор: WEI Wei
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A health monitoring system of for a tension member of an elevator system includes one or more light emitters configured to direct a light signal toward an elevator system tension member and one or more light receivers configured to receive a reflected light signal from a fluorescent surface of the elevator system belt. A discontinuity in the reflected light signal received at the one or more light receivers is indicative of an anomaly in the elevator tension member. A method of health monitoring of a tension member of an elevator system includes transmitting a light signal toward a fluorescent surface of an elevator tension member from a light emitter and reflecting the light signal from the fluorescent surface toward a light receiver. A discontinuity in the reflected light signal received at the light receiver is indicative of an anomaly in the elevator tension member. 1. A health monitoring system of for a tension member of an elevator system , comprising:one or more light emitters configured to direct a light signal toward an elevator system tension member; andone or more light receivers configured to receive a reflected light signal from a fluorescent surface of the elevator system belt;wherein a discontinuity in the reflected light signal received at the one or more light receivers is indicative of an anomaly in the elevator tension member.2. The health monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more light emitters are disposed at one or more sheaves of the elevator system.3. The health monitoring system of claim 2 , wherein the one or more sheaves is a traction sheave of the elevator system.4. The health monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the anomaly is one or more of one or more of cracks claim 1 , pitting claim 1 , excessive wear or foreign object damage.5. The health monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more light receivers are configured to transmit an alert to an elevator control system when an anomaly in the elevator tension ...

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Номер записи: 53
23-04-2020 дата публикации

METHOD OF REDUCING FRETTING OF STEEL ROPES AND BELTS

Номер: US20200123703A1
Автор: Smith Rory Stephen
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A load-bearing member includes a core including a first plurality of steel wires. Each of the first plurality of steel wires have a benign metallic layer disposed thereon and a low friction coating disposed over the benign metallic layer. A plurality of outer strands surrounds the core. The plurality of outer strands includes a second plurality of steel wires. Each of the second plurality of steel wires have a benign metallic layer disposed thereon. Each of the plurality of outer strands includes a plurality of outer strand inner wires surrounded by a plurality of outer strand outer wires and each of the outer strand inner wires includes a low friction coating. 1. A load-bearing member , comprising:a core including a first plurality of steel wires, each of the first plurality of steel wires having a benign metallic layer disposed thereon, and a low friction coating disposed over the benign metallic layer; anda plurality of outer strands surrounding the core, the plurality of outer strands including a second plurality of steel wires, each of the second plurality of steel wires having a benign metallic layer disposed thereon;wherein each of the plurality of outer strands includes a plurality of outer strand inner wires surrounded by a plurality of outer strand outer wires, each of the outer strand inner wires including a low friction coating.2. The load-bearing member of claim 1 , wherein only the outer strand inner wires of the outer strands include the low friction coating.3. The load-bearing member of claim 2 , wherein the low friction coating includes PTFE.4. The load-bearing member of claim 1 , wherein the load-bearing member is free of lubricant.5. The load-bearing member of claim 1 , wherein the load-bearing member is a wire rope.6. The load-bearing member of claim 5 , wherein the wire rope is an independent wire rope core rope.7. The load-bearing member of claim 1 , wherein the load-bearing member is a flat belt.8. The load-bearing member of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 54
17-05-2018 дата публикации

ARRANGEMENT AND METHODS FOR CONDITION MONITORING OF THE TRACTION BELT AND/OR THE TRACTION BELT TERMINATION

Номер: US20180134520A1
Автор: AULANKO Esko, HAAPANIEMI Markku, MIKKONEN Janne, Räsänen Matti
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

An arrangement for condition monitoring of a traction belt and/or termination of a traction belt, wherein the arrangement comprises at least two independent condition monitoring means. The invention contains independent claims also for methods for the condition monitoring of the traction belt and/or termination of the traction belt, as well as a method for evaluating the way how traction belts wear, and an elevator. 1. An arrangement for condition monitoring of a traction belt and/or a termination of a traction belt , the arrangement comprising at least two independent condition monitoring means.2. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein: the condition monitoring means for condition monitoring of a traction belt of an elevator comprise:at least two steel ropes inside the traction belt, which steel ropes cover the entire length between the opposite ends of the traction belt and are divided or dividable in at least two independent groups; andmeans for measuring the electric resistance of the steel ropes of each independent group;and wherein:the means for measuring the electric resistance of the steel ropes of each independent group are configured to detect condition or rupturing of the traction belt.3. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein: the steel ropes inside each independent group are connected or connectable in series to enable measuring the electric resistance at only one end of the traction belt.4. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein: the condition monitoring means further comprise a condition monitoring means to which at least one monitoring limit for the electric resistance of the steel ropes of each independent group is determined or determinable.5. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein: the limit or at least one of said limits is a warning limit.6. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein: limit or at least one of said limits is an alarm limit.7. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein: the means for the ...

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Номер записи: 55
30-04-2020 дата публикации

MULTIPLE-STATE HEALTH MONITORING APPARATUS AND MONITORING METHOD FOR CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN HOISTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200131003A1
Автор: Cao Guohua, HAO Benliang, Li Wei, Luo Lin, Peng Yuxing, SHU Xin, TANG Chaoquan, Zhou Gongbo, Zhou Ping, Zhu Zhencai
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A multiple-state health monitoring apparatus for critical components in a hoisting system includes a frame. The frame is a square structure formed by welding a plurality of rectangular steels. A steel wire rope is arranged around a periphery of the square structure. A power system, a friction-and-wear apparatus, a brake-and-wear apparatus, and a tensioning apparatus are sequentially mounted from left to right on a bottom layer of the square structure. A bearing signal collection system, a tension sensor, an excitation apparatus, and a steel-wire-rope image collection system are sequentially mounted from left to right on a top layer of the square structure. The steel wire rope sequentially passes through all the apparatuses or systems and is driven by the power system to perform circling. All the apparatuses or systems are used to monitor an operation status of the steel wire rope. 1. A multiple-state health monitoring apparatus for critical components in a hoisting system , the multiple-state health monitoring apparatus comprising a frame , wherein the frame is a square structure formed by welding a plurality of rectangular steels , a steel wire rope is arranged around a periphery of the square structure , a power system , a friction-and-wear apparatus , a brake-and-wear apparatus , and a tensioning apparatus are sequentially mounted from left to right on a bottom layer of the square structure , a bearing signal collection system , a tension sensor , an excitation apparatus , and a steel-wire-rope image collection system are sequentially mounted from left to right on a top layer of the square structure , the steel wire rope sequentially passes through the power system , the friction-and-wear apparatus , the brake-and-wear apparatus , and the tensioning apparatus , and is driven by the power system to perform circling , and the power system , the friction-and-wear apparatus , the brake-and-wear apparatus , and the tensioning apparatus are used to monitor an operation ...

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Номер записи: 56
02-06-2016 дата публикации

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT

Номер: US20160152445A1
Автор: HALLIKAINEN Pekka, LEHTINEN Hannu
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

A method is provided for manufacturing an electrical contact arrangement on an end of a hoisting rope of a hoisting apparatus, which hoisting rope includes a non-conductive coating, and a plurality of adjacent conductive load bearing members for bearing the load exerted on the rope in a longitudinal direction thereof embedded in the coating and extending parallel to each other and to the longitudinal direction of the hoisting rope unbroken throughout the length of the rope, the coating forming the surface of the hoisting rope and extending between adjacent load bearing members thereby isolating them from each other, in which method a conductive plate element is placed beside the end of the hoisting rope; and the conductive plate element is attached immovably beside the end of the hoisting rope with at least one threaded screw member made of conductive material by screwing the threaded screw member into the hoisting rope such that it extends centrally between load bearing members next to each other, and such that the threads thereof are in contact with both of said load bearing members next to each other, the conductive plate element being thereby brought to be in conductive connection with both of said load bearing members next to each other via said at least one screw member. 1. A method for manufacturing an electrical contact arrangement on an end of a hoisting rope of a hoisting apparatus , which hoisting rope comprises a non-conductive coating , and a plurality of adjacent conductive load bearing members for bearing the load exerted on the hoisting rope in a longitudinal direction thereof embedded in the coating and extending parallel to each other and to the longitudinal direction of the hoisting rope unbroken throughout the length of the hoisting rope , the coating forming the surface of the hoisting rope and extending between adjacent load bearing members thereby isolating them from each other , said method comprising the steps of:placing a conductive plate ...

