JP7344476B2 - passenger conveyor - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a passenger conveyor that transports passengers using an endless transport body that circulates.

A passenger conveyor such as an escalator or a moving walkway includes an entrance and exit and a conveyance section. The boarding and alighting entrances are located at the beginning and end of the passage (boarding and alighting gates). The conveyance unit includes an endless conveyance body, and the endless conveyance body circulates along the passage to convey passengers. Passengers move from the boarding entrance to the starting end (passenger receiving section) of the endless conveying body, and when they board the endless conveying body, they are transported by the endless conveying body, and then they are transferred to the terminal end (passenger delivery section) of the endless conveying body. When it arrives, it moves to the exit and continues its journey, leaving the passenger conveyor behind.

If a passenger moves (walks or runs, hereinafter the same) on the endless carrier while being transported by the endless carrier, there is a risk of coming into contact with other passengers. Therefore, the passenger conveyor is premised on conveying passengers without moving them while standing on the endless conveyor. However, it has become common practice to move on an endless carrier and to leave one lane open on either the left or right side of the endless carrier so as not to impede the movement of passengers.

Therefore, a load sensor is placed on each step that makes up the endless conveyor, or a plurality of non-contact sensors are placed at predetermined intervals along the path on the railing located on the side of the endless conveyor. Alternatively, if a camera is placed on the ceiling and a passenger is detected moving on the endless conveyor based on the information from these human detection units, a notification unit such as a speaker will emit a predetermined signal to alert the passenger. Passenger conveyors equipped with a notification device that performs notification have been proposed (Patent Documents 1 to 3).

JP2012-218878A JP2012-236660A JP2010-64821A

The present invention provides a passenger conveyor that has a higher ability to attract attention to passengers moving on an endless conveyor than these conventional passenger conveyors, and has a high effect of suppressing movement on the endless conveyor. The task is to

The passenger conveyor according to the present invention includes:
An entrance and exit located at the end of the passage;
an endless conveyor that circulates along the passage;
a handrail disposed along the passage on the side of the endless conveyor and supporting the handrail in a circularly movable manner;
a person detection unit that detects passengers on the endless conveyor;
a plurality of notification units disposed on the parapet at predetermined intervals along the passage;
Based on the information from the person detection unit, if a passenger moving on the endless conveyor is detected in the area of the aisle excluding the vicinity of the entrance and exit, and the amount of movement of the passenger exceeds a predetermined range. , a notification control unit that causes a notification unit close to the passenger to make a predetermined notification,
The notification control unit is a passenger conveyor that controls the notification unit so that the notification unit makes a sound every time a passenger steps on a tread on the endless conveyor while moving.

The passenger conveyor according to the present invention is
The notification control unit controls the notification unit so that the level of notification increases as the vehicle approaches the exit.
It is a passenger conveyor .

Moreover, as another aspect of the passenger conveyor according to the present invention,
The notification control unit controls the notification unit so that when a passenger moving in the opposite direction on the endless conveyance body is detected, a different notification is given when the passenger moves in the forward direction on the endless conveyance body.
The following configuration can be adopted.

Further, as yet another aspect of the passenger conveyor according to the present invention,
The notification unit is a sound device,
As a method of increasing the level of notification, the notification control unit can adopt a configuration in which the notification unit is controlled so that the output intensity or output frequency of the notification unit is increased.

Further, as yet another aspect of the passenger conveyor according to the present invention,
The notification unit is a sound device,
The notification control unit may be configured to adjust the output intensity of the notification unit depending on the distance between the passenger and the notification unit.

Further, as yet another aspect of the passenger conveyor according to the present invention,
The aisle has a width that allows passengers to line up side by side and has a right lane and a left lane,
The notification section is provided for the right lane and the left lane,
The notification control unit is configured to be able to detect whether the passenger is moving in the left or right lane based on the information from the person detection unit, and cause the notification unit of the lane in which the passenger is moving to issue a notification. Can be adopted.

According to the present invention, compared to conventional passenger conveyors, it is possible to provide a passenger conveyor that has a higher ability to attract attention to passengers moving on an endless conveyor, and thereby has a high effect of suppressing movement on an endless conveyor. be able to.

FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional side view of an escalator. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of a notification device included in an escalator, and is a schematic cross-sectional side view of the escalator. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of one configuration example of the notification device, and is a schematic plan view from the slope of the escalator to the exit. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the notification method by the notification device, and is a schematic plan view from the slope of the escalator to the exit. FIG. 5 is a timing chart of notification control 1 of the notification device. FIG. 6 is a timing chart of notification control 1' of the notification device. FIG. 7 is a timing chart of notification control 2 of the notification device. 8 is a timing chart of notification control 3 of the notification device, FIG. 8(a) is a timing chart of notification control 3 near the exit, and FIG. 8(b) is a timing chart of notification control 3 near the exit. It is a chart. FIGS. 9A to 9E are explanatory diagrams of each example of notification control 4 of the notification device. FIGS. 10A to 10E are explanatory diagrams of each example of the notification control 5 of the notification device. FIGS. 11A and 11B are timing charts of each example of the notification control 6 of the notification device. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of another configuration example of the notification device, and is a schematic plan view from the slope of the escalator to the exit.

<Overall configuration>
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, each embodiment of an escalator, which is one type of passenger conveyor, will be described as an embodiment according to the present invention, but first, the overall structure of the escalator will be described.

As shown in FIG. 1, the escalator 1 includes a truss 2, an entrance 3, a conveyance section 4, a handrail section 5, and a control section 6. The truss 2 is a structure that supports the escalator 1's own weight and live load. The truss 2 includes two horizontal ends 2a, 2a and a sloped part 2b. The entrance 3 is provided above both ends 2a, 2a of the truss 2, and is located at the ends (starting end, terminal end) of the passage. The conveyance section 4 is supported by the truss 2, and the tread surface moves along the passage, thereby conveying the passenger without moving the passenger while standing in that position. Handrail portions 5 are also supported by the truss 2 and provided along the passage on both sides of the passage. The control unit 6 controls each part of the escalator 1 to ensure smooth operation of the escalator 1. The control unit 6 is provided in the form of a control panel.

In addition, in this embodiment, the escalator 1 is set up to carry passengers from left to right (from the bottom floor to the top floor). For this reason, the escalator 1 includes, from left to right, an entrance 3A, a conveyance section 4, and an exit 3B. When the settings are reversed by the control unit 6, the boarding entrance 3A is switched to the exit, and the exit 3B is switched to the boarding entrance, and the setting is for descending to transport passengers from right to left (from the upper floor to the lower floor).

The entrance 3 is provided above the horizontal end 2a of the truss 2. The entrance 3 includes a floor plate 30. The floor plate 30 constitutes the floor of the entrance/exit 3 and is installed at the ends (starting end, terminal end) of the passage. The tip of the floor plate 30 defines a boundary between the entrance 3 and the conveyance section 4.

The transport unit 4 includes an endless transport body 40 . The endless conveyor 40 is made up of a plurality of steps 41, . . . connected in an endless manner. The endless conveyor 40 is disposed within the truss 2 so as to be able to circulate along the longitudinal direction of the truss 2 . The drive mechanism of the conveyance unit 4 includes a drive motor 42 , a reduction gear 43 , a pair of sprockets 44 , 44 , and a step chain 45 . The drive motor 42 and the speed reducer 43 are provided at the horizontal end 2a of the truss 2 on the upper end side. One sprocket 44 is also provided at the horizontal end 2a on the upper end side of the truss 2, and the drive of the drive motor 42 is transmitted via the reducer 43 and transmission means such as a chain or a belt. The other sprocket 44 is provided at the horizontal end 2a of the truss 2 on the lower end side. The step chain 45 is a means for endlessly connecting the plurality of steps 41, . . . and is wound around a pair of sprockets 44, 44. The endless conveyor 40 circulates in one direction or the opposite direction as the step chain 45 circulates as the drive motor 42 drives.

The handrail section 5 includes a handrail 50 and a parapet 51. The handrail 50 is also called a moving handrail and is flexible and endless. The handrail 50 circulates in conjunction with the endless transport body 40. The balustrade 51 is arranged on the side of the endless conveyor 40 along the longitudinal direction of the endless conveyor 40 . The lower side of the parapet 51 is supported by the truss 2, and supports the handrail 50 in a circularly movable manner. A pair of handrails 50 and a handrail 51 are provided along the passage on both sides of the passage.

<Notification device>
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the escalator 1 includes a notification device. The notification device is a device that makes a predetermined notification for the purpose of alerting passengers moving on the endless conveyance body 40. The notification device includes a person detection section 70, a notification section 71, and a notification control section.

