Abstract: A drive system (8) for a belt-driven people conveyor (2) is provided which includes a drive motor (10) arranged to drive an input shaft (16); a belt drive pulley (12) for driving a drive belt (6); and a gear system (20) arranged to couple the input shaft (16) to the belt drive pulley (12) such that there is a speed reduction from the input shaft (16) to the belt drive pulley (12). The gear system (20) comprises an output gear (40) directly connected to or formed integrally with the belt drive pulley (12) and at least part of the gear system (20) is located within the belt drive pulley (12).

Abstract: A belt-driven escalator 2 is provided that includes a plurality of escalator steps 4 arranged to travel along an inclined conveyance path 101; a drive belt 10, 1010 connected to the plurality of escalator steps 4; a drive system 24 arranged to drive the drive belt 10, 1010 so as to propel the plurality of escalator steps 4 along the inclined conveyance path 101; and a belt support structure 22, 1022 including at least one belt wheel 206, 1206 arranged to support the drive belt 10, 1010 so as to support the plurality of escalator steps 4.

Abstract: A drive belt monitoring system for a passenger conveyor (10) is provided having a drive belt (30) having at least one cord (36) extending longitudinally within the drive belt (30). The monitoring system (50) includes: a first sensor (52) configured to measure the pretension of the drive belt (30); a second sensor (54) configured to determine a passenger load on the drive belt (30); a third sensor (56) configured to determine the resonance frequency of the drive belt (30); and a controller (60) configured to evaluate a condition of the drive belt (30) based on: the measured pretension of the drive belt (30), the determined passenger load of the drive belt (30), and the determined resonance frequency of the drive belt (30).

Abstract: A belt-driven escalator (2) includes a plurality of escalator steps (4) arranged to travel along an inclined conveyance path (101), a drive belt (10) connected to the plurality of escalator steps (4), a drive system (24) arranged to drive the drive belt (10) so as to propel the plurality of escalator steps (4) along the inclined conveyance path (101); and a belt support structure (22). The belt support structure (22) includes a plurality of support wheels (206) and a support belt (212) extending over the plurality of support wheels (206). The support belt (212) is arranged to provide support to the plurality of escalator steps (4) via the drive belt (10).

Abstract: A belt-driven escalator (2) includes a plurality of escalator steps (4) arranged to travel along an inclined conveyance path (101), a drive belt (10) connected to the plurality of escalator steps (4), a drive system (24) arranged to drive the drive belt (10) so as to propel the plurality of escalator steps (4) along the inclined conveyance path (101); and a belt support structure (22). The belt support structure (22) includes a plurality of support wheels (206) and a support belt (212) extending over the plurality of support wheels (206). The support belt (212) is arranged to provide support to the plurality of escalator steps (4) via the drive belt (10).

Abstract: A drive system (8) for a belt-driven people conveyor (2) is provided which includes a drive motor (10) arranged to drive an input shaft (16); a belt drive pulley (12) for driving a drive belt (6); and a gear system (20) arranged to couple the input shaft (16) to the belt drive pulley (12) such that there is a speed reduction from the input shaft (16) to the belt drive pulley (12). The gear system (20) comprises an output gear (40) directly connected to or formed integrally with the belt drive pulley (12) and at least part of the gear system (20) is located within the belt drive pulley (12).

Abstract: A drive belt monitoring system for a passenger conveyor (10) is provided having a drive belt (30) having at least one cord (36) extending longitudinally within the drive belt (30). The monitoring system (50) includes: a first sensor (52) configured to measure the pretension of the drive belt (30); a second sensor (54) configured to determine a passenger load on the drive belt (30); a third sensor (56) configured to determine the resonance frequency of the drive belt (30); and a controller (60) configured to evaluate a condition of the drive belt (30) based on: the measured pretension of the drive belt (30), the determined passenger load of the drive belt (30), and the determined resonance frequency of the drive belt (30).

Abstract: A conveyance belt (12) for a conveyor (1) comprises a plurality of cavities (26a-26c). Each of the cavities (26a-26c) is configured for form-fittingly accommodating a corresponding insert (24a-24f) for connecting the conveyance belt (12) with a conveyance element (20) of the conveyor (1).

Abstract: There is provided a support member (60, 160, 260) for a drive belt (30, 130, 230) of a passenger conveyor (10, 10a, 10b), including at least one engagement portion (62, 162, 262) having a length (L) substantially equal to the width (w) of the drive belt (30, 130, 230), and a coupling element (65, 165, 265) provided at each end of the at least one engagement portion (62, 162, 262). Each coupling element (65, 165, 265) is configured to engage with a corresponding coupling element (56) of a conveyance element (14, 14a, 14b) of the passenger conveyor (10, 10a, 10b).

