JP2021123451A - Handrail lighting device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a handrail lighting device capable of easily performing wiring work without affecting designability while being independent of the structure of a handrail deck of an existing passenger conveyor.SOLUTION: A handrail lighting device includes, for example, a plurality of lighting modules 52, a tubular member 48, a first bracket 46, and a second bracket 50. The lighting module 52 illuminates a handrail of a passenger conveyor. The tubular member 48 is arranged in an extending direction of an upper housing constituting the handrail such that a wiring 52a of the lighting module 52 is inserted therethrough. The first bracket 52 can be fixed to the upper housing and mounted on any position on an outer surface of the tubular member 48 in the extending direction. The second bracket 50 can be fixed to the lighting module 52 and mounted on the outer surface other than a position where the first bracket 48 is mounted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a balustrade lighting device.

Conventionally, some passenger conveyors such as escalators and moving walkways (so-called moving walkways) are provided with a lighting device for illuminating the balustrade portion. Fluorescent lamps were often used as the light source for the balustrade lighting of existing passenger conveyors, but with the recent energy saving and efficiency improvement of lighting efficiency, the number of cases of replacing with LED light sources has increased. .. In this case, the holder is fixed by using a fixing member fixed to the lower part of the balustrade deck or a fastening member such as a screw in the fixing hole provided in the balustrade deck, and the LED light source and the wiring for power supply are connected to the holder. There were many structures to attach.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-118226

However, in the case of the prior art, it is necessary to design the LED light source according to the structure of the balustrade deck of the existing passenger conveyor. The structure of the passenger conveyor often differs depending on its specifications, and the design of the fixed structure of the LED light source according to each column deck is complicated, inefficient, and there is room for improvement. Further, in the case of the prior art, since the wiring is fixed when the LED light source is installed, the wiring may be applied to the LED light source depending on the fixing condition of the wiring, and a shadow may be formed to impair the design. Therefore, there are problems that the work at the installation site requires skill and the installation takes time. Therefore, if a balustrade lighting device that does not depend on the structure of the balustrade deck of the existing passenger conveyor and can easily perform wiring work without affecting the design can be provided, the design efficiency and installation (replacement) work can be improved. It is meaningful to improve the efficiency of.

The balustrade lighting device of the embodiment includes, for example, a plurality of lighting modules, a tubular member, a first bracket, and a second bracket. The lighting module illuminates the balustrade of the passenger conveyor. The tubular member is arranged along the extending direction of the upper housing constituting the balustrade while inserting the wiring of the lighting module. The first bracket can be fixed to the upper housing and can be attached to any position on the outer surface in the extending direction of the tubular member. The second bracket can be fixed to the lighting module and can be mounted on an outer surface different from the position where the first bracket is mounted.

FIG. 1 is an exemplary and schematic side view showing the structure of an escalator as an example of a passenger conveyor on which the balustrade lighting device of the embodiment can be mounted. FIG. 2 is an exemplary and schematic partial side view illustrating the structure of the balustrade illuminator of the embodiment. FIG. 3 shows an example of the connection mode between the first bracket and the upper housing of the balustrade and the mounting mode of the first bracket on the tubular member when viewed from the front in the extending direction of the tubular member in the balustrade lighting device of the embodiment. It is a typical and schematic cross-sectional view. FIG. 4 is an example and a schematic view of the connection mode between the second bracket and the lighting module and the mounting mode of the second bracket to the tubular member in the balustrade lighting device of the embodiment when viewed from the front in the extending direction of the tubular member. It is a cross-sectional view. FIG. 5 is an exemplary and schematic perspective view illustrating a mounting mode of the first bracket, the second racket, and the positioning member centering on the tubular member in the balustrade lighting device of the embodiment.

