Submitted by SteveSilva t3_zyv63f in mildlyinteresting
THE_NAMELESS125 t1_j29y2ko wrote
Not impressed. Show me a curved elevator then I'll be impressed!
danielszajkowski t1_j2brzn0 wrote
We kinda have one in Canada. Well not exactly a curve, but it travels at an incline and then straight up.
The peace tower in Ottawa.
In 1981, a new inclined elevator was installed. It travels on a 10° angle for the first 98 feet (30 m), shifting its position horizontally 12 feet 2.25 inches (3.715 m), and straight up for the 60 feet 9 inches (18.52 m) remainder of the climb. The elevator car stays level at all times during its movement because it has a gimbal-mounted double frame.
THE_NAMELESS125 t1_j2d4485 wrote
Fucking cool. I'm impressed now, and thanks for the info. Your comment can probably be a post on its own.
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