Panel and balustrade device for passenger conveyor

Abstract

The present invention aims to obtain a panel and a balustrade device of a passenger conveyor which can improve the beauty of the balustrade of the passenger conveyor. The panel (1) of the present invention is provided with a frame (2), an inner side trim panel (50) installed to the frame (2), and a trim panel fixing screw (5) which installs the inner side trim panel (50) to the frame (2), the inner side trim panel (50) is arranged along the panel width direction, the frame (2) has a first frame component (10), a second frame component (20), and a frame connecting screw (30) which fixes the second frame component (20) to the first frame component (10), the size of the frame (2) in the panel width direction, that is, the frame width size, can be changed by changing the fixing position of the second frame component (20) relative to the first frame component (10).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to panels and handrail devices for passenger conveyors. Background Technology

[0002] Previously, there were known structures for passenger conveyor railing panel connection devices in which sealing material was filled in the gaps between multiple adjacent railing panels (for example, see Patent Document 1).

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent Document 1: Microfilm of Japanese Patent Application No. 49-018179 (Japanese Patent Application No. 50-108188)

[0005] In the railing panel connection device shown in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the aesthetics of the railing panels are reduced because the sealing material filling the gaps between the railing panels is exposed to the outside. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present invention was made to solve the aforementioned problems, and its object is to obtain a panel that can improve the aesthetics of the handrails of passenger conveyors and a handrail device for passenger conveyors.

[0007] The panel of the present invention comprises: a frame; a first decorative panel mounted on the frame; and a decorative panel mounting member that mounts the first decorative panel on the frame. The first decorative panel is arranged along the width direction of the panel. The frame has a first frame member, a second frame member, and a frame fixing member that fixes the second frame member to the first frame member. The dimension of the frame in the width direction of the panel, i.e., the frame width dimension, can be changed by changing the fixing position of the second frame member relative to the first frame member.

[0008] The panel and the handrail device for the passenger conveyor according to the present invention can improve the aesthetics of the handrails of the passenger conveyor. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the overall structure of the passenger transport in Embodiment 1.

[0010] Figure 2 It is along Figure 1 A sectional view along line II-II.

[0011] Figure 3 It is shown Figure 1 The main view of the panel.

[0012] Figure 4 It is shown Figure 1 Top view of the panel.

[0013] Figure 5 It is shown Figure 4 The front view of the first frame component.

[0014] Figure 6 It is shown Figure 4 Top view of the first frame component.

[0015] Figure 7 It is shown Figure 4 The main view of the second frame component.

[0016] Figure 8 It is shown Figure 4 Top view of the second frame component.

[0017] Figure 9 It shows that Figure 4 The main view of the frame after assembly.

[0018] Figure 10 It shows that Figure 4 A top view of the frame after assembly.

[0019] Figure 11 It is shown Figure 3 The front view of the inner decorative panel.

[0020] Figure 12 It is shown Figure 3 Top view of the inner decorative panel.

[0021] Figure 13 It is shown Figure 3 A top view of the inner decorative panels with different dimensions along the width direction of the panel.

[0022] Figure 14 It is shown Figure 3 A top view of the outer decorative panels with different dimensions along the width direction of the panel.

[0023] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram showing the manufacturing process of the railing device according to Embodiment 1.

[0024] Figure 16 This is the front view of the panel showing Embodiment 2.

[0025] Figure 17 It is shown Figure 16 Top view of the panel.

[0026] Figure 18 It is shown Figure 17 The front view of the first frame component.

[0027] Figure 19 It is shown Figure 17 Top view of the first frame component.

[0028] Figure 20 It is shown Figure 17 The main view of the second frame component.

[0029] Figure 21 It is shown Figure 17 Top view of the second frame component.

[0030] Figure 22 It is shown Figure 17 The main view of the frame after assembly.

[0031] Figure 23 It is shown Figure 17 A top view of the frame after assembly.

[0032] Figure 24 It is shown Figure 17 The front view of the inner decorative panel.

[0033] Figure 25 It is shown Figure 17 Top view of the inner decorative panel.

[0034] Figure 26 It is shown Figure 17 A top view of the second inner side panel component, which has different dimensions in the width direction of the panel.

[0035] Figure 27 It is shown Figure 17 A top view of the second outer panel component, which has different dimensions in the width direction of the panel.

[0036] Figure 28 This is an enlarged view showing the second fixing part in the panel of Embodiment 3.

[0037] Label Explanation

[0038] 1: Panel; 2: Frame; 5: Decorative panel fixing screws (decorative panel mounting components); 10: First frame component; 10a: First frame front; 10b: First frame back; 10c: First contact surface; 11: First frame main body; 11a: First longitudinal beam; 11b: First crossbeam; 12: First fixing part; 13: Frame connecting threaded hole; 14: First threaded hole (threaded hole for decorative panel); 20: Second frame component; 20a: Second frame front; 20b: Second frame back; 20c: Second contact surface Surface; 21: Second frame main body; 21a: Second longitudinal beam; 21b: Second crossbeam; 22: Second fixing part; 23: Frame connecting elongated hole; 23X: Frame connecting round hole; 24: Second threaded hole (threaded hole for decorative panel); 30: Frame connecting screw (frame fixing part); 50: Inner decorative panel (first decorative panel); 50a, 50b, 50c: Optional inner decorative panel (optional first decorative panel); 51: Flange part; 52: Inner decorative panel elongated hole (first decorative panel elongated hole); 53: First inner panel Component (First Plate Component); 54: Second Inner Plate Component (Second Plate Component); 54a, 54b, 54c: Optional Second Inner Plate Component (Optional Second Plate Component); 60: Outer Decorative Panel (Second Decorative Panel); 60a, 60b, 60c: Optional Outer Decorative Panel (Optional Second Plate Component); 62: Outer Decorative Panel Elongated Hole (Second Decorative Panel Elongated Hole); 63: First Outer Plate Component; 64: Second Outer Plate Component; 64a, 64b, 64c: Optional Second Outer Plate Component (Optional Second Plate Component) );70:Double-sided adhesive sheet (adhesive sheet, decorative panel installation component);100:Escalator;101:Step;102:Handrail device;103:Moving handrail;110:Handrail;110a:Lower end column panel;110b:Lower curved section panel;110c:Upper end column panel;110d:Upper curved section panel;110e:Inclined section panel;112:Inner cover plate;113:Outer cover plate;114:Guard rail;115:Mounting mechanism;G:Gap;LF:Lower floor;UF:Upper floor. Detailed Implementation

[0039] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] Implementation method 1.

[0041] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the overall structure of the passenger transport in Embodiment 1. Figure 2 It is along Figure 1 A sectional view along line II-II. The escalator 100, which serves as a passenger conveyor, is located between the upper floor UF and the lower floor LF.

[0042] The escalator 100 includes a truss (not shown), multiple steps 101, a drive mechanism (not shown), a pair of handrail devices 102, and a pair of movable handrails 103.

[0043] The truss is positioned between the lower floor LF and the upper floor UF. One end of the truss along its length is supported on the lower floor LF. The other end of the truss along its length is supported on the upper floor UF.

[0044] Multiple steps 101 are supported by a truss. Multiple steps 101 are connected to form a ring.

[0045] A pair of railing devices 102 are disposed on the truss. Each railing device 102 is disposed along the length direction of the truss. The pair of railing devices 102 are opposite each other in the width direction of the truss panel. The width direction of the truss panel is a horizontal direction perpendicular to the length direction of the truss.

