JP2002167157A - Controller for man conveyor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a controller for a man conveyor capable of controlling the start of the man conveyor, or the operating direction or an operating speed without troubling a manager. SOLUTION: The man conveyor 20 is started when a passenger arriving at an entrance at a getting-on side of the man conveyor 20 pushes a button 1. The operation of the man conveyor 20 is stopped after the passenger gets off the man conveyor 20. Whereby the man conveyor 20 can be started without troubling the manager.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a control device for a man conveyor for carrying a passenger on a stepped endlessly connected and circulating step.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional man conveyor such as an escalator or the like, even if the man conveyor is installed in a place where the number of users is low and there are few users, at least two man conveyors are required for use both up and down. Is required, and the area occupied by the man conveyor is large.

[0003] The speed of the man conveyor is basically one speed, and even if it can be switched, a shift operation by an administrator is required.

[0004] However, since the users of the man conveyor vary from children to the elderly, the speed of the man conveyor is not always appropriate for the user. Some people are too fast to use and others are too slow to walk down the stairs.

[0005] Some conveyors automatically start and stop operation using a timer or the like. However, the operation direction is switched after an administrator moves to the conveyor and confirms that there is no user. It was necessary to stop the conveyor once, which was troublesome. In addition, the more installations, the more difficult the task.

Further, when the time is simply set and the driving direction is automatically switched, it is very dangerous if there is a user in the switching state.

[0007]

As described above, in the conventional man conveyor, the starting, switching of the driving direction, or shifting is performed by the administrator, so that the work is troublesome. In addition, there is a man conveyor that automatically starts and stops the operation, but even in such a case, the switching of the operation direction and the shift operation must still be performed by the administrator.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has been made in consideration of the above-described problems, and has been made in consideration of the above circumstances. It is an object to provide a control device.

[0009]

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control device for a man conveyor according to the present invention, wherein a passenger is carried on a stepped endlessly connected and circulating step. In the control device of the man conveyor, an operating means provided near the entrance on the side of the entrance of the man conveyor for performing an operation for activating the man conveyor, and controlling to operate the man conveyor by a signal from the operation means. Operation control means for performing the operation.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, for example, the man conveyor is operated by a signal from operation means including a button or the like provided by a user provided near the entrance on the entrance side. Therefore, the man conveyor can be activated without the need for the administrator.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control device for a man conveyor, wherein a passenger is carried on a stepped endlessly connected and circulating step, and is transported. Operating means provided in the vicinity for performing an operation for activating the conveyor, and operation control means for controlling the operation of the conveyor in a direction corresponding to the respective operating means by a signal from each of the operating means And characterized in that:

According to the second aspect of the present invention, for example, the user can receive a signal from a man conveyor based on a signal from operating means including a device such as a button operated by the user provided near the entrance. Judge if you are coming,
Since the man conveyor can be operated in the direction in which the user travels, the start of the man conveyor or the control of the operation direction can be performed without bothering the administrator.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control device for a man conveyor, wherein a passenger is carried on a stepped endlessly connected and circulating step and transports the passenger. A detection sensor provided near at least one of the entrances of the passengers for detecting a passenger getting on the man conveyor, and operation control means for controlling the man conveyor to be driven by a signal from the detection sensor. Features.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the man conveyor can be operated by the signal from the detection sensor, so that the man conveyor can be started without any trouble of the administrator.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control device for a man conveyor according to the first or second aspect, wherein the operating means designates an operation speed to control the man conveyor. An operation for starting is performed, and the operation control means controls the man conveyor to operate at a specified operation speed by a signal from the operation means.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the operation speed of the man conveyor specified by the user based on a signal from an operating means including a device such as a button operated by the user provided near the entrance and exit, for example. Can be determined and the man conveyor can be operated at the speed requested by the user, so that the man conveyor can be activated and the operation speed can be controlled without the need for the administrator.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control device of a man conveyor according to the present invention, wherein a passenger is carried on a step that is endlessly connected and circulates, and is transported. A storage means for storing driving information including at least one of a driving direction and a driving speed for driving the belt during this time period; and operating the man conveyor based on the driving information stored in the storage means. Operation control means for controlling the operation.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, if the operation contents are set in advance and stored in the storage means as the operation information, the man conveyor can be operated based on the stored operation information. So you do n’t have to worry about admins,
The start of the man conveyor and the control of the operation direction and the operation speed can be performed, and the operation according to the use state of the man conveyor can be performed.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control device of a man conveyor according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the operation control means operates the man conveyor. It is characterized by comprising a notifying means for notifying the driving situation at the time.

