JP2004115151A - Elevator call operation panel - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an elevator call operation panel improved for allowing visually and auditory disabled persons to easily operate buttons. <P>SOLUTION: When an elevator user touches any of a plurality of braille plates 12a-12d and 21c-28c provided to surface of a call operation panel, a guide announcement is made for guiding arrangement of operation buttons 31-38 on the call operation panel. Since guide means 41-48 are arranged adjoining to the operation buttons 31-38, even a user such as a visually and auditory disabled person, can easily find out the operation buttons 31-38 with the aid of the guide means 41-48 to operate it. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a call control panel for an elevator, and more particularly, to a call control panel improved so that a visually impaired person and a hearing impaired person can easily perform button operations.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a call control panel is provided in each of an elevator car and a landing, and when a user presses an operation button on the call control panel, a call is registered and the operation of the elevator is controlled. ing.
[0003]
A guide display in Braille is provided on the surface of the call operation panel in order to make it easier for visually impaired persons to use the elevator.
For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the call operation panel 1 provided at the landing is provided with an operation button 2a for going to the upper floor and an operation button 2b for going to the lower floor. In the vicinity of the operation buttons 2a and 2b, guidance displays 3a to 3c in braille are provided, respectively.
Similarly, as shown in FIG. 10, the operation panel 4 provided in the car is provided with an operation button 5 for designating a destination floor and operation buttons 6a and 6b for opening and closing doors. However, in the vicinity of these operation buttons 5, 6a, 6b, guidance displays 7a, 7b in braille are provided, respectively.
Thereby, the visually impaired person can perform button operations while understanding the contents of each operation button provided on the call operation panel.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Providing a guide display in braille on a call control panel of an elevator is stipulated in the Japan Elevator Association Standard Collection (JEAS-515B: Standard for elevators for the visually impaired).
However, where the guidance display in braille is provided with respect to the operation button is not specifically defined.
[0005]
Thus, in addition to the guide display in braille provided below the operation buttons as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 on the call operation panel of the elevator, as shown in FIG. And those provided above the operation buttons as shown in FIG.
Therefore, when a visually impaired person operates the call control panel of an elevator with buttons, he / she must find the operation button corresponding to the guidance display by fumbling after understanding the contents of the guidance display in Braille. Did not.
[0006]
In addition, many operation buttons are provided on the call operation panel in the car, but how these operation buttons are arranged as a whole should be understood from the guidance display in individual Braille. Is extremely difficult.
Further, while swinging on the call operation panel to find a guidance display in Braille, an operation button may be operated by mistake, and a call registration different from a desired destination may be performed.
[0007]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide an elevator call control panel which solves the above-mentioned problems of the prior art and is improved so that visually impaired persons and hearing impaired persons can easily operate buttons.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The elevator operation panel according to claim 1, which solves the above problem,
A plurality of Braille nameplates having a Braille guidance display on their surface,
Contact detection means provided on each of the Braille nameplates, which detects that an elevator user has contacted the Braille nameplate,
Identification means for identifying which Braille nameplate the elevator user has contacted based on the detection signal obtained from the contact detection means,
Guide broadcasting means for guiding and broadcasting where the operation button corresponding to the Braille label identified by the identification means is located with respect to the Braille label,
It is characterized by having.
[0009]
That is, in the elevator call control panel according to the first aspect, when a visually impaired person touches any of a plurality of Braille nameplates (guidance display in Braille) provided on the surface of the call control panel, the touched Braille. A guide broadcast corresponding to the nameplate is broadcast.
As a result, information on how the operation buttons of the call operation panel are arranged as a whole, and the position of the operation button corresponding to the braille label that is being touched, etc. are provided by the guidance broadcast. Since the user can know, the user can easily find the button to be operated.
[0010]
In the elevator operation panel according to the second aspect, the Braille nameplate is disposed so as to surround the operation buttons.
As a result, when a visually impaired person searches for the call control panel while touching the car or the wall surface of the hall, he or she first touches the braille nameplate on the call control panel, so accidentally pressing an unintended operation button Can be prevented.
