Abstract: A pulse free escalator system has two spaced apart pulse free turnaround sections and at least one pulse-free transition zone. A method of designing the turnaround sections and the at least one transition zone is described herein. The escalator system has a pair of guide tracks and a pair of linkage assemblies, each comprising a plurality of links joined together. Each linkage assembly has a plurality of rollers for supporting the linkage assembly which travel in a respective one of the guide tracks. Each guide track has two spaced apart turnaround portions with each turnaround portion defining a travel path for each roller having a linear entry section, a linear exit section, and a pulse-free section intermediate the two sections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pulse free escalator system having two spaced apart pulse free turnaround sections and at least one pulse-free transition zone and to a method of designing the turnaround sections and the at least one transition zone. The escalator system has a pair of guide tracks and a pair of linkage assemblies, each comprising a plurality of links joined together. Each linkage assembly has a plurality of rollers for supporting the linkage assembly which travel in a respective one of the guide tracks. Each guide track has two spaced apart turnaround portions with each turnaround portion defining a travel path for each roller having a linear entry section, a linear exit section, and a pulse-free section intermediate said two sections.