JP3316399B2 - Elevator brake system - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a brake device for an elevator which is mounted on an elevating body such as a counterweight and holds the elevating body stopped against a pressed body such as a guide rail fixed to a hoistway. It is about.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a linear motor elevator employing a linear motor as a driving means has been put to practical use. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an example of a conventional linear motor elevator. In the figure, a plurality of return wheels 2 are installed above a hoistway 1, and a rope 3 is wound around these. A car 4 is suspended from one end of the rope 3, and a counterweight 5 as an elevating body is suspended from the other end of the rope 3. On both sides of the car 4 of the hoistway 1, a pair of car-side guide rails 6 for guiding the car 4 up and down are installed. A pair of weight-side guide rails 7 are provided on both sides of the counterweight 5 as pressed bodies.

[0003] The counterweight 5 is provided with a plurality of primary coils 8 of a linear motor. The secondary conductor 9 of the linear motor facing the primary coil 8 is provided on the hoistway 1 side. The primary coil 8 is disposed so as to face both surfaces of the secondary conductor 9. A brake device 10 is provided at the lower end of the counterweight 5. At the bottom of the hoistway 1 are buffers 11, 1 for the car 4 and the counterweight 5.
2 are installed respectively.

FIG. 13 shows the brake device 10 of FIG.
FIG. 14 is a plan view showing the state when the brake is released, and FIG.
It is a top view which shows the state at the time of braking. In the figure, a pair of arms 13 and 14 are mounted on a counterweight 5 so as to be rotatable about a pin 15. At one end of the pair of arms 13 and 14, a pair of brake shoes 16 and 17 for pressing, ie, sandwiching, the weight guide rail 7 from both sides during braking are fixed. As the brake shoes 16, 17, for example, a resin molded article of aramid fiber is used.

[0005] A magnet armature 18 is connected to the other end of one arm 13 via a pin 19. An electromagnetic magnet 20 for attracting the magnet armature 18 is connected to the other end of the other arm 14 via a pin 21. The electromagnetic magnet 20 has a magnet frame 22 and a coil 23 held by the magnet frame 22. A spring 24 is provided between the electromagnetic magnet 20 and the magnet armature 18 for urging the pair of arms 13 and 14 in a direction in which the pair of brake shoes 16 and 17 sandwich the guide rail 7.

The electromagnetic magnet 20 is provided with a micro switch 25 for confirming that the magnet armature 18 has been attracted by the electromagnetic magnet 20. The magnet armature 18 is provided with an operation piece 26 for operating the micro switch 25.

In the conventional linear motor elevator as described above, the balance weight 5 is raised and lowered along the weight side guide rail 7 by the thrust of the linear induction motor composed of the primary coil 8 and the secondary conductor 9. Thereby, the car 4 connected to the counterweight 5 via the rope 3 is moved up and down along the car-side guide rail 6. A brake device 10 is provided in the counterweight 5 to stop the braking of the car 4 and the counterweight 5.

Next, the operation of the brake device 10 will be described. First, at the time of braking, as shown in FIG. 14, the electromagnetic force of the spring 24 causes the electromagnetic magnet 22 and the magnet armature 18 to be separated from each other. As a result, the pair of arms 13 and 14 rotate about the pin 15, and the brake shoes 16 and 17 are pressed against the weight side guide rail 7 to generate a braking force. At the time of such braking, a gap is generated between the electromagnetic magnet 20 and the magnet armature 18.

When the brake is released, an attractive force is generated between the electromagnetic magnet 20 and the magnet armature 18 by exciting the coil 23. Thereby, the electromagnetic magnet 20 and the magnet armature 1
8 comes into contact with the spring 24 against the spring 24 as shown in FIG. Therefore, the arms 13 and 14 rotate in the direction opposite to the braking direction, and the brake shoes 16 and 17 are separated from the weight side guide rail 7. When the brake is released, a gap is formed between the brake shoes 16 and 17 and the weight side guide rail 7.

