Pre-assembled escalator module and escalator

Abstract

The invention provides a pre-assembled escalator module and an escalator. The pre-assembled escalator module comprises a module side plate, a plurality of side plates and a plurality of side plates, the multifunctional connecting bracket is connected to the module side plate; and the functional component is connected to the multifunctional connecting bracket so as to be connected to the module side plate, and the functional component comprises at least one of a comb plate, an apron plate, a cover plate or an inlet panel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a preassembled escalator module and an escalator comprising the preassembled escalator module. Background Art

[0002] Escalators have become an essential part of modern urban life, providing convenient transportation between different floors in buildings. With the advancement of escalator technology, old escalators need to be replaced with modern escalator solutions.

[0003] Typically, when modernizing an old escalator, the old escalator components are removed, but the escalator trusses are retained. Then, technicians install the new escalator components, such as the upper and lower escalator modules, on site.

[0004] However, since the spatial framework of the original escalator installation site has been limited, the escalator renovation and equipment installation are inevitably subject to certain restrictions. The solution in the existing technology is to disassemble the elevator module into multiple small parts, bring these disassembled small parts to the renovation site, and assemble them on site, which is time-consuming and costly.

[0005] Therefore, in practice, it is expected to provide a pre-assembled escalator module that can integrate functional components into the escalator module in advance without having to disassemble the module and then reassemble it on site, saving installation time and installation costs while ensuring good precision of elevator components. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In response to the above-mentioned problems and needs, the present invention proposes a preassembled escalator module and an escalator including the preassembled escalator module, which solves the above-mentioned problems and brings other technical effects by adopting the following technical features.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a preassembled escalator module is provided, comprising: a module side panel; a multifunctional connecting bracket connected to the module side panel; and a functional component connected to the multifunctional connecting bracket and thereby connected to the module side panel, the functional component comprising at least one of a comb plate, a skirt plate, a cover plate or an entrance panel.

[0008] In some examples, the multifunctional connection bracket includes a support plate having a plurality of mounting interfaces for mounting functional components.

[0009] In some examples, the functional component includes a comb plate connected to the support plate via an adjustment screw assembly.

[0010] In some examples, the multifunctional connecting bracket further includes a threaded plate connected to the adjusting screw, and the support plate is disposed between the comb plate and the threaded plate.

[0011] In some examples, the adjusting screw assembly includes a long screw and an adjusting screw, the adjusting screw having a through hole and an external thread, the adjusting screw being connected to the comb plate via the external thread, and the long screw passing through the through hole and being threadedly connected to the threaded plate.

[0012] In some examples, a gasket is disposed between the support plate and the threaded plate.

[0013] In some examples, the functional component includes a skirt panel, which includes a first profile member arranged on the side, and the multifunctional connecting bracket also includes a plurality of C-shaped plates connected to the support plate, and the C-shaped plates are connected to the first profile member of the skirt panel, thereby connecting the skirt panel to the module side panel.

[0014] In some examples, the functional component includes a cover plate, the multifunctional connecting bracket further includes a second profile member connected to the plurality of C-shaped plates, and the cover plate is connected to the second profile member via a connecting member, thereby connecting the cover plate to the module side plate.

[0015] In some examples, the multifunctional connecting bracket includes a first bracket along a horizontal direction and a second bracket inclined relative to the horizontal direction, and the skirt plate and / or the cover plate are both connected to the first bracket and the second bracket.

[0016] In some examples, the functional component includes an inlet panel, the multifunctional connecting bracket further includes a connecting bracket connected to the support plate, and the inlet panel is connected to the connecting bracket to connect the inlet panel to the module side panel.

[0017] In some examples, the preassembled escalator module is an upper escalator module and / or a lower escalator module of an escalator.

[0018] In some examples, the preassembled escalator module further includes a truss interface disposed at an end of the preassembled escalator module for connecting the preassembled escalator module to a truss.

[0019] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides an escalator comprising a truss and the preassembled escalator module as described above, wherein the preassembled escalator module is connected to the truss.

[0020] According to the technical solution of the present disclosure, functional components such as the comb frame, skirt plate, cover plate and entrance panel are pre-assembled into the escalator module in advance, so as to significantly reduce the time and process of on-site installation, which is conducive to reducing product costs and shortening delivery time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a pre-assembled escalator module according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 2 Another perspective view of a preassembled escalator module according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, wherein functional components are omitted to illustrate the module side panels and the multifunctional connecting bracket;

[0023] Figure 3 A schematic diagram illustrating the installation of a comb plate to a pre-assembled escalator module according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0024] Figure 4 Shown Figure 3 A partial enlarged view showing the multifunctional connecting bracket and the comb plate connected thereto;

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Side view of

[0026] Figure 6 Shown along Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of the cross section taken along line AA;

[0027] Figure 7 Shown along Figure 5 Cross-sectional view taken along line BB;

[0028] Figure 8 A schematic diagram illustrating installation of a skirt panel to a pre-assembled escalator module according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0029] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of a skirt panel according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0030] Figure 10 Shown Figure 8 A partial enlarged view showing the connection between the multifunctional connecting bracket and the skirt panel;

[0031] Figure 11 A schematic diagram illustrating installation of an entrance panel to a pre-assembled escalator module according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0032] Figure 12 Shown Figure 11 A partial enlarged view showing the connection between the multifunctional connecting bracket and the inlet panel;

[0033] Figure 13 A schematic diagram illustrating installation of a cover plate to a pre-assembled escalator module according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0034] Figure 14 Shown Figure 13 A partial enlarged view showing the connection between the multifunctional connecting bracket and the cover plate;

[0035] Figure 15 A schematic diagram of a first bracket according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0036] Figure 16 A schematic diagram of a second bracket according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the technical solution of the present disclosure clearer, the technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings of the specific embodiments of the present disclosure. The same figure marks in the drawings represent the same parts. It should be noted that the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, not all of the embodiments. Based on the described embodiments of the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0038] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used herein shall have the ordinary meaning understood by persons of ordinary skill in the field to which the present disclosure belongs. The words "first", "second" and similar terms used in the patent application specification and claims of the present disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Similarly, words such as "one" or "a" do not necessarily indicate a quantity limitation. Words such as "include" or "comprise" mean that the elements or objects appearing before the word include the elements or objects listed after the word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. Words such as "connect" or "connected" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. "Up", "down", "left", "right" and the like are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0039] Escalators feature a circular motion path for transporting people. In recent years, escalators in shopping malls, stations, and airports have been undergoing performance and energy-saving upgrades to meet development needs, with older escalators being replaced and modernized. Typically, during a retrofit, the old components are removed, but the truss remains. Technicians then install the new components, such as the upper and lower escalator modules, on-site.

[0040] For modern escalators, the trusses and escalator modules are typically pre-assembled at the factory and installed directly on-site. However, for retrofit projects involving older escalators, the existing space is limited, so the new escalator modules can only be installed on the existing trusses. The existing solution involves disassembling the escalator modules into smaller components, bringing these components to the renovation site, and then reassembling them on-site. This is time-consuming and costly.

[0041] The multifunctional connecting bracket, also known as the multifunctional connecting plate or the multifunctional interface plate, is a multifunctional connecting bracket in the prior art that usually needs to be connected to the truss of the truss to connect functional components (such as comb plates, skirt plates, cover plates or entrance panels) to the truss.

[0042] In view of the defects of the prior art, the present disclosure proposes a preassembled escalator module and an automatic escalator including the preassembled escalator module. The preferred embodiments of the preassembled escalator module and the automatic escalator according to the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] Compared to the embodiments shown in the drawings, feasible embodiments within the scope of protection of the present disclosure may have fewer components, other components not shown in the drawings, different components, differently arranged components, or differently connected components, etc. In addition, without departing from the concept of the present disclosure, two or more components in the drawings may be implemented in a single component, or a single component shown in the drawings may be implemented as multiple separate components.

[0044] It should be noted that, in order to simplify the description, the embodiments of the present disclosure will highlight the main components of the pre-assembled escalator module, and omit the description of other conventional components in the escalator, including but not limited to: trusses, step ladders, main shaft drive assemblies, handrail drive wheel assemblies, guide wheel assemblies, etc.

[0045] The following describes a preassembled escalator module according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the preassembled escalator module proposed in the present disclosure can be an upper escalator module and / or a lower escalator module of an escalator. For simplicity, the following description of the present disclosure will primarily use the upper escalator module as an example. Those skilled in the art can refer to the features of the upper escalator module and apply similar or identical features to the lower escalator module.

[0046] like Figure 1As shown, the preassembled escalator module 10 according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a module side panel 1, a truss interface 101, a multifunctional connecting bracket 2, a comb plate 3, a skirt plate 4, a cover plate 5 and an entrance panel 6. The comb plate 3, the skirt plate 4, the cover plate 5 and the entrance panel 6 can be collectively referred to as functional components, which are used to realize certain functions of the escalator or for decorative purposes. For the present disclosure, the multifunctional connecting bracket 2 is connected to the module side panel 1, and the functional components are connected to the module side panel 1 through the multifunctional connecting bracket 2. This is different from the traditional multifunctional connecting bracket, which needs to be connected to the truss. In the modernization of old escalators, the truss is located on site, so the multifunctional connecting bracket can only be installed on site, and then the functional components are connected to the multifunctional connecting bracket.

