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Elevator drive control during power disruption

US11192752B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2017
Grant dateDec 7, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B5/02
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drive control method and system for controlling an inverter during power disruptions in the operation of an elevator drive includes the steps of predetermining whether a hoist motor of the elevator drive will be operating in a motor mode, a balanced mode or a regenerative mode on commencement of the power disruption, and controlling the inverter in accordance with the predetermined operating mode after commencement of the power disruption.

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