FIG. 15 shows the brake device 1 of FIG.
FIG. 2 is a schematic circuit diagram showing a general control circuit of 0. A DC power source for braking 27 is connected to the coil 23 of the electromagnetic magnet 20. Between the DC power supply for braking 27 and the coil 23, contacts 28a and 28b of a switch which is closed when the brake is released and opened when the brake is applied, and a current limiting resistor 29 for limiting an exciting current are connected in series. A current limiting contact 30 is connected to the current limiting resistor 29 in parallel. When the brake is released, the current-limiting contact 30 contacts the contact 28a, 28b.
At the same time, it is closed and opened after the magnet armature 18 is attracted, and the current limiting resistor 29 is inserted into the circuit. Further, an absorber resistor 31 and an absorber diode 32 are connected in parallel to the coil 23.

[0011]

In the conventional brake device 10 constructed as described above, since the brake shoes 16, 17 are suddenly pressed against the weight-side guide rail 7 during braking, the operating noise during braking is reduced. To reduce
The gap between the brake shoes 16, 17 and the weight side guide rail 7 when the brake is released is made as small as possible. On the other hand, since the weight side guide rail 7 has an installation error and warpage, the brake shoes 16 and 17 travel while frequently contacting the weight side guide rail 7. Accordingly, the brake shoes 16 and 17 wear over time, and not only the operating noise during braking becomes large due to abnormal wear, but also
The gap between the electromagnetic magnet 20 and the magnet armature 18 may be too large, and a sufficient spring force may not be generated, and the braking force may be reduced.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and detects wear of a brake shoe to prevent an increase in operating noise and a decrease in braking force during braking. It is an object of the present invention to obtain an elevator brake device that can perform the operation.

[0013]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an elevator brake device, comprising: a pair of arms rotatably provided on an elevating body that moves up and down in a hoistway; and one end of the pair of arms. A pair of brake shoes that are respectively provided in the portion and hold the pressed body fixed to the hoistway at the time of braking, and a spring that biases a pair of arms in a direction in which the pair of brake shoes hold the pressed body, A magnet armature provided at the other end of one of the pair of arms, and a magnet armature provided at the other end of the other arm, sucking the magnet armature against a spring, and separating the brake shoe from the pressed body. and electromagnet which comprises a wear detecting means outputs the detected abnormal signal that brake shoe set amount worn, the wear detecting means, braking
Distance between magnet armature and electromagnetic magnet
Detection switch that is activated when the pressure exceeds the set amount
And opening and closing of electromagnetic magnet and magnet armature
An expansion mechanism that expands the operation and transmits it to the detection switch
Have

[0014]

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an elevator brake device, which includes a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion provided on one of an electromagnetic magnet and a magnet armature so as to face each other, and opening and closing of the electromagnetic magnet and the magnet armature. A photoelectric switch having a shielding plate provided with a slit for moving a gap between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit is used as a detection switch.

[0016]

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an elevator brake device, wherein a pair of arms rotatably provided on a hoisting body moving up and down in a hoistway are provided at one end of each of the pair of arms. A pair of brake shoes for holding the pressed body fixed to the hoistway during braking, a spring for biasing a pair of arms in a direction in which the pair of brake shoes hold the pressed body, and one of a pair of arms A magnet armature provided at one other end, an electromagnetic magnet provided at the other end of the other arm for sucking the magnet armature against a spring, and separating the brake shoe from the pressed body; and a brake. Wear detecting means for detecting that the shoe has worn by a set amount and outputting an abnormal signal , wherein the friction detecting means flows to the electromagnetic magnet.
Current detector that detects the current value
Connected to the magnet
Until the magnet and the armature contact each other.
Detects the maximum value of the current flowing through the electromagnetic magnet between
Output an abnormal signal when the maximum value is larger than the set value.
And an abnormal signal output circuit section .