A plurality of human detection units 70 are arranged at predetermined intervals along the passage. More specifically, a plurality of human detection units 70 are disposed at each step 41, so that a plurality of human detection units 70 are arranged at pitch intervals of the steps 41 over the entire length of the endless conveyance body 40. The human detection unit 70 is arranged on the tread portion of the step 41. The human detection unit 70 is arranged to cover the entire area of the tread portion of the step 41, and can not only detect a passenger on the tread portion, but also detect whether the passenger is in the right lane of the tread portion or in the left lane. It is possible to detect whether the driver is crossing the right lane or the left lane. As an example, the human detection unit 70 is configured using a piezoelectric or strain gauge pressure sensor (load sensor).

Assuming that the total number of steps 41 is m, starting from a specific step 41, all steps 41, ... are assigned an identification number one by one (steps 41(1) to 41(m)), and accordingly, The same identification number as the identification number of the step 41 is assigned one by one to all the person detection units 70, . . . (person detection units 70(1) to 70(m)).

The human detection unit 70 includes a transmitting unit. The transmitting unit transmits the load detection signal in association with its own identification number. The transmitter transmits the signal by short-range wireless communication. Near field wireless communication is wireless communication with a communication distance of about 1 meter, several meters, or tens of meters, and includes communication standards such as wireless LAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (registered trademark), and infrared communication. This is wireless communication related to.

Note that the human detection unit 70 is arranged on a movable part called the step 41. Therefore, as a method of feeding power to the human detection unit 70, wireless power feeding, sliding power feeding, a battery, a generator (dynamo), etc. can be adopted. In wireless power feeding, a power transmitting coil is placed on the truss 2 side, and a power receiving coil is placed on the steps 41. In the sliding type power feeding, a power feeding line is arranged on the truss 2 side along the moving direction of the step 41, and a power receiving body that slides into contact with the power feeding line is arranged on the step 41. The battery is placed on the step 41. The generator generates electricity by rotating the rear wheels of the steps 41, for example, and is disposed on the steps 41.

A plurality of notification units 71 are arranged at predetermined intervals along the passage. More specifically, the notification unit 71 is arranged in each of a plurality of regions in which the passage is divided in the longitudinal direction. If the number of divisions of the area is n (n<m) (areas A1 to An), each of the notification units 71, ... is assigned an identification number one by one (notification units 71(1) to 71(n)). . Note that the area A1 is near the entrance 3A, and is the area of the passenger receiving portion of the endless conveyance body 40 (an end area connected to the entrance 3A, in this embodiment, an area corresponding to two steps). The area An is near the exit 3B and is the area of the passenger delivery part of the endless conveyor 40 (an end area connected to the exit 3B, in this embodiment, an area corresponding to two steps). The areas A2 to An-1 are areas obtained by dividing the inclined portion of the endless conveyor 40 into (n-2) numbers (in this embodiment, each area corresponds to three steps).

The notification unit 71 is disposed on the skirt guard 53 of the components of the balustrade 51 facing the passage (the balustrade panel 52, the skirt guard 53, and the deck cover 54). However, the notification section 71 may be arranged on the parapet panel 52 or the deck cover 54. As an example, the notification unit 71 is an audio device such as a speaker. The notification section 71 is electrically connected to the notification control section via a power line or a signal line. Thereby, the notification section 71 is controlled by the notification control section.

The function of the notification control section is executed by the control section 6 of the escalator 1. The notification control section includes a reception section, a passenger detection section, and a transmission section. The receiving section receives a signal transmitted by the transmitting section of the human detection section 70. The passenger detection unit detects passengers moving on the endless conveyor 40 based on the signal from the person detection unit 70. When the passenger detection section detects a passenger, the transmission section transmits a command signal to the notification section 71 near the passenger to make a predetermined notification.

<Notification control 1 of notification device>
The conditions for issuing the notification command signal are: i) load displacement occurs over a predetermined number of consecutive steps 41, etc. (as an example, the predetermined number is 3; however, the predetermined number is 2; ii) the pitch time of the load change is within a predetermined time (for example, the predetermined time is 1.5 seconds).

FIG. 5 is a timing chart of notification control 1. Note that identification of the identification numbers of the human detection unit 70 and the notification unit 71 in the timing chart is an example based on FIG. 4. The notification control section constantly monitors the presence or absence of signals from all the human detection sections 70, . . . . Then, when the notification control unit confirms the load displacement across three consecutive steps 41, . . . (from A to C in the figure), it determines that there is a passenger moving on the endless transport body 40. At the same time, the notification control unit controls the area where the passenger is located, that is, the area (An-2 in the example) where the person detection unit 70 (70 (m-3) in the example) that detects the passenger is located. The notification unit 71 is identified (71(n-2) in the example shown), and a notification command signal is issued to the notification unit 71 (C in the figure). Note that the notification unit 71 specifies that the length of the endless transport body 40 and the total number of steps 41 are known, and the control unit 6 knows the moving speed of the endless transport body 40 and the origin position of the endless transport body 40. Therefore, identification by the notification control unit is possible. The notification content is, for example, a voice saying "Please stop walking." or a sound such as a buzzer or a chime.