Hereinafter, the balustrade lighting device according to the embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The components in this embodiment include those that can be replaced by those skilled in the art and are easily or substantially the same, and the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

FIG. 1 is an exemplary and schematic side view showing the structure of an escalator 12 as an example of a passenger conveyor on which the balustrade lighting device 10 of the embodiment can be mounted. The escalator 12 carries passengers and luggage by operating by rotating (circulating) a plurality of steps 14 connected in an endless manner. In FIG. 1, a truss 16 is installed between the upper floor side floor UF and the lower floor side floor DF of a building (building). A deck 18 is installed on the truss 16, and a balustrade panel 20 is supported on the deck 18. Further, a balustrade deck 22 is attached to the upper end of the balustrade panel 20, and a handrail rail 24 is provided on the upper portion of the balustrade deck 22. Then, the balustrade lighting device 10 is attached to the lower part of the handrail rail 24.

The drive mechanism of the escalator 12 mainly includes a motor 26 as a drive source, a speed reducer 28, a drive chain 30, a drive sprocket 32, a driven sprocket 34, and a step chain 36. The motor 26 and the speed reducer 28 constitute a drive device M. The motor 26 is provided on the upper floor side, for example. A speed reducer 28 is attached to the output shaft of the motor 26.

The speed reducer 28 decelerates the rotation of the motor 26 and amplifies the rotational torque of the motor 26. The reduction sprocket 38 is provided on the output shaft of the reduction gear 28 and has a plurality of teeth. The drive chain 30 is formed in an endless shape and is hung over the deceleration sprocket 38 and the drive sprocket 32. The drive chain 30 rotates the drive sprocket 32 by circulating around the drive sprocket 32 and the reduction sprocket 38 by the driving force of the motor 26 transmitted via the reduction gear 28. That is, the drive chain 30 transmits the driving force of the motor 26 transmitted via the speed reducer 28 to the drive sprocket 32. The drive sprocket 32 has a plurality of teeth that mesh with the step chain 36, and is rotated by a drive force from the drive device DR.

The escalator 12 operates by driving a step chain 36 spanned between the drive sprocket 32 and the driven sprocket 34 to orbit a plurality of step 14s connected in an endless manner. As a result, the step chain 36 runs a plurality of steps 14 connected in an endless manner.

When the escalator 12 operates in the downward direction, at the upper entrance (upper floor side entrance / exit UE), the adjacent steps 14 in the traveling direction among the plurality of steps 14 are horizontal and advance from the inside of the truss 16. Will be done. Then, in the upper transition curve, the step between the adjacent steps 14 is enlarged, and the plurality of steps 14 are transitioned in a step shape. In the intermediate tilted portion, the plurality of steps 14 are descended in a staircase pattern. Subsequently, in the lower transition curve, the step between the adjacent steps 14 is reduced, and the plurality of steps 14 are changed horizontally. At the lower exit (lower floor side entrance / exit DE), the plurality of steps 14 become horizontal again and enter the truss 16. After entering the truss 16, the plurality of steps 14 are inverted upward and are raised horizontally on the return side. The plurality of steps 14 are inverted again, and advance from the inside of the truss 16 at the entrance / exit UE on the upper floor side. In the escalator 12 that operates in the ascending direction, the operation is the reverse of the above operation. As described above, in the upper floor side entrance / exit UE and the lower floor side entrance / exit DE, the step 14 advances from the inside of the truss 16 or enters the truss 16 with the tread surface on the upper surface on which the user is placed horizontal. ..

The escalator 12 includes a pair of balustrades W on both sides in the traveling direction of the plurality of steps 14. The balustrade W is mainly composed of a skirt guard panel (not shown), an inner deck 40, a balustrade panel 20, a balustrade deck 22, a handrail rail 24, and a handrail belt 42 provided on the handrail rail 24. Has been done. The skirt guard panels are close to each other on both sides in a direction (width direction) orthogonal to the traveling direction (downward direction and ascending direction in which the escalator 12 operates) of the plurality of steps 14, and are close to the upper floor side entrance / exit UE. It is provided between the entrance and exit DE on the lower floor side. An inner deck 40 is attached to the upper side of the skirt guard panel. On the upper side of the inner deck 40, for example, a balustrade panel 20 made of a transparent or translucent member such as a glass plate is attached. A handrail belt 42 is movably fitted to the handrail rail 24 attached to the outer periphery of the balustrade panel 20. The escalator 12 is configured such that the handrail belt 42 of the balustrade W orbits in the traveling direction of the plurality of steps 14 by the handrail belt drive chain (not shown).

