Continuous handrail

Abstract

To improve a connection strength of an end member 20 and a handrail body 10 while securing a strength of the end member 20 covering a predetermined upwardly opened space K partitioned by the handrail body 10 and a wall surface H from a lateral direction.SOLUTION: An end member 20 includes: a main body wall 21 having a shape that covers a handrail body 10 and a space K from the side; a fitting recess 27 formed in the main body wall 21, into which a lateral end of the handrail body 10 is fitted; and a fitting protrusion 22 that protrudes from the body wall 21 into a space K and has a shape corresponding to a cross-sectional shape of the space K. The fitting protrusion 22 is fitted over a projecting portion 13 and a grip portion 12 and is close to or in contact with a wall surface H.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a continuous handrail. [Background technology]

[0002] As shown in Patent Documents 1 and 2, there is a continuous handrail in which the handrail body has a base part attached to the wall surface, a grip part that is set higher than the base part and away from the wall surface and is held by the user, and an overhang part that connects the lower ends of the base part and the grip part. In this continuous handrail, a predetermined space that is open upward is defined by the wall surface, the base part, the overhang part, and the grip part. This predetermined space is also open in the lateral direction of the handrail body.

[0003] It is common to cover each lateral end of a handrail body with an end member to improve the appearance of the lateral ends of the handrail body. Patent Document 1 discloses an end member that has approximately the same cross-sectional shape as the handrail body and has an attached rib that covers the outer periphery of the lateral end of the handrail body. Patent Document 2 also discloses an end member that has a continuous wall that covers the outer periphery of the lateral end of the handrail body and a first end face that separates the lateral end of a predetermined space. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-19582 [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 6271880 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In a continuous handrail, if a predetermined space is left open in the lateral direction of the handrail body, as in Patent Document 1, the gripping portion located at the lateral end of the handrail body can be used as a kind of hook for hanging items such as baggage (for example, a shoulder belt attached to the baggage), which can easily lead to situations where the handrail is used for a purpose other than its original purpose. In particular, if the item hung on the gripping portion is heavy, it could end up deforming the gripping portion.

[0006] On the other hand, as described in Patent Document 2, a configuration in which the specified space is covered from the side by an end member makes it difficult to hook an object with a string to the gripping portion located at the side end of the handrail body, and is therefore preferable in that it can only be used for the handrail's original purpose.

[0007] In the device disclosed in Patent Document 2, the end member partitions the lateral end of the predetermined space with its first end face, and the side of the end member protrudes outward in the lateral direction. Therefore, depending on the part of the user's fingers gripping the handle that is positioned within the predetermined space, the end member is susceptible to external forces in a direction that causes it to slip out of the handrail body (the direction of disengagement). Repeated external forces in this direction can deform or damage the continuous wall or fixing protrusions of the end member, causing the first end face of the end member to partially separate from the lateral end face of the handrail body, creating a gap between the grip and the end member. Furthermore, the lateral end of the handrail body is susceptible to large external forces in a direction from the user gripping the handle toward the wall, which can cause it to deform.

[0008] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a continuous handrail that improves the connection strength between the end members and the lateral ends of the handrail main body while ensuring the strength of the end members, and that also prevents deformation of the lateral ends of the handrail main body. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following solution method: The handrail comprises a handrail body attached to a wall surface and extending laterally, and an end member attached to the lateral end of the handrail body, The handrail main body has a base portion fixed to the wall surface, a grip portion that is located farther from the wall surface than the base portion and higher than the base portion and is grasped by a user, and an overhang portion that connects the base portion and the grip portion, The wall surface, the base portion, the protruding portion, and the gripping portion partition a predetermined space portion that is open upward, The end member has a main body wall portion having a shape that covers the handrail main body and the predetermined space from the side, a fitting recess formed in the main body wall portion into which the lateral end of the handrail main body is fitted, and a fitting protrusion that protrudes from the main body wall portion into the predetermined space portion and has a shape that corresponds to the cross-sectional shape of the predetermined space portion, the fitting protrusion is fitted across the protruding portion and the gripping portion and is in close proximity to or in contact with the wall surface; This is how it is done.

