JP2004262614A - Escalator - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain an escalator in which a step surface can be easily distinguished from a riser in each footstep. <P>SOLUTION: A plurality of the footsteps 1 endlessly connected, circulated and moved are arranged in a main frame. Each footstep 1 has a footboard 9 including the step surface 8 which passengers get on and the riser 10 mounted on a lower step side end of the footboard 9. Each riser 10 is arranged so as to project outside an area of the footboard 9 when the step surface 8 in a horizontal state vertically projects the footstep 1. A main color (red) of the riser 10 of a part exposed in an intermediate inclined part is a color different from a main color (green) of the step surface 8. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an escalator in which steps are circulated.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an escalator has been proposed in which each step is moved at a higher speed at an intermediate slope between the entrance side and the exit side than at the entrance side and at the exit side in order to increase the transportation speed of passengers. In this type of escalator, when the escalator is viewed from above in the vertical direction, the distance between the treads at the intermediate inclined portion is larger than the distance between the treads at the entrance side and the exit side. The riser of each step is arranged so as to protrude from the end of the upper step plate to the lower step plate. (For example, see Patent Document 1).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent No. 2587823
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As described above, in the conventional escalator, since the riser projects from the end of the upper step plate to the lower step plate, when the escalator is viewed from above in the vertical direction, the riser of each step at the intermediate inclined portion is I can see it. For this reason, it is difficult for a passenger walking on the intermediate inclined portion to distinguish the tread surface of the tread plate from the riser.
[0005]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an escalator capable of easily distinguishing a tread surface of each step from a riser.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The escalator according to the present invention includes a tread including a tread surface on which a passenger is placed, and a riser provided at a lower end of the tread, and is connected endlessly, and includes a plurality of steps that are circulated and moved. An escalator provided, wherein each riser is arranged so as to protrude out of the area of the tread plate when the step is vertically projected with the tread surface horizontal, and the riser of a portion exposed at the intermediate inclined portion is provided. The main color is different from the main color of the tread.
[0007]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Embodiment 1 FIG.
FIG. 1 is a partial side view showing an escalator according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In the drawing, a plurality of steps 1 connected endlessly are arranged in a main frame (not shown). A main shaft 2 extending along the width direction of the step 1 is fixed to the step 1. The respective spindles 2 are connected to each other by a step link mechanism 3 which is a connection mechanism. Each step 1 is circulated by the movement of the step link mechanism 3.
[0008]
The step link mechanism 3 is bent at the entrance side and the exit side of the escalator by the guidance of a guide rail (not shown) provided on the main frame, and the inclination between the entrance side and the exit side is inclined. A substantially linear state is formed at the formed intermediate inclined portion. That is, the distance L1 between the adjacent main shafts 2 at the intermediate inclined portion is larger than the distance L2 between the adjacent main shafts 2 at the entrance side and the exit side.
[0009]
Each step 1 has a tread 9 including a tread surface 8 on which a passenger is placed, and a riser 10 provided at a lower end of the step 1. The distance between the treads 9 adjacent to each other when each step 1 is vertically projected is larger at the middle inclined portion than at the entrance side and the exit side.
[0010]
Each riser 10 when viewed from above in the vertical direction of the escalator protrudes from the lower end of the tread 9 by a width w. That is, each riser 10 is arranged so as to project out of the region of the tread plate 9 when the step 1 is vertically projected with the tread surface 8 being horizontal. Each riser 10 is hidden by the continuous treads 9 on the entrance side and the exit side, but is exposed on the side on which passengers are placed by increasing the distance between the treads 9 adjacent to each other in the intermediate inclined portion. It has become.
[0011]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the escalator of FIG. In the figure, the exposed surface of the riser 10 (the portion exposed at the intermediate inclined portion) is colored red. Each tread surface 8 is colored green. That is, the color of the exposed surface of each riser 10 is different from the color of each tread surface 8.
The riser 10 may be manufactured by molding a colored material, or may be manufactured by coloring the surface of a molded product having the shape of the riser 10 with paint.
[0012]
Next, the operation will be described.
At the entrance side of the escalator, the steps 1 of each step 1 are moved adjacent to each other. That is, on the entrance side, only the green tread surface 8 is exposed to the side on which the passenger is placed, and the riser 10 is not exposed. When the step 1 approaches the intermediate inclined portion, the step 1 of the intermediate inclined portion rises with respect to the step 1 on the entrance side, and the red riser 10 is exposed to the side on which the passenger is mounted.
[0013]
Thereafter, the step 1 is moved on the intermediate inclined portion with the riser 10 exposed. When the step 1 reaches the exit side from the intermediate inclined portion, the step board 9 sinks down to the height of the step board 9 of the subsequent step 1, and the riser 10 is hidden by the subsequent step 1.
[0014]
In the escalator having such a configuration, since the color of the exposed surface of the riser 10 is different from the color of the tread surface 8, the tread surface 8 and the riser 10 can be easily distinguished from each other, and the escalator can be walked on the intermediate inclined portion of the escalator. In this case, it is possible to easily recognize the footsteps.
