Elevator shaft element, elevator arrangement and method

By using vertically positionable frame modules and elevator car guides, the problem of long construction and dismantling times for elevator shafts has been solved, enabling fast and economical shaft construction and dismantling, suitable for various application scenarios.

CN115916667BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-05KONE OYJ

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
KONE OYJ
Filing Date
2021-08-20
Publication Date
2026-06-05

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Abstract

An elevator shaft element (1), an elevator arrangement and a method. The elevator shaft element comprises a frame module (2) arranged for receiving an elevator car (3) therein. The frame module (2) is constructed from transport and / or storage units (4) comprising side walls (5), a bottom wall (6) and a top wall (7). The units (4) are arranged to be positioned vertically such that the side walls (5), bottom wall (6) and upper wall (7) of the units (4) define an interior space (8) of the elevator shaft. An elevator car guide (9) for guiding movement of the elevator car (3) in the elevator shaft element (1) is attached to the bottom wall (6) and / or top wall (7).
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to elevator shaft components.

[0002] The present invention also relates to an elevator device.

[0003] The present invention also relates to a method for constructing elevator shafts. Background Technology

[0004] The known problems with elevator shafts and elevators are that construction takes a long time, including processes such as pouring concrete. Furthermore, if demolition of the elevator shaft and elevator is required, it is a labor-intensive task. Summary of the Invention

[0005] From a first perspective, an elevator shaft element may be provided, comprising: a frame module arranged to receive an elevator car therein, the frame module being constructed from a transport and / or storage unit including side walls, a bottom wall, and a top wall, the unit being arranged vertically such that the side walls, bottom wall, and top wall of the unit define an internal space of the elevator shaft; and an elevator car guide for guiding the movement of the elevator car within the elevator shaft element, the elevator car guide being attached to the bottom wall and / or top wall.

[0006] This allows for the easy and rapid construction and dismantling of elevator shaft components.

[0007] From a second perspective, a hoistway assembly can be provided, which includes a hoistway and at least two hoistway elements as defined above.

[0008] This allows for the easy and rapid construction and dismantling of elevator shafts.

[0009] On the other hand, a method for constructing a lift shaft can be provided, the method comprising prefabricating lift shaft elements, the elements including frame modules constructed from transport and / or storage units including side walls, bottom walls and top walls, attaching lift car guides to the bottom walls and / or top walls for guiding the lift car to move in the longitudinal directions of all side walls, bottom walls and top walls, and sequentially arranging multiple lift shaft elements until the required length for the lift shaft has been reached.

[0010] This enables a rapid and economically attractive method for constructing elevator shafts.

[0011] Embodiments of the invention are also disclosed in the specification and drawings of this patent application. The scope of the invention may also be defined in other ways than those defined in the embodiments of this application. The scope of the invention may also be formed by several separate inventions, particularly if examined in light of explicit or implicit subtasks or in view of the benefits obtained or a combination of benefits. Given the individual inventive concepts, some definitions included in the embodiments of this application may be unnecessary. Within the scope of the basic inventive concept, features of different embodiments of the invention can be applied to other embodiments.

[0012] In one embodiment, the frame modules are arranged to form the inner and outer peripheries of a load-bearing structure adapted to bear the loads caused by operating the elevator. An advantage is that it enables the rapid and low-cost construction of the elevator shaft.

[0013] In one embodiment, the bottom and / or top walls, i.e., the structures connecting the elevator car guide rails, have a thicker structure than the side walls. The advantage is that the utilization of the structure of the transport and / or storage unit is optimized by attaching the guides to the most stable part of the transport and / or storage unit.

[0014] In one embodiment, the frame module is constructed from shipping containers. The advantage is that shipping containers have a very robust structure, and they are readily available worldwide.

[0015] In one embodiment, one or more door openings for a landing door are arranged on at least one of the side walls, bottom wall, and top wall, preferably on one of the side walls. The door openings can be easily and precisely formed in the frame module.

