JP6939697B2 - Panel holding device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a panel holding device used by man-conveyor maintenance personnel.

Patent Document 1 describes an escalator. People who use the escalator grab the moving handrail when they get on the step. The moving handrail is guided by the rail and moves between the entrances and exits. Below the rail, a panel called an inner plate or a balustrade is provided.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-189285

The maintenance staff of the man conveyor removes the panel and inspects the lighting device arranged inside. After the luminaire has been inspected, the maintenance personnel will replace the panel. In the past, two maintenance personnel supported the panel while installing the panel. For this reason, there is a problem that it takes time and effort to attach the panel.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems. An object of the present invention is to provide a panel holding device capable of holding a panel so that the panel mounting work can be performed by one person.

The panel holding device according to the present invention includes a support portion mounted on a step of a man conveyor, a holding portion for holding the panel in an upright state, and a movable portion provided on the support portion to displace the holding portion in the horizontal direction. And. The holding portion is arranged at a second position closer to the receiver than the first position by moving in the horizontal direction with the supporting portion mounted on the step. When the holding portion is arranged in the first position, the upper end of the panel held by the holding portion can be arranged below the rail support. When the holding portion is arranged at the second position, the lower end of the panel held by the holding portion is arranged at the same height as the receiver or at a position higher than the receiver.

The panel holding device according to the present invention includes a support portion mounted on a step of a man conveyor, a holding portion for holding the panel in an upright state, and a movable portion provided on the support portion that displaces the holding portion up and down. , Equipped with. The holding portion is arranged at a second position higher than the first position from the first position by moving upward with the supporting portion mounted on the step. When the holding portion is arranged in the first position, the upper end of the panel held by the holding portion can be arranged below the rail support. When the holding portion is arranged at the second position, the lower end of the panel held by the holding portion is arranged at the same height as the receiver or at a position higher than the receiver.

By using the panel holding device according to the present invention, the panel mounting work can be performed by one person.

It is sectional drawing which shows the example of an escalator. It is a figure which shows the AA cross section of FIG. It is a front view which shows the example of the panel holding device. It is a side view which shows the example of a panel holding device. It is a figure for demonstrating the mounting procedure of a panel. It is a figure which shows the CC cross section of FIG. It is a figure which shows the CC cross section of FIG. It is a figure which shows another example of a panel holding device. It is a figure which shows another example of a panel holding device. It is a figure which shows another example of a panel holding device. It is a figure which shows the example of the panel holding apparatus in Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the mounting procedure of a panel.

The present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Overlapping description will be simplified or omitted as appropriate. In each figure, the same reference numerals indicate the same parts or corresponding parts.

Embodiment 1.
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of an escalator. First, the escalator will be described with reference to FIG.

The truss 1 of the escalator is hung over the upper and lower floors. The truss 1 supports the weight of the escalator and the load. The escalator user gets on step 2. Step 2 is driven by an electric motor 4 installed in the machine room 3. The electric motor 4 is controlled by the control device 5. The step 2 is driven by the electric motor 4 to move from, for example, the upper entrance / exit 6 to the lower entrance / exit 7.

The moving handrails 8 are arranged on both sides of the user who got on the step 2. The moving handrail 8 has an endless shape. The user who got on the step 2 grabs the portion of the moving handrail 8 arranged on the upper side. The moving handrail 8 is driven by the electric motor 4 so that the portion arranged on the upper side is synchronized with the step 2.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a cross section taken along the line AA of FIG. The rail 9 is a rail for the moving handrail 8. That is, the movement of the moving handrail 8 is guided by the rail 9. The rail 9 is supported by the rail support 10. A groove 11 that opens downward is formed in the rail support 10. The groove 11 is arranged along the rail 9 from the entrance / exit 6 to the entrance / exit 7.

A skirt guard 12 is provided on the side of step 2. A gap is formed between step 2 and the skirt guard 12. A receiver 13 is provided on the upper part of the skirt guard 12. FIG. 2 shows an example in which the receiver 13 is formed by a rod-shaped member having an L-shaped cross section. For example, the receiver 13 is arranged so that the inner vertical surface faces the step 2 side.

