Campaign vehicle

Abstract

An election campaign vehicle that allows even those with physical disabilities or the elderly to campaign safely. [Solution] Election campaign vehicles or other vehicles are equipped with features that allow election officials to get in and out and rotate.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to an election car used for street speeches and the like.

Background Art

[0002] An election speech car is provided with a cross signboard and a speaker, and is devised so that a speech can be made at a high place of the car when it stops. However, there are various problems, and the present invention solves them.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In Showa 55-095185, a ladder is provided at the rear of the car so that a speech can be made on the car. However, if a speaker such as a candidate has a disability in hands and feet or is elderly, it is quite dangerous to climb the ladder to get on the car. Furthermore, since the election car cannot be a modified car (No. 8 car), major modifications cannot be made. Therefore, the inventor of the present invention has invented an election car that anyone can safely make a speech and is unprecedented.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] (1) While in motion, the roof is closed and there are no obstacles on the roof, so it is safe as it will not get caught on power lines or hit by falling objects. (2) Furthermore, when stopped, it rises up like a hoist while the person remains seated and rotates 360 degrees, which has the effect of allowing candidates with disabilities or elderly candidates to give speeches. Speeches can be given while seated or while in a wheelchair. (3) Furthermore, even while driving, the front glass is eye-catching and leaves a lasting impression. (4) Furthermore, raising the lifting mechanism frequently increases air resistance, so covering the ceiling when the lifting mechanism is in place will save fuel. (5) Even without modifying the campaign vehicle, a vehicle equipped with a device that allows election officials to be raised and lowered would enable candidates with disabilities or elderly candidates to give speeches. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] This is a publicly known figure. [Figure 2] This is a side cross-sectional view showing a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2-2] This is a side cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2-3] This is a side cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2-4] This is a side cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] It is a side sectional view showing a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] It is a top view showing the first and second embodiments of the present invention. [Figure 5] It is a view showing a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5-2] It is a view showing another third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] It is a side sectional view showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6-2] It is a side sectional view showing another fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] It is a side sectional view showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] It is a top view showing a sixth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] It is a top view showing a seventh embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] It is a side sectional view showing an eighth embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a view in which a candidate rides on the accompanying vehicle and, behind the accompanying vehicle, the foldable guide rail is extended and supported by the support column. (B) is a view in which the candidate ascends by the diagonal elevator and rises above the roof part along the guide rail provided at the rear part of the accompanying vehicle. (C) is a view in which the rotatable chair of the elevator rotates automatically or manually and faces the audience. [Figure 11] It is a side sectional view showing a ninth embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a view in which a candidate rides on the accompanying vehicle and the roof part of the accompanying vehicle is closed. (B) is a view in which the candidate ascends by the diagonal elevator and the ceiling also rises and rises above the roof part of the accompanying vehicle. (C) is a view in which the rotatable chair of the elevator rotates automatically or manually and faces the audience.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0008] On a motor vehicle used for an election campaign based on the Public Office Election Law, electioneering is not allowed. However, it is possible to give a speech for an election campaign on a stationary motor vehicle. Therefore, in a known election car, after stopping, as shown in the election car of FIG. 1, one climbs a ladder and gives a speech for an election campaign on the ceiling of the motor vehicle. However, it is not easy or safe for candidates' speakers who have disabilities in their hands and feet, the elderly, wheelchair users, etc. to climb onto the ceiling of the motor vehicle. Also, a speech from a low position does not look good.

[0009] [First Embodiment of the Present Invention] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an election car provided with a mechanism that can be seen through the glass for a person 3 boarding during driving, and during stoppage, the seat rises up to the ceiling and can be raised and lowered to a position where the person 3 boarding can give a speech at the upper part.

