Passenger conveyor board, passenger conveyor display unit mounting method, and passenger conveyor

Abstract

The present invention provides a passenger conveyor board, a method for installing a display unit for a passenger conveyor, and a passenger conveyor. The passenger conveyor board of the present invention can install characters and numbers on the floor of the passenger conveyor's boarding and alighting entrance without processing the floor. The passenger conveyor board includes a board main body, which is composed of a plate-like component extending in one direction, and is composed of a plurality of strip-shaped plates arranged parallel to each other at predetermined intervals in another direction orthogonal to the one direction. It also includes a pair of frame portions, which are provided at both ends in one direction of the board main body and connect the plurality of strip-shaped plates arranged in the other direction. In addition, at least one strip-shaped plate has: a character sheet for forming a predetermined display; a supporting sheet for supporting the character sheet on the frame; and a connecting portion connecting the character sheet and the supporting sheet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a passenger conveyor board, a method for installing a display unit for a passenger conveyor, and a passenger conveyor. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, floor panels at passenger conveyor entrances and exits have been designed to display floor characters (including numbers, symbols, etc.) (Patent Document 1). For example, the characters displayed on the floor panel are constructed by cutting the floor panel surface into a character-shaped outline, then embedding and affixing a metal plate processed into the character shape.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-153599 Summary of the Invention

[0006] Technical problem to be solved by the invention

[0007] However, the floor surface of the passenger conveyor entrance floor is made of a plate with a concave and convex shape for anti-slip, and the size is also large. Therefore, the mechanical processing for embedding the metal plate processed into the character shape requires labor and time.

[0008] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a passenger conveyor board capable of mounting characters or numbers on the floor of a passenger conveyor entrance without performing any floor processing. Furthermore, an object of the present invention is to provide a method for mounting a passenger conveyor display unit using the passenger conveyor board, a method for mounting a passenger conveyor display unit, and a passenger conveyor equipped with the passenger conveyor display unit.

[0009] Technical solutions to problems

[0010] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the purpose of the present invention, the passenger conveyor plate of the present invention is used for the boarding and alighting floor of a passenger conveyor, in which the grooves extending in one direction and the protrusions are alternately arranged in another direction orthogonal to the one direction. The passenger conveyor plate of the present invention includes: a plate main body, which is composed of a plurality of strip plates extending in one direction and arranged parallel to each other at predetermined intervals in another direction; and a pair of frames, which are arranged at both ends of the plate main body in one direction and connect the plurality of strip plates arranged in the other direction. The width of the strip plates in the other direction is formed to a width that can be embedded in the groove portion, and at least one strip plate has: a character piece for forming a predetermined display; a supporting piece for supporting the character piece on the frame portion; and a connecting portion connecting the character piece and the supporting piece.

[0011] The method for installing a display unit for a passenger conveyor according to the present invention comprises installing the aforementioned passenger conveyor board on a landing floor having grooves and protrusions alternately extending in one direction. Next, a character sheet is joined to the bottom surface of the grooves, the connecting portion is cut, and the passenger conveyor board, with the character sheet separated, is removed from the landing floor.

[0012] The passenger conveyor of the present invention has a landing floor in which grooves extending in one direction and convex portions extending in another direction perpendicular to the one direction are alternately provided, and has a display portion joined to the bottom surface of the grooves. The display portion is mounted using the above-mentioned passenger conveyor plate.

[0013] Effects of the Invention

[0014] According to the present invention, a passenger conveyor display unit composed of characters, numbers, symbols, etc. can be attached to a boarding entrance floor without performing any processing on the floor. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram showing a structural example of a passenger conveyor according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a passenger conveyor plate according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 It will Figure 2 FIG. 1 is an enlarged view of part A of the drawing.

