Floorplate frame for a people moving device
AssigneeOtis Elevator Company
InventorsHeinz Volkening, Thomas Lis
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Abstract
A floorplate frame for supporting the floorplate of a people moving device is provided, including a sill, having an extruded cross-sectional profile, and a plurality of fasteners. The cross-sectional profile includes a back and a body. A pad is provided including an elastomeric formed into a shape comprising a top surface and bottom surface. The bottom surface includes a tab extending outwardly. The bottom surface of the pad further includes a plurality of ribs extending outwardly to attenuate vibration propagating between the floorplate frame and the floorplate.
Claims6
A floorplate frame for supporting the floorplate of a people moving device, comprising:
- a sill, having an extruded cross-section comprising,
- a back;
- a body, having a top surface and a bottom surface, said top surface having a first slot, and said bottom surface having a second slot;
- and means for attaching said sill to a structural member of the people moving device;
- wherein the floorplate lies on said top surface of said sill and is received between said back of said sill.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.