ESCALATORS
ESCALATORS
ESCALATORS
INTRODUCTION
Physical factors like the vertical and horizontal distance to be spanned must be
considered.
These factors will determine the pitch of the escalator and its actual length.
LOCATION:
Escalators should be situated where they can be easily seen by the general public.
Furthermore, up and down escalator traffic should be physically separated and should
not lead into confined spaces.
TRAFFIC PATTERNS
• In some buildings the objective is simply to move people from one floor to
another, but in others there may be a more specific requirement, such as
funneling visitors towards a main exit or exhibit.
• To limit the danger of overheating, adequate ventilation for the spaces that
contain the motors and gears must be provided.
• In most cases, the secondary suppliers obtain the necessary equipment from
the primary manufacturers and make necessary modifications for
installation.
COMB PLATE
FLOOR PLATE
FLOOR PLATE
This plate is flush with the finished floor and is either hinged
or removable to allow easy access to the machinery below.
COMB PLATE
• These teeth mesh with matching cleats on the edges of the steps.
• The ends of the truss are attached to the top and bottom
landing platforms via steel or concrete supports.
THE TRACKS
The track system is built into the truss to guide the step
chain, which continuously pulls the steps from the bottom
platform and back to the top in an endless loop.
• There are actually two tracks: one for the front wheels of the
steps (called the step-wheel track) and one for the back
wheels of the steps (called the trailer-wheel track).
As described
above, the position
of the tracks controls
the orientation of
the steps.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
WORKING
An escalator is a continuously moving staircase. Each stair has a pair of wheels
on each side, one at the front of the step and one at the rear. The wheels run on
two rails. At the top and bottom of the escalator, the inner rail dips beneath the
outer rail, so that the bottom of the stair flattens, making it easier for riders to
get on and off.
TYPES
• Have no waiting
interval,
except during
very heavy traffic.
• Used to guide
people towards
main exits
or special exhibits.
IT’S DONE!