Boarding escalator and using method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses a boarding escalator and a using method thereof, and aims to solve the problems that in the prior art, when an existing boarding escalator receives important guests, the important guests need to interact with the people receiving the important guests when taking the escalator, and the escalator is in an inclined running state, so that danger is likely to occur. According to the technical scheme, a wavy escalator body comprises a plurality of inclined sections and a plurality of transition sections connected with the adjacent inclined sections, and the included angle between each transition section and the horizontal plane is smaller than that between each inclined section and the horizontal plane; and the sensor control assembly comprises a first sensor assembly for detecting that passengers approach the transition section during descending, a control assembly for controlling the running state of the escalator and a second sensor assembly for detecting that passengers approach the transition section during ascending.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of boarding escalators, and more particularly to an escalator and a method for using the escalator. Background Art

[0002] The boarding escalator can transport people or goods directly from the bottom to the door of the plane, and can be transported to various locations in the airport by a transport vehicle. It is easy to use, especially when receiving important VIPs, who all take the boarding escalator to disembark from the plane. Therefore, the boarding escalator is being used more and more widely.

[0003] However, the boarding escalators in the prior art are all equipped with an inclined escalator, so that people can be transported directly from the top to the bottom, or from the bottom to the top. This mode of transportation has the following disadvantages: (1) Due to the high cabin height, passengers take a long time to ride the boarding escalator, which reduces the riding experience. In particular, for passengers who are afraid of heights, they are prone to dizziness or fear; (2) When receiving important guests, the important guests need to interact with the reception group (such as waving, saying hello, etc.) while riding the escalator, and the escalator is in an inclined operating state, which is prone to danger. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention overcomes two deficiencies of the boarding escalator in the prior art: (1) when receiving important guests, the important guests need to interact with the reception crowd (such as waving, saying hello, etc.) while riding the escalator, and the escalator is in an inclined operating state, which is prone to danger; (2) due to the high cabin height, passengers take a long time to ride the boarding escalator, which reduces the riding experience. Provided is an escalator and a method for using the escalator, which enables important guests to have a stable position to interact with the crowd while riding the escalator, thereby reducing the risk of danger; and enables passengers to have a smooth transition section while riding the escalator, thereby improving the overall experience of passengers riding the escalator.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an escalator for boarding, comprising: The wavy escalator body comprises a plurality of inclined sections and a transition section connecting adjacent inclined sections, wherein the angle between the transition section and the horizontal plane is smaller than the angle between the inclined section and the horizontal plane; The sensor control component comprises a first sensor component for detecting a passenger approaching a transition section when going down, a control component for controlling the running state of the escalator, and a second sensor component for detecting a passenger approaching a transition section when going up.

[0006] In the present invention, by setting a transition section, when receiving important guests (such as receiving foreign visitors), the important guests can interact with the people waiting on the ground on the transition section (say hello or wave); because the transition section can be set to a horizontal state, it makes it safer for the important guests to interact, so compared with the prior art, it can effectively reduce the risk of danger. In addition, when receiving important guests, the first sensor component, the second sensor component and the control component can be combined, so that when the important guests ride the wavy escalator body upward through the second sensor component or downward through the first sensor component, the running speed of the wavy escalator body automatically decreases gradually, and when the wavy escalator reaches the transition section, it stops running, so that the important guests can interact with the people on the stopped transition section, and when the interaction is completed, the boarding escalator can continue to run by triggering the control component, thereby further improving the safety performance of the important guests during interaction. In addition, when passengers take the boarding escalator, when passing through the transition section, since the inclination angle of the transition section is smaller than the inclination angle of the inclined section, the passengers can "buffer" on the transition section for a period of time, thereby alleviating or reducing the discomfort caused by riding the boarding escalator for a long time, thereby improving the overall escalator experience.

[0007] Preferably, the transition section is arranged horizontally.

[0008] The transition section is set in a horizontal state, which makes it safer for important guests to interact. Compared with the existing technology, it can effectively reduce the risk of danger.

[0009] Preferably, it further comprises a driving device arranged at the bottom end of the wave-shaped escalator body, the driving device comprising a driving shaft, a manual winching device arranged on the driving shaft and a power assembly for driving the driving shaft to rotate.

[0010] A manual winching device is provided on the driving shaft, so that the driving shaft can be driven to work by rotating the manual winching device, so that the driving shaft is rotated, and then the step sprocket provided on the driving shaft is rotated, so that the step chain can drive the step to move. When the step fails, for example, when an object is clamped, the step can be driven to operate in the reverse direction by rotating the manual winching device, so as to prevent secondary damage to the object. Although the reverse operation of the step can be achieved by controlling the reverse operation of the power component, when the power component fails, the reverse operation of the step can be achieved by the manual winching device, which has the advantage of convenient operation.

[0011] Preferably, the manual turning device is a manual turning wheel fixedly mounted on the drive shaft and having a diameter larger than that of the drive shaft.

