EP3757052B1 - Balustrade profile with handrail guide and balustrade and person conveying device with such balustrade profile - Google Patents

Balustrade profile with handrail guide and balustrade and person conveying device with such balustrade profile Download PDF

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EP3757052B1
EP3757052B1 EP20173649.3A EP20173649A EP3757052B1 EP 3757052 B1 EP3757052 B1 EP 3757052B1 EP 20173649 A EP20173649 A EP 20173649A EP 3757052 B1 EP3757052 B1 EP 3757052B1
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Moritz Tim Münchow
Gerrit Brand
Frank Neerhut
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  • the invention relates to a balustrade profile with a handrail guide and with at least one locating means for locating the balustrade profile at the upper end of balustrade panels.
  • the invention advantageously relates to a balustrade with a plurality of first panels, a plurality of second panels and with at least one balustrade profile according to the invention.
  • the second panels protrude beyond the handrail guide and thus in particular form a fall protection device that protects people from falling over the handrail guide.
  • a passenger conveyor device in particular an escalator or a moving walk, with such a balustrade is advantageously the subject matter of the present invention.
  • the invention relates to a method for modernizing a passenger conveyor.
  • balustrades with a plurality of first panels and a plurality of second panels, in particular in passenger transport devices such as escalators or moving walkways, in which a handrail guide is arranged on the first panels and in which the second panels are offset laterally to the first panels in such a way are arranged so that the second panels protrude beyond the handrail guide.
  • the second panels are used in particular as fall protection to prevent people using the people-conveying device from falling off the people-conveying device over the handrail of the people-conveying device.
  • the handrail guide is arranged on the first panels of the balustrade, over which a driven, endless handrail is guided during operation of a passenger conveyor device, the first panels cannot have any desired height, but second panels are required, which are arranged laterally offset to the handrail guide are.
  • handrail guide profiles are placed on the first panels.
  • JPH 1 036 054 A relates to an arrangement with fences arranged parallel to each other up to a position one step higher than an upper end of a railing plate of a transparent railing, on the outside of the transparent railing in an upright position position at a certain point.
  • the height of a road surface is each formed by an approximately U-shaped plate consisting of an inner part running along the side surface of the handrail plate, with an outer part being arranged upright from a certain position of the height of the handrail with respect to the plate and around spaced a certain distance outwardly from the railing panel, and a floor panel connecting the inner and outer parts together, the upper end of the inner panel being fixed to the railing frame to which the upper end of the railing panel is secured.
  • balustrade for an escalator in which the first panels are arranged below the handrail and second panels are offset laterally to the handrail and project beyond the handrail.
  • the escalator is specially adapted to this balustrade.
  • JPS56124666U discloses at least one balustrade profile according to the preamble of the first claim.
  • balustrade a visually appealing balustrade is to be created that serves as fall protection.
  • a simple retrofitting of people-moving devices with such a balustrade, which serves as fall protection should also be made possible, preferably with minor adjustments to the people-moving device.
  • balustrade profile 1 comprises a handrail guide 2, on which an endless handrail can be guided when the balustrade profile 1 is used as intended (in 1 not shown).
  • the balustrade profile 1 comprises an arrangement means 3 for arranging the balustrade profile 1 at the upper end of balustrade panels (in 1 not shown).
  • the arrangement means 3 is a receptacle 31 which is designed in the manner of a groove. With this receptacle 31, the balustrade profile 1 is placed on an upper end of a balustrade panel or several balustrade panels for intended use (in 1 not shown).
  • the receptacle 31 is matched to the balustrade panel on which the balustrade profile 1 is to be placed in such a way that the balustrade profile 1 can be clamped with the receptacle 31 on the upper end of the balustrade panel.
  • the receptacle 31 is in particular arranged opposite the handrail guide 2 .
  • the balustrade profile 1 also includes a holding element 4 spaced apart from the handrail guide 2.
  • this holding element 4 is designed as a holding profile 10 that extends parallel to the balustrade profile 1 or as a parallel to the handrail guide 2 and is integrated into the balustrade profile 1.
  • the holding element 4 is designed to hold at least one further panel at its lower end parallel to the handrail guide 2 in such a way that the further panel protrudes beyond the handrail guide 2 .
  • this additional panel serves as fall protection.
  • the holding element 4 is essentially designed as a U-shaped holding profile 10, the left inner side of the holding profile 10 being bevelled, as in FIG 1 shown.
  • the reason for this is that for the intended use of the balustrade profile 1 it is provided that the at least one further panel is placed in the holding profile 10 and fixed by means of a clamping wedge which is inserted on the left side of the holding profile 10 . Fixing by means of the clamping wedge is further improved by the inclined inner edge of the holding profile.
  • a glass clamping strip is provided as the holding profile 10 .
  • the balustrade profile 1 is integrally formed together with the handrail guide 2 and the retaining profile 10, so as a single coherent part.
  • the holding element 4 is not arranged on the balustrade profile 1 or the handrail guide 2 in particular by fixing means such as screws.
  • the balustrade profile 1 is made of metal.
  • the balustrade profile 1 is an extruded profile, preferably an aluminum extruded profile.
  • the balustrade profile 1 shown comprises between the arrangement means 3, ie the receptacle 31, and the holding element 4, ie the holding profile 10, in particular a support structure, by which the holding profile 10 is spaced from the handrail guide 2.
  • This supporting structure can in particular be designed like a cantilever arm which, like the retaining profile 10, also extends over the entire length of the balustrade profile.
  • the balustrade profile 1 has a framework structure in its cross section.
  • the balustrade profile 1 is closed in the area between the handrail guide 2 and the holding profile 10 by an upper profile surface 7.
  • the lower area starting from the receptacle 31 to the right outer end of the balustrade profile 1, is closed by a continuous lower profile surface 8 in the exemplary embodiment. Connecting struts 6 are formed between these profile surfaces 7, 8, between which there are cavities 5. As a result, the stability of the balustrade profile 1 is increased on the one hand. On the other hand, material and weight are saved.
  • the closed profile surface 7 advantageously prevents body parts of people or objects from getting into the area between the holding element 4 and the handrail guide 2 .
  • the profile surface 7 and the profile surface 8 of the balustrade profile 1 are in the exemplary embodiment as in FIG 1 shown, bent. This advantageously further increases the stability. In addition, this creates a particularly attractive aesthetic appearance.
  • this balustrade profile 1 is used in a people-moving device that connects two different height levels in an outdoor area, in particular a first floor with a second floor, a particularly advantageous water drainage through the curved area of the profile surface 7 is provided in the event of precipitation.
  • the bending of the profile surface 7 in particular prevents moisture from being conducted into the holding profile 10 or into the area of the handrail guide 2 .
  • the profile surface 7 serves as a kind of rain gutter.
  • drainage openings can be provided in the balustrade profile 1 (in 1 not shown). These are advantageously dimensioned or protected in such a way that no body parts of persons, in particular no fingers, can be inserted into these drainage openings.
  • balustrade profile 1 may vary. Lengths of several meters, for example between 2 m (m: meters) and 15 m, are conceivable, particularly for straight balustrade sections, especially in the case of escalators in the inclined area.
  • a complete balustrade can also be equipped.
  • the balustrade profiles 1 are advantageously curved accordingly.
  • short, curved balustrade profiles 1 can be provided for this purpose.
  • correspondingly short balustrade profiles 1 are advantageously provided, which in particular can be between 50 cm and 2 m long.
  • balustrade profile 1 as referred to in FIG 1 explained, shown in an intended use of this balustrade profile 1.
  • a cross-sectional view is again shown. How out 2 visible, is on the handrail guide 2 des Balustrade profile 1 a handrail 9 arranged.
  • This handrail 9 is in particular a driven, endless handrail, as is customary in escalators and moving walkways.
  • the balustrade profile 1 is arranged with its mount 31 on the upper end 112 of at least one first panel 11 .
  • the balustrade profile 1 has a greater length than a first panel 11, so that the balustrade profile 1 is usually arranged on a plurality of first panels 11.
  • At least one second panel 12 with its lower end 121 is arranged standing in the holding profile 10 .
  • this at least one second panel 12 is fixed in the retaining profile 10 by a clamping wedge 13 .
  • Further fixing means, in particular screws or the like, for fixing the at least one second panel 12 are not provided.
  • the balustrade profile 1 is a metallic profile, in particular an aluminum profile, more particularly an aluminum extruded profile.
  • the length of the balustrade profile 1 is in particular greater than the length of a second panel 12, so that a plurality of second panels 12 are usually arranged and fixed in the holding profile 10.
  • the first panels 11 and the second panels 12 are in particular glass panels.
  • toughened safety glass panes or laminated safety glass panes are provided as the first panels 11 and second panels 12 .
  • the panels 11, 12 are glass panels of the usual dimensions, which are usually provided for escalator and moving walkway balustrades.
  • the panel thickness can be 25 mm (mm: millimeters).
  • the panel thickness is preferably between 0.8 mm and 14 mm, in particular 10 mm.
  • the balustrade 22 comprises a balustrade base 20 in which a plurality of first panels 11 are arranged with their lower end 113 .
  • the first panels 11 are advantageously held in the balustrade base 20 by means of a clamp mount.
  • the first panels 11 are in particular glass panels.
  • the first panels 11 can in particular have a height between 90 cm (cm: centimeters) and 110 cm.
  • the balustrade profile 1 comprises an arrangement means 3 designed as a receptacle, the balustrade profile 1 with this arrangement means 3 being placed on the upper end 112 of the first panel 11 .
