A subway tunnel escape passage

By designing escape passages in subway tunnels, including escape passages on the outside of the tunnel, inclined stair passages, and water-blocking arched doors, the problem of difficult passenger escape in subway tunnels has been solved, a safe and fast escape route has been achieved, and the obstruction of escape by accumulated water has been reduced.

CN115898519BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28WUHAN UNIV OF TECH
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Application Number
CN202211331779.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-10-28
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2042-10-28

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In subway tunnels, heavy rain or facility malfunctions can make it difficult for passengers to escape. Existing technology cannot effectively help passengers escape from subway tunnels, and water accumulation increases the difficulty of escape.

Method used

An escape passage for subway tunnels was designed, including an escape passage on the outside of the tunnel, an inclined staircase passage, and a water-blocking arc door. The water-blocking arc door is moved horizontally through a pulley and chute system. Combined with the trackside transfer platform and handrail structure, it ensures the safe and rapid escape of passengers.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the obstruction of escape by water accumulation in subway tunnels, ensures that passengers can escape from subway tunnels safely and orderly, reduces the risks caused by water flow, and provides oxygen supply and stable escape routes.

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Abstract

An escape passage for a subway tunnel is disclosed, relating to the field of architecture. This subway tunnel escape passage includes an outer escape passage extending along the length of the subway tunnel and connecting to the subway platform. The outer escape passage is connected to at least one downward-extending inclined staircase. The sidewall of the subway tunnel has at least one escape opening connecting to the inclined staircase. The inner wall of the subway tunnel is also connected to water-blocking arc-shaped doors corresponding to each escape opening. The water-blocking arc-shaped doors are configured to be movable in a first direction to align with or disengage from the escape openings, and when aligned with the escape openings, to be movable in a second direction to close or open the escape openings. The subway tunnel escape passage provided by this application can help subway car passengers escape the subway tunnel and reduce the obstruction of passenger escape by water accumulation within the subway tunnel.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of architecture, and more specifically, to an escape passage in a subway tunnel. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous advancement of urbanization, subway transportation has become an important part of urban development. However, subway cars and track systems operate underground. In case of heavy rain, ground collapse, or facility failure, the subway equipment may stop operating. At this time, passengers on the subway cars may be trapped in the underground subway tunnels and have difficulty escaping. If rescue is not timely, casualties may occur due to lack of water and oxygen.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need for an escape passage in subway tunnels that can help people escape from inside subway tunnels. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide an escape passage in a subway tunnel that can help subway car passengers escape from the subway tunnel and reduce the obstruction of passenger escape by water accumulation in the subway tunnel.

[0005] The embodiments of this application are implemented as follows:

[0006] This application provides an escape passage for a subway tunnel, which includes an outer escape passage extending along the length of the subway tunnel and connecting to the subway platform. The outer escape passage is connected to at least one downward-extending inclined staircase. The side wall of the subway tunnel is provided with at least one escape opening connected to the inclined staircase. The inner wall of the subway tunnel is also connected to a water-blocking arc-shaped door corresponding to each escape opening. The water-blocking arc-shaped door is configured to be able to translate along a first direction to align with or detach from the escape opening, and when aligning with the escape opening, it can be translated along a second direction to close or open the escape opening.

[0007] In some alternative implementations, tracks are provided above and below the inner wall of the subway tunnel, with a first chute and at least one second chute connecting the first chute on the tracks. The top and bottom of the water-blocking arc-shaped door are respectively provided with pulleys corresponding to the second chute. When the water-blocking arc-shaped door moves along a first direction, the pulleys move along the corresponding first chute. When the water-blocking arc-shaped door is aligned with the escape hatch, the pulleys move to the connection point of the corresponding first and second chutes. When the water-blocking arc-shaped door moves along a second direction, the pulleys move along the corresponding second chute.

[0008] In some alternative implementations, the water-blocking arc-shaped door is provided with a locking groove, and the inner wall of the subway tunnel is also connected to a locking block that can be translated along a first direction; when the water-blocking arc-shaped door closes the escape route, the locking block is configured to move along the first direction to insert or disengage from the locking groove to lock or unlock the water-blocking arc-shaped door from translating along a second direction.

[0009] In some alternative implementations, the escape route is connected to an inclined staircase via a lateral transfer passage.

