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Movable machine room, elevator arrangement and method for constructing elevator

US11731857B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 29, 2021
Grant dateAug 22, 2023
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04G2003/286
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a movable machine room comprising a support platform of a hoisting machine, the support platform comprising one or more releasable mounting mechanisms for releasably mounting the moveable machine room in a hoistway, and a hoisting machine mounted on the support platform; a working platform on top of the support platform, preferably forming a roof of the moveable machine room and/or comprising handrails; and at least one support structure supported by which the working platform rests on the support platform; and wherein each said support structure is selectively actuatable to expand in vertical direction for hoisting the working platform higher above the support platform taking reaction force from the support platform, or to contract in vertical direction for lowering the working platform back towards the support platform. The invention relates to an arrangement and a method implementing the movable machine room.

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