Building Conveying Systems Flashcards

1
Q

It is a small freight elevator used to transport light-weight freight such as food, laundry, books, records, and other small items.

A

Dumbwaiter

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are used to carry material, goods, equipment, and vehicles, rather than people.

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Freight Elevator

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3
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It is a power-driven, continuously moving stairway system used for transporting people.

A

Escalator

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4
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There are two types of walkway technologies: pallet type and moving belt. The _______ are comprised of a mesh metal or rubber belt with a rubber walking surface that move over metal rollers.

A

moving belt walkway systems

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5
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It is a conveying device used to move people or freight vertically, usually between floors of a building.

A

Elevator

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6
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The elevator car moves vertically in a _______, which is the shaft-like space in which the elevator travels.

A

hoistway

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7
Q

use a fluid-driven hydraulic jack to lift the elevator car.

A

Hydraulic elevators

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8
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There are two types of walkway technologies: pallet type and moving belt. The _______ is a continuous series of flat metal plates that are joined together to form a walkway.

A

pallet-type walkway

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9
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Systems that mechanically move occupants in the building

A

Building conveying systems

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