JP3238144U - Self-powered handrail sterilizer - Google Patents

Abstract

A self-powered handrail sterilizer with enhanced sterilization range. A self-powered handrail sterilizer (1) is installed inside a frame (10), a cover case (20), a private power supply unit (30), a power supply board (40), and the frame (10), and when power is supplied from the power supply board (40), a hand is operated. It includes an ultraviolet lamp module 50 for irradiating the rail with germicidal light, and the ultraviolet lamp module 50 is installed on the front inside of the frame 10 and includes a front ultraviolet lamp module for irradiating the main surface of the handrail with ultraviolet light. and a pair of side ultraviolet lamps installed vertically from the side of the front ultraviolet lamp substrate to irradiate the side surfaces of the handrail with ultraviolet rays. [Selection drawing] Fig. 2

Description

The present invention can easily sterilize bacteria parasitizing the handrails of escalators and moving walks and contribute to public health and hygiene. Regarding a self-powered handrail sterilizer capable of power transmission.

In general, escalators and moving walks continue to move around a fixed frame, and are used in places where people move frequently, such as subways, department stores, and airports.

Such escalators and moving walks are equipped with handrails that move with the movement of the moving plate, and pedestrians usually pick up the handrails in case of an emergency such as a reverse run or a sudden stop. Grasp with.

As a result, many bacteria inhabit this handrail, which is a major factor in the transmission of infectious diseases such as colds and pneumonia.

As a technique for cleaning the handrail of such an escalator, for example, "CLEANING DEVICE FOR ARMREST BELT CONVEYOR OF THE ELECTRIC ESCALATOR" ("CLEANING DEVICE FOR ARMREST BELT CONVEYOR OF THE ELECTRIC ESCALATOR" ( US Pat. No. 4,934,512) has been devised.

Since such a device needs to be provided with a water bottle containing a detergent, there is a problem that the volume becomes large and the structure becomes complicated.

Further, when water is applied to the handrail, if a large amount of water is applied, water may enter the space between the handrail and the fixed frame and corrode the chain that drives the handrail.

On the other hand, "Handrail surface cleaning equipment for moving sidewalks" (Korean Patent Publication No. 1999-0272116) has also been proposed. The device is a device that wipes the surface of the handrail with a brush and can remove dust, but it is difficult to clean viscous dirt and the like. In addition, there is a problem that it is not possible to prevent the transmission of bacteria and the like through the surface of the handrail.

Further, in Korean patent application No. 10-2015-805235 (invention of the inventor of this application), it is possible to easily construct an existing escalator, moving work, etc. without installing a separate power supply facility. Powered handrail sterilizer has been released.

However, in this case, the surface of the handrail of the moving walk or escalator is not uniform, and the cover case is damaged or a problem occurs in the power supply of the self-powered handrail sterilizer due to the shaking from side to side and up and down during operation. There was a case.

The present invention enables stable power supply even if the handrail operates irregularly in an existing escalator or moving walk, there is no risk of damage, and the sterilization range that expands the sterilization range for the handrail is strengthened. It is for providing a self-powered handrail sterilizer.

A self-powered handrail sterilizer with an enhanced sterilization range, which is an embodiment of the present invention, is a frame in which a fastening groove of the handrail is formed; the frame can be covered and the handrail can be fitted. A cover case with an opening, said cover case includes a pair of side covers covering the sides of the frame, a front cover covering the front of the frame; installed inside the frame and pressurized tightly on the handrail. A private power supply unit that is worn and converts rotational motion driven by the handrail into a power source; installed on either the outside of the frame or the inside of the cover case to sterilize the power supply of the private power supply unit. The UV lamp module comprises a stabilizing power supply substrate; and an ultraviolet lamp module installed inside the frame and irradiating the handrail with sterilizing light when power is supplied from the power supply substrate; A front UV lamp substrate installed on the inner front surface of the frame to irradiate ultraviolet rays to the main surface of the handrail; and vertically installed from the side surface of the front ultraviolet lamp substrate to the side surface of the handrail. Includes a pair of side UV lamps that irradiate UV light.

