JP2023036070A - elevator - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an elevator that allows a contactless manipulation and inhibits erroneous registration of the contactless manipulation.

SOLUTION: The elevator comprises: a console mounted on a wall surface of a car and having a contactless detection unit to contactlessly detect a manipulation of the elevator; a handrail disposed in front of the control panel; and a control unit to receive the manipulation on the basis of a result of the detection by the contactless detection unit. The range of the detection by the contactless detection unit does not include any region of the car horizontally on the interior side with respect to the handrail.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to elevators, and more particularly to elevators with non-contact control panels.

Conventionally, for example, in an elevator equipped with a non-contact operation panel, the operation is registered by the user manually shielding the sensor (for example, Patent Document 1). By the way, in the elevator as disclosed in Patent Document 1, when the user unintentionally approaches the sensor, such as when the user leans near the operation panel, there is a possibility that the operation is registered by mistake.

JP 2013-124166 A

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an elevator that can be operated in a non-contact manner and that prevents erroneous registration of the operation in a non-contact manner.

The elevator includes an operation panel installed on the wall surface of the car and having a non-contact detection unit that detects the operation of the elevator in a non-contact manner, a handrail placed in front of the operation panel, and detection results of the non-contact detection unit. and a control unit that receives the operation based on the above, and the detection range of the non-contact detection unit does not include a region on the side of the interior of the car from the handrail in the horizontal direction. .

In the elevator, the handrail further includes a handrail detection unit that detects that the handrail is in use, and the control unit detects the handrail when the non-contact detection unit detects the operation. The operation may be accepted on condition that the part is not detected.

Further, in the elevator, when the operation is detected by the non-contact detection unit, the control unit is further provided that the handrail detection unit is not detected within a predetermined time before the start of detection of the operation. It may be configured to accept an operation.

Further, in the elevator, when the operation is detected by the non-contact detection unit, the control unit detects the operation on the condition that the handrail detection unit is not detected within a predetermined time after the detection of the operation. may be configured to accept.

Further, the elevator may be configured such that the handrail has a joint portion with the wall surface, and the handrail detection section is configured by a load sensor arranged at the joint portion.

Further, the elevator may be configured such that the handrail detection unit is configured by a handrail contact detection unit that detects contact with the handrail.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration inside an elevator car that is an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a control panel applied to an elevator that is one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the non-contact detection unit shown in FIG. 2, the detection area of the detection unit, and the handrail. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of a handrail detector applied to an elevator that is one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a control block diagram applied to an elevator that is one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flow diagram showing control of an elevator that is one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing control of an elevator according to the first modified example of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing control of an elevator, which is a second modified example of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the configuration of an elevator handrail detection unit according to a third modification of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the configuration of an elevator handrail detection unit that is a fourth modification of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an elevator 10 that is an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each figure, "X" indicates the horizontal direction X perpendicular to the door 22A, "Y" indicates the vertical direction Y, and "Z" indicates the horizontal direction X and the vertical direction Y, respectively. Let the horizontal direction Z be indicated.

1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration inside an elevator car that is an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the car 22 of the elevator 10 includes a boarding/alighting opening 27, a sleeve wall 22-1 adjacent to the boarding/alighting opening 27, side walls 26, and a rear surface 25. As shown in FIG. A door 22A is installed at the entrance/exit 27. As shown in FIG. Furthermore, the side wall 26 is provided with an operation panel 28 and a handrail 29 . The handrail 29 is positioned in front of the operation panel 28 (on the front side of the paper surface in the horizontal direction Z in FIG. 1), and the side wall 26 and the handrail 29 are joined at the joint 24 .

The operation panel 28 and the handrail 29 are not limited to such a configuration, and may be provided on the rear surface 25 or the sleeve wall 22-1. In short, it should be provided on the wall surface inside the car 22 .

A user of the elevator 10 registers the destination floor of the car 22 by operating the control panel 28 . Also, the user of the elevator 10 operates the control panel 28 to input an operation for opening and closing the door 22A.