Further, the notification control unit further confirms the continuation of the load displacement, and if it is determined that the passenger has continued to move and has moved to the next area (from An-2 to An-1 in the illustrated example), the notification control unit activates the notification unit 71. It updates (71(n-1) in the example) and issues a notification command signal to the notification section 71 (E in the figure). Then, the notification control unit continues to issue the notification command signal until it is confirmed that the passenger has stopped moving (F in the figure).

When the passenger stops moving in accordance with the notification, the load fluctuation in the person detection unit 70 (70 (m-1) in the illustrated example) that last detected the load disappears and becomes a constant level. Accordingly, the notification control section stops issuing the notification command signal or issues a notification command stop signal. As a result, the purpose of the notification is achieved and the notification from the notification unit 71 is stopped.

In this manner, according to the notification control 1, when a passenger moves on the endless conveyance body 40, notification is performed from the notification unit 71 close to the passenger, and this state continues unless the passenger stops moving. Therefore, according to the notification control 1, the ability to alert passengers moving on the endless conveyance body 40 is high, and thereby it is possible to provide an escalator that has a high suppressing effect on movement on the endless conveyance body 40. can.

Further, according to the notification control 1, only the notification section 71 close to the passenger moving on the endless conveyance body 40 operates, and the other notification sections 71, . . . do not operate. As a result, passengers standing stationary on the endless transport body 40 cannot hear the notification at all or have difficulty hearing it. Therefore, according to the notification control 1, movement on the endless conveyance body 40 can be effectively suppressed without causing discomfort to passengers other than the notification target person.

Further, according to notification control 1, notification is performed when the amount of movement of the passenger exceeds a predetermined range, and notification is not performed if the amount of movement of the passenger is within the predetermined range. This provides unnecessary notification to passengers who do not intend to move on the endless transport body 40, such as when passengers move a little to avoid other passengers or move a little to ensure a stable posture. You can prevent this from happening and causing discomfort.

Additionally, if the passenger stops moving in accordance with the notification, an option may be added that uses this as a trigger to notify different content from that during the movement. The notification content is, for example, a sound associated with a correct answer or a voice with content such as "Please continue to use escalators safely." This makes it possible for the user to be aware of the correct way to ride, and to deter them from walking in the future.

<Notification control 1' of notification device>
Notification control 1' is a modification of notification control 1, and is basically the same as notification control 1. The difference is the output form of the notification section 71, as can be seen by comparing the charts 71(n-1) and 71(n-2) in FIGS. 6 and 5.

As described above, one notification section 71 has jurisdiction over two or three person detection sections 70 within one area A. Therefore, within one area A, the distances between the human detection section 70 and the notification section 71 are different. That is, within one area A, the distance between the passenger and the notification unit 71 is different. Therefore, if the output intensity of the notification section 71 is the same no matter where the passenger is located within one region A, the strength of the notification will vary for the passenger. Therefore, when the distance from the notification unit 71 to the passenger is long within one area A, the output intensity of the notification unit 71 is increased, so that the notification can be heard at a constant level for the passenger no matter where the passenger is. Do it like this. This allows the passenger to recognize that the notification is clearly aimed at him/her.

Therefore, according to the notification control 1', the ability to attract attention can be further increased compared to the notification control 1.

<Notification control 2 of notification device>
Notification control 2 is a modification of notification control 1 and is basically the same as notification control 1. The difference is the output form of the notification section 71, as can be seen by comparing the charts 71(n-1) and 71(n-2) in FIGS. 7 and 5.

In the notification control 2, notification is not made continuously, but in a step-like notification manner according to the passenger's movement, in which a sound is emitted from the notification unit 71 each time the passenger steps on the tread on the endless conveyor 40 as the passenger moves. will be adopted. The sound may be, for example, a single electronic sound such as "pico", "beep", or "boo", a warning sound, or an unpleasant sound. In either case, every time a foot is stepped, a sound is heard, which makes passengers feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. As a result, passengers avoid noise, ie, stop moving.

