JPH01281288A - Passenger detecting device for man conveyer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To surely detect a passenger by providing a two-dimensional detecting device for detecting a passenger by two-dimensional supervision, which is disposed on a ceiling in the vicinity of a boarding and alighting port spaced from the floor plate of the boarding and alighting port by a designated distance and an one-dimensional detecting device for detecting a passenger by one- dimensional supervision, which is disposed on the end portion of a handrail. CONSTITUTION:A passenger passing within the detecting range 8 of a passenger detecting device 5 for detecting a passenger passing two-dimensional space is detected by the detecting device, and a passenger passing a space 9 between the detecting range 8 of the detecting device 5 and a handrail 3 of a man conveyer 1 is detected by a photoelectric detecting device 10 for detecting a passenger passing one-dimensional space. The operation of the man conveyer 1 is started in the case where a passenger is detected by the detecting device 5 or 10, so that the operation of the man conveyer 1 can be controlled with high reliability according to the use of a passenger. Accordingly, the need of a shelf or the like in the prior art can be eliminated so as to increase the degree of freedom for design in the vicinity of a boarding and alighting port plate 14.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a passenger detection device for controlling a passenger conveyor, and in particular, controls the operation of a passenger conveyor depending on whether there is a passenger capacity or not. The present invention relates to a passenger detection device for controlling a passenger conveyor, which detects passengers passing through the entrance/exit portion of the passenger conveyor.

[Prior art] Conventional control devices for passenger conveyors include, for example, the
There is one shown in 9-123063@publication. A passenger conveyor equipped with this control device operates only when there are passengers using the passenger conveyor, and stops operation when there are no passengers. A device for detecting whether or not there is a passenger is placed near the entrance to the passenger conveyor. Next, this known passenger detection device for passenger conveyor control will be explained.

FIG. 3 is a partial side view showing a conventional passenger detecting device for controlling a passenger conveyor, and FIG. 4 is a partial plan view showing the passenger detecting device for controlling a passenger conveyor shown in FIG.

In the figure, (1) is a passenger conveyor, (2) is a moving handrail that moves in synchronization with the moving steps (not shown) of the passenger conveyor (1), and (3) is a moving handrail that can be moved around. (4) is the entrance floor plate for the passenger conveyor (1), which consists of a comb plate, a landing plate, etc. (5) is a railing installed at the passenger conveyor (1). It is a passenger detection device that makes judgments by detecting passengers passing through dimensional space, and has built-in sensors such as far-infrared detection sensors or ultrasonic Doppler detection sensors that detect the passage of passengers. 6) is a man conveyor (1)
It is a fence placed on the floor near the entrance of a moving child! It is located approximately on the extension line of Xi (2) and parapet (3).

(7) is the ceiling near the floorboard (4) of the passenger conveyor (1), (8) is the detection range of passengers by the passenger detection device (5), and (9) is the detection range (8) and the moving handrail (2). ) and the end of the parapet (3).

The conventional passenger detection device for passenger conveyor control is configured as described above, and the passenger detection device (5) is mounted on the ceiling (near the entrance/exit) a predetermined distance from the entrance/exit floor plate (4) of the passenger conveyor (1). 7) to detect passengers passing below.

The operation of the passenger conveyor (1) is controlled according to the detection signal from the passenger detection device (5).

In this way, the passenger detection device (5) is connected to the passenger conveyor (1).
The passenger conveyor (1) is placed at a predetermined pressure flt from the boarding/exit floor plate (4).
This is because it takes a predetermined time to reach a certain speed after starting the drive. Considering this time difference, in this type of passenger conveyor, the passenger conveyor (1) is in steady operation until the passenger passes under the passenger detection device (5) and reaches the moving step of the passenger conveyor (1). It is set so that Therefore, passengers on the passenger conveyor (1) can always use the passenger conveyor (1) which is operated at a stable speed.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In the conventional passenger detection device for controlling a passenger conveyor as described above, the passenger detection device (5) is arranged at a predetermined distance from the boarding/exit floor plate (4>) of the passenger conveyor (1). Because it was set up
Detection range (8) by passenger detection device (5) and moving handrail (
2) and the end of the parapet (3), a certain gap (9
) had occurred. And in this gap (9) there is a fence (6)
was installed.

