Abstract: The present disclosure refers to a remote control unit adapted to control a stairlift, wherein the stairlift comprises, a rail, a drive unit having a platform, such as a chair or a lifting ramp for a wheelchair, for driving along the rail, a first control unit arranged at and connected to the drive unit. The remote control unit is arranged separately from the drive unit and is wirelessly connected to the drive unit. The first control unit and the remote control unit are adapted to control the drive unit independently of each other. The remote control unit is adapted to instruct the drive unit to perform multiple functions (A-J) via wireless transmission. The present disclosure also relates to a method of controlling a stairlift.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to a method to determine a speed profile for a stairlift, wherein the stairlift includes a guide device, a carriage, and user interaction device. The carriage is rotatable around a vertical axle by a first drive. A specific mass moment of inertia for a specific person is determined by measuring a correlation between applied torque and resulting rotational acceleration for the first drive or the specific mass moment of inertia for a specific person is determined by measuring the specific persons weight while the specific person is carried on the carriage. An optimal torque is set according to the specific mass moment of inertia. The speed profile is determined applying at the most the optimal torque with the first drive.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to a method to operate a stairlift, wherein the stairlift includes a guide extending along the staircase, a carriage moveable along the guide and configured to carry a person, and user interaction device for operating the stairlift. At least a first speed profile defining a movement of the carriage at positions along the guide is set. The first speed profile is associated to a first input of the user interaction device and adapted values of the first speed profile or a second speed profile defining a movement of the carriage at positions along the guide different than the first speed profile is associated to a second input of the user interaction device.

Abstract: A stair lift includes a movable user carrier, an authentication device comprising a signal receiver and at least two signal emitters, wherein each emitter is assigned to a different user of the stairlift, operation adjustment means, for generating a behavioral profile of the stair lift, and a control unit for controlling the stairlift. A method of operating a stair lift includes authenticating one of at least two signal emitters assigned to a first user, and adjusting the behavioral profile of the stair lift according to a stored operation profile associated with the authenticated signal emitter.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a stairlift (1) comprising a first armrest (10) and a second armrest (10), wherein each armrest (10) is adapted to comprise at least one module (11, 12), and wherein said at least one module (11, 12) is adapted to provide at least one user control function; characterized in that the at least one module (11, 12) is adapted to be interchangeable between the first and second armrests (10).

Abstract: The present disclosure for raising an alert in connection with the use of a platform lift, in particular a stairlift, the lift having a rail, a drive unit having a platform, a chair (8), for driving along the rail, at least one control unit arranged at the drive unit. The method including determining the way of usage of the platform lift, comparing the way of usage with an alert definition, determining whether the way of usage confirms with the alert definition, generating an alert, if the way of usage conforms to the alert definition and providing the alert to a user.

Abstract: The present disclosure refers to a remote control unit adapted to control a stairlift, wherein the stairlift comprises, a rail, a drive unit having a platform, such as a chair or a lifting ramp for a wheelchair, for driving along the rail, a first control unit arranged at and connected to the drive unit. The remote control unit is arranged separately from the drive unit and is wirelessly connected to the drive unit. The first control unit and the remote control unit are adapted to control the drive unit independently of each other. The remote control unit is adapted to instruct the drive unit to perform multiple functions (A-J) via wireless transmission. The present disclosure also relates to a method of controlling a stairlift.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a stairlift (1) comprising a first armrest (10) and a second armrest (10), wherein each armrest (10) is adapted to comprise at least one module (11, 12), and wherein said at least one module (11, 12) is adapted to provide at least one user control function; characterized in that the at least one module (11, 12) is adapted to be interchangeable between the first and second armrests (10).

Abstract: Disclosed is a safety system for a stairlift. The Safety system comprises a component for sending and receiving an electromagnetic signal that includes a light emitting device such as an LED and a light receiving device such as a photo resistor, an electromagnetic signal interrupter like a movable vane, a moveable activator, and a processor. The activator is configured to be moved by a user of the stairlift, which in turn causes the signal interrupter to interrupt a first electromagnetic signal.

Abstract: A method of controlling a stairlift, the stairlift including a rail, a chair, and a drive assembly having a drive engine for driving the chair along the rail. The chair is attached to the drive assembly and the chair has an armrest, wherein the armrest is pivotably supported at the chair by a hinge. The hinge allows a rotational movement of the armrest, in particular along a vertical axis. The method includes detecting an angular position of the armrest and controlling at least one functionality of the stairlift, in particular a functionality of the drive assembly, as a function of the detected angular position.

Abstract: A stair lift includes a movable user carrier, an authentication device comprising a signal receiver and at least two signal emitters, wherein each emitter is assigned to a different user of the stairlift, operation adjustment means, for generating a behavioral profile of the stair lift, and a control unit for controlling the stairlift. A method of operating a stair lift includes authenticating one of at least two signal emitters assigned to a first user, and adjusting the behavioral profile of the stair lift according to a stored operation profile associated with the authenticated signal emitter.

Abstract: A method of controlling a stairlift, the stairlift including a rail, a chair, and a drive assembly having a drive engine for driving the chair along the rail. The chair is attached to the drive assembly and the chair has an armrest, wherein the armrest is pivotably supported at the chair by a hinge. The hinge allows a rotational movement of the armrest, in particular along a vertical axis. The method includes detecting an angular position of the armrest and controlling at least one functionality of the stairlift, in particular a functionality of the drive assembly, as a function of the detected angular position.