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Method for sub-zoning an elevator group

CA 1298671 C · Owner: Ekholm, Ralf · Inventors: Ekholm, Ralf; Partanen-Jokela, Riitta

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A method for increasing the transportation capacity of elevators in a building involving dividing the elevators (2-7) into two or more groups each comprising, one or more elevators in such manner that in certain, loading situations the groups will temporarily serve different zones (11, 12) of the building (1). Upward peak traffic conditions are detected and the boundaries between zones (11, 12) are determined and maintained by the steps which include:, (a) detecting by a peak traffic condition mainly on the, basis of elevator loading time and/or the number of people arriving in an elevator lobby (9) of the building (1). (b) calculating an initial optimal zone boundary value mainly on the …

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  • Granted April 7, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 7, 2009.
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FiledJune 17, 1988
GrantedApril 7, 1992
Term endedApril 7, 2009
Patent numberCA 1298671 C
Classification (IPC)B66B1/20

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1989199219951998200120042007Application filedJune 17, 1988Patent grantedApril 7, 1992Term endedApril 7, 2009

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