A belt for a lifting system includes a tension member extending along a longitudinal length of the belt. The tension member is formed from a layer of polyethylene material in tape or film form. A jacket at least partially encloses the tension member. The jacket defines a traction side of the belt configured to interface with a traction sheave of a lifting system. An elevator system includes a hoistway, an elevator car located in the hoistway and movable therein, and a belt operably connected to the elevator car to suspend and/or drive the elevator car along the hoistway. The belt includes a tension member extending along a longitudinal length of the belt. The tension member is formed from a layer of polyethylene material. A jacket at least partially encloses the tension member, defining a traction side of the belt configured to interface with a traction sheave of an elevator system.
LOAD BEARING MEMBER FOR LIFTING SYSTEM
2019-02-14
Patent
Electronic Resource
English