[0046] When viewed from above, the escalator 100 has multiple steps 101 positioned between a pair of handrail devices 102.

[0047] The movable handrail 103 is ring-shaped. The movable handrail 103 is disposed on each of a pair of railing devices 102. The movable handrail 103 is arranged along the outer periphery of the railing device 102. A portion of the movable handrail 103 is located within a truss.

[0048] The drive mechanism is housed within the truss. Multiple steps 101 move synchronously with a pair of movable handrails 103 via the driving force of the drive mechanism. The multiple steps 101 circulate between the upper floor UF and the lower floor LF. Passengers riding on the steps 101 can move from one upper floor UF to the other lower floor LF through the circulating movement of the multiple steps 101.

[0049] Each railing device 102 has a railing 110, an inner cover plate 112, an outer cover plate 113, a guard rail 114, and multiple mounting mechanisms 115.

[0050] The railing 110 has a lower end post panel 110a, a lower curved panel 110b, multiple inclined panels 110e, a panel 1, an upper end post panel 110c, and an upper curved panel 110d as multiple panels 1, 110a to 110e.

[0051] Multiple panels 1, 110a to 110e are arranged along the length of the truss. Specifically, the multiple panels 1, 110a to 110e are arranged from the lower floor LF to the upper floor UF in the following order: lower end column panel 110a, lower curved panel 110b, multiple inclined panel 110e, panel 1, upper end column panel 110c, and upper curved panel 110d.

[0052] With multiple panels 1, 110a to 110e arranged along the length of the truss, the thickness direction of each panel is consistent with the panel width direction of the truss, and the panel width direction of each panel is consistent with the length direction of the truss. Furthermore, for each of the multiple panels 1, 110a to 110e, the direction perpendicular to both the thickness direction and the panel width direction is the height direction.

[0053] Multiple panels 1, 110a to 110e are mounted on the truss by means of multiple mounting mechanisms 115.

[0054] The inner cover plate 112 and the outer cover plate 113 are arranged along the length of the truss. The inner cover plate 112 is arranged on the side of the truss panel width direction closer to the step 101 than the railing 110. The outer cover plate 113 is arranged on the side of the truss panel width direction further away from the step 101 than the railing 110.

[0055] The inner cover plate 112 and the outer cover plate 113 are configured to clamp and cover the lower parts of multiple panels 1, 110a to 110e. The inner cover plate 112 and the outer cover plate 113 cover multiple mounting mechanisms 115 at the lower part of the railing 110.

[0056] The guardrail 114 is fixed to the railing 110. The guardrail 114 is arranged along the edge of the railing 110. The movable handrail 103 is arranged along the guardrail 114. The movable handrail 103 is guided by the guardrail 114 and moves synchronously with the multiple steps 101.

[0057] Multiple mounting mechanisms 115 are arranged at intervals along the length of the truss. The mounting mechanisms 115 support each of the multiple panels 1, 110a to 110e. Each of the multiple panels 1, 110a to 110e is fixed to the truss by means of the mounting mechanisms 115.

[0058] exist Figure 1 The image shows an escalator 100 as viewed from between a pair of railing devices 102, specifically one of the railing devices 102. Figure 1 The image shows four steps 101 out of a total of multiple steps 101, with the remaining steps 101 omitted.

[0059] Figure 3 It is shown Figure 1 The main view of panel 1. Figure 4 It is shown Figure 1 Top view of panel 1. Based on Figures 2 to 4 Let me continue explaining.

[0060] The panel 1 includes a frame 2, an inner decorative panel 50 as a first decorative panel, an outer decorative panel 60 as a second decorative panel, and eight decorative panel fixing screws 5 as decorative panel mounting components. The inner decorative panel 50 and the outer decorative panel 60 are each fixed to the frame 2 by means of four decorative panel fixing screws 5.

[0061] When viewed from multiple steps 101, the inner decorative panel 50, the frame 2, and the outer decorative panel 60 are arranged in a stacked manner in the order of inner decorative panel 50, frame 2, and outer decorative panel 60. The inner decorative panel 50 and the outer decorative panel 60 are arranged along the width direction of the panel. That is, the inner decorative panel 50 and the outer decorative panel 60 are opposite each other in the thickness direction of the inner decorative panel 50, separated by the frame 2.

[0062] The stacking direction of the inner decorative panel 50, the frame 2, and the outer decorative panel 60 is equal to the thickness direction. The direction perpendicular to both the thickness direction and the width direction of panel 1 is taken as the height direction.

[0063] Frame 2 has a U-shaped first frame component 10, a U-shaped second frame component 20, and four frame connecting screws 30 as frame fixing components. In Embodiment 1, countersunk screws are used for the four frame connecting screws 30.

[0064] Figure 5 It is shown Figure 4 The front view of the first frame component 10. Figure 6 It is shown Figure 4 Top view of the first frame component 10.

[0065] The first frame component 10 has a first frame main body 11 and a pair of first fixing parts 12. The first frame main body 11 has a first longitudinal beam 11a and a pair of first crossbeams 11b. The first longitudinal beam 11a is arranged along the height direction. Each of the pair of first crossbeams 11b is arranged along the width direction of the panel.

[0066] Each first crossbeam portion 11b protrudes from the end of the first longitudinal beam portion 11a in the same direction in the width direction of the panel. A first fixing portion 12 is provided at the end of each first crossbeam portion 11b that is not connected to the first longitudinal beam portion 11a. That is, a first fixing portion 12 is provided at both ends of the first frame member 10.

[0067] Each first crossbeam portion 11b has two first threaded holes 14 formed therein, which serve as threaded holes for decorative panels. Each first threaded hole 14 passes through each first crossbeam portion 11b.

[0068] exist Figure 5 and Figure 6In the figure, the first frame component 10 is shown with its panel width direction aligned with the left-right direction. Figure 5 In the middle, a pair of first crossbeams 11b protrude from the first longitudinal beam 11a on the left side of the figure toward the right side of the figure.

[0069] The first frame component 10 has a first frame front surface 10a that is a plane, and a first frame back surface 10b that is the opposite side of the first frame front surface 10a and is also a plane. The first frame front surface 10a and the first frame back surface 10b are both planes perpendicular to the thickness direction.

[0070] One of the planes perpendicular to the thickness direction of the first fixing part 12 is the back surface 10b of the first frame. The surface opposite to the back surface 10b of the first frame of the first fixing part 12, that is, the surface on the front surface 10a side of the first frame, is the first contact surface 10c. In the thickness direction, the first contact surface 10c is formed to be located closer to the back surface 10b of the first frame than the front surface 10a of the first frame.

[0071] The thickness of the first fixing part 12 in the thickness direction of the frame 2 is thinner than the thickness of the first frame main body 11 in the thickness direction of the frame 2. The thickness of the first fixing part 12 is half the thickness of the first frame main body 11. That is, the first contact surface 10c is formed at half the thickness direction of the first frame member 10.

[0072] Two frame connection threaded holes 13 are formed along the height direction in each of the first fixing parts 12.

[0073] Figure 7 It is shown Figure 4 The front view of the second frame component 20. Figure 8 It is shown Figure 4 Top view of the second frame component 20.

[0074] The second frame component 20 has a second frame main body 21 and a pair of second fixing parts 22. The second frame main body 21 has a second longitudinal beam 21a and a pair of second crossbeams 21b. The second longitudinal beam 21a is arranged along the height direction. Each of the pair of second crossbeams 21b is arranged along the width direction of the panel.