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an elevator braking device, wherein a pair of arms rotatably provided on a hoisting body which moves up and down the hoistway are provided at one end of each of the pair of arms. A pair of brake shoes for holding the pressed body fixed to the hoistway during braking, a spring for biasing a pair of arms in a direction in which the pair of brake shoes hold the pressed body, and one of a pair of arms A magnet armature provided at one other end, an electromagnetic magnet provided at the other end of the other arm for sucking the magnet armature against a spring, and separating the brake shoe from the pressed body; and a brake. Wear detection means for detecting that the shoe has worn by a set amount and outputting an abnormal signal , wherein the friction detection means is embedded in the brake shoe.
When the brake shoes are worn by the set amount.
It has a plurality of wear detection conductors passed through it.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an elevator brake device including a control unit which receives an abnormal signal output from the wear detecting means and prevents restarting of the elevating operation of the elevating body.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, when the control unit receives the abnormal signal from the wear detecting means, the control unit moves the elevating body to a preset position, and then moves the elevating body up and down. It is designed to prevent restart of operation.

[0021]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Embodiment 1 FIG. FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an elevator brake device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In the figure, a detection switch 35 is fixed to the outer periphery of the electromagnetic magnet 20 so as to face the microswitch 25. The configuration of the detection switch 35 itself may be the same as that of the microswitch 25. An operation piece 36 for operating the micro switch 25 and the detection switch 35 is attached to the magnet armature 18.

The detection switch 35 is operated by the operation piece 36 to output an abnormal signal when the distance between the magnet armature 18 and the electromagnetic magnet 20 at the time of braking exceeds a set amount. Wear detection means 37 in this example
Has a detection switch 35 and an operation piece 36.
Other configurations and operations are the same as those shown in FIGS.

In such a brake device, the interval between the detection switch 35 and the operation piece 36 is set in advance when the brake shoes 16 and 17 are new. This interval corresponds to the distance between the brake shoes 16 and 17 associated with the operation of the elevator.
Decrease over time due to wear of the steel. When the wear amount of the brake shoes 16 and 17 reaches the set value, the detection switch 35 is operated by the operation piece 36 during braking.

For example, in order to detect that one of the brake shoes 16 and 17 has been worn by 0.3 mm from the initial state, the distance between the electromagnetic magnet 20 and the magnet armature 18 at the time of braking must be shorter than the initial state. Also 0.
What is necessary is just to set so that the detection switch 35 is operated when it becomes larger by 6 mm.

An abnormal signal from the detection switch 35 as described above is displayed on, for example, a control panel, whereby it is confirmed that the brake shoes 16, 17 have been worn by a set amount. By exchanging the brake shoes 16 and 17 at this time, an increase in the operation sound at the time of braking and a decrease in the braking force are prevented.

In the above example, two switches 25 and 35 are operated by one operation piece 36.
Separate operation pieces may be provided. In the above example, the switch is arranged on the electromagnetic magnet 20 and the operation piece is arranged on the magnet armature 18, but the switch and the operation piece may be arranged in reverse.

Embodiment 2 FIG. Next, FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a main part of an elevator brake device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. In the figure, a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit 38 facing each other are mounted on the electromagnetic magnet 20. Further, a shield plate 39 is mounted on the magnet armature 18. The shielding plate 39 is provided with a slit 39a that moves in a gap between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit 38 as the electromagnetic magnet 20 and the magnet armature 18 open and close. The light emitting part, the light receiving part 38 and the shielding plate 39 constitute a photoelectric switch 40 as wear detecting means. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between the position of the light beam emitted between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit 38 in FIG. 2 and the position of the slit 39a. First, FIG.
Since the brake is released and the magnet armature 18 and the electromagnetic magnet 20 are attracted, the position of the slit 39a is below the light beam position in the drawing. At this time, since the light beam is blocked, the photoelectric switch 40 is off.

Next, FIG. 3B shows the brake shoe 1.
This is the state of braking when the wear of the tires 6 and 17 is smaller than the set value in a normal state, and the magnet armature 18 and the electromagnetic magnet 20 are separated from each other. It shifts upward. Then, since the light beam passes through the switch 39a, the photoelectric switch 40 is turned on.

