Docking mechanism, elevator shaft module and elevator system

Abstract

The invention relates to a docking mechanism, an elevator shaft module and an elevator system. The elevator shaft module and the elevator system comprise the docking mechanism. The docking mechanism comprises a first docking element having a first adjustment element and a second docking element having a second adjustment element, wherein the first docking element is adapted to dock the second docking element in an adjustable manner and the first adjustment element is adapted to engage the second adjustment element such that by adjusting one of the first adjustment element and the second adjustment element the docking position between the first docking element and the second docking element can be changed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of elevators. More specifically, this invention relates to a docking mechanism, and further to an elevator shaft module and elevator system including the same. Background Technology

[0002] With social development, multi-story and even high-rise buildings are becoming increasingly common in residential, commercial, and industrial areas. These buildings are equipped with elevator systems to transport people or goods between floors.

[0003] For buildings equipped with elevator systems, it is usually necessary to install a dedicated elevator shaft structure in the building during the early stages of construction, and then install various components of the elevator system on-site in the shaft structure during the later stages of construction.

[0004] In addition, a modular elevator shaft structure was proposed, in which most of the components are processed and pre-assembled into modules in the factory, requiring only a small amount of work on the construction site to complete the elevator system shaft installation. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The first aspect of the present invention is to provide an improved docking mechanism.

[0006] A second aspect of the present invention is to provide an elevator shaft module including the docking mechanism described in the first aspect.

[0007] A third aspect of the present invention is to provide an elevator system including the elevator shaft module of the second aspect described above.

[0008] The fourth aspect of the present invention aims to provide another elevator shaft module including the docking mechanism of the first aspect described above.

[0009] The fifth aspect of the present invention is to provide an elevator system including the elevator shaft module of the fourth aspect described above.

[0010] To achieve the aforementioned objective, a first aspect of the present invention provides a docking mechanism, wherein the docking mechanism comprises: A first docking element, the first docking element having a first adjusting element; and The second docking element has a second adjusting element. The first docking element is adapted to dock with the second docking element in an adjustable manner, and the first adjusting element is adapted to engage the second adjusting element such that the docking position between the first docking element and the second docking element can be changed by adjusting one of the first adjusting element and the second adjusting element.

[0011] Optionally, in the docking mechanism as described above, the first adjusting element is a rack fixed to the first docking element, and the second adjusting element is a gear, which is rotatably adjustable on the second docking element.

[0012] Optionally, in the docking mechanism described above, the first docking element is a first hollow tube, the second docking element is a second hollow tube, the rack extends from one end of the first hollow tube, the gear is disposed inside one end of the second hollow tube via an adjustable rotating shaft, and the rack is adapted to be guided between the gear and the side wall of the second hollow tube into the one end of the second hollow tube.

[0013] Optionally, in the docking mechanism as described above, the rotating shaft has an operating part for rotating and adjusting the rotating shaft.

[0014] Optionally, in the docking mechanism as described above, one end of the first hollow tube includes a first extension extending longitudinally therefrom and spaced parallel to the rack, the spacing between the rack and the first extension allowing the gear to move in and out. Furthermore, the first extension is adapted to extend into the second hollow tube, and the first extension is adapted to be releasably fastened to the second hollow tube.

[0015] Optionally, in the docking mechanism as described above, the first extension has a connecting hole, and one end of the second hollow tube has a slot corresponding to the position of the connecting hole, wherein the connecting hole is adapted to be fastened to the slot by a screw.

[0016] Optionally, in the docking mechanism as described above, one end of the first hollow tube includes a second extension extending longitudinally therefrom and spaced parallel to the first extension, the second extension fitting and holding the rack, and the second extension being adapted to extend into the second hollow tube, the outer profile formed by the first extension and the second extension matching the inner profile of the second hollow tube.

[0017] Optionally, in the docking mechanism described above, both the first hollow tube and the second hollow tube are square tubes.

[0018] Alternatively, in the docking mechanism as described above: The first docking element includes an indexing block and at least one lever as a first adjusting element, wherein the first end of the lever is connected to the indexing block in a pivotally adjustable manner; The second docking element includes a mechanical jack as a second adjusting element, and the second end of the swing arm is hinged to the top of the mechanical jack.

