elevator systems
Building conveyance mechanisms
Elevator systems are the mechanical, electrical, and control components that move people and goods vertically within buildings.
The term encompasses the cab, shaft, cables, counterweights, motors, and safety mechanisms that work together: The building's elevator systems underwent a complete modernization.
In technical contexts, it extends to related equipment like escalators and dumbwaiters.
- counterweightBalancing mass in machinery
- emergency brakeSecondary vehicle stopping mechanism
- cabinSimple wooden dwelling
- control panelInterface for operating machinery
- openNot closed
stop · guide rails · sheave · hoist · accessibility features · inverter · cable · elevator pitch · sensors · safety gear · shaft · machine room · call · overload protection · weight limit · wiring harness · buffer · scheduling software
elevator systemsstairs
Set of steps
staircases · stairwells · ladders · fire stairs · emergency stairs
elevator systemsmoving walkways
Horizontal passenger conveyors
travelators · people movers · conveyor belts · hallways · corridors