Braking system for escalators and moving walkways.

摘要

The present invention relates to a braking system for escalators and moving walkways, comprising:
- a braking device (3) with a main brake (30) of the type which is released when there is no voltage in its electric activation means, and an auxiliary brake (31) of the type which is closed when there is no voltage in its electric activation means;
- control means (1) for controlling the braking device (3), prepared for:
€¢ obtaining the load of the escalator or moving walkway, calculating the braking torque required for each braking device (3) depending on said load and activating the braking device (3) for obtaining the corresponding torque while braking when a braking command is received;
€¢ activating the auxiliary brake (32) for taking the escalators or moving walkway to a safe position when there is a system failure.