JPH1179613A - Elevator - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable passengers to pass their time pleasantly even in an elevator car which is closed space by forming a liquid flow-down space part for making liquid flow down from an upper part toward a lower part, in the elevator car, and circulating liquid from the lower part of this liquid flow-down space part to the upper part. SOLUTION: A pump 7 is installed under the floor of an elevator car 6, and piping is passed from the pump 7 to the upper part of the elevator car 6 to feed liquid such as water. This liquid is stored in a tank 9 on the car 6 and made to flow down from the tank 9 through a liquid flow-down space part 12 in the car 6, and the liquid is fed again to the underfloor pump 7 to circulate the liquid. In the case of a normal passenger elevator, a clearance is opened inside a side face panel 10 of the car 6 to install inner surface glass 11, and a space part 12 for allowing the liquid to flow down is formed between the side face panel 10 and the inner surface glass 11. The liquid 13 is made to flow down in this space part 12 so as to make design with the image of a waterfall.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to an elevator.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional elevator car is a closed room space covered with steel plates on all sides, and the side panels of the steel plates are designed to improve comfort without giving the user a feeling of oppression. Those that take into account are known. There is also known a special elevator, particularly a view elevator, which has a structure in which the outside can be viewed to give a user a sense of openness.

[0003]

However, ordinary elevators are often installed in the center of a building, and if the elevators are used for observation, it is necessary to redesign from the design of the building, which increases the cost and increases the cost. There was a problem that it was not possible to adopt the observatory elevator specification in some buildings.

[0004] On the other hand, with the rise of buildings in recent years, it is expected that the time required for elevators to ride will increase, and it is believed that passengers on board the passengers will be more uncomfortable with inorganic designs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of conventional elevators, and is intended to provide a space in which passengers can spend comfortably even in an elevator car in a closed room space which is not so expensive. To provide an elevator that can perform

[0006]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an elevator, wherein a liquid flowing space in which the liquid flows downward from the upper part to the lower part is formed in the elevator car, and the liquid flowing space is formed from the lower part to the upper part. And a liquid circulating means for circulating the liquid through the device.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the elevator of the first aspect, the elevator car frame is provided with the liquid circulating means.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the elevator according to the first aspect, a liquid circulation path is formed in the elevator hoistway, and the liquid circulation path is connected to the liquid flowing space, and the liquid circulation means includes the liquid circulation path. The liquid is circulated through the passage.

In the elevator according to the first to third aspects of the present invention, the flow of the liquid can be seen in the car, so that the user can feel refreshed and relaxed.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the elevator according to any one of the first to third aspects, further comprising a liquid temperature adjusting means for adjusting the temperature of the liquid flowing down the liquid flowing space, and controlling the temperature in the car by the liquid. This can be done by adjusting the temperature.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the elevator according to any of the first to fourth aspects, further comprising a flow rate adjusting means for adjusting a flow rate of the liquid flowing down the liquid flowing space, and flowing down the liquid flowing space. The liquid flow rate can be adjusted according to the season and the room temperature.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the elevator, wherein a liquid storage tank is provided in the elevator car, and an air feeding means for generating bubbles in the liquid in the tank is provided.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the elevator according to the sixth aspect, the air feeding means includes: an air intake for taking in air by moving the elevator car itself; and an air intake from the air intake to the bottom of the liquid storage tank. And a duct piped to the formed air outlet.

[0014] In the elevator according to claims 6 and 7,
It is possible to show the user in the car how bubbles rise in the liquid in the liquid storage tank, and to give a refreshing feeling and ease.

The elevator according to the invention of claim 8 is provided with a convection generating means for installing a liquid storage tank in the elevator car, mixing small flakes in the liquid in the tank, and convecting the liquid in the tank. It is possible to show the user in the car the appearance of the small flakes flying in the liquid in the liquid storage tank, and it is possible to provide a refreshing feeling and ease.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the elevator, wherein a water tank is installed in the elevator car, and aquatic organisms are stored in the water in the water tank. And can give a refreshing and relaxing feeling.

[0017]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a mechanical configuration of a general elevator. The elevator car 6 includes a car room 1, a car frame 2, and a car floor 3, and the car 6 runs up and down along the guide rail 5 in the hoistway 4.

