MACHINE-ROOMLESS ELEVATOR SYSTEM WITH AN ELEVATOR MACHINE MOUNTED ON AN ELEVATOR CAR

摘要

A machine-roomless elevator system 10 includes an elevator car 16 propelled by an elevator machine 32 mounted thereon and at least one flat rope 22 for suspending the elevator car 16 and providing traction therefor. Use of flat ropes combined with various roping arrangements reduces the size of the elevator machine 32 required to propel the elevator car 16. Smaller size elevator machines are more practical and result in cost savings for the elevator system 10. Additionally, placement of the elevator machine 32 on the elevator car 16 provides a safer environment for the elevator maintenance crew.