3. Main uses of elevators.Main uses of elevators.
Quicker transportation of people toQuicker transportation of people to
different levels or floors.different levels or floors.
You get to desired floor without anyYou get to desired floor without any
trouble.trouble.
Large offices, multistory buildings, storageLarge offices, multistory buildings, storage
houses, and all other kind of buildings usehouses, and all other kind of buildings use
lifts and elevators now a days.lifts and elevators now a days.
4. The Basic DesignThe Basic Design
The basic design is a compartmentThe basic design is a compartment
that is somehow liftedthat is somehow lifted
Two Types of Elevators:Two Types of Elevators:
• HydraulicHydraulic
• Rope-GearedRope-Geared
5. The Hydraulic ElevatorThe Hydraulic Elevator
The car is moved up andThe car is moved up and
down using “a fluid pistondown using “a fluid piston
mounted inside a cylinder”.mounted inside a cylinder”.
Consists of three parts:Consists of three parts:
• TankTank
• PumpPump
• ValveValve
6. Hydraulic Elevators DesignHydraulic Elevators Design
The car is placed on a piston.The car is placed on a piston.
the piston works on the pressure of the Fluidthe piston works on the pressure of the Fluid
Pumping System.Pumping System.
A tank (off to the side) holds the fluid.A tank (off to the side) holds the fluid.
When the valve closes, the car is lifted.When the valve closes, the car is lifted.
When the valve opens, the car is lowered.When the valve opens, the car is lowered.
7. Hydraulic adv and dis-advHydraulic adv and dis-adv
One Advantage-One Advantage-
1.Low cost1.Low cost
Two Disadvantage-Two Disadvantage-
2.Must Have Enough Room2.Must Have Enough Room
3.Energy Inefficient3.Energy Inefficient
8. Rope-Geared ElevatorsRope-Geared Elevators
These are the most popular types ofThese are the most popular types of
elevators.elevators.
Rather than being pushed fromRather than being pushed from
below, these types of elevators arebelow, these types of elevators are
moved using cablesmoved using cables
9. Rope-Geared DesignRope-Geared Design
Cables attach to the car and through a sheave.Cables attach to the car and through a sheave.
The sheave is connected to an electric motor.The sheave is connected to an electric motor.
Motor turns one way, elevator moves up. MotorMotor turns one way, elevator moves up. Motor
turns the other way, elevator moves down.turns the other way, elevator moves down.
The ropes are connected to a counterweight.The ropes are connected to a counterweight.
The counterweight system serves as a means forThe counterweight system serves as a means for
conserving energy.conserving energy.
10. Rope-Geared Design (Cont’d)Rope-Geared Design (Cont’d)
Rails are used to guide the elevatorRails are used to guide the elevator
Keep elevator and counterweights steady.Keep elevator and counterweights steady.
Rope-geared elevators are much more efficientRope-geared elevators are much more efficient
and safer.and safer.
11. Rope-geared adv and dis-advRope-geared adv and dis-adv
AdvantagesAdvantages
1.Energy efficient.1.Energy efficient.
2.Safer that hydraulic2.Safer that hydraulic
3.Quicker in working.3.Quicker in working.
DisadvantagesDisadvantages
1.Higher expense1.Higher expense
12. Safety SystemsSafety Systems
More ropes than neededMore ropes than needed
Built-in brake systemsBuilt-in brake systems
Governor prevents the elevator from falling to theGovernor prevents the elevator from falling to the
bottom of the shaft.bottom of the shaft.
Centrifugal force causes a brake system toCentrifugal force causes a brake system to
activate.activate.
Also has an electromagnetic brake that is activated ifAlso has an electromagnetic brake that is activated if
the elevator loses power.the elevator loses power.
Automated Brake System at the top and bottom of theAutomated Brake System at the top and bottom of the
shaft.shaft.
13. Moving To DestinationsMoving To Destinations
Modern elevators use computers.Modern elevators use computers.
Slows downSlows down
Only answer “up calls” as going up and the sameOnly answer “up calls” as going up and the same
for going down.for going down.
Modern “Smart” systems take into account theModern “Smart” systems take into account the
busiest parts of the day.busiest parts of the day.
Press the floor you want in the lobby.Press the floor you want in the lobby.
Load SensorLoad Sensor