Braking device and method of braking moving pavements respectively escalators

US6273234A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Kone Corporation · FI

Inventors

• Ludwig Balzer-Apke · Velbert, DE
• Dirk Lange · Neubukow, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 28, 2000
• Grant date: Aug 14, 2001
• Expiry date: Jul 28, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B66D5/30
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for load-independently braking the step or pallet belt of an escalator or a moving walkway. According to said method, the activation of at least one safety element triggers at least one frequency converter in such a way as to activate a time-dependent braking ramp, said frequency converter interacting with the drive motor. The braking ramp then slows down the step or pallet belt to 0 m/s with essentially constant deceleration.