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weight activated two-way escalator

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weight activated two-way escalator
an escalator that goes when you want it and in the direction you want

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My mother has a lot of trouble with the stairs now. She has had both knees replaced. This was a good thing for her pain, but bad for her range of motion, and nothing can be done. There isn't enough room for one of those chair lifts, and she has only one stairwell. A two-way weight activated escalator could take her up to the second floor when she steps on the tread downstairs, and could take her downstairs when she steps on the top tread upstairs. The escalator could be made of wood to fit in with the rest of the house, and have an override for those who prefer to climb.

Rm Brz, Jun 19 2006

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[ldischler, Jun 19 2006]

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How about buttons, wouldn't that be less complicated than weight activation? And there are much simpler and cheaper alternatives to escalators, such as chair lifts that take a person up the stairs sideways.

ldischler, Jun 19 2006

I have indicated that there's no room for a chairlift. I also thought that this system would not need electricity if it were based on a sliding counterweight and gear or pulley. Sort of like those cheap treadmills.

Rm Brz, Jun 19 2006

You're going to need energy input somewhere.

Texticle, Jun 19 2006

//I have indicated that there's no room for a chairlift.//
The one chair lift I've seen folds back against the wall. It can't take more than a few inches.

ldischler, Jun 19 2006

no need for an override.

FireElf, Jun 19 2006

Maybe it could be gravity powered going down, and electricaly powered going up.

BJS, Jun 19 2006

1 word:

Catapult.

RayfordSteele, Jun 19 2006

Good... why don't we catapult YOUR mother.

Rm Brz, Jun 20 2006

Thats a pretty good idea, actually.

jabberbox, Jun 20 2006