Abstract: Embodiments here are directed to an elevator stabilizing assembly for energy dissipation of an elevator assembly is provided. The elevator stabilizing assembly includes an actuator and a stabilizing device. The actuator is configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position. The stabilizing device includes an arm and a biasing member. The biasing member is coupled to the arm and biases the arm to move the arm between a disengaged position and an engaged position. When the actuator is in the extended position, the arm is moved into the engaged position when at least a portion of the arm is in contact with the fixed member of a hoistway. When the actuator is in the retracted position, the arm is moved into the disengaged position such that the at least the portion of the arm is free from contact with the fixed member of the elevator assembly.

Abstract: A safety actuation device for an elevator system including an elevator car and a guide rail includes a safety brake disposed on the car and adapted to be forced against the guide rail when moved from a non-braking state to a braking state. An electronic safety actuator is operably connected to the safety brake. The electronic safety actuator includes at least one sensor configured to monitor one or more parameters associated with a ride quality of the elevator car.

Abstract: A roller guide for guiding a car of an elevator system along a guide rail may include a roller carrier that can be attached to the car and several rollers disposed on the roller carrier. The roller may be configured to roll by their respective running surface on a rolling surface of the guide rail. The rollers may each be mounted movably in the roller carrier with a direction component perpendicular to the rolling surface of the guide rail. The rollers may be mounted in operative connection with one another at least in part by way of hydraulic fluid such that a movement of one of the rollers perpendicular to the rolling surface of the guide rail causes a directionally-opposite movement of at least a second of the rollers. The present disclosure also concerns a car and an elevator system that employ such roller guides.

Abstract: A roller guide assembly for an elevator device, the roller guide assembly comprising a base member having a mounting means for mounting to the elevator device, the base member comprising a shaft support member; a roller wheel for engaging a guide rail to be rolled on the guide rail; a shaft on which the roller wheel is bearing-mounted, the shaft being straight and non-rotatably supported by the shaft support member, and a vibration dampening element, the vibration dampening element comprising an elastomer body arranged between the shaft and the shaft support member for dampening vibration of the roller wheel and for isolating the vibration from the base member. The shaft is attached to the shaft support member by the vibration dampening element forming a single attachment point for the shaft.

Abstract: An article transport apparatus includes a mast provided upright on the traveling body, an upper frame (6) coupled to an upper end portion of the mast and an upper rail (R2) that guides movement of the upper frame (6). Separately from guide rollers disposed on lateral opposite sides of the upper rail (R2), a first roller (18A) and a second roller (18B) that are rotatable about vertical axes (P1, P2) are disposed on opposite sides of the upper rail (R2). A first supporting member (19) supporting the first roller (18A) is attached so as to be biased by a first biasing body (22) in a direction to push the first roller (18A) against the upper rail (R2), and a second supporting member (20) supporting the second roller (18B) is attached so as to be biased by a second biasing body (22) in a direction to push the second roller (18B) against the upper rail (R2).

Abstract: A safety gear alignment system for an elevator system includes an elevator shaft and an elevator car having an interior region and disposed in and moveable within the elevator shaft. Also included is an upright structure operatively coupled to the elevator car, the upright structure defining at least one aperture. Further included is a safety gear member having a brake and a frame, the frame operatively coupled to the upright structure. Yet further included is at least one access region defined by the frame of the safety gear member, the access region accessible from the interior region of the elevator car and wherein measurement between the frame and a guide rail of the elevator shaft is made for alignment of the safety gear member relative to the guide rail.

Abstract: A damper unit for an elevator, for the purpose of reducing vertical vibration of a stopping elevator car, has at least one roller that, in an active position, is in contact with a guide rail for the elevator car and can be rotated about an axis of rotation. For damping rotary movements during vertical vibration of the stopping elevator car, the roller is connected to a rotation damper.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing and energy-collecting roller cage shoe including a base, a main energy-collecting module, two auxiliary energy-collecting modules, and a roller is provided. The base is provided with three containing spaces for containing the main energy-collecting module and the two auxiliary energy-collecting modules. In the three containing spaces, the main energy-collecting module and the two auxiliary energy-collecting modules are respectively connected fixedly to the base through wire rope shock absorbers, the main energy-collecting module and the two auxiliary energy-collecting modules are respectively pressed on the left side, the upper side and the lower side of the roller, and the right side of the roller is pressed on a cage guide. The energy-collecting modules collect vibrational energy generated by vibration in the operation process of a lifting container, and convert the vibrational energy into collectable piezoelectric energy.

