Guide device with gib wear detector

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9981828
SERIAL NO

15100797

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A guide device is operable to be connected to a hoisted object to aid in guiding the hoisted object relative to a guide member. The guide device includes a shoe, a gib, and a wear detector. The shoe is operable to be connected to the hoisted object. The gib is operable to be connected to the shoe. The gib is operable to contact the guide member when the hoisted object is moved relative to the guide member. The gib is operable to experience an amount of wear as a result of the contact between the gib and the guide member. The wear detector is disposed relative to the gib and the guide member. The wear detector is operable to detect when the amount of wear experienced by the gib reaches a predetermined threshold.

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OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANYONE CARRIER PLACE FARMINGTON CT 06032

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Quaretti, Bruno Gien, FR 4 26
Vaunois, Eric Briare, FR 4 26

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