[0012] The manual turning device is a manual turning wheel fixedly arranged on the drive shaft, and the diameter of the manual turning wheel is larger than the diameter of the drive shaft. The diameter of the manual turning wheel is larger than the diameter of the drive shaft, so that the manual turning wheel can be turned more conveniently, which has a labor-saving effect and is more convenient to operate.

[0013] Preferably, the power assembly includes a power output device and a transmission assembly, and the power output device drives the drive shaft to rotate through the transmission assembly; a power cabin is provided at the bottom of the wave-shaped escalator body, and the power output device is provided outside the power cabin.

[0014] By arranging the power output device outside the power cabin, the space occupied by the power cabin can be reduced, so that the drive shaft and other structures in the power cabin can be arranged more compactly, thereby reducing the distance that passengers have to walk on the power cabin before boarding the escalator, further improving the passenger experience of riding the escalator.

[0015] Preferably, the transmission assembly includes a drive chain, a driving wheel and a driven wheel arranged on the drive shaft; the driving wheel is connected to the output end of the power output device, and the drive chain is wound around the driving wheel and the driven wheel.

[0016] The power of the power output device is transmitted by the cooperation of the driving wheel, the driven wheel and the drive chain, so that the driven wheel can be installed on the drive shaft according to its needs, which is convenient for the layout of the mechanical structure in the power compartment.

[0017] Preferably, the control component is arranged in the transition section.

[0018] The control component is arranged on the transition section, so that passengers can operate the control component on the transition section conveniently, thereby making it convenient for passengers to switch the operating state of the boarding escalator.

[0019] The present application also provides a method for using an escalator for boarding, comprising the above-mentioned escalator for boarding, and further comprising the following using steps: Step 1: The boarding escalator selects the slow stop mode and the passenger boards the boarding escalator; Step 2: When a passenger goes down, the first sensor component is triggered after detecting a passenger, and the second sensor component is not triggered; when a passenger goes down, the second sensor component is triggered after detecting a passenger, and the first sensor component is not triggered; after the first sensor component or the second sensor component is triggered, the running speed of the boarding escalator gradually decreases, and the speed drops to zero when the passenger reaches the transition section; Step 3: The passenger triggers the control component, and the running speed of the escalator gradually increases from zero until it reaches the maximum speed.

[0020] When the escalator is in slow stop mode, when passengers ride the wavy escalator body upward and pass the second sensor assembly or go down and pass the first sensor assembly, the running speed of the wavy escalator body gradually decreases, and when it reaches the transition section, the wavy escalator stops running; after stopping for a period of time, the control assembly is triggered and the wavy escalator body continues to run. This mode is suitable for receiving important guests. For example, when an important guest rides the wavy escalator body and runs downward from the upper inclined section, when passing the first sensor assembly, the first sensor assembly detects the presence of the important guest, thereby transmitting a signal to the escalator control system, causing the speed of the steps to gradually decrease. When the important guest reaches the transition section, the entire wavy escalator body stops running, and the important guest interacts with the crowd in the transition section. After the interaction, the important guest can trigger the control assembly, causing the wavy escalator body to gradually accelerate until the wavy escalator body runs to normal speed and transports the important guest to the bottom.

[0021] As a preference, In step 1, the boarding escalator can also select the following modes: In continuous operation mode, the running speed of the steps on the entire wave-shaped escalator body is constant; In the low-speed operation mode, the running speed of the steps on the entire wave-shaped escalator body is constant and lower than the speed in the continuous operation mode.

[0022] When in continuous operation mode, the steps on the entire wave-shaped escalator body run at a constant speed. This mode is suitable for passengers to ride. When passengers are riding, the wave-shaped escalator runs at a constant speed. When passing through the transition section, it can play a buffering role, thereby alleviating the discomfort caused by long-term riding on the boarding escalator, thereby improving the sense of security of passengers riding the boarding escalator, and thus improving the overall experience of passengers riding the escalator.

[0023] When in low-speed operation mode, the steps on the entire wave-shaped escalator body run at a constant speed. Compared with the constant running speed in the continuous operation mode, the step running speed in this mode is lower. This mode is suitable for older passengers such as the elderly to improve riding safety.

[0024] Preferably, the control component is a start-stop button arranged on the transition section.

