KR20030092115A - Elevator control device - Google Patents

Abstract

A weather information detection device 15 for detecting various weather related information is provided. The elevator control apparatus 11 performs control operation for avoiding the direct influence on the car 1 according to the change of the weather based on the various weather information detected by the weather information detection apparatus 15. For example, the elevator control apparatus 11 detects the approach of a lightning strike by the lightning detection device 15a of the weather information detection device 15. When there is a possibility of a lightning strike near the building, control is made to evacuate the car 1 to the evacuation floor 8 which is not affected by direct lightning strikes. In this way, the safety of the passengers is ensured and damage to the car can be prevented.

Description

Elevator control device {ELEVATOR CONTROL DEVICE}

In a typical elevator, a car is installed in a building, so the elevator is not directly affected by climate change. However, for example, when a lightning strikes in a building, the lightning current at this time flows through the elevator passage, thereby destroying the electrical system of the elevator control device, and possibly causing one or more passengers in the car. In addition, when the building is shaken by a strong wind, the car is also shaken at the same time, and passengers in the car may feel anxious.

Conventionally, in order to solve such a problem, one or more passengers have a car, for example, by detecting a lightning strike by a lightning detector and by emergency stopping the car on the nearest floor during such a lightning strike. I could avoid the accident that I had in my house. In addition, by detecting the strong wind with the strong wind detector, the control operation such as the deceleration operation, the middle floor standby operation, or the stop operation is performed according to the intensity of the strong wind to avoid the influence of the strong wind.

In recent years, outdoor vision elevators have been developed in response to diversified customer demands. This outdoor observation elevator is an elevator in which a car is installed outside. As the car rises, one or more passengers can enjoy the view of the outdoors. However, in such an outdoor view elevator, the car itself is installed outdoors. Therefore, there is a problem that the elevator is directly affected by the change of the climate.

That is, for example, when a lightning strike occurs, there is a possibility that the lightning strikes the car directly. Therefore, the passengers in the car are in jeopardy, and the equipment may be damaged by such a direct lightning strike. In addition, when the strong wind is blowing, the car is shaken remarkably, and the rope of the elevator may be twisted or collided with the car, resulting in an accident. In addition, if a large amount of rain or snow falls directly on the car, it is too dangerous to continue normal driving in that state.

As described above, in the outdoor view elevator, unlike the general elevator, the car itself is directly affected by such a weather change, and thus, a control operation in consideration of such a change in weather is required. However, in the prior art, there is no consideration of the possibility that the car exposed to the outdoors may be directly lightning or the danger of the car being directly affected by the strong wind.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an elevator control apparatus that performs a control operation in response to weather changes such as lightning, strong winds and heavy rain or heavy snow in an outdoor view elevator.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The figure which shows the structure of the outdoor view elevator to which the elevator control apparatus of this invention was applied.

2 is a view showing an evacuation floor of a car installed in an outdoor view elevator.

3 is a flowchart showing a lightning control operation of the elevator control apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart showing strong wind control operation of an elevator control apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing rainfall or snowfall control operation of an elevator control apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a diagram showing the configuration of a priority table of an elevator control apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

An object of the present invention is to control the car in consideration of the shape of the car according to the change of weather conditions, thus ensuring the safety of one or more passengers, and the damage of the car in the outdoor view elevator where the car is installed outside It is to provide an elevator control device that can be avoided.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an elevator control apparatus for use in an outdoor view elevator in which a car is provided outside of a building, comprising: weather information detecting means for detecting information related to various weather conditions, and the weather information detecting means; An elevator control apparatus is provided that includes control means for performing a control operation to avoid a direct effect on a car in accordance with various weather changes detected on the basis of weather information detected by the weather information.

