Call bell

A call bell (sometimes called a counter bell, service bell, reception bell ,or concierge bell) is a bell that alerts and causes attention to the attendant who hears it.[1]

Summary

A common type of call bell

A call bell is used in hotels or other such facilities where people need to call attention to the person in charge to check them in, take their bags, of for any other reasons.

Principle of operation

References

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