A plate structure for an elevator cabin and a method to assemble the same

A split top plate structure with interchangeable PVC pipe frames addresses the challenge of fixed orientations by allowing easy reconfiguration, enhancing installation flexibility and maintenance efficiency in elevator systems.

WO2025262503A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2025-12-26VISHAL RUPHAVATHY
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Application Number
PCT/IB2025/055348
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-06-21
Filing Date
2025-05-23
Publication Date
2025-12-26

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Technical Problem

Current elevator systems require fixed PVC pipe orientations that are difficult to change once installed, complicating customization and maintenance.

Method used

A split top plate structure with interchangeable L-shaped and rectangular PVC pipe frames, allowing easy reorientation without disassembling the external cylinder, using mechanical means like screws and bolts.

Benefits of technology

Enables flexible PVC pipe direction changes based on customer needs, simplifying installation and maintenance, and ensuring efficient cable management and routing.

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Abstract

A plate structure (100) of a top portion of an elevator cabin of a pneumatic vacuum elevator is disclosed The plate structure includes a split top plate (102) assembled as a single frame. The single frame is adapted for fitment with a rectangular shaped vertical polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe frame (104). The single frame is adapted for fitment with a L-shaped horizontal PVC pipe frame (106). The L-shaped horizontal PVC pipe frame and the rectangular vertical PVC pipe frame is fitted using one or more mechanical means (108). The direction of a PVC pipe (112) is changed based on a customer requirement, without removing an external cylinder of the pneumatic vacuum elevator.
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Description

[0001] A PLATE STRUCTURE FOR AN ELEVATOR CABIN AND A METHOD TO ASSEMBLE THE SAME

[0002] EARLIEST PRIORITY DATE:

[0003] This Application claims priority from a complete patent application filed in India having Patent Application No. 202441047941, filed on 21st day of June 2024, and titled “A PLATE STRUCTURE FOR AN ELEVATOR CABIN AND A METHOD TO ASSEMBLE THE SAME”

[0004] FIELD OF INVENTION

[0005] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to elevators and more particularly to a plate structure for an elevator cabin and a method to assemble the same.

[0006] BACKGROUND

[0007] An elevator moves in a vertical shaft to carry passengers or freight between the levels of a multi-story building. The pneumatic vacuum elevator uses air pressure to cause motion of the passenger cabin within a thoroughfare or tubular cylinder. The mechanism uses the air within the tubular cylinder as a working fluid. Brakes, motors, valves, electronic controls, and other equipment work in tandem to ensure a safe and pleasant riding experience for each occupant therein. Components of the elevators includes elevator cabin, control systems, door, atop unit of head cylinder, and the like. The head cylinder has a top plate with (PVC) pipe orientation fitted with outdoor motor unit of the pneumatic vacuum elevator. The orientation of PVC pipes within the elevator shaft or cabin depends on their specific function and the layout of the elevator system. The PVC pipes may be used for various purposes, such as cable management, conduit, or non-structural components.

[0008] Currently, in the top plate structures the user is required fit the PVC pipes based on the placement in the customer site in the same top plate of the elevator. The orientation that is horizontal or vertical of PVC pipes fitment, is fixed once it is installed in the elevator system. Also, currently it is complicated to change the direction of installation of PVC pipes in the elevator systems.

[0009] Hence, there is a need for plate structure for an elevator cabin and a method to assemble the same to address the aforementioned issue(s).

[0010] OBJECTIVE OF THE INVENTION

[0011] An objective of the present invention is to provide a plate structure placed on the top of the head cylinder of the elevator that is easy to use or assemble.

[0012] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a plate structure which is removable via a fitment requirement of PV C pipe fitment at the customer site in the same top plate of the elevator.

[0013] Yet, an objective of the present invention is to provide a frame which is designed separately for horizontal pipe direction and vertical pipe direction.

[0014] BRIEF DESCRIPTION

[0015] In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure a plate structure of a top portion of an elevator cabin of a pneumatic vacuum elevator is provided. The plate structure includes a split top plate assembled as a single frame. The single frame is adapted for fitment with a rectangular shaped vertical polyvinyl chloride pipe frame. The single frame is adapted for fitment with a L-shaped horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame. The horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame and the vertical polyvinyl chloride pipe frame is fitted using one or more mechanical means. The direction of the polyvinyl chloride pipe is changed based on a customer requirement, without removing an external cylinder of the pneumatic vacuum elevator.

