Elevator structure supporting apparatus
AssigneeTrebron Holdings Limited
InventorNorbert Hamy
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Abstract
This invention provides a continuous flow elevator system wherein a plurality of cabs or cars are contained in a single shaft with means for switching the cabs from a set of continuous flow rails to a set of alternate rails associated therewith. There is also disclosed a supporting apparatus or bogie system permitting rotational movement of cabs in the above-mentioned elevator system.
Claims11
A supporting apparatus for supporting a container member for movement on a pair of vertical rails and for permitting relative shifting movement therealong and rotational movement with respect thereto, said apparatus comprising a pair of first frame means, wheel means carried by each of said first frame means and rotatably disposed on said rails permitting movement of each of said first frame means therealong, a pair of second frame means pivotally mounted on said pair of first frame means and being movable therewith, link means extending between and pivotally connected to said container member and said second frame means permitting movement of said container with said first frame means and swingable movement with respect thereto, a fluid actuable means for actuating said link means to shift said container member relative to said first frame means and second frame means, and clutch means operatively associated with second frame means and mounted thereon, said clutch means permitting said container to maintain a constant angular relationship with respect to the vertical rails.
An elevator system for servicing a plurality of vertically arranged access stations, comprising a first shaft communicating with certain of said access stations, a second shaft communicating with certain other of said access stations, each of said shafts having therein continuous flow guide rail means, alternate rail means spaced from and cooperating with said guide rail means and being located proximate to said access stations, connecting rail means extending between and connecting said first and second shafts, a plurality of service capsules independently drivable on said guide rail means in a flow direction, selectively operable means for directing a capsule between said flow guide rail means and said alternate rail means, whereby capsules on said flow guide rail means may pass capsules on said alternate rail means, said capsules being movable in an upward direction on the rail means in said first shaft and downwardly on said rail means in said second shaft, and movable on said connecting rail means therebetween.
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