Transfer station and car disengagement mechanism for a ropeless elevator system

A transfer station for a ropeless elevator system comprising:

• a plurality of lanes configured to accommodate vertical travel of an elevator car therein;
• a parking area located adjacent at least one of the plurality of lanes;
• a carriage moveable between the plurality of lanes, the carriage configured to support and move the elevator car in a horizontal direction;
• and
• a car disengagement mechanism located within at least one of a terminal of the parking area and the plurality of lanes, the car disengagement mechanism engageable with the elevator car for movement of the elevator car within the parking area.

A method of moving an elevator car within a transfer station region comprising:

• moving the elevator car in a vertical direction within a plurality of lanes of a hoistway;
• supporting the elevator car with a carriage located within the plurality of lanes;
• disengaging a primary propulsion mechanism configured to move the elevator car within the plurality of lanes;
• moving the elevator car with the carriage;
• and
• transferring the elevator car from one of the plurality of lanes to a parking area located adjacent the plurality of lanes with a car disengagement mechanism.