JP2011202371A - Guide block system and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a guide block system for securing the passage of a wheelchair etc., and a method for controlling the guide block system.SOLUTION: This guide block system includes: guide blocks (10 and 20) which comprise block bases (11 and 21) with recesses (11a and 21a), guide protrusions (12 and 22) housed in the recesses (11a and 21a), and actuators (13 and 23) actuated to lift the guide protrusions (12 and 22); transmitters (33 and 35) which sends out an identifying signal; a sensor (32) which generates a detection signal by detecting the identifying signal; and a control device (31) which makes the actuators (13 and 23) actuated according to the detection signal and makes the guide protrusions (12 and 22) lifted from the recesses (11a and 21a) so as to protrude from the block bases (11 and 21).

Description

  The present invention relates to a guidance block system and a guidance block system control method installed in, for example, a passage, a sidewalk, or a platform of a station.

  Sidewalks and station platforms have guidance blocks for visually impaired people. The guide block disposed in the passage has a block main body and a spherical or linear guide convex portion provided on the upper surface of the block main body (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2001-81742 A

  However, since the guide protrusion protrudes from the passage, the wheelchair and the stroller have to pass over the guide protrusion. Thus, the guidance block has been an obstacle for wheelchairs and the like.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a guidance block system and a guidance block system control method for ensuring the passage of a wheelchair or the like.

  Hereinafter, the features of the present invention will be described with reference numerals. Note that the reference numerals are for reference, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

The guidance block system (100, 100A, 100B) according to the first feature of the present invention includes:
The block base (11, 21) having the recesses (11a, 21a), the guide protrusions (12, 22) accommodated in the recesses (11a, 21a), and the guide protrusions (12, 22) are operated to rise. An induction block (10, 20) having an actuator (13, 23), a transmitter (33, 35) for transmitting an identification signal, a sensor (32) for detecting the identification signal and generating a detection signal, and detection The actuator (13, 23) is operated based on the signal to have the control device (31) that raises the guide protrusion (12, 22) from the recess (11a, 21a) so as to protrude from the block base (11, 21). .

  In the above features, the transmitter (33, 35) is attached to a white cane (34) for the visually impaired.

  The transmitter is incorporated in an IC card (Integrated Circuit Card) (35).

  The sensor (32) is arranged at the ticket gate (TG1).

  The transmitter (33) is attached to the guidance block (10, 20).

  The guide block system control method according to the second feature of the present invention includes a block base (11, 21) having recesses (11a, 21a) and guide protrusions (12, 22) housed in the recesses (11a, 21a). And a guide block system control method comprising a guide block (10, 20) having an actuator (13, 23) that operates to raise the guide protrusions (12, 22), the transmitter (33, 34). ), An identification signal is detected by a sensor to generate a detection signal, and the actuator (13, 23) is operated based on the detection signal to protrude from the block base (11, 21). The guide protrusions (12, 22) are raised from the recesses (11a, 21a).

  In the above second feature, the transmitter (33) is attached to the white cane (34) for the visually impaired.

  The transmitter is incorporated into an IC card (Integrated Circuit Card) (35).

  The sensor (32) was placed on the ticket gate (TG1).

  A transmitter (33) was attached to the induction block (10, 20).

  According to the feature of the present invention, since the guide protrusion is usually accommodated in the recess, the guide block does not prevent the wheelchair, the stroller and the like from passing. On the other hand, when a visually handicapped person approaches, the guide protrusion protrudes above the block base. Thereby, a visually handicapped person can advance along a guidance block.

