Patents by Inventor Marc Ossendorf

Marc Ossendorf has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7861843
    Abstract: Travelator, the conveyor of which comprises a frame, which comprises a stationary first frame part and a second frame part that moves in relation to it. The drive wheel is mounted on a bearing allowing rotation onto the first frame part. The power unit rotates the drive wheel. The diverting wheel is mounted on a bearing allowing free rotation onto the second frame part. The transport surfaces are connected to a traction element which is formed as an endless loop, and which is led to pass over the drive wheel and the diverting wheel. The tightening device is arranged to act between the first frame part and the second frame part to move the diverting wheel linearly away from the drive wheel in order to exert tightening force on the traction element. The travelator comprises identification means for identifying the drive status of the conveyor, and adjustment means for adjusting the tightening force of the tightening device to different force levels based on the drive status identified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Kone Corporation
    Inventors: Esko Aulanko, Jorma Mustalahti, Marc Ossendorf
  • Patent number: 7731009
    Abstract: An arrangement in drive machinery of a travelator, moving walkway, escalator or similar apparatus, includes at least a drive motor, at least one handrail with a handrail belt, a support element supporting the handrail and a drive belt connecting rotational movement of the drive motor to the support element. The support element comprises a supporting wheel, having a rim and adapted for use by the drive belt which is fitted to the rim of the support element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Kone Corporation
    Inventors: Esko Aulanko, Jorma Mustalahti, Marc Ossendorf
  • Patent number: 7581631
    Abstract: A travelator, moving ramp or escalator for transporting passengers, comprises a conveyor mounted on a frame that is supported on a fixed structure. The frame comprises a number of mutually identical profiled metallic bodies joined together end to end one after the other and containing coupling, supporting and/or guide elements integrated in the profiled metallic body of solid material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Kone Corporation
    Inventors: Esko Aulanko, Jorma Mustalahti, Marc Ossendorf
  • Patent number: 7543696
    Abstract: A handrail for a travelator, moving ramp or escalator, wherein the handrail frame (5) of the handrail comprises a first handrail frame part (9) fixedly mounted on the frame of the travelator and a second handrail frame part (10) with a turn-around guide (7) connected to it, the second handrail frame part (10) being guided to be movable in the direction of the handrail with respect to the first handrail frame part (9) between a mounting position (I) and a tensioning position (II), in which mounting position (I) the handrail belt can be removed from the handrail and/or mounted on the handrail, and in which tensioning position (II) the handrail belt is in a tensioned state; and that a tensioning device (8) has been fitted to move the second handrail frame part (10) and to lock it in position relative to the first handrail frame part (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Kone Corporation
    Inventors: Esko Aulanko, Jorma Mustalahti, Marc Ossendorf
  • Publication number: 20090139831
    Abstract: An arrangement in drive machinery of a travelator, moving walkway, escalator or similar apparatus, includes at least a drive motor, at least one handrail with a handrail belt, a support element supporting the handrail and a drive belt connecting rotational movement of the drive motor to the support element. The support element comprises a supporting wheel, having a rim and adapted for use by the drive belt which is fitted to the rim of the support element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: KONE Corporation
    Inventors: Esko Aulanko, Jorma Mustalahti, Marc Ossendorf
  • Patent number: 7537101
    Abstract: A conveyor system called a travelator which includes a frame section installed on top of a base section, including an electrical power unit for driving a conveyor system, an entry ramp and/or a departure ramp which forms a walking surface. The entry ramp and departure ramp are arranged on top of a fixed base and oriented in the general direction for conveying passengers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Kone Corporation
    Inventors: Esko Aulanko, Jorma Mustalahti, Marc Ossendorf
  • Patent number: 7537100
    Abstract: A method for changing the direction of motion of a pallet moving on wheels at an end of a travelator. The method comprises moving the pallet in a traveling direction at a first level, positioning a supporting element in alignment to receive a wheel of the pallet using a positioning device, positively guiding a trailing end of the pallet from the first level to a second level different than the first level by supporting the wheel of the pallet with the supporting element, and moving the pallet in a return direction at the second level. The pallet maintains a substantially constant orientation during the change of direction of motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Kone Corporation
    Inventors: Jorma Mustalahti, Esko Aulanko, Marc Ossendorf
  • Patent number: 7500549
