Anti-falling guardrail for escalator

By designing clamping brackets and suspension brackets, the problems of complex structure and construction damage to the exterior decoration of existing escalator fall protection railings are solved, enabling rapid installation and disassembly, and reducing construction difficulty and cost.

CN223646109UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-09MODERN ELEVATOR TECH SERVICE (GUANGDONG) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422985025.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-04
Publication Date
2025-12-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-04

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing escalator fall arrest railings have complex structures and are inconvenient to install. Furthermore, adding fall arrest measures would require damaging the existing exterior decoration structure, increasing construction difficulty and costs.

Method used

The design employs clamping brackets and suspension brackets, using wedges and T-head bolts to fix it to the glass support bracket or guide rail. The guard plate or rope is installed on the guard plate base, and the guard plate is higher than the escalator railing. The structure is simple and beautiful, and it can be quickly installed and disassembled.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid installation and disassembly, facilitates the addition of fall protection measures, reduces construction difficulty and labor costs, does not damage the existing exterior decoration structure, and improves work efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an anti-falling guardrail for an escalator. The anti-falling guardrail comprises a clamping bracket, a hanging bracket and a protective plate / rope, the clamping brackets are mounted in adjacent glass gaps; the upper end of the clamping bracket is inserted into the handrail guide rail; the lower end of the clamping bracket is inserted into the glass supporting bracket / guide rail and is fixed in the glass supporting bracket / guide rail through a fixing assembly; the suspension bracket is connected with the clamping bracket; a protective plate base is arranged at the cantilever end of the suspension bracket; the protective plate / rope is mounted on the protective plate base, and the protective plate / rope is higher than a guardrail of the escalator and is used for preventing falling; the anti-falling guardrail is simple and attractive in structure, can effectively prevent personnel from falling, can be quickly mounted on a construction site escalator, is particularly suitable for adding anti-falling measures to an escalator and a sidewalk which are already used, does not need to damage the existing structures such as an outer decoration structure and a cover plate when being added, reduces the construction difficulty, and improves the construction efficiency. And the working efficiency is effectively improved, and the labor cost is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of escalator technology, and in particular to an escalator fall prevention guardrail. Background Technology

[0002] According to section 5.4.3 of the "General Code for Civil Building Construction," measures should be taken to prevent falls from escalators or moving walkways located in atriums. The main fall hazards in this area include:

[0003] 1. Accidental fall from the outside of the handrail strap device;

[0004] 2. Falls caused by accidents during emergency braking;

[0005] Current fall arrest railings are fixed to trusses, resulting in complex structures and inconvenient installation. This is especially problematic for escalators already in use, as adding fall arrest railings requires disrupting existing exterior structures, cover plates, and other structural elements. Furthermore, the construction process may involve welding, which is unfriendly to the work site, reduces efficiency, and increases labor costs. Therefore, a new type of escalator fall arrest railing is needed to address these technical issues. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a fall protection railing for escalators. It has a simple and beautiful structure, can effectively prevent people from falling, and can be quickly installed on escalators on construction sites. It is easy to assemble and disassemble, and is especially suitable for adding fall protection measures to escalators and sidewalks that are already in use.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an escalator fall arrest guardrail, comprising:

[0008] A clamping bracket is installed in an adjacent glass seam; the upper end of the clamping bracket is inserted into a handrail guide rail; the lower end of the clamping bracket is inserted into a glass support bracket / guide rail and fixed to the glass support bracket / guide rail by a fixing component.

[0009] A suspension bracket is connected to the clamping bracket; a protective plate base is provided at the cantilever end of the suspension bracket.

[0010] A guardrail / rope is mounted on a base of the guardrail and extends above the escalator railing to prevent falls.

[0011] As a further improvement to the technical solution of this utility model, the fixing component includes a wedge and a T-head bolt; the clamping bracket is fixed in the glass support bracket / guide rail by the wedge and the T-head bolt.

[0012] As a further improvement to the technical solution of this utility model, the suspension bracket is vertically mounted on the clamping bracket.

[0013] As a further improvement to the technical solution of this utility model, a decorative strip is provided on the top of the protective plate.

[0014] As a further improvement to the technical solution of this utility model, the glass support bracket / guide rail is disposed below the cover plate of the escalator.

[0015] As a further improvement to the technical solution of this utility model, the glass support bracket / guide rail is connected to the skirt of the escalator through a support member.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] This invention enables convenient installation of guardrails / ropes by setting clamping brackets and suspension brackets, effectively preventing people from falling. It can be quickly installed on construction site escalators, and is easy to assemble and disassemble. It is particularly suitable for adding fall protection measures to escalators and sidewalks that are already in use. This invention has a simple and beautiful structure. When adding fall protection guardrails, it is not necessary to damage the existing external decorative structure, cover plate and other structures, which reduces the difficulty of construction and the construction process, effectively improves work efficiency and reduces labor costs. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Other features, objects, and advantages of this invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the installation position of an escalator fall arrestor in an escalator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an escalator fall arrest guardrail according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing structure of the clamping bracket in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] In the attached diagram: 1-Clamping bracket; 2-Glass; 3-Handrail guide rail; 4-Glass support bracket / guide rail; 5-Suspension bracket; 6-Guard plate base; 7-Guard plate / rope; 8-Wedge block; 9-Decorative strip; 10-Cover plate; 11-Escalator truss; 12-Skirt plate; 13-Escalator; 14-Fall guardrail; 15-Escalator railing; 16-Escalator floor slab. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the present invention are used to explain the present invention, but are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0024] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, upper end, lower end, top, bottom, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0025] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0026] Furthermore, in this utility model, descriptions involving "first," "second," etc., are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0027] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-3 The present invention will be described in further detail below.

