JP6668167B2 - escalator - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an escalator, and more particularly, to an escalator provided with a landing gate device for opening and closing a gate.

  If a single infant rides on the escalator, there is a risk of falling or falling. Therefore, in some conventional escalators, an announcement or the like prompts an adult and an infant to hold hands and ride together. However, there is a case where the infant alone approaches the escalator platform when the adult looks away. In consideration of such a situation, Patent Literature 1 discloses an escalator disaster prevention device for an escalator user including an air blower having an air outlet for blowing air near a handrail entrance into which a moving handrail enters. ing.

JP-A-8-324948

  According to the technology of Patent Document 1, an effect of keeping an infant away from an escalator landing is expected. However, in an escalator installed in a facility with many infants, the infant enters the entrance by a more reliable method alone. It is necessary to prevent that.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an escalator capable of highly suppressing the infant from entering the entrance by himself and permitting the infant to enter the entrance only when the infant is with an adult. It is to be.

  An escalator according to the present invention has a gate for opening and closing a gate, a hall gate device provided in a hall, a first opening operation unit provided in the hall gate device, and a first opening operation unit in the hall gate device. A second opening operation unit provided at a position lower than the opening operation unit, and a control device that opens the gate when the first opening operation unit and the second opening operation unit are simultaneously operated. And

  The escalator according to the present invention further includes an authentication card used over the first opening operation unit, and the control device opens the gate when the authentication card is detected by the first opening operation unit. It is preferable to have a configuration.

  In the escalator according to the present invention, the control device is configured such that when the first opening operation section and the second opening operation section are simultaneously touched and a current flows between the respective opening operation sections via a user, Preferably, the gate is opened.

  In the escalator according to the present invention, the landing gate device includes a pair of gate device main bodies arranged along each outer side surface of the pair of balustrades, and a pair of the gates respectively provided in the gate device main bodies. It is preferable to have a configuration having Further, it is preferable that the first opening operation unit is installed on the gate device main body, and the second opening operation unit is installed on the gate.

  The escalator according to the present invention has an exit gate for opening and closing the exit, and further includes an exit gate device provided at the exit, wherein the control device includes the first opening operation section and the second opening operation. The exit gate may be opened when the units are operated at the same time or when a passenger approaches the exit.

  In the escalator according to the present invention, since the entrance is closed by the gate, it is possible to prevent the infant from entering the entrance alone by a high degree. When the infant is with the adult, the adult operates the first opening operation unit, and the infant operates the second opening operation unit to open the gate, and the infant is allowed to enter the entrance. . That is, according to the escalator according to the present invention, the gate is opened and the entrance is opened only when there is an adult.

  Furthermore, if the landing gate device is configured to have a pair of gate device main bodies arranged along each outer surface of the pair of balustrades, and a pair of gates respectively provided in each gate device main body, an infant can be used. It can also be prevented from contacting the handrail installed on the balustrade.

It is a figure showing the whole escalator composition which is an example of an embodiment. It is a figure showing the hall gate device which is an example of an embodiment. It is a figure for explaining a use state of an escalator which is an example of an embodiment. It is a figure for explaining a use state of an escalator which is an example of an embodiment. It is a figure showing the hall gate device which is another example of an embodiment.

Hereinafter, an example of the embodiment will be described in detail.
The drawings referred to in the description of the embodiments are schematically described, and the dimensions and the like of each component of the embodiments should be determined in consideration of the following description. It is assumed from the beginning that an escalator is configured by appropriately combining the constituent elements of the plurality of embodiments.

  In the present specification, “infant” means a small child who does not want to ride on an escalator by himself, and is, for example, a small child under elementary school age. An adult is, for example, a junior high school student or higher. The treatment of children of elementary school age or higher may be treated the same as infants, lower grade children may be treated the same as toddlers, and upper grade children may be provided with an authentication card described later and treated the same as adults. In the following, a direction orthogonal to a pair of balustrades provided on both sides of the step may be referred to as a “lateral direction”, and one lateral side may be referred to as a left side and the other lateral side may be referred to as a right side.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration of an escalator 10 as an example of the embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the escalator 10 is a lifting device in which a plurality of steps 11 circulate between an upper floor and a lower floor. On both left and right sides of the step 11, a pair of balustrades 12 that support a moving handrail (not shown) that moves together with the step 11 are provided. The moving handrail is a handrail that moves together with step 11. The escalator 10 includes a control device 20 for controlling operations of a driving device (not shown) for moving the step 11.