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Номер записи: 57
15-09-2022 дата публикации

Lubricating Tubes, Systems, and Methods

Номер: US20220290807A1
Автор: Johnson Scott Alan, Moen Richard Allen, Preble William Thomas, Ward Brady James
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A lubricating tube and a lubrication system are configured to lubricate an apparatus having a rolling component. The lubrication system includes a fluid reservoir containing a fluid, a fluid line coupled to the fluid reservoir; and the lubricating tube, which is disposed between the fluid line and the rolling component. The lubricating tube includes a rigid cylindrical body surrounding a cavity and having an outer circumferential surface. An inlet of the lubricating tube is coupled to the fluid line and provides fluid communication between the fluid line and the cavity. A plurality of ports is disposed on the outer circumferential surface and is configured to dispense the fluid to the rolling component. A location of each port of the plurality of ports from the inlet is customizable. 1. A lubrication system for an apparatus including a rolling component , the lubrication system comprising:a fluid reservoir containing a fluid;a fluid line coupled to the fluid reservoir; and a rigid cylindrical body surrounding a cavity and having an outer circumferential surface,', 'an inlet coupled to the fluid line and providing fluid communication between the fluid line and the cavity, and', 'a plurality of ports disposed on the outer circumferential surface and configured to dispense the fluid to the rolling component, wherein a location of each port of the plurality of ports from the inlet is customizable., 'a lubricating tube disposed between the fluid line and the rolling component, the lubricating tube comprising2. The lubrication system of claim 1 , wherein the lubricating tube further comprises a plurality of holes disposed along the outer circumferential surface claim 1 , wherein each hole of the plurality of holes extends from the outer circumferential surface toward the cavity claim 1 , wherein the plurality of holes comprise:a plurality of blind holes extending from the outer circumferential surface to a closed end, andthe plurality of ports, wherein each port of the ...

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Номер записи: 58
17-06-2021 дата публикации

ELEVATOR INSTALLATION AND A METHOD FOR LUBRICATING BEARINGS IN THE ELEVATOR INSTALLATION

Номер: US20210179387A1
Автор: Ammon Urs
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An elevator installation and a method for lubricating bearings in an elevator hoist machine of the elevator installation ensure that during start-up and subsequent running of the elevator hoist machine the bearings are provided with a mixed film lubrication or an elastohydrodynamic lubrication to optimize bearing life expectation. 115-. (canceled)16. An elevator installation having an elevator controller , a drive and a hoist machine , the hoist machine comprising:a traction sheave;an electric motor rotating the traction sheave in response to signals from the drive;a brake for braking the traction sheave;at least one bearing supporting the traction sheave; anda lubrication device automatically transmitting oil to the at least one bearing upon receipt of a brake release signal from the drive or from the controller.17. The elevator installation according to wherein the brake is hydraulically released from braking the traction sheave and including a pump and a solenoid valve whereby the pump is activated by a brake release signal to deliver pressurized fluid from a reservoir to the solenoid valve and the solenoid valve is activated by a further brake release signal to deliver the pressurized fluid to the brake to hydraulically release the brake.18. The elevator installation according to wherein the lubrication device includes an inline oil pump transferring bearing lubrication oil from an oil reservoir and through an oil feed pipe to the bearing.19. The elevator installation according to wherein the lubrication device includes an oil return pipe draining excessive oil from the bearing to an oil reservoir.20. The elevator installation according to including a cooler in the oil return pipe between the bearing and the oil reservoir.21. The elevator installation according to including a bearing end cap positioned adjacent the at least one bearing and having at least one of an oil diffuser extending in an arc in an upper portion of the bearing end cap and a plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 59
08-06-2017 дата публикации

CLEANING DEVICE FOR GUIDE RAIL OF ELEVATOR AND CLEANING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20170158463A1
Автор: Dong Hai, Jiang Fan, Li Zhixue, Wang ShengYu
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The present invention provides an elevator guide rail cleaning apparatus and a cleaning method using the same, which belongs to the technical field of elevators. The elevator guide rail cleaning apparatus according to the present invention includes: a base, a scraping component installed opposite to an operating surface of an elevator guide rail, and a wiping component installed opposite to the operating surface of the elevator guide rail, wherein the elevator guide rail cleaning apparatus is detachably installed on a guide apparatus of an elevator system. The elevator guide rail cleaning apparatus according to the present invention can effectively remove foreign matters such as anti-rust coatings on an elevator guide rail, which has high cleaning efficiency, good cleaning effects, high automatic cleaning degree and low labor intensity. 110. An elevator guide rail cleaning apparatus () , comprising:{'b': '100', 'a base ();'}{'b': '120', 'a scraping component () installed opposite to an operating surface of an elevator guide rail; and'}{'b': '140', 'a wiping component () installed opposite to the operating surface of the elevator guide rail;'}{'b': 10', '94, 'wherein the elevator guide rail cleaning apparatus () is detachably installed on a guide apparatus () of an elevator system.'}210100110130120110140130. The elevator guide rail cleaning apparatus () of claim 1 , wherein the base () is provided with a first installation part () and a second installation part () claim 1 , the scraping component () is detachably installed on the first installation part () claim 1 , and the wiping component () is detachably installed on the second installation part ().31010120. The elevator guide rail cleaning apparatus () of claim 1 , wherein the elevator guide rail cleaning apparatus () further comprises a pressure component for the scraping component () to bias a certain pressure to the operating surface of the elevator guide rail.410152111110120152111. The elevator guide rail ...

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Номер записи: 60
24-06-2021 дата публикации

BREAK DETECTION DEVICE

Номер: US20210188597A1
Автор: Fukui Daiki, Kato Toshiaki, MURAKAMI Hiroyuki, NAKAZAWA Daisuke, Yamasaki Satoshi
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

A break detection device includes an extraction unit (), an extraction unit (), a detection unit (), and a determination unit (). The extraction unit () extracts, from an output signal from a sensor, a vibration component in a specific frequency band. The extraction unit () attenuates, from the vibration component extracted by the extraction unit (), a steady vibration component and a progressively increasing vibration component to extract a determination signal. The detection unit () detects, on the basis of the determination signal, occurrence of an abnormal variation in the output signal from the sensor. The determination unit () determines whether or not a rope has a broken portion. 1. A break detection device comprising:a sensor of which an output signal varies when vibration occurs in a rope of an elevator; andcircuitryto extract, from the output signal from the sensor, a vibration component in a specific frequency band;to attenuate, from the extracted vibration component, a steady vibration component and a progressively increasing vibration component to extract a determination signal;to detect, on the basis of the extracted determination signal, occurrence of an abnormal variation in the output signal from the sensor; andto determine, when the occurrence of the abnormal variation is detected, whether or not the rope has a broken portion on the basis of a position of a car of the elevator at an occurrence time of the abnormal variation, whereina section in which the car moves is imaginarily divided into a plurality of vertically consecutive unit sections, andthe determination signal is extracted so as to correspond to each of the unit sections.2. The break detection device according to claim 1 , whereinthe circuitry includes:a band-pass filter to which the output signal from the sensor is input;low-pass filters to which an output signal from the band-pass filter is input; anda subtractor configured to output, as the determination signal, a differential signal ...

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Номер записи: 61
29-09-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR RETRIEVING A MOBILE PLATFORM FROM A TANK HAVING ENERGETIC SUBSTANCES

Номер: US20220305533A1
Автор: MEYERS JULIAN W.
Принадлежит: TANKBOTS, INC.

A method for retrieving a mobile platform from inside a tank having an energetic substance includes configuring a retrieval carrier to have an intermediate span for which a majority of a cross-sectional area includes a braided synthetic fiber rope having a porosity of at least ten percent and an elastic compressibility sufficient to reduce the porosity of the braided synthetic fiber rope by at least fifty percent. The intermediate span does not have a fluid tight passage enabling fluid communication between a location outside of the tank and the mobile platform. The method further includes configuring a retrieval assembly to have an energetic substance extractor that has opposing surfaces defining a passage, passing the intermediate span through the passage, and compressing the intermediate span between the opposing surfaces to extract a majority of the residue of the liquid energetic substance retained by the intermediate span upon entering the passage. 13010241214. A method for retrieving a mobile platform () from inside a tank () having a hatch () and at least partially filled with an energetic substance ( , ) , the method characterized by:{'b': 100', '102', '104', '104', '102', '120', '120', '120', '102', '10', '30, 'i': 'a', 'configuring a retrieval carrier () to have at least an intermediate span () and an attachment end (, ), wherein a majority of a cross-sectional area of the intermediate span () includes a braided synthetic fiber rope () having a porosity of at least ten percent, wherein the braided synthetic fiber rope () has an elastic compressibility sufficient to reduce the porosity of the braided synthetic fiber rope () by at least fifty percent, wherein the intermediate span () does not have a fluid tight passage enabling fluid communication between a location outside of the tank () and the mobile platform ();'}{'b': 30', '32', '36', '32, 'configuring the mobile platform () to have at least: at least one enclosure () and at least one propulsion system ...

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Номер записи: 62
01-07-2021 дата публикации

Connection element for electrically contacting tension members in a load-bearing belt for an elevator system, and method for assembling the connection element on the belt

Номер: US20210198083A1
Автор: Florian Dold
Принадлежит: INVENTIO AG

A connection element for electrically contacting tension members embedded into a matrix material of a load-bearing belt for an elevator system has a frame with an upper part, a lower part and multiple electrically conductive contact elements. The frame is shaped to receive the belt in an interior space delimited at at least two opposite sides. The contact elements are formed as stamped and bent metal parts, and some regions of the contact elements are arranged in the upper part of the frame with other regions protruding from the upper part of the frame into the interior space, for example in the form of piercing tips, in order to contact the tension members embedded in the portion of the belt received in the interior space.

