toast Posted June 23, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Quote ThyssenKrupp, headquartered in Essen, Germany has launched its elevator system named MULTI. A live test, conducted from Rottweil, Germany today, at a test tower built to a (current) height of 244.10m revealed a full scale working prototype of the MULTI elevator. As the world’s first rope-free elevator system, MULTI represents a technologically giant leap for the elevator industry. It does not require any roof mounted cables which enables it to travel with no limits in height like conventional elevators. Passengers therefore have no need to change elevators mid-journey. MULTI harnesses the power of linear motor technology, effectively moving multiple cars in a single shaft both horizontally and vertically, thus ending the need for elevators with ropes. link Scale model: Concept: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeder Posted June 28, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Quote The incredible 40mph 'Willy Wonka' elevator that can move in ANY direction The elevator system can move sideways, making 90-degree turns using a magnetic-levitation system A 246-meter (807-feet) tall testy tower for the elevator has finally been unveiled in Rottweil, Germany The tower has 12 shafts that can test elevator speeds of up to 18 meters per second (40.26 mph) The system could reduce building height and shape limitations, opening up new possibilities for architects It will reduce wait times: People wouldn't wait for an elevator for more than 15 to 30 seconds with the system Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4644514/The-Willy-Wonka-elevator-direction.html#ixzz4lHIVGRXP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetoroam Posted June 28, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Great idea.. But it does not fly like the willy wonka one. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted June 28, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Pretty cool, but I'm not a fan of Thyssen Krupp. I use them to repair and maintain the elevators at my plant and they are a little less than satisfactory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdesert50 Posted June 28, 2017 #5 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Wonkalator, gimbalator, angleator, TARDIS (Trunnion and relative dimension in space) ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperdyer Posted June 28, 2017 #6 Share Posted June 28, 2017 The Enterprise lifts did the same thing in Star Trek. t was only shown a couple of times on TOS and TNG series. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaldon Posted June 28, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) Yuri Mamin's version: Edited June 28, 2017 by Chaldon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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