Safety device for escalators or moving walkways
US6581748B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66B29/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A deflector device prevents jamming of body parts and/or objects between a step belt, which consists of individual steps, and a balustrade pedestal of an escalator. A deflector profile member is fixedly connected with the pedestal plate. The deflector profile member has an opening which serves for the reception of a brush body carrying a brush. A first lug of the deflector profile member has a first projection and a second lug of the deflector profile member has a recess. A snap hook and a second projection are provided at the brush body, wherein the snap hook detents with the first projection and the second projection detents with the recess.
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