JP3621903B2 - Handrails for guidance that are equipped with sound generators - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a guidance handrail for guidance installed in public facilities for people with visual disabilities and the like, and more specifically, a guidance handrail provided with a device that emits sound for guidance or guidance of a toilet or the like. About.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in public facilities, guidance handrails for guiding or guiding elderly persons, disabled persons, visually impaired persons, and the like are installed indoors or outdoors in buildings. Among such people, especially visually handicapped persons have difficulty in understanding the position of hand-washing (toilet or the like), and therefore various measures have been taken to inform them of their specific positions.
For example, there is a means for confirming the position of the guide handrail by giving braille to the main point and reading the content.
Alternatively, a sound generating device (speaker or the like) installed on a wall or the like is activated by pressing a switch provided on a guide handrail that is electrically connected to the sound generating device, and a sound is played to confirm the position.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, among these conventional means, the former method using Braille has a problem that only a person who has sufficiently learned Braille can recognize it.
In addition, Braille itself is a means of sensing only by tactile sensation, and there is a problem that it is not useful at all depending on the situation, such as people with injuries or disabilities at the fingertips.
[0004]
Also, in the method using the latter sound generating device, the installation work is troublesome because, for example, the device is installed, a hole must be made in a wall or the like at a remote location to secure a space. .
Further, since the sound generator is separated from the handrail, an excessive volume more than necessary is necessary, and it may be heard by a person other than the person and annoying others.
Especially in public facilities such as art museums and libraries, the volume is minimal.
[0005]
The present invention has been made on the basis of the technical background as described above.
That is, an object of the present invention is to provide a handrail for guidance that is convenient and effective for both the user side and the installation side, having both a braille function and a voice utterance function at the same time, and capable of voice guidance at a low volume. .
[0006]
[Means for solving problems]
In order to achieve the above object, as a result of intensive research, the present inventor appealed to hearing efficiently at a relatively low volume because the ear approached the handrail in the range where the person touches the handrail. The present invention has been completed based on this finding.
[0007]
That is, according to the present invention, (1) in a guide handrail in which a guide mechanism portion that incorporates a sound generating device is incorporated , the guide mechanism portion has an opening, and the opening is formed with Braille on the surface. The guide railing is covered with a lid .
[0008]
And (2) exists in the handrail for guidance of the said (1) description in which the cover body is provided with the switch of the audio | voice generator .
[0009]
In addition, (3) the guide mechanism is the guide handrail described in the above (2) , in which the guide mechanism is formed of a casing having the same shape as the main body of the guide handrail.
[0010]
And (4), the guide handrail according to the above (2) , wherein the guide mechanism portion has a through-hole portion for allowing sound to pass through the sound reflector.
[0011]
In addition, (5) the guide handrail described in the above (2) , in which the guide mechanism portion is incorporated at both ends via joint members and is detachable.
[0012]
And (6), it exists in the handrail for guidance of the said (2) description in which the guide mechanism part is integrated in the state which inserts the handrail for guide in the both ends.
[0013]
And (7), the guide mechanism part is incorporated in such a state that guide railings are inserted at both ends thereof, and the lower ends of both ends of the casing of the guide mechanism part are cut out to form cutout parts, It exists in the handrail for guidance of the said ( 2) description by which the receiving piece is contact-fixed by the notch part.
[0014]
And (8), it exists in the handrail for guidance of the said (2) description in which the cover body is formed with the stainless follow plate or the ceramic.
[0015]
And (9) a guide handrail having a voice generating device installed therein, and a guide mechanism having an opening covered with a braided body and a cover provided with braille on the surface. The sound generating device is composed of a switch, a power supply unit, a sound generating circuit unit, a sound amplifying circuit unit, and a speaker, and the sound generating device is operated by a switch provided in the lid and a sensor provided in the housing. It exists in the guide railing which is a thing.
[0016]
And (10), it exists in the handrail for guidance of said (9) description with which the audio | voice generating apparatus is provided with the volume control knob .
[0018]
Here, the present invention can adopt two or more configurations selected from 1 to 10 as long as the purpose is met.
[0019]
In the present invention, it is possible to provide effective guidance or guidance without requiring an excessive sound volume only by generating a sound volume that can be heard sufficiently when a person approaches.
[0020]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
The present invention utilizes the fact that the position of the ear always approaches a certain distance from the handrail by touching the handrail, and it is sufficient to generate a volume that can be heard by hearing at the approached distance. There is an advantage.