[0011]
4. The elevator call control panel according to claim 3, wherein a guide means for guiding the position of the operation button, a guide means disposed adjacent to the operation button, and a braille label identified by the identification means correspond to the operation. Control means for controlling the operation of the guide means adjacent to the button.
The guide means is a blower that blows out an air jet from a spout that opens adjacent to the operation button, a vibrator disposed adjacent to the operation button, a heating element disposed adjacent to the operation button, and An infrared light emitting diode disposed adjacent to the operation button may be a driven member having a member surface which is continuously displaced toward the operation button.
Thus, the fingertip of the visually impaired person touching the Braille label can be reliably guided toward the operation button corresponding to the Braille label.
In addition, an elevator user who has a hearing impairment in addition to a visual impairment cannot listen to the broadcast guide, but can find the operation button with the help of the guide means.
When using a jet of air or infrared rays to guide the fingertips of a visually impaired person, the visually impaired person does not need to constantly touch the surface of the call control panel. Operation can be reliably prevented.
[0012]
In the elevator operation panel according to the ninth aspect, the Braille nameplate is disposed on a slope inclined toward the operation button.
Thus, the fingertip of the visually impaired person touching the Braille label can be guided along the slope of the slope toward the operation button corresponding to the Braille label.
In addition, if the operation buttons are provided on the bottom surface of the storage recess recessed on the surface of the call control panel, and the slope on which the Braille nameplate is provided is connected to the bottom surface of the storage recess, the storage recess is provided. The vertical wall surface and the slope can reliably guide the fingertip of the visually impaired toward the operation button.
[0013]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the elevator operation panel according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the same portions will be denoted by the same reference characters and description thereof will be omitted.
[0014]
First Embodiment First, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the elevator operation panel of the first embodiment will be described in detail.
[0015]
The elevator call control panel 100 of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is mounted on the inner wall surface of the elevator car, and the display unit 11 provided above the substrate 10 is stopped or passing. A number indicating the middle floor and an arrow indicating the ascending / descending direction are displayed.
Immediately below the display unit 11 and the lowermost end of the substrate 10, braille labels 12a to 12d for guiding the arrangement of the operation buttons 31 to 38 described below are provided.
Further, in the center of the substrate 10, storage recesses 21 for storing floor designation buttons 31 to 36 for designating (call registration) a destination floor and door opening / closing buttons 37 and 38 for opening and closing doors, respectively. To 28 are respectively provided.
[0016]
Since the structures related to the operation buttons 31 to 38 are all the same, the operation button 31 for designating “first floor” will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, an inclined surface 21 b extending inclining toward the left side edge of the substrate 10 is integrally provided from the bottom surface 21 a of the storage recess 21 in which the operation button 31 is provided. I have.
On the inclined surface 21b, there is provided a Braille nameplate 21c that indicates in braille that the operation button 31 is an operation button for designating "first floor".
The Braille nameplate 21c is configured as an electrostatic switch capable of detecting that the elevator user has touched with a fingertip, and is connected to identification means 51 for identifying which Braille nameplate the elevator user is touching. I have.
[0017]
In addition, the Braille nameplates 12a to 12c for guiding the arrangement of the operation buttons 31 to 38 are also configured as electrostatic switches capable of detecting that the elevator user touches with a fingertip, and are connected to the identification means 51. ing.
[0018]
The identification means 51 identifies which of the connected Braille nameplates 21c to 28c and 12a to 12c the Braille nameplate is touching by the elevator user, and transmits an identification signal to the broadcast guide control means 52.
The broadcast guide control means 52 stores the contents of the broadcast guide corresponding to each Braille nameplate, and outputs a broadcast guide corresponding to the identification signal transmitted from the identification means 51 to the broadcast guide means 53 to output the broadcast guide to the elevator user. To broadcast.