[0025] By setting a push button, the wavy escalator body can gradually return to a normal operating state, so that the passenger's instructions can be accurately recognized. Of course, the control component is not limited to the use of buttons, and can also use induction or other methods to control the normal operation of the wavy escalator body.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: by setting a transition section, when receiving important guests, the important guests can interact (say hello or wave) with the people waiting on the ground on the transition section; because the transition section can be set to a horizontal state, it makes it safer for the important guests to interact, so compared with the prior art, it can effectively reduce the risk of danger. In addition, when receiving important guests, the first sensor component, the second sensor component and the control component can be combined, so that when the important guest's wavy escalator body passes through the second sensor component upward or passes through the first sensor component downward, the running speed of the wavy escalator body automatically decreases gradually, and when the wavy escalator reaches the transition section, it stops running, so that the important guest can interact with the people on the stopped transition section, and when the interaction is completed, the control component can be triggered to allow the boarding escalator to continue running, thereby further improving the safety performance of the important guests during interaction. In addition, when passengers take the boarding escalator, when passing through the transition section, since the inclination angle of the transition section is smaller than the inclination angle of the inclined section, the passengers can "buffer" on the transition section for a period of time, thereby alleviating or reducing the discomfort caused by riding the boarding escalator for a long time, thereby improving the overall escalator experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 2 It is a side view of the overall structure of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the driving device of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Side view of the drive unit in FIG.

[0031] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of another structure of the driving device of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Side view of the drive unit in FIG.

[0033] In the figure: 1, wave-shaped escalator body, 11, upper inclined section, 12, lower inclined section, 13, transition section, 14, power cabin; 2. sensor control component, 21. first sensor component, 22. second sensor component, 23. control component; 3. inclined truss, 31. transition truss; 4. driving device, 41. driving shaft, 42. step sprocket, 43. power output device, 44. driving chain, 45. driving wheel, 46. driven wheel, 47. coupling; 5. Drive the handrail system; 6. Steps; 7. Manual wheel turning; 8. Transport vehicle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The technical solution of the present invention is further described in detail below through specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings: Example 1: Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an automatic boarding escalator comprises: The wavy escalator body 1 comprises a plurality of inclined sections and a transition section 13 connecting adjacent inclined sections, wherein the angle between the transition section 13 and the horizontal plane is smaller than the angle between the inclined section and the horizontal plane; The sensor control component includes a first sensor component 21 for detecting a passenger approaching the transition section 13 when going down, a control component 23 for controlling the running state of the escalator, and a second sensor component 22 for detecting a passenger approaching the transition section 13 when going up.

[0035] The boarding escalator in the prior art is provided with an inclined escalator so that passengers can be directly transported from the top to the bottom, or from the bottom to the top. Although the above-mentioned mode of transportation can improve the transportation efficiency, it is different from cargo transportation, and the boarding escalator transports passengers. Due to the high height of the cabin, it takes a long time for passengers to take the boarding escalator, which reduces the passengers' riding experience. In particular, for passengers who are afraid of heights, it is easy to get dizzy and scared when taking the boarding escalator for a long time. Therefore, in the present application, by arranging the wavy escalator body 1 into a plurality of inclined sections and transition sections 13, when passengers take the boarding escalator, when passing through the transition section 13, because the inclination angle of the transition section 13 is less than the inclination angle of the inclined section, the passengers can "buffer" on the transition section 13 for a period of time, so as to alleviate or reduce the discomfort caused by taking the boarding escalator for a long time, thereby improving the overall riding experience.

[0036] In addition, by setting the transition section 13, when receiving important guests, the important guests can interact (say hello or wave) with the people waiting on the ground on the transition section 13; because the transition section 13 can be set to a horizontal state, it is safer for the important guests to interact, so compared with the prior art, it can effectively reduce the risk of danger. In addition, when receiving important guests, the first sensor component 21, the second sensor component 22 and the control component 23 can be combined, so that when the important guest's wavy escalator body 1 passes through the second sensor component 22 upward or passes through the first sensor component 21 downward, the running speed of the wavy escalator body 1 automatically decreases gradually, and when the wavy escalator reaches the transition section 13, it stops running, so that the important guest can interact with the crowd on the stopped transition section 13, and when the interaction is completed, the control component 23 can be triggered to allow the boarding escalator to continue running, thereby further improving the safety performance of the important guests during interaction.

[0037] Example 2: Reference Figures 1 to 6 As shown, an automatic boarding escalator comprises: a transport vehicle 8, a wave-shaped escalator body 1 and a sensor control assembly 2. The wave-shaped escalator is arranged on the transport vehicle.

[0038] The wave-shaped escalator body 1 comprises a plurality of inclined sections and a transition section 13 connecting adjacent inclined sections. The angle between the transition section 13 and the horizontal plane is smaller than the angle between the inclined section and the horizontal plane.

[0039] The escalator comprises a first sensor assembly 21 for detecting when a passenger is approaching the transition section 13 when going down, a control assembly 23 for controlling the running state of the escalator, and a second sensor assembly 22 for detecting when a passenger is approaching the transition section 13 when going up. The first sensor assembly 21 and the second sensor assembly 22 of the control assembly are respectively arranged on the inclined sections at the upper and lower ends of the transition section 13, and the control assembly 23 is arranged on the transition section 13.

[0040] The wavy escalator body 1 further comprises a truss system, which comprises a plurality of inclined trusses 3 and a transition truss 31 connecting adjacent inclined trusses 3 .