[0019] Optionally, in the docking mechanism as described above, the indexing block is provided with a guide groove for guiding the swing of the pendulum, a common pivot shaft of the pendulum passes through the guide groove and is fixed to the indexing block, and the indexing block has at least two indexing holes distributed around the pivot shaft and passing through the guide groove, the pendulum being fixed at at least one of the indexing holes by the indexing shaft.

[0020] Optionally, in the docking mechanism as described above, the mechanical jack has a parallel top plate and a bottom plate, and a support leg is fixed to the top plate and / or the bottom plate respectively. The support leg extends from a first side of the top plate and / or the bottom plate, and the support leg is parallel to the plane where the top plate and / or the bottom plate are located and parallel to the swing surface of the swing arm.

[0021] Optionally, in the docking mechanism as described above, the top plate and / or the bottom plate each have a vertical fold at the edge of their first side, and the support leg is formed at the fold.

[0022] To achieve the aforementioned objective, a second aspect of the present invention provides an elevator shaft module, wherein the elevator shaft module includes a docking mechanism as described in any one of items 1 to 8, and the first docking element and the second docking element are respectively located at the connection end of the frame of the elevator shaft module.

[0023] To achieve the aforementioned objective, a third aspect of the present invention provides an elevator system comprising docked elevator shaft modules as described in the second aspect above, wherein docking of adjacent elevator shaft modules is achieved through a first docking element and a second docking element to each other.

[0024] To achieve the aforementioned objective, a fourth aspect of the present invention provides an elevator shaft module, wherein the elevator shaft module includes a docking mechanism as described in any of items 1, 9-12 above, and a first docking element of the docking mechanism is fixed to the side of the frame of the elevator shaft module.

[0025] Optionally, in the elevator shaft module as described above, the elevator shaft module has support bolts extending outward from its rear side frame.

[0026] To achieve the aforementioned objectives, a fifth aspect of the present invention provides an elevator system comprising an elevator shaft module as described in the fourth aspect, wherein a second docking element of the docking mechanism is supported at a corresponding floor in the building shaft of the elevator system. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The disclosure of this invention will become more apparent from the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this invention. In the drawings: Figure 1 A docking mechanism and elevator shaft module according to an embodiment of the present invention are schematically shown in a perspective view; Figure 2 A docking mechanism according to one embodiment of the present invention is schematically shown in a perspective view; Figure 3 A three-dimensional diagram schematically illustrates... Figure 2 The first docking element of the docking mechanism in the middle; Figure 4 A three-dimensional diagram schematically illustrates... Figure 2 The second docking element of the docking mechanism in the middle; Figure 5 A docking mechanism according to another embodiment of the present invention is schematically illustrated in a perspective view; and Figure 6 The plan schematically illustrates the following. Figure 5 The docking mechanism in the process. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same or corresponding technical features.

[0029] For purposes of brevity and illustrative purposes, the principles of the invention are described herein with reference to examples in the accompanying drawings. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the same principles can be applied to the docking of various types of modular elevator systems and that these same principles can be implemented therein, and that any such application does not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0030] The terms “first,” “second,” or similar expressions used in this specification are for naming, description, or differentiation purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying the relative importance of the corresponding components, nor do they necessarily limit the number of the corresponding components.

[0031] While the schemes and features in this application are disclosed in combination with only one or more of several embodiments / examples, this feature may be combined with one or more other features of other embodiments / examples if it is desirable and / or advantageous for any given or identifiable function. Therefore, the following description should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application.

[0032] Some aspects of this application relate to modular elevator systems. Typically, a modular elevator system's shaft module includes a prefabricated bottom module, a top module, and at least one intermediate module. During on-site installation, the bottom module is installed at the bottom of the elevator shaft and is also referred to as the pit bottom module. The top module is installed at the top of the elevator shaft, and one or more intermediate modules are removably stacked or layered between the bottom and top modules. For example, the bottom module, top module, and multiple intermediate modules can be manufactured separately at a manufacturing site, then transported to the installation site, and sequentially hoisted from the bottom (each module may be equipped with lifting rings). The individual modules can be sized to correspond to floors. For example, the intermediate modules may have dimensions corresponding to a single floor of a building, the top module may have dimensions corresponding to the top floor elevator shaft of a building, and the bottom module may have dimensions corresponding to the bottom floor elevator shaft of a building.

[0033] The bottom module, top module, and middle module may each include, for example, a frame structure made of steel structural members. These frame structures may include vertical structural members in the vertical direction and / or horizontal structural members in the horizontal direction. These structural members are attached to each other to define a three-dimensional frame, within which a space is defined for accommodating the car. Various shaft components and floor lobby components of the elevator system can be installed through these frames.

