Abstract: The step support (17) or plate support comprises a rear crossmember (22) and a front crossmember (24) which together form a plane (E3) for receiving the tread element (9). There are two outer step cheeks (20.1, 20.2), wherein one of the step cheeks (20.1) is arranged on the right and one of the step cheeks (20.2) is arranged on the left, substantially perpendicular with respect to the crossmembers (22, 24). The two crossmembers (22, 24) are manufactured from deep-drawing sheet metal and are welded or joined or riveted or screwed or adhesively bonded or clinched to the step cheeks (20.1, 20.2) or plate cheeks to form a load-hearing frame. The height (H2) of the crossmembers (22, 24) at its ends is smaller than the height (H3) of the crossmembers (22, 24) in the center, with the result that the crossmembers (22, 24) have a curved shape.

Abstract: Step cheek (20.1, 20.2) for a conveying device (1) having a plurality of steps (2) or plates, wherein each step (2) or plate has two lateral step cheeks (20.1, 20.2) which stand substantially perpendicular with respect to a tread element (9) and a seating element (14) of the step (2) or plate. The step cheek (20.1, 20.2) comprises a single-piece, deep-drawn metal sheet, wherein the metal sheet has a three-dimensional shape with an at least partially circumferential rim (26) and a step socket (32) which is enclosed or surrounded by the metal sheet.

Abstract: Step cheek (20.1, 20.2) for a conveying device (1) having a plurality of steps (2) or plates, wherein each step (2) or plate has two lateral step cheeks (20.1, 20.2) which stand substantially perpendicular with respect to a tread element (9) and a seating element (14) of the step (2) or plate. The step cheek (20.1, 20.2) comprises a single-piece, deep-drawn metal sheet, wherein the metal sheet has a three-dimensional shape with an at least partially circumferential rim (26) and a step socket (32) which is enclosed or surrounded by the metal sheet.