Abstract: A running system for an elevator comprises a car, running rails, and a driving mechanism, the car is moved on the running rails by means of the driving mechanism, and the running system does not comprise a traction part. In a multi-car elevator running system; the running system is provided with a plurality of cars and at least two set of running rails, and each set of running rails can be used for the movement of the cars; the running system is further provided with at least one switching mechanism and driving mechanism, the car is moved on the running rails by means of the driving mechanism, different running rails are connected by means of the switching mechanism, and the car is switched to the different running rails by means of the switching mechanism.

Abstract: A running system for an elevator. The running system comprises a car (21), running rails (1), and a driving mechanism, the car (21) is moved on the running mils by means of the driving mechanism, and the running system does not comprises a traction part. Further disclosed is a multi-car elevator running system: the running system is provided with a plurality of cats (21) and at least two set of running rails (1), and each set of running rails (1) can be used for the movement of line cars (21); the running system is further provided with at least one switching mechanism and driving mechanism, the car (21) is moved on the running rails (1) by means of the driving mechanism, different running rails (1) are connected by means of the switching mechanism, and the car (21) is switched to the different running rails (1) by means of the switching mechanism.