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Elevator car with foldable working platform

US11427441B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 23, 2020
Grant dateAug 30, 2022
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B9/00
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An elevator car defining an interior space for accommodating passengers and/or cargo, comprising a support frame positioned above the interior space, a working platform moveable between a stowed position, above the interior space, and an operational position, within the interior space and at least one extendable suspension arrangement arranged to suspend the working platform from the support frame. The extendable suspension arrangement includes a connection plate, a first arm member connected at a first end to the support frame and slidably connected to a first connection point of the connection plate and a second arm member connected at another first end to the working platform and slidably connected to a second connection point of the connection plate.

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