Elevator system suspension member termination
US10689229B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66B11/043
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An elevator system includes a hoistway and an elevator car suspended in the hoistway via one or more suspension members. A counterweight is suspended in the hoistway via the one or more suspension members to balance operation of the elevator car. A machine is positioned at the hoistway to drive the one or more suspension members along the hoistway, driving motion of the elevator car and/or counterweight along the hoistway. A suspension member termination is supported at the machine, to secure an end of the one or more suspension members. A drive system for an elevator includes one or more elevator suspension members and a machine interactive with the one or more elevator suspension members to drive motion of an elevator car. A suspension member termination is supported at the machine to secure an end of the one or more suspension members at the machine.
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