Patent ID: 6446759
Filing Date: 2002-09-10
Classification: B66B

Abstract:
A coupling for engaging a laterally movable door of an elevator car to a door of a landing when the car door is positioned in registration with said landing, comprising:a first elongated vane, supportably attached to the car door and movable therewith, said first vane extending longitudinally vertically; a second elongated vane, longitudinally oriented parallel to the first vane, said second vane mounted to the car door by a pair of pivoted link arms, whereby said second vane is movable in a plane parallel to the car door; an engagement link, pivotally attached to said second vane the engagement link further including an engagement hook integral therewith; means, responsive to the lateral position of the car door, for positioning said second vane and engagement link, the positioning means including a camway secured to the elevator car and a roller, secured to the engagement link, the roller contacting the camway when the car door is proximate a closed position; an engagement striker, fixed to the car door, for receiving and engaging the engagement hook during operation of the car door and landing door; and means for securing the car door in a closed position when the elevator car is not positioned in registration with a landing.