Therefore, according to the notification control 2, the ability to alert passengers moving on the endless transport body 40 is higher than that of the notification control 1, or even more than the notification control 1. It is possible to provide an escalator that has a high suppression effect against

<Notification control 3 of notification device>
Notification control 3 is a modification of notification control 1 and is basically the same as notification control 1. The difference is that in the notification control 3, notification is not performed near the entrance 3A and the exit 3B.

FIG. 8(a) is a timing chart of the notification control 3 near the exit 3B, and FIG. 8(b) is a timing chart of the notification control 3 near the exit 3A. As can be seen from these figures, the notification control unit does not issue a notification command signal to the notification unit 71 near the exit 3B and the boarding entrance 3A even if a passenger whose movement exceeds a predetermined range is detected. The notification unit 71(n) near the exit 3B (i.e., area An) and the notification unit 71(1) near the exit 3A (i.e., area A1) perform normal notifications (such as alerting people to approach the exit 3B). (notification). In addition, in the notification control 3 on the boarding entrance 3A side, the predetermined number of the condition i) of the notification control 1 is reduced by 1 from 3 to 2.

The vicinity of the exit 3B is an area for sending passengers to the exit 3B, and the vicinity of the entrance 3A is an area for receiving passengers from the entrance 3A. This is an area where passenger movements inevitably occur. If notifications to restrict movement are made in these cases as well, some passengers may be confused. Therefore, in the notification control 3, notification is not performed in these areas. Therefore, according to the notification control 3, it is possible to provide the passengers with a situation where they can concentrate on moving to the exit 3B and moving from the boarding entrance 3A.

<Notification control 4 of notification device>
Notification control 4 is a modification of notification control 1, and is basically the same as notification control 1. The difference is that in notification control 4, the degree of notification is changed under predetermined conditions.

Specifically, in the notification control 4, the degree of notification increases i) near the exit 3B, or ii) as the vehicle approaches the exit 3B. An increase in the level of notification means, for example, that the output intensity of the notification section 71 increases or that the output frequency of the notification section 71 increases. FIGS. 9A and 9B are examples of i) in which the output intensity of the notification section 71 increases. Among them, FIG. 9(a) shows an example in which the output intensity of the notification unit 71(n) increases near the exit 3B (area An), and FIG. This is an example in which the output intensity of the notification units 71(n) and 71(n-1) increases in the area An-1 near the exit 3B. FIGS. 9(c) and 9(d) are examples of ii) in which the output intensity of the notification section 71 increases. Among them, FIG. 9(c) is an example in which the output intensity changes linearly, and FIG. 9(d) is an example in which the output intensity changes in a curved manner. FIG. 9(e) is an example in which the concept of notification control 1' is introduced to the example of FIG. 9(a).

In this manner, in the notification control 4, notification is performed to give a strong sense of caution at a location (near the exit 3B) where special attention should be paid when using the escalator. Therefore, according to the notification control 4, safety can be improved.

<Notification control 5 of notification device>
Notification control 5 is a modification of notification control 1, and is basically the same as notification control 1. The difference is that in notification control 5, the degree of notification is changed under predetermined conditions.

Specifically, in the notification control 5, i) near the exit 3B when the escalator 1 is going up, ii) near the entrance 3A when the escalator 1 is going down, or iii) when the escalator 1 is going up In this case, the degree of notification increases as the vehicle approaches the exit 3B. FIGS. 10A and 10B are examples of i) or ii) in which the output intensity of the notification section 71 increases. FIGS. 10C and 10D are examples of iii) in which the output intensity of the notification section 71 increases. FIG. 10(e) is an example in which the concept of notification control 1' is introduced to the example of FIG. 10(a).

In this manner, in the notification control 5, similar to the notification control 4, notification is performed to give a strong sense of alertness at locations (high places) where special attention should be paid when using the escalator. Therefore, according to the notification control 5, safety can be improved.

<Notification control 6 of notification device>
Notification control 6 is a modification of notification control 1, and is basically the same as notification control 1. The difference is that in the notification control 6, the degree of notification is changed under predetermined conditions.

Specifically, in the notification control 6, when a backward movement of the endless conveyor 40 in the opposite direction is detected, the degree of notification is increased. Since going backwards is a very dangerous movement that should be stopped immediately, as shown in FIG. 11, a strong notification is immediately given when moving backwards is detected.

In this way, in the notification control 6, notification is performed to give a strong sense of caution against the dangerous act of reversing. Therefore, the notification control 6 can be expected to have the effect of immediately stopping dangerous acts.

