JPH05506703A - Handrails used on ships, buildings, etc. - Google Patents

Abstract

A hand-rail (3) for use in ships, buildings, etc., which, in order to give an indication of direction to persons who are in the ships or buildings, is designed with an indentation or structure (4) with a direction-orientated pattern in the hand-rail's (3) longitudinal direction. By following this direction orientation, it will be possible to find the way to exits or specific locations. A description is also given of possibilities for reversing the hand-rail's guiding direction.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Handrails used on ships, buildings, etc. The present invention relates to handrails used in ships, buildings, etc.

Handrails are commonly used in many places where people move around, and their primary purpose is to As a support member for people to cling to, or to separate people from a certain place, It is used as a screen to protect walls, etc.

The main purpose of the present invention is to use handrails, buildings, ships, etc. to make it easier for people to orient themselves. The goal is to add more functionality. In particular, its purpose is in case of emergency situations, e.g. fire Provide handrails that can provide information regarding the correct evacuation route leading to the exit. The information here includes floor plans such as those on board ships, hotels, hospitals, and old houses. Provide important assistance in large buildings, large stores, and offices that are not well understood. becomes. In addition, handrails can be used by people who especially need accurate information in non-emergency situations, e.g. It can also provide information about the right direction to people such as the partially sighted, the blind and children. Wear. Such information may be used on ships or offshore structures or on large and complex structures. Helps those inside the building look in the direction of the main exit.

In particular, if an accident or fire occurs while on board, passengers under the deck may lose their sense of direction and spin around. I found out that it spins. Thick smoke that spread during the fire reduced visibility, so passengers were advised not to Reaching a closed door or failing to find an emergency exit quickly. Most people are unable to close the main exit even if there are several emergency exits that can be easily closed by hand. I'm trying to find it. Therefore, a system that reliably indicates the path to the nearest emergency exit is quite important.

Another object of the invention is to direct people to a specific direction, especially the emergency exit direction. The ability to find guidance that leads to To provide an inexpensive and permanent system that can be attached to objects, ships, etc. be. The system is naturally integrated as part of the surroundings.

Furthermore, another object of the present invention is to easily and quickly change the destination direction (reversible). The aim is to provide a system that can i! Redirection of difficult passages is preferably controlled remotely should be able to be carried out, but at least minimally affected by the fire. You can go by whatever means you have.)

The above object is achieved by a handrail characterized by the claims.

There are several known systems that indicate fixed directions, for example in hallways. Ru. The main measures used are signs, light indicators and light strips, e.g. on the floor. There is something that has been done. Electrically driven emergency systems, such as U.S. Pat. 34 7. There is No. 499. According to the system described in this patent, the sensor moves a light signal that indicates the direction of guidance, e.g., made conspicuous by pulsating light Activate the signal system that emits. This system uses a sonic signal generator and/or They can also be equipped with sensory devices in the form of human organs. This system will start It is expensive because it is done using electricity.

In contrast, the basic configuration of the present invention is that the basic configuration of the present invention is based on Handrails and their analogues that are naturally found in hotels, hospitals, sanatoriums, ships, etc. . The design of the handrail according to the invention achieves the necessary directional indication in a very simple way can. Until now, handrails have only served as a support member or have been used to help blind people Row (a song that only gives direction and does not give any directions. Handrail) Up until now, the shape or carving of has been primarily for artistic decoration. The present invention provides The planned shape of the handrail has the potential to serve as a safety function, as well as Potential as a very valuable aid, for example to the physically disabled, the partially sighted and the blind It was proved that there is.

As an emergency device, this type of handrail can naturally be installed at different heights, e.g. lower for children. or in the form of baseboards to protect walls from transport vehicles passing down corridors. It may be used for both normal use and as an emergency indication in an emergency situation. Hand according to the invention The sills may also be integrated with the wall structure or designed as proposed.

A special version of the invention makes it possible to reverse the evacuation route by changing the contour direction of the handrail. be revealed. It was learned that several emergency exits were closed due to the fire. If the ship's control room is equipped with an automatic release device for reverse operation at strategically important points, and M-difficult passages with special obstacles are installed. can be automatically reversed.

Such a design also means increased safety and ensures that everyone takes the correct exit. I will help you find the path.

In the following, the invention will be explained in more detail on the basis of exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a side view of a part of a handrail designed according to a first embodiment of the invention. It is.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the handrail of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a schematic side view showing the structure of the main parts of a handrail according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Ru.

4 is a front view of elements that function with the handrail portion of FIG. 3; FIG.

5A and B show the reversibility of the handrail shape composed of the elements of FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG.

The figure is a purely schematic representation of the invention and does not represent the complete structure of the handrail. stomach. Therefore, the figure shows how the invention is embodied in a handrail bar. to show

Figure 1: This is a view of the handrail from which side, going along the handrail. The two possible directions are indicated by arrows 1 and 2. The handrail itself is code 3 It is shown by. At least part of the circumference of the handrail is marked with sawtooth apexes. A serrated pattern is carved diagonally upward in the direction of mark 1. person's hand If you move your hand along the suri rod, in this case in the direction of arrow 1, you will feel little resistance. You can hardly feel it, but if you move your hand in the direction of arrow 2, in this case it will move against vertex 4. Since it is in the opposite direction, you will feel a lot of resistance. Follow the path of least resistance For example, directions to emergency exits, stairs, etc. can be obtained. Cultivate the top 4 The pattern shown in FIG. It may be provided only for some flights. Figure 2 shows a handrail with smooth area 6. The rod is shown, and the remaining circumference is provided with protrusions as shown in Figure 1, for example. There is.