Abstract: An agricultural tillage implement includes a frame member and at least one rolling basket assembly coupled to the frame member. The rolling basket assembly has at least one bearing hanger, at least one rolling basket and at least one bearing assembly rotationally coupling the rolling basket to the bearing hanger. The bearing assembly has a bearing with an inner ring and a spindle holding the inner ring. The spindle is coupled to the bearing hanger. The spindle being configured to accommodate dynamic misalignment of the bearing.

Abstract: An elevator car is constructed and arranged to move along a hoistway. The car includes a cab support from below by a platform. A vertical member is connected to the platform via a flex joint and extends upward from platform for further elevator cab support. The flex joint facilitates cab isolation from vibration and noise.

Abstract: A universal adapter assembly for connecting a roller guide to a frame of an elevator car where an existing hole pattern in the frame of the elevator car is different from an existing hole pattern of the roller guide. The assembly includes an upper member having a hole pattern complementary to the hole pattern of the roller guide permitting the roller guide to be readily connected to the upper member. The assembly includes at least one low member connected to and disposed below the upper member. The upper and lower members each include at least one enlarged opening to permit relative adjustment of the members to compensate for the differing hole patterns of the roller guide and the frame of the elevator car. Preferably, the assembly is configured to be light weight, easy to install and capable of providing additional vibration damping.

Abstract: An exemplary roller guide assembly for an elevator device comprises a shaft supporting a roller for engaging a guide rail, a shaft support member that receives the shaft therein, and a member inserted between the shaft and the aforementioned shaft support member. According to this invention, because the shaft is supported by the shaft support member via the elastic member, when the rollers are biased in the horizontal direction by the guide rail, the member limits the shaft from turning relative to the shaft support member.

Abstract: An exemplary roller guide assembly for an elevator device comprises a shaft supporting a roller for engaging a guide rail, a shaft support member that receives the shaft therein, and a member inserted between the shaft and the aforementioned shaft support member. According to this invention, because the shaft is supported by the shaft support member via the elastic member, when the rollers are biased in the horizontal direction by the guide rail, the member limits the shaft from turning relative to the shaft support member.

Abstract: A roller apparatus is provided. The roller apparatus may include a bearing wheel configured to rotatably couple the roller apparatus to a roller shaft, and a resilient member radially disposed about the bearing wheel and configured to contact a guiderail at different magnitudes of loads. The resilient member may include a first section of a first diameter and a second section of a second diameter. The first section may be caused to deflect in response to loads within a first load range, while the second section may be caused to deflect in response to loads within a second load range. The resilient member may exhibit a stepwise increase in stiffness with a gradual increase in load.

Abstract: The object of the invention is an elevator provided with a guide shoe arrangement, which elevator comprises at least an elevator car, which is configured to travel in the elevator hoistway guided by guide rails, and which elevator comprises at least one guide shoe element, which comprises at least a body part moving along with the elevator car and also a plurality of guide rolls supported on the body part, each of which guide rolls is configured to travel while supported on one guide surface of a guide rail when the elevator car moves. At least one of the aforementioned guide rolls is supported in a manner allowing rotation on a support part that is separate from the other aforementioned guide rolls, which support part is fixed with an openable snap-on fixing means to the aforementioned body part.

Abstract: A roller-equipped guide for a travelling element of a lift or hoist, which travelling element is guided against a guiding system, having at least one rotatably mounted guide roller. The roller-equipped guide is connected to a joint by the guide roller pivotable on at least one axis.

Abstract: A method and an adapter kit for fastening a first elevator component to a second elevator component. The kit comprises a first bracket having two opposing walls interconnected by a web configured for attachment to the first component wherein a slot extending parallel to the web is provided in each of the opposing walls. A second and a third bracket is provided each having two opposing walls interconnected by a web wherein a slot is provided in the web extending between the two opposing walls. The second and third brackets are mountable to the second component by their respective slots. The first bracket is mountable to the second and third brackets by the slots in its opposing walls when the first bracket is positioned such that its opposing walls lie adjacent to the opposing walls of the second and third brackets, respectively.

