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Elevator monitor and drive safety apparatus

US8820482B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2012
Grant dateSep 2, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B13/22
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Safety apparatus for elevator apparatuses which can move a cab via a drive, wherein the drive can be monitored via a monitoring unit for monitoring the drive, including: a first safety circuit, which has a closed conduction state and an open conduction state, with an interruption apparatus for interrupting the drive depending on the conduction state of the first safety circuit, a safety device, which includes at least two sensors, which can be switched between at least two switching states depending on a state to be detected by the sensors. To provide improved maintenance, a switching unit is provided, which can be switched between at least two switching states by connection to the safety device and is designed to effect the closed and/or open conduction state of the first safety circuit, wherein the switching unit includes a transmission device for transmitting data and/or monitoring signals to the monitoring unit.

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