Abstract: A cable includes a plurality of twisted pairs of conductors in a dense hexagonal matrix-like form defining thereof horizontal rows and oblique columns with each other in a rectangular coordinate system wherein the twisted pairs in the same row have the same twist direction while have opposite twist directions with those in the two neighboring rows aside, and wherein for each row there is a ninety degrees phase shift between every adjacent two pairs and for each column there is a non-ninety degrees phase shift between every adjacent two pairs.

Abstract: The invention describes a structural unit for bipolar electrolysers according to the filter press technique, at least comprising a first half-shell, a second half-shell and a frame-shaped carrier element, in which at least one of the half-shells contains plastics material, the two half-shells are arranged within the carrier element so that the rear wall of the first half-shell and the rear wall of the second half-shell abut one another, the carrier element as well as the two half-shells have at least two openings for the inflow and outflow of electrolyte and/or gas, and the two half-shells have passages lying above one another in the floor for accommodating at least one electrically conducting connecting element, to which is secured in the first half-shell a first electrode and in the second half-shell a second electrode.

Abstract: A switch cabinet module mounting system includes a cabinet mounting panel and a plurality of electrically interconnected modules each separately replaceable and releasably attached to the mounting panel and configured to perform different functions. Each module includes a module base releasably attachable to the cabinet mounting panel, a first component mounting rail extending from the module base, and multiple electrical components secured to the component mounting rail, the electrical components of the module electrically interconnected to perform a specific function.

Abstract: The invention proposes an electrical device for attachment to a holder, particularly in a vehicle, wherein the electrical device is attached on the one side by means of a hook connector and on the other side by means of a detent mechanism, preferably a pivoting ratchet. The detent mechanism can be secured by means of a lock so as to prevent unauthorized removal of the electrical device, which is preferably a display unit.

Abstract: A building surface having therein at least one electrical outlet having thereover an outlet cover. The outlet cover has an inner surface facing the electrical outlet and an opposed exposed outer surface. The exposed outer exposed surface has an esthetically pleasing surface finish or treatment and the adjacent building surface has a matching or complementary exposed outer surface finish or treatment so as to make the appearance of the outer exposed surface of the outlet cover blend with the appearance of the building surface.

Abstract: For use in switchgear equipment having channel bus bars joined together at a bus joint, there is provided a channel bus splice assembly and method. The channel bus splice assembly comprises switchgear or switchboard equipment having channel bus bars joined together at a bus joint, there is provided a channel bus splice assembly. The channel bus splice assembly comprises an inner splice plate defining a plurality of throughbores. A sliding clamp plate is configured to reciprocally move within the inner splice plate. The sliding clamp plate defines a plurality of access ports. A pair of nut plates is coupled to the sliding clamp plate and having threaded orifices corresponding to selected throughbores in the inner splice plate. An outer splice plate having a plurality of throughbores corresponding to the threaded orifices in the nut plates.

Abstract: An amorphous microwire coated with an insulating sleeve, consisting of a metal core made up of an alloy of transition metals and metalloid elements, at a proportion between 65%-90% and 10%-35%, respectively, and an insulating glass sleeve; the transition metals are at least iron, the relative proportion of iron being between 65%-100% of the total transition metals, and the core diameter (Dc) is comprised between 2 ?m and 20 ?m, such that the magnetostriction constant (?) of the metal alloy is comprised between 1 and 30 ppm, and the natural ferromagnetic resonance frequency is comprised between 3 and 20 GHz. The invention also refers to a method for the manufacture of an amorphous microwire.

Abstract: A shielded flat cable includes a plurality of juxtaposed insulating layer-coated signal wires, a drain wire disposed on one side of the group of the signal wires, a shielding layer covering an outer periphery of the group of signal wires and drain wire, and an insulating sheath covering an outer periphery of the shielding layer. A conductor of at least the outermost signal wire of the plurality of signal wires which is remote from the drain wire is made of a copper alloy.

