JP4759224B2 - Slatted floor mat with sign for blind - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a sign for a blind person that guides a blind person in a building or a public place such as a road or a station. The present invention also relates to a sign for blind persons that can be folded or rolled and is not only convenient for transportation but also inexpensive and easy to construct. Furthermore, the present invention is further effective when used together with a crosspiece member of a cocoon-like foot wipe mat.

  Conventional signs for blind persons include, for example, tiles laid on the floor as disclosed in JP-A-8-215235, JP-A-2001-348826, or JP-A-2003-247214. Some have carpets with braille tiles.

  In addition, as shown in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 8-338809 or Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-279529, conventional signs for blind persons include blocks in which braille is formed, such as building floors and roads. Are attached with adhesive.

JP-A-8-215235 JP 2001-348826 A JP 2003-247214 A JP-A-8-338809 JP-A-9-279529

  The blind signs described in Patent Document 1 to Patent Document 3 are problematic in that not only it is necessary to produce a special scissors, but also the labor for driving the scissors as braille and the construction work. was there.

  In addition, the blind sign described in Patent Document 4 and Patent Document 5 has an advantage that it can be manufactured as a block, but it is necessary to bond the concrete and the block at the time of construction, and the adhesive is dried. There was a problem that it took time to construct. When braille blocks made of synthetic resin or concrete are installed on the floor of a hospital or building where carpets are laid, they have a problem that they do not match the surrounding carpets and cause a sense of incongruity.

  In order to solve the problems as described above, the present invention is a sign for blind persons that is easy to assemble and construct, and can be easily fitted to a carpet or mat placed on the floor of a building or at the entrance of a building. The purpose is to provide.

(First invention)
The snowboard-like floor mat provided with the blind sign according to the first aspect of the present invention is formed in the longitudinal direction, has a fitting recess at the top, and is provided with U-shaped recesses that protrude inward from both side walls. And a bulging portion that is loosely fitted in the connecting groove at both ends. A connecting member that can connect the crosspieces to each other; a mat member that is fitted into a fitting concave portion of the crosspiece member and in which a mat is implanted; a fitting concave portion of the crosspiece member and the U-shaped cross section It is fitted inside the recess, and is formed so as to cover up to the upper ends of both side walls of the fitting recess and the U-shaped recess, and the inside of the U-shaped recess provided in the crosspiece member a plurality of types of braille member consisting of the slide can structure, the point Can be inserted screws for fixing the member from the lower it consists of a side wall or bottom drain port provided in the beam member, together with the braille member constituting the braille, foldable or entrainment It is characterized by.

(Second invention)
In the slatted floor mat provided with the blind sign of the second invention, the Braille member is fitted into the fitting recess of the crosspiece member so as to cover the upper ends of both side walls of the fitting recess. It is formed and has a structure capable of sliding in a U-shaped concave section provided in the crosspiece member.

  According to the present invention, the Braille member and / or the mat member can be produced as a unit for the blind person, so that it is inexpensive and at the same time, even if the blind person sign is laid in a carpet or mat. It can be an excellent design with no sense of incongruity.

  According to the present invention, since the blind sign is constructed simply by connecting the unitized members, it is excellent in mass productivity, can be made inexpensive, and can be constructed easily and quickly. .

  According to the sign for blind persons of the present invention, since the structure between the crosspiece member and the crosspiece member is movable, it can be folded or engulfed, and can be easily transported, and at the same time, the construction is simple and quick. it can.

  According to the present invention, a sign for a blind person can be easily made by simply sliding a Braille member and / or a mat member into a fitting recess of a crosspiece member.

(First invention)
In the sign for blind persons according to the first aspect of the present invention, the crosspiece member has a fixed length, and a fitting recess is provided continuously on the upper part thereof. The Braille member has, for example, a linear shape and is fitted in the fitting recess of the crosspiece member. A plurality of the crosspiece members in which the Braille members are fitted in the fitting recesses constitute a Braille signifying “advance”.

The slatted floor mat provided with the blind sign of the present invention is that the Braille member and the mat member are fitted in the fitting recess of the crosspiece member. That is, for example, braille members and mat members are alternately fitted to the crosspiece members. A plurality of crosspiece members in which the Braille member and the mat member are fitted together constitute Braille that means “stop” or “caution”. Or the said crosspiece member is comprised from the area | region of a braille and the area | region of a mat | matte. The braille member is formed of a round shape, a square shape, or a rectangular shape. In particular, the round and rectangular braille members are fitted inside the fitting recesses of the crosspiece member and are formed to cover the upper ends of both side walls of the fitting recess, It has a structure that can slide in the provided U-shaped concave section. The Braille member is formed so as to be fitted inside the fitting recess and the U-shaped recess of the crosspiece member and to cover the upper end portions of both side walls of the U-shaped recess. Moreover, the Braille member provided in the said crosspiece member is comprised from the structure which can slide the inside of a cross-sectional U-shaped recessed part.