[0019]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, a tip end opening 54a of a pipe 54 for ejecting an air jet is opened at a portion between the braille nameplate 21c and the operation button 31 on the bottom surface 21a or the inclined surface 21b of the storage recess 21. are doing.
The base end of the pipe 54 is connected to a blower 55 whose operation is controlled by the blower control means 54.
The blower control means 54 is connected to the identification means 51, and upon receiving the identification signal from the identification means 51, activates the blower 55 and ejects an air jet from the tip opening 54a of the pipe 54 as shown by the arrow in FIG. Let it.
That is, the pipe 54, the tip opening 54a, the blower 55, and the blowing control means 56 constitute the guiding means.
[0020]
Next, the operation and effect of the elevator operating panel 100 of the first embodiment having the above-described structure will be described.
[0021]
In the elevator operation panel 100 of the first embodiment, all the operation buttons 31 to 38 are surrounded by a plurality of Braille nameplates 12a to 12c and 21c to 28c.
Thus, when the visually impaired person searches for the call control panel 100 while touching the car or the wall surface of the hall, the user first touches the Braille nameplates 12a to 12c and 21c to 28c on the call control panel 100. It is possible to prevent a button from being pressed by mistake.
[0022]
In the elevator operation panel 100 of the first embodiment, the Braille nameplates 21c to 28c corresponding to the operation buttons 31 to 38 have inclined surfaces (21b and the like) inclined toward the operation buttons 31 to 38. It is arranged above.
Thereby, the fingertip of the visually impaired person who is touching the Braille nameplates 21c to 28c can be guided to the operation buttons 31 to 38 corresponding to the Braille nameplate along the inclination of the inclined surface.
[0023]
Further, in the elevator operation panel 100 of the first embodiment, the operation buttons 31 to 38 are disposed on the bottom surfaces of the storage recesses 21 to 28 disposed on the surface of the operation panel 100, respectively. .
This can prevent a visually impaired person from touching the operation buttons 31 to 38 and operating when searching for the call operation panel 100 while touching the car or the wall surface of the hall.
Further, the fingertip of the visually impaired person touching the Braille nameplates 21c to 28c is reliably guided toward the operation buttons 31 to 38 by the inclined surfaces (21b and the like) and the vertical wall surfaces (21d and the like) of the storage recesses 21 to 28. can do.
[0024]
Also, in the elevator call operation panel 100 of the first embodiment, different broadcast guidance is performed according to the Braille nameplate touched by the visually impaired.
For example, when the user touches the Braille nameplate 12a, "buttons for specifying the first floor, second floor, and third floor and buttons for opening the door are arranged in order from the top below this part." Is broadcasted.
Similarly, when the user touches the braille nameplate 12d, "buttons for designating the fourth floor, the fifth floor, and the sixth floor and buttons for closing the door are arranged in order from the top above this part." Is broadcasted.
Thereby, the visually impaired can easily know how the operation buttons are arranged on the call operation panel 100 as a whole.
[0025]
Further, when the user touches the Braille nameplate 21c corresponding to the operation button 31 for designating the first floor, a broadcast that "there is an operation button for designating the first floor on the right side of this portion" is performed.
Similarly, when the user touches the Braille nameplate 28c corresponding to the operation button 38 for closing the door, a broadcast that "there is an operation button for closing the door on the left side of this part" is performed.
Thus, the visually impaired can easily know the contents and positions of the operation buttons.
[0026]
In addition, in the elevator call operation panel 100 of the first embodiment, the fingertip of the visually impaired is guided between the Braille nameplates 21c to 28c and the operation buttons 31 to 38 toward the operation buttons 31 to 38. Guide means 41 to 48 are provided.
Then, when an identification signal indicating that the fingertip of the elevator user is touching the braille nameplate 21c is obtained from the identification unit 51, the blower control unit 56 activates the blower 55 to generate an air jet from the tip opening 54a of the pipe 54. Inject.
Thereby, even an elevator user who has hearing impairment in addition to visual impairment can sense the air jet and recognize the direction in which the operation button 31 is located, so that the fingertip can be reliably moved from the braille nameplate 21c to the operation button 31. You can go to.