    Abstract: A people mover, such as a travelator, moving ramp or escalator, comprises a conveyor. The conveyor comprises a frame having a first frame part secured to a fixed structure, and a second frame part mounted to be movable in relation to the first frame part in the longitudinal direction. The first and second frame parts are arranged one after the other. Transport platforms are secured to a first drive element and a second drive element. The drive elements are endless elements. A first tensioning device tensions the first drive element and a second tensioning device tensions the second drive element. Each tensioning device acts between the first frame part and the second frame part. The conveyor additionally comprises mechanical transmission elements between the first and second tensioning devices for keeping the stroke lengths of the first and the second tensioning movements equal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Kone Corporation
    Inventors: Esko Aulanko, Jorma Mustalahti, Marc Ossendorf
  • Publication number: 20090050443
    Abstract: A travelator, moving ramp or escalator for transporting passengers, comprises a conveyor mounted on a frame that is supported on a fixed structure. The frame comprises a number of mutually identical profiled metallic bodies joined together end to end one after the other and containing coupling, supporting and/or guide elements integrated in the profiled metallic body of solid material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: KONE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Esko Aulanko, Jorma Mustalahti, Marc Ossendorf
  • Patent number: 7484614
    Abstract: A pallet arrangement for a people mover includes a pallet adapted to move on wheels and form part of a moving track. The pallet includes a pallet body having at least two profile sections joined together. A wear surface is coupled to the pallet body and the two profile sections have a form-lock coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Kone Corporation
    Inventors: Esko Aulanko, Marc Ossendorf, Jorma Mustalahti
  • Patent number: 7441644
    Abstract: An apparatus for transporting passengers in a transport direction such as, for example, a travelator, moving ramp, or escalator, is provided. The apparatus includes a conveyor mounted on a first frame adapted to be supported on a fixed structure. The first frame includes two elongated first frame parts which include guide tracks for guiding the conveyor. The first frame parts may be profiled metallic bodies of solid material joined together end to end one after the other. The profiled metallic bodies include one or more extruded profiles. A handrail is provided and includes a handrail frame and an endless handrail belt mounted on the handrail frame. The endless handrail belt is arranged as a loop having an upper handhold portion that a passenger can grip with a hand for support and a lower return portion disposed inside the first frame. A number of suspenders are fastened to the first frame at a distance from each other to support the return portion of the handrail belt inside the profiled metallic bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Kone Corporation
    Inventors: Esko Aulanko, Jorma Mustalahti, Marc Ossendorf
  • Patent number: 7438174
    Abstract: A people mover includes a conveyor and a protective skirting made from an extruded metal profile. The protective skirting is located adjacent to a side of the conveyor, with a narrow gap located between the protective skirting and the side to prevent objects from entering the gap when the conveyor is moving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Kone Corporation
    Inventors: Esko Aulanko, Jorma Mustalahti, Marc Ossendorf
  • Patent number: 7410043
    Abstract: An arrangement for coupling a pallet in a conveying device includes a pallet having wheels and forming a part of a transport track of the conveying device, and a drive element. A coupling piece is adapted to be connected to the pallet and a fastening parties connects the drive element to the coupling piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Kone Corporation
    Inventors: Esko Aulanko, Jorma Mustalahti, Marc Ossendorf
  • Publication number: 20080185263
    Abstract: Travelator, the conveyor of which comprises a frame, which comprises a stationary first frame part and a second frame part that moves in relation to it. The drive wheel is mounted on a bearing allowing rotation onto the first frame part. The power unit rotates the drive wheel. The diverting wheel is mounted on a bearing allowing free rotation onto the second frame part. The transport surfaces are connected to a traction element which is formed as an endless loop, and which is led to pass over the drive wheel and the diverting wheel. The tightening device is arranged to act between the first frame part and the second frame part to move the diverting wheel linearly away from the drive wheel in order to exert tightening force on the traction element. The travelator comprises identification means for identifying the drive status of the conveyor, and adjustment means for adjusting the tightening force of the tightening device to different force levels based on the drive status identified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: KONE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Esko Aulanko, Jorma Mustalahti, Marc Ossendorf
  • Patent number: 7407049
