Abstract: This disclosure concerns a procedure for counting the number of stopping objects, such as persons who are coming to wait for an elevator or equivalent. The movements and stopping of the objects are followed by the aid of at least one Doppler radar, whose output signal amplitude changes are used to identify the change of velocity of the objects. The number of objects stopping is calculated from the magnitude of the amplitude changes and/or from the number of Doppler radar pulses recorded.

Abstract: A traction sheave in particular for a lift moving machinery, by which the torque is transmitted from the machinery shaft to the ropes supporting the lift cage. The problem in lift traction sheaves of prior art with rigid construction is their objectionably strong tangential vibration, due to the machinery. In the invention this problem has been solved in that the outer rim of the traction sheave is connected to a flange on a hub by the aid of at least one elastic element, and that the outer rim is rotatably carried on the hub.

Abstract: The invention concerns a frequency converter-controlled squirrel cage motor particularly for use in elevator operation. The motor's stator is mounted on a stationary axle and the rotor rotating around the stator has been rotatably carried on the same axle. On the outer periphery of the rotor a cylinder has been mounted, carrying rope grooves and a brake surface for the elevator's lifting ropes and brake.

Abstract: The invention concerns, first, a signalling procedure for a lift, whereby the control system and the users of the lift are informed on lift calls and the state of the lift, e.g. position, movement and availability, by using serial communication between the control system computer and the actuating and signalling means in the lift car and on each floor level, and, second, a signalling system applying the said procedure. To avoid abundant and complicated wiring and to increase standardization in the design of the lift system main panel and call button stations, the signalling system of the invention employs the polling principle in its internal communication, whereby data are transmitted bi-directionally using digital series loops, one of which connects the devices in the lift car, controlled by and communicating via a microprocessor, another connects the corresponding shaft and door devices, while a third loop is used for communication with the external world.

Abstract: A procedure for watching over the area in front of a lift door, of said area being formed with the aid of one-dimensionally or two-dimensionally grouped photoelectric image point pick-ups, image signals suitable to be digitally processed, with a pick-up signal preprocessing means based on mutual interaction of the image points.

Abstract: An electric motor, for instance for a hydraulic elevator, is entirely immersed within a liquid such as oil, and is provided with a flywheel. A drawback of this kind of electric motor is that the flywheel, rotating in oil, brakes the rotation of the motor. In the present electric motor the flywheel is enclosed in a housing and an air pipe extends to the housing so that by action of centrifugal force air is drawn into the housing, and liquid in the housing escapes from the housing through a discharge aperture when the motor starts.

Abstract: An electric motor, e.g. for use in a hydraulic elevator, has a stator surrounding a rotor and a stator frame around the stator, to which frame end flanges of the motor are secured. The stator frame is formed by a metal sheet bent into the form of a trough, in which the stator is mounted.

Abstract: An apparatus for angularly displacing and/or moving a load suspended by ropes, comprising a lifting carriage frame running along a girder carried on running wheels, and rope sheaves for the lifting ropes. In lifting and transporting apparatus of prior art, fine adjustment of the load position was not possible. The problem has been solved with the aid of this invention in that the frame carries a running surface for each rope sheave set, and that the rope sheaves can be moved either together or separately with a separate moving machinery.

Abstract: A method and device for elevator DC drive motor speed control stabilization system in which current data and speed data are used as feed-back information. The current regulator is approximated by an ideal integrator, and mathematical model thereby obtained is used for determining the amplification and time constants of the control system speed loop or loops, and these system parameters are compensated by providing short instruction accentuations for achieving practically delay-free compliance with instructions.

Abstract: A procedure and an apparatus for producing an image based on contrast discrimination in an image forming apparatus with one-dimensional or multidimensional image field.

Abstract: A bridge and stopper mechanism for an apparatus for lateral transfer of roller pallets, the apparatus serving to transfer roller pallets and employing bridges as extensions of rails between the shelving and the transporter body, the stopper being placed on the shelving to control the access of roller pallets to the lateral transporter. To reduce the number of hydraulic cylinders and to simplify the operation of the mechanism, the invention is implemented in such manner that at least one stopper actuator lever is pivoted on each end of the internal transporter body, the said levers being connected to the bridges and moving along with these. When pressing against the base of the stopper peg, the stopper actuator lever is turned from a horizontal position to a low position.

