JP2007331876A - Telephone call system for elevator - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a telephone call system for an elevator capable of recognizing situation ready for elevator service after recovery of control operation on an earthquake without inquiry to a monitoring center by a communication line. <P>SOLUTION: The above problem can be accomplished by the telephone call system for the elevator provided with a seismometer operated when the earthquake with a predetermined seismic intensity or more occurs; an elevator control device for performing the control operation in an earthquake by an operation signal from the seismometer; an emergency call button and an interphone of a car; and a telephone call device for management of the monitoring center. In the telephone call system, the interphone in the car and the telephone call device for management of the monitoring center are connected to each other through the communication line. Informing means 6B, 9, 10 for informing a message that the elevator is ready for service when it is detected that any one of the emergency call button 4, an operation button 5 or a hall call button 8 is operated within a predetermined time after recovery of the control operation on the earthquake are provided. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an elevator call system, and more particularly, to an elevator call system suitable for notifying passengers that an elevator that has been controlled during an earthquake can be used as usual.

Conventionally, as an elevator call system, when a passenger is trapped in the car due to a failure or a power failure, if the passenger operates an emergency call button provided on the operation panel in the car, The intercom provided on the operation panel and the management call device installed in the monitoring center of the management company or the like that manages the elevator are automatically connected via a public telephone line to get on with the monitoring center's monitor. There is known one that enables conversation with passengers in a car (for example, see Patent Document 1).
JP-A-8-245098

  However, in the elevator call system described in the above-mentioned JP-A-8-245098, when an earthquake control operation of the elevator is executed due to an earthquake of a predetermined seismic intensity or greater, the control operation during the earthquake is performed. The passengers in the car cannot know whether or not the elevator has been safely used after the restoration of the car is completed. Therefore, since passengers in the car are worried, the emergency call button provided on the operation panel in the car is operated so that the intercom in the car and the management call device for the monitoring center are connected to the public telephone. By connecting via a line, it tries to check with the monitoring center supervisor whether or not the elevator can be used. Therefore, when an earthquake of a predetermined seismic intensity or higher occurs, the emergency call buttons on the elevator cars in the elevators in the area where the earthquake occurred are operated all at once, and the intercom in the elevator car and the monitoring center management call Passengers in the car are able to use the elevator even though they are in a state where the elevator can be used due to the situation where the communication with the device becomes impossible or the situation where the communication becomes difficult. There was a problem of getting off and using the stairs of the building.

  The present invention has been made from the actual situation in the above-described prior art, and its purpose is to connect the interphone in the car and the management communication device in the monitoring center via a communication line when an earthquake of a predetermined seismic intensity or more occurs. The purpose of the present invention is to provide an elevator call system that allows the user to know that the elevator has been made available after the restoration of the control operation during the earthquake, even if it is not connected.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes a seismometer that operates when an earthquake of a predetermined seismic intensity or more occurs, an elevator control device that performs at least seismic control operation by an operation signal from the seismometer, At least an emergency call button provided on the operation panel, an intercom provided on the operation panel in the car, and a management communication device installed in a monitoring center for remotely managing the elevator, wherein the emergency call button When operated, in an elevator call system in which the intercom in the car and the management call device of the monitoring center are connected via a communication line, within a predetermined time after restoration of the control operation during the earthquake , The emergency call button, the operation button provided on the operation panel in the car or the hall call button provided in the hall of each floor of the elevator When detecting that the deviation or is operated, it is characterized in that a notifying means for notifying a message that the elevator is available.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that the notifying means comprises an interphone speaker in a car or a hall speaker provided in a hall, and a voice synthesizer that outputs the voice signal of the message to these speakers. It is said.

  Further, according to the present invention, when it is detected that the hall call button is operated, the car is brought to the landing where the hall call button is operated, and the message is broadcast from the speaker of the intercom. It is characterized by that.

  Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that the message is a voice indicating that the control operation during the earthquake of the elevator is restored and can be used as usual.