    Abstract: A pallet arrangement for a people mover includes a plurality of pallets arranged one after the other to form a track. Each pallet comprises a pallet body, at least one surfacing element attached to the pallet body and a fastening mechanism to attach the at least one surfacing element to the pallet body. The fastening mechanism comprises at least one coupling element included in each surfacing element of the pallet, a form-locking groove included in the pallet body of the pallet and a locking element performing a locking operation with a locking movement and a releasing operation with a releasing movement. The locking element acts on all the coupling elements in the form-locking groove of the pallet body substantially simultaneously during the locking movement and the releasing movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Kone Corporation
    Inventors: Esko Aulanko, Jorma Mustalahti, Marc Ossendorf
  • Publication number: 20080156615
    Abstract: Travelator, which comprises a frame (2) installed on top of a fixed base (1), such as the floor or other support, a conveyor (3), which is supported on the frame (1), an electrical power unit (4) for driving the conveyor, an entry ramp and/or departure ramp (5, 6) or similar, which forms a walking surface and which is arranged on top of a fixed base, such as the floor or other support, in the conveying direction of the conveyor before the conveyor and/or likewise after the conveyor, and electrical devices (7, 8, 9). The entry ramp and/or departure ramp (5, 6) or similar comprises a frame casing (10), in which is a hollow interior space (11), into which the electrical devices (7, 8, 9) of the travelator are placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: KONE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Esko AULANKO, Jorma Mustalahti, Marc Ossendorf
  • Patent number: 7353932
    Abstract: A travelator, moving ramp or escalator comprises a conveyor having a driven end driven by a power machine and a non-driven end. At the driven end, a first drive element, in the form of an endless loop, is passed over a first driving pulley rotated by the power machine, and at the non-driven end the first drive element is passed over a first diverting pulley. A second drive element, in the form of an endless loop, is passed over a second driving pulley at the driven end rotated by the power machine, and over a second diverting pulley at the non-driven end. A first synchronizing device at the driven end provides mutual synchronization of the first and second driving pulleys. The conveyor additionally comprises a second synchronizing device arranged at the non-driven end for mutual synchronization of the first and second diverting pulleys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Kone Corporation
    Inventors: Esko Aulanko, Jorma Mustalahti, Marc Ossendorf
  • Patent number: 7341139
    Abstract: A travelator, moving ramp or escalator for transporting people, comprises a people mover; a balustrade extending alongside the people mover throughout its length. The balustrade comprises a handrail belt formed as an endless loop and having an upper handhold portion, which the passenger can grasp with a hand for support, a lower return portion, and a turn-around portion between the handhold portion and the return portion. The balustrade frame comprises a turn-around guide at the end of the balustrade to form a turn-around to support and guide the turn-around portion of the handrail belt. The turn-around guide comprises a number of pressure rollers spaced at a distance from each other and arranged in a sequence in the form of a circular arc. In addition, a drive assembly is arranged to move the handrail belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Kone Corporation
    Inventors: Esko Aulanko, Jorma Mustalahti, Marc Ossendorf
  • Publication number: 20080053789
    Abstract: A handrail for a travelator, moving ramp or escalator, wherein the handrail frame (5) of the handrail comprises a first handrail frame part (9) fixedly mounted on the frame of the travelator and a second handrail frame part (10) with a turn-around guide (7) connected to it, the second handrail frame part (10) being guided to be movable in the direction of the handrail with respect to the first handrail frame part (9) between a mounting position (I) and a tensioning position (II), in which mounting position (I) the handrail belt can be removed from the handrail and/or mounted on the handrail, and in which tensioning position (II) the handrail belt is in a tensioned state; and that a tensioning device (8) has been fitted to move the second handrail frame part (10) and to lock it in position relative to the first handrail frame part (9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: KONE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Esko Aulanko, Jorma Mustalahti, Marc Ossendorf
  • Publication number: 20080038104
    Abstract: A method for changing the direction of motion of a pallet moving on wheels at an end of a travelator. The method comprises moving the pallet in a traveling direction at a first level, positioning a supporting element in alignment to receive a wheel of the pallet using a positioning device, positively guiding a trailing end of the pallet from the first level to a second level different than the first level by supporting the wheel of the pallet with the supporting element, and moving the pallet in a return direction at the second level. The pallet maintains a substantially constant orientation during the change of direction of motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Jorma Mustalahti, Esko Aulanko, Marc Ossendorf