[0041] In one embodiment, the inclined section is provided with two sections, namely, an upper inclined section 11 and a lower inclined section 12, and the transition section 13 is provided with only one section, and the transition section 13 is provided horizontally. It can be understood by those skilled in the art that the horizontal state of the transition section 13 means that the section is horizontal when the wave-shaped escalator is applied. Figure 1 As shown, the upper end of the wavy escalator body is butted against the cabin door of the aircraft. At this time, the escalator is in the application state, and the transition section 13 is kept horizontal.

[0042] Two ends of the transition section 13 are connected to the bottom end of the upper inclined section 11 and the top end of the lower inclined section 12 respectively.

[0043] The steps on the inclined section and transition section in the present application can be set as the steps of the overall loop structure or the steps of the segmented loop. That is, as an implementation method of this embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the upper inclined section 1, transition section 13 and lower inclined section 12 use steps in the same loop. As another implementation of this embodiment, the upper inclined section, transition section and lower inclined section use a segmented structure, and the steps of each section use a separate loop and are equipped with separate driving components.

[0044] Correspondingly, the inclined truss 3 is also provided with two sections, namely an upper inclined truss 3 and a lower inclined truss 3 , and the transition truss 31 is provided in one section, and the transition truss 31 is provided in a horizontal manner.

[0045] The first sensor assembly 21 is disposed on the upper inclined section 11 , the second sensor assembly 22 is disposed on the lower inclined section 12 , and the control assembly 23 is disposed on the transition section 13 .

[0046] The transition section 13 is set to a horizontal state, so that when the passengers take the boarding escalator and pass through the transition section 13, the passengers can buffer for a period of time on the transition section 13, thereby alleviating or reducing the discomfort caused by taking the boarding escalator for a long time, thereby improving the sense of security of the passengers when taking the boarding escalator, and further improving the overall experience of the passengers. In addition, by setting the transition section 13 to a horizontal state, when receiving important guests, the important guests can interact (greet or wave) with the people waiting on the ground on the transition section 13; making the important guests safer when interacting, and effectively reducing the risk of danger.

[0047] The first sensor assembly 21 and the second sensor assembly 22 include but are not limited to infrared sensors, photosensitive sensors, thermal sensors, etc., which can receive and transmit feedback signals when people approach. The control component 23 controls the wavy escalator body, including but not limited to the active triggering form of people giving control signals by waving, pressing, stepping, etc., and also includes the control method automatically realized by the program. By cooperating with the escalator's own control system, the boarding escalator of the present application can have at least three operating modes, namely continuous operation mode, low-speed operation mode and slow stop mode. The three modes are introduced below.

[0048] (1) Continuous operation mode: When the present application is in continuous operation mode, the running speed of the steps 6 on the entire wavy escalator body 1 is constant. This mode is suitable for passengers to ride. When passengers are riding, the wavy escalator is in a uniform running state. When passing through the transition section 13, it can play a buffering role, thereby reducing or alleviating the discomfort caused by riding the boarding escalator for a long time, thereby improving the sense of security of passengers riding the boarding escalator, and further improving the overall experience of passengers riding the escalator.

[0049] (2) Low-speed operation mode: When the present application is in the low-speed operation mode, the running speed of the steps 6 on the entire wave-shaped escalator body 1 is constant. Compared with the constant running speed in the continuous operation mode, the running speed of the steps 6 in this mode is lower. This mode is suitable for older passengers such as the elderly to improve riding safety.

[0050] (3) Slow-stop mode. When the present application is in slow-stop mode, when passengers ride the wavy escalator body 1 upwards through the control component or downwards through the first sensor component 21, the running speed of the wavy escalator body 1 gradually decreases. When the wavy escalator reaches the transition section 13, the wavy escalator stops running. After stopping for a period of time, the control component 23 is triggered and the wavy escalator body 1 continues to run. This mode is suitable for receiving important guests. For example, when an important guest rides the wavy escalator body 1 downwards from the upper inclined section 11, when passing the first sensor component 21, the first sensor component 21 detects the presence of the important guest, thereby transmitting a signal to the escalator control system, so that the running speed of the step 6 gradually decreases. When the important guest reaches the transition section 13, the entire wavy escalator body 1 stops running. The important guest interacts with the crowd on the transition section 13. When the interaction ends, the important guest can trigger the control component 23, so that the wavy escalator body 1 begins to gradually accelerate until the wavy escalator body 1 runs to the normal speed and safely transports the important guest to the bottom.

[0051] In one embodiment, the control component 23 is a start-stop button provided on the transition section 13. By pressing the button, the wavy escalator body 1 can gradually return to a normal operating state. Of course, the control component 23 is not limited to the use of buttons, and the normal operation of the wavy escalator body 1 can also be controlled by induction or other methods.

