DE202018103112U1 - Sterilization device for escalator handrails - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a handrail sterilization apparatus (1) which sterilizes the handrails (15) of the escalators and walkways by ultraviolet (UV) radiation and is characterized by comprising:
a housing (2) in the form of a box containing all the elements of the sterilization device (1),
at least one inlet opening (3) and at least one outlet opening (4) arranged on the surface of said housing (2) corresponding to the escalator handrail (15), thereby providing a continuous passage of a part of the handrail (15) comprising natural flow movement, through the housing (2) of the device (1);
- at least one on the surface of the housing (2) of the device (1) arranged counter sensor (16) facing the entrance of the escalator and the number of people who use the escalator perceives;
- At least one UV lamp (7) having a radiation intensity which is adjustable in relation to the number of persons, which are perceived by the counter sensor (16) disposed within the housing (2) of the device (1) relative to the part is, through which the handrail (15) extends to ensure the sterilization of the handrail (15) by UV radiation.

Description

Technical area

The present invention relates to the sterilization apparatus which sterilizes the handrails of the escalators and walkways of places such as shopping malls, airports, bus stations, subways, squares, business centers, hospitals, etc. by ultraviolet (UV) radiation and the broadcasts such as advertising, Information, public spots, announcements, etc., thanks to the display unit included in their structure.

State of the art

The escalators and sidewalks, especially in the public squares (commonly referred to as "escalators") are used by hundreds / thousands of people daily. Accordingly, the handrails of the mentioned escalators are held by many people. The cleaning and sterilization of the handrails of the escalators is very important for public health. In this connection, the devices which automatically perform the cleaning and sterilization of the handrails are developed in the prior art.

One common type of device used in the prior art includes mechanisms that provide for spraying the disinfectant fluid onto the handrails and wiping through rollers (cloth, sponge, brush, etc.). Various versions of such a device type are described in the documents entitled "Apparatus for Disinfecting the Handrail of an Escalator", Publication No. WO2017142338 , "Sterilization and cleaning system of an escalator", publication no. US 9840400 , "Escalators Handrail Cleaner", publication no. TR2015 / 05949 and "cleaning and disinfecting device for moving conveyor systems", Publication no. TR2012 / 03541 , called. However, there are some disadvantages of such devices, as the handrails remain moist, the sprayed disinfectant fluid accumulates on the handrails or can not be sufficiently applied, the wipers must be changed frequently. If the wipers delay to change and / or the wet handrails and / or the disinfectant in the tanks waiting for a long time, this will cause the device loses its sterilization capability and even becomes a suitable medium for bacterial production.

To avoid the above-mentioned disadvantages, the devices that sterilize with ultraviolet (UV) radiation have been developed in the prior art.

In the prior art there is in the patent document entitled "Hygiene System for Escalators" No. TR2014 / 03568 a device for cleaning the handrails of the escalators with UVc radiation. The mentioned device has the shape of a box and is attached to the end curve of the handrails of the escalators. The box contains sequential UV lamps arranged in harmony with the curve of the handrail. However, this attachment shape allows the device to be used only in a single type of escalator. For the escalators, where the handrail curve is different, devices of different dimensions must be manufactured. In the device mentioned in document No. TR2014 / 03568; UV lamps always have the same radiation intensity. In said system; There is no system for adjusting the UV radiation intensity to the number of people using the escalator.

In the prior art; For example, there is an ultraviolet radiation escalator handrail cleaning device disclosed in the patent entitled "Self-Propelled Handrail Sterilization Device and User Information Collection Device Using Handrail Sterilization Device" No. EP3272692 is called. The most important feature of the device mentioned in this patent is that the energy required by the UV lamp is provided by a drive unit (dynamo, gearbox, etc. mechanism) which converts the movement of the handrail into energy. In addition, it has a sensor that detects the person driving on the escalator. However, this sensor does not store the number of people. The mentioned sensor only gives information about whether someone is on the escalator. In this case, no solution is provided for adjusting the intensity of UV radiation based on the number of people using the escalator. Also; in the said device, no solution for the transmission of visual publications, such as advertising, announcements, etc. offered. The documents in document no. EP3272692 said device is mounted on the balustrade of the escalator regardless of the floor. This condition causes mounting difficulties and the device is not stably mounted.

