DRIVE SYSTEMS FOR PEOPLE CONVEYORS

    公开(公告)号:US20210229958A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-29

    申请号:US16952388

    申请日:2020-11-19

    Abstract: A drive system (8) for a belt-driven people conveyor (2) is provided which includes a drive motor (10) arranged to drive an input shaft (16); a belt drive pulley (12) for driving a drive belt (6); and a gear system (20) arranged to couple the input shaft (16) to the belt drive pulley (12) such that there is a speed reduction from the input shaft (16) to the belt drive pulley (12). The gear system (20) comprises an output gear (40) directly connected to or formed integrally with the belt drive pulley (12) and at least part of the gear system (20) is located within the belt drive pulley (12).

    Conveyance element for a people conveyor

    公开(公告)号:US10793398B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-06

    申请号:US16569093

    申请日:2019-09-12

    Abstract: A conveyance element (20) for a people conveyor (1) is configured for being moved in a conveyance direction. The conveyance element (20) comprises a tread plate (24) configured for supporting passengers and at least one protection element (28, 29) configured for collecting items and/or fluids. The tread plate (24) has a longitudinal extension extending parallel to the conveyance direction and a lateral extension extending transversely to the conveyance direction. The at least one protection element (28, 29) is arranged below the tread plate (24), when the conveyance element (20) is arranged in an upright orientation, and it extends beyond at least one end (23) of the tread plate (24) in the conveyance direction.

    Moving walkway
    3.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10683192B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-16

    申请号:US16247757

    申请日:2019-01-15

    Abstract: A moving walkway (1) comprises at least one endless belt (12) moving in a conveyance direction along a closed loop; a plurality of pallets (20); and a plurality of linkages (26a, 26b) rotatably connecting adjacent pallets (20) with each other. A mounting portion (20a) of each pallet (20) is rotatably connected to the at least one belt (12).

    Moving walkway
    4.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10577223B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-03

    申请号:US16239779

    申请日:2019-01-04

    Inventor: Alexander Turek

    Abstract: A moving walkway comprises at least one endless belt moving in a conveyance direction along a closed loop. The closed loop comprises a conveyance portion and a return portion extending between opposite turnaround portions. A plurality of pallets is drivingly coupled to the belt. Each of the pallets comprises at least one first roller and at least one second roller, the first and second rollers being spaced apart from each other in the conveyance direction. The moving walkway further comprises at least one first guide rail portion and at least one second guide rail portion. The at least one first guide rail portion is configured for guiding and supporting the first rollers in the conveyance portion and in the turnaround portions, and the at least one second guide rail portion is configured for guiding and supporting the second rollers in the conveyance portion.

    People conveyor and method of operating a people conveyor

    公开(公告)号:US10053337B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-21

    申请号:US15782082

    申请日:2017-10-12

    CPC classification number: B66B29/04 B66B21/02

    Abstract: A people conveyor comprises two landing areas located at two opposing ends of the people conveyor; a movable conveying element extending between the two landing areas and configured for conveying passengers between the two landing areas; a handrail extending parallel to the conveying element between the two landing areas and configured for moving with the conveying element; a handrail exit/entry portion located at one of the landing areas and configured for receiving a return portion of the handrail; and a safety switch assembly provided at the handrail exit/entry portion and configured for stopping the handrail when activated. The safety switch assembly comprises at least one sensor surface providing a touch sensor for detecting any part of a human body, in particular a finger, approaching and/or touching at least one of the at least one sensor surfaces.

    BELT-DRIVEN PEOPLE CONVEYOR
    6.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170362060A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-21

    申请号:US15622130

    申请日:2017-06-14

    Inventor: Alexander Turek

    CPC classification number: B66B7/062 B66B21/10 B66B23/024 B66B23/026 B66B23/028

    Abstract: A people conveyor (2) comprises at least one belt (4) extending in a longitudinal conveying direction, a plurality of webs (6) attached to the belt (4), and a plurality of transportation elements (14). Each of the transportation elements (14) comprises at least one connection portion (20). The connection portions (20) extend laterally from the transportation elements (14) and are configured for being connected with at least one of the webs (6) for attaching the respective transportation element (14) to the belt (4).

    FIXING MODULES AND PALLETS FOR A PALLET CONVEYOR

    公开(公告)号:US20170297872A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-19

    申请号:US15487138

    申请日:2017-04-13

    Abstract: A fixing module (2) for fixing a pallet (8) of a pallet conveyor, in particular a people conveyor, to a pallet chain (40; 50; 90) comprises a pallet side (4) comprising a connection portion (6), which is configured to be fixed in a non-rotatable manner to a pallet (8) of a pallet conveyor; a pallet chain side (10), which is configured for facing the pallet chain (40; 50; 90) and for receiving at least one fixing element (47) protruding from the pallet chain (40; 50; 90); and a securing mechanism (12, 14, 16), comprising at least one moveable securing element (12) which is configured for securing the at least one fixing element (47) within the fixing module (2) so that the fixing module (2) is non-rotatably fixed to the pallet chain (40; 50; 90).

    Passenger conveyor with movable lateral panel members
    8.
    发明授权
    Passenger conveyor with movable lateral panel members 有权
    带可移动侧板的乘客输送机

    公开(公告)号:US09227818B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-05

    申请号:US14243256

    申请日:2014-04-02

    CPC classification number: B66B23/08 B66B21/10 B66B23/12

    Abstract: A passenger conveyor includes an endless tread band having a plurality of treads. At least one endless drive chain is driven around a first and a second turn around section by a drive. The drivetrain includes a plurality of links that are associated with drive chain rollers. A plurality of the treads are connected with the drivetrain. At least one panel member is located on a lateral side of the treads. The panel member is moveable with respect to the treads and supported to remain stationary with respect to at least one of the drive chain links. Each of the treads is associated with at least one panel member.

    Abstract translation: 乘客输送机包括具有多个胎面的环形胎面带。 至少一个环形驱动链由驱动器围绕第一和第二转弯部分驱动。 传动系包括与驱动链轮相关联的多个连杆。 多个踏板与传动系连接。 至少一个面板构件位于胎面的侧面上。 面板构件可相对于胎面移动并被支撑以相对于至少一个驱动链节保持静止。 每个胎面与至少一个面板构件相关联。

    BELT-DRIVEN ESCALATOR
    9.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20210403291A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-30

    申请号:US16951044

    申请日:2020-11-18

    Abstract: A belt-driven escalator (2) includes a plurality of escalator steps (4) arranged to travel along an inclined conveyance path (101), a drive belt (10) connected to the plurality of escalator steps (4), a drive system (24) arranged to drive the drive belt (10) so as to propel the plurality of escalator steps (4) along the inclined conveyance path (101); and a belt support structure (22). The belt support structure (22) includes a plurality of support wheels (206) and a support belt (212) extending over the plurality of support wheels (206). The support belt (212) is arranged to provide support to the plurality of escalator steps (4) via the drive belt (10).

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