TRANSPORT UNIT FOR CLIMBING OR DESCENDING A SLOPE OR STAIRS

摘要

Transport unit 1 for climbing or descending a slope or stairs along a rail provided with a strip, the transport unit comprises a main frame 3 and a guide mechanism 5. The guide mechanism 5 may have at least two guides 13 which guide the transport unit along the rail and a drive mechanism with a drive wheel for driving the transport unit along the rail by engaging the strip at an engagement point. The main frame 3 may be suspended from the guide mechanism 5 in a position around, substantially equal and/or lower than the engagement point.