Such an operation of the escalator 12 is realized by controlling the speed reducer 28 and the motor 26 by the control panel (control device) 44 installed in the truss 16. The control panel 44 is physically realized by a computer having a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and the like. The function executed by the control panel 44 is to load the application program stored in the ROM into the RAM and execute it in the CPU to operate various devices in the escalator 12 under the control of the CPU, and also to operate the RAM and the RAM. It is realized by reading and writing data in the ROM.

In the escalator 12 as described above, for example, in the balustrade lighting device 10 arranged inside the balustrade deck 22, fluorescent lamps are often used in the past, but in recent years energy saving and efficiency improvement of lighting efficiency, etc. Along with this, the number of cases of replacing with an LED light source has increased. Therefore, the balustrade lighting device 10 of the present embodiment provides a structure in which the existing light source can be easily replaced with, for example, an LED light source for the existing escalator 12. The balustrade lighting device 10 of the present embodiment has a tubular member for fixing the tubular member to the balustrade deck 22 side which is the upper housing of the balustrade W, centering on a tubular member for accommodating wiring for supplying electric power to the LED light source. It is composed of one bracket and a second bracket for fixing an LED light source (hereinafter referred to as a lighting module) to a tubular member.

FIG. 2 is an exemplary and schematic partial side view illustrating the structure of the balustrade lighting device 10 of the embodiment. Further, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a cross section taken along the line AA in FIG. That is, in the balustrade lighting device 10, the connection mode between the first bracket 46 and the balustrade deck 22 (the upper housing of the balustrade W) and the mounting mode of the first bracket 46 to the tubular member 48 are shown in front of the tubular member 48 in the extending direction. It is an exemplary and schematic cross-sectional view when viewed from. Further, FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a cross section taken along the line BB in FIG. That is, in the balustrade lighting device 10, the connection mode between the second bracket 50 and the lighting module 52 and the mounting mode of the second bracket 50 to the tubular member 48 are exemplary and exemplary when the tubular member 48 is viewed from the front in the extending direction. It is a schematic cross-sectional view. Further, FIG. 5 is an exemplary and schematic perspective view illustrating how the first bracket 46, the second bracket 50, and the positioning member are mounted around the tubular member 48 in the balustrade lighting device 10.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a panel retainer 54 for fixing the balustrade panel 20 is joined to the lower part of the balustrade deck 22 that supports the handrail rail 24. Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the panel receiver 56 is pressed by the push bolt 58 attached to the panel retainer 54 to fix the balustrade panel 20 to the balustrade deck 22. The panel retainer 54 may be used as a bracket for fixing a light source (for example, a lighting device composed of a fluorescent lamp) before replacement.

As shown in FIG. 3, a first bracket 46 for fixing the tubular member 48 to the balustrade deck 22 side is fixed to the panel retainer 54. In the case of the present embodiment, the first bracket 46 has a mounting portion 46a for fixing the first bracket 46 to the panel retainer 54 by a fastening member such as a bolt, and a first grip portion 46b for gripping the tubular member 48. It is composed of and.

