Abstract: A modular walkway system and method for comprehensive servicing (1) is designed to manage pedestrian flow efficiently in high-traffic public spaces such as cultural sites, transport hubs, and malls. Its modular design enables easy installation, maintenance, and retrofitting into existing structures like walkways (8) or escalators, enhancing safety and accessibility with minimal downtime. The system includes custom handrails (2) with a linear or curved slider (3), guide rails (6), rollers (4), pallets (5), and a flap mechanism (7) that opens or closes automatically at designated points for smooth movement in both linear and non-linear directions. The guide rails (6) direct rollers (4) and pallets (5) to control the flap’s (7) lateral movement, ensuring seamless operation. A timer system regulates flap (7) operation at set intervals, optimizing pedestrian flow and reducing overcrowding and accidents. This versatile design offers a reliable, easily serviceable mobility solution for dynamic public environments.
We Claim:
? A modular walkway system & method for servicing (1) comprises
? non-linear shaped walkway modules like U, V, A, rectangular, circular, or other
similar shapes.
? of a modular walkway (8) with handheld rails (2) so as to provide a moving path,
? a flap mechanism (7) so as to restrict the movement of the user inside the modular
walkway (8),
? a timer system so as to facilitate the operation of the flap mechanism (7).
? A modular walkway system & method for servicing (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the
flap mechanism (7) is designed to open horizontally, providing access when needed and
retracting when not in use, guided by a roller (4) interacting with the non-linear sections in
various shapes at both ends of the modular walkway (8).
? A modular walkway system & method for servicing (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the
flap mechanism (7) comprises a linear slider (3) so as to control the horizontal movement
of the flap mechanism (7) inside the modular walkway (8).
? A modular walkway system & method for servicing (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the
flap mechanism (7) comprises pallets (5) and rollers (4) attached to the top of the flap (7)
that interact with the non-linear sections of the guide rails (6) so as to facilitate precise
lateral movement and automatic operation of the flap (7).
? A modular walkway system & method for servicing (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the
flap mechanism (7) comprises a guiding rail strategically positioned on non-linear sections
so as to facilitate restricted movement of the user inside the modular walkway (8).
? A modular walkway system & method for servicing (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the
flap mechanism (7) comprises a plurality of flaps (7) modules that facilitate compartment
creation so as to facilitate restricted movement of the user inside the modular walkway (8).
? A modular walkway system & method for servicing (1) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the
flap mechanism (7) r
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| 2 | 202421097528-REQUEST FOR EARLY PUBLICATION(FORM-9) [10-12-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-12-10 |
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| 6 | 202421097528-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [10-12-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-12-10 |
| 7 | 202421097528-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [10-12-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-12-10 |
| 8 | 202421097528-FORM 18A [27-12-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-12-27 |
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