[0034] For example, the frame structure of the bottom module may include one or more of the following components: speed limiter, tensioner, compensating rope, guide device, lighting system, power system, intercom system, maintenance access, etc. For example, the frame structure of the top module may include one or more of the following components: traction machine, hoisting rope, motor, etc. For example, the frame structure of the middle module may include one or more of the following components: guide rails, landing doors, etc. Details regarding the frame structures of the bottom, top, and middle modules are not elaborated here.

[0035] In some embodiments of the modular elevator system according to the present invention, docking between shaft modules and between shaft modules and elevator shaft can be achieved through docking mechanisms.

[0036] Figure 1 A docking mechanism and elevator shaft module according to an embodiment of the present invention are schematically shown in a perspective view.

[0037] Two intermediate modules 10 are schematically shown in the figure. Each intermediate module 10 includes a frame constructed of, for example, steel structural members, which is attached by vertical structural members 11 and horizontal structural members 12. Specific attachment methods include, but are not limited to, welding. In this example, the frame may be constructed in a generally cubic shape to define an internal space for accommodating the elevator car. This frame, composed of the vertical structural members 11 and the horizontal structural members 12, provides the front, rear, left, and right sides of the intermediate module 10. Here, front, rear, left, and right refer to the orientation relative to the elevator car, with the side where the elevator system's landing door is located designated as the front and the opposite side as the rear. A landing door 13 is provided on the front side of the intermediate module 10; a guide rail 14 is provided inside the intermediate module to guide the movement of the elevator car.

[0038] The two intermediate modules 10 in the figure are connected by a docking mechanism 100. In the illustrated example, four docking mechanisms 100 are used between every two intermediate modules 10, respectively located between the opposing vertical structural members 11 of the two intermediate modules 10. The provision of these docking mechanisms allows for millimeter-level adjustment of module height, which is beneficial for accurately adapting to the floor height errors of the building. At the same time, the structural adjustment design is reliable, low-cost, and maintains good quality of modular frame connection.

[0039] In the illustrated example, each docking mechanism 100 may have the same relative height position. In an alternative embodiment, the docking mechanisms may also be positioned at different heights. Optionally, when two intermediate modules are joined, the height of these docking mechanisms 100 is located between the upper and lower doors, rather than opposite the doors, to facilitate docking operations.

[0040] It is understood that although the diagrams in this application describe the docking mechanism between intermediate modules, in specific embodiments, such docking mechanisms can also be used between the bottom module and the intermediate module, and between the intermediate module and the top module, to achieve the same good technical effect.

[0041] It should be noted that the docking mechanisms in the various embodiments of this application are not limited to applications in... Figure 1 The shaft module or elevator system shown is merely one application example; these docking mechanisms can be applied to any suitable docking situation.

[0042] Figure 2 A docking mechanism according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown schematically in a perspective view.

[0043] As shown in the figure, the docking mechanism 100 includes a first docking element 110 and a second docking element 120. In this example, both the first docking element 110 and the second docking element 120 are square hollow tubes. The first docking element 110 and the second docking element 120 can be the end portions of vertical structural components of a wellbore model, such as... Figure 1 As can be seen, it is integrally formed at the end of the vertical structural member 11 or fixed or integrated into the end of the vertical structural member 11 in any way.

[0044] according to Figure 1 As shown in the example, the first docking element 110 and the second docking element 120 can be located at opposite ends of the same vertical structural member 11 to achieve end-to-end docking between different shaft modules. For example, in Figure 1 In the two intermediate modules 10 shown, the first docking element of the upper intermediate module is aligned with the second docking element of the lower intermediate module. In this example, the first docking element 110 is located at the lower end of the vertical structure of the intermediate module, and the second docking element 120 is located at the upper end of the vertical structure of the intermediate module. Except when the frame is connected in the field, the gear rotation mechanism in the second docking element 120 is locked.

[0045] Figure 3 A three-dimensional diagram schematically illustrates... Figure 2 The first docking element of the docking mechanism in the process.

[0046] As shown in the figure, the first docking element 110 has a first adjusting element 111. According to this example, the first adjusting element 111 is a rack fixed to the first docking element 110. Here, the first docking element 110 is a hollow tube, and the rack extends from one end of the hollow tube.