Abstract: A flexible stator bar generally includes a stranded conductor having a rectangular shaped cross sectional profile, wherein the stranded conductor comprises a plurality of wires having a gauge dimension effective to impart flexibility; and a thermoplastic elastomeric insulating material disposed about the stranded conductor. Also disclosed herein are processes for fabricating the flexible stator bar, which generally comprises depositing a thermoplastic elastomeric insulating material onto the flexible stranded conductor, which can be flexibly oriented into a desired position, thereby improving dimensional control relative to Roebel-type stator bars. The insulated flexible stranded conductor may then be coated with a B-stage epoxy or the like and cured to form the final shape after assembly within the desired electrical machine application.

Abstract: A method of making a resonant frequency tag which resonates at a predetermined frequency comprises the steps of forming a first conductive pattern comprising an inductive element and a first land, the first land having a first end connected to one end of the inductive element, and a second end spaced a predetermined distance from the first end; separately forming a second conductive pattern comprising a second land and a link element, the second land having a predetermined width; placing the second conductive pattern proximate to the first conductive pattern at a first predetermined location so that the second land overlies at least a portion of the first land with a dielectric therebetween to establish the plates of a capacitive element with a first predetermined capacitance which with the inductive element forms a resonant circuit; measuring the resonant frequency of the resonant circuit and comparing the measured frequency with the predetermined frequency; if the resonant frequency does not match the prede

Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes multiple built-up layers of metal sandwiching non-conductive layers. The metal layers have grids of degassing holes arranged in rows and columns. The rows and columns are locatable via a first coordinate system. Signal traces are embedded within the non-conductive layers such that the signal traces are also sandwiched between the metal layers with degassing holes. The signal traces generally run at zero degrees, 45 degrees, and 90 degrees relative to a second coordinate system. The first coordinate system is rotated relative to the second coordinate system to lower impedance variations of different traces. Impedance variations decrease due to the decreased variation in the number of degassing holes passed over or under by a trace. The grid of degassing holes on one metal layer can be offset in two dimensions relative to the degassing holes on another layer.

Abstract: A flexible circuit having improved tear resistance is provided. A flexible circuit, made of polyimide film, includes at least one extension which needs to be folded. To prevent tearing, an annular piece of metal, like an exposed copper pad for example, is placed at the apex of the bend angle. A second metal is then deposited atop the annular piece of metal, thereby reinforcing the annular piece of metal. The reinforced annular piece of metal helps to prevent the flexible circuit from tearing when shearing forces are applied to the extension. Experimental results have shown that the invention provides as much as a 285% increase in tear resistance when compared to prior art flexible circuits.

Abstract: A printed circuit board unit comprises an insulated film disposed between a printed circuit board and an electronic component so as to define a through hole for receiving the solder bump. The through hole may be designed to form a constriction in the solder bump. Electric connection can reliably be established between the printed circuit board and the electronic component since the solder bump is allowed to penetrate through the through hole in the insulated film. When the insulated film is brought away from the printed circuit board, the insulated film serves to tear the solder bump in two pieces at the constriction, so that the electronic component can easily be detached from the printed circuit board.

Abstract: The present invention includes tab supports on the solder ball side of a BGA package substrate. The tab supports are preferably sized in a height direction to avoid or prevent a warped corner or edge of a BGA substrate from excessively pressing down on the solder balls when warping occurs, most often during the high temperature solder-reflow process. Exemplary tab supports comprise small standoff tabs placed in all four corners of the lower substrate of a BGA package, and/or on all four edges of the lower substrate. The invention has particular application to a plastic BGA (PBGA) package.

Abstract: A semiconductor package for a die with improved thermal cycling reliability. A first layer of the package provides ball pads dispersed throughout. A second layer of the package provides signal traces. A high stress area associated with the corner of the dies is defined. Preferably the high stress area is defined as two ball pitches away from the corner of the die. Signal traces are routed away from the high stress area and in particular signal traces are routed away from the ball pads associated with the high stress to eliminate the cracks in the routed traces.