[0016] In one embodiment, at least one sidewall includes at least one opening for receiving a window. An advantage, for example, is that it can provide a sightseeing elevator.

[0017] In one embodiment, the elevator shaft element includes a maintenance door for performing maintenance operations within the elevator shaft. An advantage is that it provides access to the interior of the elevator shaft.

[0018] In one embodiment, the maintenance door includes door panels that open inward and / or outward relative to the elevator shaft elements. An advantage is that the door panels can be easily connected to the frame module.

[0019] In one embodiment, the door is arranged to open at least inward, and the door is provided with a buffer extending vertically beyond the upper end of the door, as well as a support element arranged to support the door on the bottom structure of the elevator shaft, wherein the dimensions of the door are determined to bear a load caused by the elevator car moving downward at its rated speed and being loaded with 120% of its rated load. An advantage is that a safe space below the elevator shaft is achieved in a simple manner.

[0020] In one embodiment, the elevator shaft element includes a safety buffer device arranged to move along the travel path of the elevator car when activated by a safety control system. The advantage is that it achieves a safe space below the elevator shaft in a simple manner.

[0021] In one embodiment, the elevator shaft element includes a machine for driving a movable elevator component, the movable elevator component including at least an elevator car. An advantage is that the machine can be easily added to the elevator shaft by adding an elevator shaft element that includes the machine.

[0022] In one embodiment, the machine is connected to the elevator car guide. An advantage is that, for example, a low headroom type of elevator can be achieved.

[0023] In one embodiment, the elevator arrangement includes at least two elevator shafts arranged side-by-side, and optionally, at least one insulating layer is arranged between the at least two elevator shafts. An advantage is that the capacity of the elevator unit can be increased in a simple manner.

[0024] In one embodiment, the elevator assembly includes: an elevator shaft element (1) comprising a machine (21) for driving and moving elevator components, serving as the uppermost elevator shaft element; and an elevator shaft element (1) comprising a maintenance door (15) for performing maintenance operations in the elevator shaft, serving as the lowermost elevator shaft element. An advantage is that a complete elevator shaft with a commonly used configuration can be constructed.

[0025] In one embodiment, the method includes removing the end wall of the transport and / or storage module at least at the end to be connected to another transport and / or storage module. An advantage is the ease of implementing the basic form of the elevator shaft element.

[0026] In one embodiment, the method includes creating one or more door openings on at least one of the sidewalls, bottom wall, and top wall, preferably on one of the sidewalls, and optionally arranging them in the door openings. An advantage is that door openings can be easily and precisely created within the frame module.

[0027] In one embodiment, the method includes creating at least one opening for a window on at least one of these sidewalls, and optionally arranging window elements in the opening.

[0028] The advantages are, for example, the ability to manufacture sightseeing elevators.

[0029] In one embodiment, the method includes performing preliminary assembly of the elevator shaft in a workshop, factory, manufacturing site, or assembly workshop. The preliminary assembly includes sequentially arranging at least two of a plurality of elevator shaft components, performing at least one assembly work step within the elevator shaft components, and disassembling at least two of the plurality of elevator shaft components for transport to the construction site. The advantage is that it reduces installation and commissioning work performed at the construction site.

[0030] In one embodiment, the method includes vertically aligning the elevator car guides of at least two elevator shaft elements to each other during initial assembly. The advantage is that it reduces the amount of guide adjustment work required on the construction site.

[0031] In one embodiment, the method includes arranging at least two elevator shafts side by side, and optionally installing at least one insulating layer between adjacent elevator shafts. An advantage is that the capacity of the elevator system can be increased in a simple manner.

[0032] In one embodiment, the method includes providing a machine for driving the movement of elevator components to the uppermost elevator shaft element, and a maintenance door for maintenance operations arranged in the elevator shaft to the lowermost elevator shaft element. An advantage is that a complete elevator shaft with a commonly used configuration can be constructed. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Some embodiments used to illustrate this disclosure are described in more detail in the accompanying drawings, wherein...