In the slatted floor mat provided with the blind sign of the present invention, the braille member or mat member fitted in the fitting recess is fixed by an adhesive or a screw attached from the lower part of the crosspiece member.

  In many cases, public buildings and the like are provided with blind signs made of, for example, concrete blocks or synthetic resin blocks, although carpets are laid.

The slatted floor mat provided with a sign for blind persons according to the present invention is composed of a Braille member and / or a mat member and / or a plurality of crosspiece members fitted in the fitting recess and the mat. Even inside public buildings, it is possible to walk with the same feeling as Braille blocks outside the building.

  When a plurality of the crosspiece members in which the braille members and the mat members are alternately fitted are arranged, the blind member signifies “caution” or “stop”. In addition, when a plurality of crosspiece members into which the braille members are fitted are arranged, the blind member signifies “advance”. Furthermore, the crosspiece member into which the mat member is fitted can distinguish between braille and non-braille areas.

In the slatted floor mat provided with the blind sign of the present invention , the fitting recesses are provided with U-shaped recesses protruding inward from the left and right side walls. The U-shaped recesses projecting inward from the left and right side walls push the Braille or mat in the sliding direction, thereby reducing the amount of adhesive or screwing. Moreover, the side part of a braille member is shape | molded in the shape which can be slid and fitted to the said U-shaped recessed part.

In the slatted floor mat provided with the blind sign of the present invention , the braille member is configured by fitting a linear member or a substantially square member into the fitting recess. The crosspiece member into which the braille member which consists of the said linear member was fitted comprises the braille which means "advance" by connecting two or more. Moreover, the crosspiece member in which the substantially square member and the mat member are alternately fitted to each other forms a braille signifying “advance” by connecting a plurality of the crosspiece members in a direction in which the substantially square member continues. .

In the slatted floor mat provided with the blind sign of the present invention , the braille member has a mating member and a substantially circular member or a substantially quadrangular member arranged in a mating recess provided in the crosspiece member. A plurality of braille members in which the substantially circular member or the quadrangular member and the mat member are arranged in a row constitute a braille signifying “stop” or “caution”.

In the slatted floor mat provided with the blind sign of the present invention, the braille member formed of a linear member, a substantially circular member, or a quadrangle covers the same end as the side wall of the crosspiece member. The mat member is fitted so that the upper portion of the side wall of the crosspiece member is exposed. The Braille member and the mat member are configured so that a blind person can understand as Braille when used in combination.

In the slatted floor mat provided with the blind sign of the present invention , the crosspiece members in which the braille members and the mat members are alternately arranged are continuously arranged in the lateral direction. The arrangement is such that the braille members are continuous in the vertical direction, and the braille means “advance”.

In the slatted floor mat provided with a sign for blind persons according to the present invention, the left and right side walls of the crosspiece member provided with a fitting recess in the upper part have a substantially circular cross section provided with a narrow cutout for connecting the crosspiece members. A hole is formed. The substantially circular hole in cross section is for inserting a connecting member for connecting adjacent crosspiece members.

In the slatted floor mat provided with the blind sign of the present invention, the crosspiece members each having a fitting recess in the upper part are movably connected by a plate-like connecting member. The plate-like connecting members can be connected only in part. At both ends of the connecting member, cylindrical members that are fitted into substantially circular holes in the cross section of the crosspiece member are formed. The columnar member formed on the connecting member is fitted into a substantially circular hole in cross section of the crosspiece member, and freely rotates in the cross sectional circular hole so that the crosspiece members are movably connected to each other. .

In the slatted floor mat provided with the blind sign of the present invention, the crosspiece member has a drainage opening formed on the bottom surface and / or the side surface of the fitting recess. It said draining port, has to be able to eliminate the moisture and the like that comes through the mat moisture of the member, and braille member.

