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Monitoring a suspension and traction means of an elevator system

US8686747B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2010
Grant dateApr 1, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B7/1223
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A monitoring device for a suspension-and-traction apparatus of an elevator system that includes at least one electrically conductive cord contains a measurement apparatus for determining a resulting resistance. The measurement apparatus is connected to the cord with contacting elements contacting opposite ends of cord. Damage to the suspension-and-traction apparatus is detected by a contact point that can register protruding conductive parts of the cord and, in another embodiment, the contacting elements each contain a plurality of mutually differing resistance elements such that each of at least two electrically conductive cords of the suspension-and-traction apparatus is connected to the monitoring device through two of the resistance elements.

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