Patent ID: 6880678
Filing Date: 2005-04-19
Classification: B66B

Abstract:
1. A device for carrying out work in an elevator hoistway from within an elevator car able to travel within the hoistway and having an opening in a ceiling through which access to the hoistway is enabled, comprising a cover for the ceiling opening pivotally connected to the ceiling at a first end of the cover; a stage having a surface to stand on within the elevator car for the purpose of carrying out work in the elevator hoistway pivotally attached to a second end of the cover; and a step unit pivotally connected to the stage for accessing the stage from an area below the stage occupied by the users of the elevator car, the stage and step unit foldable upon a surface of the cover such that, in a folded-up position with the cover closing the ceiling opening, the stage and ladder are situated outside an area occupied by users of the elevator car.