Emergency operation of elevators based on an indicated emergency condition
US9114953B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66B5/0012
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An elevator system directs an elevator car to one or more particular floors based on a type of emergency that appears to be occurring in the car. The emergency is detected using one or more sensor units in or on the elevator car. The elevator system can direct the car to a floor that has equipment and/or personnel for handling the emergency.
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