KR20120037900A - Manconveyor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A man-conveyer is provided to securely sterilize a moving rail by discharging ozone toward the moving rail from a sterilizer which is arranged on the lower side of the moving rail. CONSTITUTION: A moving rail is operated by a control panel(4) in order to be transferred while being synchronized to a step. An ozone generator(11) generates and supplies ozone to a ozone room(15). A ozone concentration meter(12) is included in order to detect ozone leakage from the ozone room. A controller(13) controls the overall operation of a sterilizer(10). An operation controller(18) appropriately controls various operations based on a determination result of a mode determination part(17).

Description

Man Conveyor {MANCONVEYOR}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a manconveyor equipped with an apparatus for sterilizing moving railings using ozone.

In man conveyors, such as escalators and moving walkways, the moving railing is driven so that the passengers are synchronized with the riding steps. This moving railing is provided for catching a passenger on the step or a passenger on the step.

Because man conveyors are used by an unspecified number of people, some passengers feel uncomfortable to touch the moving railings.

For this reason, the conventional man conveyor is also proposed to be equipped with the apparatus for disinfecting the moving railing. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses sterilizing a moving handrail by bringing a roller impregnated with iodine into contact with a moving handrail. In addition, Patent Document 2 discloses that ultraviolet rays are irradiated to the moving railing to sterilize the moving railing.

[Prior Art Literature]

[Patent Document]

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-113729

[Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-193319

In the conventional man conveyor, the moving railing was sterilized by applying a solution containing iodine (for example, about 1% of iodine) or irradiating with ultraviolet rays. However, including the ones described in Patent Literatures 1 and 2, in the past, sterilization of moving railings using ozone, which has high sterilization performance and has been readily available in recent years, has not been performed.

In the case of using iodine or ultraviolet rays, there is no problem in particular even if the sterilization treatment of the moving railing is performed during the service of the man conveyor, that is, when there is a passenger. However, ozone has a peculiar smell, so if the sterilization treatment using ozone is carried out during the service of a man conveyor, passengers or people around them will feel unpleasant smells of ozone or the passengers will feel nauseous when the ozone concentration is high. There was a fear of discarding.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide appropriate control in consideration of the influence of ozone on passengers in a man conveyor equipped with a sterilizing device for sterilizing moving railings using ozone. It is to provide a man conveyor that can.

A man conveyor according to the present invention is a man conveyor provided with a sterilizing device for sterilizing a moving rail using ozone, comprising: starting means for starting a man conveyor by a predetermined operation; When predetermined operation is performed with respect to a starting means, it is provided with the control means which operates a sterilization apparatus, performs predetermined | prescribed sterilization operation which disinfects a moving handrail, and then transfers a man conveyor to normal operation.

Moreover, the man conveyor which concerns on this invention is a man conveyor provided with the germicidal apparatus which sterilizes a mobile railing using ozone, Comprising: Starting means for starting a man conveyor by a predetermined operation; Sterilization operation mode switching means for setting whether or not to perform a predetermined sterilization operation to sterilize the moving handrail by operating the sterilization apparatus; A control panel for controlling the steps of the man conveyor and the moving railing, the control panel comprising: a mode determining unit for determining the setting contents of the bactericidal operation mode switching means when a predetermined operation is performed on the starting means; When it is determined by the mode determining unit that the sterilization operation is set to be effective, a predetermined start command is output to the sterilization apparatus to operate the sterilization apparatus for a predetermined time, and the moving handrail is moved at a predetermined low speed, When the time elapses, an operation control unit is provided to output a predetermined stop command to the sterilizing device to stop the sterilizing device and to move the moving handrail at a predetermined normal speed.

Moreover, the man conveyor which concerns on this invention is a man conveyor provided with the germicidal apparatus which sterilizes a moving guardrail using ozone, Comprising: Stop means for stopping the man conveyor which is operating by predetermined operation; When predetermined operation is performed with respect to the stop means, a control means for operating the sterilization device to perform a predetermined sterilization operation for disinfecting the moving handrail and then stopping the man conveyor is provided.

Moreover, the man conveyor which concerns on this invention is a man conveyor provided with the germicidal apparatus which sterilizes a moving guardrail using ozone, Comprising: Stop means for stopping the man conveyor which is operating by predetermined operation; Sterilization operation mode switching means for setting whether or not to perform a predetermined sterilization operation to sterilize the moving handrail by operating the sterilization apparatus; A control panel for controlling the steps of the man conveyor and the moving railing, the control panel comprising: a mode determining unit for determining the setting contents of the bactericidal operation mode switching means when a predetermined operation is performed on the stop means; When it is determined by the mode determining unit that the sterilization operation is set to be effective, a predetermined start command is output to the sterilization apparatus to operate the sterilization apparatus for a predetermined time, and the moving handrail is moved at a predetermined low speed, When the time elapses, an operation control unit is provided to output a predetermined stop command to the sterilizing device to stop the sterilizing device and to stop the step and the moving railing.

Moreover, the man conveyor which concerns on this invention is a man conveyor provided with the germicidal apparatus which sterilizes a mobile railing using ozone, and performs predetermined | prescribed sterilization operation which sterilizes a mobile rail by operating a sterilization apparatus by predetermined operation. Disinfection operation command means for starting; Detection means for detecting an operating state of the man conveyor; When a predetermined operation is performed on the sterilization operation command means, if it is detected by the detection means that the man conveyor is stopped, the man conveyor is shifted to normal operation after performing the sterilization operation, and the man conveyor is being operated by the detection means. If this is detected, it is provided with control means for stopping a man conveyor after performing a disinfection operation.

