Patent ID: 6630886
Filing Date: 2003-10-07
Classification: B66B

Abstract:
A top of car inspection station having a selector switch for placing an elevator in inspection mode when activated, a stop switch for preventing movement of the elevator car when activated, a car-up switch for moving the car in an upwardly direction, a car-down switch for moving the car in a downwardly direction, and a common switch, wherein the car will move upwardly at inspection speed upon activation of the selector switch, the common switch, and the car-up switch and deactivation of the stop switch, wherein the car will move downwardly upon activation of the selector switch, the common switch, and the car-down switch and deactivation of the stop switch, the top of car inspection station comprising:a warning device for providing a warning signal when said inspection switch is activated and said stop switch and said common switch are deactivated.