Title:
SYNTHETIC FIBER ROPE FOR AN ELEVATOR
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2003064760
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A synthetic rope (1) for an elevator having improved resistance to compression and abrasion is provided and comprises a plurality of strands (7) forming layers of the rope, each strand formed from a plurality of pre-twisted strands (19) from high modulus synthetic filaments (21). One or more of the strands or layers of strands may be impregnated with a lubricant, such as polytetrafluoroethylene, to reduce the abrasion among the strands and substrands, and increase the service life of the rope. The exterior of the rope may be covered by a jacket (35) that provides for traction with the drive sheave. An elevator system comprising the claimed rope is also provided.
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Inventors:
SMITH RORY
FITE JOHN L JR
SIMPKINS HARRY
WALKER ROY J
KORALEK ALAN SANFORD
WHITEHILL A SIMEON
HUNTLEY MARK G
GIBSON PHILIP
FITE JOHN L JR
SIMPKINS HARRY
WALKER ROY J
KORALEK ALAN SANFORD
WHITEHILL A SIMEON
HUNTLEY MARK G
GIBSON PHILIP
Application Number:
PCT/US2003/002739
Publication Date:
November 20, 2003
Filing Date:
January 30, 2003
Export Citation:
Assignee:
THYSSEN ELEVATOR CAPITAL CORP (US)
International Classes:
B66B7/06; D07B1/02; (IPC1-7): D02G3/48
Foreign References:
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Other References:
See also references of EP 1478801A4
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