[0010] In some alternative implementations, the inner wall of the subway tunnel is also provided with a rail-side transfer platform extending along its length. The rail-side transfer platform is connected to support rods arranged at intervals along its length, and each support rod has a limit rod hinged to both sides of its top that can rotate along a vertical plane.

[0011] In some alternative implementations, the inner wall of the subway tunnel is also provided with fixed handrails spaced at intervals along its length.

[0012] In some alternative implementations, at least one ventilation fan is installed in the escape passage outside the tunnel.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The subway tunnel escape passage provided by this application includes an outer tunnel escape passage extending along the length of the subway tunnel and connecting to the subway platform. The outer tunnel escape passage is connected to at least one downward-extending inclined staircase. The sidewall of the subway tunnel is provided with at least one escape opening connecting to the inclined staircase. The inner wall of the subway tunnel is also connected to water-blocking arc-shaped doors corresponding to each escape opening. The water-blocking arc-shaped doors are configured to be able to slide in a first direction to align with or disengage from the escape opening, and when aligned with the escape opening, they can slide in a second direction to close or open the escape opening. The subway tunnel escape passage provided by this application can help subway car passengers escape the subway tunnel and reduce the obstruction of passenger escape by water accumulation in the subway tunnel. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 A partial perspective structural diagram of an escape passage in a subway tunnel provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0016] Figure 2 A partial perspective view of the connection between the outer tunnel escape passage, the inclined staircase passage, and the lateral transfer passage in the subway tunnel escape passage provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0017] Figure 3 A partial perspective structural diagram of the subway tunnel escape passage provided in this application, connecting the railside transfer platform, support plate, support rod, limit rod and fixed handrail in the subway tunnel;

[0018] Figure 4A perspective structural schematic diagram of a water-blocking arc-shaped door connected to a subway tunnel in an escape passage provided in this application embodiment;

[0019] Figure 5 A partial perspective structural diagram showing the connection between the top of the water-blocking arc-shaped door and the track in a subway tunnel escape passage provided in this embodiment of the application;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a partial perspective view of the connection between the bottom of the water-blocking arc-shaped door and the track in the subway tunnel escape passage provided in this embodiment of the application.

[0021] In the diagram: 100, subway tunnel; 110, escape passage outside the tunnel; 111, escape handrail; 120, inclined staircase passage; 121, escape opening; 130, water-blocking arc door; 140, track; 150, first chute; 160, second chute; 170, pulley; 171, pulley seat; 180, locking groove; 181, handle; 190, locking block; 200, lateral transfer passage; 210, track-side transfer platform; 211, support plate; 220, support rod; 230, limit rod; 240, fixed handrail; 250, fan. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present application more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present application described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0023] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present application for protection, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments obtained by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments in the present application without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0024] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0025] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," "outer," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or are the orientations or positional relationships in which the product of this application is typically placed when in use. These terms are intended only to facilitate the description of this application and simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0027] It should also be noted that, in the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0029] The features and performance of the subway tunnel escape passage of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments.

[0030] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown in the figure, this application embodiment provides a subway tunnel escape passage for helping passengers escape from two parallel and spaced subway tunnels 100. The subway tunnel escape passage includes an outer tunnel escape passage 110 extending along the length of the subway tunnel 100. An escape handrail 111 is provided inside the outer tunnel escape passage 110. The outer tunnel escape passage 110 is located between the two subway tunnels 100 and one end connects to an adjacent subway platform. The other end of the outer tunnel escape passage 110 is connected to two downward-extending inclined staircase passages 120 on each side. The bottom of the two inclined staircase passages 120... The lateral transfer passage 200 connects to two subway tunnels 100. Each subway tunnel 100 has an escape hatch 121 on its side wall that connects to the lateral transfer passage 200. The inner wall of the subway tunnel 100 is also connected to a water-blocking arc-shaped door 130 that fits against the inner wall. The water-blocking arc-shaped door 130 is configured to be able to slide along the length of the subway tunnel 100 to align with or detach from the escape hatch 121. When aligning with the escape hatch 121, it can also slide along the width of the subway tunnel 100 to close or open the escape hatch 121. The net width of the lateral transfer passage 200 is more than 1000mm and the net height is more than 2200mm.

