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Position reference system for elevators

US7540357B2 · kind B2 · utility

10Cited by
12References
5Claims
0Family size

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Filing dateMay 15, 2003
Grant dateJun 2, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD07B1/148
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A position reference system for use with a conveyance, such as an elevator (12). The system includes a code affixed to or embedded within a suspension device or primary motion coupling such as a rope or coated steel belt (16). A reader (28) in a fixed location determines the position of the conveyance.

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