This was provided to prevent passengers from passing through this gap (9) and directly getting onto the moving steps.

That is, for example, if a passenger who passes through this gap (9) avoiding the detection range (8) of the passenger detection device (5) is walking on the moving steps of the passenger conveyor (1) in a stopped state, ,
The detection range (8) below the passenger detection device (5)
If the passenger conveyor (1) passes through the vehicle, the passenger conveyor (1) will suddenly start moving, and there is a risk that passengers on the moving steps may fall due to its straightness.

For this reason, passengers are forced to pass through the detection range (8) below the passenger detection device @ (5) using a fence (6) or the like.

In this way, in conventional passenger conveyors, the entrance floor plate (4)
Since a column (6) etc. is required near the entrance/exit floor plate (
/I〉The aesthetic appearance of the area was obstructed and the original design of the building was damaged.

Furthermore, there is a limit to the detection range (8) when detecting passengers using a single passenger detection device (5) from the ceiling (7). That is, this is necessary because malfunctions may occur due to ambient temperature conditions and reflections from walls, etc., resulting in poor reliability.

Therefore, in this type of passenger detection device for passenger conveyor control, such adverse effects can be removed, safe and reliable operation of the passenger conveyor (1) can be ensured, and the passenger detection device for passenger conveyor control has been designed with consideration given to the design of the area near the entrance/exit floor plate (4). A detection device was desired.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a passenger detection device for controlling a passenger conveyor that does not require a fence or the like for forcibly guiding passengers and can reliably detect passengers using the passenger conveyor.

[Means for Solving the Problems 1] A passenger detection device for controlling a passenger conveyor according to the present invention is provided on the ceiling (7) near the entrance/exit at a predetermined distance m from the entrance/exit floor plate (4) of the passenger conveyor (1). a two-dimensional detection device for detecting passing passengers by two-dimensional monitoring; and a two-dimensional detection device for detecting passing passengers by two-dimensional monitoring;
It consists of a one-dimensional detection device that detects by dimensional monitoring.

[Function] In the passenger detection AM for passenger conveyor control of the present invention, the two-dimensional detection device is installed on the ceiling (7) near the entrance, which is a predetermined distance from the entrance/exit floor plate (4) of the passenger conveyor (1).
The system is installed at Therefore, it is possible to reliably detect passengers near the entrance/exit floor plate (4) or on the entrance/exit floor plate (4) who are attempting to use the passenger conveyor (1).

[Embodiment] Fig. 1 is a partial side view showing a passenger detection device for controlling a passenger conveyor according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 2 is a partial plan view showing the passenger detecting device for controlling a passenger conveyor shown in Fig. 1. Illustrated. In addition, in the figure, (1) to (5) and (7) to (9
) is a component that is the same as or corresponds to the 61 component of the conventional example, so a redundant explanation will be omitted here.

In the figure, (10) is a photoelectric detection device that detects passengers passing through the one-dimensional space at the entrance/exit of the passenger conveyor (1), and is installed at the end of the handrail (3) of the passenger conveyor (1). ing. This photoelectric detection device (10) has a light emitting section (10
Consisting of a> and light receiving part (1 ob>, left stone handrail (3)
are arranged opposite to each other at the ends of the. (11) is from the light emitting part (10a>) of the photoelectric detection device (10) to the light receiving part (
10b), and is set horizontally on the entrance floor plate (4) of the passenger conveyor (1>).

This photoelectric detection device (10) detects the passage of a passenger by temporarily blocking the light beam (11) when the passenger passes through the entrance/exit of the passenger conveyor (1).

Furthermore, on the ceiling (7) near the entrance/exit, which is a predetermined distance from the entrance/exit floor plate (4) of the passenger conveyor (1), there is a passenger pick-up device (5) that picks up drips passing through the two-dimensional space. By placing the train at tλ8, it is possible to detect passengers passing through the lower compartment.

