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EP 1323661 B1 20181010 - Method to stop a passenger conveying device

Title (en)

Method to stop a passenger conveying device

Title (de)

Verfahren zum Anhalten einer Personenfördereinrichtung

Title (fr)

Procédé pour stopper un dispositif de transport pour personnes

Publication

EP 1323661 B1 20181010 (DE)

Application

EP 02027814 A 20021212

Priority

EP 02027814 A 20021212
EP 01811269 A 20011224

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP1323661A1] The braking process is monitored by a safety circuit, with first- and second channels (8,9). <??>An Independent claim is included for the corresponding safety circuitry, which monitors and operates a frequency inverter (3) and drive motor (1) combination.

IPC 8 full level

B66B 29/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B66B 29/005 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT CH CZ DE FR GB LI

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1323661 A1 20030702; EP 1323661 B1 20181010

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 02027814 A 20021212