The receiver 13 is arranged below the rail support 10. FIG. 2 shows an example in which the receiver 13 is arranged directly below the rail support 10. The receiver 13 may be displaced with respect to the rail support 10, for example, to the step 2 side. The receiver 13 is arranged from the entrance 6 to the entrance 7.

The decoration metal 14 is provided on the skirt guard 12 by bolts or the like. FIG. 2 shows an example in which the decorative metal 14 is formed by a plate-shaped member having a rectangular cross section. The decoration metal 14 is arranged from the entrance 6 to the entrance 7. A part of the decoration metal 14 is arranged above the upper end of the skirt guard 12. The part of the decoration metal 14 faces the receiver 13 from the step 2 side. A groove 15 that opens upward is formed by the above-mentioned part of the decoration metal 14 and the receiver 13. The groove 15 is arranged from the entrance 6 to the entrance 7 so as to face the groove 11, for example.

The panel 16 is arranged on the side of the user who got on step 2. The panel 16 is also called an inner plate or a balustrade. The panel 16 may be made of metal or glass. The panel 16 may be made of resin. The lighting device 17 for illuminating step 2 and the like is covered with the panel 16. The upper end of the panel 16 is arranged in the groove 11. That is, the upper end of the panel 16 is supported by the rail support 10. The lower end of the panel 16 is arranged in the groove 15. That is, the lower end of the panel 16 is supported by the ornament 14 and the receiver 13. FIG. 2 shows an example in which the panel 16 is arranged vertically. The panel 16 may be arranged obliquely so as to move upward in FIG. 2 and away from the user who rides in step 2. Further, FIG. 2 shows an example in which the panel 16 is flat. The panel 16 may be curved.

FIG. 2 shows only one side of step 2. The configuration on the other side of step 2 is similar to the example shown in FIG. That is, the skirt guards 12 are arranged on both sides of step 2. The panels 16 are arranged on both sides of the user who rides in step 2.

The maintenance staff of the escalator inspects the lighting device 17 as necessary. The maintenance personnel may replace the lamp provided in the lighting device 17. In such a case, the maintenance staff first removes the decoration metal 14 from the skirt guard 12. Next, the maintenance staff removes the panel 16 from the rail support 10 and the receiver 13. When the maintenance staff removes the panel 16, the maintenance personnel inspect the lighting device 17, for example. When the inspection of the lighting device 17 is completed, the maintenance staff attaches the panel 16 between the rail support 10 and the receiver 13. Specifically, the upper end of the panel 16 is inserted into the groove 11, and the panel 16 is placed on the receiver 13. Then, the decoration metal 14 is fixed to the skirt guard 12. The maintenance staff uses the panel holding device 20 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 when mounting the panel 16 between the rail support 10 and the receiver 13. Hereinafter, the panel holding device 20 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing an example of the panel holding device 20. FIG. 4 is a side view showing an example of the panel holding device 20. The panel holding device 20 includes, for example, a support portion 21, a holding portion 22, and a movable portion 23.

The support portion 21 is a base portion. The support portion 21 is mounted on step 2. In the examples shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the support portion 21 has a box shape.

The holding portion 22 holds the panel 16 in an upright state. The holding portion 22 is arranged above the supporting portion 21. The holding portion 22 is supported by the movable portion 23.

The movable portion 23 is provided on the support portion 21. The movable portion 23 displaces the holding portion 22 in the horizontal direction. The movable portion 23 includes, for example, a rail 24 and a moving member 25. The rail 24 is provided on the upper surface of the support portion 21. The moving member 25 is supported by the rail 24. When the support portion 21 is placed on a horizontal surface, the moving member 25 is guided by the rail 24 and moves horizontally. For example, the moving member 25 can be displaced in the B direction shown in FIG. The moving direction of the moving member 25 may be slightly tilted.

