Elevator car and elevator

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an elevator car and an elevator. The elevator car (100) is provided with: a car main body (10) including a back surface (R); a trunk (20) connected to a lower side of the back surface in a manner of being arranged outside the car main body (10) and configured to be able to accommodate a stretcher (S); and a delivery box (30) connected to an upper side of the back surface (R) in a manner of being arranged outside the car main body (10) and configured to be able to accommodate a delivery (D). The car main body (10) includes a display portion (DP). The delivery box (30) is arranged above the trunk (20). The display portion (DP) is configured to be able to display, inside the car main body (10), whether the delivery (D) is accommodated in the delivery box (30).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to elevator cars and elevators. Background Technology

[0002] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2007-308267 discloses an elevator that has delivery boxes inside the car for storing items to be delivered to designated locations within a building. The elevator described in this publication has multiple delivery boxes arranged in a matrix in all directions. Each delivery box corresponds to a different residence of the recipient of the delivered item.

[0003] In addition, some elevators have a storage compartment in the car to hold stretchers for transporting emergency patients.

[0004] The elevators described in the aforementioned announcement have multiple delivery boxes in the car corresponding to the residences of the recipients of the delivered goods. However, there is no storage compartment for storing stretchers in the car. Furthermore, the car does not display whether the delivery boxes contain any delivered goods. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This disclosure was made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to provide an elevator car and an elevator, which can be provided in the elevator car with a trunk configured to store a stretcher and a delivery box configured to store delivery items, and can display in the car body whether the delivery box contains delivery items.

[0006] The elevator car disclosed herein includes: a car body including a rear end; a rear compartment connected to the lower side of the rear end and disposed on the outside of the car body, configured to store a stretcher; and a delivery box connected to the upper side of the rear end and disposed on the outside of the car body, configured to store delivery items. The car body includes a display unit. The delivery box, configured to store delivery items, is disposed above the rear compartment, which is configured to store a stretcher. The display unit is configured to show, within the car body, whether delivery items are stored in the delivery box.

[0007] According to the elevator car disclosed herein, a trunk configured to hold a stretcher and a delivery box configured to hold delivery items can be provided in the elevator car, and it can be displayed inside the car body whether the delivery box contains delivery items.

[0008] The above and other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the invention as understood in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figure 1 This is a diagram that roughly represents the overall structure of the elevator in Embodiment 1.

[0010] Figure 2 This is a top view that roughly represents the interior of the elevator car in Embodiment 1.

[0011] Figure 3 This is a front view that roughly represents the interior of the elevator car in Embodiment 1.

[0012] Figure 4 This is a side view that roughly represents the interior of the elevator car in Embodiment 1.

[0013] Figure 5 This is a diagram that roughly illustrates the hardware structure of the elevator in Implementation Method 1.

[0014] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the first door of the elevator car body and the second door of the delivery box in Embodiment 1.

[0015] Figure 7 This is a top view that roughly shows the display and operation sections of the elevator car in Embodiment 2. Detailed Implementation

[0016] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, the same or equivalent parts will be labeled with the same reference numerals, and descriptions will not be repeated.

[0017] (Implementation Method 1)

[0018] Reference Figure 1 The structure of elevator 1 in embodiment 1 will be described.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a diagram that roughly represents the overall structure of elevator 1 according to embodiment 1. (As shown...) Figure 1 As shown, the elevator 1 of Embodiment 1 includes an elevator car 100. The elevator 1 also includes a rope 11, a counterweight 12, a traction machine 13, a deflector sheave 14, a buffer 15, a shaft 16, a machine room 17, a pit 18, and a control device 19.

[0020] The elevator car 100 includes a car body 10, a trunk 20, and a delivery box 30. The car body 10 includes a front panel (F) and a rear panel (R). The rear panel (R) of the car body 10 is located opposite the front panel (F). The trunk 20 is configured to accommodate a stretcher (S). The trunk 20 only needs to be configured to accommodate a portion of the stretcher (S). The trunk 20 moves up and down within the shaft 15 together with the car body 10. The delivery box 30 is configured to accommodate delivered items (D). The delivery box 30 moves up and down within the shaft 15 together with the car body 10.

