CN103663080B - The step of apparatus of passenger conveyor and use the apparatus of passenger conveyor of this step - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention improves the visual recognition of steps through a simpler structure. The present invention provides a passenger conveying device, which has steps, a driving device and a railing, the steps are connected in a ring and move in a cycle, the driving device is used to drive the steps, the railings are arranged on the left and right sides of the steps, and the passengers The conveying equipment sets a hole on the surface of at least one of the anti-slip strip part and the kick plate part of the steps, and partially embeds the light storage material in the hole, thereby improving the wear resistance of the steps with the light storage material, thereby reducing the cost and improve service life. The anti-slip effect can be obtained by providing a step difference between the light storage material and the hole.

Description

Steps of passenger conveyors and passenger conveyors using such steps

technical field

The invention relates to an improved step of passenger conveying equipment and passenger conveying equipment using the same.

Background technique

In passenger conveying equipment such as inclined passenger conveying equipment and horizontal passenger conveying equipment, a plurality of steps are connected in a ring, guided by guide rollers and guide rails, driven by the driving force of the drive motor and the control device, thereby Transport passengers.

The above-mentioned passenger conveying equipment has a problem of how to enable many passengers of various ages to get on and off the passenger conveying equipment safely. In addition, due to changes in climate and seasons or the influence of power conditions, lighting conditions vary widely. Therefore, passenger conveying equipment needs to meet basic requirements under various lighting conditions, that is, it must ensure the safe operation of passenger conveying equipment and allow Passengers get on and off the passenger conveyor safely.

As background art in this technical field, various improvements have been made in the prior art.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a passenger conveying facility in which a light-storing material is provided on a boundary member at the periphery of a step, and the light-storing material is applied and applied to the concave portion of the anti-slip strip formed on the surface of the step, and further The rubber part of the entrance and exit that engages with the anti-slip strip on the surface of the step is provided with a light-storing material, so that passengers can safely get on and off the passenger conveyor even when the lights are off.

In addition, Patent Document 2 discloses a structure for improving the safety of an escalator. It adopts a material containing a light-storing material to make an eye-catching band different in color and material from the anti-skid strip at the center of the steps of the escalator. The eye-catching band The light-storage material utilizes the light irradiated from the light source device to store light, and the light-storage material after light storage can attract the attention of passengers by its own light emission. This structure can especially improve the safety of escalators installed in dark places.

prior art literature

patent documents

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-45363

Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 3-211190

In the passenger conveying equipment disclosed in Patent Document 1 above, since the light-storing material is applied and applied to the concave portion of the anti-slip strip on the surface of the steps, it rubs against the rubber provided at the entrance and exit of the passenger conveying equipment and engages with the anti-slip strip, resulting in light-storing material. The material ages during friction with this rubber. In addition, in order to avoid abrasion of the light storage material, the light storage material is arranged in the concave portion of the anti-slip strip, so the light irradiated to a part of the light storage material is blocked by the convex portion of the anti-slip strip, so that this part cannot effectively collect light. In addition, the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 does not mention a kick plate having concave-convex grooves on the surface provided on the rear side of the steps.

In addition, in the structure disclosed in the above-mentioned Patent Document 2, since the light storage material is provided on the peripheral portion of the pedal surface, the visibility of the pedal surface itself is insufficient. In addition, when a light storage material is used as the anti-skid strip on the pedal surface, there is a problem that the service life of the light storage material is reduced due to wear of the anti-skid strip, resulting in an increase in cost.

Contents of the invention

The object of the present invention is to provide a novel stair structure capable of ensuring the safety of passengers, or a passenger conveying facility having the same, so that even when surrounding brightness cannot be ensured due to power outages etc., compared with the prior art, It is also possible to improve the visibility of the steps of the passenger conveying equipment, and to reduce the cost and improve the service life.

solution

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the passenger conveying facility according to the present invention has: a pair of entrance and exit floors; steps formed to be connected in a ring and circulate between the respective entrance and exit floors; and handrails that move along the steps. The direction is vertically arranged; and the mobile handrail is arranged on the railing and moves synchronously with the steps. The passenger conveying device is configured by forming holes in the anti-skid strips formed on the surface of the steps, and embedding light-storing materials in the holes.

The hole in which the light storage material is embedded may be a circular hole, an elliptical hole, or a polygonal hole. In addition, the hole may be a through hole or a non-through hole having a bottom. In addition, it can also be arranged that the light storage material protrudes from the hole of the anti-slip strip, and the light storage material is formed on the side of the anti-slip strip, so as to improve light collection and visual recognition. In addition, by making the light storage material protrude from the hole of the anti-slip strip, a step difference can be provided between the surface of the anti-slip strip and the light storage material, thereby obtaining an anti-slip effect.

In the present invention, not only the light storage material can be embedded in the anti-slip strip, but also the light storage material can be embedded in the kick plate.

