Abstract: A deck device and a method to access a pit ladder are described. An elevator pit deck device includes a platform configured to move between a stored position and an operational position; the platform installable in a channel; the stored position being a folded or retracted configuration; the platform, when in the operational position, extending between a channel opening and a wall of the channel. In some embodiments, the channel is an elevator hoistway, the channel opening connects the elevator hoistway and an elevator landing sill, the wall of the channel is proximate to a pit ladder, and the pit ladder is extendable towards a pit of the elevator.

Abstract: A hybrid electric propulsion system is provided that includes a thermal engine, at least one electric generator, at least one lubrication fluid pump, at least one electric motor, and a controller. The electric generator is driven by the thermal engine, and is configured to produce electrical power. The lubrication fluid pump is configured to provide a volumetric flow rate of lubrication fluid to at least one component of the thermal engine. The electric motor is configured to drive the lubrication fluid pump using electrical power from the electric generator. The controller is in communication with the electric motor and a memory device storing instructions, which instructions when executed cause the controller to control the electric motor to drive the lubrication fluid pump to produce lubrication fluid at a determined volumetric fluid flow rate to the at least one component of the thermal engine.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a connector body and a suspension member. The suspension member extends along a center axis and comprises a plurality of tension members encased in a jacket. The suspension member has one end received within the connector body, and this one end has an end face extending at an angle relative to the center axis with ends of the plurality of tension members being exposed. A plurality of contact members are supported within the connector body, and each contact member contacts an exposed end face of at least one tension member to establish electrically conductive connections with the plurality of tension members.

Abstract: A lubrication system for a gearbox assembly for a turbine engine. The gearbox assembly includes a gear assembly including one or more gears and one or more bearings. The lubrication system includes a sump. The sump is a primary reservoir that has a first lubricant level. The lubrication system also includes a secondary reservoir in the gearbox assembly. The secondary reservoir has a second lubricant level that is greater than the first lubricant level. A plurality of drain ports includes a first drain port and a second drain port. The lubrication system fills the secondary reservoir with lubricant between the first lubricant level and the second lubricant level and a portion of the lubricant drains though the second drain port. The one or more gears collects the lubricant to supply the lubricant from the secondary reservoir to the one or more gears or to the one or more bearings.

Abstract: A machine including a first kinematic joint, wherein the first kinematic joint is lubricated based on a first schedule and a second kinematic joint, wherein the second kinematic joint is lubricated based on a second schedule. The first schedule is different than the second schedule. A lubricant pump is configured to pump a lubricant and a distribution valve is in communication with the lubricant pump. The distribution valve has a first fluid outlet configured to supply the lubricant from the lubricant pump to the first kinematic joint and a second fluid outlet configured to supply the lubricant from the lubricant pump to the second kinematic joint.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine oil flow control system can include a variable flow oil pump useful to provide oil at varying rates to a variety of oil consumers, such as, power gearboxes, engine shaft bearings, electrical generators, etc. Oil flow control valves that have an ability to provide a variable flow of oil can be used in conjunction with the variable flow oil pump. Flow sensors can be used along with an oil flow controller to measure a flow of oil at various points in the gas turbine engine oil flow control system. The oil flow controller can use information from the flow sensors along with a variable consumption demand association with one or more of the oil consumers (either provided to the oil controller or calculated based upon an operational need of the oil consumer) to change operation of the variable flow oil pump and/or oil flow control valve.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting a load, in particular a stairlift, includes a frame displaceable along a rail, a load carrier rotationally mounted on the frame for rotation around a horizontal axis, an adjusting motor for rotating the load carrier relative to the frame around the horizontal axis, a rotation blocking device for blocking of the load carrier with respect to the frame in a braking operation mode, and a decoupling means to decouple the load carrier from the rotation blocking device and/or the frame from the rotation blocking device so that a limited amount of movement of the load carrier and/or the frame with respect to the rotation blocking device is allowed in the braking operation mode of the rotation blocking device. A resilient member resists at least part of said movement of the load carrier and/or the frame with respect to the rotation blocking device.

Abstract: A robot includes a lubricant chamber in which a fluid lubricant can be stored, wherein the lubricant chamber is provided with three or more through-holes that extend through wall surfaces of the lubricant chamber, and the through-holes are disposed such that, in a state in which any one of the through-holes is disposed at a lowest level of the lubricant chamber so as to allow a utilization thereof as an oil discharge hole in two or more orientations of the lubricant chamber, another one of the through-holes is disposed at a position corresponding to a liquid level of the lubricant when a required amount of the lubricant is stored in the lubricant chamber or above the liquid level so as to allow a utilization thereof as a vent hole, and a remaining through-hole is disposed at a position that allows a utilization thereof as an oil supply hole from which the lubricant is supplied into the lubricant chamber.

Abstract: A stair lifting chair includes a chair, a first guiding assembly, and a second guiding assembly. The first guiding assembly includes a guiding frame and a first cleaning member. The first guiding frame includes a first inner space for the first rail passing therethrough. The first cleaning member is disposed at the first guiding frame to clean a first outer surface of the first rail. The second guiding assembly includes a second guiding frame and a second cleaning member. The second guiding frame includes a second inner space for the second rail passing therethrough. The second cleaning member is disposed at the second guiding frame to clean a second outer surface of the second rail.