[0018] Figure 4 , A to C are diagrams (part 1) showing a procedure for assembling a display unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 5 In FIG. 1 , A and B are diagrams (part 2 ) showing the steps of installing the display unit according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Description of Reference Signs

[0021] 1... floor of the boarding entrance, 1a... protrusion, 1b... groove, 2... main body of the board, 3... display, 4... frame, 4a... avoidance groove, 5... strip board, 5a... character sheet, 5b... supporting sheet, 5c... connecting portion, 6... notch, 8... board for passenger conveyor, 10... cover, 11... railing, 13... handrail, 20... passenger conveyor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Hereinafter, an example of a method for installing a passenger conveyor, a passenger conveyor plate, and a passenger conveyor display unit according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention is not limited to the following example. In the figures described below, common components are denoted by the same reference numerals.

[0023] 1. Passenger conveyor

[0024] First, refer to Figure 1 A passenger conveyor according to one embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as the present embodiment) will be described. Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram showing a structural example of the passenger conveyor 20 according to the present embodiment. Figure 1 The escalator is installed between the upper floor and the lower floor of the building structure, which transports users in the vertical direction. In addition, the passenger conveyor 20 can also constitute a moving walkway that transports users in the horizontal direction, for example, in addition to the escalator. In this embodiment, the escalator is used as an example for description.

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, the passenger conveyor 20 includes steps 12 , a cover 10 , a railing 11 , a handrail 13 , and a landing floor 1 .

[0026] [step]

[0027] The steps 12 are the part for users to ride on, and are arranged to be connected endlessly between the upper floor and the lower floor of the building structure. They are mounted on the upper floor and the lower floor in the connection direction and are configured to rotate in the connection direction. Figure 1 As shown, each step 12 has a tread surface facing upward and is configured in a stepped shape.

[0028] [Cover]

[0029] The cover panels 10 are covering components that house the drive mechanism for the handrail 13 and are made of decorative sheet material. These cover panels 10 are installed on both sides of the steps 12, extending in the direction of travel of the steps 12. They form part of the handrail 11 and are positioned between the upper and lower floors of the building. Each cover panel 10 is divided into an inner cover panel 10a on the step 12 side and an outer cover panel 10b on the outside. The cover panels 10 are also referred to as skirt panels.

[0030] [railing]

[0031] The handrails 11 are fence-like bodies provided on both sides of the steps 12 to prevent falling. The handrails 11 are provided on both sides of the steps 12 extending along the direction of travel of the steps 12 and are provided in a state of being erected between the inner cover plate 10a and the outer cover plate 10b of each cover plate 10.

[0032] [armrest]

[0033] The handrail 13 is formed of an annular rail member and is installed along the periphery of the handrail 11 . The handrail 13 is rotated in the same direction as the steps 12 in synchronization with the steps 12 by a driving device housed in the cover 10 .

[0034] [Entrance floor]

[0035] The entrance floor 1 is a plate-shaped member provided on the floor surface of the entrance facing the steps 12 and is made of a metal member. In addition, the surface of the entrance floor 1, which becomes the stepping surface of the user, is alternately provided with grooves 1b and convex portions 1a for anti-slip (see Figure 4 A). The grooves 1b are arranged to extend in a direction perpendicular to the user's movement direction (one direction X) and are arranged at a predetermined depth and interval. In the entrance floor 1, the surface of the protrusion 1a provided between the two grooves 1b, 1b serves as the user's walking surface. When the user's movement direction is set to the other direction Y, the width of the grooves 1b in the other direction and the width of the protrusions 1a in the other direction are configured to provide an anti-slip effect when the user walks.

[0036] In addition, in this embodiment, a display unit 3 (a display unit for a passenger conveyor of the present invention) is provided on the entrance floor 1 with numbers, symbols, characters (hereinafter referred to as "characters") indicating the floor number. This display unit 3 is formed by a passenger conveyor plate 8 (see Figure 2 ) is installed by using a plurality of character sheets 5a (refer to Figure 2 ) constitutes a display unit 3.