A handrail detector 34 for detecting that the handrail 29 is used is provided at the joint 24 of the handrail 29 . Here, "the handrail 29 being used" means not only that the user grips the handrail 29, but also that the user's body does not touch the handrail 29, such as when the user leans against the handrail 29, for example. Including some touched on. The details of the handrail detection unit 34 in this embodiment will be described later.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a control panel applied to an elevator that is one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, the operation panel 28 is provided with a destination floor operation unit 30 having a function of performing an input operation for determining the destination floor of the car 22 . Destination floor operation unit 30 has a plurality of non-contact detection units 32A, 32B, 32C, . be. The non-contact detection unit 32 has a function of performing an input operation for registering a destination floor (call).

The control panel 28 also has notification units 33A, 33B, 33C, . have More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the notification units 33A, 33B, 33C, . It is configured to emit light when the lamp is lit. When the non-contact detection unit 32 detects an operation such as a motion of holding a hand, the notification unit 33 is configured to light up or blink according to the control described later.

A rectangular hole is provided in the non-contact detection unit 32, and a reflective photoelectric sensor in which a light projector and a light receiver are integrated is housed on the deep side of each hole. A reflective photoelectric sensor emits light from a light projector and detects the presence or absence of an object based on a change in the amount of light reflected from an object received by a light receiver. Each rectangular hole is covered with a transparent protective plate 36A, 36B, 36C, . Note that the non-contact detection unit 32 is not limited to such a configuration, and may be configured by other devices that detect non-contact operations, such as an ultrasonic sensor, a capacitance sensor, and a distance sensor.

In this embodiment, the amount of light received by the light receiver (sensor sensitivity) is adjusted so that an object in a preset detection area P can be detected. Here, FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the non-contact detection section 32, the detection area P, and the handrail 29. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, configurations other than the non-contact detection unit 32, the detection area P, and the handrail 29 are omitted as appropriate. In addition, in FIG. 3, the detection area P is indicated by hatching.

As shown in FIG. 3, the detection area P is a spatial area that includes a position separated from the non-contact detection unit 32 by a first predetermined distance L1 in the horizontal direction Z to a position separated by a second predetermined distance L2 in the horizontal direction Z. is set to

It is preferable to set the first predetermined distance L1 so that 2 cm≦L1≦3 cm. As a result, when a visually impaired user gropes for the position of the operation panel 28 or when the user unexpectedly touches the non-contact detection unit 32, the user's finger or the like can be touched without contact. It is possible to prevent the detection unit 32 from reacting and being erroneously operated.

Moreover, it is preferable to set the second predetermined distance L2 so that 4 cm≦L2≦10 cm. As a result, since the detection area P is limited to the vicinity of the operation panel 28, the non-contact detection section 32 is less likely to erroneously detect a part of the user's body or belongings when the inside of the car 22 is crowded. . As a result, when the inside of the car 22 is crowded, it is possible to prevent a part of the user's body or belongings from approaching the non-contact detection unit 32 and erroneously operating it.

Note that the detection area P is not limited to such a configuration, and may be set in a spatial area up to a position separated from the non-contact detection section 32 by the second predetermined distance L2 in the horizontal direction Z, for example.

As shown in FIG. 2, when the user performs a predetermined operation such as placing a hand U over the detection area P, the non-contact detection unit 32 blocks light for a preset time (for example, 0.3 seconds) or longer. When detected, a detection signal is transmitted to the control device 46, which will be described later, and the operation is registered.

The non-contact detection section 32 is not limited to such a configuration, and may be configured such that, for example, when the non-contact detection section 32 detects light shielding, a detection signal is immediately transmitted to the control device 46 .

Returning to FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, the detection area P does not include the area on the inner room side of the car 22 (the right side in the horizontal direction Z in FIG. 3) of the handrail 29 in the horizontal direction Z. is. Except when the handrail 29 is used, such as when the handrail 29 is gripped by the hand or when the user who gets on the car 22 leans against the handrail 29, the handrail 29 allows the user to sit on the inner room side of the handrail 29. Located in Therefore, it is possible to prevent the user from unintentionally approaching the detection area P of the non-contact detection unit 32, and to prevent the operation from being erroneously registered due to non-contact.

Here, the handrail 29 is configured to be positioned in front of the operation panel 28, but if a handrail is separately installed on a side wall (not shown) facing the side wall 26 on which the operation panel 28 is installed, , the detection area P may be configured so as not to include the area closer to the interior of the car 22 than the handrail 29 closest to the operation panel 28 in the horizontal direction Z.