(A) It is a schematic diagram which shows arrangement | positioning of the guidance block array body and sensor of the guidance block system which concern on 1st Embodiment, (B) is sectional drawing of a guidance block. (A) It is a schematic diagram which shows arrangement | positioning of a guidance block array body, a sensor, and a transmitter, (B) is sectional drawing of the guidance block after operation | movement. (A) is a top view of a linear guide block, (B) It is sectional drawing of a linear guide block. (A) is an expanded sectional view showing the linear and point-like projections accommodated in the recess, and (B) is an enlarged sectional view showing the linear and dotted projections protruding on the block base. It is a schematic diagram of the guidance block system concerning a 1st embodiment. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the arrangement | positioning of the guidance block array body and sensor of the guidance block system which concern on 2nd Embodiment, (B) is sectional drawing of a guidance block. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows arrangement | positioning of a guidance block, a sensor, and an IC card, (B) is sectional drawing of the guidance block after operation | movement. It is a schematic diagram of the guidance block system concerning a 2nd embodiment. (A) It is a schematic diagram which shows arrangement | positioning of the induction | guidance | derivation block array body and sensor of the induction | guidance | derivation block system which concern on 3rd Embodiment, (B) is sectional drawing of an induction | guidance | derivation block. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows arrangement | positioning of a guidance block, a sensor, and a transmitter, (B) is sectional drawing of the guidance block after operation | movement.

  Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1st Embodiment As shown to FIG. 1 (A), the guidance block arrangement | sequence body 1 has the linear guidance block 10 group arrange | positioned in series on the road surface S1 of the channel | path P1 between wall W1, W2, and channel | path P1. The entrance E1 and the point guide block 20 group disposed at the direction change point of the line guide block group. In addition, you may arrange | position the guidance block arrangement | sequence body 1 in the platform of a road and a station.

  As shown in FIG. 1 (B), FIG. 3, and FIG. 4, each guide block 10, 20 includes a block base body 11, 21 embedded in the road surface S1, and a guide protrusion disposed on the block base body 11, 21. As the linear protrusions 12-12 and 22-22, and the actuators 13-13 and 23-23 (see FIG. 4) for supporting the linear protrusions 12-12 and the dotted protrusions 22-22 so as to be movable up and down. Have.

  The block bases 11 and 21 have recesses 11a-11a and 21a-21a that can accommodate linear and dotted protrusions 12-12 and 22-22. The block base 11 is made of, for example, concrete, and is a rectangle having a vertical length and a horizontal length of 0.3 m to 0.4 m.

  The linear and dot-like projections 12 and 22 are normally accommodated in the recesses 11a and 21a of the block bases 11 and 21, respectively. The top surfaces of the linear and dotted projections 12 and 22 are set flush with the top surfaces of the block bases 11 and 21. The linear and dotted protrusions 12 and 22 are made of, for example, concrete or resin. The linear protrusion 12 extends long and teaches the traveling direction. The dotted protrusions 22 are, for example, planar circles and indicate a change in the traveling direction.

  The actuators 13 and 23 are, for example, linear motion actuators. The direct acting actuator is, for example, an electric cylinder. In addition, the linear actuator may be a hydraulic cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder, an electric slider, or a rack and pinion system.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in addition to the induction blocks 10 and 20, the induction block system 100 includes a control device 31 electrically connected to the actuators 13 and 23, a sensor 32 electrically connected to the control device 31, It has the transmitter 33 which can transmit the identification signal which the sensor 32 detects.

  Here, the control device 31 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The ROM stores a control program. The RAM temporarily stores data. The CPU executes control of the guidance blocks 10 and 20 according to the control program.

  The transmitter 33 is attached to, for example, the white cane 34 of a visually impaired person (see FIG. 2A). The transmitter 33 transmits an identification signal having a predetermined frequency.

  The sensor 32 is disposed, for example, at the entrance E1 of the passage (see FIG. 1). The sensor 32 includes, for example, an antenna that can receive an identification signal and a CPU. The sensor 32 can transmit a detection signal based on the identification signal.

  Next, the operation of the guidance block system 100 will be described.

  In FIG. 1 and FIG. 4 (A), the linear protrusions 12 and the dotted protrusions 22 are accommodated in the recesses 11a and 21a of the block bases 11 and 21, respectively. The top surfaces of the linear protrusions 12 and the dotted protrusions 22 are flush with the top surfaces of the block bases 11 and 21. Therefore, the wheelchair can pass through the guide blocks 10 and 20 without obstructing the linear protrusions 12 and the dotted protrusions 22.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 2, the visually impaired person H1 holding the white cane 34 approaches the entrance E1 of the passage. Here, the transmitter 33 of the white cane 34 transmits an identification signal. The sensor 32 detects the identification signal of the transmitter 33 and sends a detection signal to the control device 31. As shown in FIG. 4B, the control device 31 operates the actuators 13 and 23 based on the detection signal. The actuators 13 and 23 lift the linear protrusions 12 and the dotted protrusions 22, whereby the linear protrusions 12 and the dotted protrusions 22 protrude from the recesses 11 a and 21 a of the block bases 11 and 22 onto the block bases 11 and 21. To do.

