Pallet return in moving walkways
US9550655B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66B21/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A moving walkway with a pallet return mechanism is disclosed. The moving walkway generally includes a pallet track having a passenger portion connected to a return portion through an end portion, a plurality of pallets coupled to the pallet track with each pallet extending between front and back ends, and a pallet return apparatus adapted to sequentially lower the front and back ends of the pallet to transition each pallet from the passenger portion to the return portion of the pallet track. Methods for returning the pallet on the pallet track are also disclosed.
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