With such a configuration, information related to the weather is detected, and control operation for avoiding the direct influence on the car in accordance with the change in the weather is executed based on the change in the weather. The control operation for avoiding the direct effect on the car used in the present invention is, for example, after detecting the approach of the lightning, and in the case where such a lightning strike is likely to occur in the vicinity of the car, it may be necessary to avoid the direct impact of the lightning. This is an expression of driving to be taken to the floor to evacuate the car. By such controlled driving, the safety of the passenger is ensured, and damage to the car is avoided.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an elevator control apparatus for use in an outdoor observation elevator provided with a car on the outside of a building, comprising: a lightning detection means for detecting the approach of a lightning strike; and a lightning detection means in the case of a remote lightning strike. There is provided an elevator control apparatus including control means for displaying a warning or a warning in accordance with an approach situation of a lightning strike detected by the vehicle and continuing the operation, and evacuating the car to a specific floor in the case of a near-field lightning strike to put the vehicle in a stopped state.

With such a configuration, when an approach of a lightning strike that is likely to cause a lightning strike is detected, the car is evacuated to a specific floor and a driving stop state is established. In this way, the effects of direct lightning strikes on the car are avoided, passenger safety is avoided, and damage to the car is avoided.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an elevator control apparatus for use in an outdoor observation elevator provided with a car on an outside of a building, wherein the wind speed detection means for detecting the wind speed and the wind speed detected by the wind speed detection means When the wind speed is above the first wind speed level or below the second wind speed level, the driving speed of the car is decelerated to a predetermined speed, and the driving is continued, and when the wind speed is above the second wind speed level, the car is evacuated to a specific floor to stop operation. There is provided an elevator control device comprising control means.

With such a configuration, when the wind speed above the first wind speed level or the wind speed below the second wind speed level is detected, the deceleration operation is performed. In this way, driving can be continued while suppressing the shaking of the car when the strong wind is blowing. In addition, when wind speeds above the second wind speed level are detected, the car evacuates to a specific floor and establishes a stoppage. In this way, the impact on the car by strong winds is avoided, the safety of the passengers is ensured, and damage to the car is avoided.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an elevator control apparatus for use in an outdoor view elevator in which a car is provided outside of a building, the apparatus comprising: rainfall or snow detection means for detecting rainfall or snowfall, and the rainfall or snow detection means When the rainfall or snowfall detected by the first level is equal to or greater than the first level, a return operation defining a specific layer as the reference layer is performed, and when the rainfall or snowfall reaches the second level or more and the pit portion is flooded. An elevator control apparatus is provided that includes control means for evacuating a car to a specific floor and bringing it to a stopped state.

By such a configuration, when it is detected that the amount of rainfall or snowfall is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount, the return operation for defining the specific floor as a reference floor is performed. In this way, you can put your car on hold while avoiding exposure to it. In addition, when the pit portion reaches a submerged rainfall or snowfall amount, the car is evacuated to a specific floor and a driving stop state is established. In this way, the influence on the pit part due to the inundation during heavy rain or heavy snow can be avoided.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an elevator control device for use in an outdoor view elevator in which a car is installed outside of a building, the information relating to various weather conditions including at least one of an approach of lightning, wind speed, rainfall, or snowfall. Elevator control including weather information detecting means for detecting a control means and control means for performing a control operation for avoiding a direct influence on a car according to a change in the weather based on various weather information detected by the weather information detecting means. An apparatus is provided.

With such a configuration, a control operation is performed to avoid a direct effect on the car based on various weather related information such as an approach of lightning, wind speed or rainfall or snowfall. Therefore, a safe driving service according to the current weather environment can be provided.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

<First Embodiment>

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a figure which shows the structure of the outdoor view elevator to which the elevator control apparatus of this invention was applied. In this figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a car, 2 denotes a hoist, 4 denotes a counterweight, 5 denotes a car control device, 6 denotes a display device in a car, and 7 denotes an announce device in a car.