[0047] In this embodiment, one end of the hollow tube includes a first extension 112 extending longitudinally therefrom and spaced parallel to the rack. As can be seen from the figure, the first extension 112 has a connection hole 116.

[0048] In this embodiment, the end of the hollow tube may further include a second extension 113 extending longitudinally therefrom and spaced parallel to the first extension 112, the second extension 113 fitting against and holding the rack. The second extension 113 may cover or adhere to the rack. The rack may be fixed to the hollow tube in various suitable ways, such as, but not limited to, welding, bolting (e.g., Figure 3 The diagram shows several connecting through holes at the rack.

[0049] Here, the hollow tube is a square tube. The first extension 112 and the second extension 113 have a shoulder 114 at their connection to the hollow tube. The cross-section formed by the first extension 112 and the second extension 113 is smaller than the surface of the first mating element 110, i.e., the square tube. The first extension 112 and the second extension 113 are connected at their root, and an arc-shaped curved top surface 115 is formed at the sidewall where they connect, which can prevent stress concentration and damage; this sidewall also serves as structural reinforcement.

[0050] Figure 4 A three-dimensional diagram schematically illustrates... Figure 2 The second docking element of the docking mechanism.

[0051] As shown in the figure, the second docking element 120 has a second adjusting element 121. In this illustrated example, the second adjusting element 121 is a gear, which is rotatably adjustable in the second docking element 120. Here, the second docking element 120 is a hollow tube, and the gear is disposed within one end of the hollow tube via an adjustable shaft 122. The shaft 122 may have an operating part 123 for rotating and adjusting the shaft. For example, but not limited to, the operating part 123 may be a hexagonal recess at the end of the shaft or a hexagonal bolt head, which is easy to operate with a tool such as an Allen wrench. Here, the hollow tube is a square tube.

[0052] The rotating shaft 122 can be fastened to the end of the hollow tube of the second mating element 120 by bolting a nut 125 (the other end of the rotating shaft may also have a nut, or a bolt head) relative to the hollow tube. In an optional embodiment, after tightening, a mechanism can be provided to lock the nut to prevent accidental loosening of the rotating shaft 122. When it is necessary to adjust the relative position of the first mating element 110 and the second mating element 112, the nut 125 can be loosened, and then the rotating shaft 122 can be rotated and adjusted using a tool via the operating part 123 to further adjust the gears and rack. A washer 126 can be provided at the nut 125 of the rotating shaft to prevent loosening.

[0053] As can also be seen from the figure, the hollow tube of the second mating element 120 has a slot 124 at the corresponding mating end, corresponding to the position of the connection hole 116 of the first extension of the first mating element 110. The straight slot in the figure can be further modified into other shapes. It is understood that further replacing the slot here with common connection structures such as similar connection holes is also an equivalent substitution that can be made by those skilled in the art, and it also falls within the scope of the "slotted" structure here.

[0054] Now return to Figure 2As can be seen, the first docking element 110 can dock with the second docking element 120 in an adjustable manner, and the rack of the first adjusting element 111 engages with the gear of the second adjusting element 121, so that the docking position between the first docking element 110 and the second docking element 121 can be changed by adjusting the gear.

[0055] In the illustrated example, the rack is guided between the sidewalls of the gear and the hollow tube of the second mating element 120 into the corresponding end of the hollow tube. Correspondingly, the second extension 113 also extends into the second hollow tube. The first extension 112 also extends into the hollow tube of the second mating element 120. The shoulder 114 of the first mating element 110 is aligned with the end face of the second mating element 120; however, it is understood that, depending on the height adjustment of the first and second mating elements 110, the shoulder 114 of the first mating element 110 does not necessarily need to contact the end face of the second mating element 120.

[0056] The first extension 112 can be releasably fastened to the hollow tube of the second mating element 120. In one example, the connection hole 116 of the first extension 112 is adapted to be fastened to the slot 124 of the hollow tube of the second mating element 120 by a screw (not shown). For example, the screw is fastened to the connection hole by its threaded portion and the slot 124 is pulled toward the first extension 112 by its screw head portion, thus achieving the fastening. For more effective fastening, multiple screws can be used here. In different embodiments, those skilled in the art can also use other common fastening methods, such as, but not limited to, welding nuts, short bolts with washers, etc.

