JP6463586B2 - Slope device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable slope device that is bridged over a stepped portion and used for a wheelchair or a person's passage.

  In recent years, various portable slope devices have been proposed from the viewpoint of improving convenience in elderly care (for example, see Patent Documents 1 and 2), and have been widely used in the field of care welfare.

  These slope devices are composed of a plate body of a predetermined length, and are used by bridging it between the upper part of the step part, and mainly for the purpose of securing the traveling path of the wheelchair in the step part. Yes.

JP 2012-143260 A JP 2002-097768 A

  By the way, such a slope device is mainly intended to secure a traveling path of a wheelchair in a stepped portion, but when an actual use situation was investigated, in addition to being used as a traveling path of a wheelchair, In many cases, it is used as a walking path, and the frequency of use is comparable to the frequency of use of a wheelchair as a running path.

  In addition, the majority of users who use it as a walking path were people who could walk on their own if it was a short distance without using a wheelchair, people who could walk while being assisted by an assistant, and assistants . Of these, the former two are people who are particularly worried about their legs, for example, people who can walk only with a small stride in a sliding foot state.

  Considering these circumstances, it is necessary to secure the safety of walking by supporting the pedestrian's own walking or assisting walking (walking with assistance) by attaching a handrail to the slope device. I can say that. On the other hand, portable slope devices are eligible for long-term care insurance as rental equipment. It is desirable that the handrail device provided is non-ground fixed.

  However, for a non-ground fixed handrail attached to a portable slope device or a slope device with a handrail, it is difficult to secure the handrail strength, and no useful proposal has been made at present.

  On the other hand, the applicant of the present application sequentially connects a number of treads so that the various shapes can be installed on the stepped portion (that is, to ensure the optional installation on the stepped portion). We have developed a winding-type slope device that can be stored in a wound state when not in use, and have already filed a patent application (Japanese Patent Application No. 2013-181184). When handrails are attached, the shape and dimensions of the handrails change according to the degree of deployment of the slope device (ie, the state of installation to the stepped portion), so the structure is different from when handrails are attached to a plate-like slope device. Is important in terms of ensuring the reliability of the handrail device.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made for the purpose of providing a slope device in which a handrail unit is attached to a take-up type slope unit that enables both the arbitraryness of installation to a stepped portion and the reliability of a handrail. .

  In the present invention, the following configuration is adopted as a specific means for solving such a problem.

Slope apparatus according to the first invention of the present application, as well as connected by sequentially hinge multiple step boards of long rectangular plate shape while being opposed edge portions of the long side, one long side of the step board A band plate-shaped abutting portion is formed on the side, and a band plate-shaped abutting portion is formed on the other long side, respectively, and the pair of treads are extended in a substantially flat state. In this case, the abutting portion of one tread plate and the abutting portion of the other tread plate abut each other at a position spaced apart from the hinge portion in the radial direction so that the pair of tread plates bend downward further. while to is restricted, each step board in a non-use form and slope unit which is possible to form changing between use time of the form and the non-use form as entrained by the tread side to the outside The slope unit is spaced apart by a predetermined distance in the slope length direction. Is characterized by comprising the step board plurality of handrail units made by attaching a handrail bars between handrail struts are detachably fixed at each stand state to the end of.

  The slope device according to the second invention of the present application is characterized in that, in the first invention, the handrail unit is provided on either one or both sides of the slope unit.

  The slope device according to the third invention of the present application is characterized in that, in the first or second invention, the length of the handrail bar of the handrail unit is adjustable.

  In the slope device according to the fourth invention of the present application, in the first, second, or third invention, the handrail bar is attached to the handrail post via the handrail bracket, and the relative angle to the handrail post It is characterized by being configured to be adjustable.

  In the slope device according to the fifth invention of the present application, in the first, second, third, or fourth invention, the handrail column of the handrail unit extends outward from the handrail column in the width direction of the slope unit. It is characterized by having auxiliary legs that are grounded.

