JP5727715B2 - Movable platform fence - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a movable platform fence, and more particularly to a movable platform fence suitable for enhancing the safety service of a support person such as a wheelchair user.

  In recent years, in order to increase the safety of passengers getting on and off trains (or platforms) at railway station platforms (or platforms), the installation of movable platform fences (hereinafter simply referred to as “home fences”) has been promoted. Yes. Home fences are installed along the edges of the platform. The home fence is composed of a plurality of platform door devices of a required number for functioning as a fence structure. The plurality of platform door devices are arranged so as to form a row of protective walls. Each home door device is composed of a door casing (fixed section) fixed to the floor of the platform and an openable / closable door (movable section) that is housed in the door casing and can be freely inserted and removed. Yes. The door door device is in a closed state when the train enters the station platform, and has a function of isolating the passenger and the train entering the station platform as a part of the fence. A drive mechanism for driving the door is provided inside the door casing. After the train that has entered the station platform stops, passengers get on and off by opening the door of the platform door device and the vehicle door.

The following patent documents 1 and 2 can be cited as conventional techniques related to the present invention.
The platform door system disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a configuration for reducing the congestion near the platform door and enabling smooth getting on and off when a wheelchair user gets off the train. Specifically, on the boarding station side, based on the recording medium possessed by the passenger, the information indicating that the user is a wheelchair user is read from the personal information, and the station to be dropped off is read from the boarding ticket information. Furthermore, wheelchair information is generated from door position information, timetable data, vehicle organization data, etc. stored in a memory or the like. The read information and the generated wheelchair information are transmitted to the station that is scheduled to get off. At the station to get off, a display unit or the like informs passengers near the platform door of the presence of wheelchair users.
The platform fence which patent document 2 discloses has the structure which implement | achieves barrier-free safely. In the structure which consists of a fixed fence provided in the rail direction of a train and a movable fence, the notification device which notifies the specific information of the movable fence arrange | positioned at the door pocket provided in the fixed fence is provided. By this notification device, a visually handicapped person can acquire specific information of the movable fence. The visually impaired do not need to touch the movable fence and can obtain the specific information safely.

JP 2006-151053 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-239013

  According to the conventional movable platform fence, there is no device mechanism that can easily work on a station staff so that the station staff can smoothly assist wheelchair users. In a movable platform fence, a device mechanism for enhancing convenience for assistance in relation to intimate relations with station staff for assistance persons such as wheelchair users and thereby enhancing safety of assistance persons Is required.

  In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a movable platform fence that can improve the convenience for assisting assisting users such as wheelchair users and increase the safety of assisting users. There is.

  In order to achieve the above object, the movable platform fence according to the present invention is configured as follows.

The first movable platform fence (corresponding to claim 1) is a movable platform fence constituted by a plurality of platform door devices installed along the track side edge of the station platform, and is a door of the platform door device. The housing unit is characterized by comprising a support means support device having a calling means for calling a station staff by a helping person and a display means for clearly indicating the calling place of the helping person.

In the above movable platform fence, there is provided a support device for a support person having a call means for a help person to call a station attendant and a display means for clearly indicating a call place of the help person. When a person in need of assistance gets on the train from the station platform, it is possible to easily work for the station staff and to receive a safety service.

The second movable platform fence (corresponding to claim 2) preferably has a transmission means for exchanging information based on the inputted information in the above configuration.

In the above configuration, the third movable platform fence (corresponding to claim 3) is preferably characterized in that the calling means is an operation button for notifying the station staff of the need for assistance.
Further, the fourth movable platform fence (corresponding to claim 4) is preferably used in the above-mentioned configuration at a station where the person in need of assistance gets off and is used by a station staff member who assists the person in need of assistance. It is characterized by having a communication system for preparing other station staff who need it.

According to the present invention, in the movable platform fence, there is provided a support device for a support person having a calling means for a support person to call a station clerk and a display means for clearly indicating the calling place of the support person. Therefore, the person in need of assistance can easily work on the station staff when getting on the train from the station platform, etc., can receive the provision of safety services, and provides assistance to those who need assistance such as wheelchair users. Convenience can be improved and the safety of those who need assistance can be improved.