Abstract: A lubricant delivery system and method includes a valve manifold, an electronic controller, and a pressure sensor for determining whether there is adequate lubricant flow in the system. The valve manifold receives lubricant from a pressurized source. The valve manifold includes a plurality of valves configured to control the flow of lubricant to respective applicators. The electronic controller controls the opening and closing of the valves. The pressure sensor measures lubricant pressure in the valve manifold, and outputs a signal to the electronic controller. The signal correlates to a lubricant pressure value in the valve manifold. The electronic controller uses the lubricant pressure values to derive an indication of lubricant flow (via the valves) to the applicators.

Abstract: A method for assembling a hollow rail for guiding an elevator car and/or a counterweight of an elevator installation includes: arranging a first and second hollow rail parts at different heights in an elevator shaft; aligning the first rail part relative to the second rail part by an alignment piece so that the first and second rail parts extend along a common longitudinal axis, wherein the alignment piece protrudes partially into an open end of the first rail part and partially into an open end of the second rail part; fastening one clamping element to each of the first and second rail parts; and applying a force to the clamping elements in opposite directions parallel to the common longitudinal axis to bring together the first and second rail parts, wherein the alignment piece is pressed into the open end of the first and/or the second rail part.

Abstract: Compressor crankcase oil reclamation methods and systems include a coalescence filter coupled to a pressure relief vent of a compressor crankcase. The filter separates oil from an oil/gas mixture exiting the crankcase. A reservoir receives the oil so-separated. A valve restricts flow of the oil so-separated to a single flow direction running from the reservoir to the crankcase.

Abstract: Car doors hanging down via door hangers are disposed on a door rail that is disposed on a vertically-oriented frame disposed above an entrance of a car and extends along a width direction of the entrance of the car. One of a magnetic proximity switch and a target for detecting that the car doors are fully open and fully closed is disposed on a horizontal part extending from an upper end of the frame toward the entrance of the car. The remaining one of the magnetic proximity switch and the target is disposed on an extending part extending from each of the door hangers so as to be opposed in a vertical direction to the one of the magnetic proximity switch and the target for detection.

Abstract: An ejection device includes an insertion portion that is held by an operator and inserted toward a relevant portion in a narrow space. The insertion portion includes an ejection unit that is a fluidic substance supply pipe of which distal end portion is closed. A side surface of the distal end portion of the ejection unit includes at least one fluidic substance ejection port that extends from an outer peripheral surface to an inner peripheral surface of the distal end portion and from which a fluidic substance to be supplied through the ejection unit is ejected.

Abstract: Vehicles, oil intake systems for vehicles, and methods for manufacturing oil intake systems for vehicles are provided.

Abstract: An elevator guide having a base attached to an elevator component, a guide riding along a portion of a rail and a spring biasing the guide in contact with the rail. The guide includes one or more of the following: (i) a guide support member operably associated with the guide for movably supporting the guide so that the guide can move toward and away from a corresponding surface of the rail member wherein the guide support member has a plurality of spring engagement sections configured to vary a system effective spring rate; (ii) a roller including a non-metallic rim molded about a bearing; (iii) two independently adjustable stops and, (iv) an opening adjustment member mounted about a notch in the base to vary the distance between the base and the rail. The opening adjustment member has a width and/or depth greater than a width and/or depth of the notch.

Abstract: Leaks in an oil lubrication circuit, in particular through a heat exchanger communicating with another circuit, are measured by the movements of a piston that is sensitive to variations in flow rates and pressure drops at two calibrated ports on either side of the predicted location of the leak. In one intended application, the second circuit contains overpressurised fuel which is used to constantly cool the oil.

Abstract: A lubricant supply system, for a drive apparatus of an electrically operated vehicle having at least one electric machine which outputs power to at least one vehicle wheel via a gear mechanism arrangement, includes an electric machine hydraulic circuit in which a lubricant tank is connected via a suction line to a pressure pump which conveys lubricant to the electric machine via an electric machine supply line, and includes a gear mechanism hydraulic circuit, via which lubricant can be conveyed to the gear mechanism arrangement. The pressure pump is associated as a common pressure pump with both the electric machine hydraulic circuit and the gear mechanism hydraulic circuit so that lubricant during pump operation can be recirculated both in the electric machine hydraulic circuit and in the gear mechanism hydraulic circuit.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a lubricating apparatus for a gearbox. In one example, an apparatus may include a curved shroud enclosing a portion of a gear, a first side oil collector and a second side oil collector, an oil reservoir having a first end fluidly coupled to the first side oil collector and a second end fluidly coupled to the second side oil collector, and a metering orifice fluidly coupling the oil reservoir to the curved shroud. The oil reservoir further includes at least two U-turns between the first end and the second end, and walls of the oil reservoir having multiple cavities.

Abstract: A floor for use with a glass elevator is provided. The floor includes an upper major surface and a lower major surface opposing the upper major surface. The floor also includes a first side edge and a second side edge opposing the first side edge. A first front edge extends from the first side edge to a first front edge recess. A second front edge extends from the second side edge to a second front edge recess. A first rear edge extends from the first side edge to a rear edge recess. A second rear edge extends from the second side edge to the rear edge recess. The upper and lower major surfaces extend in a continuous, uninterrupted form from the first side edge to the second side edge and from the first and second front edges to the first and second rear edges.