Elevator operating buttons and elevator operating panel

Abstract

The object of the present invention is to provide an operation button (13) and an operation panel that prevent the visibility of an operation result from being reduced and improve the freedom of an operation surface (S). The operation button (13) comprises a button unit (24), a button cover (25) and an adapter (26). The button unit (24) has a first light emitting element (33) that emits visible light in a first range (R1) on the front surface. The button unit (24) detects the operation of the user. The button cover (25) allows visible light to pass through. The button cover (25) has an operation surface (S) on the front surface. The adapter (26) is mounted on the front surface of the button unit (24). The button cover (25) is mounted on the front surface of the adapter (26). The adapter (26) has a second light emitting element (36) that emits visible light outside the first range (R1) on the front surface.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to an operating button of an elevator and an operating panel of an elevator. Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes an example of an elevator operation button. The operation button includes a photo reflector. The photo reflector guides visible light emitted by an LED (Light Emitting Diode) to an operation surface on the front surface.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 6-290669 Summary of the invention

[0006] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0007] However, the operation button described in Patent Document 1 illuminates the operation surface by reflecting the visible light emitted by the LED. Therefore, when the area of ​​the operation surface is large, the brightness of the operation surface decreases. Therefore, the visibility of the result of operating the operation button decreases.

[0008] The present invention is made to solve such a problem. An object of the present invention is to provide an operation button and an operation panel that prevent the visibility of the operation result from being reduced and improve the degree of freedom of the operation surface.

[0009] Means for solving problems

[0010] The operation button of the elevator of the present invention comprises: a button unit having a first light-emitting element emitting visible light in a first range on the front surface, the button unit detecting the operation of the user; a button cover which allows visible light to pass and has an operation surface on the front surface; and an adapter mounted on the front surface of the button unit, the button cover being mounted on the front surface of the adapter, the adapter having a second light-emitting element emitting visible light outside the first range on the front surface.

[0011] The operating panel of the elevator of the present invention comprises a plurality of operating buttons, each of the plurality of operating buttons comprises: a button unit having a first light-emitting element emitting visible light in a first range on a front surface, the button unit detecting a user's operation; a button cover which allows visible light to pass and has an operating surface on the front surface; and an adapter mounted on the front surface of the button unit, the button cover being mounted on the front surface of the adapter, the adapter having a second light-emitting element emitting visible light outside the first range on the front surface.

[0012] Effects of the Invention

[0013] According to the invention, the operation button includes a button unit, a button cover, and an adapter. The button unit has a first light-emitting element that emits visible light in a first range on the front surface. The button unit detects the user's operation. The button cover allows visible light to pass through. The button cover has an operation surface on the front surface. The adapter is mounted on the front surface of the button unit. The adapter has a button cover mounted on the front surface. The adapter has a second light-emitting element that emits visible light outside the first range on the front surface. Thus, the visibility of the operation result is prevented from being reduced and the degree of freedom of the operation surface is increased. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a block diagram of an elevator according to Embodiment 1.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a front view of the landing operating panel according to the first embodiment.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a front view of the car operating panel according to Embodiment 1.

[0017] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view of the operation button of Embodiment 1.

[0018] Figure 5 This is an exploded perspective view of the operation button of Embodiment 1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In each of the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and repeated descriptions are appropriately simplified or omitted.

[0020] Implementation method 1.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a block diagram of an elevator according to Embodiment 1.

[0022] An elevator 1 is installed in a building. The building has a plurality of floors. In the elevator 1, a shaft 2 runs through each floor of the building. In the elevator 1, a plurality of landing stations 3 are respectively installed on a plurality of floors of the building. The plurality of landing stations 3 are respectively opposed to the shaft 2. In the elevator 1, a plurality of landing station doors 4 are respectively installed on a plurality of landing stations 3. The elevator 1 includes a traction machine 5, a main rope 6, a car 7, a counterweight 8, a plurality of landing station operating panels 9, and a control panel 10.

[0023] The hoisting machine 5 is installed, for example, at the upper part of the hoistway 2. The hoisting machine 5 includes a motor and a sheave (not shown). The motor of the hoisting machine 5 is a device that rotates the sheave.