In such an outdoor view elevator, the car 1 is provided outside the building. Car 1 rises and descends from the top floor of a building to the bottom floor. In addition, a specific floor in the passenger drop off floor was prepared as an evacuation floor (8). As shown in FIG. 2, the evacuation layer 8 is provided on the uppermost layer, for example. The evacuation layer 8 is protected from the outside and exists as a service layer that can avoid direct lightning strikes.

Here, the elevator control apparatus 11 is installed with the hoist machine 2 in the machine room 10 installed higher than the top floor of a building. The elevator control device 11 includes a CPU (main microcomputer device) 110, an input / output device 111, and a priority table 112.

The CPU 110 controls the entire elevator. The CPU 110 reads a program and accordingly executes a predetermined process according to the procedure described in the program. For example, when a call is made from the passenger disembarkation floor, the CPU 110 drives the hoisting machine 2 through the inverter (motor driving device) 12, and moves the car 1 to the floor where the call as described above has occurred. Move it.

The input / output device 111 performs input and output processing of various signals. Various devices including the display device 14 of the monitoring room 13 are connected to the input / output device 111. The weather information detecting device 15, the earthquake detector 16, and the fire detector 17 are connected to the input / output device 111.

The priority table 112 is a table in which the priority of each control operation is defined. A detailed description of the priority table 112 will be described later with reference to FIG. 6.

The weather information detecting device 15 is a device for detecting a weather condition. This meteorological information detection device 15 includes a lightning detection device 15a, a strong wind detection device 15b, and a rainfall or snow detection device 15c.

The lightning detection device 15a includes, for example, a lightning detector. When the lightning detection device 15a detects the approach of the lightning, the detection device sends the lightning warning level signal S1 or the lightning warning level signal S2 in accordance with the approach distance of the lightning at this time. 11) The strong wind detection device 15b includes, for example, an anemometer. When the strong wind detection device 15b detects the wind speed around the elevator of the car 1, the detection device lifts the first strong wind level signal S3 or the second strong wind level signal S4 according to the level of the wind speed. Output to the control apparatus 11 is carried out. The rainfall or snowfall detection device 15c includes, for example, a rainfall system or a steel design. Snow converts snow to rainfall after converting it to water by a heater. The rainfall or snowfall detection device 15c outputs the snowfall or rainfall operation level signal S5 to the elevator control device 11 when the detection device detects snowfall or rainfall of a first level or more. In addition, the rainfall or snow detection device 15c detects the flooding level signal S6 when the detection device detects that the rainfall or snow amount is equal to or greater than the first level at which the pit portion 9 shown in FIG. 2 is flooded. Output to the elevator control apparatus 11 is carried out.

In addition, the earthquake detector 16 detects an earthquake generated around the building, and outputs an earthquake detection signal to the elevator control device 11. The fire detector 17 detects a fire in the building and outputs a fire detection signal to the elevator control device 11.

In the above-described configuration, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the present invention uses the lightning detection device 15a provided in the meteorological information detection device 15 to detect the approach of a lightning strike, thereby providing a remote lightning strike step. And control operation in two stages consisting of a near-field lightning stage. Long-range lightning used in the present invention indicates a thunder cloud occurring within a range of 15 km to 30 km, and a nearby lightning strike within a range of 30 to 60 minutes. The near-field lightning used in the present invention refers to a lightning strike that occurs at a very close distance to the thundercloud and that may occur within a range of 10 to 20 minutes.

3 is a flowchart showing a lightning control operation process of the elevator control apparatus 11 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

When the thundercloud is detected by the lightning detection device 15a provided in the weather information detection device 15 during the operation of the elevator, the weather information detection device 15 uses the elevator control device (the input / output device 111). 11), a signal indicative of the approach of lightning is output (step A11). More specifically, the thundercloud approaching range and the magnetic field strength in the air are set in the lightning detection device 15a. The meteorological information detection device 15 compares the set value with the actual detected value and determines whether the current lightning state is a remote lightning strike or a near lightning strike. In the case of a remote lightning strike, the detection device outputs a lightning strike level signal S1. In the case of near-field lightning, the detection device outputs a lightning warning level signal S2.