  • the balustrade profile 1 and the first panels 11 are matched to one another in such a way that the balustrade profile 1 is arranged with a firm seat on the upper end 112 of the first panel 11 .
  • the balustrade profile 1 also includes a handrail guide 2 on which a handrail 9 is arranged. If the balustrade 22 is used as intended with a passenger conveyor device (in 3 not shown), the handrail 9 is a driven, endless handrail, in particular as is customary in escalators or moving walkways.
  • the balustrade profile 1 includes the in 3 shown embodiment also a spaced from the handrail guide 2 holding element 4, which can be formed in the embodiment shown in particular as a glass clamping strip.
  • the balustrade profile 1 comprises a supporting structure, via which the holding element 4 is arranged on the balustrade profile 1 .
  • This support structure comprises a continuous upper profile surface 7 and a continuous lower profile surface 8.
  • the profile surface 7 prevents body parts of people or objects from getting between the handrail guide 2 and the holding element 4, particularly when the balustrade 22 is used together with a people-conveyor device.
  • the balustrade 22 also includes a plurality of second panels 12 which are arranged in the holding element 4 of the balustrade profile 1 .
  • the second panels 12 are also glass panels.
  • the second panels 12 are arranged laterally offset to the first panels 11, in particular parallel to the first panels 11.
  • the second panels 12 protrude beyond the handrail guide 2, in particular as in FIG 3 shown.
  • the second panels 12 have at least a height of between 30 cm and 100 cm.
  • the height of the second panels 12 is to be determined in such a way that, in particular, an unintentional fall of persons over the handrail 9 is reliably prevented.
  • the second panels 12 preferably extend at least 30 cm perpendicularly above the handrail 9.
  • a passenger conveyor device 30 is shown in a highly simplified perspective view.
  • the passenger conveyor 30 is an escalator.
  • People conveyor device 30, such as in particular the drive unit and the step belt, with which people 35 are transported, not shown. These components also do not differ from known configurations of these components.
  • a passenger conveyor device 30 which differs from the illustration in 4 provided in particular that it is laterally delimited by two balustrades 22 . In the present case, the second balustrade was also not shown, in particular for reasons of better clarity.
  • the balustrade 22 is shown together with an escalator support 25 , in particular to show the arrangement of the balustrade 22 in relation to this escalator support 25 and to clarify the proportions in relation to the escalator support 25 .
  • a person 35 is shown schematically as they would stand on a step of an escalator. From this representation it is also evident that the overall height of the balustrade 22 is so high that an unintentional fall of a person 50 over the balustrade 22 is ruled out.
  • the balustrade 22 shown comprises a plurality of first panels 11 which are arranged in a butt joint, these first panels 11 being in particular glass panels.
  • a balustrade profile 1 is arranged on the first panels 11 .
  • the balustrade profile 1 can in particular as explained in connection with the preceding figures, in particular as in connection with 1 explained, designed.
  • the balustrade profile 1 thus comprises in particular a handrail guide, with a driven handrail being guided over this handrail guide (in 4 not shown).
  • a plurality of second panels 12 is fixed in the holding element 4 of the balustrade profile 1 in such a way that the second panels 12 protrude beyond the handrail guide.
  • the second panels 12 are also in particular glass panels.
  • a cover plate frame 28 is arranged at the beginning and at the end of the escalator support 25 .
  • a cover plate 27 is arranged in this cover plate frame 28 and, in addition, another glass clamping strip as a further holding element 29.
  • an end panel 19 is arranged at the beginning and at the end of the balustrade 22 in each case.
  • the end panel 19 is in particular also a glass panel.
  • the end panel 19 each has a first panel area with a first lower end and a second panel area with a second lower end.
  • the end panel 19 is arranged with its first lower end in the holding element 4 of the balustrade profile 1 .
  • With the second bottom end that is End panel 19 is arranged in each case in the further holding element 29 which is arranged on the cover plate frame 28 .
  • the end panel 19 extends in the second panel area from the lower end of an adjacent first panel 11 to the upper end of an adjacent second panel 12.
  • At least one light source is installed on the balustrade profile 1, in particular in the holding element 4, with the second panels 12 being illuminated by means of the at least one light source (in 4 not shown).
  • FIG 5 is a section of a balustrade 22, in particular as in 4 shown in a passenger conveyor 30, shown.
  • the balustrade 22 comprises a plurality of first panels 11 and a plurality of second panels 12.
  • the first panels 11 and the second panels 12 are in particular glass panels, which are preferably arranged in a butt joint.
  • balustrade profiles 1 are held at their lower end by means of a corresponding holding device.
  • the balustrade profiles 1 each have a corresponding arrangement means for arrangement at the upper end of the first panel 11 .
  • the balustrade profiles 1 have a glass clamping strip as a holding element, with the second panels 12 being set into the glass clamping strip and fixed with fixing means, in particular with clamping wedges.
  • the holding elements of the balustrade profiles 1 mean that the second panels 12 are arranged laterally offset relative to the first panels 11 .
  • the balustrade 22 includes an end panel 19 at its upper end.
  • the end panel 19 has a first panel area 191 with a first lower end 193 and a second panel area 192 with a second lower end 194 .
  • the end panel 19 is held in the holding profile 10 of the balustrade profile 1 with the first lower end 193 of the first panel area 191 .
  • With the lower end 194 of the second Panel area 192, the end panel 19 is held in the further holding element 29.
  • the further holding element 29 is arranged in particular on the cover plate frame 28 .
  • the second panels 12 and the end panels 19 are connected to one another at their upper ends via a clamping strip 15 , in particular a metal rail, and are additionally held by this clamping strip 15 .
  • the terminal strip 15 is guided on the end panel 19 to the lower end 194 of the second panel area 192 .
  • FIG. 6 a method proposed with the present invention for modernizing an escalator is explained in more detail.
  • the figure on the left shows the cross section of an existing balustrade 22' with a balustrade base 20, a panel 11 and a handrail guide profile 2' arranged on the panel 11, a handrail 9 being arranged on the handrail guide profile 2'.
  • the method according to the invention now provides that this existing balustrade 22 'is modernized in such a way that a balustrade 22, as in particular in 3 shown at the end of the procedure. For this purpose it is provided that first the handrail 9 and the handrail guide profile 2' are removed.
  • the first panels 11 of the existing balustrade 22' can advantageously continue to be used.
  • balustrade with the handrail guide 2' and the handrail 9 removed is the one on the right in the figure 6 shown.
  • a balustrade profile 1 (in 6 not shown) arranged, in particular a balustrade profile as in 1 or 3 shown.
  • a plurality of further panels are arranged in a holding element 4 of the balustrade profile 1, in particular as shown in FIG 3 shown.
  • the at least one holding element 4 is designed as a holding profile, in particular as in 1 or 3 shown.
  • the other panels 12 are then, in particular, as in 2 shown inserted into the support profile, contact between support profile and panel 12 being prevented by glass paper when the panel is a glass panel.
  • the panel 12 is fixed in the holding element 4 by means of fixing means, in particular by clamping wedges if the holding element is a clamping strip.
  • the panels 12 arranged in the holding element 4 are further fixed by point connections and/or by a clamping strip arranged at the upper end of the panel 12 .
  • the further panels 12 are arranged in a butt joint.
  • the balustrade profile 1 can in particular comprise a light source, in particular a light source arranged in the holding element 4 or on the profile surface 7, the light source advantageously being positioned in such a way that the further panels 12 are illuminated by the light source. This further improves the aesthetic appearance of the balustrade 22.
  • the further panels 12 are preferably placed in the holding element 4 in such a way that light enters the respective panel 12 at the lower edge at the lower end 121 of the panel.
  • the light source is advantageously arranged accordingly in the holding element 4 .
  • an end panel 19 to be erected at the respective end of a balustrade, as shown in particular in figure 5 shown.
  • the passenger conveyor device 30 comprises a step band formed from a plurality of steps 33 .
  • the steps 30 of the step band are each delimited laterally by a balustrade 22 .
  • the additional balustrade that is not shown is constructed in particular in accordance with the balustrade 22 shown and is arranged mirror-symmetrically with respect to the balustrade 22 shown in relation to the step band.
  • the balustrade 22 includes a balustrade base 20 in which a plurality of first panels 11 are held.
  • a balustrade profile 1 with a handrail guide 2 is placed on the first panels 11, with the handrail guide 2 of the balustrade profile 1 covering the first panels 11 so that these 7 are not explicitly visible.
  • balustrade profile 1 comprises a plurality of cantilevers 16. These cantilevers 16 have a mounted end 17 and a free end 18, the cantilevers 16 are arranged with the mounted end 17 on the balustrade profile 1.
  • Holding elements 4 are arranged at the free end 18 of the cantilever arms 16 . In this case, these are not designed as a continuous holding profile, but as punctiform holders, for example with a length of between 10 cm and 25 cm each.
  • the holding elements 4 support the second panels 12 which are held exclusively by the holding elements 4 .
  • 4 fixing means 23 can be arranged on the holding elements to the second Panels 12 to hold securely on the balustrade profile 1. It is particularly advantageous that a cover is provided as the upper profile surface (in 7 not shown).
  • This cover is arranged in particular above or on the upper side of the cantilever arms 16, so that there are no free spaces between the respective cantilever arms 16 from above, through which objects or body parts could protrude.
  • This cover or this profile surface thus advantageously improves the protection against unwanted contact with the cantilever arms 16.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Balustradenprofil mit einer Handlaufführung und mit wenigstens einem Anordnungsmittel zur Anordnung des Balustradenprofils an dem oberen Ende von Balustradenpaneelen.The invention relates to a balustrade profile with a handrail guide and with at least one locating means for locating the balustrade profile at the upper end of balustrade panels.

