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[1227]. Continuous lift, for parcels, &c. Has a number of small cages, boxes, or platforms suspended from horizontal pivots in two endless chains; the cages are guided so as always to hang vertical.

[1228]. Continuous lift, for passengers. Sometimes the cages are suspended from two endless chains at their tops, as last described; or sometimes from two endless chains, but with attachments to the cages at corners diagonally opposite each other; and sometimes from a single endless chain at the back, provided with guides, &c.

[1229]. Continuous barrel hoist.

See also Cranes, [Section 18].

Section 70.—RELIEVING PRESSURE ON BEARINGS. ANTI-FRICTION BEARINGS.

[1230]. The pivots of two rollers or shafts bear against the inside of a stiff ring producing rolling contact, but the rollers or shafts must run in the same direction. Used for roller mills, &c.

[1231]. The same device, but for three rollers or shafts.

[1232]. The shaft is guided vertically and its weight is borne by a large roller with small pivots.