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Device for signaling the position of an elevator car in the case of passenger evacuation

US6538574B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 16, 2001
Grant dateMar 25, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B13/24
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for signaling the position of an elevator car in the case of passenger evacuation includes a measurement circuit connected to a landing door safety chain of the elevator installation. The measurement circuit has at least one LED that indicates to a rescuer person the presence of the elevator car at a floor.

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