The holding portion 22 is provided on the moving member 25. Therefore, when the support portion 21 is placed on a horizontal surface, the holding portion 22 can be displaced in the horizontal direction.

Next, a procedure for mounting the panel 16 between the rail support 10 and the receiver 13 using the panel holding device 20 will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the mounting procedure of the panel 16. 6 and 7 are views showing a CC cross section of FIG. FIG. 5 shows a state in which a maintenance person supports the panel 16 on step 2 by using the panel holding device 20. The panel holding device 20 is mounted in a certain step 2 according to the mounting position of the panel 16. The maintenance person rides on step 2 arranged above step 2 on which the panel holding device 20 is mounted and holds the panel 16.

The panel 16 is arranged obliquely according to the inclination of the escalator. Therefore, the panel 16 has an upper upper end portion 16a, a lower upper end portion 16b, an upper lower end portion 16c, and a lower lower end portion 16d. 5 to 7 show an example in which the holding portion 22 holds the lower lower end portion 16d of the panel 16.

When the holding portion 22 holds the lower end portion 16d of the panel 16, for example, the facing surface 22a, the facing surface 22b, and the facing surface 22c are formed on the holding portion 22. The facing surface 22a faces the lower end surface 16e of the panel 16. The facing surface 22a is an upward surface for supporting the load of the panel 16. The facing surface 22b faces the end surface 16f on one side of the panel 16. The end face 16f is an end face facing the entrance 7 side. The facing surface 22a is inclined so as to become lower as it approaches the facing surface 22b. The facing surface 22b is a lateral surface for preventing the panel 16 from sliding down along the facing surface 22a. The facing surface 22c faces the lower end portion 16d of the panel 16 from the opposite side of the receiver 13.

The panel holding device 20 is mounted in step 2 so that the holding portion 22 can be displaced in the width direction of step 2. That is, when the panel holding device 20 is mounted on the step 2, the holding portion 22 can be displaced in the horizontal direction so as to approach and separate from the receiver 13. FIG. 6 shows a state in which the holding portion 22 is arranged at a separated position. As shown in FIG. 6, the maintenance staff first arranges the holding portion 22 at a separated position away from the receiver 13, and causes the holding portion 22 to hold the lower end portion 16d of the panel 16.

Next, the maintenance staff tilts the panel 16 in the D direction shown in FIG. 6 so that the upper side of the panel 16 approaches the rail support 10 while the holding portion 22 is arranged at the separated position. Then, the maintenance staff arranges the upper end of the panel 16 below the rail support 10. Specifically, the maintenance staff arranges the upper end of the panel 16 directly below the groove 11. The separation position is a position where the upper end of the panel 16 can be arranged directly below the groove 11 while the panel 16 is held by the holding portion 22.

Next, the maintenance staff moves the holding unit 22 in the E direction shown in FIG. 6 so that the holding unit 22 approaches the receiver 13. At this time, the maintenance staff moves the holding portion 22 while supporting the panel 16 and arranges the upper end of the panel 16 in the groove 11. FIG. 7 shows a state in which the holding portion 22 is arranged at an approaching position. The approaching position is a position closer to the receiver 13 than the separation position. When the holding portion 22 is arranged at an approaching position, the lower end of the panel 16 held by the holding portion 22 is arranged at the same height as the adjacent receiver 13. When the holding portion 22 is arranged at an approaching position, the lower end of the panel 16 may be arranged at a position slightly higher than the adjacent receiver 13.

When the maintenance staff arranges the holding portion 22 in the approaching position, the maintenance staff moves the lower side of the panel 16 in the F direction shown in FIG. As a result, the panel 16 is placed on the receiver 13. When the maintenance staff places the panel 16 on the receiver 13, the maintenance member fixes the decoration metal 14 to the skirt guard 12 so that the panel 16 does not come off from the receiver 13.

