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Force application assembly, elevator and method of elevator rescue

US11702317B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 2021
Grant dateJul 18, 2023
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B7/068
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A force application assembly, an elevator and a method of elevator rescue. The force application assembly is provided for applying a force to an elevator car when the elevator car and a counterweight are in a balanced state, and the force application assembly includes: a first attachment portion, which is configured to be removably attached to an elevator hoistway; a second attachment portion, one end of which is removably fixed relative to the elevator car or the counterweight, and which is configured to be at least partially elastic; an actuation portion connected between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion, wherein the first attachment portion is configured to be fixed relative to the actuation portion, and the second attachment portion is configured to be movable relative to the actuation portion; and an operation portion, which is associated with the actuation portion.

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