Handrail cleaning device

Abstract

To provide a cleaning device of a movable rail which achieves downsizing of the device and enables easy maintenance work.SOLUTION: A cleaning device 30 of a movable handrail includes: fixing means 20 fixed to a guide rail which guides a movable handrail; and a cleaning device body 10 which cleans, washes, or sterilizes the movable handrail. The cleaning device body 10 has: a housing 1; and a cleaning unit 5 disposed within the housing 1. The cleaning unit 5 includes: application means 2 which contacts with a surface of the movable handrail to apply liquid; wiping means 3 which contacts with the surface of the movable handrail to wipe the liquid; and liquid supply means 4 which supplies the liquid to the application means 2. The housing 1 includes: a housing body 7 having an opening 7a; and a lid body 8 which opens or closes the opening 7a. The cleaning unit 5 may be attached to or detached from the housing 1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2(a)

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cleaning device for cleaning moving handrails installed on escalators and the like. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, there has been known a device for disinfecting and cleaning moving handrails installed on escalators and the like (Patent Document 1).

[0003] The disinfectant wiper for escalator safety belts described in Patent Document 1 has a case designed to fit into the curve of the rising part of the escalator, with upper, middle, and lower rotatable rolls arranged inside. The rolls are made of a sponge-like material, with U-shaped grooves carved into the surface of the rolls to fit into the surface and left and right sides of the escalator belt, and highly absorbent terry cloth or similar material attached to the bottom of the grooves. A chemical dripping device is located directly above the lower roll, and the chemical dripping device is a bottle-shaped device with a funnel-shaped drip opening at the bottom, a chemical injection opening formed above, and a sponge inserted into the drip opening. An interior inspection hatch with a door that can be opened and closed is provided on one of the left and right side walls of the case. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Jikko No. 48-37995 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the disinfectant wiper for escalator safety belts described in Patent Document 1 is a large device because it is equipped with three rotating rolls, and the rotating rolls become dirty and need to be replaced periodically.However, the internal inspection hatch is only for visually checking the dirt on the rotating rolls, and when replacing the three rotating rolls, it was necessary to remove the disinfectant wiper from the escalator and work at night or early in the morning when the escalator was stopped.

[0006] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and has an object to provide a cleaning device for a moving handrail that is compact and allows easy maintenance work. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, the invention of claim 1 provides a cleaning device for a moving handrail, which has a fixing means fixed to a guide rail that guides a moving handrail, and a cleaning device main body that cleans, washes or disinfects the moving handrail, the cleaning device main body having a housing and a cleaning unit arranged in the housing, the cleaning unit having an application means that contacts the surface of the moving handrail to apply a liquid, a wiping means that contacts the surface of the moving handrail to wipe off the liquid, and a liquid supply means that supplies a liquid to the application means, and the housing has a housing main body having an opening and a pressure means that opens and closes the opening. rotatable a cover body, and a contact position of the application means with the surface of the moving handrail is higher than a liquid supply position of the liquid supply means to the application means, and the cleaning unit is 、 It is detachable from the housing. and when the application means is rotated together with the lid body during the attachment and detachment, the application means is located above a liquid supply position of the liquid supply means. It is characterized by the following.

[0008] In the invention of the moving handrail cleaning device of claim 1, the cleaning unit is equipped with the application means, wiping means, and liquid supply means, so the cleaning device can be made smaller. Also, by making the cleaning unit detachable from the housing, it is possible to replace the application means or wiping means or replenish the liquid without having to stop the escalator to remove the cleaning device, making maintenance work easy.

[0009] The invention of claim 2 is characterized in that, in the invention of claim 1, the cleaning device main body has cleaning means that contacts the surface of the moving handrail to remove dirt, and the cleaning means, application means, and wiping means contact the moving handrail in this order from the upstream side. Therefore, after the cleaning means scrapes off dust and dirt adhering to the moving handrail, the application means applies liquid to the moving handrail, and the wiping means wipes the liquid off the moving handrail, so it is possible to delay the application means and wiping means from becoming dirty, thereby reducing the decrease in cleaning efficiency and reducing the frequency of replacement.

[0011] Claim 3 The invention is 2 In the invention, the cleaning unit is characterized in that, when the lid is opened, the cleaning means, application means, and wiping means are visible from the outside, and / or the cleaning means, application means, wiping means, and liquid supply means are each detachable from the cleaning unit. This makes it possible to check for dirt on the cleaning means, application means, and wiping means simply by opening the lid, making maintenance work even easier. Furthermore, by making the cleaning means, application means, wiping means, and liquid supply means detachable from the cleaning unit, only the parts that need to be replaced need to be removed and replaced from the cleaning unit, rather than replacing all of them at once, making maintenance work even easier and reducing maintenance costs and replacement frequency.

