Support method and inspection support device for preventing bus abandonment.

Abstract

This invention provides a method to support a bus abandonment prevention device that can be inspected in accordance with the route of a public bus, thereby reducing the burden on the driver. [Solution] The inspection support device 10 is equipped with a confirmation button 1, a voice generator 2, and a button interlocking device 3. The confirmation button 1 can be operated when the parking brake is applied. Confirmation button 1 is placed at the rear of the vehicle. After the driver applies the parking brake at the inspection point, they press confirmation button 1. An audio message is played from voice generator 2 indicating that the vehicle inspection has been completed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a support method for a bus abandonment prevention device that can perform inspections such as preventing passenger abandonment corresponding to various operation routes in a route bus. and inspection support device It is related to.

Background Art

[0002] In a route bus (shared bus), inspections for preventing passenger abandonment are also carried out at turning points in addition to the end point. Also, the inspection for preventing bus abandonment is important for discovering passengers' forgotten items, dangerous items, and suspicious items, and various abandonment prevention devices have been proposed.

[0003] For example, an abandonment prevention device used in a nursery bus or a route bus is described in Patent Document 1. This device includes means for detecting the on / off of the engine switch and an in-vehicle inspection prompting means 114 that prompts the vehicle crew 20 to perform an in-vehicle inspection when the engine switch is turned on / off.

[0004] When the engine is stopped by the in-vehicle inspection prompting means 114 at the end point, for a nursery bus, it broadcasts "Apply the side brake and conduct an in-vehicle inspection." Also, for a route bus or an adult shuttle bus, it is a device that broadcasts "Are there any remaining passengers? Apply the side brake, check to the rear of the bus, and press the inspection button."

[0005] On the other hand, the abandonment prevention device described in Patent Document 2 is a device installed in a shuttle vehicle that picks up and drops off nursery children, the elderly, etc. When the engine is stopped, an attention-calling part of the in-vehicle abandonment prevention device 20a installed in the bus 10a starts an operation (attention-calling operation) to call attention through hearing or vision. Then, when the crew member who has received the attention conducts an in-vehicle inspection and presses the wireless push button 30 of the rear door 19 at the rear of the passenger compartment, the abandonment prevention device is terminated.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3240654 Publication [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2024-65721 [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0007] Conventional devices to prevent children from being left behind, such as those described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, are suitable for transporting children and the elderly, but they have drawbacks, especially when used on public buses.

[0008] In other words, unlike conventional anti-abandonment devices, route buses require onboard inspections not only at the terminal but also at other points along the route, such as turnaround points.

[0009] For example, there are routes where the bus depot operates, picking up and dropping off passengers at each bus stop, continuing to the final stop (turnaround point), where an interior inspection is performed, and then the same operation is repeated back to the depot (final stop). There are also routes where the bus is driven from the depot to the starting point (station, etc.), operates multiple round trips to the turnaround point, undergoes interior inspections at the turnaround point and starting point, and then driven back to the depot.

[0010] However, conventional anti-abandonment devices are all designed to prompt inspection after the engine is stopped at the final destination. Therefore, they do not take into account inspection work that can be performed without stopping the engine, such as at turnaround points along the route of a bus.

[0011] Furthermore, it has been reported that devices that, like conventional unattended vehicle prevention devices, prompt inspection work with mechanical announcements or sounds when the engine is stopped, may place a significant burden on route bus drivers.

[0012] For example, if a driver stops the engine at the end of their route to perform an inspection, and then returns to the depot on a return trip and stops the engine again, the system will prompt them to perform another inspection. In this case, the inspection performed at the end of the route as per the rules becomes meaningless, and there is a risk of lowering the morale of drivers who have followed the rules.

[0013] Thus, in order to conduct inspections to prevent passengers from being left behind during the operation of route buses, it is important that the inspection work can be adapted to the route and that the inspection work does not cause stress to the driver.

[0014] Therefore, the present invention was created to solve the above-mentioned problems, and is a support method for a bus abandonment prevention device that allows inspections for preventing abandoned buses to be performed in accordance with the route of the bus, and reduces the burden on the driver even when the inspection work is repeated. and inspection support device The purpose is to provide [this]. [Means for solving the problem]

[0015] To achieve the above-mentioned objective, the first means in the present invention is: A method for supporting a bus abandonment prevention device, which involves checking the prevention of abandonment by an inspection support device 10 installed on a route bus, The inspection support device 10 includes a confirmation button 1 operated by the driver, a voice generator 2 that emits a sound when the confirmation button 1 is operated, and a button interlocking device 3 that links the confirmation button 1 with the parking brake. After the driver applies the parking brake at an inspection point set on the operating route, pressing confirmation button 1 located at the rear of the vehicle triggers an audio message from voice generator 2 to indicate that the vehicle inspection has been completed.

