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Conveying chain sprocket and/or deflection chain sprocket having an increased service life

US9394143B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 2, 2013
Grant dateJul 19, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G21/22
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to an escalator with a step belt or to a moving walkway with a plate belt. The step belt or plate belt has a link chain which contains engagement points arranged in succession at theoretically equal engagement spacings. The escalator or moving walkway has a first deflecting region and a second deflecting region with chainwheels. The link chain is arranged to circulate between the deflecting regions and the engagement points engage in tooth gaps of the chainwheels. The chainwheels have a pitch circle with a pitch which is referred to the tooth gaps and corresponds with half an engagement spacing of the link chain.

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