JP3013266U - Walking guidance marker - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] A walking guide marker for providing walking guidance to the general public and the visually impaired, which is attached to a required passage in a building, and is particularly a moquette-shaped carpet. It is intended to provide a novel walking guide marker suitable for mounting on a surface on which tiles and the like are laid. [Structure] A marker board 1 having a mounting female snap portion 2 recessed in the center of the lower surface and an upper surface having a spherical convex surface, and the female snap portion 2 are engaged with the marker board body 1 and fixed onto a base surface A of the floor. When the male snap 3 is locked with the female snap portion 2, the height between the upper surface of the mounting board portion 3a and the lower surface of the marker board body 1 becomes large. A walking guide marker having a thickness equal to or slightly smaller than the wall thickness of the elastic covering material B such as carpet or carpet tile stretched on the foundation surface A of the floor.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention is a walking guidance marker for providing walking guidance to ordinary people and visually impaired persons, which is attached to a required passageway in a building, and in particular, a moquette-shaped carpet or The shape is suitable for mounting on the surface where carpet tiles are laid.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, measures have been taken to guide walking to visually impaired persons in public facilities that are particularly dangerous, such as stations. However, in reality, such guidance measures have not been taken in buildings such as samurai, general housing, condominiums, office buildings, and various commercial buildings. In such a building, a cushioned floor surface such as a moquette-shaped carpet or carpet tile is often used, and such cushion surface is guided by a simple means such as screwing. When a marker for use is attached, there arises a problem that the marker is buried in the surface of carpet or the like.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 The present invention enables extremely good and strong attachment to a floor surface having cushioning properties such as the above-mentioned carpet or carpet tile, so that the visually impaired person can be of course used. However, it is designed to ensure safety for the general public.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 According to the present invention, a marker board 1 having a mounting female snap portion 2 at the center of the lower surface and having a spherical convex surface at the upper surface, and the female snap portion 2 are engaged with the base plate surface A of the floor. And a male snap 3 for fixing the male snap 3 to the female snap portion 2 at the time of locking the male snap 3 with the upper surface of the mounting board 3a and the lower surface of the marker board 1. The distance is equal to or slightly smaller than the wall thickness of the elastic covering material B such as carpet or carpet tile stretched on the foundation surface A of the floor, or the walking guide marker is configured to be slightly narrower than this. It aims to achieve the above-mentioned issues by providing new products. The same effect can be obtained even if the male and female parts of the snap portion are reversed.

[Action]

The male snap 3 is fixed on the base surface A of the floor, and an elastic covering material B such as a carpet or carpet tile is stretched on the base surface A. After that, the marker board 1 is locked by inserting the snap projection 3a of the male snap 3 in the above-mentioned mounted state into the mounting female snap section 2 recessed in the central portion of the lower surface thereof. Then, the mounting of the marker board 1 is completed.

In this state, when the height of the male snap 3 is locked to the female snap portion 2, the distance between the upper surface of the mounting board portion 3a and the lower surface of the marker board body 1 is determined by the floor foundation. The thickness of the elastic covering material B such as carpet or carpet tile stretched on the surface A is equal to or smaller than the wall thickness of the elastic covering material B. It will not be buried in the material B, but will be stably positioned on the surface thereof.

[0007]

【Example】

 1 to 6 show a first embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 1 is a marker board having a spherical convex surface on the upper surface, which is made of a non-corrosive metal material or a synthetic resin material having abrasion resistance.

Reference numeral 2 denotes a female snap portion for mounting which is recessed in the central portion of the lower surface of the marker board, and is configured to be engageable with a male snap 3 described below.

Reference numeral 3 is a male snap for thrusting into the mounting female snap portion 2 described above, and comprises a mounting board portion 3a and a snap projection portion 3b. The male snap 3 is configured to be fixedly mounted on the base surface A of the floor at the mounting board portion 3a.