In the example shown in this embodiment, the lower end portion 16d of the panel 16 can be held by the panel holding device 20. Further, by moving the holding portion 22 from the separated position to the approaching position, the upper end of the panel 16 can be arranged in the groove 11. Therefore, the installation work of the panel 16 can be performed by one maintenance person.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing another example of the panel holding device 20. FIG. 8 shows an example in which the support portion 21 of the panel holding device 20 includes a large number of plate-shaped members 26. Further, FIG. 8 shows a state in which the panel holding device 20 is mounted in step 2.

The plate-shaped member 26 is arranged at the lowermost part of the support portion 21. The plate-shaped members 26 are arranged parallel to each other and at equal intervals. The plate-shaped member 26 is arranged so that its longitudinal direction is orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the rail 24. In step 2 on which the panel holding device 20 is mounted, a large number of cleats 2a are formed on the tread surface on which the user rides. When the panel holding device 20 is placed on the step 2, the plate-shaped member 26 is arranged between the cleats 2a of the step 2. By arranging the plate-shaped member 26 between the cleats 2a, it is possible to prevent the panel holding device 20 from moving in the width direction of step 2.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing another example of the panel holding device 20. FIG. 9 shows an example in which the panel holding device 20 further includes a fixing portion 27 in addition to the supporting portion 21, the holding portion 22, and the movable portion 23. Further, FIG. 9 shows a state in which the panel holding device 20 is mounted in step 2.

The fixing portion 27 fixes the supporting portion 21 to the escalator. FIG. 9 shows an example in which the support portion 21 is fixed to the skirt guards 12 arranged on both sides of the step 2 by the fixing portion 27. The fixing portion 27 is provided on the supporting portion 21. The fixing portion 27 projects from the support portion 21 to both sides, for example. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the fixing portion 27 fixes the supporting portion 21 to the escalator by pressing the skirt guard 12 to the outside. By providing the panel holding device 20 with the fixing portion 27, it is possible to prevent the support portion 21 from moving. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the support portion 21 may include a plate-shaped member 26.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of the panel holding device 20. FIG. 10 shows an example in which the panel holding device 20 further includes a movement prevention member 28 in addition to the support portion 21, the holding portion 22, and the movable portion 23. Further, FIG. 10 shows a state in which the panel holding device 20 is mounted in step 2.

The movement prevention member 28 is provided on the support portion 21. When the panel holding device 20 is mounted on the step 2, the movement prevention member 28 is inserted into a gap formed between the step 2 and the step 2 adjacent to the upper side of the step 2. For example, the tip portion of the movement prevention member 28 is hook-shaped. The tip portion of the movement prevention member 28 is hung on the end portion of the step 2 on which the panel holding device 20 is mounted. By arranging the tip portion of the movement prevention member 28 in the gap, it is possible to prevent the support portion 21 from moving in the longitudinal direction of the cleat 2a. Also in the example shown in FIG. 10, the support portion 21 may include a plate-shaped member 26.

In each example shown in this embodiment, the panel holding device 20 may further include an operation unit (not shown). The operation unit displaces the holding unit 22 from a remote position to an approaching position when a specific operation is performed. For example, the operation unit includes a handle. The maintenance staff displaces the holding portion 22 from a remote position to an approaching position by turning the handle.

The operation unit may be one in which a maintenance person performs a specific operation with his / her feet. For example, a maintenance worker displaces the holding portion 22 from a remote position to an approaching position by stepping on the operating portion. When the movable unit 23 includes an electric mechanism, the operation unit may be a remote controller operated by a maintenance person by hand or foot.

Embodiment 2.
In the first embodiment, an example in which the holding portion 22 is displaced in the horizontal direction has been described. In this embodiment, an example in which the holding portion 22 is displaced in the vertical direction will be described. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the panel holding device 20 according to the second embodiment. The panel holding device 20 shown in FIG. 11 includes, for example, a support portion 21, a holding portion 22, and a movable portion 29.