It is the perspective view which shows one platform door apparatus which comprises the movable platform fence which concerns on this invention, and shows the external appearance of the platform door apparatus seen from the station platform side. It is an external appearance front view of a home door apparatus. It is a top view of a home door apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the support apparatus for assistance needs provided in the platform door apparatus, and the system structure containing a communication system.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments (examples) of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

With reference to FIGS. 1-3, embodiment of the movable platform fence which concerns on this invention is described.
This movable platform fence is installed along most of the area | region of the track side edge corresponding to each track | line of a station platform (platform). The movable platform fence has a fence form as a whole, but the movable platform fence is formed by arranging a plurality of platform door devices in a line corresponding to the length of the track side edge. ing. Therefore, the movable platform fence is composed of a plurality of platform door devices.
FIG. 1 shows an external perspective view (viewed from the station platform side) of one platform door device as a basic unit, and FIG. 2 shows an external front view (viewed from the station platform side) of the same device. Shows a plan view of the apparatus.

  In FIG. 1 and the like, only one platform door device 10 in a state in which the platform door at the stage before the train (train) arrives at, for example, the first line of the station platform is shown. One platform door device 10 is a device configuration which is a basic unit constituting a movable platform fence. In FIG. 1 etc., the other platform door apparatus which has the same structure is installed in the both sides of the one platform door apparatus 10. FIG. These platform door devices 10 are arranged in one example and are connected continuously to form a movable platform fence as a whole. In FIG. 1 and the like, illustration of other platform door devices is omitted.

  The entirety of one platform door device 10 is arranged and fixed along the edge 100 on the track side of the station platform. Usually, the required number of platform door devices 10 are arranged and fixed in the platform door device 10 corresponding to the position of each vehicle door of the train that has entered the station platform and stopped. The home door device 10 includes a pair of door housing portions 11 fixed to a floor surface of a station platform, and a control device and a driving device housed in and housed in a door pocket structure portion inside each of the pair of door housing portions 11. And a home door (door) 12 that can be opened and closed by advancing and retracting. The pair of door casings 11 have basically the same external shape and structure, and are arranged with a required interval. The space of the said space | interval forms a boarding / alighting passage. Each opposing surface (door opening / closing end surface) 11a of the pair of door casings 11 is formed with a slit-shaped opening 11b through which the home door 12 enters and exits, and the home door 12 enters and exits through the slit-shaped opening 11b. . When the home door device 10 is in the closing operation state, the home doors 12 located on both sides come out of each of the pair of door housing parts 11 and close the getting-on / off passage. When the home door device 10 is in the opening operation state, the home doors 12 on both sides enter the door housing parts 11 to form a boarding / alighting passage.

  The platform door 12 is formed of a substantially rectangular metal plate member having a required strength. The home door 12 can also be formed in a see-through structure by providing a transparent portion.

  In each of the plurality of platform door devices 10 provided along the edge 100 on the railway platform side of the station platform, the platform door 12 housed inside the door casing 11 and performing an opening / closing operation is operated. The drive mechanism is provided inside the door casing 11.

  In the home door device 10, a support device 21 for assisting a person who needs assistance is provided on at least one of the pair of door housing portions 11 arranged on the left and right sides. The support device 21 includes a contact operation button 22, a display lamp 23, an interphone 24, and a processing control unit 25. The person in need of assistance is, for example, a wheelchair user, a visually impaired person, a hearing impaired person, another disabled person, a poor physical condition, or the like. The contact operation button 22 is, for example, an operation button used when a wheelchair user contacts a station staff for assistance. A wheelchair user, for example, pushes the operation button 22 when he / she wants to get on a train stopped at a station platform and needs assistance from a station staff. As a result, the display lamp 23 is turned on and a notification is given by sound, voice message, or the like to the indoor alarm device where the station staff waits.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the system configuration and operation related to the support device 21 in the platform door device 10 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  In FIG. 4, the support device 21 includes a contact operation button 22, a display lamp 23, an interphone 24, and a processing control unit 25 as described above. The processing control unit 25 is originally provided in the platform door device 10, and a part of the functions is incorporated as a support function for a person requiring assistance. Inside the processing control unit 25, a control unit 31 composed of a CPU is provided. The control unit 31 originally has a function of controlling the opening / closing operation of the platform door 12 in the platform door device 10. A memory 32 is provided for the control unit 31, and a door opening / closing control program 33, a supporter support program 34 and the like are mounted in the memory 32. The control unit 31 in the processing control unit 25 is connected to a network (communication line or communication line) 36 via a communication unit 35 and can be connected to a management server 37 located in the center. The network 36 is connected to a PC terminal 38 installed at another location and the communication alarm device 39 described above. The PC terminal 38 and the communication alarm device 39 are installed, for example, in a room 40 where a station staff in the station stands.