Moreover, the man conveyor which concerns on this invention is a man conveyor provided with the germicidal apparatus which sterilizes a mobile railing using ozone, Comprising: Control means which performs predetermined | prescribed sterilization operation which operates a sterilization apparatus and sterilizes a mobile railing; A bacterium measuring unit for measuring the amount of bacteria attached to the moving railing; A driving condition detector for detecting a predetermined driving condition relating to the man conveyor; Setting the processing mode to set the processing mode of the sterilization operation in accordance with the current predetermined operating conditions based on the recording contents of the status recording unit and the status recording unit recorded in the state where the measurement result of the bacteriometry section and the detection result of the operating condition detection unit are associated with each other. It is equipped with a part.

Moreover, the man conveyor which concerns on this invention is a man conveyor provided with the germicidal apparatus which sterilizes a mobile railing using ozone, Comprising: Control means which performs predetermined | prescribed sterilization operation which operates a sterilization apparatus and sterilizes a mobile railing; A boarding number detection unit for detecting a boarding number of passengers in a man conveyor; A driving condition detector for detecting a predetermined driving condition relating to the man conveyor; A state recording unit which records the detection result of the ride occupant detection unit and the detection result of the driving condition detection unit in a state in which they are associated with each other; On the basis of the recording contents of the status recording section, a processing mode setting section for setting the processing mode of the sterilization operation in accordance with the current predetermined operating conditions is provided.

According to the present invention, it is possible to perform appropriate control in consideration of the influence of ozone on a passenger or the like in a man conveyor equipped with a sterilizing device which sterilizes a mobile railing using ozone.

1 is a configuration diagram showing a man conveyor in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
It is a side view which shows the man conveyor provided with the control apparatus shown in FIG.
Fig. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the man conveyor in the first embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the man conveyor in the first embodiment of the present invention.
It is a block diagram which shows a man conveyor in Embodiment 2 of this invention.
Fig. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the man conveyor in the second embodiment of the present invention.
It is a block diagram which shows the principal part of a man conveyor in Embodiment 3 of this invention.
Fig. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the man conveyor in the third embodiment of the present invention.
It is a block diagram which shows the principal part of a man conveyor in Embodiment 4 of this invention.

EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION In order to demonstrate this invention in detail, this is demonstrated according to attached drawing. In addition, in each figure, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same or equivalent part, and the duplication description is abbreviate | omitted suitably or abbreviate | omitted.

In addition, below, as an example of a man conveyor, the escalator used for the movement between upper and lower phases is concretely explained, and the description is abbreviate | omitted about other examples, such as a moving walkway.

Embodiment 1.

FIG. 1: is a block diagram which shows a man conveyor in Embodiment 1 of this invention, and FIG. 2 is a side view which shows the man conveyor provided with the control apparatus shown in FIG.

1 and 2, 1 is a main frame of the escalator placed between the upper and lower phases, 2 is a step to climb when the passenger of the escalator moves up and down, and 3 is a passenger to get on and off the step (2) The moving handrail for the passenger on the step 2 to hold, 4, is a control panel in charge of driving control of the entire escalator, such as the running control of the step 2 or the moving handrail 3. The moving handrail 3 is generally formed in an endless shape in which a cross section shows a C shape, and is driven by the control panel 4 so as to move in synchronization with the step 2.

5 is an indicator for displaying information by displaying a text or the like for the passenger, and 6 is an announce device for providing information by voice to the passenger. The indicator 5 and the announce apparatus 6 are suitably installed above the intermediate slope part, and get in and out, and have a function which informs a passenger about the escalator. In addition, as long as the information can be notified to the passenger, the above functions may be realized by other notification means.

7 is a start means for starting the escalator which is stopped by a predetermined operation, and 8 is a stop means for stopping the escalator which is operating (operating) by a predetermined operation. The starting means 7 and the stopping means 8 are constituted by a key switch or the like, for example, and are disposed on the operation panel 9 provided near the getting on and off exit. The startup means 7 outputs a startup command to the control panel 4 by performing the predetermined operation (for example, the inserted key is long on one side). Moreover, the stop means 8 outputs a stop command to the control panel 4 by performing the said predetermined operation (for example, the inserted key is inclined to one side).

10 is a sterilizing apparatus for sterilizing the moving handrail 3. The sterilization apparatus 10 has a function of disinfecting the moving railing 3 using ozone which has high sterilization performance and has been easily available in recent years. The sterilization apparatus 10 is installed in a deck board, a truss, or the like in the vicinity of the boarding gate, for example, by the ozone generator 11, the ozone concentration meter 12, the control unit 13, and the recording unit 14. Its main part is made up.

The ozone generator 11 has a function of generating ozone, for example, has a function of supplying the generated ozone into a predetermined ozone chamber 15. That is, in the sterilization apparatus 10, the inside of the ozone chamber 15 is filled with ozone, and the moving handrail 3 is disinfected by passing the moving handrail 3 in the ozone chamber.

The ozone concentration meter 12 is provided to detect the ozone leak from the ozone chamber 15. The ozone concentration meter 12 measures the ozone concentration at a predetermined location outside the ozone chamber 15. And if the ozone concentration meter 12 detects ozone more than predetermined reference value (namely, ozone leak from the ozone chamber 15), it will output the detection signal to the control part 13, for example.

The control unit 13 has a function of controlling the operation of the sterilizing device 10 based on the command from the control panel 4, the measurement result of the ozone concentration meter 12, the recording contents of the recording unit 14, and the like. In addition, various parameters necessary for performing the operation control of the bactericidal device 10 are recorded in the recording unit 14 in advance.