[0024] The main rope 6 is wound around the sheave of the hoisting machine 5 so as to be movable following the rotation of the sheave of the hoisting machine 5. One end of the main rope 6 is attached to, for example, the car 7. The other end of the main rope 6 is attached to, for example, the counterweight 8.

[0025] The car 7 is a device that follows the movement of the main rope 6 and travels in the vertical direction, thereby transporting users between multiple floors of the building. The car 7 is installed inside the hoistway 2. The car 7 includes a car door 11 and a car operating panel 12. The car door 11 is a device that opens and closes when the car 7 stops at any one of the multiple floors of the building. The car door 11 has a mechanism that opens and closes the landing door 4 in a linked manner. The car operating panel 12 is a device that accepts operations from users riding in the car 7. The car operating panel 12 is, for example, installed on the side surface inside the car 7. The car operating panel 12 is an example of an operating panel for an elevator. The operating panel of the elevator includes a plurality of operating buttons 13. The operating button 13 is a device that accepts operations from users.

[0026] The counterweight 8 is a device that balances the load applied to both sides of the sheave of the hoisting machine 5 through the main rope 6 with the car 7. The counterweight 8 is installed inside the hoistway 2.

[0027] The plurality of landing operating panels 9 are respectively provided at the plurality of landings 3. The plurality of landing operating panels 9 are respectively devices for accepting user operations in the landings 3 where the landing operating panels 9 are provided. The plurality of landing operating panels 9 are respectively provided, for example, on the wall surface of the landing 3 where the landing operating panels 9 are provided. The plurality of landing operating panels 9 are respectively examples of operating panels for elevators.

[0028] The control panel 10 is a device for controlling the operation of the elevator 1. The operation of the elevator 1 includes, for example, the travel of the car 7. The control panel 10 is, for example, provided at the upper portion of the shaft 2. The control panel 10 is connected to the car operating panel 12 and each of the plurality of landing operating panels 9 in a manner capable of obtaining operation information of the user. The control panel 10 is connected to the traction machine 5 in a manner capable of controlling the travel of the car 7 based on the obtained operation information of the user.

[0029] Next, use Figure 2 The structure of the landing operating panel 9 will be described.

[0030] Figure 2 This is a front view of the landing operating panel according to the first embodiment.

[0031] The landing operating panel 9 includes a panel 14 , a mounting plate (not shown), an indicator 15 , a pair of landing call buttons 16 , a pair of wheelchair landing call buttons 17 , and a button control unit 18 .

[0032] The panel 14 is a plate constituting the front surface of the landing operation panel 9. The panel 14 has a plurality of holes. The mounting plate is a plate provided at a position behind the panel 14. The mounting plate faces the rear surface of the panel 14.

[0033] The indicator 15 is a device for displaying the state of the elevator 1. The state of the elevator 1 is, for example, the current travel direction of the car 7 or the number of floors corresponding to the current position of the car 7. The indicator 15 is, for example, a liquid crystal display. The indicator 15 is, for example, provided at the upper end of the landing operating panel 9. The indicator 15 is exposed to the front surface from the hole of the panel 14.

[0034] The pair of landing call buttons 16 are buttons for accepting the operation of registering a landing call by the user. The pair of landing call buttons 16 are, for example, rectangular push buttons. The pair of landing call buttons 16 are respectively mounted on the mounting plate. The pair of landing call buttons 16 are respectively exposed from the hole of the panel 14 to the front surface. The pair of landing call buttons 16 are respectively examples of the operation buttons 13.

[0035] One of the pair of landing call buttons 16 is an up button. The other of the pair of landing call buttons 16 is a down button. The up button is a button for accepting an operation of registering a landing call to a floor above the floor where the landing operating panel 9 is installed. The down button is a button for accepting an operation of registering a landing call to a floor below the floor where the landing operating panel 9 is installed. The landing operating panel 9 may include only one of the up button and the down button.

[0036] The pair of wheelchair landing call buttons 17 are buttons for accepting operations such as registration of landing call by a wheelchair user. The pair of wheelchair landing call buttons 17 are, for example, rectangular push buttons. The pair of wheelchair landing call buttons 17 are mounted on the mounting plate. The pair of wheelchair landing call buttons 17 are exposed from the holes of the panel 14 to the front surface. The pair of wheelchair landing call buttons 17 are, for example, provided at the lower end of the landing operation panel 9. The pair of wheelchair landing call buttons 17 are examples of the operation buttons 13.