[0010] According to the above solution, the fitting protrusion formed on the end member is a member having a shape corresponding to the cross-sectional shape of the predetermined space. Furthermore, because the fitting protrusion is fitted across the protruding portion and the grip portion of the handrail body, the connection strength between the handrail body and the end member is greatly improved. This improves the function of preventing deformation and damage to the portion of the end member that is fixed to the handrail body, and prevents gaps from occurring between the end member and the handrail body. Furthermore, the lateral end of the handrail body is susceptible to large external forces from a user gripping the grip portion toward the wall. However, because the fitting protrusion is close to or in contact with the wall, the fitting protrusion absorbs this large external force, preventing the lateral end of the handrail body from significantly deforming toward the wall. Of course, the main body wall portion, fitting recess, and fitting protrusion of the end member make it difficult to hook an object at the grip portion at the lateral end of the handrail body.

[0011] In the present invention, the following first aspect can be adopted. The end member has a flange portion extending laterally from the outer peripheral edge portion of the main body wall portion toward the handrail main body side, The flange portion has an upper flange portion extending from near the upper end of the grip portion toward the wall surface, a lower flange portion extending along the lower surfaces of the base portion and the overhang portion, and a connecting flange portion connecting the upper flange portion and the lower flange portion, The fitting protrusion has the upper flange portion, a vertical surface portion extending downward from the edge of the upper flange portion on the handrail main body side so as to close the predetermined space portion, and a connecting surface portion connecting the peripheral edge portion of the vertical surface portion to the main body wall portion so as to be along the base portion, the overhanging portion, and the grip portion, The fitting recess is formed along the lower flange portion, the connecting flange portion, and the connecting surface portion. According to the above aspect, a specific structure of the fitting protrusion and a specific structure of the fitting recess are provided.

[0012] In the present invention, the following second aspect can be adopted. The fitting protrusion may have a hollow structure having a cavity surrounded by the main body wall portion, the upper flange portion, the vertical surface portion, and the connecting surface portion. This aspect is preferable in terms of reducing the weight and material used of the fitting protrusion, which is a large component.

[0013] The present invention can adopt the following third aspect: The cross-sectional shape of the grip portion has a bulging portion that bulges out toward the wall surface side, and the fingertips of a hand can fit under the bulging portion, The upper surface of the fitting protrusion is positioned at a height equal to or higher than the lower end of the bulging portion. According to the above aspect, the gripping portion can be firmly grasped with the fingers by positioning the fingertips in the space below the bulge. Furthermore, since the upper surface of the fitting protrusion is set to a height equal to or higher than the lower end position of the bulge, it is not possible to pass an object through the space below the bulge, which is preferable in terms of preventing the bulge from being used to hang objects.

[0014] The present invention can adopt the following fourth aspect: When the continuous handrail is attached to the wall surface, the outer surface shape of the end member is designed to have no protrusions or steps that can be used to hang objects. According to the above aspect, it is possible to further prevent objects from getting caught on the end members.

[0015] The present invention can adopt the following fifth aspect: The lower flange portion, the connecting flange portion, and the connecting surface portion can be bonded to the outer peripheral surface of the lateral end portion of the handrail main body with an adhesive. According to the above aspect, almost the entire outer peripheral surface of the lateral end portion of the handrail main body is bonded to the end member with an adhesive, which is preferable in terms of further sufficiently increasing the connection strength between the handrail main body and the end member.

[0016] The present invention can adopt the following sixth aspect: The upper surface of the end member can be a flat surface that extends from the upper end of the gripping portion toward the wall surface at a position slightly higher than the upper end of the gripping portion. This aspect is preferable in that it makes it more difficult for objects to get caught on the lateral ends of the continuous handrail.