[0052] The boarding escalator in the prior art is provided with an inclined escalator so that passengers can be directly transported from the top to the bottom, or from the bottom to the top. Although the above-mentioned mode of transportation can improve the transportation efficiency, it is different from cargo transportation, and the boarding escalator transports passengers. Due to the high height of the cabin, it takes a long time for passengers to take the boarding escalator, which reduces the passengers' riding experience. In particular, for passengers who are afraid of heights, it is easy to get dizzy and scared when taking the boarding escalator for a long time. Therefore, in the present application, by arranging the wavy escalator body 1 into a plurality of inclined sections and transition sections 13, when passengers take the boarding escalator, when passing through the transition section 13, because the inclination angle of the transition section 13 is less than the inclination angle of the inclined section, the passengers can "buffer" on the transition section 13 for a period of time, so as to alleviate or reduce the discomfort caused by taking the boarding escalator for a long time, thereby improving the overall riding experience.

[0053] In addition, by setting the transition section 13, when receiving important guests, the important guests can interact (say hello or wave) with the people waiting on the ground on the transition section 13; because the transition section 13 can be set to a horizontal state, it is safer for the important guests to interact, so compared with the prior art, it can effectively reduce the risk of danger. In addition, when receiving important guests, the first sensor component 21, the second sensor component 22 and the control component 23 can be combined. When the important guest's wavy escalator body 1 passes through the second sensor component 22 upward or passes through the first sensor component 21 downward, the running speed of the wavy escalator body 1 automatically decreases gradually, and when it reaches the transition section 13, the wavy escalator stops running, so that the important guest can interact with the crowd on the stopped transition section 13, and when the interaction is completed, the control component 23 can be triggered to allow the boarding escalator to continue running, thereby further improving the safety performance of the important guests during interaction.

[0054] Example 3: Reference Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the structure of this embodiment is similar to that of embodiment 1 or embodiment 2, except that a driving device 4 is provided at the bottom end of the wave-shaped escalator body 1, and the driving device 4 is used to drive the handrail system 55 and the steps 6 to move.

[0055] The driving device 4 includes a driving shaft 41 , a manual turning device arranged on the driving shaft 41 , and a power assembly driving the driving shaft 41 to rotate.

[0056] Two step sprockets 42 are arranged on the driving shaft 41, and a step chain is arranged on the step sprocket 42. The step sprocket 42 can be driven to rotate by the rotation of the driving shaft 41, so that the step chain sleeved on the step sprocket 42 moves.

[0057] A manual winch device is provided on the drive shaft 41, so that the drive shaft 41 can be driven to work by rotating the manual winch device, so that the drive shaft 41 is rotated, and then the step sprocket 42 provided on the drive shaft 41 is rotated, so that the step chain can drive the step 6 to move. When the step 6 fails, for example, when an object is caught, the step 6 can be driven to operate in the reverse direction by rotating the manual winch device, so as to prevent secondary damage to the object. Although the reverse operation of the step 6 can be achieved by controlling the reverse operation of the power component, when the power component fails, the reverse operation of the step 6 can be achieved by the manual winch device.

[0058] In one embodiment, the manual turning device is a manual turning wheel 7 fixedly arranged on the drive shaft 41, and the diameter of the manual turning wheel 7 is larger than the diameter of the drive shaft 41. The diameter of the manual turning wheel 7 is larger than the diameter of the drive shaft 41, so that the manual turning wheel 7 can be turned more conveniently, which has a labor-saving effect. In addition, the manual turning device is not limited to the manual turning wheel 7, and other structures that can facilitate the rotation of the drive shaft 41 can be adopted, such as a plurality of operating levers arranged in the circumferential direction of the drive shaft 41, and the drive shaft 41 can also be operated by bending the operating levers.

[0059] In one embodiment, the power assembly includes a power output device 43 and a transmission assembly, and the power output device 43 drives the driving shaft 41 to rotate through the transmission assembly; a power cabin 14 is provided at the bottom of the wave-shaped escalator body 1, and the power output device 43 is provided outside the power cabin 14.

[0060] By arranging the power output device 43 outside the power cabin 14, the space occupied by the power cabin 14 can be reduced, so that the drive shaft 41 and other structures in the power cabin 14 can be arranged more compactly. This reduces the distance that passengers walk on the power cabin 14 before boarding the escalator, further improving the experience of passengers riding the escalator.

[0061] Example 4: Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the structure of this embodiment is similar to that of Embodiment 3, except that the transmission assembly includes a driving chain 44, a driving wheel 45 and a driven wheel 46 fixedly arranged on the driving shaft 41; the driving wheel 45 is fixedly connected to the output end of the power output device 43, and the driving chain 44 is wound around the driving wheel 45 and the driven wheel 46, so that the power on the driving wheel 45 can drive the driven wheel 46 to rotate through the driving chain 44.

