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Method for operating an elevator safety system with temporary participants

US10214384B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2015
Grant dateFeb 26, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B13/22
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for operating a safety system including a control unit, a bus, a plurality of bus nodes connected to the control unit via the bus, and a plurality of participants connected to the control unit via the bus nodes, wherein at least one participant is designed as a temporary participant. The method includes the step of enabling the safety system for operation by the control unit when either a first temporary participant or a second temporary participant is connected to the bus. An elevator system can be provided with a safety system for carrying out the method.

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