Features and design that guide entrance and exit operations more smoothly.
Attention to ease of use in even the smallest details.
In order to allow users to clearly see the position and distance of steps, even in dim environments, a fluorescent yellow demarcation lines all four edges of the step. This makes direction of movement easier to see, even from long distances, as compared with escalators that only have a demarcation on three edges of each step.
Knurled construction on step surfaces prevent slipping, even when users' shoes are wet from rain, etc
The demarcation line area at the rear of each step is raised to further prevent slipping.
To decrease contact between shoes and skirt guard, both edges of the step employ an 8mm high tread.
A friction-reducing coating is applied to the skirt guard to prevent catching.
In order to make traffic flow when entering and exiting clear, an approach lane leading to the steps is employed on the cover plate. The pattern width is the same as that of the steps to support entering and exiting.
The new cover plate pattern improves friction under damp conditions by 20% (compared with previous Hitachi products). Also the bright, clear colors of the cover plate (fixed area) and step (moving area) support entering and exiting.
In order to support smooth entering and exiting, the comb's scoop angle has been made 11 degrees, reducing faulting.
To reduce slipping, there are bumps on the comb surface. Further, to make the comb and steps easy to distinguish, the contrast in color between the two has been made sharper, and the comb is a highly visible, bright yellow color.
The "Escort Line" is a terminal line developed taking into account ergonomic considerations to allow the handrail to be grasped with a more natural action when stepping on or off the escalator.
Foot Light is provided in the skirt at the locations where passengers get and off the escalator.
Lamps are provided beneath the steps so they can be more easily differentiated.
Voice synthesizer provides information to escalator users, such as warning messages when getting on or off the escalator.
