Paternoster facts for kids

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animated scheme of a paternoster
BMF Paternoster
Modern Paternoster in a government building in Berlin
Paternoster
Another paternoster. The signs read Do not use in case of fire, Children and frail people are not allowed to use the installation, Goods transport prohibited from top to bottom.

A Paternoster is a type of elevator. Its design is different from that of other elevators. It has several cabins that constantly move up and down. They are linked on a chain. People can stop on or off at any floor they like.

Paternosters have advantages and disadvantages. As an advantage, it is always possible to take them in either direction. Since the elevator moves at a slow speed, it is slower than a modern elevator. It takes longer to get to distant floors. Also, using a paternoaster takes some training. Paternosters are nearly impossible to use for disabled people.

Images for kids

  • Paternoster kartouzska

    A paternoster in Prague

  • Anton Freissler P

    Paternoster in Vienna, built c.1910

  • Rathaus, Vienna - paternoster 01

    Vienna Town Hall, built c.1918

  • 2010-11-3 Berlin-Friedrichshain Angela M. Arnold fec (30)

    Modern paternoster in Berlin

  • Axel Springer Haus Paternosteraufzug

    Paternoster in use at German publisher

  • Nordiska radets session i Helsingfors 2008 (1)

    Paternoster in Parliament House, Helsinki

  • PaternosterView

    View from inside a paternoster, showing floor slab

  • Paternoster Praha Ministry of Transport Klimentska east side 01

    Paternoster machinery in Prague

  • BaumwollboerseBremen-3a

    Ground floor lobby offering a choice of paternoster or lift

  • Hamburg Levantehaus MittelpunktPatanoster

    In this Hamburg shopping mall, artwork has replaced the old paternoster


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