[0057] To facilitate gear and rack engagement and adjustment, the gap between the rack and the first extension 112 allows the gear to enter and exit. Alternatively, the gap between the rack and the first extension 112 allows them to enter and exit the hollow tube of the second mating element 120 without interfering with the gear. Simultaneously, this allows the first extension 112 and the second extension 113 to enter or exit the second mating element 120 as needed.

[0058] The outer contour shape formed by the first extension 112 and the second extension 113 matches the inner contour shape of the hollow tube of the second mating element. This ensures that the mating of the first and second mating elements, and the engagement of the gear and rack, are relatively stable and reliable, preventing accidental lateral loosening. In the illustrated example, both the outer and inner contour shapes are square. In alternative embodiments, those skilled in the art can design these outer and inner contour shapes to match other shapes, such as circles, other polygons, irregular shapes, etc.

[0059] Based on the above, Figures 2 to 4As described, when using the docking mechanism 100 for docking operations, the rack of the first docking element 110 is first guided into engagement with the gear of the second docking element 120. Then, the gear is rotated by a rotating shaft, and the rack, first extension, and second extension are introduced into appropriate positions within the second docking element 120 as needed. Finally, the rotating shaft is secured with a nut 125, and the first extension is secured to the second docking element 120 using a fastening device. When adjustment of the docking mechanism is required, the fastening between the first extension and the second docking element can be released first. Then, the nut 125 securing the rotating shaft can be loosened, allowing the rotating shaft to rotate. The rotating shaft is then turned by a tool or manually, driving the gear to rotate. The gear drives the rack, and the rack pushes the first docking element to move, thereby adjusting the relative position of the first docking element 110 and the second docking element. After adjustment, the rotating shaft and the first extension can be secured to the second docking element again. It can be understood that the operating sequence of the nut and fastening device can be changed during docking or adjustment.

[0060] Additionally, it should be noted that, Figure 2-4 The implementation methods described herein are merely exemplary and descriptive, and some features may be omitted or modified, or other features may be added as needed.

[0061] For example, the first extension 112 and the second extension 113 of the first mating element 110 may be omitted or take other feasible forms. If the first extension 112 is omitted, the first and second mating elements can be fixed by the force between the gear and rack, or the rack can be further fixed to the second mating element. Similarly, it is possible for the first and second mating elements 110 and 120 to be non-hollow tubes.

[0062] Figure 5 A docking mechanism according to another embodiment of the present invention is schematically illustrated in a perspective view. The docking mechanism is shown in solid lines, while the shaft modules and the building's elevator shaft, which need to be installed opposite each other, are shown in dashed lines.

[0063] As can be seen from the figure, the docking mechanism 200 includes a first docking element 210 and a second docking element 220.

[0064] The first docking element 210 includes an indexing block 211 and at least one rocker arm serving as a first adjusting element 212. A first end of the rocker arm is connected to the indexing block 211 in a pivotally adjustable manner. The indexing block 211 may have a guide groove (not shown) for guiding the swing of the rocker arm, providing space for rotation of the rocker arm 212. A common pivot shaft 213 of the rocker arm 212 passes through the guide groove and is fixed to the indexing block 211. The indexing block 211 has at least two indexing holes 214 distributed around the pivot shaft 213 and passing through the guide groove. The rocker arm is fixed at at least one indexing hole 214 by an indexing shaft or a locating pin. In the illustrated example, the number of indexing holes may optionally be four. Although the indexing block 211 in the illustrated example is fan-shaped, it may have different shapes as needed in other alternative embodiments.

[0065] The second docking element 220 includes a mechanical jack as a second adjusting element 221. This mechanical jack, as shown in the figure, is in the form of a scissor jack (also known as a support jack), having a support forming a rhombus shape and a screw for adjusting the width of the rhombus's waist. Tightening the screw narrows the width of the rhombus's waist, raising the jack vertically; tightening the screw widens the width of the rhombus's waist, lowering the jack vertically. Other types of mechanical jacks can also be used here.

[0066] The mechanical jack may have a parallel top plate 222 and a bottom plate 223. The top plate 222 and bottom plate 223 may be arranged horizontally. Support legs 224 are fixed to the top plate 222 and / or the bottom plate 223, respectively. The support legs 224 extend from a first side of the top plate 222 and / or the bottom plate 223, and may be parallel to the plane containing the top plate 222 and / or the bottom plate 223 and parallel to the swing surface of the lever. For structural reliability, the top plate 222 and / or the bottom plate 223 may each have a vertical flange at their first edge, and the support legs 224 are formed at the flange. It is understood that the flange may be omitted.

