Route display tape

Abstract

To provide a route display tape that can be provided regardless of locations and that helps raise awareness of preparedness to disasters on a daily basis.SOLUTION: A route display tape 10 indicating a predetermined route such as an evacuation route includes: a direction display part 20 for periodically displaying a symbol or figure indicating a direction; a wording display part 30 for periodically displaying wording that calls attention to evacuation in the event of a disaster; and adhesion means for keeping the tape adhered to a part of a facility that is a target of route display. It is preferable that the wording be displayed in an orientation that improves readability when viewed along the direction indicated by the direction display part 20.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a route marking tape. [Background technology]

[0002] In various facilities such as schools and office buildings, and particularly in corridors and passageways, it is important to clearly display evacuation routes in the event of an emergency such as an earthquake or fire, in order to guide people accurately and smoothly even in situations where people tend to lose their composure.One example of a device that has been proposed from this perspective is a carpet guide indicator that has a hook-and-loop fastener on the back so that it can be attached and removed to the carpet (see Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-209514 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in light of the current situation where disaster awareness is on the rise, it is believed that there is still room for improvement in conventional guidance displays. For example, if evacuation routes could be displayed freely and after the fact in any desired location within a facility, not just on carpets, it would be of help in preparing for disasters, which are becoming increasingly prevalent these days. Furthermore, if such route displays not only showed routes but also displayed warnings, it would be of help in raising awareness of disaster preparedness on a daily basis.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a route marking tape that can be installed in more locations and that helps to raise awareness of disaster preparedness on a daily basis. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One aspect of the present invention is a route marking tape for indicating a predetermined route such as an evacuation route, a direction display unit that periodically displays a symbol or figure indicating a direction; a message display unit that periodically displays messages that call attention to evacuation in the event of a disaster; an attachment means for attaching the tape to a part of the equipment that is the target of the route display; A route marking tape including:

[0007] This route marking tape can be used to mark evacuation routes not only on carpets but also at any desired location within a facility after the fact, making it a valuable tool for disaster preparedness, which is becoming increasingly common these days. Furthermore, since this route marking tape not only displays directional information indicating the route but also periodically displays warning messages, it can be used to raise awareness of the need to prepare for disasters on a daily basis in any desired location within a facility.

[0008] In the above-described route display tape, the text may be displayed in an orientation that improves readability when viewed along the direction indicated by the direction display portion.

[0009] In the above-mentioned route display tape, phrases representing a plurality of kinds of words may be periodically arranged.

[0010] In the above-mentioned route display tape, the text may be written in either hiragana or katakana.

[0011] The above-mentioned route marking tape may include a member that improves visibility.

[0012] The above-mentioned route marking tape may include a fluorescent portion made of a fluorescent material or a phosphorescent portion made of a phosphorescent material.

[0013] The above-mentioned route marking tape may be wound into a roll.

[0014] The above-mentioned route indication tape may be wound in the opposite direction to the direction indicated on the direction indicator.

[0015] In the above-described route marking tape, a part of the route marking tape may be cut out or may be an uncolored part made of a transparent material.

[0016] In the above-described route marking tape, the uncolored portion may be provided on the side edge of the route marking portion.

[0017] In the above-described route indicating tape, the non-colored portion may be provided between adjacent direction indicating portions.

[0018] The above-mentioned route marking tape may be in the form of a sheet.

[0019] The above-mentioned route marking tape may be a plurality of tapes arranged in a state where they can be separated into individual tapes.

[0020] The above-mentioned route marking tape may be configured so that a predetermined direction marking portion or a predetermined message marking portion is formed by overlapping a plurality of layers.

[0021] The above-described route marking tape may be configured so that the color of one layer is superimposed on the color of another layer to form a mixed color.

[0022] In the above-mentioned route display tape, A mark for alignment may be formed on the tip end of one tape and on the base end of the other tape that follows the tip end. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a route marking tape according to the present invention attached to a hallway in a facility. [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a route marking tape with one layer applied to a hallway in a facility. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of a route display tape attached to a hallway in a facility. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a route marking tape wound into a roll. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a sheet-shaped route marking tape. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of a route marking tape wound into a roll. [Figure 7] 10A to 10D are diagrams showing several examples of the direction display section and the message display section of the route display tape. [Figure 8] 10(A) to 10(D) are diagrams showing a number of other examples of the direction display section and the message display section of the route display tape. [Figure 9] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing examples of a route marking tape including a fluorescent part or a phosphorescent part. [Figure 10] 1A is a diagram showing an example of a sheet-shaped route marking tape, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of cut, divided route marking tape. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the state in which a roll of route marking tape is unwound and applied to a corridor in a facility. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a route marking tape attached to the wall of a staircase in a facility. [Figure 13] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing a plurality of route display tapes with different direction display portions or message display portions. [Figure 14] This is a diagram of (A) a hallway and (B) a staircase showing an example of a facility where route marking tape can be applied. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a route marking tape in which the color of one layer is superimposed on the color of another layer to form a mixed color. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the route marking tape 10 according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings (see FIGS. 1 to 15).