According to the present invention, when the operating condition changes, for example, starting, stopping, switching the operating direction, or changing the operating speed, the changing operating condition is recognized by the man conveyor. Main unit or attached display device,
The user can be notified by a notification device such as a broadcasting device or a warning device.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control device of a man conveyor according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein a passenger is present on a step of the man conveyor. A passenger presence detection means for detecting whether or not the passenger presence detection means detects the absence of a passenger on the step, to start, stop, and switch the driving direction of the conveyor. , Or control to change the operating speed.

According to the present invention, when starting, stopping, switching the operation direction, or changing the operation speed, it is determined that there is no user on the man conveyor, and the operation is started. Since starting, stopping, switching of the driving direction, or changing of the driving speed can be performed, safety can be ensured.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control device of a man conveyor according to the first aspect of the present invention, wherein a signal from operating means or a detection sensor is provided. A predetermined time has elapsed after the user got on the man conveyor, using the signal from the entrance / exit passage detection means provided near the entrance / exit to detect that the user passed through the entrance / exit of the man conveyor. By this means, it is provided with a discriminating means for discriminating that no passenger is present on the steps of the conveyer, and when the operation control means determines that the passenger is not present on the steps, the driving of the conveyer is started and stopped. The control is performed so that the driving direction can be switched or the driving speed can be changed.

According to the present invention, when starting, stopping, switching the operation direction, or changing the operation speed of the conveyor, it is determined that there is no user on the conveyor. Thus, the start and stop of the man conveyor, the switching of the operation direction, or the change of the operation speed can be performed, so that safety can be ensured.

[0025]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following drawings, the same symbols indicate the same or corresponding parts.

(First Embodiment) A control device for a man conveyor according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the first embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a circuit diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit thereof.

As shown in FIG. 1, a button 1 is provided at a lower entrance of a man conveyor 20 for carrying passengers on an endlessly connected and circulatingly moving step such as an escalator.
Is provided. As shown in FIG. 2, the control circuit includes a switch 1a which is turned on when the button 1 is pressed, an arithmetic circuit 6 which is connected to the switch 1a and operates when the switch 1a is turned on, and a man conveyor. The UP-direction operation contactor 4 for operating the UP 20 in the UP (up) direction, the startup circuit 7 during normal operation connected to the UP-direction operation contactor 4, and the UP-direction operation contactor 4 controlled by the arithmetic circuit 6 to energize the UP-direction operation contactor 4. A contact conveyor start contact 9 for starting the conveyor 20 and a man conveyor stop contact 8 controlled by the arithmetic circuit 6 to stop the operation of the conveyor 20, and a safety device for stopping the operation of the conveyor 20 in the event of an abnormality. It is composed of a contact (b contact) 3.

Next, this operation will be described. When the user arriving at the entrance on the entrance side of the man conveyor 20 presses the button 1, the switch 1a is turned on. The arithmetic circuit 6 determines that the user has entered the vehicle by receiving a signal indicating that the switch 1a has been turned on,
The man-conveyor start contact 9 for turning on the UP-direction operation contactor 4 is turned on, and the man-conveyor 20 is started. After the passenger (user) is no longer on the man conveyor 20, the man conveyor stop contact 8 is opened and the operation of the man conveyor 20 is stopped.

According to this embodiment, the user can start the man conveyor 20 by pressing the button 1 provided in the vicinity of the entrance on the entrance side. , The man conveyor 20 can be activated.

(Second Embodiment) Next, a control device for a man conveyor according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the second embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit thereof.