[0037] One of the pair of wheelchair landing call buttons 17 is an up button. The other of the pair of wheelchair landing call buttons 17 is a down button. The landing operation panel 9 may include only one of the up button and the down button. The landing operation panel 9 may not include the wheelchair landing call button 17.

[0038] The button control unit 18 is a part that obtains the user's operation information received by each of the plurality of operation buttons 13 of the landing operation panel 9. The button control unit 18 is provided at a position behind the panel 14. The button control unit 18 includes an output substrate that supplies power to each of the plurality of operation buttons 13. The button control unit 18 is an example of a power supply unit.

[0039] Next, use Figure 3 The structure of the car operating panel 12 will be described.

[0040] Figure 3 This is a front view of the car operating panel according to Embodiment 1.

[0041] The car operating panel 12 includes a panel 14 , a mounting plate (not shown), an indicator 15 , a plurality of destination floor buttons 19 , a door opening button 20 , a door closing button 21 , a call button 22 , an emergency button 23 , and a button control unit 18 .

[0042] The panel 14 is a plate constituting the front surface of the landing operation panel 9. The panel 14 has a plurality of holes. The mounting plate is a plate provided at a position behind the panel 14. The mounting plate faces the rear surface of the panel 14.

[0043] The indicator 15 is a device for displaying the state of the elevator 1. The indicator 15 is, for example, a liquid crystal display. The indicator 15 is, for example, provided at the upper end of the car operating panel 12. The indicator 15 is exposed from the hole of the panel 14 to the front surface.

[0044] The plurality of destination floor buttons 19 correspond to the plurality of floors of the building, respectively. The plurality of destination floor buttons 19 are buttons for receiving an operation by a user to register a car call with the floor corresponding to the destination floor button 19 as the destination floor. The plurality of destination floor buttons 19 are, for example, circular push buttons. The plurality of destination floor buttons 19 are mounted on a mounting plate, respectively. The plurality of destination floor buttons 19 are exposed from the hole of the panel 14 to the front surface, respectively. The plurality of destination floor buttons 19 are examples of the operation buttons 13, respectively.

[0045] The door opening button 20 is a button for accepting an operation to open the car door 11. The door opening button 20 is, for example, a rectangular push button. The door opening button 20 is mounted on the mounting plate. The door opening button 20 is exposed to the front surface from the hole of the panel 14. The door opening button 20 is an example of the operation button 13.

[0046] The door closing button 21 is a button for accepting an operation to close the car door 11. The door closing button 21 is, for example, a rectangular push button. The door closing button 21 is mounted on the mounting plate. The door closing button 21 is exposed to the front surface from the hole of the panel 14. The door closing button 21 is an example of the operation button 13.

[0047] The call button 22 is a button for starting a call with the outside of the car 7 by a user, for example, in an emergency. The call button 22 is, for example, a rectangular push button. The size of the call button 22 is smaller than the size of the door opening button 20 and the door closing button 21. The call button 22 is mounted on the mounting plate. The call button 22 is exposed to the front surface from the hole of the panel 14. The call button 22 is an example of the operation button 13.

[0048] The emergency button 23 is a button for accepting an operation such as notifying that an abnormal situation has occurred. The emergency button 23 is, for example, a circular push button. The size of the emergency button 23 is smaller than the size of each of the plurality of destination floor buttons 19. The emergency button 23 is mounted on the mounting plate. The emergency button 23 is exposed to the front surface from the hole of the panel 14. The emergency button 23 is an example of the operation button 13.

[0049] The button control unit 18 is a part that obtains the user's operation information received by each of the plurality of operation buttons 13 of the car operating panel 12. The button control unit 18 is provided at a position behind the panel 14. The button control unit 18 includes an output substrate that supplies power to each of the plurality of operation buttons 13. The button control unit 18 is an example of a power supply unit.

[0050] Next, use Figure 4 The structure of the operation button 13 of the elevator 1 will be described.

[0051] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view of the operation button of Embodiment 1. Figure 4 The operation button 13 shown is used as, for example, a landing call button 16. Figure 4 , the upper direction of the paper indicates the front direction.

