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.
Claims9
A pitless and modular belt-type accelerating moving walkway transit system comprising at least five walkway modules, the at least five walkway modules comprising:
- an initial walkway module having an initial speed to permit a person to transition to the transit system more easily;
- a first accelerating walkway module positioned adjacent to the initial walkway module having a higher speed than the initial walkway module;
- a full speed walkway module positioned adjacent to the first accelerating walkway module having a higher speed than the first accelerating walkway module;
- a first decelerating walkway module positioned adjacent to the full speed walkway module having a lower speed than the full speed walkway module;
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- an end walkway module positioned adjacent to the first decelerating walkway module having a lower speed than the first decelerating walkway.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.