[0034] Figure 1a This is a schematic end view of a transport and / or storage unit.

[0035] Figure 1b yes Figure 1a A schematic side view of the transport and / or storage unit shown.

[0036] Figure 2 This is a schematic top view of a partial cross-section of the elevator.

[0037] Figure 3 This is a schematic top view of a partial cross-section of another elevator.

[0038] Figure 4 This is a schematic side view of the elevator shaft components.

[0039] Figure 5 This is a schematic side view of a partially cut-out elevator shaft.

[0040] Figure 6 This is a schematic side view of the method.

[0041] Figure 7 This is a schematic side view of another elevator shaft component.

[0042] Figure 8a This is a schematic top view of a partial cross-section of the third elevator.

[0043] Figure 8b yes Figure 8a Another schematic top view of the elevator shown.

[0044] Figure 8c yes Figure 8a The diagram shows a schematic side view of the elevator door.

[0045] Figure 9a This is a schematic top view of a partial cross-section of the fourth elevator.

[0046] Figure 9b yes Figure 9a Another schematic top view of the elevator shown.

[0047] Figure 10 This is a schematic top view of a partial cross-section of the fifth elevator, and

[0048] Figure 11 A method for constructing elevator shafts is shown.

[0049] In the accompanying drawings, some embodiments are shown in a simplified manner for clarity. Similar components are labeled with the same reference numerals in the drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0050] Figure 1a This is a schematic end view of the transport and / or storage unit. Figure 1b yes Figure 1a A schematic side view of the transport and / or storage unit shown.

[0051] According to one aspect of the invention, the elevator shaft is composed of at least one element including a frame module.

[0052] In one embodiment, the frame module comprises a transport and / or storage unit 4 having a four-cornered cross-section and including two side walls 5, a bottom wall 6, and a top wall 7, and is preferably made of metal (e.g., steel). The outer surface of the side walls 5 may include corrugations (as shown in Figure 1), but this is not a necessary feature of the unit 4.

[0053] In one embodiment, the frame module is constructed from a shipping container. The container may be, for example, an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) container or some other intermodal container, mostly with a standard length of 20 or 40 feet (6.1 or 12.2 m) and a height of 8 feet 6 inches (2.6 m) or 9 feet 6 inches (2.9 m). The latter is referred to as a high cube or high cube (HC) container. However, it should be noted that containers can have dimensions different from those described above.

[0054] In one embodiment, the transport and / or storage unit 4 constituting the frame module is a construction site mobile home unit or another unit primarily for residential or office use. In another embodiment, the side walls 5, bottom wall 6, and / or top wall 7 of unit 4 may include openings (for landing doors, windows, etc.) that are closed when the module is prepared for use as a frame module.

[0055] Figure 2 This is a partial sectional view of a schematic top view of the elevator. Figure 3 This is a partial sectional view of a schematic top view of another elevator.

[0056] The frame module 2 of the elevator shaft unit 1 is composed of the aforementioned transport and / or storage unit 4. The vertical arrangement of the unit 4 such that the side walls 5, bottom wall 6, and top wall 7 of the unit define the internal space 8 of the elevator shaft.

[0057] At least one elevator car guide 9 is attached to the bottom wall 6 and / or the top wall 7 to guide the movement of the elevator car 3 within the elevator shaft element 1. In one embodiment, the elevator car guide 9 is directly attached to the wall. In another embodiment, the elevator car guide 9 is attached to a mounting bracket mounted on the wall. The attachment of the elevator car guide 9 can be achieved, for example, by fastening devices (such as bolts) or welding.

[0058] Frame module 2 forms the inner periphery 10 of the load-bearing structure, which is adapted to bear the load caused by operating the elevator. In one embodiment, frame module 2 also forms the outer periphery 11 of the load-bearing structure. The load includes not only the load of normal operation of the elevator, but also the load generated in an emergency (typically a high load) when the braking device is activated to stop the elevator car movement.