[0017] The present invention can adopt the following seventh aspect: The handrail body is hollow and has a hollow rib structure in which the interior is divided into a plurality of cavities by ribs, and the cavities are formed in the grip portion and the base portion, respectively. The body wall portion of the end member is formed with a first connecting protrusion that protrudes into the hollow portion formed in the grip portion, and a second connecting protrusion that protrudes into the hollow portion formed in the base portion, the first connecting protrusion is adhered to the grip portion by an adhesive; The second connecting protrusion is fastened together with the base portion to the wall surface by a fixing screw. According to the above aspect, the handrail main body and the end member can be more firmly connected to each other. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] According to the present invention, the connecting strength between the handrail body and the end member is improved by utilizing the fitting protrusion formed on the end member, which improves the function of preventing the end member from coming off the handrail body and the function of preventing deformation of the part of the end member that closes the lateral end of the predetermined space. It also prevents the lateral end of the handrail body from being significantly deformed toward the wall surface. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a continuous handrail according to the present invention is attached to a wall surface. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the continuous handrail shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 3] A view of the continuous handrail in Figure 1 as seen from the side facing the wall. [Figure 4] A top view of the continuous handrail in Figure 1. [Figure 5] Cross-sectional view of the handrail body. [Figure 6] A view of the end member from the side where it is attached to the handrail body. [Figure 7] Left side view of Figure 6. [Figure 8]This is a cross-sectional view taken along line X8-X8 in Figure 3, showing the end member attached to the handrail body. [Figure 9] 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line X9-X9 in FIG. 8. [Figure 10] 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line X10-X10 in FIG. 8. [Figure 11] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 8, showing a first modified example of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 8, showing a second modified example of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] As shown in Figure 1, a continuous handrail T according to the present invention is attached to a wall surface H that extends vertically and horizontally. This continuous handrail T has a handrail main body 10 that extends horizontally, a pair of left and right end members 20 attached to each end of the handrail main body 10 in the horizontal direction, and a cover member 40 (see also Figures 2 and 5).

[0021] The cross-sectional shape of the handrail main body 10 is the same along its entire horizontal length. The cover member 40 has the same cross-sectional shape along its entire horizontal length and is the same length as the handrail main body 10. The handrail main body 10 and cover member 40 are each integrally formed from synthetic resin.

[0022] Next, the handrail main body 10 will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 5. First, the handrail main body 10 has, broadly speaking, a base portion 11, a grip portion 12, and an overhang portion 13.

[0023] The base portion 11 is the portion that is attached to the wall surface H, and has a flat attachment surface 11a that abuts against the wall surface H. With the attachment surface 11a abutting against the wall surface H, the base portion 11 is fixed to the wall surface H by fixing screws 51 (see Figures 3 and 4).

[0024] The gripping portion 12 is set at a position spaced apart from the wall surface H and higher than the base portion 11. The protruding portion 13 connects the base portion 11 to the lower end of the gripping portion 12. In the embodiment, the protruding portion 13 extends from the base portion 11 in a direction away from the wall surface H, and then extends upward to connect to the lower end of the gripping portion 12. The shape (cross-sectional shape) of the protruding portion 13 is not limited to that shown in the embodiment, and can be any appropriate shape, such as extending in a substantially straight line from the base portion 11 toward the lower surface of the gripping portion 12.

[0025] The grip portion 12 has a cross-sectional shape that is rounded and convex upward so that it can be easily gripped with fingers. The surface of the grip portion 12 facing the wall surface H is formed as a bulging portion 12a that bulges out relative to the overhanging portion 13. In other words, a space is formed below the bulging portion 12a. A user gripping the grip portion 12 can also grip the underside of the bulging portion 12a with their fingertips, and this shape is preferable for firmly gripping the grip portion 12. The distance between the grip portion 12 and the wall surface H can be any appropriate size as long as the user's fingers can be inserted with ease.

[0026] The handrail body 10 has a hollow rib structure with multiple cavities formed inside by rib sections 14 extending vertically and horizontally (see Figures 2 and 5). Of the cavities, the cavities formed in the grip section 12 are indicated by the reference numeral 15, and a predetermined cavities formed in the base section 11 are indicated by the reference numeral 16.