[0075] Each of the second crossbeam portions 21b protrudes from both ends of the second longitudinal beam portion 21a in the same direction in the width direction of the panel.

[0076] A second fixing part 22 is provided at each end of the second crossbeam 21b that is not connected to the second longitudinal beam 21a. That is, a second fixing part 22 is provided at each end of the second frame member 20.

[0077] Each second crossbeam portion 21b has two second threaded holes 24 formed therein, which serve as threaded holes for decorative panels. Each second threaded hole 24 passes through each second crossbeam portion 21b.

[0078] exist Figure 7 and Figure 8 In the figure, the second frame component 20 is shown with its panel width direction aligned with the left-right direction. Figure 7 In the middle, a pair of second crossbeams 21b protrude from the second longitudinal beam 21a on the right side of the figure toward the left side of the figure.

[0079] The second frame component 20 has a second frame front surface 20a that is a plane, and a second frame back surface 20b that is the opposite side of the second frame front surface 20a and is also a plane. The second frame front surface 20a and the second frame back surface 20b are both planes perpendicular to the thickness direction.

[0080] One of the planes perpendicular to the thickness direction of the second fixing part 22 is the front surface 20a of the second frame. The surface opposite to the front surface 20a of the second frame of the second fixing part 22, that is, the surface on the back surface 20b of the second frame, is the second contact surface 20c. In the thickness direction, the second contact surface 20c is formed to be located closer to the front surface 20a of the second frame than the back surface 20b of the second frame.

[0081] The thickness of the second fixing part 22 in the thickness direction of the frame 2 is thinner than the thickness of the second frame main body part 21 in the thickness direction of the frame 2. The thickness of the second fixing part 22 is half the thickness of the second frame main body part 21.

[0082] The thickness of the second fixing part 22 is half the thickness of the second frame member 20 other than the second fixing part 22. That is, the second contact surface 20c is formed at half the thickness direction of the second frame member 20.

[0083] Two frame connection elongated holes 23 are formed along the height direction in each of the second fixing parts 22. The length direction of each frame connection elongated hole 23 is along the width direction of the panel. Countersunk taper holes are machined on the second frame front surface 20a side of each frame connection elongated hole 23. An inclined surface inclined relative to the thickness direction is provided at the boundary between the inner peripheral surface of each frame connection elongated hole 23 and the second frame front surface 20a.

[0084] The thickness of the plate of the first frame member 10, excluding the first fixing part 12, is equal to the thickness of the plate of the second frame member 20, excluding the second fixing part 22.

[0085] Figure 9 It shows that Figure 4 The main view of the assembled state of Frame 2. Figure 10 It shows that Figure 4The top view of the assembled frame. Frame 2 is formed by fixing the first frame component 10 and the second frame component 20 together using four frame connecting screws 30.

[0086] The first frame component 10 and the second frame component 20 are connected by each first fixing part 12 and each second fixing part 22. The first frame component 10 and the second frame component 20 are configured such that the first fixing part 12 and the second fixing part 22 are located between the first frame main body 11 and the second frame main body 21 in the panel width direction.

[0087] When the first frame component 10 and the second frame component 20 are connected, the first contact surface 10c and the second contact surface 20c are in contact with each other. That is, when the first frame component 10 and the second frame component 20 are connected, at least a portion of the second fixing part 22 overlaps with at least a portion of the first fixing part 12 in the thickness direction of the inner decorative panel 50.

[0088] Each frame connecting screw 30 is screwed into the frame connecting threaded hole 13 while the first contact surface 10c and the second contact surface 20c are in contact with each other, passing through the frame connecting elongated hole 23.

[0089] Thus, the first frame component 10 and the second frame component 20 are connected. The frame 2, with the first frame component 10 and the second frame component 20 connected, has a square ring shape.

[0090] With the first frame component 10 and the second frame component 20 connected, the sum of the thicknesses of the first fixing part 12 and the second fixing part 22 is the same as the thickness of the first frame main body 11 and the second frame main body 21. That is, the plate thickness of the frame 2 is the same.

[0091] The thickness of the first frame main body 11 and the thickness of the second frame main body 21 are, for example, 6 mm. At this time, the thickness of the frame 2 is also 6 mm.

[0092] Figure 11 It is shown Figure 3 Front view of the inner decorative panel 50. Figure 12 It is shown Figure 3 Top view of the inner decorative panel 50. Figure 13 It is shown Figure 3 A top view of the inner decorative panels 50 with different dimensions in the width direction of the panel.

[0093] The inner decorative panel 50 is a plate-shaped component. Flange portions 51 are formed at both ends of the inner decorative panel 50 in the panel width direction. Each flange portion 51 is a portion of the inner decorative panel 50 that bends in the thickness direction from the end in the panel width direction. Four inner decorative panel elongated holes 52 are formed in the inner decorative panel 50, serving as first decorative panel elongated holes. The length direction of the inner decorative panel elongated holes 52 is along the panel width direction.

[0094] The inner decorative panel 50 is a selective inner decorative panel selected from three optional first decorative panels 50a to 50c with different dimensions in the panel width direction. Each optional inner decorative panel 50a to 50c is manufactured by making the dimensions in the panel width direction differ by 5mm.

[0095] When the panel width dimension of frame 2 is used as the frame width dimension, for the inner decorative panel 50, an optional inner decorative panel with a panel width dimension corresponding to the frame width dimension is selected. The selected optional inner decorative panel is fixed to frame 2 as the inner decorative panel 50.

[0096] The inner decorative panels 50a to 50c are constructed of stainless steel plywood. The thickness of the inner decorative panels 50a to 50c is, for example, 1.5 mm.

[0097] exist Figure 13 The diagram shows three optional inner decorative panels 50a to 50c, but more optional inner decorative panels with different dimensions in the panel width direction may be available. The difference in the dimensions of each optional inner decorative panel 50a to 50c in the panel width direction is not limited to 5mm. The difference in the dimensions of each optional inner decorative panel 50a to 50c in the panel width direction can be appropriately selected depending on the installation conditions.

[0098] Figure 14 It is shown Figure 3 A top view of the outer decorative panels 60, which have different dimensions in the width direction of the panel. According to Figure 4 and Figure 14 Continuing the explanation, the outer decorative panel 60 is a plate-shaped component. Four elongated holes 62, serving as elongated holes for the second decorative panel, are formed on the outer decorative panel 60. The length direction of the elongated holes 62 is along the width direction of the panel.

[0099] The outer decorative panel 60 is one of the optional outer decorative panels 60a to 60c selected from the optional second decorative panels with different dimensions in the panel width direction. Each optional outer decorative panel 60a to 60c is manufactured by making the dimensions in the panel width direction differ by 5mm.

[0100] For the outer decorative panel 60, an optional outer decorative panel is selected, having a dimension in the panel width direction corresponding to the frame width dimension of the frame 2. The selected optional outer decorative panel is fixed to the frame 2 as the outer decorative panel 60.

[0101] The exterior decorative panels 60a to 60c are constructed of stainless steel plywood. The thickness of the exterior decorative panels 60a to 60c is, for example, 1.5 mm.

