JPH11293879A - Handrail device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a handrail device capable of lighting a handrail part to the confirmable degree even when a building inner part is poorly lighted, and functioning an emergency lamp in the event of a service interruption by burying a minute power type linear emitter in a translucent handrail part, and optically connecting it to a light source. SOLUTION: A handrail part 1 is formed of a highly translucent resin having a relatively high strength, and a minute power type linear emitter 2 consisting of polyester or acrylic copolymer core material is flatly buried with the emitting surface being exposed. A light source 3 such as light emitting diode is set in a light source chamber 1 formed in the connecting part between the handrail part 1 and a fixed support part 5, and connected to the linear emitter 2 by an optical coupler, and a current is supplied from a battery through a cable 40 passed through the fixed support part. In the thus-formed handrail device A, the light source is automatically flashed by ON/OFF operation of a switch or by a sensor for detecting the brightness of a corridor or the passing of a person, so that the hand rail part 1 can be confirmed even if a building inner part is poorly lighted at night.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a handrail device installed in a place such as an entrance, a hallway, a bathroom, a toilet, a washroom, and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for the elderly or for nursing care of a physically handicapped person using a wheelchair or the like, for example, entrances, stairs,
It is known to install handrails in corridors, toilets, bathrooms and the like.

[0003] The railing is usually made of a bar made of wood or steel, for example, and is installed horizontally in a corridor or stairs in accordance with the height of the waist of an elderly person, or diagonally in accordance with the stairs. In a toilet or bathroom, a dedicated battery is provided as a power source for the light source from the seated position to the standing position, and the power is automatically supplied to the light source at least during a power failure due to an earthquake or typhoon etc. To be able to get up while
What is constituted by a pipe shape such as a letter shape is known.

[0004]

However, the conventional handrail merely emphasizes the strength of the handrail which can support the body by grasping it by hand, and it is difficult to add various functions to the handrail. Little was considered.

In view of the above circumstances, the present invention can not only ensure the function (strength) as a handrail but also provide various added values such as safety, interior, and luxury. It is an object to provide a handrail device.

[0006]

That is, the invention according to claim 1 is a handrail to be installed in a place such as an entrance, a corridor, a bathroom, a toilet, a washroom, etc. And a light source optically connected to the linear illuminant. The light source supplies light to the linear illuminant and emits light to such an extent that the handrail can be confirmed even in a dim light such as at night. -It is configured to be illuminated.

[0007] The invention described in claim 2 is the first invention.
In the invention described in (1), a linear light-emitting body is embedded in the back side of the handrail, and the place where the handrail is installed is indirectly illuminated.

[0008] The invention described in claim 3 is the first invention.
Alternatively, in the invention described in 2 above, a dedicated battery is provided as a light source power source, and power is automatically supplied to the light source at least at the time of a power failure due to an earthquake, a typhoon, or the like.

[0009]

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 shows a handrail device A according to the present invention. The handrail device A is installed on, for example, a wall surface of a corridor in a house (for example, an apartment building). As shown in FIG. 1 and a linear light-emitting body 2 provided on the wall surface side of the handrail 1
, A light source 3 and a battery 4 serving as a power supply.

[0010] The handrail portion 1 is relatively strong, and
It is made of a resin having a good light transmission property, for example, an acrylic resin or a polypropylene resin.For example, if a material colored in a pastel color such as red, yellow, or blue is used, the interior can be enhanced. it can.

The linear light-emitting body 2 is a low-power light-emitting body, and it is not necessary to emit light with high illuminance and high brightness.
For example, the linear light-emitting body 2 of this embodiment is made of a polyester or acrylic copolymer core material, and is buried in a flat state without irregularities on the wall side so that only the emission surface is exposed. Thus, a function as an indirect lighting function that raises a handrail to a person passing through the corridor with faint illumination can be obtained.

As the light source 3 of this embodiment, in addition to a light emitting diode (LED), a halogen lamp incandescent lamp (krypton bulb) metal halide lamp or the like is used, and is fixed to an end of the handrail unit 1 as shown in FIG. When the support 5 is mounted, the light source 3 is attached to the handrail 1 and the fixed support 5.
Are installed in the light source chambers 1A and 5A formed at the joint portion between the light sources. The light source 3 and the linear luminous body 2 are connected by an appropriate optical coupler.

