Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for remotely monitoring liquid lubricant levels for pump equipment. A system includes a reservoir to store lubricant and a lubrication gland to expose a shaft seal of the pump equipment to the lubricant. A feed line and a return line circulate the lubricant between the reservoir and the lubrication gland. A level sensor is configured to measure a fluid level in the reservoir. The level sensor uses a communication interface to transmit fluid level data a monitoring device mounted to the pump equipment. The monitoring device is configured to compare the fluid level data against stored alert thresholds and send, to a provider network, an alert signal when the fluid level data is below an alert threshold. If the fluid level data is not below an alert threshold, the monitoring device stores the fluid level data for periodic reporting.

Abstract: A method for operating an elevator having a car, a drive engine, shaft doors, signal receptors, an engine controller and a door controller. Each of the shaft doors is reciprocally opened and closed by an associated active door drive and has one of the signal receptors thereat. The method includes: receiving a requesting signal at one of the signal receptors; responding to the requesting signal by instructing the engine controller to control the drive engine to displace the car to a first position with the car roof adjacent to the shaft door at the floor from which the requesting signal originated when that floor is not the lowermost floor, and when the floor is the lowermost floor to a second position above the lowermost floor; instructing the door controller to control the door drive to actively open the door; and switching the engine controller to an inspection mode.

Abstract: A safety control device applicable to an elevator system including an elevator car driven in an elevator shaft by means of a drive device, said safety control device comprising at least one sensor configured to detect, in the elevator shaft, a presence of an object in at least one specified area of the elevator shaft, and a controller configured to receive and process a signal of the at least one sensor indicating a detection result, and to conduct, when the detection result indicates the presence of an object in the at least one specified area of the elevator shaft, a safety procedure in which a switch from a normal drive control of the drive unit to a safety drive control is executed in which a target value set for the speed of the elevator car is decreased.

Abstract: A roller system, a roller brake device and an elevator system. The roller brake device is used for the roller system. The elevator system includes the roller system. The roller system comprises a roller assembly and a roller brake device, the roller brake device includes: a body, the roller brake device is mounted to the roller assembly by the body; an actuation device mounted to the body; and a brake connected to the body in a pivotable manner, and the actuation device can move the brake from a rest position to a brake position, wherein the brake engages and brakes a roller in the roller assembly at the brake position, and the brake is disengaged from the roller at the rest position.

Abstract: A vehicle stalactite passive lubrication system includes a drive unit having an electric motor and a gear. A sump has a sump extension. A lubricant is collected in the sump for gravity flow into the sump extension. A stalactite member is fixed to the drive unit and is positioned above an element to be filled with a fluid, lubricated or cooled. The stalactite member is directed downwardly toward the sump with the lubricant splashed by gear rotation collected on neighboring walls and the stalactite member and directed downwardly by gravity into the sump or target element. The stalactite member includes: a drip edge oriented at an angle to a horizontal plane; and a tip defining an end of the drip edge. The angle is selected to direct the lubricant to discharge off the stalactite member at the tip as a lubricant stream into the sump or target element.

Abstract: An illustrative example embodiment of an elevator load bearing member includes a unidirectional weave of a plurality of load bearing fibers including at least a first material and a second material. A melting point of the first material is higher than a melting point of the second material. The plurality of load bearing fibers are bonded together by at least some of the second material that is at least partially melted. A coating covers the plurality of load bearing fibers.

Abstract: An elevator car includes a car floor; a movable ceiling, which is pivotable between a normal operating position, in which the movable ceiling extends substantially horizontally and a maintenance position, in which the movable ceiling extends into an interior space of the elevator car; a working platform movably attached to the movable ceiling. The working platform is pivotable between a storage position, in which the working platform extends basically parallel to the movable ceiling, and a working position, in which the working platform extends transversely from the movable ceiling; and at least one foldable leg attached to the working platform. The at least one foldable leg is foldable between a storage configuration, in which the at least one foldable leg extends substantially parallel to the working platform, and a working configuration, in which the at least one foldable leg extends transversely from the working platform for supporting the working platform.