[0102] exist Figure 14 The diagram shows three optional outer decorative panels 60a to 60c, but more optional outer decorative panels with different dimensions in the panel width direction may be used. The difference in the dimensions of each optional outer decorative panel 60a to 60c in the panel width direction is not limited to 5mm. The difference in the dimensions of each optional outer decorative panel 60a to 60c in the panel width direction can be appropriately selected according to the installation conditions.

[0103] according to Figures 2 to 4 Continuing the explanation. With the first frame component 10 and the second frame component 20 connected, the frame 2 is fitted with an inner decorative panel 50 and an outer decorative panel 60. Each decorative panel fixing screw 5 passes through the elongated hole 52 of the inner decorative panel or the elongated hole 62 of the outer decorative panel and is screwed into the first threaded hole 14 or the second threaded hole 24 of the frame 2.

[0104] With the inner decorative panel 50 fixed to the frame 2, each flange 51 covers the end of the frame 2 in the width direction of the panel.

[0105] In embodiment 1, two threaded holes for decorative panels are formed at each of the four corners of the frame 2, for a total of eight threaded holes for decorative panels. Four threaded holes are used for installing the inner decorative panel 50, and four threaded holes are used for installing the outer decorative panel 60.

[0106] With the inner decorative panel 50 and the outer decorative panel 60 fixed to the frame 2, the panel 1 is configured to be sandwiched between the inner cover plate 112 and the outer cover plate 113. Furthermore, with the inner decorative panel 50 and the outer decorative panel 60 fixed to the frame 2, a guard rail 114 is connected to the upper end of the panel 1, and a movable handrail 103 is arranged along the guard rail 114.

[0107] Each of the first threaded holes 14, each of the second threaded holes 24, each of the inner decorative panel elongated holes 52, each of the outer decorative panel elongated holes 62, and each decorative panel fixing screw 5 are hidden by the inner cover plate 112, outer cover plate 113, guard rail 114, and movable handrail 103 and are not visible from the outside of the escalator 100.

[0108] That is, each first threaded hole 14 is formed near the end of the first frame member 10 in the height direction. Furthermore, each second threaded hole 24 is formed near the end of the second frame member 20 in the height direction. Additionally, each elongated hole 52 in the inner decorative panel is formed near the end of the inner decorative panel 50 in the height direction. Furthermore, each elongated hole 62 in the outer decorative panel is formed near the end of the outer decorative panel 60 in the height direction.

[0109] The thickness of panel 1 is, for example, less than 10 mm. For example, if the thickness of frame 2 is 6 mm, and the thicknesses of inner decorative panel 50 and outer decorative panel 60 are 1.5 mm each, the total thickness of panel 1 is 9 mm.

[0110] For frame 2, the frame width dimension of frame 2 can be adjusted. That is, the frame width dimension can be changed by changing the fixed position of the second frame component 20 relative to the first frame component 10.

[0111] To adjust the frame width, the first frame component 10 and the second frame component 20 are moved relative to each other in the panel width direction, thereby achieving the desired frame width. Based on this, frame connecting screws 30 are screwed into each frame connecting threaded hole 13 through the corresponding elongated frame connecting holes 23. Thus, the first frame component 10 and the second frame component 20 are connected to form a frame 2 with the desired frame width.

[0112] Next, the manufacturing method of the railing device 102 will be explained. Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram showing the manufacturing process of the railing device 102 according to Embodiment 1. Figure 15 The manufacturing process of a railing device 102 is shown.

[0113] At the location where the railing device 102 is installed, at least one of an inner cover plate 112 and an outer cover plate 113 is provided. In this state, a plurality of panels 1, 110a to 110e are installed on at least one of the inner cover plate 112 and the outer cover plate 113 using the mounting mechanism 115.

[0114] First, the lower end column panel 110a and the upper end column panel 110c are positioned at predetermined locations. Next, the lower curved panel 110b is installed using the lower end column panel 110a as a reference. Then, the upper curved panel 110d is installed using the upper end column panel 110c as a reference. Following this, three inclined panels 110e are installed sequentially, one by one, using the lower curved panel 110b as a reference.

[0115] Next, adjust the frame width of the frame 2 of panel 1 to match the length between the uppermost inclined panel 110e and the upper curved panel 110d. Then, fix the inner decorative panel 50 and the outer decorative panel 60 to the frame 2 with the adjusted frame width.

[0116] The inner decorative panel 50 and the outer decorative panel 60 are decorative panels selected from a plurality of optional inner decorative panels 50a to 50c and a plurality of optional outer decorative panels 60a to 60c, and have a length corresponding to the frame width dimension. That is, the dimensions of the inner decorative panel 50 in the panel width direction and the dimensions of the outer decorative panel 60 in the panel width direction correspond to the frame width dimension.

[0117] Then, panel 1 is positioned between the uppermost inclined panel 110e and the upper curved panel 110d. At this time, the positions of each decorative panel in the inner decorative panel 50 and the outer decorative panel 60 relative to the frame 2 are finely adjusted so that no gap is generated between the uppermost inclined panel 110e and panel 1.

[0118] This is how all panels 1, 110a to 110e are configured. Here, even when setting panel 1, such as... Figure 15 As shown, a gap G may sometimes occur between panel 1 and upper curved panel 110d. In this case, the upper end post panel 110c and the upper curved panel 110d are moved toward panel 1. The upper end post panel 110c and the upper curved panel 110d are then moved back to the position that blocks the gap G.

[0119] The handrail device 102 is thus manufactured. The escalator 100 having the panel 1 of the present invention is manufactured by a manufacturing method including the manufacturing method of the handrail device 102 described above.

[0120] Another method for manufacturing the escalator 100 besides the method for manufacturing the handrail device 102 is as follows: A segmented guardrail 114 is disposed at the end of the manufactured handrail device 102. Next, a movable handrail 103 is disposed along the disposed guardrail 114. With the guardrail 114 disposed on the handrail device 102, the boundary portions of the plurality of panels 1, 110a to 110e do not overlap with the boundary portions of the segmented guardrail 114.

[0121] According to the panel 1 of Embodiment 1, the frame 2 has a first frame member 10, a second frame member 20, and a frame connecting screw 30, which fixes the second frame member 20 to the first frame member 10. Furthermore, the dimension of the frame 2 in the panel width direction, i.e., the frame width dimension, can be changed by altering the fixing position of the second frame member 20 relative to the first frame member 10. This reduces the gaps between the panels. Therefore, the railing device 102 with inconspicuous gaps can be provided, and light leakage from between the panels can be reduced. This improves the aesthetics of the railing device 102. Furthermore, this allows the inner decorative panel 50 to be fixed to the frame 2 with its adjusted frame width dimension. Therefore, the strength of the panel 1 and the railing device 102 using the panel 1 can be improved. Furthermore, this allows the use of panels using glass decorative panels, as well as components such as the guardrail, inner cover plate, outer cover plate, and mounting mechanism of the railing device using the panel.

[0122] According to the panel 1 of Embodiment 1, the inner decorative panel 50 is a selected inner decorative panel chosen from a plurality of selectable inner decorative panels 50a to 50c with different dimensions in the panel width direction. Furthermore, the dimension of the inner decorative panel 50 in the panel width direction corresponds to the width dimension of the frame. This further reduces the gap between the panels. Consequently, the aesthetics of the railing assembly 102 are improved.

