公开(公告)号：US5381687A

公开(公告)日：1995-01-17

申请号：US963344

申请日：1992-10-19

Applicant: Dat Nguyen ,  James A. Rivera

Inventor： Dat Nguyen ,  James A. Rivera

IPC: B66B29/06 ,  G01L25/00

CPC classification number: B66B29/06

Abstract: An escalator combplate is equipped with a stop switch that will interrupt the power to the escalator when objects trapped between the stop treads and combplate impose a predetermined lifting force on the combplate. The necessary lifting force is determined by code requirements, and the combplate is subjected to an upward spring force which equals the code-dictated lifting force. While the combplate is being lifted by the spring force, the stop switch or switches are set so that they will actuate at the calibrated position of the combplate. The spring force is then removed to allow the combplate to settle back to its normal operating position.

Abstract translation: 自动扶梯梳板配备有停止开关，当停止踏板和梳子之间的物体在梳板上施加预定的提升力时，停止开关将中断自动扶梯的动力。 必要的提升力由代码要求决定，梳板受到等于代码规定提升力的向上弹簧力。 当梳齿板被弹簧力提升时，停止开关或开关被设定为使得它们将在梳板的校准位置启动。 然后将弹簧力移除，以使梳板平稳回到正常的操作位置。

公开(公告)号：USD348757S

公开(公告)日：1994-07-12

申请号：US10523

申请日：1993-07-09

Applicant: James A. Rivera ,  Dat Nguyen ,  Dale R. Barrett ,  Gerald E. Johnson

Designer： James A. Rivera ,  Dat Nguyen ,  Dale R. Barrett ,  Gerald E. Johnson

公开(公告)号：US5188209A

公开(公告)日：1993-02-23

申请号：US918303

申请日：1992-07-21

Applicant: Gerald E. Johnson ,  James A. Rivera ,  Arthur McClement

Inventor： Gerald E. Johnson ,  James A. Rivera ,  Arthur McClement

IPC: B66B23/04 ,  B66B23/20 ,  B66B23/24

CPC classification number: B66B23/20

Abstract: The moving handrail on an escalator or moving walkway is first tightened on its guide rail to the extent necessary to eliminate substantially all handrail slack in the handrail loop. Thereafter, the handrail is loosened so as to impart optimum slack thereto whereby handrail friction and heat is minimized during operation of the escalator or moving walkway.

Abstract translation: 自动扶梯或自动人行道上的移动扶手首先在其导轨上收紧，以消除扶手环中基本上所有扶手的松弛。 此后，扶手被松动以便给予最佳松弛，从而在自动扶梯或移动人行道的操作期间扶手摩擦和热量最小化。

公开(公告)号：US4998613A

公开(公告)日：1991-03-12

申请号：US445226

申请日：1989-12-04

Applicant: James A. Rivera ,  Gerald E. Johnson

Inventor： James A. Rivera ,  Gerald E. Johnson

IPC: B66B23/04

CPC classification number: B66B23/04

Abstract: The handrail drive is a mangle-type drive wherein the handrail passes through the nip of a pair of opposed drive rollers. A plurality of drive roller pairs may be used. The drive rollers are keyed to rotatable shafts to which drive sprockets are also keyed. The drive sprockets are rotated by an endless chain which in turn is driven by one or more powered sprockets. The drive roller shafts are journaled in rotatable bearings which are mounted in a mechanism housing with the bearings being eccentrically mounted in the housing with respect to the drive roller shafts. The housing is divided into two halves, each mounting one of the rollers in a drive roller pair. The two housing halves are hinged together so that the nip of each drive roller pair can be opened by pivoting one half of the housing away from the other half of the housing. When the drive rollers are rotated, friction between the handrail and the drive rollers, and between the roller shafts and eccentric bearings will cause the bearings to rotate about their axes thereby tightening the drive rollers about the handrail. As handrail drive roller friction increases, the tightening effect also increases. The rollers will only tighten on the extent needed to overcome the friction between the handrail and its guide rail. When the drive mechanism is turned off, the drive rollers only lightly engage the handrail.