As described above, ozone has a peculiar smell, and the moving railing 3 cannot be sterilized under the same control as in the case of using ultraviolet rays or the like. For this reason, this control apparatus is equipped with the control means for performing the disinfection operation by operating the disinfection device 10 at the time of starting or stopping of an escalator. In addition, the sterilization operation causes the moving handrail 3 to run (at low speed) and passes it through the ozone chamber 15 during the operation of the sterilization apparatus 10 (that is, during ozone generation). This is the operation for disinfecting the surface of the moving handrail 3.

For example, when predetermined operation is performed with respect to the starting means 7, the control means operates the escalator and the sterilizing apparatus 10 to perform the sterilizing operation. Then, the control means shifts the escalator to the normal operation after the sterilization operation ends, and starts the normal service. Moreover, when predetermined operation is performed with respect to the stop means 8, a control means performs the disinfection operation by operating the sterilization apparatus 10 before stopping operation of an escalator completely. The control means stops the escalator after the sterilization operation is finished.

In the present embodiment, the following description will be given on the case where the main part of the control means having the above functions is provided in the control panel 4 which controls the step 2 and the like.

16 is a sterilization operation mode switching means for setting valid and invalidity of the sterilization operation. The administrator or the like of the escalator can set whether or not to perform the sterilization operation by operating the sterilization operation mode switching means 16. The germicidal operation mode switching means 16 is configured by, for example, a key switch or the like, and is disposed on the operation panel 9 in the same manner as the starting means 7 or the like. In addition, setting information by the germicidal operation mode switching means 16 is input to the control panel 4.

17 is a mode determination unit for determining the setting contents of the germicidal operation mode switching means 16, and 18 is an operation control unit for controlling the operation of the escalator or the germicidal device 10. FIG. The mode determination unit 17 and the operation control unit 18 constitute main parts of the control means, and both of them are provided in the control panel 4. When the predetermined operation is performed on the start means 7 or the stop means 8, the mode determining unit 17 determines whether the sterilization operation is effective (that is, based on the setting information from the sterilization operation mode switching means 16). Whether or not it is necessary to carry out the sterilization operation). The operation control unit 18 also takes into account the determination result of the mode determination unit 17 and controls various operations appropriately.

Next, with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the operation | movement apparatus of the escalator which has the said structure is demonstrated concretely. 3 and 4 are flowcharts showing the operation of the man conveyor in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. 3 shows the operation at the start of the escalator.

When a predetermined operation is performed on the starting means 7 by the manager of the escalator or the like, the starting command is output from the starting means 7 to the control panel 4 (S101). In the control panel 4, the start command is input from the start means 7, and the mode determination unit 17 determines whether the sterilization operation is set to be effective (S102).

When the manager or the like does not want to perform the sterilization operation at the start of the escalator or the like, the setting of the sterilization operation mode switching means 16 is switched to "invalid" in advance. In this case, the mode determining unit 17 determines in S102 that the sterilization operation is set to invalid. When the invalidity is determined by the mode determining unit 17, the operation control unit 18 shifts the escalator to normal operation without performing the sterilization operation (S103). That is, in the case where the sterilization operation is set to invalid, the operation control unit 18 starts the normal operation without operating the sterilization apparatus 10 when the start command is input from the start means 7, and the step 2 is performed. And the moving handrail 3 to move (run) at a predetermined normal speed.

On the other hand, the manager or the like who wants to perform the sterilization operation at the start of the escalator or the like sets the sterilization operation to be effective by the sterilization operation mode switching means 16. In this case, the mode determining unit 17 determines in S102 that the sterilization operation is set to be effective. When the validity determination is made by the mode determining unit 17, the operation control unit 18 performs the sterilization operation before starting the normal operation of the escalator, and controls the transition of the escalator to the normal operation after the sterilization operation is completed. Is done.

Specifically, when the operation control unit 18 determines that the sterilization operation is effective by the mode determining unit 17, first, the operation control unit 18 notifies that the sterilization operation is performed from the indicator 5 or the announce device 6 ( S104). Next, the operation control unit 18 outputs a start command to the driving device or the like, and makes the escalator (step 2 and the handrail 3) run at a predetermined low speed (S105). In addition, the operation control unit 18 outputs a start command to the sterilizing device 10 to operate the sterilizing device 10, and allows the ozone supply from the ozone generator 11 to the ozone chamber 15 (S106). ).

Thereafter, when it is detected that the predetermined time has elapsed since the low speed running of the moving handrail 3 and the operation of the sterilization apparatus 10 are detected, the operation control unit 18 terminates the sterilization operation to shift the escalator to normal operation. To start the control. In addition, the said predetermined time is time required in order to complete disinfection of the whole handrail 3, and is previously memorize | stored in the storage means (not shown) in the control panel 4, etc. In FIG. For example, as said predetermined time, the predetermined time more than the time which the moving handrail 3 requires for one week is set.

Specifically, when the elapse of the predetermined time is detected (Yes in S107), the operation control unit 18 outputs a stop command to the sterilization apparatus 10 to stop the sterilization apparatus 10, that is, stop the generation of ozone. (S108). In addition, the operation control unit 18 outputs a speed change command to the drive device or the like, accelerates the escalator (step 2 and the handrail 3), and switches from running at a low speed to running at a normal speed faster than the low speed. (S103). The operation control unit 18 stops the notification that the sterilization operation is being performed by the indicator 5 or the announce device 6 with the shift of the escalator to normal operation (S109), and the step (2). And moving the handrail 3 at the normal speed (S110).

