Richard Noel Mccarthy

US Patent:

6431325, Aug 13, 2002

Filed:

Oct 12, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/976444

Inventors:

Joseph Bledsoe - Bedford TX
Thomas He - Unionville CT
Richard C. McCarthy - Simsbury CT
Chris Singarella - Ellington CT

Assignee:

Otis Elevator Company - Farmington CT

International Classification:

B66B 134

US Classification:

187292, 318649

Abstract:

A platform stabilization coupler for transmitting acceleration forces to an elevator platform disposed on an elevator car frame is presented. The coupler includes a vibration member having a first surface disposed in fixed relation to either one of the elevator car frame and the platform. The coupler additionally includes a linear bearing disposed in fixed relation to a second surface of the vibration member. The bearing is disposed in moveable relation with the other of the elevator car frame and the platform to allow substantially vertical movement of the platform relative to the elevator car frame. The vibration member and linear bearing provide a transmission path for the lateral acceleration forces from the elevator car frame to the platform.

US Patent:

6435314, Aug 20, 2002

Filed:

Mar 24, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/535455

Inventors:

Joseph Bledsoe - Bedford TX
Thomas He - Unionville CT
Richard C. McCarthy - Simsbury CT
Chris Singarella - Ellington CT

Assignee:

Otis Elevator Company - Farmington CT

International Classification:

B66B 134

US Classification:

187292, 318649

Abstract:

A platform stabilization coupler for transmitting acceleration forces to an elevator platform disposed on an elevator car frame is presented. The coupler includes a vibration member having a first surface disposed in fixed relation to either one of the elevator car frame and the platform. The coupler additionally includes a linear bearing disposed in fixed relation to a second surface of the vibration member. The bearing is disposed in moveable relation with the other of the elevator car frame and the platform to allow substantially vertical movement of the platform relative to the elevator car frame. The vibration member and linear bearing provide a transmission path for the lateral acceleration forces from the elevator car frame to the platform.