Abstract: A guide wheel assembly for a carriage of a guide system is provided. The guide wheel assembly includes guide wheel and a stud shaft. The stud shaft operably supports the guide wheel for rotation about a guide wheel axis. The stud shaft includes a tool engagement section. The tool engagement section has a generally cylindrical periphery and includes a plurality of angularly spaced apart flats formed in the cylindrical periphery. Adjacent ones of the flats are separated by an arcuate section of the cylindrical periphery. The stud shaft may also include a locating pilot region for locating the stud shaft within a bore of a device to which the guide wheel assembly is mounted.

Abstract: An elevator system (10) includes at least one non-contacting permanent magnet coupling (22) arranged between two elevator system components (14, 18).

Abstract: An elevator car assembly (10) comprises at least one runner (40) for engaging a wall (34) of a hoistway (30) such that the car assembly (10) may move within the hoistway (30) with the runner (40) in contact with the hoistway wall (30). The runner is preferably a wheel (40). The wheel (40) counteracts turning moments generated due to an offset between a suspension point of the car assembly (10) and its centre of gravity. Wheels (40) are preferably provided at a lower part of one side of the car assembly and at an upper part of an opposite side of the car assembly (10).

Abstract: A vibration damping system for an elevator is provided with a damping device (5) that is provided between a cab (1) and a car frame (2) for supporting the cab (1) and whose damping coefficient can be changed; a speed detection means for detecting the traveling speed of a reference elevator car; and a calculation unit (15) for receiving the traveling speed detected by the speed detection means, calculating a control signal for the damping device (5), and outputting the control signal to the damping device. The vibration damping system is characterized in that the calculation unit (15) controls the damping device (5) in such a way that, in the case where the traveling speed exceeds a predetermined value, the damping coefficient of the damping device (5) is rendered larger than that in the case where the traveling speed is the same as or smaller than the predetermined value.

Abstract: A guide device (26) for use in an elevator system includes an elevator guide roller (30) having a hardness that varies depending on a speed of rotation of the guide roller (30). In a disclosed example, a magnetorheological fluid within the guide roller (30) changes viscosity depending on the speed of rotation. One example includes varying an influence of a first magnetic field on the magnetorheological fluid to change the viscosity.

Abstract: A roller guide for guiding the movement of an elevator car along guide rails disposed in a shaft or hoistway. The roller guide includes a base, a plurality of rollers and a plurality of support arms that rotatably support the rollers. An isolation assembly may be provided to reduce the transmission of undesired forces to the elevator car through the rollers, support arms and the base of the roller guide.

Abstract: A guiding device (30) for an elevator system (20) facilitates guiding a cab (22) along guide rails (24). The guiding device (30) includes a roller mount (34) that supports rollers (36) such that the rollers remain a fixed distance from each other. A biasing member (44) urges the mount (34) in a direction that maintains contact between the guide rail (24) and the rollers (36) and facilitates centering the guiding device (30) and the cab (22) relative to the guide rails (24).

Abstract: An elevator comprises a cable-driven car to which vertical guide rails are allocated. The cables are arranged on both sides of the car, each in a housing and acted upon by a common driving wheel.

Abstract: This patent relates to a machine for transporting people and cargo with three-dimensional and infinite movement along properly positioned rails. The main application is for transporting people between two points with different coordinates, for example between one floor of one building and another floor of another building, kilometres away. It is composed essentially of: a set of wheels (1 and 2) that roll on the rails (8 and 9); a cabinet (7) where the people and cargo are transported; a chassis that connects the wheels to a “T” beam (10); this “T” beam (10) connects the chassis to the cabinet (7); electrical engines that move the wheels. The set of parts allows the cabinet to have a non-straight, three-dimensional and infinite movement, the cabinet always being in the vertical position.

