Sliding elevator-door assembly and method of installation

摘要

This invention relates to an improved sliding entrance door assembly for an elevator and to the method of installing the assembly. In one embodiment, the elevator sliding entrance door assembly comprises, viewed from the hallway, a sill, a left vertical post having a top portion, a right vertical post having a top portion and positioned parallel to the left post, a header formed with an open notch connected to the left and right posts, a door frame consisting of a strike jamb, head jamb and return jamb attached to the header, one post and sill. An elevator door track is attached to the header. The assembly also includes a sliding elevator door having rolling means to rollingly suspend the door from the track, the door being adjustable after being suspended through the opening formed in the header. In addition, the slide sill having a groove therein which defines a lower track for the door extends between the left post and the right post.