JPH04360969A - Platform - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To save great labor cost resulting from man-power by making it possible to rig a hall for a particular purpose and transferring constitution elements to actuation positions or turning them back to a housing position. CONSTITUTION: This platform system is provided with at least two independent units of platforms 1, 2 and an upper floor 20 face. These platforms 1, 2 are constituted of a vertical support structure moving in accordance with a lifting means respectively. The support structure is provided with a storage space 4 openable to at least one side part and formed to house at least a technical constituting part 6 to rig the hall, and the storage space is interlocked to a transfer means formed to transfer the technical element 6 between a non- actuation position in the housing space 4 and an actuation position outside the housing space 4.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a height-movable platform for the outfitting of multi-purpose halls, which can in particular be changed alternately into the form of a flat floor or stepped seating, and an improvement thereof.

0002

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In particular, French patent application No. 9007015 in the name of the applicant discloses a platform which can be assembled and juxtaposed to be fitted out in a multi-purpose hall. The vertically movable platform is configured so that it can occupy various positions depending on the degree of its elevation.

[0003] When all platforms are returned to the lower position, the hole is free and a flat floor is provided. On the other hand, depending on the degree of gradual elevation of the platform, stair seats are formed, and these stair seats can be provided with seats to form a theater.

0004

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an improvement in a platform of the type that makes it possible to place the components outfitting such a hole in an operating position and to be able to store them in a storage position. More specifically, these components are housed inside the seat, particularly the platform in the retracted and compressed state;
As a result, a flat floor can be formed consisting of a plurality of platforms and rows of seats extending from the interior of the platforms and placed in operating position on the same platform or on adjacent platforms.

[0005] In practice, automatic, remotely controlled and, if possible, programmable means are used to move the components into the operative position in order to equip the hall for a specific purpose. It is also desirable to be able to return these components to a stored position. Moreover,
As a result, it is possible to avoid a large amount of labor costs when the process is performed manually.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to solve such technical problems, the present invention provides a structure that is movable in the height direction and that has a flat floor or a staircase to form a multipurpose hall. On the other hand, to be integrated into a single component, in a deformable platform,
It has at least two independent platforms and an upper floor surface, each platform being constituted by a vertical support structure interlocking with a lifting means, the support structure having at least one side of the support structure. It has a storage section formed to open on both sides, and this storage section has a
It is designed in such a way that it can accommodate at least one technical component for equipping the hall, and between a non-operating position in the storage and an active position outside the storage, said technical element can be arranged. Coupled with a moving means configured to be able to be moved, the storage part has a lower seating surface for accommodating the technical component, which lower seating surface can be moved by the raising of the platform to the adjacent The moving means is formed to extend flush with the floor surface of the platform and is configured to form a platform for accommodating the technical components, and the moving means The technical component is moved from the storage compartment to the working position on the floor of the platform adjacent to the removal, or the platform is stowed by a horizontal translation, and said technical component is The platform is configured to be continuously transferred from a state placed on the placement surface of the storage section to a state placed on the floor surface of the storage platform located on the same surface.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The invention, as mentioned above, relates to platforms that allow the installation and storage of multiple rows of seats, and to the equipment of these platforms, but is not limited to this particular field of application. Based on the data of the invention, it is also possible to form halls with equipment other than the seating rows or combined with the seating rows, such equipment as, for example, tables, reading desks, vertical walls or exhibition partitions. etc.

[0008] In the following, the invention will be described with respect to its application to the installation of a multi-purpose hall with an arrangement of multiple platforms and multiple rows of seats. Looking at the whole figure,
A hall fitted out according to the invention is shown to have a plurality of platforms juxtaposed with a small clearance necessary to allow mutually independent lifting and lowering movements.

In this case, in the figure, 1 and 2, respectively.
, 3 are individually shown, although in reality there are many more platforms. Each platform has storage compartments 4 arranged longitudinally on both sides of a central web of beams 7 forming the reinforcement of the platform and open on both sides in the width direction of the platform.

Each storage compartment 4, or a storage compartment 4, has within it technical equipment elements, in particular a seat row 6, as shown in cross section in FIG. 7 and in front view in FIG. It is stored. The seat itself is housed in a moving frame, and in this embodiment, the moving frame is constituted by a single case member 5 housed in a storage compartment 4.

[0011] This case constitutes a transport means which allows the movement of the seat, as will be shown below. This receptacle 4 is movable in the width direction of the platform over the entire length dimension of the platform, or a large part thereof. The seats are connected by their lower frame so as to form a row of seats that corresponds to the length of the storage compartment.

