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US 5,566,621 AGranted
Conveyor arrangement for rolling transport devices
OwnerJarle Wanvik, Stein Lovollinventors
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An inclined elevator compreses a traveling chain, rope or cable with one or more push devices fixed to it at intervals. The elevator is intended for bicyclists or similar manned vehicles and is designed for installation in inclined streets, pedes-trian tracks or in separate tracks specially designed for the purpose. The elevator chain, cable or rope is running in a conduit with a slot for extension of the push device. The conduit is permanently installed on the ground. The push device is either running hidden inside the conduit on the ground, or, when in use, running on top of the conduit. During operation the bicyclist is sitting on the bicycle, and the bicycle is rolled, pushed and guided on its own wheels. The push device of the elevator can easily be adapted to wheelchairs, wheel wagons or similar vehicle.
An engine-driven device for the transportation of a person on a cycle or wheeled transport tool, including an endless wire, or belt in a loop between two end points, having a level difference, and equipped with at least one foot carrier placed in contact with a forced guidance for the carrier, wherein the forced guidance is placed in contact with the ground, and the carrier is in guided encroachment with the forced guidance.
An inclined elevator transport device for the transport of persons on a wheeled vehicle comprising:
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