摘要 |
<p>An inclined elevator connecting the floors of semi-detached terrassed dwellings adapted to reduce the horizontal inertia forces from molesting the passengers during stops and starts includes a cabin (2) pivotally suspended from a carriage (7) travelling on rails (6) in a shaft or tunnel. Swinging of the carriage at each stop and start is controlled by a linear actuator (8) pivotally connecting respective points on the cabin and the carriage by monitoring the angular velocity of the cabin from its deviation during stops and starts to its vertical position. The linear motion of the actuator is controlled by sensors measuring the acceleration and deceleration of the carriage on the one hand, and the angular deviation of the cabin from its vertical position on the other hand. Signals are continuously transmitted from the sensors to an electronic controller which controls the velocity and position of the linear actuator and thereby the angular velocity of the cabin with the object to providing a minimum of horizontal inertia forces on the standing passengers.</p> |