[0027] The handrail main body 10 has a mounting recess 17 that is open downward and forward at the boundary between the base portion 11 and the overhang portion 13. The fixing screw 51 penetrates the base portion 11 from the front side of the mounting recess 17 toward the wall surface H, fixing the base portion 11 to the wall surface H. The mounting recess 17 is covered with a cover member 40. Note that the covering with the cover member 40 is performed after the fixing work with the fixing screw 51 has been performed and after the work of fixing the end member 20 to the wall surface H with the fixing screw 52 (see Figures 3 and 4) has been performed as described below (the fixing screws 51 and 52 are hidden by the cover member 40).

[0028] When the handrail main body 10 is attached to a wall surface H, a predetermined space K is formed on the rear (back) side of the handrail main body 10, extending laterally along the handrail main body 10. Specifically, the space K is partitioned by the wall surface H, the base portion 11, the protruding portion 13, and the grip portion 12, and is open upward. Furthermore, when the end members 20 are not attached to the handrail main body 10, the space K is also open at each lateral end of the handrail main body 10. Here, the cross-sectional shape of the space K is shown as the area hatched with imaginary lines in FIG. 5, assuming that the height position of the upper end of the grip portion 12 is the maximum height position. More specifically, the cross-sectional shape of the space K corresponds to the shape bounded by an imaginary horizontal line α extending from the upper end of the grip portion 12 toward the wall surface H, an imaginary vertical line β corresponding to the wall surface H, and the back surface of the handrail main body 10, and exists over the entire length of the handrail main body 10.

[0029] Next, the details of the end member 20 will be explained with reference to Figures 6 to 10. Since the left and right end members 20 are substantially symmetrical in shape, the following explanation will focus on the right end member 20. In addition, in the following explanation, with regard to the directionality of the handrail main body 10 and end member 20, the side farther from the wall surface H will be referred to as the front or front side, and the side closer to the wall surface H will be referred to as the rear or back side.

[0030] First, the end member 20 is integrally formed from synthetic resin and has a shape that completely covers the sides of the handrail main body 10 and the space K. Therefore, the end member 20 has a main body wall portion 21 that completely covers the handrail main body 10 and the space K. In this embodiment, the main body wall portion 21 is plate-shaped and extends perpendicular to the wall surface H.

[0031] A fitting protrusion 22 is formed on the inner surface of the main body wall 21 (the surface that is attached to the handrail main body 10). The cross-sectional shape of the fitting protrusion 22 is substantially the same as the cross-sectional shape of the space K. This fitting protrusion 22 protrudes into the space K and closes the lateral end of the space K.

[0032] The fitting protrusion 22 has a hollow structure. That is, the fitting protrusion 22 has an upper flange portion 23 that extends from near the upper end of the grip portion 12 toward the wall surface H and extends inward (toward the space K) from the upper edge of the main body wall portion 21, a vertical surface portion 24 that extends downward from the inner edge of the upper flange portion 23, and a connecting surface portion 25 that connects the edge of the vertical surface portion 24 to the main body wall portion 21. The connecting surface portion 25 has a shape that fits along the back sides of the base portion 11, the protrusion portion 13, and the grip portion 12.

[0033] As described above, fitting protrusion 22 has a hollow structure (box structure) surrounded by main body wall 21, upper flange 23, vertical surface 24, and connecting surface 25, and is a structure that is highly rigid while also being lightweight. Note that the surface (back surface) of fitting protrusion 22 that faces wall surface H may have either a closed structure or an open structure.

[0034] As shown in FIG. 8, the distance t between the end member 20 (main body wall portion 21 and fitting protrusion 22 therein) and the wall surface H is set to be as small as possible. In this embodiment, the distance t is set to 2 mm or less. Of course, the distance t may be set to 0 (so that the wall surface H and the end member 20 come into contact).

