JP2006143412A - Device for assisting getting on/off of escalator - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device for assisting getting on/off of an escalator for informing timing for getting on/off the escalator from an entrance with light and sound. <P>SOLUTION: Instruction of plural steps such as waiting or going with respect to a position of a step 5 exposed to the outside from a deck 3a of a getting-on port 3 of the escalator 2 is displayed to the outside by an outside display means, timing for getting on a first step is informed whole of which is gradually appeared from the deck of the getting-on port of the escalator, instruction of plural steps such as waiting or going with respect to a position of a step housed in the deck of a getting-off port of the escalator is displayed to the outside by the outside display means, and timing for getting on the deck of the getting-off port of the escalator is informed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a boarding / alighting support apparatus that informs the timing of getting on and off with light and sound when getting on and off an escalator from an entrance and exit.

Conventionally, for example, in the passenger conveyor of Japanese Patent Publication No. 4-79954, a visual display body is mounted on the inner upper side of the transparent balustrade panel, and an illumination device is mounted on the outer side of the transparent balustrade panel so as to overlap the visual display body. There is known a configuration in which the sound is transmitted to the inner side of the transparent balustrade panel by installing in the lighting device.
This configuration does not disclose how to perform visual and auditory external display.
On the other hand, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 3-44178 discloses a configuration of an escalator in which a group of lamps color-coded in order of danger color, caution color, and safety color are provided on the inner side of the staircase formation portion on the lower floor from the front in the traveling direction.
According to the present invention, the staircase forming section is divided into three areas, the danger color lamp group, the caution color lamp group, and the safety color lamp group sequentially from the front, and passengers enter the staircase formation section from the horizontal transition section. Prevents inadvertent stumbling and falling accidents, but does not help when getting on or off the escalator.
In addition, the passenger conveyor apparatus disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 62-191780 has a plurality of holes in a large number of treads, and these holes are covered with a permeable member so as to be close to the entrance / exit along the entire length of the conveyance path. The lighting fixtures that emit light of different colors in the portion and the middle portion are arranged at appropriate intervals, but there is no function to guide when getting on or off the escalator.
For this reason, for children, elderly people, and people with disabilities, the timing of getting on or off the escalator step is unknown, and it is dangerous to get on and off alone.

Japanese Patent Publication No. 4-79954 (see Fig. 1) Refer to FIG. 2 of Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 3-44178.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a support device for getting on and off an escalator that informs the user of the timing of getting on and off the escalator with an external display means so that the user can safely get on and off the escalator. There is.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention
In the invention of claim 1,
For the position of the step that appears outside from the escalator entrance stand, instructions of multiple stages such as standby and advance are externally displayed on the external display means, and the full length appears gradually from the escalator entrance stand. It is characterized by notifying the timing of getting on a step.
In the invention of claim 2,
Multiple steps such as standby and advance are displayed externally on the external display means for the position of the step that moves toward the escalator's exit base and is stored inside, and gradually appears on the escalator's exit base. It is characterized by informing the timing of getting off from the final step where the full length is stored.
In the invention of claim 3,
The external display means comprises means for displaying light and sound, and is provided in a balustrade portion in the vicinity of the entrance board or the exit board of the escalator.
Furthermore, in the invention of claim 4,
The external display means illuminates light of a predetermined color indicating an instruction for standby, advance, etc. in a concentrated manner like a spotlight on the first step on which the user rides.

  In this invention, the user can safely get on and off the escalator by displaying externally the timing of getting on or off the escalator to the user using the external display means.

This invention realizes the purpose of externally displaying instructions in multiple stages such as waiting and advancing on the external display means, and notifying the timing of getting on the first step as the full length gradually appears from the platform of the escalator entrance did.
The escalator boarding / alighting support apparatus of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

As an example, the escalator boarding / alighting support device 1 includes a step position sensor 1A that detects the position of step 5, a point determination unit 1B that determines a point position described later from the position of step 5, and a determined point position. It comprises display control means 1C for determining what area it is and controlling external display means such as illumination means 6 and sound means 7 (see FIG. 9).
Moreover, you may provide operation detection means 1D, such as an escalator user detection means and a manual switch, as a premise of this apparatus operation | movement.
Further, the structure of the escalator 2 used in this embodiment has a known configuration comprising a pair of balustrades 4 provided on the left and right sides and a large number of consecutive steps 5 that circulate straight between the balustrades 4.

