Jump Elevator Telescopic Lifting Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional jump elevators for building construction require complex lifting structures and methods, resulting in high operating costs and time consumption.

Innovation Solution

A jump elevator system featuring telescopic columns that fit into hoistway receptacles, a rotatable third pulley on the machine room, and a pulley assembly with a winch and fixed end, allowing for simplified and efficient lifting and positioning of the machine room.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If a conventional lifting structure is used for the jump elevator, then the machine room can be lifted, but the structure becomes complicated and operating costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimplicity of lifting structureVSAvoidcomplexity of lifting structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The lifting structure is divided into modular components: a frame with arms, pulleys, and a winch system. Each component performs a specific function and can be independently assembled and disassembled, simplifying manufacturing while maintaining lifting capability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The winch mechanism is extracted as a separate, movable component that can be positioned at different locations on the frame. This allows the lifting function to be achieved with a simpler overall structure, reducing device complexity while maintaining ease of manufacture

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Productivity

If a complicated jumping method is used, then the machine room can be lifted, but time consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelifting speedVSAvoidtime consumption for jumping operation
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The frame arms are designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing dynamic adjustment of the lifting configuration. The arms can be rotated and repositioned to optimize the lifting path, enabling faster jumping operations without complicated procedures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system allows changes in geometric parameters (arm positions, pulley locations) to optimize lifting performance. By adjusting these parameters, the jumping method becomes simpler and faster, reducing time consumption while maintaining productivity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Volume of moving object

If the frame arms are positioned close together, then the structure is compact, but the pulley alignment becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompactness of frame structureVSAvoidease of pulley alignment
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The problem of pulley alignment in a compact space is solved by introducing rotational degrees of freedom. The pulleys can rotate about vertical axes, allowing them to be aligned properly even when the frame arms are positioned close together, maintaining both compactness and ease of operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution reduces operating costs and time consumption, enhancing the efficiency of jump elevator operations and building construction by simplifying the configuration and implementation process.

Implementation Method 1

a pulley assembly comprising a winch (130), a fixed end (140), and a plurality of pulleys disposed on the machine room (110) and the frame (120a), wherein a traction line (150) is disposed between the winch (130), the plurality of pulleys, and the fixed end (140)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical Advantage: Mechanical Advantage

Data Source

PatentEP3617127B1Jump elevator and jumping method
Publication Date: 2022.12.14 OTIS ELEVATOR CO
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AI summary

The present application refers to a jump elevator (100) and a jumping method, wherein the jump elevator (100) comprises: A machine room (110) provided in a hoistway (200) and configured to be able to be fixed to or move with respect to the hoistway (200); at least one lifting and descending assembly (120) that comprises: a frame (120a) attaching to the exterior of the hoistway (200) and partially extending into the hoistway (200); a pulley assembly including a winch (130), a fixed end (140), and a plurality of pulleys disposed on the machine room (110) and the frame (120a); wherein a traction line (150) is disposed between the winch (130), the plurality of pulleys, and the fixed end (140); wherein the at least one lifting and descending assembly (120) is disposed below the covering portion of the hoistway (200). The jump elevator (100) and the jumping method of the present application obtain the advantages of simplicity in configuration, ease in manufacturing, convenience in installing and so on, and can improve the operation efficiency of the jump elevator (100) and the constructing efficiency of the buildings.