Evacuation guiding light

Abstract

To provide an evacuation guiding light that allows a user to intuitively understand an evacuation guiding direction and an evacuation guiding destination.SOLUTION: An evacuation guiding light 1 is configured by: a body portion 2; an intersection guiding portion 3 and a stair guiding portion 4 which are placed inside the body portion 2; a first direction instructing portion 5 with a triangle shape to be installed on a left side end portion of the body portion 2; and a second direction instructing portion 6 with a triangle shape to be installed at a right end portion of the body portion 2. The intersection guiding portion 3 and the stair guiding portion 4 blink in different colors (e.g., green and pink). Also, the intersection guiding portion 3 and the first direction instructing portion 5 or the second direction instructing portion 6 blink the same color.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention is an evacuation guide light that allows a person to visually and intuitively know the destination (intersection or stairs) and the direction to proceed. [Background technology]

[0002] Regarding evacuation guidance lights, we believe that the expected main users (those who will be evacuated) and their proportions will vary greatly depending on the location where they are installed. In particular, when considering the installation of evacuation guidance lights in underground shopping malls, since the people passing through the mall are not only Japanese but also include foreigners, and they are of various ages and genders, we believe that it is important that all people can intuitively understand the destination to which they are being guided and the direction in which they should proceed.

[0003] Incidentally, an evacuation guidance system has been disclosed for use in an underground mall to guide people to a safe evacuation exit in the shortest distance while avoiding evacuation obstacles in the event of a fire (Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-28734 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The above-mentioned evacuation guidance system is a safe and excellent evacuation guidance system that has guidance lights on the ceiling and floor of the underground mall, allowing evacuees to evacuate while looking only at the floor, and also while looking only at the ceiling.

[0006] As mentioned above, since various types of people are mixed among people passing through the underground mall, the objective of the present invention is to provide evacuation guidance lights that allow any person to intuitively know the destination and the direction to go. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention provides an evacuation guide light comprising an intersection guidance section and a staircase guidance section located inside a body section, a triangular first direction indicator section installed at one end of the body section, and a triangular second direction indicator section installed at the other end of the body section, wherein the intersection guidance section and the staircase guidance section flash in different colors.

[0008] The present invention further provides an evacuation guide light, wherein the blinking color of the intersection guidance section is green.

[0009] The present invention further provides an evacuation guide light, wherein the blinking color of the staircase guide portion is any one of pink, red, and orange (pink is preferable).

[0010] The present invention further provides an evacuation guide light, wherein the intersection guidance portion and the first direction indicator portion or the second direction indicator portion flash in the same color.

[0011] The present invention further provides an evacuation guide light, wherein the staircase guidance portion and the first direction indicator portion or the second direction indicator portion flash in the same color. Effect of the Invention

[0012] The evacuation guidance light of the present invention is composed of an intersection guidance section and a staircase guidance section that are placed inside the body section, a first direction indicator section in a triangular shape that is installed at one end of the body section, and a second direction indicator section in a triangular shape that is installed at the other end of the body section, and because the intersection guidance section and the staircase guidance section flash in different colors, it is possible to visually and intuitively know whether you are being guided to an intersection or to the stairs.

[0013] Furthermore, the evacuation guide light of the present invention is designed so that the blinking color of the intersection guidance parts is green, which evokes an image of safety and security, and is therefore believed to be able to suppress impatience and panic.

[0014] Furthermore, the evacuation guide light of the present invention has the flashing color of the staircase guide section set to pink, red, or orange, which draws attention and evokes the image of an emergency, and is therefore expected to have the effect of preventing oversight and maintaining a sense of tension.

[0015] Furthermore, in the evacuation guidance light of the present invention, the intersection guidance unit and the first direction indicator unit or the second direction indicator all flash green, so that it is visually and intuitively clear that by heading in the flashing direction, one will reach the intersection.

