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14-06-2012 дата публикации

Elevator Using Variable Communication Protocol and Its Control Method

Номер: US20120145487A1
Автор: Jae Hyeok Yoo
Принадлежит: Individual

Disclosed are an elevator using variable communication protocol and its control method which makes it possible to operate elevators which uses different communication protocols between an operation control part controlling an operation of an elevator and an elevator hall and between an operation control part and an up and down passage operation part. The elevator using a variable communication protocol comprises an up and down passage operation part which detects and outputs an elevator call and a floor selection signal from a passenger of an elevator and displays an operation state of the elevator based on the call and the floor selection; an elevator operation control part which outputs an operation control signal allowing the elevator to work in accordance with a call and floor selection signal of the elevator from the up and down passage operation part and an operation display signal for a display of the operation state and the arrival state of the elevator; and a protocol conversion part which converts a communication protocol of the up and down passage operation part or the elevator operation control part for a data communication between the up and down passage operation part and the elevator operation control part hen different communication protocols are used in terms of the signals between the up and down passage operation part and the elevator operation control part.

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Номер записи: 1
30-08-2012 дата публикации

Elevator arrangement and method

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

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

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Номер записи: 2
25-10-2012 дата публикации

Bearing cartridge and elevator machine assembly

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

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

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Номер записи: 3
21-03-2013 дата публикации

Fixture Device Control

Номер: US20130068567A1
Автор: Armistead Jason R., Collins James M., Nguyen Dang V.
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A method for controlling a fixture () includes receiving a message from a controller (), determining whether the message includes an address associated with the fixture (), retrieving an identifier of the controller () from the message responsive to determining that the message includes an address not associated with the fixture (), determining whether the fixture () includes a fixture channel () controlled by the controller (), and resetting a timer () associated with the fixture channel () controlled by the controller () responsive to determining that the fixture () includes the fixture channel () controlled by the controller (). 1122. A method for controlling a fixture () , the method comprising:{'b': '102', 'receiving a message from a controller ();'}{'b': '122', 'determining whether the message includes an address associated with the fixture ();'}{'b': 102', '122, 'retrieving an identifier of the controller () from the message responsive to determining that the message includes an address not associated with the fixture ();'}{'b': 122', '204', '102, 'determining whether the fixture () includes a fixture channel () controlled by the controller (); and'}{'b': 203', '204', '102', '122', '204', '102, 'resetting a timer () associated with the fixture channel () controlled by the controller () responsive to determining that the fixture () includes the fixture channel () controlled by the controller ().'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method further includes:{'b': 204', '122, 'determining whether the message includes an instruction to change a state of a fixture channel () responsive to determining that the message includes an address associated with the fixture ();'}{'b': 204', '204, 'changing the state of the fixture channel () responsive to determining that the message includes an instruction to change a state of the fixture channel ();'}{'b': 204', '102, 'associating control of the fixture channel () with the controller (); and'}{'b': 203', '204, ' ...

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Номер записи: 4
04-04-2013 дата публикации

FIXING ARRANGEMENT FOR A HOISTING MACHINE, AND ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130081904A1
Автор: ALKULA Petri, HUPPUNEN Jussi, SIMBIEROWICZ Gabriela, TENHUNEN Asmo, VIRNES Mika
Принадлежит:

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

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Номер записи: 5
25-04-2013 дата публикации

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

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

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

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Номер записи: 6
23-05-2013 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE OF ELEVATOR

Номер: US20130126276A1
Автор: Hirabayashi Kazufumi
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

A control device of an elevator improving the speed control performance by performing feedforward compensation. The control device includes a model torque calculating section which calculates, based on a speed instruction value for an electric motor, a model torque instruction value of the electric motor, a storage section which stores the relationship between the speed-dependent loss torque of the electric motor which varies due to variations in the rotation speed of the electric motor and the rotation speed of the electric motor, a speed-dependent loss torque calculating section which calculates, based on a detected value of the rotation speed of the electric motor, a speed-dependent loss torque value correlated to the detected value, and a driving torque calculating section which calculates a torque instruction value by adding the speed-dependent loss torque value correlated to the detected value to the model instruction value. 1. A control device of an elevator , comprising:a model torque calculating section which calculates, on the basis of a speed instruction value for an electric motor which drives an elevator, a model torque instruction value of the electric motor which is independent of a rotation speed of the electric motor;a storage section which stores a relationship between a speed-dependent loss torque of the electric motor which varies due to variations in the rotation speed of the electric motor and the rotation speed of the electric motor;a speed-dependent loss torque calculating section which calculates, on the basis of a detected value of the rotation speed of the electric motor, a speed-dependent loss torque value correlated to the detected value; anda driving torque calculating section which calculates a torque instruction value for driving the electric motor by adding the speed-dependent loss torque value correlated to the detected value to the model instruction value.2. The control device of an elevator according to claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 7
13-06-2013 дата публикации

ELEVATOR CONTROLLING METHOD, ELEVATOR CONTROLLING DEVICE, AND ELEVATOR DEVICE USING THE SAME

Номер: US20130146397A1
Автор: LEE Eun Woo
Принадлежит: LSIS CO., LTD

In one embodiment, an elevator controlling method includes calculating the positional value of an elevator driving motor the every first cycle; generating a control signal every third cycle to control the motor based on the calculated positional value and the rotational speed of the motor calculated every second cycle; and controlling the driving power source of the motor based on the generated control signal. 1. An elevator controlling method , comprising:calculating the positional value of an elevator driving motor the every first cycle;generating a control signal every third cycle to control the motor based on the calculated positional value and the rotational speed of the motor calculated every second cycle; andcontrolling the driving power source of the motor based on the generated control signal.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the generating of the control signal further comprises estimating the rotational speed of the motor by the control signal every second cycle according to the calculated positional value.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the generating of the control signal comprises:taking a proportional and integral action on the difference between the position-controlled value and the calculated positional value of the motor;calculating a torque-controlled value based on subtraction of a value obtained by multiplying the rotational speed by a first constant and a value obtained by multiplying the positional value by a second constant, from a value obtained through the proportional and integral action; andgenerating a torque-controlled signal according to the calculated torque-controlled value.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the generating of the torque-controlled signal receives and calculates the speed of the motor measured from a motor speed measuring device every second cycle.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the generating of the torque-controlled signal generates a current-controlled value according ...

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Номер записи: 8
11-07-2013 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20130175121A1
Автор: Hänninen Ari, TYNI Tapio
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

An elevator system includes a control for controlling an elevator into an idle state and/or for cancelling the idle state. The elevator system is configured to receive data from a control circuit external to the elevator system, and the control is arranged to form a control command for controlling the elevator into an idle state and/or for cancelling the idle state on the basis of data received from a control circuit external to the elevator system. 1. An elevator system , comprising:{'b': 1', '1, 'i': a,', 'b, 'a control () for controlling an elevator into an idle state and/or for cancelling the idle state, wherein the elevator system is configured to receive data from a control circuit external to the elevator system; system, and'}wherein the control is arranged to form a control command for controlling the elevator into an idle state and/or for cancelling the idle state on the basis of data received from a control circuit external to the elevator system.2. An elevator system , comprising: an elevator control unit for controlling the movement of an elevator car ,wherein the elevator control unit is configured to receive data from a control circuit external to the elevator; system, andthe elevator control unit is arranged to start an elevator run sequence for cancelling the idle state of the elevator on the basis of data received from the control circuit external to the elevator system.3. The elevator system according to claim 1 , wherein the control circuit external to the elevator system is a control circuit for the lighting of the building.4. The elevator system according to claim 1 , wherein the control circuit external to the elevator system is a control circuit for door locking.5. The elevator system according to claim 1 , wherein the control circuit external to the elevator system is an access control circuit of a building.6. An elevator system claim 1 , into connection with which are fitted a detector configured to detect an elevator passenger claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 9
18-07-2013 дата публикации

GRAVITY COMPENSATION DEVICE AND LIFT APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20130180804A1
Автор: ASAI KATSUHIKO
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

A link has first and second ends coupled, so as to be axially shiftable, respectively to two shafts that include a reference point located in a base and cross each other. A gas actuator has an inner space that has gas pressure pressing the first end of the link toward the reference point so as to shift the first end of the link such that a distance between a first end position of the link and the reference point is equal to or more than a distance between the first and second ends in a state where the inner space has a volume equal to zero obtained by extrapolating variation of the inner space volume relative to the first end position. The second end and a lift section that is vertically shiftable with respect to the base are coupled by means of a coupling section. 1. A gravity compensation device comprising:a base;a link that has a first end and a second end coupled, so as to be axially shiftable, respectively to two shafts that each include a first reference point located in the base and cross each other at a certain angle;a gas actuator fixed to the base and including a movable portion that is movable and is connected to the first end of the link so as to press the first end of the link between a first end position and a second end position toward the first reference point with use of pressure of gas in an inner space of a cylinder, when the first end of the link is located at a second reference point on one of the two shafts including the first reference point, the movable portion having a motion range set such that the movable portion is positioned so as to set to zero a volume of the inner space obtained by extrapolating variation of the volume in the inner space and a distance between the first reference point and the second reference point is substantially equal to or more than a distance between the first end and the second end of the link;a lift section vertically shiftable with respect to the base; anda coupling section that couples the second end of the ...

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Номер записи: 10
25-07-2013 дата публикации

BALANCEABLE ROTATION ELEMENT

Номер: US20130187519A1
Автор: Casagrande Julien, Linnenbrock Klaus, SCHNEIDER Tobias
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A moving element is connected to a rotor of an electric motor in a manner locked in terms of torque and, together with the rotor, forms a rotation element. An angle of inclination of the moving element in relation to the rotor is defined by bearing elements which are arranged on a circumference about the axis of rotation of the rotor, wherein the bearing elements each define axial distances between the rotor and the moving element. Each bearing element is formed by a first and a second axial section, and the moving element can be brought into different rotational positions in relation to the rotor so as to produce different pairings of the first and second sections, said pairings corresponding to different angles of inclination. 1180. A rotation element () of an electric motor , comprising:{'b': 140', '160, 'a rotor () having a rotational axis (); and'}{'b': '110', 'a moving element () which is connected to the rotor in a locking fashion in terms of torque;'}{'b': 110', '140', '170', '160', '170', '140', '110, 'wherein an angle of inclination of the moving element () with respect to the rotor () is defined by bearing elements () which are arranged on a circumference around a rotational axis (), wherein the bearing elements () each define axial distances between the rotor () and the moving element (); and'}{'b': 170', '240', '210', '230', '110', '140', '240', '210', '230, 'wherein each bearing element () is formed by a first axial section () and a second axial section (-), and the moving element () can be moved into different rotational positions with respect to the rotor () in such a way that different pairings of first () and second (-) sections which correspond to different angles of inclination are produced.'}2180240210230160. The rotation element () according to claim 1 , characterized in that contact points at which the first sections () respectively bear against the second sections (-) lie in a plane which is perpendicular to the rotational axis ().3180240160. ...

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Номер записи: 11
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Extended roller guides

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

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

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Номер записи: 12
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Voice Recognition Apparatus For Elevator and Its Control Method

Номер: US20130220740A1
Автор: Yoo Jae Hyeok
Принадлежит:

Disclosed is a voice recognition apparatus for an elevator and its control method which can be installed irrespective of an elevator manufacturer and make it possible to help a visually handicapped person or an audibly handicapped person to easily use the elevator with the aid of a voice recognition function. The voice recognition part according to the present invention includes a microphone for detecting a voice signal from an elevator passenger; a voice recognition control part which recognizes a voice signal detected by the microphone by way of a previously set voice recognition program, outputs a voice recognition command corresponding to a hall call and a floor selection and outputs a signal for a display of a voice recognition procedure by means of the audio recognition program and a result of the voice recognition; a voice recognition database for storing the voice recognition program and a previously set voice recognition information; a voice recognition time display part which is turned on and off in accordance with a display signal from the voice recognition control part; and a voice recognition audible display part for outputting a voice signal in accordance with a display signal from the voice recognition control part. 1. A voice recognition apparatus for an elevator , comprising: a microphone for detecting a voice signal from an elevator passenger;', 'a voice recognition control part which recognizes a voice signal detected by the microphone by way of a previously set voice recognition program, outputs a voice recognition command corresponding to a hall call and a floor selection and outputs a signal for a display of a voice recognition procedure by means of the audio recognition program and a result of the voice recognition;', 'a voice recognition database for storing the voice recognition program and a previously set voice recognition information;', 'a voice recognition time display part which is turned on and off in accordance with a display signal ...