[0035] The end member 20 is attached to the handrail body 10 by fitting onto the outer periphery of the lateral end of the handrail body 10. To fit onto this handrail body 10, the body wall 21 is formed with a lower flange 26A and a connecting flange 26B in addition to the fitting protrusion 22 (see Figures 6 and 8). The lower flange 26A extends along the underside of the base portion 11 and the overhanging portion 13. The connecting flange 26B smoothly connects the upper flange 23 and the lower flange 26A. In other words, the connecting flange 26B extends from the lower flange 26A along the front surface of the gripping portion 12, reaching the upper end position of the gripping portion 12. The lower flange 26A and the connecting flange 26B form the front-side flange 26, which is located from the upper end position of the gripping portion 12 to the front side of the end member 20.

[0036] The protruding height of connecting surface portion 25 from main body wall portion 21 is the same as the protruding length of lower flange portion 26A and connecting flange portion 26B from main body wall portion 21. The inner area surrounded by connecting surface portion 25, lower flange portion 26A, and connecting flange portion 26B serves as fitting recess 27 into which the outer periphery of the lateral end portion of handrail main body 10 fits.

[0037] A first connecting protrusion 28 and a second connecting protrusion 29 are formed to protrude from the main body wall 21 of the end member 20 in the protruding direction of the fitting protrusion 22. The protruding height of each connecting protrusion 28, 29 is set to be sufficiently greater than the protruding height of the fitting protrusion 22.

[0038] The first connecting protrusion 28 is fitted into a hollow portion 15 formed in the grip portion 12 (see FIG. 8). The cross-sectional shape of the first connecting protrusion 28 from the top to the front and rear surfaces corresponds to the cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the grip portion 12. When the first connecting protrusion 28 is fitted into the hollow portion 15 in the grip portion 12, the inner peripheral surface of the grip portion 12 is fitted without rattle into the first connecting protrusion 28, and the outer peripheral surface of the grip portion 12 is fitted without rattle into the inner surface of the connecting surface portion 25 of the end member 20 and the inner surface of the connecting flange portion 26B.

[0039] To ensure a smooth and rattle-free fit between the first connecting protrusion 28 and the grip portion 12, a plurality of guide ribs 30 extending in the fitting direction at circumferential intervals are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the first connecting protrusion 28, and guide ribs 31 extending in the fitting direction are formed on the inner surface of the connecting surface portion 25 and the inner surface of the flange portion 26 at positions opposing the guide ribs 30 (see FIG. 8). The protruding height of each guide rib 30, 31 gradually decreases toward the tip end in the fitting direction (see FIG. 7, ensuring a smooth fit).

[0040] The second connecting protrusion 29 is fitted into the hollow portion 16 formed in the base portion 11 of the handrail main body 10. Then, while the second connecting protrusion 29 is fitted into the hollow portion 16, it is fixed to the wall surface H by a fixing screw 52 (fastened together with the base portion 11). The hollow portion 16, i.e., the second connecting protrusion 29, is positioned so as to overlap the mounting recess 17 in the horizontal direction. Then, the fixing screw 52 is passed through the mounting recess 17 to perform the fixing operation.

[0041] A positioning rib 32 that extends a short distance in the same direction as the fitting protrusion 22 is formed to protrude from the main body wall 21. When the end member 20 is fitted onto the outer periphery of the lateral end of the handrail main body 10, the lateral end face of the handrail main body 10 abuts against the positioning rib 32, preventing the handrail main body 10 from fitting any deeper.

[0042] When the lateral end face of the handrail main body 10 is in contact with the positioning rib 32, the fitting depth of the fitting protrusion 22 and flange portion 26 relative to the handrail main body 10 is indicated by the symbol F in Figure 9. The greater this fitting depth F, the more preferable it is for increasing the joining strength (connecting strength) between the handrail main body 10 and the end member 20. From the perspective of ensuring sufficient joining strength and preventing the end member 20 from becoming larger, it is preferable to set the fitting depth F in the range of 5 mm to 30 mm. Note that the fitting depth of the fitting protrusion 22 relative to the handrail main body 10 and the fitting depth of the flange portion 26 relative to the handrail main body 10 may be different.