[0067] As shown in the figure, the second end of the lever, i.e., the lower end in the figure, is hinged to the top of the mechanical jack. In the illustrated example, it is connected to the top surface of the top plate 222.

[0068] exist Figure 5 The diagram also uses dashed lines to show the shaft module 10' and the building's elevator shaft 20 that need to be installed opposite each other. In the illustrated example, the indexing block of the docking mechanism can be fixed to the side of the shaft module 10' by welding or other means. Correspondingly, docking mechanisms are also symmetrically arranged on the opposite sides of the shaft module 10'. The base plate of the jack of the docking mechanism rests on the shaft module support platform 21 of the corresponding floor in the building's shaft, and each support leg 224 abuts against the inner wall of the building's shaft.

[0069] During hoistway module installation, adjusting the angle of the lever relative to the indexing block adjusts the alignment of the jack's base plate with the support platform. Adjusting the lever upwards by one increment moves the adjusting elements, including the jack, further away from the hoistway module frame, effectively pushing the frame away from the hoistway's inner wall. Adjusting the lever downwards by one increment moves the adjusting elements, including the jack, closer to the hoistway module frame, effectively bringing the frame closer to the hoistway's inner wall. This indexing adjustment also affects the hoistway module's height, an effect that can be eliminated by adjusting the mechanical jack.

[0070] Adjusting the height of the jack by rotating the lead screw allows for adjustment of the height of the hoistway module relative to the elevator shaft, providing reliable support for the module and effectively distributing its weight onto the building's hoistway support platform. When the height of the hoistway module needs adjustment, this can be achieved by rotating the lead screw to adjust the height of the mechanical jack. The lead screw can be adjusted manually or remotely or automatically using a separate motor and control device.

[0071] Figure 6 The plan schematically illustrates the following. Figure 5 The docking mechanism in the process.

[0072] Specifically, in Figure 6 The figure shows a building shaft 20, shaft module 10', elevator car 400, docking mechanism 200, and support bolts 300. In this example, the shaft 20, shaft module 10', and car have square cross-sections. The docking mechanism 200 is used to install, support, and align the shaft module 10' onto the support platform 21 of the shaft 20. Four docking mechanisms 200 are shown in the figure, with two docking mechanisms on each of the left and right sides of the shaft module, positioned one in front of the other on the corresponding side of the shaft module.

[0073] exist Figure 6 In this configuration, support bolts 300 pass through the frame of the hoistway module and extend rearward from the module, supporting the corresponding front and rear side walls of the building hoistway. See also... Figure 5 As can be seen, the support bolt 300 can be equipped with nuts 301 and 302. Nuts 301 and 302 clamp the frame of the hoistway module within them. By moving the positions of nuts 302 and 304 on the bolt, the position of the frame on the bolt can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the front-to-back position of the hoistway module within the building hoistway. Alternatively, the nuts can be fixed, and the front-to-back adjustment of the hoistway module can be achieved by rotating the support bolt. The end of the support bolt 300 has a disc-shaped portion that can abut against the inner hoistway. When the support bolt 300 is adjusted to be shorter, the frame is closer to the hoistway wall; when the support bolt 300 is adjusted to be longer, the frame is farther from the hoistway wall.

[0074] Some aspects of the present invention provide elevator shaft modules. For example, the elevator shaft module includes components corresponding to... Figure 2-4 The docking mechanism shown in the example (e.g., its first docking element and second docking element may be located at the connection end of the frame of the elevator shaft module, respectively) and / or corresponding to Figure 5-6 The example docking mechanism shown (e.g., its first docking element can be fixed to the side of the frame of the elevator shaft module). In some embodiments, both docking mechanisms can be provided simultaneously.

[0075] Some aspects of the invention also provide an elevator system. For example, the elevator system may include a docking mechanism (e.g., for docking adjacent shaft modules) Figure 2-4 The example docking mechanism, wherein the docking of adjacent elevator shaft modules is achieved through a first docking element and a second docking element to each other) and / or a docking mechanism for docking shaft modules with the shaft of a building (e.g., Figure 5-6 The example docking mechanism, wherein the second docking element of the docking mechanism is supported at the corresponding floor in the building shaft of the elevator system. Additionally, as... Figure 6 As shown, the elevator system shaft module also has support bolts 300 extending outward from its rear frame.

