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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 09, 2002
Filed:
Apr. 16, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Harri Hakala, Hyvink{umlaut over (aa)}, FI;
Esko Aulanko, Kerava, FI;
Jorma Mustalahti, Hyvink{umlaut over (aa)}, FI;
Tauno Pajala, Espoo, FI;
Assignee:
Kone Corporation, Helsinki, FI;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B66B 1/108 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B66B 1/108 ;
Abstract
An elevator drive machine includes multiple electric motors and a traction sheave. The traction sheave is placed between the motors. With this arrangement, a higher torque is generated by the drive machine as compared to conventional solutions. Furthermore, an elevator arrangement in which such a drive is utilized exhibits efficient space utilization.