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Rope tension monitoring assembly and method

US6123176A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 1997
Grant dateSep 26, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B7/10
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An elevator rope tension monitoring assembly is disclosed. The rope tension monitoring system includes a plurality of sensors that produce an output corresponding to the level of tension in each of the ropes. A controller compares the relative levels of sensed tension and generates a warning signal if a sufficient deviation in the relative level of tension in the ropes is observed.

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