Abstract: An end termination for an elevator system including at least two opposing outer plates connected to one another, at least two opposing guiding elements held between the outer plates, and at least two opposing wedges extending between the guiding elements and configured to clamp an elevator belt therebetween. Upon application of a belt pull force to the elevator belt, the wedges are deformed towards one another to increase a clamping force on the elevator belt.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 12, 2016
Date of Patent:
January 22, 2019
Assignees:
THYSSENKRUP ELEVATOR AG, THYSSENKRUPP AG