Patent ID: 6805222
Filing Date: 2004-10-19
Classification: B66B

Abstract:
Apparatus for adjusting a steering angle of an elevator sheave that is mounted on a shaft, said apparatus comprising:means for retaining said shaft so that the shaft can be adjustably positioned in a first plane and a second plane; a flat rope that is engaged by said sheave, said flat rope having a desired entry position and a desired exit direction with respect to said sheave; and at least one of a first positioning means for adjusting the position of said shaft in said first plane and a second positioning means for adjusting the position of said shaft in said second plane, wherein the flat rope is maintained in proper alignment as it passes over said sheave, wherein said retaining means includes a shaft mounting member having an opening for receiving one end of said shaft and a lever mounted to said shaft mounting member, said lever including an opening aligned with the opening of said shaft mounting member for receiving said end of said shaft, and in which said lever is pivotally mounted to said shaft mounting member.