Abstract: A rail installation assist device includes at least control circuitry. The control circuitry is configured to acquire displacement information representing displacement of individual rail brackets and a rail joint from a reference position, the rail brackets that fix guide rails in an elevator shaft, the rail joint that joins the guide rails together; estimate, from the displacement information, a change in the displacement information of the rail brackets and the rail joint when the rail brackets are moved to given target positions; calculate an evaluation value for variation in the displacement information before the change and an evaluation value for variation in the displacement information after the change; and set positions of the rail brackets based on a result of comparison between the evaluation values.

Abstract: An elevator car (100) defining an interior space (1) for accommodating passengers. The elevator car (100) comprises an openable roof (2), horizontal roof guide rails (13a, 13b) arranged on a top side of the elevator car (100), a support structure (4) pivotably mounted to the guide rails (13a, 13b) by a first joint (5a, 5b), and a working platform (6) pivotably and movably mounted to the support structure (4) by a second joint (7a, 7b) arranged at a distance from the first joint (5a, 5b). The working platform (6) is pivotable between a retracted position, in which said working platform is oriented close to the guide rails (13a, 13b) in the top side of the elevator car, and a deployed position, in which the working platform (6) is in the interior space (1), at a distance from the guide rails (13a, 13b). The first joint (5a, 5b) being arranged movable along the guide rails (13a, 13b).

Abstract: A progressive distributor includes a housing block with an inlet bore and outlet bores and first and second metering pistons in first and second piston bores. Each piston defines first and second annular workspaces and delimits first and second metering spaces at the ends of each piston, the first and second piston bores each having a central axis and being disposed one atop the other so that their central axes are parallel to each other and located in a central plane. Switching bores connect the metering spaces of the first metering piston to the workspaces of the second metering piston, and the switching bores are located on opposite sides of the central plane.

Abstract: A packaged delivery for short term lubrication including dispenser assembly, flow control assembly, pressure supply assembly and releasing mechanism assembly. Dispenser assembly includes a dispenser filled with oil. Dispensers can be placed within a shaft, a bearing house and a strut. Pressure supply assembly provides pressure to the oil stored in the dispenser. In one embodiment pressure supply is a mechanical pressure source. In an alternative embodiment, the pressure is a compressed gas. In one embodiment, the releasing mechanism assembly includes a thermal rupture mechanism. In another embodiment, the releasing mechanism assembly includes a mechanical rupture mechanism. Flow control assembly includes analog and digital controls to control flow rate of oil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a forklift capable of mounting a door in a state in which a pipe for forming a cabin frame is not drilled, the forklift having: a door mounting bar, which is mounted on the outer surfaces of rear pipes at both left and right surfaces of the cabin frame of the forklift, has a bent part formed at the upper end thereof, and has a fastening part formed on one side surface thereof by bending so as to be positioned at the rear surface of the rear pipe; a rear window frame which is mounted between both the left and right rear pipes at the rear of the cabin frame and is formed as a square frame having, at both the left and right sides thereof, engagement fastening parts coupled to the fastening part of the door mounting bar; connecting brackets which simultaneously fasten the door mounting bar and the rear window frame while coming in close contact with the rear pipe at the inner side of the cabin frame; and a hinge bracket which is provided at the upper and lower ends of the outer su

Abstract: An elevator door subsystem including a hanger mount, a leveling cam, an engaging member, and a roller assembly, configured such that when the roller assembly is positioned on one side of the elevator door hanger, the hanger mount is positioned within an opening of the elevator door hanger, and the leveling cam is positioned on another side of the elevator door hanger, the engaging member is receivable by the roller assembly after the engaging member is passed through an opening in the leveling cam, an opening in the hanger mount, and the opening in the door hanger.