A fixed support portion 6 is provided at an intermediate portion of the handrail portion 1.
When the light source 3 is attached, for example, as shown in FIG.
Is installed in the light source chamber 1D formed so as to face the insertion hole 1C of the fixed support portion 6. The fixed support portions 5 and 6 may be formed of the same material as the handrail portion 1 if they have a certain strength, but may be a metal such as stainless steel. Also, regarding how to attach this light source 3,
It is not particularly limited to this, and various methods can be applied.

The battery 4 of this embodiment is electrically connected to the light source 3 by a cable 40 passing through the hollow fixed support portions 5 and 6, and can be used even when a power failure occurs due to an earthquake, a typhoon, or the like. And the light source 3 is reliably supplied with power so that the vicinity of the handrail can be indirectly illuminated.

In this embodiment, in addition to the battery 4, a display means (not shown) for externally displaying when the charged amount of the battery falls below a certain value is provided. Furthermore, in this embodiment, an appropriate sensor for detecting the brightness of the corridor where the handrail is installed is provided, so that the light is turned on at night and turned off in the morning, or the corridor is used in cases such as rainy weather. Can be turned on when it is dim.

Further, the lighting device is not always lit at night, for example, when a person passes near the handrail, it is detected and lighted only during that time, or it is lit only when a power failure occurs. Such a configuration may be adopted. Of course, an on / off operation may be manually performed by providing an appropriate switch.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, unlike a device in which a light source such as a fluorescent lamp is embedded, the linear light-emitting body 2 having a very small capacity is embedded in the handrail portion 1. The outer diameter of 1 does not become too large, and a right outer diameter that can be easily grasped by hand as a handrail can be secured.

Next, a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described. The handrail device B shown in FIG. 6 is installed in a bathroom (may be a toilet or the like) and is formed in a substantially L-shape, but has the same configuration as that of the previous embodiment. In addition,
The handrail device B of this embodiment is configured to be lit day and night during a power outage.

A battery (not shown) serving as a power source in this embodiment is installed outside the bathroom. If a light source is also provided outside the room and light is guided to a handrail in the bathroom through an appropriate light guide path, an electric shock is prevented. Can be reliably prevented.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, even if a power failure occurs due to an earthquake, a typhoon, or the like during bathing, the handrail unit 1 is dimly lit, and the handrail unit 1 is used as a clue.
In addition, the user can quickly exit the bathroom while being gripped by the handrail unit 1.

Thus, it is possible to prevent a dangerous accident such as a disabled person, an elderly person, a child, or the like being panicked in the dark and being dropped by a washbasin or the like and falling into a bathtub.

In this embodiment, a case has been described in which a handrail is installed in a corridor, toilet, bathroom, or the like.
In addition, the present invention can be applied to, for example, stairs, entrances, living rooms, kitchens, and other various rooms.

[0023]

As described above, according to the present invention, a linear illuminant is provided on a handrail to be grasped by hand, and the handrail is illuminated to such an extent that the handrail can be recognized even when the interior of the building is dim at night or the like. In other words, in other words, since a linear light emitter having a very small capacity can be used, it is possible to reduce the size of the light source, reduce the manufacturing cost, save power, and the like.

Moreover, according to the present invention, not only the function (strength) as a handrail but also the following effects can be obtained. For example, if the system is configured to automatically turn on when a power failure is detected when a commercial power supply is stopped, it can function as an emergency light in the event of a power failure due to a disaster such as an earthquake or typhoon. It is convenient in terms of aspect. Since it is embedded on the back (wall) side of the handrail, it also functions as indirect lighting and can create an interior feeling in the room where it is installed, which creates a sense of luxury rather than the atmosphere of having a very handrail. Can add value to the building.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of installation of a handrail device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of the device.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of an essential part showing an example of installation of a light source and the like.

FIG. 5 is an essential part cross-sectional view showing another example of installation of a light source and the like.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Handrail part 2 Linear luminous body 3 Light source 4 Power supply

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A handrail installed in a place such as an entrance, a corridor, a bathroom, a toilet, a washroom, etc., wherein a linear light emitter is provided on a handrail part to be gripped by hand, and the linear light emitter is optically connected to the handrail. And a light source connected to the handrail, and configured to supply light from the light source to the linear illuminator so that the handrail can be illuminated and illuminated to such an extent that the handrail can be recognized even in the case of dim light such as at night. 2. The handrail device according to claim 1, wherein a linear illuminant is embedded in the back side of the handrail portion, and a place where the handrail portion is installed is indirectly illuminated. 3. The handrail device according to claim 1, wherein a dedicated battery is provided as a light source power source, and power is automatically supplied to the light source at least at the time of a power failure due to an earthquake, a typhoon, or the like.