[0052] The operation button 13 includes a button unit 24 , a button cover 25 , and an adapter 26 .

[0053] The button unit 24 includes a base 27 , a displacement portion 28 , a detection portion 29 , and a first electric wire 30 .

[0054] The base 27 is a rectangular member. The base 27 has mounting portions 31 at four corners. The mounting portions 31 are, for example, screw holes that penetrate the mounting portions 31 in the front and rear directions. The base 27 is mounted on, for example, a mounting plate by screwing the mounting portions 31 .

[0055] The displacement portion 28 is a rectangular component. The displacement portion 28 is held on the front surface of the base 27 so as to be displaceable in the front-to-back direction by, for example, a spring not shown. The displacement portion 28 has a first connection portion 32. The first connection portion 32 is, for example, a circular ring-shaped rib. The first connection portion 32 may also be formed, for example, of a transparent material or a translucent material that allows visible light to pass through. The displacement portion 28 has a plurality of first light-emitting elements 33. The plurality of first light-emitting elements 33 are elements that emit visible light by being supplied with electric power. The plurality of first light-emitting elements 33 are, for example, LEDs. The plurality of first light-emitting elements 33 are respectively disposed on the front surface of the button unit 24. The plurality of first light-emitting elements 33 are respectively arranged in a first range R1. The first range R1 is the range of a closed area when viewed from the front surface of the button unit 24. The first range R1 is, for example, the range inside the first connection portion 32.

[0056] The detection unit 29 is a part that detects the user's operation by the displacement of the displacement unit 28. The detection unit 29 is, for example, a touch switch. The detection unit 29 is provided on the front surface of the base 27. The detection unit 29 is in contact with the rear surface of the displacement unit 28.

[0057] The first electric wire 30 is an electric wire that supplies electric power to each of the plurality of first light emitting elements 33 so as to cause each of the plurality of first light emitting elements 33 to emit light.

[0058] The button cover 25 is a rectangular component. The button cover 25 is formed of, for example, a transparent material or a translucent material that allows visible light to pass through. The button cover 25 may also have a mark such as text or a symbol that does not allow visible light to pass through on a part of the surface. The outer dimensions of the button cover 25 are larger than the outer dimensions of the button unit 24. For example, the long side of the button cover 25 is longer than the long side of the button unit 24. For example, the short side of the button cover 25 is longer than the short side of the button unit 24. The button cover 25 has an operation surface S on the front surface. The operation surface S is a surface on which the user performs operations such as pressing the operation button 13.

[0059] The adapter 26 is a component for mounting the button cover 25 on the button unit 24. The adapter 26 is a rectangular component. The adapter 26 has a second connection portion 34. The second connection portion 34 is provided on the back surface. The second connection portion 34 is a portion connected to the first connection portion 32 of the button unit 24. The second connection portion 34 may also be formed, for example, of a transparent material or a translucent material that allows visible light to pass through. The second connection portion 34 is connected, for example, by a claw-shaped component engaging with a recess provided in the first connection portion 32. The inner side of the second connection portion 34 is a hole that passes through the front and back. The adapter 26 has an embedding portion 35. The embedding portion 35 is provided on the front surface. The embedding portion 35 is a portion embedded in the button cover 25. The embedding portion 35 is, for example, a frame that stands forward from the outer periphery of the adapter 26. The adapter 26 has a second electric wire 37 and a plurality of second light-emitting elements 36.

[0060] The plurality of second light emitting elements 36 are elements that emit visible light when supplied with power. The plurality of second light emitting elements 36 are, for example, LEDs. The plurality of second light emitting elements 36 are respectively provided on the front surface of the adapter 26. The plurality of second light emitting elements 36 are respectively arranged in the second range R2. The second range R2 is a range outside the first range R1 when viewed from the front surface of the button unit 24. The second range R2 is a range outside the hole that penetrates the front and rear of the adapter 26. The plurality of second light emitting elements 36 are arranged around the hole that penetrates the front and rear of the adapter 26.

[0061] The second electric wire 37 is an electric wire that supplies electric power to each of the plurality of second light emitting elements 36 so as to cause each of the plurality of second light emitting elements 36 to emit light.

[0062] The first electric wire 30 and the second electric wire 37 are joined at the joining portion. The joined first electric wire 30 and the second electric wire 37 are connected to, for example, an output substrate of the button control unit 18.

