US5347094A
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Elevator shaftway intrusion device
Assignee: TOC Holding Co of New York Inc
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Filing: 1993-05-04
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Granted: 1994-09-13
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Expires: 2013-05-04
Abstract
Abstract There is provided an elevator shaftway intrusion detector which utilizes a proximity detector including an energy source for generating a detection field within a zone of detection including the elevator shaft-side roof and floor and a corresponding receiver for receiving the detection field when an object enters the detection zone and thereafter generating a detection signal. A power supply and switching network are employed for applying power from the power supply to the proximity detector and which are responsive to the detection signal for applying power from the power supply to a detection indicator such as a siren.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J. Leone
- 👤 Robert F. Cummins
- 👤 Joseph Vitiello
- 👤 Thomas Brochhagan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:45
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66B; B66B5/00; B66B5/0006; B66B5/0018; B66B5/0031
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 33
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A detection system for detecting intrusion into an elevator shaft having an elevator cab therein and a plurality of elevator shaft access ways in at least one wall of said shaft comprising: an intrusion detector mounted at a location within said shaft above the elevator cab for monitoring an energy field in a zone of detection including at least a portion of the elevator shaft proximate the top of said cab, or mounted at a location within said shaft below said elevator cab for monitoring an energy field in a zone of detection including at least a portion of the elevator shaft proximate the bottom of said cab, said intrusion detector providing a detection signal representing a disturbance in said energy field caused by an intruder in the shaft, entering said zone of detection, a power supply for supplying power to said system, a detection indicator responsive to said detection signal for generating a first audible signal, and a battery back-up means for providing power to said detection system in the absence or interruption of said power from said power supply means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A detection system for detecting intrusion into an elevator shaft having an elevator cab therein and a plurality of elevator shaft access ways in at least one wall of said shaft comprising: an intrusion detector mounted at a location within said shaft above the elevator cab for monitoring an energy field in a zone of detection including at least a portion of the elevator shaft proximate the top of said cab, or mounted at a location within said shaft below said elevator cab for monitoring an energy field in a zone of detection including at least a portion of the elevator shaft proximate the bottom of said cab, said intrusion detector providing a detection signal representing a disturbance in said energy field caused by an intruder in the shaft, entering said zone of detection, a power supply for supplying power to said system, a detection indicator responsive to said detection signal for generating a first audible signal, and a battery back-up means for providing power to said detection system in the absence or interruption of said power from said power supply means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The detection system according to claim 1 further comprising charging circuit means for charging said battery back-up means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The detection system according to claim 2 further comprising: means for arming and disarming said detection system, and means for delaying activation of said detection system following arming.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The detection system according to claims 1 or 2 where said battery back-up means provides battery power to an audible signal generation means in the absence or interruption of power from said power supply means, thereby generating a second audible signal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The detection system according to claim 4 wherein said first audible signal differs qualitatively from said second audible signal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The detection system according to claim 4 further comprising means for arming and disarming said detection system.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The detection system according to claim 6 wherein said means for arming and disarming said detection system comprises a key switch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The detection system according to claim 7 wherein said audible signal generating means produces an audible signal when said detection system is disarmed.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The detection system according to claim 6 wherein said audible signal generating means produces an audible signal when said detection system is disarmed.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The detection system according to claim 6 further comprising means for delaying activation of said detection system following arming.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The detection system according to claim 7 further comprising means for delaying activation of said detection system following arming.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The detection system according to claim 8 further comprising means for delaying activation of said detection system following arming.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The detection system according to claim 9 further comprising means for delaying activation of said detection system following arming.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The detection system according to claim 12 further comprising means for communicating said detection signal to sources external to said detection system.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The detection system according to claim 14 wherein said external source is an elevator safety system.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The detection system according to claim 15 wherein said intrusion detector further comprises source means for generating said energy field in said zone of detection.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The detection system according to claim 16 wherein said energy field is an electromagnetic field.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