  The slope device according to the sixth invention of the present application is characterized in that, in the first, second, third, fourth or fifth invention, the handrail bar is provided in two upper and lower stages.

  (A) According to the slope device according to the first invention of the present application, a plurality of long rectangular plate-like treads are sequentially connected by hinge portions in a state where the long side edges are opposed to each other, and each tread A slope unit capable of changing the form between a use form in which the tread is extended in a substantially flat shape and a non-use form in which each tread is wound with the tread side facing outward, and the slope of the slope unit Since it has a handrail unit in which handrail bars are attached between a plurality of handrail struts that are detachably fixed in a standing state at the ends of a plurality of treads that are spaced apart by a predetermined distance in the length direction, the following effects are provided: Is played.

(A) When traveling on the slope unit with a wheelchair, traveling with high safety and reliability is realized by gripping the handrail bar of the handrail unit as necessary. In particular, when traveling on its own without approaching a caregiver, it is possible to travel while grabbing the handrail and pulling the wheelchair, for example, compared to traveling by manually turning the wheel of the wheelchair. Is reduced and high safety is ensured.

  (B) In addition, when walking with the above-mentioned slope unit by one's own power or with assistance, there is anxiety in the legs and hips by grabbing the handrail bar and walking along this, Even people who can only walk with a small stride can walk more safely while maintaining their posture.

  (C) Furthermore, the above slope unit is a take-up type slope device, and has a characteristic that it can be accurately installed on an irregular step portion, but when it is installed on such an irregular step portion. The running surface or walking surface has an irregular shape compared to the case of a slope device composed of a single plate, but even in such a case, the above-mentioned handrail unit is provided, so that stable running is possible. Or walking is ensured and safety is ensured.

In addition, the slope unit is provided on the one long side of the tread plate and on the other long side side in a use form in which the tread surface of each tread plate extends in a substantially flat shape. Since the abutting portions collide with each other, the pair of treads is restricted from being bent further downward. For example, this usage configuration is set to a configuration having a required camber angle. Can do.

  (B) According to the slope device concerning the 2nd invention of this application, in addition to the effect as described in the above (a), the following peculiar effect is acquired. That is, in this invention, since the handrail unit is provided on either one or both sides of the slope unit, for example, wheelchair traveling is mainly used according to the assumed usage of the slope device. If so, the installation form of the handrail unit may be determined according to the space or shape conditions of the installation place, and the slope device can be utilized to the maximum extent possible.

  (C) In the slope device according to the third invention of the present application, in addition to the effects described in the above (a) or (b), the following specific effects can be obtained. That is, in the present invention, the length of the handrail bar of the handrail unit is configured to be adjustable, so that the characteristics of the slope unit can be maximized. That is, the shape of the running surface or the walking surface of the slope unit changes depending on the condition of the step portion where the slope unit is installed. The length of the handrail bar of the handrail unit attached to the slope unit according to the change of the shape. However, this change in length is absorbed by the length adjustment function of the handrail stick itself, and the handrail unit can always be used in an appropriate state, thereby ensuring the safety and reliability of the slope device.

  (D) In the slope device according to the fourth invention of the present application, in addition to the effects described in the above (a), (b) or (c), the following specific effects can be obtained. That is, in the present invention, the handrail bar is attached to the handrail post via the handrail bracket, and the relative angle with the handrail post is adjustable, so that it is the same as the case described in (c) above. In addition, when the shape of the running surface or the walking surface changes depending on the installation condition of the slope unit, the shape of the handrail bar of the handrail unit attached to the slope unit also changes. It is absorbed by adjusting the relative angle of the handrail bar with respect to the support column, and the handrail unit can always be used in an appropriate state, thereby ensuring the safety and reliability of the slope device.