[0025] The route marking tape 10 is configured as a route marking device that can be freely attached to desired locations within a facility after the fact to indicate a predetermined route, such as an evacuation route (see FIGS. 1 to 3, etc.). The route marking tape 10 is a long tape that extends from a side (hereinafter referred to as the base end, designated by reference numeral 12) designed to be the near side as seen from the user (which refers not only to the person who actually attaches the route marking tape 10, but also to all those who use the facility to which the route marking tape 10 is attached and those who see the route marking tape 10) to the opposite end (hereinafter referred to as the tip end, designated by reference numeral 13), and in principle, its width (the length between both side edges 11) is constant. The route marking tape 10 of this embodiment includes a direction display portion 20, a message display portion 30, and an attachment means 40. The route marking tape 10 may also be a sticker or a sheet.

[0026] The direction display section 20 is a portion composed of symbols or figures indicating directions periodically displayed on the surface of the route display tape 10. The symbols or figures constituting the direction display section 20 are not particularly limited in their shape, size, thickness, etc., as long as they clearly indicate a predetermined direction and allow the user to visually identify the direction. For example, these symbols or figures may be in the shape of an arrow (↑) (see FIG. 7), an inequality sign (< or >), a logical product sign (^) (see FIG. 8), or a combination of both (see FIGS. 1, 3, etc.). In this manner, the periodic display of symbols or figures indicating directions on the surface of the route display tape 10 allows the user to easily visually identify the evacuation direction from any location. Note that, as used herein, "periodically" does not necessarily mean that these symbols or figures are always arranged at equal intervals. For example, several symbols or figures may be considered as a single unit, and the symbols or figures that make up the unit may be arranged at predetermined intervals (see FIGS. 7, 8, etc.). Please note that in the drawing, the symbol (20) may be written on only some, but not all, of the periodically displayed direction display sections 20. This also applies to the text display sections 30 and the non-colored sections 50 described below.

[0027] The message display unit 30 is periodically displayed on the surface of the route display tape 10 and is composed of messages alerting users to evacuation precautions in the event of a disaster. The messages on the message display unit 30 are displayed in an orientation that improves readability when viewed along the direction indicated by the direction display unit 20, making them easier for users to see when traveling along the direction indicated by the direction display unit 20. The content of these messages is not particularly limited. For example, if the route display targets a building such as an elementary school or a nursery school, the messages may be displayed in hiragana or katakana only. In this embodiment, words representing actions to be observed in the event of a disaster (do not push, do not run, do not talk, do not go back, do not approach) are written in hiragana in order so that they can be read as moving in the evacuation direction. The hiragana characters for each word are arranged from the distal end 13 to the proximal end 12 of the route display tape 10, making each word easier to read (see Figures 1 and 3, etc.). In this way, the route marking tape 10, with multiple words periodically arranged, is useful in that the attention-grabbing words are displayed in a highly visible manner, helping users, especially elementary school and kindergarten children, to always be aware of disasters. Furthermore, if easy-to-phrase, memorable slogans are used to represent actions to be taken in the event of a disaster, they can also be useful as educational materials for disaster preparedness. For example, displaying the five words above and using a memorable phrase (in this example, "Oka-shi-mochi") with the initials of these words can be used regularly to reinforce the message. In the event of a disaster, seeing the warning words again can serve as a reminder of evacuation precautions. If the words on the message display unit 30 are used as a slogan, the initials can be highlighted, for example, by using bold, a larger font, or a different color. ■O:Do not press ■Ka: Don't run (= don't run) ■ Shi: Doesn't speak ■ Also: It won't come back ■ Chi: Stay away

[0028] The message display section 30 may be pre-printed on the surface of the route marking tape 10, or may be configured as a sticker that can be attached to the surface of the route marking tape 10 later. For example, although not specifically illustrated, at least a portion corresponding to the message display section 30 may be left blank or blank, allowing users to later attach a sticker or write text with an oil-based pen or similar (see FIG. 2). This type of route marking tape 10 can be used as a teaching material that allows users to create the message display section 30 themselves or come up with new warning messages, allowing them to actually participate in creating and confirming evacuation routes in the event of a disaster, or as a place to think about disasters together. Similarly, the portion corresponding to the direction display section 20 may be left blank or blank, allowing users to later attach a sticker or write a pattern with an oil-based pen or similar.