As shown in FIG. 3, a button 1 is provided at a lower entrance of the man conveyor 20 for carrying passengers on an endlessly connected and circulating step such as an escalator.
And a button 2 at the upper entrance.
As shown in FIG. 4, the control circuit includes a switch 1a and a switch 2a which are turned on when the button 1 and the button 2 are pressed, and a switch 1a or a switch 2a connected to the switch 1a and the switch 2a.
Is turned on, the arithmetic circuit 6 operates, the UP-direction operation contactor 4 for operating the man conveyor 20 in the UP (up) direction, and the DN (down) for the man conveyor 20.
Direction operation contactor 5 for driving in the direction, a start circuit 7 during normal operation connected to these UP direction operation contactor 4 and DN direction operation contactor 5, and an UP direction operation contactor 4 and DN controlled by arithmetic circuit 6 A man-conveyor start contact 9 and a man-conveyor start contact 10 for activating the man-conveyor 20 by energizing the directional operation contactors 5, respectively; a man-conveyor stop contact 8 controlled by the arithmetic circuit 6 to stop operation of the man-conveyor;
And a contact (b contact) 3 of a safety device for stopping the operation of the conveyor when an abnormality occurs.

Next, this operation will be described. When the user arriving at the lower or upper entrance of the man conveyor 20 presses the button 1 or the button 2, the switch 1 is pressed.
a or the switch 2a is turned on. The arithmetic circuit 6 receives the signal indicating that the switch 1a or the switch 2a has been turned on, determines the user's entry and its direction, and determines the U corresponding to the user's traveling direction.
The man-conveyor start contact 9 or the man-conveyor start contact 10 for turning on the P-direction operation contactor 4 or the DN-direction operation contactor 5 is turned on, and the man conveyor 20 is started to operate in the direction in which the user travels. After the passenger (user) is no longer on the conveyor 20
The contact 8 for stopping the conveyor is opened, and the conveyor 20 is opened.
Stop the operation of.

According to this embodiment, when the user presses the button 1 or the button 2 provided near the entrance, the man conveyor 20 can be activated and the vehicle can be driven in the direction corresponding to the pressed button. Therefore, the man conveyor 20 can be activated and driven in the direction in which the user travels without bothering the administrator.

(Third Embodiment) Next, a control device for a man conveyor according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment, for example, a user detection sensor that optically detects a user is provided instead of the button in the above-described first or second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a third embodiment in which a user detection sensor is provided instead of a button in the second embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a circuit diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit thereof.

That is, as shown in FIG. 5, instead of the buttons 1 and 2 in the second embodiment, the user detection sensor 1s and the user Each of the detection sensors 2s is provided. As shown in FIG. 6, in the control circuit of this embodiment, a user detection sensor 1s and a user detection sensor 2s detect a user instead of the switch 1a and the switch 2a in the second embodiment. A switch 1sa and a switch 2sa which are turned on by the detection signal output at this time are provided, and the configuration of the other parts is the same as that of FIG.

Next, this operation will be described. When the user arrives at the lower or upper entrance of the man conveyor 20, the user detection sensor 1s or the user detection sensor 2
s detects this and outputs a detection signal, and the switch 1sa
Alternatively, the switch 2sa is turned on. Arithmetic circuit 6 receives a signal indicating that switch 1sa or switch 2sa has been turned on, and thereby determines the user's entry and its direction, and the UP direction operation contactor corresponding to the direction in which the user is traveling. 4 or the DN-direction operation contactor 5 is turned on, and the man-conveyor start contact 9 or the man-conveyor start contact 1 is turned on, and the man-conveyor 20 is started to operate in the direction in which the user travels. After the passenger (user) is no longer on the conveyor 20
The contact 8 for stopping the conveyor is opened, and the conveyor 20 is opened.
Stop the operation of.

According to this embodiment, the user detection sensor 1 s or the user detection sensor 2 s
It is possible to detect the user who gets on the vehicle and activate the man conveyor 20 to drive in the direction in which the user travels, so that the man conveyor 20 is activated and the user proceeds without bothering the administrator. You can drive in any direction.

(Fourth Embodiment) Next, a control device for a man conveyor according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment, the button in the above-described second embodiment is a speed selection button capable of selecting and specifying the operation speed of the conveyor.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the fourth embodiment, and FIG. 8 is a circuit diagram showing a configuration of the control circuit.

