Kone traction glass elevator at a parking garage in Essen (revisit)
As can be deduced from the ladder leading up to a hatch marked Aufzugs-Maschinenraum (elevator machine room) at the top floor, this machine room less EcoDisc replaced an older traction elevator. In fact, it did, and a video of the old elevator can be seen here: I wonder if anything of the old machinery still remains in the now unused attic...
Whereas the old elevator had 1:1 cabling with the counterweight running at the back of the shaft, the new one has 2:1 cabling, and the counterweight is now located at the side of the shaft. Instead of the old-style two-speed leveling, the new elevator levels smoothly. It also has a bigger capacity. Interestingly, there is a rather long travel distance from ground level to the first parking level. This may be caused by a gas station that is integrated into the structure.
Technical specifications: Brand: Kone Capacity: 400kg / ~880lbs / 5 people Type: traction (2:1 transmission) Year built: 2016 Travel distance: 4 stops