EMERGENCY BRAKE FOR LIFT CARS: GIB HAS RECESS INTO WHICH FRICTION MATERIAL IS FIXED

摘要

Safety gear for a lift car is disclosed which includes a gib (10) which moves into contact with a lift guide rail for retarding and stopping the lift car in an emergency situation. The gib (10) has a recess (12) and an insert (20) is provided in the recess (12). The insert (20) comprises a pad (22) and a brake lining (24). The brake lining (24) is formed from a material which is relatively soft compared to cast iron such as a bronze alloy material.