Pallet of a moving walkway
US-9718647-B2 · Aug 1, 2017 · US
Transportation element for a people conveyor
US10138092B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-10138092-B2 |
| Application number | US-201715649003-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | Jul 15, 2016 |
| Publication date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2018 |
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A transportation element ( 7; 8; 9 ) for a people conveyor ( 70 ), which is configured to be moved in a conveying direction, comprises a lower flange ( 24 ); an upper flange ( 22 ); and an intermediate element ( 26 ) connecting the upper the flange ( 22 ) with the lower flange ( 24 ).
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What is claimed is: 1. A transportation element for a people conveyor, wherein the transportation element is configured to be moved in a conveying direction and comprises: an upper flange; a lower flange; an intermediate element extending between and connecting the lower flange and the upper flange; and a tread, which is connected to, or formed integrally with, the upper flange; wherein the intermediate element comprises a rectangular hollow web, the web extending basically perpendicularly to the planes spanned by the upper and lower flanges. 2. The transportation element according to claim 1 , wherein an extension of the intermediate element in the conveying direction is shorter than an extension of any of the upper flange and the lower flange in the conveying direction. 3. The transportation element according to claim 1 , wherein the extension of the lower flange in the conveying direction is shorter than the extension of the upper flange in the conveying direction. 4. The transportation element according to claim 1 , wherein the lower flange has a tapered cross-section. 5. The transportation element according to claim 1 , wherein the intermediate element comprises a rectangular profile. 6. The transportation element according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the upper and lower flanges is made from a different material than the intermediate element. 7. The transportation element according to claim 6 , wherein the intermediate element is made of a lighter material than at least one of the upper and lower flanges, and/or wherein at least one of the upper and lower flanges is made from a more rigid material than the intermediate element. 8. The transportation element according to claim 6 , wherein the intermediate element is made of a material comprising aluminum and/or wherein at least one of the upper and lower flanges is made of a material comprising steel. 9. The transportation element according to claim 1 , wherein the intermediate element comprises at least one opening which is configured for receiving a fixing module which is configured for connecting the transportation element to a conveying element. 10. The transportation element according to claim 1 , wherein the transportation element is a pallet of a moving walkway or a step of an escalator. 11. A people conveyor, in particular a moving walkway or an escalator, comprising a plurality of transportation elements according to claim 1 and at least one conveying element connecting the transportation elements to each other. 12. The people conveyor according to claim 11 , wherein the at least one conveying element configured for conveying the transportation elements in the conveying direction. 13. The people conveyor according to claim 12 , further comprising a plurality of fixing modules which are configured for connecting the transportation elements to at least one conveying element. 14. The people conveyor according to claim 11 , wherein the at least one conveying element comprises a chain or a belt. 15. The people conveyor according to claim 12 , wherein the at least one conveying element comprises a chain or a belt. 16. The people conveyor according to claim 13 , wherein the at least one conveying element comprises a chain or a belt. 17. The transportation element according to claim 4 , wherein the lower flange has a triangular or trapezoidal cross-section.
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- What does patent US10138092B2 cover?
- A transportation element ( 7; 8; 9 ) for a people conveyor ( 70 ), which is configured to be moved in a conveying direction, comprises a lower flange ( 24 ); an upper flange ( 22 ); and an intermediate element ( 26 ) connecting the upper the flange ( 22 ) with the lower flange ( 24 ).
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Otis Elevator Co
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B66B21/10. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Nov 27 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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