How does an escalator work?
I've animated the interior to give you a detailed look at the steps, step chain, gears, handrail and motor. My favorite part is how the steps always stay level when at the top. In this video we also look at the different configurations of escalators, such as side by side or crisscross configuration. And yes... there really are spiral escalators! Maybe I'll cover this in a future video.
Why do escalators have vertical slots? Have you ever noticed that escalators have slots? Well, look, and you'll see, they have them! But why are they so different from ordinary stairs? In fact, these scratches play a vital role in the operation of escalators.
First of all, an escalator is a particularly complex mechanism, and so are the stairs you stand on. Standing on the steps of an escalator is pretty much the same as standing inside a clock: you're right in the heart of the machine. And the most impressive thing is that you are standing both outside and inside the escalator!
How does an escalator work?
I've animated the interior to give you a detailed look at the steps, step chain, gears, handrail and motor. My favorite part is how the steps always stay level when at the top. In this video we also look at the different configurations of escalators, such as side by side or crisscross configuration. And yes... there really are spiral escalators! Maybe I'll cover this in a future video.
Why do escalators have vertical slots? Have you ever noticed that escalators have slots? Well, look, and you'll see, they have them! But why are they so different from ordinary stairs? In fact, these scratches play a vital role in the operation of escalators.
First of all, an escalator is a particularly complex mechanism, and so are the stairs you stand on. Standing on the steps of an escalator is pretty much the same as standing inside a clock: you're right in the heart of the machine. And the most impressive thing is that you are standing both outside and inside the escalator!
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