EP1116681A1 - Marche d'escalier roulant comprenant des inserts de démarcation amovibles - Google Patents

Marche d'escalier roulant comprenant des inserts de démarcation amovibles Download PDF

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EP1116681A1
EP1116681A1 EP00126923A EP00126923A EP1116681A1 EP 1116681 A1 EP1116681 A1 EP 1116681A1 EP 00126923 A EP00126923 A EP 00126923A EP 00126923 A EP00126923 A EP 00126923A EP 1116681 A1 EP1116681 A1 EP 1116681A1
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Vincent P. Robibero
Terry Holmes
Melanie J. Smith
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
    • B66B—ELEVATORS; ESCALATORS OR MOVING WALKWAYS
    • B66B23/00—Component parts of escalators or moving walkways
    • B66B23/08—Carrying surfaces
    • B66B23/12—Steps

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  • Escalator steps are usually by a cast or Extrusion manufacturing process.
  • the step plates are with one Pre-shaped tread pattern on the top of the step pallet and the riser.
  • the steps are in the form of a series of parallel, from the front to the Grooves formed behind the plate. Furthermore, the grooves for engaging with comb structures on the stair landing parts of the escalator dimensioned.
  • the demarcation means offer a visual aid, thanks which the user better the sides and riser front margins of the step can recognize.
  • the demarcation means include one Color marking that contrasts with the other parts of the stage.
  • the Demarcation means can also create a physical barrier to the side edges form the step by facing the tread plane of the step surface are slightly raised.
  • one purpose of the present invention is Provision of a new and improved demarcation strip for Use on escalator steps that can be easily replaced as required.
  • Another purpose of the present invention is to provide a demarcation strip that is easy to attach to the step and can be exchanged and does not generate localized forces that lead to a can lead to premature failure.
  • Yet another purpose of the present invention is Providing an escalator step that is interchangeable Boundary strip is formed with the features mentioned above.
  • the demarcation strip according to the present invention comprises one Use that can be attached to an escalator step by corresponding parts of the stage and the assignment are put together and so form a friction and / or press lock assembly.
  • the Escalator step is formed by recessed edge parts, which are for inclusion of the insert are executed, whereby the insert as the respective edge of the Level serves.
  • the demarcation strip can be divided into separate risers and Stepping parts are formed when attached to the step with each other be connected and thus ensure increased rigidity and stability.
  • the escalator contains 1 several step pallets 2, between an upper and a lower Storey or floor are connected and circulate.
  • the Step pallets are located between a pair of balustrades 3, one of which only one is shown and which are usually provided with an endless handrail 4 are in sync with the levels.
  • Each of the step pallets contains 2 a generally horizontally extending tread portion 5 and one vertical front riser part 6.
  • the lateral sides of both the Step part 5 and riser part 6 carry demarcation means to their Show and mark position and guide users away from it.
  • the step pallet 2 can be a cast construction in which the step plate 5 and the front riser 6 are integrally formed.
  • FIGs 2a and 2b show an escalator range 2, the for receiving demarcation operations according to the present invention is executed.
  • each lateral edge of the step is one exposed notch or such a slot 7 formed, the or runs along the side of the tread part 5 and the riser part 6.
  • Each Notch is sized to accommodate a pair of demarcation inserts, as shown in Figures 3a and 3b.
  • the notched part of the step can be done with a Pair of parallel projections or guides 8 may be formed around the Positioning of the demarcation inserts thereon and their Support locking in position.
  • stage 2 can be used an integral tread pattern 10 both on the tread part and on Be riser part cast, the slot or notch 7 and the Guides 8 are integrally formed therein.
  • Both the step section and the riser section are with one or several pairs of small ones arranged on their inner surfaces Projections 9 and pairs of angled access slots 11 and 12 through provide the step pallet on the front and back of the projections.
  • the Projections 9 comprise a part with counter-locking means for the Demarcation inserts while the slots 11 pass through the appropriate locking means on the demarcation inserts by the Allow step pallet for engagement with the projections 9.
  • the access slots 12 allow insertion of a tool to disengage the Locking means to release the installed demarcation inserts allow.
  • FIGs 3a and 3b show parts of the invention Demarcation inserts 13 and 14 of the step plate or riser to Attach to the escalator step according to Figures 2a and 2b.
  • Both Demarcation inserts are designed with the step or groove pattern 10, that they are on the pattern on the tread part 5 and the riser part 6 can be aligned.
  • the demarcation use can be made with an integral be raised edge 18 which is positioned so that it is flush with the Inner surface of the escalator balustrade apron runs to the user further to lead away from the edge of the step.
  • a pair of spaced parallel ones Grooves 15 are located on the underside of each insert with the appropriate guides 8 on the step.
  • Pairs of Locking members 16 are on the underside of each of the demarcation inserts provided and thus support the holding of the stakes at the stage.