Brief description of the invention

• - mit Bodenbefestigungsausrüstung, die eine stabile und solide Montage auf dem Boden ermöglicht;
• - mit mindestens einer UV-Lampe, die bei der Sterilisation des Handlaufs verwendet wird, wobei die Strahlungsintensität angepasst werden kann;
• - mit einem Laserzählersensor, der die Wahrnehmung der Anzahl von Personen, die die Rolltreppe benutzen, bereitstellt;
• - mit einer Leistungskarte, die die Strahlungsintensität der UV-Lampe basierend auf der Anzahl der von dem Laserzählersensor wahrgenommenen Personen einstellt; als eine andere Version, Einstellbarkeit der Position der UV-Lampe in Bezug auf den Handlauf;
• - mit einem 18,5 Zoll LED-Monitor auf der äußeren Oberfläche der Vorrichtung, so dass die Sendungen wie Werbung, Ankündigungen, Kredite Informationen usw. ermöglicht werden;
• - mit einem 6 mm starken Antireflexschutzglas, das aus Kohlefasermaterial hergestellt ist, auf dem Monitor;
• - gemeinsame Nutzung der vom Laserzähler empfangenen Daten mit einer Zentraleinheit oder einem Server durch drahtlose Kommunikation;
• - Bestimmung der UV-Strahlungsintensität, die entsprechend der Anzahl von Personen einstellbar ist, dank der Steuerungssoftware auf dem Server oder der Zentraleinheit;
• - Kontrollierbarkeit der über den Monitor über drahtlose Kommunikation bereitgestellten Sendungen
• - Kontrollierbarkeit der Sendungen, die durch den Monitor gemäß den Kriterien wie Zeit, Belegung, Aufmerksamkeit usw. dank der Werbesoftware auf dem Server oder der Zentraleinheit, erhalten werden
• - der Vorrichtungskoffer, der aus einer 1,2 - 1,5 mm CRS-Chromplatte hergestellt ist,
• - wobei das Gehäuse durch elektrostatische Ofentrocknungsfarbe lackiert wird;
• - mit mindestens einer Tür auf irgendeiner Oberfläche des Vorrichtungsgehäuses, was die Montage und den Eingriff erleichtert.

The present invention relates to the sterilization device which enables the sterilization of handrails of escalators of places such as shopping malls, airports, subways, hospitals, etc. by ultraviolet (UV) radiation and the broadcasts such as advertising, information, public spots, announcements, etc thanks to the in their Structure containing display unit allows, and it is characterized by;

• - with ground mounting equipment, which allows a stable and solid installation on the ground;
• with at least one UV lamp used in the sterilization of the handrail, whereby the radiation intensity can be adjusted;
• with a laser counter sensor providing the perception of the number of persons using the escalator;
• - with a power card that adjusts the radiation intensity of the UV lamp based on the number of persons perceived by the laser counter sensor; as another version, adjustability of the position of the UV lamp with respect to the handrail;
• - with an 18.5 inch LED monitor on the outer surface of the device so that the broadcasts such as advertising, announcements, credits information etc are enabled;
• - with a 6 mm anti-reflection glass, which is made of carbon fiber material, on the monitor;
• - sharing the data received from the laser counter with a central processing unit or a server by wireless communication;
• - Determination of the UV radiation intensity, which can be set according to the number of persons, thanks to the control software on the server or the central unit;
• - Controllability of programs provided via the monitor via wireless communication
• - Controllability of the broadcasts received by the monitor according to the criteria such as time, occupancy, attention, etc., thanks to the advertising software on the server or the central unit
• the device case, which is made of a 1.2 - 1.5 mm CRS chrome plate,
• - The housing is painted by electrostatic oven drying paint;
• with at least one door on any surface of the device housing, which facilitates assembly and engagement.