As shown in FIG. 5, the mounting portion 46a is composed of a bracket support portion 46a1 and a fixing portion 46a2. The bracket support portion 46a1 supports the first grip portion 46b by, for example, spot welding or bolting. Further, a fixing hole 46a3 is formed in the fixing portion 46a2, and is fixed to the panel retainer 54 by a bolt or the like. That is, the first bracket 46 can fix the balustrade deck 22. The bolt inserted into the fixing hole 46a3 can be shared with the push bolt 58 for pressing the balustrade panel 20 against the balustrade deck 22. That is, the first bracket 46 of the present embodiment can be fastened and fixed together by using the push bolt 58 used for fixing the balustrade panel 20 in the existing escalator 12. In another embodiment, the first bracket 46 may be fixed to the panel receiver 56 by using a bolt different from the push bolt 58.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the first grip portion 46b is partially provided with an opening portion 46b1 for receiving the tubular member 48. An accommodating portion 46b2 corresponding to the outer surface shape of the tubular member 48 is provided in a portion inside the opening portion 46b1. The opening width of the opening portion 46b1 is formed to be smaller than the outer shape of the tubular member 48, and when the opening portion 46b1 is attached to the tubular member 48, the opening portion 46b1 is expanded to accommodate the tubular member 48 in the accommodating portion 46b2. That is, for example, the first bracket 46 has a substantially C-shaped cross section, and is configured to surround and support the outer peripheral surface of the tubular member 48. The first grip portion 46b is configured to have a spring property so that the opening width of the opening portion 46b1 can be expanded or contracted. Further, due to its springiness, the tubular member 48 housed in the housing portion 46b2 can be pressed and supported. When the tubular member 48 is gripped by the first bracket 46 (first grip portion 46b), the first bracket 46 can be made slidable with respect to the outer surface of the tubular member 48. As a result, even after the mounting portion 46a is fixed to the panel presser 54, the gripping position of the tubular member 48 can be adjusted. For example, the position of the panel presser 54 of the existing escalator 12, that is, the light source before replacement. Regardless of the fixed position, the installation position of the tubular member 48 can be adjusted. In this case, the resistance between the first bracket 46 and the tubular member 48 is such that the replacement operator can slide it manually, and if he / she does not try to move it by hand, the gripping position can be maintained. Is desirable. The shape of the accommodating portion 46b2 can be changed according to the shape of the outer shape of the tubular member 48. For example, when the cross section of the tubular member 48 is polygonal, the shape of the accommodating portion 46b2 can also be polygonal.

The first bracket 46 is formed of a metal plate when the attachment portion 46a and the first grip portion 46b are connected by spot welding, and when the connection is made by bolting or a contact agent, the first bracket 46 is formed of a metal plate or the like. It may be formed of a resin material or the like.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the second bracket 50 is composed of a second grip portion 50a having the same shape as the first grip portion 46b in the first bracket 46. The second grip portion 50a (second bracket 50) is mounted on the outer surface of the tubular member 48 at a position different from the position where the first grip portion 46b (first bracket 46) is mounted. The second grip portion 50a is a member for gripping the tubular member 48, similarly to the first grip portion 46b. In the case of the present embodiment, the second grip portion 50a of the second bracket 50 is joined to the frame portion of the lighting module 52 by spot welding, bolting, adhesive or the like.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the second grip portion 50a, like the first grip portion 46b, is partially provided with an open portion 50a1 for receiving the tubular member 48. An accommodating portion 50a2 corresponding to the outer surface shape of the tubular member 48 is provided in a portion inside the opening portion 50a1. The opening width of the opening portion 50a1 is formed to be smaller than the outer shape of the tubular member 48, and when the opening portion 50a1 is attached to the tubular member 48, the opening portion 50a1 is expanded to accommodate the tubular member 48 in the accommodating portion 50a2. That is, for example, the second bracket 50 has a substantially C-shaped cross section, and is configured to surround and support the outer peripheral surface of the tubular member 48. The second grip portion 50a is configured to have a spring property so that the opening width of the opening portion 50a1 can be expanded or contracted. Further, due to its springiness, the tubular member 48 housed in the housing portion 50a2 can be pressed and supported. Therefore, the first grip portion 46b and the second grip portion 50a can be configured as common parts. When the tubular member 48 is gripped by the second bracket 50 (second grip portion 50a), the second bracket 50 can be made slidable with respect to the outer surface of the tubular member 48. As a result, even after the lighting module 52 is mounted on the tubular member 48, the mounting position with respect to the tubular member 48 can be adjusted. Therefore, the installation position can be adjusted to an appropriate position regardless of the fixed position of the light source of the existing escalator 12 and without matching the shape of the lighting module 52 to be replaced with the specifications of the escalator 12. In this case, the resistance between the second bracket 50 and the tubular member 48 is such that the replacement operator can slide it manually, and if he / she does not try to move it by hand, the gripping position can be maintained. Is desirable. The shape of the accommodating portion 50a2 can be changed according to the shape of the outer shape of the tubular member 48. For example, when the cross section of the tubular member 48 is polygonal, the shape of the accommodating portion 46b2 can also be polygonal.

