4. An elevator (or lift in the
Commonwealth) is a type of
vertical transport equipment that
efficiently moves people or goods
between floors (levels, decks) of a
building, vessel or other structures.
Elevators are generally powered by
electric motors that either drive traction
cables or counterweight systems like
a hoist, or pump hydraulic fluid to raise a
cylindrical piston like a jack
5. Elevator doors protect riders from falling into
the shaft. The most common configuration is
to have two panels that meet in the middle,
and slide open laterally.
In a cascading telescopic configuration
(potentially allowing wider entryways within
limited space), the doors run on independent
tracks so that while open, they are tucked
behind one another, and while closed, they
form cascading layers on one side.
6. This can be configured so that two sets
of such cascading doors operate like the
center opening doors described above,
allowing for a very wide elevator cab. In
less expensive installations the elevator
can also use one large "slab" door: a
single panel door the width of the
doorway that opens to the left or right
laterally. Some buildings have elevators
with the single door on the shaft way,
and double cascading doors on the
cab.
7. Space to stand in, guardrails, seating cushion
(luxury)
Overload sensor—prevents the elevator from
moving until excess load has been removed.
It may trigger a voice prompt or buzzer alarm.
This may also trigger a "full car" indicator,
indicating the car's inability to accept more
passengers until some are
8. A set of doors kept locked on each floor to
prevent unintentional access into the elevator
shaft by the unsuspecting individual. The door
is unlocked and opened by a machine sitting
on the roof of the car, which also drives the
doors that travel with the car. Door controls
are provided to close immediately or reopen
the doors.
Objects in the path of the moving doors will
either be detected by sensors or physically
activate a switch that reopens the doors.
Otherwise, the doors will close after a preset
time.
9. A stop switch (not allowed under British
regulations) to halt the elevator while in
motion and often used to hold an
elevator open while freight is loaded.
Keeping an elevator stopped for too
long may trigger an alarm. Unless local
codes require otherwise, this will most
likely be a key switch.
An alarm button or switch, which
passengers can use to signal that they
have been trapped in the elevator.
10. The top end of the market comes in just over
$30,000 for the typical retrofit. The lowest we
have seen is $10,000. Of course, the price rises
with accoutrements, as with anything, but in
the larger scheme of
home remodelling, home elevator cost is less
than the average kitchen remodel. And more
to the point, residential elevator cost is hardly a
limiting or deterring factor in the decision to
own one. Be aware that retrofitting really drives
the home elevator cost as compared to
having one installed during construction.
11. creates more usable space
use less energy (70-80% less than
hydraulic elevators)
uses no oil
12. all components are above ground similar
to roped hydraulic type elevators (this
takes away the environmental concern
that was created by the hydraulic
cylinder on direct hydraulic type
elevators being stored underground)
slightly lower cost than other elevators
can operate at faster speeds than
hydraulics but not normal traction units
13. Expensive
Consumes a lot of electricity
Limited number of occupants
Technical problems may occur
Hygienic problems/ health problems
High risk of violence