FIG. 3 (c) shows the brake shoes 16,
This is a state during braking when the wear of No. 17 is equal to or more than the set value, and the position of the switch 39a is further shifted upward with respect to FIG. It turns off.

With only the signal from the photoelectric switch 40 as described above, since both of the signals are turned off in FIGS. 3A and 3C, the wear of the brake shoes 16 and 17 cannot be detected. However, the contact 2 of the circuit as shown in FIG.
By combining the signals 8a and 28b and the signal from the photoelectric switch 40, it is possible to detect the wear of the brake shoes 16 and 17 and output an abnormal signal, as shown in FIG.

That is, in the case of FIG.
8b is on, but is off in FIGS. 3 (b) and 3 (c). Therefore, when the contacts 28a and 28b are off and the photoelectric switch 40 is off, an abnormal signal may be output.

In this example, the operation state of the brake device and the brake shoes 16,
Since the wear of No. 17 is detected, it is inexpensive and has a longer life than when a mechanical micro switch is used. Further, by changing the position and size of the slit 39a, the set value of the wear amount for outputting the abnormal signal can be easily adjusted.

In the above example, the electromagnetic magnet 20
The light emitting unit and the light receiving unit 38 are connected to the magnet armature 1
Although the shielding plates 39 are provided on each of the components 8, they may be arranged in reverse.

Embodiment 3 FIG. Next, FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a main part of an elevator brake device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. In the figure, a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit 38 facing each other are mounted on the electromagnetic magnet 20. The shielding plate 39 is rotatably attached via a pin 42 to the tip of a support rod 41 extending from the electromagnetic magnet 20. A contact 43 for pressing and rotating the shielding plate 39 during braking is fixed to the magnet armature 18. A tension spring 44 is provided between the electromagnetic magnet 20 and the shield plate 39 to urge the shield plate 39 in a direction in which it contacts the contact 43.

The enlargement mechanism 45 in this example is composed of a support rod 41, a pin 42, a contact 43, and a tension spring 44, and expands the opening / closing operation of the electromagnetic magnet 20 and the magnet armature 18 to the photoelectric switch 40. Has communicated. Other configurations are the same as those in the first and second embodiments.

By using the above-described enlargement mechanism 45, the opening and closing operations of the electromagnetic magnet 20 and the magnet armature 18 are enlarged as the turning operation of the shielding plate 39. Therefore, the movement of the slit 39a is also enlarged, and the detection accuracy of the wear of the brake shoes 16, 17 is improved.

The enlargement mechanism is not limited to the above example as long as it can enlarge the change in the distance between the electromagnetic magnet 20 and the magnet armature 18.

Embodiment 4 Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 6 is a relationship diagram showing a change in a value of a current flowing through a coil of the electromagnetic magnet immediately after the energization of the electromagnetic magnet of the brake device is started. First, at t0, the contacts 28a and 28b in FIG. 15 are closed, and the coil current starts to flow. After this, the coil current
It increases according to the time constant of the coil 23. Then, at time t1, the attractive force becomes stronger than the spring force of the spring 24, and the electromagnetic magnet 20 and the magnet armature 18 rapidly approach each other due to the attractive force.

While the distance between the electromagnetic magnet 20 and the magnet armature 18 is changing, the coil 23
, The coil current once decreases. Thereafter, at time t2, when the electromagnetic magnet 20 and the magnet armature 18 come into contact with each other, the coil current increases again.

That is, the flow of the coil current depends on the electromagnetic magnet 20 and the magnet armature 1 during braking.
The distance changes as shown in FIG. 6 according to the distance from the magnet 8, that is, the magnitude of the magnet stroke. The maximum value Ip of the coil current flowing until the attraction between the electromagnetic magnet 20 and the magnet armature 18 is completed increases as the magnet stroke increases. FIG. 7 shows this relationship in a graph.

