Patent ID: 7407041
Filing Date: 2008-08-05
Classification: B66B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method of constructing an elevator installation, which installation includes a support plate with a drive unit removably mounted in a first installation position in an elevator shaft, an elevator car and a counterweight, wherein the drive unit is connected with the elevator car and the counterweight by a support cable, comprising the steps of: a. mounting of a cross-member having a chain hoist above a second installation position in the elevator shaft higher than the first installation position and below an upper edge of the elevator shaft when completed; b. connecting the chain hoist with the support plate with a support chain; c. releasing the support plate from the first installation position; d. raising the support plate by the chain hoist from the first installation position to the second installation position; e. mounting The support plate in the second installation position by providing locking devices at ends of the support plate; and f. moving the locking devices to protrude laterally beyond the support plate by cables or chains.