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Linear motor elevator system

US5547059A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 19, 1994
Grant dateAug 20, 1996
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B11/0407
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A linear motor elevator system comprising a sheave disposed in the upper portion of an elevator hoistway, a length of rope wound around the sheave, a movable member connected to said rope, a primary winding disposed only on a first side of said movable member and a secondary conductor extending within and along the hoistway in association with said primary winding to constitute a linear motor. The system may comprise a brake unit disposed on a second side of said movable member which is opposite to said first side and a guide rail disposed within said hoistway for being engaged by said brake unit.

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