A fixing module (2) for fixing a pallet (8) of a pallet conveyor, in particular a people conveyor, to a pallet chain (40; 50; 90) comprises a pallet side (4) comprising a connection portion (6), which is configured to be fixed in a non-rotatable manner to a pallet (8) of a pallet conveyor; a pallet chain side (10), which is configured for facing the pallet chain (40; 50; 90) and for receiving at least one fixing element (47) protruding from the pallet chain (40; 50; 90); and a securing mechanism (12, 14, 16), comprising at least one moveable securing element (12) which is configured for securing the at least one fixing element (47) within the fixing module (2) so that the fixing module (2) is non-rotatably fixed to the pallet chain (40; 50; 90).

A fixing module (2) for fixing a pallet (8) of a pallet conveyor, in particular a people conveyor, to a pallet chain (40; 50; 90) comprises a pallet side (4) comprising a connection portion (6), which is configured to be fixed in a non-rotatable manner to a pallet (8) of a pallet conveyor; a pallet chain side (10), which is configured for facing the pallet chain (40; 50; 90) and for receiving at least one fixing element (47) protruding from the pallet chain (40; 50; 90); and a securing mechanism (12, 14, 16), comprising at least one moveable securing element (12) which is configured for securing the at least one fixing element (47) within the fixing module (2) so that the fixing module (2) is non-rotatably fixed to the pallet chain (40; 50; 90).

A conveying element (4) is employed in a conveying band (2) of a people conveyor (50) comprising at least one horizontal portion (81, 83, 85), includes a tread (6) and a riser (8). The conveying element (4) is configured such that the riser (8) at least partly forms an intermediate tread surface (74) in the at least one horizontal portion (81, 83, 85).

A conveying element (4) is employed in a conveying band (2) of a people conveyor (50) comprising at least one horizontal portion (81, 83, 85), includes a tread (6) and a riser (8). The conveying element (4) is configured such that the riser (8) at least partly forms an intermediate tread surface (74) in the at least one horizontal portion (81, 83, 85).

A diagnostic step for a passenger conveyor comprises at least one camera for shooting at least one lateral side of the interior space of the passenger conveyor, at least one directional microphone pointed to said at least one lateral side of the interior space of the passenger conveyor and an analyzer unit which receives image data from the camera and sound data from the directional microphone and transmits the data to an outside network.

A diagnostic step for a passenger conveyor comprises at least one camera for shooting at least one lateral side of the interior space of the passenger conveyor, at least one directional microphone pointed to said at least one lateral side of the interior space of the passenger conveyor and an analyzer unit which receives image data from the camera and sound data from the directional microphone and transmits the data to an outside network.

Power is recovered from an escalator or a moving walkway as the step orbits an endless track on rollers. A generator is connected to a roller orbiting the track. A battery backup is provided. The power is used for emergency lighting on the step, and for data transmission. Advertising and messages are displayed on a dynamic video screen mounted on the step. The apparatus is mostly contained within the escalator step. Information is communicated wirelessly to a remotely located central control station and back to the step, so as to display information in real time and to update advertising while the escalator is in operation. The central control station also monitors performance parameters. The visual display can include LED lighting.

Power is recovered from an escalator or a moving walkway as the step orbits an endless track on rollers. A generator is connected to a roller orbiting the track. A battery backup is provided. The power is used for emergency lighting on the step, and for data transmission. Advertising and messages are displayed on a dynamic video screen mounted on the step. The apparatus is mostly contained within the escalator step. Information is communicated wirelessly to a remotely located central control station and back to the step, so as to display information in real time and to update advertising while the escalator is in operation. The central control station also monitors performance parameters. The visual display can include LED lighting.

A tread element (12) for a passenger conveyor (10); the tread element (12) comprising a tread (14) defined by a front side, a rear side, a first lateral side and a second lateral side;a riser (16) comprising a riser panel (18) adjacent the rear side of the tread (14) and pivotably connected to the tread (14);at least one tread chain axle (28) adapted to connect the tread element (12) to the at least one tread chain (22);at least one tread roller (42) adapted to engage with a guide element (36) of the passenger conveyor (10) to adjust the position of the tread (14) with respect to the riser (16); andat least one cantilever arm (40) supported at its one longitudinal side by the tread chain axle (28) and supporting the tread roller (42) at its opposite longitudinal side.

A tread element (12) for a passenger conveyor (10); the tread element (12) comprising a tread (14) defined by a front side, a rear side, a first lateral side and a second lateral side;a riser (16) comprising a riser panel (18) adjacent the rear side of the tread (14) and pivotably connected to the tread (14);at least one tread chain axle (28) adapted to connect the tread element (12) to the at least one tread chain (22);at least one tread roller (42) adapted to engage with a guide element (36) of the passenger conveyor (10) to adjust the position of the tread (14) with respect to the riser (16); andat least one cantilever arm (40) supported at its one longitudinal side by the tread chain axle (28) and supporting the tread roller (42) at its opposite longitudinal side.