Device for creating a temporary protective space

An elevator system having a device arranged within an elevator shaft for creating a temporary protective space, wherein the elevator system has a travel body movable along an entire movement path in an operating mode of the elevator system, the device comprising:

• a fastening element fixed in the elevator shaft;
• a supporting element connected to the fastening element, wherein, in a maintenance position of the device, the supporting element is arranged within the elevator shaft such that the movement path of the travel body is limited to less than the entire movement path thereby forming a temporary protective space in the elevator shaft;
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• an impact element connected to the supporting element, wherein, in the maintenance position of the device, the impact element is provided for direct mechanical contact with the travel body, and wherein the impact element is pivotably mounted on the supporting element for movement between the maintenance position and an operating position in which the movement path of the travel body is not limited by the device.

A device for creating a temporary protective space, wherein the device is adapted for use in an elevator system when installed in an elevator shaft of the elevator system, the device comprising:

• a fastening element adapted to be fixed in the elevator shaft;
• a supporting element connected to the fastening element, wherein, in a maintenance position of the device, the supporting element is arranged within the elevator shaft such that a movement path of a travel body included in the elevator system is limited to form a temporary protective space in the elevator shaft;
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• an impact element connected to the supporting element and wherein, in the maintenance position of the device, the impact element is provided for direct mechanical contact with the travel body, and wherein the impact element is pivotably mounted on the supporting element for movement between the maintenance position and an operating position of the device.