The second bracket 50 is formed of a metal plate when the connection between the second grip portion 50a and the lighting module 52 is performed by spot welding, and the second bracket 50 is formed of a metal plate or a resin when the connection is performed by bolting or a contact agent. It may be formed of a material or the like. Below the lighting module 52, for example, a lamp cover 60 made of a resin material such as milky white is arranged along the longitudinal direction of the lighting module 52. The lamp cover 60 diffuses the light emitted from the lighting module 52 so that the light spots of the LEDs constituting the lighting module 52 are inconspicuous.

The tubular member 48 is formed, for example, from the upper floor side to the lower floor side in the same shape (for example, a cylindrical shape having the same diameter), and the shape can be maintained when the first bracket 46 and the second bracket 50 are attached. If it is rigid, it can be made of, for example, metal or resin. The tubular member 48 is a hollow tube-shaped member arranged along the extending direction of the balustrade deck 22, and as shown in FIG. 5, a wiring 52a for supplying electric power to the lighting module 52 is provided inside the hollow. It can be inserted. As described above, the cross section of the tubular member 48 is, for example, circular, and the length in the longitudinal direction is set to correspond to, for example, the length in the longitudinal direction of the lighting module 52. In order to illuminate the balustrade W satisfactorily, it is necessary to arrange the lighting module 52 from the portion corresponding to the lower floor side entrance / exit DE to the portion corresponding to the upper floor side entrance / exit UE. In this case, the lighting module 52 is often manufactured with a length of 1 m to several m as a unit length in consideration of convenience of manufacturing and storage. Therefore, when the lighting module 52 is installed on the escalator 12, a plurality of lighting modules 52 are connected in parallel, for example, to illuminate the entire balustrade W. The cross-sectional shape of the tubular member 48 is not limited to a circular shape as long as the wiring 52a can be inserted inside and the first bracket 46 and the second bracket 50 can be mounted on the outer surface. For example, the cross section may be polygonal. When considering the common use of parts between the first grip portion 46b and the second grip portion 50a, the cross section of the tubular member 48 is preferably a circular shape having a symmetrical shape in the vertical direction, or a polygonal shape such as a quadrangle or a hexagon. be.