  (E) In the slope device according to the fifth invention of the present application, in addition to the effects described in the above (a), (b), (c) or (d), the following specific effects are obtained. That is, according to the present invention, the handrail column of the handrail unit is provided with an auxiliary leg that extends from the handrail column to the outside in the width direction of the slope unit and is grounded. The force applied from the side (lateral direction) of the lever can be efficiently supported. As a result, the mounting strength of the handrail unit in the lateral direction with respect to the slope unit of the handrail unit and the stability in the lateral direction of the entire slope device As a result, reliability and safety in use of the slope device are ensured.

  (F) In the slope device according to the sixth invention of the present application, in addition to the effects described in the above (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e), the following specific effects are obtained. can get. That is, in the present invention, since the handrail bar is provided in two upper and lower stages, for example, when running on a wheelchair on the slope unit, the handrail bar on the lower side is used, and when walking on the slope unit by itself For example, the handrail bar can be selected in accordance with the actual usage pattern, such as using the handrail bar on the higher side, and the convenience in use of the slope device is improved.

It is a whole perspective view in the use condition of the slope apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the whole perspective view in the use condition of the slope apparatus seen from the direction opposite to FIG. FIG. 3 is a view on arrow A in FIG. It is a B-arrow view of FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view of the handrail support | pillar part of a handrail unit. It is a perspective view in the assembly state of FIG. It is a whole perspective view in the use condition of the slope apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is the whole perspective view in the use condition of the slope apparatus seen from the direction opposite to FIG. FIG. 9 is a C-arrow view of FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram viewed from arrow D in FIG. 9. It is a disassembled perspective view of the handrail support | pillar part of a handrail unit. It is a perspective view in the assembly state of FIG. It is a structure conceptual diagram of the slope unit shown in FIG.1 and FIG.7, Comprising: It is a perspective view of an unfolding state (use state). It is a structure conceptual diagram of the slope unit shown in FIG.1 and FIG.7, Comprising: It is a perspective view of a winding state (non-use state). It is a perspective view which shows the connection structure of the treadboard which comprises a slope unit.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described based on preferred embodiments.

“First Embodiment”
1 to 4 show a slope device Z according to a first embodiment of the present invention. This slope device Z is constructed between, for example, the entrance approach or the high-order part Ga and the low-order part Gb of the stepped part G such as an ascending fence in the entrance. The slope unit X and the handrail unit Y described below It is configured with.

1: Slope unit X
The slope unit X is a slope unit according to the applicant's application (Japanese Patent Application No. 2013-181184), and a specific configuration thereof will be described here with reference to FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 13, the slope unit X includes a plurality of long rectangular plate-like treads 1 sequentially connected by hinges 10 (described later) with their long side edges facing each other. with a length, an end member 2 having a substantially wedge-shaped cross section at one end of its length, an end member 3, which also has a substantially wedge-shaped cross section at the other end, Ru is configured by connecting, respectively.

  The slope unit X has a configuration in which the tread surface of each tread plate 1 extends in a substantially flat shape as shown in FIG. 13 and the tread plate 1 outside the tread side as shown in FIG. The shape can be changed between the non-use forms. Moreover, in the above-mentioned form at the time of use, as described below, it is possible to maintain a substantially flat shape against a load from above (in practice, a desired camber angle is obtained). The shape slightly protrudes toward the upper surface (tread surface) (see FIGS. 1 and 7).

  In addition, since the slope unit X has a structure that can be freely bent from the form of use in FIG. 13 to the back side, as shown in FIG. 14, the front side (tread side) is set to the outside. It can be rolled into a non-use form.

  Furthermore, the slope unit X can also be in the form of a mountain fold that is bent in a mountain shape from an intermediate position in the length direction as a modified example of the form at the time of use, as shown by the chain line in FIG. This mountain fold form is, for example, a form in which the slope unit X is laid over a protrusion such as a sill as shown by a chain line in FIG.

