Passenger conveyor handrail drive device

Details Passenger conveyor handrail drive device Passenger conveyor handrail drive device

2011-06-14

2011-06-14

Bidwell, James R (Department: 3651)

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor or accessory therefor specialized to convey people

By stairway having steps forming an endless member

C198S330000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07958986

ABSTRACT:
An exemplary device for driving a handrail of a passenger conveyor includes a handrail drive member configured to engage a handrail. A motor is associated with the drive member such that a driving output of the motor is exclusively for moving the handrail drive member. An exemplary passenger conveyor includes a step chain and a handrail. A step chain motor is associated with the step chain for moving the step chain. A handrail motor that is distinct from the step chain motor is associated with the handrail for moving the handrail.

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