JPH04235892A - Escalator control device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve service and to intend lavor saving effect at the building side by automatically changing over an escalator to a wheelchair running mode with a detecting means for arrival of a wheelchair, inducing the wheelchair according to a preset running order with an announcing device and a detecting sensor, and automatically returning to general use after a specified time with output of a detecting means in a get off spot. CONSTITUTION:When a wheelchair user 1 reaches to an escalator companion way, stops at a position of marks 6a, 6b for the purpose of riding on the escalator. The escalator is changed over to a wheelchair running mode by the fact that all switches inside the marks 6a, 6b are outputting, stopped an entry step 4 specially worked for loadable a wheelchair at the ride on spot gate, and guide announced so as to ride in with a speaker 9. The wheelchair is confirmed in getting in with simultaneous outputs of entry step detectors 8a, 8b in a ride in side, carried to the upper part, and stopped at the upper get out spot. It is confirmed that the wheelchair running is finished with that a helper 2 pushes out the wheelchair to pass through the upper part marks 16a, 16b, and the escalator is changed over to a general running after elapse of a specified time.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[Purpose of the invention]

0001

[Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a control device for an escalator that can be used by a wheelchair or the like.

0002

[Prior Art] When a wheelchair user uses an escalator, the escalator has a structure that allows the wheelchair to be transported, and when a general able-bodied person uses the escalator, it has a structure that allows for easy switching to general use. Can only be used on escalators. When this is used, the driving mode is set to be optimal for wheelchair users. Therefore, it is necessary to switch between normal driving mode and wheelchair driving mode.
Conventionally, switches were generally operated by humans.

0003

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] Conventionally, as mentioned above, when operating a wheelchair, a person in charge who is familiar with the operation to some extent
It was not easy for general users to operate and use. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when a wheelchair user arrives at the entrance, the official 2 turns on the mode changeover switch 11 to switch to the wheelchair operation mode, and the escalator steps are specially designed to allow the wheelchair to be mounted. The wheelchair user 1 is placed on the operated step 4 (detailed explanation is omitted) and the wheelchair user 2 is assisted by the wheelchair user 2, and the vehicle travels to the top of the escalator. After getting off the escalator, the wheelchair user 1 is returned to normal operation mode using the switching escalator 11 at the top. was.

[0004] However, with this method, the wheelchair user cannot use the escalator immediately and always requires the person in charge 2, and if the person in charge is not nearby, he or she has to wait for the person in charge 2 to arrive. . On the other hand, even the staff in charge had to switch the operating mode of the escalator every time a wheelchair user arrived, making the operation complicated and requiring the staff to be on standby at all times. In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides an escalator control device that can be used not only by a dedicated official but also by a general attendant of a wheelchair user. [Structure of the invention]

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, a means for guiding a wheelchair and detecting its arrival near the escalator entrance is provided, and the detecting means automatically controls the wheelchair operation. In addition to switching the control circuit to the mode, a separately provided announcement device and a detection center guide the wheelchair user to operate safely according to the operating order with guidance announcements. The feature is that when the wheelchair user finishes using the wheelchair, the wheelchair is automatically controlled to return to general use after a predetermined period of time based on the output of the exit detection means.

[0006]

[Operation] According to the above structure, the wheelchair user can use the wheelchair only with the assistance of the attendant or a nearby operator without requiring the labor of a staff member who is familiar with the operation. This will not only provide smooth operation for wheelchair users, but will also improve services for other members of the public.

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration diagram of an escalator to which the present invention is applied. Figure 2 is a perspective view of the vicinity of the entrance and exit, Figure 3
2 is a sectional view taken along line A-A in FIG. 2, FIG. 4 is a view taken along arrow B in FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is a control configuration block diagram.

In FIG. 2, an escalator entrance 5 is provided with a wheelchair detector 6 provided with marks 6a and 6b to guide a wheelchair user and make it easier for the wheelchair user to stop at a predetermined position. The marks 6a and 6b are configured to have the same pitch as the width pitch P of the wheels of the wheelchair, and inside the mark 6b,
As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of reflective photoelectric switches 6b1, 6b2, and 6b3 are illuminated from below to detect the presence of a wheelchair. However, only when the six photoelectric switches on the left and right sides detect the wheelchair at the same time, it is determined that the person is a wheelchair user, thereby distinguishing it from when a normal able-bodied person is passing by. On the other hand, a wheelchair 1
A step wheelchair detector 8 is provided to detect 0,
As shown in FIG. 4, reflective photoelectric switches 8a and 8b that detect the wheelchair from the side detect that the wheelchair 10 is on a step. However, this is also distinguished from a normal healthy person by being effective only when both photoelectric switches 8a and 8b are detecting at the same time, as described above. The detection devices 6 and 8 are also installed 16 and 18 on the escalator, respectively, as shown in FIG. Speakers 9 and 19 are installed on the top to broadcast audio guidance, and the necessary precautions and operation details are broadcast to the users.

With the above configuration, when the wheelchair user 1 arrives at the escalator entrance, he or she stops at the marks 6a and 6b in order to board the escalator. When all of the photoelectric switches inside the marks 6a and 6b are outputting, the wheelchair driving mode is switched.
A step 4 specially processed to allow a wheelchair to be mounted stops at the escalator entrance, and a speaker 9 broadcasts guidance to the user to get on the escalator. When a wheelchair user steps onto the step 4, the wheelchair user detects the step detector 8a on the side.
, 8b simultaneously outputs to confirm boarding completion,
Transport the wheelchair user to the upper part and stop at the upper exit. The caregiver 2 pushes the wheelchair 10 in the direction of travel, passes the upper marks 16a and 16b, confirms that wheelchair driving is finished, and switches to normal driving. Although the present invention has been described using an example in which the object is transported in an upward direction, the same applies to the case in which the object is transported in a downward direction.

0010

[Effects of the Invention] Due to the above-mentioned effects, there is no need for specialized staff to transport wheelchairs, which saves labor for the building where the escalator is installed.
Users can also use it immediately and freely, which leads to improved services.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an escalator that is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the escalator entrance shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the vicinity of the entrance/exit shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a top view of the entrance/exit shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of an escalator control device that is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of a conventional escalator.

[Explanation of symbols]

1...Wheelchair user 2...Caregiver
3...Wheelchair 4...Steps
8...Step wheelchair detector

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An escalator for wheelchair operation, including a first wheelchair detection device that also serves as a sign to guide a wheelchair user to a predetermined position near the entrance and exit of the escalator, and a first wheelchair detection device that also serves as a sign to guide a wheelchair user to a predetermined position; , a second wheelchair detection device that automatically switches to a wheelchair driving mode and detects that the wheelchair user has stepped onto a predetermined step, and based on the output of the second detection device, According to the predetermined driving mode, the system automatically transports wheelchair users while broadcasting operating instructions, warning announcements, etc., and automatically switches to normal driving mode depending on the output of the third detection device installed on the exit side. An escalator control device featuring: