US 12,269,710 B2
Systems and methods for variable speed modular moving walkways
Edip Yuksel, Cincinnati, OH (US)
Assigned to Beltways Inc., Cincinnati, OH (US)
Filed by Beltways Inc., Cincinnati, OH (US)
Filed on Nov. 2, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/386,461.
Application 18/386,461 is a continuation of application No. 18/119,096, filed on Mar. 8, 2023, granted, now 11,926,506.
Application 18/119,096 is a continuation of application No. 17/974,017, filed on Oct. 26, 2022, granted, now 11,787,665, issued on Oct. 17, 2023.
Application 17/974,017 is a continuation of application No. 17/568,494, filed on Jan. 4, 2022, granted, now 11,530,115, issued on Dec. 20, 2022.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/133,713, filed on Jan. 4, 2021.
Prior Publication US 2024/0059529 A1, Feb. 22, 2024
Int. Cl. B66B 21/12 (2006.01); B66B 25/00 (2006.01); B66B 27/00 (2006.01)
CPC B66B 21/12 (2013.01) [B66B 25/00 (2013.01); B66B 27/00 (2013.01)] 11 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A pitless and modular belt-type accelerating moving walkway transit system comprising:
at least three substantially identical walkway modules that are leveled and positioned atop a surface such as the ground, floor, road or deck;
each module comprising an endless belt moving at a different or the same speed, the at least three walkway modules are positioned linearly adjacent, the endless belt creates a walkway return for each module;
each module comprising one or more electric motors operably connected to an electrical source and handrails on opposing sides that move in synchrony with the endless belt of the same module.