It should be noted that, although the fixing means to the base surface A, it may be an appropriate means such as an adhesive agent or a screw. That is, since the base surface A is a rigid body, unlike the mounting on the elastic covering material B, reliable mounting can be achieved by any means.

Reference numeral 4 denotes a split groove provided on the snap projection 3b for imparting elasticity for snap-fit engagement with the projection 3b. In the illustrated embodiment, the split groove is provided in a cross shape so that the snap projection 3b is divided into four equal parts (see FIG. 5). A split groove, or a radial split groove that divides into five or more equal parts may be provided.

Further, regarding the height of the male snap 3 described above, when the male snap 3 is locked with the female snap portion 2, the distance between the upper surface of the mounting board portion 3a and the lower surface of the marker board body 1 becomes smaller. The thickness is equal to or slightly smaller than the wall thickness of the elastic covering material B such as a moquette-shaped carpet or carpet tile stretched on the foundation surface A of the floor.

At the time of mounting the above-described first embodiment, the male snap 3 is fixedly mounted on the foundation surface A of the floor, and thereafter, elastic covering such as carpet or carpet tile is mounted on the foundation surface A. The material B is stretched. At this time, a hole C for inserting the female snap 4 is to be formed in the elastic covering material B in advance or at the time of stretching.

In the above-mentioned state, the marker board 1 is inserted into the female snap portion 2 for mounting which is recessed in the central portion of the lower surface thereof, and the projecting portion 3b for snapping of the female snap 4 in the mounted state is projected. Then, the marker board 1 is completely attached. In this state, when the height of the male snap 3 is locked with the female snap portion 2, the distance between the upper surface of the mounting board 3a and the lower surface of the marker board 1 is such that the floor base surface A Since the thickness of the marker board 1 is equal to or smaller than the wall thickness of the elastic covering material B such as a carpet or carpet tile stretched above, the marker board 1 is made of elastic covering material B. It will not be buried inside, but will be stably positioned on the surface.

FIG. 6 shows a second embodiment of the present invention, which is configured as follows. In the figure, reference numeral 11 denotes a marker board having a spherical convex surface on the upper surface, which is made of a stainless steel material or a synthetic resin material having abrasion resistance.

Reference numeral 12 denotes a mounting male snap portion vertically provided at the center of the lower surface of the marker board, and is configured to be capable of being inserted and locked into a female snap 14 described later. Reference numeral 12a denotes a split groove provided in the male snap portion 12 for providing elasticity to a female snap 14 described later for snap-fit engagement.

The height of the male snap portion 12 is equal to the wall thickness of the elastic covering material B such as carpet or carpet tile stretched on the foundation surface A of the floor, or It is configured to be slightly lower than this.

Reference numeral 13 denotes a set screw insertion hole, which is formed so as to pass through the center portion of the marker board body 11 including the male snap portion 12 for mounting. This is used for direct attachment with a set screw without depending on the male snap 12 described above. Reference numeral 13a is a lid for closing the upper surface opening of the set screw insertion hole 13 for concealing the set screw head.

Reference numeral 14 denotes a female snap for fitting the male snap portion 12 for mounting, which is fixed on the base surface A of the floor. Although it is a fixing means on the base surface A, this may be an appropriate means such as an adhesive or a screw. That is, since the foundation surface A is a rigid body, unlike attachment on the elastic covering material B, reliable attachment can be achieved by any means.

At the time of mounting the second embodiment described above, the female snap 14 is fixedly mounted on the foundation surface A of the floor, and thereafter, an elastic covering such as carpet or carpet tile is mounted on the foundation surface A. The material B is stretched. At this time, a hole for inserting the female snap 14 is to be formed in the elastic covering material B in advance or at the time of stretching.