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Номер записи: 13
29-08-2013 дата публикации

ELEVATOR

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

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

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Номер записи: 14
05-09-2013 дата публикации

GROUP MANAGEMENT CONTROL DEVICE FOR ELEVATOR

Номер: US20130228399A1
Автор: Eto Masaharu, Suzuki Naohiko
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Provided is a group management control device for elevator in which the occurrence of useless waiting time and lateness for boarding is reduced even when there is a difference in the distance from a hall call registration device to each car. For this purpose, the group management control device for elevator which manages a plurality of elevators as a bank includes a hall call registration device, a walking time prediction section which predicts the walking time of a user on the basis of the distance from the hall call registration device to each of the elevators, and a hall call assignment section which decides an elevator to be assigned to a hall call on the basis of an evaluation value calculated by using the predicted walking time. The plurality of elevators which are managed as a bank are divided into a plurality of groups according to the distance from the hall call registration device. The walking time prediction section predicts the walking time for each group by using the same value preset as the distance for the elevators belonging to the same group. 1. A group management control device for elevator which manages a plurality of elevators as a bank , comprising:a hall call registration device by use of which a user registers a hall call;a walking time prediction section which predicts a walking time required by the user to reach the entrance to each of the elevators from the hall call registration device on the basis of the distance from the hall call registration device to the entrance to each of the elevator; anda hall call assignment section which decides the elevator to be assigned to the registered hall call on the basis of an evaluation value calculated by using the walking time predicted by the walking time prediction section, whereinthe plurality of elevators managed as a bank are divided into a plurality of groups according to the distance from the hall call registration device, andthe walking time prediction section predicts the walking time for ...

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Номер записи: 15
12-09-2013 дата публикации

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

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

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

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Номер записи: 16
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Elevator system

Номер: US20130233653A1
Автор: Yen-Chun Chen
Принадлежит: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd

An elevator system includes a cage, a first capturing device, a second capturing device, and a control module. The cage includes an inner room. The first capturing device is configured for capturing an image of the inner room. The second capturing device is configured for capturing an image of a waiting area outside the cage. The control module receives the images output from the first capturing device and the second capturing device and determines whether or not there is any passenger located at the waiting area and whether or not there is enough room in the inner room to receive the passenger. The control module controls the cage to stop or not to stop according to the determination.

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Номер записи: 17
19-09-2013 дата публикации

BACKUP CIRCUIT FOR ELECTRICITY SUPPLY, ELEVATOR SYSTEM, AND METHOD

Номер: US20130240301A1
Автор: KATTAINEN Ari, KETONEN Ari, SAARELAINEN Antti
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

The invention relates to a backup circuit for electricity supply for ensuring the electricity supply of an electronic overspeed governor in connection with a malfunction of the electricity supply. The backup circuit for electricity supply comprises an energy storage. The backup circuit for electricity supply is configured to disconnect the electricity supply from the energy storage ensuring the electricity supply of the electronic overspeed governor to the overspeed governor when the malfunction of the electricity supply continues. 13. Backup circuit for electricity supply for ensuring the electricity supply of an electronic overspeed governor [[()]] in connection with a malfunction of the electricity supply;which backup circuit for electricity supply comprises an energy storage; wherein the backup circuit for electricity supply is configured to disconnect the electricity supply from the energy storage ensuring the electricity supply of the electronic overspeed governor to the overspeed governor while the malfunction of the electricity supply continues.2. Backup circuit for electricity supply according to claim 1 , wherein the backup circuit for electricity supply is configured to disconnect the electricity supply from the energy storage ensuring the electricity supply of the electronic overspeed governor to the overspeed governor with a delay when a malfunction of the electricity supply is detected.3. Backup circuit for electricity supply according to claim 2 , wherein the disconnection delay for the electricity supply of the overspeed governor is determined on the basis of the stopping delay of the apparatus monitored by the overspeed governor.4. Backup circuit for electricity supply according to any of the preceding claims claim 2 , wherein the backup circuit for electricity supply is configured to re-start the electricity supply occurring from the energy storage to the overspeed governor when the malfunction of the electricity supply continues.5. Backup circuit ...

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Номер записи: 18
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Method And System For Active Noise Or Vibration Control Of Systems

Номер: US20130240302A1
Автор: Blanc Arthur, Blasko Vladimir
Принадлежит: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY

A system for active control of noise and/or vibration includes an electric machine; at least one sensor for sensing at least one of noise and vibration in the machine and generating at least one of an audio signal representing noise and a vibration signal representing vibration; a controller obtaining at least one of the noise signal and the vibration signal, the controller generating control signals to reduce at least one of noise and vibration in the machine; and power electronics receiving the control signals and generating drive signals for the machine. 1. A system for active control of noise and/or vibration , comprising:an electric machine;at least one sensor for sensing at least one of noise and vibration in the machine and generating at least one of an audio signal representing noise and a vibration signal representing vibration;a controller obtaining at least one of the noise signal and the vibration signal, the controller generating control signals to reduce at least one of noise and vibration in the machine; andpower electronics receiving the control signals and generating drive signals for the machine.2. The system of wherein:the machine is part of an elevator system and includes a motor and a traction sheave, the drive signals applied to the motor reduce noise or vibration in the machine.3. The system of wherein:the at least one sensor generating the noise signal is an audio sensor.4. The system of wherein:the at least one sensor generating the vibration signal is an accelerometer.5. The system of wherein:the at least one sensor generating the vibration signal is mounted to a bedplate of the machine.6. The system of wherein:the controller obtains a speed value indicative of a speed of the machine, the controller generating the control signals in response to the speed value and at least one of the noise signal and the vibration signal.7. The system of wherein:the controller obtains the speed value internally.8. The system of wherein:the controller ...

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Номер записи: 19
03-10-2013 дата публикации

BALANCED ROTOR FOR A ROTATION MACHINE, AND METHOD FOR BALANCING A ROTOR

Номер: US20130257189A1
Автор: Blum Steffen, Minnermann Markus, Weissphal Stephan
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A balanced rotor and a method for balancing a rotor for a rotation machine are described, such as an electric motor. The rotor has at least one disk-shaped rotor body which has magnet elements in the region of an outer periphery. Furthermore, a plurality of recesses is formed outside the center in the rotor body. To balance the rotor body, a rivet such as in the form of a blind rivet or a Rivscrew® rivet, may be introduced and press-fit in one recess or in a plurality of these recesses. The rivet is introduced directly into the rotor body. An additional balancing ring disk may be dispensed with. This allows simple, cost-effective and reliable balancing of the rotor. 110-. (canceled)11. A balanced rotor for a rotation machine , comprising:at least one disk-shaped rotor body having magnet elements along a periphery of the rotor body;wherein the rotor body has a plurality of recesses located outside a center of the rotor body, and a rivet is situated in at least one recess.12. The rotor as recited in claim 11 , wherein the recesses are situated and formed in such a way claim 11 , and the at least one rivet disposed in at least one recess is developed in such a way that an imbalance of a totality made up of rotor body and rivet is smaller than an imbalance of the rotor body by itself.13. The rotor as recited in claim 11 , wherein the rivet is a blind rivet.14. The rotor as recited in claim 11 , wherein the rotor body includes a plurality of concentrically stacked lamellar sheets.15. The rotor as recited in claim 11 , wherein the rivet has a non-planar surface.16. The rotor as recited in claim 11 , wherein the rivet has the geometry of a screw.17. The rotor as recited in claim 11 , wherein the at least one rivet is press-fit in the recess in at least one of force-locking and form-fitting manner.18. The rotor as recited in claim 11 , wherein the recesses are situated along a circle which is formed concentrically with the rotor body.19. The rotor as recited in claim 11 , ...

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Номер записи: 20
17-10-2013 дата публикации

LIFTING SYSTEM AND METHOD

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

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Номер записи: 21
17-10-2013 дата публикации

ELEVATOR INSTALLATION

Номер: US20130270041A1
Автор: Loeser Friedrich, Miller Luipold, Zheng Qinghua
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An elevator installation is proposed having at least one car which is vertically movable upwardly and downwardly by means of a linear motor, the linear motor having stationary primary parts and a secondary part which is fixed to the car. In order to improve the elevator installation in such a way that it can be installed in a simpler manner, the elevator installation has a multiplicity of support segments on which in each case at least one primary part is mounted, in each case a support segment in combination with the at least one primary part mounted thereon forming a prefabricated drive module which is adapted to be handled independently, and the drive modules being stackable one on top of the other and forming a travel path along which the at least one car is movable. 1. Elevator installation having at least one car which is vertically movable upwardly and downwardly by means of a linear motor , the linear motor having stationary primary parts and a secondary part which is fixed to the car , wherein the elevator installation has a multiplicity of support segments on which in each case at least one primary part is mounted , in each case a support segment in combination with the at least one primary part mounted thereon forming a prefabricated drive module which is adapted to be handled independently , and the drive modules being stackable one on top of the other and forming a travel path along which the at least one car is movable.2. Elevator installation according to claim 1 , wherein the drive modules are adapted to be tightened against one another.3. Elevator installation according to claim 2 , wherein abutting drive modules are adapted to be tightened against one another by means of at least one turnbuckle.4. Elevator installation according to claim 1 , wherein the drive modules are connectable to one another in a positive-fit manner.5. Elevator installation according to claim 1 , wherein the drive modules have a self-supporting configuration.6. Elevator ...

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Номер записи: 22
17-10-2013 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SUSPENSION AND/OR DRIVING ARRANGEMENT

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

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

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Номер записи: 23
31-10-2013 дата публикации

GROUP SUPERVISORY CONTROL DEVICE FOR ELEVATOR

Номер: US20130284542A1
Автор: Eto Masaharu
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

A group supervisory control device for an elevator includes a hall call assignment portion assigning a specific car to a hall call registered; an operation prediction portion predicting which is the operation to the next hall registered, regenerative operation or power running operation, and the time for which the regenerating operation or the power running operation is performed when the specific car has stopped at a responding hall; and a door open time control portion comparing the time for which the regenerative operation or the power running operation of the specific car is performed with the remaining running time of any other car performing the power running operation or the regenerative operation already predicted, calculating overlap time for the operations simultaneously, and making door open time set for the specific car changed to determine the door open time that can obtain longer overlap time, whereby a door is closed. 1. A group supervisory control device for an elevator , by which elevator control devices for controlling a plurality of cars are controlled as one group , comprising:a hall call assignment portion by which a specific car is assigned to a hall call registered by hall call registration portion for registering a hall call at each floor;an operation prediction portion by which, when the specific car has stopped at a responding hall, it is predicted which is the operation to the next hall registered by the hall call registration portion according to the car traveling direction and the car load, regenerative operation which regenerates power or power running operation which consumes power, and the time for which the regenerating operation or the power running operation is performed is predicted; anda door open time control portion by which the time for which the regenerative operation or the power running operation of the specific car is performed, which is predicted by the operation prediction portion, is compared with the remaining running ...

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Номер записи: 24
07-11-2013 дата публикации

CONTROL FOR LIMITING ELEVATOR PASSENGER TYMPANIC PRESSURE AND METHOD FOR THE SAME

Номер: US20130292210A1
Автор: Peters Richard, Smith Rory
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An elevator control system to govern elevator movement to avoid or minimize passenger discomfort caused by pressure changes associated with an elevator's movement and to optimize elevator operation. In one exemplary embodiment, the system uses the passenger's natural relief which occurs while the elevator car is stopped to reduce the pressure difference experienced by the passengers' ears as a factor to optimally control the operation of the elevator. In another example, the system obtains input regarding the traveling speed and conditions of the elevator system. This system then simulates individual trips for passengers that includes monitoring the pressure changes being experienced by passengers throughout the elevator's travels in order to ensure that the pressure differential level for each passenger remains below a designated maximum comfortable and safe level. This system uses the parameters of a successful simulation to govern the actual operation of the elevators. 1. An elevator controller for controlling an elevator system having at least one elevator car for vertically conveying passengers , said elevator controller programmed to operate said at least one elevator car to move vertically without pressure differential experienced by a passenger's ear exceeding a maximum pressure differential value.2. The elevator controller of wherein the elevator controller is programmed to calculate a pressure differential value representative of the pressure differential which would be experienced by a passenger's ear at one or more vertical locations associated with elevator car travel claim 1 , and to establish one or more of the speed claim 1 , acceleration or jerk of the at least one elevator car so that the calculated pressure differential value does not exceed the maximum pressure differential value.3. The elevator controller of wherein the elevator controller is programmed to calculate a pressure differential value for more than one passenger.4. The elevator ...

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Номер записи: 25
12-12-2013 дата публикации

Elevator system including a 4:1 roping arrangement

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

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

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Номер записи: 26
12-12-2013 дата публикации

Elevator

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

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

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Номер записи: 27
09-01-2014 дата публикации

ELEVATOR TENSION MEMBER

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

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

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Номер записи: 28
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Optics Based Sensor Device

Номер: US20140014441A1
Автор: Agirman Ismail, Culp Slade R., DeValve Timothy D., Kang Keunmo, Marvin Daryl J., Terry Harold, Veronesi William A.
Принадлежит: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY

A feedback system for a motor of an elevator system is provided. The feedback system may include a first sensor and a processing circuit. The first sensor may be disposed in proximity to a drive component of the elevator system and configured to detect a change in position of the drive component. The processing circuit may be configured to receive a first data signal from the first sensor corresponding to the change in position of the drive component and generate a feedback signal for controlling the motor based on the first data signal. 1. A feedback system for a motor of an elevator system , comprising:a first sensor disposed in proximity to a drive component of the elevator system, the first sensor being configured to detect a change in position of the drive component based on surface irregularities thereof; anda processing circuit configured to receive a first data signal from the first sensor corresponding to the change in position of the drive component and generate a feedback signal for controlling the motor based on the first data signal.2. The feedback system of claim 1 , wherein the processing circuit is configured to determine at least one of an angular displacement and an angular speed of a rotor relative to the motor based on the first data signal.3. The feedback system of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor includes a transmitter for emitting a sensor signal and a receiver for receiving a reflection of the sensor signal claim 1 , the emitted sensor signal having a predetermined frequency.4. The feedback system of claim 3 , wherein the processing circuit is configured to detect any shift in frequency between the sensor signal emitted and the reflected sensor signal received by the first sensor claim 3 , the processing circuit being configured to determine one or more of angular displacement and angular speed of a rotor relative to the motor based on the shift in frequency.5. The feedback system of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor is configured to ...