Abstract translation: 扶手驱动器是一种绞肉式驱动器，其中扶手通过一对相对的驱动辊的辊隙。 可以使用多个驱动辊对。 驱动滚轮与驱动链轮也被锁定的可旋转轴键入。 驱动链轮由环形链条旋转，环形链轮又由一个或多个动力链轮驱动。 驱动辊轴以可旋转轴承轴颈安装在机构壳体中，其中轴承相对于驱动辊轴偏心地安装在壳体中。 壳体被分成两半，每个将一个辊安装在驱动辊对中。 两个壳体半部铰接在一起，使得每个驱动辊对的辊隙可以通过将壳体的一半枢转远离壳体的另一半来打开。 当驱动辊旋转时，扶手和驱动辊之间以及辊轴和偏心轴承之间的摩擦将导致轴承绕其轴线旋转，从而使驱动辊围绕扶手紧固。 随着扶手驱动辊摩擦的增加，紧固效果也提高。 滚子将仅在克服扶手与其导轨之间的摩擦所需的程度上收紧。 当驱动机构关闭时，驱动辊只能轻轻地接合扶手。

公开(公告)号：US08807288B1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-19

申请号：US09594880

申请日：2000-06-15

Applicant: James A. Rivera ,  Bruce St. Pierre ,  Frank M. Sansevero

Inventor： James A. Rivera ,  Bruce St. Pierre ,  Frank M. Sansevero

IPC: B66B13/28 ,  B66B11/02

CPC classification number: B66B13/285 ,  B66B5/28 ,  B66B13/245

Abstract: A pitless elevator system removes a car buffer and machine, and other components where so equipped from under the elevator car such that the elevator car can be operated to a clearance between it and a floor of a hoistway of about three inches. The machine may be mounted on board the car or may be located elsewhere and the car buffer located in normal side clearance space. The system further provides a retractable toe guard to allow the car to bottom at the indicated distance from the floor. The system facilitates retrofit applications of elevators without the prior art drawback of digging a pit.

Abstract translation: 无轨电梯系统从电梯轿厢下面移除汽车缓冲器和机器以及如此装备的其他部件，使得电梯轿厢能够操作到其与大约三英寸的井道的地板之间的间隙。 机器可以安装在汽车上，或者可以位于其他地方，并且汽车缓冲器位于正常侧面间隙空间中。 该系统进一步提供可伸缩的脚趾保护装置，以允许汽车从地面指示的距离向下倾斜。 该系统便于电梯的改造应用，而不用挖掘坑的现有技术缺陷。

公开(公告)号：US5841082A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-24

申请号：US746276

申请日：1996-11-07

Applicant: James A. Rivera ,  Michael J. Tracey

Inventor： James A. Rivera ,  Michael J. Tracey

IPC: B66B13/08 ,  E05F15/60 ,  H02K41/025 ,  B66B3/14

CPC classification number: B66B13/08 ,  E05F15/60 ,  H02K41/025 ,  E05Y2400/66 ,  E05Y2800/00 ,  E05Y2900/104

Abstract: A motor secondary in a linear induction motor used for opening and closing doors in an elevator system includes a secondary guide system having a first secondary guide and a second secondary guide. The first secondary guide is disposed on a bottom longitudinal edge of the motor secondary and the second secondary guide is disposed on a top longitudinal edge of the motor secondary. The guides space apart the motor secondary from the motor primary and establish small and constant running clearances therebetween.

