Method for controlling elevator cars
US9896303B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66B2201/303
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for controlling elevator cars of an elevator system according to one example includes assigning free elevator cars of the elevator system to one of either general service or express priority service (EPS). A destination dispatch controller receives an express priority service (EPS) call. The EPS call can indicate a request for priority service from an EPS call originating location to an EPS call final destination. The controller can determine whether any active EPS assigned car can service the EPS call. A particular elevator car can be an active EPS car when the particular car is carrying out EPS service. When a specific active EPS car can service the EPS call, the controller assigns the specific EPS car to the EPS call. Upon completion of the EPS call, the controller unassigns the EPS car to a free car.
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