JP3243080B2 - Wheelchair combined escalator - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an escalator for a wheelchair.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Recently, a wheelchair-cum-escalator that enables a wheelchair user to get on while using a wheelchair has been installed in a station building or the like. In such a wheelchair-cum-escalator, at least one of a number of steps that are connected endlessly and circulates is provided with a special step for mounting a wheelchair, and a wheelchair user is mounted and transported. . This special step operates as a step for general passengers during normal driving, and operates to secure a space for mounting a wheelchair when driving a wheelchair, so that general passengers and passengers using a wheelchair can use the special steps together. Is common.

Here, the configuration of a conventional wheelchair / escalator will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 4, reference numeral 1 denotes an escalator that is arranged between a lower floor entrance 2 and an upper floor entrance 3 at an angle, 1a denotes a truss, 4 denotes a wheelchair user, 5
Is a clerk, 6 is a clerk call button for contacting the clerk 5 provided at the entrance 2, 7 is a wheelchair operation switching switch provided on the balustrade of the escalator 1, 8 a is a boarding confirmation button, and 8 b is a getting off button. , 8c is a wheelchair operation stop button, 8d is a restart button, 9 is a step, the upper surface of a plurality of steps 9 is flat near the entrance 2 and the entrance 3, and the upper surface of each step 9 is a slope in the middle. Are configured to form a step with each other. Reference numeral 10 denotes a first special step which forms a wheelchair step among the multiple steps 9, 11 denotes a second special step, and 12 denotes a third special step. Numeral 13 denotes an urging device for deforming the special steps so that the wheelchair can be mounted on the wheelchair or returning the wheelchair to the normal driving state during wheelchair driving.

The wheelchair driving changeover switch 7 and various buttons 8a, 8b, 8c are operating devices provided for wheelchair driving, and the buttons 8a, 8b, 8c are effective only during wheelchair driving.

[0005] Here, 31 to 34 are various limit switches provided on the truss 1 a, two for the ascending operation and the other for the descending operation, a total of eight, each being provided on the first special step 10. The protruding piece (not shown) operates only during wheelchair driving. 31 is a deceleration start limit switch that detects a deceleration start position for decelerating the special step at the entrance 2 or 3, and 32 is a deceleration for decelerating the special step to the entrance 2 or 3 when the wheelchair is on board. A deceleration limit switch for detecting the start position, 33 is a special step which is traveling at a very low speed (3.5 m / min) at the entrance 2 or 3 at the time of entering the wheelchair. Overrun limit switch that detects that the vehicle is still traveling at a slow speed even if it exceeds the position), and a special switch 34 is running at a very low speed (running 3.5 m / min) at the entrance 2 or 3 when the wheelchair gets off. This is a descending overrun limit switch that detects that the step is still traveling at a very low speed even when the step exceeds a predetermined position (a position where the descending operation should be completed).

With reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, a description will be given of a driving operation when the wheelchair operation changeover switch 7 is operated in the above-described configuration. First, after confirming that transportation of general passengers has been completed, the wheelchair operation switch 7
Is operated (Step 1), the escalator starts wheelchair driving.

When wheelchair driving is started and the special step approaches the entrance, the boarding deceleration limit switch 32 operates (step 2), and the motor 30 is inverter-controlled so that the wheelchair can be easily boarded and the caretaker can ride with sufficient margin. The escalator is operated at a speed sufficient to perform the escalator operation, for example, 3.5 m / min (step 3). When the ride is completed, the assistant operates the ride confirmation button 8a (step 4). When the boarding confirmation button 8a is operated, the escalator has the specified speed.
The vehicle travels at 0 m / min (step 5), and the deceleration start limit switch 31 operates near the entrance (step 6). When the deceleration start limit switch 31 is operated, the escalator is operated at a speed at which the wheelchair can easily get down, for example, 7.5 m / min (step 7). Here, it is preferable that the speed of the escalator when the wheelchair gets off is higher than the speed when the user gets on the wheelchair. That is because the wheelchair itself can gain the inertial force so that it can get off smoothly, and since it is much easier for the attendant to operate when getting off, it is also preferable from the point of driving efficiency. It is.

When it is finally confirmed that the wheelchair has been dismounted, the operator operates the disengagement confirmation button 8b (step 8) to return the escalator to normal operation (30 m / min) (step 9).

Here, in step 4, the boarding confirmation button 8
If a is not operated, the process proceeds to step 10. Then, when the ride-in overrun limit switch 33 operates, the escalator stops (step 11). After the escalator stops, the escalator returns to normal running by operating the boarding confirmation button 8a (step 12) (step 5).

If the descending confirmation button 8b is not operated in step 8, the process proceeds to step 13. Then, when the descending overrun limit switch 34 operates, the escalator stops (step 14). After the escalator is stopped, the escalator returns to normal operation by operating the descending confirmation button 8b (step 15) (step 9).

[0011]

In the conventional escalator for a wheelchair, as described above, a large number of operating devices provided for the wheelchair operation, such as various switches and buttons that can be operated during the wheelchair operation, are installed. It is necessary for the attendant to be familiar with the operation of the operating devices such as the switches and buttons.