[0027]
Second Embodiment Next, with reference to FIG. 3, an elevator call control panel of a second embodiment will be described in detail.
[0028]
The call control panel 110 of the elevator according to the second embodiment shown in FIG. 3 is obtained by changing only the configuration of the guide means 41 to 48 in the above-described first embodiment.
That is, in the second embodiment, the guide means 41 to 48 provided between the Braille nameplates 21 c to 28 c and the operation buttons 31 to 38 are composed of the vibrating body 57 and the electromagnetic member built in the vibrating body 57. And a vibrating body control means 58 connected to the identification means 51 for controlling energization of the coil.
The vibrating portion 57a of the vibrating body 57 is exposed at a portion between the Braille nameplate 21c and the operation button 31 on the bottom surface 21a or the inclined surface 21b of the storage recess 21.
[0029]
When the identification signal indicating that the fingertip of the elevator user touches the Braille nameplate 21c corresponding to the operation button 31 is obtained from the identification means 51, the vibrating body control means 58 operates the vibrating body 57 to activate the vibrating portion 57a. Vibrates.
Then, the elevator user who has a hearing impairment in addition to the visual impairment can sense the vibration of the vibrating body 57 and recognize the direction in which the operation button 31 is located, so that the fingertip is reliably moved from the braille nameplate 21 c to the operation button 31. You can go.
[0030]
Third Embodiment Next, referring to FIG. 4, the elevator operation panel of the third embodiment will be described in detail.
[0031]
The elevator operation panel 120 of the third embodiment shown in FIG. 4 is obtained by changing only the configuration of the guide means 41 to 48 in the above-described first embodiment.
That is, in the third embodiment, the guide means 41 to 48 provided between the Braille nameplates 21 c to 28 c and the operation buttons 31 to 38 are composed of the heating element 59 and the electric power contained in the heating element 59. And a heating element control means 60 connected to the identification means 51 for controlling energization of the coil.
The tip 59a of the heating element 59 is exposed at a portion between the Braille nameplate 21c and the operation button 31 on the bottom surface 21a or the inclined surface 21b of the storage recess 21.
[0032]
When the identification signal indicating that the fingertip of the elevator user touches the Braille nameplate 21 c corresponding to the operation button 31 is obtained from the identification unit 51, the heating element control unit 60 energizes the electric coil of the heating element 59. The heating element 59 is heated.
Then, since the elevator user who has hearing impairment in addition to visual impairment can sense the heat generated by the heating element 59 and recognize the direction in which the operation button 31 is located, the user can surely move his fingertip from the braille nameplate 21 c to the operation button 31. You can go.
[0033]
Fourth Embodiment Next, with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, the elevator operation panel of the fourth embodiment will be described in detail.
[0034]
In the elevator operation panel 200 of the fourth embodiment shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the Braille nameplates 21 c to 28 c and the operation buttons 31 to 38 are arranged flush with the surface of the substrate 10.
Further, guide means for guiding the fingertips of the elevator user who has hearing impairment in addition to visual impairment from the Braille nameplates 21c to 28c to the operation buttons 31 to 38 are constituted by infrared light emitters 61 to 68, respectively.
[0035]
The infrared light emitters 61 to 68 are disposed so as to surround the operation buttons 31 to 38, and a plurality of infrared light emitting diodes 61a are arranged on the surface thereof at equal intervals. These infrared light emitting diodes 61a are controlled to blink by infrared light emitting element control means 69 connected to the identification means 51.
[0036]
When the identification signal indicating that the fingertip of the elevator user is touching the Braille plate 21c corresponding to the operation button 31 is obtained from the identification unit 51, the infrared light emitter control unit 69 continuously lights the infrared light emitting diode 61a. Let it.
Then, the elevator user who has a hearing impairment in addition to the visual impairment can recognize the position of the operation button 31 by sensing the infrared rays radiated from the infrared light emitting diode 61a as heat as indicated by the arrow in FIG. The fingertip can be reliably moved from the Braille nameplate 21c to the operation button 31.