At this time, when the lightning strike level signal S1 is input (“No” in step A12), the elevator control device 11 displays the lightning strike on the display device 14 installed in the monitoring room 13, If necessary, a warning buzzer or a voice message is issued (step A13). In this way, the person involved in the controlled drive is informed of the approach of the lightning strike. The control operation performed at such a lightning strike level is referred to as "lightning control operation 1".

On the other hand, when the lightning warning level signal S2 is input from the lightning detection device 15a to the elevator control device 11 ("Yes" in step A12), there is a possibility of lightning strike around the building. In such a case, the elevator control device 11 will stop the operation of the elevator by approaching a lightning strike using the display device 6 or the announce device 7 to one or more passengers in the car 1. Notify and prompt the passengers to get off the elevator (step A14). Next, the elevator control apparatus 11 checks the running state of the car 1 (step A15). Then, when the car 1 stops (“No” in step A15), the elevator control device 11 stops at the landing floor, that is, the evacuation floor 8, where the possibility of the lightning strike is the lowest. It is judged whether or not there is (step A16). When the car 1 is stopped at the evacuation floor 8 (“No” in step A16), the elevator control device 11 stops the operation at the evacuation floor 8 and enters the standby state (step A18). ).

In addition, when the car 1 stops on a floor other than the evacuation floor 8 (" Yes " in step A16), the elevator control device 11 cancels the destination call and leaves the car 1 in a safe evacuation floor ( Move to 8) and enter the standby state (step A19). At this time, there is a possibility that one or more passengers are still in the car 1. Therefore, the elevator control device 11 notifies the service of the elevator is stopped by using the display device 6, the announcement device 7, and the like, and prompts the passengers to get out of the car 1.

In addition, when the car 1 is traveling ("Yes" in step A15), the elevator control device 11 determines whether the car 1 is traveling in the direction of the evacuation floor 8 (step A17). When the car 1 is traveling in the direction of the evacuation floor 8 (“Yes” in step A17), the elevator control device 11 cancels the call from the floor from the current floor to the evacuation floor 8, The car 1 is moved to the evacuation layer 8. At this time, there is a possibility that one or more passengers are still in the car 1. Therefore, the elevator control apparatus 11 uses the display apparatus 6, the announce apparatus 7, etc., to notify that the elevator GOD of the elevator is stopped because of the approach of a lightning strike, and prompts passengers to get out of the car 1. . After a predetermined time elapses, the control device closes the door of the car 1 and stops driving (step A21).

In addition, when the car 1 is traveling in the direction opposite to the evacuation floor 8 (“No” in step A17), the elevator control device 11 opens the door after arriving at the first target floor, and the car 1 The passengers in the vehicle are notified of the use of the display device 6, the announcement device 7, and the like to stop the operation of the elevator due to the approach of lightning, and prompt the passengers to get out of the car 1. The control device then cancels the call and performs an operation to return to the evacuation floor 8. After returning to the evacuation floor 8, the door is closed after predetermined time and operation | movement is stopped (step A20).

There is a possibility that one or more passengers are still riding in the car 1 during this return driving. The elevator control device 11 once again informs the passengers in the car 1 that the operation of the elevator will be stopped due to the approach of lightning by using the display device 6, the announcement device 7 and the like. , Prompting passengers to get out of the car 1. After returning to the evacuation floor 8 and opening a door, the door of a car is closed after predetermined time, and operation | movement is stopped. Control operation performed at such a lightning warning level is referred to as "lightning control operation 2".

Even while the car 1 is waiting in the evacuation floor 8, the state of the lightning is monitored by the "lightning control operation 2". For example, when the lightning strike level signal S2 or the lightning strike level signal S1 is released (“Yes” in step A23), for example, when the thundercloud is far away, or when nothing is detected for a predetermined time. (NO in step A23), the operation returns to normal operation (step A24).

