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Generation of an elevator door close warning

US5821478A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 1996
Grant dateOct 13, 1998
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B13/143
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An acoustic signal in an elevator door system is provided if a door close signal is present and a door has not closed within a determined time. A switching frequency of a pulse width modulation signal is reduced such that a motor is caused to provide the acoustic signal.

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