Interlocking Elevator Cab Assembly
Provided is an elevator cab assembly having a number of alternating and interlocking columns and panels, both of which may be prefabricated. The alternating and interlocking columns and panels are combined with an elevator platform and an elevator canopy to complete the elevator cab assembly. Because a minimal number of fasteners are required for assembly, the invention reduces the time required for construction and installation of cab. Furthermore, the assembly may be assembled on the elevator platform through the finished opening of the elevator entrance. A method of assembling the cab is also provided.
1 . An elevator cab assembly, comprising:
a. a plurality of columns, each of the plurality of columns having a first platform coupling and a first panel coupling;
b. an elevator platform, the platform having a second platform coupling, wherein the second platform coupling is configured to engage the first platform coupling; and
c. a plurality of panels, each of the plurality of panels having a second panel coupling, wherein the second panel coupling is configured to engage the first panel coupling.
2 . The elevator cab assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first platform coupling is a post, the second platform coupling is an aperture, the first panel coupling is a groove, and the second panel coupling is a tongue.
3 . The elevator cab assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of columns are configured to engage the plurality of panels to form an elevator cab.
4 . The elevator cab assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first platform coupling is a female coupling and the second platform coupling is a female coupling.
5 . The elevator cab assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of panels have an identical configuration.
6 . A method of assembling an elevator cab, the method comprising:
providing an elevator platform having a plurality of edges;
providing a plurality of columns, each column of the plurality of columns having at least one groove;
providing a plurality of panels, each panel of the plurality of panels having a first end and a second end;
securing a first column of the plurality of columns to a first edge of the plurality of edges of the elevator platform;
positioning the first end of the first panel of the plurality of panels into the at least one groove of the first column;
securing a second column of the plurality of columns to the first edge of the platform;
positioning the second end of the first panel of the plurality of panels into the at least one groove of the second column;
continuing to secure the plurality of columns to the plurality of edges of the elevator platform; and
continuing to position the plurality of panels into the at least one grooves of the plurality of columns.