Abstract: A brake for a substantially light-constructed transport carriage includes a frame part, wheels and a part for drawing the carriage, the draw part being turnably carried in the frame part so that it can be lifted into vertical position to produce a braking effect. The problems encountered in existing brake mechanisms include wear and consequent abundant need of maintenance, and unreliable operation of the brakes. These are solved by arranging in the carriage between the draw means and the wheels, preferably the front wheels, a mechanism by which the front wheels turn in opposite directions when the draw part is lifted into its upper position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a direct current motor of an elevator during emergency braking by conducting a current generated by the motor through a braking resistor are disclosed, in which a semiconductor switch connects the braking resistor across the motor during the emergency braking and a mains voltage to the motor is simultaneously interrupted.

Abstract: A way of placing chokes with air core, such as thyristor commutating chokes, in a three-phase alternating current rectifier. With a view to eliminating the drawbacks of air-core chokes especially in three-phase rectifying applications, the three chokes of three phases, wound in the same winding direction, are placed on one and the same plane at the corner points of an imagined triangle which brings the chokes as close together as possible.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a speed limiter for lifts provided with catch device. The tension force acting on the lifting rope of an elevator is greatly variable. A detrimental feature herein is the jerky stopping of the rope sheave, resulting in looping of the rope and delay of the onset of braking effect. The invention serves the object to eliminate these drawbacks and to provide an improved speed limiter.

Abstract: This invention concerns dual rail transportation system (1) used with roller pallets on which the wheels (2) of at least one pair of wheels are swiveling. On the margins of the running surface (5) of one rail (4) have been provided relatively low steering flanges (6) with a spacing (a) nearly the same as the breath (b) of the wheel traveling thereon. The other rail has a flat running surface sufficiently wider than the surface (5) of the one rail (4) to permit swiveling of the wheel traveling thereon. The roller pallet will hereby be steered with high accuracy on the rails.

Abstract: A theatrical stage, comprising a plurality of side-by-side, screw-operated shearlegs tables, each such table having its own operating mechanism connected to the operating vertical screw. The screw is pivotally connected to the shearlegs members by dual transmission members, by which movement of the table platform is made almost linear in relation to the rotation of the screw. The vertical movement of the platform of the shearlegs tables is synchronized by employing as operating mechanism, electro-hydraulic step motors for each table, with a brake mounted on each screw for arresting rotary motion of the step motor.

Abstract: A pulse floor selector for a lift, with a floor and location determining system based on counting pulses indicating the lift's velocity, with the aid of electronics thereto appropriate. Dense pulse floor selection is used for determining the lift's location, in particular in modern high speed lifts. To serve as pulse former, generally a pulse transmitter (PA) mechanically coupled with the motor is required, which supplies a number of pulses (PT) proportional to the distance traversed. The present invention represents a different approach wherein the requisite pulses are formed without transmitter. In the means of the invention, there has been connected to the tachometer generator (TG) giving the velocity of the lift, an analog/digital converter (A/D) which delivers to the electronics taking care of floor and location determination, a pulse train (PT) of which the frequency is proportional to the lift's velocity, whereby the total number of pulses per time unit is thus proportional to the distance travelled.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for improving the dynamic converter drive for a direct current elevator motor, in which the said motor is controlled by adjusting the magnetization of the generator linked to the lifting motor, such adjustment being achieved by means of a power electronics stage controlled by the elevator speed control system, using at least elevator speed and motor current consumption (or other current information proportional thereto) as feedback parameters.

Abstract: Procedure and apparatus for conveying the input and output data of a process or of other computer-controlled apparatus or equipment to a processor system comprising one or several central units with memories. The input and output data (I/O) are separated from the central units by means of I/O memories and the data transfer between the input and output data matching unit or interface and the I/O memories is performed by an I/O copier.