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Patent for Autonomous Elevator System for Mobile Robots Awarded

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TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH has been granted a patent for its innovative system that allows mobile robots to autonomously take an elevator, enhancing their mobility and safety. This achievement comes after the inventors filed the patent on March 13, 2020, and it was published online on August 12, 2025. The system, designed to work with existing elevators, includes an elevator button pressing module that communicates wirelessly with the mobile robot and is adapted to press the necessary elevator buttons.

Key Takeaways:

  • The patent, number 12384656, was awarded to TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH for its autonomous elevator system designed for mobile robots.
  • The system includes an elevator button pressing module that communicates wirelessly with the mobile robot and is adapted to press the necessary elevator buttons.
  • The module consists of a pair of virtual fingers, a pair of virtual buttons, a driver, and a controller, allowing it to press the elevator buttons under the control of the mobile robot.
  • The system has various features, including a display to show working status, a data interface for external connection, and a power switch for controlling power supply.
  • The sensor can detect the opening of the elevator floor door, notifying the mobile robot for safe entry.
  • The system can be integrated with existing elevators, with the buttons including up and down options.
  • The virtual fingers and buttons are designed to work in conjunction with the driver and controller for press button operation.

Statistics:

  • Patent number: 12384656
  • Filing date: March 13, 2020
  • Publication date: August 12, 2025
  • Number of claims: 14
  • Components of the system: elevator button pressing module, virtual fingers, virtual buttons, driver, controller, display, data interface, power switch, sensor
  • Purpose of the system: to allow mobile robots to autonomously take elevators for enhanced mobility and safety

Sources:

  • Deng, Yingcong. System for mobile robot to autonomously take elevator. U.S. Patent Number 12384656, filed March 13, 2020, and published online on August 12, 2025.
  • Patent URL (for desktop use only): https://ppubs.uspto.gov/pubwebapp/external.html?q=(12384656)&db=USPAT&type=ids

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