The invention relates to a people conveyor drive (40) of a people conveyor (1) comprising a plurality of treads (13) interconnected to form an endless tread band (12). The people conveyor drive (40) comprises a tension member drive system (25) configured for driving the endless tread band (12), and a shaft (50) having a shaft main portion (52) and at least one shaft support portion (54). The at least one shaft support portion (54) is supported by at least one shaft bearing (57) to be rotatable around a shaft axis (A). The shaft (50) is configured for engaging with an endless tread drive tension member (15). The shaft (50) has a split shaft configuration in which the shaft main portion (52) is detachably coupled to the at least one shaft support portion (54).

The invention relates to a people conveyor drive (40) of a people conveyor (1) comprising a plurality of treads (13) interconnected to form an endless tread band (12). The people conveyor drive (40) comprises a tension member drive system (25) configured for driving the endless tread band (12), and a shaft (50) having a shaft main portion (52) and at least one shaft support portion (54). The at least one shaft support portion (54) is supported by at least one shaft bearing (57) to be rotatable around a shaft axis (A). The shaft (50) is configured for engaging with an endless tread drive tension member (15). The shaft (50) has a split shaft configuration in which the shaft main portion (52) is detachably coupled to the at least one shaft support portion (54).

A belt safety device (2) for monitoring a drive belt (15), in particular a drive belt (15) of a people conveyor (1), comprises a sensor wheel (34) configured to be driven by the monitored drive belt (15); a sensor surface (42); an indicator element (40) extending eccentrically from the sensor wheel (34) and moving along the sensor surface (42) when the sensor wheel (34) rotates; and an evaluation unit (44), which is configured for determining the path (P) of the indicator element (40) moving along the sensor surface (42).

A belt safety device (2) for monitoring a drive belt (15), in particular a drive belt (15) of a people conveyor (1), comprises a sensor wheel (34) configured to be driven by the monitored drive belt (15); a sensor surface (42); an indicator element (40) extending eccentrically from the sensor wheel (34) and moving along the sensor surface (42) when the sensor wheel (34) rotates; and an evaluation unit (44), which is configured for determining the path (P) of the indicator element (40) moving along the sensor surface (42).

A moving walkway (1) comprises at least one endless belt (12) moving in a conveyance direction along a closed loop; a plurality of pallets (20); and a plurality of linkages (26a, 26b) rotatably connecting adjacent pallets (20) with each other. A mounting portion (20a) of each pallet (20) is rotatably connected to the at least one belt (12).

A moving walkway (1) comprises at least one endless belt (12) moving in a conveyance direction along a closed loop; a plurality of pallets (20); and a plurality of linkages (26a, 26b) rotatably connecting adjacent pallets (20) with each other. A mounting portion (20a) of each pallet (20) is rotatably connected to the at least one belt (12).

A variable speed moving walkway system has a plurality of walkway modules, each having at least one movable belt, wherein each of the plurality of walkway modules are positioned at least one of: immediately linearly adjacent or immediately laterally adjacent to another. The movable belt of each walkway module moves at a different speed from the belt of an immediately linearly adjacent and/or an immediately laterally adjacent walkway module. A transition between the walkway modules may include a stationary wedge and at least one rotational brush positioned in a gap formed between the stationary wedge and the at least one belt of each walkway module, and/or a transition T-bar positioned between the at least two walkway modules.

A conveyance element (20) for a people conveyor (1) is configured for being moved in a conveyance direction. The conveyance element (20) comprises a tread plate (24) configured for supporting passengers and at least one protection element (28, 29) configured for collecting items and/or fluids. The tread plate (24) has a longitudinal extension extending parallel to the conveyance direction and a lateral extension extending transversely to the conveyance direction. The at least one protection element (28, 29) is arranged below the tread plate (24), when the conveyance element (20) is arranged in an upright orientation, and it extends beyond at least one end (23) of the tread plate (24) in the conveyance direction.

A moving walkway comprises at least one endless belt moving in a conveyance direction along a closed loop. The closed loop comprises a conveyance portion and a return portion extending between opposite turnaround portions. A plurality of pallets is drivingly coupled to the belt. Each of the pallets comprises at least one first roller and at least one second roller, the first and second rollers being spaced apart from each other in the conveyance direction. The moving walkway further comprises at least one first guide rail portion and at least one second guide rail portion. The at least one first guide rail portion is configured for guiding and supporting the first rollers in the conveyance portion and in the turnaround portions, and the at least one second guide rail portion is configured for guiding and supporting the second rollers in the conveyance portion.

A moving walkway comprises at least one endless belt moving in a conveyance direction along a closed loop. The closed loop comprises a conveyance portion and a return portion extending between opposite turnaround portions. A plurality of pallets is drivingly coupled to the belt. Each of the pallets comprises at least one first roller and at least one second roller, the first and second rollers being spaced apart from each other in the conveyance direction. The moving walkway further comprises at least one first guide rail portion and at least one second guide rail portion. The at least one first guide rail portion is configured for guiding and supporting the first rollers in the conveyance portion and in the turnaround portions, and the at least one second guide rail portion is configured for guiding and supporting the second rollers in the conveyance portion.