KONE Rope Installation Method Patent: Car-Mounted Reel System
Source:Industrial Automation /
Time:2026-08-21
KONE has patented a method of installing ropes of an elevator using a car-mounted system that simplifies installation .
Patent Details:
Patent Number: US12606419B2
Issue Date: April 21, 2026
Inventor: Tomi Kapanen, Jari Häkkilä, Eero Peltonen, Richard Baker
Assignee: KONE Corporation
Key Innovation:
Ropes pass from one or more rope reels mounted on an elevator car to a rope wheel mounted separately from the car
After passing around the rope wheel, ropes are clamped on the car
Moving the car vertically relative to the rope wheel pulls ropes from the reels
Simplifies rope installation process and improves efficiency