Abstract: A guide device guides a load carrier of an elevator installation along a guide surface and comprises a guide element contacting the guide surface and connected by a connecting element with the load carrier such that the guide element is movable relative to the load carrier in a first and/or a second positional range. The connecting element comprises first and second resilient elements in a serial arrangement, wherein movement of the guide element in the first range deforms both resilient elements and movement of the guide element in the second range exclusively deforms the second resilient element. The overall stiffness of the connecting element is a function of the respective position of the guide element. Stiffness of the second resilient element increases during compression in the second range, wherein the overall stiffness is substantially constant at a transition between the first and the second ranges.

Abstract: Disclosed is a guide device for an elevator in which a pair of corresponding actuators are controlled by controllers in accordance with information from acceleration sensors, and the force with which guide members are pressed against guide rails is adjusted. Each controller is equipped with a current amplification device and a plurality of diodes. The plurality of diodes selectively output signals from the current amplification device to the pair of actuators.

Abstract: Elevator guide shoe for guiding an elevator car along guide rails in an elevator shaft, said guide shoe comprising a supporting frame (2) attached to the elevator car (1) and guides (4) resting against a guide rail (3). According to the invention, the guide shoe comprises an intermediate frame (5), to which the guides (4) are attached. In addition, the supporting frame (2) and the intermediate frame (5) are provided with permanent magnet bars (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b) arranged to maintain a horizontal distance between the supporting frame and the intermediate frame. Moreover, the guide shoe comprises vertical suspension (9) between the supporting frame and the intermediate frame to damp the propagation of sound in the structures.

Abstract: In an elevator, guide devices are attached to the elevator and include a guide lever driven in a plane; a guide element attached to the guide lever; a stationary actuator part fixed to a support member; and a moving actuator part fixed to the guide lever, wherein a first part of the moving actuator part and the stationary section is a magnet that generates a magnetic field crossing a driving direction of the moving actuator part, a second part of the moving actuator part and the stationary section is a coil wound around a bobbin which is arranged so that it is influenced by the magnetic field and drives the movable section of the actuator in the driving direction of the movable section of the actuator. The magnetic field is generated by an electric current flowing in the coil when the elevator car is vibrated.

Abstract: A roller guide for improving the movement of an elevator car on T-shaped guide rails. The roller has first and second wheels rotatably mounted on an elevator car and spring biased to rollably engage the sides of the nose portion of a T-shaped guide rail. A bumper is secured between the wheels to slidably engage the edge of the nose portion of the T-shaped guide rail and minimize lateral sway of the elevator car as it travels. The bumper also allows for the inventive roller guide to be used to replace the sliding guides of certain types of elevators without exceeding the maximum throat clearance. The roller guide, when installed, is dimensioned to meet the required safety tolerances of the elevator and allow for safe operation of the elevator safeties.

Abstract: An elevator system for the vertical transport of payloads in an aircraft is disclosed. The arrangement of the elevator system provides for the vertical transport of payloads in an aircraft which permits low-noise, reliably operating conveying between different levels of the aircraft and reliable stopping in the loading and unloading positions. The arrangement is characterized by low maintenance and low weight, in that the drive system has at least one closed belt for driving and for receiving the load of the elevator cabin, which belt is guided at either end of the mast on deflection rolls and has, between the deflection rolls, at least one freely accessible belt portion oriented parallel to the mast for fastening the elevator cabin and for the movement of the elevator cabin along the mast. The deflection rolls and the belt are provided with teeth which are adapted to one another and the belt is pretensioned in a defined manner.

Abstract: An unloader for a tire vulcanizer includes a linear motion guide rail fixed vertically to a main frame of a tire vulcanizer; a slider movably engaged with the linear motion guide rail; a movable carriage having the slider so as to elevate along the linear motion guide rail; a revolving suspension member which is attached to the movable carriage and has revolving rods vertically supported by bearings; and a chuck boom which is provided to the revolving rods so as to be turnable in the horizontal direction and supports the chuck mechanism.

Abstract: A handicapped duck blind elevator system for elevating/lowering handicapped individuals to and from a conventional duck blind structure. The inventive device includes a support frame that is mounted adjacent a conventional duck blind, a lift cage frame slidably retained within the support frame, a winch attached to the support frame for elevating/lowering the lift cage frame, and a boat ramp positioned within a conventional duck boat. A first ramp is provided within the lift cage frame for loading/unloading an individual within a wheelchair from the boat ramp into the floor of the lift cage frame. A second ramp is provided within the lift cage frame for unloading/loading an individual within a wheelchair from the conventional duck blind.

