JP2005039987A - Guide unit with voice guide - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a guide unit in which wiring for introducing electricity or loading of a battery is not required but electric power is obtained manually by a spectator oneself and a voice guide is generated upon ending manual operation. <P>SOLUTION: The guide unit comprises a generator utilizing a force stored in the form of mechanical energy by rotating a handle, and a recorder/reproducer operating with electric power generated from the generator. In order to store the force in the form of mechanical energy, the generator is provided with a winding drum coaxially with the handle and in parallel with a rewinding drum around which a spring is wound. Between the shaft of any one of the winding drum or the rewinding drum and the generator, a speed changer for converting rotation of the shaft into high speed rotation and a one-way rotation connecting clutch for transmitting only returning rotation of the shaft to the speed changer are provided. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a guidance device with a voice guide installed indoors and outdoors for guidance of scenic spots, sights, historic sites, event venues, various exhibition halls, and notification of neighborhood associations.

  There is a sign board on the observatory overlooking the scenic spot. For example, many mountains, lakes, and famous temples are lined up, and tourist information is given with names. For this reason, there is a lack of detailed information, and there are cases where an explanation in easy-to-understand language is desired. In addition, there is a problem in that guidance cannot be transmitted to visually impaired people, and it is desirable to add sound in order to provide kind and meticulous guidance.

  However, the guidance with voice added requires electricity to operate the recording and playback device, and the steep observatory that finally arrives is far from the existing distribution lines, and the distribution facilities cannot be expected economically. Distribution lines can be detrimental and some areas are legally regulated (river law, park law, etc.). Further, when a battery is used, there is a problem that the function of the recording / reproducing apparatus is lost due to exhaustion, and there is also a problem that disposal of the battery contaminates the global environment. Therefore, it is not always easy to adopt the battery.

  In the event venues and neighborhood associations, it is not usually difficult to have a guide device because electricity can be introduced from a general distribution line, but it is troublesome when wiring introduction work is necessary, Moreover, if it is wired, it also becomes a restriction | limiting which moves a guide plate freely. Further, the overhead wiring also has a problem of deteriorating aesthetics.

  Therefore, it is conceivable to manually generate power by turning a handle or the like, and to operate the recording / playback device by the electricity. However, in this case, there is a problem that the explanation is heard at the same time as the steering wheel operation, and the sound of the speaker is disturbed due to manual slow speed, and the sound is interrupted when the manual operation is finished.

  In view of the above situation, the present invention does not require the introduction of electricity or the installation of a battery by wiring, and power can be obtained by the viewer's own manual power. An object of the present invention is to provide a guide device with a guide.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises a power generation device that utilizes the force stored as mechanical energy by rotating a handle, and a recording / playback device that operates with the power. In order to store the force, a take-up drum is provided in parallel with the rewind drum around which the springs are wound, and the shaft of the take-up drum or the rewind drum is connected to the generator. In the meantime, there is provided a voice guiding guide device provided with a transmission for converting the shaft rotation at high speed and a one-way rotation connection clutch for transmitting only the return shaft rotation to the transmission. .

  Since the guidance device with a voice guide is configured as described above, a recording for giving a predetermined guidance is put in advance in the recording / playback device and generally opened. For example, when the viewer of the information board wants to listen to the explanation, the handle is turned a predetermined number of times, for example, 30 times or 60 times. Then, when the springs such as a constant torque spring or a spring spring are wound up against the elasticity from the rewind drum to the take-up drum, and the rewind is performed with the accumulated resilience, the take-up drum or rewinding is performed. A generator connected to the shaft of the drum via a transmission rotates at high speed to generate electric power, and the recording / playback device operates with the electric power, and the recorded explanation is issued from the speaker.

  The transmission is converted into a high-speed rotation by the generator only when the drum returns, but the transmission has a function of controlling the rotation of the drum by, for example, a gear, a belt or a pulley, and the rotation is long and constant. Since it lasts, the speaker sound can be given for a long time, for example, 3 or 4 minutes. However, usually 1-2 minutes would be preferred.

