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EP 0385277 A2 19900905 - Laterally suspending structure for elevator car.

Title (en)

Laterally suspending structure for elevator car.

Title (de)

Laterale Hängestruktur für eine Aufzugskabine.

Title (fr)

Structure de suspension latérale pour cabine d'élévateur.

Publication

EP 0385277 A2 19900905 (EN)

Application

EP 90103470 A 19900222

Priority

JP 4971589 A 19890228

Abstract (en)

A laterally suspending structure for an elevator car composed of support members secured to both side surfaces of an elevator car and rope fastening members supported and secured to the upper surfaces of the support members, the rope fastening members for suspending said car being set at a level slightly below the roof surface of said car.

IPC 1-7

B66B 11/02

IPC 8 full level

B66B 9/02 (2006.01); B66B 7/08 (2006.01); B66B 11/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B66B 11/0055 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

CH DE ES FR GB IT LI

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0385277 A2 19900905; EP 0385277 A3 19901003; FI 900895 A0 19900222; JP H02233492 A 19900917

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 90103470 A 19900222; FI 900895 A 19900222; JP 4971589 A 19890228