Next, the operation | movement at the time of the stop of an escalator is demonstrated based on FIG.

When a predetermined operation is performed on the stop means 8 by the manager of the escalator or the like, a stop command is output from the stop means 8 to the control panel 4 (S201). In the control panel 4, when the stop command is input from the stop means 8, the mode determination unit 17 determines whether the sterilization operation is set to be effective (S202).

On the basis of the setting information from the germicidal operation mode switching means 16, the mode determining unit 17 determines that the germicidal operation is set to invalid (NO in S202), the operation control unit 18 determines the mode mode. On the basis of the determination result of the government unit 17, the escalator is stopped as it is without performing the sterilization operation (S203). That is, when the sterilization operation is set to invalid, the operation control unit 18 receives a stop instruction from the stop means 8, thereby operating the step 2 and the moving railing (without operating the sterilization apparatus 10). Deceleration of 3) is started, and the escalator is stopped as it is.

On the other hand, the mode determining unit 17 determines that the sterilization operation is set to be effective (YES in S202), and the operation control unit 18 performs the sterilization operation before stopping the escalator. After the termination, control to stop the escalator is performed.

Specifically, when the operation control unit 18 determines that the sterilization operation is effective by the mode determining unit 17, first, the operation control unit 18 notifies that the sterilization operation is performed from the indicator 5 or the announce device 6 ( S204). Next, the operation control unit 18 outputs a speed change command to the drive device or the like, decelerates the escalator (step 2 and the moving railing 3), and switches from running at a normal speed to running at a low speed ( S205). In addition, the operation control unit 18 outputs a start command to the sterilizing apparatus 10 to operate the sterilizing apparatus 10, and supplies ozone from the ozone generator 11 into the ozone chamber 15 (S206).

Thereafter, when it is detected that a predetermined time has elapsed since the low speed running of the moving handrail 3 and the operation of the sterilization apparatus 10 are detected, the operation control unit 18 terminates the sterilization operation to stop the escalator. It starts. In addition, the said predetermined time is time required in order for the disinfection of the whole handrail 3 to be completed, For example, it is memorize | stored in the control panel 4 previously.

Specifically, when the elapse of the predetermined time is detected (Yes in S207), the operation control unit 18 outputs a stop command to the sterilization apparatus 10 to stop the sterilization apparatus 10, that is, stop the generation of ozone. (S208). In addition, the operation control unit 18 outputs a stop command to the drive device or the like to stop the escalator (step 2 and moving railing 3) (S203). Then, with the stop of the escalator, the operation control unit 18 also stops the notification that the disinfection operation performed by the indicator 5 or the announce device 6 is in progress (S209).

According to Embodiment 1 of this invention, when performing the disinfection of the moving handrail 3 using ozone in an escalator, appropriate control which considers the influence of ozone on a passenger, a surrounding person, etc. can be performed. That is, in the control apparatus of the above-described configuration, since the handrail 3 can be sterilized when there is no passenger, such as when the escalator is started or stopped, there is no fear that the passenger may feel unpleasant smell of ozone.

In addition, since the sterilization operation mode can be appropriately set by the sterilization operation mode switching means 16, the sterilization treatment can be performed according to the request of the manager of the escalator, and the escalator of various sites can be coped with.

Embodiment 2.

It is a block diagram which shows a man conveyor in Embodiment 2 of this invention.

In Embodiment 1, the case where the main part of the control means which has a control function of the germicidal operation is provided in the control panel 4 of the escalator was demonstrated. In this embodiment, the case where the sterilization apparatus 10 equips the main part of the said control means is demonstrated. In addition, in this embodiment, specific description is given only to the part which differs from Embodiment 1, and the description is abbreviate | omitted about the part which has the same function as Embodiment 1. As shown in FIG.

In Fig. 5, 19 is a sterilization operation command means operated by an administrator of the escalator or the like to start the sterilization operation. The bactericidal operation command means 19 outputs a bactericidal operation command for starting the bactericidal operation to the bactericidal apparatus 10 by predetermined operation. The germicidal operation command means 19 is constituted by, for example, a key switch and the like, and is disposed on the operation panel 9 in the same manner as the start means 7 and the like. When the escalator manager or the like wants to perform the sterilization operation at the time of starting or stopping the escalator, the sterilization operation command means 19 operates.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the sterilizing apparatus 10 includes a railing speed detecting unit 20 and a control unit 21 in addition to the ozone generator 11, the ozone concentration meter 12, and the recording unit 14.

The handrail speed detection unit 20 has a function of detecting the speed of the moving handrail 3. The railing speed detection unit 20 is constituted by, for example, a roller that rotates in conjunction with the movement of the moving railing 3, and an encoder that detects the rotational speed (angle) of the roller, and detects the moving railing 3. Is output to the control unit 21. In addition, the railing speed detection part 20 is shown as an example of a means which detects the operation state of an escalator. If possible, other configurations may be employed as such detection means. For example, a signal indicating the operation state of the escalator may be output from the control panel 4 to the sterilization apparatus 10, and the operation state of the escalator may be determined from the acquired signal in the sterilization apparatus 10.

The control part 21 is based on the bactericidal operation command from the bactericidal operation command means 19, the detection result of the railing speed detection unit 20, the measurement result of the ozone concentration meter 12, the recording contents of the recording unit 14, and the like. It has the function to control the operation properly. That is, in this embodiment, the control part 21 comprises the principal part of the said control means.

