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Elevator apparatus

US7918319B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2006
Grant dateApr 5, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B9/00
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In an elevator apparatus, a second car is disposed below a first car. The second car is suspended within a hoistway by a second suspension body and a third suspension body to be raised/lowered by a second hoisting machine. The second suspension body has a second car end connected to the second car on a first lateral surface side thereof. The third suspension body has a third car end connected to the second car on a second lateral surface side thereof. A looping angle adjusting pulley for increasing the looping angle of the second suspension body with respect to a second drive sheave is disposed in an upper portion of the hoistway.

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