[0028] like Figure 1 The image shows the location of a fall arrest guardrail in an escalator. When the escalator 13 is located in an atrium, and there is a risk of people or objects falling from the adjacent areas on both sides, a fall arrest guardrail 14 will be installed outside the original escalator railing to prevent people from falling. Figure 1 It also includes escalator railings 15 and escalator floor slabs 16.

[0029] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 This utility model provides a technical solution: an escalator fall arrest guardrail, comprising:

[0030] A clamping bracket 1 is installed in the gap between adjacent glass panes 2; the upper end of the clamping bracket 1 is inserted into the handrail guide rail 3; the lower end of the clamping bracket 1 is inserted into the glass support bracket / guide rail 4 and fixed to the glass support bracket / guide rail 4 by a fixing component.

[0031] The suspension bracket 5 is connected to the clamping bracket 1; the cantilever end of the suspension bracket 5 is provided with a protective plate base 6.

[0032] The guard plate / rope 7 is installed on the guard plate base 6 and extends above the escalator railing to prevent falls.

[0033] This utility model enables convenient installation of the guardrail / rope 7 by setting up a clamping bracket 1 and a suspension bracket 5, which can effectively prevent people from falling. It can also be quickly installed on construction site escalators, and is easy to assemble and disassemble. It is particularly suitable for adding fall protection measures to escalators and sidewalks that are already in use. This utility model has a simple and beautiful structure. When adding fall protection guardrails, it is not necessary to damage the existing external decorative structure, cover plate and other structures, which reduces the difficulty of construction and the construction process, effectively improves work efficiency and reduces labor costs.

[0034] Specifically, in this embodiment, the fixing component includes a wedge 8 and a T-head bolt; the clamping bracket 1 is fixed in the glass support bracket / guide rail 4 by the wedge 8 and the T-head bolt. It should be noted that using the wedge 8 and T-head bolt to fix the clamping bracket 1 in the glass support bracket / guide rail 4 is convenient and quick to install. When adding fall protection railings, it is not necessary to damage the existing exterior decorative structure, cover plate, or other structures, reducing construction difficulty and processes, effectively improving work efficiency and reducing labor costs.

[0035] Specifically, in this embodiment, the suspension bracket 5 is vertically mounted on the clamping bracket 1.

[0036] Specifically, in this embodiment, a decorative strip 9 is provided on the top of the protective panel 7. It should be noted that the decorative strip 9 on the top of the protective panel serves to strengthen and decorate the panel.

[0037] Specifically, in this embodiment, the glass support bracket / guide rail 4 is located below the cover plate 10 of the escalator. It should be noted that since the clamping bracket 1 is fixedly installed on the glass support bracket / guide rail 4, rather than on the escalator truss 11, adding a fall arrestor does not require damaging the existing exterior decorative structure, cover plate 10, or other structures. This reduces construction difficulty and processes, effectively improving work efficiency and lowering labor costs.

[0038] Specifically, in this embodiment, the glass support bracket / guide rail 4 is connected to the skirt plate 12 of the escalator through a support member, ensuring that the stress structure of the glass support bracket / guide rail 4 is stable and reliable.

[0039] In summary, this utility model provides a fall arrest guardrail for escalators. It has a simple and aesthetically pleasing structure, effectively prevents people from falling, and can be quickly installed on construction site escalators. It is easy to assemble and disassemble, and is particularly suitable for adding fall arrest measures to escalators and sidewalks that are already in use.

[0040] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the embodiments of this utility model. The description of the above embodiments is only for helping to understand the principles of the embodiments of this utility model. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the embodiments of this utility model. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. A fall arrest guardrail for escalators, characterized in that: include A clamping bracket is installed in an adjacent glass seam; the upper end of the clamping bracket is inserted into a handrail guide rail; the lower end of the clamping bracket is inserted into a glass support bracket / guide rail and fixed to the glass support bracket / guide rail by a fixing component. A suspension bracket is connected to the clamping bracket; a protective plate base is provided at the cantilever end of the suspension bracket. A guardrail / rope is mounted on a base of the guardrail and extends above the escalator railing to prevent falls.

2. The escalator fall arresting guardrail according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing component includes a wedge and a T-head bolt; the clamping bracket is fixed in the glass support bracket / guide rail by the wedge and the T-head bolt.

3. The escalator fall arresting guardrail according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suspension bracket is vertically mounted on the clamping bracket.

4. The escalator fall arresting guardrail according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the guard plate is provided with a decorative strip.

5. The escalator fall arresting guardrail according to claim 1, characterized in that: The glass support bracket / guide rail is located below the cover plate of the escalator.

6. The escalator fall arresting guardrail according to claim 1, characterized in that: The glass support bracket / guide rail is connected to the skirt of the escalator via a support member.