[0043] The handrail main body 10 and end member 20 are also fixed together with an adhesive, and the adhesive application surface γ is shown by the two-dot chain line in Figure 6. As shown by the application surface γ, the handrail main body 10 is bonded to the end member 20 over the entire outer periphery. In addition, the inner surface of the grip portion 12 is bonded to the top surface, front and rear surfaces, of the first connecting protrusion 28 of the end member 20.

[0044] Here, the outer surface shape of the end member 20 when the continuous handrail is attached to a wall surface is set to be composed of an overall smooth surface, with no uneven or stepped areas on which objects can be hung. The outer surface shape of the connecting portion between the end member 20 and the handrail main body 10 is also set to be no uneven or stepped areas on which objects can be hung. In this embodiment, these outer surface shapes are formed so that objects with a width of approximately 2 mm or more cannot be hung on them.

[0045] Although the embodiments have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments and can be modified as appropriate within the scope of the claims, including, for example, the following aspects. For example, the main body wall 21 of the end member 20 can be formed not in a flat plate shape, but in a convex curved shape that bulges outward in the lateral direction of the handrail main body 10. The cross-sectional shape of the fitting protrusion 22 of the end member 20 can be set to any appropriate shape as long as it has a shape that follows the wall surface H, base portion 11, overhanging portion 13, and gripping portion 12, and its upper surface height is at the same level as or higher than the lower end position of the gripping portion 12.

[0046] FIG. 11 shows a first modified example of the present invention, in which the same components as those in the above embodiment are assigned the same reference numerals and redundant description will be omitted (the same applies to a second modified example shown in FIG. 12, which will be described later). In this modified example, the height of upper flange portion 23 constituting the upper surface of fitting protrusion 22 is set to the same height as or slightly higher than the lower end position of bulging portion 12a of gripping portion 12. The upper surface of upper flange portion 23, in a portion near the upper end of gripping portion 12, is formed as inclined surface 23a, which gradually decreases in height from the upper end of gripping portion 12 toward wall surface H. Even if an object is hung on inclined surface 23a, as long as a component of force acting in a direction away from wall surface H acts on the object, the object will slide down inclined surface 23a, pass the upper end of gripping portion 12, and fall toward the surface of gripping portion 12, making it difficult to maintain the hanging state.

[0047] Figure 12 shows a second modified example of the present invention. In this modified example, first, the handrail main body 10 has a divided structure divided at the boundary between the base portion 11 and the overhang portion 13. In other words, the grip portion 12 and the overhang portion 13 are formed integrally, while the base portion 11 is configured as a separate body from the grip portion 12 and the overhang portion 13 (an overall two-part structure).

[0048] The base portion 11 and the protruding portion 13 are connected in an engaging relationship, which will be described later, and are fixed by a fixing screw 53. The fixing screw 53 penetrates from below through the portion where the base portion 11 and the protruding portion 13 overlap in the vertical direction, and is fixed to the second connecting protrusion 29 formed on the end member 20 (the base portion 11, the protruding portion 13, and the second connecting protrusion 29 are fastened together).

[0049] For the above-mentioned engagement relationship, an engagement groove 11b and a locking claw 11c are formed in the base portion 11. Furthermore, a locking claw 13a and a locking groove 13b are formed in the overhang portion 13. The locking claw 11c of the base portion 11 is engaged with the locking groove 13b of the overhang portion 13, and the locking claw 13a of the overhang portion 13 is engaged with the locking groove 11b of the base portion 11. After this engagement is made, the fixing is performed with the fixing screw 53.

[0050] The outer surface shape of the upper cross section of the gripping portion 12 is trapezoidal with a nearly flat upper surface and no bulging portion 12a. Also, as shown in Figure 8, the fitting protrusion 22 is shaped to completely block the lateral side of the predetermined space K. This makes it an extremely preferable shape for preventing objects from getting caught on the lateral end of the handrail main body 10.