The notification unit 33 is configured to light up or blink when an operation such as placing a hand over the non-contact detection unit 32 is accepted. According to such a configuration, when an operation is performed via the non-contact detection section 32, the user can visually confirm whether or not the operation has been accepted. In FIG. 2, the lighting state is schematically shown by hatching the reporting section 33B.

An open button 41 and a close button 42 for opening and closing the car door 22A are arranged side by side at the lower part of the destination floor operation unit 30. As shown in FIG. Also, a contact button 43 is provided for contacting with the outside. Although each of these buttons 41 to 43 is a conventionally known push button, the same configuration as that of the non-contact detection section 32 may be adopted.

The operation panel 28 further has a display section 44 . The display unit 44 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays, for example, the moving direction of the car 22, the floors the car 22 passes through, and other information to be notified to passengers. The display unit 44 is provided above the destination floor operation unit 30 . The control panel 28 also incorporates a speaker (not shown) for outputting sound.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of a handrail detector applied to an elevator that is one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, the joint 24 between the handrail 29 and the side wall 26 is provided with a hinge 24A, and the handrail 29 is joined so as to be rotatable about the hinge 24A. A load sensor 34A is provided as a handrail detector 34 between the handrail 29 and the side wall 26. As shown in FIG.

The load sensor 34A is composed of, for example, a load cell, and changes in voltage when it is compressed. When the user uses the handrail 29, a load is applied to the handrail 29, and the handrail 29 rotates around the hinge 24A, compressing the load sensor 34A and causing a voltage change, indicating that the handrail 29 is being used. can be detected. Thereby, it is possible to accept a non-contact operation based on whether or not the handrail detection unit 34 is detected by the control described later.

Note that the joint portion 24 is not limited to such a configuration, and for example, a configuration in which the handrail 29 and the side wall 26 are coupled via the load sensor 34A and the load sensor 34A is deformed to cause a voltage change may be employed. . In short, the handrail detection unit 34 may be configured by the load sensor 34A arranged at the joint portion 24 .

In addition, since it is possible to detect that the handrail 29 is being used based on the load applied to the handrail 29, for example, a determination threshold is provided for the load applied to the handrail 29, and when the load exceeds the determination threshold, It can be determined that the handrail 29 is in use. This makes it possible to easily distinguish between the state in which the handrail 29 is used and the state in which the handrail 29 is slightly touched.

FIG. 5 is a control block diagram applied to an elevator that is one embodiment of the present invention.

The control device 46 is a computer that performs overall operation control of the elevator 10, and includes a control section 46a such as a CPU and a storage section 46b such as a memory and an HDD. The storage unit 46b stores, for example, various control programs for controlling the driving of a hoist (not shown) and controlling the registration of destination floors. Smooth operation of the elevator 10 by the controller 46 is realized by the controller 46a reading out and executing these programs.

In the elevator 10 of the present embodiment, the control device 46 also performs operation registration control, which will be described later. An operation registration control program is stored in the storage unit 46b of the control device 46, and the control unit 46a reads out the control program, receives an operation (for example, an operation to register a destination floor) according to the control described later, and the storage unit 46b.

A control panel 28 provided on the car 22 is electrically connected to a control device 46 . The operation panel 28 includes a non-contact detection section 32 and a notification section 33 .

The non-contact detection unit 32 transmits an operation detection signal to the control unit 46a, and the notification unit 33 lights or blinks based on the command from the control unit 46a.

Also, the handrail detector 34 provided in the car 22 is electrically connected to the control device 46 . The handrail detector 34 transmits a detection signal to the controller 46a.

2. Operation FIG. 6 is a flow diagram illustrating control of an elevator that is an embodiment of the present invention. Control in the elevator 10 will be described below with reference to FIG.

In the present embodiment, the flow shown in FIG. 6 starts when it is detected that the non-contact detection unit 32 has been operated (step S1), and proceeds to step S2.

Here, "the non-contact detection section 32 is operated" means that the non-contact detection section 32 has been shielded from light for a preset time (for example, 0.3 seconds) or longer. It should be noted that the non-contact detection section 32 is not limited to such a configuration, and for example, it may be determined that "the non-contact detection section 32 has been operated" when the non-contact detection section 32 is shielded from light. Further, when a plurality of non-contact detection units 32 (for example, non-contact detection units 32A and 32B) are shielded from light, the flow shown in FIG. You can do it.

