JPH03138292A - Escalator device with landing - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the safety of passengers by providing a display device, for informing that a horizontal landing is not a getting off part, at a railing or above the horizontal device, provided at the intermediate part of an inclined body, for moving footsteps and moving handrails horizontally. CONSTITUTION:The intermediate part of an inclined body 1 is provided with a horizontal landing 5 where footsteps 2 and moving handrails 4 move horizontally, and a display board 7 for displaying that this horizontal landing is not a getting-off part is provided above the horizontal landing 5. A passenger 8 on the footstep 2 can therefore be informed by the display board 7 that this horizontal landing 5 is not the getting-off part before reaching the horizontal landing 5 so as to correspond to the moving displacement of the step-like footsteps 2, thus preventing an accident such as a violent fall. This display can be also provided at the railing 3, at the part right in front of the horizontal landing 5, by which the same effect can be obtained.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an escalator device that transports people and cargo by circularly moving a large number of steps, and more specifically relates to an escalator device that transports people and cargo by moving a large number of steps in a circular manner. The present invention relates to an improvement of an escalator device equipped with the following.

(Prior Art) Escalator devices that transport people and cargo by circulating a large number of steps are generally arranged at an angle between a predetermined floor and the floor above it. , Utsukai Showa 63-17
As shown in Japanese Patent No. 3169, devices in which a horizontal landing is provided in the middle of the inclined part of the main body for horizontally moving the steps and the handrail have come into use. This escalator device with a horizontal landing has been attracting attention from related parties because it can improve the design characteristics for individualizing the architectural layout compared to ordinary escalator devices.

However, the above-mentioned escalator device with a landing gives passengers the illusion that the landing is actually an exit.
It has been pointed out that there are negative effects in terms of ensuring passenger safety.

In other words, when passengers who are used to riding a normal escalator without a horizontal landing are brought to the horizontal landing of a carator with a landing, the steps move horizontally from there, so they may mistakenly think they have reached the exit. Then, unconsciously, he takes a step forward. However, in reality, the steps sequentially move from horizontal movement to upward A or downward to step-like movement, so the passenger hastily places his or her foot on the step between the steps. This caused me to fall.

However, in order to solve the above problem, it was necessary to inform passengers that the landing was not an exit.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

Conventional escalator devices with landings are constructed as described above, and the safety of passengers cannot be ensured because it is not uncommon for passengers who have learned to ride a normal escalator to mistake the horizontal landing for an exit. Ta.

The present invention was made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a horizontal landing (=1 escalator device) that can significantly improve passenger safety.

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention includes a large number of steps arranged in the main body of the escalator and circulating in the longitudinal direction of the main body, and a plurality of steps arranged on both sides of the main body. A parapet that guides a movable handrail that circulates and moves, and a horizontal landing that is provided at the inclined intermediate part of the main body and that horizontally moves the plurality of steps and the movable handrail, above the landing or on the parapet, The present invention is characterized in that a display device is provided to let passengers know that the landing is not a landing area.

(Function) According to the present invention, since a display device is provided above the landing or on the railing to let passengers know that the landing is not a landing area, it is possible to reliably prevent passengers from falling due to misunderstanding. can.

(Example) Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on an example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 (a) and (b). In the figure, (1) is the main body of an escalator device; 1), as shown in Fig. 1, a number of steps (2) that circulate in the longitudinal direction of the main body are connected and arranged, and on both sides of the main body (1),
A parapet (3) is erected, and these multiple parapets (
3), movable handrails (4) that circulate at the same speed and in the same direction as the steps (2) are arranged in an endless winding manner.

(5) is a horizontal landing provided at the intermediate part of the slope of the main body (1), and as shown in FIG. The function is to move horizontally in the transport direction.

(6) is an inverted ball installed on the horizontal landing (5) of the main body (1), and the short side horizontal portion of this ball (6) is shown in Fig. 2 (a) and (b). As shown in the figure, the display board (7) according to the present invention is placed above the horizontal landing (5) so that it can be seen, and the display board (7) according to the present invention is suspended from the short horizontal part of the horizontal landing (5). 7) A warning message (not shown) is clearly written on the front and back sides of the product. This warning message consists of sentences such as ``This is not the place to get off. There will be stairs again, so please continue riding and be careful where you step. passenger(
8), has the function of visually calling the attention of the passenger (88) during the downward movement shown in FIG. 2(b) to prevent the passenger from falling due to misunderstanding. In addition, (8a) is passenger (8), (8A)
Show your line of sight.

Therefore, passengers (8), (8A) who are moving up or down to the horizontal landing (5) are visually alerted to the display board (7) located in front of them in the transport direction, and from the content of the explanation Since the students will definitely recognize that the landing (5) is not the place to get off, they can expect to learn the school motto of stepping out, and as a result,
It becomes possible to reliably prevent fall accidents caused by misunderstandings.

Next, FIG. 3 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, (7A) is a box-shaped display device, and the interior of the display device (7A) made of a translucent material. has a flicker
A lighting system including a warning message and a speaker (both not shown) that broadcast the same content as the above-mentioned warning message are installed, and on the bottom of the display device (7A), a passenger (8
) is attached with a mirror (7a) that reflects the state in front of the horizontal landing (5) to make it known. Note that (8B) shows a passenger moving on the horizontal landing (5).

