Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a slack monitoring system for an elevator system. The slack monitoring system includes at least one processor and a shackle assembly. The shackle assembly includes a first planar member, a second planar member, at least one biasing member, a first conductive member, and a second conductive member. An electric circuit is defined by the first conductive member, the second conductive member and the at least one processor such that when a current tension of the at least one suspension member of the plurality of suspension members is less than a predetermined tension threshold, the biasing member biases the first planar member or the second planar member to enlarge the gap thereby separating the first conductive member and the second conductive member to a distance that prohibits an electrical communication between the first conductive member and the second conductive member.
B66B 5/12 - Utilisation de dispositifs de vérification, de rectification, de mauvais fonctionnement ou de sécurité des ascenseurs réagissant à des conditions de fonctionnement anormales en cas de mou dans le filin ou le câble
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(1) Elevators and parts of elevators (1) Retail sales of elevators and elevator parts.
(2) Installation and maintenance services for elevators and elevator parts.
An elevator car positioning system includes a plurality of magnetic field producers, each of the plurality of magnetic field producers located in a position corresponding to an entry/exit point of an elevator. A giant magnetoresistance (GMR) sensor is disposed on an elevator car of the elevator to detect individual ones of the plurality of magnetic field producers when within a given detection range of the GMR sensor and generate detection signals indicative thereof. A controller is in communication with the GMR sensor and is configured to receive the detection signals from the GMR sensor, determine a position of the elevator car relative to the entry/exit point based on the received detection signals, and generate control signals to position the elevator car.
B66B 1/34 - Systèmes de commande des ascenseurs en général Détails
B66B 1/28 - Systèmes de commande à régulation, c.-à-d. avec action rétroactive, permettant d'agir sur la vitesse de déplacement, l'accélération ou la décélération électriques
B66B 9/00 - Genres ou types d'ascenseurs installés dans les bâtiments ou édifices ou adjoints à ceux-ci
A stabilizing system may be utilized to reduce or eliminate sway of magnetic tape that is suspended in an elevator hoistway and provides a positional reference to an elevator cab. The stabilizing system may include a stabilizing mechanism fixed within a hoistway and a roller cam disposed on the elevator cab. The stabilizing system may include a telescoping member attached to a guide having opposing flanges that restrict movement of the tape. The telescoping member and the guide may be biased in an extended position, where the guide partially surrounds the tape. In a retracted position, the guide is horizontally spaced apart from the tape. When the elevator cab passes the stabilizing mechanism, the roller cam may force the guide and the telescoping member into the retracted position to prevent any contact between the stabilizing mechanism and components disposed on the elevator cab.
B66B 1/50 - Adaptation des interrupteurs ou manettes de commutation avec mécanismes de fonctionnement ou de commande montés dans la cabine ou dans la cage ou le puits de l'ascenseur
B66B 11/00 - Parties constitutives principales des ascenseurs installés dans les bâtiments ou édifices ou adjoints à ceux-ci
B66B 3/02 - Indicateurs de position ou de profondeur
8.
Systems and methods for controlling working fluid in hydraulic elevators
A hydraulic elevator may comprise a bidirectional pump that controls up and down motion of an elevator car. A VVVF drive may cause the bidirectional pump to provide working fluid in a controlled manner to a hydraulic jack that supports the elevator car. A control valve may be disposed between the bidirectional pump and the hydraulic jack so that the control valve can be closed when the elevator car needs to be held in place. To avoid pressure waves that propagate when the control valve is opened with disparate pressures on the pump and jack sides of the control valve, the bidirectional pump may adjust the pressure on the pump side of the closed control valve to the pressure on the jack side of the control valve before the control valve is opened.