  According to the platform door device 10 having the above-described configuration, for example, when a wheelchair user needs assistance from a station staff when getting into a train from a station platform, the contact operation button 22 of the support device 21 is turned on. The control unit 31 of the processing control unit 25 generates a call signal S2 according to the signal S1 by the ON operation, and sends the call signal S2 to the communication alarm device 39 in the room 40 via the communication unit 35 and the network 36. Call the station staff. At the same time, for example, the calling signal S2 is sent to the PC terminal 38. When the control unit 31 generates the call signal S2 based on the signal S1 generated by the operation of the contact operation button 22, the location information of the contact operation button 22 used for the call signal S2 is included. . Therefore, the calling location is indicated on the display unit of the PC terminal 38. The station staff moves to the place where the wheelchair user is based on the call information, and assists the wheelchair user to get on the train. As described above, when the operation button 22 for contact is operated, the display lamp 23 is turned on, so that when the station staff rushes to the location of the wheelchair user, the location can be easily found.

  When the station staff assists the wheelchair user to get on the train, the station staff also confirms the station where the wheelchair user gets off. After that, based on the confirmation of the disembarking station, the station staff uses the intercom 24 to contact the department in charge at the disembarking station side, and the assisting person assisting the disembarkation when the wheelchair user gets off at the disembarking station side. Secure. For communication with the department in charge at the exit station using the intercom 24, the control unit 31 of the processing control unit 25 generates a contact signal S3 including information for designating the exit station based on the input information of the station staff via the intercom 24 or the like. The communication signal S3 is generated and transmitted to the PC terminal on the exit station side via the communication unit 35, the network 36, the management server 37, and the like. Thereby, the station staff who assists the wheelchair user who gets off at the getting-off station is secured.

  In the description of the above embodiment, the support device 21 is provided at an appropriate location of the door housing part 11 of the platform door device 10 shown in FIG. 1 and the like. The support device 21 can also be installed in the platform door device corresponding to the vehicles of both eyes. As another modification, a support device for a person who needs assistance can be provided when there is a stepped portion or the like in the movable platform fence or in the vicinity thereof.

  The configurations, shapes, sizes, and arrangement relationships described in the above embodiments are merely schematically shown to the extent that the present invention can be understood and implemented. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, and can be variously modified without departing from the scope of the technical idea shown in the claims.

  The movable platform fence according to the present invention is equipped with a support device that can easily and surely assist a person in need of assistance such as a wheelchair user, and as a means for providing a safety service to a customer of the person in need of assistance. Used.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Home door apparatus 11 Door housing | casing part 11a Door opening / closing end surface 11b Slit-shaped opening part 12 Home door 21 Support apparatus 22 Contact operation button 23 Indicator lamp 24 Intercom 25 Processing control part 31 Control part 32 Memory 33 Door opening / closing control program 34 Aid Necessary person support program 35 Communication unit 36 Network 37 Management server 38 PC terminal 39 Contact alarm device

Claims (4)

In a movable platform fence configured by a plurality of platform door devices installed along the side edge of a station platform, a call for a person in need of assistance to call a station staff on the door casing of the platform door device A movable platform fence comprising: means and a support person support device having a display means for clearly indicating a place where the support person is called.   2. The movable platform fence according to claim 1, further comprising transmission means for exchanging information based on input information. The movable platform fence according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the calling means is an operation button for notifying the station staff of the necessity of assistance. It is used by the station staff who receives the communication and assists the assistance person, and includes a communication system for preparing other station staff required at the getting-off station where the assistance person gets off. The movable platform fence according to claim 3.

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