[0021] Elevator 1, by controlling the traction machine 13, enables the elevator car 100 to move upwards or downwards. The elevator car 100 is housed within a shaft 16. Controlled by the control device 19, the traction machine 13 causes the elevator car 100 to move up and down within the shaft 16, thus moving between multiple floors. In this embodiment, the elevator car 100 can stop at each floor from the 1st floor (1F) to the 3rd floor (3F). Each floor from the 1st floor (1F) to the 3rd floor (3F) has multiple rooms (RM).

[0022] A machine room 17 is located directly above the hoistway 16. The machine room 17 houses a traction machine 13, a deflector sheave 14, and a control device 19. Ropes 11 are suspended from the traction machine 13 and the deflector sheave 14. An elevator car 100 and a counterweight 12 are suspended at both ends of the ropes 11. The traction machine 13 is configured to wind up the elevator car 100. The traction machine 13 has a motor that drives the elevator car 100 to move up and down.

[0023] A pit 18 is located directly below the shaft 16. A buffer 15 is installed in the pit 18. The buffer 15 is a device that absorbs the impact of the elevator car 100 falling due to an abnormality.

[0024] The control device 19 is configured to control the elevator 1. Specifically, the control device 19 is configured to control the elevator car 100, the traction machine 13, etc.

[0025] Reference Figures 2-4 The elevator car body 10, the trunk 20, and the delivery box 30 of the elevator 1 according to Embodiment 1 will be described in detail. Figure 2 This is a top view that roughly shows the interior of the elevator car 100 according to Embodiment 1. Figure 3 This is a front view that roughly shows the interior of the elevator car 100 according to Embodiment 1. Figure 4 This is a side view that schematically shows the interior of the elevator car 100 according to Embodiment 1.

[0026] like Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, the car body 10 includes a first door 10a configured to open and close the car body 10. The first door 10a of the car body 10 is disposed on the front F of the car body 10.

[0027] The trunk 20 includes a door 20a configured to open and close the trunk 20. The door 20a of the trunk 20 is located on the rear side R of the car body 10. The trunk 20 is configured to accommodate a portion of the stretcher S when the door 20a is open. By accommodating a portion of the stretcher S in the trunk 20, a stretcher S of a size that cannot be accommodated by the car body 10 alone can be stored in the elevator car 100.

[0028] The delivery box 30 includes a second door 30a configured to open and close the delivery box 30. The second door 30a of the delivery box 30 is located on the rear side R of the car body 10. It is configured to allow the delivery item D to be taken out and placed relative to the delivery box 30 while the second door 30a of the delivery box 30 is open. The delivery box 30 is configured to be lockable and unlockable. The delivery box 30 may also be configured to be lockable and unlockable using a password. In this embodiment, the delivery box 30 includes a first delivery box 31 to a fifth delivery box 35. Each of the first delivery box 31 to the fifth delivery box 35 includes a second door 30a.

[0029] In this embodiment, the car body 10 is configured such that the first door 10a of the car body 10 is not closed while the second door 30a of the delivery box 30 is open. Alternatively, in this embodiment, the car body 10 may also be configured to emit a warning sound from a speaker while the second door 30a of the delivery box 30 remains open. For example, the car body 10 may also be configured to emit a warning sound from a speaker after the second door 30a of the delivery box 30 has been open for 5 minutes.

[0030] In this embodiment, the car body 10 may also be configured to close the second door 30a of the delivery box 30 when the second door 30a of the delivery box 30 remains open. For example, the car body 10 may also be configured to close the second door 30a of the delivery box 30 using a door opening and closing device provided on the delivery box 30 when the second door 30a of the delivery box 30 remains open for 5 minutes.

[0031] In this embodiment, the delivery person can communicate with the room RM of the delivery destination of the delivered item D via an intercom installed in the car body 10. The car body 10 can open the second door 30a of the delivery box 30 only if the room RM of the delivery destination of the delivered item D does not respond. Thus, the delivery box 30 is not used when the room RM of the delivery destination of the delivered item D responds, thereby preventing the delivery box 30 from being filled.

[0032] In this embodiment, the delivery person can also communicate using an intercom located in the room RM at the delivery destination of the delivery item D. Only if the room RM at the delivery destination of the delivery item D does not respond can the car body 10 open the second door 30a of the delivery box 30. Therefore, the delivery box 30 is not used when the room RM at the delivery destination of the delivery item D responds, thus preventing the delivery box 30 from becoming full.