Abstract: A device includes an integrated circuit and a deposited tin in electrical contact with a portion of the integrated circuit. The deposited tin is formed by electrodeposition from a bath. The deposited tin includes a residue characteristic of the bath. The bath includes a bath-soluble tin compound, a strong acid, and a sulfopropylated anionic surfactant. In another aspect, a composition includes between approximately 20 and 40 grams per liter of one of stannous methane sulfonate, stannous sulfate, and a mixture thereof, between approximately 100 and 200 grams per liter of one of methanesulfonic acid, sulfuric acid, and a mixture thereof, and between approximately 1 and 2 grams per liter of one or more polyethyleneglycol alkyl-3-sulfopropyl diethers. In another aspect, a method includes electroplating tin with a current density of greater than approximately 30 mA/cm2 and a plating efficiency of greater than approximately 95%.

Abstract: A multilayer PCB including at least one carrier, wherein the at least one carrier comprises a pseudo three-layer core. Each three-layer core includes a first metal layer, a first dielectric layer, an internal bridge layer, a second dielectric layer, and a second metal layer. The bridge layer includes a plurality of bridge pads. Each carrier includes a plurality of interlayer interconnection units for interconnecting the first and second metal layers. Each interlayer interconnection unit comprises a pair of opposed blind vias and a bridge pad disposed between, and in electrical contact with, the pair of blind vias.

Abstract: A make-up control method and system for creating a threaded connection between a first tubular and a second tubular are provided. The make-up control system including a top drive connected to the first tubular and a controller operably connected to the top drive that sends at least one command signal to the top drive. The top drive generating a torque and a rotational speed in response to the at least one command signal that are applied to the first tubular during a make-up process between the first and second tubulars. The top drive also generating a torque feedback signal that is transmitted to the controller. The controller using the feedback signals to monitor the torque and rotational speed that are applied to the first tubular during the make-up process. The controller halting the make-up process when a predetermined torque limit is reached.

Abstract: A device rotates at least one static magnetic field about an axis, producing a rotating magnetic dipole field, and is movable in relation to the surface of the ground. The field is periodically sensed using a receiver to produce a receiver output responsive to the field. A positional relationship between the receiver and the device is monitored using the output. In one aspect, changing the positional relationship, by moving the device nearer to a boring tool which supports the receiver, causes an increase in accuracy of depth determination. In another aspect, determination of an actual overhead position of the boring tool, and its application, are described. Use of a plurality of measurements over at least one-half revolution of each magnet is disclosed. Establishing a surface radial direction toward a boring tool and resolution of multi-valued parameters is described. Calibration techniques, as well as a three transmitter configuration are also described.

Abstract: A method and system for drillstem testing multiple zones in a well with a single testing trip into the well. A multiple zone tester is landed in the lower completion to form separate controllable flow paths from each of the zones. The multiple zone testing system facilitates testing each zone singularly and performing commingled tests without pulling out of the well.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for maintaining lubrication of rolling cone cutters mounted on journal pins. Embodiments comprise a rotating cone disposed on a journal pin and forming a journal gap there between. A cylindrical journal sleeve is disposed in the journal gap. The journal sleeve has a longitudinal gap forming opposing end portions, which are continuously contoured. A lubrication port is disposed in the journal pin and in fluid communication with a lubrication supply. The lubrication port has an outlet located in a recess in the journal gap. Each end of the recess comprises a transitioning surface extending between the bottom of the recess and the outer surface of the journal pin to prevent sharp transitions. In certain embodiments, the journal pin may comprise two or more lubrication ports, each located in a recess with transitioning surfaces.

Abstract: A tool for cleaning and/or forming holes, the tool having a shaft, the shaft having a lower end and at least two buckets attached adjacent to the lower end of the shaft, each bucket having an open mouth which extends radially from the axis of the shaft, consequently rotation of the shaft about its axis causes rotation of the buckets, causing dirt to pass through the mouth of each bucket.