  FIG. 15 shows the structure of the tread board 1. The step board 1 is integrally formed of an aluminum extrusion mold, and an outer fitting body 11 formed of a large-diameter C-shaped protrusion is formed on one long side of the step board 1, and the other long side is formed on the other long side. Inner fitting bodies 12 made of small-diameter C-shaped protrusions are respectively formed. By fitting the inner fitting bodies 12 of the other treads 1 to the outer fitting bodies 11 of one tread board 1, these two fittings 12 are formed. The treads 1 are connected so as to be relatively rotatable. That is, the hinge portion 10 is configured by the outer fitting body 11 and the inner fitting body 12. By connecting a plurality of treads 1 in this way, a slope unit X having a required length can be obtained.

  In addition, in order to maintain the shape of the slope unit X in use as described above, a band plate-shaped abutting portion 13 is provided on one long side of the tread plate 1, and the other long side is provided. In the state where the band plate-shaped abutting portions 14 are respectively formed, and one pair of treads is spaced apart from the hinge portion 10 in the radial direction in a state where the pair of treads 1 extends in a substantially planar state. When the one abutting portion 13 and the abutting portion 14 of the other tread 1 abut each other, the pair of treads 1 is restricted from being bent further downward. Since the bending restricting action works between the plurality of treads 1, the posture maintenance in the form of the slope unit X in use is realized.

  Extrusion openings 21, 22, and 23 are formed in the end faces of both end portions 1a and 1b of the tread board 1. The extrusion openings 21, 22, and 23 are closed by end face plates 4 attached to the end faces. Is done. And these each end surface board 4 is in the both edges of the slope unit X, and functions as a wheel stopper of a wheelchair. Further, when the handrail unit Y is attached to the slope unit X as will be described later, the end face plate 4 is removed to expose the extrusion openings 21, 22, and 23 at the position where the handrail support column is to be attached. A handrail support 40 (described later) is fitted and fixed to the extruded openings 21, 22, and 23 (see FIG. 5). The above is the specific structure of the slope unit X.

2: Handrail unit Y
As shown in FIG. 1, the handrail unit Y includes a plurality (three in this embodiment) of handrail struts 40, handrail bars 51 to 54 attached between the handrail struts 40, and the handrails. A plurality of (three in the embodiment) auxiliary legs 45 attached to the support column 40 are provided.

2-1 Handrail support 40
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the handrail support column 40 includes a fixed column 41 made of a substantially elliptic cylindrical tube and a movable column 42 made of a substantially elliptic cylindrical tube inserted in the fixed column 41. The length (height) dimension of the movable column 42 is adjusted by adjusting the amount of the movable column 42 drawn from the fixed column 41, and is fixed and held at a required length by a fixed screw (not shown). The

  On both side surfaces of the fixed column 41 in the width direction, vertical grooves 49 are formed over the entire length thereof. As will be described later, the vertical groove 49 functions as a mounting portion for the fixture 46 of the auxiliary leg 45. Also, the movable column 42 is formed with vertical grooves 50 on both side surfaces in the width direction so as to correspond to the fixed column 41 over the entire length thereof. As will be described later, the vertical groove 50 functions as a mounting portion for the extension arm 48 that supports the handrail bracket 44.

  The handrail support 40 is fixed to the end of the slope unit X tread 1 in a standing state by the support base 30. As shown in FIG. 5, the support base 30 includes a curved receiving portion 30 a corresponding to the shape of the side surface of the fixed column 41, and three protrusions 31 to 33 on the back side portion of the curved receiving portion 30 a. Is protruding. In addition, a pressing tool 34 having a curved shape corresponding to the side shape of the fixed column 41 is fastened to the front side of the curved receiving portion 30a.

  The support base 30 is inserted into the holes 21 to 23 that are open on the end surface of the tread 1 and fixed with a fixing screw 71 to fix the tread 31 to the tread 1. It is attached.

  The fixed column 41 has its lower end fitted to the curved receiving portion 30a of the column base 30, and the pressing tool 34 is fitted to the outer surface of the fixed column 41. In this state, the pressing tool 34 is fitted. Is fastened to the column base 30 side by a fixing screw 72, and is fixed to the end portion of the tread plate 1 in an upright state.

