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System including structurally independent elevator machine guiderail mounts

US10246299B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2012
Grant dateApr 2, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16F15/04
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An elevator system is provided that includes a car guiderail, a first counterweight guiderail, a second counterweight guiderail, an elevator machine, a first guiderail mount and a second guiderail mount. The elevator machine includes a frame, a motor, a brake and a sheave. The first guiderail mount structurally connects the frame to the first and the second counterweight guiderails. The second guiderail mount structurally connects the frame to the car guiderail independent of the first guiderail mount.

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