Abstract: The thermally treated piece of drilling equipment is made by placing a device within a thermal control apparatus and subjecting the device to two thermal cycles. The first thermal cycles involves introducing a cryogenic material into the thermal control apparatus decreasing the device temperature, while preventing over-stressing of the device, to a first target temperature at a first temperature rate. The device temperature is then increased to a second target temperature at a second temperature rate. The second thermal cycle involves introducing the cryogenic material to decrease the device temperature, while preventing over-stressing, to a third temperature at a third temperature rate ranging. The temperature is then increased to a fourth temperature at a fourth temperature rate. The result of the process is a piece of drilling equipment without fractures and enhanced structural characteristics.

Abstract: A method for applying a wear-resistant material to a rock bit is disclosed that includes depositing a coating on a selected area of the rock bit, applying a heated wear-resistant material using a laser assisted cladding apparatus to a selected portion of the rock bit, wherein the coating is selected to have material properties to prevent significant bonding between the heated wear-resistant material and the coated area of the rock bit.

Abstract: A roller cone drill bit includes a bit body adapted to be coupled to a drill string, a bearing journal depending from the bit body, and a single roller cone rotatably attached to the bearing journal. The single roller cone has a plurality of cutting elements, where at least one of the plurality of cutting elements is formed of an inner region that is at least partially surrounded by an outer region, where the inner region is more abrasive resistant than the outer region. Such an arrangement in a single roller cone bit allows the at least one cutting element to be “self-sharpening.

Abstract: Disclosed are a variety of arcuate-shaped inserts for drill bits, and in particular, for placement in rolling cone cutters of drill bits. The arcuate inserts include 360° or ring-shaped inserts, as well as inserts of smaller arcuate length. The arcuate inserts are suitable for use in all surfaces of the rolling cone cutter, and in other locations in drill bits, and may have specialized cutting surfaces and material enhancements to enhance their cutting duty performance. Certain arcuate inserts may include stress relieving discontinuities such that, upon assembly into the cone or during drilling, the arcuate inserts may fragment in a controlled and predicted manner into shorter arcuate lengths.

Abstract: A track roller bogie is pivotally supported by a pin assembly, in which a spacer for receiving a thrust load is abolished and the thrust load is supported by outer rings of the pin assembly themselves. It makes possible to assemble a pin assembly easier and to elongate a service life of the track bogie.

Abstract: The invention is a conversion kit for converting a conventional two-wheeled vehicle, such as a bicycle or motorcycle, into a tracked vehicle for use on snow, mud and sand. The kit converts the vehicle without major modifications to the vehicle, and the vehicle may be converted back to two-wheeled use easily. The tracked version is powered by the original vehicle drive system, and uses the vehicles braking and suspension system.

Abstract: A large-size weighty radiator (1) having an array of rubber dampers (21) at the bottom is mounted between transversely spaced side members (2) of a vehicle body, by a structure (M) including a hollow frame portion having a transversely extending body part (H1) and a pair of fixed parts (H2) fixed to the side members (2), and a receiving portion (H3) formed on the frame portion for receiving the array of rubber dampers (21) inserted thereto.

Abstract: An electromotive power assisted bicycle comprises a drive shaft 4 to be rotated by a pedal effort; a primary sprocket 2 fixed to the drive shaft 4 for transmitting the pedal effort to a drive wheel 22; a secondary sprocket fixed to the drive shaft 4 coaxially with the primary sprocket 2; a pedal effort detection sensor for detecting a pedal effort; an electromotive power output unit box 13 detachably attached to the body for outputting an electromotive power in response to the pedal effort detected by the pedal effort detection sensor; a power sprocket coupled to a rotating output shaft of the electromotive power output unit box 13; an auxiliary chain stretched across between the secondary sprocket and the power sprocket; and a battery bracket 165 capable of accommodating a battery 162 for the electromotive power output unit box 13.

