Methods and apparatus for assigning elevator hall calls to minimize energy use
US7032715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2023 |
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- 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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