Belt-shaped tension element and guiding system for the handrail of an escalator or a people-mover
US7594570B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66B23/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A handrail for one of an escalator and a people-mover the includes a cross-section formed by a first upper cross-sectional part and a second lower cross-sectional part, the first cross-sectional part that includes an upper belt structured and arranged to form a handle for individuals to be transported by one of the escalator and the people-mover, the second cross-sectional part that includes a lower belt structured and arranged to form an active connection with a guiding system and a driving system, and a connecting bridge that connects the upper belt to the lower belt, wherein the cross-section has a double “T” shape and the lower belt that includes side areas that extend beyond the connecting bridge as viewed in the cross section, and the side areas are wedge-shaped. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.
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