ELEVATOR SYSTEM INCLUDING MULTIPLE CARS WITHIN A SINGLE HOISTWAY

An elevator system includes first and second elevator cars and counterweights within a hoistway. A first load bearing assembly supports the first elevator car and counterweight and follows a path between a first end supported in a fixed position, at least partially around a first car sheave, at least partially around another sheave separate from the first elevator car and counterweight, at least partially around a first counterweight sheave, and to a second end supported in a fixed position. A second load bearing assembly supports the second elevator car and counterweight and follows a path between a first end supported in a fixed position, at least partially around two second car sheaves, at least partially around another sheave separate from the second elevator car and counterweight, at least partially around a second counterweight sheave to a second end supported in a fixed position.