  In the case of the above power generation device, the power required for recording and playback is sufficient, so there is no need to turn the handle excessively, so that the mainspring can be wound so that it does not cause a malfunction because it has been wound too much. When the number reaches a constant, it is desirable that the slip mechanism works to prevent further increases in the number of turns.

  As far as the above guidance device with voice guidance is seen, a battery (battery) for storing electrical energy is not necessary, but in order to reduce the burden of rotating the handle, a photovoltaic power generation panel is attached to the box (invoice Item 2), the power is stored, and the stored power is made small so that the rotation speed and load of the handle are reduced.

  As described above, according to the guidance apparatus with a voice guide of the present invention, in order to obtain electric power manually by rotating the handle, introduction of electricity by wiring and a battery are unnecessary, and the installation location is restricted. In addition, it has an excellent effect that it is environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing to the earth, and that the sound is generated after manual operation and the recorded explanation can be heard with a stable sound.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 to FIG. 4 show an embodiment, and the guidance device with a voice guide is provided with a pair of left and right support frames 3 and 3 standing on a pedestal 1 as a carriage, A box 6 in which the guide plate 5, the power generation device 7, the recording / reproducing device 9, and the like are accommodated is installed on the guide plate 5.

  The support frames 3 and 3 are made of extruded aluminum or the like. The support frames 3 and 3 have a square shape and are fixed to the upper end portion inclined rearward along the inclination so that the guide plate 5 can be easily seen. The guide plate 5 displays a map, a landscape, characters, drawings, photographs, and the like according to the purpose of use. In addition, the handle 13 is easy to operate and is provided closer to the right hand.

  The power generation device 7 is configured such that the constant torque spring 15 is wound with the handle 13 and the generator 17 is activated by using the rewinding force, and the substrate 21 is provided on the back side of the installation plate 11 via the separator 19. A winding drum 23 rotated by a handle 13 and a rewinding drum 25 are installed between shafts 11 and 21 with shafts 24 and 26, respectively. Further, on the back side of the substrate 21, a sub-board 27 that is further on the back side is provided on the handle 13 side, and the generator 17 is attached thereto via, for example, a gear transmission 29, and between the board 21 and the sub-board 27. A one-way rotation connection clutch 33 is provided.

  Therefore, when the handle 13 is rotated clockwise, the constant torque spring 15 is taken up from the rewind drum 25 to the take-up drum 23, and the rotation of the take-up drum 23 at that time is automatically cut by the one-way rotation connection clutch 33. Thus, the rotation is not transmitted to the transmission 29 and the generator 17, but the rotation is transmitted only when rewinding is performed to generate power. Since this rotation is controlled to be constant by the transmission 29, constant power can be obtained continuously, and stable electricity is sent to the recording / reproducing apparatus 9, so that sound is output from the speaker 35. . The recording / reproducing apparatus 9 uses a memory card, a magnetic tape, a magnetic desk or the like, and the type of the recording / reproducing apparatus 9 is not particularly problematic as long as it can be electrically recorded and reproduced.

  Further, selection buttons 37, 37,... Are arranged on the erection plate 11 so that selection of Japanese or a foreign language or special selection for the visually impaired person can be performed. 38 is a caster. For visually impaired persons, guidance on braille or unevenness may be displayed on the guide plate 5.

  In FIG. 5, a pair of left and right support frames 3, 3 are erected on a seat 1 with a height adjustment leg 39 by screws, and the angle of the frame 40 of the guide plate 5 can be changed around an axis 41. Attached to.

  In FIG. 6, a box 6 is erected on a pedestal 1, a guide plate 5 is provided at the upper end, and a handle 13 is projected from the front. In addition, the device of the present invention may be miniaturized to be portable, and the listening may be an earphone type guide device.

