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Measurement tape for an elevator device

US9306623B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 27, 2014
Grant dateApr 5, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B3/60
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A measurement tape is proposed for determining the position of a cab in an elevator shaft, wherein the measurement tape is situated vertically in the elevator shaft, and extends over at least two floors, and wherein the measurement tape includes a marking unit for marking at least two positions in the elevator shaft, wherein the marking unit runs along the length of the measurement tape. In order to improve servicing, the measurement tape includes a carrier tape and has a transmission device for transmitting information, wherein the transmission device includes at least one communication line for transmitting an information signal and/or at least one supply line for supplying power, and the at least one communication line/supply lines runs along the length of the measurement tape, wherein the communication line is designed as an electrical line for transmitting an electrical signal or as a fiberglass line for transmitting an optical signal.

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