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EP 1142823 B1 20081203 - Device for lubricating an escalator or moving walkway

Title (en)

Device for lubricating an escalator or moving walkway

Title (de)

Schmiervorrichtung für eine Fahrtreppe oder einen Fahrsteig

Title (fr)

Dispositif pour lubrifier un escalier ou trottoir roulant

Publication

EP 1142823 B1 20081203 (DE)

Application

EP 01106625 A 20010316

Priority

EP 01106625 A 20010316
EP 00810260 A 20000327

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP1142823A1] A lubricant container is located in the upper part of the escalator steps (5) within the balustrade base (2.1). A lubricating wick extends into the lubricant container at one end and is fastened at the other end to the base plate (3) in the region of the sliding pads (6), which are located at the sides of the escalator steps. The wick end projects through a bore in the base plate forming a lubrication point. The wick does not contact the edge of the steps but only contacts the sliding pads.

IPC 8 full level

B66B 31/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B66B 31/00 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT CH DE FR GB LI

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1142823 A1 20011010; EP 1142823 B1 20081203

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 01106625 A 20010316