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Methods and apparatus for assigning elevator hall calls to minimize energy use

US7032715B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 2003
Grant dateApr 25, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B50/00
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Energy saving methods and apparatus for elevator systems having a plurality of elevator cars operating in a plurality of elevator shafts. The present invention provides methods and apparatus for determining which one of the plurality of elevator cars is to be assigned to a new hall call in order to reduce the net energy consumption of the elevator system over time.

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