As described above, the brake shoes 16, 1
If 7 is worn, the magnet stroke will increase,
If Ip is detected, the brake shoes 16, 1
7 can also be detected. That is, if an experiment is performed in advance and the relationship between the magnet stroke and Ip is measured, the relationship between the wear amount of the brake shoes 16 and 17 and Ip becomes clear.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a partial circuit diagram of a main part of a brake device according to a fourth embodiment. In the figure, a control circuit similar to that of FIG. 15 includes a current detector 50 for detecting a coil current. An output signal from the current detector 50 is digitized by an A / D converter 51 and input to a microcomputer unit 53 as an abnormal signal output circuit via an I / O interface circuit 52. Further, the open / close signals of the contacts 28a and 28b are also I / O signals.
The data is input to the microcomputer unit 53 via the O interface circuit 52. The abnormal signal is output from the microcomputer unit 53 via the I / O interface circuit 52.

Next, FIG. 9 shows the microcomputer unit 53 of FIG.
5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of FIG. First,
ON / OFF of the contact switching signal is confirmed (step S
1) If ON, the current value of the coil 23 is read (step S2). Then, the read current value is compared with the previous read value (step S3). At this time,
If the read value is larger than the previous value, the current value is stored in the memory (step S4).

If the read current value is smaller than the previous value, it is determined whether or not the current value has been reduced continuously n times (step S5). When the read value has decreased n times, a magnet attraction operation confirmation signal is output (step S6), and it is determined whether the current value stored in the memory at that time is smaller than a set value (prescribed value). (Step S7). If the stored current value is larger than the set value, an abnormal signal is output (step S8).

That is, in this example, when the brake is released, the value of the current flowing through the coil 23 is repeatedly read, and the change is monitored. Then, while the current value is increasing, the read current value is updated and stored every time. Electromagnetic magnet 20 and magnet armature 18
Starts the suction operation, the current value decreases.
When it becomes smaller continuously, a magnet attraction operation confirmation signal is output. The value of n is determined from the sampling rate of the current, but it can be confirmed more reliably as much as possible. Then, the last stored maximum value of the coil current is compared with a set value obtained from an experiment. If the set value is larger than the set value, an abnormal signal indicating wear of the brake shoes 16 and 17 is output.

According to such a configuration, the wear of the brake shoes 16, 17 can be detected without providing a special switch.

Embodiment 5 FIG. Next, FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a main part of a brake device according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention. The wear detecting means 61 in this example has a plurality of wear detecting conductors 62 to 65 embedded in brake shoes 16 and 17 made of an electrically insulating material. A voltage is applied between the wear detecting conductors 62 to 65 via a lead wire. When the brake shoes 16 and 17 are worn and the wear detecting conductors 62 to 65 are exposed, the guide rail 7 is used. As a result, a current flows between the wear detection conductors 62 to 65. Therefore, the wear of the brake shoes 16, 17 can be detected by detecting this current.

FIG. 11 shows the wear detecting conductors 62 to 65 of FIG.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a method for detecting a current between the two. Of the wear detecting conductors 62 to 65 buried in the four corners, the conductors 62 and 64 located diagonally are connected to GND, and the other conductors 6
3 and 65 connect resistors 66 and 67 in series with a power supply. By adopting such a connection method, conduction can be detected even when the brake shoes 16 and 17 are partially worn.

Reference numerals 68 and 69 denote NOT circuits of a logic circuit, and reference numeral 70 denotes an OR circuit. When either of the conductors 62 and 63 or the conductors 64 and 65 conducts, the OR circuit 7 is turned on.
The output of 0 becomes 1 and the wear of the brake shoes 16 and 17 is detected.

According to such a configuration, the wear detecting conductor 6
Depending on the burial depth of 2 to 65, the brake shoes 16, 1
7 can be easily detected.

The shape, number, arrangement method and the like of the wear detecting conductors 62 to 65 are not limited to the above examples.
In addition, the material may be any material as long as it is conductive, and metal, conductive rubber, or the like can be used.