Weiter betrifft die Erfindung vorteilhafterweise eine Balustrade mit einer Mehrzahl von ersten Paneelen, einer Mehrzahl von zweiten Paneelen und mit wenigstens einem Balustradenprofil gemäß der Erfindung. Dabei überragen die zweiten Paneele die Handlaufführung und bilden somit insbesondere eine Absturzsicherung, die Personen gegen Stürze über die Handlaufführung hinweg sichert. Des Weiteren ist vorteilhafterweise eine Personenfördervorrichtung, insbesondere eine Fahrtreppe oder ein Fahrsteig, mit einer solchen Balustrade Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung. Darüber hinaus betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zur Modernisierung einer Personenfördervorrichtung.Furthermore, the invention advantageously relates to a balustrade with a plurality of first panels, a plurality of second panels and with at least one balustrade profile according to the invention. The second panels protrude beyond the handrail guide and thus in particular form a fall protection device that protects people from falling over the handrail guide. Furthermore, a passenger conveyor device, in particular an escalator or a moving walk, with such a balustrade is advantageously the subject matter of the present invention. In addition, the invention relates to a method for modernizing a passenger conveyor.

Bekannt ist, insbesondere bei Personenfördervorrichtungen, wie Fahrtreppen oder Fahrsteigen, Balustraden mit einer Mehrzahl von ersten Paneelen und einer Mehrzahl von zweiten Paneelen einzusetzen, bei denen auf den ersten Paneelen eine Handlaufführung angeordnet ist und bei denen die zweiten Paneele seitlich versetzt zu den ersten Paneelen derart angeordnet sind, dass die zweiten Paneele die Handlaufführung überragen. Die zweiten Paneele dienen dabei insbesondere als Absturzsicherung, um zu verhindern, dass Personen, welche die Personenfördervorrichtung nutzen, über den Handlauf der Personenfördervorrichtung von der Personenfördervorrichtung stürzen. Da auf den ersten Paneelen der Balustrade die Handlaufführung angeordnet ist, über welche im Betrieb einer Personenfördervorrichtung ein angetriebener, endloser Handlauf geführt wird, können die ersten Paneele nicht eine beliebige Höhe aufweisen, sondern es sind zweite Paneele notwendig, die seitlich versetzt zu der Handlaufführung angeordnet sind. Insbesondere ist bekannt, dass Handlaufführungsprofile auf den ersten Paneelen aufgesetzt sind.It is known to use balustrades with a plurality of first panels and a plurality of second panels, in particular in passenger transport devices such as escalators or moving walkways, in which a handrail guide is arranged on the first panels and in which the second panels are offset laterally to the first panels in such a way are arranged so that the second panels protrude beyond the handrail guide. The second panels are used in particular as fall protection to prevent people using the people-conveying device from falling off the people-conveying device over the handrail of the people-conveying device. Since the handrail guide is arranged on the first panels of the balustrade, over which a driven, endless handrail is guided during operation of a passenger conveyor device, the first panels cannot have any desired height, but second panels are required, which are arranged laterally offset to the handrail guide are. In particular, it is known that handrail guide profiles are placed on the first panels.

JPH 1 036 054 A betrifft eine Anordnung mit Zäunen, die parallel zueinander angeordnet sind, bis zu einer Position, die eine Stufe höher als ein oberes Ende einer Geländerplatte eines transparenten Geländers ist, an der Außenseite des transparenten Geländers in einer aufrechten Position an einer bestimmten Stelle. Die Höhe von einer Straßenoberfläche wird jeweils durch eine ungefähr U-förmige Platte gebildet, die aus einem Innenteil besteht, das entlang der Seitenfläche der Geländerplatte verläuft, wobei ein Außenteil von einer bestimmten Position der Höhe des Geländers aus aufrecht angeordnet ist bezüglich der Platte und um einen bestimmten Abstand von der Geländerplatte nach außen beabstandet ist, und ein Bodenflächenteil, das die Innen- und Außenteile miteinander verbindet, wobei das obere Ende des Innenteils an dem Geländerrahmen befestigt ist, an dem das obere Ende von der Geländerplatte gesichert ist. JPH 1 036 054 A relates to an arrangement with fences arranged parallel to each other up to a position one step higher than an upper end of a railing plate of a transparent railing, on the outside of the transparent railing in an upright position position at a certain point. The height of a road surface is each formed by an approximately U-shaped plate consisting of an inner part running along the side surface of the handrail plate, with an outer part being arranged upright from a certain position of the height of the handrail with respect to the plate and around spaced a certain distance outwardly from the railing panel, and a floor panel connecting the inner and outer parts together, the upper end of the inner panel being fixed to the railing frame to which the upper end of the railing panel is secured.

Aus der WO 2006/042428 A2 ist beispielsweise eine Balustrade für eine Fahrtreppe bekannt, bei der erste Paneele unterhalb des Handlaufs und zweite Paneele seitlich versetzt zu dem Handlauf, den Handlauf überragend angeordnet sind. Die Fahrtreppe ist dabei speziell an diese Balustrade angepasst. JPS56124666U offenbart zumindest ein Balustradenprofil gemäß der Präambel des ersten Anspruchs.From the WO 2006/042428 A2 For example, a balustrade for an escalator is known in which the first panels are arranged below the handrail and second panels are offset laterally to the handrail and project beyond the handrail. The escalator is specially adapted to this balustrade. JPS56124666U discloses at least one balustrade profile according to the preamble of the first claim.

Vor diesem Hintergrund ist es eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine verbesserte Möglichkeit zur Errichtung einer oben genannten Balustrade bereitzustellen. Insbesondere soll dabei eine optisch ansprechende Balustrade geschaffen werden, die als Absturzsicherung dient. Insbesondere soll zudem eine einfache Nachrüstung von Personenfördervorrichtungen mit einer solchen Balustrade, die als Absturzsicherung dient, ermöglicht werden, vorzugsweise mit geringen Anpassungen an der Personenfördervorrichtung.Against this background, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved possibility for erecting an above-mentioned balustrade. In particular, a visually appealing balustrade is to be created that serves as fall protection. In particular, a simple retrofitting of people-moving devices with such a balustrade, which serves as fall protection, should also be made possible, preferably with minor adjustments to the people-moving device.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe werden ein Balustradenprofil, und ein Verfahren zur Modernisierung einer Personenfördervorrichtung gemäß den unabhängigen Ansprüchen vorgeschlagen. Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen offenbartIn order to solve this problem, a balustrade profile and a method for modernizing a passenger conveyor device according to the independent claims are proposed. Further advantageous developments of the invention are disclosed in the dependent claims

Weitere vorteilhafte Einzelheiten, Merkmale und Ausgestaltungsdetails der Erfindung werden im Zusammenhang mit den in den Figuren dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert. Dabei zeigt:

Fig. 1
in einer vereinfachten schematischen Darstellung einen Querschnitt durch ein Ausführungsbeispiel für ein erfindungsgemäßes Balustradenprofil;
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in einer vereinfachten schematischen Darstellung den Querschnitt des Balustradenprofils gemäß Fig. 1 mit einer schematischen Darstellung der Anordnung eines ersten Paneels und eines zweiten Paneels sowie eines Handlaufs;
Fig. 3
in einer schematischen Darstellung einen Querschnitt durch ein Ausführungsbeispiel für eine erfindungsgemäße Balustrade;
Fig. 4
in einer schematischen, perspektivischen Darstellung stark vereinfacht ein Ausführungsbeispiel für eine erfindungsgemäße Personenfördervorrichtung;
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in einer perspektivischen Darstellung den Ausschnitt eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels für eine erfindungsgemäße Balustrade;
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zur Erläuterung eines Ausführungsbeispiels für ein erfindungsgemäßes Verfahren in einer vereinfachten schematischen Darstellung den Querschnitt einer Bestandsbalustrade mit und ohne Handlaufführungsprofil; und
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in einer vereinfachten Darstellung eine Draufsicht auf den Ausschnitt eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels für eine erfindungsgemäße Personenfördervorrichtung.
Further advantageous details, features and design details of the invention are explained in more detail in connection with the exemplary embodiments illustrated in the figures. It shows:
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in a simplified schematic representation, a cross section through an embodiment of a balustrade profile according to the invention;
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in a simplified schematic representation, the cross-section of the balustrade profile according to FIG 1 with a schematic representation of the arrangement of a first panel and a second panel and a handrail;
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in a schematic representation a cross section through an embodiment of a balustrade according to the invention;
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in a schematic, perspective illustration greatly simplified an embodiment of a passenger conveyor device according to the invention;
figure 5
in a perspective representation of the detail of a further embodiment of a balustrade according to the invention;
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to explain an embodiment of a method according to the invention in a simplified schematic representation of the cross section of an existing balustrade with and without a handrail guide profile; and
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in a simplified representation, a top view of the section of a further exemplary embodiment of a passenger conveyor device according to the invention.

In Fig. 1 ist der Querschnitt eines Balustradenprofils 1 gemäß einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung dargestellt. Das Balustradenprofil 1 umfasst dabei eine Handlaufführung 2, auf welcher bei einer bestimmungsgemäßen Verwendung des Balustradenprofils 1 ein endloser Handlauf geführt werden kann (in Fig. 1 nicht dargestellt).In 1 the cross section of a balustrade profile 1 is shown according to an advantageous embodiment of the invention. The balustrade profile 1 comprises a handrail guide 2, on which an endless handrail can be guided when the balustrade profile 1 is used as intended (in 1 not shown).

Weiter umfasst das Balustradenprofil 1 ein Anordnungsmittel 3 zur Anordnung des Balustradenprofils 1 an dem oberen Ende von Balustradenpaneelen (in Fig. 1 nicht dargestellt). Das Anordnungsmittel 3 ist in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel eine Aufnahme 31, die nach Art einer Nut ausgebildet ist. Mit dieser Aufnahme 31 wird das Balustradenprofil 1 für eine bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung auf ein oberes Ende eines Balustradenpaneels beziehungsweise mehrerer Balustradenpaneele aufgesetzt (in Fig. 1 nicht dargestellt). Dabei ist die Aufnahme 31 derart auf das Balustradenpaneel, auf das das Balustradenprofil 1 aufgesetzt werden soll, abgestimmt, dass das Balustradenprofil 1 mit der Aufnahme 31 auf dem oberen Ende des Balustradenpaneels festgeklemmt werden kann. Die Aufnahme 31 ist dabei insbesondere der Handlaufführung 2 gegenüberliegend angeordnet.Further, the balustrade profile 1 comprises an arrangement means 3 for arranging the balustrade profile 1 at the upper end of balustrade panels (in 1 not shown). In this exemplary embodiment, the arrangement means 3 is a receptacle 31 which is designed in the manner of a groove. With this receptacle 31, the balustrade profile 1 is placed on an upper end of a balustrade panel or several balustrade panels for intended use (in 1 not shown). The receptacle 31 is matched to the balustrade panel on which the balustrade profile 1 is to be placed in such a way that the balustrade profile 1 can be clamped with the receptacle 31 on the upper end of the balustrade panel. The receptacle 31 is in particular arranged opposite the handrail guide 2 .

