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Actuator for a speed governor of an elevator system

US8453799B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims

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Assignee

thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation · US

Inventors

Jochen Müller · Hersbruck, DE
Christian Schulz · Duisburg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 10, 2012
Grant date	Jun 4, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 10, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB66B5/044
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An actuator for a speed governor of an elevator system includes a governor wheel equipped with at least two flyweights. The governor wheel can be driven by a governor cable looped around it. An actuator wheel is stationary in a basic position. A coupler engages the actuator wheel when the governor wheel attains an actuation speed and thus couples with the governor wheel so that the actuator wheel is caused to rotate. An elastic material, preferably transmitting a high degree of friction, is provided between the coupler and the actuator wheel. The actuator wheel has a lining or tire of the elastic material and/or the coupler is equipped with the elastic material.

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