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Running system for elevator, and multi-car elevator running system

US11840424B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2020
Grant dateDec 12, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B11/04
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A running system for an elevator comprises a car, running rails, and a driving mechanism, the car is moved on the running rails by means of the driving mechanism, and the running system does not comprise a traction part. In a multi-car elevator running system; the running system is provided with a plurality of cars and at least two set of running rails, and each set of running rails can be used for the movement of the cars; the running system is further provided with at least one switching mechanism and driving mechanism, the car is moved on the running rails by means of the driving mechanism, different running rails are connected by means of the switching mechanism, and the car is switched to the different running rails by means of the switching mechanism.

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