Weiter umfasst das Balustradenprofil 1 ein von der Handlaufführung 2 beabstandetes Halteelement 4. Dieses Halteelement 4 ist in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel als sich parallel zu dem Balustradenprofil 1 beziehungsweise als sich parallel zu der Handlaufführung 2 erstreckendes Halteprofil 10 ausgebildet und in das Balustradenprofil 1 integriert. Das Halteelement 4 ist dabei ausgebildet, wenigstens ein weiteres Paneel an dessen unterem Ende parallel zu der Handlaufführung 2 derart zu halten, dass das weitere Paneel die Handlaufführung 2 überragt. Dieses weitere Paneel dient bei einer bestimmungsgemäßen Verwendung des Balustradenprofils 1 als Absturzsicherung.The balustrade profile 1 also includes a holding element 4 spaced apart from the handrail guide 2. In this exemplary embodiment, this holding element 4 is designed as a holding profile 10 that extends parallel to the balustrade profile 1 or as a parallel to the handrail guide 2 and is integrated into the balustrade profile 1. The holding element 4 is designed to hold at least one further panel at its lower end parallel to the handrail guide 2 in such a way that the further panel protrudes beyond the handrail guide 2 . When the balustrade profile 1 is used as intended, this additional panel serves as fall protection.

Wie in Fig. 1 gezeigt, ist in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel das Halteelement 4 im Wesentlichen als U-förmiges Halteprofil 10 ausgebildet, wobei die linke Innenseite des Halteprofils 10 angeschrägt ist, wie in Fig. 1 gezeigt. Der Grund hierfür ist, dass für eine bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung des Balustradenprofils 1 vorgesehen ist, dass das wenigstens eine weitere Paneel in das Halteprofil 10 eingestellt wird und mittels eines Klemmkeil, welcher an der linken Seite des Halteprofils 10 eingebracht wird, fixiert wird. Durch die schräge Innenkante des Halteprofils wird dabei die Fixierung mittels des Klemmkeils weiter verbessert. Insbesondere ist eine Glasklemmleiste als Halteprofil 10 vorgesehen.As in 1 shown, in this exemplary embodiment the holding element 4 is essentially designed as a U-shaped holding profile 10, the left inner side of the holding profile 10 being bevelled, as in FIG 1 shown. The reason for this is that for the intended use of the balustrade profile 1 it is provided that the at least one further panel is placed in the holding profile 10 and fixed by means of a clamping wedge which is inserted on the left side of the holding profile 10 . Fixing by means of the clamping wedge is further improved by the inclined inner edge of the holding profile. In particular, a glass clamping strip is provided as the holding profile 10 .

Bei dem in Fig. 1 gezeigten vorteilhaften Ausführungsbeispiel ist das Balustradenprofil 1 zusammen mit der Handlaufführung 2 und dem Halteprofil 10 einstückig ausgebildet, also als ein einziges zusammenhängendes Teil. D.h., dass das Halteelement 4 insbesondere nicht durch Fixiermittel, wie beispielsweise Schrauben, an dem Balustradenprofil 1 oder der Handlaufführung 2 angeordnet ist. Insbesondere ist vorgesehen, dass das Balustradenprofil 1 aus Metall ist. Insbesondere ist weiter vorgesehen, dass das Balustradenprofil 1 ein Stranggussprofil ist, vorzugsweise ein Aluminiumstranggussprofil.At the in 1 shown advantageous embodiment, the balustrade profile 1 is integrally formed together with the handrail guide 2 and the retaining profile 10, so as a single coherent part. This means that the holding element 4 is not arranged on the balustrade profile 1 or the handrail guide 2 in particular by fixing means such as screws. In particular, it is provided that the balustrade profile 1 is made of metal. In particular, it is further provided that the balustrade profile 1 is an extruded profile, preferably an aluminum extruded profile.

Das in Fig. 1 gezeigte Balustradenprofil 1 umfasst zwischen dem Anordnungsmittel 3, also der Aufnahme 31, und dem Halteelement 4, also dem Halteprofil 10, insbesondere eine Tragstruktur, durch welche das Halteprofil 10 von der Handlaufführung 2 beabstandet ist. Diese Tragstruktur kann insbesondere wie ein Kragarm ausgebildet sein, der sich, wie das Halteprofil 10, ebenfalls über die gesamte Balustradenprofillänge erstreckt. Dabei weist in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel das Balustradenprofil 1 in dessen Querschnitt eine Fachwerkstruktur auf. An der oberen Seite des Balustradenprofils 1, also an der Seite, die die Handlaufführung 2 aufweist, ist das Balustradenprofil 1 dabei in dem Bereich zwischen Handlaufführung 2 und Halteprofil 10 durch eine obere Profilfläche 7 geschlossen. An der unteren Seite des Balustradenprofils 1, also an der Seite, an der die Aufnahme 31 angeordnet ist, ist bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel der untere Bereich ausgehend von der Aufnahme 31 bis zum rechten äußeren Ende des Balustradenprofils 1 durch eine durchgehende untere Profilfläche 8 geschlossen. Zwischen diesen Profilflächen 7, 8 sind dabei Verbindungsstreben 6 ausgebildet, zwischen denen Hohlräume 5 liegen. Hierdurch wird einerseits die Stabilität des Balustradenprofils 1 erhöht. Andererseits wird Material und Gewicht eingespart.This in 1 The balustrade profile 1 shown comprises between the arrangement means 3, ie the receptacle 31, and the holding element 4, ie the holding profile 10, in particular a support structure, by which the holding profile 10 is spaced from the handrail guide 2. This supporting structure can in particular be designed like a cantilever arm which, like the retaining profile 10, also extends over the entire length of the balustrade profile. In this exemplary embodiment, the balustrade profile 1 has a framework structure in its cross section. On the upper side of the balustrade profile 1, ie on the side that has the handrail guide 2, the balustrade profile 1 is closed in the area between the handrail guide 2 and the holding profile 10 by an upper profile surface 7. On the lower side of the balustrade profile 1, i.e. on the side on which the receptacle 31 is arranged, the lower area, starting from the receptacle 31 to the right outer end of the balustrade profile 1, is closed by a continuous lower profile surface 8 in the exemplary embodiment. Connecting struts 6 are formed between these profile surfaces 7, 8, between which there are cavities 5. As a result, the stability of the balustrade profile 1 is increased on the one hand. On the other hand, material and weight are saved.

Durch die geschlossene Profilfläche 7 ist bei einer bestimmungsgemäßen Verwendung des Balustradenprofils 1 vorteilhafterweise verhindert, dass Körperteile von Personen oder Gegenstände in den Bereich zwischen Halteelement 4 und Handlaufführung 2 gelangen können.When the balustrade profile 1 is used as intended, the closed profile surface 7 advantageously prevents body parts of people or objects from getting into the area between the holding element 4 and the handrail guide 2 .

Die Profilfläche 7 und die Profilfläche 8 des Balustradenprofils 1 sind in dem Ausführungsbeispiel, wie in Fig. 1 gezeigt, gebogen. Hierdurch wird vorteilhafterweise die Stabilität weiter erhöht. Darüber hinaus wird hierdurch ein besonders ansprechendes ästhetisches Erscheinungsbild geschaffen. Weiter vorteilhaft wird bei einer Verwendung dieses Balustradenprofils 1 bei einer Personenfördervorrichtung, die in einem Außenbereich zwei unterschiedliche Höhenniveaus verbindet, insbesondere ein erstes Stockwerk mit einem zweiten Stockwerk, im Fall von Niederschlag eine besonders vorteilhafte Wasserableitung durch den gebogenen Bereich der Profilfläche 7 bereitgestellt. D.h. es wird insbesondere durch die Biegung der Profilfläche 7 verhindert, dass Feuchtigkeit in das Halteprofil 10 geleitet wird oder in den Bereich der Handlaufführung 2 geleitet wird. Die Profilfläche 7 dient dabei quasi als Regenrinne. Insbesondere können dabei Abflussöffnungen in dem Balustradenprofil 1 vorgesehen sein (in Fig. 1 nicht dargestellt). Diese sind dabei vorteilhafterweise derart dimensioniert oder geschützt, dass keine Körperteile von Personen, insbesondere keine Finger, in diese Abflussöffnungen gesteckt werden können.The profile surface 7 and the profile surface 8 of the balustrade profile 1 are in the exemplary embodiment as in FIG 1 shown, bent. This advantageously further increases the stability. In addition, this creates a particularly attractive aesthetic appearance. When this balustrade profile 1 is used in a people-moving device that connects two different height levels in an outdoor area, in particular a first floor with a second floor, a particularly advantageous water drainage through the curved area of the profile surface 7 is provided in the event of precipitation. In other words, the bending of the profile surface 7 in particular prevents moisture from being conducted into the holding profile 10 or into the area of the handrail guide 2 . The profile surface 7 serves as a kind of rain gutter. In particular, drainage openings can be provided in the balustrade profile 1 (in 1 not shown). These are advantageously dimensioned or protected in such a way that no body parts of persons, in particular no fingers, can be inserted into these drainage openings.

Die Länge eines solchen in Fig. 1 dargestellten Balustradenprofils 1 kann variieren. Insbesondere für gerade Balustradenabschnitte, bei Fahrtreppen insbesondere im Bereich der Schräge, sind Längen von mehreren Metern, beispielsweise zwischen 2 m (m: Meter) und 15 m denkbar. Durch die Aneinanderreihung mehrerer Balustradenprofile 1 kann insbesondere auch eine komplette Balustrade ausgerüstet werden. Insbesondere für die Bereiche einer Balustrade, die eine Krümmung aufweisen, insbesondere bei einer Fahrtreppe mit beginnender Abwärts- bzw. Aufwärtsbewegung des Förderbandes, sind die Balustradenprofile 1 vorteilhafterweise entsprechend gebogen. Hierfür können insbesondere kurze, gebogene Balustradenprofile 1 vorgesehen sein. Auch für die vergleichsweise kurzen ebenen Balustradenabschnitte einer Fahrtreppe beim Zu- beziehungsweise Abgang sind vorteilhafterweise entsprechend kurze Balustradenprofile 1 vorgesehen, die insbesondere zwischen 50 cm und 2 m lang sein können.The length of such in 1 shown balustrade profile 1 may vary. Lengths of several meters, for example between 2 m (m: meters) and 15 m, are conceivable, particularly for straight balustrade sections, especially in the case of escalators in the inclined area. By arranging several balustrade profiles 1 in a row, in particular a complete balustrade can also be equipped. In particular for the areas of a balustrade that have a curvature, in particular in the case of an escalator with the beginning of the upwards or downwards movement of the conveyor belt, the balustrade profiles 1 are advantageously curved accordingly. In particular, short, curved balustrade profiles 1 can be provided for this purpose. Also for the comparatively short flat balustrade sections of an escalator at the entrance or exit, correspondingly short balustrade profiles 1 are advantageously provided, which in particular can be between 50 cm and 2 m long.

