Schindler 7000 Building Planning
Schindler 7000 Building Planning
Schindler 7000 Building Planning
In the high-rise elevator business, passenger comfort When we view the world’s most impressive skylines,
and safety always come first. The design of a build- high-rise buildings appear to stand still, however
ing significantly influences the elevator system this is rarely the case. Buildings often sway and
and its performance. Correct planning is essential move due to strong winds, temperature changes
to ensure the building’s functionality, efficiency and and even seismic activity. Schindler’s advanced
longevity. With Schindler, through early engage- safety features aim to minimize the disturbance
ment with our customers, this critical process is on the building and its occupants while ensuring
made easier all the way from the physical plot on safe transportation.
which the building sits in the urban environment
till the inside of the elevator hoistways. Intelligent building planning reduces and even
eliminates the piston and chimney effects which
Some of the key considerations during the building can occur in inadequately designed hoistways and
planning stage and topics that we aim to cover dramatically affect the elevator ride quality and
here are: passenger comfort.
Planning considerations
Single- and double-deck elevators
Planning parameters
Single- and double-deck elevators
The planning parameters are indicative only and subject to change without prior notification.
The planning parameters are indicative only and subject to change without prior notification.
The planning parameters are indicative only and subject to change without prior notification.
Structural Car
Height (HK)
distance (HEDD)
Deck to Deck
BK Clear car width
BO Width of machine room
BS Hoistway width
BT Clear width of landing door
GQ Rated load
HEDD Distance entrance to entrance on
double-deck cars
Min. Floor Distance =
HT + (400…700)
HK Car height
HO Height of machine room
HSG Depth of hoistway pit
HSK Hoistway headroom (top floor
to ceiling)
HT Clear height of landing door
TK Clear car depth
TO Depth of machine room
TS Depth of hoistway
Pit Depth (HSG)
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