Here, the self-powered handrail sterilizer having an enhanced sterilization range includes a first impact protection member installed in a space defined by the upper surface of the side cover and the upper surface of the front cover, and an upper portion of the front cover. Includes a first protective member coupling portion for fixing the first impact protective member.

Here, the first impact protection member includes a fastening portion formed on the outer peripheral portion and fitted into the first protection member joint portion, and a handrail contact portion formed on the inner peripheral portion and in direct contact with the handrail. including.

Here, the first impact protection member has an Ω shape.

Here, the self-powered handrail sterilizer with an enhanced sterilization range further includes a second impact protection member installed under the front cover.

Here, the self-powered handrail sterilizer having an enhanced sterilization range is coupled to the lower part of the front cover, and further includes a second protective member joint for fixing the second impact protection member.

Here, the handrail contact portion includes a first concavo-convex portion and a second concavo-convex portion that is separated from the first concavo-convex portion in the direction perpendicular to the cross-sectional direction to remove foreign matter adhering to the handrail.

According to the present invention having the above-mentioned configuration, it is possible to irradiate not only the main surface of the handrail but also the side surface with bactericidal light, so that the bactericidal control effect against harmful bacteria such as viruses is maximized. Can be done.

Further, according to the present invention, by attaching the impact protection member to the self-powered handrail sterilizer, damage to the main body is prevented even if the handrail operation is irregular, and stable power supply is possible. Become.

It is a figure which shows the example which applied to the escalator by the self-powered handrail sterilizer which enhanced the sterilization range which is one Example of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the self-powered handrail sterilizer with enhanced sterilization range which is an embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the cover case of the self-powered handrail sterilizer with enhanced sterilization range which is an embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of an ultraviolet lamp and a brush in a self-powered handrail sterilizer with an enhanced sterilization range which is an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the 1st impact prevention member in the self-powered handrail sterilizer which enhanced the sterilization range which is one Example of this invention.

Hereinafter, a self-powered handrail sterilizer having an enhanced sterilization range according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present specification, even if the embodiments are different from each other, the same or similar reference numbers are given, and the description thereof is replaced with the first description.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example in which a self-powered handrail sterilizer having an enhanced sterilization range, which is an embodiment of the present invention, is applied to an escalator. As shown in FIG. 1, the escalator is composed of a transfer staircase portion S for transferring people entering and exiting, handrails H installed on both sides of the transfer staircase portion S, and a handrail plate P. The self-powered handrail sterilizer 1 having an enhanced sterilization range according to the present invention may be installed on the lower side via the handrail plate P on the entrance / exit side, and as shown in FIG. It may be installed on the handrail H.

The self-powered handrail sterilizer 1 having an enhanced sterilization range according to the present invention converts the kinetic energy to which the handrail H is moved into electrical energy, and the ultraviolet lamp module 50 installed in the handrail sterilizer 1 By driving the handrail H, various bacteria inhabiting the handrail H are sterilized, and foreign substances such as dust are removed with a cleaning brush to keep the handrail H in a clean state at all times.

Further, in the self-powered handrail sterilizer 1 having an enhanced sterilization range according to the present invention, an impact protection member is installed at the opening to not only absorb the impact due to the irregular operation of the handrail, but also the second. It acts as a cleaning brush and has a considerable effect on removing foreign substances such as dust.

Further, according to the self-powered handrail sterilizer having an enhanced impact sterilization range according to the present invention, the side surface of the handrail can also be irradiated with sterilizing light, so that the sterilizing effect can be maximized.

In the following, the specific configuration of the self-powered handrail sterilizer 1 with the enhanced sterilization range according to the present invention installed on the handrail as shown in FIG. 1 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5. explain.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a self-powered handrail sterilizer 1 having an enhanced sterilization range according to the present invention, which is an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the self-powered handrail sterilizer 1 having an enhanced sterilization range according to the present invention, which is an embodiment of the present invention, includes a frame 10, a cover case 20, a self-power supply unit 30, a power supply board 40, and the like. It includes an ultraviolet lamp module 50, a brush 60, a sliding door portion 70, a first impact protection member 80, a second impact protection member 90, a first protection member coupling portion 100, and a second protection member coupling portion 110.

