Assembly for actuating an elevator car brake
US10766739B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66B9/003
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly 28 for actuating and controlling braking of a car of an elevator system is provided. The assembly includes at least one braking device 20 mounted on the car, supported between the car and a hoistway for movement with the car within the hoistway, and configured to apply a braking force to the car. The assembly also includes at least one corresponding actuator 34 supported by the hoistway and configured to selectively engage the braking device to prevent movement of the car.
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