An elevator system, also known as a lifting device, is a technical device for the vertical transport of people and possibly goods between different levels of a building or structure. It operates in a car that can be loaded with either people or goods and moves along a shaft or guide rail.

Elevator systems are subject to strict safety standards, which are defined by laws and regulations in various countries. In Germany, for example, the 12th Ordinance to the Equipment and Product Safety Act (Elevator Ordinance) of January 2004 regulates the construction, maintenance and operation of elevator systems in order to ensure the safety of users.

When transporting people, the destination is usually set manually within the car or elevator cabin via a control panel. For goods transportation, on the other hand, the destination is often set outside the car, for example via an external control system or an automated process control system.

There are different types of elevator systems, which vary depending on the requirements and area of application. These include, among others:

1. **Rope elevator:** This is the traditional type of elevator where the car is moved by means of ropes and an elevator machine.

2 **Hydraulic elevator:** Vertical transportation is achieved by using hydraulic cylinders to raise or lower the car.

3. inclined elevator:** This special design is used in buildings with irregular or inclined levels and enables transportation along an inclined route.

Elevator systems play a crucial role in the transportation of people and goods in buildings and are an indispensable part of modern infrastructures. By complying with strict safety standards and continuous maintenance, they ensure safe and efficient transportation between different levels.