The frame 10 is a component having a handrail fastening groove 11 formed on the side surface into which a fixing unit (for example, a bolt fastening portion) for fastening to the handrail plate P can be inserted, and is an embodiment of the present invention. It is a component that forms the framework of a self-driven sterilization device. The frame 10 is made of a metal material such as SUS for durability. As shown, a handrail fastening groove 11, a brush fastening groove 13, and a cover fastening groove 15 are formed on the frame 10, and an ultraviolet lamp module 50 that irradiates sterilizing light is attached to the inside.

The cover case 20 is a component for forming the appearance of the self-powered handrail sterilizer 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention and protecting the frame 10 from the outside. More specifically, the cover case 20 is composed of a front cover 21 and a side cover 23, and a power supply board 40 that rectifies and stabilizes the power of the private power supply unit 30 can be separated inside the front cover 21. Will be installed. Further, the side cover 23 is configured to be fastened to the frame 10 via the screw fastening portions 23-5. As a result, when a failure occurs in the power supply board 40, the front cover 21 can be separated by separating the screw fastening portion 23-5 from the frame 10, whereby the power supply board 40 can be replaced. Become. The structure of the cover case 20 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.

Further, the first protective member coupling portion 100 is coupled to the upper surface of the front cover 21, and the second protective member coupling portion 110 is coupled to the lower surface. The first impact protection member 80 is fixed via the first protection member coupling portion 100, and the second impact protection member 90 is fixed via the second protection member coupling portion 110.

In this drawing, the power supply board 40 is attached to the cover case 20, but it should be understood that it can also be attached to the frame 10 side.

The private power supply unit 30 is a component that is installed inside the frame 10 and is consolidated by pressure on the handrail to convert the rotational motion driven by the handrail into a power source. An AC power source is generated in the private power supply unit 30, and the AC power source is converted into a DC power source via the power supply board 40.

The power supply board 40 is a UV lamp module that is separably installed inside the front cover 21 by screw coupling to rectify and stabilize unstable power supplied from the private power generation unit and is installed inside the frame 10. Power the 50. On the other hand, an indicator light emitting unit 41 is arranged on the power supply board 40 to irradiate the translucent unit 21-3 of the front cover 21 with operating light. Here, it should be understood that the indicator light emitting unit 41 may be configured as a separate component.

The ultraviolet lamp module 50 is installed inside the frame 10, and when power is supplied from the power supply board 40, the handrail is irradiated with sterilizing light to sterilize bacteria and viruses inhabiting the handrail. It has a function to process. In the present invention, a pair of handrail brushes 60 are installed in order to create a sufficient irradiation light region, and a handrail brush 60 for removing foreign substances such as fine particulate matter is installed between them. The structure of the ultraviolet lamp module 50 and the handrail brush 60 will be described in more detail in FIG.

The sliding door portion 70 is a component that is attached to the side cover 23 and is installed so that it can be extended or reduced according to the thickness of the handrail H. Since the sliding door portion 70 can prevent foreign matter from entering between the side cover 23 and the handrail H, it is possible to prevent dust from causing a failure. The installation and operation of the sliding door portion 70 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.

As shown in the figure, the first impact protection member 80 is installed in an opening to which the handrail H is connected, that is, in a space defined by the upper surface of the side cover 23 and the upper surface of the front cover 21. The first impact protection member 80 may be formed of a material having excellent elastic force such as silicon, and may be installed via a first protection member joint portion 100 attached to the upper surface of the front cover 21. A coupling groove is formed in the first protective member coupling portion 100, and the first impact protection member 80 is fixed by fitting coupling. The structure of the first impact protection member 80 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.

