Embodiments are directed to a self-clamping handrail device comprising: a belt-handrail compound comprising a first belt, a second belt coupled to the first belt, and a handrail coupled to the second belt, a counter bar and a clamping frame configured to support the belt-handrail compound as the belt-handrail compound passes between the counter bar and the clamping frame, the clamping frame configured to move about a clamping curve based on a tension force applied to the handrail, and the first belt and the second belt applying a normal force to the handrail based at least in part on the tension force.
SELF-CLAMPING HANDRAIL DRIVE
2016-01-21
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B66B Aufzüge , ELEVATORS |
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