Returning to FIG. 5, the control unit 46a determines whether the handrail detection unit 34 detects use of the handrail 29 (step S2). If the handrail detection unit 34 has not detected the use of the handrail 29 (NO in step S2), the operation of the non-contact detection unit 32 detected in step S1 is accepted (step S3), and the flow ends.

Here, "receiving the operation of the non-contact detection unit 32" means to register the floor corresponding to the non-contact detection unit 32 as the destination floor in this embodiment. Further, when the floor corresponding to the non-contact detection unit 32 that has received the operation is already registered as the destination floor, "accepting the operation of the non-contact detection unit 32" means that the already registered destination floor may be canceled.

Furthermore, in step S3, when the operation of the non-contact detection unit 32 is accepted, if the corresponding notification unit 33 is turned off, it may be turned on or blinked, or the corresponding notification unit may be turned on. If so, you may turn it off. Thereby, the user can be notified that the operation of the contact detection unit 31 has been accepted.

On the other hand, if the handrail detection unit 34 detects the use of the handrail 29 in step S2 (YES in step S2), the operation of the non-contact detection unit 32 detected in step S1 is not accepted (step S4). End the flow.

Here, when the handrail detection unit 34 continuously transmits the detection signal to the control unit 46a for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds), it may be determined that "the use of the handrail 29 is detected".

Further, in step S4, if the operation of the non-contact detection unit 32 is not accepted, the corresponding notification unit 33 blinks for a predetermined time (eg, 3 seconds), and then enters the state before blinking (eg, extinguished state). can be changed back to Thereby, the user can be notified that the operation of the non-contact detection unit 32 has not been accepted.

Furthermore, in step S4, the notification when the operation of the non-contact detection unit 32 is not accepted is not limited to such a configuration. Alternatively, a buzzer sound indicating that the operation has not been accepted may be emitted from the speaker. Furthermore, the fact that the operation has not been accepted may be reported using the display unit 44 or the speaker.

In addition, when the state in which the operation of the non-contact detection unit 32 is not accepted in step S4 continues for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), an announcement may be made from a speaker (not shown). As a result, for the user who wants to use the operation panel 28, convenience can be improved by informing other users who are leaning on the handrail 29 to stop leaning.

3. Summary of the present embodiment As described above, the elevator 10 according to the present embodiment is installed on the side wall 26 (wall surface) of the car 22, and the operation panel 28 having the non-contact detection unit 32 that detects the operation of the elevator 10 in a non-contact manner. , a handrail 29 arranged in front of the operation panel 28, and a control unit 46a that receives an operation based on the detection result of the non-contact detection unit 32, and the detection range P of the non-contact detection unit 32 is horizontal. Z does not include the area closer to the interior of the car 22 than the handrail 29 .

Due to the presence of the handrails 29 , the user getting on the car 22 is located closer to the inner room than the handrails 29 . can be suppressed from approaching unintentionally, and erroneous registration of an operation due to non-contact can be suppressed.

Further, in the elevator 10 according to the present embodiment, the handrail 29 further includes a handrail detection unit 34 that detects that the handrail 29 is in use, and the control unit 46a detects the operation with the non-contact detection unit 32. WHEREIN: On condition that the handrail detection part 34 is not detected, it is the structure of accepting operation.

According to the configuration of the present embodiment, even when the non-contact detection unit 32 detects an operation, for example, when the handrail 29 is gripped, or when the handrail 29 is used, such as when the handrail 29 is used. In such a case, by adopting a configuration in which the operation of the non-contact detection unit 32 is not accepted, it is possible to prevent the operation from being erroneously registered.

Further, the elevator 10 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the handrail 29 has a joint portion 24 with the wall surface, and the handrail detection portion 34 is configured by a load sensor 34A arranged at the joint portion 24. .

According to the configuration of this embodiment, it is possible to detect that the handrail 29 is being used based on the load applied to the handrail 29. status can be easily determined.

It should be noted that the elevator 10 is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment, and various improvements, modifications, or variations are possible without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, it is also possible to select the configurations of the following modifications and employ them in the configurations of the above embodiments.