Abstract: An elevator suspension member arrangement includes a monitoring arrangement monitoring an integrity status of suspension members having electrically conductive cords. The monitoring arrangement includes: a generator generating phase shifted first and second alternating voltages; input and output connectors each establishing electrical contacts to cords in one of the suspension members; a voltage analyzer measuring and analyzing a neutral point voltage resulting from applying the first and second alternating voltages to first and second cords of the one suspension member; a supply circuitry having supply lines electrically interconnecting the generator with the input connectors; and a measurement circuitry including measurement lines electrically interconnecting the analyzer with at least one of the input connectors and the output connectors.

Abstract: An illustrative example elevator assembly includes a header beam and a first elevator cab supported by the header beam. A plurality of vertically oriented rods extend beneath the first elevator cab. A horizontally oriented mid-beam is coupled to a first one of the rods near a first end of the mid-beam and coupled to a second one of the rods near a second end of the mid-beam. A second elevator cab is situated beneath the first elevator cab and beneath the mid-beam. At least one linear actuator is supported at least partially on the mid-beam. The linear actuator selectively causes vertical movement of the second elevator cab relative to the rods.

Abstract: A bypass apparatus for lubricant in an unregulated pressurized gearbox including: a block including a lubricant inlet in fluid communication with a pressure relief valve, wherein the pressure relief valve diverts lubricant into the gearbox or into an oil filter, wherein lubricant is returned to the gearbox when the lubricant is cold and/or pressure at the pressure relief valve is high to reduce damage to the gearbox caused by high pressure during a cold start, and when the lubricant temperature increases and the pressure is reduced the pressure relief valve closes and lubricant enters the oil filter.

Abstract: The invention relates to an elevator apparatus, comprising: a shaft, an elevator car vertically movable in the shaft, one or more ropes connected with the car, and a controller for controlling movement of the car. In order to detect sway in one or more elevator ropes connected with the car, the apparatus comprises at least one sensor unit arranged in the elevator shaft to detect sway and to produce a control signal indicating to the controller the detected sway. The controller compares the detected sway to a predetermined limit and prevents movement of the elevator car when sway reaches the predetermined limit.

Abstract: Extendable mast systems and methods for a material handling vehicle include a base mast having a first web connecting a first web first flange and a first web second flange; a base mast bearing; a base mast bumper; a vertically extendable mast having a second web connecting a second web first flange and a second web second flange; and a vertically extendable mast bearing. The base mast bearing is spaced apart from the second web first flange defining a base mast bearing space between the base mast bearing and the second web first flange. The vertically extendable mast bearing is spaced apart from the first web first flange defining a vertically extendable mast bearing space between the vertically extendable mast bearing and the first web first flange. And the base mast bumper maintains the base mast bearing space between the base mast bearing and the second web first flange.

Abstract: An improved elevator pad assembly includes a plurality of closely spaced, flexible loops secured to the backside of a protective elevator pad, preferably within the upper margin near the top edge of the pad. In one embodiment, the loops are formed as part of a narrow mounting strip affixed to the back cover of the pad. Each loop lies hidden from view below the upper edge of the pad, and remains hidden from view even when fastened to a wall stud or other mounting hardware affixed to the elevator cab walls or ceiling. The flexible loops eliminate the need for grommets and make it easy to mount the pad assembly on elevator cab mounting hardware, allowing the elevator pad to be neatly positioned against the wall without bunching or sagging.

Abstract: An illustrative example elevator door interlock includes a base, a plurality of interlock bumpers supported on the base, and a latch supported on the base for movement relative to the base between a door locking position and a released position. The plurality of interlock bumpers are supported on the base with a gap between the plurality of interlock bumpers. Each of the interlock bumpers includes a contact surface configured to contact at least one vane supported on an elevator car door. Each of the interlock bumpers remains rotationally fixed relative to the base. The latch includes a latch bumper that is situated relative to the gap such that the at least one vane contacts the latch bumper and urges the latch into the released position when the at least one vane is at least partially in the gap.