JP7156059B2 - elevator equipment - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an elevator system.

Patent Literature 1 describes an elevator device. In the elevator device described in Patent Document 1, a call signal to the control device is transmitted from the operation terminal. Paragraph 0027 of Patent Document 1 describes that the operation terminal is removable from the car.

WO2017/175677

The elevator device described in Patent Document 1 is a home elevator. Therefore, for example, a general-purpose device such as a tablet PC can be used as the operating terminal, and the operating terminal can be removed from the car. However, the function described in Patent Literature 1 cannot be applied to, for example, an elevator device used by an unspecified number of people.

The present invention was made to solve the above problems. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an elevator apparatus in which an operating panel can be removed from a car even when used by an unspecified number of people.

An elevator apparatus according to the present invention comprises an elevator car, an operation panel detachable from the car, detection means for detecting that the operation panel is detached from the car, and detection means for detecting that the operation panel is detached from the car. and an operation control means for controlling the car in a first mode if not, and controlling the car in a second mode different from the first mode when the detecting means detects that the operation panel is detached from the car. The first mode is an automatic mode in which the car answers registered calls. A second mode is a maintenance mode in which the car can be moved manually.

The elevator device according to the present invention includes:
A car of an elevator, a control panel detachable from the car, detection means for detecting that the control panel is detached from the car, selection means for selecting a mode for control, and control of the car in the mode selected by the selection means and an operation control means for performing. The selection means selects the first mode if the detection means has not detected that the operation panel has come off the car. The selection means selects a second mode different from the first mode when the detection means detects that the operation panel has been removed from the car. The first mode is an automatic mode in which the car answers registered calls. A second mode is a maintenance mode in which the car can be moved manually.

An elevator apparatus according to the present invention comprises a car of an elevator, a control panel that is attachable to and detachable from the car, and that can be removed from the car by a first releasing method and a second releasing method different from the first releasing method, and a control panel. A detection means for detecting that the operation panel has been removed from the car, and an operation control means for controlling the car in the first mode if the detection means has not detected that the operation panel has been removed from the car. When the detection means detects that the operation panel has been removed from the car, the operation control means controls the car in the second mode if the operation panel has been removed by the first release method, and the operation panel is released by the second release method. If disengaged, it controls the car in the third mode. The second mode is a mode different from the first mode. The third mode is a mode different from the first mode and the second mode.

An elevator apparatus according to the present invention comprises a car of an elevator, a control panel that is attachable to and detachable from the car, and that can be removed from the car by a first releasing method and a second releasing method different from the first releasing method, and a control panel. It comprises detection means for detecting detachment from the car, selection means for selecting a mode for control, and operation control means for controlling the car in the mode selected by the selection means. The selection means selects the first mode if the detection means has not detected that the operation panel has come off the car. The selection means selects the second mode if the operation panel has been removed by the first release method when the detection means detects that the operation panel has been removed from the car, and selects the second mode if the operation panel has been removed by the second release method. selects the third mode. The second mode is a mode different from the first mode. The third mode is a mode different from the first mode and the second mode.

With the elevator apparatus according to the present invention, the operating panel can be removed from the car even when the elevator apparatus is used by an unspecified number of people.

1 is a diagram showing an example of an elevator device according to Embodiment 1; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the function of a control apparatus. 4 is a flow chart showing an operation example of the elevator device according to Embodiment 1; 4 is a flow chart showing another operation example of the elevator device in Embodiment 1; 4 is a flow chart showing another operation example of the elevator device in Embodiment 1; It is a figure which shows the example of a control panel. It is a figure which shows the example of the hardware resources of a control apparatus. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of hardware resources of a control device;

The present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Duplicate descriptions are appropriately simplified or omitted. In each figure, the same reference numerals denote the same or corresponding parts.

Embodiment 1.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an elevator device according to Embodiment 1. FIG. The elevator system comprises, for example, a car 1 and a counterweight 2. The car 1 moves up and down in the hoistway 3 . A counterweight 2 moves up and down the hoistway 3 . Car 1 and counterweight 2 are suspended in hoistway 3 by main ropes 4 .

The main rope 4 is wound around the drive sheave 6 of the hoisting machine 5 . The car 1 moves according to the rotation of the drive sheave 6 . A control device 7 controls the rotation and stopping of the drive sheave 6 . That is, movement of the car 1 is controlled by the control device 7 .