Embodiment 6 FIG. In each of the above examples, when the brake shoes 16 and 17 are worn by a set amount, an abnormal signal is output and notified. However, not only the abnormality is notified but also the elevator start circuit is shut off by the abnormal signal and restarted. The control unit may be configured to prevent the above.

Embodiment 7 FIG. Further, in the sixth embodiment, the restart is not immediately stopped, and after the abnormal signal is output,
Easy-to-maintain location, for example, counterweight 5 to the lowest floor
After moving (FIG. 12), that is, after moving the car 4 to the top floor, the restart may be prevented.
Workability of maintenance work such as replacement work of 6, 17 is improved.

In each of the above examples, a linear motor elevator is shown. However, the present invention can be applied to an elevator brake device of another drive system.

[0056]

As described above, the elevator brake apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention is provided with the wear detecting means for detecting that the brake shoe has worn by a set amount and outputting an abnormal signal. It is possible to prevent an increase in operation sound and a decrease in braking force. Ma
Magnetic armature and electromagnetic magnet for braking
Detected when the distance between and exceeds the set amount
Simple use of wear detection means with switch
Structure to more reliably detect brake shoe wear
be able to. In addition, electromagnetic magnets and magnets
The armature opening / closing operation is expanded and transmitted to the detection switch.
The wear mechanism of the brake shoes
Detection accuracy can be improved.

[0057]

In the elevator brake device according to the second aspect of the present invention, since the photoelectric switch is used as the detection switch, the life of the detection switch can be extended.

[0059]

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an elevator brake device comprising: a current detector for detecting a value of a current flowing through an electromagnetic magnet; and a current detector connected to the current detector. Since the wear detection means having an abnormal signal output circuit unit that detects the maximum value of the current flowing through the electromagnetic magnet until the two contact each other and outputs an abnormal signal when the maximum value is larger than the set value is used. The wear of the brake shoe can be detected without using a special switch, and the apparatus can be configured at low cost.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an elevator brake apparatus comprising: a wear detecting means having a plurality of wear detecting conductors which are buried in a brake shoe and are electrically connected to each other when the brake shoe is worn by a predetermined amount. Wear of the shoe can be detected directly at the position of the wear detection conductor.

In the elevator brake apparatus according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the restart of the elevating operation of the elevating body is prevented after the abnormal signal is output from the wear detecting means. In addition, a reduction in braking force can be prevented.

In the elevator braking apparatus according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, after receiving the abnormal signal from the wear detecting means, the elevator is moved to a preset position, and then the lifting operation of the elevator is restarted. Since this is prevented, the workability of maintenance work such as replacement work of the brake shoe can be improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an elevator brake device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a main part of an elevator brake device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a relationship between a position of a light beam emitted between a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit in FIG. 2 and a position of a slit.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a method of outputting an abnormal signal according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a main part of an elevator brake device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a relationship diagram showing a change in a value of a current flowing through a coil of the electromagnetic magnet immediately after the energization of the electromagnetic magnet of the brake device is started.

FIG. 7 is a relationship diagram showing a relationship between a maximum value of a coil current until completion of attraction of an electromagnetic magnet when a brake is released and a magnet stroke.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram partially showing a circuit diagram of a main part of a brake device according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the microcomputer unit of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a main part of a brake device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a method for detecting a current between the wear detecting conductors in FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an example of a conventional linear motor elevator.

13 is a plan view showing a state of the brake device of FIG. 12 when the brake is released.

FIG. 14 is a plan view showing a state at the time of braking in FIG. 13;

15 is a schematic circuit diagram showing a general control circuit of the brake device of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 hoistway, 5 counterweight (elevating body), 7 weight guide rail (pressed body), 13, 14 arm, 16, 1
7 brake shoes, 18 magnet armature,
20 electromagnetic magnet, 23 coil, 24 spring, 3
5 detection switch, 37 wear detection means, 38 light emitting unit and light receiving unit, 39 shielding plate, 39a slit, 40
Photoelectric switch (detection switch), 45 magnification mechanism,
50 current detector, 53 microcomputer unit (abnormal signal output circuit), 61 wear detection means, 62-65 wear detection conductor.

