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Paris, France - La Tour Eiffel, Otis Elevators
Paris, France - La Tour Eiffel, Otis Elevators. The Otis elevator in the Eiffel Tower, built by the American Elevator Company. first view shows a car filled with fifty passengers with the front removed to show the interior. Figure B shows one leg of the Tower at the base, showing the actual incline. 1 marks the hydraulic cylinder, 2, the travelling multiplying pulleys, 2 stationary multiplying pulleys, 4, double landing-platform and 5 the ascending car, moving on trucks at angle shown to the first storey where, rounding a sharp curve, it continues on different angles to the second storey rising 420 ft in one minute. 6 shows the cables lifting the car and 6A the same cables returning to cylinder. The picture on the right is a general view of the 1000 foot tower, built as the centrepiece of the Paris International Exhibition in 1889 Date: 1889
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Paris, France - La Tour Eiffel, Otis Elevators (1889): A Pioneering Engineering Marvel This photograph showcases the Otis elevators inside the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, built by the American Elevator Company. The image on the left offers a unique perspective, revealing an elevator car filled with fifty passengers with the front removed, exposing the intricate interior workings of this engineering marvel. The Otis elevators were a significant innovation, employing a hydraulic system to lift passengers to the tower's various levels. Figure B in the diagram illustrates the tower's base, highlighting the actual incline and the essential components of the system. The hydraulic cylinder (1) and the traveling multiplying pulleys (2) are key elements, while the stationary multiplying pulleys (3), double landing-platform (4), and ascending car (5) complete the system. The car moves on trucks at an angle, ascending 420 feet in just one minute, rounding sharp curves to reach each storey. The cables (6) are responsible for lifting the car, while the same cables (6A) return to the cylinder, creating a continuous loop. The image on the right provides a general view of the 1,000-foot tower, erected as the centerpiece of the Paris International Exhibition in 1889. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and engineering prowess of the late 1800s, showcasing the Otis elevators' role in making the Eiffel Tower accessible to the public.
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