[0037] 2. Passenger conveyor board

[0038] Next, the passenger conveyor plate 8 used to configure the desired display portion 3 on the entrance floor 1 of the passenger conveyor 20 of the present embodiment will be described. Figure 2 : is a schematic diagram of the structure of the passenger conveyor plate 8. The passenger conveyor plate 8 is a plate for forming the display portion 3 displayed on the entrance floor 1 of the passenger conveyor 20. Figure 3 It will Figure 2 FIG. 1 is an enlarged view of part A of the drawing.

[0039] like Figure 2 As shown, a passenger conveyor panel 8 includes a panel body 2 and a pair of frame portions 4, 4. The panel body 2 is composed of strips 5 formed of plate-like members extending in one direction X. In the panel body 2, a plurality of strips 5 are arranged at predetermined intervals in another direction Y perpendicular to the one direction X. In this embodiment, the panel body 2 has a quadrilateral outer shape.

[0040] At least one of the strip plates 5 constituting the plate body 2 is as follows Figure 3 As shown, there is a character sheet 5a, a supporting sheet 5b, and a connecting portion 5c connecting the character sheet 5a and the supporting sheet 5b. In addition, a notch portion 6 is provided on the strip plate 5 to separate the character sheet 5a and the supporting sheet 5b while retaining the connecting portion 5c. The width of the strip plate 5 in the other direction is configured to be able to fit into the width of the groove portion 1b provided in the boarding and alighting entrance floor 1. That is, the width of the strip plate 5 in the other direction is configured to be approximately the same as or smaller than the width of the groove portion 1b in the other direction. In addition, the width of the strip plate 5 in one direction and the number of strip plates 5 provided vary depending on the size of the display portion 3 formed on the boarding and alighting entrance floor 1.

[0041] The character sheet 5a provided on the strip plate 5 constitutes a portion of the display portion 3 and is formed into a predetermined shape by a notch 6. The notch 6 is formed into the predetermined shape to form the character sheet 5a. The notch 6 is provided to separate the supporting sheet 5b from the character sheet 5a, leaving a connecting portion 5c. The connecting portion 5c has a width smaller than the width of the strip plate 5 in the other direction. The connecting portion 5c is configured to have a width sufficient to prevent the character sheet 5a from being disconnected from the supporting sheet 5b when an operator grasps the frame portions 4, 4 and lifts the plate body 2. The width is also sufficient to allow for easy cutting using a dedicated tool or the like.

[0042] In the main plate portion 2, meaningful characters, numbers, or symbols are formed using multiple character sheets 5a provided on multiple strip plates 5. Supporting sheets 5b are used to support the character sheets 5a on the frames 4, 4. Supporting sheets 5b are connected to the frames 4, 4 at both ends of the strip plates 5 in one direction, thereby supporting the main plate portion 2 integrally with the frames 4, 4.

[0043] Furthermore, the thickness of the strip plate 5 in the vertical direction perpendicular to the one direction and the other direction is configured to be thinner than the depth of the groove portion 1b provided in the entrance floor 1 (see Figure 4 Thus, the display unit 3 (character sheet 5a) provided on the entrance floor 1 does not protrude upward from the surface of the convex portion 1a, and thus does not hinder the user's walking and is less likely to be worn by the user's walking.

[0044] A pair of frames 4, 4 are provided at both ends of the main plate portion 2 in one direction. Each frame 4, 4 is connected to the strip-shaped plate 5 that constitutes the main plate portion 2. Furthermore, each frame 4, 4 is formed of a plate-like member that extends in the other direction and in a direction perpendicular to both the one and other directions. The frames 4, 4 are formed by portions of the main plate portion 2 that are bent in the vertical direction at both ends of the main plate portion 2 in one direction. The frames 4, 4 are the portions that an operator grasps when installing the display unit 3 using the passenger conveyor plate 8 on the entrance floor 1, and are designed to be easily accessible to the operator.