As shown in the figure, the second impact protection member 90 is installed under the front cover 21, is formed of a silicon material having excellent elastic force like the first impact protection member 80, and is formed on the lower surface of the front cover 21. One side of the second impact protection member 90 is fitted and coupled to the coupling groove of the second protection member coupling portion 110 to be attached and fixed.

In the following, among the components, the structure of the ultraviolet lamp module 50 and the structure of the first impact protection member 80 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the cover case 20 of the self-powered handrail sterilizer according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the corner portions of the front cover 21 and the side cover 23 are rounded (side round portion 21-1) to prevent a pedestrian from being injured by hitting the handrail sterilizer 1. Further, a translucent portion 21-3 is installed in the upper central portion of the front cover 21. The translucent unit 21-3 serves to transmit the light emitted from the indicator light emitting unit. That is, when electric power is generated from the private power supply unit 30 and rectified and stabilized in the power supply board 40 to supply power to the ultraviolet lamp module 50, the indicator light emitting unit 41 also emits light, and the indicator light emitting unit 41 also emits light. When the light of the above is irradiated to the outside through the translucent portion 21-3, the pedestrian and the manager not only recognize the normal operation of the self-powered handrail sterilizer 1 but also very much from the design aspect. It becomes an attractive form.

Further, a bottom surface round portion 21-2 is formed on the bottom surface of the front cover 21. When the self-powered handrail sterilizer 1 according to the present invention is installed under the escalator (see FIG. 1), foreign matter such as shoelaces, bag straps, clothes, etc. is installed between the self-powered handrail sterilizer 1 and the escalator. May be caught and an accident may occur. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the bottom surface round portion 21-2 is formed so that this can be prevented.

On the other hand, the side cover 23 is fitted into the circular recess 23-2, the side cover base 23-1 having the tightening hole 23-3 formed in the center of the circular recess 23-2, and the recess 23-2. A head having the same thickness as the depth of the circular recess 23-2 by screwing the O-ring portion 23-4 and the tightening hole 23-3 to fasten the side cover base 23-1 and the frame 10. It is configured to include a screw fastening portion 23-5 having a portion. As a result, the screw fastening portion 23-5 is rotated to fasten or separate the side cover 23 from the frame 10. When disassembly is required for maintenance, the side cover 23 can be easily separated by rotating the screw fastening portion 23-5 located at the center of the side cover 23. In addition, since it is further equipped with an O-ring portion 23-4, not only is it superior in terms of design, but also the screw fastening portion 23-5 can be rotated by the frictional force of a finger without using a separate tool. It is composed.

The upper corner of the side cover 23 is also rounded following the side round portion 21-1 of the front cover 21 (side cover round portion 23-8), which is not only beautiful in design but also prevents accidents. Can be done.

Then, the sliding door portion 70 is rail-coupled to a rail (not shown) installed inside the opening 23-6 of the side cover 23. Further, the sliding door portion 70 is configured to include a handle portion. Thereby, the person who installs the self-powered handrail sterilizer 1 according to the present invention is configured to be able to extend or reduce the sliding door portion 70 by grasping the handle portion according to the width of the handrail.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the structure of an ultraviolet lamp and a brush in a self-powered handrail sterilizer having an enhanced sterilization range, which is an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in the figure, in the self-powered handrail sterilizer 1 which is an embodiment of the present invention, a pair of ultraviolet lamp modules 50 are attached, and fine particulate matter and the like attached to the handrail are removed between them. The handrail brush 60 for the purpose is located.

The ultraviolet lamp module 50 is attached to the inside of the front surface of the frame 10, and includes a lamp substrate 51 and an ultraviolet lamp module that is installed on the lamp substrate 51 and emits ultraviolet rays that are sterilizing light. Among such ultraviolet lamp modules 50, the front ultraviolet lamp substrate 51 and the ultraviolet lamp are composed of modules. Here, the lamp module 50 is installed on the inner front surface of the frame 10, and is perpendicular to the side surfaces of the front ultraviolet lamp module 53 and the front ultraviolet lamp substrate 51 that irradiate the main surface of the handrail H with ultraviolet rays. It includes a pair of side surface ultraviolet lamp modules 55 that are installed and irradiate the side surfaces of the handrail H with ultraviolet rays. The side ultraviolet lamp module 55 may be formed integrally with the front ultraviolet lamp module 53 or may be formed separately, and the side ultraviolet lamp module 55 has a function of irradiating the side surface of the handrail H with sterilizing light. ..

