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Zone object detection system for elevator system

US10837215B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2018
Grant dateNov 17, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2900/132
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A zone object detection system including a passenger compartment. Also included is a door moveable between an opened position and a closed position. Further included is a first sensor monitoring a first zone outside of a plane of the door. Yet further included is a second sensor monitoring a second zone comprising at least one of the plane of the door and outside of the plane of the door. Also included is a controller in operative communication with the first sensor and the second sensor, the controller commanding a first modification of a door closing movement of the door if an object is detected in the first zone, the controller commanding a second modification of the door closing movement of the door if an object is detected in the second zone.

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