4. Modification (1) In the elevator 10 according to the above embodiment, the control unit 46a accepts the operation on condition that the handrail detection unit 34 is not detected when the operation is detected by the non-contact detection unit 32. This is the configuration. However, elevator 10 is not limited to such a configuration.

For example, in the elevator 10 according to the first modified example, when the non-contact detection unit 32 detects an operation, the control unit 46a further ensures that the handrail detection unit 34 is not detected within a predetermined time before the start of detection of the operation. The configuration may be such that the operation is accepted under the condition that

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing control of an elevator according to the first modified example of the present invention. Control in the elevator 10 will be described below with reference to FIG.

In the first modification, the flow shown in FIG. 7 starts when it is detected that the non-contact detection unit 32 has been operated (step S11), and proceeds to step S12.

The control unit 46a determines whether or not the handrail detection unit 34 has detected the use of the handrail 29 (step S12). If the handrail detection unit 34 detects the use of the handrail 29 (YES in step S12), the operation of the non-contact detection unit 32 detected in step S11 is not accepted (step S15), and the flow ends.

On the other hand, if the handrail detector 34 does not detect the use of the handrail 29 in step S12 (NO in step S12), the process proceeds to step S13.

Next, the control unit 46a determines whether the handrail detection unit 34 has detected use of the handrail 29 within a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) before the start of detection of the operation (step S13). If the handrail detection unit 34 has not detected the use of the handrail 29 within a predetermined period of time before the start of detection of the operation (NO in step S13), the operation of the non-contact detection unit 32 detected in step S11 is accepted (step S14), the flow ends.

On the other hand, in step S13, if the handrail detection unit 34 has detected the use of the handrail 29 within a predetermined period of time before the start of detection of the operation (YES in step S13), the non-contact detection unit 32 detected in step S11 (Step S15), the flow ends.

For example, when the user leaves the vicinity of the handrail 29 after leaning against it, the non-contact detection unit 32 detects it, but the handrail detection unit 34 does not. According to the configuration of the first modification, if the handrail detection unit 34 detects the handrail 29 before leaving the vicinity of the handrail 29, the operation of the non-contact detection unit 32 is not accepted. can be suppressed.

(2) Further, for example, in the elevator 10 according to the second modified example, when the control unit 46a detects an operation by the non-contact detection unit 32, the handrail detection unit 34 further detects the operation within a predetermined time after the operation is detected. The operation may be accepted on the condition that is not detected.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing control of an elevator, which is a second modified example of the present invention. Control in the elevator 10 will be described below with reference to FIG.

In the second modification, the flow shown in FIG. 8 starts when it is detected that the non-contact detection unit 32 has been operated (step S21), and proceeds to step S22.

The control unit 46a determines whether or not the handrail detection unit 34 has detected the use of the handrail 29 (step S22). If the handrail detector 34 does not detect the use of the handrail 29 (NO in step S22), the process proceeds to step S23.

Next, the control unit 46a determines whether or not a predetermined period of time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed after detecting the operation in step S21 (step S23). If the predetermined period of time has not elapsed after detection of the operation (NO in step S23), the process returns to step S22. If a predetermined period of time has elapsed after detection of the operation (YES in step S23), the operation of the non-contact detection unit 32 detected in step S21 is accepted (step S24), and the flow ends.

On the other hand, if the handrail detection unit 34 detects the use of the handrail 29 in step S22 (YES in step S22), the operation of the non-contact detection unit 32 detected in step S21 is not accepted (step S25). End the flow.

For example, when the user approaches the handrail 29 to lean on it, the non-contact detection unit 32 first detects it, and the handrail detection unit 34 detects it later. According to the configuration of the second modification, if the handrail detection unit 34 detects within a predetermined time after the detection by the non-contact detection unit 32, the operation of the non-contact detection unit 32 is not accepted. Registration can be suppressed.

(3) In addition, in the elevator 10 according to the above embodiment, the handrail 29 has the joint portion 24 with the wall surface, and the handrail detection section 34 is configured by the load sensor 34A arranged at the joint portion 24. , is the configuration. However, elevator 10 is not limited to such a configuration.

For example, in the elevator 10 according to the third modified example, the handrail detection unit 34 may be configured by a handrail contact detection unit 34B that detects contact with the handrail 29 .