[0016] Furthermore, in the evacuation guide light of the present invention, the staircase guidance unit and the first direction indicator unit or the second direction indicator unit flash in the same color (e.g., pink), so that it is visually and intuitively clear that by heading in the flashing direction, one can reach the stairs. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of the display unit of an evacuation guide light. [Diagram 2] Figure 2 shows an image of how evacuation guide lights will be installed in an underground mall. [Diagram 3] This is a diagram showing the locations of evacuation guide lights (1) installed in an underground mall. [Figure 4] This is an example of a guidance sign (an example of evacuation guidance light 1) showing guidance to the stairs. [Diagram 5] This is an example of a guidance sign (an example of evacuation guidance light 1) showing guidance to an intersection. [Figure 6] This is a diagram showing the location of evacuation guide lights (1') installed in the underground mall. [Figure 7] 1 is an example of a guidance sign (an example of an evacuation guidance sign 1') showing guidance to stairs. [Figure 8] 1 is an example of a guidance sign (an example of an evacuation guidance light 1') that shows guidance to an intersection. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0018] This will be implemented as evacuation guidance lights installed in underground shopping malls. EXAMPLES

[0019] First, the configuration of the evacuation guide lights will be explained with reference to Figs. 1 and 2.

[0020] The display unit of the evacuation guide light (1) is configured with a rectangular body (2), an intersection guidance unit (3) located on the inside and upper side of the body and indicating that the guidance destination is an intersection, a staircase guidance unit (4) located on the inside and lower side of the body and indicating that the guidance destination is stairs, a triangular first direction (left direction) indicator (5) located at one end of the body and indicating the direction to give guidance, and a triangular second direction (right direction) indicator (6) located at the other end of the body and indicating the direction to give guidance (Figure 1).

[0021] The intersection guidance unit (3) indicates that the intersection can be reached by proceeding in the direction in which either the first direction indicator unit (5) or the second direction indicator unit (6) is flashing (FIG. 1).

[0022] It is preferable that the intersection guidance portion (3) additionally displays an intersection number and a figure (for example, a pictogram) representing the intersection (not shown).

[0023] The staircase guidance unit (4) indicates that the staircase can be reached by proceeding in the direction in which either the first direction indicator unit (5) or the second direction indicator unit (6) is flashing, and is required to be capable of flashing in a color different from that of the intersection guidance unit (3) (Figure 1).

[0024] It is preferable to additionally display a stair number and a figure (eg, a pictogram) representing the stair on the stair guide portion (4) (not shown).

[0025] The first direction indicator (5) or the second direction indicator (6) indicates the guiding direction by flashing (FIG. 1).

[0026] It is preferable that the first direction indicator (5), the second direction indicator (6) and the intersection guiding unit (3) are configured to be capable of flashing in a first color (for example, green).

[0027] By unifying the flashing colors of the intersection guiding unit (3) and the first direction indicator unit (5) or the second direction indicator unit (6) to the first color, it is possible to more intuitively inform the driver of the guiding direction to the intersection (Figure 1).

[0028] In addition, by unifying the flashing colors of the staircase guiding unit (4) and the first direction indicator unit (5) or the second direction indicator unit (6) to the second color (e.g., pink), it is possible to more intuitively inform the user of the guiding direction to the stairs (Figure 1).

[0029] It is considered that the first color of the intersection guiding element (3), the first direction indicator element (5) and the second direction indicator element (6) is preferably green.

[0030] In addition, the second color of the staircase guide portion (4), the first direction indicator portion (5) and the second direction indicator portion (6) is preferably any one of peach (pink), red and orange, and more preferably peach (pink).

[0031] Regarding the specific configuration of the intersection guiding unit (3), the staircase guiding unit (4), the first direction indicator unit (5), and the second direction indicator unit (6), they may be light-emitting sources (e.g., LEDs) that can switch between the first color and the second color, or they may be a combination of an electronic sign of the first color or the second color and a general light-emitting source that emits light in a single color.

[0032] The evacuation guide lights (1) are intended to be installed on the floor (10) and ceiling (11) of an underground passageway (Figure 2).

[0033] It is also considered effective to provide the evacuation guide lights on the floors and ceilings inside the stores in the underground mall (not shown).

[0034] Regarding the spacing between the evacuation guide lights, it is acceptable as long as they are spaced far enough to allow evacuation guidance, but when used in underground mall passageways, it is preferable to install them at intervals of less than 5 meters.

[0035] Incidentally, it is assumed that the blinking or turning off of the evacuation guide lights is controlled by an information processing device (not shown) that can be accessed wirelessly or via wires.

[0036] Next, an image of evacuation guidance in the case where an earthquake suddenly occurs using evacuation guide lights installed in an underground mall will be explained with reference to Figs. 3 to 8.