At this time, the elevator user can sense the infrared rays emitted from the infrared light emitting diode 61a as heat even if the fingertip is released from the surface of the substrate 10, so that the position of the operation button 31 can be reliably recognized.
[0037]
When the elevator user touches the Braille nameplates 12a to 12d, the arrangement of the operation buttons 31 to 38 can be guided by blinking the infrared light emitters 61 to 68.
For example, when the user touches the Braille name plate 12a, the infrared light emitters 61 to 63 disposed around the operation buttons 31 to 33 for designating the first floor, the second floor, and the third floor, and an operation for opening the door. The infrared light emitter 67 disposed around the button 37 is turned on and off.
In addition, if the infrared light emitted from the infrared light emitters 61 to 68 is set to an invisible wavelength, it is possible to enhance the design of the call control panel 200 without hindering the vision of a healthy person.
[0038]
Fifth Embodiment Next, with reference to FIG. 7, an elevator call control panel of a fifth embodiment will be described in detail.
[0039]
In the elevator operation panel 300 of the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the guide means for guiding the elevator user's fingertip from the Braille nameplates 21 c to 28 c to the operation buttons 31 to 38 is driven by the drive motor 70 to rotate. And a driven body 71 in the form of a spur gear.
The outer peripheral surface of the driven body 71 is exposed on the front surface 10a of the substrate 10 between the Braille nameplate 21c and the operation buttons 31.
The drive motor control means 72 for controlling the operation of the drive motor 70 is connected to the identification means 51.
[0040]
When the identification signal indicating that the fingertip of the elevator user touches the Braille nameplate 21c corresponding to the operation button 31 is obtained from the identification means 51, the drive motor control means 72 operates the drive motor 70 to drive the driven body. Rotate 71.
Then, the elevator user who has a hearing impairment in addition to the visual impairment senses the vibration, and places the fingertip on the outer peripheral surface 71a of the driven body 71, thereby moving the fingertip from the braille nameplate 21c to the operation button 31. Can be surely headed.
[0041]
Sixth Embodiment Next, with reference to FIG. 8, an elevator call control panel of a sixth embodiment will be described in detail.
[0042]
In the elevator operation panel 310 of the sixth embodiment shown in FIG. 7, a belt 75 wound between a pair of rollers 73 and 74 is a driven body, and its outer peripheral surface is in contact with a braille nameplate 21c. It is exposed on the front surface 10a of the substrate 10 between the operation button 31 and the operation button 31.
A drive belt 79 is wound between an output pulley 77 of the drive motor 76 and a pulley 78 that rotates integrally with one of the rollers 74.
Further, a drive motor control means 72 for controlling the operation of the drive motor 76 is connected to the identification means 51.
[0043]
When an identification signal indicating that the fingertip of the elevator user touches the Braille nameplate 21c corresponding to the operation button 31 is obtained from the identification unit 51, the drive motor control unit 72 operates the drive motor 76 to operate the driven body. Activate 75.
Then, the elevator user who has a hearing impairment in addition to the visual impairment senses the vibration and places the fingertip on the outer peripheral surface of the driven body 75, thereby moving the fingertip from the Braille nameplate 21c to the operation button 31. You can go.
[0044]
As described above, each embodiment of the elevator operation panel according to the present invention has been described in detail. However, it is needless to say that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible.
For example, in all of the above-described embodiments, the call control panel provided in the elevator car is described. However, it goes without saying that the present invention can be applied to the call control panel provided in the elevator platform.
[0045]
【The invention's effect】
As is apparent from the above description, in the elevator operation panel according to the present invention, when the elevator user touches any of the plurality of Braille plates provided on the surface of the operation panel, the touched Braille plate A guidance broadcast corresponding to the guidance display is broadcast.