The support portion 21 and the holding portion 22 shown in FIG. 11 are the same as any of the examples disclosed in the first embodiment. That is, the support portion 21 is mounted on step 2. The support portion 21 may include a plate-shaped member 26. The holding portion 22 holds the panel 16 in an upright state. The holding portion 22 is supported by the movable portion 29. For example, the facing surface 22a, the facing surface 22b, and the facing surface 22c are formed on the holding portion 22.

The movable portion 29 is provided on the support portion 21. The movable portion 29 displaces the holding portion 22 up and down. FIG. 11 shows an example in which the movable portion 29 is a rack and pinion mechanism. The movable portion 29 may displace the holding portion 22 up and down by means other than the rack and pinion mechanism. When the support portion 21 is placed on a horizontal surface, the holding portion 22 moves up and down. For example, the holding portion 22 can be displaced in the G direction shown in FIG. The moving direction of the moving member 25 may be slightly tilted.

The procedure for mounting the panel 16 between the rail support 10 and the receiver 13 using the panel holding device 20 shown in FIG. 11 will be described below. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the mounting procedure of the panel 16. FIG. 12 is a diagram corresponding to the CC cross section of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 5, the maintenance staff uses the panel holding device 20 to support the panel 16 on step 2. The panel holding device 20 is mounted in a certain step 2 according to the mounting position of the panel 16. The maintenance person rides on step 2 arranged above step 2 on which the panel holding device 20 is mounted and holds the panel 16. For example, the holding portion 22 holds the lower end portion 16d on the lower side of the panel 16.

The panel holding device 20 is placed in step 2 so that the facing surface 22c of the holding portion 22 faces the receiver 13 side. As described above, the holding portion 22 can be displaced in the vertical direction. FIG. 12 shows a state in which the holding portion 22 is arranged at a lower position. As shown in FIG. 12, the maintenance worker first moves the holding portion 22 downward and arranges it at a lower position, and causes the holding portion 22 to hold the lower end portion 16d of the panel 16.

Next, the maintenance staff tilts the panel 16 outward while keeping the holding portion 22 in the lower position, and arranges the upper end of the panel 16 below the rail support 10. Specifically, the maintenance staff arranges the upper end of the panel 16 directly below the groove 11. The lower position is a position where the upper end of the panel 16 can be arranged directly below the groove 11 while the panel 16 is held by the holding portion 22.

Next, the maintenance worker moves the holding portion 22 in the H direction shown in FIG. 12, that is, upward so that the holding portion 22 approaches the receiver 13. At this time, the maintenance staff moves the holding portion 22 while supporting the panel 16 and arranges the upper end of the panel 16 in the groove 11. As a result, the holding portion 22 is arranged at an upper position. The upper position is closer to the receiver 13 and higher than the lower position. The state in which the holding portion 22 is arranged at the upper position is the same as the state shown in FIG. When the holding portion 22 is arranged in the upper position, the lower end of the panel 16 held by the holding portion 22 is arranged at the same height as the adjacent receiver 13. When the holding portion 22 is arranged at an upper position, the lower end of the panel 16 may be arranged at a position slightly higher than the adjacent receiver 13.

When the maintenance staff arranges the holding portion 22 in the upper position, the maintenance staff moves the lower side of the panel 16 to the outside and puts the panel 16 on the receiver 13. When the maintenance staff places the panel 16 on the receiver 13, the maintenance member fixes the decoration metal 14 to the skirt guard 12 so that the panel 16 does not come off from the receiver 13.

In the example shown in this embodiment, the lower end portion 16d of the panel 16 can be held by the panel holding device 20. Further, by moving the holding portion 22 from the lower position to the upper position, the upper end of the panel 16 can be arranged in the groove 11. Therefore, the installation work of the panel 16 can be performed by one maintenance person.

The modified example disclosed in the first embodiment may be applied to the panel holding device 20 shown in the present embodiment. For example, the panel holding device 20 may further include a fixing portion 27. The panel holding device 20 may further include a movement prevention member 28. The panel holding device 20 may further include an operation unit. When the panel holding device 20 includes an operation unit, the operation unit displaces the holding unit 22 from a lower position to an upper position by performing a specific operation.