FIG. 2 shows a first embodiment of the present invention, in which a pump 7 is installed under the floor of an elevator car 6.
The pump 7 sends a liquid such as water to the upper part of the elevator car 6 through a pipe 8, stores the liquid in a tank 9 on the car 6, and furthermore, a liquid flowing space 12 in the car 6 from the tank 9 (described later). And the liquid is sent again to the pump 7 below the floor to circulate the liquid. When flowing down the liquid flowing space 12 in the car in this circulation system, various design properties can be given to the elevator by adjusting the flow rate and the flow path of the liquid.

For example, as shown in FIG. 3, in the case of a normal passenger elevator, an inner glass 11 is installed with a gap inside the side panel 10 of the car 6, and a liquid is interposed between the side panel 10 and the inner glass 11. The space 13 through which the water can flow down is formed, and the space 13 is made to flow down from the top to the bottom by the liquid 13, thereby making it possible to create a design in the image of a waterfall. At this time, by coloring the liquid 13, it is possible to give a wide range of design properties.

Here, as shown in FIG. 4, by installing a liquid temperature controller 14 in the tank 9 above the car 6, the room temperature of the elevator car 6 is indirectly adjusted via the liquid temperature. Will be able to

As shown in FIG. 5, as for the observation elevator in which the side of the elevator car 6 is surrounded by the glass 15, the space 16 is opened inside the glass 15 and the glass 16 is installed in the same manner as described above. Thereby, the same effect as in the case of the above-described normal elevator can be obtained, and
If necessary, the flow of the liquid 13 can block the passenger's view.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
A description will be given based on FIG. In the elevator according to the second embodiment, telescopic hoses 22 and 22 are connected to a car 21 so as to circulate a liquid such as water from the top to the bottom of the hoistway. The liquid flow-down space 1 in the car 21 through the telescopic hoses 22 by the liquid flow control device 24 installed in the
2 (same structure as in FIG. 3), and once stored in a water storage tank 25 below the hoistway 23.
With this configuration, water is pumped up to the flow control device 24 through the pipe 27 and flows down again at a predetermined flow rate.

In the case of the second embodiment, the user in the car 21 feels cool and relaxed and, at the same time, can create a flow with a drop, so that the user can hear a sound like a waterfall. You can do it, and you can make it more refreshing.

In order to remove dirt from the circulating liquid, a filter 28 is provided at an appropriate position (one or more) in the circulation system. Further, by passing the wire 29 through the telescopic hoses 22 to reinforce the telescopic hoses 22, it is possible to prevent the telescopic hose 22 from rolling.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the third embodiment, a water column 31 is installed at an appropriate place in the car 30, for example, at each of four corners,
Here, a liquid such as water is stored, and air is supplied to the liquid in the water column 31 by an air supply pump 32 through an air diffusion grid 33 at the bottom of the water column 31. In the elevator according to the third embodiment, it is possible to show the user that the air bubbles 34 constantly rise in the liquid in the water column 31, and it is possible to provide a refreshing feeling and ease.

In this embodiment, if the liquid in the water column 31 is colored, the design can be further changed.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
It will be described based on. In the elevator according to the fourth embodiment, a water tank 41 is installed on a side surface of a car 40, a water tank 41 is filled with a liquid such as water, and a duct 42 for taking in wind outside the car 40 is installed. The structure is characterized in that air is fed into the water tank 41 via a filter 43 for preventing contamination of air, a connection duct 44, and an air diffusion grid 45 at the bottom of the water tank 41.

In the elevator according to this embodiment, the car 4
The traveling wind is taken in through the duct 42 by the traveling of the filter 43, the connection duct 44, and the air diffusion grid 4.
The air is sent into the water tank 41 through 5 and becomes a large number of bubbles, rises in the liquid in the water tank 41, and gives the user a sense of coolness and ease.

Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the fifth embodiment, the car 50
A water tank 51 is installed therein, the water tank 51 is filled with a liquid, and a large number of small flakes 52 such as confetti, silver foil, and gold foil are suspended in the liquid. A convection pump 53 is provided.

In the fifth embodiment, the convection pump 5
3, the liquid is convected in the water tank 51, and a large number of small flakes 52 floating in the liquid are convected together with the flow of the liquid, thereby creating a design and a refreshing feeling.

Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
It will be described based on. In the sixth embodiment, a water tank 61 is installed in a basket 60, a liquid is filled in the water tank 61, a goldfish 62 and an aquatic plant 63 are stored therein, and an air pump 6 is provided.
Air is supplied by 4 so as to supply oxygen for the goldfish 62 and the aquatic plant 63 and to generate bubbles 65.

As a result, in the elevator according to the sixth embodiment, the user can be given a refreshing feeling and ease by the movement of the aquatic organisms 62 and 63.

[0033]

As described above, according to the first to third aspects of the present invention, by using a liquid such as water or its sound for the design of the elevator car, the user can feel cool and relaxed through sight and hearing. And the comfort of using the elevator can be improved.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the temperature in the car can be adjusted by adjusting the liquid temperature by providing the liquid temperature adjusting means for adjusting the temperature of the liquid flowing down the liquid flowing space.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, by providing the flow rate adjusting means for adjusting the flow rate of the liquid flowing down the liquid flowing down space, the flow rate of the liquid flowing down the liquid flowing down space is adjusted to the season and the room temperature. Can be adjusted accordingly.

According to the sixth and seventh aspects of the present invention, it is possible to show the user the appearance of bubbles rising in the liquid in the liquid storage tank, and it is possible to provide a refreshing feeling and ease.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, a liquid storage tank is provided in an elevator car, and convection generating means for mixing small flakes in the liquid in the tank and convection of the liquid in the water tank is provided. Therefore, it is possible to show the user that the small flakes are flying in the liquid in the liquid storage tank, and it is possible to provide a refreshing feeling and ease.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, a water tank is installed in an elevator car, and aquatic organisms are contained in the water in the tank. The user can see the state of the aquatic organisms moving in the water tank. It can give a refreshing feeling and ease.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a mechanical structure of a general elevator.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a mechanical configuration according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the inside of the car in the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which a temperature controller is installed on an upper part of the car in the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the inside of a car according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a front view showing a mechanical configuration of the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the inside of a car according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing the inside of a car according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the inside of a car according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing the inside of a car according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Car room 2 Car frame 3 Car floor 4 Hoistway 5 Guide rail 6 Elevator car 7 Pump 8 Piping 9 Tank 10 Side panel 11 Glass panel 12 Space 13 Liquid 14 Temperature control device 15 Side panel 16 Glass panel 17 Space 21 Basket 22 telescopic hose 23 hoistway 24 tank 25 tank 26 pump 27 pipe 28 wire 30 basket 31 water column 32 air feed pump 33 air diffusion grid 34 bubble 40 basket 41 water tank 42 air intake duct 43 filter 44 connection duct 45 air diffusion Grid 50 Basket 51 Aquarium 52 Small flakes 53 Convection pump 60 Basket 61 Aquarium 62 Goldfish 63 Aqueous plant 64 Air pump

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. An elevator comprising: a liquid flowing space in which a liquid flows down from an upper part to a lower part in an elevator car; and a liquid circulating means for circulating the liquid from a lower part to an upper part of the liquid flowing space. . 2. An elevator according to claim 1, wherein said liquid circulation means is provided in an elevator car frame. 3. A liquid circulation path is formed in an elevator hoistway, the liquid circulation path is connected to the liquid flowing space, and the liquid circulation means circulates liquid through the liquid circulation path. The elevator according to claim 1, wherein 4. A liquid temperature adjusting means for adjusting a temperature of a liquid flowing down the liquid flowing space portion.
3. The elevator according to any one of 3. 5. The elevator according to claim 1, further comprising a flow rate adjusting means for adjusting a flow rate of the liquid flowing down the liquid flowing space. 6. An elevator comprising a liquid storage tank installed in an elevator car and air feeding means for generating bubbles in the liquid in the tank. 7. An air intake means for taking in air by moving the elevator car itself, and a duct piped from the air intake to an air outlet formed at the bottom of the liquid storage tank. The elevator according to claim 6, comprising: 8. An elevator comprising a liquid storage tank installed in an elevator car, a small flake mixed into the liquid in the tank, and convection generating means for convection of the liquid in the tank. 9. An elevator in which a water tank is installed in an elevator car, and aquatic organisms are stored in the water in the tank.