2-2: Handrail brackets 43 and 44
A handrail bracket 43 and a handrail bracket 44 described below are attached to the distal end side of the movable column 42.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the handrail bracket 43 includes a pair of gripping pieces 43 a and 43 b having arcuate surfaces, and the pair of gripping pieces 43 a and 43 b is attached to a base 76 attached to the upper end of the movable column 42. The fixing bolt 56 is fastened and fixed. The handrail bar 51 can be fixed to the upper end side of the movable column 42 by tightening the fixing bolt 56 with the handrail bar 51 sandwiched between the pair of gripping pieces 43a and 43b.

  The handrail bracket 43 can be rotated around the fixing bolt 56, and the relative angle of the handrail bar 51 with respect to the handrail column 40 by adjusting the rotation angle (that is, the handrail bar 51 with respect to the handrail column 40). Can be adjusted. It goes without saying that the axial position of the handrail bar 51 with respect to the handrail column 40 can be changed by loosening the fixing bolt 56.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the handrail bracket 44 includes a pair of gripping pieces 44 a and 44 b having arcuate surfaces, and the pair of gripping pieces 44 a and 44 b are attached to an intermediate position in the axial direction of the movable column 42. The front end of the arm 48 is fastened and fixed by a fixing bolt 57. The handrail bar 53 can be fixed to the middle position of the movable column 42 by tightening the fixing bolt 57 with the handrail bar 53 sandwiched between the pair of gripping pieces 44a and 44b.

  The handrail bracket 44 can be rotated about the fixing bolt 57, and the angle of the handrail bar 53 with respect to the handrail column 40 (that is, the handrail bar 53 with respect to the handrail column 40 is adjusted by adjusting the rotation angle). (Posture) can be adjusted.

  The extending arm 48 is fixed by a fixing screw 74 in a state in which the fixing portion 48a is fitted in the vertical groove 50 of the movable column 42. Then, the height position of the handrail bar 53 can be adjusted by loosening the fixing screw 74 and moving the extending arm 48 in the vertical direction along the vertical groove 50.

2-3: Handrail bars 51-54
Each of the handrail bars 51 to 54 has a shape in which one end is bent into a substantially U shape. In this embodiment, the handrail rods 51 to 54 straddle the three handrail struts 40 erected on one side of the slope unit X. It is attached. In this case, the handrail rod 51 and the handrail rod 52 are attached to the handrail bracket 43 side of each handrail post 40, and the handrail rod 53 and the handrail rod 54 are attached to the handrail bracket 44 side of each handrail post 40, thereby The handrail unit Y is provided with handrail bars in two upper and lower stages.

  By the way, as described above, the handrail bar 51 and the handrail bar 52 constitute an upper handrail bar, and the handrail bar 53 and the handrail bar 54 constitute a lower handrail bar. Are fixedly connected to each other, it is impossible to follow the change in the length or shape of the handrail unit Y, which changes according to the installed state of the slope unit X.

  That is, for example, when the slope unit X is installed substantially linearly between the high-order part Ga and the low-order part Gb of the stepped part G as shown in FIG. In the case of being erected in the form, the length of the handrail bar of the handrail unit Y attached to the slope unit X changes, and the shape of the handrail bar changes from a straight state to a mountain-folded state. become.

  Therefore, in order to use the handrail unit Y in an appropriate state, it is necessary for the handrail bar to have a function capable of following changes in the length and shape thereof. In order to realize this, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the handrail bar 51 and the handrail bar 52, and the handrail bar 53 and the handrail bar 54, which form a series of handrail bars, are both connected to a connecting tool 55. It is trying to connect by.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the connector 55 includes a pair of connecting pieces 55 a and 55 b that are connected by a connecting pin 58 so as to be relatively rotatable. Each of the connecting pieces 55a and 55b has a fitting insertion hole 59 that opens to the outer end thereof, and a central core having a predetermined annular gap between the inner side of the fitting insertion hole 59 and the inner peripheral surface thereof. 59a is provided. Then, the handrail bars 51 and 52 are inserted into the insertion hole 59 from the opening end side, and the handrail bars 51 and 52 are connected by being inserted into the annular gap.