  FIGS. 7 and 8 are renovated existing guide plates and gazette panels, respectively. In the case of FIG. 7, in the existing state, the upper ends of the left and right support frames 3 and 3 erected on the ground. Upper and lower cross members 42, 42 are installed, and a guide plate 5 is fitted between them. Therefore, the box 6 is provided between the one support frame 3 and the lower cross member 42, and the handle 13 projects from the box 6.

  In the case of FIG. 8, in the existing state, a pair of left and right support frames 3, 3 are projected on a pedestal 1 as a carriage, and a publication panel 10 is provided at the upper end thereof. Then, the box 6 with the handle 13 is fixed to the gazette panel 10, and a special panel 10a as a frame-like replacement panel is attached to the front panel with a slight inclination. Therefore, in this case, the exhibit on the special panel 10a is replaced in accordance with the recording change of the recording / reproducing apparatus 9 (see FIG. 3) in the box 6.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the springs are constant torque springs has been described. Needless to say, however, other springs can be similarly implemented. Needless to say, as a transmission for converting to high speed, for example, a belt or a pulley may be used in addition to a gear.

  FIG. 9 shows another embodiment. In the guidance apparatus with a voice guide, a box 6 as a main body standing upright on a base 1 is erected, and the guidance device with a voice guide is more than a front half of the main body box 6. A handle 13 is provided on the top, and a photovoltaic power generation panel 50 is bonded to the other three side surfaces, and a battery that stores the generated electric power is housed in the main body box 6. With this power storage, it can be used with much fewer turns than usual during the day. Further, the upper end surface 52 of the main body box 6 is inclined forward to be easy to see from the front, and various guide plates and display panels are fitted thereon.

  The photovoltaic power generation panel 50 is mounted as an auxiliary power source, and is also used as a power source for displaying a charge amount as a power source of a voice guidance guide plate. The display uses one to several light-emitting diodes, and the number of turns necessary for a predetermined voice service is displayed from the light-emitting diodes.

  In some cases, voice guidance is restricted at night. For that, if a small amount of electricity is installed, a solar power generation panel will be installed, and it will be judged that it has become nighttime, so that it cannot be used.

It is a perspective view of the guidance apparatus with a voice guide which shows one embodiment of this invention. It is a side view of the guidance apparatus with the same voice guide. It is sectional drawing seen from the plane which shows the structure in the box of the guidance apparatus with the said audio | voice guide. It is sectional drawing of the AA arrow of FIG. It is a side view of the guidance apparatus with a voice guide which shows other embodiment. It is a perspective view of the guidance apparatus with a voice guide which shows other embodiment. It is a front view of the guidance apparatus with a voice guide which shows other embodiment. It is a front view of the guidance apparatus with a voice guide which shows other embodiment. It is a perspective view of the guidance apparatus with a voice guide which shows other embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 5 Guide plate 7 Electric power generating apparatus 9 Recording / reproducing apparatus 10 Gazette panel 10a Special panel 13 Handle 15 Wind-up 17 Electric generator 23 Winding drum 24,26 Shaft 25 Rewinding drum 29 Transmission 33 One-way rotation connection clutch 50 Solar power generation panel

Claims (3)

  It has a power generation device that uses the force stored as mechanical energy by rotating the handle, and a recording / playback device that operates with the power. The power generation device is wound with springs to store the power as mechanical energy. In parallel with the rewinding drum, a take-up drum is provided coaxially with the handle, and between the shaft of the take-up drum or the rewinding drum and the generator, the shaft rotation is converted at high speed. And a one-way rotation connection clutch for transmitting only the return shaft rotation to the transmission.   Constructs a box as a body with a handle for operation and a power generator that uses the power stored as mechanical energy by rotating the handle and a recording / playback device that is mainly operated by the power The guide device with voice guide according to claim 1, wherein various guide plates and a display panel are mounted in the box in addition to the solar battery panel for storing as an auxiliary power source for the electric energy. The guidance device with a voice guide according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a constant torque spring is used as the springs.

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