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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 05, 2016
Filed:
Apr. 02, 2014
Otis Elevator Company, Farmington, CT (US);
Alexander Turek, Vienna, AT;
Bernward Engelke, Vienna, AT;
Alois Senger, Gresten, AT;
Gero Gschwendtner, Vienna, AT;
Detlev Lindemeier, Vienna, AT;
Otis Elevator Company, Farmington, CT (US);
Abstract
A passenger conveyor includes an endless tread band having a plurality of treads. At least one endless drive chain is driven around a first and a second turn around section by a drive. The drivetrain includes a plurality of links that are associated with drive chain rollers. A plurality of the treads are connected with the drivetrain. At least one panel member is located on a lateral side of the treads. The panel member is moveable with respect to the treads and supported to remain stationary with respect to at least one of the drive chain links. Each of the treads is associated with at least one panel member.