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Combined guide rail for an elevator system

US10252886B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 4, 2014
Grant dateApr 9, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B9/00
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A combined guide rail for an elevator system includes a car guide rail portion to guide an elevator car along an elevator car travel path and a counterweight guide rail portion to guide a counterweight of the elevator system along a counterweight travel path. A connecting portion extends from the car guide rail portion to the counterweight guide rail portion. The car guide rail portion, the counterweight guide rail portion and the connecting portion are formed together as a single unitary structure from a single piece of material.

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