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Elevator system having drive motor located between elevator car and hoistway sidewall

US7874404B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 1998
Grant dateJan 25, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B11/0045
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An elevator system includes a hoistway defined by a surrounding structure. An elevator car and counterweight are located in the hoistway, and a drive motor is located between the elevator car and a sidewall of the hoistway. The drive motor drivingly couples and suspends the elevator car and counterweight via at least one flat rope or belt.

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