In the slatted floor mat provided with the blind sign of the present invention, the crosspiece member and / or the straight Braille member can be obtained, for example, by extruding an aluminum material or a synthetic resin material. Since the extrusion-molded product is easy to produce, an inexpensive sign for blind persons can be obtained.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view for explaining a blind sign and a mat member according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a blind mark 11 includes, for example, a crosspiece member 12 made of an extruded aluminum material or a synthetic resin material, and a braille member 13 having a groove 131 formed on the top of the crosspiece member 12, or hair. Is formed of a mat member 14 in which the piercing member is implanted and a connecting member 15 for connecting the crosspiece members 12 to each other.

  In FIG. 1, the blind sign 11 includes a braille member in which a braille member 13 composed of a straight line portion indicating “advance” in Braille is fitted to the crosspiece member 12, and a mat member on the crosspiece member 12 different from the above. Two units consisting of a mat portion fitted with 14 are schematically illustrated.

  The blind sign 11 in the first embodiment becomes Braille that can be easily detected by a blind person by combining a plurality of Braille members 13 and mat members 14. However, in the first embodiment, when only the mat member 14 attached to the crosspiece member 12 is installed, it can be used as a foot wipe mat or a rug.

  The crosspiece member 12 is formed with a fitting recess 121 in which the Braille member 13 or the mat member 14 can be fitted on the upper part, and a cross-sectional core formed on both sides of the fitting recess 121 and so as to face each other inward. The weight-recessed portion 122, the cross-sectional substantially circular hole 123 formed in both side walls 124, the notch 125 formed at one end of the cross-sectional substantially circular hole 123, and the cross-sectional substantially circular hole 123 are reduced in weight and And at least a cavity 126 for saving material.

  When the braille member 13 is attached to the fitting recess 121, the side wall upper portion 127 of the side wall 124 is hidden, and when the mat member 14 is attached to the fitting recess 121, the crosspiece member 12 has the side wall upper portion 127 of the side wall 124. Is exposed. The structure makes it easy to distinguish between the Braille member 13 and the mat member 14 when a blind person steps on the blind sign 11 by exposing at least one side wall upper portion 127.

  The crosspiece member 12 is extruded by a desired length, and after the braille member 13 and / or the mat member 14 are attached, a locking piece 129 is attached to the end thereof, and the side end portion such as the cavity 126 is formed. Block. Further, the locking piece 129 is attached to the crosspiece member 12 by self-tapping by screwing a set screw 130 into the substantially circular hole 123 in section.

  The shape of the crosspiece member 12 can be different in height, width, length, and the like depending on the use place of the blind sign 11 and the situation of the place. In addition, when the height, width, and length are different, the crosspiece member 12 is provided with protrusions in the fitting recess 121, the cavity 126, etc., or a cushioning material is provided at the bottom in order to give strength. Deformation such as forming a groove to be provided is necessary.

  FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view for explaining a connecting member for connecting a crosspiece member to which a braille member is attached and a crosspiece member to which a mat member is attached, in the first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the connecting member 15 includes at least a columnar member 151 and a connecting plate 152 that connects the columnar members 151. In addition, the connecting plate 152 is provided with an opening 153 as necessary, thereby saving material, reducing weight, and flexibility.

  One of the columnar members 151 in the connecting member 15 is pushed so as to slide from the substantially circular hole 123 in the cross section of the crosspiece member 12, and the other columnar member 151 is inserted into the substantially circular hole 123 in the crosspiece of the other crosspiece member 12. They are connected by being pushed to slide. The crosspiece members 12 connected by the connecting member 15 can be freely rotated in a substantially circular hole 123 in cross section into which the columnar member 151 is pushed.

  That is, the blind sign 11 in which the crosspiece member 12 is connected by the connecting member 15 so that the necessary Braille is formed can be freely rotated by the circular member 151 and the substantially circular hole 123 in cross section. Alternatively, it can be bent and rounded, which is convenient for conveyance.

  FIGS. 3A to 3D are views for explaining a crosspiece member according to a second embodiment of the present invention and a Braille member fitted to the crosspiece member. In FIG. 3 (a), the blind sign 31 comprises a substantially circular projection 33 and a mat member 34, which are Braille meaning “stop” or “caution”, and constitute one unit.

  Also. In FIG. 3 (c), the substantially circular protrusion 33 has a space 331 and a screw hole 332 formed in the lower portion thereof, and is attached to the fitting recess 121 provided in the crosspiece member 12 by a screw 35. Further, the substantially cylindrical protrusion 33 is in a state of covering the side wall upper portion 127 of the crosspiece member 12.

  In FIG. 3 (b), the blind mark 32 is formed as a single unit by alternately providing square protrusions 36 and mat members 34 which are braille indicating "stop" or "caution". In FIG. 3D, the rectangular protrusion 36 has at least one space portion 361 and a fitting protrusion 362 formed in the lower portion thereof.