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Номер записи: 29
16-01-2014 дата публикации

HOIST

Номер: US20140014443A1
Автор: Koroki Keiichi
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The purpose of the present invention is to provide a hoist that has a simple configuration while being capable of withstanding heavy loads. Accordingly, the hoist () is provided with: a sheave (); a left stand () and a right stand () that rotatably support the sheave () at both ends in the axial direction; a rotor () installed on the end of the sheave () on the left stand () side; a stator () installed at a position facing the inner diameter side of the rotor (); a brake disc () installed on the same axis as the sheave () on the end of the sheave () on the right stand () side; and a brake device () that is installed on the right stand (), and that applies pressure to the brake disc () to provide braking. 1. A hoist characterized in that the hoist comprises:a sheave;first supporting means and second supporting means for supporting the sheave at both ends of the sheave in an axial direction thereof, respectively, such that the sheave is rotatable;a rotor placed on the end portion of the sheave on the first supporting means side;a stator placed at a position facing an inner side of the rotor;a brake disk placed on the end portion of the sheave on the second supporting means side coaxially with the sheave; andbraking means for providing braking by applying a pressure to the brake disk, the braking means being placed on the second supporting means.2. The hoist according to claim 1 , characterized in that the hoist further comprises claim 1 , between the first supporting means and the second supporting means claim 1 , maintaining means for maintaining a gap between the first supporting means and the second supporting means.3. The hoist according to claim 1 , characterized in that the hoist further comprises:a rotation detection shaft placed at an axial end of the sheave and penetrating the first supporting means; androtation detecting means placed on the rotation detection shaft. The present invention relates to a hoist.A hoist for use in an elevator and the like is ...

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Номер записи: 30
30-01-2014 дата публикации

Elevator system including a 4:1 roping arrangement

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

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

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Номер записи: 31
06-02-2014 дата публикации

ELEVATOR ARRANGEMENT

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

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

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Номер записи: 32
20-03-2014 дата публикации

ELECTRIC MOTOR, HOISTING MACHINE AND ELEVATOR SYSTEM

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

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

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Номер записи: 33
07-01-2021 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR LIMITING SWAY IN AN ELEVATOR TRAVELLING CABLE

Номер: US20210002103A1
Автор: Beauchaud Frederic, Convard Emmanuel, Rocher Jean-Emile, Trouvain Guillaume
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A device for limiting sway in a travelling cable () in an elevator system is provided. The device comprises: a channel extending in a first direction for receiving the travelling cable () therein, wherein the channel is configured to be mounted in an elevator hoistway () such that the first direction corresponds to a direction of motion of an elevator car () within the hoistway (); and an element () configured to move in the first direction along an open side of the channel simultaneously with an elevator car () and to push the travelling cable () into the channel when the element () moves along the open side thereof. 16. A device for limiting sway in a travelling cable () in an elevator system , the device comprising:{'b': 50', '6, 'a channel () extending in a first direction for receiving the travelling cable () therein,'}{'b': 50', '2', '4', '2, 'wherein the channel () is configured to be mounted in an elevator hoistway () such that the first direction corresponds to a direction of motion of an elevator car () within the hoistway (); and'}{'b': 20', '53', '50', '4', '6', '50', '20', '53, 'an element () configured to move in the first direction along an open side () of the channel () simultaneously with an elevator car () and to push the travelling cable () into the channel () when the element () moves along the open side () thereof.'}220. A device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the element () comprises a sheave.3. A device as claimed in claim 1 , the device further comprising:{'b': 58', '50, 'a first guiding portion () extending parallel and adjacent to the channel () on a first side thereof;'}{'b': 58', '50', '58, 'a second guiding portion () extending parallel and adjacent to the channel () on a second side thereof, opposite to the first guiding portion ();'}{'b': 84', '20', '58, 'a first guide element () connected to a first side of the element () and positioned within the first guiding portion () so as to be moveable in the first direction; and'}{'b': 84', ' ...

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Номер записи: 34
07-01-2021 дата публикации

ELEVATOR CAR WITH WORKING PLATFORM STABILIZATION

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

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Номер записи: 35
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Elevator Virtual Aerodynamic Shroud

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

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

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Номер записи: 36
05-01-2017 дата публикации

HIGH-SPEED AND FULL-DRIVE ELEVATOR

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

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Номер записи: 37
05-01-2017 дата публикации

MIDDLE-DRIVE TYPE ELEVATOR

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

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Номер записи: 38
04-01-2018 дата публикации

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

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

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

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Номер записи: 39
04-01-2018 дата публикации

ELEVATOR

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

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

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Номер записи: 40
03-01-2019 дата публикации

ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE SPACE PROJECTION SYSTEMS

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

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Номер записи: 41
03-01-2019 дата публикации

SELF CLEANING ELEVATOR

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

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Номер записи: 42
12-01-2017 дата публикации

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MULTICAR ELEVATOR SYSTEM

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

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Номер записи: 43
14-01-2016 дата публикации

WALL WITH STIFFENER INTEGRALLY FORMED THEREIN

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

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Номер записи: 44
11-01-2018 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SYSTEM EVALUATION DEVICE

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

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Номер записи: 45
11-01-2018 дата публикации

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

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

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Номер записи: 46
14-01-2021 дата публикации

ONLINE IDENTITY REPUTATION

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

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Номер записи: 47
03-02-2022 дата публикации

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

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

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Номер записи: 48
19-01-2017 дата публикации

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

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

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Номер записи: 49
17-01-2019 дата публикации

ELEVATING CAGE APPARATUS WITH ALTERNATIVE POWERED OR MANUAL INPUT

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

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Номер записи: 50
17-04-2014 дата публикации

ELECTRIC MOTOR HAVING STATOR CORE FOR REDUCING COGGING TORQUE

Номер: US20140103755A1
Автор: Arai Reo, Maeda Takuya
Принадлежит: FANUC Corporation

An electric motor includes a stator having a core back which varies in width in a circumferential direction, and a rotor provided with permanent magnets. In the electric motor, cogging torque is generated M times during one revolution of the rotor, due to the number of magnetic poles of the rotor and the varied shape of the core back. The core back is provided with a step shift by an angle obtained by multiplying (360/M/2) degrees with an odd number. According to one embodiment, the core back may be provided with holes, concave portions or convex portions, so as to provide the core back with the step shift. 1. An electric motor comprising a stator provided with slots spaced apart from each other in a circumferential direction and with windings wound around through the slots , and a rotor provided with permanent magnets spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction and adapted to cooperate with the windings to produce driving torque ,wherein the stator includes a core back extending between a circumscribed circle extending through a radially outer edge of the slots and a radially outer edge of the stator, the core back having a size defined in a radial direction, which varies in the circumferential direction,wherein the electric motor being adapted to generate cogging torque M times during one revolution of the rotor, due to the number of magnetic poles of the rotor and the varied size of the core back, andwherein the core back is provided with a step shift by an angle obtained by multiplying (360/M/2) degrees with an odd number.2. The electric motor according to claim 1 , wherein the core back including holes claim 1 , concave portions or convex portions claim 1 , so as to provide the core back with the step shift.3. The electric motor according to claim 1 , wherein the core back has a contour of a regular polygon.4. The electric motor according to claim 2 , wherein the electric motor is adapted to generate cogging torque N times during one ...

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Номер записи: 51
25-01-2018 дата публикации

OPERATIONAL MODES FOR MULTICAR HOISTWAY SYSTEMS

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

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Номер записи: 52
10-02-2022 дата публикации

COUNTERWEIGHT FOR AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM AND ELEVATOR SYSTEM EQUIPPED WITH THE COUNTERWEIGHT

Номер: US20220041407A1
Автор: Butler Erich, Lo Jacono Romeo, Mori Peter
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A counterweight for an elevator system has an asymmetrical cross section in a horizontal sectional plane. The asymmetrical cross section results in an improved connection of the counterweight to a guide rail, a reduction in a number of components, in particular guide rails, for the elevator system, and a reduction in an installation space for the elevator system thereby simplifying installation of the elevator system. 115-. (canceled)16. A counterweight for an elevator system comprising a counterweight having an asymmetrical cross section in a horizontal sectional plane.17. The counterweight according to wherein the counterweight has a greater first width on a first end face than a second width on an opposite second end face.18. The counterweight according to wherein the counterweight has a first longitudinal flank and a second longitudinal flank claim 16 , each of the longitudinal flanks extending between a first end face and a second end face claim 16 , and wherein the first longitudinal flank runs as a plane from the first end face to the second end face claim 16 , the first longitudinal flank being perpendicular to the first end face and to the second end face.19. The counterweight according to including an intermediate region formed between the first end face and the second end face claim 17 , the intermediate region having a smaller width than the first width claim 17 , and a holding device arranged on the counterweight in the intermediate region claim 17 , the holding device adapted to attach the counterweight to a guide rail for guided movement of the counterweight along the guide rail.20. The counterweight according to including an oblique surface formed in the intermediate region claim 19 , the oblique surface being oriented obliquely with respect to a shortest connecting line between the first end face and the second end face.21. The counterweight according to wherein the holding device is arranged at the oblique surface.22. The counterweight according to ...

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Номер записи: 53
24-04-2014 дата публикации

ENDLESS CABLE WINCH WITH SAFETY CABLE

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

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

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Номер записи: 54
17-02-2022 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SYSTEM AND SUPPORTING COLUMN ASSEMBLY THEREOF

Номер: US20220048737A1
Автор: Fu Hong, Li Zhixue, Zhang Zhe
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An elevator system and a support column assembly. The elevator system includes a support column, with the bottom end thereof connected to a bottom mounting base, and the top end thereof connected to a top mounting base; a counterweight arranged in the support column; a car having a through hole penetrating in a vertical direction, wherein the car is arranged around the support column via the through hole; and a traction assembly, wherein the car is connected to the counterweight via the traction assembly, and the car and the counterweight reciprocate along the length direction of the support column under the traction of the traction assembly. 1. An elevator system , comprising:a support column, with the bottom end thereof connected to a bottom mounting base, and the top end thereof connected to a top mounting base;a counterweight arranged in the support column;a car having a through hole penetrating in a vertical direction, wherein the car is arranged around the support column via the through hole; anda traction assembly, wherein the car is connected to the counterweight via the traction assembly, and the car and the counterweight reciprocate along the length direction of the support column under the traction of the traction assembly.2. The elevator system according to claim 1 , wherein the support column is configured as a truss.3. The elevator system according to claim 1 , wherein the car has an outer wall disposed away from the support column claim 1 , wherein the outer wall is made of a transparent material.4. The elevator system according to claim 1 , further comprising: a bottom beam support and a vertical beam support claim 1 , wherein the bottom beam support is arranged at the bottom of the car claim 1 , and the vertical beam support passes through the through hole of the car and is respectively connected to the bottom beam support and the traction assembly.5. The elevator system according to claim 4 , comprising: a plurality of the vertical beam supports ...

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Номер записи: 55
17-02-2022 дата публикации

TOP EXTENSIBLE SECTION AND THE OPERATION METHOD THEREOF, ELEVATOR CAR ASSEMBLY AND ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20220048739A1
Автор: Chen Zhuo
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A top extensible section and an operating method thereof, an elevator car assembly, and an elevator system. The top extensible section is installed above a top plate of the elevator car when in use. The top extensible section includes a top wall and a plurality of side walls, and has an unfolded state and a folded state; in the unfolded state, the top wall and the plurality of side walls of the top extensible section define an expansion space which communicates with an inner space of the elevator car to provide an additional top space; and in the folded state, the top wall of the top extensible section is lowered to be substantially flush with the top plate of the elevator car, and the plurality of side walls are folded to provide an operating space on the plurality of side walls. 1. A top extensible section for an elevator car , which is installed above a top plate of the elevator car when in use , wherein the top extensible section comprises a top wall and a plurality of side walls , and has an unfolded state and a folded state; in the unfolded state , the top wall and the plurality of side walls of the top extensible section define an expansion space which communicates with an inner space of the elevator car to provide an additional top space; and in the folded state , the top wall of the top extensible section is lowered to be substantially flush with the top plate of the elevator car , and the plurality of side walls are folded to provide an operating space on the plurality of side walls.2. The top extensible section according to claim 1 , wherein the top extensible section further comprises a fence that can be raised and lowered; when the top extensible section is in the folded state claim 1 , the fence can be lowered to provide protection for the operating space on the plurality of side walls claim 1 , and when the elevator car is in the unfolded state claim 1 , the fence is raised above the top wall of the top extensible section.3. The top extensible section ...

