Conveyor Or Accessory Therefor Specialized To Convey People Patents (Class 198/321)
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Patent number: 12208989Abstract: An embedded type updating escalator, combined with an original truss of an original escalator for installation. The embedded type updating escalator includes a truss assembly, as well as stairs, stair guide rails, stair chains, a traction machine, a skirt panel, inner and outer cover plates, a handrail system, and an electrical control system which are combined and mounted with the truss assembly. The truss assembly includes multiple sections. The transverse width of the sections is smaller than the inner transverse width of the original truss, and the multiple sections are embedded into the original truss. The original truss is provided with multiple transverse bars, and the sections avoid the transverse bars when embedded into the original truss.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2020Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Inventor: Xueming Zhu
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Patent number: 12172704Abstract: A serving robot apparatus is disclosed. The serving robot apparatus includes a main body; a shelf horizontally supported by the main body; a first driving device configured to move the main body; a display comprising a front surface to display an image and a rear surface disposed to face a side surface of the main body; a link member comprising one end connected to the main body and other end connected to a rear surface of the display; and a second driving device configured to move the link member so that the display moves along the side surface of the main body.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2022Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Donghan Koo, Sanghyun Kang, Hyunsuk Kwak, Minhee Lee, Jaemyung Cho
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Patent number: 12103781Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of sorting, and in particular to a chain conveying mechanism and an article sorting system. The chain conveying mechanism provided by the present disclosure includes: a chain transmission mechanism, including a chain and a sprocket, wherein the chain is driven by the sprocket to rotate; a cart, arranged on the chain and rotating along with the chain, wherein the cart includes a cart body and two wheel groups connected to two opposite sides of the cart body, and each of the wheel groups includes a first wheel and a second wheel arranged intervals on the same side of the cart body; and linkage mechanisms being in one-to-one correspondence with the wheel groups, wherein each of the linkage mechanisms connects the chain with the first wheel and the second wheel, and enables the first wheel and the second wheel to swing relative to each other to change a distance between the first wheel and the second wheel.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2021Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: BEIJING JINGDONG QIANSHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Wenjun Shan, Mingfu Wu, Guoku Song
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Patent number: 11977364Abstract: A modernization method of an existing passenger transport system which is designed as an escalator or a moving walkway is disclosed. In the process, the modernization method can include generating a three-dimensional supporting framework model data set of the existing supporting framework, integrating the same into a digital double data set, producing the required components on the basis of the digital double data set, and installing said components into the existing framework.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2019Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: INVENTIO AGInventors: Gilbert Zimmermann, Thomas Novacek
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Patent number: 11926506Abstract: A pitless and modular belt-type accelerating moving walkway transit system including at least three substantially identical walkway modules that are leveled and positioned atop a surface such as the ground, floor, road or deck. Each module has an endless belt moving at a different or the same speed wherein the at least three walkway modules are positioned linearly adjacent. Each module having one or more electric motors operably connected to an electrical source and handrails on opposing sides that move in synchrony with the endless belt of the same module.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2023Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Beltways Inc.Inventor: Edip Yuksel
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Patent number: 11878226Abstract: A high-speed skatemill with a movable skatemill belt that includes a movable skatemill belt mounted on the rotating drums and where the working area of the movable skatemill belt is supported by stationary rigid sliding pads with integrated distribution channels for distributing a compressed gas or gas mixtures into the injection openings or slits. The compressed gas or the compressed gas mixture optionally enriched with an anti-friction medium in the form of a vapor or aerosol or dispersion containing solid dust particles or solid microparticles is injected through the inlet openings. By means of the anti-friction applicator, the anti-friction medium is applied to the movable skatemill belt, which then transports the medium to the points of contact with the fixed rigid sliding pads. Stationary solid sliding pads can be cooled down by liquid and/or gaseous cooling medium circulating by default in the hollow support beams of the stationary solid sliding pads.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Inventor: Pavol {hacek over (C)}upa