The detection system according to claim 16 wherein said energy field is a sonic field.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
The detection system according to claim 17 wherein said electromagnetic field comprises electromagnetic energy in the infrared frequency band.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
The detection system according to claim 17 wherein said electromagnetic field comprises electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency band.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
19 words
The detection system according to claim 17 wherein said electromagnetic field comprises electromagnetic energy in the microwave frequency band.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
The detection system according to claim 18 wherein said sonic field comprises sonic energy in the ultrasonic frequency band.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
19 words
The detection system according to claim 19 wherein said first audible signal differs qualitatively from said second audible signal.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
166 words
A detection system for detecting intrusion into an elevator shaft having an elevator cab therein and a plurality of elevator shaft access ways in at least one wall of said shaft comprising: an intrusion detector mounted at a location within said shaft above the elevator cab for monitoring an energy field in a zone of detection including at least a portion of the elevator shaft proximate the top of said cab, or mounted at a location within said shaft below said elevator cab for monitoring an energy field in a zone of detection including at least a portion of the elevator shaft proximate the bottom of said cab, said intrusion detector providing a detection signal representing a disturbance in said energy field caused by an intruder in the shaft, entering said zone of detection, a power supply for supplying power to said system, a detection indicator responsive to said detection signal for generating a first audible signal, and means for arming and disarming said detection system.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
166 words
A detection system for detecting intrusion into an elevator shaft having an elevator cab therein and a plurality of elevator shaft access ways in at least one wall of said shaft comprising: an intrusion detector mounted at a location within said shaft above the elevator cab for monitoring an energy field in a zone of detection including at least a portion of the elevator shaft proximate the top of said cab, or mounted at a location within said shaft below said elevator cab for monitoring an energy field in a zone of detection including at least a portion of the elevator shaft proximate the bottom of said cab, said intrusion detector providing a detection signal representing a disturbance in said energy field caused by an intruder in the shaft, entering said zone of detection, a power supply for supplying power to said system, a detection indicator responsive to said detection signal for generating a first audible signal, and means for arming and disarming said detection system.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
21 words
The detection system according to claim 24 wherein said means for arming and disarming said detection system comprises a key switch.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
24 words
The detection system according to claim 24 or 25 further comprising means for generating a second audible signal when said detection system is disarmed.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
21 words
The detection system according to claim 24 or 25 further comprising means for delaying activation of said detection system following arming.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
19 words
The detection system according to claim 26 further comprising means for delaying activation of said detection system following arming.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
19 words
The detection system according to claim 26 wherein said first audible signal differs qualitatively from said second audible signal.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
171 words
A detection system for detecting intrusion into an elevator shaft having an elevator cab therein and a plurality of elevator shaft access ways in at least one wall of said shaft comprising: an intrusion detector mounted at a location within said shaft above the elevator cab for monitoring an energy field in a zone of detection including at least a portion of the elevator shaft proximate the top of said cab, or mounted at a location within said shaft below said elevator cab for monitoring an energy field in a zone of detection including at least a portion of the elevator shaft proximate the bottom of said cab, said intrusion detector providing a detection signal representing a disturbance in said energy field caused by an intruder in the shaft, entering said zone of detection, a power supply for supplying power to said system, a detection indicator responsive to said detection signal for generating a first audible signal, and means for communicating said detection signal to sources external to said detection system.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
171 words
A detection system for detecting intrusion into an elevator shaft having an elevator cab therein and a plurality of elevator shaft access ways in at least one wall of said shaft comprising: an intrusion detector mounted at a location within said shaft above the elevator cab for monitoring an energy field in a zone of detection including at least a portion of the elevator shaft proximate the top of said cab, or mounted at a location within said shaft below said elevator cab for monitoring an energy field in a zone of detection including at least a portion of the elevator shaft proximate the bottom of said cab, said intrusion detector providing a detection signal representing a disturbance in said energy field caused by an intruder in the shaft, entering said zone of detection, a power supply for supplying power to said system, a detection indicator responsive to said detection signal for generating a first audible signal, and means for communicating said detection signal to sources external to said detection system.
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