Patents Assigned to ThyssenKrupp Fahrtreppen GmbH
  • Patent number: 9475676
    Abstract: In an escalator or moving walkway one comb plate, which mounts comb segments on which teeth which mesh with grooves in escalator steps or moving walkway panels are configured, is in each case provided at the entry and exit. On the comb segments, a safety installation having a predetermined size extends transversely to the running direction of the escalator or the moving walkway. The safety installation is mounted at the transition between the comb plate and the comb segments, and movements of the comb plate and/or of the comb segments are detectable via the safety installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: THYSSENKRUPP FAHRTREPPEN GMBH
    Inventors: Ronny Ischganeit, Christopher Busemann, Thaddäus Wozniak
  • Publication number: 20150203330
    Abstract: In an escalator or moving walkway one comb plate, which mounts comb segments on which teeth which mesh with grooves in escalator steps or moving walkway panels are configured, is in each case provided at the entry and exit. On the comb segments, a safety installation having a predetermined size extends transversely to the running direction of the escalator or the moving walkway. The safety installation is mounted at the transition between the comb plate and the comb segments, and movements of the comb plate and/or of the comb segments are detectable via the safety installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: THYSSENKRUPP FAHRTREPPEN GMBH
    Inventors: Ronny Ischganeit, Christopher Busemann, Thaddäus Wozniak
  • Patent number: 7854311
    Abstract: An escalator or travelator comprising a circulating step belt or panel belt. Each step or panel of a belt is provided on each side respectively with a supporting roller and a chain roller, which are guided on supporting roller rails and chain roller rails in forward travel and in return travel. Supporting roller return travel rails are adapted to support the supporting roller only partially.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: ThyssenKrupp Fahrtreppen GmbH
    Inventors: Gerben van der Werf, Frank Neerhut, Michael Tilkorn, Reiner Ludwig, Hartmuth Willnauer
  • Patent number: 7703594
    Abstract: An escalator or moving sidewalk exhibits a frame for the formation of a supporting structure between entry and exit that is made at least partially of perforated plate, with the holes in particular being provided over a significant part of the frame height, preferably roughly one half the frame height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: ThyssenKrupp Fahrtreppen GmbH
    Inventor: Wolfgang Stein