Specifically, the control unit 21 changes the subsequent control content in accordance with the detection result of the railing speed detection unit 20 at that time when a predetermined operation is performed on the sterilization operation command means 19. For example, when it is detected from the detection result of the railing speed detection unit 20 that the escalator is stopped, the control unit 21 operates the escalator and the sterilization device 10 to perform the sterilization operation and after the sterilization operation is finished. Transfer the escalator to normal operation. In addition, when it is detected that the escalator is in operation, the control unit 21 changes the operation of the escalator to start the sterilization operation and stops the escalator after the sterilization operation is finished.

In addition, in this embodiment, the control panel 4 is not equipped with the mode determination part 17 and the operation control part 18. FIG. For this reason, when the start command is input from the start means 7, the control panel 4 starts the escalator, starts normal operation, and makes the step 2 and the moving handrail 3 run at the normal speed. In addition, when the stop command is input from the stop means 8, the control panel 4 decelerates the step 2 and the moving handrail 3, and stops the escalator as it is.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the operation | movement apparatus of the escalator which has the said structure is demonstrated concretely. Fig. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the man conveyor in the second embodiment of the present invention.

An administrator of the escalator or the like operates the start means 7 or the stop means 8 when the escalator is to be started or stopped without performing the sterilization operation. That is, when a manager or the like performs a predetermined operation on the starting means 7, the escalator starts normal operation without performing the sterilization operation. When the manager or the like performs a predetermined operation on the stop means 8, the escalator stops without performing the sterilization operation.

On the other hand, when the sterilization operation is to be performed at the start or stop of the escalator, the manager or the like performs a predetermined operation on the sterilization operation command means 19. When a predetermined operation is performed on the germicidal operation command means 19, the germicidal operation command is output from the germicidal operation command means 19 to the germicidal device 10 (S301). In the germicidal device 10, the germicidal operation command is input from the germicidal operation command means 19, so that the notification indicating that the germicidal operation is first performed is performed from the display device 5 or the announce device 6 (S302). .

In addition, when the germicidal operation command is input from the germicidal operation command means 19 to the germicidal device 10, the control unit 21 based on the speed of the moving handrail 3 detected by the handrail speed detection unit 20 is performed. The operation state is determined (S303). Specifically, the control unit 21 compares the speed of the moving handrail 3 detected by the handrail speed detecting unit 20 with a predetermined prescribed value, and determines that the escalator is in operation when the detected speed is equal to or greater than the prescribed value. (Example of S303). In this case, the control unit 21 performs the sterilization operation before stopping the escalator, and performs control for stopping the escalator after the sterilization operation is finished.

The prescribed value is stored in advance in the recording unit 14, for example.

Specifically, when the guardrail speed detection unit 20 detects a speed equal to or greater than the prescribed value, the control unit 21 first outputs a speed change command to the control panel 4, thereby escalating the escalator (step 2 and the moving railing 3). ), And switching from the normal speed to the low speed (S304). Moreover, the control part 21 starts control to perform the disinfection of the moving handrail 3 in the disinfection device 10, and makes ozone supply from the ozone generator 11 into the ozone chamber 15 (S305). ).

Subsequently, if it is detected that a predetermined time has elapsed since the low speed travel of the moving handrail 3 and the start of the sterilization process by the ozone (operation of the sterilization apparatus 10), the control unit 21 terminates the sterilization operation and the escalator Control to stop the operation is started. In addition, the said predetermined time is the time required in order for the disinfection of the whole moving railing 3 to be completed, For example, it is previously recorded in the recording part 14. As shown in FIG.

Specifically, when the elapse of the predetermined time is detected (YES in S306), the control unit 21 stops the control for performing the sterilization of the moving handrail 3 in the sterilization apparatus 10, and the ozone generator 11 The ozone supply from the system is stopped (S307). Moreover, the control part 21 outputs a stop command to the control panel 4, and stops the escalator (step 2 and the handrail 3) (S308). And the control part 21 stops the notification that the disinfection operation currently performed by the display apparatus 5 and the announce apparatus 6 is stopped with the stop of the escalator (S309).

On the other hand, in S303, when the speed of the moving handrail 3 detected by the handrail speed detecting unit 20 does not reach the prescribed value, the control unit 21 determines that the escalator is stopped (NO in S303). . In this case, the control unit 21 performs the sterilization operation before starting the normal operation of the escalator, and performs control for shifting the escalator to the normal operation after the sterilization operation is finished.

Specifically, when the guardrail speed detection unit 20 detects a speed (including 0 degrees) that falls short of the prescribed value, the control unit 21 first outputs a start command to the control panel 4, thereby escalating (step 2). And the moving handrail 3 at a predetermined low speed (S310). Moreover, the control part 21 starts control for performing the disinfection of the moving handrail 3 in the disinfection device 10, and makes ozone supply from the ozone generator 11 into the ozone chamber 15 (S311). ).

Subsequently, if it is detected that a predetermined time has elapsed since the low speed travel of the moving handrail 3 and the start of the sterilization process by the ozone (operation of the sterilization apparatus 10), the control unit 21 terminates the sterilization operation and the escalator The control for shifting the control to normal operation is started.

Specifically, when the elapse of the predetermined time is detected (Yes in S312), the control unit 21 stops the control for performing the sterilization of the moving handrail 3 in the sterilization apparatus 10, and the ozone generator 11 is stopped. The ozone supply from the system is stopped (S313). In addition, the control unit 21 outputs a speed change command to the control panel 4 to accelerate the escalator (step 2 and the moving railing 3), and from running at a low speed to running at a normal speed faster than the low speed. Switching is performed (S314). And the control part 21 stops the notification that the disinfection operation currently performed by the display apparatus 5 and the announce apparatus 6 is accompanied with the shift of the escalator to normal operation (S309).

