Elevator having passenger flow management system

US8960373B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Kone Corporation · FI

Inventor

• Vittorio De Vincentis · Tabasalu, EE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 22, 2013
• Grant date: Feb 24, 2015
• Expiry date: Jan 22, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B66B2201/4653
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A passenger flow management system can manage passenger flow such that elevator waiting times may be limited. The management system includes a detector configured to detect elevator passengers within a detection area located outside the building.