JP3033558U - Construction handrail - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [PROBLEMS] To provide a building handrail that can easily and inexpensively cover the end surface of a pipe with good appearance. A handrail body 1 having a pipe shape is provided, and an end cap 2 is fitted to an end portion of the handrail body 1. A ring 3 that covers the outer circumference of the end face of the handrail body 1 is held between the handrail body 1 and the end cap 2. The ring 3 is made of a translucent resin containing a phosphorescent phosphor.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a building handrail that is mounted along a wall surface inside or outside a building.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 In recent years, it has become important to attach handrails to stairs and corridors in general homes, including elderly homes, to help residents walk and prevent falls and other risks as much as possible.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 Generally, commercially available handrails include wooden handrails and handrails made of metal pipes. In the case of wooden handrails, the length cannot be adjusted, whereas in the case of metal handrails, the length can be adjusted according to the installation part by cutting the pipe. In that case, an end cap is fitted on the end of the handrail to close the end opening.

However, since the end surface of the pipe has unevenness and inclination when cut, if the end surface is exposed to the outside, the appearance is deteriorated and the end surface is easily touched and injured. Therefore, it is desirable to cover the end surface with a protective material.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a building handrail that can easily and inexpensively cover the end surface of a pipe with good appearance.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, the construction handrail of the present invention has a pipe-shaped handrail main body, an end cap is fitted to an end portion of the handrail main body, and between the handrail main body and the end cap, A feature is that a ring that covers the outer circumference of the end face of the handrail body is held.

If the ring is held between the handrail body and the end cap, the ring can be easily attached in the axial direction without rattling, and there is no fear that the ring will fall off. Further, since the ring covers the outer periphery of the end face of the handrail main body, it is possible to hide the unevenness and inclination of the end face of the pipe, improve the appearance, and prevent the hand from touching the end face of the pipe.

In the off state at night, it is often difficult to determine where the handrail is due to the darkness. Therefore, if the ring is made of a translucent resin containing a phosphorescent phosphor, the position of the handrail can be easily recognized even at night.

In the present invention, the handrail main body is not limited to a round pipe, and may have any shape such as an elliptical pipe or a square pipe. Therefore, the ring may be a round ring, an elliptical ring, a square ring, or the like, depending on the cross-sectional shape of the handrail main body.

[0010]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 1 to 3 show an example of a building handrail according to the present invention. The handrail of this embodiment includes a handrail main body 1 and a pair of brackets 4 for mounting the handrail main body 1 on a wall surface of a building or the like.

The handrail main body 1 is a metal pipe whose outer peripheral surface is coated with a resin, and resin end caps 2 are fitted to both ends thereof. Preferably, the end cap 2 is fitted and adhered to the handrail main body 1. The end cap 2 is composed of a fitting cylinder portion 2a fitted to the end portion of the handrail main body 1 and a hemispherical end wall portion 2b, and a tapered surface 2c is formed at the boundary portion thereof. The handrail main body 1 is not limited to a metal pipe having an outer peripheral surface coated with a resin, and may be made of only a metal pipe.

A ring 3 is held between the handrail main body 1 and the end cap 2 to cover the outer periphery of the end face of the handrail main body 1. The ring 3 of this embodiment is obtained by kneading a phosphorescent phosphor such as fluorite into a translucent resin and molding this into a ring shape. A tapered contact surface 3a is formed on the inner surface on one end side of the ring 3 so as to be in close contact with the tapered surface 2c of the end cap 2, and the inner surface on the other end side is fitted to the outer periphery of the end portion 1a of the handrail main body 1. The concave step portion 3b is formed. On the outer peripheral surface of the ring 3, vertical ribs 3c for decoration are formed at appropriate intervals. The ring 3 is fitted to the handrail main body 1 by inserting the fitting tubular portion 2a of the end cap 2 into the end of the handrail main body 1 in a state where the ring 3 is fitted onto the fitting tubular portion 2a of the end cap 2. It is crimped between the end caps 2 and mounted in the axial direction without rattling. Further, the tapered surface 2c of the end cap 2 is pressed against the contact surface 3a on the inner side of the ring 3, whereby the rattling in the radial direction of the ring 3 is eliminated and the ring 3 is prevented from rotating. The ring 3 may be adhered to the handrail main body 1 or the end cap 2 to prevent rotation. Further, a stepped step surface may be provided in place of the tapered surface 2c of the end cap 2, and the ring 3 may be formed with a step portion that fits the stepped surface instead of the tapered contact surface 3a.

The bracket 4 is composed of a band portion 5 and a resin pedestal portion 6. The band portion 5 is composed of a resin band 7 that holds the outer peripheral surface of the handrail main body 1 and a metal band 8 that tightens the outer peripheral surface of the resin band 7. The resin band 7 and the seat portions 7a, 8a of the metal band 8 are screw 9 It is fastened to the pedestal part 6 together. A nut 10 that is screwed into the screw 9 is embedded in the pedestal portion 6. The pedestal portion 6 is integrally formed with a flange portion 6a that is in close contact with the wall surface W, and the flange portion 6a can be fixed to the wall surface W by a wood screw 11 or the like.

The ring 3 not only has a function of emitting light at night to notify the presence of the handrail, but also has a function of covering the end face of the handrail body 1 to improve the appearance and preventing the hand from touching the end face of the handrail body 1. have. That is, the commercially available handrail main body 1 is formed to have a fixed length (for example, 2 m or 4 m), but when it is installed in an actual building, it is necessary to cut it to a length corresponding to the installation part. However, since the handrail main body 1 is made of a metal pipe, it is desirable that the cutting surface is rough when the pipe is cut with a saw and it is not possible to directly touch it with the hand. If the cut surface of the handrail main body 1 is covered with the ring 3 as described above, the cut surface is not exposed to the outside and the cut surface is not touched by the hand. Further, since the ring 3 is provided on both hand end portions of the handrail main body 1 at which it is easily noticeable, the start end position and the end position of the handrail can be reliably recognized even in the dark. Furthermore, since the ring 3 has a shape that conforms to the outer shapes of the handrail main body 1 and the end cap 2, the user does not feel uncomfortable, and a large load acts on the ring 3 to damage or drop it. Hard to occur.

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. The ring of the above embodiment does not have to be a closed ring shape, and may be an open ring shape with a part cut. In this case, the ring can be retrofitted between the handrail body and the end cap. Further, the shape of the handrail main body may be an L-shape, a U-shape, etc. in addition to the linear shape. Of course, the handrail of the present invention can be used not only indoors but also outdoors.

[0016]

[Effect of the invention]

 As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, the end cap of the pipe-shaped handrail main body is fitted to the end portion of the pipe-shaped handrail main body, and the ring that covers the outer periphery of the end surface of the handrail main body is provided between the handrail main body and the end cap. Since the ring is held, the ring can be easily attached in the axial direction without rattling, and there is no risk of the ring falling off. Also, since the ring covers the outer periphery of the end face of the handrail body, it is possible to hide the irregularities and inclination of the end face of the pipe, improve the appearance, and prevent the end face of the pipe from being touched by the hand. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of an example of a construction handrail according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged view of the handrail shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 2;

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Handrail body 2 End cap 3 Ring

Claims (2)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A building handrail mounted along a wall surface of a building, comprising a pipe-shaped handrail main body, an end cap being fitted to an end of the handrail main body, and between the handrail main body and the end cap. A handrail for construction, characterized in that a ring covering the outer periphery of the end face of the handrail body is held by the handrail. 2. The building handrail according to claim 1, wherein the ring is formed of a translucent resin containing a phosphorescent phosphor.