[0016] In accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure a method for assembling the plate structure of an elevator cabin of a pneumatic vacuum is provided. The method incudes fitting, by a split top plate, a rectangular shapers v frame with the split top plate is assembled as a single frame. The method also includes fitting, by the single frame, a L-shaped horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame. Further, the method includes fitting, the horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame and the vertical polyvinyl chloride pipe frame is fitted using one or more mechanical means. Furthermore, the method changing, direction of the polyvinyl chloride pipe is changed based on a customer requirement, without removing an external cylinder of the pneumatic vacuum elevator.

[0017] In accordance with yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, a pneumatic vacuum is provided. The elevator includes an external cylinder assembly includes an elevator cabin inserted therein. The external cylinder assembly includes a plurality of cylinders coupled using a base ring assembly and a band ring assembly. The external cylinder assembly includes a guide rail pillar mechanically coupled to the elevator cabin. The guide rail pillar is disposed at the external cylinder assembly. The elevator also includes a guide rail pillar configured to guide an actuation of the elevator cabin. The elevator also includes a polycarbonate sheet is configured to cover the external cylinder assembly. The elevator cabin also includes a plate structure positioned on top of a head cylinder of the external cylinder assembly. The plate structure of a top portion of an elevator cabin of a pneumatic vacuum elevator is provided. The plate structure includes a split top plate assembled as a single frame. The single frame is adapted for fitment with a rectangular shaped vertical polyvinyl chloride pipe frame. The single frame is adapted for fitment with a L-shaped horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame. The horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame and the vertical polyvinyl chloride pipe frame is fitted using one or more mechanical means. The direction of the polyvinyl chloride pipe is changed based on a customer requirement, without removing an external cylinder of the pneumatic vacuum elevator. The polycarbonate sheet and the external cylinder assembly is coupled using a first locking device and a second locking device. The first locking device is configured to lock an air gap between the polycarbonate sheet, the base ring assembly, and the external cylinder assembly, and the second locking device is configured to lock the air gap between the polycarbonate sheet and the guide rail pillar.

[0018] To further clarify the advantages and features of the present disclosure, a more particular description of the disclosure will follow by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended figures. It is to be appreciated that these figures depict only typical embodiments of the disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting in scope. The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the appended figures.

[0019] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures in which:

[0021] FIG. la is schematic representation of a plate structure with a split top plate for vertical pipe direction in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] FIG. lb is schematic representation a plate structure with the split top plate for horizontal pipe direction in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] FIG. 2a is schematic representation of an exploded view of the split top plate for vertical pipe direction of FIG. la, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] FIG. 2b is schematic representation of an assembled view of the split top plate for horizontal pipe direction of FIG. lb, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] FIG. 3a is a schematic representation of vertical fitment of a polyvinyl chloride pipe fitment with an elevator of FIG. la in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. 3b is a schematic representation of horizonal fitment of a polyvinyl chloride pipe fitment with an elevator of FIG. lb in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of pneumatic vacuum elevator in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0027] FIG. 5 is a flow chart representing the steps involved in a method for assembling the plate structure for an elevator cabin in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Further, those skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

[0029] DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the figures and specific language will be used to describe them. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. Such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the disclosure as would normally occur to those skilled in the art are to be construed as being within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0031] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such a process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components preceded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices, sub-systems, elements, structures, components, additional devices, additional sub-systems, additional elements, additional structures, or additional components. Appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment", "in another embodiment" and similar language throughout this specification may, but not necessarily do, all refer to the same embodiment.

[0032] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are only illustrative and not intended to be limiting.

[0033] In the following specification and the claims, reference will be made to a number of terms, which shall be defined to have the following meanings. The singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0034] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a plate structure of a top portion of an elevator cabin of a pneumatic vacuum elevator. The plate structure includes a split top plate assembled as a single frame. The single frame is adapted for fitment with a rectangular shaped vertical polyvinyl chloride pipe frame. The single frame is adapted for fitment with a L-shaped horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame. The horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame and the vertical polyvinyl chloride pipe frame is fitted using one or more mechanical means. The direction of the polyvinyl chloride pipe is changed based on a customer requirement, without removing an external cylinder of the pneumatic vacuum elevator.