[0059] In one embodiment, the bottom wall 6 and the top wall 7 have a thicker and more robust structure than the side wall 5.

[0060] In one embodiment, for example Figure 2 As shown, the elevator 1 has a counterweight 24, which is located behind the elevator car 3 relative to the doorway 12 for the landing doors. In another embodiment, for example... Figure 3As shown, the counterweight 24 is arranged on the side of the elevator car 3. The decision on which of these two embodiments to choose depends on several factors.

[0061] Figure 4 This is a schematic side view of an elevator shaft element. In one embodiment, the elevator shaft element 1 includes one or more door openings 12 for landing doors. The door openings 12 may be arranged in the side wall 5, bottom wall 6, and top wall 7. In one embodiment, as... Figure 4 As shown, doorway 12 is arranged on side wall 5. Since the height of elevator shaft element 1 can extend to the height of two or more floors, it can include doorways 12 for landing doors on two or more floors. Figure 4 In the embodiment shown, the elevator shaft element 1 includes doorways 12 for two floors.

[0062] Figure 5 This is a schematic side view of a partially cut-out elevator shaft. The elevator shaft 22 includes two elevator shaft elements 1, which are arranged vertically and one is attached to the top of the other. In another embodiment, the elevator shaft 22 includes more than two elevator shaft elements 1, arranged such that one is attached to the top of the other. In yet another embodiment, the elevator shaft includes only one elevator shaft element 1.

[0063] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, all elevator shaft elements 1 of the elevator shaft have equal lengths. However, this is not always necessary; in other words, the elevator shaft 22 may include longer and shorter elevator shaft elements 1, for example, a suitable mixture of twenty-foot and forty-foot transport containers.

[0064] In one embodiment, the uppermost elevator shaft element 1, arranged in the elevator shaft 22, includes a machine 21 for driving the movable elevator component. The machine 21 includes an electric motor and traction wheels driven by the electric motor. The movable elevator component includes at least an elevator car, but typically also includes a counterweight.

[0065] In one embodiment, the uppermost elevator shaft element 1, or at least its uppermost section, forms an upper machine room in which the machine 21 is arranged. In another embodiment, the elevator is a so-called machine room-less elevator or a low-headroom elevator. In low-headroom elevators, the machine 21 is typically connected to the elevator car guide device 9.

[0066] In one embodiment, the elevator shaft element 1, located at the lowest point of the elevator shaft 22, includes a maintenance door 15. The maintenance door 15 allows maintenance personnel access to the interior space of the elevator shaft, for example, to perform maintenance operations. In one embodiment, the elevator shaft element 1 includes the maintenance door 15 and at least one doorway 12 for a landing door, preferably such that the maintenance door is located opposite the elevator shaft element relative to the at least one doorway.

[0067] In one embodiment, the lowest elevator shaft element 1 is arranged to create a pit including, for example, the refuge space required by standards EN81-20 and EN81-50.

[0068] Figure 6 This is a schematic side view of the steps of a method for forming an elevator shaft. In the steps, two elevator shaft elements 1 are connected to each other. In some embodiments, this is all that is needed to produce an elevator shaft of the desired length. In some other embodiments, at least one or more elevator shaft elements 1 are connected to... Figure 6 The two components shown are used to construct the elevator shaft to achieve the required length.

[0069] Before connecting the elevator shaft components 1, remove the end walls or end doors of the frame modules 2 at least at the ends where they are connected. In one embodiment, the end walls or end doors are removed from both ends of the components.

[0070] For example, openings such as doors and windows can be formed in the frame module by cutting or flame cutting.

[0071] In one embodiment of the method, an elevator shaft 22, comprising at least two elevator shaft elements 1, or at least one section thereof, is pre-assembled in a workshop, factory, manufacturing site, or assembly workshop, preferably indoors. In another embodiment, the elevator shaft elements 1 are temporarily arranged one after another in a sequence and position corresponding to the order and position of the elevator shaft elements 1 in the final construction site.