Abstract translation: 用于在电梯系统中打开和关闭门的线性感应电动机中的二次电动机包括具有第一辅助引导件和第二辅助引导件的辅助引导系统。 第一辅助引导件设置在马达次级的底部纵向边缘上，并且第二辅助引导件设置在马达次级件的顶部纵向边缘上。 引导器将电动机二次从电动机主轴分开，并在它们之间建立小且恒定的行驶间隙。

公开(公告)号：US5307918A

公开(公告)日：1994-05-03

申请号：US914823

申请日：1992-09-15

Applicant: James A. Rivera ,  Dat Nguyen

Inventor： James A. Rivera ,  Dat Nguyen

IPC: B66B29/02 ,  B65G25/00

CPC classification number: B66B29/02

Abstract: A power switch assembly is operably connected to the combplate of an escalator for selectively shutting off the escalator in the event of entrapment of some object between the steps and combplate. When an object becomes wedged between the steps and combplate, the latter will be lifted or pushed upwardly away from the steps. The upward movement of the combplate operates a power interruption switch to stop further movement of the steps and handrail. The combplate is supported on the truss by spring assemblies which serve to effectively lower the weight of the combplate so that upward movement of the latter is more readily accomplished. The assembly can be retrofitted onto older existing escalators with heavier combplates than are found in newer equipment.

Abstract translation: 电力开关组件可操作地连接到自动扶梯的梳子板，用于在步骤和梳板之间夹带一些物体的情况下选择性地关闭自动扶梯。 当物体楔入台阶和梳板之间时，后者将被抬起或向上推离远离台阶。 梳板的向上运动操作电源中断开关以停止台阶和扶手的进一步移动。 梳子板通过弹簧组件支撑在桁架上，弹簧组件用于有效地降低梳板的重量，从而更容易实现后者的向上运动。 该组件可以在较旧的现有的自动扶梯上进行改装，比起较新的设备更重的电熨斗板。

公开(公告)号：USD342056S

公开(公告)日：1993-12-07

申请号：US820060

申请日：1992-01-06

Applicant: James A. Rivera ,  Robert D. Kaplan

Designer： James A. Rivera ,  Robert D. Kaplan

公开(公告)号：US5131521A

公开(公告)日：1992-07-21

申请号：US756391

申请日：1991-09-09

Applicant: Gerald E. Johnson ,  James A. Rivera ,  Frank M. Sansevero ,  Dat Nguyen

Inventor： Gerald E. Johnson ,  James A. Rivera ,  Frank M. Sansevero ,  Dat Nguyen

IPC: B66B23/04

CPC classification number: B66B23/04

Abstract: A moving handrail on an escalator or the like is driven by pairs of rollers which form a nip through which the handrail moves. The rollers are eccentrically mounted so as to automatically tighten the nip in response to resistance to movement of the handrail. The roller or rollers which contact the underside of the handrail are rotatably driven by power sprockets, while the roller or rollers contacting the outer or exposed surface of the handrail are idler rollers which are not rotated by the power sprockets so as to lessen scuffing of the exposed surface of the handrail by the rollers.

公开(公告)号：US5117968A

公开(公告)日：1992-06-02

申请号：US792836

申请日：1991-11-15

Applicant: James A. Rivera

Inventor： James A. Rivera

IPC: B65G45/18 ,  B66B31/02

CPC classification number: B66B31/02 ,  B65G45/18

Abstract: The underside of an escalator or moving walkway handrail is continuously cleaned by an assembly which includes rotating brushes associated with a vacuum nozzle which removes loosened debris from the handrail. The brushes are preferably driven so as to rotate in opposite directions to sweep debris toward the vacuum nozzle. The vacuum nozzle empties into a container which can be periodically emptied during normal servicing of the escalator or walkway.

Abstract translation: 自动扶梯或移动式走道扶手的下侧由包括与真空喷嘴相关联的旋转刷子的组件连续清洁，该真空喷嘴从扶手上去除松散的碎屑。 刷子优选地被驱动以沿相反的方向旋转，以朝向真空喷嘴扫掠碎屑。 真空喷嘴排空到容器中，该容器在自动扶梯或走道的正常维护期间可以被定期清空。