[0063] Then use Figure 4 An example of the operation of the operation button 13 and the operation panel according to the first embodiment will be described.

[0064] At the landing 3 of any of the plurality of floors, the user operates, for example, a landing call button 16 as an up button of the landing operating panel 9. The user presses the operating surface S of the landing call button 16 as the operating button 13 from the front surface.

[0065] The button cover 25 of the operation button 13 whose operation surface S is pressed overcomes the elastic force of the spring and displaces in the rear direction together with the adapter 26 and the displacement portion 28. The displacement portion 28 is displaced in the rear direction, and the rear surface of the detection portion 29 is pressed. The detection portion 29 is pressed by the displacement portion 28 displaced in the rear direction, thereby detecting the user's operation. The landing call button 16 as the operation button 13 that detects the user's operation outputs a signal to the button control portion 18 that the user's operation is detected.

[0066] The button control unit 18 of the landing operation panel 9 sends information about the user's operation detected to the control panel 10. In this example, the button control unit 18 sends information about the landing call for the upward-facing car 7 to the control panel 10. The button control unit 18 supplies power to the first electric wire 30 and the second electric wire 37 of the merged operation button 13 that detects the user's operation through the output substrate.

[0067] The first electric wire 30 supplies power to each of the plurality of first light emitting elements 33. Each of the plurality of first light emitting elements 33 emits visible light. The second electric wire 37 supplies power to each of the plurality of second light emitting elements 36. Each of the plurality of second light emitting elements 36 emits visible light. The visible light emitted from the plurality of first light emitting elements 33 and the plurality of second light emitting elements 36 passes through the button cover 25. As a result, the operation button 13 that detects the user's operation lights up.

[0068] The user confirms that the operation is accepted by lighting the operation button 13 .

[0069] The control panel 10 controls the operation of the elevator 1 based on the received operation information of the user. In this example, the control panel 10 causes the car 7 facing upward to travel to the floor for which the landing call is registered.

[0070] Next, use Figure 5 The structure of the other operation buttons 13 of the elevator 1 will be described.

[0071] Figure 5 This is an exploded perspective view of the operation button of Embodiment 1. Figure 5 The operating buttons 13 shown are used, for example, as destination floor buttons 19. Figure 5 , the upper direction of the paper indicates the front direction.

[0072] The operation button 13 includes a button unit 24 , a button cover 25 , and an adapter 26 .

[0073] Figure 5 The structure of the button unit 24 shown is similar to Figure 4 The button units 24 shown have the same structure.

[0074] The button cover 25 is a circular component. The button cover 25 is formed of, for example, a transparent material or a translucent material that allows visible light to pass through. The button cover 25 may also have a mark such as text or a symbol that does not allow visible light to pass through on a part of the surface. The outer dimensions of the button cover 25 are larger than the outer dimensions of the button unit 24. For example, the diameter of the button cover 25 is longer than the long side of the button unit 24. The button cover 25 has an operation surface S on the front surface.

[0075] The adapter 26 is a component for mounting the button cover 25 on the button unit 24. The adapter 26 is a circular component. The adapter 26 has a second connection portion 34. The second connection portion 34 is provided on the back surface. The second connection portion 34 is a portion connected to the first connection portion 32 of the button unit 24. The second connection portion 34 may also be formed, for example, of a transparent material or a translucent material that allows visible light to pass through. The second connection portion 34 is connected, for example, by a claw-shaped component engaging with a recess provided in the first connection portion 32. The inner side of the second connection portion 34 is a hole that passes through the front and back. The adapter 26 has an embedding portion 35. The embedding portion 35 is provided on the front surface. The embedding portion 35 is a portion embedded in the button cover 25. The embedding portion 35 is, for example, a frame that stands up from the outer periphery of the adapter 26 to the front. The adapter 26 has a second electric wire 37 and a plurality of second light-emitting elements 36.

[0076] The plurality of second light emitting elements 36 are elements that emit visible light when supplied with power. The plurality of second light emitting elements 36 are, for example, LEDs. The plurality of second light emitting elements 36 are respectively provided on the front surface of the adapter 26. The plurality of second light emitting elements 36 are respectively arranged in the second range R2. The second range R2 is a range outside the first range R1 when viewed from the front surface of the button unit 24. The second range R2 is a range outside the hole that penetrates the front and rear of the adapter 26. The plurality of second light emitting elements 36 are arranged in a ring around the hole that penetrates the front and rear of the adapter 26.