  In FIG. 2A, the visually impaired person H 1 recognizes the linear protrusion 12 with the white cane 34, proceeds along the linear guide block 10, and reaches the dotted guide block 20. The visually impaired person H1 recognizes the point-like protrusion 22 with the white cane 34, and changes the course. The visually handicapped person H1 proceeds again along the linear guide block 10.

  According to the above embodiment, since the linear protrusion 12 and the dotted protrusion 22 are normally accommodated in the recesses 11a and 21a, the guide blocks 10 and 20 do not hinder the passage of wheelchairs, strollers and the like. On the other hand, when the visually handicapped person H <b> 1 approaches, the linear protrusion 12 and the dotted protrusion 22 protrude above the block bases 11 and 21. Thereby, visually impaired person H1 can advance along guidance blocks 10 and 20 using white cane 34.

Second Embodiment As shown in FIG. 6A, the guide block array 1A is disposed, for example, in a passage P2 between the walls W3 and W4 of the station. The station has a ticket gate TG1, a ticket machine TV, and a ticket gate TG2 installed on the wall W3. The group of linear guide blocks 10 is arranged from the ticket gate TG1 to the center of the passage P2, is turned 90 degrees via the point guide block 20, and is arranged in series along the path of the passage P2.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the guidance block system 100A includes guidance blocks 10 and 20, actuators 13 and 23, a control device 31, a sensor 32, and an IC card (Integrated Circuit Card) 35 as a transmitter. Here, the sensor 32 is disposed at the ticket gate TG1 (see FIG. 6A). The IC card 35 is used to allow passage of the ticket gate TG1. The IC card 35 has an IC chip and an antenna. The IC chip has a ROM that stores a CPU and an OS (Operation System). The IC chip generates a signal for passing through the ticket gate TG1 and an identification signal for the visually impaired. The antenna is wound in a coil shape, and generates electric power by electromagnetic induction and radiates a passing signal and a visually impaired place identification signal.

  Next, the operation of the guidance block system 100A will be described.

  In FIG. 6, the linear protrusions 12 and the dotted protrusions 22 are accommodated in the recesses 11 a and 21 a of the block bases 11 and 21. The top surfaces of the linear protrusions 12 and the dotted protrusions 22 are flush with the top surfaces of the block bases 11 and 21. The wheelchair can pass through the guide blocks 10 and 20 without obstructing the linear protrusions 12 and the dotted protrusions 22.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7A, the visually impaired person H1 carries the IC card 35 and brings the IC card 35 close to the reader at the ticket gate TG1. Further, the IC card 35 transmits an identification signal for the visually impaired. The sensor 32 receives the identification signal and transmits a detection signal to the control device. Further, the IC card 35 receives a predetermined signal from the reading device. The IC card 35 transmits a passing signal to the reading device using an antenna.

  The control device 31 executes a control program based on the detection signal. That is, the control device 31 operates the actuators 13 and 23 to lift the linear protrusions 12 and the dotted protrusions 22. As a result, the linear protrusions 12 and the dotted protrusions 22 protrude from the recesses 11a and 12a onto the block bases 11 and 21, respectively.

  The visually impaired person H1 recognizes the linear protrusion 12 with the white cane 34, proceeds along the linear guide block 10, and reaches the dotted guide block 20. The visually impaired person H1 recognizes the point-like protrusion 22 and changes the course. The visually handicapped person H1 proceeds again along the linear guide block 10.

  According to the above embodiment, since the linear protrusion 12 and the dotted protrusion 22 are normally accommodated in the recesses 11a and 21a, the guide blocks 10 and 20 do not hinder the passage of wheelchairs, strollers and the like. On the other hand, when the visually handicapped person H1 who carries the IC card 35 passes through the ticket gate TG1, the sensor 32 reacts to raise the linear protrusions 12 and the dotted protrusions 22 onto the block bases 11 and 21. Thereby, visually impaired person H1 can advance along guidance blocks 10 and 20 using white cane 34.