If this side 6 faces the hallway, the serrations will be protected from the risk of people coming into contact with the serrations and getting hurt. It can also be prevented. On the other hand, if you grab onto the sawtooth part, you can also follow the guide provided on the handrail. Ru.

The serrations or directional pattern provided on the handrail will depend on the design of the handrail and the direction of the directional indicator. The serrations in the pattern do not necessarily have to be fine. It doesn't matter if it's tight or rough, and in my experience, if you run your hand in one direction, you won't feel any resistance; It can be of any shape as long as it feels resistance when run in any direction. extreme For example, you can make a fur coat smooth in one direction and against the fur in the other direction. It can be used as The type of pattern varies based on the material used for the handrail. It's okay to change. The design shown has a repeating pattern that is integrated into the actual handrail bar. Although this type of repeating pattern may be provided separately as an additional element, You can do it like this.

Designs for such additional elements are shown in FIGS. 3-5. These figures are original This shows a clear design in which the guide direction of the handrail, that is, the direction of the outline, is reversed. It can be done.

Figure 3 shows the base of the handrail, which is designated by 7 in the figure. at the base The surface has valleys 8 and peaks 9 in a shape that gently undulates vertically. at this base is fitted with contour elements of the type shown in FIG. This contour element is coded 10. It is shown. The element consists of two triangular screen members having a midpoint or fulcrum 11. It is structured as follows. The side members are designated by 12 and 13, respectively.

In FIG. 5 these elements form a handrail or the like according to the invention. assembled to do.

As shown in the figure, the element 10 has its midpoint 11 on top of the peak 9 of the handrail 7. and the side member 12 faces the surface of the base 7 as shown in FIG. 5A. Let's do it! be placed. This prevents the screen member 13 from protruding from the base 7. It becomes. The next contour member 10 is also arranged so that the midpoint 11 is located at the next peak 9. , and attached in a similar manner. The surface of the handrail has a specific guide as mentioned above. formed by means that indicate direction.

In the illustrated example, the profile member 10 is fixed in position by a magnetic device. here , the magnet 14a is placed in the area near the valley 8, but is somewhat biased toward the midpoint. It is located. Magnetic elements can be electromagnetic, in which case remote control is possible. It becomes possible. In the side members 12 and 13, the magnetic plates 14b are attracted by magnets. It is installed where it can be used. If the guidance direction is to be reversed, the screen For example, by demagnetizing the electromagnet under the member 12 and energizing the electromagnet under the screen member 13, The profile member is rotated about the pivot and the guiding direction is reversed as shown in Figure 5B.

The operation of this pole using electromagnetic means is a simple matter for experts in the field; It will not be explained in detail here. Here we will discuss electromagnetic starters for rotation or reverse operation. However, this is achieved by a rod mechanism or a line or wire traction mechanism. It can also be done mechanically (in this case, it is less susceptible to heat, so it is safer to use) expensive.

Such mechanisms can be released by a conveniently placed handle or by remote control. However, be warned that the emergency exit is closed and the evacuation route will be reversed as a result. control, i.e. automatically change direction, at sensing points at strategically important locations. You can also do this.

The design in which the outline of hand 1 is in the opposite direction can be changed in many ways. In the illustrated example, the outline part The material 10 is shown placed at a suitable location on the handrail, but this The contoured member may be inserted into a groove provided in the handrail, or may have a shape other than that shown in the illustration. You may. Similarly, as previously mentioned, different types of operating mechanisms, e.g. manual , mechanical, electrical and electromagnetic types can also be used. Therefore, many modifications can be made to the invention. It is possible within the range.

abstract Handrails (3) are used on ships, buildings, etc., and are used for people inside the ship or building. In order to give directions to the handrail (3), a girdling with a direction designation pattern is installed along the length of the handrail (3). Knurls or structures (4) are provided. Exit or by following this direction It becomes possible to search for passages that lead to special places. Reverse the guide direction of the handrail Possibilities are also described.

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Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A knurl or structure on the surface of a handrail that has a directional pattern along its length. A handrail used for ships and construction, characterized by an array of . 2. characterized in that said knurling or structure is integrated into a real handrail. A handrail according to claim 1. 3. The claim is characterized in that the burrs or structures are arranged on the surface of the handrail. Handrail as described in claim 1. 4. The burrs or structures are arranged only in the area of the handrail facing away from the user. Any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the side facing the user is smooth. Handrails as described. 5. The knurling or structure of said handrail is a contour feature attached to the length of the handrail. provided as an element, the contour element being pivotable about an axis fixed to the handrail; and the base of the handrail is such that said element is lower on one side of the pivot and on the opposite side of the other. Its contour is formed so that it protrudes from the surface of the handrail and vice versa, and Claim characterized in that said element is provided with means for causing such a pivot movement. Handrail as described in claim 1. 6. Said activation means should be common to all elements within a predetermined area of the handrail. The handrail according to claim 5, characterized in that: 7. The activation means may be mechanically and/or electrically and/or magnetically influenced. The handrail according to claim 5, characterized in that: