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Traction elevator system using flexible, flat rope and a permanent magnet machine

US6397974B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 1998
Grant dateJun 4, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S254/902
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A traction elevator system includes a machine having a rotor including permanent magnets and a flat rope engaged with the machine. The flat rope includes one or more load-carrying members retained within a common sheath from a non-metallic material.

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