  The fitting protrusions 362 provided on the rectangular protrusions 36 are slidably fitted to each other in a U-shaped recess 122 formed on the top of the crosspiece member 12. The rectangular protrusion 36 can be screwed as shown in FIG. 3C, but can also be fixed using an adhesive 363.

  The substantially circular protrusions 33 or the rectangular protrusions 36 are alternately arranged with the mat member 34 to constitute one unit that means “stop” or “caution”. In addition, the unit shown in FIG. 3 (B) is in Braille meaning “advance” when connected in the horizontal direction in the figure.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a specific example using the blind sign of the present invention. 1 to 4, the unit 41 is a carpet portion or a mat portion in which a mat member 34 is attached to the crosspiece member 12. In the unit 42, a braille member 13 that means “advance” is attached to the crosspiece member 12. In the unit 43, a region where the circular protrusions 33 and the mat members 34 are alternately arranged in a part and a region including only the mat member 34 are mixed.

  The unit 44 includes an area where the mat member 34 is attached to the crosspiece member 12 and an area where the braille member 13 which means “advance” is attached. The unit 45 includes a region where the mat member 34 is attached and a region where the quadrangular protrusions 36 and the mat member 34 are alternately attached.

  The crosspieces 12 from the unit 41 to the unit 45 have the mat member 14 bristled in the same manner as a carpet or mat, so that the braille meaning “advance” and “stop” or “caution” is a carpet, or Even in the mat, it can be arranged without a sense of incongruity.

  Although the present embodiment has been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment, and various design changes can be made without departing from the matters described in the claims. Is possible. For example, the present invention does not limit the material of the crosspiece member or the like as long as it can be extruded. Moreover, this invention does not limit the material or shape of a mat member and a braille member, unless it deviates from the objective.

  Moreover, the crosspiece member of this invention can change a shape and a dimension arbitrarily, unless it deviates from the matter described in the claim. The combination of the crosspiece members of the present invention can be arbitrarily changed depending on the location and conditions. Moreover, a well-known or well-known means can be used for fixation with a braille member and a crosspiece member.

  Furthermore, when installing the crosspiece member of the present invention outdoors, it is possible to provide an opening on the side wall or bottom and provide a water drainage opening.

It is a perspective view for demonstrating the marker for blind people and a mat member in 1st Example of this invention. It is a partial sectional view for explaining a connecting member which connects a crosspiece member to which a Braille member was attached and a crosspiece member to which a mat member was attached in the 1st example of the present invention. (A) thru | or (D) is a figure for demonstrating the braille member fitted to the said crosspiece member and the crosspiece member of 2nd Example of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example using the marker for blind persons of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Blind sign 12 ... Crosspiece 121 ... Fitting recessed part 122 ... U-shaped recessed part 123 ... Substantially circular hole 124 ... Side wall 125 ... Notch part 126 ... -Cavity 127 ... Upper side of wall 129 ... Locking piece 130 ... Set screw 13 ... Braille member 131 ... Groove 14 ... Mat member 15 ... Connecting member 151 ... Columnar shape Member 152 ... Connecting plate 153 ... Opening 31 ... Blind sign 32 ... Blind sign 33 ... Substantially circular protrusion 331 ... Space part 332 ... Screw hole 34 ... Mat member 36 ... Square protrusion 361 ... Space part 362 ... Projection part 363 ... Adhesive

Claims (1)

A crosspiece formed in the longitudinal direction, provided with a fitting recess at the top, and continuously provided with U-shaped recesses in cross section projecting inward from both side walls;
A connecting groove comprising a concave portion having a substantially circular cross section provided on the side surfaces of both side portions at the lower portion of the fitting concave portion of the crosspiece member,
A bulging portion loosely fitted in the coupling groove at both ends, a coupling member capable of coupling the crosspiece members to each other;
A mat member that is fitted into the fitting recess of the crosspiece member and in which the mat is flocked;
The fitting member is fitted into the fitting recess and the U-shaped recess in the cross-section, and is formed so as to cover the upper ends of both side walls of the fitting recess and the U-shaped recess in the cross-section. It consists of a Braille member consisting of a structure that can slide in a U-shaped concave section provided in the crosspiece member ,
In part of the crosspiece member, the Braille member and the mat member are alternately fitted,
A slatted floor mat provided with a sign for a blind person, wherein the Braille member constitutes Braille and can be folded or rolled up.

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