F15B 11/10 - Systèmes de servomoteurs dépourvus d'asservissement avec un seul servomoteur dans lesquels la position du servomoteur est fonction de la pression
B66B 1/04 - Systèmes de commande sans régulation, c.-à-d. sans action rétroactive hydrauliques
B66B 1/30 - Systèmes de commande à régulation, c.-à-d. avec action rétroactive, permettant d'agir sur la vitesse de déplacement, l'accélération ou la décélération électriques agissant sur les organes d'entraînement
B66B 5/00 - Utilisation de dispositifs de vérification, de rectification, de mauvais fonctionnement ou de sécurité des ascenseurs
B66B 9/04 - Genres ou types d'ascenseurs installés dans les bâtiments ou édifices ou adjoints à ceux-ci actionnés pneumatiquement ou hydrauliquement
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Installation, maintenance and repair of machines and installations for surmounting differing levels inside and outside buildings, namely, elevators, mechanical moving stair cases and moving walkways, platform lifts, passenger platform lifts, stair lifts, escalators, passenger boarding bridges, and all components connected to the aforesaid apparatus
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Installation, maintenance and repair of machines and installations for surmounting differing levels inside and outside buildings, namely, elevators, mechanical moving stair cases and moving walkways, platform lifts, passenger platform lifts, stair lifts, escalators, passenger boarding bridges, and all components connected to the aforesaid apparatus
12.
Automatic rope tension equalizer system and method
An automatic rope tension equalizer system includes first, second, and third plungers, first, second, and third cam assemblies, and a hitch plate with first, second, and third cavities. The first, second, and third plungers are at least partially situated in the first, second, and third cavities, respectively. Each cam assembly has a cam and a rod extending therefrom. The cam of the first cam assembly engages the first plunger, the cam of the second cam assembly engages the second plunger, and the cam of the third cam assembly engages the third plunger. A network connects each cavity to each other cavity, and fluid in the network automatically equalizes pressure on the first, second, and third plungers, thereby affecting positioning of the first, second, and third plungers and, through each cam, tension on each rod.
B66B 7/10 - Aménagements des câbles ou filins pour égalisation de la tension des câbles ou des filins
B66B 5/12 - Utilisation de dispositifs de vérification, de rectification, de mauvais fonctionnement ou de sécurité des ascenseurs réagissant à des conditions de fonctionnement anormales en cas de mou dans le filin ou le câble
B66B 1/04 - Systèmes de commande sans régulation, c.-à-d. sans action rétroactive hydrauliques
A method for controlling elevator cars of an elevator system according to one example includes assigning free elevator cars of the elevator system to one of either general service or express priority service (EPS). A destination dispatch controller receives an express priority service (EPS) call. The EPS call can indicate a request for priority service from an EPS call originating location to an EPS call final destination. The controller can determine whether any active EPS assigned car can service the EPS call. A particular elevator car can be an active EPS car when the particular car is carrying out EPS service. When a specific active EPS car can service the EPS call, the controller assigns the specific EPS car to the EPS call. Upon completion of the EPS call, the controller unassigns the EPS car to a free car.
B66B 1/20 - Systèmes de commande sans régulation, c.-à-d. sans action rétroactive électriques avec dispositifs, p. ex. des boutons poussoirs, pour commande indirecte des mouvements avec dispositifs pour enregistrer les impulsions commandant les mouvements de plusieurs cabines et pour faire varier le mode de fonctionnement répondant à des conditions particulières d'exploitation, p. ex. trafic à sens unique aux heures de pointe
B66B 1/24 - Systèmes de commande à régulation, c.-à-d. avec action rétroactive, permettant d'agir sur la vitesse de déplacement, l'accélération ou la décélération
An elevator positioning system includes an optical tape, optical tape clips, and a sensor. The optical tape clips are resiliently biased and mount to various structures including mounting bracket that attach to elevator guide rails or other framework within the hoistway. A connecting member of the optical tape clips is configured to be disposed between a sensor and optical tape such that the sensor detects an interruption in the optical tape and can send signals to an elevator controller in response to detecting these interruptions. The position of the optical tape clips is such that the elevator car can be controlled to align evenly with the landings associated with the hoistway.