In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the tubular member 48 is, for example, an electrical connection portion (for example) with the wiring 52a of the adjacent lighting module 52 at a position corresponding to the length in the longitudinal direction of the lighting module 52. For example, an exposure space 62 for exposing the connection ring 52b) is provided. The exposed space 62 is a work space for electrically connecting the wiring 52a when the balustrade lighting device 10 is installed on the escalator 12. In the case of FIG. 2, the adjacent tubular members 48 are shown in a form that is completely separated according to the longitudinal length of the lighting module 52. In the case of FIG. 2, the exposed space 62 is exaggerated, but it is sufficient if the adjacent wiring 52a can be electrically connected, and the adjacent lighting modules 52 are substantially closely arranged. Can be done. By providing the exposure space 62, even when a plurality of lighting modules 52 are electrically connected, the connection work can be easily performed. In the case of FIG. 2, an example is shown in which adjacent tubular members 48 are completely separated. In another embodiment, the longitudinal length of the tubular member 48 and the longitudinal length of the lighting module 52 do not necessarily have to match, and if the adjacent wiring 52a can be electrically connected, for example, the tubular member. An opening window may be provided in a part of 48 to provide an exposed space 62.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the tubular member 48 of the present embodiment is a fixing member (for example, a binding band 64) for fixing the wiring 52a of the lighting module 52 in the vicinity of the exposed space 62 inside the tubular member 48. ) Is provided as a support portion for supporting the band insertion hole 66. By fixing the wiring 52a to the tubular member 48 with the binding band 64 in this way, as shown in FIG. 1, the balustrade lighting device 10 (tubular member 48) is in an oblique posture (for example, 30) according to the inclination of the escalator 12. Even when the wiring 52a is arranged in the (°) posture), the tubular member 48 can receive the weight of the wiring 52a, and the load on the connecting ring 52b, which is the connecting portion between the wirings 52a, can be reduced, resulting in poor contact, disconnection, etc. Can contribute to the avoidance of. Further, it is possible to prevent the wiring 52a from coming off from the tubular member 48 during the installation work of the balustrade lighting device 10, and to contribute to the improvement of work efficiency. The connection portion (position of the connection ring 52b) of the wiring 52a may be covered with a metal cover or the like so that the connection portion does not enter the illumination range of the illumination module 52.

By the way, as described above, the first bracket 46 and the second bracket 50 are configured to be slidable with respect to the outer surface of the tubular member 48. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, when the balustrade lighting device 10 is installed along the inclination of the escalator 12, the tubular member 48 may slip and shift to the lower floor side due to its own weight with respect to the first bracket 46. obtain. Similarly, with respect to the tubular member 48, the second bracket 50 may slip and shift to the lower floor side due to the weight of the lighting module 52. Therefore, in the case of the balustrade lighting device 10 of the present embodiment, a positioning member for fixing the mounting position of the first bracket 46 with respect to the tubular member 48 or the mounting position of the second bracket 50 with respect to the tubular member 48 is provided. As the positioning member, for example, a collar 68 that can be mounted on the outer surface of the tubular member 48 in a substantially close contact state can be used. The collar 68 can be made of, for example, a resin material or a metal. As shown in FIG. 5, the collar 68 has an opening portion 68a for receiving the tubular member 48, and has a cross-sectional shape of the tubular member 48, similarly to the first grip portion 46b and the second grip portion 50a. Corresponding, for example, C-shaped.

The opening width of the opening portion 68a of the collar 68 is formed to be smaller than the outer shape of the tubular member 48, and when the tubular member 48 is attached, the opening portion 68a is expanded to accommodate the tubular member 48 in the accommodating portion 68b. By attaching the collar 68, sliding resistance of the first grip portion 46b and the collar 68 is generated with respect to the tubular member 48, so that the tubular member 48 can be prevented from being displaced with respect to the first bracket 46. Similarly, by mounting the collar 68, sliding resistance of the second grip portion 50a and the collar 68 is generated with respect to the tubular member 48, so that the second bracket 50 can be prevented from being displaced with respect to the tubular member 48. .. The mounting position of the collar 68 with respect to the first bracket 46 is a position in contact with the upper end of the first bracket 46. On the other hand, the mounting position of the collar 68 with respect to the second bracket 50 is a position in contact with the lower end of the second bracket 50. Further, since the collar 68 is a member whose purpose is to suppress the displacement of the first bracket 46 and the second bracket 50, the springiness of the collar 68 is the springiness of the first grip portion 46b and the second grip portion 50a. It may be set stronger. In addition, instead of the collar 68 during the installation work of the balustrade lighting device 10, for example, a tape or the like may be wound around the mounting position of the collar 68 to form a protrusion that realizes the same effect as the positioning member. Further, as a modification of the positioning member, for example, a clasp mechanism such as a snap latch may be provided in the opening portion 46b1 of the first bracket 46 to reduce the diameter of the accommodating portion 46b2. Similarly, a clasp mechanism or the like may be provided in the open portion 50a1 of the second bracket 50 to reduce the diameter of the accommodating portion 50a2.

