Apparatus for determining the position of an elevator car

Details Apparatus for determining the position of an elevator car Apparatus for determining the position of an elevator car

2006-01-17

2006-01-17

Salata, Jonathan (Department: 2837)

Elevator, industrial lift truck, or stationary lift for vehicle

With monitoring, signalling, and indicating means

Monitors operational parameter

Reexamination Certificate

active

06986409

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for determining the position of an elevator car in an elevator shaft includes a resistance wire installed vertically in the elevator shaft, the wire having a first end supplied with an operating voltage and a second end supplied with a reference voltage; a voltage tap installed on the elevator car, the voltage tap having a contact which rides on the resistance wire between the ends; and a position sensing unit connected to the voltage tap by a measuring line.

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