[0016] The second means, the inspection support device 10, includes a warning means 4 and a timer 5. If the vehicle's power is turned off without the confirmation button 1 being pressed, the voice generator 2 emits a voice prompting the vehicle to inspect the interior, and the timer 5 activates to deactivate the warning means 4 for a certain period of time.

[0017] The inspection support device 10 of the third means includes a side switch 6 for canceling an incorrect operation, and enables the driver to cancel an incorrect operation by a passenger.

[0018] The inspection support device 10 of the fourth means includes a recording device 7 for recording an inspection operation history in a drive recorder or a digital tachograph, and accumulates inspection information of the driver.

[0019] The inspection support device 10 of the fifth means includes a communication device 8 and is configured to transmit the inspection history to a business office.

[0020] The sixth method is an inspection support device installed on a route bus to check for abandonment prevention, comprising a confirmation button 1 operated by the driver, a voice generator 2 that emits a sound when the confirmation button 1 is pressed, and a button interlocking device 3 that links the confirmation button 1 with the parking brake, configured such that when the driver activates the parking brake at an inspection point set on the route and then presses the confirmation button 1 located at the rear of the vehicle, a voice indicating that the vehicle inspection has been performed is emitted from the voice generator 2.

Advantages of the Invention

[0021] According to the present invention, it is possible to perform an inspection for preventing abandonment corresponding to the operation route of a route bus. Moreover, the inspection device is not urged to perform an inspection, and the driver uses the inspection support device to perform an inspection at his / her own discretion. Therefore, the possibility of reducing the motivation during the inspection is decreased, and it becomes possible to reduce the burden on the driver.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0022] [Figure 1] It is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the inspection support device of the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a block diagram showing the operation route of the inspection support device of the present invention. [Figure 3] It is a block diagram showing another operation route of the inspection support device of the present invention. [Figure 4] It is a block diagram showing another operation route of the inspection support device of the present invention. [Figure 5] It is a block diagram showing another operation route of the inspection support device of the present invention. [Figure 6] It is a flowchart showing the operation route of the inspection support device of the present invention. [Figure 7]This flowchart shows other operating routes for the inspection support device of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0023] This invention provides support for preventing buses from being left behind at any inspection point along the route of a public bus, using an inspection support device 10.

[0024] The inspection support device 10 includes a confirmation button 1 operated by the driver, a voice generator 2, and a button interlocking device 3 that links the confirmation button 1 with the parking brake.

[0025] Confirmation button 1 is located near the last row of seats inside the vehicle. This confirmation button 1 cannot be pressed unless the parking brake is engaged by the button interlocking device 3. In other words, when the driver inspects the interior of the vehicle, they must press confirmation button 1 with the parking brake engaged before turning off the engine.

[0026] Thus, the inspection support device 10 is configured so that the driver initiates the in-vehicle inspection, and when the confirmation button 1 is pressed at the end of the inspection, an audio message indicating that the in-vehicle inspection is complete is played from the voice generator 2.

[0027] Furthermore, if a passenger accidentally presses confirmation button 1 while the vehicle is in motion or when the parking brake is not engaged, the volume of the voice emitted from the voice generator 2 is set to decrease. A side switch 6 is also provided to cancel the passenger's erroneous operation.

[0028] Thus, the in-vehicle inspection work using the inspection support device 10 is not initiated by a command from the inspection support device 10, but rather the inspection support device 10 confirms that the in-vehicle inspection has been initiated by the driver. Therefore, in-vehicle inspections can be performed at any point where inspection work is necessary, corresponding to each route of the bus.

[0029] Furthermore, the inspection support device 10 is equipped with a warning means 4 and a timer 5 (see Figure 1). If the vehicle's power is turned off without the confirmation button 1 being pressed, the voice generator 2 emits a voice message prompting the vehicle to inspect its interior. At this time, the timer 5 is activated to defer the operation of the warning means 4 for a certain period of time.

[0030] Figure 2 shows an example of a route for a bus service. This route involves an in-vehicle inspection at the turnaround point, another in-vehicle inspection at a rest stop, and a final in-vehicle inspection upon returning to the depot after resuming service.