As described above, in an outdoor view elevator, when an approach of a lightning strike is detected, when there is no possibility of a lightning strike around the building and only a thundercloud approaches (the lightning strike occurs at a long distance), the elevator control device controls Notify people involved in driving and prompt attention. On the other hand, if there is a possibility of lightning strikes in the vicinity of the building (the lightning strikes at close range), the elevator control unit is outdoors with an evacuation floor 8 which serves as a "serivce floor" with the lowest likelihood of direct lightning strikes. The car 1 exposed to the body is moved. In this way, it is possible to ensure the safety of the passengers during the approach of the lightning strike, and to prevent damage to the equipment by the lightning strike.

Second Embodiment

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

In the second embodiment, in the above-described configuration of FIG. 1, the present invention detects the wind speed using the wind speed detection device 15b provided in the weather information detecting device 15, and controls the wind speed in two stages according to the value of the wind speed. It is characterized by performing an operation. 4 shows the processing of this operation.

4 is a flowchart showing the strong wind control operation process of the elevator control device 11 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

During operation of the elevator, the wind speed in the vicinity of the car 1 that is rising and falling is detected by the wind speed detecting device 15b provided in the weather information detecting device 15 (step B11). If the wind speed detected by the wind speed detection device 15b is equal to or less than A (m / s) (“No” in step B12), the elevator control device 11 performs normal operation at the rated speed a (m / min). (Step B13). This rated speed "a" is 360 m / min, for example.

Here, when the wind speed detected by the wind speed detection device 15b is equal to or higher than A (m / s) (“Yes” in step B12), the weather information detection device 15 passes the elevator control device through the input / output device 111. The strong wind detection signal is output to (11). In this case, several levels of strong wind detection level may be set by the wind speed detection device 15b. In this embodiment, two levels of strong wind detection levels are set. If the wind speed is more than A (m / s) or less than B (m / s) (“No” in step B14), the weather information detecting device 15 sends the first strong wind level signal S3 to the elevator control device 11. Will output When the wind speed is B (m / s) ("Yes" in step B14), the weather information detecting device 15 outputs the second strong wind level signal S4 to the elevator control device 11. Specifically, the wind speed A is 15 m / s, and the wind speed B is 20 m / s.

When the strong wind level signal S3 is input to the elevator control device 11, the elevator control device 11 decelerates the rated speed "a" (m / min) to a predetermined speed b (m / min) and operates. Continue (step B15). The speed "b" is 1/2 of the rated speed "a", for example, specifically 180 m / min. In this case, when the car 1 is stopped when the first strong wind level signal S3 is detected, the current speed is changed to the speed " b " when the driving is performed in response to the next call. Start operation. Also, when the first wind speed level signal S3 is detected, if the car 1 is in operation, the car maintains the rated speed " a " before inputting the first strong wind level signal S3, and the present purpose. Drive to the floor. After the car reaches the destination floor, the operation is started by switching the current speed to the speed "b" when the next call is made and after the next call is made. The control operation performed at this first strong wind level is referred to as "strong wind control operation 1".

Further, after the wind speed B abnormality is detected by the wind speed detection device 15b, when the second strong wind level signal S4 is input to the RK elevator control device 11, the elevator control device 11 is driven by the strong wind. The car 1 is moved to an evacuation floor 8 which serves as the "serivce floor" with the least impact (step B16). In this case, when the second strong wind level signal S4 is input, when the car 1 returns to the service floor, the elevator control device uses the display device 6, the announce device 7, or the like. They are notified that the service of the elevator is stopped, and the car 1 is moved to the evacuation floor 8 after opening the door of the car for a predetermined time.

