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Method and apparatus for reducing elevator service calls

US4623040A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 4, 1985
Grant dateNov 18, 1986
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B5/0087
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for reducing unnecessary elevator service calls by cycling open and shut a nonresponsive car's door, is disclosed. The doors are cycled in the presence of car demand and indications the car door is shut but the hoistway door is ajar. The doors are cycled only after these conditions persist for a selected period.

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