Elevator provided with a safety apparatus arrangement, and a safety apparatus
US10294073B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66B5/16
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The object of the invention is an elevator provided with a safety apparatus arrangement, which elevator comprises at least an elevator car traveling along guide rails and a safety brake device, such as a safety gear, for stopping undesired movement of the elevator car, as well as a transmission mechanism for activating the safety gear. The safety apparatus arrangement comprises a tuning apparatus disposed on the elevator car for detecting a presence on the roof of the elevator car, which tuning apparatus comprises means for pre-activating the transmission mechanism when a presence on the roof of the elevator car has been detected.
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