In Fig. 2 ist ein Balustradenprofil 1, wie unter Bezugnahme auf Fig. 1 erläutert, bei einer bestimmungsgemäßen Verwendung dieses Balustradenprofils 1 dargestellt. Gezeigt ist wieder eine Querschnittsansicht. Wie aus Fig. 2 ersichtlich, ist dabei auf der Handlaufführung 2 des Balustradenprofils 1 ein Handlauf 9 angeordnet. Dieser Handlauf 9 ist dabei insbesondere ein angetriebener endloser Handlauf, wie bei Fahrtreppen und Fahrsteigen üblich.In 2 is a balustrade profile 1 as referred to in FIG 1 explained, shown in an intended use of this balustrade profile 1. A cross-sectional view is again shown. How out 2 visible, is on the handrail guide 2 des Balustrade profile 1 a handrail 9 arranged. This handrail 9 is in particular a driven, endless handrail, as is customary in escalators and moving walkways.

Das Balustradenprofil 1 ist mit dessen Aufnahme 31 auf dem oberen Ende 112 wenigstens eines ersten Paneels 11 angeordnet. Insbesondere ist vorgesehen, dass das Balustradenprofil 1 eine größere Länge aufweist als ein erstes Paneel 11, sodass das Balustradenprofil 1 üblicherweise auf mehreren ersten Paneelen 11 angeordnet ist.The balustrade profile 1 is arranged with its mount 31 on the upper end 112 of at least one first panel 11 . In particular, it is provided that the balustrade profile 1 has a greater length than a first panel 11, so that the balustrade profile 1 is usually arranged on a plurality of first panels 11.

In dem Halteprofil 10 stehend ist wenigstens ein zweites Paneel 12 mit dessen unterem Ende 121 angeordnet. Dieses wenigstens eine zweite Paneel 12 ist dabei in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel durch einen Klemmkeil 13 in dem Halteprofil 10 fixiert. Weitere Fixiermittel, insbesondere Schrauben oder dergleichen, zur Fixierung des wenigstens einen zweiten Paneels 12 sind nicht vorgesehen. Insbesondere ist vorgesehen dass das Balustradenprofil 1 ein metallisches Profil ist, insbesondere ein Aluminiumprofil, weiter insbesondere ein Aluminiumstranggussprofil. Die Länge des Balustradenprofils 1 ist auch hier insbesondere größer als die Länge eines zweiten Paneels 12, sodass üblicherweise mehrere zweite Paneele 12 in dem Halteprofil 10 angeordnet und fixiert sind.At least one second panel 12 with its lower end 121 is arranged standing in the holding profile 10 . In this exemplary embodiment, this at least one second panel 12 is fixed in the retaining profile 10 by a clamping wedge 13 . Further fixing means, in particular screws or the like, for fixing the at least one second panel 12 are not provided. In particular, it is provided that the balustrade profile 1 is a metallic profile, in particular an aluminum profile, more particularly an aluminum extruded profile. Here, too, the length of the balustrade profile 1 is in particular greater than the length of a second panel 12, so that a plurality of second panels 12 are usually arranged and fixed in the holding profile 10.

Die ersten Paneele 11 und die zweiten Paneele 12 sind insbesondere Glaspaneele. Zur Vermeidung eines direkten Kontakts zwischen dem Metall des Balustradenprofils 1 und den Glaspaneelen 11, 12 ist insbesondere vorgesehen, ein Glaspapier 14 zwischen Metall und Paneel anzuordnen. Insbesondere sind Einscheibensicherheitsglasscheiben oder Verbundsicherheitsglasscheiben als erste Paneele 11 und zweite Paneele 12 vorgesehen. Insbesondere sind die Paneele 11, 12 üblicherweise für Fahrteppen- und Fahrsteigbalustraden vorgesehene Glaspaneele üblicher Abmessung. Beispielsweise kann die Paneeldicke 25 mm (mm: Millimeter) betragen. Vorzugsweise beträgt die Paneeldicke zwischen 0,8 mm und 14 mm, insbesondere 10 mm.The first panels 11 and the second panels 12 are in particular glass panels. In order to avoid direct contact between the metal of the balustrade profile 1 and the glass panels 11, 12, provision is made in particular for glass paper 14 to be arranged between the metal and the panel. In particular, toughened safety glass panes or laminated safety glass panes are provided as the first panels 11 and second panels 12 . In particular, the panels 11, 12 are glass panels of the usual dimensions, which are usually provided for escalator and moving walkway balustrades. For example, the panel thickness can be 25 mm (mm: millimeters). The panel thickness is preferably between 0.8 mm and 14 mm, in particular 10 mm.

Fig. 3 zeigt ein vorteilhaftes Ausführungsbeispiel für eine erfindungsgemäß ausgestaltete Balustrade 22. Dabei ist in Fig. 3 ein Querschnitt dieser Balustrade 22 dargestellt. Die Balustrade 22 umfasst dabei einen Balustradensockel 20, in welchem eine Mehrzahl von ersten Paneelen 11 mit deren unterem Ende 113 angeordnet sind. Die ersten Paneele 11 werden dabei vorteilhafterweise mittels einer Klemmhalterung in dem Balustradensockel 20 gehalten. Die ersten Paneele 11 sind insbesondere Glaspaneele. Die ersten Paneele 11 können insbesondere eine Höhe zwischen 90 cm (cm: Zentimeter) und 110 cm aufweisen. 3 shows an advantageous embodiment of a balustrade 22 designed according to the invention 3 a cross section of this balustrade 22 is shown. The balustrade 22 comprises a balustrade base 20 in which a plurality of first panels 11 are arranged with their lower end 113 . The first panels 11 are advantageously held in the balustrade base 20 by means of a clamp mount. The first panels 11 are in particular glass panels. The first panels 11 can in particular have a height between 90 cm (cm: centimeters) and 110 cm.

Auf dem oberen Ende 112 der ersten Paneele 11 ist, wie in Fig. 3 gezeigt, ein Balustradenprofil 1 angeordnet. Das Balustradenprofil 1 umfasst dabei in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ein als Aufnahme ausgebildetes Anordnungsmittel 3, wobei das Balustradenprofil 1 mit diesem Anordnungsmittel 3 auf das obere Ende 112 der ersten Paneele 11 aufgesetzt ist. Das Balustradenprofil 1 und die ersten Paneele 11 sind dabei derart aufeinander abgestimmt, dass das Balustradenprofil 1 mit festem Sitz an dem oberen Ende 112 der ersten Paneele 11 angeordnet ist. Das Balustradenprofil 1 umfasst darüber hinaus eine Handlaufführung 2 auf der ein Handlauf 9 angeordnet ist. Bei einem bestimmungsgemäßen Einsatz der Balustrade 22 mit einer Personenfördervorrichtung (in Fig. 3 nicht dargestellt) ist der Handlauf 9 ein angetriebener endloser Handlauf, insbesondere wie bei Fahrtreppen oder Fahrsteigen üblich.On the upper end 112 of the first panel 11, as in 3 shown, a balustrade profile 1 arranged. In this exemplary embodiment, the balustrade profile 1 comprises an arrangement means 3 designed as a receptacle, the balustrade profile 1 with this arrangement means 3 being placed on the upper end 112 of the first panel 11 . The balustrade profile 1 and the first panels 11 are matched to one another in such a way that the balustrade profile 1 is arranged with a firm seat on the upper end 112 of the first panel 11 . The balustrade profile 1 also includes a handrail guide 2 on which a handrail 9 is arranged. If the balustrade 22 is used as intended with a passenger conveyor device (in 3 not shown), the handrail 9 is a driven, endless handrail, in particular as is customary in escalators or moving walkways.

Das Balustradenprofil 1 umfasst bei dem in Fig. 3 gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel ferner ein von der Handlaufführung 2 beabstandetes Halteelement 4, welches in dem gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel insbesondere als Glasklemmleiste ausgebildet sein kann. Das Balustradenprofil 1 umfasst dabei eine Tragstruktur, über die das Halteelement 4 an dem Balustradenprofil 1 angeordnet ist. Diese Tragstruktur umfasst dabei eine durchgehende obere Profilfläche 7 und eine durchgehende untere Profilfläche 8. Die Profilfläche 7 verhindert dabei insbesondere bei der Nutzung der Balustrade 22 zusammen mit einer Personenfördervorrichtung, dass Körperteile von Personen oder Gegenstände zwischen Handlaufführung 2 und Halteelement 4 gelangen können.The balustrade profile 1 includes the in 3 shown embodiment also a spaced from the handrail guide 2 holding element 4, which can be formed in the embodiment shown in particular as a glass clamping strip. The balustrade profile 1 comprises a supporting structure, via which the holding element 4 is arranged on the balustrade profile 1 . This support structure comprises a continuous upper profile surface 7 and a continuous lower profile surface 8. The profile surface 7 prevents body parts of people or objects from getting between the handrail guide 2 and the holding element 4, particularly when the balustrade 22 is used together with a people-conveyor device.