Alternatively, if a passenger is moving in the forward direction, a voice announcement may be made such as "Please stop walking."If the passenger is moving in the opposite direction (reverse travel), a voice announcement may be made that says, "Please stop walking." It is also possible to make an audio announcement with content such as ".".

Note that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

In the embodiment described above, the notification section 71 is arranged on one side of the endless transport body 40. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the notification section 71 is provided for the right lane and the left lane, and the notification control section determines whether the passenger is moving in the left or right lane based on information from the person detection section 70. It may be possible to detect whether the passenger is moving in the lane, and the notification unit 71 of the lane in which the passenger is moving may be made to notify. According to this, the effect of suppressing movement on the endless conveyance body 40 can be further enhanced without causing discomfort to passengers other than the person to be notified.

Further, in the embodiment described above, the human detection unit 70 is a load sensor placed on the step 41. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The human detection unit can employ various known means. For example, the human detection unit is a non-contact type sensor such as a photoelectric sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or a radio wave sensor placed on the railing. Alternatively, the human detection unit is an imaging device such as a camera placed on the ceiling or the like. By subjecting the captured image to image processing such as template matching and block matching, moving passengers can be detected.

Further, in the embodiment described above, the notification section 71 is an acoustic device such as a speaker, which is an auditory output means. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The notification unit may be a visual output means using an LED or the like.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the degree of notification is changed under predetermined conditions. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The key is to change at least one of the three elements of sound (pitch, volume, and timbre (for example, different instruments)), change the length of the sound, and change the content of the sound. It is sufficient if it is a notification.

Further, in the above embodiment, the escalator has a width that allows passengers to line up side by side. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The escalator may be one person wide.

Moreover, in the above embodiment, the passenger conveyor is an escalator. However, it goes without saying that the present invention can also be applied to moving walkways. Note that some moving walkways include those equipped with step-type endless conveyance bodies, and those equipped with belt-type endless conveyance bodies (endless belt-shaped conveyance bodies).

Furthermore, as long as there is no physical interference, applying the technical elements described above to other embodiments or examples, or replacing the technical elements described above with technical elements related to other embodiments or examples. It is naturally possible to combine the technical elements described above, and this is naturally the intention of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Escalator, 2... Truss, 2a... Horizontal end part, 2b... Inclined part, 3... Boarding/exit, 3A... Boarding entrance, 3B... Getting off, 30... Floor plate, 4... Transport part, 40... Endless transport body, 41...Steps, 42...Drive motor, 43...Reducer, 44...Sprocket, 45...Step chain, 5...Handrail section, 50...Handrail, 51...Railboard, 52...Railway panel, 53...Skirt guard, 54... Deck cover, 6...control unit (notification control unit), 70...person detection unit, 71...notification unit, A1 to An...divided area

Claims (5)

An entrance and exit located at the end of the passage;
an endless conveyor that circulates along the passage;
A handrail that is arranged along the passage on the side of the endless conveyor and supports the handrail in a circularly movable manner;
a person detection unit that detects passengers on the endless conveyor;
a plurality of notification units disposed on the parapet at predetermined intervals along the passage;
Based on the information from the person detection unit, if a passenger moving on the endless conveyor is detected in the area of the aisle excluding the vicinity of the entrance and the exit, and the amount of movement of the passenger exceeds the predetermined range. , a notification control unit that causes a notification unit close to the passenger to make a predetermined notification,
The notification control unit controls the notification unit so that a sound is emitted from the notification unit each time the passenger steps on a tread on the endless conveyor while moving , and the level of notification increases as the passenger approaches the exit. passenger conveyor. The notification control unit controls the notification unit so that when a passenger moving in the opposite direction on the endless transport body is detected, a notification is different from that when the passenger is moving in the forward direction on the endless transport body. passenger conveyor. The notification unit is a sound device,
The notification control unit controls the notification unit so that the output intensity or output frequency of the notification unit increases as a method of increasing the level of notification.
A passenger conveyor according to claim 1 or claim 2. The notification unit is a sound device,
The passenger conveyor according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the notification control unit adjusts the output intensity of the notification unit depending on the distance between the passenger and the notification unit. The aisle has a width that allows passengers to line up side by side and has a right lane and a left lane,
The notification section is provided for the right lane and the left lane,
The notification control unit is capable of detecting whether the passenger is moving in the left or right lane based on the information from the person detection unit, and causes the notification unit of the lane in which the passenger is moving to perform the notification. A passenger conveyor according to any one of claims 4 to 5.

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