  Accordingly, in this connected state, the relative relationship between the handrail bar 51 and the handrail bar 52, that is, the handrail bar 51 and the handrail bar 51 are connected by the relative rotation of the connecting pieces 55a and 55b of the connector 55. The shape of the handrail bar changes. In addition, when the handrail bar 51 and the handrail bar 52 advance and retreat with respect to the fitting insertion holes 59 of the connection pieces 55a and 55b of the connection tool 55, the lengths of the handrail bars 51 and 52 change. Become.

2-4: Auxiliary leg 45
The auxiliary leg 45 is attached to the handrail support column 40 and restricts the handrail unit Y from falling outward in the lateral direction, thereby stabilizing the handrail unit Y, and thus the slope device Z including the slope unit X. The entire reliability is ensured, and it is constituted by a tubular body in which both end portions 45a and 45b are bent in a substantially orthogonal direction. The auxiliary leg 45 is attached to one end portion 45a with a fixture 46 that is hooked to the vertical groove 50 portion of the movable column 42 of the handrail support column 40, and to the other end portion 45b of a grounding material 47. Is attached.

  The auxiliary leg 45 is attached to the end face plate 4 side by hooking the fixing tool 46 provided at one end portion 45 a thereof to the movable column 42 of the handrail column 40 and further fixing with a fixing screw 73. The auxiliary leg 45 adjusts the mounting height with respect to the handrail strut 40 by loosening the fixing screw 73 and moving the fixture 46 in the vertical direction along the vertical groove 50, so that the grounding is performed. The material 47 can be accurately grounded.

3: Installation operation of the slope device Z As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the installation operation of the slope device Z is an example in which the slope device Z is installed between the high-order part Ga and the low-order part Gb of the step part G. Will be described.

  First, the slope unit X is installed between the high level portion Ga and the low level portion Gb of the stepped portion G as a single unit. When the slope unit X is installed on the stepped portion G, one end member 2 is grounded to the high-order portion Ga, the other end member 3 is grounded to the low-order portion Gb, and the slope unit X is moved upward. The posture is maintained in a slightly curved state, and the load on the upper surface side can be supported.

  Next, the handrail unit Y is attached to one side of the slope unit X. First, the handrail struts 40 are respectively attached to the front and rear of one side of the slope unit X and the three substantially central positions. Further, handrail bars 51 and 52 and handrail bars 53 and 54 are attached to each handrail bracket 43 portion and each handrail bracket 44 portion of each handrail support column 40, respectively. Then, the handrail bar 51 and the handrail bar 52 on the upper stage side, and the handrail bar 53 and the handrail bar 54 on the lower stage side are respectively connected by a connecting tool 55.

  After that, the auxiliary leg 45 is attached to each handrail support column 40 of the handrail unit Y, and the grounding material 47 is grounded in a state of projecting laterally from the handrail support column 40 (see FIG. 3). Thus, the installation work of the slope device Z is completed.

  According to the slope device Z installed in this way, the following effects can be obtained.

  (A) When traveling on the slope unit X with a wheelchair, traveling with high safety and reliability is realized by gripping the handrail bars 51 to 54 of the handrail unit Y as necessary. In particular, when traveling by itself without approaching an assistant, it is possible to move while pulling the wheelchair by grasping the handrail bars 51 to 54, for example, compared with the case where the wheelchair is rotated by hand. The driving effort is reduced and high safety is ensured.

  (B) When walking on the slope unit X by one's own walking or with assistance, for example, there is anxiety on the legs and hips by grabbing the handrail bars 51 to 54 and walking along them. Even if it is a person who can only walk with a small stride in the state, it can walk more safely while maintaining its posture.

  (C) In the case where the slope unit X is installed in a mountain-folded state so as to straddle the sill, for example, in the case of a slope device in which the running surface or walking surface of the slope unit X is composed of a single plate However, even in such a case, since the handrail unit Y is provided, stable running or walking is ensured and safety is ensured.