[0010] Specifically, it will be described. As shown in FIG. 2(A), the side and rear surfaces of the motor vehicle are made visible with a transparent structure such as glass. And although the speaker 3 is sitting facing backward on the seat for example, during the driving of the motor vehicle, the surrounding audience and voters can see the whole body of the speaker (candidate), and the speaker can also greet and wave to the voters etc. The chair of the speaker is provided with a mechanism that can be raised and lowered and a mechanism that can be rotated. In FIG. 2, by one lifting motor 42, through a gear, one or a plurality of spiral jacks 41 provided can be rotated to raise and lower the table on which the speaker is sitting. In addition, a handle for manually turning the jack may be provided to raise and lower it. A mechanism for rotating the chair and the table is provided by one rotating motor 43 provided at the lower part of the motor vehicle. By the rotation of the rotating motor, it is transmitted by a gear, and the speaker, the chair, the table, and the lifting mechanism are also rotated. As shown in FIG. 2(B), after the election car stops, a part (the part that rises and falls) 5 of the ceiling of the motor vehicle is supported by a support column 51 and rises simultaneously with the chair and the table on which the speaker rides, and the candidate can rise up to the ceiling. While Figure 2 shows a cross-shaped jack system for lifting and lowering, any of the following methods are acceptable: a rack and gear system, a screw system, a wire rope system as shown in Figure 2-2, a hydraulic cylinder jack system as shown in Figure 2-3, or a chain winding system as shown in Figure 2-4. Considering the space under the vehicle floor, the jack system (Figure 2) or wire rope system (Figure 2-2) is preferable, but considering safety to prevent accidental drops, the screw system is preferable. When a candidate reaches the top of the ceiling, a fall prevention pin is engaged, and fall prevention fences are installed under the table and in the gaps of holes in the ceiling. Furthermore, the seat rotates freely in any direction. In other words, the rotation motor 43 rotates the table so that it can face the direction of the voters, allowing the speaker to always see the faces of the voters and deliver their speech into the microphone. The table rotation could also be controlled manually using a handle instead of a motor.

[0011] Election campaign vehicles and cars with transparent structures such as glass allow candidates to sit above the ceiling to give speeches, making them accessible to people with disabilities. This creates an eye-catching presentation that attracts voters and the public, making the candidate stand out and ensuring their name is remembered. Furthermore, the vehicle can face either direction, allowing for face-to-face interaction with voters and the public for more persuasive speeches. Part of the roof of a car (the part that moves up and down) 5 can also be used as a parasol or umbrella.

[0012] Furthermore, the campaign vehicle can be converted into a welfare vehicle, and the lift-up seat can be integrated with the present invention to create a seat (chair). This allows the person to maintain the same seated position from the moment they get in until they get out of the vehicle, and they can easily sit down by opening the door, rise up, and give a speech. Please note that if you are using a wheelchair, you may use the ramp to get on and off the campaign vehicle. [Second Embodiment of the Invention]

[0013] Figure 3 shows a second embodiment of the present invention, in which an election campaign vehicle is equipped with a screw system that allows the speaker 3 to be raised above the ceiling while seated, enabling them to deliver a speech, using one or more spiral rods 44 while the vehicle is stopped, and the vehicle is also equipped with a mechanism that allows the seat to rotate.

[0014] Figure 3(A) is a side view while the vehicle is in motion. (B) is a side view with the seat raised for a speech while the vehicle is stopped. The lifting mechanism is screw-type. A lifting motor 42 rotates a helical rod 44 via gears, which raises a portion of the car's ceiling, along with the candidates and chairs, above the ceiling via gears 45 installed on the stage (floor). Screw-type drones offer high safety because candidates and other objects will not fall even if the motor stops. However, caution is needed to avoid entanglement in the helical gears. Alternatively, a handle may be provided to manually rotate the screw rod for raising and lowering. In Figure 3, the lifting motor 42 is installed at the bottom of the vehicle and rotates a helical rod 44. However, the helical rod may be fixed, and the lifting motor may be raised and lowered together with the candidate, chair, and stage (floor), transmitting the motor's rotation to a gear installed on the stage.

