Elevator

Elevator

By makalee.bell

  • The first elevator was created

    In 1850, the first elevator was actually created by Harry Waterman

  • Elisha Otis created the safety break for the elevator.

    Elisha Otis invented and patented the safety brake for the elevator seeing that this invention can go farther to where it can hold people.
  • Elisha Otis patented an controlled steam engine for elevator use in 1861.

    Elisha Otis patented an controlled steam engine for elevator use in 1861.

    He patented an independently controlled steam engine for elevator use
  • In 1889 Otis developed a traction system for the elevator

    In 1889 Otis developed a traction system for the elevator

    Otis developed the gear-less traction system involving cables and electricity that would become the most common way to run an elevator.
  • Elisha Otis developed a new design for elevators

    Elisha Otis developed a new design for elevators

    In 1903, Otis invented an elevator that would become the general design of today's elevators.
  • Otis design is still the most common elevator design used.

    Otis design is still the most common elevator design used.

    Today Otis's company is the worlds leading elevator manufacturer. As buildings begin to rise to new heights, so does the technology of elevators and new possibilities for America.