Selector cabling arrangement

In an elevator system having a selector mechanism, for simulating the position and movements of the elevator car, and means for actuating the selector mechanism including cable means connected to the car and a take-up drum for winding or unwinding the cable means in sequential rows across the drum, wherein the drum is rotatable about a rotational axis and the lead of the cable means travels across the drum in the axial direction as the drum is rotated;

• a selector cable guide comprising:
• a frame pivotable about a pivot axis generally perpendicular to the rotational axis, the frame having a portion extending from the pivot axis;
• a first pulley means mounted to the frame adjacent to the pivot axis;
• and
• a second pulley means mounted to the frame on the extending portion;
• wherein the cable means is guided about the first pulley means, the second pulley means, and then onto the drum;
• wherein the position of the second pulley means adjusts to the lead position of the cable as it travels across the drum, wherein the position of the first pulley means remains substantially stationary, in the direction of the rotational axis, regardless of the position of the second pulley means, and wherein further the cable means comprises a cable having portions extending in opposite directions from the car, the oppositely extending cable portions being connected to the drum to wind in opposite rotational directions of the drum, each being arranged to wind and unwind in sequential rows across the drum, wherein the first pulley means comprises a pair of first pulleys mounted to the frame adjacent the pivot axis, and wherein the second pulley means comprises a pair of second pulleys mounted to the frame on the extending portion, wherein each cable portion is guided about one of the first pulleys and one of the second pulleys and thereafter onto the drum.