Die Balustrade 22 umfasst des Weiteren eine Mehrzahl von zweiten Paneelen 12, die in dem Halteelement 4 des Balustradenprofils 1 angeordnet sind. Insbesondere sind die zweiten Paneele 12 ebenfalls Glaspaneele. Die zweiten Paneele 12 sind dabei seitlich versetzt zu den ersten Paneelen 11 angeordnet, insbesondere parallel zu den ersten Paneelen 11. Die zweiten Paneele 12 überragen dabei die Handlaufführung 2, insbesondere wie in Fig. 3 dargestellt. Vorteilhafterweise weisen die zweiten Paneele 12 wenigstens eine Höhe zwischen 30 cm und 100 cm auf. Insbesondere ist die Höhe der zweiten Paneele 12 so zu bestimmen, dass insbesondere ein ungewollter Sturz von Personen über den Handlauf 9 hinweg sicher verhindert wird. Vorzugsweise erstrecken sich die zweiten Paneele 12 dazu mindestens 30 cm lotrecht über dem Handlauf 9.The balustrade 22 also includes a plurality of second panels 12 which are arranged in the holding element 4 of the balustrade profile 1 . In particular, the second panels 12 are also glass panels. The second panels 12 are arranged laterally offset to the first panels 11, in particular parallel to the first panels 11. The second panels 12 protrude beyond the handrail guide 2, in particular as in FIG 3 shown. Advantageously, the second panels 12 have at least a height of between 30 cm and 100 cm. In particular, the height of the second panels 12 is to be determined in such a way that, in particular, an unintentional fall of persons over the handrail 9 is reliably prevented. For this purpose, the second panels 12 preferably extend at least 30 cm perpendicularly above the handrail 9.

In Fig. 4 ist in einer perspektivischen Darstellung stark vereinfacht eine Personenfördervorrichtung 30 dargestellt. Die Personenfördervorrichtung 30 ist in diesem Fall eine Fahrtreppe. Insbesondere zur besseren Übersichtlichkeit sind dabei eine Vielzahl von Komponenten der Personenfördervorrichtung 30, wie insbesondere die Antriebseinheit sowie das Stufenband, mit welchem Personen 35 befördert werden, nicht dargestellt. Diese Komponenten weichen auch nicht von bekannten Ausgestaltungen dieser Komponenten ab. Zudem ist bei einer Personenfördervorrichtung 30 abweichend von der Darstellung in Fig. 4 insbesondere vorgesehen, dass diese durch zwei Balustraden 22 seitlich begrenzt wird. Von einer Darstellung der zweiten Balustrade wurde vorliegend ebenfalls insbesondere aus Gründen der besseren Übersichtlichkeit abgesehen.In 4 a passenger conveyor device 30 is shown in a highly simplified perspective view. In this case, the passenger conveyor 30 is an escalator. In particular, for the sake of clarity, a large number of components are included People conveyor device 30, such as in particular the drive unit and the step belt, with which people 35 are transported, not shown. These components also do not differ from known configurations of these components. In addition, in the case of a passenger conveyor device 30, which differs from the illustration in 4 provided in particular that it is laterally delimited by two balustrades 22 . In the present case, the second balustrade was also not shown, in particular for reasons of better clarity.

Die Balustrade 22 ist in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel zusammen mit einem Fahrtreppenträger 25 dargestellt, insbesondere um die Anordnung der Balustrade 22 in Bezug auf diesen Fahrtreppenträger 25 darzustellen und um die Größenverhältnisse in Bezug auf den Fahrtreppenträger 25 zu verdeutlichen. Darüber hinaus ist in Fig. 4 schematisch eine Person 35 dargestellt, wie diese auf einer Trittstufe einer Fahrtreppe stehen würde. Aus dieser Darstellung wird weiter ersichtlich, dass die Gesamthöhe der Balustrade 22 so hoch ist, dass ein ungewollter Sturz einer Person 50 über die Balustrade 22 hinweg ausgeschlossen ist.In this exemplary embodiment, the balustrade 22 is shown together with an escalator support 25 , in particular to show the arrangement of the balustrade 22 in relation to this escalator support 25 and to clarify the proportions in relation to the escalator support 25 . In addition, in 4 a person 35 is shown schematically as they would stand on a step of an escalator. From this representation it is also evident that the overall height of the balustrade 22 is so high that an unintentional fall of a person 50 over the balustrade 22 is ruled out.

Die in Fig. 4 dargestellte Balustrade 22 umfasst eine Mehrzahl von auf Stoß angeordneten ersten Paneelen 11, wobei es sich bei diesen ersten Paneelen 11 insbesondere um Glaspaneele handelt. Auf den ersten Paneelen 11 ist dabei eine Balustradenprofil 1 angeordnet. Das Balustradenprofil 1 kann insbesondere wie im Zusammenhang mit den vorhergehenden Figuren erläutert, insbesondere wie im Zusammenhang mit Fig. 1 erläutert, ausgestaltet sein. Das Balustradenprofil 1 umfasst somit insbesondere eine Handlaufführung, wobei über diese Handlaufführung ein angetriebener Handlauf geführt wird (in Fig. 4 nicht dargestellt). Seitlich versetzt und parallel zu den ersten Paneelen 11 ist eine Mehrzahl von zweiten Paneelen 12 derart in dem Halteelement 4 des Balustradenprofils 1 fest angeordnet, dass die zweiten Paneele 12 die Handlaufführung überragen. Die zweiten Paneele 12 sind dabei ebenfalls insbesondere Glaspaneele.In the 4 The balustrade 22 shown comprises a plurality of first panels 11 which are arranged in a butt joint, these first panels 11 being in particular glass panels. A balustrade profile 1 is arranged on the first panels 11 . The balustrade profile 1 can in particular as explained in connection with the preceding figures, in particular as in connection with 1 explained, designed. The balustrade profile 1 thus comprises in particular a handrail guide, with a driven handrail being guided over this handrail guide (in 4 not shown). Laterally offset and parallel to the first panels 11, a plurality of second panels 12 is fixed in the holding element 4 of the balustrade profile 1 in such a way that the second panels 12 protrude beyond the handrail guide. The second panels 12 are also in particular glass panels.

Am Anfang und am Ende des Fahrtreppenträgers 25 ist jeweils ein Abdeckplattenrahmen 28 angeordnet. In diesem Abdeckplattenrahmen 28 ist eine Abdeckplatte 27 angeordnet und darüber hinaus eine weitere Glasklemmleiste als weiteres Halteelement 29. Am Anfang und am Ende der Balustrade 22 ist zudem jeweils ein Abschlusspaneel 19 angeordnet. Das Abschlusspaneel 19 ist insbesondere ebenfalls ein Glaspaneel. Das Abschlusspaneel 19 weist jeweils einen ersten Paneelbereich mit einem ersten unteren Ende und einen zweiten Paneelbereich mit einem zweiten unteren Ende auf. Mit dessen ersten unteren Ende ist das Abschlusspaneel 19 dabei jeweils in dem Halteelement 4 des Balustradenprofils 1 angeordnet. Mit dem zweiten unteren Ende ist das Abschlusspaneel 19 jeweils in dem weiteren Halteelement 29 angeordnet, welches an dem Abdeckplattenrahmen 28 angeordnet ist. Das Abschlusspaneel 19 erstreckt sich dabei in dem zweiten Paneelbereich von dem unteren Ende eines angrenzenden ersten Paneels 11 bis zu dem oberen Ende eines angrenzenden zweiten Paneels 12.A cover plate frame 28 is arranged at the beginning and at the end of the escalator support 25 . A cover plate 27 is arranged in this cover plate frame 28 and, in addition, another glass clamping strip as a further holding element 29. In addition, an end panel 19 is arranged at the beginning and at the end of the balustrade 22 in each case. The end panel 19 is in particular also a glass panel. The end panel 19 each has a first panel area with a first lower end and a second panel area with a second lower end. The end panel 19 is arranged with its first lower end in the holding element 4 of the balustrade profile 1 . With the second bottom end that is End panel 19 is arranged in each case in the further holding element 29 which is arranged on the cover plate frame 28 . The end panel 19 extends in the second panel area from the lower end of an adjacent first panel 11 to the upper end of an adjacent second panel 12.

Insbesondere kann vorgesehen sein, dass an dem Balustradenprofil 1, insbesondere in dem Halteelement 4, zumindest eine Lichtquelle installiert ist, wobei die zweiten Paneele 12 mittels der zumindest einen Lichtquelle beleuchtet werden (in Fig. 4 nicht dargestellt).In particular, it can be provided that at least one light source is installed on the balustrade profile 1, in particular in the holding element 4, with the second panels 12 being illuminated by means of the at least one light source (in 4 not shown).

In Fig. 5 ist ein Ausschnitt einer Balustrade 22, insbesondere wie in Fig. 4 bei einer Personenfördervorrichtung 30 gezeigt, dargestellt. Insbesondere sind Details gezeigt, wie das obere Ende einer Balustrade 22, wie beispielsweise in Fig. 4 dargestellt, gemäß einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung ausgestaltet sein könnte. Wie in Fig. 5 erkennbar, umfasst die Balustrade 22 eine Mehrzahl von ersten Paneelen 11 und eine Mehrzahl von zweiten Paneelen 12. Die ersten Paneele 11 und die zweiten Paneele 12 sind dabei insbesondere Glaspaneele, die vorzugsweise auf Stoß angeordnet sind.In figure 5 is a section of a balustrade 22, in particular as in 4 shown in a passenger conveyor 30, shown. In particular, details are shown, such as the upper end of a balustrade 22, such as in 4 shown, could be designed according to an advantageous embodiment. As in figure 5 recognizable, the balustrade 22 comprises a plurality of first panels 11 and a plurality of second panels 12. The first panels 11 and the second panels 12 are in particular glass panels, which are preferably arranged in a butt joint.