[0072] In a pre-assembled embodiment, the elevator shaft element 1 is secured to each other, for example, by means of a similar device used in the final construction site. In another embodiment, some other securing method or device is used, preferably allowing for quick and easy removal of the element.

[0073] In a pre-assembled embodiment, at least one assembly step is performed in the elevator shaft element 1. For example, elevator car guides 9 of at least two elevator shaft elements may be mated together or vertically aligned. Additionally or alternatively, other assembly steps may be performed, such as adding mechanical parts, doors, pulleys, ropes (e.g., on the hoistway or pulleys), etc. Furthermore, in pre-assembly, the elevator car may be arranged within the elevator shaft element.

[0074] After pre-assembly, the elevator shaft or components that are fixed together are disassembled into individual components for transport to the construction site.

[0075] Figure 7 This is a schematic side view of another elevator shaft element. In one embodiment, at least one of the side walls 5 includes at least one opening 13 for receiving a window 14. Thus, if the elevator car is also equipped with windows, a sightseeing elevator can be realized.

[0076] In one embodiment, the elevator shaft is located inside the building. In another embodiment, the elevator shaft is located on the exterior wall of the building. In a third embodiment, the elevator shaft is located at a distance from the building and connected to the building via a walkway bridge (not shown). The walkway bridge connects the elevator's landing doors to the building's floors. This third embodiment enables the realization of a very impressive sightseeing elevator.

[0077] Figure 8a This is a schematic top view of a partial cross-section of the third elevator. Figure 8b yes Figure 8a Another schematic top view of the elevator shown, and Figure 8c yes Figure 8a A schematic side view of the elevator door shown.

[0078] As already mentioned, the elevator shaft element 1 may include a maintenance door 15 for performing maintenance operations in the elevator shaft.

[0079] In one embodiment, the maintenance door 15 includes a door leaf 16 that opens inward, outward, or in both directions relative to the elevator shaft element 1.

[0080] In one embodiment, such as Figure 8a As shown, the maintenance door 15 includes two door leaves 16, with the first or outermost door leaf arranged to open outwards, and the second or innermost door leaf arranged to open inwards. It should be noted that, for clarity, the outermost door leaf is drawn at a certain distance from the outer perimeter of the frame module. The outermost door leaf may, for example, be arranged flush with the outer perimeter.

[0081] In one embodiment, such as Figure 8cAs shown, the inward-opening door 16 is provided with a buffer 17 extending vertically above the upper end of the door. The door 16 can be sized to bear the load caused by the downward-moving elevator car 3, for example, bearing its rated speed and 120% of its rated load.

[0082] In one embodiment, the hinge 25 of the door is sized to withstand the load caused by the elevator car 3. However, preferably, the door leaf 16 is not only provided with a buffer 17, but also with a support element 18 or buffer foot, which is arranged to support the door leaf 16 on the bottom structure of the elevator shaft. Therefore, the support element 18 can directly transfer the load concentrated in the buffer 17 to the bottom structure.

[0083] In one embodiment, the maintenance door 15 is connected to a safety control system 20, which is configured to maintain the safety of maintenance personnel working at the bottom of the elevator shaft. In another embodiment, the safety control system 20 is configured to prevent the elevator car from moving when the maintenance door 15 is open.

[0084] In one embodiment, the elevator shaft element 1 is equipped with a safety control user interface 27, which is arranged, for example, on the outer periphery of the elevator shaft element 1 and is operable from the outside of the elevator shaft element 1. In one embodiment, the user interface 27 can be used to open the locking system of the maintenance door 15. The user interface 27 is connected to the locking system, for example, via a mechanically or hydraulically operated connection or an electrical connection. The safety control user interface 27 can be linked to the safety control system 20 such that the elevator car 3 cannot move when the locking system is open.

[0085] In such Figure 8a In the embodiment shown in 8b, the user interface 27 is positioned near the maintenance door 15. However, other solutions are possible: for example, the user interface 27 could be positioned near, for example, the bottommost floor door or separate from the frame module 2.