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Номер записи: 56
31-01-2019 дата публикации

ROOF ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ELEVATOR CAR

Номер: US20190031472A1
Автор: Salin Tero
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

In a roof arrangement for an elevator car in an elevator, the elevator car including an untreated roof, walls and a ceiling hinged to the untreated roof, the ceiling is hinged to the untreated roof of the elevator car with a hinge mechanism including an articulation mechanism that is arranged to pull the first end of the ceiling away from the wall of the elevator car at the same time as the second end of the ceiling is turned downwards. 1. A roof arrangement for an elevator car in an elevator , the elevator car including an untreated roof , walls and a ceiling hinged to the untreated roof ,wherein the ceiling is hinged to the untreated roof of the elevator car with a hinge mechanism comprising an articulation mechanism that is arranged to pull the first end of the ceiling away from the wall of the elevator car at the same time as the second end of the ceiling is turned downwards.2. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the hinge mechanism comprises a frame part to be fixed to the untreated roof of the elevator car and an articulation mechanism claim 1 , the articulation mechanism comprising a sliding part that is shorter than the frame part claim 1 , a fixing part fixed at a first end thereof in an articulated manner to the sliding part claim 1 , and at least one transmission rod fixed at a first end thereof in an articulated manner to the fixing part claim 1 , the second end of the transmission rod being fixed in an articulated manner to a pivot that is vertically and horizontally immobile.3. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the first end of the ceiling is fixed in an articulated manner to the sliding part of the hinge mechanism claim 1 , said sliding part moving essentially in the horizontal direction.4. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the movable sliding part of the hinge mechanism is fixed to the first end of the ceiling via the fixing part claim 1 , the fixing part being in turn connected in an articulated manner by means ...

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Номер записи: 57
30-01-2020 дата публикации

ELEVATOR CAR

Номер: US20200031625A1
Автор: Fernandez Juan Jose, Vicente Marta
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Elevator car () comprising an interior space () for accommodating passengers and/or cargo, a structural ceiling () arranged at the top of the elevator car () and comprising at least one rescue opening (), and a decorative ceiling () arranged below the structural ceiling () within the interior space (). The decorative ceiling () is movable between a closed position in which it extends basically parallel to the structural ceiling () and at least one open position in which it extends into the interior space (). The elevator car () further comprises a control element () which is selectively attachable to the structural ceiling () and to the decorative ceiling (), respectively. The control element (), when attached to the decorative ceiling (), allows moving the decorative ceiling () between its closed position and an open position in a controlled manner. 16. Elevator car () comprising:{'b': '10', 'an interior space () for accommodating passengers and/or cargo;'}{'b': 20', '6', '21', '20, 'a structural ceiling () arranged at the top of the elevator car () with a rescue opening () formed within the structural ceiling ();'}{'b': 22', '20', '10', '22', '20', '10, 'a decorative ceiling () arranged below the structural ceiling () within the interior space (); wherein the decorative ceiling () is movable between a closed position in which it extends basically parallel to the structural ceiling (); and at least one open position in which it extends into the interior space (); and'}{'b': 30', '20', '22', '30', '22', '44', '6', '22, 'a control element () which is selectively attachable to the structural ceiling () and to the decorative ceiling (), respectively, wherein the control element (), when attached to the decorative ceiling (), is configured for allowing a person () located on top of the elevator car () to move the decorative ceiling () between its closed position and at least one open position in a controlled manner.'}2648224866. Elevator car () according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 58
30-01-2020 дата публикации

ELEVATOR CAR APRON

Номер: US20200031628A1
Автор: Fonteneau Nicolas
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Elevator systems are provided. The systems include an elevator car movable along an elevator shaft, the shaft having a pit floor and a shaft top, the elevator car having an elevator car door sill, a plurality of landings arranged along the elevator shaft, wherein each landing has a landing door, and a car apron assembly. The car apron assembly includes a semi-rigid curtain attached to the elevator car door sill at a first end of the semi-rigid curtain. The semi-rigid curtain folds from a deployed state to a folded state when contacting the pit floor, and, when in the deployed state, the semi-rigid curtain extends below the elevator car to block an open landing door that is lower than the elevator car when the elevator car is positioned offset and above an adjacent landing. 1. An elevator system comprising:an elevator car movable along an elevator shaft, the shaft having a pit floor and a shaft top, the elevator car having an elevator car door sill;a plurality of landings arranged along the elevator shaft, wherein each landing has a landing door; anda car apron assembly comprising:a semi-rigid curtain attached to the elevator car door sill at a first end of the semi-rigid curtain, wherein:the semi-rigid curtain folds from a deployed state to a folded state when contacting the pit floor, andwhen in the deployed state the semi-rigid curtain extends below the elevator car to block an open landing door that is lower than the elevator car when the elevator car is positioned offset and above an adjacent landing.2. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the semi-rigid curtain is formed from at least one of rubber claim 1 , plastic claim 1 , fabric claim 1 , metallic chain links claim 1 , plastic chain links claim 1 , metal mesh claim 1 , and plastic mesh.3. The elevator system of claim 1 , the car apron assembly further comprising a first support element that is a weighted element that applies a downward force on the semi-rigid curtain.4. The elevator system of claim 3 , ...

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Номер записи: 59
30-01-2020 дата публикации

ELEVATOR CAR APRON

Номер: US20200031629A1
Автор: Bruno Gilles
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Elevator systems are provided. The systems include an elevator car movable along an elevator shaft, the shaft having a pit floor and a shaft top, the elevator car having an elevator car door sill. A plurality of landings are arranged along the elevator shaft, wherein each landing has a landing door. A car apron assembly is provided that includes a car apron attached to the elevator car at the elevator car door sill, a first triggering element connected to at least one landing door, and a second triggering element operably connected to the car apron. The car apron is deployable from a stowed state to a deployed state when the first triggering element engages and actuates the second triggering element. 1. An elevator system comprising:an elevator car movable along an elevator shaft, the shaft having a pit floor and a shaft top, the elevator car having an elevator car door sill;a plurality of landings arranged along the elevator shaft, wherein each landing has a landing door; and a car apron attached to the elevator car at the elevator car door sill;', 'a first triggering element connected to at least one landing door; and', 'a second triggering element operably connected to the car apron,', 'wherein the car apron is deployable from a stowed state to a deployed state when the first triggering element engages and actuates the second triggering element., 'a car apron assembly comprising2. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the first triggering element has as first height and the landing door has a second height claim 1 , wherein the first height is less than the second height.3. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the first triggering element does not extend to a bottom of the landing door.4. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the car apron comprises an apron housing attached to the elevator car door sill and a retractable apron device contained within the apron housing claim 1 , wherein the retractable apron device is deployable to a deployed state upon ...

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Номер записи: 60
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Control system for a platform lift apparatus

Номер: US20170036886A1
Автор: Cronin Jeffrey Neil, PENN Jay P.
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A platform lift apparatus moves objects vertically within a structure such as between floors of a residential or commercial structure. The platform lift apparatus further comprises a main body having a platform receiving portion and a utility portion. A drive train is substantially contained within the utility portion of the main body. The drive train comprises a rotatable shaft having plural lift drums and a motor operatively coupled to the shaft to cause selective rotation thereof. Each of the lift drums has an associated lift tether coupled thereto and wound thereon. A platform is coupled to respective ends of the lift tethers to suspend the platform from the platform receiving portion of the main body. The platform is selectively movable by operation of the drive train to travel vertically relative to the main body. The platform is substantially nested within the platform receiving portion of the main body when at an uppermost point of travel. At least one load sensor is operatively coupled to at least one of the lift tethers. The load sensor provides a load signal corresponding to load on the associated one of the lift tethers. A control circuit is operatively coupled to the motor and the at least one load sensor, wherein the control circuit controls operation of the motor responsive to the load signal. The control circuit causes the platform to travel upward by driving the motor to rotate the shaft in a first direction to wind the lift tethers onto the respective lift drums and causes the platform to travel downward by driving the motor to rotate the shaft in a second direction to unwind the lift tethers from the respective lift drums. 123-. (canceled)24. A platform lift apparatus , comprising;a main body having a platform receiving portion and a utility portion;a drive train substantially contained within the utility portion of the main body, the drive train comprising a rotatable shaft having plural lift drums and a motor operatively coupled to the shaft to ...

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Номер записи: 61
09-02-2017 дата публикации

MULTI-DRIVE THRUST MANAGER FOR ELEVATOR CONTROL

Номер: US20170036887A1
Автор: Chevva Konda Reddy, Ginsberg David, Roberts Randall, Schmidt Walter Thomas
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According to an aspect, an elevator system includes a propulsion system having a plurality of motor segments forming a primary portion and a plurality of drives to impart force on a secondary portion coupled to an elevator car. The elevator system also includes a controller operable to identify a local neighborhood of the drives and determine a health status of each of the drives within the local neighborhood. The controller is further operable to adjust a thrust command per active drive of the local neighborhood based on at least one of the health status and a position of each active drive of the local neighborhood with respect to the secondary portion. 1. An elevator system comprising:a propulsion system comprising a plurality of motor segments forming a primary portion and a plurality of drives to impart force on a secondary portion coupled to an elevator car; anda controller operable to identify a local neighborhood of the drives, determine a health status of each of the drives within the local neighborhood, and adjust a thrust command per active drive of the local neighborhood based on at least one of the health status and a position of each active drive of the local neighborhood with respect to the secondary portion.2. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further operable to detect the position of the secondary portion based on a sensed location of the elevator car in a hoistway.3. The elevator system of claim 2 , wherein the controller is further operable to determine the position of each active drive of the local neighborhood based on drive location table data that defines a location of each of the drives in the hoistway.4. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further operable to provide the thrust command per active device to a commanding drive of the local neighborhood that implements a feedback control or a combination of feedback and feedforward control with respect to the active drives of the local ...

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Номер записи: 62
09-02-2017 дата публикации

ROPELESS ELEVATOR SYSTEM GUIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170036889A1
Автор: Ericson Richard J.
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An elevator system that may be ropeless is in a structure and includes a guide rail and a guide rail extension that may generally guide a car between a hoistway and a transfer station of the system. The rail extension may generally project telescopically downward from the first rail and toward the transfer station. The telescopic relationship between the guide rail extension and the guide rail may generally compensate for vertical structure compression that may occur over a period of time. 1. An elevator system , comprising:a first rail; anda first rail extension projecting telescopically downward from the first rail.2. The elevator system set forth in claim 1 , further comprising:a structure defining a hoistway; andan elevator car constructed and arranged to travel in the hoistway and guided by the first rail.3. The elevator system set forth in claim 1 , further comprising:a structure defining a hoistway including first and second lanes each extending vertically with the first rail disposed in the first lane and the second rail disposed in the second lane; anda first transfer station defined by the structure and communicating between adjacent lanes of the plurality of lanes, and wherein the first rail extension projects toward the first transfer station.4. The elevator system set forth in claim 3 , further comprising:a second rail extension projecting telescopically downward from the second rail and toward the transfer station.5. The elevator system set forth in claim 4 , wherein the first and second rail extensions are disposed at least in-part in the transfer station.6. The elevator system set forth in claim 5 , further comprising:an elevator car constructed and arranged to travel in the first and second lanes and guided by the respective first and second rails.7. The elevator system set forth in claim 6 , further comprising:a carriage disposed in the transfer station and constructed and arranged to receive the elevator car for transfer between the first and ...

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Номер записи: 63
08-02-2018 дата публикации

ELEVATOR RUN PROFILE MODIFICATION FOR SMOOTH RESCUE

Номер: US20180037437A1
Автор: Piedra Edward
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A method of operating an elevator system is provided. The method includes powering, using a battery, the elevator system when an external power source is unavailable. The method also includes controlling, using a controller, a plurality of components of the elevator system. The controlling comprises operating at least one of the battery, an elevator car, a drive unit, and a brake. The method further includes determining, using the controller, a run profile of the elevator car in response to a selected deceleration. The method yet further includes operating, using the controller, the elevator car in response to the run profile determined, and determining, using the controller, an actual velocity of the elevator car. 1. A method of operating an elevator system , the method comprising:powering, using a battery, the elevator system when an external power source is unavailable;controlling, using a controller, a plurality of components of the elevator system, wherein controlling comprises operating at least one of the battery, an elevator car, a drive unit, and a brake;determining, using the controller, a run profile of the elevator car in response to a selected deceleration;operating, using the controller, the elevator car in response to the run profile determined; anddetermining, using the controller, an actual velocity of the elevator car.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, using the controller, an actual electrical current of the drive unit when the actual velocity is not less than a selected velocity; andadjusting, using the controller, the run profile when the actual electrical current is above a selected electrical current.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, using the controller, an actual electrical current of the drive unit when the actual velocity is not less than a selected velocity; andmaintaining, using the controller, the run profile when the actual electrical current is not above a selected electrical current.4. ...

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Номер записи: 64
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Elevator car

Номер: US20180037440A1
Автор: Etienne Beaubois, Frederic Bourassin, Paul Guillaume, Romain Durand, Stephane Blondel
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

An elevator car ( 2 ), which is configured for moving along a hoistway in a vertical direction, comprises a passenger compartment defining an interior space ( 4 ) surrounded by sidewalls and at least one car door, said sidewalls ( 62, 63, 64 ) and/or said car door forming at least one vertically extending corner or protrusion ( 7 ). At least one vertically extending decorative element ( 13, 16 ) is assigned to the at least one vertically extending corner or protrusion ( 7 ) and comprises at least one vertically extending lighting element ( 10 ) which is configured for illuminating the interior space 4.