  According to the present invention, when the control operation of the elevator during an earthquake is restored, a message indicating that the elevator can be used is notified by operating one of the emergency call button, the operation button, or the hall call button. Therefore, it is possible to know that the passenger can use the elevator, and even though the elevator can be used, the passenger can be prevented from getting off the car and using the stairs of the building, and the elevator. When the earthquake control operation is restored, an elevator call system can be obtained that can reduce inquiries about the availability of the elevator from the intercom in the car to the monitoring center.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of an elevator call system according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an elevator call system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an operation when an emergency call button of an elevator call system is operated according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation when an operation button or hall call button of an elevator call system is operated according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The elevator call system shown in FIG. 1 includes an elevator control device 1, a seismometer (earthquake detector) 2 that operates when an earthquake of a predetermined seismic intensity or higher occurs, and an emergency call button 4 provided on an operation panel in a car 3. The operation button 5 provided on the operation panel in the car 3, the intercom 6 provided on the operation panel in the car 3, the hall call button 8 provided in the hall 7, and the hall hall 7. The hall speaker 6B, the speech synthesizer 10 connected to the intercom 6, and the intercom 6 in the car 3 are connected remotely via a communication device 11 and a communication line 12 such as a public telephone line. A monitoring center 13 to be managed is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the interphone 6 provided on the operation panel in the car 3 includes a microphone 6A and a speaker 6B. The monitoring center 13 is provided with at least a management terminal device 13A and a management call device 13B for remotely managing the elevator. The elevator control device 1 has a built-in timer (not shown) for measuring the time since the emergency call button 4 was operated.

  When the operation button 5 or hall call button 8 is operated, the elevator control device 1 performs call registration and controls the car 3 to travel. Further, the elevator control device 1 activates the communication device 11 when the emergency call button 4 is continuously pressed for a predetermined time or more, for example, 5 seconds or more, and manages the monitoring center 13 via the communication line 12. The call device 13B calls and controls so that a call can be made between the management call device 13B and the intercom 6 in the car 3.

  The seismometer 2 is installed in the machine room of the elevator, and when an earthquake having a seismic intensity of 5 or more occurs, an operation signal is input to the elevator control device 1. When the operation signal from the seismometer 2 is input, the elevator control device 1 is configured to execute the control operation during the earthquake of the elevator. The seismic control operation is performed by a program stored in advance in the elevator control device 1.

  Further, the elevator control device 1 calls the emergency call button 4, the operation button 5 in the car 3, or the hall call provided in the hall of each floor of the elevator within a predetermined time T after the restoration of the control operation during the earthquake. When it is detected that any of the buttons 8 has been operated, the notifying means for broadcasting the message M that the elevator is available is activated. The notification means includes a speaker 6B of the intercom 6 in the car 3 or a hall speaker 9 provided in the hall hall 7 and a voice synthesizer 10 that outputs a voice signal of the message M to the speakers 6B and 9. It is made to do. The message M is, for example, a voice indicating that “the elevator control operation during the earthquake is restored and can be used as usual”, and is stored in advance in the storage unit of the voice synthesizer 10.

  According to the elevator call system of the above embodiment, when the hall call button 8 is operated, the car 3 is brought to the hall 7 where the hall call button 8 is operated, and at the same time the speaker 6B of the interphone 6 or Since the message M is broadcast from the hall speaker 6B provided in the hall hall 7, passengers in the car 3 and passengers in the hall hall 7 can know that the elevator operation during the earthquake has been restored and can be used. . Further, when the emergency call button 4 or the operation button 5 provided on the operation panel in the car 3 is operated, the message M is broadcast from the speaker 6B of the interphone 6, so that the interphone 6 and the monitoring center in the car 3 are broadcast. Even if the 13 management call devices 13B are not connected via the communication line 12, the passengers in the car 3 can know that the control operation during the earthquake of the elevator has been restored and can be used.