Die ersten Paneele 11 sind dabei, wie bei einer Balustrade einer Fahrtreppe oder eines Fahrsteigs üblich, an deren unterem Ende mittels einer entsprechenden Haltevorrichtung gehalten. Von einer üblichen Balustrade abweichend sind dabei auf dem oberen Ende der ersten Paneele 11, wie in Fig. 5 gezeigt, Balustradenprofile 1 angeordnet. Dazu weisen die Balustradenprofile 1 jeweils ein entsprechendes Anordnungsmittel zur Anordnung an dem oberen Ende der ersten Paneele 11 auf. Insbesondere ist vorgesehen, dass die Balustradenprofile 1, wie in Fig. 1 dargestellt und im Zusammenhang mit Fig. 1 erläutert, ausgebildet sind. Insbesondere weisen die Balustradenprofile 1 eine Glasklemmleiste als Halteelement auf, wobei die zweiten Paneele 12 in die Glasklemmleiste eingestellt und mit Fixiermitteln, insbesondere mittels Klemmkeilen, fixiert sind. Durch die Halteelemente der Balustradenprofile 1 sind die zweiten Paneele 12 seitlich versetzt zu den ersten Paneelen 11 angeordnet.As is usual with a balustrade of an escalator or a moving walk, the first panels 11 are held at their lower end by means of a corresponding holding device. Deviating from a usual balustrade, on the upper end of the first panel 11, as in figure 5 shown, balustrade profiles 1 arranged. For this purpose, the balustrade profiles 1 each have a corresponding arrangement means for arrangement at the upper end of the first panel 11 . In particular, it is provided that the balustrade profiles 1, as in 1 shown and related to 1 explained, trained. In particular, the balustrade profiles 1 have a glass clamping strip as a holding element, with the second panels 12 being set into the glass clamping strip and fixed with fixing means, in particular with clamping wedges. The holding elements of the balustrade profiles 1 mean that the second panels 12 are arranged laterally offset relative to the first panels 11 .

Die Balustrade 22 umfasst an dessen oberen Ende ein Abschlusspaneel 19. Wie in Fig. 5 dargestellt, weist das Abschlusspaneel 19 dabei einen ersten Paneelbereich 191 mit einem ersten unteren Ende 193 und einen zweiten Paneelbereich 192 mit einem zweiten unteren Ende 194 auf. Mit dem ersten unteren Ende 193 des ersten Paneelbereichs 191 ist das Abschlusspaneel 19 dabei in dem Halteprofil 10 des Balustradenprofils 1 gehalten. Mit dem unteren Ende 194 des zweiten Paneelbereichs 192 ist das Abschlusspaneel 19 in dem weiteren Halteelement 29 gehalten. Das weitere Halteelement 29 ist dabei insbesondere an dem Abdeckplattenrahmen 28 angeordnet.The balustrade 22 includes an end panel 19 at its upper end. As in FIG figure 5 shown, the end panel 19 has a first panel area 191 with a first lower end 193 and a second panel area 192 with a second lower end 194 . The end panel 19 is held in the holding profile 10 of the balustrade profile 1 with the first lower end 193 of the first panel area 191 . With the lower end 194 of the second Panel area 192, the end panel 19 is held in the further holding element 29. The further holding element 29 is arranged in particular on the cover plate frame 28 .

In diesem Ausführungsbeispiel sind die zweiten Paneele 12 sowie die Abschlusspaneele 19 an deren oberen Enden über eine Klemmleiste 15, insbesondere eine Metallschiene, miteinander verbunden und werden von dieser Klemmleiste 15 zusätzlich gehalten. An dem Abschlusspaneel 19 ist die Klemmleiste 15 bis an das untere Ende 194 des zweiten Paneelbereichs 192 geführt.In this exemplary embodiment, the second panels 12 and the end panels 19 are connected to one another at their upper ends via a clamping strip 15 , in particular a metal rail, and are additionally held by this clamping strip 15 . The terminal strip 15 is guided on the end panel 19 to the lower end 194 of the second panel area 192 .

Unter Bezugnahme auf Fig. 6 wird ein mit der vorliegenden Erfindung vorgeschlagenes Verfahren zur Modernisierung einer Fahrtreppe näher erläutert. Dabei ist in der linken Abbildung der Querschnitt einer Bestandsbalustrade 22' mit einem Balustradensockel 20, einem Paneel 11 und einem auf dem Paneel 11 angeordneten Handlaufführungsprofil 2' dargestellt, wobei auf dem Handlaufführungsprofil 2' ein Handlauf 9 angeordnet ist. Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren sieht nun vor, dass diese Bestandsbalustrade 22' derart modernisiert wird, dass eine Balustrade 22, wie insbesondere in Fig. 3 gezeigt, am Ende des Verfahrens steht. Dazu ist vorgesehen, dass zunächst der Handlauf 9 sowie das Handlaufführungsprofil 2' entfernt wird. Die ersten Paneele 11 der Bestandsbalustrade 22' können dabei vorteilhafterweise weiterverwendet werden. Die Balustrade mit entfernter Handlaufführung 2' und entferntem Handlauf 9 ist in der Abbildung rechts der Fig. 6 dargestellt. Auf das obere Ende 112 des Paneels 11 wird dabei ein Balustradenprofil 1 (in Fig. 6 nicht dargestellt) angeordnet, insbesondere ein Balustradenprofil wie in Fig. 1 oder Fig. 3 gezeigt. Nachdem das Balustradenprofil 1 an dem oberen Ende 112 der Paneele 11 fixiert ist, wird in einem Halteelement 4 des Balustradenprofils 1 eine Mehrzahl von weiteren Paneelen angeordnet, insbesondere wie in Fig. 3 gezeigt. Insbesondere ist dabei vorgesehen, dass das mindestens eine Halteelement 4 als Halteprofil ausgebildet ist, insbesondere wie in Fig. 1 oder Fig. 3 gezeigt. Die weiteren Paneele 12 werden dann insbesondere wie in Fig. 2 gezeigt in das Halteprofil eingestellt, wobei ein Kontakt zwischen Halteprofil und Paneel 12 durch Glaspapier verhindert wird, wenn das Paneel ein Glaspaneel ist. Die Fixierung des Paneels 12 in dem Halteelement 4 erfolgt mittels Fixiermitteln, insbesondere durch Klemmkeile, wenn das Halteelement eine Klemmleiste ist. Die in dem Halteelement 4 angeordneten Paneele 12 werden durch Punktverbindungen und oder durch eine am oberen Ende der Paneele 12 angeordnete Klemmleiste weiter fixiert. Insbesondere ist vorgesehen, dass die weiteren Paneele 12 auf Stoß angeordnet werden. Gemäß einer Ausgestaltungsvariante kann vorgesehen sein, dass die zweiten Paneele 12 nur in den Bereichen einer Personenfördervorrichtung angeordnet werden, in denen tatsächlich die Gefahr eines Sturzes besteht, insbesondere eines die Gesundheit einer Person beeinträchtigenden Absturzes.With reference to 6 a method proposed with the present invention for modernizing an escalator is explained in more detail. The figure on the left shows the cross section of an existing balustrade 22' with a balustrade base 20, a panel 11 and a handrail guide profile 2' arranged on the panel 11, a handrail 9 being arranged on the handrail guide profile 2'. The method according to the invention now provides that this existing balustrade 22 'is modernized in such a way that a balustrade 22, as in particular in 3 shown at the end of the procedure. For this purpose it is provided that first the handrail 9 and the handrail guide profile 2' are removed. The first panels 11 of the existing balustrade 22' can advantageously continue to be used. The balustrade with the handrail guide 2' and the handrail 9 removed is the one on the right in the figure 6 shown. A balustrade profile 1 (in 6 not shown) arranged, in particular a balustrade profile as in 1 or 3 shown. After the balustrade profile 1 is fixed to the upper end 112 of the panels 11, a plurality of further panels are arranged in a holding element 4 of the balustrade profile 1, in particular as shown in FIG 3 shown. In particular, it is provided that the at least one holding element 4 is designed as a holding profile, in particular as in 1 or 3 shown. The other panels 12 are then, in particular, as in 2 shown inserted into the support profile, contact between support profile and panel 12 being prevented by glass paper when the panel is a glass panel. The panel 12 is fixed in the holding element 4 by means of fixing means, in particular by clamping wedges if the holding element is a clamping strip. The panels 12 arranged in the holding element 4 are further fixed by point connections and/or by a clamping strip arranged at the upper end of the panel 12 . In particular, it is provided that the further panels 12 are arranged in a butt joint. According to one embodiment variant, provision can be made for the second panels 12 to be arranged only in the areas of a passenger conveyor device where there is a real risk of falling, particularly a fall that is detrimental to a person's health.

Das Balustradenprofil 1 kann insbesondere eine Lichtquelle umfassen, insbesondere eine in dem Halteelement 4 oder auf der Profilfläche 7 angeordnete Lichtquelle, wobei die Lichtquelle vorteilhafterweise so positioniert wird, dass die weiteren Paneele 12 von der Lichtquelle beleuchtet werden. Hierdurch wird die ästhetische Erscheinung der Balustrade 22 weiter verbessert. Vorzugsweise werden die weiteren Paneele 12 so in das Halteelement 4 eingestellt, dass an der unteren Kante am unteren Ende 121 des Paneels ein Lichteintritt in das jeweilige Paneel 12 erfolgt. Die Lichtquelle ist dabei vorteilhafterweise in dem Halteelement 4 entsprechend angeordnet.The balustrade profile 1 can in particular comprise a light source, in particular a light source arranged in the holding element 4 or on the profile surface 7, the light source advantageously being positioned in such a way that the further panels 12 are illuminated by the light source. This further improves the aesthetic appearance of the balustrade 22. The further panels 12 are preferably placed in the holding element 4 in such a way that light enters the respective panel 12 at the lower edge at the lower end 121 of the panel. The light source is advantageously arranged accordingly in the holding element 4 .

Insbesondere kann weiter vorgesehen sein, dass an dem jeweiligen Ende einer Balustrade jeweils ein Abschlusspaneel 19 errichtet wird, wie insbesondere in Fig. 5 gezeigt.In particular, provision can also be made for an end panel 19 to be erected at the respective end of a balustrade, as shown in particular in figure 5 shown.