[0029] Although not specifically shown, the text that constitutes the text display unit 30 may be in Chinese characters or a foreign language such as English. When English or other foreign language characters are displayed in horizontal characters, the following is written between the direction display units 20: >>> Warning >>> or <<< Warning <<< In this case, the route marking tape 10 may be divided in half widthwise, and the above-mentioned markings may be written in each half so that the markings can be read from either the right or left side. English may also be written vertically or diagonally.

[0030] The adhering means 40 is a means for adhering the tape to a part of the equipment for which the route is to be displayed (for example, a floor, a wall, etc.) As such adhering means 40, it is possible to use a conventional means, such as an adhesive surface that is exposed when a protective tape on the back of the tape is peeled off.

[0031] The route marking tape 10 may include a component that can improve visibility on part or all of its surface. For example, a route marking tape 10 including a fluorescent portion 70 made of a fluorescent material is fluorescent in color (in other words, includes a color that is highly visible), making it easy to see even in the event of a disaster when visibility is poor due to smoke or other factors. Also, a route marking tape 10 including a luminous portion 80 made of a phosphorescent material is phosphorescent, making it easy to see evacuation routes even in the dark in the event of a disaster (see FIG. 9).

[0032] The route marking tape 10 may be wound into a roll (see FIGS. 4 and 6). In this case, the route marking tape 10 may be wound so that the side (front) on which the direction display unit 20 and the message display unit 30 are located faces outward (see FIG. 6), or conversely, the route marking tape 10 may be wound so that the front faces inward. The rolled route marking tape 10 may also be wound in the opposite direction to the direction indicated on the direction display unit 20 (see FIGS. 4 and 6). When the rolled route marking tape 10 is actually applied to the floor or the like of the target facility, it is applied sequentially along the route, which allows for a hands-on experience of checking the actual evacuation route, for example, from a classroom to an emergency exit, while creating a route marking (see FIG. 13).

[0033] Alternatively, the route marking tape 10 may be in a sheet form (see Figs. 5 and 10). When a plurality of tapes are arranged in a sheet form so that they can be separated into individual tapes, the tapes can be separated into individual tapes with scissors or a cutter and used. There are no particular limitations on the length and width of the sheet form, but it is easy to use if it is not too large and one piece of route marking tape 10 is not too short (for example, the width of a plurality of tapes with a length X of about 2 m and a width Y of about 5 to 7 cm lined up).

[0034] The route marking tape 10 may all be the same width and colored (see Figures 3, 4, etc.), or may have a portion cut out or an uncolored portion 50 made of a transparent material (see Figures 1, 2, etc.). For example, if the parallelogram regions between the direction display units 20 aligned in the longitudinal direction on both side edges 11 of the route marking tape 10 are cut out to form the uncolored portions 50, the parallelogram regions between the direction display units 20 will have the same color and pattern as the floor, etc., and depending on the color or pattern of the floor, etc., the direction display units 20 will be more noticeable, leading to improved visibility. A layer of transparent film or the like may be overlaid on the route marking tape 10 with portions cut out on both side edges 11 in this way to improve its strength.

[0035] The route marking tape 10 may be configured so that the color of one layer is superimposed on the color of another layer to form a mixed color. Although this cannot be shown in detail in a drawing that cannot display colors, various colors can be used, such as superimposing a translucent yellow layer on a translucent blue layer to form a green layer (see FIG. 15).

[0036] Furthermore, in the route marking tape 10, alignment marks 60 may be formed on the tip 13 of one tape and the base 12 of another tape to be joined after the tip 13 (see FIG. 15). When joining another tape to the end of a previously joined tape, such marks facilitate alignment. For example, even when elementary school students or kindergarteners are joining the tapes, they can be joined more neatly while maintaining a straight line. Furthermore, such marks 60 may be structured to form mixed colors, as described above. For example, if a pointed yellow layer at the tip 13 of one tape is overlapped with a triangular blue layer at the base 12 of another tape, the formation of a predetermined green layer can be used as a target or mark to neatly join the other tapes. Although not specifically shown, a mark 60 may be provided on the tip 13 of one tape to aid in joining the other tape at an angle (e.g., 90°) at a corner in a hallway, for example.

[0037] The route marking tape 10 described above can be applied not only to carpet surfaces but also to floors in buildings such as elementary schools and nursery schools, as well as to hallway walls, staircase walls, and even ceilings, and can be applied anywhere within the facility where the route is to be displayed (see Figures 12 and 14). This allows new evacuation route guidance to be posted after the fact and at any time. Furthermore, the route marking tape 10 is highly visible, making it easy to see the evacuation direction regardless of location. Furthermore, since the route marking tape 10 not only displays the directional indicators 20 indicating the route but also periodically displays warning messages, applying the tape to desired locations within the facility to encourage daily disaster preparedness can raise awareness and remind people of what to do in an emergency.