Abstract: An elevator system 10 includes an elevator car 12 with a plurality of roller guide assemblies 20 attached hereto. The roller guide assemblies 20 guide the elevator car 12 vertically within a hoistway along a plurality of guide rails 16. Each roller guide assembly 20 includes at least one resin stop assembly 50 to minimize vibration and lateral movement of the elevator car 12. The resin stop assembly 50 includes a resin spring 52 adjacent to a rigid container 54, both coupled between a roller wheel arm 26 and the roller guide base 40. The resin stop assembly 50 improves the ride quality of the elevator car 12 by selectively limiting lateral acceleration and velocity of the elevator car 12.

Abstract: A guide roller apparatus for an elevator system includes a flat frame for fixing to each corner of the elevator car, and a lever having a lower portion hingedly connected to an upper portion of the frame and an upper portion rotatably connected to a roller shaft of the guide roller, with an insertion hole being formed through amid portion of the lever. A vertical plate is connected to an end portion f the frame and faces the lever. An elastic support member is connected between an upper portion of the lever and an upper portion of the vertical plate. A control device has an end portion connected to a mid inner portion of the vertical plate, and another end portion passed through the insertion hole formed in the lever. An elastic medium member is disposed on the control device between the vertical plate and the lever.

Abstract: A roller guide assembly for an elevator system includes a plurality of rollers and a damping subassembly. The damping subassembly includes a plurality of dampers and a sound isolation mechanism. The sound isolation mechanism interconnects the dampers and provides sound isolation between the rollers and the elevator car. In a particular embodiment, the sound isolation mechanism includes a friction bar that interconnects the rollers and dampers.

Abstract: A guide apparatus for guiding and arresting an elevator running on column-like guides automatically prevents a transmission of guide alignment errors to the car and an unintended engagement of the arresting device. A roller carrier for engaging the guide running surfaces is rotationally movably mounted on the car with a center of rotation at the longitudinal axis of the guide so that the roller carrier can follow a twist of the guide about its axis. The roller carrier also mounts an arresting device which is vertically displaceable in a mounting bracket by contact with a buffer on an abutment attached to the elevator car. In the case of an arresting braking of the car, no force is transmitted to the guide apparatus.

Abstract: A guide roller supporting apparatus for an elevator car includes a guide roller supporting apparatus comprising guide rollers making contact with surfaces of a guide rail, respectively, each guide roller being rotatably mounted on an upper end of a carrying member, a lower end of the carrying member being pivotably mounted on a frame secured to a top or a bottom plate of an elevator car; a spring mechanism resiliently urging the guide roller against the corresponding surfaces of the guide rail to absorb a lateral force of an impact transferred through the guide roller; and a support secured to the frame and having a spring seat, whereby the vertical force supports the carrying member, an external impact through the guide rollers is divided into vertical and lateral forces, and the lateral force is absorbed to decrease a shaking of the elevator car.

Abstract: An elevator system includes a guide roller having a contact surface and a flange that extends outward from the roller. A guide rail for the elevator system includes a cam that is disposed to engage the flange of the roller. During extended periods of non-use, the elevator car is positioned such that the flange engages the cam and the loading on the contact surface of the roller is minimized or eliminated.

Abstract: An elevator control system has a roller guide assembly comprising a plurality of rollers arranged in a cluster having at least one roller connected thereto for coupling an elevator car to a guide rail mounted on an elevator hoistway wall. The roller guide assembly comprises a pivot arm for pivoting on a horizontal pivot axis in relation to a longitudinal axis of the guide rail. The elevator control system features one or more electromagnet actuators for providing both vibration and centering control and without any solenoid for providing centering control.

Abstract: An elevator system includes an elevator car with a plurality of roller guide assemblies attached thereto. The roller guide assemblies guide the elevator car vertically within a hoistway along a plurality of guide rails. Each roller guide assembly includes a friction damping subassembly to minimize vibration and lateral movement of the elevator car. The friction damping subassembly includes a grounding bar and a friction damper attaching onto a shaft of each roller in the roller guide assembly. The friction damping subassembly dissipates energy and improves the ride quality of the elevator car.