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Номер записи: 63
06-06-2019 дата публикации

Wear detection for elevator system belt

Номер: US20190168999A1
Автор: Brad Guilani
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

A belt for an elevator system includes a plurality of tension members arranged along a belt width and extending longitudinally along a length of the belt, each tension member including a plurality of fibers. A metallized coating layer is applied to at least a portion of an outer surface of at least one tension member of the plurality of tension members. The metallized coating has a coating electrical conductivity greater than a tension member electrical conductivity of the at least one tension member. A jacket material at least partially encapsulates the plurality of tension members and the metallized coating layer.

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Номер записи: 64
21-06-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WEAR MONITORING USING RF REFLECTIONS

Номер: US20180172605A1
Автор: BRUNNER Daniel J., Johnson Randall, KOONTZ Robert, RICHARDSON Randy, SCHUMACHER Alex, SCHWOEBEL Jeffrey J.
Принадлежит: REI, Inc.

In an embodiment, a system for wear monitoring, includes a wear surface, a metallic reflector embedded in the wear surface, a radio-wave transmitter, and a radio-wave receiver. The metallic reflector reflects radio waves transmitted by the radio-wave transmitter for detection by the radio wave receiver. Attenuation of the radio waves between transmission by the radio-wave transmitter and detection by the radio-wave receiver indicates a degree of wear of the wear surface. 1. A system for wear monitoring , comprising:A non-metallic wear surface;a metallic reflector embedded in the wear surface;a radio-wave transmitter;a radio-wave receiver;wherein the metallic reflector reflects radio waves transmitted by the radio-wave transmitter for detection by the radio wave receiver; andwherein detection of reflected radio waves from the radio-wave transmitter by the radio-wave receiver indicates a degree of wear of the non-metallic wear surface.2. The system for wear monitoring of claim 1 , wherein detection of attenuation of the radio waves from the radio-wave transmitter by the radio-wave receiver indicates a degree of wear by the non-metallic wear surface.3. The system for wear monitoring of claim 1 , wherein the wear surface is a tire.4. The system for wear-monitoring of claim 1 , wherein the wear surface is a belt.5. The system for wear-monitoring of claim 1 , wherein the wear surface is a slurry pipe liner.6. The system for wear-monitoring of claim 1 , wherein the wear surface is a non-metallic liner.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the metallic reflector is a parabolic reflector.8. A method of wear monitoring claim 1 , the method comprising:forming a metallic reflector in a non-metallic wear surface;transmitting, via a radio-wave transmitter, radio waves towards the wear surface;reflecting the transmitted radio waves from the metallic reflector;receiving the reflected radio waves at a radio-wave receiver; andmeasuring an attenuation of the reflected radio waves so as ...

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Номер записи: 65
08-07-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ELEVATOR

Номер: US20210206597A1
Автор: KALLIOMÄKI Jaakko, MANTYLA Sakari, PURANEN Mikko, SALORANTA Jarkko, SORVARI Joonas
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

The invention relates to a method for operating an elevator installed in connection with a building, particularly a high rise elevator, in which method the expected rope sway is monitored using building acceleration data obtained by means of a sensor to calculate a building sway, and whereby based on the building sway and the position of an elevator car a rope sway is estimated, which rope sway is compared with a threshold value to determine excessive rope sway and to deduct operation measures for the elevator in order to counteract a determined excessive rope sway. According to the invention a succession of following steps is performed: 1. Method for operating an elevator installed in connection with a building , particularly a high rise elevator , in which method the expected rope sway is monitored using building acceleration data obtained by means of a sensor to calculate a building sway , and whereby based on the building sway and the position of an elevator car a rope sway is estimated , which rope sway is compared with a threshold value to determine excessive rope sway and to deduct operation measures for the elevator in order to counteract a determined excessive rope sway , characterized by the succession of following stepsdetermining a movement profile for the elevator car by means of an elevator controllerpredicting the elevator car position based on the movement profilecalculating the estimated rope sway based on the predicted car position and the building acceleration data.2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein a virtual model of the elevator is used to calculate the rope sway based on the building acceleration and the predicted elevator car position.3. Method according to claim 1 , wherein for the estimation of the rope sway the prediction of the elevator car position half the building sway period ahead is used to get an early estimation of the corresponding rope sway situation.4. Method according to claim 1 , wherein for the estimation of the rope ...

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Номер записи: 66
04-06-2020 дата публикации

Method for self-testing a monitoring device monitoring an integrity status of a suspension member arrangement in an elevator

Номер: US20200172375A1
Автор: James Bibby, Philippe Henneau, Vincent Robibero
Принадлежит: INVENTIO AG

A method for self-testing a monitoring device monitoring an integrity status of an elevator suspension member arrangement includes the monitoring device having a voltage generation arrangement for generating electric voltages and applying the electric voltages to cords in suspension members of the suspension member arrangement. The monitoring device has a voltage analyzer arrangement for detecting a deterioration in the integrity status based on modifications in the applied electric voltages upon transmission through the cords. The method includes the steps of: specifically modifying the generated electric voltages to systematically induce modifications in the applied electric voltages upon transmission through the cords which, under normal operation conditions of the monitoring device, would be interpreted by the monitoring device as indicating the deterioration in the integrity status; verifying whether the deterioration in the integrity status is correctly detected; and initiating a self-test-failure-action if the deterioration in the integrity status is not correctly detected.

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Номер записи: 67
15-07-2021 дата публикации

Elevator system with method of position detection of a car

Номер: US20210214188A1
Автор: Henri WENLIN, Juha Panula, Juha-Matti Aitamurto, Niko Forsström, Oskari Perälä, Sami Janhunen, Tarvo Viita-Aho
Принадлежит: Kone Corp

A rope pulley of an elevator system is a free rotating pulley around which a hoisting rope of the elevator system can be guided. The free pulley is to be mounted to a car sling of an elevator car. The pulley includes an encoder for measuring the rotation movement of the pulley. The movement data are transmitted to a controller that converts the movement data into position data of the car in the hoistway, while further position data are gathered from identification markers that are installed in the hoistway. At least, the movement data of the rope pulley(s) are calibrated based on the position data from the identification markers. Thereby, the position of the car in the hoistway can be determined accurately and costly.

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Номер записи: 68
11-06-2020 дата публикации

Method and an elevator system for defining an elongation of an elevator car suspension means

Номер: US20200180910A1
Автор: Antti Hovi, Ari Kattainen
Принадлежит: Kone Corp

The invention relates to a method for defining elongation of an elevator car suspension means. The method comprises: obtaining periodically a value representing an overtravel distance of the elevator car, and defining the elongation of the elevator car suspension means on a basis of the periodically obtained values representing the overtravel distance of the elevator car. The invention relates also to an elevator system performing at least partly the method.

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Номер записи: 69
22-07-2021 дата публикации

MONITORING DEVICE FOR ELEVATOR COMPENSATION ROPING

Номер: US20210221645A1
Автор: Kwon YiSug
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An illustrative example embodiment of monitoring device includes a rigid central portion made of a first material and a resilient outer portion made of a second material. The central portion defines a traction surface that is configured to receive an elevator tension member. The outer portion defines an engagement surface that is configured to secure the sheave liner to an elevator sheave. 1. A monitoring device for an elevator compensation assembly , the monitoring device comprising:at least one detector that is configured to detect whether compensation roping moves out of a predetermined position; anda controller that is configured to limit elevator movement based on an indication from the at least one detector that the compensation roping moved out of the predetermined position.2. The monitoring device of claim 1 , whereinthe at least one detector comprises a light source and a light sensor situated to sense light from the light source;the light sensor senses the light when the compensation roping is in predetermined position; andthe compensation roping interrupts the light from reaching the light sensor when the compensation roping moves out of the predetermined position.3. The monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one detector comprises a contact switch that is configured to be contacted by the compensation roping when the compensation roping moves out of the predetermined position.4. The monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to issue a signal or a command to stop an associated elevator when the compensation roping is outside of the predetermined position.5. An elevator compensation assembly claim 1 , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the monitoring device of ;'}a plurality of compensation roping members; anda tie-down mechanism including at least one sheave;whereinthe predetermined position includes a position of each of the compensation roping members relative to the at least one sheave, ...