[0123] According to the panel 1 of Embodiment 1, the frame 2 is provided with a first threaded hole 14 and a second threaded hole 24. Furthermore, the inner decorative panel 50 has an elongated inner decorative panel hole 52 along the width direction of the panel. The inner decorative panel 50 is mounted to the frame 2 by screwing decorative panel fixing screws 5, which pass through the elongated inner decorative panel hole 52, into the first threaded hole 14 and the second threaded hole 24. This allows for fine-tuning of the inner decorative panel 50 relative to the frame 2 in the width direction. Therefore, fine-tuning of the mounting position of the inner decorative panel 50 is possible. Thus, by fine-tuning the mounting position of the inner decorative panel 50, the aesthetics of the railing device 102 can be improved.

[0124] According to the panel 1 of Embodiment 1, the inner decorative panel 50 and the outer decorative panel 60 are positioned opposite each other across the frame 2 in the thickness direction of the inner decorative panel 50. This allows the decorative panels to be fixed to both sides of the railing assembly 102, thereby improving the aesthetics of the railing assembly 102.

[0125] According to the panel 1 of Embodiment 1, the first frame member 10 has a first frame main body 11 and a first fixing part 12 disposed on the first frame main body 11. Furthermore, the second frame member 20 has a second frame main body 21 and a second fixing part 22 disposed on the second frame main body 21. The first frame member 10 and the second frame member 20 are configured such that the first fixing part 12 and the second fixing part 22 are located between the first frame main body 11 and the second frame main body 21 in the panel width direction. Furthermore, at least a portion of the second fixing part 22 overlaps with at least a portion of the first fixing part 12 in the thickness direction of the inner decorative panel 50. Furthermore, the first fixing part 12 is provided with a frame connection threaded hole 13, and the second fixing part 22 is provided with a frame connection elongated hole 23 along the panel width direction. Furthermore, the second frame member 20 is fixed to the first frame member 10 by screwing a frame connection screw 30 passing through the frame connection elongated hole 23 into the frame connection threaded hole 13. Therefore, the frame width can be adjusted using the elongated holes 23 in the frame connection. Thus, the dimensions of frame 2 do not need to be precisely defined during manufacturing; the frame width can be adjusted as needed, thereby increasing the versatility of panel 1 and allowing for flexible application in many situations. Furthermore, adjusting the frame width of frame 2 eliminates the need for cutting or other processing of frame 2. Therefore, there is no need to worry about fire hazards, and the frame width of frame 2 can be adjusted in a wider range of situations.

[0126] According to the panel 1 of Embodiment 1, the thickness of the first fixing part 12 in the thickness direction of the frame 2 is thinner than the thickness of the first frame main body 11 in the thickness direction of the frame 2. Furthermore, the thickness of the second fixing part 22 in the thickness direction of the frame 2 is thinner than the thickness of the second frame main body 21 in the thickness direction of the frame 2. Moreover, the sum of the thicknesses of the first fixing part 12 and the second fixing part 22 is the same as the thickness of the first frame main body 11 and the second frame main body 21. Therefore, the thickness of the frame 2 is uniform overall. Thus, the frame 2 can be processed without considering the connection portion between the first frame member 10 and the second frame member 20. This allows for a unified design of the components surrounding the panel 1.

[0127] The handrail assembly 102 of the escalator 100 according to Embodiment 1 includes the panel 1 of the present invention. This allows for a handrail assembly 102 with reduced gaps between the panels. Consequently, the aesthetics of the handrail assembly 102 can be improved.

[0128] Implementation method 2.

[0129] The structures of the first frame member 10, the second frame member 20, the inner decorative panel 50, and the outer decorative panel 60 of the panel 1 in Embodiment 2 differ from those in Embodiment 1. Hereinafter, the panel 1 of Embodiment 2 will be described. In the panel 1 of Embodiment 2, descriptions of structures identical to those in the panel 1 of Embodiment 1 will be omitted.

[0130] Figure 16 This is the front view of panel 1 showing embodiment 2. Figure 17 It is shown Figure 16 Top view of panel 1.

[0131] Panel 1 includes a frame 2, an inner decorative panel 50, an outer decorative panel 60, 12 decorative panel fixing screws 5 serving as decorative panel mounting components, and a double-sided adhesive sheet 70 serving as an adhesive sheet for decorative panel mounting. The inner decorative panel 50 and the outer decorative panel 60 are each fixed to the frame 2 by means of 6 decorative panel fixing screws 5.

[0132] Figure 18 It is shown Figure 17 The front view of the first frame component 10. Figure 19 It is shown Figure 17 Top view of the first frame component 10.

[0133] In each of the first crossbeam portions 11b of the first frame member 10, four first threaded holes 14 are formed as threaded holes for decorative panels. The other structures are the same as in Embodiment 1.

[0134] exist Figure 18 and Figure 19 In the figure, the first frame component 10 is shown with its panel width direction aligned with the left-right direction. Figure 18 In the middle, a pair of first crossbeams 11b protrude from the first longitudinal beam 11a on the left side of the figure toward the right side of the figure.

[0135] Figure 20 It is shown Figure 17 The front view of the second frame component 20. Figure 21 It is shown Figure 17 Top view of the second frame component 20.

[0136] The second frame component 20 has a second longitudinal beam portion 21a. A second fixing portion 22 is provided at each end of the second longitudinal beam portion 21a in the height direction. Each second fixing portion 22 is provided at one end of the second longitudinal beam portion 21a in the panel width direction.

[0137] At each end of the second longitudinal beam portion 21a in the height direction, two second threaded holes 24 are formed as threaded holes for decorative panels. Each second threaded hole 24 passes through each second crossbeam portion 21b. At each second fixing portion 22, two frame connecting elongated holes 23 are formed.

[0138] exist Figure 20 and Figure 21 In the figure, the second frame component 20 is shown with its panel width direction aligned with the left-right direction. Figure 20 In this embodiment, each second fixing part 22 is provided at the left end of the panel width direction of the second longitudinal beam part 21a in the figure. Other structures are the same as in Embodiment 1.

[0139] Figure 22 It shows that Figure 17 The main view of the assembled state of Frame 2. Figure 23 It shows that Figure 17 A top view of the frame after assembly.

[0140] Each of the first fixing portions 12 of the first frame component 10 is connected to each of the second fixing portions 22 of the second frame component 20. When the first frame component 10 and the second frame component 20 are connected, the first contact surface 10c and the second contact surface 20c are in contact with each other.

[0141] Each frame connecting screw 30, with the first contact surface 10c and the second contact surface 20c in contact with each other, passes through the frame connecting elongated hole 23 and is screwed into the frame connecting threaded hole 13. This connects and fixes the first frame component 10 and the second frame component 20.

[0142] Figure 24 It is shown Figure 17 Front view of the inner decorative panel 50. Figure 25 It is shown Figure 17 Top view of the inner decorative panel 50. Figure 26 It is shown Figure 17 A top view of the second inner side panel component 54, which has different dimensions in the width direction of the panel.

[0143] The inner decorative panel 50 has a first inner panel member 53, which serves as a first panel member of the inner decorative panel 50, and a second inner panel member 54, which serves as a second panel member of the inner decorative panel 50. A flange portion 51 is formed at one end of the first inner panel member 53 in the panel width direction. The flange portion 51 is the portion of the first inner panel member 53 that is bent in the thickness direction from the end in the panel width direction.

[0144] Four elongated holes 52 for the inner decorative panel are formed in the first inner panel component 53. The length direction of the elongated holes 52 for the inner decorative panel is along the width direction of the panel.