  (D) In the slope device Z, since the handrail bars 51 to 54 are provided in the upper and lower stages in the handrail unit Y, for example, when traveling on the slope unit X in a wheelchair, the handrail bar 53 on the lower side is provided. , 54, and when walking on the slope unit X by itself, the handrail bars 51 and 52 on the higher side can be used to select the handrail bars according to the actual usage pattern. Convenience in use of the device Z is improved.

“Second Embodiment”
7 to 10 show a slope device Z according to a second embodiment of the present invention. As with the slope device Z in the first embodiment, the slope device Z is configured by attaching a slope unit X and a handrail unit Y to one side edge of the slope unit X.

  Since the slope unit X is the same as the slope unit X in the first embodiment except that the slope length is different (short), the other configuration is the same as that in the first embodiment. The corresponding explanation in is used, and the explanation here is omitted.

  On the other hand, the handrail unit Y has a different configuration from the handrail unit Y in the first embodiment. Therefore, the configuration and the like of the handrail unit Y will be specifically described here.

1: Handrail unit Y
As shown in FIG. 7, the handrail unit Y is connected to two handrail struts 60 on the front and rear sides, a handrail bar 58 mounted between the handrail struts 60, and both ends of the slide bar 58. An end bar 59 is provided, and an auxiliary leg 45 is attached to each handrail column 60 described above.

1-1: Handrail support 60
As shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the handrail support column 60 is composed of a fixed column 61 made of a circular tube and a movable column 22 made of a circular tube inserted in the fixed column 61. The length (height) dimension is adjusted to be increased or decreased by adjusting the amount of 62 pulled out from the fixed column 61, and fixed and held at a required length by a fixing screw (not shown).

  The handrail support 60 is fixed to the end portion of the tread plate 1 of the slope unit X in a standing state by the support base 35. As shown in FIG. 11, the support base 35 includes a semicircular arc receiving portion 35 a corresponding to the outer peripheral shape of the fixed column 61, and three protrusions on the back side portion of the receiving portion 35 a. 36 to 38 project. A pressing tool 39 provided with a semicircular arc receiving portion 39a corresponding to the outer peripheral shape of the fixed column 61 is fastened to the front side of the receiving portion 35a.

  The column base 35 is inserted into the holes 21 to 23 that are open on the end surface of the tread 1 and fixed with fixing screws 71 to the tread 1 side. It is attached.

  The fixed column 61 has its lower end fitted to the receiving portion 35a of the column base 35, and the pressing tool 39 is fitted to the outer side surface of the fixed column 61. In this state, the pressing tool 39 is By tightening to the column base 35 side with a fixing screw 72, it is fixed to the end of the tread plate 1 in an upright state.

1-2: Handrail bracket 63
A handrail bracket 63 described below is attached to the distal end side of the movable column 62. As shown in FIG. 12, the handrail bracket 63 is configured by a U-shaped receiver, and is fixed to the distal end of the movable column 62 via a base 77. The handrail bracket 63 is pivotally attached to the handrail bracket 63 side in a state in which it is connected by a fixing bolt 75 with a pair of connecting pieces 67a and 67b configured to be bendable to each other. ing.

  Further, an end portion of a straight bar-shaped handrail body 68 is fitted and inserted into the outer end side of one connecting piece 67a of the connecting tool so as to be movable in the axial direction. Further, one end of an end handrail body 69 that is largely bent into a U shape is fitted and inserted into the outer end side of the other connecting piece 67b so as to be movable in the axial direction. Therefore, the handrail body 68 and the end portion handrail body 69 are relatively rotatable in the vertical direction around the fixing bolt 75 of the handrail bracket 63.

