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Elevator system

US4397377A · kind A · utility

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28Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 23, 1981
Grant dateAug 9, 1983
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B5/0006
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An elevator system having a plurality of cars under group supervisory control by a programmable dispatcher. A monitor detects dispatcher failure via a plurality of tests which includes timing each hall call, and performing predetermined checks, tests and comparisons for each call related to actual system operating conditions.

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