1-4, the case where the escalator boarding / alighting assistance apparatus 1 is provided in the entrance 3 of the escalator 2 is demonstrated.
In this apparatus 1, the user gradually appears outside the platform (deck cover) 3 a of the entrance 3 of the escalator 2 and the user is trying to get on, or the position of the step 5-1 on which the user has got is in a plurality of stages (in this embodiment). Divide into three stages).
For example, the first point is set when the entire length of the step board 5-2 immediately before step 5-1 appears from the base 3a of the entrance 3 at the front of FIG. 1, that is, at the position of FIG. 2 is set as the second point when the step 5-1 appears from the first point to a short halfway position (for example, ½ of the total length) before the position of FIG. 2, and the second point before the position of FIG. To the third point when the step 5-1 appears up to a long halfway position (for example, 2/3 of the total length).

Then, the area from the first point shown in FIG. 1 to immediately before the second point is defined as a “danger” area.
Further, the area from the second point shown in FIG. 2 to the point immediately before the third point is set as the “caution” area.
Also, the “advance” area is passed from the third point shown in FIG. 3 to the first point in FIG.

On the other hand, as external display means, illumination means 6 that emits light and sound means 7 that emits sound and sound are provided, and a pattern to be displayed corresponding to each area is set.
For example, the illumination means 6 displays three colors of “red”, “orange”, and “green”.
Here, the illuminating means 6 performs concentrated illumination such as a spotlight, and is built in the balustrade 4 toward the illumination area A corresponding to the first step that the user intends to get on. Illuminate the light.

Here, a paint or paint having a high brightness such as white, which clearly expresses the color of the concentrated illumination, may be applied to a portion corresponding to the illumination area of the step of the escalator. Alternatively, coating or paint having a high light reflectance may be applied, or surface treatment may be used.
In the illustrated example, for example, coloring the left half of each step 5 makes it easy to distinguish the color of the illumination when the illumination is applied.
Although not shown, the paint or paint may be applied to the entire surface of step 5 or may be expressed as a line surrounding the step 5 or as a figure or pattern on the step.

Thus, the user can see that red, orange, and green illuminations are alternately irradiated onto the predetermined illumination area A on the step 5 by looking at the extended step 5. .
Next, the voice means 7 is also built in the balustrade 4 and displays voices such as “wait”, “preparation”, “high please”, and three-step signal sounds.

The patterns of the illumination means 6 and the sound means 7 are displayed in synchronization with the previously set three areas.
For example, when step 5-1 is in the danger area from FIG. 1 to FIG. 2, the illumination means 6 irradiates “red” on the illumination area A, and the voice means 7 “waits” or short. An interval signal tone is displayed simultaneously.

Next, when step 5-1 is in the caution area from FIG. 2 to FIG. 3, the illumination means 6 irradiates “orange” on the illumination area A, and the sound means 7 has a slightly longer “preparation” sound. An interval signal tone is displayed simultaneously.
When step 5-1 is in the forward area from FIG. 3 to FIG. 4, the illumination means 6 irradiates “blue” on the illumination area A, and the voice means 7 emits “high please” voice or traffic. The signal tone and silence are displayed at the same time.

  In this way, the user recognizes the timing of moving to step 5-1 gradually appearing outside from the platform 3a of the entrance 3 of the escalator 2 by the visual and auditory senses received from the illumination means 6 and the voice means 7. Can be executed.

The structure of the illumination means 6 and the sound means 7 is not particularly limited, and may be provided at a position where a user (passenger) of the escalator can easily recognize.
For example, as disclosed in the prior art, the illumination means 6 is provided on the balustrade panel 8 in the vicinity of the entrance 3 or the illumination means 6 is provided directly below the step 5-1 that appears from the platform 3a of the entrance 3 or in the lower part in the vicinity thereof. 5 and the riser 5a or between the step 5 and the balustrade panel (skirt curtain), or by providing a translucent part in the step 5 and changing the color of the illumination means 6 installed below the step 5 It is possible to adopt a known configuration such as displaying different color illumination from the translucent part.

Although the above embodiment has been described with respect to getting on the escalator 2, substantially the same configuration can be adopted when getting off the escalator 2.
5-7, the case where the escalator boarding assistance apparatus 1 is provided in the exit 9 of the escalator 2 is demonstrated.
In this case, the illumination means 6 and the sound means 7 are provided on the base 9a of the exit 9 of the escalator 2 or in the vicinity thereof.
In addition, the lighting area B on the platform 9a of the exit 9 may be painted with a color or a paint so that the color of the illumination can be clearly understood as in the above embodiment. Alternatively, coating or paint having a high light reflectance may be applied, or surface treatment may be used.

Thereby, it is possible to recognize the timing at which the user changes from the step 5-1 of the escalator 2 to the platform 9a of the exit 9 and to change safely.
Here, the illumination means 6 performs concentrated illumination such as a spotlight, and is built in the railing 4 in the illustrated example, and is an illumination area on the platform 9a of the exit 9 where the user is going to get off. Illuminate towards B.
The illumination means 6 irradiates the illumination area B with illumination that changes to “red”, “orange”, and “green” as the step 5-1 approaches the table 9a, and at the same time “waits” by the sound means 7. , “Preparation”, “High please”, and other sounds and signals are displayed.

