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Elevator call allocation in an elevator system

US12351429B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2020
Grant dateJul 8, 2025
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2044

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B2201/4607
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

According to an aspect, there is provided a method for elevator call allocation in an elevator system. The method comprises receiving charge information associated with an energy storage of an elevator car from each of a plurality of elevator cars of the elevator system; receiving an elevator call to a floor providing a charging arrangement for the energy storages; and allocating the elevator call to an elevator car of the plurality of elevator cars at least partly based on the charge information received from each of the plurality of elevator cars.

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