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Apparatus for detecting an irregularity in the frequency of steps passing a particular point within a passenger conveying device

US5361887A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 14, 1994
Grant dateNov 8, 1994
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B29/005
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for detecting an irregularity in the frequency of steps passing a particular point within a passenger conveying device is provided, comprising an apparatus for sensing the presence of an axle attached to the step without contacting the axle or a roller attached thereto.

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