Belt-driven escalator
US11286135B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66B23/14
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
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.
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