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About Elevators  -

Rudimentary elevators, or hoists, were in use during the middle ages and can be traced back to the third century B.C. They were operated by animal and human power or by water driven mechanisms.

The elevator as we know it today was first developed in the 1800’s and relied on steam or hydraulic plungers for lifting capability. The power elevator debuted in the 19th century in the U.S. as a simple freight hoist operating between just 2 floors in a New York City building. Motor Technology and control methods evolved rapidly.

In 1889 came the direct connected geared electric elevator, allowing its use in significantly taller buildings. With time multi-speed motors replaced single speed motors to help with landing-leveling and overall smooth operation forever changing the urban landscape. Push button controls and various complex signal systems modernized the elevator even further.

Today, there are intricate governors and switching schemes to carefully control cab speeds in any situation. The computer age has brought the micro-chip based capability to operate vast banks of elevators with precise scheduling, maximized efficiency and extreme safety. Please visit the link below to learn more on how an elevator works. "How Elevators Work "