Elevator system having drive motor located between elevator car and hoistway sidewall
US7874404B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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