JPH0569776U - Handrail guidance suitable for the visually impaired - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] Braille pins protruding from the handrail surface have a good feel, are easy to read, and are robust and durable so that they maintain their normal shape for a long time and do not damage the fingertips. Since it is suitable for on-site work, it can be easily installed on existing and new handrails. In a handrail provided with guide Braille along the longitudinal direction, a metal braille pin 2 is directly driven into a braille hole formed in a row in a handrail main body 1, and the braille pin is vertically fixed to the main body 1, and A guide character 3 corresponding to the arrangement of the Braille pins 2 is provided on the surface of the main body.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a handrail guide which is installed on the stairs of a station, an elevator, etc. and is provided for the visually impaired.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 Handrail guides are provided on the surface of the station yard or on the slopes of buildings, etc., which are designed to provide walking and safety for visually impaired people by providing Braille for guidance and guidance on the surface. This is a type in which a thin plate made of aluminum or vinyl that is integrally formed by stamping or molding Braille is attached to the handrail.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 Among the conventional technologies, those made of aluminum have a relatively large size of braille formed by stamping, making it difficult to read, and the corners of the aluminum plate are easily flipped over, which poses a risk of scratching fingers and fingers. There are problems that the Braille characters are easily crushed or missing, which makes them difficult to read, and that the entire body is easily peeled off from the handrail body.

The present invention has been made in view of the above conventional problems, and the purpose thereof is that there is no risk of scratching the fingers, the device can be used with peace of mind, and the Braille surface may be crushed or damaged. Since it does not exist, it aims to provide a handrail guide that will function effectively for a long time, make Braille easy to read even after a long period of time, and may not be peeled off.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention takes the following technical means, that is, in a handrail provided with guide Braille along the longitudinal direction, metal braille is provided in the braille holes formed in a row in the handrail main body. A handrail guide suitable for visually impaired persons, characterized in that the pins are directly driven, the braille pins are vertically fixed to the main body, and guide characters corresponding to the arrangement of the braille pins are provided on the main body surface.

[0006]

[Action]

 Braille pins that are directly stamped into the braille holes exhibit semi-permanent robustness. Moreover, since the braille pin is fixed vertically to the body, the feel of the head protruding from the body surface is uniform and is not misread. And the guide text brings convenience to the healthy people.

[0007]

【Example】

 In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a handrail main body made of a metal pipe such as aluminum or stainless steel, and stainless steel braille pins 2 in the shape of "Toei and Shimaenki" are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the main body. At the same time, there is a guide character 3 on the surface of the main body on one side of the Braille pin 2 that reads "Toei Toshimaen Station".

FIG. 2 shows a state in which the braille pins 2 are driven into the braille holes 4 formed in the main body 1 in a row, and FIG. 3 shows a state in which the braille pins 2 are fixed to the main body 1. The braille hole 4 is formed with a 1 mm diameter drill so as to be perpendicular to the main body, and a braille document (not shown) is attached to the handrail main body 1 before the drilling work. Provide a positioning point.

The braille pin 2 has a shaft diameter of 1 mm and an overall length of 10 mm, a head portion 2 a has a diameter of 1.3 mm, and a head portion protruding from the handrail main body 1 has a height of about 0.7 mm. The root of the portion 2a is formed in a crimped shape. As shown in FIG. 2, when the braille pin 2 is applied toward the braille hole 4 and the head is tapped with a hammer, the caulking portion formed at the base of the head bites into the braille hole 4 and the braille pin is fixed and immobile.

FIG. 4 shows a cross section from the lateral side where the three Braille pins 2 are vertically fixed to the handrail main body 1, and the three Braille pins 2 are radially oriented toward the center of the main body 1. And the pin head 2a is in a uniform protruding state.

The material, shape, etc. of the handrail main body 1 are not limited to those of the embodiment, and the arrangement of the Braille pins 2 and the guide characters 3 can be arbitrarily determined, and the handrail main body 1 can be existing or new. The present invention is applicable without limitation, and all of them belong to the free scope of implementation of the present invention.

[0012]

[Effect of the device]

 The present invention has the following unique effects. (1) Since the Braille pin is directly driven into the handrail, unlike the conventional metal plate pasting method, there is no danger of scratching the fingers at the edge of the plate material and it can be handled with peace of mind. (2) Braille pins are firmly and firmly fixed, so there is no risk of them being taken out of the handrail body by accident, and therefore they will function effectively for a long time. (3) Since the pin head fits the fingertip, there is no inconvenience of misreading, and there is an advantage that the Braille surface is not crushed or missing. (4) The guide letters provided with the Braille pin facilitate the convenience of the healthy person and at the same time have the secondary effect of making the healthy person interested in Braille. (5) Since it is suitable for on-site work, Braille pins can be driven into existing handrails, making it suitable for a wide range of installations.

[Brief description of drawings]

1 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the state of driving the braille pin. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the braille pin of FIG. 2 is fixed to the handrail body. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the handrail with the braille pin attached.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Handrail body 2 Braille pin 3 Guide character 4 Braille hole

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. In a handrail provided with guide Braille along the longitudinal direction, a metal Braille pin is directly driven into a Braille hole formed in a row in a handrail main body, and the Braille pin is vertically fixed to the main body, and the Braille pin is also provided. A handrail guide suitable for visually impaired persons, characterized in that guide characters corresponding to the arrangement of are provided on the surface of the main body.