Elevator system with dynamic traffic profile solutions

US9481547B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY · US

Inventors

• Michael P. Flynn · Ann Arbor, US
• Dennis Hanvey · Leonardo, US
• Allen Patenaude · Torrington, US
• Jannah A. Stanley · Cromwell, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 8, 2011
• Grant date: Nov 1, 2016
• Expiry date: Dec 2, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B66B2201/406
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An exemplary method of controlling an elevator system includes determining that a temporary heavy traffic condition exists that includes a plurality of passengers requiring elevator service from an originating floor in the building that is distinct from a lobby floor. At least one elevator car out of a plurality of elevator cars within the building is temporarily dedicated to carry the passengers from the originating floor. A peak travel scheduling strategy is temporarily used for controlling the dedicated elevator car or cars for a selected period of time.