[0037] In the event that an earthquake suddenly occurs in an underground mall, when guiding people to the stairs (23) located immediately to the left of the evacuation guide light (1), the staircase guidance unit (4) of the evacuation guide light flashes pink, and the first direction indicator unit (5) also flashes pink (Figures 3 and 4).

[0038] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned situation, when it is more appropriate to guide the vehicle to the intersection (21) located to the right of the evacuation guide light (1), the intersection guidance unit (3) of the evacuation guide light flashes green and the second direction indicator unit (6) also flashes green (Figures 3 and 5).

[0039] The person being guided to evacuate can visually and intuitively tell from the flashing color whether they are being guided to a staircase or to an intersection. After being guided to the intersection, it is assumed that evacuation guidance will be provided according to the information displayed on a display device (not shown) installed at the intersection.

[0040] In addition, when an earthquake suddenly occurs in an underground mall and people are guided to the stairs (24) located immediately to the right of the evacuation guide light (1'), the staircase guidance unit (4) of the evacuation guide light flashes in pink, and the second direction indicator unit (6) also flashes in pink (FIGS. 6 and 7).

[0041] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned situation, when it is more appropriate to guide the vehicle to the intersection (22) located to the left of the evacuation guide light (1'), the intersection guidance unit (3) of the evacuation guide light flashes green and the first direction indicator unit (5) also flashes green (FIGS. 6 and 8).

[0042] After being guided to the intersection, evacuation guidance is assumed to follow the information displayed on a display device (not shown) installed at the intersection.

[0043] As shown in Figures 4, 5, 7, and 8, the flashing arrows pointing in the direction of evacuation are displayed, so it is easy and intuitive for people of all ages and genders, Japanese and foreign, to understand the evacuation direction. It is also easy and intuitive to understand that a flashing green light indicates an intersection, and a flashing pink light indicates the stairs.

[0044] Regarding the display operation of the above-mentioned evacuation guidance lights, evacuation guidance can be performed even if they are turned on instead of flashing, but we believe that flashing is preferable as it has a better guidance effect and enhances the visual effect.

[0045] Furthermore, even if the earthquake causes damaged or collapsed objects to be scattered on the floor, or if subsequent flooding or inundation makes it impossible to see the floor, evacuation guidance will be possible to continue because the evacuation guidance lights are also installed on the ceiling of the underground mall.Furthermore, even if the ceiling becomes impossible to see due to a fire after the earthquake, etc., evacuation guidance will be possible to continue because the evacuation guidance lights are also installed on the floor of the underground mall.

[0046] In this application, the term "underground mall" refers to an underground facility that combines an underground walkway used for public purposes (including passageways outside the ticket gates of underground stations, concourses, etc.) with stores, offices, and other similar facilities that face the underground walkway, and that relates to the area of ​​a road or station plaza that is used for public purposes. [Industrial Applicability]

[0047] The present invention has industrial applicability because it is an excellent evacuation guide light that allows people to visually and intuitively know the destination (intersection or stairs) and the direction to proceed. It is expected that the present invention will be particularly effective when installed and used in underground shopping malls. [Explanation of symbols]

[0048] 1 Evacuation guide light 2. Body 3 Intersection Guidance Section 4 Stair guidance section 5 1st direction indicator 6 Second direction indicator 10 Underground mall floor 11 Underground Mall Ceiling 21 First Intersection 22 Second Intersection 23 First Staircase 24 Second Staircase

Claims

1. A body portion (2); An intersection guide section (3) and a staircase guide section (4) disposed inside the body section; A first direction indicator (5) having a triangular shape and installed at one end of the body portion; A triangular second direction indicator (6) installed at the other end of the body portion; It is composed of The intersection guidance portion and the staircase guidance portion flash in different colors.

2. 2. The evacuation guide light according to claim 1, wherein the blinking color of the intersection guidance portion (3) is green.

3. 2. The evacuation guide light according to claim 1, wherein the flashing color of the staircase guide portion (4) is any one of pink, red, and orange.

4. 3. The evacuation guide light according to claim 2, wherein the intersection guidance portion (3) and the first direction indicator portion (5) or the second direction indicator portion (6) flash in the same color.

5. 4. The evacuation guide light according to claim 3, wherein the staircase guide portion (4) and the first direction indicator portion (5) or the second direction indicator portion (6) flash in the same color.

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