Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Locking apparatus to prevent movement of an elevator car
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Application No.: US13175095Application Date: 2011-07-01
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Publication No.: US09751726B2Publication Date: 2017-09-05
- Inventor: Ari Ketonen , Jarmo Ahoniemi , Marko Malin
- Applicant: Ari Ketonen , Jarmo Ahoniemi , Marko Malin
- Applicant Address: FI Helsinki
- Assignee: Kone Corporation
- Current Assignee: Kone Corporation
- Current Assignee Address: FI Helsinki
- Agency: Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP
- Priority: FI20090010 20090112
- Main IPC: B66B11/04
- IPC: B66B11/04 ; B66B5/00

Abstract:
An elevator and a locking apparatus for preventing rotational movement of the traction sheave of the elevator are provided. The elevator includes at least a hoisting machine provided with a traction sheave, a frame and at least one brake. A holding device is disposed in connection with the hoisting machine, which holding device is arranged to prevent rotational movement of the traction sheave.
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