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Fastening device for fastening a step or a pallet to a traction mechanism

US9682847B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 2014
Grant dateJun 20, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66B19/007
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fastening device for connecting a step of an escalator or a pallet of a moving walkway with at least one traction means. The fastening device includes a shoulder element, a wedge type connector and a projection. The shoulder and projection are each oppositely located on the step/pallet and traction means to be joined. The shoulder is provided with an opening through which, in the mounted state of the fastening device, the projection extends. The wedge type connector is positioned at least partially between the shoulder and the projection to engage the with the projection to fix the step or pallet against the traction means in a pre-tensioned manner.

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