[0035] FIG. la is schematic representation of a plate structure with a split top plate for vertical pipe direction in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure and FIG. lb is schematic representation a plate structure with the split top plate for horizontal pipe direction in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The elevator cabin is of an elevator which is a pneumatic vacuum elevator. The plate structure (100) includes a split top plate (102).

[0036] The split top plate (102) is assembled as a single frame. The single frame is adapted for fitment with a rectangular shaped vertical polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe frame (104). However, the vertical PVC pipe frame is not limited to the rectangular shape. The single frame is adapted for fitment with a L-shaped horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame (106, shown in FIG. lb). However, the horizontal PVC pipe frame is not limited to L-shape. The L-shaped horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame (106) and the rectangular vertical polyvinyl chloride pipe frame ( 104) is fitted using one or more mechanical means (108). In one embodiment, the one or more mechanical means (108) includes a plurality of screws, nuts, bolts, and the like. In one embodiment, the rectangular shaped vertical PVC pipe frame (104) allows vertical fitment of the PVC pipes. In one embodiment, the vertical pipes serve as riser pipes for plumbing, drainage, or ventilation systems. These pipes carry water, waste, or air vertically between different floors of the building, providing essential services to the elevator system and other building occupants. These risers help streamline cable installation and maintenance and ensure efficient cable routing throughout the building.

[0037] The single frame is adapted for fitment with a L-shaped horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame (106). The L-shaped horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame (106) and the rectangular vertical polyvinyl chloride pipe frame (104) is fitted using one or more mechanical means (108). In one embodiment, the L-shaped horizonal PVC pipe frame allows horizontal fitment of PVC pipes to provide a tidy and secure pathway for the cables, reducing the risk of damage and ensuring proper cable management. In one embodiment, the one or more mechanical means (108) includes a plurality of screws, nuts, bolts, and the like.

[0038] The direction of a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe (112, shown in FIG.3a and FIG. 3b) is changed based on a customer requirement. The direction of PVC pipe is changed without removing an external cylinder of the pneumatic vacuum elevator. In one embodiment, the plate structure (100) allows the customers to change the vertical pipe direction to the horizontal pipe direction. This change of the direction is done by replacing the rectangular shaped PVC vertical frame (104) to the L- shaped horizontal PVC frame (106) by using the screws and without removing any external cylinder of the pneumatic vacuum elevator. In one embodiment, the polyvinyl chloride pipe (112) is removably fitted in the split top plate (102) of the pneumatic vacuum elevator (200) based on the position of the elevator cabin (220) at the customer side.

[0039] FIG. 2a is schematic representation of an exploded view of the split top plate for vertical pipe direction of FIG. la, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure and FIG. 2b is schematic representation of an assembled view of the split top plate for horizontal pipe direction of FIG. la, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the split top plate (102) includes a plurality of support bars (110) coupled to an upper surface of the plate. In one embodiment, the split top plate (102), the rectangular shaped PVC vertical frame (104), and the L- shaped horizontal frame (106) are fabricated by a steel material.

[0040] FIG. 3a is a schematic representation of vertical fitment of a polyvinyl chloride pipe fitment with an elevator of FIG. la in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure and FIG. 3b is a schematic representation of horizonal fitment of a polyvinyl chloride pipe fitment with an elevator of FIG. la in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, a top cylinder (not shown) disposed above an elevator cylinder. In one embodiment, the split top plate (102) is positioned on the top (114) of the top cylinder of the pneumatic vacuum elevator. In one embodiment, the top cylinder and the elevator cylinder are connected using the polyvinyl chloride pipe (112). In one embodiment, the polyvinyl chloride pipe (112) is fitted with an outdoor motor unit of the pneumatic vacuum elevator (200).

[0041] FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of a pneumatic vacuum elevator (200) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The pneumatic vacuum elevator (200) includes an external cylinder assembly (210) including an elevator cabin (220) inserted therein. The external cylinder assembly (210) includes a plurality of cylinders coupled using a base ring assembly (211) and a band ring assembly (212).

[0042] The pneumatic vacuum elevator (200) also includes a guide rail pillar (213) mechanically coupled to the elevator cabin (220). The guide rail pillar (213) is disposed at the external cylinder assembly (210). The guide rail pillar (213) is configured to guide an actuation of the elevator cabin (220).