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Номер записи: 70
21-07-2016 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MONITORING TENSION EQUALIZATION AND DISPLACEMENT ADJUSTMENT STATES OF STEEL WIRE ROPES OF MULTI-ROPE HOISTER

Номер: US20160207736A1
Автор: Cao Guohua, Chen Guoan, Du Qingyong, Hu Changhua, Li Wei, Peng Yuxing, Wu Ronghua, Zhou Gongbo, Zhu Zhencai
Принадлежит:

A device for monitoring tension equalization and displacement adjustment states of steel wire ropes of a multi-rope hoister includes a displacement sensor mounted on a steel wire rope tension equalization device, a signal acquisition transmitter designed to store and transmit signals of the displacement sensor, a barometric altimeter designed to detect the depth of a mine shaft where a hoisting container is located, and a wireless receiving and processing system arranged at the well mouth of the mine shaft. A method for use includes collecting the displacement adjustment amounts of the tension equalization devices connected with all the hoisting ropes of the hoisting container and the corresponding depth position of the hoisting container during the up-down running process of the hoisting container by means of the signal acquisition transmitter; judging the maximum displacement adjustment amount measured in the entire hoisting process and the corresponding tension adjustment device and corresponding depth, by receiving and processing data via the wireless receiving and processing system; and, giving an alarm when the maximum adjusted displacement is greater than a preset adjustment threshold. 1. A device for monitoring tension equalization and displacement adjustment states of steel wire ropes of a multi-rope hoister , comprising:a ground wireless receiving and processing system;a tension equalization device;multiple hoisting steel wire ropes for hoisting a hoisting container; anda hoisting container pulling plate provided on the top of the hoisting container , multiple tension equalization devices are arranged at an interval on the hoisting container pulling plate and fixed to the hoisting steel wire ropes respectively,wherein, each of the tension equalization device is provided with a displacement sensor thereon;a barometric altimeter and a signal acquisition transmitter connected with the barometric altimeter are arranged on a side wall of the hoisting container, ...

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Номер записи: 71
19-07-2018 дата публикации

WIRE ROPE FLAW DETECTOR

Номер: US20180202972A1
Автор: KOTERA Takayuki, OMI Yohei, Yamamoto Kazuyuki, Yoshioka Takashi
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

A magnetizer configured to form a main magnetic flux path so as to include a set interval in an axial direction of a wire rope includes a first pole piece and a second pole piece, which are arranged so as to sandwich the set interval therebetween, each have a U-shaped cross section which is formed so as to surround the wire rope in a circumferential direction of the wire rope for about a ⅔ turn without coming into contact with the wire rope. When the wire rope is magnetized by the magnetizer, a leakage magnetic flux generated from the wire rope damaged portion is detected by a magnetic sensor. 1. A wire rope flaw detector , comprising:a magnetizer configured to form a main magnetic flux path so as to include a set interval in an axial direction of a wire rope; anda magnetic sensor, which is arranged in the set interval, and is configured to detect a leakage magnetic flux generated from a damaged portion of the wire rope when the wire rope is magnetized by the magnetizer,wherein the magnetizer includes a first pole piece and a second pole piece, which are arranged so as to sandwich the set interval therebetween, and each have a U-shaped cross section which is formed so as to surround the wire rope in a circumferential direction of the wire rope for about a ⅔ turn without coming into contact with the wire rope,wherein a length of the first pole piece and a length of the second pole piece in the axial direction of the wire rope are equal to each other and correspond to a length in the axial direction of the wire rope that includes strands wound in the circumferential direction of the wire rope for a ¼ turn or longer, and a distance between the first pole piece and the second pole piece is set to an odd multiple of the length of each of the first pole piece and the second pole piece in the axial direction of the wire rope, and{'b': 1', '2, 'wherein the length of the first pole piece and the length of the second pole piece in the axial direction of the wire rope are ...

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Номер записи: 72
06-08-2015 дата публикации

GUIDE RAIL STRAIGHTNESS MEASURING SYSTEM FOR ELEVATOR INSTALLATIONS

Номер: US20150217972A1
Автор: HAWKINS Giovanni, KILPELÄINEN Pekka
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

The invention relates to an elevator guide rail straightness measuring system, for measuring the straightness of elevator guide rails, which measuring system comprises at least one plumb line mounted vertically in the runway adjacent to the guide rail and at least one sensor arrangement to be mounted on a carrier to travel vertically along the guide rail, which sensor arrangement comprises a frame, at least one guide shoe connected to the frame for sliding/rolling along a guide surface of the guide rail, a bias means for placing and biasing the frame against the guide surface, and at least one sensor means for sensing the position of the plumb line with respect to the frame, such elevator system allows easy and exact measurement of the guide rail straightness. The invention also relates to an elevator having such a system. 1. Elevator guide rail straightness measuring system , for measuring the straightness of elevator guide rails , which measuring system comprises at least one plumb line mounted vertically in an elevator runway adjacent to a guide rail and at least one sensor arrangement to be mounted on a carrier to travel vertically along the guide rail , which sensor arrangement comprisesa frame,at least one guide shoe connected to the frame for sliding/rolling along a guide surface of the guide rail,a bias means for placing and biasing the frame against the guide surface, andat least one sensor means for sensing the position of the plumb line with respect to the frame.2. System according to comprising at least one temporary installation platform as a carrier for the sensor arrangement configured to run along at least one guide rail.3. System according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor arrangement comprises a data interface and an internal memory.4. System according to claim 1 , wherein the bias means comprises at least one magnet.5. System according to claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises a roller with a second rotary encoder to provide car position data.6. ...

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Номер записи: 73
09-10-2014 дата публикации

ELEVATOR

Номер: US20140299419A1
Автор: Lampinen Riku, PELTO-HUIKKO Raimo, SEDERHOLM Heidi
Принадлежит:

The invention refers to an elevator comprising an elevator car and a suspension arrangement for suspending and/or moving an elevator car, which suspension arrangement comprises at least one suspension member, whereby at least one suspension member component is provided which component is to be applied to the suspension member for affecting the physical properties of the suspension member during the operation of the elevator. According to the invention the suspension member component applied to the suspension member comprises an component identifier which is an addition to the suspension member component which component identifier is configured to be identified visibly or via additional tools. The invention allows the unambiguous identification of the suspension member component and also the distribution of the component on the suspension member surface. 1. An elevator comprising an elevator car and a suspension arrangement for suspending and/or moving an elevator car , which suspension arrangement comprises at least one suspension member , whereby at least one suspension member component is provided which component is to be applied to the suspension member for affecting the physical properties of the suspension member during the operation of the elevator ,wherein the suspension member component applied to the suspension member comprises an component identifier which is an addition to the suspension member component which component identifier is configured to be identified visibly or via additional tools.2. The elevator according to claim 1 , wherein the component identifier is a material with fluorescent properties.3. The elevator according to claim 1 , wherein the component identifier is comprises colour pigments.4. The elevator according to claim 1 , wherein the component identifier is soluble in the suspension member component.5. The elevator according to claim 1 , wherein the component identifier is dispersible in the suspension member component.6. The elevator ...

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Номер записи: 74
04-07-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR CONDITION MONITORING OF A ROPE OF A HOISTING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190202666A1
Автор: ANTIN Kim, JUNTUNEN Mika, MACHADO Miguel, PURANEN Mikko, SANTOS TELMO
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

The invention relates to a method for condition monitoring of a rope of a hoisting apparatus, and to an arrangement for condition monitoring of a rope of a hoisting apparatus, preferably of an elevator for transporting passengers and/or goods. The arrangement for condition monitoring of a rope of a hoisting apparatus according to the present invention, in which rope comprises one or more conductive load bearing member for bearing the load exerted on the rope in longitudinal direction and extending parallel to each other and to the longitudinal direction of the rope, comprises an at least one eddy current testing probe, placed near said rope for generating an alternating magnetic field, said alternating magnetic field causing eddy currents in said rope, and for detecting a secondary magnetic field being generated by said eddy currents in said rope as eddy current detection data, and an on-line monitoring unit receiving and utilizing said eddy current detection data for on-line condition monitoring of said rope. 1. A method for condition monitoring of a rope of a hoisting apparatus , which rope comprises one or more conductive load bearing members for bearing the load exerted on the rope in longitudinal direction and extending parallel to each other and to the longitudinal direction of the rope , in which methodan alternating magnetic field is generated by an at least one eddy current testing probe, placed near said rope, said alternating magnetic field causing eddy currents in said rope,a secondary magnetic field generated by said eddy currents is detected in said rope by said at least one eddy current testing probe, as eddy current detection data, andsaid eddy current detection data is utilized for on-line monitoring of said rope.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said eddy current detection data is used for determining of the condition claim 1 , the position claim 1 , the alignment or the tension of said moving rope.3. A method according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 75
04-07-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND TESTING DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A STATE OF A SUSPENSION TRACTION APPARATUS OF AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20190202667A1
Автор: Zhang Fan
Принадлежит:

A method for determining a state of an elevator system suspension traction apparatus having at least one electrically conductive cord with a first end and an opposite second end, the cord having a wave impedance. A signal generator is electrically connected to the cord first end and a terminating resistor having a first resistance value matched to the wave impedance of the cord is electrically connected to the cord second end. The method includes the steps: inputting an, in particular alternating, electrical excitation signal of the signal generator into the cord first end; at least one of measuring a reflection signal of the excitation signal at the cord first end, and measuring a transmitted signal of the excitation signal at the cord second end; and determining the state of the suspension traction apparatus by comparing the excitation signal with at least one of the reflection signal and the transmitted signal. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for determining a state of a suspension traction apparatus of an elevator system , the suspension traction apparatus including at least one cord being electrically conductive and having a first end and an opposite second end , the cord having a wave impedance , wherein a signal generator is electrically connected to the first end of the cord and a terminating resistor having a first resistance value matched to the wave impedance of the cord is electrically connected to the second end of the cord , the method comprising the steps of:inputting an electrical excitation signal from the signal generator into the first end of the cord;at least one of measuring a reflection signal of the excitation signal at the first end of the cord, and measuring a transmitted signal of the excitation signal at the second end of the cord;determining a state of the suspension traction apparatus based on a comparison of the excitation signal with at least one of the reflection signal and the transmitted signal; andat least one of generating a warning ...