[0076] It can be understood that in such an elevator system, the docking mechanism between shaft modules (e.g., docking mechanism 100) is suitable for adjusting the alignment, perpendicularity, parallelism, and precision of the module docking, and for ensuring the perpendicularity and parallelism of the guide rails in the shaft modules, such as in... Figure 1 The system utilizes four docking mechanisms 100 to adjust the docking of the four vertical structural components 11, thereby adjusting the shaft module to essentially adapt to the building's deviations or errors, achieving millimeter-level precision. After adjusting the docking mechanisms between the shaft modules to determine the precision, the shaft module can be fixed to the building shaft using the docking mechanism between the shaft module and the building shaft (e.g., docking mechanism 200), distributing the weight of the shaft module across the building. Figure 5 The system utilizes indexing blocks to provide adjustable positions for the swing arm and locks it at appropriate indexing positions, ensuring the support bolts abut against the inner wall of the shaft to prevent swaying and maintain angular positioning. Then, the height of the mechanical jacks is adjusted to distribute weight to the support platform within the building shaft, and subsequently to the building's load-bearing beams. After assembling the shaft module for one floor using the docking mechanism, the same mechanism can be used to assemble the shaft modules for adjacent floors above; and so on, to assemble the bottom, middle, and top modules of the elevator system.

[0077] During elevator system operation, new dimensional errors arise between the shaft module and the building shaft. In some aspects of this invention, a rack and pinion rotating docking mechanism allows for precise control of gear rotation angle and distance using a specialized wrench, achieving millimeter-level adjustment accuracy. The modular design's height dimensions can be effectively correlated with building height errors, resulting in reliable structural adjustment design, low cost, and maintained high-quality modular frame connections. Furthermore, the docking mechanism and shaft module or elevator system incorporating it in other aspects of this invention enable readjustment of the position and orientation of the modular elevator shaft module. Certain aspects of this docking mechanism also offer advantages such as reliability, ease of use, and a sufficiently large adjustment range, effectively eliminating the negative impact of shaft dimensional errors. Simultaneously, the docking mechanism also facilitates readjustment of newly generated errors during operation.

[0078] The technical scope of this invention is not limited to the content described above. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the above embodiments without departing from the technical concept of this invention, and all such modifications and variations should fall within the scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A docking mechanism, characterized in that, The docking mechanism includes: A first docking element, the first docking element having a first adjusting element; and The second docking element has a second adjusting element. Wherein, the first docking element is adapted to dock with the second docking element in an adjustable manner, and the first adjusting element is adapted to engage the second adjusting element, such that the docking position between the first docking element and the second docking element can be changed by adjusting one of the first adjusting element and the second adjusting element; and in: The first docking element includes an indexing block and at least one lever as a first adjusting element, wherein the first end of the lever is connected to the indexing block in a pivotally adjustable manner; The second docking element includes a mechanical jack as a second adjusting element, and the second end of the swing arm is hinged to the top of the mechanical jack.

2. The docking mechanism as described in claim 1, wherein, The indexing block is provided with a guide groove for guiding the swing of the pendulum, a common pivot axis of the pendulum passes through the guide groove and is fixed to the indexing block, and the indexing block has at least two indexing holes distributed around the pivot axis and passing through the guide groove, the pendulum being fixed at at least one of the indexing holes by the indexing axis.

3. The docking mechanism as described in claim 2, wherein, The mechanical jack has a parallel top plate and a bottom plate, and a support leg is fixed to the top plate and / or the bottom plate. The support leg extends from a first side of the top plate and / or the bottom plate, and is parallel to the plane where the top plate and / or the bottom plate are located and parallel to the swing surface of the swing arm.

4. The docking mechanism as described in claim 3, wherein, The top plate and / or the bottom plate each have a vertical fold at the edge of their first side, and the support leg is formed at the fold.

5. An elevator shaft module, characterized in that, The elevator shaft module includes a docking mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-4, wherein a first docking element of the docking mechanism is fixed to the side of the frame of the elevator shaft module.

6. The elevator shaft module as described in claim 5, wherein, The elevator shaft module has support bolts extending outward from its rear frame.

7. An elevator system, characterized in that, The elevator system includes an elevator shaft module as described in claim 5 or 6, wherein the second docking element of the docking mechanism is supported at the corresponding floor of the building shaft of the elevator system.

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