In the present invention, for this purpose, a guide mechanism for incorporating the sound generating device is incorporated in the handrail.
[0021]
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, a part of the main body of the guide handrail 1 is removed, and a guide mechanism unit 2 having a sound generator 3 is connected to that part.
The guide mechanism section 2 has a casing 21 formed in the same shape as the guide handrail main body 11. For example, when the guide handrail main body 11 is cylindrical as shown in the figure, the housing of the guide mechanism section 2. It is preferable that the body 21 has a cylindrical shape with the same shape.
Thereby, the guide mechanism part 2 can exhibit the function as a handrail body for guidance without a sense of incongruity.
In addition, it is possible to eliminate troubles such as the ease of installation work, the appearance of the guide mechanism 2 when it is attached, and the impact when used as the guide handrail 1.
[0022]
Regarding the attachment of the guide mechanism section 2, there are generally two attachment means as preferred means for facilitating the construction.
One of them is a method of using the joint member 4 as shown in FIG.
That is, the guide mechanism portion 2 (specifically, the casing 21) is applied to the removed portion of the guide handrail main body 11, and the joint portions at both ends are coupled to each other with the two joint members 4 inserted therein.
Here, the joint member 4 is preferably screwed.
Moreover, it is also possible to attach the joint member 4, the housing | casing 21 of the guide mechanism part 2, and the guide handrail main body 11 in a screwing state mutually.
[0023]
The other means uses the guide mechanism portion 2 as a joint member. As shown in FIG. 3, the guide handrail body 11 is connected to the connecting portions at both ends of the guide mechanism portion 2 (specifically, the casing 21). The guide mechanism part 2 is attached to the handrail main body 11 for guidance.
Here, the guide mechanism 2 is preferably screwed to the guide handrail body 11.
Further, the guide mechanism portion 2 and the guide handrail main body 11 can be attached to each other in a screwed state.
In this means, the joint member 4 is not required.
[0024]
Although not shown, it is also possible to attach the guide mechanism part 2 to the guide handrail body 11 by extrapolating the connection parts of the guide handrail body 11 to the connection parts at both ends of the guide mechanism part 2.
In either case, although not shown, if the outer diameters other than the connecting portions of the guide mechanism portion 2 and the guide handrail body 11 are the same, there is no step in the joint portion and it is easy to use.
[0025]
Yet another means is shown in FIGS.
4 is a cross-sectional view of a state in which a guide handrail body is inserted and coupled to the guide mechanism portion 2, and FIG. 5 is a view showing a relationship between the cutout portion S and the receiving piece 21b.
The use of the guide mechanism unit 2 as a joint member is the same as the example shown in FIG. 3, but here, the lower ends of both ends of the casing 21 of the guide mechanism unit 2 are cut out to form the cut-out portion S. .
The receiving piece 21b is abutted and fixed to the notch S.
The guide handrail main body 11 (indicated by the alternate long and short dash line) is gripped by the casing 21 and the receiving piece 21b, and is tightened by the male screw 5 and the female screw 6 to be firmly attached.
[0026]
By the way, the above-described guide mechanism unit 2 of FIGS. 2, 3 and 4 includes a sound generator 3 therein. The sound generation device 3 includes a switch 31, a power supply unit 34, a sound generation circuit unit 35, a sound amplification circuit unit 36, and a speaker 37, and is attached to the casing 21 and the lid body 22 of the guide mechanism unit 2. .
[0027]
Various power sources such as a storage battery, an AC power source, and a solar battery can be used as the power source for starting the sound generation device 3 of the present invention. In the examples of FIGS. 2, 3, and 4, a storage battery (dry battery) is used. Showed the case.
The casing 21 of the guide mechanism unit 2 is provided with an opening 21a. By opening or removing the lid 22 that covers the opening 21a, it is possible to mount or replace a battery or a component (see FIG. 6). ).
[0028]
Braille 23 is formed on the lid 22 covering the opening 21a, so that a visually impaired person can easily read and communicate with Braille by touching the guide mechanism unit 2.
[0029]
Moreover, the braille content can be easily changed by simply replacing the lid 22.
Ceramics and a stainless steel follow plate are used as the material of the lid body 22, and braille wear or damage due to wind and rain can be prevented outdoors.
Note that such a method of forming braille on a stainless steel follow plate can be easily performed by screen-printing glaze on the stainless steel plate, and the present inventor has already filed an application for this technique.
