Systems and methods for variable speed modular moving walkways
AssigneeBeltways Inc.
InventorEdip Yuksel
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Abstract
A pitless and modular belt-type accelerating moving walkway transit system including at least three substantially identical walkway modules that are leveled and positioned atop a surface such as the ground, floor, road or deck. Each module has an endless belt moving at a different or the same speed wherein the at least three walkway modules are positioned linearly adjacent. Each module having one or more electric motors operably connected to an electrical source and handrails on opposing sides that move in synchrony with the endless belt of the same module.
Claims25
A pitless and modular belt-type accelerating moving walkway transit system comprising:
- at least three substantially identical walkway modules that are leveled and positioned atop a surface such as the ground, floor, road or deck;
- each module comprising an endless belt moving at a different or the same speed, the at least three walkway modules are positioned linearly adjacent;
- each module comprising one or more electric motors operably connected to an electrical source and handrails on opposing sides that move in synchrony with the endless belt of the same module;
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- wherein a motion detector of each module is capable of stopping or starting the movement of the belt by communicating the presence of a passenger to a beltway control system that activates successively the belts of adjacent modules, depending on the velocity of the passenger, such that there will be a minimum of one or more active modules in front and behind any passenger.
A pitless and modular belt-type accelerating moving walkway transit system comprising:
- at least three substantially identical walkway modules that are leveled and positioned atop a surface such as the ground, floor, road or deck;
- each module comprising an endless belt moving at a different or the same speed, the at least three walkway modules are positioned linearly adjacent;
- each module comprising one or more electric motors operably connected to an electrical source and handrails on opposing sides that move in synchrony with the endless belt of the same module;
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- wherein each module comprises a speaker for providing audio cues with varying tempo that corresponds to the speed of each module, thereby preparing passengers to anticipate and adapt to the change of modular speed.
A pitless and modular belt-type accelerating moving walkway transit system comprising:
- at least three substantially identical walkway modules that are leveled and positioned atop a surface such as the ground, floor, road or deck;
- each module comprising an endless belt moving at a different or the same speed, the at least three walkway modules are positioned linearly adjacent;
- each module comprising one or more electric motors operably connected to an electrical source and handrails on opposing sides that move in synchrony with the endless belt of the same module;
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- wherein the electrical source further comprises a solar panel placed on a structure covering at least one module.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.