JPH0433715B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an escalator device that can be shared by general passengers and wheelchair users for the physically disabled, and particularly relates to a space configuration for loading a wheelchair.

[Conventional technology]

Conventional escalator equipment usually has a depth of 40cm.
The train is equipped with several steps, and is configured to transport general passengers by circulating a large number of steps.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

Transporting a wheelchair user using the conventional escalator device as described above is so dangerous that it is practically impossible even in the presence of a caregiver.

This invention was made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object thereof is to obtain an escalator device that can stably load wheelchairs.

[Means for solving problems]

The escalator device according to the present invention includes: a large number of first type steps connected to each other and arranged in an endless manner on a main frame; at least one second type step disposed between these first type steps; One side of the type 2 step is pivoted near the lower end of the main frame, and includes an auxiliary plate that rotates and extends only when transporting a wheelchair to form a wide tread surface.

[Effect]

In this invention, since the auxiliary plate rotates and extends when the wheelchair is transported, it becomes possible to transport the wheelchair user.

〔Example〕

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

In the figure, 1 is the escalator main frame, and 1a is the end of the main frame 1, where the escalator entrance is provided. Reference numeral 2 denotes a first type step in which a large number of steps are connected to the main frame 1 and arranged in an endless manner, 2' is a second type step arranged between these steps, 2a is a tread of the second type step 2', 2b is a void formed in the tread 2a and opened to the lower end 1a side of the main frame 1; 2c is a riser attached to the lower part of the lower end 1a side of the main frame 1 of the second type step 2'; 2e 3 is an auxiliary plate which is disposed in a fitted state in the recess 2b and whose lower edge on the lower end 1a side of the main frame 1 is pivoted to the edge of the tread plate 2a; 3 is provided on the tread plate 2a and is pressed against the auxiliary plate 2e; Reference numeral 4 designates a stop device consisting of a limit switch fixed near the end 1a of the main frame 1 and provided corresponding to the actuation device 3. Reference numeral 5 designates a wheelchair.

That is, in this embodiment, the auxiliary board 2e is folded and stored in the second type step 2', and the auxiliary board 2e is folded and stored in the second type step 2'.
The operating device 3 is retracted to transport ordinary passengers. In addition, when transporting a wheelchair user, it is necessary to
When the escalator reaches one end of the main frame 1, the drive device is deenergized and the escalator is stopped. Then, the auxiliary plate 2e is rotated and extended so that its upper surface is placed in a position corresponding to the upper surface of the recess of the tread plate 2a,
Furthermore, the actuating device 3 protrudes due to the extension of the auxiliary plate 2e.

The wheelchair 5 is mounted on the upper surfaces of the auxiliary board 2e and the footboard 2a. Next, when the drive device is energized, the second type step 2' etc. move toward the other end 1a of the main frame 1, and when they reach a predetermined position, the stop device 4 is pressed by the protruding actuating device 3. When the actuator is activated, the driving device is deenergized by this operation, and the second type step 2' etc. are stopped. As a result, the tread plate 2a,
The wheelchair 5 is carried out from the auxiliary board 2e to the entrance at the end 1a where it has arrived. In this way, the wheelchair 5 can be easily and safely transported between the entrances and exits by the escalator. After the wheelchair has been transported, the auxiliary board 2e is folded onto the footboard 2a, and when the auxiliary board 2e is stowed, the operating device 3 is retired and the stop device 4 is put into a non-operating state, allowing the general passenger to be transported.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, the present invention includes first type steps in which a large number of steps are connected and arranged in an endless manner on the main frame;
At least one second type step is arranged between these first type steps, and one side of the second type step is pivotally attached near the lower end of the main frame, and the second type step is pivoted and extended when the wheelchair is transported. It forms a wide tread and is equipped with an auxiliary plate that is normally stored and forms a tread of the same width as the above-mentioned type 1 step, so the structure is simple and the wheelchair can be easily and safely transported. This has the effect that it is possible to obtain an escalator device that can perform the following steps.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a conceptual side view showing one embodiment of an escalator device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a side view of a type 2 step showing an enlarged view of the main part of FIG. 1, and FIG. The plan view, Figure 4 is the left side view of Figure 2, and Figure 5 is the left side view of Figure 2.
The figure is an enlarged view of a portion of FIG. 3. 1...Main frame, 1a...End, 2...1st type step, 2'...2nd type step, 2e...Auxiliary plate, 3...
... actuating device, 4... stopping device. In addition, the same parts or corresponding parts in the figures are indicated by the same reference numerals.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A plurality of type 1 steps connected to each other and arranged in an endless manner on the main frame; at least one type 2 step arranged between these first type steps; One side is pivotally attached to the lower end of the main frame of the Type 2 step, and when a wheelchair is transported, it rotates and extends to form a wide tread, and is normally stored and has the same width as the Type 1 step. An escalator device comprising an auxiliary plate forming an escalator.