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EP 1050505 B1 20040804 - Device for executing works in an elevator shaft

Title (en)

Device for executing works in an elevator shaft

Title (de)

Einrichtung zur Ausführung von Arbeiten in einem Aufzugsschacht

Title (fr)

Equipement pour effectuer des travaux dans une cage d'ascenseur

Publication

EP 1050505 B1 20040804 (DE)

Application

EP 00109295 A 20000429

Priority

EP 00109295 A 20000429
EP 99810398 A 19990507

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP1050505A1] The work unit consists of a lift-cabin (2) with height-adjustable maintenance platform (10) which travels along the lift sha (1). The floor (12) of the lift-cabin forms a stand (12) which can be continuously adjusted by a driven hoist (13) and can conta the stowed-away platform. The drive for the lift can be switched over to inspection from normal operation by opening a hatchway the ceiling (14.1) of the cabin. Sensors (16.1,16.2) of a cabin-switchboard control the hoist.

IPC 1-7

B66B 11/02

IPC 8 full level

B66B 11/02 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B66B 11/0246 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT CH DE FR GB LI

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1050505 A1 20001108; EP 1050505 B1 20040804

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 00109295 A 20000429