The Emergence of Elevators in Iran

Elevators have been used as a lift for passengers and goods since ancient times. Nowadays, with the advancement of technology, elevators have various types and have more powerful motors. Elevators were initially known as lifts and were only used for transporting goods and animals. In this article, we will review the history of elevators in Iran from Owjlift.

What is an Elevator?

An elevator or lift is a device for vertical transportation that moves passengers and goods from one floor to another. In fact, this device is known as transportation equipment and provides vertical transportation of people and objects from one floor to another. The elevator motor is its beating heart and is responsible for the elevator's movement.

When does the history of the elevator date back to?

The history of the elevator dates back to several hundred years before Christ. The oldest elevators were moved by human power and without any special motor. Elevators were usually moved by water guidance mechanisms or animal power. In fact, the use of these types of elevators began in the early third century BC and then, over time and with the advancement of science and technology, the construction of elevators improved and we are now witnessing that elevators have entered the market with very unique technology.
 

History of the Elevator

In the earliest recorded reports in the Encyclopedia Britannica, a Roman architect named Vitruvius mentioned a device dating back to 336 years before Christ, which had the ability to move objects. He also mentioned in his report that this device moved the load through equipment such as a pulley. This device was built by a person named Archimedes, who is introduced as the first elevator maker.
 

History of the Invention of the Elevator

According to reports by this Roman architect, Archimedes is known as the inventor of the first elevator. Interestingly, Archimedes first built a device that could move objects vertically with the help of a pulley. Currently, all elevators we use are an advanced type of the first elevator structure, which have a higher speed and are used daily in all tall buildings. The use of passenger and freight elevators dates back to the Middle Ages and the pre-industrial revolution. Elevators at that time were moved by human and animal power.

The history of the elevator in the world

Information on the history of elevators and lifts in the world is very extensive. In fact, before the industrial revolution, elevators were very different from today's models, and in the year 1000 AD, a writer named Al-Muradi mentioned a similar invention in his book "The Secrets" that was originally used to lift military equipment. Also, Louis XVI in 1743 ordered the construction of a lift called the "flying chair" for moving passengers. This lift was installed outside the balcony of the king's palace and was operated by human power. Later, with the advancement of industry and science, the first elevator equipped with a screw drive was built in 1793 by a person named Ivan Kulibin and installed in the Winter Palace. The construction of this elevator using a screw drive is considered a major step in the elevator industry and can be said to be the beginning of the production of passenger elevators.

The first advanced elevators in the world

During the industrial revolution, elevators equipped with steam power and more advanced technology entered the market and were produced in the early 19th century. These elevators, due to their steam power, had the ability to move large volumes of goods. In 1823, two London architects, Burton and Homer, designed a device called the "elevated room" that was steam-powered and then turned into a tourist attraction in London. The use of this elevator provided passengers with a beautiful view of the city of London. Finally, in 1852, Elisha Otis in New York took the first step towards building a safe elevator. The safety of this elevator was guaranteed when the manufacturer was sure that the elevator cabin would not fall in the event of a power failure. The Equitable Life Building was the first building equipped with a passenger elevator. Also, the first electric elevator was invented in 1880 by a person named Werner von German.

The history of the elevator in Iran

Historical evidence shows that the appearance of the elevator in Iran for the first time dates back to unique places such as Persepolis, the Temple of Anahita, and the Apadana Palace before the invention of Archimedes. The history of the elevator in Iran dates back to ancient times, but in modern times, the history of the elevator in Iran has also been studied. Based on historical evidence, the first elevator in Iran was installed and launched in Pahlavi buildings, and also buildings around Imam Khomeini Street such as the Officers' Club and the National Library are equipped with elevators. The first electric elevator in Iran was designed and launched for a tall building on Jomhouri Street in 1950.

How old is the elevator in Iran?

Given the examination of the history of the elevator in Iran, it can be said that elevators have been used in our country for 80 years, and modern elevators made in Italy entered Iran about 50 years ago. Italian engines have greatly contributed to the advancement of the elevator industry in Iran, but undoubtedly, the production of domestic elevator engines has been the greatest success in the elevator industry for Iran.

Summary
Elevators were used in the pre-Christian era and over time, with the advancement of science and technology, the construction of elevators expanded, and various elevators came into general use. Elevators initially carried loads vertically by human and animal power, and then movable pulleys contributed to the advancement of the elevator industry.
Elevators in Iran have a long history, and there is evidence of elevator use since ancient times. Today, with the advancement of technology and science, we see high-speed all-glass elevators all over the world. In this article from Owilift Company, we have examined the emergence of elevators in Iran and the world.