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Patent number: 11787665Abstract: A pitless and modular belt-type accelerating moving walkway transit system including at least three substantially identical walkway modules that are leveled and positioned atop a surface such as the ground, floor, road or deck. Each module has an endless belt moving at a different or the same speed wherein the at least three walkway modules are positioned linearly adjacent. Each module having one or more electric motors operably connected to an electrical source and handrails on opposing sides that move in synchrony with the endless belt of the same module.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Beltways Inc.Inventor: Edip Yuksel
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Patent number: 11572257Abstract: An escalator includes a truss formed of a support structure that bridges a lower landing and an upper landing of the escalator. The truss includes two rising side sections extending upwards from a bottom plane of the truss, the side sections extending along a length of the truss and being joined together with cross braces. The escalator includes a subframe attached to an outer side of at least one side section of the truss, the subframe being arranged to receive an outer cladding of the escalator.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: KONE CORPORATIONInventors: Jouni Salojärvi, Tero Salin, Aapo Saari, Pirkka Haimi, Pekka Hokkanen, Visa Rauta
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Patent number: 11530115Abstract: A pitless and modular belt-type accelerating moving walkway transit system including at least three substantially identical walkway modules that are leveled and positioned atop a surface such as the ground, floor, road or deck. Each module has an endless belt moving at a different or the same speed wherein the at least three walkway modules are positioned linearly adjacent. Each module having one or more electric motors operably connected to an electrical source and handrails on opposing sides that move in synchrony with the endless belt of the same module.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2022Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Beltways Inc.Inventor: Edip Yuksel
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Patent number: 11472673Abstract: A method and a device are described for measuring structural components of a bearing structure of an escalator or moving walkway without specialized personnel having to carry out precise measurements in situ. The method comprises fixing an image recording device on a conveying means of the escalator, removing at least one of the tread units of the escalator in order to enable visual access to structural components beneath it; moving the conveying means together with the image recording device at least over partial areas of a travel path, recording images of the structural components to be measured with the image recording device, and generating a 3D model of at least a partial area of the structural components of the bearing structure based on the recorded images. Using the 3D model experts can then measure dimensions and spatial arrangements of structural components without having to be in person at the actual location.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2018Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: INVENTIO AGInventors: Christoph Eder, Richard Schütz, Thomas Novacek, Georg Wagenleitner
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Patent number: 11072516Abstract: Disclosed are a safety apparatus for an escalator and an escalator. The safety apparatus is disposed on the skirt of the escalator, the safety apparatus includes a one-piece profile which comprises a rear wall, an upper portion at an upper end of the rear wall, and a lower portion at a lower end of the rear wall, wherein a plurality of sensor holes are provided on the rear wall, and the safety apparatus further comprises an illumination device, a skirt brush, and a plurality of photoelectric sensors, wherein the illumination device is disposed on the profile and emits illumination light toward the step side, wherein the skirt brush is disposed on the lower portion, and wherein the plurality of photoelectric sensors are mounted to be respectively aligned with the plurality of sensor holes so as to emit and/or receive optical signals through the plurality of sensor holes.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2020Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignees: KONE ELEVATORS CO., LTD., KONE CORPORATIONInventors: Wenming Lou, Bo Liu, Wenke Deng
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Patent number: 11027946Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANYInventors: Alexander Turek, Thomas Illedits
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Patent number: 10737882Abstract: A conveyor belt including a carry cover layer, a reinforcement layer which is situated below the carry cover layer, and a pulley cover layer which is situated below the reinforcement layer, where the reinforcement layer is comprised of steel cordage and rubber matrix, and wherein the rubber matrix includes zinc oxide in an amount greater than 5 phr and a cobalt derivative in an amount of 1 phr or greater. In some cases, the rubber matrix includes zinc oxide in an amount of 11 phr or greater, or even in an amount of 16 phr or greater. In some cases, the rubber matrix includes the cobalt derivative in an amount of 2 phr or greater, or even in an amount of from 3 phr to 4 phr. In some aspects, the rubber matrix is devoid of lead oxide.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2019Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: ContiTech USA, Inc.Inventors: Katja Henning, Stefan Sostmann, Stavros Podias, Thomas George Burrowes
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Patent number: 10442625Abstract: A conveyor belt including a carry cover layer, a reinforcement layer which is situated below the carry cover layer, and a pulley cover layer which is situated below the reinforcement layer, where the reinforcement layer is comprised of steel cordage and rubber matrix, and wherein the rubber matrix includes zinc oxide in an amount greater than 5 phr. In some cases the rubber the matrix includes zinc oxide in an amount of 11 phr or greater, or even in an amount of 16 phr or greater. In some aspects, the rubber matrix is devoid of lead oxide. In some aspects, the steel cordage is zinc coated steel cords.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: ContiTech Transportbandsysteme GmbHInventors: Katja Henning, David J. Maguire