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Номер записи: 65
24-02-2022 дата публикации

MODULAR ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY AND RAIL

Номер: US20220055862A1
Автор: Li Bichun, Wang Qirui, Wang Shenhong
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A modular elevator assembly and a guide rail. The modular elevator assembly includes: a bottom module; a top module; at least one intermediate module being configured to be removably stacked between the bottom module and the top module; and wherein each of the bottom module, the top module and the intermediate module includes a plurality of guide rails, and the cross section of the guide rail includes: a first section extending along a length direction of the guide rail; a second section extending in parallel to the first section and being attached to the first section; and a transition portion connecting between the first section and the second section and being configured to provide a cross-sectional profile that transits between the first section and the second section; and wherein the guide rail further includes a connection structure, the connection structure is configured to connect the guide rails. 1. A modular elevator assembly , comprising:a bottom module;a top module;at least one intermediate module being configured to be removably stacked between the bottom module and the top module; andwherein each of the bottom module, the top module and the intermediate module comprises a plurality of guide rails, and the cross section of the guide rail comprises:a first section extending along a length direction of the guide rail;a second section extending in parallel to the first section and being attached to the first section; anda transition portion connecting between the first section and the second section and being configured to provide a cross-sectional profile that transits between the first section and the second section; andwherein the guide rail further comprises a connection structure, the connection structure is configured to connect the guide rails within adjacent modules in the modular elevator assembly together.2. The modular elevator assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the connection structure comprises a protrusion or a recess formed at an end ...

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Номер записи: 66
06-02-2020 дата публикации

ELEVATOR DEVICE

Номер: US20200039790A1
Автор: SHIMABAYASHI Keita, TANI Yoshinori
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Provided is an elevator device, in which a hoisting machine includes a main shaft, a brake drum rotatable about an axis of the main shaft, and a brake unit arranged at a position on a radially outer side of the brake drum. The brake unit includes a movable member and presses the movable member in an obliquely upward direction against an outer peripheral surface of the brake drum to apply a braking force to the brake drum. The car guide rail is retained by an upper rail bracket at a position higher than a position of the machine base. The brake unit is arranged at a position higher than the machine base and lower than the upper rail bracket. 1. An elevator device , comprising:a car vertically movable in a hoistway;a car guide rail, which is disposed in the hoistway, and is configured to guide the car;a counterweight vertically movable in the hoistway;a counterweight guide rail, which is disposed in the hoistway, and is configured to guide the counterweight;a hoisting machine, which is disposed in an upper part of the hoistway, and is configured to generate a driving force for moving the car and the counterweight; anda machine base to support the hoisting machine,wherein the hoisting machine includes a main shaft, a brake drum rotatable about an axis of the main shaft, and a brake disposed at a position on a radially outer side of the brake drum,wherein the brake includes a movable member and presses the movable member in an obliquely upward direction against an outer peripheral surface of the brake drum to apply a braking force to the brake drum, andwherein the car guide rail is retained by an upper rail bracket at a position higher than a position of the machine base, andwherein the brake is disposed at a position higher than the machine base and lower than the upper rail bracket.2. The elevator device according to claim 1 , wherein the upper rail bracket overlaps a part of a region of the brake unit as viewed from above.3. The elevator device according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 67
06-02-2020 дата публикации

Elevator car apron

Номер: US20200039796A1
Автор: Etienne Billant, Frédéric BEAUCHAUD, Guillaume TROUVAIN
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

Elevator systems including an elevator car having a car door sill and car apron assembly movable along an elevator shaft having a pit floor, are provided. The car apron assembly includes a collapsible guard with at least one guard element that is moveable from a deployed state to a compressed state. In the compressed state the at least one guard element is positioned within the car door sill. A guard frame is fixedly connected to the at least one guard element by one or more reinforcement elements, a translating member is arranged at each end of the guard frame, and a guide member fixedly connected to the elevator car. The collapsible guard is urged from the deployed state toward the compressed state as the guard element contacts the pit floor, and when transitioning from the deployed state to the compressed state, the translating member translates along the guide member.

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Номер записи: 68
18-02-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRIC LINEAR MOTOR

Номер: US20210047146A1
Автор: HAKALA Tero, PETROV Ilya, PUROSTO Tero, RATIA Jouni
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

The invention refers to an electric linear motor comprising at least one linear stator designed to be located in a fixed correlation to an environment, particularly building, and at least one mover designed for connection with an element to be moved and co-acting with the stator, 1. Electric linear motor comprising:at least one linear stator designed to be located in a fixed correlation to an environment;at least one mover designed for connection with an element to be moved and co-acting to move along the stator; anda stator beam supporting said at least one stator, the stator beam having at least one side face carrying ferromagnetic poles of said stator spaced apart by a pitch (d), whereinthe mover comprises at least one counter-face facing said side face(s) of the stator beam, in which counter-face electro-magnetic components of the mover are arranged to co-act with the ferromagnetic poles of the stator beam,the stator and the mover form a guide for the travel of the element to be moved along the stator beam, andthe ferromagnetic stator poles of the stator beam and the electro-magnetic components of the mover form a magnetic bearing for the guide and suspension of the element.2. Electric linear motor according to claim 1 , wherein the stator beam comprises a support structure for at least two stators and at least one fastening element to fix the support structure to the environment.3. Electric linear motor according to claim 1 , wherein the elevator motor is a flux-switching permanent magnet motor (FSPM).4. Electric linear motor according to claim 1 , wherein the stator beam has at least two side faces with stator poles having the same pitch (d) and wherein the position of the stator poles of both side faces in the length direction of the stator is preferably mutually offset.5. Electric linear motor according to claim 1 , wherein the stator beam has a polygonal cross section and has several side faces carrying ferromagnetic poles claim 1 , which side faces are ...

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Номер записи: 69
18-02-2016 дата публикации

MULTICAR SELF-PROPELLED ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20160046464A1
Автор: Piech Zbigniew
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An elevator system includes a first hoistway; a second hoistway; and a structural member disposed between the first hoistway and the second hoistway; the structural member supporting a first stationary portion of a propulsion system for the first hoistway; the structural member supporting a first guide surface for an elevator car in the first hoistway; the structural member supporting a second stationary portion of the propulsion system for the second hoistway; the structural member supporting a second guide surface for an elevator car in the second hoistway. 1. An elevator system comprising:a first hoistway;a second hoistway; anda structural member disposed between the first hoistway and the second hoistway;the structural member supporting a first stationary portion of a propulsion system for the first hoistway;the structural member supporting a first guide surface for an elevator car in the first hoistway;the structural member supporting a second stationary portion of the propulsion system for the second hoistway;the structural member supporting a second guide surface for an elevator car in the second hoistway.2. The elevator system of further comprising:a lower transfer station positioned at or below a first floor of the first hoistway and the second hoistway, the lower transfer station imparting horizontal motion to an elevator car to transfer the elevator car from the second hoistway to the first hoistway.3. The elevator system of further comprising:an upper transfer station positioned at or above a top floor of the first hoistway and the second hoistway, the upper transfer station imparting horizontal motion to an elevator car to transfer the elevator car from the first hoistway to the second hoistway.4. The elevator system of further comprising:at least one intermediate transfer station positioned between the lower transfer station and the upper transfer station, the at least one intermediate transfer station imparting horizontal motion to an elevator car to ...

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Номер записи: 70
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Drive Belt or Support Belt of High Tensile Stiffness

Номер: US20170043979A1
Автор: GÖSER Hubert, Kucharczyk Andre
Принадлежит: ContiTech Antriebssysteme GmbH

A drive system or support system, in particular for elevators, is described, comprising a belt pulley having a diameter of at least 70 mm and a drive belt or support belt which is curved around the belt pulley, wherein the drive belt or support belt comprises a cover layer (), which is arranged on the lower side of the belt facing toward the belt pulley, and at least one tension layer (), which is arranged directly above the cover layer; the cover layer is made of a polymeric material having elastic properties, the tension layer contains at least one fiber bundle which is almost unidirectional and which runs in the longitudinal direction of the belt, wherein certain relationships apply between the thickness of the cover layer, the thickness of the tension layer, the diameter of the belt pulley () and the Shore A hardness of the cover layer. 114.-. (canceled)16. The drive system as claimed in claim 15 , wherein the belt pulley is a traction pulley.17. The drive system as claimed in claim 15 , wherein the drive belt comprises a belt body comprising a belt backing composed of a polymeric material having elastic properties and the outer layer claim 15 , and wherein the tension element is embedded in the belt body.18. The drive system as claimed in claim 15 , wherein the thickness h of the tension element is in the range from 0.1 to 10 mm.19. The drive system as claimed in claim 15 , wherein the fibers of the fiber bundle are composed of carbon claim 15 , glass claim 15 , polybenzoxazole claim 15 , aramid claim 15 , basalt claim 15 , polyamide claim 15 , polyester claim 15 , polyether ether ketone claim 15 , polyethylene terephthalate or polyethylene 2 claim 15 ,6-naphthalate or at least two of these fibers.20. The drive system as claimed in claim 19 , wherein the fibers of the fiber bundle comprise carbon fibers.21. The drive system as claimed in claim 15 , wherein the outer layer is formed from a polyurethane material.22. The drive system as claimed in claim 15 , ...

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Номер записи: 71
15-02-2018 дата публикации

STAIRLIFT SPEED CONTROL

Номер: US20180044133A1
Автор: Cook Paul Alexander, Pugh Gavin Scott
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The invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling the speed of a stairlift (). The speed of rotation of the carriage (), whilst traversing bends in the rail (), is monitored and the speed of the carriage drive motor () then controlled in reaction to the speed of rotation. A 3-axis gyroscope () is preferably used to monitor the speeds of rotation of the carriage () and the outputs from this gyroscope () may be processed to provide different degrees of speed control. 1. A method of controlling the speed of a stairlift ,the stairlift having:a rail having at least one bend therein;a carriage mounted on said rail;a carriage motor operable to move said carriage along said rail; anda chair mounted on said carriage,said method including generating a signal representative of a speed of rotation of said carriage as said carriage moves through said at least one bend; andusing said signal as a control to said carriage motor.2. A method as claimed in wherein said carriage is rotatable with respect to said chair claim 1 , said method including generating a signal representative of the relative angular velocity between said carriage and said chair as said carriage moves through a transition bend in said rail.3. A method as claimed in including generating a signal representative of the angular velocity of said carriage as said carriage moves through a horizontal bend in said rail.4. A method as claimed in wherein measurement of the rotational velocities of said carriage are effected using one more gyroscopes mounted in or on said carriage and/or said chair.5. A method as claimed in wherein signals from said one or more gyroscopes are processed to establish the speed of a point on said chair.6. A method as claimed in further comprising adjusting the speed of said carriage pre-emptively having regard to the position of said carriage on said rail.7. A stairlift claim 1 , including:a rail having at least one bend therein;a carriage mounted on said rail; a carriage motor ...

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Номер записи: 72
15-02-2018 дата публикации

CONFIGURABLE MULTICAR ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20180044138A1
Автор: Fargo Richard N., Jedryczka Cezary, Manes Enrico, Myszkowski Adam Marian, Piech Zbigniew, Roberts Randall Keith, Siewert Bryan Robert, Szelag Wojciech, Witczak Tadeusz
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A method and system for managing an elevator system (), includes providing a plurality of elevator cars () to travel in a hoistway (), and selectively introducing and removing at least one of the plurality of elevator cars () to and from the hoistway () via a loading station (). 1. An elevator system comprising:a plurality of elevator cars to travel in a hoistway; anda loading station to selectively introduce and remove at least one of the plurality of elevator cars to and from the hoistway.2. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein an elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars is a specialized elevator car.3. The elevator system of claim 2 , wherein the specialized elevator car includes at least one of a vending car claim 2 , a delivery car claim 2 , a cargo car claim 2 , a trash car claim 2 , a private VIP car claim 2 , a visitor car and a service car.4. The elevator system of claim 2 , wherein the specialized elevator car is assigned a higher priority than a remainder of the plurality of elevator cars.5. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein an elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars includes an on board evaluation station in the elevator car.6. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein an elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars includes a wireless link to communicate a car status to the elevator system.7. The elevator system of claim 1 , further comprising an evaluation station in the hoistway to evaluate at least one of the plurality of elevator cars.8. The elevator system of claim 7 , wherein the evaluation station signals the loading station to remove at least one of the plurality of elevator cars from the hoistway.9. The elevator system of claim 7 , wherein the evaluation station evaluates at least one of the plurality of elevator cars periodically.10. The elevator system of claim 7 , wherein the evaluation station evaluates a respective thrust performance claim 7 , a respective braking performance claim 7 , and a respective power ...