[0033] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the trunk 20 is connected to the lower side of the rear end R in a manner that it is disposed on the outside of the car body 10. The trunk 20 is configured to protrude from the rear end R of the car body 10 toward a side opposite to the front end F.

[0034] The delivery box 30 is connected to the upper side of the rear side R of the car body 10, positioned on the outside of the car body 10. The delivery box 30 is configured to protrude from the rear side R of the car body 10 towards the side opposite to the front side F. The delivery box 30, configured to hold the delivered item D, is positioned above the trunk 20, which is configured to hold the stretcher S. The delivery box 30 is positioned within the area overlapping with the stretcher S when viewed from the direction overlapping with the stretcher S.

[0035] The car body 10 includes a display unit DP. The display unit DP is configured to display within the car body 10 whether a delivery item D is contained in the delivery box 30. The display unit DP is configured to display the room number of the delivery destination for the delivery item D contained in the delivery box 30. In this embodiment, the display unit DP is configured to display any one of the first delivery box 31 to the fifth delivery box 35 as the delivery box 30 containing the delivery item D. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the display unit DP is positioned above the delivery box 30.

[0036] The car body 10 includes an operation unit OP. The operation unit OP is configured to input the room number of the destination for the delivery item D stored in the delivery box 30. The display unit DP is configured to display the room number input by the operation unit OP. The operation unit OP may also be configured to input a password for locking and unlocking the delivery box 30. In this embodiment, the operation unit OP is positioned above the delivery box 30. Alternatively, in this embodiment, the operation unit OP is positioned next to the display unit DP.

[0037] Reference Figure 5 The control device 19 of the elevator 1 in Embodiment 1 will be described in detail. Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the hardware structure of elevator 1 in implementation method 1. (Example) Figure 5 As shown, the control device 19 includes a processor 19a as a control unit, a communication IF 19b as a notification unit, a memory 19c as a storage unit, and an opening / closing detection unit 19d. They are connected to each other via a bus in a manner that enables them to communicate with each other.

[0038] Processor 19a performs the processing for controlling elevator 1. Communication IF 19b has the function of notifying (sending) control information to elevator 1. Memory 19c has a storage area for storing the program for controlling elevator 1.

[0039] The opening / closing detection unit 19d has the function of detecting the opening and closing of the first door 10a of the car body 10 and the second door 30a of the delivery box 30. The opening / closing detection unit 19d detects the opening and closing of the first door 10a of the car body 10 and the second door 30a of the delivery box 30 respectively via opening / closing switches provided on the first door 10a of the car body 10 and the second door 30a of the delivery box 30. The processor 19a acquires the opening / closing signals from the opening / closing detection unit 19d (signals that determine the opening and closing of the first door 10a of the car body 10 and the second door 30a of the delivery box 30 respectively). The processor 19a executes processing to control the car body 10 based on the opening / closing signals, and the control device 19 causes the car body 10 to perform actions based on the opening / closing signals detected by the opening / closing detection unit 19d.

[0040] Processor 19a is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit).

[0041] The memory 19c can also be configured to include ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), and a storage device. The storage device is a non-volatile storage device. The storage device can also be, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive).

[0042] The processor 19a reads the program stored in the ROM into the RAM and executes it to implement various functions of the control device 19. The ROM stores the program that records the processing steps of the control device 19. The RAM becomes the working area of ​​the processor 19a when executing the program, temporarily storing the program and data during program execution.

[0043] Next, refer to Figure 2 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 An example of the operation of the first door 10a of the elevator car body 10 and the second door 30a of the delivery box 30 will be described. Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the first door 10a of the elevator car body 10 and the second door 30a of the delivery box 30 in Embodiment 1.