However, in places where wheelchair users do not visit frequently, the operation method is forgotten, or when a full-time attendant is absent, the operation is not successful, and the wheelchair user is transported smoothly. Not only is it not possible, but it can also cause wheelchair users to feel uneasy. In particular, in the vicinity of the entrances 2 and 3, the ride confirmation button 8a and the depression confirmation button 8b are provided two sets for raising and lowering the escalator, respectively. It is necessary to operate the wheelchair user at the time of confirming the boarding operation and getting off operation, and if you forget to operate it, the escalator will stop, so it may be suddenly stopped, It gives the user a great deal of mental anxiety. Also, if the wheelchair user has forgotten to push down button 8b or forgets to return wheelchair operation changeover switch 7 after the transportation of the wheelchair user is completed, in the former case, the steps remain stopped, and in the latter case, The special steps 10, 11, and 12 decelerate again at the entrance, and wheelchair driving starts, which is a suspicious operation for ordinary passengers, which is not convenient.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to make it easy to operate switches and buttons of an operation device provided for driving various wheelchairs, so that a person who is not familiar with the operation can smoothly transport a wheelchair user. An object of the present invention is to provide a wheelchair and escalator.

[0014]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a wheelchair / escalator according to the present invention comprises at least one special step for mounting a wheelchair among a number of steps which are connected endlessly and circulate. provided, when normally carry a general customer, in Rue Sukareta to transport the specialized step biasing is operated to wheelchair users during wheelchair operation, among the operation device provided for the wheelchair driving at least wheelchairs Operation changeover switch, boarding confirmation button device,
Or the off confirmation button device constituted by irradiation-light button or the switches, configured by providing the illuminated display device in the near vicinity of the button device, illuminated button the a switch and a button device according to the operation procedure of the wheelchair driver or the display device sequentially lighting point Metz by Rukoto configuration der performing guidance for prompting to notify the operating procedure of the wheelchair driving operation
You. Further, as the operating device, the switch or
A certain amount of time on the balustrade including the position near the button device
Provide safety button devices with a gap
Or constituting the entire button device with illuminated buttons, or which
Only set the illuminated display device in the vicinity of the al safety button device, which
The illuminated button or the display device, which is a safety button device, is used for wheelchair driving by the wheelchair driving switch .
Only lights during while in state, the configuration you informed that it is possible the operation of the operation device.

[0015]

According to the above construction, the present invention provides a special step for mounting a wheelchair on at least one of steps which are connected endlessly and circulates, and usually transports ordinary users, In the escalator in which the special step is transformed to carry a wheelchair user during wheelchair driving, the operation procedure of the wheelchair driving or the availability of operation of the operating device is notified by the display device of the operating device provided for wheelchair driving. To do.

[0016]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of an escalator for a wheelchair according to the present invention. Here, the same components as those of the conventional configuration shown in FIG. 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description is simplified.

The wheelchair / escalator shown in FIG.
An endless step 9 is bridged between the entrances 2 and 3 of the lower floor and the upper floor so as to rotate as in the prior art. At least one of the steps 9 is provided with a special step for transporting a wheelchair. In this escalator, a staff call button 6 for a wheelchair user to call a staff is provided near each of the entrances 2 and 3, and a wheelchair operation changeover switch 35 for the staff to switch between wheelchair driving and normal driving is provided on the balustrade. Is provided.
Then, on the balustrade near where the steps on the upper and lower floors of the escalator move horizontally, a boarding confirmation button device 36a for operating after confirming the boarding of the wheelchair user, and an entrance and exit from the boarding confirmation button device 36a The check button device 36b, which is provided at the position 2 and 3, and is operated after checking the descending operation of the wheelchair user, and the predetermined position of the escalator balustrade, particularly the position at which the step moves to the inclined portion, and the ascending and descending stroke distance. Is
A wheelchair emergency stop and restart safety button device 36c provided at a predetermined interval on the inclined portion is provided.

The safety button device 36c is provided with a wheelchair operation stop button 36d for emergency wheelchair stop and a restart button 36e for restarting the stopped escalator.

Here, the wheelchair operation changeover switch 35 and the boarding confirmation button device 36 of the operating device provided for wheelchair operation are provided.
a, the detailed configuration of the descending confirmation button device 36b and the safety button device 36c will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 2A is a diagram showing a wheelchair operation changeover switch 35, which is a key switch for switching between a normal operation and a wheelchair operation. An indicator light 37 for prompting an operation is provided. FIG. 2B shows the boarding confirmation button device 36.
FIG. 5A is a diagram showing the appointment confirmation button device 36b, and near the upper right of the boarding confirmation button or the alighting confirmation button, indicator lights 38, 39 for prompting operation availability and operation procedure are provided. FIG. 2C is a view showing the safety button device 36c. The wheelchair operation stop button 36d and the restart button 36c are shown.
e, and an indicator light 40 for notifying operation availability is provided in the vicinity thereof.

