A simple, 2-levels elevator based off an inexpensive commercial workshop winch.

• Allows to travel between 2 levels approximately 2.7m apart vertically
• Approx. 110x70cm platform
• Platform is flush with the floor at ground level and upper level
• Upper level is secured with a gate that automatically locks when not being at the top
• Gate safety may be disengaged using a key
• Anti-pinch up-going safety mechanism
• Anti-crush down-going mechanism
• Call/send/stop controls on both levels and on platform (may be disconnected on platform to convert it back to a utility lift for public compliance)
• E-stops on both levels
• On/Off controls on both levels
• Ground level controls above 1.2m high
• Global key-based On/Off control at ground level

• Go up
• Stop if anti-pinch up-going safety is triggered
• Stop if going down is requested
• Stop if stop is requested
• Stop when reaching the top level
• Unlock gate when reaching the top level

• Try to lock gate if not disengaged and unlocked
  • Signal if unsuccessful
• Go down
• Stop if anti-crush down-going safety is triggered
• Stop if going up is requested
• Stop if stop is requested
• Stop when reaching the ground level

• Try to lock gate if not at top level

• Unlock gate