[0145] A flange 51 is formed at one end of the second inner side panel member 54 in the panel width direction. The flange 51 is the portion of the second inner side panel member 54 that is bent in the thickness direction at the end in the panel width direction.

[0146] Two elongated holes 52 for the inner decorative panel are formed on the second inner side panel component 54. The length direction of the elongated holes 52 for the inner decorative panel is along the width direction of the panel.

[0147] The second inner panel component 54 is a selectable second inner panel component selected from only one of the selectable second inner panel components 54a to 54c, whose dimensions in the panel width direction are different. Each selectable second inner panel component 54a to 54c is manufactured by making the dimensions in the panel width direction differ by 5mm.

[0148] For the second inner side panel component 54, a second inner side panel component with a dimension in the panel width direction corresponding to the frame width dimension of the frame 2 is selected. The selected second inner side panel component is fixed to the frame 2 as the second inner side panel component 54. The inner decorative panel 50, which is composed of the selected second inner side panel component and the first inner side panel component 53, has a dimension in the panel width direction corresponding to the frame width dimension.

[0149] The first inner side panel component 53 and the optional second inner side panel components 54a to 54c are constructed of stainless steel plywood. The thickness of the first inner side panel component 53 and the optional second inner side panel components 54a to 54c is, for example, 1.5 mm.

[0150] exist Figure 26 The diagram shows three optional second inner side panel components 54a to 54c, but more optional second inner side panel components with different dimensions in the panel width direction may be shown. The difference in the dimensions of each optional second inner side panel component 54a to 54c in the panel width direction is not limited to 5 mm. The difference in the dimensions of each optional second inner side panel component 54a to 54c in the panel width direction can be appropriately selected according to the installation conditions.

[0151] Figure 27 It is shown Figure 17 A top view of the second outer side panel component 64, which has different dimensions in the width direction of the panel. According to Figure 16 , Figure 17 and Figure 27 Let me continue explaining.

[0152] The outer decorative panel 60 has a first outer panel component 63 as a first panel component of the outer decorative panel 60, and a second outer panel component 64 as a second panel component of the outer decorative panel 60.

[0153] Four elongated holes 62 for the outer decorative panel are formed in the first outer panel component 63. Two elongated holes 62 for the outer decorative panel are formed in the second outer panel component 64. The length direction of the elongated holes 62 for the outer decorative panel is along the width direction of the panel.

[0154] The second outer panel component 64 is a selectable second outer panel component selected from only one of the selectable second outer panel components 64a to 64c, whose dimensions in the panel width direction are different. Each selectable second outer panel component 64a to 64c is manufactured by making the dimensions in the panel width direction differ by 5mm.

[0155] For the second outer side panel component 64, a second outer side panel component with a dimension in the panel width direction corresponding to the frame width dimension is selected. The selected second outer side panel component is fixed to the frame 2 as the second outer side panel component 64. The second decorative panel 60, which is composed of the selected second outer side panel component and the first outer side panel component 63, has a dimension in the panel width direction corresponding to the frame width dimension.

[0156] The first outer side panel component 63 and the optional second outer side panel components 64a to 64c are constructed of stainless steel plywood. The thickness of the first outer side panel component 63 and the optional second outer side panel components 64a to 64c is, for example, 1.5 mm.

[0157] exist Figure 27 The diagram shows three optional second outer side panel components 64a to 64c, but more optional second outer side panel components with different dimensions in the panel width direction may be shown. The difference in the dimensions of each optional second outer side panel component 64a to 64c in the panel width direction is not limited to 5 mm. The difference in the dimensions of each optional second outer side panel component 64a to 64c in the panel width direction can be appropriately selected according to the installation conditions.

[0158] according to Figure 16 as well as Figure 17 Continuing the explanation. In the state where the first frame component 10 and the second frame component 20 are connected, the frame 2 is equipped with an inner decorative panel 50 and an outer decorative panel 60.

[0159] The first inner side panel component 53 and the second inner side panel component 54 are fixed to the frame 2 such that the end of the first inner side panel component 53 on the side without the flange portion 51 is opposite to the end of the second inner side panel component 54 on the side without the flange portion 51. The first inner side panel component 53 and the second inner side panel component 54 are arranged and fixed in the panel width direction.

[0160] The first outer side panel component 63 and the second outer side panel component 64 are arranged and fixed in the width direction of the panel.

[0161] In embodiment 2, 12 threaded holes for decorative panels are formed in the frame 2. Four threaded holes for decorative panels are used to install the first inner side panel component 53, and two screws for decorative panels are used to install the second inner side panel component 54. Four threaded holes for decorative panels are used to install the first outer side panel component 63, and two screws for decorative panels are used to install the second outer side panel component 64.

[0162] One side of the double-sided adhesive sheet 70 is adhered to the front surface 20a of the second frame. The other side of the double-sided adhesive sheet 70 is positioned across the boundary between the first inner side panel member 53 and the second inner side panel member 54. That is, the other side of the double-sided adhesive sheet 70 is adhered to both the first inner side panel member 53 and the second inner side panel member 54. Therefore, the frame 2 and the inner decorative panel 50 are bonded together using the double-sided adhesive sheet 70.

[0163] The manufacturing method of the railing device 102 in Embodiment 2 is the same as that in Embodiment 1, so the description is omitted.

[0164] According to the panel 1 of Embodiment 2, the inner decorative panel 50 has a first inner panel member 53 and a second inner panel member 54. The first inner panel member 53 and the second inner panel member 54 are arranged in the panel width direction. Furthermore, the second inner panel member 54 is one of a plurality of selectable second inner panel members 54a to 54c with different dimensions in the panel width direction. In addition, the dimensions of the inner decorative panel 50 in the panel width direction correspond to the width dimension of the frame. Therefore, it is not necessary to prepare multiple larger selectable inner decorative panels; only smaller selectable second inner panel members 54a to 54c need to be prepared in advance. As a result, the preparation, handling, and installation of the inner decorative panel 50 become easier.

[0165] According to the panel 1 of Embodiment 2, the first inner side panel member 53 and the second inner side panel member 54 are mounted to the frame 2 by a double-sided adhesive sheet 70, which serves as a decorative panel mounting component. Furthermore, the double-sided adhesive sheet 70 is positioned across the boundary between the first inner side panel member 53 and the second inner side panel member 54. This prevents the first inner side panel member 53 and the second inner side panel member 54 from lifting off each other at the boundary. Therefore, the generation of gaps caused by the mutual lifting off of the first inner side panel member 53 and the second inner side panel member 54 at the boundary can be suppressed. This improves the aesthetics of the railing assembly 102.

[0166] Additionally, the double-sided adhesive sheet 70 of Embodiment 2 is adhered to the first inner side panel member 53 and the second inner side panel member 54. However, it is not limited to this. The double-sided adhesive sheet 70 may also be arranged across the boundary between the first outer side panel member 63 and the second outer side panel member 64. Furthermore, the second frame back surface 20b, the first outer side panel member 63, and the second outer side panel member 64 may also be adhered together by the double-sided adhesive sheet 70.

[0167] Furthermore, in Embodiment 1, the inner decorative panel 50 and the outer decorative panel 60 are each a single plate-shaped component. However, this is not a limitation. For example, the inner decorative panel 50 of Embodiment 2, having a first inner plate component 53 and a second inner plate component 54, can also be applied to the inner decorative panel 50 of Embodiment 1. Similarly, the outer decorative panel 60 of Embodiment 2, having a first outer plate component 63 and a second outer plate component 64, can also be applied to the outer decorative panel 60 of Embodiment 1.