Also in the said structure, the effect similar to Embodiment 1 can be achieved. Moreover, with this structure, since the sterilization operation command means 19 only needs to be operated when it is desired to perform a sterilization operation, it can also reliably prevent the sterilization operation performed when the sterilization of the moving handrail 3 is unnecessary.

Embodiment 3.

FIG. 7: is a block diagram which shows the principal part of a man conveyor in Embodiment 3 of this invention, and shows the structure of the germicidal apparatus 10. As shown in FIG. In addition, it is the same as that of Embodiment 1 about the structure which is not shown in figure.

In FIG. 7, the sterilization apparatus 10 includes a radical ion generator 22 in addition to the ozone generator 11, the ozone concentration meter 12, the control unit 13, and the recording unit 14.

The radical ion generator 22 supplies radical ions having a sterilization performance superior to ozone into the ozone chamber 15 to sterilize the moving handrail 3. That is, the control unit 13 operates the ozone generator 11 or the radical ion generator 22 as necessary during the sterilization operation, and sterilizes the moving handrail 3 by ozone or radical ions.

Specifically, the control unit 13 causes the generation of ozone or the generation of radical ions, depending on whether the escalator is present or not. The escalator is equipped with passenger detection means (not shown) for detecting the presence of a passenger, and the control unit 13 generates ozone by the ozone generator 11 based on the detection result of the passenger detection means. Whether or not radical ions are generated by the radical ion generator 22 is determined. For example, the control unit 13 generates radical ions having a high bactericidal effect when the passenger is not detected during the sterilization operation, and causes the ozone generator 11 to generate ozone when the passenger is detected.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the operation | movement apparatus of the escalator which has the said structure is demonstrated concretely. Fig. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the man conveyor in the third embodiment of the present invention.

In the germicidal device 10, it is determined whether or not a start command for performing the germicidal operation has been received from the control panel 4 (the operation control unit 18) (S401). When it is not necessary to perform the sterilization operation, that is, when no start command is input from the control panel 4 (NO in S401), the control unit 13 switches both the ozone generator 11 and the radical ion generator 22. It stops (S402). That is, in this case, neither ozone supply nor radical ion supply to the ozone chamber 15 is performed.

On the other hand, when the start command is input from the control panel 4 to the disinfection device 10, the control unit 13 first determines whether the escalator is in operation (S403). When the start command is input from the control panel 4 to the disinfection device 10, the low speed travel is basically started in the escalator, and the determination of "Yes" is normally made in S403. However, for example, when the safety device is operated for some reason and the operation of the escalator is stopped, the process proceeds from S403 to S402, where both the ozone generator 11 and the radical ion generator 22 are disconnected. Stop it.

In S404, the control unit 13 determines whether or not the escalator is passenger based on the detection result of the passenger detecting means. When no passenger is detected by the passenger detecting means, the control unit 13 generates radical ions from the radical ion generator 22, and sterilizes the moving handrail 3 with more powerful radical ions. At this time, the control unit 13 stops the ozone generator 11 (S405).

It is also conceivable that a passenger enters the escalator even immediately after the manager or the like operates the activating means 7. In this case, the passenger is detected by the passenger detecting means at the time of getting on the escalator. The control unit 13 stops the radical ion generator 22 when the presence of the passenger is detected at the start of the sterilization operation or during the sterilization operation, and starts the sterilization by ozone. That is, when the passenger is detected by the passenger detecting means, the control unit 13 generates ozone from the ozone generator 11, and sterilizes the moving handrail 3 by the ozone supplied into the ozone chamber 15 (S406). ).

 When it is detected that the predetermined time has elapsed since the operation of the ozone generator 11 or the radical ion generator 22 is started, the control unit 13 ends the operation (S407).

According to Embodiment 3 of this invention, according to the presence or absence of the passenger at the time of disinfection operation, an appropriate disinfection process can be performed. With this configuration, since the sterilization of the moving railing 3 by the radical ions is not performed when there is a passenger, there is no fear that the passenger will inhale the radical ions.

It goes without saying that the features shown in the present embodiment can also be applied to the configuration of the second embodiment. In this case, the controller 21 operates either the ozone generator 11 or the radical ion generator 22 in accordance with the presence or absence of a passenger during the sterilization operation.

Moreover, even if the radical ion generator 22 is not provided in the sterilization apparatus 10, it is possible to achieve the same effect as the above.

For example, in the bactericidal apparatus 10, the ozone generator 11 is configured to be able to generate ozone at a predetermined low concentration and high concentration. If no passengers are detected during the sterilization operation under the control of the control unit 13 (or 21), the ozone generator 11 generates a high concentration of ozone to sterilize the moving handrail 3, and the passengers at the time of the sterilization operation. When this is detected, ozone at low concentration is generated to sterilize the moving handrail 3.

Embodiment 4.

It is a block diagram which shows the principal part of a man conveyor in Embodiment 4 of this invention. In this embodiment, the structure for setting the operation content of the germicidal operation appropriately is demonstrated.

As shown in FIG. 9, this control apparatus is provided with the bacteriometry section 23, the operation condition detection part 24, the state recording part 25, and the process mode setting part 26. As shown in FIG. In addition, you may employ | adopt any structure shown in Embodiment 1-3 about the other structure.

The bacterial counting unit 23 has a function of measuring the amount of bacteria attached to the moving handrail 3. The measuring method of the bacteria by the bacteria measuring part 23 may be any method.

The driving condition detector 24 has a function of detecting various driving conditions related to the escalator. The driving conditions detected by the driving condition detection unit 24 include, for example, temperature, humidity, time, and contents of the sterilization operation (speed of the moving handrail 3, ozone concentration, etc.).