[0062] In one embodiment, the power output device 43 is a hydraulic press, and a stop system is provided on the hydraulic press that can stop the hydraulic press in time. The power output device 43 includes but is not limited to a hydraulic press. The hydraulic press is arranged outside the power compartment 14, and the output shaft of the hydraulic press passes through the side wall of the power compartment 14 and is fixedly connected to the driving wheel 45, and the driving wheel 45, the driven wheel 46 and the drive chain 44 are all arranged inside the power compartment 14. The hydraulic press rotates, driving the driving wheel 45 to rotate, and the driving wheel 45 drives the driven wheel 46 to rotate through the drive chain 44, thereby rotating the drive shaft 41.

[0063] Example 5: Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the structure of this embodiment is similar to that of the embodiment 3, except that the transmission assembly is a coupling 47, and the power output device 43 is a hydraulic press, which is provided with a stop system capable of stopping itself in time. The power output device 43 includes but is not limited to a hydraulic press. The hydraulic press is provided at one end of the drive shaft 41, and the output end of the hydraulic press is directly connected to the drive shaft 41 through a coupling. The coupling 47 can be a flexible coupling, a rigid coupling, etc.

[0064] Embodiment 6: A method for using an escalator for boarding, comprising the escalator for boarding as in Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2 or Embodiment 3 or Embodiment 4 or Embodiment 5, and further comprising the following using steps: Step 1: The boarding escalator selects the slow stop mode and the passenger boards the boarding escalator; Step 2: When the passenger goes down, the first sensor assembly 21 is triggered after detecting the passenger, and the second sensor assembly 22 is not triggered; when the passenger goes down, the second sensor assembly 22 is triggered after detecting the passenger, and the first sensor assembly 21 is not triggered; after the first sensor assembly 21 or the second sensor assembly 22 is triggered, the running speed of the boarding escalator gradually decreases, and the speed drops to zero when the passenger reaches the transition section 13; Step 3: The passenger triggers the control component, and the running speed of the escalator gradually increases from zero until it reaches the maximum speed.

[0065] In step 1, you can also choose the following modes: In the continuous operation mode, the running speed of the steps 6 on the entire wavy escalator body 1 is constant; In the low-speed operation mode, the running speed of the steps 6 on the entire wave-shaped escalator body 1 is constant and lower than the running speed in the continuous operation mode.

[0066] In this embodiment: when the present application is in the continuous operation mode, the running speed of the steps 6 on the entire wavy escalator body 1 is constant. This mode is suitable for passengers to ride. When passengers are riding, the wavy escalator is in a uniform speed running state. When passing through the transition section 13, it can play a buffering role, thereby alleviating the discomfort caused by riding the boarding escalator for a long time, thereby improving the sense of security of passengers riding the boarding escalator, and further improving the overall experience of passengers riding the escalator.

[0067] When the present application is in the low-speed operation mode, the running speed of the steps 6 on the entire wave-shaped escalator body 1 is constant, and compared with the constant running speed in the continuous operation mode, the running speed of the steps 6 in this mode is lower. This mode is suitable for older passengers such as the elderly, and improves the safety of riding.

[0068] When the present application is in the slow stop mode, when the passenger rides on the wavy escalator body 1 and passes through the second sensor assembly 22 or passes through the first sensor assembly 21, the running speed of the wavy escalator body 1 gradually decreases, and when the wavy escalator reaches the transition section 13, the wavy escalator stops running; after stopping for a period of time, the control assembly 23 is triggered and the wavy escalator body 1 continues to run. In this mode, it is suitable for receiving important guests. For example, when the important guest rides on the wavy escalator body 1 and runs downward from the upper inclined section 11, when passing through the first sensor assembly 21, the first sensor assembly 21 detects the presence of the important guest, thereby transmitting a signal to the escalator control system, so that the running speed of the step 6 gradually decreases. When the important guest reaches the transition section 13, the entire wavy escalator body 1 stops running, and the important guest interacts with the crowd on the transition section 13. When the interaction is over, the important guest can trigger the control assembly 23, so that the wavy escalator body 1 begins to gradually accelerate until the wavy escalator body 1 runs to the normal speed and transports the important guest to the bottom.

[0069] Therefore, in summary, in this embodiment, different operating modes can be set as needed to meet the needs of use in different scenarios.

[0070] Example 7: Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an automatic boarding escalator includes a wave-shaped escalator body 1, and its wave-shaped structure includes two major parts, namely an inclined section and a transition section, wherein the inclined sections are connected to the two ends of the transition section in groups of two, respectively referred to as an upper inclined section 11 and a lower inclined section 12. The inclined section and the transition section 13 are used as a structural unit, and a number of units are set on the escalator body according to actual needs. When the number of units is greater than 1, each unit shares the upper inclined section 11 or the lower inclined section 12 as appropriate.

