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.

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).

Abstract: A conveying element (4) is employed in a conveying band (2) of a people conveyor (50) comprising at least one horizontal portion (81, 83, 85), includes a tread (6) and a riser (8). The conveying element (4) is configured such that the riser (8) at least partly forms an intermediate tread surface (74) in the at least one horizontal portion (81, 83, 85).

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).

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.

Abstract: A transportation element (7; 8; 9) for a people conveyor (70), which is configured to be moved in a conveying direction, comprises a lower flange (24); an upper flange (22); and an intermediate element (26) connecting the upper the flange (22) with the lower flange (24).

Abstract: A polygon compensation coupling system (30; 40; 60) comprises a first rotatable element (31; 41; 61), a second rotatable element (32; 42; 62a, 62b), and at least one linkage coupling the first rotatable element (31; 41; 61) with the second rotatable element (32; 42; 62a, 62b). The linkage comprises at least one first coupling element (34a; 44a; 64a) pivotably coupled to the first rotatable element (31; 41; 61) and at least one second coupling element (34b; 44b; 64b) pivotably coupled to the second rotatable element (32; 42; 62b). The first and second coupling elements (34a, 34b; 44a, 44b; 64a, 64b) are pivotably coupled to each other at a hinge point, the hinge point is configured to move along a compensation curve varying the coupling between the first rotatable element (34a; 44a; 64a) and the second rotatable element (32; 42; 62b).

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).

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).

Abstract: A pallet conveyor (70), in particular a people conveyor, comprises a plurality of pallets (8) interconnected to form an endless pallet band which is moveable in a conveying direction, and a pallet chain (50) drivingly coupled to the pallet band. The pallet chain (50) comprises a plurality of pallet chain links (42; 44); the pitch of the pallet band is larger than the pitch of the pallet chain (50); and each pallet is (8) non-rotatably connected to or integrally formed with at least one of the pallet chain links (42; 44).

Abstract: A drive chain (2a, 2b) for a chain drive comprises a plurality of chain links (10, 20) and joints (30) respectively connecting two of the chain links (10, 20) forming the drive chain (2a, 2b). The drive chain (2a, 2b) further comprises a plurality of carrier elements (40), each of said carrier elements (40) being linked to one of the chain links (10, 20) or joints (30) and supporting at least two support/engagement elements (43, 44), which are configured for supporting the drive chain (2a, 2b) and/or for engagement with an appropriate turnaround element (50; 90) for driving the drive chain (2a, 2b).

Abstract: A polygon compensation coupling system for reducing a polygon effect in a chain driven system is disclosed. The polygon compensation coupling system may include a chain sprocket and a main drive in engagement with the chain sprocket, such that the engagement defines a compensation curve to reduce the polygon effect.

Abstract: A polygon compensation coupling system for reducing a polygon effect in a chain driven system is disclosed. The polygon compensation coupling system may include a chain sprocket and a main drive in engagement with the chain sprocket, such that the engagement defines a compensation curve to reduce the polygon effect.

Abstract: A drive chain band for a chain drive device having chain links and pins is provided. The drive chain band may include one or more drive bands, and a plurality of connectors disposed on the one or more drive bands. Each connector may have a toothed profile configured to directly receive and engage the pins.

Abstract: A self-clamping handrail device includes a belt-handrail compound comprising a first belt, a second belt coupled to the first belt, and a handrail coupled to the second belt, a counter bar and a clamping frame configured to support the belt-handrail compound as the belt-handrail compound passes between the counter bar and the clamping frame, the clamping frame configured to move about a clamping curve based on a tension force applied to the handrail, and the first belt and the second belt applying a normal force to the handrail based at least in part on the tension force.

Abstract: A moving walkway with a pallet return mechanism is disclosed. The moving walkway generally includes a pallet track having a passenger portion connected to a return portion through an end portion, a plurality of pallets coupled to the pallet track with each pallet extending between front and back ends, and a pallet return apparatus adapted to sequentially lower the front and back ends of the pallet to transition each pallet from the passenger portion to the return portion of the pallet track. Methods for returning the pallet on the pallet track are also disclosed.

Abstract: A passenger conveyor includes a plurality of pallets arranged to form a travel surface of the passenger conveyor. A first guide member extends from a first longitudinal end of the travel surface and is located at a first lateral side of the plurality of pallets, and a second guide member extends from the first longitudinal end and is located at a second lateral side of the plurality of pallets. A position of the second guide member is offset in a longitudinal direction along the travel surface relative to the first guide member. The first guide member and the second guide member are pivotably connected to the plurality of pallets to guide movement of the plurality of pallets.

Abstract: A polygon compensation coupling system (30; 40; 60) comprises a first rotatable element (31; 41; 61), a second rotatable element (32; 42; 62a, 62b), and at least one linkage coupling the first rotatable element (31; 41; 61) with the second rotatable element (32; 42; 62a, 62b). The linkage comprises at least one first coupling element (34a; 44a; 64a) pivotably coupled to the first rotatable element (31; 41; 61) and at least one second coupling element (34b; 44b; 64b) pivotably coupled to the second rotatable element (32; 42; 62b). The first and second coupling elements (34a, 34b; 44a, 44b; 64a, 64b) are pivotably coupled to each other at a hinge point, the hinge point is configured to move along a compensation curve varying the coupling between the first rotatable element (34a; 44a; 64a) and the second rotatable element (32; 42; 62b).

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a self-clamping handrail device comprising: a belt-handrail compound comprising a first belt, a second belt coupled to the first belt, and a handrail coupled to the second belt, a counter bar and a clamping frame configured to support the belt-handrail compound as the belt-handrail compound passes between the counter bar and the clamping frame, the clamping frame configured to move about a clamping curve based on a tension force applied to the handrail, and the first belt and the second belt applying a normal force to the handrail based at least in part on the tension force.

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.