[0015]
Embodiment 2 FIG.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an escalator according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. In the figure, the edge 21 of the tread surface 8 on the riser 10 side is colored red. That is, the color of the edge 21 of the tread surface 8 on the riser 10 side is the same color as the color of the exposed surface of the riser 10. The color of the tread 8 except for the edge 21, that is, the main color of the tread 8 is green. The edge 21 is an area between a boundary between the tread surface 8 and the riser 10 and parallel lines at predetermined intervals (for example, several tens of mm) A1 and A2 at the boundary.
Other configurations and operations are the same as those of the first embodiment.
[0016]
In the escalator having such a configuration, since the color of the edge portion 21 of the tread surface 8 on the riser 10 side is the same color as the color of the exposed surface of the riser 10, the portion of the tread surface 8 where the foot can easily be put on is clearly shown. When the user walks on the middle inclined portion of the escalator, recognition of the stepping foot can be further facilitated.
[0017]
Embodiment 3 FIG.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an escalator according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. In the figure, an edge 31 of the tread surface 8 on the riser 10 side and an edge 32 of the exposed surface of the riser 10 on the tread surface 8 are colored yellow. The color of the tread surface 8 excluding the edge 31, that is, the main color of the tread surface 8 is green. The color of the riser 10 excluding the edge 32, that is, the main color of the riser 10 is red. That is, the color of the edge 31 on the riser 10 side of the tread surface 8 and the color of the edge 32 on the tread surface 8 side of the exposed surface of the riser 10 are either the main color of the tread surface 8 or the main color of the riser 10. The color is also different from the color.
In addition, the edge part 31 is an area of the tread surface 8 between a boundary line between the tread surface 8 and the riser 10 and a parallel line with a predetermined interval (for example, several tens of mm) B1, B2 placed on the boundary line. is there. The edge 32 is an area of the riser 10 between a boundary between the tread surface 8 and the riser 10 and a parallel line with a predetermined interval (for example, several tens of mm) C1 and C2 placed on the boundary. . Other configurations and operations are the same as those of the first embodiment.
[0018]
In the escalator having such a configuration, the color of the edge 31 of the tread surface 8 on the riser 10 side and the color of the edge 32 of the exposed surface of the riser 10 on the tread surface 8 are the main colors of the tread surface 8 and the riser. Since the color is different from any of the 10 main colors, the portion of the tread surface 8 where the foot can easily be put on can be further clarified, and when walking on the middle inclined portion of the escalator, Recognition can be further facilitated.
[0019]
Only the color of the edge 31 on the riser 10 side of the tread surface 8 or the color of the edge 32 on the tread surface 8 side of the exposed surface of the riser 10 is the main color of the tread surface 8 and the main color of the riser 10. The color may be different from either of the colors.
[0020]
In FIG. 4, the main color of the tread surface 8 is the same color as the main color of the riser 10, the main color of the tread surface 8, the color of the edge 31 of the tread surface 8 on the riser 10 side, and the exposed surface of the riser 10. The color of the edge portion 32 on the side of the tread surface 8 may be different from each other. Also in this case, the tread surface 8 and the riser 10 can be distinguished, and when walking on the middle inclined portion of the escalator, recognition of the footstep can be facilitated.
[0021]
Embodiment 4 FIG.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a step of an escalator according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. In the figure, each riser 10 is provided with a display for notifying the passenger of the riser 10. Here, a plurality of crosses (symbols) are drawn. Other configurations and operations are the same as those of the first embodiment.
[0022]
In the escalator configured as described above, since the display indicating the presence of the riser 10 is provided on each riser 10, the exposed surface of the riser 10 can be recognized by a passenger while walking, and the escalator can be recognized by the middle inclined portion of the escalator. When walking, it is possible to easily recognize the footsteps.
[0023]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the display provided on the riser 10 is not limited to a symbol but may be a character.
Further, each of the colored risers 10 according to the first to third embodiments may be provided with a display for notifying a passenger of the riser 10.
Further, the display provided on the riser 10 may be an advertisement or a decorative pattern.
[0024]
Embodiment 5 FIG.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an escalator according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention. In the figure, a lighting device 51 as a light source is installed in a main frame. The lighting device 51 is arranged on the back side of the side on which the passenger of the step 1 is put. That is, the lighting device 51 is arranged inside the movement path of the step 1.
[0025]
Each riser 10 is provided with a plurality of holes 52. Each hole 52 is provided with a window member 53 that is a light transmitting body that transmits light from the lighting device 51. Each window member 53 is made of resin and is translucent. Each hole 52 is closed by each window member 53. The light from the lighting device 51 passes through the hole portion 52 and the window member 53 to reach the side of the step 1 on which the passenger is placed. Other configurations and operations are the same as those of the first embodiment.