In the above-mentioned state, when the marker board 11 is inserted into the female snap 14 in the above-mentioned mounted state so that the male snap portion 12 for mounting which is vertically provided at the center portion of the lower surface of the marker disc body 11 is locked, The mounting of the board 11 is completed. In this state, the height of the male snap portion 12 is equal to or slightly lower than the wall thickness of the elastic covering material B, so that the marker board 11 is made. Will not be buried in the elastic covering material B, and will be stably positioned on the surface thereof.

After all, in the above-mentioned first embodiment, a female snap is formed on the marker board side, and this is locked to a male snap fixed to the floor side. On the contrary, in the second embodiment described above, a male snap is formed on the marker board side, and the male snap is engaged with the female snap fixed on the floor side. Therefore, they are quite common in that they are mounted based on snap engagement.

[0023]

[Effect of device]

 According to the present invention, a marker board 1 having a mounting female snap portion 2 at the center of the lower surface and having a spherical convex surface at the upper surface, and the female snap portion 2 are engaged with the base plate surface A of the floor. And a male snap 3 for fixing the male snap 3 to the female snap portion 2 and the height of the male snap 3 is fixed to the upper surface of the mounting board 3a and the lower surface of the marker board 1. Since the distance between and is equal to the wall thickness of the elastic covering material B such as carpet or carpet tile stretched on the foundation surface A of the floor, or is made slightly smaller than this, elasticity of Even if there is a moquette-shaped carpet or a corridor in which a carpet tile is laid, it is allowed to be installed in a very stable state without being buried in the carpet, etc. Therefore, the range of use of walking guidance markers will be significantly expanded.

Further, as described in claim 2, even if the configuration of the snap portion is configured so that the male and female of the snap portion are reversed, the configuration according to claim 1 The same action and effect as those of

Further, as set forth in claim 3, the center portion of the marker board 11 including the mounting male snap portion 12 is penetrated to form the set screw insertion hole 13. In this case, mounting at a place suitable for screwing is also permitted, so the mounting area can be expanded. Since the upper surface opening of the set screw insertion hole 13 is closed by the lid 13a to conceal the screw head, the upper surface of the marker board 11 is extremely clean, The imperfections that occur when the set screw head is exposed are completely eliminated.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a vertical sectional view showing a mounted state in a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing only the marker board 1 in the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a bottom view showing only the marker board 1 in the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line XX in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing only the male snap 3 in the first embodiment.

6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line YY in FIG.

FIG. 7 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a mounted state in the second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Marker board 2 Mounting female snap section 3 Male snap 3a Mounting board section 3b Snap projection 4 Groove A Floor base surface B Elastic surface material C hole 11 Marker board 12 Mounting male snap section 12a Split groove 13 Set screw insertion hole 13a Lid 14 Female snap

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A female snap portion (2) for mounting at a central portion of a lower surface
And a marker plate body (1) having a concave upper surface and a spherical convex surface, and a male snap (for engaging with the female snap portion (2) and fixed on the base surface (A) of the floor. 3) and when the height of the male snap (3) is locked to the female snap (2), the upper surface of the mounting board (3a) and the lower surface of the marker board (1). Elastic spacing material such as carpet or carpet tile stretched on the base surface (A) of the floor
A walking guide marker characterized in that the thickness is equal to or slightly narrower than that of (B). 2. A male snap portion (12) for mounting in the central portion of the lower surface.
And a marker board (11) having a spherical convex surface on the top and a female snap (for engaging with the male snap portion (12) and fixed on the base surface (A) of the floor. 14) and the height of the male snap portion (12) is equal to the wall thickness of the elastic covering material (B) such as carpet or carpet tile stretched on the foundation surface (A) of the floor, orゝ A walking guide marker characterized by being configured to be low. 3. A set screw insertion hole (13) is formed in the center of the marker board (11) so as to pass through it including the mounting male snap portion (12), and the set screw insertion hole (13) is also formed. Universal hole (1
The walking guide marker according to claim 2, further comprising a lid (13a) for closing the upper surface opening of 3) to conceal the head of the set screw.