Safety device for escalators and moving walkways

US6666319B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Kone Corporation · FI

Inventors

• Ludwig Balzer-Apke · Velbert, DE
• Andreas Tautz · Waltrop, DE
• Christian Maletzki · Waltrop, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 6, 2003
• Grant date: Dec 23, 2003
• Expiry date: Mar 6, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B66B29/005
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for monitoring the presence. of steps and pallets of an escalator or moving walkway, such that missing steps or pallets are immediately detected, so that the drive will be stopped before the missing or defective part reaches the visible area of the escalator or moving walkway.