Patent ID: 9676593
Date: 2017-06-13
CPC Classifications: B66B,D03D,D07B,D10B,Y10T

Claim:
1. A belt for an elevator system, comprising: a plurality of tension members that extend along a length of the belt; and a jacket substantially retaining the plurality of tension members, the jacket comprising a plurality of first fibers, a plurality of second fibers, and a plurality of third fibers, and the jacket defining at least one exterior, traction surface of the belt; wherein the first fibers are weft fibers that are at least partially disposed between the tension members and the traction surface of the belt; wherein the second fibers are fill fibers that are at least partially disposed between the tension members; and wherein the third fibers are warp fibers that are at least partially disposed between the tension members and the traction surface of the belt.