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Guiding devices for elevator systems having roller guides and motion sensors

US10494228B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2017
Grant dateDec 3, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B11/0293
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Elevator car guiding devices including a roller guide frame including a mounting base to be mounted to an elevator car, a first roller supported on the mounting base, the first roller having a first roller wheel configured to engage with and rotate along a guide rail and prevent movement of the elevator car in a first direction, a second roller supported on the mounting base, the at least one second roller having a second roller wheel configured to engage with and rotate along the guide rail and prevent movement of the elevator car in a second direction, and a motion state sensing assembly mounted to the roller guide frame and configured to measure a motion state of the elevator car within an elevator shaft of the elevator system.

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