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Номер записи: 73
08-05-2014 дата публикации

ELEVATOR

Номер: US20140124301A1
Автор: AULANKO Esko, MUSTALAHTI Jorma
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

An elevator may include an elevator car; a traction sheave that comprises a plurality of grooves; a hoisting machine configured to drive the traction sheave; and a plurality of beltless hoisting ropes configured to interact with the traction sheave to move the elevator car. An overall contact between the traction sheave and the hoisting ropes may exceed a contact angle of 180°. A diameter of the traction sheave may be less than 320 mm. The hoisting ropes may include a load-bearing part twisted from steel wires. A thickness of the load-bearing part twisted from the steel wires may be less than 8 mm. Each of the hoisting ropes may further include an individual exterior coating. 139-. (canceled)40. An elevator , comprising:an elevator car;a traction sheave that comprises a plurality of grooves;a hoisting machine configured to drive the traction sheave; anda plurality of beltless hoisting ropes configured to interact with the traction sheave to move the elevator car;wherein an overall contact between the traction sheave and the hoisting ropes exceeds a contact angle of 180°,wherein a diameter of the traction sheave is less than 320 mm,wherein the hoisting ropes comprise a load-bearing part twisted from steel wires,wherein a thickness of the load-bearing part twisted from the steel wires is less than 8 mm, andwherein each of the hoisting ropes further comprises an individual exterior coating.41. The elevator of claim 40 , wherein underneath the individual exterior coating claim 40 , each of the hoisting ropes further comprises a filler of rubber claim 40 , urethane claim 40 , or polyurethane.42. The elevator of claim 40 , wherein underneath the individual exterior coating claim 40 , at least part of spaces between the steel wires of the hoisting ropes is filled with rubber claim 40 , urethane claim 40 , or polyurethane.43. The elevator of claim 40 , further comprising:a counterweight;wherein the hoisting ropes are further configured to interact with the traction sheave ...

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Номер записи: 74
03-03-2022 дата публикации

ELEVATOR PROPULSION DEVICE INCLUDING A POWER SUPPLY ARRANGED TO REDUCE NOISE IN THE CAB

Номер: US20220063961A1
Автор: Copeland George Scott
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An illustrative example embodiment of an elevator propulsion device includes at least one drive member configured to engage and climb along a vertical structure, a motor module including at least one motor configured to cause movement of the drive member and corresponding movement of an elevator cab, and a power supply including at least one energy source that is configured to provide power to the motor. The power supply is situated adjacent the motor module such that a mass of the at least one energy source provides a noise barrier to reduce transmission of noise from the motor into the elevator cab.

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Номер записи: 75
14-02-2019 дата публикации

POWER MANAGEMENT OF A BATTERY OF A STAIR LIFT SYSTEM

Номер: US20190047825A1
Автор: HOLDSTOCK Keith, JAKES John Stewart
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A lift system comprises a rail () and a carriage assembly () comprising a seat () or platform () for supporting a person to be conveyed along the rail (), drive means arranged to engage the rail () and controllable to drive the carriage assembly () along the rail (), energy storage means arranged to power the drive means, input means operable by a user to provide an input signal indicative of a desired movement of the carriage assembly () along the rail (), and control means arranged to receive the input signal and control the drive means in response to the input signal. The system includes charging means arranged to charge the energy storage means when the carriage assembly () is at a first charging position on the rail (). The control means is arranged to monitor at least one voltage (VI, V) characteristic of the energy storage means and/or at least one operational characteristic of the stair lift, and generate an alert signal in response to one or more of those characteristics, or a difference between one or more of those characteristics, fulfilling a defined criterion, criteria, condition, or conditions. 1. A lift system comprisinga rail;a carriage assembly comprising a seat or platform for supporting a person to be conveyed along the rail, drive means arranged to engage the rail and controllable to drive the carriage assembly along the rail, energy storage means arranged to power the drive means, input means operable by a user to provide an input signal indicative of a desired movement of the carriage assembly along the rail, and control means arranged to receive said input signal and control said drive means in response to said input signal; andcharging means arranged to charge said energy storage means when the carriage assembly is at a first charging position on the rail,wherein the control means is arranged to monitor at least one voltage characteristic of the energy storage means and/or at least one operational characteristic of the lift system, and ...

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Номер записи: 76
25-02-2021 дата публикации

ELEVATOR CAR AND CONSTRUCTION-TIME ELEVATOR ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD

Номер: US20210053798A1
Автор: Hagström Emil, Mäkimattila Simo
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

An elevator car includes a first floor for delimiting a transport space above it, and a second floor for delimiting a second transport space above it. One of the first and second floors is a displaceable floor, the elevator car being shiftable between a double-decker-state and a single decker-state by displacing the displaceable floor. A construction-time elevator arrangement and a method for elevator use during construction of a building, which implement the elevator car, are also disclosed. 1. An elevator car comprising;a first floor for delimiting a first transport space above the first floor; anda second floor for delimiting a second transport space abovewherein one of the first floor and the second floor is a displaceable floor, the elevator car being shiftable between a double-decker-state and a single-decker-state by displacing the displaceable floor.2. The elevator car according to claim 1 , wherein in said double-decker-state claim 1 , the first floor and the second floor are horizontal and at a vertical distance from each other claim 1 , each said first floor and said second floor having there above the first transport space and the second transport space claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , for receiving a load to be transported.3. The elevator car according to claim 1 , wherein in said double-decker-state claim 1 , each said first transport space and said second transport space is delimited by a ceiling.4. The elevator car according to claim 1 , wherein the first transport space and the second transport space can be merged by displacing the displaceable floor such that a higher third transport space is formed.5. The elevator car according to claim 1 , wherein the elevator car comprises a cabin box comprising a ceiling claim 1 , andwherein the first floor forms a bottom floor of the cabin box, andwherein the second floor between the first floor and the ceiling separates an interior of the cabin box into two transport spaces, the two transport spaces being one ...

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Номер записи: 77
13-02-2020 дата публикации

CAR CORNER BRACKET FOR JOINING TWO SIDE WALL ELEMENTS OF AN ELEVATOR CAR

Номер: US20200048044A1
Автор: Hagawane Nilesh, Patil Pankaj. P.
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A car corner bracket for joining two side wall elements of an elevator car includes two receptions for fitting in panel elements, at least one of the receptions being equipped with at least one retainer for receiving an abutment element for defining a position and/or fixing a panel element, wherein preferably at least one of the retainers is arranged in a front wall of one of the receptions. 114-. (canceled)15. A car corner bracket for joining two side wall elements of an elevator car , comprising:two receptions adapted for fitting in panel elements, at least one of the receptions having at least one retainer for receiving an abutment element for defining a position and/or fixing one of the panel elements, the at least one retainer being arranged in a front wall of the at least one of the receptions;a first outer flank and a second outer flank arranged at a corner angle, a first inner flank and a second inner flank arranged at the corner angle;wherein the first inner flank and the first outer flank are arranged in parallel and spaced apart at a predetermined distance, and the second inner flank and the second outer flank are arranged in parallel and spaced apart at the predetermined distance;wherein the first inner flank, the first outer flank and an end part of the second outer flank form a first of the receptions; andwherein the second inner flank, an end part of the first inner flank and a second part of the second outer flank form a second of the receptions.16. The car corner bracket according to wherein the at least one retainer is arranged in the end part of the second outer flank that forms a front wall of the first reception.17. The car corner bracket according to wherein the at least one retainer is arranged in the first outer flank and wherein the end part of the first inner flank that forms a front wall of the second reception includes a hole being aligned with the at least one retainer.18. The car corner bracket according to wherein the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 78
22-02-2018 дата публикации

Elevator Car With Door System

Номер: US20180050887A1
Автор: Hall David R., Priddis Andrew, Priddis Eimi, Priddis Jackson
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The invention is an elevator car, with a door system, for with a bottom-driven elevator, where it does not play a structural role in lifting, but provides aesthetics and safety to the passengers. The elevator car comprises lightweight materials. The car comprises a frame and a door system. The door system comprises at least one elevator door and at least one pulley system. The pulley system is attached to the frame and the elevator door is attached to the pulley system, such that the elevator door rotates horizontally around the frame when the pulley system is engaged. The elevator door comprises a pliable material, such as ballistic nylon. The elevator car can have one, two, three, or four door openings, including two adjacent door openings. Finally, the system may also include at least one light curtain that transmits signals to an elevator control system. 1. An elevator car comprising:a frame, comprising interconnected vertical supports and horizontal supports, the vertical supports defining car walls, the horizontal supports defining a car floor and a car ceiling; and at least one pulley system attached to the horizontal supports and extending around the perimeter of the car; and', 'at least one elevator door, the at least one elevator door comprising a pliable material, and the at least one elevator door attached to the at least one pulley system, such that the at least one elevator door rotates horizontally around the frame when the at least one pulley system is engaged., 'a door system comprising2. The elevator car of claim 1 , wherein the at least one elevator door opens to expose a door opening on one side of the elevator car.3. The elevator of claim 1 , wherein the at least one elevator door opens to expose door openings on two sides of the elevator car.4. The elevator of claim 1 , wherein the at least one elevator door opens to expose door openings on two adjacent sides of the elevator car.5. The elevator of claim 1 , wherein the at the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 79
02-03-2017 дата публикации

ALIGNMENT SYSTEM FOR AN ELEVATOR CAR

Номер: US20170057784A1
Автор: Ericson Richard J., Kulak Richard E., Piech Zbigniew, Swaybill Bruce P., Witczak Tadeusz Pawel
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An elevator system includes a lane and at least one rail extending along the lane. The at least one rail includes a first end portion and a second end portion. A transfer station is arranged at one of the first end portion and the second end portion, and an alignment system is arranged at the transfer station. The alignment system includes at least one guide member configured and disposed to establish a desired alignment between an elevator car and the at least one rail. 1. An elevator system comprising:a lane;at least one rail extending along the lane, the at least one rail including a first end portion and a second end portion;a transfer station arranged at one of the first end portion and the second end portion; andan alignment system arranged at the transfer station, the alignment system including at least one guide member configured and disposed to establish a desired alignment between an elevator car and the at least one rail.2. The elevator system according to claim 1 , further comprising: an elevator car arranged at the transfer station claim 1 , the elevator car including at least one roller configured and disposed to traverse the at least one guide member and engage the at least one rail.3. The elevator system according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one rail includes a first surface claim 2 , an opposing claim 2 , second surface claim 2 , and a third surface extending between the first and second surfaces claim 2 , the at least one roller including a first roller and a second roller claim 2 , the first roller being configured and disposed to engage the first surface and the second roller being configured and disposed to engage the third surface.4. The elevator system according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one guide member includes a first guide member and a second guide member claim 3 , the first guide member being configured and disposed to guide the first roller onto the first surface and the second guide member being configured and disposed to ...

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Номер записи: 80
02-03-2017 дата публикации

ELEVATOR CAR GUIDANCE MECHANISM

Номер: US20170057786A1
Автор: Ericson Richard J., Fargo Richard N., Luo Xiaodong, Manes Enrico, Myszkowski Adam Marian, Piech Zbigniew, Swaybill Bruce P., Witczak Tadeusz Pawel
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A guidance mechanism for an elevator car is constructed and arranged to move along a lane defined at least in-part between two opposing first and second lane structures of a stationary structure. The guidance mechanism includes a first support structure supported by the first lane structure. The first support structure includes a first retainer face disposed between the elevator car and the first lane structure that substantially faces the first lane structure, and is spaced from the first lane structure. A first retention device of the mechanism is disposed, at least in part, between the first retainer face and the first lane structure. The first retention device is supported by the elevator car and is constructed and arranged to contact the first retainer face for limiting lateral movement of the elevator car away from the first lane structure and toward the second lane structure. 1. A guidance mechanism for an elevator car constructed and arranged to move along a lane defined at least in-part between two opposing first and second lane structures of a stationary structure , the guidance mechanism comprising:a first support structure supported by the first lane structure, the first support structure including a first retainer face disposed between the elevator car and the first lane structure, that substantially faces and is spaced from the first lane structure; anda first retention device disposed at least in part between the first retainer face and the first lane structure, supported by the elevator car, and constructed and arranged to contact the first retainer face for limiting lateral movement of the elevator car away from the first lane structure and toward the second lane structure.2. The guidance mechanism set forth in further comprising:a second support structure supported by the second lane structure, the second support structure including a retainer face disposed between the elevator car and the second lane structure, that substantially faces and is ...

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Номер записи: 81
02-03-2017 дата публикации

ELEVATOR CAR POWER SUPPLY

Номер: US20170057789A1
Автор: Jedryczka Cezary, Piech Zbigniew, Siewert Bryan Robert, Szelag Wojciech, Witczak Tadeusz Pawel
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A ropeless elevator system includes a vertically extending first lane, a vertically extending second lane, and a transfer station extending between and in communication with the first and second lanes. An elevator car is disposed in and is constructed and arranged to move through the transfer station and the first and second lanes. A propulsion system of the elevator system propels the elevator car through at least the first and second lanes and carries a supplemental DC energy storage device for providing supplemental energy to the elevator car during normal operation. A wireless power transfer system of the elevator system is configured to periodically charge the DC energy storage device. 1. A ropeless elevator system , comprising:a vertically extending first lane;a vertically extending second lane;a transfer station extending between and in communication with the first and second lanes;a first elevator car disposed in and arranged to move through the transfer station and the first and second lanes;a propulsion system for propelling the first elevator car through at least the first and second lanes;a first DC energy storage device carried by the first elevator car and configured to provide supplemental power to the elevator car during normal operation; anda wireless power transfer system configured to periodically charge the first DC energy storage device.2. The ropeless elevator system set forth in claim 1 , wherein the first DC energy storage device includes a plurality of batteries and a circuit for cell balancing.3. The ropeless elevator system set forth in claim 2 , wherein the plurality of batteries are lithium batteries.4. The ropeless elevator system set forth in further comprising:a power source; anda conductor at least partially in the transfer station and extending from the power source and configured to releasably mate with the first DC energy storage device for charging when the first elevator car is in the transfer station.5. The ropeless elevator ...