Abstract: A powered vehicle has a rear frame assembly and a front frame assembly that are pivotally attached to one another, and can be pivoted from a normal fully-extended operating position to a folded position in which the frame assemblies are positioned substantially adjacent to one another, effectively reducing overall vehicle length to about half. One or more latch members lock the front and rear frame assemblies in the fully-extended, normal operating position, and they may be used to lock the frame assemblies in the folded position. The seat support structure may be integrated with the front and rear frame assemblies such that pivoting the frame assemblies toward the folded position collapses the seat support. The steering tiller may also be collapsible toward the front frame assembly. The rear wheels may be mounted on a transaxle that is pivotally mounted on the rear frame assembly. An extendable handle may be provided to assist in the folding operation and to tow the collapsed vehicle on its anti-tip rollers.

Abstract: A left drive shaft and a right drive shaft each include an inside constant velocity joint and an outside constant velocity joint with a ball spline mechanism provided between the inside constant velocity joint and the outside constant velocity joint for enabling the distance between the inside constant velocity joint and the outside constant velocity joint to be contracted and extended. The ball spline mechanism includes a spline shaft having an outer circumferential surface provided with a plurality of axial grooves extending in the axial direction, a tubular portion surrounding the periphery of the spline shaft and having an inner circumferential surface provided with a plurality of axial grooves extending in the axial direction and a plurality of balls capable of rolling while being fitted in the axial grooves and in the axial grooves.

Abstract: The flow control device comprises a supply passage (2) for supplying hydraulic fluid discharged by a pump (1) to a power steering output section (8); a variable throttle section (3) situated at an intermediate position of the supply passage (2); and a flow control valve (4) for returning the hydraulic fluid in the supply passage (2) to the pump inlet side, in accordance with a pressure differential between upstream and downstream of the variable throttle section (3). When the pump (1) is halted, the flow control valve (4) is impelled by a spring (13) and closes the variable throttle section (3). A throttle passage (51) is provided for connecting the upstream side and the downstream side of the variable throttle section with the supply passage (2).

Abstract: The degrees of freedom in the design of a layout structure of a power steering system for a vehicle are increased so that the auxiliary parts can be arranged around the power assisting actuator without the need for a special increase in the strength and in the stiffness of a body frame for installing the power steering system. The front wheels are steered by a power steering system supported by the body frame wherein the power steering system is provided with an actuator for assisting a steering force. One end of the actuator is installed to a first cross pipe laid over the left and right portions of the body frame. The arrangement is such so that a longitudinal direction of the actuator runs substantially in parallel with a center line of a chassis extending in a back-and-forth direction of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A motor operated power steering device which transmits rotational force from a steering assistance motor to a steering shaft by way of a gear fitted around the outer circumference of the steering shaft. A torque limiter fitted in between the steering shaft and the gear comprises a torque setting member, which is subject to diametric deformation as a result of being fitted in between the outer circumference of the steering shaft and the inner circumference of the gear. Diametric force is applied to the steering shaft and the gear in accordance with the diametric deformation of the torque setting member. The limit torque value of the torque limiter corresponds to the diametric deformation of the torque setting member.

Abstract: A protective acoustic cover assembly including a metal foil with perforations, and a treatment on one or more surfaces of said metal foil. The treatment is a hydrophobic or oleophobic treatment, or both. The protective acoustic cover assembly has an average specific acoustic resistance of less than about 11 Rayls MKS from 250-300 Hz, an average specific acoustic reactance magnitude of less than about 1 Rayls MKS from 250-300 Hz, and an instantaneous water entry pressure value of greater than about 11 cm. The perforations of the metal foil preferably have an average maximum pore size of less than about 150 micrometers. The protective acoustic cover assembly further includes an adhesive mounting system, and the preferred metal foil is nickel.