[0014] Claim 4 The invention is 1~3In any one of the above inventions, the lid is formed in a substantially flat or cup-like shape, one end of the lid is rotatably connected to the housing body, and a protective member is formed on the outer surface of the lid. Therefore, if the protective member is formed at a position where the lid hits the floor when the lid is opened, damage to the lid can be prevented. Furthermore, the protective member can protect the built-in cleaning unit by absorbing impact when an escalator user accidentally kicks the lid or when a suitcase hits the lid.

[0015] Claim 5 The invention is 4 In the invention, the opening surface of the cover is generally horizontal to the floor when the cover is opened, which allows the operator to easily see the cleaning means, the applying means, and the wiping means, and also makes it easier to perform maintenance work such as replacement. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] The invention of claim 1 allows the cleaning device for moving handrails to be made smaller and allows maintenance work to be performed easily. The invention of claim 2 allows the removal of dirt adhering to the surface of the moving handrail and delays soiling of the application means and wiping means, reducing the frequency of replacement. 3 The invention of the present invention makes it possible to carry out maintenance work more easily and to reduce the frequency of replacement.

[0017] Claim 4 The invention of claim 1 can prevent damage to the cover, and can also protect the built-in cleaning unit by absorbing the impact when an escalator user accidentally kicks the cover or when a suitcase hits it. 5 The invention of (1) allows an operator to easily visually recognize the cleaning means, the application means, and the wiping means, and also makes it easier to carry out maintenance work such as replacement. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing a cleaning device for a moving handrail according to the present invention; [Figure 2(a)] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a cleaning device for a moving handrail according to the present invention. [Figure 2(b)] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a cleaning unit constituting a cleaning device for a moving handrail according to the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a cleaning device for a moving handrail according to the present invention is fixed to an escalator. [Figure 4(a)] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a cleaning device for a moving handrail according to the present invention is fixed to an escalator. [Figure 4(b)] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the cleaning device fixed to the escalator with the cover open. [Figure 4(c)] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the cleaning device fixed to the escalator with the cover opened and the cleaning unit removed. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a side view showing a state in which the cleaning device for a moving handrail according to the present invention is fixed to an escalator and the cover is open. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a moving handrail cleaning device according to the present invention. Also, Fig. 2(a) is an exploded perspective view showing a moving handrail cleaning device according to the present invention, and Fig. 2(b) is an exploded perspective view showing a cleaning unit that constitutes the moving handrail cleaning device according to the present invention. An overview of the moving handrail cleaning device according to the present invention will be described below using these drawings.

[0020] As shown in Fig. 1, the cleaning device 30 for moving handrails has a fixing means 20 that is fixed to the guide rail that guides the moving handrail, and a cleaning device main body 10 that cleans, washes, or sterilizes the moving handrail. The fixing means 20 is formed with a front restraining member 20a to prevent children from accidentally inserting their hands into the front opening through which the moving handrail passes, and a rear restraining member 20b is similarly formed at the rear opening. The cleaning device main body 10 is then detachably attached to the fixing means 20.

[0021] The cleaning device main body 10 has a housing 1 and a cleaning unit 5 arranged inside the housing 1. The housing 1 has a housing main body 7 with an opening 7a and a lid 8 that opens and closes the opening 7a. The cleaning unit 5 also has, on a plate 5a, an application means 2 that contacts the surface of the moving handrail to apply liquid, a wiping means 3 that contacts the surface of the moving handrail to wipe off the liquid, a liquid supply means 4 that supplies liquid to the application means 2, and a cleaning means 6 that contacts the surface of the moving handrail to remove dirt.

[0022] The cleaning unit 5 is detachably attached to the housing 1. Specifically, a plate 5a constituting the cleaning unit 5 is detachably attached to a cover 8 constituting the housing 1.

[0023] The lid 8 is formed in a generally flat plate or cup shape, and one end of the lid 8 is rotatably connected to the housing body 7 via a hinge 7b. A protective member 8a is formed on the outer surface of the lid 8. If the protective member 8a is formed in a position where the lid 8 hits the floor when the lid 8 is opened, damage to the lid 8 can be prevented. The protective member 8a can also protect the built-in cleaning unit 5 by absorbing the impact when an escalator user accidentally kicks the lid 8 or when a suitcase hits the lid 8.

[0024] The shape of the lid body 8 may be substantially flat instead of substantially cup-shaped, and the plate 5a constituting the cleaning unit 5 may be detachably attached to the housing body 7 constituting the housing 1, and this configuration is also included in the present invention. The case where the lid body 8 slides relative to the housing body 7 to open and close is also included in the present invention.