[0044] The first door 10a of the car body 10 opens (step S1). When the opening / closing detection unit 19d detects that the first door 10a of the car body 10 is open, the opening / closing detection unit 19d detects whether the second door 30a of the delivery box 30 is open (step S2). When the opening / closing detection unit 19d detects that the second door 30a of the delivery box 30 is open, the opening / closing detection unit 19d provides an opening / closing signal indicating that the second door 30a is open to the processor 19a. When the processor 19a receives the opening / closing signal indicating that the second door 30a is open, it provides a control signal to the car body 10 via the communication IF 19b to maintain the state of the first door 10a being open. In this way, the control device 19 controls the first door 10a of the car body 10 to be in the open state. In addition, when the opening / closing detection unit 19d detects that the second door 30a of the delivery box 30 is closed, the opening / closing detection unit 19d provides an opening / closing signal indicating that the second door 30a is closed to the processor 19a. When processor 19a receives an opening / closing signal indicating that the second door 30a is closed, it provides a control signal to car body 10 via communication IF 19b to close the first door 10a. Thus, control device 19 controls the first door 10a of car body 10 to close. Therefore, the first door 10a of car body 10 is closed (step S3).

[0045] Next, the effects of the elevator car 100 and elevator 1 in Embodiment 1 will be explained.

[0046] The elevator car 100 of Embodiment 1 includes a rear compartment 20 configured to hold a stretcher S and a delivery box 30 configured to hold a delivery item D. Therefore, the elevator car 100 can be equipped with a rear compartment 20 configured to hold a stretcher S and a delivery box 30 configured to hold a delivery item D. Thus, the elevator car 100 can be used to transport a stretcher S carrying an emergency patient. Furthermore, the delivery item D can be retrieved within the elevator car 100. The display unit DP is configured to display within the car body 10 whether the delivery item D is contained in the delivery box 30. Therefore, the recipient of the delivery item D can know within the elevator car 100 whether the delivery item D is contained in the delivery box 30.

[0047] In the elevator car 100 of Embodiment 1, a delivery box 30 configured to hold the delivered item D is positioned above the trunk 20 configured to hold the stretcher S. Therefore, the blind spot above the trunk 20 can be effectively utilized by the delivery box 30. In addition, the delivery box 30 can be installed laterally in the blind spot above the trunk 20 of the existing elevator 1.

[0048] In the elevator car 100 of Embodiment 1, the display unit DP is configured to display the room number of the destination of the delivery item D stored in the delivery box 30. Therefore, the recipient of the delivery item D can know whether the delivery item D is stored in the delivery box 30 based on the room number displayed on the display unit DP.

[0049] In the elevator car 100 of Embodiment 1, the display unit DP is configured to display the room number input by the operation unit OP. Therefore, the recipient of the delivery item D can know whether the delivery item D is contained in the delivery box 30 based on the room number input from the operation unit OP and displayed by the display unit DP.

[0050] In the elevator 1 of Embodiment 1, the car body 10 is configured such that the first door 10a of the car body 10 is not closed when the second door 30a of the delivery box 30 is open. Therefore, when the second door 30a of the delivery box 30 is open, the first door 10a of the car body 10 can be prevented from closing. Therefore, the first door 10a of the car body 10 can be prevented from closing when receiving the delivery item D from the delivery box 30. In addition, the car body 10 can be prevented from moving when receiving the delivery item D from the delivery box 30.

[0051] The elevator 1 of embodiment 1 has the elevator car 100 described above. Therefore, it is possible to provide an elevator 1 that can be equipped with a rear compartment 20 configured to accommodate a stretcher S and a delivery box 30 configured to accommodate delivery items D, and can display within the car body 10 whether delivery items D are stored in the delivery box 30.

[0052] (Implementation Method 2)

[0053] Unless otherwise specified, the elevator car 100 and elevator 1 of Embodiment 2 have the same structure, operation and effect as the elevator car 100 and elevator 1 of Embodiment 1.

[0054] Reference Figure 7 The structure of the elevator car 100 in Embodiment 2 will be described.

[0055] Figure 7 This is a top view that schematically shows the display unit DP and the operation unit OP of the elevator car 100 in Embodiment 2. Figure 7 As shown, in the elevator car 100 of Embodiment 2, a display unit DP and an operation unit OP are arranged on the front F of the car body 10.

[0056] The car body 10 includes a floor button B for selecting a floor. In this embodiment, the operation unit OP is the floor button B. The display unit DP is configured to display the room number of the delivery box 30 containing the delivery item D on the floor selected by the floor button B when a floor is selected by the floor button B. In this embodiment, the display unit DP is a display for displaying floors, etc. For example, when the resident of room 301 on the 3rd floor presses the floor button B for the 3rd floor, the display unit DP displays whether the delivery item D for room 301 is contained in the delivery box 30.

