ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND RESTRAINING DEVICE FOR USE WITH ELEVATOR BELTS

摘要

A device ( 30 ) for making electrically conductive contact with at least one tension member in an elevator belt ( 22 ) also provides a restraining feature to support loads on the belt. A connector portion ( 32 ) is secured to the belt. In one example, the connector portion ( 32 ) includes clamping members ( 40, 42 ) that are received on opposite sides of the belt. One of the clamping members supports a plurality of electrically conductive connector members ( 52 ) that establish electrical contact with selected tension members ( 24 ) within the belt ( 22 ). A plurality of load transferring members ( 66 ) are supported by the other clamping member in one example. A restraining portion ( 34 ) is adapted to be secured in a fixed position relative to a selected structure ( 36 ) within the elevator system. An opening ( 38 ) through the restraining portion ( 34 ) allows the belt ( 22 ) to pass but prevents the connector portion ( 32 ) from moving beyond the restraining portion ( 34 ) as the outside dimension of the connector portion ( 32 ) is larger than the size of the opening ( 38 ). In one example, high temperature resistant materials such as steel or ceramics are used for the restraining portion ( 34 ) and the clamping members ( 40, 42 ).