Abstract: A one piece balustrade skirt panel is provided for a passenger conveying device having a plurality of moving treadplates. The skirt panel comprises a formed, seamless cross-sectional profile having a front surface, a back surface, a plurality of ribs extending between the front and back surfaces, and apparatus for maintaining the skirt panel in close proximity to the treadplates. The formed, seamless cross-sectional profile extends in the lengthwise direction.

Abstract: A balustrade assembly is provided having a shaped panel holder for supporting a balustrade panel, an outer decking and an inner profile. The inner profile, outer decking and panel holder include a clip apparatus which enable the outer decking and inner profile to be attached to the panel holder in a constant aligned position, independent of the balustrade panel. A method for assembling a balustrade assembly is also provided including the steps of providing a balustrade panel for supporting a handrail, a shaped panel holder, an inner profile, an outer decking, and apparatus for clipping the panel holder, the inner profile, and the outer decking together.

Abstract: An apparatus for assembling a balustrade for a passenger conveying device include a left-hand side, a right-hand side, and apparatus for consistently positioning a balustrade panel holder in a particular geometry. The left and right sides include a midsection, a lower landing section an upper landing section, for assembling a right-hand and a left-hand passenger conveyor balustrades, respectively. The upper and lower landing sections extend away from the midsections at an angle and the midsections may be adjusted lengthwise to accommodate different length balustrade assemblies.

Abstract: An illuminated information display is provided for a passenger conveying device comprising a light source, a housing, and a display panel for mounting on the outer decking of passenger conveying device balustrade. According to an aspect of the present invention, a balustrade for a passenger conveying device is provided comprising an illuminated information display. According to another aspect of the present invention, a balustrade outer decking is provided having a light source incorporated therein.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting a balustrade for a passenger conveying device includes a frame, a left support arm, and a right support arm. The right and left support arms are attached to the frame and include apparatus for attaching the escalator balustrade. The attaching apparatus attaches the transportation apparatus to the escalator balustrade, thereby enabling the balustrade to be transported.

Abstract: A method for assembling a balustrade for a people moving device is provided comprising the steps of providing a frame, balustrade components, and an adjustable assembly jig, aligning the balustrade components on the assembly jig in a predetermined geometry, assembling the balustrade components into a balustrade assembly on the assembly jig, and attaching the balustrade assembly to the frame.

Abstract: A balustrade handrail entry housing is provided for a balustrade having a base, a handrail, and a balustrade panel. The balustrade entry housing includes a frame, a shell, a channel formed within the frame for receiving the balustrade panel, apparatus for clamping the balustrade panel in the channel, and a face plate having apparatus for mounting a safety device for sensing obstructions entering the handrail entry housing around the handrail. The frame is independent of the balustrade base and the balustrade panel, and therefore may be positionally adjusted relative to both. The shell, which is independent of the frame, mounts on and is supported by the frame. The shell may be positionally adjusted relative to the balustrade base and balustrade panel.

Abstract: A balustrade assembly is provided having a balustrade panel, a panel holder, a clamp for clamping the balustrade panel in the panel holder, and an apparatus for adjusting the vertical position of the balustrade panel, independent of the clamp.

Abstract: A mechanical sensor is placed beside the return run of the steps on an escalator or moving walk, The sensor is biased toward the steps so as to bear against each step passing thereby. If a step in the series is missing from its normal position, the sensor will move in the direction of the step run and will open a switch in the escalator power circuit thereby shutting off power to the escalator. The switch can only be manually reset by a mechanic from a location which is closed off to the public.

Abstract: The handrail of an escalator is continuously monitored for movement by a sensor assembly. In the event that the handrail stops moving, the escalator steps are stopped so as to provide a safe environment for passengers on the escalator. The system can also be used with moving walkways equipped with moving handrails.

Abstract: A glassholder (10) secures the balustrade (16) of an escalator to the truss (12) thereof; and also serves to secure the inward decking profile (40), the outward decking profile (42), and the exterior cladding profile (44) with relationship to the truss (12).