As shown in FIG. 7, speed selection buttons 1x, 1y, 1z are provided at the lower entrance of the man conveyor 20 for carrying passengers on an endlessly connected and circulating step such as an escalator. And speed selection buttons 2x, 2y, 2z are provided at the upper entrance. For example, speed selection buttons 1x and 2x are used for low speed selection,
1y and 2y are for normal operation speed selection, and 1z and 2z are for high speed selection. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the control circuit includes a switch 1 which is turned on when each of the speed selection buttons 1x, 1y, 1z, 2x, 2y, 2z is pressed.
xa, 1ya, 1za, 2xa, 2ya, 2za, these switches 1xa, 1ya, 1za, 2xa, 2y
a, 2za and these switches 1xa, 1y
a, 1za, 2xa, 2ya, 2za, an arithmetic circuit 6 which operates when one of the switches is turned on to determine a user's entry direction and a desired driving speed;
0, a man conveyor driving contactor 18 for driving
The conveyor start signal (U) output from the arithmetic circuit 6
P) 9a, a conveyor start signal (DN) 10a, and a frequency converter 1 that is controlled by the conveyor speed signal 11 and outputs a voltage having a frequency based on these signals.
2. An induction motor 13 to which the output of the frequency converter 12 is supplied to rotate the steps of the man conveyor 20, a man conveyor stop contact 8 controlled by the arithmetic circuit 6 to stop the operation of the man conveyor, and operation of the man conveyor in the event of an abnormality. And a contact (b contact) 3 of a safety device for stopping the operation.

Next, this operation will be described. The user arriving at the lower or upper entrance of the conveyor 20 selects and presses a speed selection button corresponding to the desired operation speed of the conveyor.

Speed selection buttons 1x, 1y, 1z, 2x,
When any one of 2y and 2z is pressed, the corresponding switch 1xa, 1ya, 1za, 2xa, 2y
a or 2za is turned on. Thereby, the arithmetic circuit 6 determines the user's entry direction and the desired driving speed, and according to these, the conveyor start signal (UP)
9a or a conveyor start signal (DN) 10a and a conveyor speed signal 11 are input to a frequency converter 12 provided on the input side of an induction motor 13 for rotating the steps of the conveyor. The frequency converter 12 supplies a voltage having a frequency corresponding to these input signals to the induction motor 13 to operate the man conveyor 20 at an operation speed desired by the user. After the passenger (user) is no longer on the man conveyor 20, the man conveyor stop contact 8 is opened and the operation of the man conveyor 20 is stopped.

According to this embodiment, the user selects the speed selection buttons 1x, 1y, 1z, 2 provided near the entrance.
By pressing any one of x, 2y, and 2z, the man conveyor 20 can be started, and can be driven in a corresponding direction at a driving speed corresponding to the pressed speed selection button. Instead, it is possible to start the man conveyor 20 and drive in the direction in which the user travels at the operating speed required by the user.

(Fifth Embodiment) Next, a control device for a man conveyor according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, the fifth embodiment does not include a device operated by a user or a sensor for detecting the user as in the previous embodiments.
The operation is performed based on the operation schedule of the man conveyor prestored in a storage medium incorporated in the arithmetic circuit 6 or another storage medium 6a.

FIG. 10 is a circuit diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit in this embodiment.

As shown in the figure, the control circuit reads out another storage medium 6a for storing the operation schedule of the conveyor 20 and the operation schedule stored in the storage medium 6a, and operates the time zone, the operation direction, and the like. An arithmetic circuit 6 for determining the operating speed, etc .; a man conveyor operation contactor 18 for operating the man conveyor 20; a man conveyor start signal (UP) 9a output from the arithmetic circuit 6;
A frequency converter 12 that is controlled by a man conveyor start signal (DN) 10a and a man conveyor speed signal 11 and outputs a voltage having a frequency based on these signals. The output of the frequency converter 12 is supplied and the man It comprises an induction motor 13 for rotating the steps, a man conveyor stop contact 8 controlled by the arithmetic circuit 6 to stop the operation of the conveyor, and a contact (b contact) 3 of a safety device for stopping the operation of the conveyor when an abnormality occurs. Have been.