Continuation of the front page (56) References JP-A-7-2441 (JP, A) JP-A-8-34574 (JP, A) JP-A-7-206308 (JP, A) JP-A-6-107387 (JP) JP-A-10-53385 (JP, A) JP-A-9-25068 (JP, A) JP-A-10-45357 (JP, A) JP-A-62-98675 (JP, U) (58) Field surveyed (Int.Cl. ⁷ , DB name) B66B 5/02 B66B 11/08

Claims (6)

(57) [Claims] 1. A pair of arms rotatably provided on an elevating body that moves up and down in a hoistway, and a pressed body provided at one end of each of the pair of arms and fixed to the hoistway. A pair of brake shoes to be clamped at the time of braking; a spring for biasing the pair of arms in a direction in which the pair of brake shoes clamp the pressed body; and a spring provided at one end of one of the pair of arms. A magnet armature provided at the other end of the other arm, an electromagnetic magnet for sucking the magnet armature against the spring and separating the brake shoe from the pressed object; and the brake shoe. Wear detecting means for detecting that a set amount of wear has occurred and outputting an abnormal signal, wherein the wear detecting means comprises: a magnet armature at the time of braking; A detection switch that is activated when the distance from the electromagnetic magnet is equal to or greater than a set amount; and an enlargement mechanism that enlarges the opening and closing operation of the electromagnetic magnet and the magnet armature and transmits the operation to the detection switch. A brake device for an elevator. 2. A detection switch comprising: a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit provided on one of an electromagnetic magnet and a magnet armature so as to face each other; and the light emitting unit with opening and closing of the electromagnetic magnet and the magnet armature. The elevator brake device according to claim 1, wherein the photoelectric switch includes a photoelectric switch having a shield plate provided with a slit for moving a gap between the light receiving units. 3. A pair of arms rotatably provided on an elevating body that moves up and down the hoistway, and a pressed body provided at one end of each of the pair of arms and fixed to the hoistway. A pair of brake shoes to be clamped at the time of braking; a spring for biasing the pair of arms in a direction in which the pair of brake shoes clamp the pressed body; and a spring provided at one end of one of the pair of arms. A magnet armature provided at the other end of the other arm, an electromagnetic magnet for sucking the magnet armature against the spring and separating the brake shoe from the pressed object; and the brake shoe. Wear detecting means for detecting that a set amount of wear has occurred and outputting an abnormal signal, wherein the wear detecting means detects a current value flowing through the electromagnetic magnet. A current detector that is connected to the current detector and detects a maximum value of a current flowing through the electromagnetic magnet from the start of energization to the electromagnetic magnet until the electromagnetic magnet and the magnet armature contact each other. And an abnormal signal output circuit for outputting an abnormal signal when the maximum value is larger than a set value. 4. A pair of arms rotatably provided on an elevating body that moves up and down the hoistway, and a pressed body provided at one end of each of the pair of arms and fixed to the hoistway. A pair of brake shoes to be clamped at the time of braking; a spring for biasing the pair of arms in a direction in which the pair of brake shoes clamp the pressed body; and a spring provided at one end of one of the pair of arms. A magnet armature provided at the other end of the other arm, an electromagnetic magnet for sucking the magnet armature against the spring and separating the brake shoe from the pressed object; and the brake shoe. Wear detecting means for detecting that a set amount of wear has occurred and outputting an abnormal signal, wherein the wear detecting means is embedded in the brake shoe, Shoe brake device for an elevator according to claim and Turkey have a plurality of wear detection conductors electrically connected to each other when the set amount worn. 5. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a control unit that receives an abnormal signal output from the wear detecting unit and that prevents restart of the lifting operation of the lifting body. The elevator brake device according to any of the preceding claims. 6. When the control unit receives an abnormal signal from the wear detecting means, the control unit moves the lifting / lowering body to a preset position and then prevents restart of the lifting / lowering operation of the lifting / lowering body. The elevator brake device according to claim 5, wherein