[0025] 2(b), the cleaning unit 5 has the cleaning means 6, the application means 2, the wiping means 3, and the liquid supply means 4 each detachably attached to a plate 5a constituting the cleaning unit 5. Note that the present invention also includes a cleaning unit 5 constituting the present invention that does not have the plate 5a as a separate body. For example, the present invention also includes a case in which the cleaning means 6, the application means 2, and the wiping means 4 are each detachably attached to a member that integrates the liquid supply means 4 and the plate 5a.

[0026] The cleaning means 6 has a plurality of brush bristles 6a attached to a base 6b, and the base 6b has a protrusion 6c formed thereon that fits into a recess 5b formed in the plate 5a, thereby allowing the cleaning means 6 to be detachably attached to the cleaning unit 5. Note that instead of the brush bristles 6a, microfiber, cloth, sponge, or inclined pile may also be used, and this is also included in the present invention.

[0027] The application means 2 is formed by joining, via an attachment member 2c, a cloth 2a with liquid absorption function on the side that is inserted into the insertion port A of the liquid-filled cup that constitutes the liquid supply means 4, and a nonwoven fabric pad 2b on the side that abuts against the moving handrail. The nonwoven fabric pad 2b has a recessed portion 2e formed to correspond to the shape of the moving handrail, and multiple slits 2f formed to allow the recessed portion 2e to deform. The attachment member 2c is fitted into a locking frame 5c formed on the plate 5a, and a locking groove (not shown) formed on the inner peripheral surface of the attachment member 2c is engaged with a locking claw 5g formed on the outer peripheral surface of the insertion port A of the liquid supply means 4. In this way, the application means 2 is detachably attached to the cleaning unit 5.

[0028] The liquid supply means 4 has an insertion port A and a liquid refill port B formed in a hollow cup body 4a. The liquid refill port B is an opening for refilling the liquid, and a cap 4b is fitted onto the liquid refill port B. The cloth 2a having the liquid absorbing function of the application means 2 described above is inserted into the insertion port A, and the tip of this cloth 2a having the liquid absorbing function reaches the bottom inside the cup body 4a. This allows all of the liquid inside the liquid supply means to be sucked up into the application means 2. In addition, fitting protrusions 4c are formed in two places on the outer surface of the cup body 4a, and these fitting protrusions 4c are configured to fit into fitting holes 5d in the plate 5a. This allows the liquid supply means 4 to be detachably attached to the cleaning unit 5.

[0029] The wiping means 3 has pad members 3b, 3b..., each made of a flat, absorbent nonwoven fabric, attached to a base plate 3a. These pad members 3b, 3b..., have concave contact portions 3c. The pad length of the pad member 3b is longer downstream than upstream of the moving handrail, and the pad member 3b is formed so that it contacts the moving handrail at an angle toward the downstream side. This increases the contact area of ​​the pad member 3b with the moving handrail, enabling efficient wiping. A gap 3d is formed between adjacent pad members 3b, 3b. One end of the base plate 3a is fitted into locking hooks 5e, 5e of the plate 5a, and a locking piece (not shown) is formed on the side of the base plate 3a. This locking piece is configured to lock into a locking hole 5f formed in the plate 5a. This allows the wiping means 3 to be detachably attached to the cleaning unit 5.

[0030] Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a moving handrail cleaning device according to the present invention is fixed to an escalator. Fig. 4(a) is a perspective view showing a state in which a moving handrail cleaning device according to the present invention is fixed to an escalator, Fig. 4(b) is a perspective view showing the cleaning device fixed to an escalator with the lid open, and Fig. 4(c) is a perspective view showing the cleaning device fixed to an escalator with the lid open. Fig. 5 is a side view showing the moving handrail cleaning device according to the present invention fixed to an escalator with the lid open. The operation and maintenance of a moving handrail cleaning device when fixed to an escalator will be described below using these figures.

[0031] The moving handrail cleaning device 30 according to the present invention is fixed to an escalator so that the cleaning means 6, the application means 2, and the wiping means 3 contact the moving handrail in this order, starting from the upstream side in the direction of travel of the moving handrail indicated by the arrows in FIGS. 3 and 4(a). The device is preferably fixed to the escalator below the center of the semicircle at the side end of the escalator. As shown in FIG. 4(a), the cleaning device 30 is provided with a front restricting member 20a and a rear restricting member 20b at the front and rear openings through which the moving handrail passes, to prevent children from accidentally inserting their hands into the openings. The cleaning device 30 is shown in FIG. 3 without the fixing means.