Description of the invention

The invention is a handrail sterilization apparatus which provides for the sterilization of handrails of adjustable intensity UV lamps / lamps that determines said intensity adjustment based on the number of persons using the escalator, the number of persons identified by the laser meter sensor within them Structure, and which allows the broadcasts such as advertisements, announcements, credits, information etc. thanks to the LED monitor on the outer (visible) surface.

All elements of the handrail sterilization device are housed in a compact housing. The said housing is attached to the floor near the escalator so that the handrail passes therethrough. On the lower part of the housing there is a mounting equipment for mounting on the floor. The bottom-mounted device is stably and solidly positioned.

On the surface of the device housing, which corresponds to the handrail of the escalator; There is an opening through which the handrail enters the device housing and another opening through which it exits the device. The position and dimensions of said openings are designed according to the dimensions of the universal escalators. As another version of the device; For example, the positions and dimensions of the mentioned openings can be adjusted by moving plates located on the housing.

On the outer visible surface / surfaces of the device housing; There is at least one monitor. Visual and / or audio transmissions, such as advertising, information, credits, public spots, announcements, etc. can be made through the aforementioned monitor. The transmissions may be controlled by a remote central processing unit or a server via a wireless connection. Accordingly, it is possible to send based on the circumstances and conditions, and even to promptly notify the urgent warnings.

The handrail that runs inside the device housing is sterilized by at least one UV lamp. The UV lamp is selected with an ideal power of 30 watts. Another feature of the UV lamp used in the device is that the intensity of the radiation is adjustable. In another version of the device; For example, the radiation intensity is adjustable when a number of UV lamps are used, and the number of open UV lamps can be changed.

The UV lamp radiation intensity is changed based on the number of people using the escalator. The number of people who use the escalator will be with the Laser counter sensor / sensors detected. The information about the number of persons using the escalator perceived by the meter sensor is transmitted via wireless communication to the central unit and / or the server. Such information is interpreted by the software on the central processing unit and / or the server, and the intensity of the ultraviolet lamp radiation or on-off state is determined. The radiation intensity or the on-off state is transmitted via wireless communication to the energy card on the device. Accordingly, the on and off state of the UV lamp and / or the radiation intensity can be adjusted by the energy card (microprocessor).

The present invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to the references, reference being made to the figures listed below

list of figures

• 1 : It is the general perspective front view of the escalator hand-held sterilizer.
• 2 It is the front perspective detail view of the escalator hand-held sterilizer.
• 3 : It is the general perspective rear view of the escalator hand-held sterilizer.
• 4 It is the perspective detail view of the escalator hand-held sterilization device.
• 5 It is the front perspective cross-sectional view of the inside of the housing of the escalator hand-held sterilizer.
• 6 It is the schematic side view of the escalator hand-held sterilizer.

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No NAME OF PART 1 contraption 2 casing 3 inlet opening 4 outlet opening 5 monitor 6 door 7 UV lamp 8th Electricity card 9 microprocessor 10 Wireless communication module 11 central processing unit 12 server 13 Floor mounting equipment 14 Equipment for escalator installation 15 handrail 16 sensor

