Overspeed governor tension sheave assembly
US9902593B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C9/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to an overspeed governor tension sheave assembly in an elevator comprising at least an elevator car arranged to run along the guide rails and controlled by a speed governor assembly that is coupled to the elevator car through a governor rope forming a closed loop running over a governor sheave, and under a governor tension sheave being a part of the overspeed governor tension sheave assembly. The overspeed governor tension sheave assembly is equipped with a monitoring device that has indicating means for indicating the need for adjustment the position of the overspeed governor tension sheave assembly.
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