Apparatus for elevator group control having low service floor detection for improved passenger pickup efficiency
US5334807A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 1991 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66B2201/403
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An elevator control system which provide a high transportation efficiency and also provides for equalization of service quality between floors when a large number of passengers located at different floors desire transportation to a common particular floor. Passengers waiting at a lower level floor will first be picked up prior to the elevator moving to the upper level floors so that the passengers at the lower levels will also be able to get on the elevator when there is a large number of passengers who wish to go to a particular floor during a particular time of the day.
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