[0031] The subway tunnel 100 has tracks 140 extending along its length on its inner wall above and below. Each track 140 has a first chute 150 extending along its length and two second chute 160 extending along its width. The second chute 160 connects to the corresponding second chute 160 of the first chute 150. The top and bottom of the water-blocking arc-shaped door 130 are connected to two rotatable spherical pulleys 170 via pulley seats 171. The distance between the two pulleys 170 is equal to the distance between the two corresponding second slide grooves 160. When the water-blocking arc door 130 moves along the length of the subway tunnel 100, each pulley 170 moves along the corresponding first slide groove 150. When the water-blocking arc door 130 is aligned with the escape opening 121, it moves along the pulleys 170 to the point where the corresponding first slide groove 150 and second slide groove 160 connect. When the water-blocking arc door 130 moves along the width of the subway tunnel 100, each pulley 170 moves along the corresponding second slide groove 160. The water-blocking arc-shaped door 130 is connected to a handle 181. The handle 181 and the water-blocking arc-shaped door 130 form a locking groove 180. The inner wall of the subway tunnel 100 is also connected to a locking block 190 that can move along its length. When the water-blocking arc-shaped door 130 closes the escape opening 121, the locking block 190 moves along the length of the subway tunnel 100 and inserts into or disengages from the locking groove 180 to lock or unlock the water-blocking arc-shaped door 130 as it moves along the width of the subway tunnel 100.

[0032] The inner wall of the subway tunnel 100 is also provided with a rail-side transfer platform 210 extending along its length and support plates 211 arranged at intervals. The distance between the rail-side transfer platform 210 and the subway car inside the subway tunnel 100 is 70mm. The width of the rail-side transfer platform 210 is more than 1000mm. The support plates 211 are connected to the inner wall of the subway tunnel 100 and the bottom wall of the rail-side transfer platform 210 respectively. The top wall of the rail-side transfer platform 210 is at the same height as the bottom wall of the subway car inside the subway tunnel 100. The rail-side transfer platform 210 is connected with support rods 220 arranged at intervals along its length. Each support rod 220 has a limit rod 230 that can rotate along the vertical plane hinged on both sides of its top. The inner wall of the subway tunnel 100 is also provided with fixed handrails 240 arranged at intervals along its length. The top heights of the fixed handrails 240 and the support rods 220 are the same. Three fans 250 are installed in the escape passage 110 outside the tunnel; the support rod 220 is 1200mm long and the limiting rod 230 is 600mm long; the limiting rod 230 can rotate within a 90-degree angle between horizontal and vertical orientation; the fixed handrail 240 is 1490mm long and 20mm in diameter, and both ends and the middle of the fixed handrail 240 are fixed to the inner wall of the subway tunnel 100, and the distance between adjacent fixed handrails 240 is 140mm.

[0033] The subway tunnel escape passage provided in this embodiment can help passengers escape from the subway tunnel 100. When the subway stops for any reason, after opening the subway car door, the subway passenger can push the limit rods 230 hinged on both sides of the top of the support rod 220 connected to the side wall of the rail-side transfer platform 210 to rotate along the vertical plane and stop blocking, thus climbing onto the rail-side transfer platform 210 at the same height as the bottom wall of the subway car. Then, the passenger can hold onto the fixed handrail 240 set on the inner wall of the subway tunnel 100 and move to the escape opening 121 and the water-blocking arc door 130 on the inner wall of the subway tunnel 100. By moving the locking block 190 along the length direction of the water-blocking arc door 130, the locking block 190... Once the water-blocking arc-shaped door 130 is disengaged from the locking groove 180 and stopped, passengers can hold the handle 181 connected to the water-blocking arc-shaped door 130 and pull it to move it horizontally along the width of the subway tunnel 100. This causes the two pulleys 170 connected to the top and bottom of the water-blocking arc-shaped door 130 to move along the corresponding second slide groove 160 into the first slide groove 150. Then, the water-blocking arc-shaped door 130 is pushed to move along the length of the subway tunnel 100 to the escape hatch 121 that is detached from the inner wall of the subway tunnel 100. Passengers can then enter the lateral transfer passage 200 through the escape hatch 121 and move to the nearest subway platform via the inclined stair passage 120 and the outer tunnel escape passage 110.