[0071] The angle between the inclined section and the horizontal plane is greater than that of the transition section 13, and the transition section 13 is usually set as a plane. A driving device 4 is laid on the integral support structure formed by the inclined section and the transition section 13, and a retractable escalator plate is laid on the driving device 4, so that it forms steps 6 during operation, and operates similarly to a conventional escalator during normal operation. The slopes of the upper inclined section 11 and the lower inclined section 12 may not be completely equal, and the transition section may also be set to a slightly smaller inclination angle. The escalator runs at a normal speed or a preset speed at the positions of the upper inclined section 11 and the lower inclined section 12, and stops or slowly stops at the transition section 13.

[0072] According to the above operating conditions, the escalator also needs to be equipped with sensor components and devices for adjusting the operating speed, which include a first sensor component 21 arranged at the contact between the lower end of the upper inclined section 11 and the upper end of the transition section 13, a control component 23 arranged in the transition section 13, and a second sensor component 22 arranged at the junction of the lower end of the transition section 13 and the upper end of the lower inclined section 12.

[0073] The first sensor component 21 can identify when the passenger is about to reach the transition section 13, and transmit a signal to the brake-related device to slow down the elevator until the passenger reaches the transition section 13. In the transition section, the passenger can control the control component 23 according to his own needs so that the elevator runs at the required speed. After the second sensor component 22 identifies that the passenger has passed the transition section 13 and arrived at the lower inclined section 12, it transmits a signal so that the elevator gradually resumes its original running speed.

[0074] For the above structure, a power compartment 14 is provided at the end of the elevator to cooperate with the elevator driving device to control the elevator running speed. A driving handrail system 5 is also provided on both sides of the elevator, and its structure enables the handrail to be driven and operated synchronously with the elevator through the driving device 4. For the upper inclined section 11 and the lower inclined section 12, an upper inclined truss 3, i.e., an inclined truss and a lower inclined truss, are respectively adapted to support the ascending and descending sections of the escalator. A transition truss 31 is provided for the transition section 13, and the transition truss 31 serves as a bridge, has only one section, and maintains the same slope as the transition section 13 to ensure a smooth transition between different sections of the escalator.

[0075] The descending operation of the above structure is described as follows: With the power supply turned on, the power compartment 14 injects power into the entire escalator system, and the drive device 4 drives the chain or crawler of the escalator, driving the retractable escalator plate to move along the predetermined track, gradually forming closely connected steps 6. The upper inclined section 11 extends downward steadily, ready to send passengers to a lower place. When the passenger steps on the escalator, the step 6 steadily descends at a preset normal speed. When the passenger gradually approaches the transition section 13, the first sensor component 21 captures the passenger's approach signal and immediately notifies the drive device 4, so that the running speed of the escalator begins to gradually slow down. The passenger can stay for a while or customize the running speed of the escalator by operating the control component 23. Once the passenger passes the transition section 13 and steps on the upper and lower inclined sections 12, the second sensor component 22 captures and sends a signal to the drive device 4. The escalator then resumes its normal running speed, steadily descends along the lower inclined section 12, and safely delivers the passenger to the destination. During the entire operation process, the handrail system 5 always keeps synchronous movement with the escalator body.

[0076] Example 8: Reference Figure 1 , Figures 3 to 6 As shown, a boarding escalator further comprises, compared with Example 7, a drive shaft 41 is arranged at the bottom of the wavy escalator body 1 for transmitting power. A manual winch device is fixedly arranged on the drive shaft 41, including a manual winch wheel 7, whose diameter is larger than the diameter of the drive shaft 41, so as to facilitate manual operation, and is used to drive or reverse drive the drive shaft 41 by manual rotation in an emergency. A power output device 43 is arranged outside the power cabin 14 of the wavy escalator body 1 for providing driving force, and the power output device 43 includes but is not limited to a hydraulic press, and an instant stop system is provided on the hydraulic press.

[0077] The transmission assembly connects the power output device 43 and the drive shaft 41, and is used to transmit the power generated by the power output device 43 to the drive shaft 41. The transmission assembly may include: a drive chain 44, a driving wheel 45, and a driven wheel 46. The driving wheel 45 is fixedly connected to the output end of the power output device 43. The driven wheel 46 is fixedly arranged on the drive shaft 41, and is connected to the driving wheel 45 through the drive chain 44, so that the rotation of the driving wheel 45 can drive the driven wheel 46 and the drive shaft 41 to rotate. Alternatively, the transmission assembly is a coupling 47, which directly connects the output end of the power output device 43 and the drive shaft 41.

[0078] There are two step sprockets 42, which are arranged on the drive shaft 41. Each step sprocket 42 is provided with a step chain. The rotation of the drive shaft 41 drives the step sprocket 42 and the step chain to move, thereby driving the step 6 to perform lifting and lowering movements. The manual turning device is not limited to the manual turning wheel 7, but can also be a plurality of operating levers arranged in the circumferential direction of the drive shaft 41, and the rotation of the drive shaft 41 is achieved by bending the operating levers. When the power output device 43 adopts a hydraulic press, the output shaft of the hydraulic press passes through the side wall of the power compartment 14 and is fixedly connected to the driving wheel 45, and the driving wheel 45, the driven wheel 46 and the drive chain 44 are all arranged inside the power compartment 14. When the transmission assembly is a coupling 47, the coupling 47 can adopt a flexible coupling or a rigid coupling to directly connect the output end of the hydraulic press with the drive shaft 41.

