WO2004099040A1 - Traffic flow indicator for a passenger conveyor - Google Patents
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- WO2004099040A1 WO2004099040A1 PCT/US2003/010363 US0310363W WO2004099040A1 WO 2004099040 A1 WO2004099040 A1 WO 2004099040A1 US 0310363 W US0310363 W US 0310363W WO 2004099040 A1 WO2004099040 A1 WO 2004099040A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
- B66B—ELEVATORS; ESCALATORS OR MOVING WALKWAYS
- B66B27/00—Indicating operating conditions of escalators or moving walkways
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
- B65G15/00—Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
- B66B—ELEVATORS; ESCALATORS OR MOVING WALKWAYS
- B66B29/00—Safety devices of escalators or moving walkways
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- This invention generally relates to displays for passenger conveyors. More particularly, this invention relates to a traffic flow indicator display for a passenger conveyor.
- Passenger conveyors such as escalators and moving walkways, typically include a plurality of steps that move along a selected path between landings. In the case of escalators, the steps move in an upward or downward direction to carry passengers between different levels within a building, for example.
- Another type of indicator provided previously was to include a post or sign external to the escalator indicating a direction of traffic flow.
- a shortcoming of such signs is that they are not on any portion of the escalator system and can prove inconvenient to business owners, for example, who are trying to maximize their use of floor space.
- this invention addresses that need while avoiding the shortcomings and drawbacks of prior approaches.
- this invention is a display that provides traffic flow information indicating a direction of movement of a passenger conveyor.
- One example device for indicating the direction of movement of a passenger conveyor designed according to this invention, includes a display that is adapted to be placed beneath a handrail near a landing at one end of the conveyor. The display is visible to an individual approaching the end of the conveyor.
- the display is supported on a handrail entry module that includes at least one surface that is at least partially at an oblique angle relative to the landing.
- the display is supported on the obliquely oriented surface to maximize the visibility of the display to a wider variety of approaching passengers.
- One example arrangement includes a controller that controls the contents of the display automatically to correspond to a direction of movement of the conveyor.
- the controller uses information regarding a direction of movement of a motor that is associated with the passenger conveyor to propel the steps in a desired direction.
- Figure 1 schematically illustrates a passenger conveyor system incorporating a display designed according to an embodiment of this invention.
- Figure 2 diagrammatically illustrates an example display arrangement designed according to an embodiment of this invention.
- a passenger conveyor 20 includes a plurality of steps 22 that move in a selected direction between landings 24 and 26.
- the illustrated conveyor is as escalator, however, this invention is not limited only to escalators. Moving walkways and other types of passenger conveyors are within the scope of this invention.
- the steps 22 move in a conventional manner to carry passengers between the landings 24 and 26, which are at opposite ends of the escalator.
- a handrail 28 moves in a conventional fashion with the steps 22 to provide a handle to stabilize passengers on the escalator.
- a conventional escalator support structure 30 at least partially covers over some of the operating components of the escalator system in a conventional manner.
- Handrail entry modules 32 are positioned on opposite sides of the steps at each landing.
- each module 32 includes a generally vertical surface 34 having an opening 36, which provides the handrail entry.
- a support surface 38 extends generally down and out from the vertical surface 34 between the corresponding landing and the vertical surface.
- the surface 38 is at least partially arranged at an oblique angle relative to the landing, hi the particular examples of Figures 2 and 3, the surface 38 is rounded or at least partially curvilinear.
- the position angles and shapes of the surfaces 34 and 36 can be varied to meet the needs of a particular situation. Given this description, those skilled in the art will be able to select what provides them an intended result.
- a display 40 is supported by the module 32 and in this example is generally aligned with the support surface 38.
- the display 40 provides a visible indication of the direction of traffic flow of the escalator.
- a variety of indicators may be provided on the display 40, depending on the selection of equipment to provide the display.
- One example indicator is an arrow pointing in the direction of traffic flow.
- Another example indicator is the word "UP” or the word “DOWN” indicating a direction of escalator traffic flow.
- Other example indicators useful with a display designed according to this invention include a stop sign, a symbol indicating "no entry,” a symbol indicating that an individual is entering a one-way street in the wrong direction or an "X" indicating that an escalator is not properly working and the steps are not moving.
- a display panel 42 provides the visible indication of the traffic flow direction.
- the display panel 42 includes lights that are selectively powered to provide the desired traffic flow indication. LED's are used in one example.
- Another example includes a liquid crystal display panel.
- a variety of commercially available displays can be incorporated into a device designed according to this invention. Given this description, those skilled in the art will be able to select appropriate components to meet the needs of their particular situation.
- the illustrated example includes the display 40 as part of the handrail entry module 32, this invention is not necessarily limited to such an integrated arrangement. Other embodiments that place the display beneath the handrail near a landing are within the scope of this invention. In one example, the display is supported by a structural member that is part of the landing.
- an electronic control unit 50 controls the display 40.
- a dedicated microprocessor is provided to control the contents of the display 40.
- the controller 50 is part of a controller associated with the machine (i.e., motor and brake schematically shown at 51 in Figure 1) that is responsible for controlling the movement or operation of the escalator.
- the controller 50 sends appropriate signals to the display 40 so that the desired display is provided.
- the controller 50 for example, provides an indication of the traffic flow direction based upon information determined regarding movement of the motor.
- One advantage of this invention is that it places the traffic flow indicator display 40 near the handrail entry point 36. Providing a display of traffic flow information beneath the handrail at the landing makes the indicator more readily visible to a wider variety of potential passengers. Such a display is more readily visible from a variety of angles and more readily interpreted as providing a direct indication of the direction of flow or movement of the steps 22.
- This invention allows for integrating a traffic flow display into an elevator system in a manner that is aesthetically pleasing and provides higher functionality than previous attempts. The preceding description is exemplary rather than limiting in nature.
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JP2004571617A JP2006513959A (en) | 2003-04-04 | 2003-04-04 | Traffic flow signs for passenger conveyors |
AU2003226255A AU2003226255A1 (en) | 2003-04-04 | 2003-04-04 | Traffic flow indicator for a passenger conveyor |
PCT/US2003/010363 WO2004099040A1 (en) | 2003-04-04 | 2003-04-04 | Traffic flow indicator for a passenger conveyor |
CN038262703A CN1764581B (en) | 2003-04-04 | 2003-04-04 | Conveyance flow direction indicator for passenger transporter |
KR1020057018532A KR100951521B1 (en) | 2003-04-04 | 2003-04-04 | Traffic flow indicator for a passenger conveyor |
US10/550,980 US7249667B2 (en) | 2003-04-04 | 2003-04-04 | Traffic flow indicator for a passenger conveyor |
EP03816895.1A EP1620334B1 (en) | 2003-04-04 | 2003-04-04 | Traffic flow indicator for a passenger conveyor |
HK06111566.5A HK1090902A1 (en) | 2003-04-04 | 2006-10-19 | Traffic flow indicator for a passenger conveyor |
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