[0038] Furthermore, awareness of disasters such as the Nankai Trough earthquake has been growing in recent years. While elementary schools have evacuation route manuals, the actual response to an earthquake at school is often left up to teachers. However, teachers have almost no experience of a major earthquake, and this is different from evacuation drills, leaving many students anxious. Under these circumstances, route marking tape 10 can be a valuable tool for disaster preparedness, as it allows students to instantly identify evacuation routes rather than relying on individual teachers and other facility personnel to guide students. Furthermore, route marking tape 10 of this embodiment can also be used as a teaching material (tool) for practical training, where students and kindergarteners can work with teachers to confirm evacuation routes and apply the tape to post new evacuation route guides later and freely (see Figure 11). Although not specifically shown, a roller or other tool can be used to facilitate unwinding the roll of route marking tape 10 when applying it to a floor or other surface.

[0039] Although it is not possible to display details in a drawing that cannot display colors, it goes without saying that various colors can be used for the route display tape 10. It also goes without saying that shapes and figures other than those described above can be used for the direction display portion 20 and the message display portion 30 (see FIG. 13, etc.).

[0040] The above-described embodiment is one example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but is not limited to this and various modifications are possible within the scope of the present invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, buildings such as elementary school buildings and nursery school buildings were used as examples, but these are merely examples of facilities that can be used for route marking. The route marking tape 10 according to the present invention can be applied to any other buildings and facilities, and even evacuation shelters.

[0041] In the above embodiment, the route marking tape 10 is used as a teaching material (tool) by students or kindergarteners working with teachers to confirm evacuation routes and actually apply the tape to post new evacuation route guides after the fact, but it is also preferable to conduct such on-the-job training not just once, but periodically (for example, on-the-job training when classrooms are changed once a year). With this type of use in mind, the adhesive strength of the attachment means 40 may be set to a level that does not leave any traces when peeled off. [Industrial Applicability]

[0042] The present invention is suitable for application to a route marking tape. [Explanation of symbols]

[0043] 10...Route display tape 11...Side edge 12...Proximal end 13...Tip 20…Direction display section 30...Text display area 40…Adhesion means 50...Uncolored area 60...Landmark 70...Fluorescent part (part with improved visibility) 80... Luminous part (component for improved visibility)

Claims

1. A route display tape that indicates a predetermined route such as an evacuation route, a direction display unit that periodically displays a symbol or figure indicating a direction; a message display unit that periodically displays messages that call attention to evacuation in the event of a disaster; an attachment means for attaching the tape to a part of the equipment that is the target of the route display; Including route marking tape.

2. The route indication tape according to claim 1 , wherein the text is displayed in an orientation that improves readability when viewed along the direction indicated by the direction indication portion.

3. 3. The route marking tape according to claim 2, wherein the plurality of words are arranged periodically.

4. 4. The route marking tape according to claim 3, wherein the text is written in either hiragana or katakana.

5. 10. The route marking tape of claim 1, further comprising a visibility enhancing member.

6. 2. The route marking tape according to claim 1, further comprising a fluorescent portion made of a fluorescent material or a phosphorescent portion made of a phosphorescent material.

7. The route marking tape according to any one of claims 1 to 6, which is wound into a roll.

8. 8. The route marking tape according to claim 7, wherein the tape is wound in a direction opposite to the direction indicated on the direction indicating portion.

9. 7. The route marking tape according to claim 1, wherein a part of the route marking tape is cut out or is an uncolored part made of a transparent material.

10. 10. The route marking tape according to claim 9, wherein the uncolored portion is provided on a side edge of the route marking portion.

11. 10. The route marking tape according to claim 9, wherein the non-colored portion is provided between adjacent ones of the direction marking portions.

12. The route marking tape according to any one of claims 1 to 6, which is in the form of a sheet.

13. 13. The route marking tape of claim 12, wherein a plurality of tapes are arranged so as to be separated into individual tapes.

14. The route marking tape according to claim 13, wherein the predetermined direction marking portion or the predetermined message marking portion is formed by overlapping a plurality of layers.

15. 15. The route marking tape according to claim 14, wherein the color of one layer is superimposed on the color of another layer to form a mixed color.

16. 14. The route marking tape according to claim 13, wherein a mark for alignment is formed on the leading end of one tape and on the base end of another tape following the leading end.

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