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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 10, 2006
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2001
Douglas E. Logan, Bristol, CT (US);
Leroy H. Favrow, Newington, CT (US);
Robert J. Haas, Coventry, CT (US);
Paul A. Stucky, Vernon, CT (US);
Neil R. Baldwin, Manchester, CT (US);
Douglas E. Logan, Bristol, CT (US);
Leroy H. Favrow, Newington, CT (US);
Robert J. Haas, Coventry, CT (US);
Paul A. Stucky, Vernon, CT (US);
Neil R. Baldwin, Manchester, CT (US);
Otis Elevator Company, Farmington, CT (US);
Abstract
A load bearing assembly in an elevator system includes a plurality of discernable markings on an external surface of the assembly. A monitoring device includes at least one detector that detects locations of the markings along the length of the assembly. Changes in spacing between markings provides an indication of belt loading conditions and provides an ability to determine a condition of the belt relative to whether a replacement of the belt may be necessary. A variety of markings and a variety of detecting arrangements are disclosed.