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Patent number: 10421612Abstract: A slat for a conveyor where the conveyor has one or more curves. The slat has landing gears carrying wheels set apart from the slat, and the wheels are capable of engaging a surface distinctive from the landing gears.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2018Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: TRANSNORMSYSTEM, INC.Inventors: John Langsdorf, Harlen Hoang, Michael Hake, Rick Lee
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Patent number: 10364129Abstract: A transporting apparatus such as an escalator or a moving walkway may include a truss. A first support angle may be disposed at a first end of the truss, and a second support angle may be disposed at a second end of the truss. The first support angle may be fitted on a building via a fixed bearing. The first support angle may have a hole, and a first fixing element fastened on the building may pass through the hole. The second support angle may be fitted on the building via a floating bearing. The second support angle may have a slot, and a second fixing element fastened on the building may pass through the slot.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2016Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignees: THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR AG, THYSSENKRUPP AGInventors: Patrick Landsbeck, Covadonga Fernández González, Reinhardt Krämer
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Patent number: 10287132Abstract: The embodiments herein provide an automatic non-conveyor stairway comprising two separate straight stair flights that move inside each other without interference. One stair flights moves horizontally. The other stair flight moves vertically. With discrete sequential motion of the stair flights, an arbitrary load is transferred along the stairway. Each stair flights includes several comb-teeth shaped stair steps. The stair steps of horizontal stair flights comprises parallel plates along the stair width attached to a supporting wall at the back. The vertical stair flights include parallel plates fixed at the bottom to a supporting base. The supporting bases are connected to stringer at the left side of the stairs. The supporting walls are fixed to another stringer at the right side. The stringers are confined to move horizontally and vertically, thereby providing the required motion of the stair flights.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2018Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Inventor: Abbas Ghazanfari
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Patent number: 10065837Abstract: A passenger conveyor (10) comprises a plurality of treads (16) interconnected to form an endless tread band (17), the passenger conveyor (10) comprising a chain and sprocket drive system including at least two drive sprockets (24a, 24b), each drive sprocket (24a, 24b) drivingly coupled to a respective drive chain (20a, 20b), each drive sprocket (24a, 24b) having a predetermined number of drive sprocket teeth (38a, 38b) positioned at a predetermined drive sprocket teeth pitch (?a, ?b) with respect to each other, wherein the drive sprockets (24a, 24b) are configured to rotate with the same angular velocity, but at a predetermined phase difference (?) with respect to each other.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2017Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANYInventor: Chan-Jong Park
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Patent number: 10053335Abstract: An escalator/moving walkway modular truss is disclosed. Each module includes opposite sides including a lower profile and an upper profile, and vertical and diagonal beams placed between the lower profile and the upper profile. The lower profiles directly support an outer cladding of the escalator/moving walkway, and the upper profiles directly support balustrades and outer decking profiles of the escalator/moving walkway. Additionally, a method of assembling an escalator/moving walkway modular truss is disclosed, including the cold rolling of the profiles and the cold joining of vertical and diagonal beams between them.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: ThyssenKrupp Elevator Innovation Center S.A.Inventors: Juan Domingo González Pantiga, Eduardo Morán García
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Patent number: 10046950Abstract: A pair of displacement restricting members are fixed to a support member. When the support member is viewed from above, the displacement restricting members include reference end portions, respectively, which are positioned on a setting straight line set on an upper surface of the support member. The pair of displacement restricting members is fixed to the upper surface of the support member so that the reference end portions are directed in directions opposite to each other in a direction along the setting straight line. The end portion of the truss includes a pair of abutment surfaces facing the reference end portions, respectively. A gap is present in at least any one of a region between the reference end portion of one displacement restricting member and one abutment surface and a region between the reference end portion of the other displacement restricting member and the other abutment surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2015Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATIONInventor: Masahiko Nawata
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Patent number: 10035681Abstract: 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).Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANYInventor: Alexander Turek