[0086] In one embodiment, the user interface 27 is configured to unlock the locking system of the door 15 and rotate the door leaf 16 to the open and closed positions. Preferably, the user interface 27 is the sole means of moving the door leaf, i.e., it prevents the door leaf 16 from being moved by pushing / pulling the door leaf. In other words, the door cannot be opened or closed from the door leaf itself, but only by using the user interface 27. Therefore, the door leaf 16 preferably does not have any door handles or the like. The advantage is that the risk of accidentally closing the door can be minimized.

[0087] In one embodiment, when the elevator car is not located at a landing door, the lowest landing door cannot be opened from the floor side.

[0088] In one embodiment, the lowest landing door includes an emergency opening system disposed within the elevator shaft, i.e., within the elevator's interior space. The emergency opening system enables the lowest landing door to be opened from within the interior space in an emergency.

[0089] It should be noted that the maintenance door 15, together with the safety system described in this specification, makes it possible to achieve pit safety using the elevator shaft element 1. However, elevators with conventional bottom spaces can also be safely implemented using the elevator shaft element 1.

[0090] Figure 9a This is a schematic top view of a partial cross-section of the fourth elevator, and Figure 9b yes Figure 9a Another schematic top view of the elevator shown.

[0091] In one embodiment, the elevator shaft element 1 includes a safety buffer device 19, which is arranged to be in the movement path of the elevator car 3 (in [the elevator shaft] when activated by the safety control system 20). Figure 9b Move (from the position shown in the image) to the position shown in the image. Figure 9a (The location is shown in the diagram). Activation can occur, for example, when maintenance door 15 is opened. Safety buffer device 19 is configured to prevent the elevator car from moving in the pit or bottom of the elevator shaft when maintenance personnel may be working there.

[0092] Figure 10 This is a schematic top view of a partial cross-section of the fifth elevator. In one embodiment, the elevator arrangement 100 includes two or more elevator shafts 22 arranged side-by-side to form an elevator group. An advantage of the elevator group is that it can be arranged to have a common group control system. In one embodiment, at least one insulation layer 23 is arranged between adjacent elevator shafts 22. The insulation layer may include, for example, sound-absorbing materials, vibration-damping materials, and / or fire-resistant materials.

[0093] In one embodiment, the liner 28 is arranged to at least partially cover the outer perimeter of the elevator shaft. The liner 28 may serve purely decorative or architectural purposes, but it may also be used for some functional or safety purposes.

[0094] In embodiments of an elevator system comprising two or more elevator shafts, the configuration includes at least one elevator car configured for passenger transport and at least one elevator car configured for freight transport. In one embodiment, the elevator car configured for freight transport is used, for example, during the construction or renovation of a building and is reconfigured for passenger transport when freight transport is no longer needed.

[0095] In one embodiment, the elevator car configured for transporting goods includes an opening in its top or bottom, or may not have a top at all. This allows long items that are longer than the height of the elevator car to be transported within the elevator car.

[0096] Figure 11 A method for constructing a lift shaft is illustrated. In the method, prefabrication 200 includes a lift shaft element 1 comprising a frame module 2. The frame module 2 consists of a transport and / or storage unit 4 comprising side walls 5, a bottom wall 6, and a top wall 7.

[0097] In one embodiment, the method includes removing at least the end wall of the 201 transport and / or storage module at the end to which it is to be connected.

[0098] In one embodiment, the method includes creating one or more door openings on at least one of the side walls, bottom wall, and top wall, preferably on one of the side walls, and optionally arranging them in the door openings.

[0099] The elevator car guide 9 connects 203 to the bottom wall and / or top wall 6, 7, and is used to guide the elevator car 3 in the longitudinal direction L (e.g., on all side walls, bottom walls, and top walls 5, 6, 7) of all side walls, bottom walls, and top walls 5, 6, 7. Figure 1b (As shown) Move upwards.