The amount of bacteria measured by the bacteria measurement unit 23 and the various operation conditions detected by the operation condition detection unit 24 are recorded in the state recording unit 25 in a state in which they are associated with each other. In addition, recording to the state recording section 25 is performed every predetermined period or (and) every time a predetermined signal is input.

The processing mode setting unit 26 has a function of setting the processing mode of the sterilization operation in accordance with the current operating conditions, based on the recording contents of the state recording unit 25. The processing mode setting unit 26 specifies, for example, the closest to the current operating condition from among the operating conditions recorded in the state recording unit 25. Then, the processing mode setting unit 26 sets the processing mode (operating conditions of various devices required for performing the sterilization operation) on the basis of the amount of bacteria recorded in correspondence with the specific operation condition. .

Each function shown to said 23-26 is provided in the control panel 4 and the sterilization apparatus 10 of an escalator, for example. In the case where the control panel 4 or the sterilizing device 10 performs the sterilization operation, the control panel 4 or the sterilizing device 10 operates various devices such as the ozone generator 11 based on the processing mode set by the processing mode setting unit 26, and the current situation. Sterilization operation is performed with optimal treatment contents.

Moreover, in the 2-seater escalator, it is often performed to empty one side of the step 4 for the person walking. For this reason, the bacterium measurement part 23 sends the quantity of the bacteria adhered to the moving handrail 3 to the moving handrail 3 arrange | positioned at one side of the step 2, and the moving handrail 3 arrange | positioned at the other side. The measurement results may be individually measured, and the measurement results may be recorded in the state recording unit 25 in association with the detected operating conditions. By adopting such a configuration, for example, it is also possible to set different processing modes for the moving handrail 3 on the one side and the moving handrail 3 on the other side.

In addition, an expensive device may be needed to measure the amount of bacteria attached to the moving handrail 3. For this reason, the boarding number detection part (not shown) may be employ | adopted instead of the said bacteria measurement part 23, and this boarding number detection part may detect the boarding number of people to an escalator. In this case, the state recording section 25 is recorded in a state in which the number of passengers detected by the number of occupant detection unit and the various operating conditions detected by the operation condition detection unit 24 correspond to each other. At this time, if possible, in step 3, the number of people on the right and the number of people on the left may be divided and recorded in the state recording unit 25. The processing mode setting unit 26 determines that, for example, when the number of passengers is large, the amount of germs attached to the moving handrail 3 is also large, and sets the processing mode of the sterilization operation as appropriate.

In addition, the function which sets the operation content of the germicidal operation demonstrated in this embodiment does not need to limit its application only at the time of the start and stop of an escalator. In other words, the setting function can be applied to any case other than at the time of starting or stopping as long as it is an escalator which performs sterilization operation using the bactericidal apparatus 10.

1 week frame
2 step
3 moving railings
4 control panel
5 indicator
6 announce device
7 starting means
8 stop means
9 control panel
10 sterilization device
11 ozone generator
12 ozone concentration meter
13, 21 control unit
14 registers
15 ozone chamber
16 Sterilization mode switching means
17 mode determination unit
18 motion control
19 Sterilization operation command means
20 handrail speed detection unit
22 radical ion generator
23 balance measurement
24 Operation condition detector
25 Status Log
26 Processing Mode Setting Section

Claims (17)