[0047] In contrast, the technical solution disclosed in the present invention connects the multifunctional connecting bracket 2 to the module side panel 1, and the functional components can be connected to the multifunctional connecting bracket 2 and then to the module side panel 1, thereby greatly improving the integration of the escalator module and realizing pre-assembly of the escalator module in the factory, saving the time of on-site installation and debugging, reducing the installation errors caused by on-site installation, and improving the assembly accuracy.

[0048] also, Figure 1 Also shown is a truss interface 101, which is provided at the end of the pre-assembled escalator module 10 for connecting the pre-assembled escalator module 10 to the truss. Figure 1 As shown, truss interfaces 101 may be provided at four positions, namely, at both ends in the horizontal direction and on both sides in the transverse direction, for hoisting the preassembled escalator module 10 to the truss on site and then installing and connecting it to the truss.

[0049] Figure 2 A perspective view of a pre-assembled escalator module 10 with functional components omitted is shown, showing the module side panels 1 and the multifunctional connecting bracket 2. Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, the multifunctional connecting bracket 2 can include a first bracket 201 extending horizontally and a second bracket 202 inclined relative to the horizontal. The skirt panel 4 and / or the cover panel 5 are both connected to the first bracket 201 and the second bracket 202. The comb plate 3 and the entrance panel 6 can be connected to the first bracket 201. For the upper escalator module, two brackets are required because they need to connect to the handrail guide pulley assembly and guide the handrail in both horizontal and inclined directions. For the lower escalator module, only one bracket is required.

[0050] For example, Figures 3 to 7 FIG. 3 shows the connection of the comb plate 3 installed to the pre-assembled escalator module 10 according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown and referenced in addition Figure 15The multifunctional connecting bracket 2 may include a support plate 21, on which are provided a plurality of mounting interfaces for mounting functional components, such as a plurality of C-shaped plates 23 connected to the support plate 21, a second profile member 24, and a connecting bracket 25. In addition, the multifunctional connecting bracket 2 may further include a threaded plate 22 for mounting the comb plate 3.

[0051] For example, Figures 5 to 7 The connection between the comb plate 3 and the support plate 21 is specifically shown. The comb plate 3 is connected to the support plate 21 through the adjustment screw assembly 7. The threaded plate 22 is connected to the adjustment screw. The support plate 21 is arranged between the comb plate 3 and the threaded plate 22.

[0052] The adjusting screw assembly 7 may specifically include a long screw 71 and an adjusting screw 72. The adjusting screw 72 has a through hole and an external thread. The adjusting screw 72 is connected to the comb plate 3 via the external thread, and the long screw 71 passes through the through hole and is threadedly connected to the threaded plate 22. A gasket 8 may also be provided between the support plate 21 and the threaded plate 22.

[0053] The adjustment of the installation height of the comb plate 3 is important, and is related to the tightness between the steps and the comb plate 3. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a component that can adjust the installation height of the comb plate 3.

[0054] The length of the adjustment screw 72 can be customized; for example, multiple adjustment screws 72 of different lengths can be provided. One end of the adjustment screw 72 supports the nut of the long screw 71, while the other end directly abuts the spacer 8. The installation height of the comb plate 3 can be adjusted by using adjustment screws 72 of different lengths and spacers 8. This can be done by simply replacing the adjustment screws 72 of different lengths or changing the thickness and number of spacers 8, without having to replace the comb plate 3 or support plate 21. This simplifies installation and commissioning.

[0055] Alternatively, the washer 8 may not be provided and the end of the adjusting screw 72 may be directly pressed against the supporting plate 21 .

[0056] For example, Figures 8 to 10 FIG. 4 shows a connection state of the skirt panel 4 being installed to the pre-assembled escalator module 10 according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0057] The skirt 4 comprises a first profile 41 arranged on the side, such as Figure 9 The first profile 41 can be, for example, an aluminum profile including a groove. The plurality of C-shaped plates 23 of the multifunctional connecting bracket 2 are connected to the first profile 41 of the skirt panel 4, thereby connecting the skirt panel 4 to the module side panel 1.

[0058] For example, Figure 10As shown, the multiple C-shaped plates 23 have two mounting holes in the vertical direction, which correspond to the slots of the two upper and lower parallel first profile members 41 respectively. The C-shaped plates 23 and the first profile members 41 can be fixedly connected by screws.

[0059] For example, Figure 13 and Figure 14 The figure shows the connection of a cover panel 5 to a preassembled escalator module 10 according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. The cover panel 5 may include an inner cover panel and an outer cover panel. The cover panel 5 is connected to the second profile member 24 via a connector 9, thereby connecting the cover panel 5 to the module side panel 1.

[0060] The second profile 24 can be, for example, an aluminum profile including a groove. The connecting member 9 can be, for example, an angle iron, with two sides thereof fixedly connected to the second profile 24 and the cover plate 5 respectively by bolts.

[0061] In addition, both the first bracket 201 and the second bracket 202 may include a second profile 24 , and both are connected to the skirt plate 4 and the cover plate 5 .