[0100] In one embodiment, the method includes creating at least one opening 204 for a window on at least one of these sidewalls, and optionally arranging window elements in the opening.

[0101] In one embodiment, the method includes performing a preliminary assembly 205 of a lift shaft in a workshop, factory, manufacturing site, or assembly workshop, the preliminary assembly including arranging at least two of the plurality of lift shaft elements one after another, performing at least one assembly work step in the lift shaft elements, and dismantling at least two of the plurality of lift shaft elements for transport to a construction site.

[0102] In one embodiment, the preliminary assembly 205 step includes vertically aligning the elevator car guides of at least two elevator shaft elements to each other 206. “Vertical alignment” does not require that at least two elevator shaft elements be in a vertical position, i.e., the position of the elevator shaft; alternatively, at least two elevator shaft elements connected to each other may be in a horizontal position, for example, during vertical alignment 206.

[0103] In one embodiment, the uppermost elevator shaft component is provided with a machine 207 for driving the moving elevator component.

[0104] In one embodiment, the lowest elevator shaft element is provided with a 208 maintenance door for maintenance operations arranged in the elevator shaft.

[0105] Finally, the method involves arranging more than 209 elevator shaft elements 1 one by one on the construction site until the required length of the elevator shaft 22 is reached.

[0106] In one embodiment of the method, at least two elevator shafts are arranged side by side 210 and at least one insulating layer is installed between adjacent elevator shafts 211.

[0107] It should be noted that the order of the steps may differ from the order described above.

[0108] This invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but many variations are possible within the scope of the inventive concept defined by the following claims. Within the scope of the inventive concept, attributes of different embodiments and applications may be used in combination with or in lieu of attributes of another embodiment or application.

[0109] The accompanying drawings and related descriptions are for illustrative purposes only. The invention may vary in detail from the scope of the inventive concept defined in the appended claims.

[0110] Figure label:

[0111] 1. Elevator shaft components

[0112] 2. Framework Module

[0113] 3. Elevator car

[0114] 4. Transport and / or storage units

[0115] 5. Sidewalls

[0116] 6 bottom wall

[0117] 7. Top Wall

[0118] 8. Interior Space

[0119] 9. Elevator car guide components

[0120] 10 Inner circumference

[0121] 11. Peripheral edge

[0122] 12 doorways

[0123] 13 Window openings

[0124] 14 Windows

[0125] 15 Maintenance Doors

[0126] 16 door panels

[0127] 17 Buffer

[0128] 18 Support components

[0129] 19. Safety buffer device

[0130] 20 Safety Control System

[0131] 21 machines

[0132] 22. Elevator shaft

[0133] 23 Insulation layer

[0134] 24 counterweights

[0135] 25 Hinges

[0136] 26 runways

[0137] 27. Security Control User Interface

[0138] 28 Lining

[0139] 100 Lifting Equipment

[0140] 200-211 Method Steps

[0141] L represents the longitudinal direction.

Claims

1. A hoist shaft element (1), comprising: - A frame module (2) is arranged to receive an elevator car (3) within the frame module, the frame module (2) being constructed from: - Transport and / or storage unit (4), including: - Side wall (5), bottom wall (6) and top wall (7). - The unit (4) is arranged in a vertical position, such that - The sidewall (5), bottom wall (6) and top wall (7) of the unit (4) define the internal space (8) of the elevator shaft. - A lift car guide (9) for guiding the movement of the lift car (3) within the lift shaft element (1), the lift car guide (9) being attached to the bottom wall (6) and / or the top wall (7), and - A machine (21) for driving a mobile elevator assembly, the mobile elevator assembly including at least an elevator car (3), wherein the machine (21) is attached to the elevator car guide (9), and Maintenance door (15) includes a door leaf (16) that opens inward relative to the elevator shaft element (1). The door leaf (16) is provided with: - Buffer (17), extending vertically over the upper end of the door leaf, and - A support element (18) is arranged to support the door leaf (16) on the bottom structure of the elevator shaft, and wherein - The dimensions of the door leaf (16) are determined to bear a load caused by the elevator car (3) moving downward at the rated speed of the elevator car (3) and being loaded with 120% of the rated load of the elevator car (3).

