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Elevator apparatus

US7331424B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 7, 2004
Grant dateFeb 19, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B11/0206
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In an elevator apparatus, multiple cars are raised and lowered within a hoistway. The cars within the hoistway are adjacent to each other when located at the same height. If at least one of the cars is defined as a first car and a car adjacent to the first car is defined as a second car, the first car includes, in a face facing the second car a recess when projected onto a horizontal plane. At least a part of a car guide shoe is disposed in the recess.

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