Safety brake for an elevator
US9981827B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2125/58
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A safety brake for an elevator includes a brake element or a brake wedge, a guide element, and a setting device. The brake element or the brake wedge is borne movably on the guide element. The safety brake has an activating element, which, upon activation of the safety brake, can be brought into mechanical engagement with the brake element or the brake wedge to act on a guiderail to stop an associated elevator car.
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