Abstract: An elevator system (20) includes an underslung car (22). A plurality of load bearing members (32-38) are closer together behind the elevator car and spaced farther apart near a front of the elevator car (22). A plurality of sheaves (40-44) are supported for vertical movement with the car and rotational movement relative to the car (22) such that the load bearing members (32-38) can be arranged in a 2:1 roping ratio and extend underneath the car (22). A disclosed example includes sheaves (40-44) rotatable about sheave axes that are at oblique angles relative to corresponding edges of the elevator car (22).

Abstract: An elevator counterweight (24, 34) includes a buffer member (40) supported for movement with the counterweight within a hoistway (26). The buffer member (40) includes a first portion (52) that is within an outer boundary of a structure (42) of the counterweight. A second portion (54) of the buffer member (40) is beyond the outer boundary. In disclosed examples, a plurality of fillers are supported by a frame such that a first filler (60) has a first width dimension and at least one second filler (62) has a smaller width dimension. The second filler (62) can be positioned alongside the first portion (52) of the buffer member (40).

Abstract: An elevator system (20) includes an underslung car (22). A plurality of load bearing members (32-38) are closer together behind the elevator car and spaced farther apart near a front of the elevator car (22). A plurality of sheaves (40-44) are supported for vertical movement with the car and rotational movement relative to the car (22) such that the load bearing members (32-38) can be arranged in a 2:1 roping ratio and extend underneath the car (22). A disclosed example includes sheaves (40-44) rotatable about sheave axes that are at oblique angles relative to corresponding edges of the elevator car (22).