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EP 1076031 B1 20050420 - Protection device for a moving walk way or for an escalator

Title (en)

Protection device for a moving walk way or for an escalator

Title (de)

Schutzvorrichtung für einen Fahrsteig oder eine Fahrtreppe

Title (fr)

Dispositif de protection pour un tapis roulant ou pour un escalier roulant

Publication

EP 1076031 B1 20050420 (DE)

Application

EP 00116498 A 20000731

Priority

EP 00116498 A 20000731
EP 99810716 A 19990809

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP1076031A1] The security installations incorporate guide pieces (7) which act as protection for the balustrades (3) before and or after the balustrade bases in the direction of travel (F) and are located in the floor (4,5) to one side in the access and or exit areas. The installation elements are detachably fixed by at least one screw to the floor or stuck down.

IPC 1-7

B66B 31/00

IPC 8 full level

B66B 31/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B66B 31/006 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT CH DE FR GB LI

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1076031 A1 20010214; EP 1076031 B1 20050420

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 00116498 A 20000731