A hydraulic elevator system includes a power unit and elevator controller where the elevator car is controlled within the hoistway when a portion of the hoistway might be flooded. The power unit includes a water tight tank having a ventilation tube or snorkel. A moisture sensor is connected with the elevator controller, and positioned within the pit of the hoistway. The moisture sensor detects the existence of a flooded pit condition and communicates such a condition to the elevator controller. The elevator controller initiates a safety sequence when the presence of a flooded pit condition is detected to prevent the elevator car from entering a flooded area of the hoistway.
B66B 1/34 - Systèmes de commande des ascenseurs en général Détails
B66B 5/02 - Utilisation de dispositifs de vérification, de rectification, de mauvais fonctionnement ou de sécurité des ascenseurs réagissant à des conditions de fonctionnement anormales
A hydraulic elevator system includes a power unit and elevator controller where the elevator car is controlled within the hoistway when a portion of the hoistway might be flooded. The power unit includes a water tight tank having a ventilation tube or snorkel. A moisture sensor is connected with the elevator controller, and positioned within the pit of the hoistway. The moisture sensor detects the existence of a flooded pit condition and communicates such a condition to the elevator controller. The elevator controller initiates a safety sequence when the presence of a flooded pit condition is detected to prevent the elevator car from entering a flooded area of the hoistway.
A hydraulic elevator system includes a power unit and elevator controller where the elevator car is controlled within the hoistway when a portion of the hoistway might be flooded. The power unit includes a water tight tank having a ventilation tube or snorkel. A moisture sensor is connected with the elevator controller, and positioned within the pit of the hoistway. The moisture sensor detects the existence of a flooded pit condition and communicates such a condition to the elevator controller. The elevator controller initiates a safety sequence when the presence of a flooded pit condition is detected to prevent the elevator car from entering a flooded area of the hoistway.
A pumping unit for use with a hydraulic elevator system includes a reservoir storing fluid, a first pump, and a second pump. The first pump is coupled with the reservoir and the elevator system to communicate fluid between the reservoir and the elevator system to actuate the elevator system. The second pump is also coupled with the reservoir and the elevator system to communicate fluid between the reservoir and the elevator system to actuate the elevator system. The second pump is selectively actuatable when the first pump is inactivated.
A vibration dampening device is operable to dampen vibrations within ropes of an elevator car or other components to improve ride quality, and is further operable to harness or harvest and convert energy from those vibrations into electrical energy. The dampening device includes a macro-fiber composite and the vibrations are communicated or transmitted to the macro-fiber composite. The macro-fiber composite is operable to harness or harvest and convert energy from vibrations into electrical energy. Such electrical energy is communicated or transmitted to a control system of the elevator car for storage and/or use.
F16F 15/00 - Suppression des vibrations dans les systèmesMoyens ou dispositions pour éviter ou réduire les forces de déséquilibre, p. ex. dues au mouvement
H02N 2/18 - Machines électriques en général utilisant l'effet piézo-électrique, l'électrostriction ou la magnétostriction fournissant une sortie électrique à partir d'une entrée mécanique, p. ex. générateurs
A pumping unit for use with a hydraulic elevator system includes a reservoir storing fluid, a first pump, and a second pump. The first pump is coupled with the reservoir and the elevator system to communicate fluid between the reservoir and the elevator system to actuate the elevator system. The second pump is also coupled with the reservoir and the elevator system to communicate fluid between the reservoir and the elevator system to actuate the elevator system. The second pump is selectively actuatable when the first pump is inactivated.
A pumping unit for use with a hydraulic elevator system includes a reservoir storing fluid, a first pump, and a second pump. The first pump is coupled with the reservoir and the elevator system to communicate fluid between the reservoir and the elevator system to actuate the elevator system. The second pump is also coupled with the reservoir and the elevator system to communicate fluid between the reservoir and the elevator system to actuate the elevator system. The second pump is selectively actuatable when the first pump is inactivated.
An elevator activation system provides virtual activation of one or more buttons by passengers. An optical sensor or time-of-flight camera is positioned near buttons of the elevator and projects an optical curtain over buttons of the elevator. Disturbances in the optical curtain are detected and an exact location of a disturbance in the optical curtain is communicated to a sensor controller which then virtually activates a button correlated to the particular location of the disturbance. The sensor controller communicates with an elevator controller such that the elevator is controlled based on the particular function activated in response to virtual activation of the button. The elevator activation system may further include a user feedback feature configured to signify to a passenger that a button has been virtually activated without physically contacting the button.