The car 1 comprises, for example, a door 8, an electric motor 9 and a lighting fixture 10. The electric motor 9 generates driving force for opening and closing the door 8 . Devices provided in the car 1 , such as the electric motor 9 and lighting equipment 10 , are controlled by the control device 7 . A door 12 is provided at a landing 11 where the car 1 stops. The landing 11 is not provided with a device for driving the door 12 . For example, the control device 7 drives the electric motor 9 to open and close the door 8 when the car 1 is stopped at a certain hall 11 . When the door 8 opens and closes at a position facing the door 12, the door 12 opens and closes in conjunction with the movement of the door 8. - 特許庁

A control panel 13 is provided on the car 1 . The operation panel 13 is a device operated by a person riding in the car 1 to input information. Information input from the operation panel 13 is input to the control device 7 . The control device 7 registers calls based on information input from the control panel 13, for example.

The operation panel 13 is detachable from the car 1 . FIG. 1 shows an example in which an operation panel 13 is attached via a support device 14 provided to the car 1. As shown in FIG. The detector 15 outputs a specific signal to the control device 7 when the operation panel 13 is removed from the support device 14 . If the operation panel 13 is supported by the support device 14 , no signal is output from the detector 15 to the control device 7 .

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the functions of the control device 7. As shown in FIG. The control device 7 includes a storage unit 20, a detection unit 21, a selection unit 22, an operation control unit 23, and an unattended detection unit 24, for example. The functions of this elevator system will be described below with reference to FIG. 3 as well. FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing an operation example of the elevator device according to Embodiment 1. FIG.

In the control device 7, the detection unit 21 determines whether or not the operation panel 13 has been removed from the car 1 (S101). As described above, a specific signal is input from the detector 15 to the control device 7 when the operation panel 13 is removed from the support device 14 . If the above signal is not input from the detector 15 to the control device 7, the detection unit 21 does not detect that the operation panel 13 is detached from the car 1 (No in S101).

The selection unit 22 selects a mode for control. If determined as No in S101, the selection unit 22 selects the automatic mode as the control mode. The automatic mode is a mode in which car 1 responds to registered calls sequentially. The operation control section 23 controls the car 1 in the mode selected by the selection section 22 . That is, if the detection unit 21 does not detect that the operation panel 13 is separated from the car 1 (No in S101), the operation control unit 23 controls the car 1 in the automatic mode (S102). If the automatic mode control is performed, the user can use the elevator to move to the desired floor.

For example, in a building that prohibits the use of elevators at night, the building manager removes the operation panel 13 from the support device 14 at a specific time. Thereby, a specific signal is input from the detector 15 to the controller 7 . When the above signal is input from the detector 15 to the control device 7, the detection unit 21 detects that the operation panel 13 is detached from the car 1 (Yes in S101).

If determined as Yes in S101, the selection unit 22 selects the sleep mode as the mode for control. Pause mode is a mode for prohibiting the use of elevators. In dormant mode, car 1 does not answer calls. As described above, the operation control section 23 controls the car 1 in the mode selected by the selection section 22 . That is, when the detection unit 21 detects that the operation panel 13 is detached from the car 1 (Yes in S101), the operation control unit 23 controls the car 1 in the pause mode (S103). The user cannot use the elevator while the sleep mode control is being performed.

For example, when the pause mode is started in S103, the operation control unit 23 controls the electric motor 9 to open the door 8 (S104). As a result, the manager who removes the operation panel 13 inside the car 1 can get out of the car 1. - 特許庁In S104, an announcement may be made to prompt the passenger to get off the vehicle.

FIG. 2 shows an example in which the car 1 is equipped with a weighing device 16 . A weighing device 16 detects the load of the car 1 . Information on the load detected by the weighing device 16 is input to the control device 7 . When the door 8 is opened in S104, the unmanned detector 24 determines whether or not the car 1 is unmanned (S105). The unattended detection unit 24 makes the determination of S<b>105 based on the information input from the weighing device 16 .

After the door 8 is opened in S104, when the unmanned detector 24 detects that there is no one in the car 1, the operation controller 23 closes the door 8 (S106). When the door 8 is closed in S106, the operation control unit 23 puts the car 1 in a resting state until a specific return signal is input (S107). In the dormant state, for example, the lighting device 10 is turned off.

In the example shown in Embodiment 1, when the operation panel 13 is removed from the car 1, the rest mode is started. Therefore, there is no fear that the operation panel 13 will be broken or that the operation panel 13 will be mischievous while the elevator is stopped. Therefore, the example shown in the present embodiment is suitable for application to buildings with many restaurants. Further, since the operation panel 13 is removed from the car 1 during the period when the use of the elevator is prohibited, even if the operation panel 13 can be removed from the car 1, the user will not be troubled. That is, in the example shown in the present embodiment, the operation panel 13 can be made detachable from the car 1 even in an elevator apparatus that is used by an unspecified number of people.

