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Elevator counterweight signaling system

US11104544B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 29, 2016
Grant dateAug 31, 2021
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 14, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B7/00
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An elevator counterweight signaling system is provided. The elevator counterweight signaling system includes an actuation assembly configured for contact with an elevator counterweight guide rail. A signaling assembly is configured for electrical communication with the actuation assembly and one or more electrical connectors is configured to electrically connect the actuation assembly with the signaling assembly. The signaling assembly is configured to provide visual and/or audio indications of a moving elevator counterweight assembly.

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