  Step 11 is a step for transporting the passenger, which includes a step board on which the passenger rides, a riser for closing the step, and a frame for fixing the step board and the riser. A step shaft attached to a step chain 13 that connects the steps 11 is installed on the frame. In step 11, the step chain 13 is driven by the driving device to circulate between the upper floor and the lower floor. The step chain 13 spans a lower sprocket 14 installed in a lower machine room 16 and an upper sprocket 15 installed in an upper machine room 17. The control device 20 is installed, for example, in the upper machine room 17.

  The escalator 10 is an ascending escalator in which the lower floor is a landing 18 and the upper floor is a landing 19. The configuration of the present invention may be applied to a down escalator. In the example shown in FIG. 1, a landing gate device 30 is provided on the lower floor, and a landing gate device 40 is provided on the upper floor. The escalator 10 is installed in a facility that is often used by infants.

  The escalator 10 may be, for example, an escalator that switches between up and down depending on the time zone. When the driving direction of the escalator 10 changes, for example, the landing gate device 30 and the landing gate device 40 have the same configuration. In this case, in addition to the exit gates that open and close the exits, the exit gate device 40 is provided with each opening operation unit described below. Hereinafter, assuming that the landing gate device 30 and the landing gate device 40 have the same configuration, each component of the gate device will be described using the landing gate device 30 as an example. During the ascending operation of the escalator 10, the respective opening operation sections of the exit gate device 40 are in a use-stop state.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the landing gate device 30. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the escalator 10 has a gate 32 that opens and closes the entrance 18 p and includes a landing gate device 30 provided in the landing 18. Here, the entrance 18p means a place on the landing 18 where the operator gets on the step 11. The gate 32 is substantially perpendicular to, for example, the balustrade 12 provided on both the left and right sides of the entrance 18p when the entrance 18p is closed. In the escalator 10, since the gate 32 of the landing gate device 30 blocks the entrance 18p, it is possible to prevent an infant from entering the entrance 18p alone.

  The escalator 10 further includes a first opening operation unit 33 provided in the landing gate device 30 and a second opening operation unit 34 provided in the landing gate device 30 at a position lower than the first opening operation unit 33. . The first opening operation unit 33 and the second opening operation unit 34 are sensors or switches for opening the gate 32. The control device 20 opens the gate 32 when the first opening operation unit 33 and the second opening operation unit 34 are simultaneously operated. The control device 20 controls the movement of step 11 and the opening and closing of the gate 32, and controls the opening and closing of the exit gate. The control device for controlling the opening and closing of the gate 32 may be provided separately from the control device for controlling the movement in step 11 and the like.

  As will be described in detail later, the first opening operation unit 33 is a sensor or switch that is assumed to be operated by an adult, and the second opening operation unit 34 is a sensor or switch that is assumed to be operated by an infant. However, the second opening operation section 34 may be operated by an adult or a child of elementary school age or more. The control device 20 may open the gate 32 when the first opening operation unit 33 is operated, but does not open the gate 32 when at least only the second opening operation unit 34 is operated. When the infant is with an adult, for example, when the adult touches the first opening operation unit 33 and the infant touches the second opening operation unit 34, the gate 32 opens, and the infant is allowed to enter the entrance 18p. You.

  The landing gate device 30 includes a pair of gate device main bodies 31 arranged along each outer side surface of the pair of balustrades 12, and a pair of gates 32 provided on each gate device main body 31, respectively. Each gate device main body 31 is provided so as to sandwich each balustrade 12 in the landing 18, and surrounds three sides of the entrance 18 p together with the gate 32. The landing 18 and the landing 19 are provided with an entrance through which the moving handrail exits from below the balustrade 12 or from above the balustrade 12. The gate device main body 31 is preferably provided along the balustrade 12, for example, to a position corresponding to the entrance so that an infant does not touch the entrance.

  The gate device main body 31 is provided, for example, from the entrance of the moving handrail to the end of the balustrade 12. The gate 32 is preferably rotated inward and opened, and is rotatably supported, for example, on the tip end of the gate device main body 31 distant from the balustrade 12. The length of the portion extending from the tip of the balustrade 12 to the opposite side to the entrance 18p (hereinafter, may be referred to as “extending portion”) is the length that the gate 32 and the balustrade 12 do not contact when the gate 32 is opened inside. It is preferable that A recess 36 for accommodating the gate 32 is formed in the extension of the gate device body 31.