[0079] The dynamic description of its operation is as follows: During the operation of the wave-shaped escalator, the drive shaft 41 is arranged at the bottom of the escalator body 1 as a core component to transmit power. When the system is working normally, the power output device 43 is outside the power compartment 14, stably and continuously outputting power. The instant stop system installed on the hydraulic press is ready to cut off the power source when necessary. The power is transmitted to the drive shaft 41 through the transmission assembly. If a combination of a drive chain 44, a driving wheel 45 and a driven wheel 46 is used, the driving wheel 45 will closely follow the rotation of the hydraulic press. The drive chain 44 transfers the kinetic energy of the driving wheel 45 to the driven wheel 46, thereby driving the drive shaft 41 to rotate. This chain transmission is both stable and reliable, ensuring the continuous transmission of power.

[0080] On the other hand, if the transmission assembly uses a coupling 47, the output end of the hydraulic press will be directly connected to the drive shaft 41, and whether it is a flexible coupling or a rigid coupling, efficient power transmission is achieved. This direct connection method simplifies the transmission structure and improves the transmission efficiency.

[0081] As the drive shaft 41 rotates, the two step sprockets 42 mounted thereon also start to rotate, driving the step chain mounted thereon. Each movement of the step chain drives the step 6 to perform a lifting movement. In an emergency, such as when the step 6 is stuck by a foreign object or needs to be stopped quickly, the operator manually controls the drive shaft 41 by turning the hand wheel 7 or the operating lever, that is, by turning a plurality of operating levers arranged in the circumferential direction of the drive shaft 41.

[0082] Therefore, in summary, in this embodiment, different operating modes can be set as needed to meet the needs of use in different scenarios.

[0083] The above-described embodiments are only preferred solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention in any form. Other variations and modifications are possible without exceeding the technical solutions described in the claims.

Claims

1. An escalator for boarding, characterized in that: include: The wavy escalator body comprises a plurality of inclined sections and a transition section connecting adjacent inclined sections, wherein the angle between the transition section and the horizontal plane is smaller than the angle between the inclined section and the horizontal plane; The sensor control component comprises a first sensor component for detecting a passenger approaching a transition section when going down, a control component for controlling the running state of the escalator, and a second sensor component for detecting a passenger approaching a transition section when going up.

2. The boarding escalator according to claim 1, characterized in that: Transition level settings.

3. The boarding escalator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The utility model also comprises a driving device arranged at the bottom end of the wave-shaped escalator body, wherein the driving device comprises a driving shaft, a manual winching device arranged on the driving shaft and a power assembly driving the driving shaft to rotate.

4. The boarding escalator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The manual turning device is a manual turning wheel which is fixedly arranged on the driving shaft and has a diameter larger than that of the driving shaft.

5. The boarding escalator according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The power assembly includes a power output device and a transmission assembly. The power output device drives the driving shaft to rotate through the transmission assembly. A power cabin is arranged at the bottom of the wave-shaped escalator body, and the power output device is arranged outside the power cabin.

6. The boarding escalator according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transmission assembly comprises a driving chain, a driving wheel and a driven wheel arranged on a driving shaft; the driving wheel is connected to the output end of the power output device, and the driving chain is wound around the driving wheel and the driven wheel.

7. The boarding escalator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The control component is arranged in the transition section.

8. A method for using an escalator for boarding, characterized in that: The escalator according to any one of claims 1 to 7 further comprises the following using steps: Step 1: The boarding escalator selects the slow stop mode and the passenger boards the boarding escalator; Step 2: When a passenger goes down, the first sensor component is triggered after detecting a passenger, and the second sensor component is not triggered; when a passenger goes down, the second sensor component is triggered after detecting a passenger, and the first sensor component is not triggered; after the first sensor component or the second sensor component is triggered, the running speed of the boarding escalator gradually decreases, and the speed drops to zero when the passenger reaches the transition section; Step 3: The passenger triggers the control component, and the running speed of the escalator gradually increases from zero until it reaches the maximum speed.

9. The method for using the boarding escalator according to claim 8, characterized in that: In step 1, the boarding escalator can also select the following modes: In continuous operation mode, the running speed of the steps on the entire wave-shaped escalator body is constant; In the low-speed operation mode, the running speed of the steps on the entire wave-shaped escalator body is constant and lower than the speed in the continuous operation mode.

10. The method for using the boarding escalator according to claim 8, characterized in that: The control component is a start-stop button arranged on the transition section.

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