Inclined elevator

Alternatively a car is balanced by a counterweight moving along the track in the opposite direction, quite similar to an ordinary lift.

Outdoor inclined elevators are used to access steep hillside property where stairs are not a preferred option for conveying passengers or loads.

Within the European Union inclined lifts are subject to EU lift regulations part 22 EN 81-22:2014[5] which defines some standard limits for their implementations: track inclination is between 15° and 75°; maximum cabin capacity is 100 people (7.500 kg); maximum speed of 4 m/s; the track is straight in the horizontal plane.

[7] While some inclined elevators are outdoor systems are designed to move people and goods along steep gradients,[3] others are used in buildings for smoother access.

[8] Most common inclined elevators are constructed from steel or aluminum, are powered by electric motors, and operate with push button electronic controls.

Many inclined lifts are constructed along the pressure lines of storage power plants for transporting building materials.

[citation needed] Modern versions resembling an elevator are used in some installations, such as at the Cityplace Station in Dallas, Texas, the Huntington Metro Station in Huntington, Virginia, the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, the Luxor Las Vegas hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, and the Eiffel Tower in Paris.