Detailed description of the invention

• - ein Gehäuse (2) in Form eines Kastens, der all die Elemente der Sterilisationsvorrichtung (1) enthält;
• - mindestens eine Eintrittsöffnung (3); und mindestens eine Austrittsöffnung (4), die auf der Oberfläche des erwähnten Gehäuses (2) angeordnet sind, das dem Rolltreppenhandlauf (15) entspricht, wobei ein durchgehender Durchgang eines Teils des Handlaufs (15), der die natürliche Strömungsbewegung ausführt, durch das Gehäuse (2) der Vorrichtung (1) bereitgestellt wird;
• - mindestens einen Monitor (5), der sich auf der äußeren sichtbaren Oberfläche / den Oberflächen des Gehäuses (1) der Vorrichtung (1) befindet, der jede Art von Bild- und / oder Tonübertragungen ermöglicht;
• - mindestens eine Tür (6), die sich auf einer beliebigen Fläche des Gehäuses (1) der Vorrichtung (1) befindet, die einen Eingriff in die Elemente in dem Gehäuse (2) der Vorrichtung (1) ermöglicht, falls erforderlich;
• - mindestens eine UV-Lampe (7) mit einstellbarer Strahlungsintensität, die innerhalb des Gehäuses (2) der Vorrichtung (1) über das Teil, durch das der Handlauf (15) verläuft, angeordnet ist, wobei die Sterilisation des Handlaufs (15) durch UV-Strahlung bereitgestellt wird
• - mindestens einen auf der dem Einlaufabschnitt der Rolltreppe zugewandten Oberfläche des Gehäuses (2) der Vorrichtung (1) angeordneten Zählersensor (16), der die Anzahl der Personen erfasst, die die Rolltreppe verwenden;
• - eine Leistungskarte (8), die in dem Gehäuse (2) der Vorrichtung (1) angeordnet ist, die die Strahlungsintensität der UV-Lampe (7) proportional zur Anzahl der von dem Zählersensor (16) wahrgenommenen Personen einstellt
• - Ein Mikroprozessor (9), der die Steuerung der Leistungskarte (8) und anderer Elemente innerhalb der Vorrichtung (1) bereitstellt;
• - eine Zentraleinheit (11) und / oder Server (12), die die Fernsteuerung des Senders (5) und / oder Strahlungszustand der UV-Lampe (7) ermöglichen;
• - ein drahtloses Kommunikationsmodul (10), das die Kommunikation zwischen dem Zählersensor (16), der Leistungskarte (8), dem Mikroprozessor (9) und dem Monitor ( 5) und einer Zentraleinheit (11) und / oder einem Server (12) bereitstellt;
• - eine Bodenbefestigungsvorrichtung (13), die eine stabile Befestigung der Vorrichtung (1) an dem Boden bereitstellt;
• - eine Rolltreppenbefestigungsvorrichtung (14), die die Befestigung der Vorrichtung (1) auf der Rolltreppenbalustrade bereitstellt.

The present invention relates to the handrail sterilization device ( 1 ), which sterilizes the handrails of the escalators by ultraviolet (UV) radiation ( 15 ). and characterized in that it contains;

• - a housing ( 2 ) in the form of a box containing all the elements of the sterilization device ( 1 ) contains;
• - at least one inlet ( 3 ); and at least one exit opening ( 4 ), which are on the surface of the mentioned housing ( 2 ), the escalator handrail ( 15 ), whereby a continuous passage of a part of the handrail ( 15 ), which performs the natural flow movement, through the housing ( 2 ) of the device ( 1 ) provided;
• - at least one monitor ( 5 ) located on the outer visible surface (s) of the housing ( 1 ) of the device ( 1 ), which allows any type of image and / or sound transmissions;
• - at least one door ( 6 ), which are located on any surface of the housing ( 1 ) of the device ( 1 ), which engage in the elements in the housing ( 2 ) of the device ( 1 ), if necessary;
• at least one UV lamp ( 7 ) with adjustable radiation intensity inside the housing ( 2 ) of the device ( 1 ) over the part through which the handrail ( 15 ) is arranged, wherein the sterilization of the handrail ( 15 ) is provided by UV radiation
• at least one surface of the housing facing the inlet section of the escalator ( 2 ) of the device ( 1 ) arranged counter sensor ( 16 ), which records the number of people using the escalator;
• - a performance map ( 8th ) in the housing ( 2 ) of the device ( 1 ), which determines the radiation intensity of the UV lamp ( 7 ) proportional to the number of the counter sensor ( 16 ) ceases to be perceived
• - A microprocessor ( 9 ), which controls the power card ( 8th ) and other elements within the device ( 1 ) provides;
• a central unit ( 11 ) and / or server ( 12 ), which controls the remote control of the transmitter ( 5 ) and / or radiation state of the UV lamp ( 7 ) enable;
• a wireless communication module ( 10 ), which monitors the communication between the counter sensor ( 16 ), the performance card ( 8th ), the microprocessor ( 9 ) and the monitor ( 5 ) and a central processing unit ( 11 ) and / or a server ( 12 ) provides;
• a floor fastening device ( 13 ), which provides a stable attachment of the device ( 1 ) on the ground;
• an escalator mounting device ( 14 ) fixing the device ( 1 ) on the escalator balustrade.