[0032] As shown in Figure 3, the cleaning means 6 is in a state of being tilted downstream by abutting against the handrail. When the wiping means 3 is in a state of abutting against the surface of the moving handrail, the tips of adjacent pad members 3b, 3b are continuously overlapping, and there is a gap 3d between the centers of adjacent pad members 3b, 3b. This makes the pad members 3b stronger, allowing them to abut firmly against the moving handrail and preventing uneven wiping of liquid. Furthermore, because there is a gap 3d between the centers of adjacent pad members 3b, 3b, the volatilization effect of the liquid absorbed by the pad members 3b is enhanced, and the liquid-absorbing performance of the tips of the pad members can be maintained even with long-term use.

[0033] 4(b), when the lid 8 is open, the cleaning means 6, the application means 2, and the wiping means 3 can be seen. This makes it possible to check for dirt on the cleaning means 6, the application means 2, and the wiping means 3 simply by opening the lid 8, making maintenance work even easier.

[0034] 4(c), the cleaning unit 5 is detachably attached to the lid 8 and can be easily removed from the lid 8. This makes maintenance even easier. Furthermore, since the cleaning means 6, application means 2, wiping means 3, and liquid supply means 4 are all detachable from the cleaning unit 5 removed from the lid 8, only the means that are noticeably soiled can be replaced, and only the liquid supply means 4 can be removed and refilled with liquid. This makes maintenance even easier, and reduces maintenance costs and replacement frequency.

[0035] 5, after the lid body 8 is opened, the opening surface 8b of the lid body is set to be approximately horizontal with respect to the floor surface X. This allows the worker to easily view the cleaning means 6, the application means 2, and the wiping means 3, and also makes it easier to perform maintenance work such as replacement. [Industrial Applicability]

[0036] The cleaning device for moving handrails according to the present invention is installed on an escalator or the like and is used to clean moving handrails. [Explanation of symbols]

[0037] 1 chassis 2. Application method 2a Liquid-absorbent fabric 2b Nonwoven Pad 2c Mounting material 2e Concave part 2F Slit 3 Wiping method 3a board 3b Pad material 3c Concave contact part 3d gap 4 Liquid supply means 4a Cup body 4b Cap 4c Fitting protrusion 5 Cleaning Unit 5a Plate 5b Recess 5c Locking frame 5d Fitting hole 5e Locking hook 5f Locking hole 5g locking claw 6 Cleaning means 6a brush bristles 6b Base 6c Convex part 7. Main body 7a aperture 7b Hinge 8 Lid 8a Protective material 8b Opening surface of the lid 10 Cleaning device body 20 Fixing means 20a Front restraining member 20b Rear restraining member 30. Cleaning device for moving handrails 31 Moving handrail 32 Guide rail A Insertion port B fluid refill port X Floor

Claims

1. a fixing means fixed to a guide rail that guides the moving handrail; A cleaning device for a moving handrail, comprising: a cleaning device main body that cleans, washes, or sterilizes a moving handrail; The cleaning device main body includes a housing and a cleaning unit disposed within the housing; The cleaning unit comprises: an application means for applying a liquid by contacting the surface of the moving handrail; a wiping means that comes into contact with the surface of the moving handrail and wipes off the liquid; a liquid supply means for supplying a liquid to the application means, The housing includes a housing body having an opening and a rotatable cover for opening and closing the opening, a contact position of the application means with the surface of the moving handrail being higher than a liquid supply position of the liquid supply means to the application means; the cleaning unit is detachable from the housing, and when the cleaning unit is attached and detached, the application means is located above a liquid supply position of the liquid supply means in a state where the cleaning unit is rotated together with the lid body.

2. The cleaning device body has cleaning means that comes into contact with the surface of the moving handrail to remove dirt, 2. The cleaning device for a moving handrail according to claim 1, wherein the cleaning means, the coating means, and the wiping means contact the moving handrail in this order from the upstream side.

3. 3. The cleaning device for a moving handrail according to claim 2, wherein the cleaning unit is configured so that the cleaning means, the application means, and the wiping means are visible from the outside when the cover is in an open position, and / or the cleaning means, the application means, the wiping means, and the liquid supply means are each detachable from the cleaning unit.

4. The cleaning device for a moving handrail according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the cover is formed in a substantially flat or cup shape, one end of the cover is rotatably connected to the housing body, and a protective member is formed on the outer surface of the cover.

5. 5. The cleaning device for a moving handrail according to claim 4, wherein the opening surface of the cover is substantially horizontal to the floor surface when the cover is in the opened position.

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