[0034] The support rods 220 connected to the side wall of the rail-side transfer platform 210 are hinged on both sides of their tops, with limiting rods 230 that can rotate along the vertical plane. This ensures the safety and orderliness of the escape process. The limiting rods 230 ensure the safety of longitudinal evacuation of passengers, preventing passengers from sliding towards the rail side of the platform due to overcrowding. They also assist passengers in walking steadily when the water flow is strong in the subway tunnel 100, and facilitate the transfer of passengers to the rail-side transfer platform 210 when the train stops. The fixed handrails 240 installed on the inner wall of the subway tunnel 100 and the escape handrails 111 installed in the escape passage 110 on the outside of the tunnel help elderly and weak passengers stabilize their bodies when escaping. In the case of strong water flow, passengers can use the fixed handrails 240 and the limiting rods 230 together to ensure walking safety. The gaps in the fixed handrails 240 can separate the flow of people and prevent overcrowding.

[0035] In addition, after all passengers have escaped to the lateral transfer passage 200, the water-blocking arc-shaped door 130 can be moved sequentially along the length and width of the subway tunnel 100 to re-close the escape exit 121. This prevents water accumulated in the subway tunnel 100 from flowing into the lateral transfer passage 200 through the escape exit 121 and endangering the lives of those escaping. It also reduces the risk of passengers escaping outside the tunnel due to backflow of water. In cases of large water flow, the horizontal movement of the water-blocking arc-shaped door 130 can reduce the resistance when opening and closing. By setting up an inclined stepped passageway 120 that is inclined to the horizontal plane to connect the upper outer tunnel escape passageway 110 and the lower lateral transfer passageway 200, the height can be raised to reduce the vertical slope of the outer tunnel escape passageway 110 and reduce discomfort during the escape process. On the other hand, it can be moved away from the subway tunnel 100 below, reducing the rate of water rise in the outer tunnel escape passageway 110 in the event of a flooding accident, thus buying time for passengers to escape. The fan 250 installed in the outer tunnel escape passageway 110 can promote air circulation and ensure the oxygen supply for passengers escaping in the outer tunnel escape passageway 110.

[0036] The embodiments described above are some, but not all, of the embodiments of this application. The detailed description of the embodiments of this application is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An escape passage in a subway tunnel, characterized in that, It includes an outer escape passage extending along the length of the subway tunnel and connecting to the subway platform. The outer escape passage is connected to at least one downward-extending inclined staircase. The sidewall of the subway tunnel is provided with at least one escape opening connecting to the inclined staircase. The inner wall of the subway tunnel is also connected to water-blocking arc-shaped doors corresponding to the escape openings. The water-blocking arc-shaped doors are configured to be able to translate along a first direction to align with or disengage from the escape openings, and when aligning with the escape openings, they can be translated along a second direction to close or open the escape openings. The water-blocking arc-shaped doors are provided with locking grooves, and the inner wall of the subway tunnel is also connected to locking blocks that can translate along the first direction. When the water-blocking arc-shaped doors close the escape openings, the locking blocks are configured to be able to move along the first direction to insert into or disengage from the locking grooves to lock or unlock the water-blocking arc-shaped doors from translating along the second direction. The first direction is along the length of the subway tunnel, and the second direction is along the width of the subway tunnel.

2. The subway tunnel escape passage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The subway tunnel has tracks above and below its inner wall. Each track has a first chute and at least one second chute connecting to the first chute. The top and bottom of the water-blocking arc-shaped door are respectively provided with pulleys corresponding to the second chute. When the water-blocking arc-shaped door moves along a first direction, the pulleys move along the corresponding first chute. When the water-blocking arc-shaped door aligns with the escape hatch, it moves along the pulleys to the point where the first and second chutes connect. When the water-blocking arc-shaped door moves along a second direction, the pulleys move along the corresponding second chute.

3. The subway tunnel escape passage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The escape hatch is connected to the inclined staircase via a lateral transfer passage.

4. The subway tunnel escape passage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the subway tunnel is also provided with a rail-side transfer platform extending along its length. The rail-side transfer platform is connected to support rods arranged at intervals along its length. Each support rod has a limiting rod hinged to both sides of its top, which can rotate along the vertical plane.

5. The subway tunnel escape passage according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the subway tunnel is also equipped with fixed handrails arranged at intervals along its length.

6. The subway tunnel escape passage according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one ventilation fan is installed in the escape passage outside the tunnel.

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