[0043] Further, the pneumatic vacuum elevator includes a polycarbonate sheet (214) configured to cover the external cylinder assembly (210). The polycarbonate sheet (214) and the external cylinder assembly (210) is coupled using a first locking device and a second locking device. The first locking device is configured to lock an air gap between the polycarbonate sheet (214), the base ring assembly (211) and the external cylinder assembly (210) and the second locking device is configured to lock air gap between the polycarbonate sheet (214) and the guide rail pillar (213).

[0044] Furthermore, the elevator cabin also includes a plate structure (100) positioned on top of a head cylinder of the external cylinder assembly. The plate structure (100) includes a split top plate (102).

[0045] The split top plate (102) is assembled as a single frame. The single frame is adapted for fitment with a rectangular shaped vertical polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe frame (104). The single frame is adapted for fitment with a L-shaped horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame (106). The L-shaped horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame (106) and the rectangular vertical polyvinyl chloride pipe frame (104) is fitted using one or more mechanical means (108).

[0046] The single frame is adapted for fitment with a L-shaped horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame (106). The L-shaped horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame (106) and the rectangular vertical polyvinyl chloride pipe frame (104) is fitted using one or more mechanical means (108). The direction of a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe (112) is changed based on a customer requirement. The direction of PVC pipe is changed without removing an external cylinder of the pneumatic vacuum elevator. In one embodiment, the plate structure allows the customers to change the vertical pipe direction to the horizontal pipe direction. This change of the direction is done by replacing the rectangular shaped PVC vertical frame (104) to the L-shaped horizontal PVC frame (106) by using the screws and without removing any external cylinder of the pneumatic vacuum elevator. In one embodiment, the polyvinyl chloride pipe (112) is removably fitted in the split top plate (102) of the pneumatic vacuum elevator (200) based on the position of the elevator cabin (220) at the customer side.

[0047] Moreover, the pneumatic vacuum elevator includes a seal assembly (215) adapted to fit over a top portion of the elevator cabin (220). The seal assembly (215) is configured to seal the elevator cabin (220) to reduce vibrations during upward and downward movement of the elevator cabin (220). The seal assembly (215) comprises a depressurizing system configured to prevent the elevator cabin from coming into force contact with the external cylinder assembly during upward movement and contribute to safety of an elevator operation.

[0048] Moreover, the pneumatic vacuum elevator includes an electronic control unit (225) located on top of the external cylinder assembly (210).

[0049] FIG. 5 is a flow chart representing the steps involved in a method (300) for assembling the plate structure of the elevator cabin door of an elevator cabin in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method (300) includes fitting, by a split top plate, a rectangular shaped vertical polyvinyl chloride pipe frame with the split top plate is assembled as a single frame in step (302). The method (300) also includes providing, a plurality of support bars coupled to an upper surface of the split top plate.

[0050] The method (300) also includes fitting, by the single frame, a L-shaped horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame in step (304). Further, the method (300) includes fitting, the horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame, and the vertical polyvinyl chloride pipe frame is fitted using one or more mechanical means in step (306).

[0051] Furthermore, the method (300) includes changing, direction of the polyvinyl chloride pipe is changed based on a customer requirement, without removing an external cylinder of the pneumatic vacuum elevator in step (308).

[0052] The method (300) also includes providing, a top cylinder disposed above an elevator cylinder. The method (300) also includes positioning, the split top plate on the top of the top cylinder of the pneumatic vacuum elevator. The method (300) includes connecting, the top cylinder and the elevator cylinder using the polyvinyl chloride pipe. The method (300) also includes fitting, the polyvinyl chloride pipe with an outdoor motor unit of the pneumatic vacuum elevator. The method (300) also includes removably fitting, the polyvinyl chloride pipe in the split top plate of the pneumatic vacuum elevator based on the position of the elevator cabin at the customer side. The method (300) also includes fabricating, the split top plate, the rectangular shaped vertical frame, and the L- shaped horizontal frame by a steel material.

[0053] Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a plate structure which is easy to use or assemble. The plate structure disclosed in the present disclosure is placed the top of the top cylinder thereby providing an easy and convenient usage of the plate structure. The plate structure disclosed in the present disclosed in the present disclosure is removably attached. The horizontal L- shaped frame and the rectangular vertical shaped frame are separately designed for horizontal pipe direction and the vertical pipe direction due to this the change in the direction of the PVC pipes is possible without changing any external cylinder assembly.