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Patent number: 10029890Abstract: The invention refers to a passenger conveyor system comprising a longitudinal conveyor frame having at its longitudinal ends mounting points, a conveyor unit mounted to the conveyor frame and comprising an endless conveyor means comprising an upper conveyor track and a lower return track and turnover means at the conveyor unit ends to turn the conveyor means from the conveyor track to the return track and vice versa, and at least one compensation means comprising a compensation mass which is in transversal direction of the conveyor frame movably mounted to the conveyor frame via a spring means or a swing drive.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: KONE CORPORATIONInventor: Ralf Weber
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Patent number: 10029883Abstract: An elevator includes an elevator car and lifting machinery including a traction sheave, an electromechanical machinery brake, and an electric motor having a rotor. The traction sheave, the electromechanical machinery brake and the rotor of the electric motor are connected via a shaft, whereby the lifting machinery moves the elevator car upwards and downwards in a vertically extending elevator shaft controlled by a main control unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: KONE CORPORATIONInventors: Lauri Stolt, Matti Räsänen, Mika Alvesalo
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Patent number: 9884724Abstract: A surface platform for a conveyor belt includes a platform member having an upper surface and a rail member at one side of the upper surface. The upper surface has a first portion adjacent the rail member, a second portion adjacent the first portion, and a third portion adjacent the second portion. The second portion extends upward at a distance and in a direction such that when an article is placed on the platform member in contact with the rail the article extends to, and no further than, the second portion. The first portion may extend at least to a center of the platform member and may be horizontal. The second portion may extend upwardly less than a height of the rail member.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2017Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Robert C. Beesley
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Patent number: 9834416Abstract: A support system supports the two ends of a passenger-transportation device in a built structure. The support system 6 has a swiveling support-point at a first end with a vertical swivel-axis. The second end contains a floating support-point for absorbing horizontal movements perpendicular to the swivel-axis. The floating support-point has at least one rolling element by means of which a sliding friction caused by the occurrence of horizontal movements in the floating support-point can be transformed into combined sliding-and-rolling friction or rolling friction.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: INVENTIO AGInventors: David Krampl, Gerald Winkler, Günter Horvath, Günther Niedermayer, Michael Matheisl
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Patent number: 9815631Abstract: A curvilinear support for chain conveyors comprising: a base (2) with elongated shape extending along a curved path; at least two rails (3) produced in one piece with the base (2) and spaced from each other to define between them a channel (4) for the sliding of a chain conveyor; covering profiles (5, 8) respectively coupled to each rail (3) to cover the base surface (3b) and the concave lateral surface (3a) of said at least two rails (3); coupling members (6) positioned between each profile (5, 8) and the respective rail (3) to removably fix each profile (5, 8) to the respective rail (3); said coupling members (6) being accessible via a coupling surface (3a; 3b) of the rails (3) with the respective profiles (5, 8); said coupling members (6) comprise a male portion (6a) projecting from each profile (5, 8) and extending below each profile (5, 8), and a female portion (6b) obtained in the respective rail (3) open towards the top to house the corresponding male portion (6a), which for coupling said male portionType: GrantFiled: August 5, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: SYSTEM PLAST S.RL.Inventors: Gabriele Ghezzi, Gregorio Lordi, Leendert Van Vliet
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Patent number: 9758352Abstract: A turning system for a belt transport system, wherein the belt of the same is formed by a plurality of pallets and the transport system has a turn input stretch and a turn output stretch, arranged on the same horizontal plane. The turning system has a curved stretch, which connects the turn input and output, the curved stretch being arranged on the same horizontal plane as the turn input and output.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: ThyssenKrupp Elevator Innovation Center, S.A.Inventors: Miguel Angel Gonzalez Alemany, José Mendiolagoitia Juliana, Juan Domingo Gonzalez Pantiga, José Ojeda Arenas, Francisco Palomero Cocho, Aurelio Castaño Lantero, Eduardo Moran Garcia, Pedro Ros Zuazua, Luis Joaquin Fernandez Alvarez, Alberto Florez Castro
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Patent number: 9550654Abstract: The present application includes a system configured to provide transportation services between two different elevations. Individuals may be transported upward or downward within a circular stairway. The system includes a series of fixed stairs coupled to a housing. It also includes a series of corresponding movable stairs coupled to a central shaft. The movable stairs are configured to move in relation to the central shaft and are operable to provide transportation between two fixed stairs. An individual is lifted and translated between the fixed stairs as the movable stairs transition between a plurality of positions.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2015Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Inventor: Hossein Bavafa