As a result, information on how the operation buttons of the call operation panel are arranged as a whole, and the position of the operation button corresponding to the braille label that is being touched, etc. are provided by the guidance broadcast. Because it is possible to know, it is possible to easily find and operate where the button to be operated is.
Further, in the elevator call operation panel according to the present invention, since the guide means is arranged adjacent to the operation button, even if the elevator user has a hearing impairment in addition to the visual impairment, the guide means With the help of the user, the operation button can be easily found and operated.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a call control panel of an elevator according to a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram shown together with a horizontal sectional view taken along line II-break in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a call control panel of the elevator according to a second embodiment together with a horizontal sectional view.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a call control panel of an elevator according to a third embodiment together with a horizontal sectional view.
FIG. 5 is a front view showing a call control panel of an elevator according to a fourth embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram shown together with a horizontal sectional view taken along a line VI-break in FIG. 1;
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a call control panel of an elevator according to a fifth embodiment together with a horizontal sectional view.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a call control panel of an elevator according to a sixth embodiment together with a horizontal sectional view.
FIG. 9 is a front view showing a conventional elevator operation panel.
FIG. 10 is a front view showing a conventional elevator operation panel.
FIG. 11 is a front view showing a conventional elevator operation panel.
FIG. 12 is a front view showing a conventional elevator operation panel.
[Explanation of symbols]
1,4,8 Conventional call operation panel 2 Elevation button 3,7 Braille nameplate 5 Floor button 6 Door open / close button 10 Substrate 11 Display unit 12a-12d Braille nameplate 21-26 Storage recesses 21c-28c Braille nameplate 31-36 floor Floor buttons 37, 38 Door opening / closing buttons 41 to 48 Guide means 51 Non-contact Braille nameplate identification means 52 Broadcast guide control means 53 Broadcast guide means 54 Pipe 55 Blower 56 Blow control means 57 Vibrator 58 Vibrator control means 59 Heating element 60 Heat generation Body control means 61 to 68 Infrared light emitter 69 Infrared light emitter control means 70 Drive motor 71 Driven body 72 Drive motor control means 75 Driven body 76 Drive motor 100 Call control panel of the first embodiment Operation panel 110 of the second embodiment Operation panel 120 Call operation panel 200 of the third embodiment Call operation panel 300 of the fourth embodiment Call operation of the fifth embodiment Board 310 of the call control panel sixth embodiment

Claims (10)

A plurality of Braille nameplates having a Braille guidance display on their surface,
Contact detection means provided on each of the Braille nameplates, which detects that an elevator user has contacted the Braille nameplate,
Identification means for identifying which Braille nameplate the elevator user has contacted based on the detection signal obtained from the contact detection means,
Guide broadcasting means for guiding and broadcasting where the operation button corresponding to the Braille label identified by the identification means is located with respect to the Braille label,
A call control panel for an elevator, comprising: The elevator operation panel according to claim 1, wherein the Braille nameplate is disposed so as to surround the operation button. Guiding means for guiding the position of the operation button, disposed adjacent to the operation button,
Control means for controlling the operation of the guide means adjacent to the operation button corresponding to the Braille nameplate identified by the identification means,
The elevator operation panel according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: 4. The elevator operating panel according to claim 3, wherein the guide means is a blower that blows out an air jet from an outlet opening adjacent to the operation button. The elevator operating panel according to claim 3, wherein the guide means is a vibrating body disposed adjacent to the operation button. The elevator operation panel according to claim 3, wherein the guide means is a heating element disposed adjacent to the operation button. The elevator operation panel according to claim 3, wherein the guide means is an infrared light emitting diode disposed adjacent to the operation button. The elevator operating panel according to claim 3, wherein the guide means is a driven member having a surface that is continuously displaced toward the operation button. The elevator operation panel according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the Braille nameplate is disposed on a slope inclined toward the operation button. The operation button is disposed on a bottom surface of a storage recess recessed on a surface of the call operation panel,
And the slope is provided continuously with the bottom surface of the storage recess,
10. The elevator operation panel according to claim 9, wherein:

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