Invention effect

According to the present invention, by providing holes on the surface of the anti-skid strips or kick plates of the steps, and embedding light-storing materials in the holes, even under lighting conditions such as power outages or when the illuminance of the building is reduced to suppress energy consumption , It is also possible to sufficiently ensure the visibility of the steps of the passenger conveying equipment.

In addition, since the light storage material is buried in the holes of the anti-slip strip or the kick plate, compared with the conventional technology, it is possible to realize a light storage step with excellent strength and wear resistance, even if it rubs against the passenger's shoes or luggage for a long time , It is also difficult to wear, and the metal surface will not be exposed like the smearing method, and the luminous effect can be continuously maintained.

In addition, the effect of preventing passengers from slipping can also be obtained by providing a step difference between the surface of the anti-slip strip and the light storage material.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the basic structure of a passenger conveying facility to which the present invention is applied.

Fig. 2 is a side view showing the stair structure of the passenger conveying equipment to which the present invention is applied.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing the anti-slip strip of the steps according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is a sectional view showing the anti-slip strip of the steps according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a side view showing the anti-slip strip of the steps according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a step anti-slip strip according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 7 is a side view showing the anti-slip strip of the steps according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a step anti-slip strip according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a step anti-slip strip according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a step anti-slip strip according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 11 is a sectional view showing a kick plate of a step according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

The reference signs are explained as follows:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 steps

1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A anti-slip strip

1B front reinforcement member

1C Rear reinforcement member

1D Triangular Bracket

1E, 2E, 3E, 4E, 5E, 6E holes

1F kick board

2 railings

3 mobile armrests

4 Outer Guards

9, 9A, 9B light storage materials

10 lighting

11 entrance floor

12 protective film

detailed description

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, an inclined escalator is used as an example of passenger conveying equipment, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and can also be applied to other horizontal passenger conveying equipment such as motorized walkways.

first embodiment

The present invention will be described below with reference to a first embodiment of an escalator applied to a passenger conveying facility. Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the basic structure of an escalator to which the present invention is applied.

In Fig. 1, the escalator E of the first embodiment has: a plurality of steps 1, the above-mentioned steps 1 are connected in a ring shape, and are driven by a driving device not shown in the figure to move circularly; vertically arranged on the steps 1 Railings 2 on both sides; inner and outer guards covering both sides of the lower part of the railing 2;

Illumination 10 for illuminating the light storage body is provided at the upper end and the lower end inside the escalator E. As shown in FIG. During the daytime on a sunny day, since the light storage material can use natural light to store light, the lighting 10 is turned off. On the other hand, in rainy or cloudy days or at dusk, the light is irradiated from the lighting 10 to the light storage body to store light in the light storage body. 11 represents the entrance/exit floor provided in the building structure at both ends of the escalator E.

Fig. 2 is a side view showing a step structure of an escalator to which the present invention is applied. The step 1 includes: an anti-skid strip 1A with concave-convex grooves on the surface of the step 1; a front reinforcement member 1B and a rear reinforcement member 1C for fixing the anti-skid strip 1A; and a tripod 1D for fixing the above-mentioned components. On the rear reinforcement member 1C of the step 1 is fixed a kick plate 1F having longitudinal grooves in the curved surface. 1G represents guide rollers that guide the movement of the step 1 along a guide rail not shown.

The anti-skid strips of the steps are usually made of aluminum or stainless steel plates, but other materials can also be used.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing the anti-slip strip of the steps of the first embodiment. In the anti-slip strip formed in the first embodiment, holes 1E are provided at regular intervals on the protrusions of the anti-slip strip 1A formed on the surface of the step 1, and light storage materials 9 are embedded in the holes 1E.

Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a structural example of the anti-slip strip 1A of the step 1 of the first embodiment. In the anti-slip strip shown in FIG. 4 , every other anti-slip strip is formed with a hole 1E on the convex part of the anti-slip strip 1A, and the light-storage material formed by mixing a light-storage material in synthetic resin is filled from the back side of the anti-slip strip 1A through a mold or the like. Material 9. Here, the hole 1E processed in the anti-slip strip 1A may have a substantially circular shape as shown in FIG. 3 , or may have any shape such as an ellipse, a triangle, a polygon such as a quadrangle. The hole 1E is formed by any processing method such as molding, punching, and cutting when manufacturing the anti-slip strip.

Fig. 5 is a side view showing the anti-slip strip of the steps of the first embodiment. It can be clearly seen from FIG. 5 that the light storage material 9 slightly protrudes from the hole 1E processed in the anti-slip strip 1A, and forms a step difference relative to the surface of the anti-slip strip 1A. Accordingly, passengers can safely ride on the steps 1 in an environment without sufficient lighting or the like, aiming at the light storage material 9 exposed from the hole 1A processed in the anti-slip strip 1A. In addition, by making the light storage material 9 protrude from the hole 1E of the anti-slip strip 1A, the light storage material 9 can reliably illuminate and store light by natural light or the lighting 10 .