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Patent number: 9227818Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2014Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Otis Elevator CompanyInventors: Alexander Turek, Bernward Engelke, Alois Senger, Gero Gschwendtner, Detlev Lindemeier
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Patent number: 9067408Abstract: A media transport assembly includes a plurality of pallets arranged to circulate on an endless track through a print zone and a handling zone. In the print zone, the pallets are temporarily grouped together to support and move a print media during printing at a substantially constant velocity. In the handling zone, the pallets are spaced apart from each other as they circulate back to the print zone without supporting any print media.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2011Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventor: Alex Veis
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Patent number: 9038806Abstract: The present invention provides a truss device for an escalator or moving walk comprising an outer panel and an inner panel facing the outer panel, characterized in that, the inner panel is formed from a single integral panel and comprises a body part and a plurality of connection parts extending from the body part toward the outer panel thus forming corresponding through openings in the inner panel, each connection part is connected to the outer panel so that the outer panel and the inner panel are fixed together, wherein the inner panel further comprises a support part formed on the body part of the inner panel and projecting in a direction away from the outer panel. The present invention also provides an escalator or moving walk having the above truss device.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Kone CorporationInventor: Simo Mäkimattila
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Publication number: 20150122612Abstract: A balustrade device for a conveyor includes at least a holder body, a clamping component assembled to the holder body, and a clamping force applying mechanism. The clamping component has a panel-side pressing surface, and the clamping force applying mechanism has a clamping force action axis intersecting, in vertical cross-sectional view, with the panel-side pressing surface or a plane extending from the panel-side pressing surface. Thus, a high gripping force can be generated in spite of a two-dimensional shape of the balustrade device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2012Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventor: Takumi Shimizu
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Publication number: 20150107958Abstract: A method and an apparatus for monitoring a passenger transport installation, in fact the entraining elements which establish a connection of a plate link chain to a step or pallet of the passenger transport installation. There is provided on the entraining element side a triggering element which, when a specifiable movement of the entraining element is detected or when at least one safety element is missing, triggers an alarm state and optionally halts the drive of the passenger transport installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: KONE CORPORATIONInventors: Heinrich ZEIGER, Winfried LANZKI
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Patent number: 8919527Abstract: Conveying equipment for persons includes sheet metal parts, stiffeners, H-frames and travel tracks, which together with respect to statics, load-bearing capability and stiffness can be used as a framework support construction.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Inventio AGInventors: Gerd Heinemann, Thomas Novacek, Michael Matheisl, David Krampl
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Publication number: 20140360836Abstract: The present invention provides a truss device for an escalator or moving walk comprising an outer panel and an inner panel facing the outer panel, characterized in that, the inner panel is formed from a single integral panel and comprises a body part and a plurality of connection parts extending from the body part toward the outer panel thus forming corresponding through openings in the inner panel, each connection part is connected to the outer panel so that the outer panel and the inner panel are fixed together, wherein the inner panel further comprises a support part formed on the body part of the inner panel and projecting in a direction away from the outer panel. The present invention also provides an escalator or moving walk having the above truss device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: KONE CORPORATIONInventor: Simo MÄKIMATTILA
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Publication number: 20140251753Abstract: A passenger conveyor, comprises: an endless tread band, the endless tread band comprising a plurality of treads, at least one endless drive chain, the drive chain being driven around a first and a second turnaround section by means of a drive, the drive chain comprising a plurality of drive chain links, each of the drive chain links having associated thereto a respective drive chain roller, consecutive of the drive chain links being connected via the drive chain rollers, a plurality of the treads being connected to the drive chain, and at least one panel member located on a lateral side of the treads such as to be movable with respect to the treads, the at least one panel member being supported such as to remain stationary with respect to one of the drive chain links, wherein each of the treads is associated with a plurality of consecutive panel members.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Otis Elevator CompanyInventors: Alexander Turek, Bernward Engelke, Alois Senger, Gero Gschwendtner, Detlev Lindemeier