The administrator sets in advance a time zone for driving the conveyor 20 and an operation schedule including an operation direction and an operation speed in each time zone for operation, and stores the operation schedule in the storage medium 6a. The operation schedule is read from the storage medium 6a, and when the time period for the operation is reached, the operation direction and the operation speed are determined, and the man-conveyor start signal (UP) 9a or the man-conveyor start signal (DN) 10a corresponding thereto is provided. The conveyor speed signal 11 is input to a frequency converter 12 provided on the input side of an induction motor 13 for rotating the steps of the conveyor. The frequency converter 12 supplies a voltage having a frequency corresponding to these input signals to the induction motor 13 to operate the man conveyor 20 at an operation speed desired by the user. When the operation time period ends, the man conveyor stop contact 8 is opened, and the operation of the man conveyor 20 is stopped.

According to this embodiment, based on the driving schedule stored in the storage medium 6a, which includes the driving time zone, the driving direction and the driving speed in each driving time zone, the administrator does not need to take any trouble. In addition, the man conveyor 20 can be automatically operated.

(Sixth Embodiment) Next, a control device for a man conveyor according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the sixth embodiment, as shown in a schematic configuration in FIG. 11, in the first to fifth embodiments, the operation such as starting, stopping, switching the operation direction, or changing the operation speed of the man conveyor 20 is performed. When the situation changes, a notification device 14 including a display device, a broadcasting device, or a warning device for notifying the user of the change is provided near the entrance. In addition, the installation location of the notification device 14 is not limited to the vicinity of the entrance and exit, and the installation location can be changed as appropriate, for example, by incorporating the notification device 14 into the device of the man conveyor 20.

When the notification device 14 is formed of a display device, when the operation direction and the operation speed of the conveyor 20 are switched, characters and marks as shown in FIGS. 12 (a), 12 (b) and 12 (c) are used. Is displayed. Also, in the case of a broadcasting device, it broadcasts that the driving situation changes. Further, a warning may be issued by a warning device such as a buzzer.

According to this embodiment, when the driving situation changes, the user is informed of the change, so that safe driving can be performed.

(Seventh Embodiment) Next, a control device for a man conveyor according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first to fifth embodiments, the man conveyor 2
In the case of starting, stopping, switching the driving direction, or changing the driving speed of 0, it is necessary to confirm that no passenger is present on the man conveyor 20. However, in the sixth embodiment, And means for determining whether or not a passenger (user) exists on the steps of the man conveyor 20.

FIGS. 13 and 14 are diagrams each showing a schematic configuration example of this embodiment.

FIG. 13 shows a configuration in which a plurality of man-conveyor user passage detection devices 15 for detecting the passage of a user at predetermined intervals are provided on the balustrade of the man conveyor 20. In the above, after a certain period of time has elapsed from the input of a signal from a certain conveyor conveyor user passage detection device 15, another conveyor conveyor user passage detection device 15
If there is no input from, it is determined that there is no user on the conveyor.

FIG. 14 shows a configuration in which an area sensing device 16 is provided on a balustrade of the man conveyor 20 so as to continuously detect the presence or absence of a man conveyor user. If there is no input from the area sensing device 16, it is determined that there is no user on the conveyor.

According to this embodiment, it is possible to determine that there is no user on the man conveyor, so that when starting operation, stopping, switching the operation direction, or changing the operation speed, this embodiment is used. By applying, safety can be ensured.

(Eighth Embodiment) Next, a control device for a man conveyor according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described. This embodiment also provides a means necessary for the first to fifth embodiments to determine whether or not a passenger (user) is present on the steps of the man conveyor 20.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration example of this embodiment. As shown in the figure, a man-conveyor user passage detection device 17 for detecting passage of a user is provided at the entrance of the man-conveyor 20.

In the arithmetic unit 6, after a signal is input from the man-conveyor user passage detection device 17, the man-conveyor use is resumed after a sufficient fixed time elapses from the time when the user gets on the vehicle and gets off. Person passing detection device 1
If there is no input of the signal from 7, it is determined that there is no user on the man conveyor 20.

According to this embodiment, since it is possible to determine that there is no user on the man conveyor, this embodiment is used when starting, stopping, switching the operation direction, or changing the operation speed. By applying, safety can be ensured.

It should be noted that the man-conveyor user passage detection device 1
7, a signal indicating that the button 1 or the button 2 in the first or second embodiment is pressed,
A detection signal from the user detection sensor 1s or the user detection sensor 2s in the third embodiment, or the speed selection buttons 1x, 1y, 1z, 2x, in the fourth embodiment.
A signal indicating that any one of 2y and 2z has been pressed is used, and after a signal has been input from any of these signals, a sufficient period of time elapses after the passenger gets on and gets off, and then again. If there is no input of any of these signals, it may be determined that there is no user on the man conveyor 20.