[0168] At this point, adhesive tape can be used to connect the surfaces of the first inner side panel member 53 and the second inner side panel member 54, which are fixed to the frame 2, opposite to the frame 2. Furthermore, a longitudinal plate can be provided at a position on the frame 2 corresponding to the boundary between the first inner side panel member 53 and the second inner side panel member 54, which are fixed to the frame 2. Double-sided tape can be applied to one side of the longitudinal plate, and the other side can be applied to the surfaces of the first inner side panel member 53 and the second inner side panel member 54 opposite to the frame 2. This prevents the first inner side panel member 53 and the second inner side panel member 54 from lifting off the frame 2. The same processing can also be performed on the first outer side panel member 63 and the second outer side panel member 64.

[0169] Furthermore, the inner decorative panel 50 of Embodiment 2 has two first inner panel members 53 and two second inner panel members 54. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the structure of the inner decorative panel 50 of Embodiment 1, which is composed of a single plate-like member, can also be applied to the inner decorative panel 50 of Embodiment 2. Similarly, the structure of the outer decorative panel 60 of Embodiment 1, which is composed of a single plate-like member, can also be applied to the outer decorative panel 60 of Embodiment 2.

[0170] Furthermore, in the panel 1 of Embodiments 1 and 2, a predetermined number of frame connecting elongated holes 23, second threaded holes 24 serving as threaded holes for decorative panels, frame connecting screws 30 serving as frame fixing members, inner decorative panel elongated holes 52, and outer decorative panel elongated holes 62 are provided. However, this is not a limitation. The predetermined number of frame connecting elongated holes 23, second threaded holes 24 serving as threaded holes for decorative panels, frame connecting screws 30 serving as frame fixing members, inner decorative panel elongated holes 52, and outer decorative panel elongated holes 62 can be appropriately set.

[0171] Implementation method 3.

[0172] The structure of the second fixing part 22 of the second frame member 20 of the panel 1 in Embodiment 3 is different from that of the panel 1 in Embodiment 1. Hereinafter, the panel 1 of Embodiment 3 will be described. In the panel 1 of Embodiment 3, the description of the same structure as the panel 1 of Embodiment 1 will be omitted.

[0173] Figure 28 This is an enlarged view showing the second fixing part 22 in panel 1 according to embodiment 3. The second fixing part 22 is provided with six frame connecting holes 23X. The six frame connecting holes 23X are respectively positioned at locations corresponding to the positions of the frame connecting threaded holes 13 in the height direction.

[0174] Three frame connecting holes 23X are spaced apart from each other along the width of the panel. Each frame connecting screw 30, with the first contact surface 10c and the second contact surface 20c in contact with each other, passes through the corresponding frame connecting hole 23X and is screwed into the frame connecting threaded hole 13. This connects the first frame component 10 and the second frame component 20. Other structures are the same as those of the panel 1 in Embodiment 1, so descriptions are omitted.

[0175] According to the panel 1 of Embodiment 3, the first frame member 10 has a first frame main body 11 and a first fixing part 12 provided on the first frame main body 11. Furthermore, the second frame member 20 has a second frame main body 21 and a second fixing part 22 provided on the second frame main body 21. The first frame member 10 and the second frame member 20 are arranged such that the first fixing part 12 and the second fixing part 22 are located between the first frame main body 11 and the second frame main body 21 in the panel width direction. Furthermore, at least a portion of the second fixing part 22 overlaps with at least a portion of the first fixing part 12 in the thickness direction of the inner decorative panel 50. The first fixing part 12 is provided with a frame connection threaded hole 13. Furthermore, the second fixing part 22 is provided with a plurality of frame connection circular holes 23X spaced apart from each other in the panel width direction. Furthermore, the second frame component 20 is fixed to the first frame component 10 by screwing a frame connecting screw 30, which passes through any of the multiple frame connecting holes 23X, into the frame connecting threaded hole 13. This allows for adjustment of the frame width using the multiple frame connecting holes 23X. Therefore, the frame 2 does not need to be precisely sized during manufacturing, and its width can be adjusted as needed, thus increasing the versatility of the panel 1 and enabling flexible application in many situations. Moreover, this eliminates the need for cutting or other processing of the frame 2 during frame width adjustment. Therefore, there is no need to worry about fire hazards, and frame width adjustments can be performed in a wider range of situations.

[0176] Alternatively, the structure of the second fixing part 22 of Embodiment 3 can be applied to the structure of the second fixing part 22 of the panel 1 of Embodiment 2.

[0177] Furthermore, in the panel 1 of Embodiment 3, a predetermined number of frame connecting round holes 23X, second threaded holes 24 serving as threaded holes for decorative panels, frame connecting screws 30 serving as frame fixing members, inner decorative panel elongated holes 52, and outer decorative panel elongated holes 62 are provided. However, this is not a limitation. The predetermined number of frame connecting round holes 23X, second threaded holes 24 serving as threaded holes for decorative panels, frame connecting screws 30 serving as frame fixing members, inner decorative panel elongated holes 52, and outer decorative panel elongated holes 62 can be appropriately set.

[0178] Furthermore, in the panel 1 of embodiments 1 to 3, an inner decorative panel 50 and an outer decorative panel 60 are provided. However, this is not a limitation. For example, the panel 1 may not have an outer decorative panel 60 and may only have an inner decorative panel 50.

[0179] Furthermore, in panel 1 of embodiments 1 to 3, an inner decorative panel 50 and an outer decorative panel 60 are provided. The surfaces of the inner decorative panel 50 and the outer decorative panel 60 may also be treated with hairline treatment, etching, or polishing. This improves the aesthetics of the surfaces of the inner decorative panel 50 and the outer decorative panel 60.

[0180] Furthermore, in the panel 1 of Embodiments 1 to 3, there is a pair of first fixing parts 12 and a pair of second fixing parts 22. However, it is not limited to this. The number of first fixing parts 12 and second fixing parts 22 can be appropriately set.

[0181] Furthermore, in panel 1 of embodiments 1 to 3, frame connecting screws 30 are used as frame fixing components. However, this is not a limitation. For example, bolts and nuts can also be used as frame fixing components. In this case, the frame connecting threaded hole 13 can be set as a simple through hole. In addition, countersinking can be performed on the first frame component 10 and the second frame component 20 so that the bolt head and nut converge within the thickness of the frame 2 plate.

[0182] Furthermore, in panel 1 of embodiments 1 to 3, decorative panel fixing screws 5 are used as decorative panel mounting components. However, this is not a limitation. For example, bolts and nuts may also be used as decorative panel mounting components. Alternatively, other known fasteners may be used.

[0183] Furthermore, in panel 1 of embodiments 1 to 3, the first decorative panel is used as the inner decorative panel 50, and the second decorative panel is used as the outer decorative panel 60. However, the first decorative panel may also be used as the outer decorative panel 60, and the second decorative panel as the inner decorative panel 50.

[0184] Furthermore, a buffer member can be provided between the frame 2 and the inner decorative panel 50 in embodiments 1 to 3. Similarly, a buffer member can also be provided between the frame 2 and the inner decorative panel 50. A strip-shaped component can also be used as the buffer member. By using a buffer member, the vibration of the inner decorative panel 50 can be reduced. Even with such a buffer member, the thickness of the panel 1 is less than 10 mm.