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Номер записи: 76
04-08-2016 дата публикации

ROPE TERMINAL ARRANGEMENT, ARRANGEMENT FOR CONDITION MONITORING OF AN ELEVATOR ROPE AND ELEVATOR

Номер: US20160221796A1
Автор: HALLIKAINEN Pekka, LEHTINEN Hannu, PURANEN Mikko
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

The invention concerns a rope terminal arrangement of an elevator comprising a rope terminal block mounted immovably on an end of a rope of an elevator, which rope comprises one or more load bearing members, which are electrically conductive and embedded in an electrically non-conductive coating and extend in longitudinal direction of the rope, and have an end face, which is free of said coating and forms part of the end face of the rope; and a contact arrangement for forming electrically conductive connection with one or more of the load bearing members of the rope, the contact arrangement being mounted on the rope terminal block and comprising at least one electrical connector, which electrical connector comprises a contact face, which is spring-loaded against an end face of a load bearing member of the rope whereby a conductive connection between the connector and the load bearing member is established via the contact face. The invention concerns further an arrangement for condition monitoring of an elevator rope and an elevator implementing said rope terminal arrangement. 1. A rope terminal arrangement of an elevator comprisinga rope terminal block mounted immovably on an end of a rope of an elevator, which rope comprises one or more load bearing members, which are electrically conductive and embedded in an electrically non-conductive coating and extend in longitudinal direction of the rope, and have an end face, which is free of said coating and forms part of the end face of the rope; anda contact arrangement for forming electrically conductive connection with one or more of the load bearing members of the rope, the contact arrangement being mounted on the rope terminal block and comprising at least one electrical connector, which electrical connector comprises a contact face, which is spring-loaded against an end face of a load bearing member of the rope whereby a conductive connection between the connector and the load bearing member is established via the ...

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Номер записи: 77
02-08-2018 дата публикации

Method and device for determining a deterioration state in a suspension member for an elevator

Номер: US20180215584A1
Автор: Philippe Henneau
Принадлежит: INVENTIO AG

A method for determining a deterioration state in a suspension member arrangement having a suspension member including a plurality of electrically conductive cords includes the steps of: counting a number of bending cycles applied to the suspension member; measuring an electrical characteristic of the suspension member upon applying an electrical voltage to at least one of the cords; performing at least one of (a) determining a critical deterioration state upon monitoring both the bending cycles number and the electrical characteristic, and (b) determining an unexpected deterioration state based on deriving a current actual deterioration state of the suspension member based on the electrical characteristic and assuming a currently expected deterioration state based on the bending cycles number and comparing the current actual deterioration state with the currently expected deterioration state; initiating a defined procedure upon determining at least one of the critical deterioration state and the unexpected deterioration state.

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Номер записи: 78
02-08-2018 дата публикации

CONCEPTS FOR DETECTING A DETERIORATION STATE OF A LOAD BEARING CAPACITY IN A SUSPENSION MEMBER ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ELEVATOR

Номер: US20180215585A1
Автор: Heinz Kurt, Henneau Philippe, Lindegger Urs, Robibero Vincent
Принадлежит: INVENTIO AG

Methods and devices detect a deterioration state of a load bearing capacity in an elevator suspension member arrangement having several suspension members, such as belts, including electrically conductive cords incorporated into an elastomer material. Deterioration is determined by applying alternating electric voltages to the cords included in legs of a circuitry. Phase shifts between the alternating voltages, for example by determining sum voltages and/or differential voltages, provide valuable information about a condition of the belt. A fixation arrangement of the suspension member arrangement is adapted to enable or simplify the proposed measurements. Furthermore, counting a number of performed bending cycles provides further information to be taken into account for determining the current deterioration state of the belts. Overall, deteriorations in a suspension member such as broken cords, shunts between cords, connections between cords and ground potential and/or deterioration due to corrosion of cords may be easily detected. 146-. (canceled)47. A method for detecting a deterioration state of a load bearing capacity in a suspension member arrangement for an elevator , the suspension member arrangement having at least one suspension member having a plurality of electrically conductive cords , the method comprising the steps of:providing a multi-phase alternating current circuitry including multiple electrically conductive legs for generating a multi-phase alternating current;applying at least one phase of the multi-phase alternating current to at least one of the cords of the suspension member by being electrically connected to one of the legs of the multi-phase alternating current circuitry;applying at least one other phase of the multi-phase alternating current to at least one of another at least one cord of the suspension member and at least one separate resistor being electrically connected to at least one other leg of the multi-phase alternating current ...

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Номер записи: 79
02-07-2020 дата публикации

ELEVATOR WITH A MONITORING ARRANGEMENT FOR MONITORING AN INTEGRITY OF SUSPENSION MEMBERS WITH SEPARATED CIRCUITRIES

Номер: US20200207583A1
Автор: Heinz Kurt, Heneau Philippe
Принадлежит:

An elevator suspension member arrangement includes a monitoring arrangement monitoring an integrity status of suspension members having electrically conductive cords. The monitoring arrangement includes: a generator generating phase shifted first and second alternating voltages; input and output connectors each establishing electrical contacts to cords in one of the suspension members; a voltage analyzer measuring and analyzing a neutral point voltage resulting from applying the first and second alternating voltages to first and second cords of the one suspension member; a supply circuitry having supply lines electrically interconnecting the generator with the input connectors; and a measurement circuitry including measurement lines electrically interconnecting the analyzer with at least one of the input connectors and the output connectors. The supply and measurement lines are separated from each other whereby disturbing influences of impedances through the supply circuitry is minimized due to voltage measurements being performed through the separate measurement circuitry. 19-. (canceled)10. An elevator with a suspension member arrangement including a plurality of suspension members , each of the suspension members including electrically conductive cords , and a monitoring arrangement for monitoring an integrity status of the suspension member arrangement , the monitoring arrangement comprising:an alternating voltage generator arrangement, including at least one alternating voltage generator, for generating first and second alternating voltages being phase shifted with respect to each other;a plurality of input connectors and output connectors, each of the connectors establishing electrical contact to cords in one of the suspension members;a voltage analyzer arrangement, including at least one voltmeter, for measuring and analyzing a neutral point voltage resulting upon applying each one of the first and second alternating voltages to first and second cords of the ...

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Номер записи: 80
11-07-2019 дата публикации

DOOR RAIL MONITORING

Номер: US20190210834A1
Автор: Kakigi Takahiro, Kochi Kengo, MATSUKI Shingo, Sukimoto Tatsuya, Wada Seietsu, YOSHIDA Kazuyoshi
Принадлежит:

According to one embodiment, a method for monitoring a door rail of an elevator system is provided which comprises operating the elevator system to at least partially open a door, and to close the door at a slow speed, detecting that a door switch is closed and sending a signal when the time it takes for the door switch to close is over a predetermined value. The method for monitoring may be periodically commanded by an elevator control system. 1. A method for monitoring a door rail of an elevator system , comprising:operating the elevator system to at least partially open a door, and to close the door at a slow speed;detecting that a door switch is closed; andsending a signal when the time it takes for the door switch to close is over a predetermined value.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method for monitoring is periodically commanded by an elevator control system.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method for monitoring is commanded from a central control room.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method for monitoring is commanded via an application installed on a mobile device.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method for monitoring is performed in a maintenance mode of operation.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method for monitoring is preformed during normal operation.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein said time is counted from when the door starts closing to when the closing of the door switch is detected.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein said predetermined value is set so that a certain degree of accumulation of dust or dirt on the door rail will be detected.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein operating the elevator system includes partially opening the door to a predetermined position and closing the door at a speed slower than normal operation.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein operating the elevator system is based on elevator door position signals from a pulley encoder.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein sending a signal includes ...

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Номер записи: 81
11-07-2019 дата публикации

MAINTENANCE METHOD OF AN ELEVATOR COMPONENT

Номер: US20190210835A1
Автор: HAAPANIEMI Markku, HOVI Antti, KATTAINEN Ari, Kiviaho Erkka, Räsänen Matti, VALJUS PETTERI
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

Elevator components can be equipped with an electronic information plate. The electronic information plates are associated with a particular electronic information plate that can store different properties of the associated component. The content of each electronic information plate is read manually or automatically and transmitted to a controller. The controller analyzes the received content and launches a predetermined action if the content indicates a need for maintenance. 1. A method for maintenance of an elevator component , the method comprising the steps of:associating an electronic information plate with an elevator component;installing the elevator component with the associated electronic information plate;reading the electronic information plate, wherein the electronic information plate is configured to store information of the elevator component, wherein the information comprises at least one threshold value associated with an action;transmitting the content of the read electronic information;comparing the at least one threshold value with elevator counters;detecting as a result of said comparison if the electronic component has exceeded at least one of the threshold values; andlaunching the action associated with the respective threshold value.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of counting the threshold value in number of operation cycles.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of counting the threshold value life cycle as a time interval.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein when exceeding a first threshold value claim 1 , the method further comprises the step of transmitting a preliminary warning of the end of life cycle.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein when exceeding a second threshold value claim 1 , the method further comprises the step of limiting operating speed of the elevator.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein when exceeding a third threshold value claim 1 , the ...

