Nowadays, as urbanization increases rapidly, the height of buildings also increases. Elevators, which are an indispensable part of these high-rise buildings, are equipped with constantly developed technologies regarding security. Various measures have been taken to prevent elevator fall accidents and ensure user safety. Here are some important technologies developed against elevator fall accidents:
1. Weight Balancing Systems
One of the most critical situations in elevators is when the elevator goes out of control and falls into free fall. Weight balancing systems developed to prevent this situation prevent falls by detecting imbalances between the weight of the elevator and the weight of the passengers. These systems stabilize the elevator and ensure a safe descent.
2. Speed Control Systems
Speed control systems are used to control the falling speed of elevators and prevent abnormal speed increases. These systems perform emergency braking and control the fall speed if the elevator exceeds a certain speed limit.
3. Dual Cable Systems
While a single cable is used in traditional elevator systems, double cabling systems have been developed to increase elevator safety. In this system, two separate cables are used, so if one cable breaks, the other cable comes into play and holds the elevator safely.
4. Emergency Stop Buttons and Automatic Rescue Systems
Emergency stop buttons that can be controlled by users allow the elevator to be stopped immediately in case of any emergency. Additionally, automatic rescue systems increase user safety by placing the elevator in a safe position in cases such as a power outage.
5. Continuous Monitoring and Maintenance Systems
Continuous monitoring and maintenance systems are used to detect and prevent technical problems in elevators at an early stage. These systems constantly monitor the operating status of the elevator and automatically issue an alert when detecting any abnormality.
6. High-Tech Sensors
Advanced sensor technologies are used to detect and prevent possible dangers in elevators. High-precision sensors ensure safety by instantly detecting wear, breakage or other problems in any part of the elevator.
These technologies, developed against elevator fall accidents, make elevators, an indispensable part of modern buildings, safer. Developing technology every day further increases the measures regarding elevator safety, and thus users can safely reach the higher floors of buildings.