  The gate device main body 31 is formed at a height such that the upper end of the device main body cannot be reached even if the infant extends his arm. The gate device body 31 is provided with a motor (not shown) for opening and closing the gate 32, a speaker 35, and the like. The first opening operation section 33 is preferably installed on the gate device main body 31. The second opening operation section 34 may be installed on the gate device main body 31, but is preferably installed on the gate 32.

  The gate 32 is provided substantially perpendicular to each gate device main body 31 with the entrance 18p closed. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the gate 18p is closed by the two gates 32. Each gate 32 is pivotally supported by each gate device main body 31, and ends of the gate devices 31 substantially coincide with each other in the middle of each gate device main body 31, thereby closing the entrance 18p. The gate 32 is, for example, a plate member having a substantially rectangular shape, but the shape of the gate 32 is not particularly limited as long as it can prevent the infant from entering the entrance 18p.

  The first opening operation unit 33 is a sensor or a switch that is operated by an adult to open the gate 32. In the present embodiment, in the gate device main body 31, the first opening operation unit 33 is installed at a position where the hand of the infant cannot reach or is hard to reach. In the example shown in FIG. 2, an inclined surface 31 c is formed between a front surface 31 a facing the user side of the gate device main body 31 and an upper surface 31 b facing vertically upward, and the first opening operation section 33 is formed on the inclined surface 31 c. Is provided. The height of the first opening operation section 33 is determined in consideration of, for example, the average height and arm length of a 6-year-old child.

  The first opening operation unit 33 may be a mechanical switch, but is preferably a touch sensor that detects approach or contact of a user's hand, or a sensor that detects approach or contact of an authentication card 37 described later. is there. Further, both of the sensors may be mounted as the first opening operation unit 33.

  The second opening operation unit 34 is a touch sensor for detecting an approach or contact of a user's hand, which is a sensor or switch for opening the gate 32 by operation by an infant. It is preferable that the second opening operation part 34 is located at a position lower than the first opening operation part 33 of the gate 32 and is located at a position that is easy for a child to reach. On the gate 32, a hand pattern is drawn on a portion where the second opening operation section 34 is installed so that a child can easily operate the gate 32.

  As described above, the control device 20 opens the gate 32 when the first opening operation unit 33 and the second opening operation unit 34 are simultaneously operated. The infant cannot reach the first opening operation unit 33, and even more, cannot touch the first opening operation unit 33 and the second opening operation unit 34 at the same time. Therefore, in the escalator 10, the gate 32 opens only when the adults are together.

  Further, it is preferable that the control device 20 drives the step 11 in conjunction with the opening of the gate 32, and when the first opening operation unit 33 and the second opening operation unit 34 are simultaneously operated, that is, when the gate 32 is operated. Open the exit gate when it is opened or when a passenger approaches the exit. Further, the control device 20 closes the gate 32 every time, for example, a pair of an adult and an infant pass through the entrance 18p.

  As illustrated in FIG. 3, when an adult touches the first opening operation unit 33 and an infant touches the second opening operation unit 34 and the opening operation units are simultaneously touched, the gate 32 opens and the door 18p is opened. Can be entered. In the landing gate device 30, a first opening operation unit 33 is installed on each gate device main body 31. Further, a second opening operation unit 34 is provided at each gate 32. In this case, for example, the setting is such that the gate 32 is opened when the first opening operation unit 33 installed on the left gate device main body 31 and the second opening operation unit 34 installed on the right gate 32 are simultaneously touched. I do. Thus, it is possible to encourage the adult and the infant to ride on the escalator 10 side by side.

  In the landing gate device 30, a speaker 35 is installed on a front surface 31 a of the gate device main body 31. The speaker 35 outputs, for example, a voice that prompts an adult and an infant to hold the escalator 10 while holding hands. Further, the speaker 35 may be used to announce a method of opening the gate 32 and the like.

  The escalator 10 may open the gate 32 only when the first opening operation section 33 and the second opening operation section 34 are simultaneously operated, but the authentication card 37 used by holding the first opening operation section 33 over the first opening operation section 33. May be provided.