[0077] The second electric wire 37 is an electric wire that supplies electric power to each of the plurality of second light emitting elements 36 so as to cause each of the plurality of second light emitting elements 36 to emit light.

[0078] The first electric wire 30 and the second electric wire 37 are independently connected to the output substrate of the button control unit 18 .

[0079] Then use Figure 5 An example of the operation of the operation button 13 and the operation panel according to the first embodiment will be described.

[0080] The button control unit 18 of the car operating panel 12 obtains information on the available floors from the control panel 10. The button control unit 18 supplies power to the second electric wire 37 of the destination floor buttons 19 corresponding to the available floors among the destination floor buttons 19 as the operation buttons 13.

[0081] The second electric wire 37 supplies power to each of the plurality of second light emitting elements 36. Each of the plurality of second light emitting elements 36 emits visible light. The visible light emitted from the plurality of second light emitting elements 36 passes through the button cover 25. Thus, the second range R2 of the operation button 13 where the user's operation is detected lights up.

[0082] The user gets on the stopped car 7 from the landing 3. The user confirms the available floors by lighting up the second range R2 of the destination floor button 19. The user selects a destination floor from the available floors. The user operates the destination floor button 19 corresponding to the selected destination floor. The user presses the operation surface S of the destination floor button 19 as the operation button 13 from the front surface.

[0083] The button cover 25 of the operation button 13 whose operation surface S is pressed is displaced in the rear direction together with the adapter 26 and the displacement portion 28 against the elastic force of the spring. The displacement portion 28 is displaced in the rear direction, and the rear surface of the detection portion 29 is pressed. The detection portion 29 is pressed by the displacement portion 28 displaced in the rear direction, thereby detecting the operation of the user. The destination floor button 19 as the operation button 13 that detects the operation of the user outputs a signal to the button control portion 18 indicating the detection of the operation of the user.

[0084] The button control unit 18 sends information about the user's operation detected to the control panel 10. In this example, the button control unit 18 of the car operating panel 12 sends information about the car call to the destination floor selected by the user to the control panel 10. The button control unit 18 supplies power to the first wire 30 of the operation button 13 whose operation is detected by the user through the output substrate. At this time, the button control unit 18 continues to supply power to the second wire 37 of the operation button 13.

[0085] The first electric wire 30 supplies power to each of the plurality of first light emitting elements 33. Each of the plurality of first light emitting elements 33 emits visible light. Each of the plurality of second light emitting elements 36 continues to emit visible light. The visible light emitted from the plurality of first light emitting elements 33 and the plurality of second light emitting elements 36 passes through the button cover 25. As a result, the first range R1 and the second range R2 of the operation button 13, which detects the operation of the user, light up.

[0086] The user confirms that the operation is accepted by lighting up the first range R1 and the second range R2 of the operation button 13 .

[0087] As described above, the operation panel of the first embodiment includes a plurality of operation buttons 13. Each of the plurality of operation buttons 13 includes a button unit 24, a button cover 25, and an adapter 26. The button unit 24 has a first light emitting element 33 that emits visible light in a first range R1 on the front surface. The button unit 24 detects an operation by a user. The button cover 25 allows visible light to pass through. The button cover 25 has an operation surface S on the front surface. The adapter 26 is mounted on the front surface of the button unit 24. The button cover 25 is mounted on the front surface of the adapter 26. The adapter 26 has a second light emitting element 36 that emits visible light outside the first range R1 on the front surface.

[0088] Furthermore, the button units 24 of the plurality of operation buttons 13 are components of the same type. The adapters 26 of at least any one combination of the plurality of operation buttons 13 are components of different types.

[0089] The range corresponding to the first range R1 in the operation surface S of the button cover 25 is illuminated by the first light emitting element 33. The range corresponding to the second range R2 in the operation surface S of the button cover 25 is illuminated by the second light emitting element 36. That is, even in the case where the area of ​​the operation surface S is large, the brightness of the operation surface S does not decrease by directly illuminating the entire range of the operation surface S by both the first light emitting element 33 and the second light emitting element 36. Thus, the visibility of the operation result is prevented from being reduced, and the degree of freedom of the area and shape of the operation surface S is improved.