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Номер записи: 82
10-03-2016 дата публикации

ELEVATOR CAR

Номер: US20160068370A1
Автор: KYUE Kazuhiro, Matsumoto Takeshi, Watanabe Seiji
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

An elevator car includes a car-platform device including a car-platform panel, anti-vibration devices, and a car-platform support frame. The car-platform panel includes a panel main body, a frame structure including a panel frame surrounding an outer peripheral portion of the panel main body, and a panel upper plate and a panel lower plate for individually covering upper surfaces and lower surfaces of the panel main body and the panel frame. The anti-vibration devices receive the frame structure by upper surfaces thereof. The car-platform support frame supports the car-platform panel through an intermediation of the anti-vibration devices. The upper surfaces of the anti-vibration devices are arranged at a height position between an upper surface and a lower surface of the car-platform panel in a vertical direction. 1. An elevator car , comprising: a panel main body;', 'a frame structure comprising a panel frame surrounding an outer peripheral portion of the panel main body; and', 'a panel upper plate and a panel lower plate for individually covering an upper surface and a lower surface of the panel main body and an upper surface and a lower surface of the panel frame;, 'a car-platform panel comprisingan anti-vibration device for receiving the frame structure by an upper surface thereof; anda car-platform support frame for supporting the car-platform panel through an intermediation of the anti-vibration device,the upper surface of the anti-vibration device being arranged at a height position between an upper surface and a lower surface of the car-platform panel in a vertical direction.2. An elevator car according to claim 1 , wherein:at least one of a plurality of frame members forming the panel frame is a frame member for an anti-vibration device, which comprises a hollow member;the hollow member has a frame opening portion formed in any one of a lower surface and a side surface thereof; andthe anti-vibration device receives the frame member for an anti-vibration ...

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Номер записи: 83
27-02-2020 дата публикации

Jump elevator and jumping method

Номер: US20200062549A1
Автор: Jongryeol Kim
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

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

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Номер записи: 84
08-03-2018 дата публикации

Elevator

Номер: US20180065831A1
Автор: Petteri Valjus
Принадлежит: Kone Corp

The invention relates to an elevator comprising a hoistway, a vertically movable elevator car, a vertically movable counterweight at least one first rope interconnecting the car and counterweight and passing around one or more rope wheels mounted in proximity of the upper end of the hoistway, the weight of the elevator car being arranged to exert an upwards directed pull on the counterweight via said first rope, and the weight of the counterweight being arranged to exert an upwards directed pull on the elevator car via said first rope. The elevator further comprises a motor-driven winding device connected at least with the car or the counterweight for exerting a vertically directed pull on said only one of the car and counterweight for thereby changing the balance between the car and counterweight.

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Номер записи: 85
05-06-2014 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SYSTEM FIXTURES AND SERVER FOR CONTROLLING THE FIXTURES

Номер: US20140151160A1
Автор: Chapman Ashley, Joyce Matthew, SAKAI OSAMU, St. Louis Baudelaire, Stanley Jannah A.
Принадлежит: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY

An exemplary system for communicating with an elevator passenger includes a plurality of elevator passenger interface devices configured to allow an elevator passenger to indicate at least an elevator service request. The interface devices are configured to communicate at least elevator service information to an elevator passenger. A server communicates with the plurality of interface devices. The server is configured to determine when there is input at any of the interface devices. The server is configured to determine a meaning of such input. The server is also configured to determine output to provide at the corresponding interface device and to communicate the determined output to the corresponding interface device. The determined output is responsive to the determined meaning of the input. 1. A system for communicating with an elevator passenger , comprising:a plurality of elevator passenger interface devices configured to allow an elevator passenger to provide input to indicate at least an elevator service request and to communicate at least elevator service information to the elevator passenger; anda server that communicates with the plurality of interface devices,the server being configured to determine when there is input at any of the interface devices,the server being configured to determine a meaning of the input,the server being configured to determine output to provide at the corresponding interface device and to communicate the determined output to the corresponding interface device, the determined output being responsive to the determined meaning of the input.2. The system of claim 1 , whereinthe server is configured to maintain a virtual instance of each of the interface devices;the virtual instance of each interface device is configured to provide an indication of any input at the corresponding interface device; andthe server determines the input at the corresponding interface device from the indication provided by the corresponding virtual ...

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Номер записи: 86
15-03-2018 дата публикации

LOCKING SYSTEM FOR PANELS OF AN ELEVATOR CAR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING ACCESS TO AN ELEVATOR SHAFT FROM THE INSIDE THE CAR

Номер: US20180072538A1
Автор: Fauconnet Aurelien, Rebillard Pascal, Simonot Alain
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A locking system for an elevator car includes a moveable panel of the elevator car moveable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the open position provides access to a region external to the elevator car. Also included is a plate operatively coupled to an exterior surface of the moveable panel. Further included is a magnetic locking member operatively coupled to an exterior surface of a fixed panel of the elevator car in communication with an electrical member, wherein the plate exerts magnetic forces with the magnetic locking member, the magnetic locking member magnetically coupled to the plate in a first electrical condition of the electrical member to maintain the moveable panel in the closed position and decoupled from the plate in a second electrical condition of the electrical member to allow the moveable panel to be moved to the open position. 1. A locking system for an elevator car comprising:a moveable panel of the elevator car moveable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the open position provides access to a region external to an interior space of the elevator car;a fixed panel of the elevator car;a plate operatively coupled to one of an exterior surface of the moveable panel and an exterior surface of the fixed panel; anda magnetic locking member operatively coupled to one of the exterior surface of the moveable panel and the exterior surface of the fixed panel, wherein the plate exerts magnetic forces with the magnetic locking member, the magnetic locking member in communication with an electrical member, the magnetic locking member magnetically coupled to the plate in a first electrical condition of the electrical member to maintain the moveable panel in the closed position and decoupled from the plate in a second electrical condition of the electrical member to allow the moveable panel to be moved to the open position.2. The locking system of claim 1 , wherein the moveable panel comprises a portion of a ceiling ...

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Номер записи: 87
07-03-2019 дата публикации

CAR FOR AN ELEVATOR IN AN ELEVATOR SHAFT

Номер: US20190071283A1
Автор: Burkhardt Falk, Thomas Heiko, Thon Steffen, WEIGEL MICHAEL
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A car for an elevator in an elevator shaft is suspended substantially in the center of gravity thereof at least in a ratio of 2:1 by a carrying apparatus guided via pulleys and is guided through car guides. The car has a car base, a car roof and car walls that define a passenger space. For using the car in a machine room-free elevator, to provide a shaft cross-section as large as possible and to reduce the required shaft pit depth and/or the required shaft head height, at least a first part of one of the pulleys is located between the car base and the car roof and a second part of the pulley is located in the car base or at the same height as the car base or in the car roof or at the same height as the car roof. 113-. (canceled)14. A car for an elevator in an elevator shaft , which car is suspended at a center of gravity thereof at least in a ratio of 2:1 by a carrying apparatus guided via pulleys , and which car is guided via car guides , wherein the car includes a car base , a car roof and car walls enclosing a passenger space that can be accessed by a passenger , comprising: a first part of one of the pulleys is located in a region between the car base and the car roof and a second part of the one pulley is located in the car base , or in the car roof , or at least at a same height as the car roof.15. The car according to wherein the first part of the one pulley is located between the car base and the car roof and the second part of the one pulley is inside a horizontal projection of a vertical extension of the car base.16. The car according to wherein an axis of rotation of the one pulley is located inside a horizontal projection of a vertical extension of the car base.17. The car according to including a cover separating the one pulley from the accessible passenger space.18. The car according to wherein the carrying apparatus extends below the car base or through the car base and is guided from one side of the car to an opposite side of the car by the pulleys. ...

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Номер записи: 88
07-03-2019 дата публикации

ELEVATOR CABIN ASSEMBLY AND ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20190071284A1
Автор: KING Fritz
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Cabin assembly () for an elevator system, the cabin assembly () comprises a cabin (), a chassis () configured to rotationally support the cabin () about a cabin axis () extending through the cabin (), a circular thrust profile () arranged on the cabin () substantially concentric to the cabin axis (), and a drive member () configured to engage the thrust profile () to rotate the cabin () about the cabin axis (). 2. The cabin assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the thrust profile is continuous and fully encircles the cabin axis.3. (canceled)4. The cabin assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the thrust profile is a circular disc substantially concentric with the cabin axis.5. The cabin assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the thrust profile protrudes radially outwards from the cabin with respect to the cabin axis.6. The cabin assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the thrust profile is arranged at an end of the cabin along the cabin axis.7. The cabin assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the cabin assembly comprises two cabins and the chassis is at least partly arranged between the two cabins.8. The cabin assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one bearing member configured to allow relative rotation of the cabin and the chassis about the cabin axis.9. The cabin assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising a bearing member associated with each thrust profile and wherein each bearing member is distanced from an associated thrust profile.10. The cabin assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the thrust profile and the drive member constitute a stator and a rotor of an electric motor.11. The cabin assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the drive member comprises at least one toothed gear configured to engage the thrust profile to rotate the cabin about the cabin axis.12. The cabin assembly according to claim 11 , wherein the thrust profile and the drive member comprise bevel gears.13. The cabin assembly according to claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 89
16-03-2017 дата публикации

ELEVATOR BRAKE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170073184A1
Автор: Lang Michael C., Lotfi Amir
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An elevator brake assembly including an asymmetrical brake comprising at least three brake segments, a brake activating device operably coupled to the asymmetrical brake, the brake activating device comprising a first activation element and a second activation element, wherein the first activation element is configured to activate one of the at least three brake segments, and the second activation element is configured to activate the remaining of the at least three brake segments. 1. An elevator brake assembly comprising:an asymmetrical brake comprising at least three brake segments; anda brake activating device operably coupled to the asymmetrical brake, the brake activating device comprising a first activation element and a second activation element;wherein the first activation element is configured to activate one of the at least three brake segments, and the second activation element is configured to activate the remaining of the at least three brake segments.2. The elevator brake assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least three brake segments are located adjacent to one another and circumferentially disposed around a plate.3. The elevator brake assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least three brake segments comprises a first brake segment and a second brake segment circumferentially disposed around a third brake segment.4. The elevator brake assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least three brake segments comprise a first brake segment positioned adjacent to a second brake segment; the first activation element is positioned adjacent to the first brake segment and the second brake segment claim 1 , a third brake segment positioned adjacent to the first activation element claim 1 , and the second activation element is positioned adjacent to the third brake segment.5. The elevator brake assembly of claim 1 , the at least three brake segments further comprising a plurality of brake applying portions claim 1 , wherein a respective one of the plurality of brake ...

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Номер записи: 90
16-03-2017 дата публикации

ELECTRIC ELEVATOR PAD EXTRACTION AND RETRACTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20170073192A1
Автор: Oliveira Danielle, Oliveira Jaciel, Oliveira Rodrigo De Jesus
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The present invention relates to an extendable and retractable elevator pad system comprising at least one motor, wherein the motor is attached to an elevator; a plurality of mounts, wherein at least one of the mounts is connected to the motor; a first plurality of shafts, wherein the shafts have a predetermined section with grooves and at least one of the first plurality of shafts connects to the mount which is connected to the motor; a plurality of gears, wherein the gears are sized to mate with the grooved section of the first plurality of shafts; a second plurality of shafts, wherein the second plurality of shafts are mated with the plurality of gears; and a series of pads, wherein the pads are connected to at least the second plurality of shafts. 1. A extendable and retractable elevator pad system comprising:at least one motor, wherein the motor is attached to an elevator;a plurality of mounts, wherein at least one of the mounts is connected to the motor;a first plurality of shafts, wherein the shafts have a predetermined section with grooves and at least one of the first plurality of shafts connects to the mount which is connected to the motor;a plurality of gears, wherein the gears are sized to mate with the grooved section of the first plurality of shafts;a second plurality of shafts, wherein the second plurality of shafts are mated with the plurality of gears; anda series of pads, wherein the pads are connected to at least the second plurality of shafts.2. The second plurality of shafts of claim 1 , wherein the second plurality of shafts have a connection means to attached to the series of pads.3. The first plurality of shafts of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of shafts has a connection means to attached to the series of pads.4. The extendable and retractable elevator pad system of further comprising a power source claim 1 , wherein the power source powers the motor.5. The extendable and retractable elevator pad system of further comprising a switch ...