An elevator moves through a hoistway with one or more sensors positioned so that they pass by one or more targets that are in fixed positions relative to the hoistway. As they pass, an inductive current is generated, giving the elevator's control circuitry precise information as to the vertical position of the elevator car. The control system adjusts the raising and/or lowering of the elevator car based on that position information and any discrepancy between it and the supposed position at which the control system had believed the car was. Discrepancies are accumulated over time as an indication of cable stretch, and when the stretch exceeds a particular threshold, an alarm is raised for maintenance. The control system also defines a “door zone” around each landing where, based on the precise height measurement achieved herein, it is safe under the circumstances to open the doors of the car.
An elevator moves through a hoistway with one or more sensors positioned so that they pass by one or more targets that are in fixed positions relative to the hoistway. As they pass, an inductive current is generated, giving the elevator's control circuitry precise information as to the vertical position of the elevator car. The control system adjusts the raising and/or lowering of the elevator car based on that position information and any discrepancy between it and the supposed position at which the control system had believed the car was. Discrepancies are accumulated over time as an indication of cable stretch, and when the stretch exceeds a particular threshold, an alarm is raised for maintenance. The control system also defines a "door zone" around each landing where, based on the precise height measurement achieved herein, it is safe under the circumstances to open the doors of the car.
An elevator swing operation system for use in a building includes a plurality of floors with landings that are grouped into zones. The elevator cars are allocated to service the zones with a default allocation setup or configuration. The allocation of elevator cars to zones can be modified by moving an elevator car from one zone to another in response to a maximum estimated time to arrival being exceeded and a maximum number of elevator cars allowed to change zones not being exceeded. Furthermore, the default configuration or allocation can be restored when the system is in swing operation, an elevator car is parked, and a minimum time for receiving no calls has been exceeded.
B66B 1/20 - Systèmes de commande sans régulation, c.-à-d. sans action rétroactive électriques avec dispositifs, p. ex. des boutons poussoirs, pour commande indirecte des mouvements avec dispositifs pour enregistrer les impulsions commandant les mouvements de plusieurs cabines et pour faire varier le mode de fonctionnement répondant à des conditions particulières d'exploitation, p. ex. trafic à sens unique aux heures de pointe
B66B 1/24 - Systèmes de commande à régulation, c.-à-d. avec action rétroactive, permettant d'agir sur la vitesse de déplacement, l'accélération ou la décélération
An elevator positioning system includes an optical tape, optical tape clips, and a sensor. The optical tape clips are mountable to various structures within the hoistway. A crossbar of the optical tape clips is located between a sensor and optical tape such that the sensor detects an interruption in the optical tape and signals the detection to an elevator controller. The elevator car can then be controlled to align evenly with the landings associated with the hoistway. Another elevator positioning system includes a sensor and a reflector clip assembly. The reflector clip assemblies are mountable to various structures within the hoistway. A reflector target of the reflector clip assemblies faces the sensor such that the sensor detects the reflector target and signals the detection to an elevator controller. The elevator car can then be controlled to align evenly with the landings associated with the hoistway.
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Providing technical advice regarding repair and maintenance in the field of elevators as well as parts and components in connection with elevators; maintenance and repair of technical equipment, namely equipment for monitoring and control of security, safety, temperature and telecommunications associated with elevators and escalators installed in buildings, maintenance and repair of circuit boards utilized in elevator systems Installation, maintenance, programming and troubleshooting of computer software utilized in the field of elevators; technical project feasibility studies and engineering design services in the field of elevators as well as parts and components in connection with elevators
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(1) Elevators and elevator parts; (1) Retail sales of elevators and elevator parts;
(2) Installation and maintenance services for elevators and elevator parts;
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(1) Elevators and elevator parts. (1) Retail sales of elevators and elevator parts;
(2) Installation and maintenance services for elevators and elevator parts;