[0090] The adapter 26 enables the button cover 25 having an area or shape different from that of the button unit 24 to be mounted on the button unit 24. As a result, the area or shape of the operating surface S of the operating button 13 is increased without changing the mounting structure mounted on the mounting plate. Moreover, the button unit 24 is shared regardless of the area or shape of the operating surface S of the operating button 13. Therefore, the management of components becomes easy.

[0091] Furthermore, the adapter 26 includes the second light emitting element 36 at a position outside the outer periphery of the button unit 24. Thus, even if the button cover 25 spreads outside the button unit 24, the brightness of the operation surface S does not decrease.

[0092] The button unit 24 includes a displacement unit 28 and a detection unit 29. The displacement unit 28 displaces forward and backward in conjunction with the operation surface S. The detection unit 29 detects the user's operation by the displacement of the displacement unit 28. The adapter 26 displaces forward and backward in conjunction with the displacement unit 28.

[0093] Thus, the button unit 24 having the displacement portion 28 as the movable portion is shared. Therefore, the replacement parts in the case of a failure of the movable portion are shared. Therefore, the maintainability of the elevator operating panel is improved.

[0094] The button unit 24 includes a first electric wire 30 for supplying electric power for causing the first light emitting element 33 to emit light, for example, from the button control unit 18. The adapter 26 includes a second electric wire 37 for supplying electric power for causing the second light emitting element 36 to emit light, for example, from the button control unit 18. The first electric wire 30 and the second electric wire 37 are joined and connected to the button control unit 18, for example.

[0095] Thus, the button control unit 18 can light up the operation button 13 using the same electrical signal regardless of whether the adapter 26 is attached to the operation button 13. Therefore, the button control unit 18 can easily control the lighting of the operation button 13.

[0096] The button unit 24 includes a first electric wire 30 for supplying electric power from the button control unit 18 to the first light emitting element 33. The adapter 26 includes a second electric wire 37 for supplying electric power from the button control unit 18 to the second light emitting element 36. The first electric wire 30 and the second electric wire 37 are connected to the button control unit 18 independently of each other.

[0097] Furthermore, the operation panel includes a button control unit 18. At least one of the plurality of operation buttons 13 is a destination floor button 19 that detects a registration operation of a call to a destination floor corresponding to the operation button 13. When the destination floor is available, the button control unit 18 supplies power to one of the first light emitting element 33 and the second light emitting element 36 of the operation button 13 corresponding to the destination floor to cause the first light emitting element 33 and the second light emitting element 36 to emit light. When a call to a destination floor is registered, the button control unit 18 supplies power to both the first light emitting element 33 and the second light emitting element 36 of the operation button 13 corresponding to the destination floor to cause the first light emitting element 33 and the second light emitting element 36 to emit light.

[0098] Thus, the button control unit 18 can light up the operation button 13 in two stages. Therefore, the operation panel can provide more information to the user. For example, the operation panel can provide the user with information on whether the operation has been accepted and whether the destination floor can be used. Thus, the convenience of the user is improved.

[0099] Alternatively, the button unit 24 may be a touch button that detects an operation by a user when the user touches the operation surface S.

[0100] Furthermore, the first connection portion 32 and the second connection portion 34 may also be connected by threads cut on the side. The first connection portion 32 and the second connection portion 34 may also be connected by an adhesive.

[0101] Industrial Applicability

[0102] The operating button and the operating panel of the present invention can be applied to elevators.

[0103] Description of symbols

[0104] 1: Elevator; 2: Hoistway; 3: Landing; 4: Landing door; 5: Traction machine; 6: Main rope; 7: Car; 8: Counterweight; 9: Landing operating panel; 10: Control panel; 11: Car door; 12: Car operating panel; 13: Operation button; 14: Panel; 15: Indicator; 16: Landing call button; 17: Wheelchair landing call button; 18: Button control unit; 19: Destination floor button; 20: Door open button; 21: Door close button button; 22: call button; 23: emergency button; 24: button unit; 25: button cover; 26: adapter; 27: base; 28: shifting part; 29: detecting part; 30: first wire; 31: mounting part; 32: first connecting part; 33: first light-emitting element; 34: second connecting part; 35: embedding part; 36: second light-emitting element; 37: second wire; S: operating surface; R1: first range; R2: second range.