As a manconveyor provided with a sterilization device which sterilizes a moving rail using ozone,
Starting means for starting the man conveyor by a predetermined operation;
When said predetermined operation is performed with respect to the said starting means, the said disinfection device is operated, the predetermined disinfection operation which disinfects the said moving handrail is performed, and the control means which moves a man conveyor to normal operation after that is provided, It is characterized by the above-mentioned. Man Conveyor. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a sterilization operation mode switching means for setting valid and invalidity of the sterilization operation,
The control means, when the predetermined operation is performed on the starting means, when the sterilization operation is set to be effective by the sterilization operation mode switching means, the man conveyor is transferred to the normal operation after performing the sterilization operation. And when the sterilization operation is set to invalid, the man conveyor is shifted to the normal operation without performing the sterilization operation. As a man conveyor provided with a sterilization device which sterilizes moving rails using ozone,
Starting means for starting the man conveyor by a predetermined operation;
Sterilization operation mode switching means for setting whether or not to perform a predetermined sterilization operation to sterilize the moving handrail by operating the sterilization apparatus;
A control panel for controlling the steps of the man conveyor and the moving railing;
The control panel is
A mode determination unit that determines the setting contents of the bactericidal operation mode switching means when the predetermined operation is performed on the starting means;
When it is determined by the mode determining unit that the sterilization operation is set to be effective, a predetermined start command is output to the sterilization apparatus to operate the sterilization apparatus for a predetermined time, and the moving handrail is moved at a predetermined low speed. And an operation control unit for outputting a predetermined stop command to the sterilization device to stop the sterilization device and moving the moving handrail at a predetermined normal speed when the predetermined time elapses. Man Conveyor. The method according to claim 3,
And the operation control section moves the moving handrail at the normal speed without operating the sterilization apparatus when the mode determining section determines that the sterilization operation is set to invalid. As a man conveyor provided with a sterilization device which sterilizes moving rails using ozone,
Stop means for stopping the man conveyor in operation by a predetermined operation;
When the said predetermined operation is performed with respect to the said stop means, the man-conveyor provided with the control means which operates the said disinfecting apparatus, performs predetermined | prescribed disinfection operation which disinfects the said moving handrail, and then stops a man conveyor. . The method according to claim 5,
Further comprising a sterilization operation mode switching means for setting valid and invalidity of the sterilization operation,
When the predetermined operation is performed on the stop means, the control means stops the man conveyor after performing the sterilization operation when the sterilization operation is set to be effective by the sterilization operation mode switching means. If the operation is set to invalid, the man conveyor stops the man conveyor without performing the sterilization operation. As a man conveyor provided with a sterilization device which sterilizes moving rails using ozone,
Stop means for stopping the man conveyor in operation by a predetermined operation;
Sterilization operation mode switching means for setting whether or not to perform a predetermined sterilization operation to sterilize the moving handrail by operating the sterilization apparatus;
A control panel for controlling the steps of the man conveyor and the moving railing;
The control panel is
A mode determination unit that determines the setting contents of the bactericidal operation mode switching means when the predetermined operation is performed on the stop means;
When it is determined by the mode determining unit that the sterilization operation is set to be effective, a predetermined start command is output to the sterilization apparatus to operate the sterilization apparatus for a predetermined time, and the moving handrail is moved at a predetermined low speed. In addition, when the predetermined time elapses, an operation control unit outputs a predetermined stop command to the sterilization device to stop the sterilization device and further stops the step and the moving railing. . The method of claim 7,
And the operation control section stops the step and the moving railing without operating the sterilization apparatus when the mode determining section determines that the sterilization operation is set to invalid. As a man conveyor provided with a sterilization device which sterilizes moving rails using ozone,
Sterilization operation command means for starting a predetermined sterilization operation for operating the sterilization apparatus to sterilize the moving handrail by a predetermined operation;
Detecting means for detecting an operating state of the man conveyor;
When the predetermined operation is performed on the sterilization operation command means, if it is detected that the man conveyor is stopped by the detection means, the man conveyor is shifted to the normal operation after the sterilization operation is performed, and the detection means And a control means for stopping the man conveyor after performing the sterilization operation when it is detected that the man conveyor is in operation. The method according to claim 9,
Starting means for starting the man conveyor by a predetermined operation;
Stopping means for stopping the man conveyor in operation by a predetermined operation;
And a control panel for starting and stopping the man conveyor based on the operation performed on the starting means and the stopping means,
The control means is provided in the sterilization apparatus, and when the predetermined operation is performed on the sterilization operation command means, a predetermined command is output to the control panel on the basis of the detection result of the detection means, and the predetermined control unit is output to the control panel. A man conveyor characterized by performing control. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
Further comprising passenger detecting means for detecting a passenger,
The sterilization device
An ozone generator that generates ozone,
A radical ion generator for generating radical ions,
During the sterilization operation, the moving railing is sterilized by the radical ions generated from the radical ion generator during normal operation, and when the passenger is detected by the passenger detecting means, the ozone generated by the ozone generator A man conveyor characterized by sterilization of moving railings. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
Further comprising passenger detecting means for detecting a passenger,
The sterilization device
An ozone generator for generating ozone at a predetermined low concentration and high concentration is provided, and during the sterilization operation, during normal operation, a high concentration of ozone is generated from the ozone generator to sterilize the moving guardrail, and the passenger detection means When detected, the ozone generator generates a low concentration of ozone to sterilize the moving railings. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
A bacterium measuring unit for measuring the amount of bacteria attached to the moving railing;
A driving condition detection unit for detecting a predetermined driving condition relating to the man conveyor;
A status recording section which is recorded in a state where the measurement result of the bacteriometry section and the detection result of the driving condition detection section are associated with each other;
And a processing mode setting unit for setting the processing mode of the germicidal operation in accordance with the current predetermined operating conditions based on the recording contents of the state recording unit. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
Riding number of people detection part which detects the riding number of people in man conveyor,
A driving condition detection unit for detecting a predetermined driving condition relating to the man conveyor;
A state recording unit which is recorded in a state in which the detection result of the ride number detection unit and the detection result of the driving condition detection unit are associated with each other;
And a processing mode setting unit for setting the processing mode of the germicidal operation in accordance with the current predetermined operating conditions based on the recording contents of the state recording unit. As a man conveyor provided with a sterilization device which sterilizes moving rails using ozone,
Control means for operating the sterilizing device to perform a predetermined sterilization operation for sterilizing the moving handrail;
A bacterium measuring unit for measuring the amount of bacteria attached to the moving railing;
A driving condition detection unit for detecting a predetermined driving condition relating to the man conveyor;
A status recording section which is recorded in a state where the measurement result of the bacteriometry section and the detection result of the driving condition detection section are associated with each other;
And a processing mode setting unit for setting the processing mode of the germicidal operation in accordance with the current predetermined operating conditions based on the recording contents of the state recording unit. The method according to claim 15,
The bacteriometry section measures the amount of bacteria attached to the moving railing separately for the moving railing arranged on one side of the step and the moving railing arranged on the other side, and measures each measurement result to the detected operating conditions. And record it in the status recorder in association with the man conveyor. As a man conveyor provided with a sterilization device which sterilizes moving rails using ozone,
Control means for operating the sterilizing device to perform a predetermined sterilization operation for sterilizing the moving handrail;
Riding number of people detection part which detects the riding number of people in man conveyor,
A driving condition detection unit for detecting a predetermined driving condition relating to the man conveyor;
A state recording unit which is recorded in a state in which the detection result of the ride number detection unit and the detection result of the driving condition detection unit are associated with each other;
And a processing mode setting unit for setting the processing mode of the germicidal operation in accordance with the current predetermined operating conditions based on the recording contents of the state recording unit.

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