[0030]
The lid 22 is provided with a switch 31 and a volume adjustment knob 39 for turning the sound generator 3 on and off.
As a form of the switch 31, a push type or touch type switch is provided.
However, in combination with this, a photoelectric type, infrared type, or ultrasonic type sensing type switch can be used in combination.
In addition to the switch 31 in the casing 21 of the guide mechanism unit 2, a sensor 32 (FIG. 1) that reacts to a radio wave transmitter or a mobile phone carried by the user such as a magnetic sensor. Can also be given.
[0031]
The activation of the sound generation device 3 by the switch 31 will be described with reference to the block diagram shown in FIG. 7. First, the power is turned on by the switch 31 or the sensor 32, and the entire sound generation device 3 is energized.
When a battery is used in the power supply unit 34, the voltage is boosted by the boost power supply circuit 34a.
When an AC power supply is used, power is supplied through the adapter 34b.
[0032]
In the sound generation circuit unit 35, sound data input to a memory such as a ROM in the sound generation circuit unit 35 is amplified as an electric signal by the sound amplification circuit unit 36 and emitted from the speaker 37 as sound.
Since the sound reflection plate 38 is disposed in front of the speaker 37 of the guide mechanism unit 2 in an inclined state, the sound is reflected from the sound reflection plate and is efficiently emitted to the outside through, for example, the slit-shaped through hole 24. It is done.
In addition, the voice generation circuit unit 35 can freely set the contents of the voice and the number of repetitions, and can adjust the volume to the minimum necessary level.
[0033]
Furthermore, a light source 33 (see FIG. 1) such as a light emitting diode may be provided to provide means for visually inviting the presence of the switch 31 at night or for low vision.
As described above, the handrail 1 for guidance according to the present invention provides many conveniences to the user.
[0034]
[Example 1]
Hereinafter, Example 1 will be described with reference to the procedure diagram shown in FIG.
In this embodiment, a cylindrical guide handrail 1 is used, and a joint member 4 is used for joining to the guide mechanism portion 2.
First, the guide handrail 1 is cut by, for example, about 225 mm (FIG. 8A).
For example, a joint ring 4a as the joint member 4 is fitted from both ends of the cut end (FIG. 8B).
Thereafter, the guide mechanism portion 2 is fitted into the cut portion (FIG. 8C), and the joint ring 4a is returned to the position where both the cut end of the guide handrail 1 and the end of the guide mechanism portion 2 are carried and screwed (FIG. 8D). ).
[0035]
[Example 2]
Hereinafter, Example 2 will be described with reference to a procedure diagram shown in FIG.
In this embodiment, the guide rail 1 is a cylindrical guide, the joint portion 4 is not used, and the connection portions (cut ends) of the guide handrail body 11 are inserted into the connection portions at both ends of the guide mechanism portion 2. is there.
First, the guide handrail 1 is cut, for example, by about 185 mm (FIGS. 9A and 9B).
One cut end of the guide handrail body 11 is lowered downward, and the guide mechanism portion 2 is extrapolated to the other cut end of the guide handrail 1 (FIG. 9C).
Then, the cut end of the lowered guide handrail body 11 is returned to the original position, and is inserted into the guide mechanism portion 2 and screwed (FIG. 9D).
[0036]
Although the details of the present invention have been described above, the guide handrail 1 of the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and other modifications and combinations are possible without departing from the essence thereof. Needless to say.
[0037]
Further, the handrail 1 for guidance according to the present invention is not only effective for a person with a visual impairment, but can be used sufficiently as, for example, an explanation device in a museum or a guidance explanation device in a sightseeing spot. .
The guide handrail has been described as having a circular cross section that is often used, but it is naturally possible to use a cross section such as an ellipse, an ellipse, or a rectangle.
For reference, FIG. 10 shows a handrail having a rectangular cross section.
Further, as a sound generating device, it is naturally possible to adopt a configuration other than that shown in FIG. 5 as long as it is a device that generates sound.
[0038]
【The invention's effect】
In the guide handrail 1 having the sound generating device 3 of the present invention, when the guide mechanism portion 2 that emits sound is integrated in the guide handrail main body 11, a person with a visual disability, The guidance handrail 1 inevitably guides the switch 31 locations, so that it is possible to know the location of the toilet or the like.
In addition, anyone can easily perform construction without requiring specialized knowledge such as electrical technology from the installer, and no installation place for the speaker 37 or the like is required.
Also, the volume is minimal and does not disturb others.