[0015] Figure 4 shows the first and second embodiments of the present invention and is an upper cross-sectional view in Figure 2 or Figure 3. (However, the roof of the campaign vehicle, front seats, etc. are not shown.) The speaker is positioned inside the vehicle, located at the rear, with transparent panels on the rear and sides of the vehicle allowing a view outside. Simultaneously, spectators and voters can see the speaker from the front and sides as they move forward. The speaker can also rise while seated in their chair to go onto the roof of the campaign vehicle, descend from the roof into the vehicle, or the rotating table on which the chair sits can rotate. The lifting and rotating table (floor) on which the chair rests can rotate 360 ​​degrees as indicated by the arrow, thanks to a rotation motor. When a lifting and rotating floor table is raised, it is prone to vertical height differences, rotational misalignment, and gaps. Therefore, safety should be ensured by using safety locks and safety nets. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4(B), a lifting and rotating table (floor) may be omitted, and the chair may be designed to rise, fall, and rotate directly.

[0016] [Third Embodiment of the Invention] Figure 5 shows a third embodiment of the present invention, where (A) is a side view while driving, (B) is a front view while driving, and (C) is a side view when the seat is raised for a speech while stopped. The key feature is that the vertically adjustable position corresponds to the passenger seat area of ​​the campaign vehicle, and the passenger seat also functions as a height-adjustable, swivel-type chair. Figure 5-2 shows (A) a side view while in motion, (B) a front view while in motion, and (C) a side view with the seat raised for a speech while stopped. However, when stopped, the chair is rotated 180 degrees from Figure 5(C) to face the voters. In this way, the chair can be rotated as needed to deliver a speech facing the voters in the most appealing position.

[0017] By installing a mechanism to raise and lower the passenger seat of the campaign vehicle, it becomes possible to check the situation of voters and spectators in front of the vehicle, stop, and raise the seat, making it easier to appeal to voters.

[0018] [Fourth Embodiment of the Invention] Figure 6 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention, where (A) is a side view showing that, in addition to the election campaign vehicle 2, an escort vehicle and an accompanying vehicle 6 are prepared, and the lifting and lowering rotating device is towed by the escort vehicle and the accompanying vehicle. (B) is a side cross-sectional view showing the lifting and lowering rotating device 61 approaching or joining to the rear of the election campaign vehicle 2 by being towed by the escort vehicle 6 when the election campaign vehicle 6 is stopped. (C) is a side view showing the candidate 3 riding in the rear of the election campaign vehicle 2 being raised and rotated by the lifting and lowering rotating device 61 to the height of the ceiling of the election campaign vehicle or the roof of the vehicle. A key feature of this system is the provision of a separate device that allows the chair to move up and down and rotate, in addition to the campaign vehicle itself. This device can be towed, for example, to accompany the campaign vehicle 2, and when the campaign vehicle is stopped, the candidate can be raised, lowered, and rotated using the device. After raising and rotating the candidate using the device, the candidate may be moved again to the roof of the campaign vehicle 2. When moving the candidate, a passage can be provided using a sturdy plate or rail to connect the raising / lowering / rotating device 61 to the rear of the campaign vehicle 2.

[0019] Figure 6-2 shows another embodiment of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 6-2(A), a movable, manually operated lifting and lowering rotating device 7 with wheels 75 is used to load or manually move the candidate 3 to the vicinity of the campaign vehicle 2 using an escort vehicle or truck, and as indicated by the arrow in Figure 6-2(B), the candidate 3 is placed on the stage of the device 7, and if the candidate is in a wheelchair, the stage is secured with a safety lock, and as shown in Figure 6-2(C), the lifting cylinder jack 72 is operated by the manual lifting lever 71 to raise and lower the device. After it has risen, the candidate can transfer to the campaign vehicle, for example, by using a bridge board (not shown) placed on top. The manual lifting and lowering rotating device 7 consists of a lifting and lowering lever 71, a lifting cylinder 72, a fixing jig 73 for fixing to the ground and the campaign vehicle, a handle 74 for rotating the candidate, wheels 75 provided at the bottom of the device, and other safety devices.