Moreover, the effect which prevents a passenger from slipping when boarding the step 1 can be acquired by forming a step difference with respect to the surface of the anti-skid strip 1A.

In the first embodiment, the hole is formed on the upper surface of the convex portion of the anti-slip strip, but the hole may also be formed on the side of the convex portion of the anti-slip strip or in the concave portion of the anti-slip strip.

second embodiment

Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a step anti-slip strip according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 7 is a side view showing a step anti-slip strip according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

In the anti-slip strips formed in the second embodiment, every other anti-slip strip is formed with a hole 2E in the anti-slip strip 2A of the step 2, which is formed by embedding a light-storing material in synthetic resin from the back side of the anti-slip strip 2A through a mold or the like. Light storage material 9.

In the second embodiment, the light storage material 9 is formed to cover the upper part of the hole 2E of the anti-slip strip 2A and the side surface of the anti-slip strip. Compared with the first embodiment, the exposed area of the light storage material 9 in the anti-slip strip is formed larger. In this way, by forming the light storage material 9 in the area including the side surface of the convex portion of the anti-slip strip, it is possible to more efficiently collect and store light. In addition, the visibility at the time of light emission can be further improved.

In addition, by forming a step difference between the surface of the anti-slip strip 2A and the light storage material 9 , it is possible to obtain an effect of preventing passengers from slipping when riding on the steps 1 as in the first embodiment.

third embodiment

Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing an anti-slip strip 3A of a step 3 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In the third embodiment, the light-storage material 9A composed of independent components is used to form the light-storage material, and the light-storage material is inserted into the hole 3E formed in the anti-slip strip 3A. Fixed in hole 3E.

The side surface of the hole 3E is tapered, and when the light storage material 9A needs to be replaced due to wear or the like, the light storage material 9A can be easily removed. In addition, the light storage material 9A formed of an independent member of the third embodiment can reduce the manufacturing cost because the usage amount of the light storage material (which is generally expensive) can be reduced.

The shape of the hole formed in the anti-slip strip, as described in the first embodiment, may be circular and other polygonal shapes. In addition, the shape of the light storage material 9A formed as an independent member may be formed into a polygonal shape or the like in conformity with the shape of the hole.

The shape of the hole may be formed in a cylindrical shape in addition to a conical shape such as a truncated conical shape shown in FIG. 8 and other polygonal conical shapes.

The hole 3E is formed as a tapered through hole in the third embodiment, but may also be formed as a non-through hole having a bottom. When the non-through hole is formed, the light storage material member can be reliably fixed by improving the shape and the fixing method.

Fourth embodiment

Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing an anti-slip strip 4A of a step 4 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In the fourth embodiment, the light storage material is formed by the light storage material 9B constituted by an independent member, and the light storage material is inserted and fixed in the hole 4E formed in the non-slip strip 4A. In the fourth example, by enlarging the area of the light-storage material compared with the third example, it is possible to provide a light-storage material excellent in light-storage properties and visibility.

fifth embodiment

Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing an anti-slip strip 5A of a step 5 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. The surface of the antislip strip 5A having the light storage material 9 formed on the surface of the step 5 is covered with a protective film 12 for protecting the light storage material 9 made of a resin having a hardness lower than that of the antislip material. Thereby, the durability of a light storage material generally made of a low-hardness resin can be further improved.

Sixth embodiment

Fig. 11 is a sectional view showing a step anti-slip strip according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. A cavity 6E is formed in the convex portion of the groove of the kick plate 1F, and the light storage material 9 is buried by a mold or the like. Since the kick plate 1F is not a tread surface, there is no need to provide a step difference. By providing the light storage material 9 on the kick plate 1F, the visibility of the steps in the ascending direction of the escalator can be improved particularly.

The installation method of the light storage material 9 in the hole 6E of the kick plate 1F can be applied to the anti-slip strips of the first to fifth embodiments.

Claims (7)

1. A step of a passenger conveying facility, comprising a step, a driving device, and a railing, the steps are connected in a circular manner and move in a circular manner, the driving device is used to drive the step, and the railing is disposed on the left and right of the step , The steps of the passenger conveyor are characterized in that forming a hole in the anti-slip strip formed on the surface of the step, and embedding a light storage material in the hole, The light storage material protrudes from the hole, and a step difference is provided between the light storage material and the surface of the anti-slip strip. 2. The step of passenger conveyor as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The hole is formed on the convex part of the anti-slip strip. 3. The step of passenger conveyor as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that, The light storage material is embedded in the hole, and the light storage material is formed to the side of the protrusion of the anti-slip strip around the hole. 4. The step of passenger conveyor as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The light storage material is composed of an independent member and installed in the hole formed in the anti-slip strip. 5. The step of passenger conveyor as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the anti-slip strip is covered with a protective film for protecting the light storage material. 6. A passenger conveying device, characterized in that, The passenger conveyor has the steps of the passenger conveyor according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 7. The passenger transfer apparatus according to claim 6, wherein: The passenger conveyor has a light source that irradiates light to the light storage material.