  As illustrated in FIG. 4, the gate 32 is opened by holding the authentication card 37 over the first opening operation unit 33, and the escalator 10 can be used. In this case, the control device 20 opens the gate 32 when the first opening operation unit 33 detects the authentication card 37. The authentication card 37 is, for example, a magnetic card or a card with an IC chip, and is distributed only to adults when entering the facility where the escalator 10 is installed. When the adult is with the infant, the adult can touch the first opening operation section 33 and the infant touch the second opening operation section 34 without using the authentication card 37 as shown in FIG. Gate 32 can be opened.

  Further, the escalator 10 (control device 20) is configured to control the gate when the first opening operation unit 33 and the second opening operation unit 34 are simultaneously touched and a current flows between the respective opening operation units via the user. 32 may be configured to open. As the current, a weak current without stimulation is used. As a specific example, an electric current flows to an adult who has touched the first opening operation unit 33, and an electric current flows to the second opening operation unit 34 via an infant holding hands with this adult. In this case, only when the adult and the infant are holding hands, the gate 32 is opened and the vehicle can enter the entrance 18p.

  As described above, according to the escalator 10 having the above configuration, since the entrance 18p is closed by the gate 32, it is possible to prevent the infant from entering the entrance 18p alone by a high degree. Since the exit is also closed by the exit gate of the exit gate device 40, it is possible to highly prevent the infant from entering the exit. On the other hand, when the infant is with the adult, the adult touches the first opening operation section 33 and the infant touches the second opening operation section 34 to open the gate 32 and permit the infant to enter the entrance 18p. Is done. In addition, each gate device can also prevent the infant from contacting the moving handrail installed on the balustrade 12.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a landing gate device 30x which is another example of the embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 5, an adult footprint 38 and a child footprint 39 smaller than the adult footprint 38 are drawn on the landing plate 21 of the escalator provided with the landing gate device 30x. The adult last 38 is drawn in front of the left gate 32, and the child last 39 is drawn in front of the right gate 32, and are arranged side by side. According to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 5, an adult can be guided in front of the left gate 32 and an infant can be guided in front of the right gate 32, and the infant can be encouraged to ride on the escalator with the adult. it can.

  The landing gate device 30x is provided with a first opening operation unit 33 and a second opening operation unit 34. The first opening operation unit 33 is provided on the left gate device main body 31, and the second opening operation unit 34 is provided on the right gate. 32 is different from the landing gate device 30 in that they are respectively provided in the landing gate devices 32. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 5, the adult's footprint 38 and the child's footprint 39 guide the adult to the left and the infant to the right, so that each opening operation unit may be present on one side. Further, a sound may be further output from the speaker 35 for guidance.

  10 escalator, 11 step, 12 balustrade, 13 step chain, 14 lower sprocket, 15 upper sprocket, 16 lower machine room, 17 upper machine room, 18 landing, 18p entrance, 19 exit, 20 control device, 21 landing plate, Reference Signs List 30 landing gate device, 31 gate device main body, 32 gate, 33 first opening operation unit, 34 second opening operation unit, 35 speaker, 36 recess, 37 authentication card, 38 adult footprint, 39 child footprint, 40 Exit gate device

Claims (6)

A landing gate device having a gate for opening and closing the entrance, and a landing gate device provided at the landing;
A first opening operation unit provided in the landing gate device;
A second opening section provided at a position lower than the first opening section in the landing gate device;
A control device that opens the gate when the first opening operation unit and the second opening operation unit are simultaneously operated;
Escalator with Further comprising an authentication card used over the first opening operation unit,
The escalator according to claim 1, wherein the control device opens the gate when the authentication card is detected by the first opening operation unit.   The control device opens the gate when the first opening operation section and the second opening operation section are simultaneously touched and a current flows between the opening operation sections via a user. Or the escalator according to 2.   The said landing gate device has a pair of gate device main bodies arranged along each outer surface of a pair of balustrades, respectively, and a pair of the said gate provided in each said gate device main body, respectively. The escalator according to any one of the above. The first opening operation unit is installed on the gate device main body,
The escalator according to claim 4, wherein the second opening operation unit is provided at the gate. It has an exit gate that opens and closes the exit, and further includes an exit gate device provided at the exit,
The said control device opens the said exit gate, when the said 1st opening operation part and the said 2nd opening operation part are operated simultaneously, or when a passenger approaches the said exit. Or the escalator according to item 1.

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