Patent ID: 7347314
Filing Date: 2008-03-25
Classification: B66B

Abstract:
1. A movable walkway installation which includes: a movable support member for transporting persons supported thereon; a movable handrail for gripping by persons transported by the movable support member, the movable handrail comprising an endless band which is operatively connected to the movable support member for synchronous movement therewith; and a disinfecting device which is installed and positioned for disinfecting the band during movement of the band past the disinfecting device, the disinfecting device comprises an irradiating arrangement for disinfecting the endless band by irradiating it with electromagnetic waves selected to have a disinfecting or germicidal effect, and the disinfecting device being configured for subjecting, in use, an entire exposed cross-sectional periphery of the band to disinfecting or germicidal radiation.