Synthetic fiber rope for an elevator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7032371
SERIAL NO

10354378

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A synthetic rope for an elevator having improved resistance to compression and abrasion is provided and comprises a plurality of strands forming layers of the rope, each strand formed from a plurality of pre-twisted strands made from high modulus synthetic filaments. One or more of the strands or layers of strands may be impregnated with a lubricant, such as polytetrafluoroethylene, to reduce the abrasion among the strands and substrands, and increase the service life of the rope. The exterior of the rope may be covered by a jacket that provides for traction with the drive sheave. An elevator system comprising the claimed rope is also provided.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY;THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fite, Jr John L Germantown, TN 1 7
Gibson, Philip T Los Alamitos, CA 2 41
Huntley, Mark G Boothwyn, PA 1 22
Koralek, Alan Sanford Midlothian, VA 5 42
Simpkins, Harry Memphis, TN 2 41
Smith, Rory El Cajon, CA 27 254
Walker, Roy J Bartlett, TN 5 52
Whitehill, A Simeon West Chester, PA 3 45

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