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Publication number: 20140190789Abstract: A method and apparatus to facilitate learning while moving, efficient multitasking involving movement while the user processes or responds to different stimuli. The stimuli may include but are not limited to information related to education or entertainment or feedback concerning the user's movement. More specifically this movement may be related to coordination, exercise or physiotherapy. The methods and apparatuses of the disclosure involve the user conducting movement, while simultaneously processing information (via: learning; creating through typing, moving, or talking; or being entertained) and receiving feedback or assistance related to that movement, processing, or any combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventor: James Clarke
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Patent number: 8763781Abstract: An escalator or a moving walkway includes a support structure and a soffit plate. A first side edge region of the soffit plate is fixedly connected with the support structure. In addition, the soffit plate is biased between the first side edge region and a second side edge region, which is opposite the first side edge region, by a predetermined biasing force. In order to maintain the bias the second side edge region is fixedly connected with the support structure, wherein through the maintenance of the biasing force a stiffness of the support structure is increased and in operation of the escalator or the moving walkway the output of noise is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Inventio AGInventors: Gerd Heinemann, Michael Matheisl, Stephan Hauer, Wolfgang Klein, Wolfgang Neszmerak
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Publication number: 20140174882Abstract: A closed loop transportation system provides an automated system that transports users waiting in a queue from a loading point to an unloading point, while in a sitting position. The queue initiates at a loading point, follows various path shapes, and then terminates at an unloading point. The system includes a line portion for transporting the user in the queue. The line portion can move the queue through an underground chain link. A propulsion portion moves the line portion and the seat along the queue. A rotation portion redirects the line portion. At least one seat that joins with the line portion. A line rod extends from the line portion to secure with a seat rod that extends up from the seat. The seat detaches from the line portion for regulating the quantity of users. The seat includes wheels for facilitating movement along the line portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventor: Anwar M. Farooq
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Patent number: 8757350Abstract: A connection between step flange covers 54 and passenger conveyor frames 60 is adjustable to vary the position of a step flange cover relative 54 to moving tread plates 18 or a moving skirt 52 in at least two directions. The adjustable connection 64 permits the step flange cover 54 to be precisely positioned with respect to the tread plates 18 or the skirt 52 without the necessity of using crude adjustment techniques, such as, for example, using shims.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2009Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Otis Elevator CompanyInventors: Ke Ye, Yanying Chen, Jian Liang
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Patent number: 8668070Abstract: A track and carrier system has a plurality of carriers having an upper surface, a bottom surface, and at least one roller coupled to the bottom surface, wherein the upper surface of the plurality of carriers is shaped such that it has a wide end and a narrow end, the narrow end pointed substantially inwardly of the continuous groove and at least one roller is configured to travel within a continuous groove in a platform so that displacement of one carrier in the plurality of carriers displaces at least one additional carrier in the plurality of carriers about the continuous groove.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Inventors: Raymond Laniado, Michael Baren-Boym
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Patent number: 8573385Abstract: An exemplary cleaning apparatus (100) for escalator rails includes an insertion receiver (110) installed in a separation space between step chain rollers (3a). At least one cleaning belt (120) extends from the insertion receiver (110), for at least partially wrapping around the step chain rollers (3a). A retaining fixture (130) secures ends of the at least one cleaning belt (120) in a fixed position relative to the insertion receiver (110).Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2009Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Otis Elevator CompanyInventor: Hyang-Seok Yun
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Patent number: 8540069Abstract: Lubrication systems for transport systems are disclosed that are powered by a rotating shaft of the transport system. The lubrication system includes at least one circular member mounted on the rotating shaft. The at least one circular member is coupled to and imparts rotation to a third circular member and separately to a fourth circular member for imparting rotation there to. The third circular member is coupled to a first linkage. The first linkage extends from the third circular member to a fifth circular member. The fourth circular member is coupled to a second linkage. The second linkage couples the fourth circular member to the first linkage between the third and fifth circular members. The fifth circular member is coupled to a pump shaft.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Otis Elevator CompanyInventors: Walter Srb-Gaffron, Uwe Fritz, Abdullah Ercan
