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See [https://www.londonreconnections.com/2021/a-deeper-look-at-the-tubes-spiral-escalator/ here]<ref>[https://www.londonreconnections.com/2021/a-deeper-look-at-the-tubes-spiral-escalator/] 'London Recollections' blog: 'A deeper look at the Tube’s Spiral Escalator'</ref> and [https://machorne.wordpress.com/2013/05/19/escalators-inclined-elevators-and-myths/ here]<ref>[https://machorne.wordpress.com/2013/05/19/escalators-inclined-elevators-and-myths/] machorne blog: 'Observations of a Londoner': 'Escalators, inclined elevators and myths'</ref> for fascinating accounts of Reno's elevators, and of the spiral elevator or escalator which was installed at London's Holloway Road underground station (but never used). The spiral elevator was patented by [[William Henry Aston]] and constructed by [[Reno Electric Stairways and Conveyors|Reno Electric Stairways and Conveyors Ltd]], of which Aston was a Director. | See [https://www.londonreconnections.com/2021/a-deeper-look-at-the-tubes-spiral-escalator/ here]<ref>[https://www.londonreconnections.com/2021/a-deeper-look-at-the-tubes-spiral-escalator/] 'London Recollections' blog: 'A deeper look at the Tube’s Spiral Escalator'</ref> and [https://machorne.wordpress.com/2013/05/19/escalators-inclined-elevators-and-myths/ here]<ref>[https://machorne.wordpress.com/2013/05/19/escalators-inclined-elevators-and-myths/] machorne blog: 'Observations of a Londoner': 'Escalators, inclined elevators and myths'</ref> for fascinating accounts of Reno's elevators, and of the spiral elevator or escalator which was installed at London's Holloway Road underground station (but never used). The spiral elevator was patented by [[William Henry Aston]] and constructed by [[Reno Electric Stairways and Conveyors|Reno Electric Stairways and Conveyors Ltd]], of which Aston was a Director. | ||
Good photos [https://tomhalltravel.com/2010/06/08/more-on-the-holloway-road-spiral-escalator/ here]<ref>[https://tomhalltravel.com/2010/06/08/more-on-the-holloway-road-spiral-escalator/] Blog: Tom Hall: London & Overseas Travel</ref> showing remains of the escalator preserved at the London Transport Acton Depot. | |||
The spiral elevator was a form of continuous escalator taking a spiral path, which allowed for a compact installation compared with a conventional escalator. Unlike typical escalators, the treads were not stepped. | The spiral elevator was a form of continuous escalator taking a spiral path, which allowed for a compact installation compared with a conventional escalator. Unlike typical escalators, the treads were not stepped. | ||
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William Henry Aston of 46 Eagle Wharf road, London, was a British engineer and inventor. He was a Director of Reno Electric Stairways and Conveyors.
1901 Patented a spiral elevator, or more specifically 'Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors for conveyors having endless load-carriers movable in curved paths in three-dimensionally curved paths'. This was also patented in the USA - see US Patent No. 701,459, dated June 3, 1902 [1]
See here[2] and here[3] for fascinating accounts of Reno's elevators, and of the spiral elevator or escalator which was installed at London's Holloway Road underground station (but never used). The spiral elevator was patented by William Henry Aston and constructed by Reno Electric Stairways and Conveyors Ltd, of which Aston was a Director.
Good photos here[4] showing remains of the escalator preserved at the London Transport Acton Depot.
The spiral elevator was a form of continuous escalator taking a spiral path, which allowed for a compact installation compared with a conventional escalator. Unlike typical escalators, the treads were not stepped.
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ [1] US Patent 701,459, dated June 3, 1902: WILLIAM HENRY ASTON, OF LONDON, ENGLAND. PASSENGER OR GOODS ELEVATOR OR CONVEYER.
- ↑ [2] 'London Recollections' blog: 'A deeper look at the Tube’s Spiral Escalator'
- ↑ [3] machorne blog: 'Observations of a Londoner': 'Escalators, inclined elevators and myths'
- ↑ [4] Blog: Tom Hall: London & Overseas Travel