There is also a possibility that passengers are in the car 1 while the car 1 is moving to the evacuation floor 8. In this case, after returning to the evacuation floor and opening the door, the elevator control device notifies that the service of the elevator is stopped by the display device 6, the announcement device 7, or the like. After prompting the passenger to get out of the car, the door is closed after a predetermined time and the driving is stopped (step B17). This control operation performed at the second strong wind level is referred to as "strong wind control operation 2".

Even if the operation of the elevator is stopped by " strong wind control operation 2 ", the elevator control device 11 monitors the signal from the strong wind detection device 15b (step B18). Then, after the wind speed is reduced to B or less within a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes), when the second strong wind level signal S4 RK is released (“No” in step B19), the elevator control device 11 evacuates the evacuation floor. In (8), driving of the car 1 is restarted at the speed "b" (step B20). In this case, if the wind speed continues to be above A or below B (" No " from step B21 to B22), the operation continues at the speed " b " as it is.

On the other hand, if the wind speed is B or more (" Yes " in step B22), the processing returns to step B16, and the operation for reaching the evacuation layer 8 is repeated as in " strong wind control operation 2 ". Further, in the above step B21, if the wind speed of A or more is not detected within the predetermined time, the operation returns to the normal operation at the rated speed " a " (step B23).

As described above, in the outdoor view elevator, when the wind speed level is more than a predetermined value, driving continues by decelerating at a speed lower than the normal speed, so that the passengers can be suppressed by shaking of the car 1 in operation. Do not feel anxious. In addition, the car 1 may be exposed to the outdoors, the rope 3, the counterweight 4, etc. may be shaken by strong winds, and damage may occur due to the twisting of the rope to other equipment. If the detected wind speed is at a level above the wind speed level, the elevator control device moves the car 1 to the evacuation floor 8 which serves as a "serivce floor" with the least influence by the strong wind. In this way, it is possible to ensure the safety of the passengers and to prevent damage to the equipment due to strong winds.

Third Embodiment

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

In the third embodiment, in the above-described configuration of FIG. 1, the present invention is characterized by detecting rainfall or snowfall using the rainfall or snowfall detection device 15c, and performing control operation according to the rainfall or snowfall amount. do. 5 shows the processing of this operation.

5 is a flowchart showing rainfall or snowfall control operation processing of the elevator control device 11 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

While the operation of the elevator is in progress, the amount of rainfall or snowfall is detected by the rainfall or snowfall detection device 15c provided in the weather information detecting device 15 (step C11). The above-described rain or snow detection apparatus 15c includes, for example, a rain gauge or a snow design for measuring the amount of rainfall or snow. The snow is converted to water by the heater, after which the snow is converted into rainfall.

When the amount of rainfall or snowfall is detected at a predetermined first level or more (for example, 10 mm / h) or more (" Yes " in step C11), the rainfall or snowfall driving level signal S5 from the rainfall or snowfall detection device 15c. Is output. The elevator control apparatus 11 functions as a "service floor" having the least impact of rainfall or snowfall by inputting the rainfall or snowfall driving level signal S5 through the input / output device 111. The current operation is switched to a return operation (home landing operation) in which 8 is defined as the reference floor (step C12). The return operation carried out according to the amount of rainfall or snowfall is referred to as "rainfall or snowfall control operation".

In the "rainfall or snowfall control operation", the car 1 waits in the evacuation floor 8. When a call occurs in the car or the return floor, normal operation is performed in response to such a call, and the car waits again in the evacuation layer 8 after the operation is completed. In the absence of a call from the car or return floor, the car 1 waits as it is in the evacuation floor 8 and is not exposed to rainfall.

In addition, even during "rainfall or snowfall control operation", the rainfall or snowfall amount monitoring is continuously performed by the rainfall or snowfall detection device 15c. When the case where the amount of rainfall or snowfall is equal to or greater than the first level within a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) is detected again (No in step C13), the elevator control device 11 performs "rainfall or snowfall control operation". Extend. On the other hand, even if the predetermined time has elapsed, if no rainfall or snowfall of the first level or more is detected (Yes in step C13), the operation returns to normal operation (step C14).