Abstract: An ion wind generator is provided behind a light source. The ion wind generator 20 negatively-ionizes air by corona discharges using needle-shaped electrodes on the negative side, and draws the negatively-ionized air by a mesh electrode on the ground side to generate an air current. An exhaust port is provided with an ozone decomposition catalyst filter. A path axis for vent holes in the ozone decomposition catalyst filter is inclined to the direction of advancement (a direction toward the exhaust port) of unnecessary light from a lamp from the light source, and the unnecessary light from a lamp is shaded by the ozone decomposition catalyst filter.

Abstract: A serviceable muffler (20) has an end plate (34) releasably clamped (36) to an open end (30) of a muffler body (26) and permitting access to an internal catalytic or filter element (28) for removal and replacement. An apertured flange (44) has an outer border with flared rounded portion (46) complemental to flared rounded portions (40 and 42) of each of the end plate (34) and the open end (30) of the body (26), and having an inner border defined by an aperture (48) through which the element (28) is removed and replaced. Servicing and manufacturing methods are provided.

Abstract: An escape ladder system provided at a floor lever failing the reach by an aerial ladder truck is essentially comprised of an alarm to sense a fire hazard and sends warning signals, a receiver to receive fire alarm signals, a box placed by a balcony in a building tower to accommodate the receiver and other components, a driver activated by the receiver, a main shaft linked to the driver and a ladder coiling around the main shaft; the ladder being normally placed in the box; a fire being detected; the alarm being activated to transmit warning signals to the receiver; the power source being activated by the receiver; the main shaft being activated to turn around by a gear set; the escape ladder descending down along the external wall of the building down to the ground or a specific floor where is closer to the ground for people to soonest escape from the site on fire.

Abstract: A swing ladder has a mounting bracket and a ladder body pivotally connected to the mounting bracket. The bracket has a pinhole formed therein and a release pin secured thereto. The ladder body includes a long section with steps, a short section parallel to the long section, and a curved section connecting the short section and the long section. The short section of the ladder body has two pinholes formed therein on each side of the connecting device. The release pin is inserted into the pinhole in the bracket and one of the two pinholes in the short section of the ladder body for locking the ladder body in a down position or an up position.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a scaffold system having a first deck structure having a first deck structure frame, a deck connected to the frame and including a deck hatch. The system also includes a second deck structure having a second deck structure frame and a deck connected to the frame, the second deck structure positioned at a distance from, and connectable to, the first deck structure. The system further includes a telescoping ladder positioned between the first and second deck structures and connectable to at least one of the first and the second deck structures, the telescoping ladder extendable to a length that corresponds to the distance between the first and the second deck structures. Also disclosed is a resilient deck hatch hinge. Advantageously, a user can ascend the scaffold system from one deck structure to the next while remaining inside the scaffold footprint, promoting safety. The telescoping ladder promotes greater efficiencies from the scaffold supply standpoint.

Abstract: A horizontal support member is provided for use with tube and clamp scaffold systems. The support member includes a bar, preferably a length of scaffold tubing, having a tube half-clamp welded to each end. Attaching each tube half-clamp of the support member to a vertical scaffold tube will result in the support member becoming horizontal. Attaching a plurality of support members of the same fixed length between adjacent vertical scaffold tubes as transoms and ledgers maintains a uniform distance between the vertical scaffold tubes and provides a scaffold system that is quick to assemble. A tube half-clamp including a base with scaffold brace fastening means projecting perpendicular from the base is also provided. Attaching tube half-clamps with brace fastening means to a tube and clamp scaffold assembly permits the use of conventional scaffold braces, such as lengths of metal tubes with flattened ends or angle iron and having apertures at each end, as diagonal braces to stabilize the assembled scaffold.

Abstract: A fin member is installed in an oil accumulating room. The fin member causes lubrication oil to follow rotation of the oil accumulating room so that the lubrication oil can be forcibly rotated. In this manner, a rotational speed difference between the oil accumulating room and the lubrication oil is made small, and an adequate oil supplying pressure is generated by the centrifugal force. As a result, a sufficient quantity of the lubrication oil can be supplied. Therefore, estimation of a supplying oil quantity becomes easy, and accuracy in prediction of the lubrication oil quantity actually used for the bearing lubrication can be improved.