The passenger detection device for controlling the passenger conveyor of this embodiment is configured as described above, and passengers passing within the detection range (8) of the passenger detection device (5) that detects passengers passing through a two-dimensional space are The passenger detection device (5) also detects the detection range (8) of the passenger detection device (5) and the railing of the passenger conveyor (1).
3) can be detected by a photoelectric detection device (10) that detects passengers passing through the -dimensional space.

In this manner, in this embodiment, passengers using the passenger conveyor can be reliably detected using the passenger detection device (5) or the photoelectric detection device (10). Then, the passenger detection device (5) or the photoelectric detection device (
By starting the operation of the passenger conveyor (1) when a passenger is detected in any of the cases described in 10), it is possible to ensure reliable operation control of the passenger conveyor (1) according to the passenger's usage. 1L in the second corner.
In order to guide the vehicle to avoid passing within the detection range (8) below the υn, the conventionally required fence (6) and the like are no longer necessary.

In addition, as for the installation position of the passenger detection device (5), it is possible to select an appropriate location that can reliably detect the passage of a passenger, taking into account the temperature situation and the adverse effects of walls, etc. Therefore, in this type of passenger detection device for passenger conveyor control, the design near the entrance/exit floor plate (4) has been improved, and the passenger conveyor (1
), it can be used to control highly reliable passenger conveyors.

In particular, in this embodiment, one of the passenger conveyors (1) is
3) A photoelectric detection device (
10), the photoelectric detection device (10) was installed.
0) It is not necessary to install a dedicated post near the floorboard (4) of the entrance/exit, and the installation does not require a special installation space, so the degree of freedom in design can be increased.

Incidentally, in the above embodiment, one photoelectric detection device (10) is arranged at the tip of the handrail (3) of the passenger conveyor (1), but it is also possible to increase the number and arrange a plurality of them. You can.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the light beam (11) is connected to the entrance floor plate (4).
Although we have explained the case where the top is set horizontally, taking into consideration the city lighting near the passenger conveyor (1), the light emitting part (
10a) and the light receiving section (10b) may be arranged at different levels, and the light beam (11) may be set in an oblique direction.

In the above embodiment, the light emitting section (10a) and the light receiving section (
The photoelectric detection device (10) consisting of 10b) sets a light beam (11) between the ends of the left and right handrails (3) of the passenger conveyor (1), but when implementing the present invention, It is only necessary to have a one-dimensional detection device capable of detecting passengers passing through the one-dimensional space of the entrance/exit of the passenger conveyor (1), and the method of detection is not specified.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, the passenger detection device for controlling a passenger conveyor according to the present invention includes a two-dimensional detection device for detecting passengers passing through a two-dimensional space at a boarding and alighting door located a predetermined distance from the boarding and alighting floor plate of the passenger conveyor. This one-dimensional detection device is installed on the nearby ceiling and detects passengers passing below, as well as the passenger capacity passing through the one-dimensional space of the passenger conveyor entrance. By detecting this, passengers attempting to use the passenger conveyor can be reliably detected, eliminating the need for fences to guide passengers, increasing the degree of freedom in designing the area near the entrance/exit floorboards, and Safe and reliable operation of the passenger conveyor can be ensured.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a partial side view showing a passenger detection device for controlling a passenger conveyor according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a partial plan view showing the passenger detecting device for controlling a passenger conveyor shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. This figure is a partial side view showing a conventional passenger detection device for controlling a passenger conveyor, and FIG. 4 is a partial plan view showing the passenger detecting device for controlling a passenger conveyor shown in FIG. In the figure, 1: passenger conveyor, 3: handrail, 4: boarding/exit floorboard, 5: passenger detection device, 7: ceiling, 10: photoelectric detection device. In addition, in the figures, the same reference numerals and the same symbols indicate the same or equivalent parts. Agent: Patent attorney Masuo Ohatsu and 2 others

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A two-dimensional detection device that is disposed on the ceiling near the entrance and exit at a predetermined distance from the floorboard of the passenger conveyor entrance and exit, and detects passengers passing through a two-dimensional space, and a primary entrance of the passenger conveyor. A passenger detection device for controlling a passenger conveyor, comprising: a one-dimensional detection device disposed at an end of a railing of a passenger conveyor for detecting passengers passing through a source space;