Patent ID: 6464043
Filing Date: 2002-10-15
Classification: B66B

Abstract:
An elevator emergency escape device comprising:an emergency power supply device comprising a building emergency power source, a first backup power source in a mechanical control room, and a second backup power source in said mechanical control room, an emergency driving system which is enabled by an actuating means cooperating with a power source to move an elevator up and down, a window disposed in an elevator cab, said window is covered by a window cover, said window cover is controlled by a windows controller so that said window can be opened during an emergency condition, an emergency button disposed in said elevator cab, said emergency button is covered by a protective plate, a manually operated device which is controlled by a manually operated cable and mates with a bevel gear for transmission, an earthquake detector disposed on a periphery of a counterweight; so that when said elevator is inoperable due to an emergency condition, a passenger opens said protective cover to press said emergency button, elevator passengers then being informed of the emergency condition by a voice message provided by a voice device, and said elevator cab is aligned with a closest floor by said emergency power supply; and when said emergency condition is a fire, said elevator cab is moved to a preset emergency escape floor, said elevator cab being moved by said emergency driving system or by manual operation; and wherein said elevator cab further comprises braille messaging means for blind persons, and a lifting activator for handicapped persons.