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A dumbwaiter is a small freight elevator that is used to transport light objects between multiple floors of a building. Used since the ancient days, the wide application of dumbwaiters has spread to public, private and industrial fields. The capacity of a dumbwaiter ranges between 50 kg to 450 kg. Specially designed to operate in compact and closed space, it prohibits the humans to use it for movement. Back in the medieval period, the dumbwaiters were made of a rope attached to the wooden plank. Water or animal power was used to shift the load from bottom to top. But with the invention of electricity, numerous changes have been made in design and transportation technique to elevate the standard of dumbwaiters. Dumbwaiters Reduce the Dependence on Manpower : Especially to carry medium size weights that can cause back pain in your body, dumbwaiters can prove to be a great help in carrying it from one floor to other. In the industries, restaurants and libraries, the use of dumbwaite...

What are Dumbwaiters? Dumbwaiters are lifts which are used to connect two floors. They are basically used for carrying food or goods from one floor to another. They are a type of portable serving stands and are found in restaurants and private homes.  Dumbwaiter consists of shafts, ropes and pulleys. On the other hand, a modern dumbwaiter includes electric motors like a smaller scale passenger elevator. These lifts are of great use for elderly and the people with disabilities. When you are out of the house, the elderly and disabled at your home can do their work safely and conveniently by utilizing these lifts. History When the terminology “Dumbwaiters” began to widespread, number of questions raised. The reason behind the origin of this terminology was that the product was first used in large houses that had their kitchens in the basements and was the useful lift to the upstairs dining room. It was a way of having an own silent waiter which is not seen or heard. D...