[0057] In this embodiment, the code for the delivery box 30 can also be entered via floor button B.

[0058] In this embodiment, the second door 30a of the delivery box 30 can be opened only after the delivery person has taken the car body 10 to the floor where the delivery destination room RM of the delivery item D is located, and after the first door 10a of the car body 10 has been opened. Therefore, the delivery box 30 cannot be used if the delivery person has not taken the car body 10 to the floor where the delivery destination room RM of the delivery item D is located, thus preventing the delivery box 30 from becoming full.

[0059] Next, the effects of the elevator car 100 in Embodiment 2 will be explained.

[0060] In the elevator car 100 of Embodiment 2, the display unit DP is configured to display the room number of the delivery destination of the delivery item D stored in the delivery box 30 located on the floor specified by the floor button B when a floor is selected by the floor button B. Therefore, the recipient of the delivery item D can know whether the delivery item D is stored in the delivery box 30 by selecting the floor using the floor button B.

[0061] The various methods disclosed herein are summarized below as appendices.

[0062] (Note 1)

[0063] An elevator car, comprising: The main body of the car, including the rear; A trunk, which is connected to the lower side of the rear of the car body in a manner disposed on the outside of the car body, and is configured to accommodate a stretcher; and The delivery box is connected to the upper side of the rear of the car body in a manner that it is disposed on the outside of the car body, and is configured to store the delivery items. The main body of the car includes a display unit. The delivery box, configured to hold the delivered items, is positioned above the trunk, which is configured to hold the stretcher. The display unit is configured to show, within the car body, whether the delivery item is contained in the delivery box.

[0064] (Note 2)

[0065] According to the elevator car described in Appendix 1, wherein... The display unit is configured to display the room number of the delivery destination of the delivery item stored in the delivery box.

[0066] (Note 3)

[0067] According to Appendix 2, the elevator car, wherein... The car body includes an operating unit. The operating unit is configured to input the room number of the delivery destination for the items stored in the delivery box. The display unit is configured to display the room number input by the operation unit.

[0068] (Note 4)

[0069] According to Appendix 2, the elevator car, wherein... The car body includes floor buttons for specifying floors. The display unit is configured to display the room number of the delivery destination of the delivery item stored in the delivery box located on the floor specified by the floor button when the floor is selected by the floor button.

[0070] (Note 5)

[0071] The elevator car according to any one of Appendices 1 to 4, wherein... The car body includes a first door configured to open and close the car body. The delivery box includes a second door configured to open and close the delivery box. The car body is configured such that, with the second door of the delivery box open, the first door of the car body is not closed.

[0072] (Note 6)

[0073] An elevator having an elevator car as described in any one of Appendix 1 to 5.

[0074] Embodiments of the present invention have been described, but should be considered illustrative rather than limiting in all respects. The scope of the invention is defined by the claims and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An elevator car, comprising: The main body of the car, including the rear; A trunk, which is connected to the lower side of the rear of the vehicle body in a manner disposed on the outside of the vehicle body, and is configured to accommodate a stretcher; and The delivery box is connected to the upper side of the rear of the car body in a manner that it is disposed on the outside of the car body, and is configured to store the delivery items. The main body of the car includes a display unit. The delivery box, configured to hold the delivered items, is positioned above the trunk, which is configured to hold the stretcher. The display unit is configured to show, within the car body, whether the delivery item is contained in the delivery box.

2. The elevator car according to claim 1, wherein, The display unit is configured to display the room number of the delivery destination of the delivery item stored in the delivery box.

3. The elevator car according to claim 2, wherein, The car body includes an operating unit. The operating unit is configured to input the room number of the delivery destination for the items stored in the delivery box. The display unit is configured to display the room number input by the operation unit.

4. The elevator car according to claim 2, wherein, The car body includes floor buttons for specifying floors. The display unit is configured to display the room number of the delivery destination of the delivery item stored in the delivery box located on the floor specified by the floor button when the floor is selected by the floor button.

5. The elevator car according to claim 1, wherein, The car body includes a first door configured to open and close the car body. The delivery box includes a second door configured to open and close the delivery box. The car body is configured such that, with the second door of the delivery box open, the first door of the car body is not closed.

6. An elevator comprising an elevator car according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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