Next, the operation of the indicator lights 37, 38, 39, and 40 of the wheelchair / escalator thus configured will be described. The operation methods of the various switches and buttons, the operation of the limit switch, and the operation of the special steps are the same as those in the related art.

First, when the wheelchair user operates the clerk call button 6 of the lower floor entrance 2, as shown in Table 1,
The indicator light 37 of the wheelchair operation changeover switch 35 on the lower floor blinks, and the other indicator lights remain off. In this state, the clerk

[0023]

[Table 1]

The blinking of the indicator light 37 prompts the operation of the wheelchair operation changeover switch 35, and when the operation of the operation sequence 2 shown in Table 1 is performed, the indicator light 38 of the lower floor entry confirmation button 36a to be operated next is displayed. Flashes, and all the indicators 40 of the safety button device 36c light. In this state, the attendant recognizes the next operation by blinking the indicator light 38 of the lower floor entry confirmation button 36a, and recognizes the next operation by turning on the indicator light 40 of the safety button device 36c, and the wheelchair operation stop button 36d and the restart button. It recognizes that 36e has become operable. Next, when the attendant performs the operation in the operation sequence 3 in Table 1, the indicator light 39 of the upper floor descending confirmation button 36b to be operated next blinks, and the safety button device 36
All the indicator lights 40 of c continue to be lit. At this time, the lights other than the indicator lights 39 and 40 are off. And the clerk
According to the flashing of the indicator light 39 of the upper floor side descending confirmation button 36b,
After confirming the wheelchair user's getting off operation, the operation sequence 4 in Table 1
Is performed, the indicator light 37 of the wheelchair operation changeover switch 35 on the upper floor blinks, and all the indicator lights 40 of the safety button device 36c continue to be lit. When the attendant performs the operation of the operation procedure 5 in Table 1 in accordance with the blinking of the indicator light 37 of the wheelchair operation changeover switch 35 on the upper floor, the escalator returns to the normal operation, and the indicator lights 37 provided on various switches and buttons. , 3
8, 39, and 40 are all turned off. Thus, the indicator light 40 of the safety button device 36c is turned on by the wheelchair operation switch 35 while the vehicle is being switched to the wheelchair operation, to notify that the operation is possible.

Table 1 describes the display of various operating devices when the wheelchair user is transported from the lower floor entrance 2 to the upper floor entrance 3. The indicator lamps of the various operating devices also inform the operating procedure and whether or not the operation can be performed during the downhill operation to the mouth 2.

According to the present embodiment, the operating procedure and the availability of the operation can be easily recognized by the attendant by the indicators provided on the various switches and buttons of the operating device provided for wheelchair driving. It is possible to operate the escalator smoothly and provide a safe and comfortable service to wheelchair users and ordinary people even if they are not familiar with.

In this embodiment, the indicator lamp is provided separately from various switches and buttons. However, if the indicator lamp is an illuminated button as shown in FIG. 3, it can be installed even in a narrow space. Will be possible. It is needless to say that the operability is further improved by notifying the operation procedure even in an announcement or the like.

[0028]

As described above, according to the present invention, the operation devices such as various switches and buttons provided for driving a wheelchair can be easily operated, and even a person who is not familiar with the operation can smoothly carry the wheelchair user. be able to.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a wheelchair / escalator according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the operation device for driving a wheelchair of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the operation device for wheelchair driving of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an overall configuration diagram of a conventional wheelchair / escalator.

FIG. 5 is an operation flowchart of a conventional escalator for a wheelchair according to the present invention;

FIG. 6 is an operation time chart of a conventional escalator for a wheelchair according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

4 ... wheelchair users, 9 ... footstep, 10 ... first specialized step, 11
… Second special steps, 12… third special steps, 35… wheelchair operation changeover switch, 36a… boarding confirmation button device , 36b… depression confirmation button device , 36c… safety button device, 37, 38, 39, 40
…Indicator light.

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Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] At least one special step for mounting a wheelchair among a large number of steps which are connected endlessly and circulates is provided, which normally carries a general user, and which is operated when the wheelchair is operated. Energizing special steps to transport wheelchair users
In Rue Sukareta, among the operation device provided for the wheelchair driving at least wheelchair operation switching switch, boarding confirmation button device, or the off confirmation button device constituted by irradiation-light button or the switches, the button device configured by providing the illuminated display device in the near neighbor, the switch and button device a is illuminated button or sequential lighting of the display device in accordance with an operation procedure of the wheelchair driver, point Metz by Rukoto, notifying the operating procedure of the wheelchair driver An escalator for both wheelchairs, which provides guidance for prompting an operation . 2. The escalator for wheelchairs according to claim 1, wherein the operation device is a switch or the button device.
At a predetermined interval on the balustrade including the nearby position,
Button device, and the safety button device is configured by an illuminated button, or the safety button device is
Only set the illuminated display device in the vicinity of, these are safe button device illuminated button or the display device, the by wheelchair operation switching switch lights only during while in state of the wheelchair driving, operation of the operating device Wheelchair combined escalator, wherein the benzalkonium be notified that it is possible.