Abstract: A parking lot return system for shopping carts in a parking lot with a plurality of parking spaces. The parking lot return system for shopping carts has a plurality of central lanes with a front end, a back end, a left side and a right side with parking spaces provided on the left side and right side along the central lanes. There is also a plurality of shopping cart entrance lanes that feed into the central lanes from the left side and the right side of the central lanes as well as a plurality of curbing that forms the central lanes and separates the central lanes from the parking spaces and the parking lot.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting the presence of an object on the threshold of a vehicle mobility access device such as a wheelchair lift, ramp or the like is provided. Embodiments provide a movable plate that substantially covers the baseplate of the access device for actuating one or more switches therebetween. The plate provides an increased sensing region and sensitivity such that when a switch is actuated, a controller may provide a warning signal such as a visual or audible alarm or disable operation of the access device so potential injuries are prevented.

Abstract: A lifting device (1) for lifting and lowering a load comprises a supporting structure (2), which comprises a bottom structure (3) capable of being fastened to a room floor and a top structure (21) connected to the bottom structure (3) and arranged at a vertical distance thereabove. A lifting drum (28) and a drive (30), by which the lifting drum (28) can be set in rotation in both directions, are arranged in the vicinity of the bottom structure (3). At least one flexible traction means (32 to 37) is secured by one end to the lifting drum (28), has a section running from the lifting drum (28) to the top structure (21) and is led over at least one deflection roller (38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 53) rotatably mounted on the top structure (21). At its other end, a holding arrangement (40) for the load is provided. Thus, only those elements which do not normally need any maintenance or repair at all are to be provided on the top structure (21), which is relatively difficult to get at.

Abstract: An elevator, particularly for transporting passengers, has an elevator car guided in an elevator shaft a direct drive motor. The drive motor includes an active primary part at the elevator car and a passive secondary part that is fixed in the elevator shaft and is spaced from the primary part by an air gap. In order to achieve a high power capability, the drive motor is configured as a transverse flux motor that moves the primary part linearly relative to the secondary part under the influence of an electromagnetic propulsive force. The secondary part has at least one rail made of a soft magnetic material and subdivided into a plurality of segments having a predetermined length. The segments are fixed to a wall of the elevator shaft by intermediate elements.

Abstract: A method of controlling an elevator installation having an elevator car transporting passengers between floors of a building inputs destinations of the passengers into a destination call control and books destination calls and determines an instantaneous load disposed in the elevator car with a load measuring device at a fixable point in time. In order to make uniform the waiting times of the passengers in the case of incorrect operation of the destination call control and to ensure, for all passengers, an optimized transport time with maximum transport capacity the method additionally compares the instantaneous load with a full load parameter and in the case of exceeding of the full load parameter activating a bypass function those floors for which destination calls are booked and which are passed during a half circuit of the fully loaded elevator car.

Abstract: An elevator system is provided with multiple sky lobbies to reduce the space required for elevator shafts and the space required for the entire elevator system, as well as the required elevator speed and motor capacity. Sky lobbies Ls1-Lsx are arranged above building lobby LG at ground level, with a prescribed number of floors between them. Shuttle elevator (1) stops only at building lobby LG and sky lobbies Ls1-Lsx, and passes through the various floors between lobbies by making them an express region. Local elevators service the floors in each bank between adjacent sky lobbies. Local elevators (2a), (2c), (2e), (2g) for the odd-numbered banks are arranged along the same elevator shaft, and local elevators (2b), (2d), (2f) for the even-numbered banks are arranged along another same elevator shaft.

Abstract: An elevator operation system and apparatus reduce the round trip time of an elevator, by determining a target floor that corresponds to the destination floor requested by a passenger; and assigning the target floor to one of a plurality of elevators for service exclusively to the target floor.