FIG. 3 shows an example in which the selection unit 22 selects the automatic mode as the first mode when it is determined No in S101. Moreover, FIG. 3 shows an example in which the selection unit 22 selects the pause mode as the second mode when it is determined as Yes in S101. The selection unit 22 may select another mode as the first mode. The selection unit 22 may select another mode that can be realized even when the operation panel 13 is removed from the car 1 as the second mode. Note that the second mode is a mode different from the first mode.

4 is a flow chart showing another operation example of the elevator apparatus according to Embodiment 1. FIG. The example shown in FIG. 3 is an operation flow assuming that the operation panel 13 is removed by a building manager or the like. On the other hand, the example shown in FIG. 4 is an operation flow assuming that the operation panel 13 is removed by an elevator maintenance person or the like.

The processes shown in S201 and S202 in FIG. 4 are the same as the processes shown in S101 and S102 in FIG. For example, the detection unit 21 determines whether or not the operation panel 13 has been removed from the car 1 (S201). If determined as No in S201, the selection unit 22 selects the automatic mode as the control mode. That is, if the detection unit 21 does not detect that the operation panel 13 is separated from the car 1 (No in S201), the operation control unit 23 controls the car 1 in the automatic mode (S202).

For example, elevator equipment is regularly inspected by maintenance personnel. A maintenance worker removes the operation panel 13 from the support device 14 when starting inspection. Thereby, a specific signal is input from the detector 15 to the controller 7 . When the signal is input from the detector 15 to the control device 7, the detection unit 21 detects that the operation panel 13 is detached from the car 1 (Yes in S201).

If determined as Yes in S201, the selection unit 22 selects the maintenance mode as the control mode. Maintenance mode is a mode for performing operations necessary for inspection. For example, by using a dedicated controller or the like, maintenance personnel can manually move the car 1 in the maintenance mode. As described above, the operation control section 23 controls the car 1 in the mode selected by the selection section 22 . That is, when the detection unit 21 detects that the operation panel 13 is detached from the car 1 (Yes in S201), the operation control unit 23 controls the car 1 in maintenance mode (S203). Users cannot use the elevator while control is being performed in the maintenance mode.

An example of the operation performed in the maintenance mode is shown below S204 in FIG. For example, the operation panel 13 is configured to be connectable to the control device 7 by wire or wirelessly. When the operation panel 13 is removed from the car 1 and the maintenance mode is started in S204, it is determined whether or not the operation panel 13 is connected to the control device 7 (S204). When the operation panel 13 is connected to the control device 7, the operation control section 23 moves the car 1 according to the manual operation performed on the operation panel 13 (S205).

In the example shown in FIG. 4, when the operation panel 13 is removed from the car 1, the maintenance mode is started. Therefore, there is no fear that the operation panel 13 will be broken or that the operation panel 13 will be mischievous during the inspection of the elevator. Further, since the operation panel 13 is removed from the car 1 only when inspection is performed, even if the operation panel 13 can be removed from the car 1, the user will not be troubled. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 4, even in an elevator apparatus that is used by an unspecified number of people, the operation panel 13 can be made removable from the car 1 .

Furthermore, in the example shown in FIG. 4, the operation panel 13 removed from the car 1 can be used as a maintenance terminal. A maintenance worker can move the car 1 by manually operating the operation panel 13 in, for example, a machine room where the control device 7 is installed. Various data necessary for inspection may be collected and the collected data may be transmitted by operating the operation panel 13 connected to the control device 7 .

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing another operation example of the elevator device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 shows an example in which an appropriate mode is selected according to how the operation panel 13 is released.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the operation panel 13. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the control panel 13 includes, for example, a destination button 13a, an open button 13b, a close button 13c, and a reader 13d. The destination button 13a is a button that the user presses to register a destination call. The open button 13b is a button that the user presses to open the door 8. FIG. The close button 13c is a button that the user presses to close the door 8 .

5 and 6 show examples in which the operating panel 13 can be removed from the car 1 by a plurality of releasing methods. For example, the operation panel 13 becomes removable from the car 1 according to the information read by the reader 13d. As an example, a building manager has a card A. When the identification information stored in the card A is read by the reader 13 d, the operation panel 13 becomes detachable from the car 1 . Also, the maintenance staff of the elevator possesses a card B different from the card A. When the identification information stored in the card B is read by the reader 13 d, the operation panel 13 becomes detachable from the car 1 . The identification information stored in card A and the identification information stored in card B are registered in advance in storage unit 20 .