An exemplary structuring and operation of the invention is as follows:

All functional elements of the escalator hand-held sterilization device ( 1 ) are inside a housing ( 2 ) arranged. The mentioned housing ( 2 ) is installed on the floor and / or on the balustrade of the escalator at a point close to the point where the escalator handrail ( 15 ) makes a turn. The assembly on the ground is performed by the ground fixture ( 13 ) located at the bottom of the housing ( 2 ) is performed. The installation on the escalator balustrade is optionally carried out by the escalator fixture ( 14 ), in the form of a projection on the on the escalator side of the housing ( 2 ) is formed surface.

When the device ( 1 ) is mounted in its position, the part of the handrail ( 15 ), which makes a curve (forms a curve) through the inner part of the housing ( 2 ) of the device ( 1 ). In other words, part of the handrail ( 15 ) runs during the natural flow through the inner part of the housing ( 2 ) of the device ( 1 ). There are at least two openings on the surface of the housing ( 2 ) of the device ( 1 ), the handrail ( 15 ) corresponds. The handrail ( 15 ) exits the inlet ( 3 ) in the housing ( 2 ) of the device ( 1 ) and exits the exit opening ( 4 ) out. The entrance opening ( 3 ) and the exit opening ( 4 ) are arranged in accordance with the dimensions of the universal escalators.

Arranging the surface plate as two parts may be used when the device ( 1 ) on the handrail ( 15 ) is mounted. The entrance opening ( 3 ) and the exit opening ( 4 ) can be opened and closed by the movable plates, and the dimensions can be adjusted.

There is at least one monitor ( 5 ) on the outer visible surface or the outer surfaces of the housing ( 2 ) of the device ( 1 ). Visual and / or audio transmission, such as advertising, information, credits, public spot announcements, etc., may be provided by said monitor ( 5 ) be performed. The programs can be transmitted from a remote central unit ( 11 ) or a server ( 12 ) by the wireless communication module ( 10 ) located on the housing ( 2 ) of the device ( 1 ) are controlled. Accordingly, it is possible to send on the basis of the circumstances and conditions, and even to promptly notify the urgent warnings.

The handrail ( 15 ) passing through the housing ( 2 ) of the device ( 1 ), starts from a point of the UV lamp ( 7 ) close in the housing ( 2 ) of the device ( 1 ) is located. In this way, the sterilization by the UV lamp ( 7 ) carried out.

The radiation intensity of the UV lamp ( 7 ) within the device ( 1 ) can be adjusted. The mentioned setting of the radiation intensity is via a with the UV lamp ( 7 ) connected energy card ( 8th ) carried out. The energy card ( 8th ) and the other elements are controlled by a microprocessor ( 9 ) within the housing ( 2 ) of the device ( 1 ) controlled.

The interventions in the housing ( 2 ) of the device ( 1 ) are passed through at least one door ( 6 ), the access in the housing ( 2 ) offers.