In addition, when heavy rain or heavy snow falls, and the pit portion 9 reaches or exceeds the second level at which the pit portion 9 is submerged (“Yes” in step C15), the submersion level signal S6 is the rainfall or snowfall detection device 15c. ) Is output to the elevator control device 11. In this way, the elevator control device 11 is controlled to lower the passengers to the nearest floor, evacuates to the evacuation floor 8 and then enters the stop mode (step C16).

As described above, in the outdoor view elevator, when a rain or snowfall amount of a predetermined amount or more is detected, the operation in which the evacuation layer 8 is defined as the reference floor is performed. In the absence of a call from the car or return floor, the car will wait in the evacuation floor 8, at which time the car 1 will not be exposed to rainfall. In addition, when the amount of rainfall or snowfall reaches the amount of flooding the pit part, the passengers are lowered, and the car 1 is evacuated to the evacuation layer 8, thereby ensuring the safety of the passengers, and damaging the equipment by flooding Is prevented.

Fourth Example

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

In the first to third embodiments, each of the lightning detection device 15a, the wind speed detection device 15b, and the rainfall or snow detection device 15c provided in the weather information detection device 15 is used for the control operation. It was described. By using the said detection apparatus 15a-15c, the control operation suitable for a current meteorological environment can be performed. In addition, the control operation may be performed by installing an earthquake detector 16 and a fire detector 17 which are installed for purposes other than weather forecasting.

Hereinafter, various types using the lightning detection device 15a, the wind speed detection device 15b, the rainfall or snow detection device 15c, and the earthquake detector 16 and the fire detector 17 provided in the weather information detection device 15 will be described. The case where the control operation is performed based on the weather information and the earthquake or fire information will be described.

As described above, as the control operation using the lightning detection device 15a, "lightning control operation 1" (the operation at this time continues even after the lightning warning is notified to the person involved in the control operation) and the "lightning control operation." 2 "(operation at this time is stopped after the car 1 evacuates to the evacuation floor 8). In addition, as a control operation using the wind speed detection device 15b, "strong wind control operation 1" (operation at this time continues even after deceleration) and "strong wind control operation 2" (operation at this time evacuates the car 1). Stopped after evacuation to layer 8). Further, the control operation using the rainfall or snow detection apparatus 15c is exemplified as "rainfall or snow control operation" (safe return operation at this time is performed by defining the evacuation floor as a reference floor).

Unlike these control operations involving various weather conditions, there are "earthquake control operations" using the seismic detector 16 and "fire control operations" using the fire detector 17. The priority of these control operations is stored in the priority table 112. 6 shows an example thereof.

6 shows the configuration of the priority table 112 of the elevator control device 11 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. The priority is predetermined in the order of "earthquake control operation", "fire control operation", "lightning control operation 2", "strong wind control operation 2" and "rainfall or snow control operation". "Lightning control operation 1" and "strong wind control operation 1" are control operations in which priority cannot be assigned. For these two control operations, information indicating whether or not they can be executed at the same time for the other control operations described above is added. In the figure, "o" indicates that simultaneous execution is possible, and "x" indicates that simultaneous execution is impossible.

In the priority table 112 configured as described above, when an earthquake occurs, the highest priority is assigned to "earthquake control operation". In "earthquake control operation", the use of an elevator is prohibited when an earthquake occurs (ie all calls are canceled). In addition, in order to ensure the safety of one or more passengers in the car 1 according to the earthquake level detected by the earthquake detector 16, an emergency stop on the spot or a stop on the nearest floor is performed. Then, "fire control operation" is executed. In the "fire control operation", when a fire is detected by the fire detector 17, a driving is performed to return to the floor most suitable for evacuating passengers in the car 1.

