Elevator compensation assembly monitor
US11524872B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66B7/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An illustrative example embodiment of an elevator compensation assembly includes a tie down mechanism and at least one compensation sheave that has an outer surface configured to engage at least one compensation rope member. At least one damper is associated with the tie down mechanism for resisting movement of the tie down mechanism in at least one direction. At least one detector detects movement of the tie down mechanism along the direction and provides an output indicating at least one characteristic of the detected movement.
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