  Next, the operation when the emergency call button 4 is operated in the elevator call system configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  First, when the seismometer 2 is activated and the elevator is controlled during an earthquake, the elevator maintenance staff activates the timer (t) when the earthquake controlled operation is restored. In this activated state, when the emergency call button 4 is operated as shown in step S1 of FIG. 2, the time (t) after the operation of the emergency call button 4 is measured as shown in step S2 of FIG. ) To start.

  Next, after measuring the time since the emergency call button 4 is operated, it is determined whether or not the elevator is out of order, as shown in step S3 of FIG. If it is in the middle, the intercom 6 in the car 3 and the management communication device 13B in the monitoring center 13 are connected via the communication line 12 as shown in step S4 in FIG. A conversation can be made between the passenger and the monitoring staff of the monitoring center 13. Then, after the intercom 6 in the car 3 and the management call device 13B of the monitoring center 13 are connected, the timer (0) is stopped as shown in step S5 of FIG.

  In step S3 in FIG. 2, if the elevator is not malfunctioning, it is determined whether or not the seismometer 2 is in operation as shown in step S6 in FIG. If the seismometer 2 is in operation, the elevator is stopped due to the earthquake, so the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. 2 and the intercom 6 in the car 3 and the management communication device 13B in the monitoring center 13 are connected. After being connected via the communication line 12 and being able to have a conversation between the passengers in the car 3 and the monitor at the monitoring center 13, the process proceeds to step S5 in FIG. 2 to stop the timer (0). .

  Next, when the seismometer 2 is not in operation at step S6, it is determined whether or not the predetermined time T has elapsed after the seismometer 2 is restored, as shown at step S7 in FIG. If it is outside the predetermined time T after the seismometer 2 is restored, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. 2, and the communication line 12 is connected between the interphone 6 in the car 3 and the management call device 13B in the monitoring center 13. 2, and a conversation between the passengers in the car 3 and the monitoring staff of the monitoring center 13 becomes possible, the process proceeds to step S5 in FIG. 2 and the timer (0) is stopped.

  Next, when it is determined in step S7 that it is not outside the predetermined time T after the restoration of the seismometer 2, the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG. Is continuously operated or not. If it is determined that the emergency call button 4 is operated continuously (for example, continuously for 5 seconds or more) within the predetermined time T, the passengers in the car 3 meet with the monitoring personnel of the monitoring center 13. Assuming that a conversation is requested, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. 2, where the intercom 6 in the car 3 and the management call device 13B in the monitoring center 13 are connected via the communication line 12, and passengers in the car 3 are connected. 2 and the monitoring staff at the monitoring center 13 can communicate with each other, the process proceeds to step S5 in FIG. 2, and the timer (0) is stopped.

  If it is determined in step S8 in FIG. 2 that the emergency call button 4 has not been operated continuously within the predetermined time T, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. Then, when proceeding to step S9 in FIG. 2, for example, from the speaker 6B in the car 3, for example, “The control operation during the earthquake has been restored. Currently, the elevator is operating normally. To inform passengers in the car 3 that the elevator can be used. Thereby, passengers can use the elevator with peace of mind, and at the same time, calls for inquiring whether the elevator can be used to the monitoring center 13 can be greatly reduced.

  Next, the operation when the operation button 5 or the hall call button 9 is operated in the elevator call system configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 3, after operating the operation button 5 or hall call button 9 in step F1, the process proceeds to step F2 in FIG. 3, and the elevator controller 1 determines whether the seismometer 2 is operating. Determine whether.

  If it is determined in step F2 in FIG. 3 that the seismometer 2 is in operation, the message M is not broadcast from the speaker 6B, and the process ends. If it is determined in step F2 in FIG. 3 that the seismometer 2 is not operating, the process proceeds to step F3 in FIG.

  In step F3 of FIG. 3, it is determined whether or not the time after the seismometer 2 is restored is outside a predetermined time. If it is determined in step F3 in FIG. 3 that the time since the seismometer 2 has been restored is outside the predetermined time, the car 3 is moved to the designated floor and the message M is broadcast from the speaker 6B. It ends without it. If it is determined in step F3 in FIG. 3 that the time since the seismometer 2 is restored is not outside the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step F4 in FIG.