[0026]
In the escalator having such a configuration, the hole 52 is provided in the riser 10 at the portion exposed by the intermediate inclined portion, and the window member 53 that transmits light from the lighting device 51 is provided in the hole 52. The tread surface 8 and the riser 10 can be easily distinguished by the light from the illumination device 51 that transmits the light, and when walking on the middle inclined portion of the escalator, it is possible to easily recognize the footstep.
[0027]
Embodiment 6 FIG.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an escalator according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention. In the figure, each riser 10 is made of resin and is translucent so as to transmit light from the lighting device 51. Each tread 9 does not transmit light from the lighting device 51. The light from the lighting device 51 passes through each riser 10 to the side where the passenger of the step 1 is loaded. Other configurations and operations are the same as those of the first embodiment.
[0028]
In the escalator having such a configuration, since the riser 10 transmits light from the lighting device 51, the tread surface 8 and the riser 10 can be more easily distinguished from each other. When walking, it is possible to further easily recognize the footsteps.
[0029]
Embodiment 7 FIG.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an escalator according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention. In the figure, each tread 9 is made of resin, and is translucent so as to transmit light from the lighting device 51. Each riser 10 does not transmit light from the lighting device 51. Light from the lighting device 51 passes through the treads 9 to the side where the passengers of the steps 1 are put. Other configurations and operations are the same as those of the first embodiment.
[0030]
In the escalator having such a configuration, the tread plate 9 transmits the light from the lighting device 51, so that the tread surface 8 and the riser 10 can be more easily distinguished from each other, and the tread surface 8 and the riser 10 can be easily separated by the middle inclined portion of the escalator. When walking, it is possible to further easily recognize the footsteps.
[0031]
In Embodiments 5 to 7, if the light from the lighting device 51 is colored light, the design of the entire escalator can be improved.
[0032]
【The invention's effect】
As is clear from the above description, the escalator according to the present invention is arranged such that each riser projects out of the area of the tread plate when the tread surface is horizontally projected and the step is vertically projected, and the intermediate inclined portion is provided. Since the main color of the riser of the part exposed in is different from the main color of the tread, the tread and the riser can be easily distinguished, and when walking on the middle slope of the escalator, Recognition of the footsteps can be facilitated.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a partial side view showing an escalator according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the escalator of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an escalator according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an escalator according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a step of an escalator according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing another example of Embodiment 4 of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an escalator according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an escalator according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an escalator according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 step, 8 tread, 9 tread, 10 riser, 21, 31 tread edge, 32 riser edge, 51 lighting device (light source), 52 hole, 53 window member (light transmitting body).

Claims (7)

An escalator including a plurality of steps, each of which includes a tread including a tread surface on which a passenger is placed, and a riser provided at a lower end of the tread, and is connected endlessly and circulated. ,
Each riser is arranged so as to protrude outside the area of the tread plate when the tread surface is horizontally projected and the step is vertically projected,
An escalator, wherein a main color of the riser at a portion exposed by the intermediate inclined portion is different from a main color of the tread surface. The escalator according to claim 1, wherein a color of an edge of the tread surface on the riser side is the same as a main color of the riser. At least one of the color of the edge of the tread surface on the riser side and the color of the edge of the tread surface side of the portion exposed by the intermediate inclined portion of the riser is a main color of the tread surface. The escalator according to claim 1, wherein the escalator is different from both a color and a main color of the riser. An escalator including a plurality of steps, each of which includes a tread including a tread surface on which a passenger is placed, and a riser provided at a lower end of the tread, and is connected endlessly and circulated. ,
Each riser is arranged so as to protrude outside the area of the tread plate when the tread surface is horizontally projected and the step is vertically projected,
The main color of the tread surface is the same color as the main color of the riser at the portion exposed at the intermediate inclined portion, the main color of the tread surface, the color of the edge of the tread surface on the riser side, and An escalator, wherein a color of an edge portion of the riser on a side of the tread surface exposed at the intermediate inclined portion is different from each other. An escalator including a plurality of steps, each of which includes a tread including a tread surface on which a passenger is placed, and a riser provided at a lower end of the tread, and is connected endlessly and circulated. ,
Each riser is arranged so as to protrude outside the area of the tread plate when the tread surface is horizontally projected and the step is vertically projected,
An escalator, wherein a display for notifying the passenger of the presence of the riser is provided on a portion of the riser exposed at the intermediate inclined portion. An escalator including a plurality of steps, each of which includes a tread including a tread surface on which a passenger is placed, and a riser provided at a lower end of the tread, and is connected endlessly and circulated. ,
Each riser is arranged so as to protrude outside the area of the tread plate when the tread surface is horizontally projected and the step is vertically projected,
A light source is provided inside the movement path of the steps, a hole is provided in the riser, and a light transmitting body that transmits light from the light source is provided in the hole. Escalator. An escalator including a plurality of steps, each of which includes a tread including a tread surface on which a passenger is placed, and a riser provided at a lower end of the tread, and is connected endlessly and circulated. ,
Each riser is arranged so as to protrude outside the area of the tread plate when the tread surface is horizontally projected and the step is vertically projected,
An escalator, wherein only one of the tread plate and the riser transmits light from the light source.

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