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Elevator counterweight

US10654688B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 2017
Grant dateMay 19, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B17/12
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A counterweight module, a locking element, a counterweight and a method for assembling a counterweight are disclosed. The counterweight module includes a first part and a second part, between which a straight joint is arranged at right angle in relation to the longitudinal direction of the counterweight module. The counterweight locking element can be used to secure the counterweight modules into a counterweight frame. In the method, the counterweight is filled with balancing modules starting from the bottom of the frame.

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