Third Embodiment As shown in FIG. 9, the guide block array 1 </ b> B is disposed, for example, in a passage P <b> 3 between the walls W <b> 5 and W <b> 6. The linear guide blocks 10 are arranged in series along the passage P3.

  As illustrated in FIG. 10, the guidance block system 100B includes the actuator 13, the control device 31, the sensor 32, and the transmitter 33, as in the system 100 of the first embodiment (see FIG. 5). Here, the sensor 32 is disposed in each linear guide block 10. In addition, you may arrange | position the sensor 32 to the guidance block 10 for every predetermined number. The transmitter 33 is attached to a white cane 34 accompanied by the visually impaired person H1.

  Next, the operation of the guidance block system 100B will be described based on FIGS.

  In FIG. 9, the linear protrusion 12 is accommodated in the recess 11 a of the block base 11. The top surface of the linear protrusion 12 is flush with the top surface of the block base 11. Therefore, the wheelchair can pass through the guide block 10 without obstructing the linear protrusion 12.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 10, the visually handicapped person H1 holding the white cane 34 approaches the group of linear guide blocks 10 in the passage P3. Here, the transmitter 32 of the white cane 34 transmits an identification signal. The sensor 32 at a predetermined distance from the white cane 34 detects the identification signal of the transmitter 33 and sends a detection signal to the control device 31. The control device 31 operates the corresponding actuator 13 based on the detection signal. The actuator 13 lifts the linear protrusion 12, whereby the linear protrusion 12 within a certain distance from the white cane 34 protrudes from the recess 11 a of the block base 11 onto the block base 11. Thereby, the visually handicapped person H1 can recognize the linear protrusion 12 with the white cane 34 and proceed along the linear guide block 10.

  The visually impaired person H1 advances along the linear guide block 10 and the linear protrusion 12 outside the predetermined distance from the white cane 34 is accommodated in the recess 11a by the actuator 13.

  According to the above embodiment, since the linear protrusion 12 is normally accommodated in the recessed part 11a, the guidance block 10 does not prevent passage of a wheelchair, a stroller, or the like. On the other hand, when the visually handicapped person H1 approaches, the linear protrusion 12 rises above the block base 11. Thereby, visually impaired person H1 can advance along guidance block 10 using white cane 34.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to this embodiment, Moreover, each embodiment can be changed and corrected in the range which does not change the meaning of invention.

1, 1A, 1B Guide block array 10 Linear guide block 11 Block base 12 Linear protrusion 13, 23 Actuator 20 Point guide block 21 Block base 22 Point protrusion 23 Actuator 31 Controller 32 Sensor 33 Transmitter 34 White cane 35 IC card 100, 100A, 100B Guide block system

Claims (10)

A guide block having a block base having a recess, a guide projection housed in the recess, and an actuator that operates to raise the guide projection;
A transmitter for transmitting an identification signal;
A sensor that detects the identification signal and generates a detection signal;
A controller for operating the actuator based on the detection signal to raise the guide protrusion from the recess so as to protrude from the block base;
Induction block system. The transmitter is attached to a white cane for the visually impaired,
The guidance block system according to claim 1. The transmitter is incorporated in an IC card (Integrated Circuit Card).
The guidance block system according to claim 1. The sensor is located at the ticket gate,
The guidance block system according to claim 1. The transmitter is attached to the induction block;
The guidance block system according to claim 1. A guide block system control method comprising a guide block having a block base having a recess, a guide projection housed in the recess, and an actuator that operates to raise the guide projection,
Send an identification signal from the transmitter,
The identification signal is detected by a sensor to generate a detection signal,
Actuating the actuator based on the detection signal, and raising the guide protrusion from the recess so as to protrude from the block base;
Guide block system control method. Attach the transmitter to a white cane for the visually impaired,
The guidance block system control method according to claim 6. The transmitter is incorporated in an IC card (Integrated Circuit Card).
The guidance block system control method according to claim 6. The sensor was placed on the ticket gate,
The guidance block system control method according to claim 6. The transmitter was attached to the induction block,
The guidance block system control method according to claim 6.

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