There is at least one counter sensor ( 16 ) on the surface of the housing ( 2 ) of the device ( 1 ) facing the entry section of the escalator, which provides the perception of the number of persons using the escalator. The counter sensors ( 16 ) serve each other in the devices ( 1 ), which are arranged on the right and left balustrades of the escalator opposite.

The number of persons using the escalator is immediately determined by the counter sensor ( 16 ) detected. That of the counter sensor ( 16 ) are transmitted via the wireless communication module ( 10 ) located inside the housing ( 2 ) of the device ( 1 ) to the central processing unit ( 11 ) and / or the server ( 12 ) transfer. Such information is provided by the software on the central processing unit ( 11 ) and / or the server ( 12 ) interpreted. Subsequently, such information is obtained using the wireless Communication module ( 10 ) to the microprocessor ( 9 ) in the housing ( 2 ) of the device ( 1 ) transfer. The microprocessor ( 9 ) sends a command to the energy card ( 8th ) and represents the radiation intensity of the UV lamp ( 7 ) one. In this way, the radiation intensity of the UV lamp ( 7 ) or the on-off state based on the number of people using the escalator. In another version, the data of the sensor ( 16 ) directly to the microprocessor ( 9 ) be transmitted.

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Cited patent literature

• WO 2017142338 [0003]
• US 9840400 [0003]
• TR 2015/05949 [0003]
• TR 2012/03541 [0003]
• EP 3272692 [0006]

Claims (11)

The present invention relates to a handrail sterilization apparatus (1) sterilizing the handrails (15) of the escalators and walkways by ultraviolet (UV) radiation and characterized by comprising : - a housing (2) in the form of a box containing all elements of the sterilization device (1), - at least one inlet (3) and at least one outlet (4) arranged on the surface of said housing (2) corresponding to the escalator handrail (15), whereby a continuous passage of a Part of the handrail (15) is provided, which performs the natural flow movement, through the housing (2) of the device (1); - at least one on the surface of the housing (2) of the device (1) arranged counter sensor (16) facing the entrance of the escalator and the number of people who use the escalator perceives; - At least one UV lamp (7) having a radiation intensity which is adjustable in relation to the number of persons, which are perceived by the counter sensor (16) disposed within the housing (2) of the device (1) relative to the part is, through which the handrail (15) extends to ensure the sterilization of the handrail (15) by UV radiation. Device (1) according to Claim 1 characterized by comprising at least one monitor (5) disposed on the outer visible surface (s) of the housing (2) of the device (1), allowing for any type of visual and / or acoustic transmission. Device (1) according to Claim 1 characterized by comprising a power card (8) disposed in the housing (2) of the device (1) which adjusts the radiation intensity of the UV lamp (7) in proportion to the number of persons perceived by the meter sensor (16). Device (1) according to Claim 3 characterized by comprising a microprocessor (9) providing control of the power card (8) and other elements within the device (1). Device (1) according to Claim 2 characterized by comprising a central processing unit (11) and / or a server (12) enabling remote control of the monitor (5) and / or UV lamp (7) of radiation status. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by comprising a wireless communication module (10) which controls the communication between the counter sensor (16), the power card (8), the microprocessor (9) and the monitor (5) and the central unit ( 11) and / or the server (12). Device (1) according to Claim 1 and it is characterized by ; Containing a ground-mounting equipment (13) providing a stable attachment of the device (1) to the ground. Device (1) according to Claim 1 , Characterized by having an escalator fastening equipment (14) which provides the attachment of the device (1) on the Rolltreppenbalustrade. Device (1) according to Claim 2 characterized in that said monitor (5) is 18.5 inches and an LED monitor (5) Device (1) according to Claim 2 characterized by comprising a 6 mm thick antireflective protective glass made of carbon fiber material on the monitor (5). Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by comprising at least one door (6) located on any surface of the housing (2) of the device (1) engaging the elements inside the housing (2) the device (1) allows, if necessary.

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