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Номер записи: 91
05-06-2014 дата публикации

SWITCHED RELUCTANCE MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME

Номер: US20140154114A1
Автор: Ahn Hyun Taek, Baek Jin Wook, Seok Jin Su, Yoon Young Bok
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD

Disclosed herein are a switched reluctance motor assembly and a method of assembling the same. The switched reluctance motor assembly includes: a shaft forming the center of rotation of a motor; a rotor part rotatably coupled on the shaft; a balancing part installed on upper and lower surfaces of the rotor part; and an impeller part installed on the balancing part, wherein the balancing part and the impeller part are formed integrally with or directly coupled to each other to prevent generation of unbalance at the time of attaching the impeller part, thereby making it possible to promote stable rotation. 1. A switched reluctance motor assembly comprising:a shaft forming the center of rotation of a motor;a rotor part rotatably coupled on the shaft;a balancing part installed on upper and lower surfaces of the rotor part; andan impeller part installed on the balancing part,wherein the balancing part and the impeller part are formed integrally with each other.2. A switched reluctance motor assembly comprising:a shaft forming the center of rotation of a motor;a rotor part rotatably coupled on the shaft;a balancing part installed on upper and lower surfaces of the rotor part; andan impeller part coupled to the balancing part.3. The switched reluctance motor assembly as set forth in claim 2 , further comprising:coupling protrusions protruding on an upper surface of the balancing part; andcoupling grooves formed in a lower surface of the impeller part and having the coupling protrusions inserted thereinto.4. The switched reluctance motor assembly as set forth in claim 2 , further comprising:coupling pieces protruding on an upper surface of the balancing part; andcoupling grooves formed in a lower surface of the impeller part and having the coupling pieces inserted thereinto,wherein the coupling piece is formed in a “U” shape and includes an elastic deformation plate of which an opened upper surface is directed toward the lower surface of the impeller part and catching ...

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Номер записи: 92
05-03-2020 дата публикации

ELEVATOR DRIVE MACHINERY AND ELEVATOR

Номер: US20200071134A1
Автор: HELENIUS Juha, PELTO-HUIKKO Raimo
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

The invention relates to a drive machinery for an elevator, the drive machinery comprising a rotatable drive sheave for driving plurality of ropes of the elevator, and a motor for rotating the drive sheave; the drive sheave comprising a drive sheave body rotatable around a rotational axis; and plurality of rim arrangements mounted on the drive sheave body side by side in direction of said rotational axis, each said rim arrangement defining a circular outer rim for transmitting traction to a rope, said circular outer rims being coaxial with each other. The diameter of the circular outer rim of one or more of said rim arrangements is individually adjustable for enlarging or reducing the turning radius of a rope passing around the circular outer rim in question. The invention also relates to an elevator comprising said drive machinery. 1. A drive machinery for an elevator , the drive machinery comprising a rotatable drive sheave for driving plurality of ropes of the elevator , and a motor for rotating the drive sheave; the drive sheave comprisinga drive sheave body rotatable around a rotational axis;plurality of rim arrangements mounted on the drive sheave body side by side in direction of said rotational axis, each said rim arrangement defining a circular outer rim for transmitting traction to a rope, said circular outer rims being coaxial with each other,wherein the diameter of the circular outer rim of one or more of said rim arrangements is individually adjustable for enlarging or reducing the turning radius of a rope passing around the circular outer rim in question.2. A drive machinery according to claim 1 , wherein the individually adjustable diameter is individually adjustable to become greater relative to the diameters of the circular outer rims of the other rim arrangements and/or to become smaller relative to the diameters of the rims of the other rim arrangements.3. A drive machinery according to claim 1 , wherein each said rim arrangement comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 93
18-03-2021 дата публикации

ROPE-CLIMBING SELF PROPELLED ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20210078829A1
Автор: Bhaskar Kiron, Hollowell Richard L.
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An elevator system includes a hoistway and an elevator car positioned in and movable along the hoistway. The elevator car includes a first sheave and a second sheave spaced apart from the first sheave. The first sheave and second sheave have parallel axes of rotation and each include a traction surface and a gearless prime mover operably connected to the traction surface to drive rotation of the traction surface. A first load bearing member is positioned in the hoistway and a second load bearing member is positioned in the hoistway. The first load bearing member passes laterally under the first sheave, vertically upward between the first sheave and the second sheave, and laterally over the second sheave. The second load bearing member passes laterally under the second sheave, vertically between the second sheave and the first sheave, and laterally over the first sheave. 1. A method of operating an elevator system , comprising:supplying electrical power to a first sheave disposed at an elevator car, the first sheave having a first gearless prime mover and a second sheave disposed at the elevator car having a second gearless prime mover to drive rotation of the first sheave and the second sheave via operation of the first gearless prime mover and the second gearless prime mover, the first sheave spaced from the second sheave and having parallel axes of rotation;urging a first load bearing member laterally under the first sheave, vertically upward between the first sheave and the second sheave, and laterally over the second sheave via rotation of the first sheave and the second sheave; andurging a second load bearing member laterally under the second sheave, vertically between the second sheave and the first sheave, and laterally over the first sheave via rotation of the first sheave and the second sheave;wherein the urging of the first load bearing member and the second load bearing member urges the elevator car along a hoistway of the elevator system.2. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 94
18-03-2021 дата публикации

DEVICE, ELEVATOR, AND METHOD FOR MOVING AN ELEVATOR CAR OF AN ELEVATOR

Номер: US20210078832A1
Автор: Hänninen Ari, HUOTARI Tommi, Koivisto Ari, Nousu Hannu, PURANEN Mikko, TYNI Tapio
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

A device for an elevator, an elevator, and a method for moving an elevator car are presented. The device includes a linear mover including a winding. The linear mover is adapted to establish an electromagnetic engagement by the winding with a linear stator of a first stator beam. The device further includes an electrical energy storage unit, such as at least one battery, and an electrical converter unit arranged to supply electrical current from the electrical energy storage unit to the winding for moving the device along the first stator beam. The at least one linear mover, the electrical energy storage, and the electrical converter unit are integrated into a body of the device, and the device is adapted for attaching removably to an elevator car of the elevator and, optionally, to a further device of the elevator. 1. A device for an elevator , comprising:at least one linear mover comprising a winding, wherein the linear mover is adapted to establish an electromagnetic engagement by the winding with at least one linear stator of a first stator beam of the elevator for moving the device along the first stator beam;an electrical energy storage; andan electrical converter arranged to supply electrical current from the electrical energy storage to the winding for moving the device along the first stator beam,wherein the at least one linear mover, the electrical energy storage, and the electrical converter are integrated into a body of the device, andwherein the device is adapted for attaching removably to an elevator car of the elevator and, optionally, to a further device of the elevator.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one second linear mover comprising a second winding claim 1 , wherein the second linear mover is adapted to establish an electromagnetic engagement by the second winding with at least one second linear stator of a second stator beam of the elevator for moving the device along the second stator beam.3. The device of claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 95
26-03-2015 дата публикации

Battery Mounting In Elevator Hoistway

Номер: US20150083526A1
Автор: Bassel AL-ANNOUF, Daryl J. Marvin, David J. Lanesey, Ismail Agirman, JanJong Kim, Kyle W. ROGERS
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

A battery powered elevator system in which the battery and power electronics needed to connect the battery to the machine driving the elevator system are mounted in close proximity within the hoistway of the elevator system to minimize power transmission losses.

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Номер записи: 96
12-06-2014 дата публикации

BASE FOR AN ELEVATOR CAR

Номер: US20140158472A1
Автор: Santos Agnaldo
Принадлежит: INVENTIO AG

An elevator car includes a floor base, which is stiff in bending, with a metallic base structure in which a support element of plastics material is arranged. The support element is formed as an integral mold body and is produced by means of an injection-molding method. 115-. (canceled)16. A base for an elevator car comprising: a metallic floor plate forming a passenger support surface and supported by a support structure formed substantially of a non-metallic material.171. The base according to claim wherein the support structure is formed of a plastics material or a wood-based material.181. The base according to claim wherein the support structure includes at least one support element extending substantially over an entire floor area of the floor plate.191. The base according to claim wherein the support structure includes a plurality of support elements disposed adjacent to one another and extending substantially over an entire floor area of the floor plate.201. The base according to claim wherein the support structure includes at least one prefabricated support element formed as an integral molded body.211. The base according to claim wherein the support structure has an areal floor section at which at least one projection is formed or fastened.22. The base according to wherein the support structure has at from six to nine of the projections.23. The base according to wherein the at least one projection is formed as beaker-shaped.24. The base according to wherein the at least one projection has at least one conically formed lateral support wall section.25. The base according to wherein that the support structure is formed as a framework.26. The base according to wherein the support structure includes a first longitudinal girder extending in a longitudinal direction and a second longitudinal girder extending at right angles to the first girder claim 16 , the first and second girders being connected together.27. The base according to including U-shaped profile rails ...

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Номер записи: 97
14-03-2019 дата публикации

Climbing Elevator Transfer System and Methods

Номер: US20190077636A1
Автор: Bhaskar Kiron
Принадлежит: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY

An elevator system comprising: a plurality of hoistways, each having at least one rail; at least one car moveable along and between the plurality of hoistways and having: a drive assembly operably connected to the car and including two or more wheels engageable to opposing surfaces of the rail of a hoistway along which the car may move, the drive assembly configured to apply an engagement force to the rail to both support the car at the rail and drive the car along the rail; and at least one shuttle moveable transverse to the plurality of hoistways for transferring the car between the hoistways. 1. An elevator system comprising:a plurality of hoistways, each having at least one rail; 'a drive assembly operably connected to the car and including two or more wheels engageable to opposing surfaces of the rail of a hoistway along which the car may move, the drive assembly configured to apply an engagement force to the rail to both support the car at the rail and drive the car along the rail; and', 'at least one car moveable along and between the plurality of hoistways and havingat least one shuttle moveable transverse to the plurality of hoistways for transferring the car between the hoistways.2. The system of wherein the drive assembly comprises:for at least a first wheel and a second wheel of said two or more wheels, a wheel hub motor.3. The system of wherein:each said wheel comprises a tire mounted to rotate with a rotor of the wheel hub motor.4. The system of wherein:each hoistway has a first said rail and a second said rail; a first pair of wheels oppositely engaged to the first rail and comprising said first wheel and a third wheel; and', 'a second pair of wheels oppositely engaged to the second rail and comprising said second wheel and a fourth wheel., 'each said car has at least5. The system of further comprising:at least one device for compressing the first pair of wheels to the first rail and the second pair of wheels to the second rail.6. The system of ...

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Номер записи: 98
22-03-2018 дата публикации

GUIDE RAIL FOR AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20180079624A1
Автор: GAINCHE Philippe, Hoffmann Walter, KIRSCH Michael, KRIEG Martin, Kuczera Thomas, LOVRIC Markan, MADERA Martin, Obert Mike
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A guide rail for an elevator system may comprise at least two rail elements that together form a guide rail portion having a functional running track that extends in a travel direction. Each of the rail elements may be connected to a shaft wall of the elevator system. Furthermore, the at least two rail elements may be adjacent and spaced such that the at least two rail elements can thermally expand freely in the travel direction. Additionally, the at least two rail elements in a region of the functional running track may have mutually opposite borders that have complementary profiles. An arbitrary cross section of the guide rail portion perpendicular to the travel direction in the region of the functional track may run through at least one of the two adjacent rail elements. 123.-. (canceled)24. A guide rail for an elevator system comprising at least two rail elements that together form a guide rail portion having a functional running track extending in a travel direction , wherein each of the at least two rail elements is connected to a shaft wall of the elevator system , wherein the at least two rail elements are adjacent and are spaced such that the at least two rail elements can thermally expand freely in the travel direction , wherein in a region of the functional running track the at least two rail elements have mutually opposite borders with complementary profiles such that an arbitrary cross section of the guide rail portion perpendicular to the travel direction in the region of the functional running track runs through one or more of the at least two rail elements.25. The guide rail of wherein each of the at least two rail elements is connected to the shaft wall by way of at least one fixed bearing and at least one loose bearing such that the at least two rail elements can thermally expand in the travel direction.26. The guide rail of wherein the functional running track is a rolling track for a guide roller of an elevator car.27. The guide rail of wherein ...

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Номер записи: 99
05-03-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR BALANCING ROTORS OF ELECTRICAL MACHINES

Номер: US20200076284A1
Автор: Michna Gregor, Stoll Johannes, Wurster Peter
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A method for balancing rotors () of electrical machines, where each rotor () has a shaft () and at least one laminated core () arranged on the shaft. The method includes providing a rotor () that is to be balanced, providing blanks (), with a length (l) that is smaller than an outside diameter (d) of the laminated core () of the rotor (), ascertaining a magnitude and orientation of an initial unbalance of the rotor () and processing the blanks () by making a recess () in the respective blank () outside the center of gravity depending on the magnitude of the ascertained initial unbalance. The blank () can be mounted by fitting the recess () on the shaft () of the rotor () and mounting the processed blank () on the rotor () in an angular position that is dependent on the orientation of the ascertained initial unbalance. 1. A method for balancing rotors of electrical machines , the rotors having a shaft and at least one laminated core arranged on the shaft , the method comprising:providing a rotor of an electrical machine,providing blanks with a length that is smaller than an outside diameter of the laminated core of the rotor,ascertaining a magnitude and an orientation of an initial unbalance of the rotor that is to be balanced,processing the blanks by making a recess in the respective blank outside the center of gravity depending on the magnitude of the ascertained initial unbalance,mounting the respective blank by means of the recess on the shaft of the rotor is to be balanced, andfixing the processed blanks on the rotor in an angular position that is dependent on the orientation of the ascertained initial unbalance.2. The method of claim 1 , whereina respective magnitude and a respective orientation of the initial unbalance of the rotor that is to be balanced are ascertained with respect to two axial ends of the laminated core,a respective blank is processed individually depending on the respective magnitude of the initial unbalance and individually mounted ...

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Номер записи: 100