Elevator system including a protective hoistway liner assembly
US11198589B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66B7/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An illustrative example elevator system includes a hoistway that establishes a vertical pathway. The hoistway has an interior border established by a plurality of stationary boundaries. The interior border defines a first area. An elevator car is within the hoistway and has an exterior border that defines a second area that is smaller than the first area. At least one hoistway liner assembly is situated in the hoistway. The hoistway liner assembly includes a plurality of bumpers that collectively establish a protected area that is smaller than the first area and larger than the second area such that the elevator car can move through the protected area. The protected area prevents contact between the load bearing assembly and the interior border of the hoistway.
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