[0062] For example, Figure 11 and Figure 12 The figure shows the connection of the entrance panel 6 according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure to the pre-assembled escalator module 10. The entrance panel 6, which may also be referred to as the handrail entrance panel, has an opening to allow the handrail to pass through it. Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the entry panel 6 is connected to the connecting bracket 25, thereby connecting the entry panel 6 to the module side panel 1. The number of the entry panel 6 can be two halves, which are respectively installed on both sides of the handrail and enclosed to form an opening.

[0063] like Figure 12 As shown, Figure 12 Only one of the two inlet panels is shown; the other may be connected in a similar manner and will not be described in detail here. The connecting bracket 25 may be, for example, an angle iron, one side of which is connected to the second profile 24 and the other side of which is connected to the inlet panel 6, thereby securely connecting the inlet panel 6 to the second profile 24.

[0064] In another aspect, the present disclosure further provides an escalator comprising a truss and the aforementioned preassembled escalator module 10, wherein the preassembled escalator module 10 is connected to the truss, for example, the truss interface 101 of the preassembled escalator module 10 is connected to the truss. The escalator can be, for example, an escalator that is a modernization of an old escalator.

[0065] This document describes in detail exemplary implementations of the preassembled escalator module and the automatic escalator of the present invention with reference to preferred embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that, without departing from the spirit of the present invention, various modifications and variations may be made to the above-mentioned specific embodiments, and various technical features and structures proposed in the present invention may be combined in various ways without exceeding the scope of protection of the present invention, which is determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A preassembled escalator module (10), characterized in that: include: Module side panel (1); A multifunctional connecting bracket (2), connected to the module side panel (1); and A functional component is connected to the multifunctional connecting bracket (2) and thus connected to the module side panel (1), and the functional component includes at least one of a comb plate (3), a skirt plate (4), a cover plate (5) or an inlet panel (6).

2. The preassembled escalator module (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multifunctional connecting bracket (2) comprises a supporting plate (21), and a plurality of mounting interfaces for mounting functional components are arranged on the supporting plate (21).

3. The preassembled escalator module (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The functional component comprises a comb plate (3), and the comb plate (3) is connected to the support plate (21) via an adjusting screw assembly (7).

4. The preassembled escalator module (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjusting screw assembly (7) comprises a long screw (71) and an adjusting screw (72), wherein the adjusting screw (72) has a through hole and an external thread, the adjusting screw (72) is connected to the comb plate (3) via the external thread, and the long screw (71) passes through the through hole and is threadedly connected to the threaded plate (22).

5. The preassembled escalator module (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that: The multifunctional connecting bracket (2) further comprises a threaded plate (22), wherein the threaded plate (22) is connected to the adjusting screw (72), and the supporting plate (21) is arranged between the comb plate (3) and the threaded plate (22).

6. The preassembled escalator module (10) according to claim 5, characterized in that: A gasket (8) is provided between the support plate (21) and the threaded plate (22).

7. The preassembled escalator module (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The functional component comprises a skirt (4), wherein the skirt (4) comprises a first profile member (41) arranged on the side, The multifunctional connecting bracket (2) further comprises a plurality of C-shaped plates (23) connected to the supporting plate (21), wherein the plurality of C-shaped plates (23) are connected to the first profile member (41) of the skirt plate (4), thereby connecting the skirt plate (4) to the module side plate (1).

8. The preassembled escalator module (10) according to claim 7, characterized in that: The functional component comprises a cover plate (5), The multifunctional connecting bracket (2) further comprises a second profile member (24) connected to the plurality of C-shaped plates (23), and the cover plate (5) is connected to the second profile member (24) via a connecting member (9), thereby connecting the cover plate (5) to the module side plate (1).

9. The preassembled escalator module (10) according to claim 8, characterized in that: The multifunctional connecting bracket (2) comprises a first bracket (201) along a horizontal direction and a second bracket (202) inclined relative to the horizontal direction, and the skirt plate (4) and / or the cover plate (5) are both connected to the first bracket (201) and the second bracket (202).

10. The preassembled escalator module (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The functional component comprises an inlet panel (6), The multifunctional connecting bracket (2) further comprises a connecting bracket (25) connected to the supporting plate (21), and the inlet panel (6) is connected to the connecting bracket (25), thereby connecting the inlet panel (6) to the module side panel (1).

11. The preassembled escalator module (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The preassembled escalator module (10) is an upper escalator module and / or a lower escalator module of an escalator.

12. The preassembled escalator module (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that: Also includes: A truss interface (101) is arranged at the end of the preassembled escalator module (10) and is used to connect the preassembled escalator module (10) to a truss.

13. An escalator, characterized in that: The invention comprises a truss and a preassembled escalator module (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, the preassembled escalator module (10) being connected to the truss.

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