Daniel Cook shares footage of a working paternoster lift. This type of elevator operates on a continuous loop with multiple open compartments that move slowly in a vertical circuit. Common in mid-20th century Europe, paternosters are now rare due to modern safety regulations. #liftdoc | Lift Doc

A paternoster lift is a passenger elevator which consists of a chain of open compartments (each usually designed for two persons) that move slowly in a loop up and down inside a building without stopping. Passengers can step on or off at any floor they like. The same technique is also used for filing cabinets to store large amounts of (paper) documents or for small spare parts. The much smaller belt manlift which consists of an endless belt with steps and rungs but no compartments is also someti