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the structure of the first impact prevention member 80 in the self-powered handrail sterilizer having an enhanced sterilization range, which is an embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the first impact protection member 80 has an Ω shape as a whole. The first impact protection member 80 is a fastening portion 81 formed on the outer peripheral portion and fitted into the first protection member joint portion 100, and a handrail contact portion formed on the inner peripheral portion and in direct contact with the handrail H. Consists of including. Here, the handrail contact portion is attached to the handrail H including a first uneven portion 83-1 and a second uneven portion 83-2 installed separately from the first uneven portion in the vertical cross-sectional direction. Foreign matter can be removed.

According to one embodiment of the present invention having the above-described configuration, the operation of the handrail H is impaired by attaching the first impact protection member 80 and / or the second impact protection member 90 to the self-powered handrail sterilizer. Even if it is a rule, it prevents damage to the main body and enables stable power supply.

Further, according to one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to irradiate not only the main surface of the handrail H but also the side surface with bactericidal light, so that the bactericidal control effect against harmful bacteria such as viruses is maximized. be able to.

The self-powered handrail sterilizer with an enhanced sterilization range described above is not limited to the configuration and method of the above embodiment, and the above embodiment is subjected to various modifications. As such, all or part of each embodiment can be selectively combined and configured.

1 Self-powered handrail sterilizer 10 Frame 20 Cover case 30 Self-power supply 40 Power supply board 50 Ultraviolet lamp module 60 Handrail brush 70 Sliding door 80 1st impact protection member 90 2nd impact protection member

Claims (7)

A self-powered handrail sterilizer with an enhanced sterilization range.
Frame in which the fastening groove of the handrail is formed;
A cover case that covers the frame and has an opening into which the handrail can be fitted, the cover case includes a pair of side covers that cover the sides of the frame, and a front cover that covers the front of the frame;
A self-powered unit that is installed inside the frame, is consolidated against the handrail, and converts the rotational motion driven by the handrail into a power source;
A power supply board installed on either the outside of the frame or the inside of the cover case to rectify and stabilize the power supply of the private power supply unit; and the power supply installed inside the frame and the power supply from the power supply board. Includes an ultraviolet lamp module that irradiates the handrail with germicidal light when supplied;
The ultraviolet lamp module is
A front UV lamp substrate installed on the inner front surface of the frame to irradiate ultraviolet rays to the main surface of the handrail; and vertically installed from the side surface of the front ultraviolet lamp substrate to the side surface of the handrail. A self-powered handrail sterilizer that includes a pair of side UV lamps that irradiate UV light. The first impact protection member installed in the space defined by the upper surface of the side cover and the upper surface of the front cover,
The self-powered handrail sterilizer according to claim 1, further comprising a first protective member coupling portion that is coupled to the upper portion of the front cover and for fixing the first impact protection member. The first impact protection member is
A fastening portion formed on the outer peripheral portion and fitted into the first protective member joint portion,
The self-powered handrail sterilizer according to claim 2, further comprising a handrail contact portion formed on the inner peripheral portion and in direct contact with the handrail. The self-powered handrail sterilizer according to claim 2, wherein the first impact protection member has an Ω shape. The self-powered handrail sterilizer according to claim 1, further comprising a second impact protection member installed under the front cover. The self-powered handrail sterilizer according to claim 5, further comprising a second protective member coupling portion that is coupled to the lower portion of the front cover and for fixing the second impact protection member. The handrail contact portion is
The first uneven part and
The self-powered handrail sterilizer according to claim 3, further comprising the first uneven portion and the second uneven portion installed separately in the vertical cross-sectional direction to remove foreign matter attached to the handrail.

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