[0020] Another embodiment of the fourth aspect of the present invention allows for the easy movement of a wheelchair to the ceiling of an election campaign vehicle where speeches are given, using a simple, publicly known lift.

[0021] In the alternative embodiment of the present invention, The lifting and rotating device 61 or the manually operated lifting and lowering and rotating device 7 may be connected so that the campaign vehicle 2 can stop, the rear door can be opened, and the speaker can move while remaining seated in their chair (a movable rail or the like may be provided underneath). The device can then be raised, for example, to give a speech in place. Alternatively, after ascending, he could return to the roof of the campaign vehicle and give his speech there. Alternatively, the vehicle equipped with a lifting and rotating device may be kept separate from the campaign vehicle, and the speaker may get out of the campaign vehicle and move to the vehicle equipped with the lifting and rotating device. The vehicle towing the lifting and rotating device 61 may be a van or a truck, and does not need to be an automobile. Any means is acceptable as long as the lifting and rotating device 61 can be moved separately from the election campaign vehicle 2. For example, it could be towed by a person. The aforementioned lifting and rotating device 61 or manual lifting and lowering rotating device 7 includes a towable or loadable lifting function, a turntable function, a device for attaching and detaching safety equipment such as fences, ceilings, side walls, and wheelchair fixing jigs, and wheels for movement, and can be attached to or detached from the campaign vehicle.

[0022] According to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, since the lifting and rotating device is located on another vehicle, there is no need to modify the election campaign vehicle, the cost is low, and the problem can be easily solved. Furthermore, the lifting and rotating device is versatile and can be used for advertising and promotional purposes, as well as for work at high places and on ceilings.

[0023] [Fifth Embodiment of the Invention] Figure 7 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention, characterized in that a lifting and rotating device 61 is provided at the rear of the escort vehicle 62, the driver of the escort vehicle 62 brings the rear of the escort vehicle close to the rear of the election campaign car 2, and the candidate can be raised, lowered, and rotated using the lifting and rotating device 61 provided on the escort vehicle.

[0024] Candidate 3 moves on foot 63 along the road (ground) as shown in Figure 7(A), then transfers to the lifting and rotating device 61, which raises to the height of the campaign vehicle's roof. Furthermore, the candidate may move onto the roof of the campaign vehicle and conduct campaign activities such as giving speeches. Additionally, a rail or other connecting device (not shown) that can be attached to the rear of the campaign vehicle and the lifting and rotating device of the escort vehicle may be provided to allow the candidate to move from the campaign vehicle to the lifting and rotating device without having to get off onto the road (see the dashed lines and arrows in Figure 7(B)).

[0025] [Sixth Embodiment of the Invention] Figure 8 is a top view showing a sixth embodiment of the present invention, in which a lifting and rotating device 61 is provided on the escort vehicle 6 as in the fifth embodiment, and the figures show the positions of the campaign vehicle 2 and escort vehicle 6, and the installation position of the lifting and rotating device 61, so that the distance the candidate walks 63 from the campaign vehicle on the road (ground) is minimized. Figure 8(A) shows the relative positions of the campaign vehicle 2 and escort vehicle 6 while they are in motion. Figure 8(B) shows the movement of the escort vehicle when the campaign vehicle 2 is stopped. Figure 8(C) is a top view showing the relative positions of the campaign vehicle and escort vehicle when a speech is being given, and the movement 63 of the candidate 3 to the lifting and rotating device.