[0031] The voice generator 2 shown in the diagram emits the voice message "In-vehicle inspection confirmed" when the confirmation button 1 is pressed down. It also emits the voice message "Inspection support system activated. Please drive safely" when the inspection support system 10 is activated, and emits the voice message "Thank you for driving" when the power to the inspection support system 10 is turned off. The operation pattern of the support system for this route is shown in Figure 6.

[0032] The route shown in Figure 3 involves performing an in-vehicle inspection at the turnaround point, then turning off the power to the inspection support device 10 upon returning to the depot, and then performing another in-vehicle inspection. Specifically, the inspection support device 10 is equipped with a warning means 4, and if the vehicle's power is turned off without the confirmation button 1 being pressed, it emits an audio message prompting the driver to perform an in-vehicle inspection.

[0033] In the illustrated example, if the inspection support device 10 is turned OFF without performing an interior inspection at the point of entry, the warning means 4 is activated and the voice generator 2 emits the message "Please perform an interior inspection." This message is repeated every 10 seconds until the confirmation button 1 is pressed. The operation pattern of the support device for this route is shown in Figure 7.

[0034] The route shown in Figure 4 is one in which the vehicle interior inspection is not performed at the turnaround point, but is performed after the inspection support device 10 is turned OFF at the point where the vehicle enters the depot.

[0035] On this route, an in-vehicle inspection is not required at the turnaround point, so the driver does not operate confirmation button 1. Furthermore, a final in-vehicle inspection is performed upon returning to the depot, but at this point, the inspection support device 10 was turned OFF without performing the inspection, indicating that the warning device 4 was activated. Figure 7 shows the operation pattern of the support device for this route.

[0036] The route shown in Figure 5 is one in which an in-vehicle inspection is performed at the final point of the route, and then the vehicle is returned to the depot as a deadhead vehicle, so an in-vehicle inspection at the depot point is unnecessary.

[0037] In the illustrated example, a timer 5 in the inspection support device 10 prevents any warning actions from being performed for 30 minutes after the confirmation button 1 at the final point is pressed. This ensures that when the inspection support device 10 is turned OFF at the parking point, the voice generator 2 will emit the message, "Thank you for your hard work driving."

[0038] Furthermore, by setting the timer 5 to, for example, 15 minutes, it is possible to stop the operation of the inspection support device 10 during short-term driving within the depot. Note that the timer 5 setting can be changed arbitrarily (not shown).

[0039] Furthermore, by equipping the inspection support device 10 with a recording device 7 that records the inspection operation history on a drive recorder or digital tachograph, it becomes possible to record the operation history. It is also possible to equip the inspection support device with a communication device 8 to transmit the operation history to the sales office (see Figure 1).

[0040] Furthermore, the inspection support device 10 of the present invention is not limited to the illustrated example, and each component, such as the confirmation button 1 and the voice generator 2, can be changed as desired. In addition, other components, voice types, message content, etc., can be freely changed without altering the essence of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0041] 1. Confirmation button 2. Voice Generator 3 Button-operated device 4 Alert means 5 Timer 6 Side switches 7. Recording device 8. Communication device 10. Inspection support device

Claims

1. A method for supporting a bus abandonment prevention device, which involves checking the prevention of abandonment by an inspection support device 10 installed on a route bus, The inspection support device 10 includes a confirmation button 1 operated by the driver, a voice generator 2 that emits a sound when the confirmation button 1 is operated, and a button interlocking device 3 that links the confirmation button 1 with the parking brake. A method for supporting a bus abandonment prevention device, characterized in that after the driver applies the parking brake at an inspection point set on the operating route, and then presses the confirmation button 1 located at the rear of the vehicle, an audio message indicating that the vehicle inspection has been performed is played from the voice generator 2.

2. The inspection support device 10 comprises a warning means 4 and a timer 5, wherein if the vehicle's power is turned off without the confirmation button 1 being pressed, the voice generator 2 emits a voice prompting the driver to inspect the vehicle, and the timer 5 activates to hold off the operation of the warning means 4 for a certain period of time, thus providing support for a bus abandonment prevention device according to claim 1.

3. The inspection support device 10 is equipped with a side switch 6 for canceling erroneous operation, and the driver cancels erroneous operation by a passenger, as described in claim 1, in the method of supporting a bus abandonment prevention device.

4. The method for supporting a bus abandonment prevention device according to claim 1, wherein the inspection support device 10 includes a recording device 7 that records the operation history of the inspection in a drive recorder or digital tachograph, and stores the driver's inspection information.

5. The method for supporting a bus abandonment prevention device according to claim 5, wherein the inspection support device 10 is equipped with a communication device 8 and transmits the inspection history to the business office.

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