A system known as the ‘Levytator’ has been developed by Jack Levy, an Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering at City University London. Unlike traditional designs, where redundant steps move underneath those in use, the Levytator utilises a continuous loop of curved modules, which can follow any path upwards, flatten and straighten out, and descend once more, all with passengers onboard.
A system known as the ‘Levytator’ has been developed by Jack Levy, an Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering at City University London. Unlike traditional designs, where redundant steps move underneath those in use, the Levytator utilises a continuous loop of curved modules, which can follow any path upwards, flatten and straighten out, and descend once more, all with passengers onboard.
Great for applications where you only have a single escalator up and down that are also located next to one another, but this seems like it would be better served for areas with higher traffic that require more than one escalator per direction. Also, what are the ramifications when it breaks down? This would essentially close off all vertical circulation, which could be a problem.
Sep 30, 10 1:29 pm ·
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This is how I want to move through the entire world. Prop me up with a drink in one hand and I'll just enjoy the changing view....
(Actually, I do think it's quite cool.)
Great for applications where you only have a single escalator up and down that are also located next to one another, but this seems like it would be better served for areas with higher traffic that require more than one escalator per direction. Also, what are the ramifications when it breaks down? This would essentially close off all vertical circulation, which could be a problem.
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