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Номер записи: 82
11-08-2016 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CHECKING THE INTEGRITY OF LOAD BEARING MEMBERS OF AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20160229667A1
Автор: CEREGHETTI Igino, PELLASCIO Simone
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

A method for checking the integrity of a load bearing member of an elevator comprising tensile elements encapsulated in a case is disclosed; the method comprises the steps of launching a source pulse through tensile elements of said load bearing member and comparing the feedback of said tensile elements with a comparator; tensile elements can be bridged to avoid a blind zone; an elevator system with a checking device to perform said method is also disclosed. 1. A method for checking at least one load bearing member of an elevator system , said load bearing member comprising tensile elements of electrically conductive material encapsulated in a case , the method comprising the steps of:a) launching a first source pulse through a first tensile element of said load bearing member,b) launching a second source pulse through a second tensile element of said load bearing member or of another load bearing member of said elevator system,c) making a comparison between a feedback received from said first tensile element and a feedback received from said second tensile element, andd) determining a condition of said tensile elements based on said comparison.2. A method according to claim 1 , including the step of determining a damage condition of one of said first tensile element and second tensile element when said comparison reveals a difference between the feedback of the tensile elements greater than a predetermined threshold.3. A method according to claim 2 , comprising the step of: when a damage condition is determined claim 2 , at least one of said first tensile element and second tensile element is compared at least to a third tensile element of said load-bearing member or of another load-bearing member of the elevator system claim 2 , according to steps a) to d).4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein: the tensile elements of a load-bearing member are tested by testing pairs of tensile elements according to steps a) to d) claim 1 , and wherein the pairs are selected ...

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Номер записи: 83
18-07-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING PROPERTIES OF A ROPE

Номер: US20190218062A1
Автор: CONGER Wesley, Padilla Luis S.
Принадлежит: ACTUANT CORPORATION

A rope, a system and a method for measuring one or more properties of a rope. A property evaluation system for ropes can be deployed for a number of different applications including, but not limited to, moving lines, e.g., crane or winch and static lines, e.g., mooring lines, stays, etc., to evaluate physical properties of the ropes and, in some cases, to help evaluate structural health of the ropes. A sheave assembly () may transmit a signal into a rope () to measure at least one property of the rope. At least one sensor () may be coupled to or assembled in the rope to measure at least one property of the rope. 1. A system for measuring one or more properties of a rope , the system comprising:a sheave assembly including a wheel having a circumferential groove for at least partially receiving the rope; anda transducer coupled to the sheave, the transducer being operable to transmit a signal into the rope when the rope is in contact with the wheel to measure at least one property of the rope, the signal being transmitted in a generally transverse direction relative to a longitudinal direction of the rope.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the transducer is coupled to the wheel in the groove of the sheave.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising a second transducer coupled to the sheave assembly.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the second transducer is in a position opposite the rope when the rope is in the groove of the wheel.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the transducer is coupled to a trough of the groove.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the transducer is a first transducer claim 1 , and wherein the system further comprises a second transducer coupled to the sheave assembly.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the second transducer is in a position opposite the rope when the rope is in the groove of the wheel.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the groove is at least partially defined by a first flange on one axial end of the wheel and a second flange on ...

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Номер записи: 84
18-07-2019 дата публикации

WEAR DETECTION OF ELEVATOR BELT

Номер: US20190218063A1
Автор: Gurvich Mark R., ZAFIRIS Georgios S.
Принадлежит:

A belt includes one or more tension members extending along a length of the belt, a jacket at least partially enclosing the plurality of tension members, and one or more layers of one or more of a fluorescent, absorbing, or reflecting material located in the belt such that when subjected to a light source, an indication of fluorescence or absorbance or reflection of the one or more layers of fluorescent or absorbent or reflective materials is indicative of a wear condition of the belt. 1. A belt , comprising:one or more tension members extending along a length of the belt;a jacket at least partially enclosing the plurality of tension members; andone or more layers of one or more of a fluorescent, absorbing, or reflecting material disposed in the belt such that when subjected to a light source, an indication of fluorescence or absorbance or reflection of the one or more layers of fluorescent or absorbent or reflective materials is indicative of a wear condition of the belt.2. The belt of claim 1 , wherein the one or more layers of fluorescent or absorbent or reflective material are disposed at an outer surface of the jacket.3. The belt of claim 1 , wherein the one or more layers of fluorescent or absorbent or reflective material are disposed in an interior of the jacket claim 1 , between the jacket outer surface and the one or more tension members.4. The belt of claim 1 , wherein the one or more layers of fluorescent or absorbent or reflective material are disposed at only one of a traction side or a back side of the belt.5. The belt of claim 1 , wherein the one or more layers of fluorescent or absorbent or reflective material are disposed asymmetrically with respect to a belt thickness direction.6. The belt of claim 1 , wherein the one or more layers of fluorescent or absorbent or reflective material are disposed one of continuously or discontinuously along a length or a width of the belt.7. The belt of claim 1 , wherein the one or more tension members are a ...

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Номер записи: 85
18-07-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CHECKING THE INTEGRITY OF COMPOSITE LOAD BEARING MEMBER

Номер: US20190219530A1
Автор: ANTIN Kim, Bossuyt Sven, HASSINEN Antti, HELENIUS Juha, HONKANEN Juha, JUNTUNEN Mika, KERE Petri, LASSILA Mikko, LEHTINEN Hannu, NAREIKKO Aleksi, PURANEN Mikko, RUOTSALAINEN Kai, VALJUS PETTERI
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

The invention relates to a method for inspecting quality and/or condition of an elongated composite member, which is a load bearing member of a rope of a hoisting apparatus, such as an elevator, or a precursor of such a load bearing member, the method comprising providing an elongated composite member; and changing the temperature of said elongated composite member by heating or cooling said elongated composite member via a flank thereof; and scanning said elongated composite member from a lateral side thereof with a thermal imaging device after said changing of the temperature; and creating thermographic images of said elongated composite member. 1. Method for inspecting quality and/or condition of an elongated composite member , which is a load bearing member of a hoisting rope of a hoisting apparatus , such as an elevator , or a precursor of such a load bearing member , the method comprisingproviding an elongated composite member; andchanging the temperature of said elongated composite member by heating or cooling said elongated composite member via a flank thereof; andscanning said elongated composite member from a lateral side thereof with a thermal imaging device after said changing of the temperature; andcreating thermographic images of said elongated composite member.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the changing of the temperature is performed via a flank of the composite member claim 1 , which flank faces in thickness direction of the elongated composite member.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the scanning is performed in thickness direction of the composite member claim 1 , scanning a flank thereof claim 1 , which flank faces in thickness direction of the elongated composite member.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the composite member is substantially larger in its width direction than in its thickness direction.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said elongated composite member comprises non-metallic reinforcing fibers ...

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Номер записи: 86
27-08-2015 дата публикации

System and Method for Monitoring a Load Bearing Member

Номер: US20150239708A1
Автор: Alan Mano Parker, Frank Dudde, Jie Xu, Michael A. Palazzola, Olivia L. Stone, Peter Feldhusen, Stephen D. Allen
Принадлежит: ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG

A system and method relate to magnetic hoisting member monitoring in an elevator system having an elevator car, a hoisting motor, and a magnetic hoisting member. A monitoring system is used that includes a magnetic field producer, a giant magneto-resistance sensor, a housing unit, and an indicator system. The housing unit is structured to position the magnetic hoisting member of the elevator system relative to the magnetic field producer and the giant magneto-resistance sensor.

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Номер записи: 87
16-08-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND HOISTING DEVICE

Номер: US20180229970A1
Автор: HELENIUS Juha, LEHTINEN Hannu, PENTTILÄ Jukka
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

The invention relates to a method for monitoring condition of a rope of a hoisting device, which rope comprises one or more load bearing members oriented to extend parallel with longitudinal direction of the rope throughout the length thereof. The method comprises measuring strains of one or more portions of a load bearing member of the rope; and comparing the measured strains of one or more portions of a load bearing member of the rope with at least one reference. The invention also relates to a hoisting device implementing the method. 1. Method for monitoring condition of a rope of a hoisting device , which rope comprises one or more load bearing members oriented to extend parallel with longitudinal direction of the rope throughout the length thereof , wherein the method comprisesmeasuring strains of one or more portions of a load bearing member of the rope; andcomparing the measured strains of one or more portions of a load bearing member of the rope with at least one reference.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein strain of each said portion is measured when the portion is arched.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein strain of each said portion is measured when the portion is arched claim 1 , and the measuring point is a point of the portion where the portion substantially arcs claim 1 , preferably with diameter less than 1.5 meters.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein strain of each said portion is measured when the portion rests on a circumference of a rope wheel of the hoisting device.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein each said load bearing member is made of composite material comprising reinforcing fibers embedded in polymer matrix claim 1 , said reinforcing fibers preferably being carbon fibers or glass fibers.6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the rope is substantially larger in its width-direction than thickness-direction.7. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said measuring is performed by aid of one or more strain ...