[0045] Furthermore, at the end portions of the frames 4, 4 connected to the support pieces 5b, an escape groove 4a (slot) having a predetermined height in the vertical direction is provided in the region between the two adjacent support pieces 5b, 5b. The vertical height of the escape groove 4a is configured to be higher than the height of the raised portion 1a of the entrance floor 1 of the installed passenger conveyor (see FIG. Figure 4 B). This escape groove 4a is the groove into which the protrusion 1a of the entrance floor 1 fits when the strip panels 5 of the main body 2 are fitted into the entrance floor 1. The provision of the escape groove 4a allows the strip panels 5 of the main body 2 to fit into the bottom surface of the groove 1b of the entrance floor 1 when the strip panels 5 are placed on the bottom surface of the groove 1b. Furthermore, the operator can position the main body 2 with the strip panels 5 on the bottom surface of the groove 1b while holding the frame portions 4, 4.

[0046] The passenger conveyor panel 8 is made of a material with excellent wear resistance, such as a metal component such as stainless steel, a highly hard plastic material, or an elastic component. Furthermore, the panel body 2 and the frames 4, 4 that comprise the passenger conveyor panel 8 are integrally formed, and can be formed, for example, by processing a single plate-like component. For example, a single plate-like component is die-cut to include multiple strips 5, and each strip 5 is provided with a notch 6 to form a predetermined display portion 3. The panel body 2 is then bent in one direction at both ends to form the frames 4, 4. This creates the passenger conveyor panel of this embodiment.

[0047] The method for manufacturing the passenger conveyor plate 8 is not limited to the above-mentioned example, and various other manufacturing methods such as injection molding, which can form the strip plate 5, the notch 6, and the frame 4 at one time, can be applied.

[0048] 3. Display unit installation method

[0049] Next, a method of attaching the display unit 3 to the entrance floor 1 of the present embodiment will be described. Figure 4 A~ Figure 4FIG. C is a diagram (one) showing the installation steps of the display unit 3 of this embodiment. Figure 5 A and Figure 5 B is a diagram (part 2) showing the installation procedure of the display unit 3 of this embodiment.

[0050] First, although not shown, a joint is formed on the surface of the display portion 3 of the passenger conveyor board 8 that is located on the side facing the entrance floor 1 (the side opposite to the side where the frame portions 4, 4 are located). The joint is formed only on at least the character sheet 5a of the strip-shaped board 5. The joint can be formed using, for example, adhesive, double-sided tape, or the like.

[0051] Then, if Figure 4 A and Figure 5 As shown in FIG. 8B , the protruding side of the frame 4, 4 of the passenger conveyor board 8 is positioned (aligned) with the predetermined position of the entrance floor 1. Here, the operator grasps the frame 4, 4 of the passenger conveyor board 8 and aligns the display unit 3 of the passenger conveyor board 8 to the predetermined position of the display unit 3 on the entrance floor 1.

[0052] Then, if Figure 4 As shown in B, the passenger conveyor plate 8 is lowered toward the side of the entrance floor 1 in a state where it is positioned, and the strip plate 5 is embedded in the groove portion 1b and engaged with the bottom surface of the groove portion 1b. In this embodiment, the avoidance groove 4a provided in the frame portion 4, 4 is configured to be greater than the height of the protrusion 1a of the entrance floor 1. Therefore, the plate main body 2 can be pressed against the bottom surface of the groove portion 1b of the entrance floor 1 via the joint. In this state, the display portion 3 is engaged with the bottom surface of the groove portion 1b of the entrance floor 1 by pressing the plate main body 2 with the tool 100, and the connecting portion 5c is cut while pressing the tool 100 (refer to Figure 3 ), separate the character sheet 5a from the supporting sheet 5b.

[0053] Afterwards, if Figure 4 C and Figure 5 As shown in B, the frame parts 4, 4 are grasped, the passenger conveyor plate 8 from which the display part 3 has been separated is lifted, and it is removed from the entrance floor 1. In this way, the supporting piece 5b connected to the frame parts 4, 4 of the passenger conveyor plate 8 can be removed while the display part 3 is retained on the entrance floor 1. Here, depending on the shape of the display part 3, there is a case where the supporting piece 5b other than the display part 3 remains on the side of the entrance floor 1 due to the cutting of the connecting part 5c. In this case, the operator removes the supporting piece 5b remaining on the side of the entrance floor 1.