[0026] As shown in Figure 8(A), while in motion, the escort vehicle 6, equipped with a lifting and rotating device 61 at its rear, follows behind the campaign vehicle 2. When the campaign vehicle stops to conduct speeches or other campaign activities, as shown in Figure 8(B), the escort vehicle 6 moves in front of the campaign vehicle 2, and the driver 62 of the escort vehicle brings the escort vehicle close to the campaign vehicle so that the lifting and rotating device 61 at the rear of the escort vehicle 6 is as close as possible to the candidate in the campaign vehicle 2. For example, as shown in Figure 8(C), the candidate 3, who is sitting in the passenger seat of the campaign vehicle, exits through the passenger-side door and gets into the escort vehicle 6 through the rear door of the escort vehicle equipped with the lifting and rotating device 61. The escort vehicle is then raised to the height of the roof of the campaign vehicle by the lifting and rotating device 61. After that, the candidate moves onto the roof of the campaign vehicle 2 and conducts their campaign activities.

[0027] According to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, the candidate can easily board the lifting and rotating device installed on the support vehicle without having to walk a long distance. Furthermore, the accompanying vehicle equipped with this lifting and rotating device can be used for multiple purposes, including advertising and promotional activities, as well as for work at high places and on ceilings.

[0028] [Seventh Embodiment of the Invention] Figure 9 is a top view showing a seventh embodiment of the present invention, which shows another form of the sixth embodiment, and is a diagram showing the positions of the campaign vehicle 2 and the accompanying vehicle 6, and the installation position of the lifting and rotating device 61, so that the distance the candidate 3 travels walking 63 from the campaign vehicle 2 on the road (ground) is minimized. Figure 9(A) is a top view showing the campaign vehicle 2 and the support vehicle 6 in motion. Figure 9(B) is a top view showing the movement of the support vehicle 6 when stopped, indicated by arrows, showing that the support vehicle 6, which is behind the campaign vehicle 2, is stopped in front of the campaign vehicle 2, with the front of the support vehicle approaching. Figure 9(C) is a top view showing that the vehicles have moved as in (B) and are in the state shown in (C), and that candidate 3 walks 63 to the lifting and rotating device 4.

[0029] As shown in Figure 9(A), the escort vehicle 6, equipped with a lifting and rotating device 61 at the rear, is a left-hand drive vehicle and follows behind the campaign vehicle 2. When the campaign vehicle stops to conduct speeches or other campaign activities, the escort vehicle 6 moves in front of the campaign vehicle 2, and the front of the escort vehicle 6 is positioned close to the campaign vehicle 2 so that the lifting and rotating device 61 at the front of the escort vehicle 6 is as close as possible to the candidate 3 riding in the campaign vehicle 2. For example, as shown in Figure 9(C), the candidate sitting in the passenger seat of the campaign vehicle exits through the passenger-side door and gets into the escort vehicle through the passenger-side door equipped with the lifting and rotating device. The candidate is then raised to the height of the campaign vehicle's roof using the lifting and rotating device. After that, the candidate moves onto the roof of the campaign vehicle and conducts their campaign activities.

[0030] According to the sixth and seventh embodiments of the present invention, selecting the optimal support vehicle has the effect of reducing the physical burden on the candidate.

[0031] [Eighth Embodiment of the Invention] Figure 10 shows an eighth embodiment of the present invention, characterized in that a rail 81 for an automatic lifting device is provided diagonally from the front seat (passenger seat) to the rear of the escort vehicle 6, and the candidate 3 is in the escort vehicle 6, and when campaigning, the candidate 3 rides on a lifting device 8 that moves along the rail and moves diagonally up and down to the roof of a nearby campaign vehicle 2. Furthermore, to facilitate movement onto the roof of the campaign vehicle 2, a foldable guide rail 81 may be extended from the escort vehicle 6 to the roof of the campaign vehicle 2 (not shown), and the candidate may be safely moved onto the campaign vehicle 2 by an elevator 8. The guide rail 81 may be equipped with detachable reinforcing members such as support columns 82 as needed.