Similarly, the case member 5 for the movement of the seats 6 covers the seat rows on the one hand, and by accommodating the seat rows, the inside of the storage compartment 4 arranged on the side surface of the platform. It has dimensions that allow it to be installed inside the building. It is likewise possible to create seats, storage compartments and transport cases according to sections, so that the platform has several storage compartments laterally, one for each storage compartment on the other hand. Corresponding are the case parts and, on the other hand, the seat rows of corresponding dimensions.

The formation of holes as described above is illustrated in FIGS. 2 and subsequent figures. In the first stage of deployment of the technical equipment element, which in this example consists of several rows of seats, in FIG.
That is, the central platform 2 has two adjacent mounting surfaces 15 of one or both of the two lateral receptacles 4 or 4'.
one or both of the two platforms 1 and 3 are brought into a raised position up to within a coplanar extension of the floor 20;
It has been shown that.

[0014] In this position, the drive means arranged to move the transfer case 5 are deployed to effect a horizontal translational movement of the case and of the contents therein, ie the seat rows 6 and 6'. Therefore, after the translation of the transport case, the rows of seats mounted on the rollers are
until the appropriate position on storage platform 1 or 3 is reached, i.e. in close proximity to the first supply platform as in the case of row 6';
from the initial storage position 15 in the direction of the floor 20 of the adjacent platform until reaching a more distant position as in the case of .

The seats are guided into positions corresponding to the appropriate dynamic positions, the movement in FIG. 3 being remotely controlled, and drive means linked to each platform allow the central platform 2 to continue its upward movement. do. Therefore,
The transfer case 5, which remains in the initial position, follows the movement of the platform 2 to which it is attached, which is in the raised position (FIG. 3).

[0016] In this movement, multiple rows of seats become "uncovered." This movement continues until the platform is brought to a height at which the transfer case projects further above the highest raised position of each seat 6 and 6' (FIG. 4). At this time, the case member 5 includes the seats 6 and 6, respectively.
6' is released and stored into its initial storage along arrows F1, F1'. At this time, the platform returns to its initial dimension (full width) and returns downwards along the direction of arrow 2.

It is then possible to continue the coordinated movement of the platforms in relation to each other, as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, the platform 1 can be brought to a height that allows a translational movement from the storage part 4' of its transfer case 5, so that the seat 6'' is located on the platform 1 which has become a storage platform. You will be guided to a position on the floor.

[0018] After this, the upward movement of the platform 1 is continued in order to remove the transfer case, so that this case part can be stored in the original storage space. The two platforms 1 and 2 are each brought to a suitable height in relation to the platform 3 to constitute a staircase as shown in FIG.

In this position, the platforms contact the other platforms by slightly pulling out the transfer case 5, after which the side surface 18 of each case adjoins the edge 19 of the lower adjacent platform. reach the position. In this way, each wall surface 18
but in the low walls forming the stepped floor of the hall, without opening any gaps between the floor surfaces 20 of the adjoining platforms, and in order to constitute a vertical skirt forming a continuous staircase rise, A continuity is formed. In this way, a gap is formed between the two platforms, so that the risk of objects falling into the gap and getting lost is eliminated.

[0020] In particular, however, the platforms come into contact with each other and, as a result, become self-sealing. The end platforms 1, 3 are each slightly separated from their moving frame so that
It is brought into contact with the end wall of the hall. As a result, the moving frame not only makes it possible to place the technical elements in place, but also makes it possible to self-close the entire platform.

[0021] After removal and displacement of technical means, for example, seats or rows of seats,
These elements, in particular those which are followed by a reverse movement of the seat or seat row, for return to its original storage. For example, the respective platform that originally supplied the technical means, e.g. a seat row, may be removed outwardly of the moving frame or frames brought into an extended position in relation to the stowed seat rows. be guided to an appropriate height that will allow for

Next, the platform is lowered, and at this time the moving frame covers and stores the seat rows between its plurality of walls. The platform is then moved up and down until the platform plane or floor of the side storage reaches a height position that accommodates a row of seats at the same level as the floor of the storage platform with the seats still in place. will be moved to

[0023] In subsequent translational movements of the moving frame, the result is that the seat runs on the floor;
It is returned to the flat surface of the storage section. At this time, the members constituting the backrest and seat surface of the seat are pushed by the top portion 5a of the moving case 5 and have returned to the storage position. Therefore, the technical element, in particular the seat, can easily be returned to its initial stowed position and the operation (reverse deployment operation) repeated until it is repositioned.

[0024] Furthermore, when the platform is in a stairway state, the base of the vertical wall 18 of the moving case constituting the riser of the stairway and the outer surface of each wall are, for example, A variant with a cleaning member constituted by a linear brush provided along the lower edge can also be added. Under such conditions, during the translation of the seat back towards the storage, this brush sweeps the entire floor of the storage platform on which the seat was placed. As a result, dirt and dust resulting from the use of the hall by the public are cleaned and removed. At the end of the journey, the waste material falls, either by suction means or by gravity, to the bottom of the lower pit containing the platform in rest position, from where it is removed by mechanical, pneumatic means, or Cleaned at regular intervals.

