Abstract: A cable-braking apparatus includes a main body unit at which a main cable is positioned, a drive unit provided at the main body unit so as to generate a drive force, an elastic compression unit configured to compress or release the main elastic element using the drive force generated by the drive unit, a press unit actuated by the elastic compression unit so as to move a press plate thereof to thus press the main cable, and a movement control unit configured to lock or release an anchor pin to thus control movement of the press unit. The main elastic elements are compressed and released by the action of the gear train and the clutch, thereby offering an effect of preventing malfunctions.

Abstract: An elevator safety device includes: a lower beam; and an emergency stop device mounted parallel to the lower beam in order to perform an emergency stop of an elevator car, wherein the lower beam includes: a first side member; a second side member disposed opposite the first side member; a front support member configured to be coupled to and to support front portions of the first side member and the second side member; and a rear support member configured to be coupled to and to support rear portions of the first side member and the second side member.