Fig. 7 zeigt ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel für eine Personenfördervorrichtung 30 in einer Draufsicht. Dargestellt ist dabei lediglich ein Ausschnitt der Personenfördervorrichtung 30. Die Personenfördervorrichtung 30 umfasst ein aus einer Mehrzahl von Stufen 33 gebildetes Stufenband. Die Stufen 30 des Stufenbandes werden dabei seitlich jeweils durch eine Balustrade 22 begrenzt. Da in Fig. 7 lediglich ein Ausschnitt der Personenfördervorrichtung 30 dargestellt ist, ist in Fig. 7 lediglich ein Abschnitt einer Balustrade 22 gezeigt. Die in Fig. 2 nicht gezeigte weitere Balustrade ist dabei insbesondere entsprechend der gezeigten Balustrade 22 aufgebaut und spiegelsymmetrisch zu der gezeigten Balustrade 22 in Bezug auf das Stufenband angeordnet. Die Balustrade 22 umfasst einen Balustradensockel 20, in dem eine Mehrzahl von ersten Paneelen 11 gehalten ist. Auf den ersten Paneelen 11 ist dabei ein Balustradenprofil 1 mit einer Handlaufführung 2 aufgesetzt, wobei die Handlaufführung 2 des Balustradenprofils 1 die ersten Paneele 11 überdeckt, sodass diese in Fig. 7 nicht explizit sichtbar sind. 7 shows a further exemplary embodiment of a passenger conveyor device 30 in a plan view. Only a section of the passenger conveyor device 30 is shown. The passenger conveyor device 30 comprises a step band formed from a plurality of steps 33 . The steps 30 of the step band are each delimited laterally by a balustrade 22 . there in 7 only a detail of the passenger conveyor 30 is shown, is in 7 only a portion of a balustrade 22 is shown. In the 2 The additional balustrade that is not shown is constructed in particular in accordance with the balustrade 22 shown and is arranged mirror-symmetrically with respect to the balustrade 22 shown in relation to the step band. The balustrade 22 includes a balustrade base 20 in which a plurality of first panels 11 are held. A balustrade profile 1 with a handrail guide 2 is placed on the first panels 11, with the handrail guide 2 of the balustrade profile 1 covering the first panels 11 so that these 7 are not explicitly visible.

Das auf den ersten Profilen 11 angeordnete Balustradenprofil 1 umfasst dabei eine Mehrzahl von Kragarmen 16. Diese Kragarme 16 weisen ein gelagertes Ende 17 und ein freies Ende 18 auf, wobei die Kragarme 16 mit dem gelagerten Ende 17 an dem Balustradenprofil 1 angeordnet sind. An dem freien Ende 18 der Kragarme 16 sind dabei Halteelemente 4 angeordnet. Diese sind in diesem Fall nicht als durchgängiges Halteprofil ausgebildet, sondern als punktuelle Halter, beispielsweise mit einer Länge zwischen jeweils 10 cm und 25 cm. Die Halteelement 4 tragen dabei die zweiten Paneele 12, die dabei ausschließlich durch die Haltelemente 4 gehalten werden. Insbesondere können an den Halteelementen 4 Fixiermittel 23 angeordnet sein, um die zweiten Paneele 12 sicher an dem Balustradenprofil 1 zu halten. Besonders vorteilhaft ist vorgesehen, dass eine Abdeckung als obere Profilfläche vorgesehen ist (in Fig. 7 nicht dargestellt). Diese Abdeckung ist insbesondere oberhalb beziehungsweise an der oberen Seite der Kragarme 16 angeordnet, sodass von oben keine Freiräume zwischen den jeweiligen Kragarmen 16 bestehen, durch welche Gegenstände oder Körperteile hindurchragen könnten. Diese Abdeckung beziehungsweise diese Profilfläche verbessert somit vorteilhafterweise den Schutz gegen einen ungewollten Kontakt mit den Kragarmen 16.The arranged on the first profiles 11 balustrade profile 1 comprises a plurality of cantilevers 16. These cantilevers 16 have a mounted end 17 and a free end 18, the cantilevers 16 are arranged with the mounted end 17 on the balustrade profile 1. Holding elements 4 are arranged at the free end 18 of the cantilever arms 16 . In this case, these are not designed as a continuous holding profile, but as punctiform holders, for example with a length of between 10 cm and 25 cm each. The holding elements 4 support the second panels 12 which are held exclusively by the holding elements 4 . In particular, 4 fixing means 23 can be arranged on the holding elements to the second Panels 12 to hold securely on the balustrade profile 1. It is particularly advantageous that a cover is provided as the upper profile surface (in 7 not shown). This cover is arranged in particular above or on the upper side of the cantilever arms 16, so that there are no free spaces between the respective cantilever arms 16 from above, through which objects or body parts could protrude. This cover or this profile surface thus advantageously improves the protection against unwanted contact with the cantilever arms 16.

Die in den Figuren dargestellten und im Zusammenhang mit diesen erläuterten Ausführungsbeispiele dienen der Erläuterung der Erfindung und sind für diese nicht beschränkend.The exemplary embodiments illustrated in the figures and explained in connection with these serve to explain the invention and are not restrictive of it.

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Balustradenprofilbalustrade profile
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Handlaufführunghandrail guide
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Anordnungsmittelarrangement means
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Halteelementholding element
55
Hohlraumcavity
66
Verbindungsstrebeconnecting brace
77
obere Profilflächeupper profile surface
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untere Profilflächelower profile surface
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Handlaufhandrail
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Halteprofilholding profile
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erstes Paneelfirst panel
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zweites Paneelsecond panel
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Klemmkeilwedge
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Glaspapierglass paper
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Klemmleisteterminal strip
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Kragarmcantilever
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gelagertes Ende eines Kragarms (16)bearing end of a cantilever (16)
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freies Ende eines Kragarms (16)free end of a cantilever (16)
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Anschlusspaneelconnection panel
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Balustradensockelbalustrade base
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Balustradebalustrade
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Bestandsbalustradeinventory balustrade
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Fixiermittelfixer
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Fahrtreppenträgerescalator beam
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Abdeckplattecover plate
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Abdeckplattenrahmencover plate frame
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weiteres Halteelementanother holding element
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Personenfördervorrichtungpassenger conveyor
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AufnahmeRecording
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Trittelementstep element
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Personperson
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oberes Ende eines ersten Paneelstop end of a first panel
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unteres Ende eines ersten Paneelslower end of a first panel
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unteres Ende eines weiteren Paneelslower end of another panel
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oberes Ende eines weiteren Paneelstop of another panel
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erster Paneelbereichfirst panel area
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zweiter Paneelbereichsecond panel area
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erstes unteres Ende eines Anschlusspaneels (19)first lower end of a connection panel (19)
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zweites unteres Ende eines Anschlusspaneels (19)second lower end of a connection panel (19)

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  1. Balustrade profile (1) comprising a handrail guide (2) and at least one arrangement means (3) for arranging the balustrade profile (1) at the upper end (112) of balustrade panels (11),
    wherein the balustrade profile comprises at least one holding element (4) spaced from the handrail guide (2) and configured to hold at least one further panel (12) at its lower end (121) parallel to the handrail guide (2) in such a way that the further panel (12) projects beyond the handrail guide (2),
    characterized in that
    the balustrade profile (1) has a framework structure transverse to the direction of its longitudinal extension.
  2. Balustrade profile (1) according to claim 1, characterized by a receptacle (31) as said at least one arrangement means (3), wherein the receptacle (31) is configured in such a way that the balustrade profile (1) can be applied to the upper end (112) of balustrade panels (11) by means of the receptacle (31).
  3. Balustrade profile (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one cantilever arm (16) with a supported end (17) and a free end (18), wherein the at least one cantilever arm (16) is arranged with the supported end (17) at the balustrade profile (1), and wherein the at least one holding element (4) is arranged on the free end (18) of the at least one cantilever arm (16).
  4. Balustrade profile (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one holding element (4) is configured as a holding profile (10) extending parallel to the balustrade profile (1).
  5. Balustrade profile (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one holding element (4) and the balustrade profile (1) are together formed in one piece.
  6. Balustrade profile (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the handrail guide (2) and the balustrade profile (1) are formed together in one piece.
  7. Balustrade profile (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the balustrade profile (1) comprises a framework structure orthogonally to the direction of its longitudinal extension,
    wherein the balustrade profile (1) is formed together with the at least one holding element (4) and/or with the handrail guide (2) in one piece.
  8. Balustrade profile (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the balustrade profile (1) comprises a continuous profile surface (7) between the handrail guide and the at least one holding element (4).
  9. Balustrade profile (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the balustrade profile (1) is produced at least partially as a continuously cast profile.
  10. Balustrade (22) comprising a plurality of first panels (11), a plurality of second panels (12) and at least one balustrade profile (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the balustrade profile (1) is arranged with its at least one arrangement means (3) at the upper end (112) of the first panels (11), and wherein the second panels (12) are held by the at least one holding element (4) of the balustrade profile (1) at the lower end (121) thereof in such a way that the second panels (12) are arranged laterally offset with respect to the first panels (11) and project beyond the handrail guide (2) of the balustrade profile (1).
  11. Balustrade (22) according to claim 10, characterized by at least one terminating panel (19), wherein the at least one terminating panel (19) comprises a first panel portion (191) having a first lower end (193) and a second panel portion (192) having a second lower end (194), wherein the at least one terminating panel (19) is arranged with its first lower end (193) in the at least one holding element (4) of the balustrade profile (1) and is arranged with its second lower end (194) in at least one further holding element (29).
  12. Balustrade (22) according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the first panels (11) and/or the second panels (12) and/or the at least one terminating panel (19) are glass panels.
  13. Passenger conveyor device (30), in particular escalator or moving walkway, comprising an endless conveyor belt, characterized by at least one balustrade profile (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9 or at least one balustrade (22) according to any one of claims 10 to 12.
  14. Method for retrofitting a passenger conveyor device (30), characterized in that a passenger conveyor device (30) is equipped with a balustrade (22) according to any one of claims 10 to 12.
  15. Method according to claim 14, wherein the passenger conveyor device (30) comprises an inventory balustrade (22'), wherein the inventory balustrade (22') comprises a plurality of the first panels (11), and wherein the inventory balustrade (22') comprises a profile (2') disposed at the first panels (11) and comprising a handrail guide, characterized in that the profile (2') with the handrail guide is removed and replaced by a balustrade profile (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9.
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