[0039]
Further, when the casing 21 of the guide mechanism unit 2 is formed in the same shape as the guide handrail main body 11, the appearance discomfort when the guide mechanism unit 2 is attached, and the guide handrail 1 Eliminate obstacles such as impact during use.
[0040]
And, when the joint member 4 such as a joint ring is used as the attachment means of the guide mechanism part 2 or when means for inserting the guide handrail body 11 at both ends of the guide mechanism part 2 is adopted, it can be attached and detached. Construction becomes easy, and effects such as shortening construction time and cost reduction can be obtained.
[0041]
And adopting push type or touch type switch 31, various switches 31 of photoelectric type, infrared type or ultrasonic type, and further providing sensor 32 such as a magnetic sensor, When providing a function to respond to a mobile phone or the like, or providing a light source 33 such as a light emitting diode to visually awaken the presence of the switch 31 at night or for a low vision person, On the other hand, it provides many conveniences and provides reliable and safe guidance.
[0042]
When the opening 21a is provided in the guide mechanism unit 2 and covered with the lid body 22, it is easy to replace the battery, the components, and the like of the voice generating device 3 provided in the interior.
[0043]
When the braille 23 is applied to the lid 22, it is possible to read the braille by tactile sense in addition to the voice guidance, and it is possible to provide reliable guidance to a person with hearing impairment, and only by replacing the lid 22. Braille content can be changed easily.
When a ceramic or stainless steel hollow plate is used as the material of the lid body 22, not only is damage due to wind and rain suppressed, but a comfortable feeling can be given to the user.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external view of a handrail for guiding.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a state in which a guide handrail body is inserted and coupled to a guide mechanism portion.
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a state in which a guide handrail body is inserted and coupled to the guide mechanism portion.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a state in which a guide handrail body is inserted and coupled to a guide mechanism portion;
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between a notch and a receiving piece.
FIG. 6 shows a state where a lid is removed.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a sound generator.
FIG. 8 is a procedure diagram for coupling the guide mechanism using a joint member.
FIG. 9 is a procedure diagram for inserting and coupling a guide handrail body to the guide mechanism.
FIG. 10 shows a handrail with a rectangular cross section.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Guiding handrail 11 ... Guiding handrail main body 2 ... Guiding mechanism part 21 ... Housing 21a ... Opening part 21b ... Receiving piece 22 ... Cover body 23 ... Braille 24 ... Through-hole part 3 ... Sound generator 31 ... Switch 32 ... Sensor 33 ... Light source 34 ... Power supply 34a ... Booster power supply circuit 34b ... Adapter 35 ... Sound generation circuit 36 ... Audio amplification circuit 37 ... Speaker 38 ... Sound reflector 39 ... Volume adjustment knob 4 ... Joint member S ... Notch

Claims (10)

In the guidance handrail in which the guide mechanism portion that incorporates the sound generation device is incorporated , the guide mechanism portion has an opening, and the opening is covered with a lid having braille formed on the surface. Characteristic guide railing. 2. The guide handrail according to claim 1, wherein the lid includes a switch for a sound generator . 3. The guide handrail according to claim 2 , wherein the guide mechanism portion is formed of a casing having the same shape as the guide handrail main body. 3. The guide handrail according to claim 2 , wherein the guide mechanism portion has a through-hole portion for allowing sound to pass through the sound reflection plate. 3. The guide handrail according to claim 2 , wherein the guide mechanism portion is incorporated at both ends thereof via joint members and is detachable. 3. The guide handrail according to claim 2, wherein the guide mechanism portion is incorporated in a state where the guide handrail is inserted at both ends thereof. The guide mechanism portion is incorporated in such a manner that guide railings are inserted at both ends thereof, and both lower portions of both ends of the casing of the guide mechanism portion are cut out to form cutout portions, and receiving pieces are provided in the cutout portions. The handrail for guide according to claim 2 , wherein the handrail is fixed in contact. The guide railing according to claim 2 , wherein the lid is formed of a stainless follow plate or ceramic. A guidance handrail having a voice generating device mounted therein and having a guide mechanism portion having an opening covered with a braided body and a cover provided with braille on the surface, wherein the voice generating device is a switch And a power generation unit, a sound generation circuit unit, a sound amplification circuit unit, and a speaker, and the sound generation device is operated by a switch provided in the lid and a sensor provided in the housing. Handrail for guidance. 10. The guide handrail according to claim 9, wherein the sound generation device includes a volume control knob .

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