[0063]

As described above, according to the control device of the present invention, the start-up of the conveyor or the control of the operation direction or the operation speed can be performed without the need of the administrator. it can.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a circuit diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a circuit diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a circuit diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a circuit diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a view showing a display example of a display device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration example of a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing another schematic configuration example of the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 2, ... button 1s, 2s ... user detection sensor 1a, 2a, 1sa, 2sa ... switch 1x, 1y, 1z, 2x, 2y, 2z ... speed selection button 1xa, 1ya, 1za, 2xa, 2ya, 2za ... switch 3 Contact point of safety device (b contact point) 4 UP contactor in the up direction 5 DN contactor in the 6th direction 6 Operation circuit 7 Start circuit during normal operation 8 Contact stop for man conveyor 9 10 Contact start for man conveyor 9 a Man conveyor start signal (UP) 10a ... Man conveyor start signal (DN) 11 ... Man conveyor speed signal 12 ... Frequency converter 13 ... Induction motor 14 ... Notification device 15 ... Man conveyor user passage detection device 16 ... Area sensing device 17 … Man conveyor user passage detection device 18… man conveyor operation contactor 20… man conveyor

Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Yoshio Ogimura 1 Toshiba-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo F-term in the Fuchu Plant, Toshiba Corporation 3F321 DB03 DC01 DC03 DD02 EA02 EA03 EA08 EA09 EC06 FB04 FB05 HA01

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A control device for a man conveyor for carrying a passenger on a step that is endlessly connected and circulates and moves.
Operating means provided near the entrance on the entrance side of the man conveyor and performing an operation for activating the man conveyor,
Operation control means for controlling the operation of the man conveyor according to a signal from the operation means. 2. A control device of a man conveyor for carrying a passenger on a step which is connected endlessly and circulates and moves,
Operating means provided near each entrance of the man conveyor and performing an operation for activating the man conveyor,
A control device for a man conveyor, comprising: operation control means for controlling the man conveyor to operate in a direction corresponding to each operation means by a signal from each of these operation means. 3. A control device of a man conveyor for carrying a passenger on a step that is endlessly connected and circulates and moves.
A detection sensor that is provided near at least one of the entrances of each of the entrances and exits of the man conveyor and detects a user who gets on the man conveyor, and controls the operation of the man conveyor based on a signal from the detection sensor. A control device for a man conveyor, comprising an operation control means. 4. The operation means is for performing an operation for starting a man conveyor by designating an operation speed, and the operation control means is configured to designate the man conveyor by a signal from the operation means. The control device for a man conveyor according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the control is performed so as to operate at an operating speed. 5. A man-conveyor control device for carrying a passenger on a step that is endlessly connected and circulates and moves.
A time zone for operating the man conveyor, storage means for storing operation information including at least one of an operation direction and an operation speed in which operation is performed in this time zone, based on the operation information stored in the storage means; And an operation control means for controlling the man conveyor so as to operate the man conveyor. 6. A man conveyor according to claim 1, further comprising an informing means for informing an operation state when said man conveyor is operated by said operation control means. Control device. 7. A passenger presence detecting means for detecting whether or not a passenger is present on a step of the man conveyor, wherein the operation control means determines that no passenger is present on the step by the passenger presence detecting means. 6. The system according to claim 1, wherein when detected, control is performed so as to start, stop, switch the operation direction, or change the operation speed of the man conveyor. A control device for a man conveyor according to any one of the above. 8. A signal from said operating means, a signal from said detection sensor, or a signal from said entrance / exit passage detection means provided near the entrance / exit and detecting that a user has passed through the entrance / exit of said man conveyor. Using a signal, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the user got on the man conveyor, the discrimination means for judging that there is no passenger on the steps of the man conveyor, the driving control means, the operation control means, When it is determined that there are no passengers on the steps, the control is performed so that the start, stop, switching of the driving direction, or change of the driving speed of the conveyor can be performed. The control device for a man conveyor according to any one of claims 1 to 5.