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Fixing modules and pallets for a pallet conveyor

US10046951B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY · US

Inventors

Alexander Turek · Traiskirchen, AT
Goetz Metzdorf · Wien, AT
Martin Michalke · Brunn am Gebirge, AT

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 13, 2017
Grant date	Aug 14, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 13, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB66B21/10
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

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).

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