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Guide rail for a lift system

US10981751B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

TK Elevator Innovation and Operations GmbH · DE

Inventors

Philippe GAINCHE · Großbettlingen, DE
Thomas Kuczera · Echterdingen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 31, 2016
Grant date	Apr 20, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 22, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB66B7/022
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A guide rail for an elevator system may include at least one rail element that is fastened by at least one fastening means to at least one shaft wall of the elevator system. The at least one rail element may be mounted in a movable manner in relation to at least one shaft wall. The at least one rail element can be moved in relation to the at least one shaft wall such that a space behind the at least one rail element and the shaft wall is accessible for inspection purposes. In some cases, the fastening means includes a hinge by which the rail element can swivel relative to the shaft wall.

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