Claims

1. An elevator operation button, comprising: A button unit having a first light emitting element emitting visible light in a first range on a front surface thereof, the button unit detecting an operation by a user; a button cover that transmits visible light and has an operating surface on a front surface; and an adapter mounted on the front surface of the button unit, the button cover mounted on the front surface of the adapter, the adapter having a second light emitting element emitting visible light outside the first range of the front surface, The adapter includes the second light emitting element at a position outside the outer circumference of the button unit. in, The button unit comprises: a displacement portion that displaces forward and backward in conjunction with the operation surface; and a detection unit that detects the user's operation by the displacement of the displacement unit, The adapter is displaced forward and backward in linkage with the displacement portion.

2. The elevator operation button according to claim 1, wherein: The button unit includes a first electric wire to which electric power for causing the first light emitting element to emit light is supplied from a power supply unit. The adapter includes a second electric wire to which the electric power for causing the second light emitting element to emit light is supplied from the electric power supply unit. The first electric wire and the second electric wire are joined together and connected to the power supply unit.

3. The elevator operation button according to claim 1, wherein: The button unit includes a first electric wire to which electric power for causing the first light emitting element to emit light is supplied from a power supply unit. The adapter includes a second electric wire to which the electric power for causing the second light emitting element to emit light is supplied from the electric power supply unit. The first electric wire and the second electric wire are connected to the electric power supply unit independently of each other.

4. An elevator operation button, comprising: A button unit having a first light emitting element emitting visible light in a first range on a front surface thereof, the button unit detecting an operation by a user; a button cover that transmits visible light and has an operating surface on a front surface; and an adapter mounted on the front surface of the button unit, the button cover mounted on the front surface of the adapter, the adapter having a second light emitting element emitting visible light outside the first range of the front surface, The button unit comprises: a displacement portion that displaces forward and backward in conjunction with the operation surface; and a detection unit that detects the user's operation by the displacement of the displacement unit, The adapter is displaced forward and backward in conjunction with the displacement portion.

5. The elevator operation button according to claim 4, wherein: The button unit includes a first electric wire to which electric power for causing the first light emitting element to emit light is supplied from a power supply unit. The adapter includes a second electric wire to which the electric power for causing the second light emitting element to emit light is supplied from the electric power supply unit. The first electric wire and the second electric wire are joined together and connected to the power supply unit.

6. The elevator operation button according to claim 4, wherein: The button unit includes a first electric wire to which electric power for causing the first light emitting element to emit light is supplied from a power supply unit. The adapter includes a second electric wire to which the electric power for causing the second light emitting element to emit light is supplied from the electric power supply unit. The first electric wire and the second electric wire are connected to the electric power supply unit independently of each other.

7. An elevator operating panel having a plurality of operating buttons, Each of the plurality of operation buttons comprises: A button unit having a first light emitting element emitting visible light in a first range on a front surface thereof, the button unit detecting an operation by a user; a button cover that transmits visible light and has an operating surface on a front surface; and an adapter mounted on the front surface of the button unit, the button cover mounted on the front surface of the adapter, the adapter having a second light emitting element emitting visible light outside the first range of the front surface, The button units of the plurality of operation buttons are components of the same type as each other, The adapters of at least any combination of the plurality of operation buttons are different types of components from each other, in, The button unit comprises: a displacement portion that displaces forward and backward in conjunction with the operation surface; and a detection unit that detects the user's operation by the displacement of the displacement unit, The adapter is displaced forward and backward in linkage with the displacement portion.

8. The elevator operating panel according to claim 7, wherein: The operating panel of the elevator is provided with a power supply unit, and when at least any one of the plurality of operating buttons is a destination floor button for detecting an operation of registering a call to a destination floor corresponding to the operating button, when the destination floor is available, the power supply unit supplies power to one of the first light emitting element and the second light emitting element of the operating button corresponding to the destination floor to cause it to emit light, and when a call to the destination floor is registered, the power supply unit supplies power to both the first light emitting element and the second light emitting element of the operating button corresponding to the destination floor to cause them to emit light.

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