As described above, according to the balustrade lighting device 10 of the present embodiment, the second bracket 50 that supports the lighting module 52 can be mounted at any position of the tubular member 48 supported by the first bracket 46. .. As a result, the balustrade lighting device 10 can be installed (replaced) without depending on the structure of the balustrade deck 22 of the existing escalator 12. That is, it is not necessary to design the balustrade lighting device 10 for each specification of the escalator 12, and it is possible to improve the efficiency of the design, standardize the parts, and improve the efficiency of the replacement work. Further, according to the balustrade lighting device 10 of the present embodiment, the wiring 52a of the lighting module 52 can be inserted into the tubular member 48 to which the first bracket 46 and the second bracket 50 are mounted. As a result, it is possible to suppress the influence of the wiring 52a on the lighting quality (design) of the balustrade lighting device 10 such as entering the lighting range of the lighting module 52 and forming a shadow, and the wiring work can be easily performed. Can be done.

Further, according to the balustrade lighting device 10 of the present embodiment, the first bracket 46 can be easily attached to and detached from the tubular member 48 via the opening portion 46b1 and the second bracket 50 via the opening portion 50a1. be. That is, the tubular member 48 can be easily attached to and detached from the first bracket 46 fixed to the balustrade deck 22, and the second bracket 50 supporting the lighting module 52 can be easily attached to and detached from the tubular member 48. Therefore, even when the lighting module 52 is replaced again due to a defect of the lighting module 52 or the like, the replacement work can be easily performed.

The case where the balustrade lighting device 10 described above is applied to the escalator 12 has been described. As another embodiment, the above-mentioned balustrade lighting device 10 can be applied to, for example, a moving walkway (so-called moving walkway) as another example of the passenger conveyor, and the same effect can be obtained. Further, it can be applied to a passenger conveyor in which a region where the step 14 moves with a step and an region where the step 14 moves in a horizontal state coexist, and the same effect can be obtained.

Although some embodiments of the present invention have been described above, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, as well as in the scope of the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof.

10 ... balustrade lighting device, 12 ... escalator, 14 ... step, 16 ... truss, 20 ... balustrade panel, 22 ... balustrade deck, 24 ... handrail rail, 46 ... first bracket, 46a ... mounting part, 46a1 ... bracket support part, 46a2 ... Fixed part, 46a3 ... Fixed hole, 46b ... First grip part, 46b1, 50a1 ... Open part, 46b2, 50a2 ... Accommodating part, 48 ... Tubular member, 50 ... Second bracket, 50a ... Second grip part, 52 ... Lighting module, 52a ... Wiring, 62 ... Exposed space, 64 ... Bundling band, 66 ... Band insertion hole, 68 ... Color.

Claims (5)

Multiple lighting modules that illuminate the balustrades of passenger conveyors,
A tubular member through which the wiring of the lighting module is inserted and arranged along the extending direction of the upper housing constituting the balustrade, and
A first bracket that can be fixed to the upper housing and can be mounted at any position on the outer surface in the extending direction of the tubular member.
A second bracket that can be fixed to the lighting module and that can be mounted on the outer surface that is different from the position where the first bracket is mounted.
The balustrade lighting device. The balustrade lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the first bracket and the second bracket are slidable with respect to the outer surface of the tubular member. The balustrade lighting device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a positioning member for fixing the mounting position of the first bracket with respect to the tubular member or the mounting position of the second bracket with respect to the tubular member. Any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the tubular member is provided with an exposed space for exposing an electrical connection portion with the adjacent lighting module at a position corresponding to the length of the lighting module in the longitudinal direction. The balustrade lighting device described in the section. The balustrade lighting device according to claim 4, wherein the tubular member includes a support portion for supporting a fixing member for fixing the wiring of the lighting module inside the tubular member in the vicinity of the exposed space.

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