[0025] According to such a configuration, it is not only possible to automatically and controlled move the seats installed according to the demand of the hall, but also to clean the hall after use by the public. . According to the invention, in the case of an auditorium or an assembly hall, the stage equipment, carpets, lighting, tables, counters, drink storage, etc. can all be stored in the drawable box according to the invention and stored under the floor. Become.

The present invention is useful not only for the creation of a multi-purpose hall for shows or gatherings, but also for the purpose of providing equipment and products for sale below, alternately, for supply purposes or for safety during closed periods. It can also be applied to the creation of commercial or industrial halls for storage or sale.

[0027]

[Effects of the Invention] Since the present invention has the above-described configuration, it is possible to automatically and remotely control, and if possible, programmable means, the outfitting of a hall for a specific purpose. As described above, the components can be moved to the operating position and the components can be returned to the storage position. As a result, it is possible to reduce the large amount of labor costs required when the process is performed manually.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a three-platform component according to the invention, configured for the implementation of a system according to the invention;

FIG. 2 is a view showing the state of FIG. 1 in the first stage of movement after the central platform has been raised and the movement frame and seat have been stowed into the two side platforms that each constitute a storage platform; .

3 shows a situation similar to FIG. 1 in a further advanced stage of the method according to the invention, in which the central platform, continuing its upward movement, changes the arrangement of the seats and moves the moving frame and the seat rows out of the stowed state; FIG. It is a figure which shows the state changed to an upright state.

4 shows a subsequent stage in which the transfer frame, which has been brought to its effective raised height position together with the central platform, is retracted in the direction of the receiving receptacles on each side of the central platform; FIG. be.

FIG. 5 shows a subsequent stage of the method in which the side platforms are raised to place seats on the central platform;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of all the platforms in their final arrangement forming a staircase;

7A and 7B are views respectively showing a low position in a retracted state, a pulled-up deployed position, and a position in which two supports forming a seat portion and a backrest are rotated and brought into use.

8 shows a seat corresponding to FIG. 7, shown in front view; FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Platform 2 Platform 3 Platform 4 Storage section 5 Transport case 6 Seat 7 Beam 10 Support 11 Support 15 Placement surface 18 Vertical surface 19 Edge of adjacent platform 20 Platform floor surface

Claims (15)