The release method for removing the operation panel 13 from the car 1 is not limited to the above example. For example, a first password and a second password are registered in the storage unit 20 in advance. In such a case, when the first password is entered from the input device (not shown), the operation panel 13 becomes detachable from the car 1 . Similarly, when the second password is entered from the input device, the operation panel 13 becomes removable from the car 1 . In the example shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, it is sufficient that the operating panel 13 can be removed from the car 1 by at least the first releasing method and the second releasing method different from the first releasing method.

The processes shown in S301 and S302 in FIG. 5 are the same as the processes shown in S101 and S102 in FIG. For example, the detection unit 21 determines whether or not the operating panel 13 has been removed from the car 1 (S301). If determined as No in S301, the selection unit 22 selects the automatic mode as the control mode. That is, if the detection unit 21 does not detect that the operation panel 13 is separated from the car 1 (No in S301), the operation control unit 23 controls the car 1 in the automatic mode (S302).

When the detection unit 21 detects that the operation panel 13 has been detached from the car 1, the release method of the operation panel 13 is specified. In the following, as the simplest example, consider an example in which the operation panel 13 can be removed from the car 1 by two methods, a first release method and a second release method different from the first release method. For example, a method of causing the reader 13d to read the identification information stored in the card A is the first release method. A method of causing the reader 13d to read the identification information stored in the card B is referred to as a second release method.

If it is determined as Yes in S301, the control device 7 determines whether the operation panel 13 was removed by the first release method or the second release method (S303). For example, in a building that prohibits the use of elevators at night, the building manager removes the operation panel 13 from the support device 14 at a specific time. At this time, the manager holds the card A in his possession over the reader 13d. As a result, the identification information stored in the card A is read by the reader 13d, and the operation panel 13 becomes detachable from the car 1. FIG. When the caretaker removes the operation panel 13 from the car 1, a specific signal is input from the detector 15 to the control device 7, and the determination at S301 is Yes. In such a case, in S303, it is specified that the operation panel 13 has been removed by the first release method.

When the operation panel 13 is removed from the car 1 by the first release method, the selector 22 selects the rest mode as the control mode. That is, if the operation panel 13 has been removed from the car 1 by the first release method, the operation control section 23 controls the car 1 in the pause mode (S304). It should be noted that the processing from S305 to S308 in FIG. 5 is the same as the processing from S104 to S107 in FIG.

Also, the elevator device is periodically inspected by maintenance personnel. A maintenance worker removes the operation panel 13 from the support device 14 when starting inspection. At this time, the maintenance worker holds the card B in his/her possession over the reader 13d. As a result, the identification information stored in the card B is read by the reader 13d, and the operating panel 13 becomes detachable from the car 1. FIG. When the maintenance personnel removes the operation panel 13 from the car 1, a specific signal is input from the detector 15 to the control device 7, and the determination in S301 is Yes. In such a case, in S303, it is specified that the operation panel 13 has been removed by the second release method.

When the operation panel 13 is removed from the car 1 by the second release method, the selector 22 selects the maintenance mode as the control mode. That is, if the operating panel 13 has been removed from the car 1 by the second release method, the operation control section 23 controls the car 1 in the maintenance mode (S309). Note that the processes shown in S310 and S311 in FIG. 5 are the same as the processes shown in S204 and S205 in FIG.

FIG. 5 shows an example in which the selection unit 22 selects the automatic mode as the first mode when it is determined No in S301. Also, FIG. 5 shows an example in which the selection unit 22 selects the pause mode as the second mode when the first cancellation method is specified in S303. FIG. 5 shows an example in which the selection unit 22 selects the maintenance mode as the third mode when the second release method is specified in S303. The selector 22 may select another mode as the first mode. The selection unit 22 may select another mode that can be realized even when the operation panel 13 is removed from the car 1 as the second mode. The second mode is a mode different from the first mode. The selection unit 22 may select another mode that can be realized even when the operation panel 13 is removed from the car 1 as the third mode. The third mode is a mode different from the first mode and the second mode.

In this embodiment, an example in which the operation panel 13 is supported by the support device 14 has been described. This is an example. The operation panel 13 may be attachable and detachable at a plurality of positions on the wall surface of the car 1, for example. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, an antenna 17 may be installed in the car 1, and wireless communication may be performed between the operation panel 13 and the antenna 17. FIG. In such a case, the detection unit 21 may detect that the operation panel 13 is detached from the car 1 by not being able to perform wireless communication between the operation panel 13 and the antenna 17 .

In the present embodiment, an example in which the operation panel 13 has mechanical buttons has been described. This is an example. The operation panel 13 may be a device that allows a user to input information by operating a touch panel.

In the present embodiment, each part indicated by reference numerals 20 to 24 indicates the function of the control device 7. FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of hardware resources of the control device 7. As shown in FIG. The control device 7 includes, as hardware resources, a processing circuit 28 including, for example, a processor 25 and a memory 26 . Functions of the storage unit 20 are implemented by the memory 26 . The control device 7 implements the functions of the respective units indicated by reference numerals 21 to 24 by executing the programs stored in the memory 26 by the processor 25 .

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing another example of hardware resources of the control device 7. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the control device 7 comprises processing circuitry 28 including, for example, a processor 25, a memory 26, and dedicated hardware 27. FIG. FIG. 8 shows an example in which some of the functions of the control device 7 are realized by dedicated hardware 27. FIG. All the functions of the control device 7 may be realized by dedicated hardware 27 . Dedicated hardware 27 can be single circuits, multiple circuits, programmed processors, parallel programmed processors, ASICs, FPGAs, or combinations thereof.

1 car 2 counterweight 3 hoistway 4 main rope 5 hoisting machine 6 traction sheave 7 control device 8 door 9 electric motor 10 lighting fixture 11 landing 12 door 13 operation panel 13a Destination button 13b Open button 13c Close button 13d Reader 14 Support device 15 Detector 16 Scale device 17 Antenna 20 Storage unit 21 Detector 22 Selector 23 Operation controller 24 Unattended detector , 25 processor, 26 memory, 27 dedicated hardware, 28 processing circuit

Claims (6)

elevator cage,
an operation panel detachable from the car;
a detection means for detecting that the operation panel is detached from the car;
If the detection means has not detected that the operation panel has come off the car, the car is controlled in the first mode, and if the detection means has detected that the operation panel has come off the car, the first mode is controlled. an operation control means for controlling the car in a second mode different from the mode;
with
the first mode is an automatic mode that causes the car to answer registered calls;
The second mode of the elevator apparatus is a maintenance mode in which the car can be moved by manual operation . elevator cage,
an operation panel detachable from the car;
a detection means for detecting that the operation panel is detached from the car;
a selection means for selecting a mode for control;
an operation control means for controlling the car in the mode selected by the selection means;
with
The selection means selects the first mode when the detection means has not detected that the operation panel has been removed from the car, and the selection means selects the first mode when the detection means has detected that the operation panel has been removed from the car. selecting a second mode different from the first mode;
the first mode is an automatic mode that causes the car to answer registered calls;
The second mode of the elevator apparatus is a maintenance mode in which the car can be moved by manual operation . elevator cage,
a control panel that is attachable to and detachable from the car and can be removed from the car by a first releasing method and a second releasing method different from the first releasing method;
a detection means for detecting that the operation panel is detached from the car;
an operation control means for controlling the car in a first mode if the detection means has not detected that the operating panel has come off the car;
with
When the detection means detects that the operation panel has been removed from the car, the operation control means controls the car in a second mode if the operation panel has been removed by the first release method. controlling the car in a third mode if the operation panel has been removed by the second release method;
The second mode is a mode different from the first mode,
The elevator apparatus, wherein the third mode is a mode different from the first mode and the second mode. elevator cage,
a control panel that is attachable to and detachable from the car and can be removed from the car by a first releasing method and a second releasing method different from the first releasing method;
a detection means for detecting that the operation panel is detached from the car;
a selection means for selecting a mode for control;
an operation control means for controlling the car in the mode selected by the selection means;
with
The selection means is
selecting the first mode if the detection means has not detected that the operation panel has come off the car;
When the detection means detects that the operation panel has been removed from the car, the second mode is selected if the operation panel has been removed by the first release method, and the operation panel is released by the second release method. If it is disconnected, select the third mode,
The second mode is a mode different from the first mode,
The elevator apparatus, wherein the third mode is a mode different from the first mode and the second mode. the first mode is an automatic mode that causes the car to answer registered calls;
the second mode is a sleep mode in which the car does not respond to calls;
5. The elevator apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein said third mode is a maintenance mode in which said car can be moved by manual operation. Further comprising a control device having the operation control means,
The operation panel is connectable to the control device by wire or wirelessly after being removed from the car,
6. The elevator according to any one of claims 1, 2, and 5, wherein in the maintenance mode, the car can be moved according to manual operation on the operation panel connected to the control device. Device.

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