This embodiment can be expected to have the same effect as the above embodiment, and the luminescence of the display device Z (7A) based on the operation of the lighting device can arouse the passenger's (8) interest in the display device (7A). can be significantly improved3, and
The mirror (7a) reflects the situation in front of the passenger (8B) and shows it to the passenger (8), so the passenger (8) on the horizontal landing (5)
Regardless of the existence of B), it becomes possible to make sure that the passenger (8) knows that the horizontal landing (5) is not the landing place.

Furthermore, since the same content as the above-mentioned warning text is played through the speaker of the display device (7A), it is expected that passengers (8) who are unaware of the presence of the display device (78) will be prevented from falling.

Next, FIG. 4 shows a third embodiment of the present invention, in which (9) indicates a plurality of balustrades (3) on a horizontal landing (5).
) with colored sheets attached to the side of the steps.
As shown in Figure 4, the color sheet (9) that calls the attention of passengers (8), (8A), and (8B) has the following information:
A warning message (9a) consisting of sentences such as ``This is not a landing area. Please be careful where you step.'' is clearly written horizontally on each vehicle. In addition, in this example, the parapet (3)
Although a colored sheet (9) of a different color is attached to the side surface of the step side, the side surface may be painted in a color or colored plastic may be embedded. Also, the parapet (
If the side surface in 3) is made of glass or plastic, a color sheet or the like may be provided on the side surface on the side opposite to the steps.

It is obvious that the same effects as those of the above-mentioned embodiments can be expected from this embodiment as well, and the display device can be simplified.

In the above embodiment, a color sheet (9) is attached to each side surface of a plurality of balustrades (3) on the step side in a horizontal landing (5). A color sheet (9) may be attached to the panel, or the warning message (9a) may be omitted, and the same effects as in the above embodiment can be obtained.

Next, FIG. 5 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention, in which a large number of warning signs (9b) are pasted on both sides of the parapet (3) on the horizontal landing (5). I'm wearing it. As shown in FIG. 5, these many warning signs (9b) are colored and formed in the shape of a "<" character, and are pasted so as to be continuous in the conveyance direction. These many warning signs (9b) have almost the same function as curve signs on the road.
To be clear, there are steps (
2) It has the function of visually associating the existence of something.

It is clear that this embodiment can be expected to have the same effect as the above embodiment, and that the safety of the traveling passenger (8B) can be significantly improved.

Next, FIG. 6 shows a fifth embodiment of the invention, in this case a warning sign (9c ) is attached for a long time.

This embodiment can also be expected to have the same effects as those of the above embodiment, and can be used for passengers (8) and (8A) with a simple configuration.

It is clear that the attention of (8B) can be drawn to a large extent.

Next, FIG. 7 shows a sixth embodiment of the present invention. In this case, the horizontal landing (5
) A warning sign (9c) consisting of a warning message (9a) and a colored arrow indicating the conveyance direction is placed on the side of the parapet (3) at
I try to stick it on for a long time.

This embodiment can also be expected to have the same effects as the above embodiments, and it is possible to reliably prevent passengers (8) and (8B) from falling.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, according to the present invention, since a display device is provided above the landing or on the railing to let passengers know that the landing is not a landing area, the safety of the passengers during movement can be significantly increased. It is possible to provide an escalator device with a landing that allows for

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a schematic vertical cross-sectional view showing one embodiment of an escalator device with a landing according to the present invention, and FIG. 2(a). (b) is an explanatory diagram showing the escalator device with a landing according to the present invention, (a) is a diagram showing the case of upward operation, (b)
The figure shows the case of descending operation, and FIG. 3 shows the second embodiment of the escalator device with a landing according to the present invention.
a) Corresponding drawings, FIG. 4 is an enlarged explanatory view of section IV of FIG. 1 showing the third embodiment of the escalator device with a landing according to the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a corresponding view showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a corresponding view of FIG.
FIG. 7 is a view equivalent to FIG. 4 showing a sixth embodiment of the escalator device with a landing according to the present invention. In the figure, (1) is the main body, (2) is the step, (3) is the handrail, (
4) is a moving handrail, (5) is a horizontal landing, (6) is a ball, (7) is a display board, (7A) is a display device, (8),
(8A). (8B) is a passenger, (9) is a color seat, (9a) is a warning message, (9b) and (9c) are warning signs. In the drawings, the same reference numerals indicate the same or corresponding parts.

Claims (1)

[Claims] A large number of steps are arranged in the main body of the escalator and move in a circular manner in the longitudinal direction of the main body, a handrail is provided on both sides of the main body and guides a moving handrail that moves in a circular manner, and a handrail is provided in an inclined intermediate part of the main body and is arranged in a circular manner. In an escalator device with a landing, which is equipped with a horizontal landing for horizontally moving a large number of steps and a handrail, a display device is provided above the landing or on the handrail to let passengers know that the landing is not a landing point. An escalator device with a landing featuring