Abstract: A traction drive elevator system preferably comprises a pair of vertical tracks, a car, and at least one counterweight for supporting at least a portion of the weight of the car. A traction drive, which preferably includes a frame which is separate from the car, comprises two sets of drives, each including a large traction roller and a pair of smaller diameter counter rollers which are disposed on opposite sides of one of the tracks. The axis of the traction roller is horizontal preferably at a height midway between the axes of the counter rollers, and the counter rollers are moveable in a direction toward the track. Means, preferably an eccentric mounting in combination with a gas spring, urge the counter rollers towards the track, thereby creating friction between the rollers and the track. A motor and gear box, which preferably includes a worm and spur gear combination, selectively rotate the traction rollers for moving the car between landings.

Abstract: A method of installing roller guides in an elevator system so as to be centered on their respective T-rails. In the case of an elevator using either and active or semi-active roller guide system, the method uses the position transducers that are part of the roller guide to indicate how to reposition the roller guide after it is loosely bolted and approximately positioned on the elevator car. For an elevator not using an active roller guide or semi-active roller guide, the present invention temporarily attaches position transducers to the roller guide before bolting the roller guide to the elevator car. These position transducers are removed after centering the roller guide on the T-rail.

Abstract: The present invention provides a roller guide assembly for controlling the position of an elevator car in relation to guide rails of an elevator hoistway in an elevator system. The roller guide assembly includes at least one electromagnet means and at least one solenoid means. The at least one electromagnet means responds to an elevator car control signal from an elevator car controller, for providing at least one electromagnet force to adjust the position of the elevator car in relation to the guide rails of the elevator hoistway. The at least one solenoid means responds to the elevator car control signal, for providing at least one solenoid force that counterbalances said at least one electromagnet force for adjusting the position of the elevator car in relation to the guide rails of the elevator hoistway.

Abstract: An active magnetic guide apparatus for magnetically stabilizing an elevator car with respect to a guide rail is disclosed. The apparatus includes a magnetic guide assembly for magnetically stabilizing the elevator car with respect to the guide rail and a plurality of mechanical guide assemblies, for mechanically stabilizing the elevator car with respect to the guide rail.

Abstract: A friction wheel drive apparatus for a self-propelled elevator car movable in an elevator shaft can be mounted on the top side or bottom side of the car. The drive apparatus is connected with a counterweight by a force transmission device for balancing the car weight and a portion of the conveyed load. The force transmission device is fastened to and guided at the drive apparatus such that a force generated by the counterweight, the weight of the car and the weight of the conveyed load is applied as a contact pressure to urge a friction wheel of the drive apparatus against a travel track surface.

Abstract: An elevator roller guide includes a platform 12 having a supporting arm portion 12a and being arranged on a cage, a roller 3 in contact with a guide rail erected in a channel, an arm 6 which supports the roller 3 in a freely rotatable manner and which is arranged on the platform 12 in a freely rockable manner, and a spring 16 arranged between the arm 6 and the supporting arm portion 12a of the platform 12. The guide further includes a stopper rod 13 arranged on the supporting arm portion 12a at a position separated by a certain distance in the horizontal direction from the arm 6 on the side of the rocking direction and separated by a certain distance from the spring 16; and a viscoelastic part 63 arranged between the stopper rod 13 and said arm 6. The viscoelastic part 63 is deformed in the shear direction alone, and its damping effect can be efficiently realized.

Abstract: A guide assembly has a roller to guide a conveyance within a shaft. The assembly includes first and second biasing devices and a support for the roller.

Abstract: An actuator having a part that is capable of moving both longitudinally and transversely may include a housing having a longitudinal axis with respect to which the movable actuator part can move within the housing both longitudinally and transversely. The actuator may include electromagnetic windings on a central section of the moveable part and permanent ring magnets disposed thereabout within the housing. The housing may be adapted to allow the longitudinal and transverse movement of the movable part to compensate for rotational movement of pivot mounted linkages connected to first and second ends of the movable part.