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Concrete elevator rail and guidance system

US6578673B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 1999
Grant dateJun 17, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04F17/005
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An integrally poured concrete rail guidance system enables the elimination of traditional metal rails by pouring the concrete rail at the same time as the hoistway is poured. Time and expense is avoided in the construction and the concrete rails are durable. A guidance system is also disclosed

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