ELEVATOR SYSTEM AND ITS COUNTERWEIGHT Russian patent published in 2013 - IPC B66B5/00 B66B9/00 B66B17/12 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: elevator counterweight comprises buffer element 40 secured therewith to move in tandem in elevator shaft. Said buffer element 40 comprises first part located inside outer boundary of counterweight base part. Buffer element second part is located outside said boundary. In compliance with invention versions, set of inserts is secured with the frame. Note here that first insert features first width and, at least, one second insert smaller in width. Second insert may be located sideways from buffer element first part 40. Elevator system comprises above described counterweight.

EFFECT: saving of space.

9 cl, 3 dwg