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Publication number: 20130180822Abstract: The invention relates to a passenger conveyor, comprising an endless transportation band comprising a plurality of transportation elements, at least one endless transportation chain drivably connected to the transportation band, the transportation chain comprising a plurality of transportation chain links, a plurality of transportation chain rollers, consecutive of the transportation chain links being connected via a respective of the transportation chain rollers, and a plurality of transportation chain roller axles, each of the transportation chain roller axles connecting a respective of the transportation elements to the transportation chain, the transportation elements comprising first transportation elements being supported by a respective transportation chain roller axle, and second transportation elements being supported by a transportation element axle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2010Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: Otis Elevator CompanyInventor: Alois Senger
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Patent number: 8469176Abstract: The escalator step (1) or the travelator plate comprises a step skeleton (2) or a plate skeleton which carries at least one tread element (22). A first cheek (3), a central cheek (4), a second cheek (5), a carrier (6), a bridge (7) and a bracket (8) form the step skeleton (2). For each cheek (3, 4, 5), a sheet metal blank is stamped from a sheet metal strip and is subsequently formed into the cheek by means of deep drawing processes. The carrier (6), bridge (7) and bracket (8) connect the cheeks (3, 4, 5), wherein the components are welded by means of spot welding processes. The carrier (6), bridge (7) and bracket (8) are produced endlessly from sheet metal coil by means of a rolling deformation process and are cut to length depending on the step width.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2008Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Inventio AGInventors: Michael Matheisl, Thomas Illedits, Thomas Novacek, Gerhard Kleewein
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Patent number: 8424667Abstract: The invention relates to a moving walkway comprising a moving belt (1) formed by a series of pallets (3) consecutively hinged to one another by means of elements (4-5) forming part of the pallets themselves and forms drive means through which the stress of the pulling mechanism is transmitted between pallets (3).Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2006Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Thyssenkrupp Norte, S.A.Inventors: Miguel Angel Gonzalez Alemany, Juan Domingo Gonzalez Pantiga, Manuel Alonso Cuello
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Publication number: 20130092507Abstract: A bidirectional moving walkway with a tightening system for tightening the band of pallets of the walkway includes two tightening units (6, 6?) arranged at each end of the moving walkway and each including a locking system for locking the movable frame (7) of each end tightening unit (6, 6?). Two drive units (3, 3?) are each arranged at either end of the moving walkway. The locking system of each tightening unit (6, 6?) of either end of the walkway is configured for locking the operation of the tightening unit (6, 6?) when the drive unit (3, 3?) of its same end is operated, such that the moving walkway always works with the tightening unit operated by the passenger entrance end and locked by the passenger exit end.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR INNOVATION CENTER , S.A.Inventors: Miguel Angel GONZALEZ ALEMANY, Alberto PELLO GARCIA, Juan Domingo GONZALEZ PATINGA, Alberto CANCIO FERVIENZA, Alberto FLOREZ CASTRO
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Publication number: 20130062157Abstract: This invention is related to a Passengers' Transportation System and refers to a system of two mechanisms that allows the transportation of passengers without stopping to drop or incorporate them. They are: a Covered Linear Transporting Floor mechanism and a Uniformly Varied Movement Mechanism. This system includes a covered linear transporting floor that moves at a constant speed which is equivalent to the average speed of vehicles in a city. The Covered Linear Transporting Floor Mechanism connects different points on a given route while the other one with the Uniformly Varied Movement Mechanism allows passengers get on and off of the Covered Linear Transporting Floor Mechanism by themselves. The gradual change in speed is achieved by having the floor of the Uniformly Varied Movement Mechanism, made of sliding steps that slide one on top of the other, at different speed ranges, guided by a set of rails and speed variation systems that could be mechanical, electro-mechanic or electromagnetic.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventor: Omar Perfecto Betancourt
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Patent number: 8387772Abstract: Provided is a missing step detection device which can be miniaturized even when the clearance between adjacent steps is wide.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2008Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventor: Yukiyasu Nagao
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Patent number: 8384337Abstract: A conveyor system includes an electric motor to move a conveyor. A voltage determining device is coupled to an alternating-electricity source that supplies alternating electricity to the conveyor system. A power supply appliance supplies power between the electric motor and the alternating-electricity source. The power supply appliance includes an inverter and an inverter control. The inverter includes a rectifying bridge and a motor bridge. The rectifying bridge input is coupled to the alternating-electricity source and the rectifying bridge output is coupled to the motor bridge input. The motor bridge output is coupled to the electric motor. The inverter control is coupled between the voltage determining device and the motor bridge. The inverter control is responsive to frequency and phase of the determined voltage of the alternating-electricity source to adjust the frequency and phase of the motor bridge output voltage such that the motor bridge output voltage is made to be essentially constant.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2010Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Kone CorporationInventor: Pekka Jahkonen