[0054] Through the above process, in this embodiment, the required display part 3 can be formed in the groove part 1b of the boarding and alighting entrance floor 1. The display part 3 installed using the passenger conveyor board 8 of this embodiment is pasted on the bottom surface of the groove part 1b of the boarding and alighting entrance floor 1. Thus, the display part 3 is set at a position lower than the walking surface of the boarding and alighting entrance floor 1, so that problems such as falling off due to friction from pedestrians can be avoided. In addition, in the passenger conveyor board 8 of this embodiment, the display part 3 composed of a plurality of character sheets 5a is integrated with the frame parts 4, 4 via the connecting part 5c and the supporting sheet 5b. Therefore, the display part 3 can be handled while maintaining its shape, the pasting operation can be carried out efficiently, and the workability can be improved.

[0055] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when installing the display unit 3, there is no need for cutting the installation surface of the entrance floor 1. Therefore, it is possible to improve the work efficiency.

[0056] The above embodiments are described in detail to facilitate understanding of the present invention and are not limited to having all the structures described. For example, a portion of the structure of the embodiment can be replaced with another structure, and another structure can be added to the structure of the embodiment. In addition, other structures can be added, deleted, or replaced with a portion of the structure of the embodiment.

Claims

1. A passenger conveyor plate for a passenger conveyor entrance floor, wherein grooves and protrusions extending in one direction are alternately arranged in another direction orthogonal to the one direction, the passenger conveyor plate comprising: a plate main body portion composed of a plurality of strip-shaped plates extending in one direction and arranged parallel to each other at predetermined intervals in the other direction; and A pair of frame portions are provided at both ends of the plate main body in the one direction, connecting the plurality of strip-shaped plates arranged in the other direction. The width of the strip plate in the other direction is formed to be able to fit into the groove portion. At least one strip plate includes: a character sheet for forming a predetermined display; a support sheet for supporting the character sheet on the frame; and a connecting portion connecting the character sheet and the support sheet.

2. The passenger conveyor plate according to claim 1, wherein: The connecting portion is formed in a shape thinner than the width of the strip plate in the other direction.

3. The passenger conveyor plate according to claim 1, wherein: The frame portion is composed of a plate-shaped member extending in the other direction and extending in a perpendicular direction perpendicular to the one direction and the other direction. At the end portion of the frame portion on the side connected to the support piece, an escape groove formed to a predetermined height in the vertical direction is provided in a region between adjacent support pieces.

4. The passenger conveyor plate according to claim 1, wherein: The plurality of character sheets constituting the display portion are formed on the plate main body.

5. The passenger conveyor plate according to claim 3, wherein: The height of the avoidance groove in the vertical direction is greater than the height of the protruding portion of the floor surface of the boarding and alighting entrance of the installed passenger conveyor.

6. The passenger conveyor plate according to claim 1, wherein: The strip plate and the frame portion are formed as one body.

7. A method for installing a display unit for a passenger conveyor, characterized in that: A passenger conveyor plate is installed on the floor of the boarding and alighting entrance, and the passenger conveyor plate includes: a plate body portion, which is composed of a plurality of strip plates extending in one direction and arranged in parallel with each other at predetermined intervals in another direction perpendicular to the one direction; and a pair of frame portions, which are provided at both ends of the plate body portion in the one direction and connect the plurality of strip plates arranged in the other direction. A character sheet for forming a predetermined display provided on at least one strip-shaped plate is joined to the bottom surface of the groove portion of the entrance floor. Cutting the connecting portion provided on the strip plate, which connects the character sheet and the supporting sheet for supporting the character sheet on the frame, The passenger conveyor plate from which the character sheet is separated is removed from the entrance floor.

8. A passenger conveyor, characterized in that: include: An entrance floor in which grooves extending in one direction and protrusions are alternately arranged in another direction perpendicular to the one direction; and A display unit formed on the entrance floor, The display unit is mounted on the entrance floor by the method for mounting a display unit for a passenger conveyor according to claim 7 .

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