JPH0256393A - Moving footpath - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the servicing ability of a moving footpath by forming two footpaths running at a different speed and a low center deck installed in between them to put moving handrails of right-and-left banisters into run synchronized with the adjacent footpaths. CONSTITUTION:Right-and-left footpaths 3A, 3B comprises their runs set at a different speed and the right-and-left end sides provided with banisters 11, 11 on trust as in the past so that moving handrails 12, 12 can run thereon in synchronization with the respective footpaths 3A, 3B. Such a constitution allows passengers unnecessary to hurry up or accompanied by the aged and children to get on the footpath 3A which is operated at the same speed as in the past or less and passengers necessary to hurry up to get on the footpath 3B which is operated at higher speed than the footpath 3A so that they can reach earlier a place to get out. Also, even if passengers to hurry up get on the footpath 3A which is at low speed, they step over a center deck 16 to shift it to the footpath 3B which is at high speed, possible to pass smoothly over passengers who are on a low-speed operation side.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Purpose of the invention] (Industrial application field) The present invention relates to moving walkways.

(Prior Art) A conventional moving walkway will be explained based on FIGS. 4 to 6.

A large number of pallets 3 are consecutively arranged on a guide rail 2 in a truss 1 that is installed horizontally or at a slight inclination (angle of 15 degrees or less), and a pair of connecting chains (not shown) are connected to the left and right sides of these pallets 3. ) to form a sidewalk 3. Furthermore, the connected sidewalks are inverted within the truss l along the guide rails 2 and connected in upper and lower stages to form a ring, and the connecting chain is driven to rotate the sidewalk (pallet) 3.

The connecting chain is passed between a driving wheel 4 provided at one end of the truss 1 and a driven wheel 5 provided at the other end, and a sprocket 6 provided coaxially with the driving wheel 4 is connected to the driving chain 7.
Passengers are transported on the sidewalk 3, which is driven by a drive motor 9 via a speed reducer 8.A railing 11 is provided in the longitudinal direction on the left and right sides of the sidewalk 3, and an endless moving handrail is provided on the railing. 12 runs in synchronization with the sidewalk 3, and the passengers seem to be holding on to it.

Further, a skirt guard 13 whose surface is coated with fluororesin or silicone having a low coefficient of friction is provided between the inner panel of the handrail 11 and the pallet to prevent passengers' feet from getting caught.

(Challenge to be solved by the invention) In the case of the above-mentioned moving walkways, the conveyance distance is often longer than that of escalators, which carry conveyance between upper and lower floors, but the operating speed thereof is as slow as that of escalators. It is.

The reason for this is the safety of passengers when getting on or off the pallet (walkway) 3 from the boarding board 14. - For the most adult passengers, increasing the driving speed on moving sidewalks will not pose much of a problem, but for elderly and child passengers, there is a risk that they may fall when getting on or off the train, which can pose a serious danger. For this reason, the speed of moving sidewalks is generally slower than the speed at which adults walk on level ground.

By the way, moving walkways are used in a variety of places, but they are particularly used at railway transfer stations to manage the flow of passengers getting on and off.

In such cases, it is customary for passengers who are in a hurry to commute to work to walk on moving sidewalks, but if there are slower passengers or passengers who do not know how to walk on moving sidewalks, the speed of those passengers may be affected. Because everything is combined, the overall flow can become stagnant.

When people who are in a hurry and those who are not in a hurry mix together, the passengers who are in a hurry will walk on the sidewalk, but they will be a nuisance to the passengers who are carrying large baggage or who are not in a hurry, and they may be injured by bumping into them. There is also a risk that it will become a nuisance.

For this reason, when it is crowded, it is faster to walk than to use the moving sidewalk, and the problem arises that the moving sidewalk that was built is not used and the flow of people during rush hours is not good. There is.

As a moving walkway to solve this problem, a moving walkway has been proposed that is driven slower at the entrance and faster at the middle part, but it has the disadvantage of a complicated structure and high manufacturing cost.
The current situation is that it is difficult to put it into practical use.

In order to solve these problems, the present invention aims to provide a moving walkway with high serviceability that allows passengers in a hurry to arrive at the exit quickly without bothering passengers who are not in a hurry, and that allows them to use each other safely. .