In the figure, step 5-1 shows the step on which the user is riding.
As an example of the switching pattern, as shown in FIG. 5, the point up to point A where the tip of step 5-2 immediately before step 5-1 on which the user is on is in contact with the platform 9a is referred to as a danger area. The shadow means 6 irradiates the illumination area B with red, and a “waiting” voice or signal is emitted.

Next, beyond point A, as shown in FIG. 6, up to half of the previous step 5-2 becomes a caution area from point B entering the inside of the table 9a, and the illumination means 6 illuminates orange illumination The area B is irradiated, and “prepared” sound and signals are emitted from the sound means 7.
Then, as shown in FIG. 7, all the previous step 5-2 enters the inside of the base 9a, and the front area of the step 5-1 where the user is riding is the advance area from the point C where it contacts the base 9a, The illuminating unit 6 irradiates the illumination area B with green illumination, and the audio unit 7 emits a “high please” voice or signal.

Thereby, the user can transfer from the escalator 2 to the base 9a of the exit 9 safely and reliably.
Moreover, although the said Example demonstrated the support for boarding / alighting about the escalator which raises, it can implement also about the escalator which descend | falls by the structure similar to the said Example.
Since the difference in this case is only the traveling direction of the escalator, the description thereof is omitted.

In this way, anyone can safely and reliably transfer from the boarding platform to the escalator step and from this step to the exit platform.
In the present invention, the boarding / alighting support apparatus 1 may be operated at all times, or may be operated when a user detects that the user has entered the entrance 3 by a sensor (not shown).
Or you may make it operate | move as needed with a manual switch.

Moreover, in the said Example, although each point was divided into three steps according to the position of one step which a user tries to get on, you may make it divide a point while a several step progresses.
The number of points may be two, or three or more, and can be set as appropriate according to the speed of the escalator and the user.
The position of the step may be detected using a known position detection sensor, or may be set according to the time corresponding to the speed when the speed of the escalator is constant.

Moreover, in this invention, the boarding / alighting assistance apparatus may be used only for boarding, for boarding only, or for both boarding and boarding.
Furthermore, the illumination means and the voice means can use various known configurations as long as they are intended to alert the user and display light and sound that recognize the timing of getting on and off.
For example, the illuminating means of FIG. 8 has a configuration in which an illuminating unit 19 is built in the base 9a of the exit 9 and the base 9a is illuminated from the bottom like a signal.
In addition, it goes without saying that various design changes can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

(A) is principal part sectional drawing seen from the side surface which shows the 1st point of the step for transfer from a gate, (b) is the principal part top view. (A) is principal part sectional drawing seen from the side surface which shows the 2nd point of the step for transfer from a gate, (b) is the principal part top view. (A) is principal part sectional drawing seen from the side surface which shows the 3rd point of the step for transfer from a boarding gate, (b) is the principal part top view. (A) is principal part sectional drawing seen from the side surface which shows immediately before the 1st point of the step for transfer from a boarding gate, (b) is the principal part top view. It is a principal part top view which shows the point A for the transfer from a step to an exit. It is a principal part top view which shows the point B for the transfer to the exit from a step. It is a principal part top view which shows the point C for the transfer from a step to an exit. It is a principal part top view which shows the point C for the transfer to the exit from the step which showed the example from which an illumination means differs. It is a block diagram of the boarding / alighting support apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

1 Assistance device for getting on and off 2 Escalator 3 Entrance 3a stand (deck)
4 balustrade 5 step 6 lighting means 7 audio means 8 balustrade panel 9 exit 9a stand (deck)

Claims (4)

  For the position of the step that appears outside from the escalator entrance stand, instructions of multiple stages such as standby and advance are externally displayed on the external display means, and the full length appears gradually from the escalator entrance stand. An escalator boarding / alighting support apparatus characterized by notifying the timing of getting on a step.   Multiple steps such as standby and advance are displayed externally on the external display means for the position of the step that moves toward the escalator's exit base and is stored inside, and is gradually displayed on the escalator exit base. An escalator boarding / alighting support apparatus, characterized by notifying the timing of getting off from the final step where the full length is stored.   3. The external display means comprises means for displaying light and sound, and is provided at a balustrade portion in the vicinity of the entrance board or exit board of the escalator. Escalator boarding / alighting support device. The external display means intensively illuminates light of a predetermined color indicating an instruction such as standby or advancing like a spotlight on the first step on which the user rides. The support device for getting on and off the escalator described in 1.

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