[Claims] 1. Integrated into a single component in a platform movable in height and alternately deformable either on a flat floor or on a staircase to form a multi-purpose hall. In order to achieve this, it has at least two independent platforms and an upper floor, each platform being constituted by a vertical support structure that is interlocked with a lifting means, and the support structure includes:
The support structure has a recess formed to be open on at least one side, the recess being configured to accommodate at least one technical component for equipping the hall. and is coupled to a moving means configured to move said technical element between an inoperative position within said storage and an operative position outside said storage;
The storage part has a lower seating surface for accommodating the technical component, which lower seating surface can be extended flush to the floor of an adjacent platform by raising the platform. and is configured to form a platform for storing said technical component, said moving means transporting said technical component from said storage part to the floor surface of an adjacent platform. by moving the technical component into the working position above, or by retracting the platform by a horizontal translation, the technical component is removed from the state resting on the support surface of the receptacle. , a platform characterized in that it is continuously transferred to a state where it is placed on a floor surface of a storage platform located on the same plane. 2. Rotation means, such as rollers or casters, are provided in order to be able to move the technical components placed on the storage surface of the storage space onto the floor surface of the storage platform. Platforms listed. 3. The rotation means are formed by parallel rollers of known type arranged on the floor of the storage and are adapted to move the technical component outwardly from the storage. 3. The platform according to claim 2, wherein the platform is driven by. 4. The means for moving the technical component from the receiving platform to the floor of an adjacent platform include at least the following steps for covering and stowing the technical component in the rest position and in the transfer position:
The platform according to claim 1, characterized in that it is constituted by a moving frame that is open through its lower bottom, and that said moving frame is interlocked with drive means. 5. The moving means is constituted by a substantially parallel pipe-shaped case member, and has a horizontal upper surface and four vertical side surfaces, and this outer wall is formed of a case member in the receiving storage section. During the state in which the parts (which house the technical components) are stored in the platform, said case parts which form the flanks of the beam and which house the technical components are The moving means is configured to be able to be freely replaced so that it can be moved on the mounting surface of the storage section and then reach the floor surface of the storage platform by translational movement of the case member, and the moving means is , a platform according to claim 1, characterized in that the platform is coupled to drive means. 6. The technical component is provided with a horizontal part extending over its entire length for insertion into the transfer case part, and a lower storage position formed for insertion of the component into the storage compartment. and a raised position projecting to a height exceeding the receiving volume of the housing part, and said technical component is configured to extend vertically between said housing part and a raised position projecting to a height exceeding the receiving volume of the housing part, and said technical component is configured to extend vertically between 2. The platform of claim 1, wherein the platform is biased by a spring member placed in tension and configured to be able to return into a fixed receptacle. 7. The technical component contacts the upper horizontal top plate of the case member according to the vertical movement of the platform on which it is mounted from its raised position resting on the storage platform; returning downward, the case member covering opposite the actuation of the return means;
and compressing the technical component so that it returns to its dimensions at a height that allows it to be inserted into the housing part, the technical component being compressed when the housing part is fixed and the technical component is removed. The device is configured such that, by movement of the case member raised to a height by the rise of the platform, it is automatically placed on the storage platform in the raised position moved into the use position, and the pressure is 6. Platform according to claim 5, characterized in that the restoring means acting on the top of the lower case part are constructed in such a way that they can automatically cause the technical component to rise. 8. A technical component according to claim 1, characterized in that it has a technical component formed by a plurality of interlocking and connected modular seats forming a continuous row along the platform. platform. 9. The case member has at least one vertical wall surface configured to form an outer surface of the platform, the surface being configured to form an outer surface of the platform to prevent a gap from forming between the two platforms. 6. The platform according to claim 5, wherein the platform is configured to move together with a frame that abuts an edge of an adjacent platform in a lower position, thereby ensuring fixation between the platforms. 10. The technical component moving case member is formed from a continuous, e.g. straight, brush along the lower longitudinal edge at the base of the case member, in particular a vertical wall. , having cleaning means configured to receive said technical component, such as a row of seats;
Through the centripetal movement of the seat rows and moving case members,
Cleaning takes place during storage, cleaning the floor of the receiving platform during axial movement of this platform and automatically cleaning any leftover debris or debris after the platform has been used by the public. 6. The platform according to claim 5, configured as follows. 11. Particularly for the purpose of public assembly or entertainment, forming a hall, configured to be placed at a height forming either a horizontal floor surface or a staircase, and having independent movement. A plurality of platforms arranged in series with some clearance to allow the plurality of technical components to be housed in a storage part opening in the side direction of each platform, the technical components are connected to a movement means that allows movement from the storage in the direction of an adjacent platform or storage platform, supplying the respective technical component, and
The two platforms for storage are placed at respective heights that allow such movement, and the mounting surface of the storage section of the supply platform is located at the level of the floor surface of the storage platform. Components of multiple platforms according to item 1. 12. A plurality of platforms are configured to be movable to form an open flat floor surface or a staircase, and a plurality of platforms are configured to be movable to form an open flat floor surface or a staircase, and the technical components housed in the recesses in the platforms can be dynamically moved. a second, adjacent or storage platform; 12. Moving a plurality of dynamic platforms according to claim 11, characterized in that it comprises the step of controlling the actuation of drive means for effecting a movement of the technical component in a horizontal plane until it is moved to a final dynamic position on the floor. How to do it. 13. The drive means are formed by a case part which can surround the technical component, the drive means comprising:
Resuming the raising movement of the first platform and at the same time causing the raising of the case member fixed to the platform, the case member remaining in the extended position, the technical component:
Aligned in advance to remain in place and placed on the floor of the second platform, the case parts are then raised above the highest position of the technical component and placed in the initial storage area of the first platform. controlling the storage of the mobile case parts returned to the platform, the technical components remaining in a fixed place on the second platform or storage platform, after storage of the case parts, i.e. the technical components and the first platform; supplying the second platform;
13. The method of claim 12, wherein the first platform and the second platform are each placed at an appropriate height such that the platform is placed within the staircase. 14. After arranging technical components, in particular seats, on the second platform or storage platform, on the first platform technical components, in particular single seats or rows of seats, are arranged, 12. The same movement is resumed, after which stowing of the stowage platform is started, and the seat row received on this first platform begins stowing the platform extended from the adjacent platform. Method described. 15. In particular, after arranging the technical component consisting of seats or rows of seats on a plurality of platforms, these platforms are arranged in a stepped manner, and each platform is arranged in a stepped manner. A frame consisting of a moving case member having a row of seats and then moving at least in the direction of the adjacent platform, in particular the case member formed by the vertical wall, of the adjacent platform below. 13. A method according to claim 12, characterized in that a position of abutting the ends is reached, thus ensuring the fixation and mutual occlusion of all platforms.