  When the process proceeds to step F4 in FIG. 3, since the time since the seismometer 2 is restored is within a predetermined time, the car 3 is moved to the registered floor and the car is registered on the registered floor. When 3 arrives, after opening the door of the car 3, for example, a notification saying “We have restored the control operation during the earthquake. Currently, the elevator is operating normally.” 3 speaker 6B or hall speaker 9 in hall 7. Thus, passengers in the car 3 and passengers in the hall 7 can easily know that the elevator can be used, so that the elevator can be used with peace of mind.

  According to the elevator call system of the above embodiment, even by operating the operation button 5 or the hall call button 9, the speaker 6 B of the car 3 or the hall speaker 9 of the hall hall 7, for example, “control during earthquake” As the message M such as "The elevator is operating normally" has been broadcast, passengers in the car 3 and passengers in the hall 7 use the elevator. It is possible to know without difficulty, and the number of times of use of the communication line 12 for inquiring the availability of the elevator to the monitoring center 13 can be greatly reduced.

  Furthermore, according to the elevator call system of the above embodiment, the number of inquiries regarding availability of the elevator to the monitoring center 13 can be greatly reduced, so that the monitoring personnel at the monitoring center 13 can concentrate on highly urgent work. It is possible to efficiently process support operations for earthquake recovery.

  Further, in the elevator call system of the above embodiment, when it is detected that the hall call button 8 is operated, the car 3 is called to the landing where the hall call button 8 is operated, and the car door of the car 3 is moved. When the message M is broadcast from the speaker 6B of the intercom 6 after being opened, the passenger of the hall 7 can hear the message M, and the hall speaker 9 in the hall 7 can be omitted.

  In the elevator call system of the above embodiment, the speaker 6B of the car 3 or the hall speaker 9 of the hall hall 7, for example, “Recovery of the control operation during the earthquake has occurred. Currently, the elevator operates normally. The message M is broadcasted to the passengers by broadcasting the message M such as “This is not limited to this”. When a display display device is provided in the car 3 or the hall hall 7, a message M is displayed on the display display device, so that passengers in the car 3 or the hall hall 7 can be notified of the elevator. You may make it notify that it can be used.

1 is a configuration diagram of an elevator call system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement at the time of operating the emergency call button of the telephone call system of an elevator concerning one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement at the time of operating the operation button or hall call button of the telephone call system of an elevator concerning one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Elevator control apparatus 2 Seismometer 3 Car 4 Emergency call button 5 Operation button 6 Intercom 6A Microphone 6B Speaker 7 Hall hall 8 Hall call button 9 Hall speaker 10 Voice synthesizer 11 Telephone apparatus 12 Communication line 13 Monitoring center 13A For management Terminal device 13B Management communication device

Claims (4)

A seismometer that operates when an earthquake of a predetermined seismic intensity or higher occurs, an elevator control device that performs at least seismic control operation by an operation signal from the seismometer, an emergency call button provided on the operation panel in the car, An interphone provided on an operation panel in the car, and a management call device installed in a monitoring center for remotely managing the elevator, and when the emergency call button is operated, the interphone in the car In the elevator call system in which the monitoring center management call device is connected via a communication line,
Within a predetermined time after restoration of the control operation at the time of the earthquake, either the emergency call button, the operation button provided on the operation panel in the car or the hall call button provided in the hall on each floor of the elevator An elevator call system comprising an informing means for informing a message that an elevator is available when it is detected to be operated.   2. The informing means comprises an interphone speaker in a car or a hall speaker provided in a hall, and a voice synthesizer for outputting the voice signal of the message to these speakers. Elevator call system.   When it is detected that the hall call button has been operated, the car is called to the hall where the hall call button is operated, and the message is broadcast from a speaker of the intercom. Item 3. The elevator call system according to Item 1 or 2. 4. The elevator call system according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the message is a voice indicating that the control operation during the earthquake of the elevator has been restored and can be used as usual.

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