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Номер записи: 88
17-08-2017 дата публикации

ELEVATOR

Номер: US20170233222A1
Автор: PURANEN Mikko
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

An elevator includes an elevator car; a counterweight; one or more ropes interconnecting the car and counterweight, one end of each rope being fixed to the counterweight, and each rope comprising one or more electrically conductive load bearing members that extend unbroken throughout the length of the rope embedded in a non-conductive surface material; a monitoring circuit comprising at least two of said electrically conductive load bearing members of the one or more ropes connected in series, and one or more connectors mounted on the counterweight and connecting ends of said at least two electrically conductive load bearing members in series, said one or more connectors comprising a switch that is movable between a conductive and a non-conductive state, whereby the state change of the switch is arranged to change conductivity of the monitoring circuit; a monitoring system connected with the monitoring circuit and arranged to monitor the state of the monitoring circuit; and a counterweight position sensor mounted on the counterweight, and arranged to sense position of the counterweight. The switch and the counterweight position sensor are connected, and the state of the switch is arranged to change in response to position change of the counterweight sensed by the counterweight position sensor. The elevator is arranged to perform one or more predetermined actions in response to a state change of the monitoring circuit. 1. An elevator comprising:an elevator car;a counterweight;one or more ropes interconnecting the car and counterweight, one end of each rope being fixed to the counterweight, and each rope comprising one or more electrically conductive load bearing members that extend unbroken throughout the length of the rope embedded in a non-conductive surface material;a monitoring circuit comprising at least two of said electrically conductive load bearing members of the one or more ropes connected in series, and one or more connectors mounted on the counterweight ...

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Номер записи: 89
16-07-2020 дата публикации

Method, an elevator safety control unit, and an elevator system for defining a condition of an elevator car suspension means

Номер: US20200223667A1
Автор: Andrew JAHN, Ari Kattainen, Erkka KIVIAHO, Petteri Valjus
Принадлежит: Kone Corp

The invention relates to a method for defining a condition of an elevator car suspension means. The method includes detecting a rate of change of elongation of the elevator car suspension means in order to define the condition of the elevator car suspension means. The invention relates also to an elevator safety control unit and an elevator system performing at least partly the method.

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Номер записи: 90
01-09-2016 дата публикации

ROPE LOAD DETECTING DEVICE FOR DETECTING THE TOTAL ROPE LOAD IN MULTIPLE ELEVATOR ROPES

Номер: US20160251200A1
Автор: Mäkimattila Simo
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

A rope load detecting device for detecting total rope load in multiple elevator ropes, includes a frame held on the multiple elevator ropes, and a force sensing element. The frame includes a tension beam, a first and second connecting bars, a movable member and a supporting beam, one end of the first and second connecting bars is fixed to the tension beam, the other end is fixed to the supporting beam, one end of the movable member is connected to the tension beam, the other end freely passes the supporting beam. The frame is configured to enable the part of each elevator rope passing through the first and second connecting bars and the movable member of the frame to be bent so that enable the force caused by each loaded elevator rope to act on the force sensing element by means of the movable member of the frame, whereby the total rope load in multiple elevator ropes can be detected by a single force sensing element. 1. A rope load detecting device for detecting total rope load in multiple elevator ropes , the rope load detecting device comprising:a frame held on the multiple elevator ropes; anda force sensing element provided in the frame,wherein the frame is configured to enable the part of each elevator rope passing through the frame to be bent so that enable the force caused by each loaded elevator rope to act on the force sensing element, whereby the total rope load in multiple elevator ropes can be detected by the force sensing element.2. The rope load detecting device according to claim 1 , wherein the force sensing element is a single force sensing element.3. The rope load detecting device according to claim 1 , wherein the frame includes:a tension beam, the force sensing element being provided in the tension beam;a first connecting bar, a first end of the first connecting bar being fixed to a top end of the tension beam;a second connecting bar, a first end of the second connecting bar being fixed to a bottom end of the tension beam; anda movable member, a ...

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Номер записи: 91
31-08-2017 дата публикации

VIBRATION-BASED ELEVATOR TENSION MEMBER WEAR AND LIFE MONITORING SYSTEM

Номер: US20170247226A1
Автор: Roberts Randall Keith
Принадлежит: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY

An elevator system () includes an elevator drive system () including a tension member () supporting an elevator car () under tension and a monitoring system (). The monitoring system includes a vibration sensor () for detecting vibration of at least one of the tension member and the elevator car and an analysis unit () for determining a level of wear and life of the tension member based on the vibration of the tension member detected by the vibration sensor. 1. An elevator system , comprising:an elevator drive system including a tension member supporting an elevator car under tension; anda wear and life monitoring system comprising a vibration sensor for detecting vibration of at least one of the tension member and the elevator car, and a wear and life analysis unit for determining a level of wear and life of the tension member based on the vibration of the tension member detected by the vibration sensor.2. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the vibration sensor detects a vibration of the elevator car claim 1 , and the wear and life analysis unit determines the level of wear and life of the tension member based on the vibration of the elevator car.3. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the vibration sensor detects a vibration of the tension member directly claim 1 , and the wear and life analysis unit determines the level of wear and life of the tension member based on the vibration of the tension member.4. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the vibration sensor detects a vibration of the tension member by detecting a vibration of one or more tension member guiding elements claim 1 , and the wear and life analysis unit determines the level of wear and life of the tension member based on the vibration of the tension member guiding elements.5. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the vibration sensor includes an accelerometer connected to one of the elevator car and a tension member-guiding element for detecting the vibration of the elevator car ...

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Номер записи: 92
08-08-2019 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE SLEEVE FOR ELEVATOR BELT

Номер: US20190241401A1
Автор: Davis Danielle
Принадлежит:

A protective cover for a load bearing member of an elevator system includes a sleeve wrapped around a perimeter of the load bearing member, the sleeve configured to protect the load bearing member from debris damage during installation or maintenance operation of the elevator system, and configured to slide along a length direction of the load bearing member. A tether is configured to connect the sleeve to a working platform. 1. A protective cover for a load bearing member of an elevator system , comprising:a sleeve wrapped around a perimeter of the load bearing member, the sleeve configured to protect the load bearing member from debris damage during installation or maintenance operation of the elevator system, and configured to slide along a length direction of the load bearing member; anda tether configured to connect the sleeve to a working platform.2. The protective cover of claim 1 , further comprising a closure to secure the sleeve at the load bearing member.3. The protective cover of claim 2 , wherein the closure is one of a hook and loop fastener claim 2 , a button claim 2 , a snap claim 2 , a magnet claim 2 , or a tie.4. The protective cover of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve is formed of a non-flammable fabric.5. The protective cover of claim 1 , wherein the tether includes a breakaway feature.6. The protective cover of claim 5 , wherein the breakaway feature is a breakaway buckle.7. An elevator system claim 5 , comprising:a hoistway;an elevator car disposed in the hoistway;an elevator load bearing member operably connected to the elevator car to suspend and/or drive the elevator car along the hoistway;a guide rail installed in the hoistway to guide movement of the elevator car along the hoistway; and a sleeve wrapped around a perimeter of the load bearing member, the sleeve configured to protect the load bearing member from debris damage during installation or maintenance operation of the elevator system, and configured to slide along a length direction of ...

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Номер записи: 93
30-07-2020 дата публикации

Elevator System

Номер: US20200239280A1
Автор: De Rai Luca Giorgio Maria, Sarchi Davide
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An elevator system includes a travelling cable connected to an elevator car and to a hoistway wall. The travelling cable includes an electric conductor and/or a data carrier operatively connected at a first end to a feed source and at a second end to service appliances of the elevator car. A protective layer includes an outer diameter and surrounds the electric conductor and/or data carrier. A duct is connected at a first open end to a fluid source and at a second openable end to the elevator car. A sensor system is configured for detecting swaying amplitude of the travelling cable. A microprocessor is associated to the sensor system and to the fluid source. The microprocessor is configured for receiving swaying amplitude data from the sensor system and for operating the fluid source when the swaying amplitude exceeds a predetermined threshold. 1. An elevator system comprising:an elevator car comprising one or more service appliances;a hoistway in which the elevator car moves;a feed source and a fluid source associated to/in a hoistway wall; an electric conductor and/or a data carrier operatively connected at a first end to the feed source and at a second end to the service appliances of the elevator car,', 'a protective layer comprising an outer diameter and surrounding the electric conductor and/or data carrier, and', 'a duct connected at a first open end to the fluid source and at a second openable end to the elevator car;, 'a travelling cable connected to the elevator car and to the hoistway wall, wherein the travelling cable comprises'}a sensor system configured for detecting a swaying amplitude of the travelling cable; anda microprocessor associated to the sensor system and to the fluid source, the microprocessor being configured for receiving the swaying amplitude data from the sensor system and for operating the fluid source when the swaying amplitude exceeds a predetermined threshold.2. The elevator system according to claim 1 , wherein the protective layer ...

