Hua Zhou

Title: Hua Zhou: Advancing Elevator Systems Through Wireless Power Transfer

Introduction

Hua Zhou is an inventor based in Farmington, Connecticut, and is associated with Otis Elevator Company. His patent work includes an elevator system designed to transfer electrical power wirelessly between an elevator car and a designated location.

Latest Patents

Zhou is named on one patent, 1 patent: “Elevator system including wireless power transfer.” The invention describes an elevator car equipped with a transceiver that communicates wirelessly with a second transceiver positioned at a preselected location. The system can transfer electrical power between the transceivers, while an onboard storage device stores power received by the elevator car and can also supply power for transmission back to the second transceiver.

Career Highlights

Zhou’s documented patent contribution focuses on wireless power transfer for elevator systems. The design addresses how an elevator car can receive and store electrical power at a corresponding location, while also allowing power to be sent from the car.

Collaborations

Zhou’s listed coworker is Ben Guo. Both are associated with Otis Elevator Company in the information provided.

Conclusion

Hua Zhou’s patent describes a wireless power-transfer approach that connects an elevator car with equipment at a designated location, combining onboard power storage with two-way transfer capabilities.