Patent ID: 9725280
Date: 2017-08-08
CPC Classifications: B66B,G01B

Claim:
1. A connecting device for connecting a transmission device for transmitting information, wherein the transmission device is attached to a measurement tape for determining the position of a cab in an elevator shaft, wherein the measurement tape is situated vertically in the elevator shaft, and is configured to extend over at least two floors, and wherein the measurement tape includes a marking unit for marking at least two positions in the elevator shaft, wherein the marking unit runs along the length of the measurement tape, and wherein the measurement tape includes a carrier tape, wherein the transmission device includes at least one communication line for transmitting an information signal and/or at least one supply line for supplying power, and the at least one communication line runs along the length of the measurement tape, wherein the communication line comprises an electrical line for transmitting an electrical signal or as a fiberglass line for transmitting an optical signal, wherein the connecting device comprises a guide bracket for guiding and/or supporting the measurement tape, so that the guide bracket at least partially surrounds the measurement tape, and wherein the guide bracket has at least one opening for reading out the marking unit, and wherein the connecting device has two connection contacts for connecting to one of the communication lines and/or supply lines and an interruption device for interrupting one of the communication lines and/or supply lines, wherein the interruption device is situated in such a way that the interruption occurs between the two connection contacts.