  In this embodiment, since the length of the slope unit X is short, in the handrail unit Y, the handrail struts 60 are disposed at both front and rear ends of the slope unit X, and the pair of handrail struts 60 are disposed between the pair of handrail struts 60. One handrail rod 68 is disposed so as to straddle. For example, when the length of the slope unit X is increased, the handrail support column 60 is also disposed at an intermediate position in the length direction of the slope unit X. In this case, however, a plurality of handrail bars 68 are connected to each other at the handrail column 60 portion at the intermediate position.

2: Auxiliary leg 65
The auxiliary leg 65 is attached to the handrail support column 60 to restrict the handrail unit Y from falling outward in the lateral direction, thereby stabilizing the handrail unit Y, and thus the slope device Z including the slope unit X. The entire reliability is ensured, and the both ends 65a and 65b are formed of a tubular body bent in a substantially orthogonal direction.

  The auxiliary leg 65 is attached to the handrail column 60 side by connecting one end portion 65a thereof to a fixture 64 attached to the upper end portion of the fixed column 61. A grounding material 66 is attached to the other end portion 65 b of the auxiliary leg 65.

  In addition, since the work procedure of the installation operation | work of the slope apparatus Z provided with the handrail unit Y of this embodiment is the same as that of the patent in the case of the said 1st Embodiment, description here is abbreviate | omitted. Moreover, the effect of the slope apparatus Z provided with this handrail unit Y is the same as that of the said 1st Embodiment, The corresponding description of this 1st Embodiment is used and description here is abbreviate | omitted. .

"Other"
In each of the above embodiments, the case where the handrail unit Y is attached only to one side edge of the slope unit X has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. The unit Y can also be attached to the left and right edges of the slope unit X, respectively.

  As described above, if the handrail unit Y is provided on either one of the both sides of the slope unit X and the embodiment provided on both sides of the slope unit X can be arbitrarily selected, use of the assumed slope device Z is possible. According to the form, for example, if wheelchair traveling is the main use form, the installation form of the handrail unit Y may be determined according to the space or shape conditions of the installation place, and the slope device Z is most effective. Can be used for

  The slope device of the present invention is constructed in a step portion and functions as a wheelchair traveling path or a pedestrian walking path, and is used particularly in the field of elderly care.

1 ..Tread board 2, 3 ..End member 40 ..Handrail post 41 ..Fixed column 42 ..Moveable column 45 ..Auxiliary legs 51 to 54 ..Handrail rod 60 ..Handrail post 61 ..Fixed column 62・ Movable column 65 ・ ・ Auxiliary leg X ・ ・ Slope unit Y ・ ・ Handrail unit Z ・ ・ Slope device

Claims (6)

A plurality of long rectangular plate-like treads are sequentially connected by a hinge portion with their long side edges facing each other, and a band plate-like abutting portion is provided on one long side of the tread plate, Band plate-shaped abutting portions are formed on the other long side, respectively, and in the form of use in which the pair of treads are extended in a substantially flat state, they are separated from the hinge portion in the radial direction. When the abutting part of one tread and the abutting part of the other tread are abutted with each other at this position, it is restricted that these pair of treads bend further downward. In the slope unit, the form can be changed between the use form and the non-use form so that each of the treads is wound with the tread side thereof outside.
A handrail unit comprising a handrail bar attached between a plurality of handrail struts that are detachably fixed in an upright state at end portions of a plurality of tread plates that are spaced apart by a predetermined distance in the slope length direction of the slope unit. A characteristic slope device. In claim 1,
The slope apparatus, wherein the handrail unit is provided on either one or both sides of the slope unit. In claim 1 or 2,
The slope device characterized in that the handrail bar of the handrail unit is configured such that its length can be adjusted up and down. In claim 1, 2 or 3,
The handrail bar is attached to the handrail post via a handrail bracket, and the relative angle with the handrail post is configured to be adjustable. In claim 1, 2, 3 or 4,
The slope device, wherein the handrail support of the handrail unit is provided with auxiliary legs that extend from the handrail support to the outside of the slope unit in the width direction and are grounded. In claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5,
A slope device, wherein the handrail bar is provided in two upper and lower stages.