Abstract:
The invention relates to an emergency release for a lift in which a car is connected to a counterweight by at least one cable (3), chain or the like via a deflector pulley (2) and in which the drive travels with either the car or the counterweight and acts either via a pinion on a rack (4) or via a friction wheel on a friction strip, possibly a taut cable in the shaft, or consists of a linear drive, in which the deflector pulley (2) for the cable (3) can be rotated by an emergency turning device (5). To prevent power losses, wear and noise, it is proposed that, between the deflector pulley (29) and a drive (7) of the emergency release device (5), there be a coupling (8) which is actuated through a hollow shaft in the drive (7) by means of a Bowden cable (9), rod system (10) or the like.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an evacuation system (100) for lifts (12) in objects (26), in particular in buildings, constructions, high-rises, underground railway stations, shopping centres, tunnels, industrial complexes or ships. A device for announcing danger (40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50) is connected with a lift control (18), which, in case of danger, triggers off an evacuation trip to a pre-determined danger situation stop. The lift control (18) also has a danger situation control (20), which upon receipt of a danger signal from the device for danger announcement (40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50), takes over the exclusive control of the lift (12) and, dependent on the danger signal, brings the lift (12) to a safe stop (29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39).
Abstract:
A driving mechanism of an elevator cabin in case of a cutting off of the supply of the electricity which consists of a motor moved by oil pressure, which is coupled with the flywheel of the elevator electromotor and which rotates it so that the cabin reaches the next floor. This mechanism functions with electrohydraulic pump which is charged by an accumulator which gets charged during the elevator function and is supplied with a joining clutch and hydraulic piston for the connection and disconnection of the electromotor arm.
Abstract:
The safety device for a lift cage (1) suspended from lifting cables (3) actuated by the drum (7) of a hoist (8) driven by a main electric motor (9) which comprises an inertia fly-wheel (11) is characterized in that an electromagnetic disc (12) is positioned facing the inertia fly-wheel (11) without touching it.
Abstract:
A safety brake device (1) for hydraulic elevators acts by arresting the axial movement of the elevator ram (3) with respect to the main hydraulic cylinder (5) of the elevator. The safety brake (1) utilizes two lever acting brake arms (27) lined with an accretable metal (31), for example annealed copper, as the friction material. When actuated, the brake arms (27) contact the ram (3) circumferentially to slow and stop the falling ram. The lining material (31) is machined inside the brake arms (27) to a diameter slightly less than the diameter of the ram (3), and when actuated, the accretable material (31) on the brake arms (27) contacts the ram (3) with sufficient frictional force to stop the downward motion of the ram (3). The safety brake (1) may be actuated by loss of hydraulic pressure, by an electronic signal from a hydraulic pressure detector, by down overspeed or by an uncontrolled down motion detector. In the case of the hydraulic pressure loss, reapplication of normal pressure in the hydraulic cylinder (5) will automatically reset the brake (1). The safety brake device (1) can also be configured for use as a safety brake on other hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders or for use as a safety brake on cable-actuated traction elevators.
Abstract:
Method for using a security device for a lift of the type employing a car driven by an electric motor (1), wherein said security device uses one or more electric batteries (2) during a power failure. The method utilizes a central processing unit (3) integral with the security device to perform: frequency scanning on the electric power supply to the electric motor (1) to identify the precise, suitable frequency generating the highest and most stable current from the electric battery (2) supplying emergency power to the motor (1) and; storage in memory of the optimal working point of the electric motor (1), computed on the basis of data received, following scanning, which correspond to the highest and most stable current. This method is applicable to lifts.
Abstract:
A retractable stair assembly built into the car (5) of a lift (50) controlled from inside said car, whereby one of the floors (1, 2) of a building may be accessed over a railing (3) or equivalent obstacle. The stair assembly consists of an intermediate gangway (11) and access stairs (6) hingedly interconnected and controlled by a handle located inside the lift car or by any mechnical and electrical control device providing absolute system safety. Landing doors are therefore no longer necessary. The device is particularly suitable for use in outdoor lifts on building sites or for protecting people as they get in and out of vehicles.