Elevator system roping arrangement

US11591188B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY · US

Inventors

• Benjamin J. Watson · Farmington, US
• Daryl J. Marvin · Farmington, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 31, 2020
• Grant date: Feb 28, 2023
• Expiry date: Jul 31, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B66B11/043
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An elevator system includes an elevator car. A first drive assembly engages a first tension member. The first tension member is coupled to the elevator car and to a first counterweight. A second drive assembly engages a second tension member. The second tension member is coupled to the elevator car and to a second counterweight. The first tension member can be coupled to the elevator car at a first position and the second tension member can be coupled to the elevator car at a second position opposite the first position.