Abstract: A conveyance element 2 for a belt-driven people conveyor is provided which comprises a first belt connection structure 12 arranged to connect a drive belt 108 to the conveyance element 2, and a second belt connection structure 14 arranged to connect the drive belt 108 to the conveyance element 2. The first and second belt connection structures 12, 14 are arranged such that, when connected, the drive belt 108 passes adjacent to and between the first and second belt connection structures 12, 14.

Abstract: A conveyance element (20) for a conveyor (1), in particular for a people conveyor such as a moving walkway (2), is configured for being moved in a conveying direction and comprises a body (30) including or supporting a tread plate (28) for supporting passengers; and at least one slider bracket (40) mounted to the body (30). The at least one slider bracket (40) comprises a slider slot (41) configured for slidably accommodating a slider (42).

Abstract: A belt-driven escalator 2 is provided that includes a plurality of escalator steps 4 arranged to travel along an inclined conveyance path 101; a drive belt 10, 1010 connected to the plurality of escalator steps 4; a drive system 24 arranged to drive the drive belt 10, 1010 so as to propel the plurality of escalator steps 4 along the inclined conveyance path 101; and a belt support structure 22, 1022 including at least one belt wheel 206, 1206 arranged to support the drive belt 10, 1010 so as to support the plurality of escalator steps 4.

Abstract: Monitoring device (30) for monitoring a drive element (12) of a conveyor (1), in which the drive element (12) extends in a conveyance direction. The monitoring device (30) comprises a mechanism (39) attached to the drive element (12) and configured for mechanically monitoring a distance between two predetermined locations of the drive element (12) spaced apart in the conveyance direction. The monitoring device (30) is further configured for triggering an alarm signal in case the monitored distance exceeds a predetermined limit.

Abstract: A conveyance element 2 for a belt-driven people conveyor is provided which comprises a first belt connection structure 12 arranged to connect a drive belt 108 to the conveyance element 2, and a second belt connection structure 14 arranged to connect the drive belt 108 to the conveyance element 2. The first and second belt connection structures 12, 14 are arranged such that, when connected, the drive belt 108 passes adjacent to and between the first and second belt connection structures 12, 14.

Abstract: The invention relates to a people conveyor drive (40) of a people conveyor (1) comprising a plurality of treads (13) interconnected to form an endless tread band (12). The people conveyor drive (40) comprises a tension member drive system (25) configured for driving the endless tread band (12), and a shaft (50) having a shaft main portion (52) and at least one shaft support portion (54). The at least one shaft support portion (54) is supported by at least one shaft bearing (57) to be rotatable around a shaft axis (A). The shaft (50) is configured for engaging with an endless tread drive tension member (15). The shaft (50) has a split shaft configuration in which the shaft main portion (52) is detachably coupled to the at least one shaft support portion (54).

Abstract: A conveyance element (20) for a conveyor (1), in particular for a people conveyor such as a moving walkway (2), is configured for being moved in a conveying direction and comprises a body (30) including or supporting a tread plate (28) for supporting passengers; and at least one slider bracket (40) mounted to the body (30). The at least one slider bracket (40) comprises a slider slot (41) configured for slidably accommodating a slider (42).

Abstract: A drive belt segment (22) for forming a drive belt (20), in particular an endless drive belt (20) configured to be employed in a people conveyor (1), has two opposing ends and extends in a longitudinal direction between the two opposing ends. Each end is provided with a connector (30) which is configured for being connected to a corresponding connector (30) of the same or another drive belt segment (22) for forming an endless drive belt (20).

Abstract: A moving walkway (1) comprises at least one endless belt (12) moving in a conveyance direction along a closed loop and a plurality of pallets (20). The closed loop comprises a conveyance portion (16) and a return portion (18) extending between two turnaround portions (5, 7), respectively. Each of the pallets (20) comprises at least one mounting portion (20a, 20b) rotatably attached to the at least one belt (12), and at least one mechanical connection (21) connecting the pallet (20) with the at least one mounting portion (20a) of an adjacent pallet (20).

Abstract: A conveyance element (20) for a people conveyor (1) is configured for being moved in a conveyance direction. The conveyance element (20) comprises a tread plate (24) configured for supporting passengers and at least one protection element (28, 29) configured for collecting items and/or fluids. The tread plate (24) has a longitudinal extension extending parallel to the conveyance direction and a lateral extension extending transversely to the conveyance direction. The at least one protection element (28, 29) is arranged below the tread plate (24), when the conveyance element (20) is arranged in an upright orientation, and it extends beyond at least one end (23) of the tread plate (24) in the conveyance direction.

Abstract: A conveyance belt (12) for a conveyor (1) comprises a plurality of cavities (26a-26c). Each of the cavities (26a-26c) is configured for form-fittingly accommodating a corresponding insert (24a-24f) for connecting the conveyance belt (12) with a conveyance element (20) of the conveyor (1).