"Lightning control operation 2" and "strong wind control operation 2" are operations for moving the car 1 to the evacuation floor 8 with the least impact due to lightning or strong wind. Therefore, the priority of this operation lags behind "earthquake controlled driving" or "fire control driving", which is urgently required to rescue or lower the passenger (s). "Rain or snow control operation" is an operation in which a normal service is performed with the evacuation layer 8 in which the car 1 is not exposed to rainfall. Therefore, this drive has the lowest priority.

In addition, "lightning control operation 1" and "strong wind control operation 1" are executed simultaneously when another control operation is executed in order to continue the self-operation.

As described above, control operations associated with various weather and earthquake or fire control operations are executed in combination according to their priorities. In this way, in an outdoor vision elevator in which the car 1 is exposed to the outdoors, safe driving is achieved.

In the first to third embodiments described above, information relating to various weather conditions such as lightning, strong winds and rainfall or snowfall is obtained using the dedicated detection devices 15a to 15c, respectively. In other embodiments, for example, by using the Internet, information relating to various weather conditions, such as lightning, strong winds, and rainfall or snowfall, can be obtained from a particular server for weather forecasting services. This obtaining method can be achieved with a configuration in which a terminal device for accessing the above-mentioned specific server is accessible through the Internet, and the terminal device is connected to the elevator control device 11. However, in such a configuration that obtains various weather related information from the outside, the information may not match the weather information around the building. Therefore, as described in each embodiment, it is desirable to provide a configuration for surely acquiring weather information around the building using dedicated detection devices 15a to 15c installed in the building.

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In an elevator control device for use in an elevator for outdoor view where a car is installed on the outside of a building, Weather information detecting means for detecting information related to various weather conditions; And control means for performing a control operation to avoid a direct influence on the car due to the change of the weather, based on the weather information detected by the weather information detecting means. In an elevator control device for use in an outdoor view elevator in which a car is installed outside the building, Lightning detection means for detecting the approach of the lightning; In the case of a remote lightning strike, a control means for displaying a warning or warning according to the approach of the lightning strike detected by the lightning detection means and continuing the operation, and evacuating the car to a specific floor in the case of a near-field lightning strike to stop the operation. Elevator control device comprising a. In an elevator control device for use in an outdoor view elevator in which a car is installed outside the building, Wind speed detecting means for detecting wind speed, When the wind speed detected by the wind speed detecting means is above the first wind speed level and below the second wind speed level, driving is continued by decelerating the driving speed of the car to a predetermined speed, and when the wind speed is above the second wind speed level, And control means for evacuating the car to a specific floor to bring the vehicle to a stop state. In an elevator control device for use in an outdoor view elevator in which a car is installed outside the building, Rain or snow detection means for detecting rainfall or snowfall, In the case where rainfall or snowfall of a first level or more is detected by the rainfall or snowfall detecting means, a return operation of defining a specific floor as a reference floor is performed, And control means for evacuating the car to a specific floor and stopping the operation when the pit portion is flooded because the rainfall or snowfall amount reaches a second or more amount of rainfall or snowfall amount. . In an elevator control device for use in an outdoor view elevator in which a car is installed outside the building, Weather information detection means for detecting information related to various weather conditions including at least one of an approach of lightning, wind speed, rainfall or snowfall, And control means for performing a control operation to avoid a direct influence on the car due to the change of the weather, based on the various weather information detected by the weather information detecting means. The method of claim 5, Earthquake detection means for detecting an earthquake separately from the weather information detection means; A fire detection means for detecting a fire; The control means performs a control operation to avoid a direct influence on the car due to the change of the weather based on various weather information detected by the weather information detecting means, and is detected by the earthquake detecting means and the fire detecting means. The elevator control apparatus which performs control operation during an earthquake and a fire based on each said information item. The method of claim 6, And said control means executes the control operation during earthquakes and fires in preference to control operations associated with various weather conditions.