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Номер записи: 94
30-07-2020 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SHEAVE CLEANER

Номер: US20200239281A1
Автор: "Creel, Forrest, Grainger Ethan Kent, JR. James ONeal", JR. Ronnie D.
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An illustrative example elevator sheave cleaner includes a base configured to be situated on a first side of load bearing members that wrap at least partially around a sheave. A plurality of fingers extend from the base and are configured to be received between adjacent load bearing members. A plurality of cleaning pads are respectively supported by the fingers and spaced from the base. The cleaning pads are configured to contact and clean a surface of the sheave when the cleaning pads are on a second, opposite side of the load bearing members. 1. An elevator sheave cleaner , comprising:a base configured to be situated on a first side of load bearing members that wrap at least partially around a sheave;a plurality of fingers extending from the base, the fingers being configured to be received between adjacent ones of the load bearing members; anda plurality of cleaning pads, each of the cleaning pads being supported by a respective one of the fingers and spaced from the base, the cleaning pads being configured to contact and clean a surface of the sheave when the cleaning pads are on a second, opposite side of the load bearing members.2. The elevator sheave cleaner of claim 1 , whereinthe fingers include a first portion oriented supported on the base and a second portion oriented at an oblique angle relative to the first portion; andeach of the cleaning pads is supported on the second portion.3. The elevator sheave cleaner of claim 2 , whereinthe base has a length;the base is configured to have the length oriented parallel with an axis of rotation of the sheave; andthe cleaning pads are oriented at an oblique angle relative to the axis of rotation when the cleaning pads contact the surface of the sheave.4. The elevator sheave cleaner of claim 2 , whereineach cleaning pad comprises a rigid pad support and a flexible pad; andeach rigid pad support is secured to the second portion of the finger supporting the cleaning pad.5. The elevator sheave cleaner of claim 4 , ...

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Номер записи: 95
22-09-2016 дата публикации

Semi-Active Feedback Control of Sway of Cables in Elevator System

Номер: US20160272463A1
Автор: Benosman Mouhacine
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A method controls an operation of an elevator system including an elevator car moving within an elevator shaft and at least one elevator cable connected to the elevator car and the elevator shaft. The method determines, during the operation of the elevator system, a velocity of a sway of the elevator cable and modifies, in response to the determining, a damping coefficient of a semi-active damper actuator connected to the elevator cable according to a function of the velocity of the sway. 1. A method for controlling an operation of an elevator system including an elevator car moving within an elevator shaft and at least one elevator cable connected to the elevator car and the elevator shaft , comprising:determining, during the operation of the elevator system, a velocity of a sway of the elevator cable; andmodifying, in response to the determining, a damping coefficient of a semi-active damper actuator connected to the elevator cable according to a function of the velocity of the sway, wherein steps of the method are performed by at least one processor.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining amplitudes of the sway during the operation of the elevator system; anddetermining the velocity of the sway based on a numerical differentiation of the amplitudes of the sway.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a control law stabilizing a state of the elevator system, wherein the control law determines a value of the damping coefficient based on the function, such that the value of the damping coefficient ensures a negative definiteness of a derivative of a control Lyapunov function.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the control law for the elevator system is determined based on a model of the elevator cable within the elevator system claim 3 , wherein the elevator cable is modeled as a first rigid segment coupled to a second rigid segment via a compliant spring claim 3 , wherein the first rigid segment is attached to the elevator car ...

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Номер записи: 96
22-09-2016 дата публикации

ROPE TERMINAL ARRANGEMENT AND AN ELEVATOR

Номер: US20160272466A1
Автор: HELENIUS Juha
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

The invention relates to a rope terminal arrangement of an elevator, comprising 1. A rope terminal arrangement of an elevator , comprising compression means comprising two compression members delimiting a rope gap between them , the compression members being arranged to compress a rope end of a belt-shaped rope placed in the rope gap for blocking movement of the rope end in its longitudinal direction relative to the compression members;an electrical circuit comprising a contact switch, which is switchable between a first and second state, in particular between open and closed state;the contact switch being mounted on one of the rope end and a compression member, and the arrangement, in particular said other of said rope end and a compression member, is provided with actuating means arranged to move together with the other of said rope end and a compression member relative to said one of said rope end and a compression member and to actuate the contact switch to switch its state when the rope end moves in its longitudinal direction relative to the compression member, whereby movement of the rope end in its longitudinal direction relative to the compression member is arranged to cause state change of the electrical circuit; anda monitoring means arranged to monitor state of the circuit and to trigger one or more actions in response to state change of the circuit.2. A rope terminal arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the elevator comprises an elevator car and said one or more actions include stopping the movement of the elevator car.3. A rope terminal arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein said one or more actions include generating an alarm.4. A rope terminal arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein elevator comprises an elevator car and said one or more actions include obstructing further runs of the elevator car.5. An elevator according to claim 1 , wherein said other of said rope end and a compression member is provided with said actuating means.6. An ...

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Номер записи: 97
22-08-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR CONDITION MONITORING OF A HOISTING ROPE OF A HOISTING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190256324A1
Автор: ANTIN Kim
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

A method for condition monitoring of a hoisting rope of a hoisting apparatus and an arrangement for condition monitoring of a hoisting rope of a hoisting apparatus, preferably of an elevator for transporting passengers and/or goods are disclosed. The arrangement for condition monitoring of a hoisting rope of a hoisting apparatus, the hoisting rope includes a non-conductive coating, and a plurality of adjacent conductive load bearing members for bearing the load exerted on the hoisting rope in longitudinal direction thereof embedded in the coating and extending parallel to each other and to the longitudinal direction of the hoisting rope, the coating forming the surface of the hoisting rope and extending between adjacent load bearing members thereby isolating them from each other, and a control system, the control system including an analyzer unit for generating and inserting propagating electromagnetic wave signals to an at least one parallel conductor transmission line formed by the conductive load bearing members and for detecting and analyzing reflected electromagnetic wave signals from the an at least one parallel conductor transmission line formed by the conductive load bearing members. 1. An arrangement for condition monitoring of a hoisting rope of a hoisting apparatus , the hoisting rope comprising a non-conductive coating , and a plurality of adjacent conductive load bearing members for bearing the load exerted on the hoisting rope in a longitudinal direction thereof embedded in the coating and extending parallel to each other and to the longitudinal direction of the hoisting rope , the coating forming the surface of the hoisting rope and extending between adjacent load bearing members thereby isolating the adjacent load bearing members from each other , said arrangement comprising:a control system, said control system comprising an analyzer unit for generating and inserting propagating electromagnetic wave signals to an at least one parallel conductor ...

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Номер записи: 98
28-10-2021 дата публикации

BELT END TERMINATION FOR A BELT COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF LOAD CARRIERS

Номер: US20210331897A1
Автор: Dudde Frank
Принадлежит: thyssenkrupp Elevator Innovation and Operations GmbH

A belt end connector configured to be attached to a terminal end of an elevator belt. The terminal end includes a plurality of exposed conductive load carrier strands. The belt end connector includes a connector housing, an adapter assembly, a plug including a spring mechanism and an electric outlet. The belt end connector is configured to be removable from the belt. 1. A belt end connector configured to attach to a terminal end of an elevator belt , the terminal end comprising a plurality of exposed conductive load carrier strands , the belt end connector comprising:a connector housing;an adapter assembly; and a spring mechanism; and', 'an electric outlet;, 'a plug comprisingwherein the belt end connector is configured to be removable from the belt.2. The belt end connector of wherein the adapter assembly comprises:an adapter housing; anda plurality of projections;wherein each projection includes a conductive material and is conductive.3. The belt end connector of wherein the conductive material is configured to contact at least one of the exposed conductive load carrier strands.4. The belt end connector of wherein each projection within the plurality of projections is separated from an adjacent projection by the conductive material.5. The belt end connector of wherein the distance between each projection is at least between 0.5 mm to 60 mm wherein said distance comprises the conductive material.6. The belt end connector of wherein the conductive material is one or more of copper claim 2 , aluminum claim 2 , or conductive polymer.7. The belt end connector of wherein each projection comprises:a non-conductive core;a first conductive coating; andat least one further conductive coating;wherein the first conductive coating is applied to a first side of the non-conductive core and the at least one further conductive coating is applied to a second side of the non-conductive core.8. The belt end connector of wherein the first conductive coating and the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 99
21-09-2017 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20170267489A1
Автор: Lindegger Urs
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An elevator system includes a suspension apparatus that has a plurality of tension members in a common jacket. The tension members of the suspension apparatus are electrically interconnected in an electric circuit which includes a current source or a voltage source and a measuring device. The measuring device is connected between a first group of the tension members and a second group of the tension members.

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Номер записи: 100