Lighting system for a moving walkway or escalator installation, and moving walkway or escalator installation with lighting system
US7108393B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21W2111/08
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A lighting system for a moving walkway or escalator installation and a moving walkway or escalator installation with a lighting system is disclosed. The moving walkway or escalator installation comprises a plate belt or step belt and a balustrade. The lighting system comprises a light-permeable inner panelling of the balustrade which is formed by one or more mutually adjoining plates free of interruption as well as one or more lighting bodies which are mounted in corresponding sockets. The sockets are fastened in the interior of the balustrade to a mechanical structure. The inner panelling of the balustrade can be illuminated over a whole area by the lighting system.
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