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EP 1270490 B1 20091111 - Construction for long span escalator or moving walkway

Title (en)

Construction for long span escalator or moving walkway

Title (de)

Konstruktion für Fahrtreppe oder Fahrsteig mit grosser Spannweite

Title (fr)

Construction d'un escalier ou d'un trottoir roulant de grande longueur

Publication

EP 1270490 B1 20091111 (DE)

Application

EP 02013347 A 20020619

Priority

EP 02013347 A 20020619
EP 01810630 A 20010629

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP1270490A1] The escalator (1) has at least one bearing structure (11) between rests (4). There is at least one supporting arch or column (2). The bearing structure is connected to the column at several points by cables (3) or rods. There may be a column on each side of the escalator. closing up on it from above or running with it.

IPC 8 full level

B66B 23/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B66B 23/00 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT CH DE FR GB LI

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1270490 A1 20030102; EP 1270490 B1 20091111

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 02013347 A 20020619