This technology is an elevated bicycle-only path consisting of a road section that forms a bike lane in the space above sidewalks, support columns, and bicycle escalators connecting the ground to the road section. The escalator uses step units that form articulated stairs and rail units that rotate in sync with the chain to transport both the rider and the bicycle.
Elevated roads and ground-level bike paths have traditionally been connected by stairs, ramps, or elevators. Stairs pose a higher risk of accidents as height increases, while ramps require a large installation footprint. Elevators have limited capacity for bicycles and long travel times, leading to significant wait times during peak usage.
With this technology, when a rider stands on the articulated stairs and places their bicycle onto the rail, the steps and rail move simultaneously, allowing for effortless, continuous ascent and descent. The base of the support frame features damping members made of alternating layers of metal and rubber plates connected by shape-memory steel rods, which absorb external forces such as earthquakes and return to their original state. Applicable to urban cycling infrastructure and elevated pedestrian transport facilities, this system secures both efficient, wait-free movement and seismic stability, even in confined spaces.
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