  • Each Locking member is as a flexible arm 20 with a generally vertical Locking tongue 21 formed at its end.
  • An angled one Access slot 17 runs through the demarcation insert next to the Locking means and is for alignment on the appropriate Access slot 12 positioned on the step.
  • the demarcation inserts can be made from one that is similar to or complementary to the material of the step pallet Material, including metal and plastic compositions, cast his.
  • Figures 4a and 4b show the demarcation inserts according to the Figures 3a and 3b attached to stage 2 according to Figures 2a and 2b are.
  • the tread pattern 10 on the surfaces of the inserts is on the tread pattern, that appears on the step and riser parts, aligns and guides it away while the raised edge 18 at the step insert demarcation insert serves as a flush continuation of the side edge 19 of the stage.
  • the stakes will through the combination of the guides 8 and the locking members 16 aligned and held on to the step.
  • the demarcation insert 13 the Step is attached to the step part 5, during the Demarcation insert 14 of the riser on the edge of the riser part 6 is attached and protects it.
  • the inserts 13 and 14 can be carried out in this way be that they are interlocked and detachable when installed on the step be attached to each other.
  • the front edge 22 of the Step insert 13 with a half-dovetail flange 23 educated.
  • the step insert is preferably designed and dimensioned so that it closes behind the front edge of the step.
  • the Demarcation insert 14 of the riser is preferably in the general form of an inverted L, the horizontal leg portion 24 of which is dimensioned so that it at the front edge of the demarcation insert 13 Steps on the step.
  • the front edge of the leg portion 24 is one half-dovetail-shaped longitudinal recess formed with the corresponding flange 23 is joined to the step insert 9, whereby the locking of the connection prevents the Riser delimitation insert separates from the range of steps during the Step insert is held on the step.
  • the step insert 13 can be moved through a generally downward and to the rear by sliding positioning, which makes the Locking means 16 through the access slots 11 in the tread part of the step in get a locking engagement with the projections 9 on the Step part can be attached. Then the demarcation insert becomes the Riser similarly down and inward to the riser portion of the Stage pushed, its locking means 16 the corresponding Projections 9 of the riser part through the associated access slots 11 in Engage the riser part of the step.
  • FIGs 5 and 6 show an alternative means of attaching the Demarcation inserts on the step pallet.
  • pairs of Locking elements 25 for holding purposes along the lower edge of the Inserts can be arranged.
  • the bottom edge of the demarcation insert 32 with a pair of opposing ones Locking arms 26, which have enlarged head parts 27, may be formed.
  • the corresponding guides 8 in the stage are with slots or Locks 28 are formed for receiving the heads, the flexibility of Arms allowed the locking arms to bend inward for insertion allow the heads into the holding slots.
  • a keyway be formed in the guides so that the heads engage the retaining grooves can slide.
  • An angled access slot (not shown) can be provided so that a tool can be inserted and so the heads 27th can release if removal of the demarcation insert is required.
  • Figure 7 shows a step pallet 2, in which both the step and the riser part in addition to the guides 8 also one in their Side edges formed laterally extending channel 29 included.
  • Figure 8 shows an associated demarcation insert 13 of the step in section, at which a corresponding lateral flange 30 is provided.
  • Figure 9 represents the Demarcation insert, which is joined to the step plate part.
  • the Attaching the demarcation insert to the step plate is again done by Slide fitted from the front end of the step backwards.
  • the Demarcation use of the riser by a similar sliding adjustment attached to the riser part of the step at the front end of the step, the dovetail elements on the two inserts the elements connect with each other and the tread plate insert in a proper Hold alignment from front to back.
  • the Demarcation use of the riser a relatively small horizontal have extending part without side flange.
  • the channel 29 for the Tread part can be behind the position of the horizontal part of the Riser insert begin to install the riser insert to avoid disability.
  • the rear edge of the demarcation insert the riser with a cut or recessed part 33 be provided on a side rail part.
  • the side rail part of the Step insert is with a corresponding flap or tongue part 31 educated.
  • the recessed part and the flap part can be arranged at different locations, such as Example in the areas of the stakes forming the steps.
  • the flap is like that dimensioned that it is elastic and so it by using a suitable tool can be moved up a little if the Riser insert is installed so that the latter are passed through and thus engaged with the dovetail part of the step insert can reach.
  • the flap stands with the recessed part 33 engages, thereby holding the riser insert becomes.
  • the flap can in turn be used with a tool be moved a little so that the riser insert is raised first and removed and then the step insert can be removed.

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US09/464,251 US6283270B1 (en) 1999-12-16 1999-12-16 Escalator step with removable demarcation inserts

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