Elevator drive power supply control
US9422135B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66B13/22
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An exemplary elevator control system includes an elevator drive. A safety chain is configured to monitor at least one condition of a selected elevator system component. A first switch is operable to interrupt power supply to the elevator drive. The first switch is controlled by the safety chain depending on the monitored condition. A second switch is in series with the first switch. The second switch is operable to interrupt power supply to the elevator drive. The second switch is controlled by the safety chain depending on the monitored condition. A monitoring device is configured to determine when the first and second switches should be in a power supplying condition for supplying power to the elevator drive. One such circumstance is when it is desirable to cause movement of the elevator car. The monitoring device determines that the first switch is in the power supplying condition for allowing the safety chain to control the second switch for supplying power to the elevator drive. The monitoring device determines whether the second switch is in a power supplying condition when the first switch is properly in the power supply condition. The monitoring device is configured to prev…
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