Specifically, the handrail 29 is provided with a handrail contact detection section 34B that detects that a person or an object touches the surface of the handrail 29 . Here, the handrail contact detection unit 34B is configured by a capacitive touch sensor, but is not limited to such a configuration, and may be configured by, for example, a pressure sensor or a temperature sensor.

Further, the handrail contact detection unit 34B is provided only on a part of the handrail 29, for example, on a part that is close to the operation panel 28 when the user leans against the handrail 29, as shown hatched in FIG. , may be used.

As a result, when the user is in contact with the handrail 29 at a position sufficiently distant from the operation panel 28, it is possible to prevent the non-contact operation of the operation panel 28 from being accepted.

(4) Further, for example, the elevator 10 according to the fourth modification may be configured such that the handrail detector 34 is configured by a switch 34</b>C arranged at the joint 24 .

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, a joint 24 between the handrail 29 and the side wall 26 is provided with a hinge 24A, and the handrail 29 is joined so as to be rotatable around the hinge 24A. Also, between the handrail 29 and the side wall 26, a rubber 24B and a switch 34C are provided.

When the user uses the handrail 29, a load is applied to the handrail 29, and the handrail 29 rotates around the hinge 24A, thereby compressing the rubber 24B. Compressing the rubber 24B shortens the distance between the handrail 29 and the side wall 26, turning on the switch 34C, thereby detecting that the handrail 29 is in use.

(5) In addition, in the elevator 10 according to the above-described embodiment, the notification unit 33 is provided with a translucent portion in the form of a number indicating the destination floor, and a lamp (not shown) provided inside lights up. By doing so, it is configured to be capable of emitting light. However, elevator 10 is not limited to such a configuration.

For example, using the display unit 44 as the notification unit 33, the notification can be performed by displaying characters, illustrations, colors, and the like. Further, the notification unit 33 is a speaker or a buzzer, and can notify by emitting a sound, an intermittent sound of "beep, beep, ...", a continuous sound of "beep", or the like. Furthermore, the notification section 33 can be configured by various combinations of a lamp, a display section 44, a speaker, and a buzzer.

(6) Further, while the handrail detection unit 34 is being detected, the notification unit 33 may be lit in a different lighting color from when the operation is accepted, or the display unit 44 or the speaker may be used to It may be notified that the operation by is not accepted.

Thereby, the user can recognize that the use of the handrail 29 causes the non-acceptance of the operation to the non-contact detection unit 32 .

(7) Further, in the elevator 10 according to the above embodiment, the destination floor operation unit 30 is composed of a plurality of non-contact detection units 32A, 32B, 32C, . However, elevator 10 is not limited to such a configuration. For example, a known push button may be provided for each destination floor. Furthermore, the non-contact detection section 32 and the push button may be integrally configured.

10 Elevator 22 Car 22A Door 24 Joint 27 Entrance 28 Operation panel 29 Handrail 30 Destination floor operation unit 32, 32A, 32B, 32C Non-contact detection unit 34 Handrail detection unit 34A Load sensor 34B Handrail contact detection unit 41 Open button 42 Close button 43 Contact button 46 Control device L1 First distance L2 Second distance P Detection area U Hand

Claims (6)

an operation panel installed on the wall surface of the car and having a non-contact detection unit that detects the operation of the elevator in a non-contact manner;
a handrail arranged in front of the operation panel;
a control unit that receives the operation based on the detection result of the non-contact detection unit;
The detection range of the non-contact detection unit does not include a region closer to the interior of the car than the handrail in the horizontal direction,
An elevator characterized by: The handrail further comprises a handrail detector for detecting that the handrail is in use,
The control unit accepts the operation on condition that the handrail detection unit is not detected when the operation is detected by the non-contact detection unit.
2. An elevator according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the non-contact detection unit detects the operation, the control unit accepts the operation on the condition that the handrail detection unit is not detected within a predetermined time before the start of detection of the operation.
3. Elevator according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the non-contact detection unit detects the operation, the control unit accepts the operation on condition that the handrail detection unit is not detected within a predetermined time after the detection of the operation.
4. An elevator according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The handrail has a joint portion with the wall surface,
The handrail detection unit is configured by a load sensor arranged at the joint,
An elevator according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: The handrail detection unit is configured by a handrail contact detection unit that detects contact with the handrail,
An elevator according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that:

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