[Structure of the Invention (Means for Solving the Problems)] The present invention provides a center deck in the center of a moving walkway that is large enough for a person to straddle over the entire length in the longitudinal direction, and has walkways (connected) with different speeds on the left and right sides of the center deck. The pallets on the left and right sides are moved in the same direction, and the handrails are moved at a speed synchronized with the left and right pallets.

(Function) With the moving walkway configured as described above, passengers who are in a hurry choose the high-speed side, while passengers who are not in a hurry or elderly passengers with children choose the low-speed side. It is also possible to straddle the center deck and switch to the high speed side midway through, allowing you to pass passengers who are not in a hurry.

(Example) Embodiments of the present invention will be described based on FIGS. 1 to 3.

A truss 1 having the same structure as the conventional one is installed, and a frame 15 is provided in the center thereof. A walkway is formed by arranging guide rails 2, 2 and a large number of pallets 3A, 3B guided by the guide rails 2, 2 and connected in an annular manner in upper and lower stages by connecting chains on the left and right sides of the frame 15, respectively, in the same way as a conventional moving walkway.

The connecting chain spans the driving wheels 4 and driven wheels 5 provided at both ends of the truss 1, thus forming left and right sidewalks 3A and 3B, respectively. Further, the drive wheels 4.4 of the left and right sidewalks drive the sidewalks 3A and 3B through a drive chain 7 by means of a sprocket 6, a reduction gear 8, and a drive motor 9, which are provided coaxially and symmetrically with the drive wheels 4.4, so that the sidewalks 3A and 3B travel in circles.

The running speeds of the left and right sidewalks 3A and 3B are set to different speeds. On the left and right ends of the sidewalks 3A and 3B, handrails 11.11 are provided on the truss 1 as in the past, and these handrails 11.11
1 move handrail 12.12 on each sidewalk 3A, 3
Make it run in sync with B.

Further, a center deck 16 is provided on the center frame 15 over the entire length in the longitudinal direction at a height that an adult can straddle, and the center deck 16 and the left and right sidewalks 3A, 3 are connected to each other.
A skirt guard 17 having the same surface structure as the conventional one is provided between the body and the body. Other features such as entrances and exits and interior panels will remain the same as before.

Since this is a moving walkway, passengers who do not need to hurry or elderly passengers with children should ride on the 3A side of the sidewalk, which is operated at the same or slower speed than before, while passengers in a hurry should ride on the 3A side of the sidewalk.
By riding on sidewalk 3B, which is operated earlier than A, it is possible to arrive at the exit earlier.

Furthermore, even if a passenger in a hurry gets on the sidewalk 3A on the low-speed side, by straddling the center deck 16 and transferring to the sidewalk 3B on the high-speed side, it is possible to overtake the passengers on the low-speed side without having to force their way between them. .

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, by using the moving walkway according to the present invention, passengers in a hurry can get to the exit faster by riding on the high-speed side, while passengers who are not in a hurry or elderly passengers with children can get on the low-speed side. By riding, you can arrive at the exit more safely.

Also, since you can straddle the center deck and transfer to the high speed side midway, you can pass other passengers on the low speed side without bothering them, and you don't have to force your way through other passengers. It can prevent dangers such as injuries and falls.

Since it can be used in this way, it is possible to efficiently handle the flow of people at transfer stations, etc., and the serviceability of the moving walkway can be improved.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1 is a top view of the moving walkway according to the present invention, and Figure 2 is a top view of the moving walkway according to the present invention.
Figure 3 is a view taken along the old line from ■ to Figure 2 in Figure 2, Figure 4 is a front view of a conventional moving walkway, Figure 5 is a top view of Figure 4,
FIG. 6 is a view taken along the line ■ to ■ in FIG. 4. 3.3A, 3B6. -Pallet, sidewalk 11--parapet 12--movable handrail 16--
・Center deck

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A moving walkway in which a single walkway made up of connected pallets runs, and handrails equipped with movable handrails that run in synchronization with the walkway are provided on the left and right sides of the walkway, the walkway portion comprising: It is formed by two adjacent sidewalks that run at different speeds and a low center deck installed between them, and the movable handrails of the left and right handrails run in synchronization with the adjacent sidewalks. A moving walkway.