[0051] The first connecting protrusion 28 formed on the end member 20 protrudes and fits into one large hollow portion 15B formed inside the gripping portion 12 and the protruding portion 13. This first connecting protrusion 28 has an outer surface shape that corresponds to the inner surface shapes of the gripping portion 12 and the protruding portion 13, and has a larger cross-sectional shape than the cases in Figures 8 and 11 (ensuring a stronger connection between the handrail main body 10 and the end member 20).

[0052] It is also possible to form the base portion 11 and the overhang portion 13 integrally, with the grip portion 12 formed separately from the base portion 11 and the overhang portion 13 (two-piece structure). Also, the base portion 11, the grip portion 12, and the overhang portion 13 may all be formed separately (three-piece structure). Of course, the object of the present invention is not limited to what is explicitly stated, and implicitly includes providing what is substantially preferred or expressed as an advantage. [Industrial Applicability]

[0053] The present invention is suitable for use as a continuous handrail in buildings such as houses, offices, hospitals, public facilities, and commercial facilities, as well as in structures attached to buildings. [Explanation of symbols]

[0054] H:Wall surface T: Continuous handrail F: Fitting depth K: Spatial part t: Spacing (gap) α: Virtual line β: Virtual line γ: Adhesive coating surface 10: Handrail body 11:Foundation part 11a: Mounting surface 12: Grip part 13: Overhang 14: Rib section 15: Cavity 15B: Cavity (Figure 12) 16: Cavity 17: Mounting recess 20: End member 21: Main body wall 22:Mating protrusion 23: Upper flange 24: Vertical section 25: Connecting surface part 26: Surface flange 26A: Lower flange 26B: Connecting flange part 27:Mating recess 28: First connecting protrusion 29: Second connecting protrusion 30: Guide rib 31: Guide rib 32: Positioning rib 40: Lid member 51: Fixing screw 52: Fixing screw

Claims

1. The handrail comprises a handrail body attached to a wall surface and extending laterally, and an end member attached to the lateral end of the handrail body, The handrail main body has a base portion fixed to the wall surface, a grip portion that is located farther from the wall surface than the base portion and higher than the base portion and is grasped by a user, and an overhang portion that connects the base portion and the grip portion, The wall surface, the base portion, the protruding portion, and the gripping portion partition a predetermined space portion that is open upward, The end member has a main body wall portion having a shape that covers the handrail main body and the predetermined space from the side, a fitting recess formed in the main body wall portion into which the lateral end of the handrail main body is fitted, and a fitting protrusion that protrudes from the main body wall portion into the predetermined space portion and has a shape that corresponds to the cross-sectional shape of the predetermined space portion, the fitting protrusion is fitted across the protruding portion and the gripping portion and is in close proximity to or in contact with the wall surface; A continuous handrail characterized by:

2. The end member has a flange portion extending laterally from the outer peripheral edge portion of the main body wall portion toward the handrail main body side, The flange portion has an upper flange portion extending from near the upper end of the grip portion toward the wall surface, a lower flange portion extending along the lower surfaces of the base portion and the overhang portion, and a connecting flange portion connecting the upper flange portion and the lower flange portion, The fitting protrusion has the upper flange portion, a vertical surface portion extending downward from the edge of the upper flange portion on the handrail main body side so as to close the predetermined space portion, and a connecting surface portion connecting the peripheral edge portion of the vertical surface portion to the main body wall portion so as to be along the base portion, the overhanging portion, and the grip portion, The fitting recess is formed along the lower flange portion, the connecting flange portion, and the connecting surface portion. The continuous handrail according to claim 1 .

3. The continuous handrail according to claim 2, characterized in that the fitting protrusion has a hollow structure having a cavity surrounded by the main body wall portion, the upper flange portion, the vertical surface portion, and the connecting surface portion.

4. The cross-sectional shape of the grip portion has a bulging portion that bulges out toward the wall surface side, and the fingertips of a hand can fit under the bulging portion, The upper surface of the fitting protrusion is positioned at a height equal to or higher than the lower end of the bulging portion. The continuous handrail according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. A continuous handrail according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, when the continuous handrail is attached to a wall surface, the outer surface shape of the end member is shaped so as not to have any protrusions or steps on which objects can be hung.

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