Patents by Inventor Joni Kiiski

Joni Kiiski has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9840398
    Abstract: Diverting pulley arrangement, more particularly a diverting pulley arrangement of an elevator, which arrangement includes an axle, at least one diverting pulley that rotates while supported on the axle, a faceplate structure, in relation to which and supported by which the diverting pulley is arranged to rotate on the first side of the faceplate structure, which axle is locked so that it does not rotate by the aid of a locking element that moves in relation to the faceplate structure, which locking element is on the second side of the faceplate structure. When it starts to rotate, the end of the axle forces the locking element to displace out of its position and to trip a safety switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: KONE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jussi Paasisalo, Jani Nieminen, Jari Österman, Jukka Penttilä, Joni Kiiski
  • Publication number: 20140209414
    Abstract: Diverting pulley arrangement, more particularly a diverting pulley arrangement of an elevator, which arrangement includes an axle, at least one diverting pulley that rotates while supported on the axle, a faceplate structure, in relation to which and supported by which the diverting pulley is arranged to rotate on the first side of the faceplate structure, which axle is locked so that it does not rotate by the aid of a locking element that moves in relation to the faceplate structure, which locking element is on the second side of the faceplate structure. When it starts to rotate, the end of the axle forces the locking element to displace out of its position and to trip a safety switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: KONE Corporation
    Inventors: Jussi PAASISALO, Jani NIEMINEN, Jari ÖSTERMAN, Jukka PENTTILÄ, Joni KIISKI
  • Patent number: 7527127
    Abstract: In the invention a method is presented for ensuring operating safety in an elevator system, an elevator system, and a safety device of an elevator system. The elevator system includes at least an elevator car, elevator ropes, an elevator motor, a traction sheave and at least two holding brakes, which holding brakes are arranged to prevent movement of the elevator car when the elevator is stopped. According to the invention the first holding brake is engaged at the end of an elevator run, and the other holding brakes are engaged with a delay. When one holding brake is engaged, the state of motion of the elevator and any slipping of the brake is monitored. If the brake is detected as slipping, a procedure for preventing a hazardous situation is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Kone Corporation
    Inventors: Jari Österman, Seppo Suur-Askola, Jarmo Myllynen, Simo Mäkimattila, Jukka Korpela, Joni Kiiski
  • Publication number: 20080185231
    Abstract: In the invention a method is presented for ensuring operating safety in an elevator system, an elevator system, and a safety device of an elevator system. The elevator system comprises at least an elevator car, elevator ropes, an elevator motor, a traction sheave and at least two holding brakes, which holding brakes are arranged to prevent movement of the elevator car when the elevator is stopped. According to the invention the first holding brake is engaged at the end of an elevator run, and the other holding brakes are engaged with a delay. When one holding brake is engaged, the state of motion of the elevator and any slipping of the brake is monitored. If the brake is detected as slipping, a procedure for preventing a hazardous situation is performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: KONE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jari Osterman, Seppo Suur-Askola, Jarmo Myllynen, Simo Makimattila, Jukka Korpela, Joni Kiiski