2. The elevator shaft element according to claim 1, wherein the frame module (2) is arranged to constitute - The inner periphery (10) and outer periphery (11) of the load-bearing structure, the load-bearing structure being adapted to bear the load caused by operating the elevator.

3. The elevator shaft element according to claim 1, wherein... - The bottom and top walls (6, 7) have a thicker structure than the side walls (5).

4. The elevator shaft element according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein... - The frame module (2) is constructed from a transport container.

5. The elevator shaft element according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein... One or more door openings (12) are arranged on at least one of the side walls, bottom walls and top walls.

6. The elevator shaft element according to claim 5, wherein one or more door openings (12) are arranged on one of the side walls.

7. The elevator shaft element according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein - At least one sidewall (5) includes at least one opening (13) for receiving the window (14).

8. The elevator shaft element according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the maintenance door (15) is used to perform maintenance operations in the elevator shaft.

9. The elevator shaft element according to claim 8, wherein the door (16) also opens outward relative to the elevator shaft element (1).

10. The elevator shaft element according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising: - A safety buffer device (19) is arranged to move along the movement path of the elevator car (3) when activated by the safety control system (20).

11. A lifting device (100), the lifting device comprising a lifting shaft (22), the lifting device comprising At least two well elements (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein one well element is attached to the top of the other well element.

12. The elevator device according to claim 11, comprising: - At least two elevator shafts (22) are arranged side by side.

13. The elevator device according to claim 12, comprising: - At least one insulating layer (23) is arranged between the at least two elevator shafts.

14. The lifting device according to any one of claims 11 to 13, comprising - Including a lift shaft element (1) for driving the movable lift components, as the uppermost lift shaft element, and - An elevator shaft element (1) including a maintenance door (15) for performing maintenance operations in the elevator shaft, as the lowest elevator shaft element.

15. A method for constructing an elevator shaft, the method comprising: - Prefabricated (200) elevator shaft components (1), said components including frame modules (2), said frame modules (2) being constructed from: - A transport and / or storage unit (4), the transport and / or storage unit including a side wall (5), a bottom wall (6) and a top wall (7). - Attach (203) the elevator car guide (9) to the bottom wall and / or top wall (6, 7) to guide the elevator car (3) to move in the longitudinal direction (L) of all side walls, bottom walls and top walls (5, 6, 7), - Arrange multiple elevator shaft elements (1) sequentially (209) until the required length for the elevator shaft (22) has been reached. - Provides (207) the uppermost elevator shaft element of a machine having elevator components for driving movement, - Provides (208) a lowermost elevator shaft element having a maintenance door arranged in the elevator shaft for maintenance operations, and - Provide a maintenance door (15), the maintenance door including a door leaf (16) that opens inward relative to the elevator shaft element (1). The door leaf (16) is provided with: - Buffer (17), extending vertically over the upper end of the door leaf, and - A support element (18) is arranged to support the door leaf (16) on the bottom structure of the elevator shaft, and wherein - The dimensions of the door leaf (16) are determined to bear a load caused by the elevator car (3) moving downward at the rated speed of the elevator car (3) and being loaded with 120% of the rated load of the elevator car (3).

16. The method of claim 15, comprising: - Remove the end wall (201) of the transport and / or storage module at least at the end to which it is to be connected to another transport and / or storage module.

17. The method according to any one of claims 15 to 16, comprising: - Perform preliminary assembly of the elevator shaft as described in (205) in a workshop, factory, manufacturing site, or assembly workshop, the preliminary assembly including - At least two of the plurality of elevator shaft elements are arranged successively. - Perform at least one assembly step in the elevator shaft components, and - Remove at least two of the multiple elevator shaft components for transport to the construction site.