Elevator Backup Power Using an Autonomous Mobile Body
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Solution Overview
Problem
In existing elevator systems, power supply from electric vehicles requires a driver's presence, leading to issues when a driver is unavailable, resulting in potential power shortages for the elevator.
Innovation Solution
An autonomous mobile body within the building is coordinated to supply power to the elevator system, using communication devices and sensors to connect and transfer power, ensuring continuous operation even without a commercial power source.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If power is supplied from an electric vehicle to the elevator, then the elevator can receive power backup, but a driver must be present to operate the electric vehicle
Solution Approach 1:
The electric vehicle autonomously navigates to the elevator and establishes power connection without human intervention. The vehicle's control system automatically detects power needs, positions itself correctly, and initiates power transfer, eliminating the requirement for a driver while maintaining reliable power supply to the elevator.
Solution Approach 2:
The manual mechanical operation of driving and connecting the electric vehicle is replaced with automated electronic control systems. Sensors, communication modules, and automated guidance systems enable the vehicle to perform previously manual tasks autonomously, substituting human-operated mechanical systems with electronic automation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a driver-operated electric vehicle supplies power to the elevator, then power can be provided externally, but the system requires human presence which may not always be available
Solution Approach 1:
The electric vehicle independently performs all operations required for power supply including navigation, connection establishment, and power transfer initiation. This autonomy ensures the system can operate whenever the vehicle is available, without dependence on human presence, thereby maintaining both flexibility and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The electric vehicle is prepared in advance with sufficient charge and positioning capabilities to immediately respond to power requests. The autonomous systems are pre-configured to execute power transfer operations without requiring human setup or intervention, ensuring rapid response when power is needed.
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AI summary
Provided is an elevator system which can easily supply power to an elevator. The elevator system includes a coordinating device configured to command an autonomous mobile body which moves inside a building provided with an elevator to supply power to the elevator in a case where the coordinating device determines that a supply of power from the autonomous mobile body to the elevator is necessary. According to the elevator system, the autonomous mobile body supplies power to the elevator when the supply of power to the elevator is necessary. Therefore, power can be easily supplied to the elevator.