Claims

1. A panel for a handrail device for a passenger conveyor, comprising: frame; A first decorative panel, which is mounted on the frame; and Decorative panel mounting components that mount the first decorative panel to the frame. The first decorative panel is arranged along the width direction of the panel. The frame has a first frame component, a second frame component, and a frame fixing component, which fixes the second frame component to the first frame component. The dimension of the frame in the width direction of the panel, i.e., the frame width dimension, can be changed by altering the fixed position of the second frame component relative to the first frame component. The first frame component has a first frame main body and a first fixing part disposed on the first frame main body. The second frame component has a second frame main body and a second fixing part disposed on the second frame main body. The first frame component and the second frame component are configured such that, in the panel width direction, the first fixing part and the second fixing part are located between the first frame main body and the second frame main body. At least a portion of the second fixing part overlaps with at least a portion of the first fixing part in the thickness direction of the first decorative panel.

2. The panel of the handrail device for a passenger conveyor according to claim 1, wherein, The first decorative panel is a selected first decorative panel chosen from a plurality of selectable first decorative panels, wherein the dimensions of the plurality of selectable first decorative panels in the panel width direction are different from each other. The dimension of the first decorative panel in the width direction corresponds to the width dimension of the frame.

3. The panel of the handrail device for a passenger conveyor according to claim 1, wherein, The first decorative panel has a first panel component and a second panel component. The first plate component and the second plate component are arranged in the width direction of the panel. The second plate component is a selection second plate component chosen from a plurality of selection second plate components, wherein the dimensions of the plurality of selection second plate components in the panel width direction are different from each other. The dimension of the first decorative panel in the width direction corresponds to the width dimension of the frame.

4. The panel of the handrail device for a passenger conveyor according to claim 3, wherein, The first plate component and the second plate component are mounted to the frame by adhesive tabs that serve as mounting components for the decorative panel. The adhesive sheet is disposed across the boundary between the first plate component and the second plate component.

5. The panel of the handrail device for a passenger conveyor according to claim 1, wherein, The frame is provided with threaded holes for decorative panels. The first decorative panel has an elongated hole along its width. The first decorative panel is mounted to the frame by screwing a decorative panel fixing screw, which is a mounting component of the decorative panel, through the elongated hole of the first decorative panel into the threaded hole of the decorative panel.

6. The panel of the handrail device for a passenger conveyor according to claim 2, wherein, The frame is provided with threaded holes for decorative panels. The first decorative panel has an elongated hole along its width. The first decorative panel is mounted to the frame by screwing a decorative panel fixing screw, which is a mounting component of the decorative panel, through the elongated hole of the first decorative panel into the threaded hole of the decorative panel.

7. The panel of the handrail device for a passenger conveyor according to claim 3, wherein, The frame is provided with threaded holes for decorative panels. The first decorative panel has an elongated hole along its width. The first decorative panel is mounted to the frame by screwing a decorative panel fixing screw, which is a mounting component of the decorative panel, through the elongated hole of the first decorative panel into the threaded hole of the decorative panel.

8. The panel of the handrail device for a passenger conveyor according to claim 4, wherein, The frame is provided with threaded holes for decorative panels. The first decorative panel has an elongated hole along its width. The first decorative panel is mounted to the frame by screwing a decorative panel fixing screw, which is a mounting component of the decorative panel, through the elongated hole of the first decorative panel into the threaded hole of the decorative panel.

9. The panel of the handrail device for a passenger conveyor according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The panel includes a second decorative panel, which is mounted on the frame. The first decorative panel and the second decorative panel are positioned opposite each other across the frame in the thickness direction of the first decorative panel.

10. The panel of the handrail device for a passenger conveyor according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The first fixing part is provided with a frame connection threaded hole. The second fixing part has a frame connection elongated hole along the width direction of the panel. The second frame component is fixed to the first frame component by screwing a frame connecting screw, which serves as a frame fixing component and passes through the elongated hole of the frame connection, into the threaded hole of the frame connection.

11. The panel of the handrail device for a passenger conveyor according to claim 9, wherein, The first fixing part is provided with a frame connection threaded hole. The second fixing part has a frame connection elongated hole along the width direction of the panel. The second frame component is fixed to the first frame component by screwing a frame connecting screw, which serves as a frame fixing component and passes through the elongated hole of the frame connection, into the threaded hole of the frame connection.

12. The panel of the handrail device for a passenger conveyor according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The first fixing part is provided with a frame connection threaded hole. In the second fixing part, a plurality of frame connecting circular holes are arranged at intervals from each other in the width direction of the panel. The second frame component is fixed to the first frame component by screwing a frame connecting screw, which is a frame fixing component, through any of the plurality of frame connecting holes into the frame connecting threaded hole.

13. The panel of the handrail device for a passenger conveyor according to claim 9, wherein, The first fixing part is provided with a frame connection threaded hole. In the second fixing part, a plurality of frame connecting circular holes are arranged at intervals from each other in the width direction of the panel. The second frame component is fixed to the first frame component by screwing a frame connecting screw, which is a frame fixing component, through any of the plurality of frame connecting holes into the frame connecting threaded hole.

14. The panel of the handrail device for a passenger conveyor according to claim 10, wherein, When the direction in which the second fixing part overlaps with the first fixing part is taken as the thickness direction of the frame, The thickness of the first fixing part in the thickness direction of the frame is thinner than the thickness of the first frame body part in the thickness direction of the frame. The thickness of the second fixing part in the thickness direction of the frame is thinner than the thickness of the second frame main body part in the thickness direction of the frame. The sum of the thicknesses of the first fixing part and the second fixing part is the same as the thickness of the first frame main body and the second frame main body.

15. The panel of the handrail device for a passenger conveyor according to claim 11, wherein, When the direction in which the second fixing part overlaps with the first fixing part is taken as the thickness direction of the frame, The thickness of the first fixing part in the thickness direction of the frame is thinner than the thickness of the first frame body part in the thickness direction of the frame. The thickness of the second fixing part in the thickness direction of the frame is thinner than the thickness of the second frame main body part in the thickness direction of the frame. The sum of the thicknesses of the first fixing part and the second fixing part is the same as the thickness of the first frame main body and the second frame main body.

16. The panel of the handrail device for a passenger conveyor according to claim 12, wherein, When the direction in which the second fixing part overlaps with the first fixing part is taken as the thickness direction of the frame, The thickness of the first fixing part in the thickness direction of the frame is thinner than the thickness of the first frame body part in the thickness direction of the frame. The thickness of the second fixing part in the thickness direction of the frame is thinner than the thickness of the second frame main body part in the thickness direction of the frame. The sum of the thicknesses of the first fixing part and the second fixing part is the same as the thickness of the first frame main body and the second frame main body.

17. The panel of the handrail device for a passenger conveyor according to claim 13, wherein, When the direction in which the second fixing part overlaps with the first fixing part is taken as the thickness direction of the frame, The thickness of the first fixing part in the thickness direction of the frame is thinner than the thickness of the first frame body part in the thickness direction of the frame. The thickness of the second fixing part in the thickness direction of the frame is thinner than the thickness of the second frame main body part in the thickness direction of the frame. The sum of the thicknesses of the first fixing part and the second fixing part is the same as the thickness of the first frame main body and the second frame main body.

18. A handrail device for a passenger conveyor, comprising a panel as described in any one of claims 1 to 17.

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