In the first embodiment, an example in which the holding portion 22 can be displaced in the horizontal direction is shown, and in the second embodiment, an example in which the holding portion 22 can be displaced up and down is shown. In the panel holding device 20, the holding portion 22 may be displaceable in both the horizontal direction and the vertical direction.

In the first and second embodiments, an example in which a groove 15 that opens upward is formed by the decoration metal 14 and the receiver 13 has been described. This is just an example. The groove 15 that opens upward may be formed only by the receiver 13.

In the first and second embodiments, an example in which the maintenance staff performs the mounting work of the panel 16 by using the panel holding device 20 on the escalator has been described. The maintenance staff may perform the panel mounting work using the panel holding device 20 on another man conveyor such as a moving walkway.

1 truss, 2 steps, 2a cleat, 3 machine room, 4 motor, 5 control unit, 6 entrance / exit, 7 entrance / exit, 8 moving handrail, 9 rail, 10 rail support, 11 groove, 12 skirt guard, 13 receiver , 14 Decorative metal, 15 groove, 16 panel, 16a to 16b upper end, 16c to 16d lower end, 16e lower end surface, 16f end surface, 17 lighting device, 20 panel holding device, 21 support part, 22 holding part, 22a to 22c Facing surface, 23 movable part, 24 rail, 25 moving member, 26 plate-shaped member, 27 fixed part, 28 movement prevention member, 29 movable part

Claims (8)

A panel holding device used when mounting a panel between a rail support that supports a rail for moving handrails of a man conveyor and a receiver arranged below the rail support.
The support part that can be placed on the step of the man conveyor and
A holding part for holding the panel in an upright position,
A movable portion provided on the support portion and displaces the holding portion in the horizontal direction, and a movable portion.
With
The holding portion is arranged from the first position to a second position closer to the receiver than the first position by moving the support portion in the horizontal direction while being mounted on the step.
When the holding portion is arranged at the first position, the upper end of the panel held by the holding portion can be arranged below the rail support.
A panel holding device in which when the holding portion is arranged at the second position, the lower end of the panel held by the holding portion is arranged at the same height as the receiver or at a position higher than the receiver. A panel holding device used when mounting a panel between a rail support that supports a rail for moving handrails of a man conveyor and a receiver arranged below the rail support.
The support part that can be placed on the step of the man conveyor and
A holding part for holding the panel in an upright position,
A movable portion provided on the support portion and displaces the holding portion up and down, and a movable portion.
With
The holding portion is arranged from the first position to a second position higher than the first position by moving the support portion upward while the support portion is mounted on the step.
When the holding portion is arranged at the first position, the upper end of the panel held by the holding portion can be arranged below the rail support.
A panel holding device in which when the holding portion is arranged at the second position, the lower end of the panel held by the holding portion is arranged at the same height as the receiver or at a position higher than the receiver. The panel holding device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising an operating unit that displaces the holding unit from the first position to the second position when a specific operation is performed. The holding portion holds the lower end portion on the lower side of the panel.
In the holding part
The first facing surface facing the lower end surface of the panel and
A second facing surface facing one end surface of the panel,
A third facing surface facing the lower end of the panel from the opposite side of the receiver.
The panel holding device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the panel holding device is formed. The panel holding device according to claim 4, wherein the first facing surface is inclined so as to become lower as it approaches the second facing surface. The panel holding device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the support portion includes a plurality of plate-shaped members arranged between cleats formed on the tread surface of the step. The panel holding device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a fixing portion for fixing the support portion to skirt guards provided on the support portion and arranged on both sides of the step. .. The support portion is provided on the support portion, and the support portion is provided along a cleat formed on the tread surface of the step by being arranged in a gap between the step on which the support portion is mounted and an adjacent step adjacent to the step. The panel holding device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a movement prevention member for preventing movement.

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