[0054] Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the detailed description. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the specification, are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise.

[0055] While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person skilled in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method (250) in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.

[0056] The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, the order of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts need to be necessarily performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples.

Claims

I CLAIM:

1. A plate structure (100) for a top portion of an elevator cabin (220) of a pneumatic vacuum elevator (200) comprising: a split top plate ( 102) assembled as a single frame, wherein the single frame is adapted for fitment with a rectangular shaped vertical polyvinyl chloride pipe frame (104), wherein the single frame is adapted for fitment with a L-shaped horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame (106), wherein the L-shaped horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame (106) and the rectangular vertical polyvinyl chloride pipe frame (104) is fitted using one or more mechanical means (108), and wherein direction of a polyvinyl chloride pipe (112) is changed based on a customer requirement, without removing an external cylinder of the pneumatic vacuum elevator.

2. The plate structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a top cylinder disposed above an elevator cylinder.

3. The plate structure (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the split top plate (102) is positioned on the top (114) of the top cylinder of the pneumatic vacuum elevator.

4. The plate structure (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the top cylinder and the elevator cylinder are connected using the polyvinyl chloride pipe (112).

5. The plate structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the split top plate (102) comprises a plurality of support bars (110) coupled to an upper surface of the split top plate (102).

6. The plate structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the polyvinyl chloride pipe (112) is fitted with an outdoor motor unit of the pneumatic vacuum elevator (200).

7. The plate structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the polyvinyl chloride pipe ( 112) is removably fitted in the split top plate (102) of the pneumatic vacuum elevator (200) based on the position of the elevator cabin (220) at the customer side.

8. The plate structure (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the split top plate (102), the rectangular shaped vertical frame (104) and the L- shaped horizontal frame (106) are fabricated by a steel material.

9. A pneumatic vacuum elevator (200) comprising: an external cylinder assembly (210) comprising an elevator cabin (220) inserted therein, wherein the external cylinder assembly (210) comprises a plurality of cylinders coupled using abase ring assembly (211) and a band ring assembly (212); a guide rail pillar (213) mechanically coupled to the elevator cabin (220), wherein the guide rail pillar (213) is disposed at the external cylinder assembly (210), wherein the guide rail pillar (213) is configured to guide an actuation of the elevator cabin (220); a polycarbonate sheet (214) configured to cover the external cylinder assembly (210), wherein the polycarbonate sheet (214) and the external cylinder assembly (210) is coupled using a first locking device and a second locking device, wherein the first locking device is configured to lock an air gap between the polycarbonate sheet (214), the base ring assembly (211) and the external cylinder assembly (210) and the second locking device is configured to lock air gap between the polycarbonate sheet (214) and the guide rail pillar (213);a plate structure (100) positioned on atop portion of ahead cylinder of the external cylinder assembly (210) comprising: a split top plate (102) assembled as a single frame, wherein the single frame is adapted for fitment with a rectangular shaped vertical polyvinyl chloride pipe frame (104), wherein the single frame is adapted for fitment with a L-shaped horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame (106), wherein the L-shaped horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame (106) and the rectangular vertical polyvinyl chloride pipe frame (104) is fitted using one or more mechanical means (108), and wherein direction of a polyvinyl chloride pipe (112) is changed based on a customer requirement, without removing an external cylinder of the pneumatic vacuum elevator. a seal assembly (215) adapted to fit over a top portion of the elevator cabin (220), wherein the seal assembly (215) is configured to seal the elevator cabin (220) to reduce vibrations during upward and downward movement of the elevator cabin (220), wherein the seal assembly (215) comprises a depressurizing system configured to prevent the elevator cabin from coming into force contact with the external cylinder assembly during upward movement and contribute to safety of an elevator operation; and an electronic control unit (225) located on top of the external cylinder assembly (210).

10. A method (300) comprising:fitting, by a split top plate, a rectangular shaped vertical polyvinyl chloride pipe frame with the split top plate is assembled as a single frame; (302) fitting, by the single frame, a L-shaped horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame; (304) fitting, the horizontal polyvinyl chloride pipe frame, and the vertical polyvinyl chloride pipe frame is fitted using one or more mechanical means; (306) and changing, direction of the polyvinyl chloride pipe is changed based on a customer requirement, without removing an external cylinder of the pneumatic vacuum elevator. (308)

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