[0032] [Ninth Embodiment of the Invention] Figure 11 shows a ninth embodiment of the present invention, which is another similar form of the eighth embodiment, characterized in that an elevator 8 and guide rails 81 are provided inside the escort vehicle 6, and when the candidate 3 is campaigning, he moves to the roof of the escort vehicle 6 by crossing a bridge (not shown) such as a board connecting the escort vehicle 6 and the roof of the campaign vehicle 2, or by walking to the nearest campaign vehicle and getting on. The seat in which the candidate sits on the elevator 8 also serves as the passenger seat of the support vehicle 6, and a guide rail 81 is provided diagonally extending to the rear seat. Furthermore, if necessary, a member 5 can be installed above the elevator 8 on which the candidate is placed. This member 5 serves as both a rain and direct sunlight shield and a roof (so-called roof) for the accompanying vehicle 6, supported by extendable support members 51 such as pillars.

[0033] According to the eighth and ninth embodiments of the present invention, since the lift moves diagonally up and down inside the escort vehicle, even if you are sitting in the passenger seat, you can go up to the roof above the rear seats, making it easy to move to the roof of the campaign vehicle. Furthermore, it eliminates the need for extra equipment under the vehicle floor, the device moves slowly, and it remains safe even when stopped.

[0034] Although the first to ninth embodiments have been described in detail, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments; any combination of these embodiments or any configuration having the features described herein is also included. [Industrial applicability]

[0035] This invention is a groundbreaking invention that significantly reduces the burden on election candidates and has great industrial value. [Explanation of symbols]

[0036] 1. Campaign vehicle 2. The present invention: election campaign vehicle 21 Signboard 22 Interior and ceiling of the campaign vehicle 23 chairs 24 Side transparent plate 25 Rear transparent plate 26. Driver of campaign vehicle 3. Election officials, speakers, and candidates riding in campaign vehicles. 4. Lifting and Rotating Mechanism 41 Jack 42 Lifting motor 43 Rotary motors 44. Screw Rod 45 gear 46. ​​Height-adjustable rotating floor (table) 47 swivel chairs 48. Ropes, wires 401 Cylinder 402 Hydraulic pump 403 Hydraulic Tube 404 chain 405 Guide Post 5. Part of the car's ceiling (the part that rises and falls) 51 Support material 6. Escort vehicles and support vehicles (vehicles other than election campaign vehicles) 61. Lifting and rotating device (up and down rotation device) that is loaded or towed. 62. Drivers of escort vehicles and support vehicles 63. To walk on the ground, to walk on the road. 7. Wheeled device capable of manual or automatic lifting and rotation. 71 Manual lifting lever 72 cylinders 73 Fixing fixtures 74 Candidate Rotation Handle 75 wheels 8. Automatic or manual height-adjustable and swivelable chairs. 81 Guide rail or folding rail 82 Support pillar

Claims

1. Election campaign vehicles are characterized by their ability to rise from the bottom, stop at the top, and return to the bottom if necessary.

2. The election campaign vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the seats rotate freely in any direction.

3. The election campaign vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the position that moves up and down is the passenger seat portion or the rear of the election campaign vehicle.

4. The election campaign vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that a roof is provided on the vertically moving portion.

5. The vehicle system according to claim 1, characterized in that, in addition to a regular election campaign vehicle, there is an escort vehicle equipped with a device that allows election officials to get in and out, and the two vehicles are used by bringing them closer together or further apart when the election campaign vehicle is stopped.

6. The vehicle system according to claim 1, wherein the device for raising and lowering election personnel is a movable lifting and rotating device equipped with wheels, the lifting and rotating device is loaded or towed by an escort vehicle accompanying the election vehicle, and when the election vehicle stops, the lifting and rotating device is brought close to the election vehicle and fixed in place, allowing the election personnel to be raised, lowered, and rotated.

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