handrail

Abstract

To provide a handrail that gives a slim and neat impression when viewed from outdoors and has a luxurious feel. [Solution] The handrail 100 provided at the upper end of the handrail panel 400 facing outdoors comprises a handrail main body 1. A side edge 21 located on the outdoor side of the handrail main body 1 comprises an upper protruding edge 22 located on the upper side and protruding outdoors, and a lower edge 23 located on the building side below the upper protruding edge 22. The upper protruding edge 22 comprises a light reflecting surface 25 located furthest outdoors in a side cross-sectional view and extending vertically downward, and an inclined surface 27 facing diagonally downward provided between the lower end of the light reflecting surface 25 and an upper end 23a on the surface of the lower edge 23.

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Generally, a parapet is erected around the periphery of a balcony or the like. A handrail panel is attached to the parapet, and a handrail is attached to the upper end surface of the handrail panel. For example, in Patent Document 1, a handrail is attached to the upper end surface of the handrail panel using mounting brackets. However, since the handrails need to be thick enough to cover the top of the handrail panels, when the building is viewed from the outside, the apparent dimensions of the balcony handrails are thick and the thickness of the handrails is noticeable, giving the impression of being heavier than necessary. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 11-13131 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide a handrail that gives a slim and neat impression when viewed from outdoors and has a luxurious feel. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The invention described in claim 1 is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, A handrail 100 provided at the upper end of a handrail panel 400 facing outdoors, A handrail body 1 is provided, The side edge 21 located on the outdoor side of the handrail body 1 is an upper protruding edge portion 22 located on the upper side and protruding to the outside; a lower edge portion 23 located below the upper protruding edge portion 22 and on the building side, The upper protruding edge 22 is a light reflecting surface 25 that is located on the outermost side in a side cross-sectional view and extends vertically downward; Between the light reflecting surface 25 and the lower edge portion 23 in a side cross-sectional view Located in part of Extending toward the building with respect to the light reflecting surface 25 Level and a shaded surface 26.

[0006] According to the invention of claim 1, the handrail body 1 is provided with a side edge 21 located on the outdoor side of the handrail body 1, which has an upper protruding edge 22 located on the upper side and protruding to the outdoor side, and a lower edge 23 located on the building side below the upper protruding edge 22. The upper protruding edge 22 also has a light reflecting surface 25 located on the most outdoor side in a side cross-sectional view and extending vertically downward, and a light reflecting surface 25 between the light reflecting surface 25 and the lower edge 23 in a side cross-sectional view. Located in a part of Extends toward the building from the light reflecting surface 25 Level and a shaded surface 26. Therefore, light is reflected by the light-reflecting surface 25, and the shaded surface 26 is shaded because it is less susceptible to light. As a result, the difference in shade between the light-reflecting surface 25 and the shaded surface 26 makes the light-reflecting surface 25 look clearer, giving the impression of being slim and neat. Furthermore, by providing the shaded surface 26, it is possible to place a finger on the shaded surface 26, which provides a better grip than when the shaded surface 26 is not provided.

[0007] The invention described in claim 2 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1 to 3, in the handrail 100 described in claim 1, The shaded surface 26 is located at the lower end of the light reflecting surface 25.

[0008] The invention described in claim 3 is, for example, as shown in Figs. 1 to 3, in the handrail 100 described in claim 2, The upper protruding edge portion 22 is characterized by having an inclined surface 27 connecting the indoor side end portion 26a of the shaded surface 26 and the upper end portion 23a on the surface of the lower edge portion 23. According to the invention described in claim 3, the upper protruding edge portion 22 has an inclined surface 27 connecting the indoor-side end portion 26a of the shaded surface 26 and the upper end portion 23a on the surface of the lower edge portion 23, so that light is reflected by the light reflecting surface 25, and the inclined surface 27 makes it difficult for light to hit the surface of the lower edge portion 23. As a result, due to the difference in shading between the light reflecting surface 25 and the lower edge portion 23, the light reflecting surface 25 looks clear when the handrail 100 is viewed from outdoors. Therefore, when the light reflecting surface 25 is made thinner, the thin shape of the light reflecting surface 25 is emphasized, giving the handrail 100 a slim and neat impression, and making it possible to produce a handrail 100 with a luxurious feel.

[0009] Claim 4 The invention described in claim 1 can be realized, for example, as shown in FIGS. from Claim Any one of items up to 3 In the handrail described in The surface of the lower edge 23 is characterized by being processed to suppress light reflection.

[0010] Claim 4 According to the invention described in , the surface of the lower edge 23 is processed to suppress light reflection, so that light reflection is suppressed on the surface of the lower edge 23, and the difference in shading between the light reflecting surface 25 and the lower edge 23 becomes clear. As a result, the light reflecting surface 25 looks clearer, and a slim and neat impression can be given.

[0011] Claim 5 The invention described above is, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, in the handrail 100 described in claim 1, A vertical dimension M1 of the light reflecting surface 25 is shorter than a vertical dimension M2 of the surface of the lower edge portion 23.

[0012] Claim 5 According to the invention described in , the vertical dimension M1 of the light reflecting surface 25 is shorter than the vertical dimension M2 of the surface of the lower edge portion 23, so that the light reflecting surface 25 is made thinner, and the thin shape of the light reflecting surface 25 is further emphasized. As a result, a slimmer and neater impression can be given.

[0013] Claim 6 The invention described above is, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, in the handrail 100 described in claim 1, The light reflecting surface 25 has a vertical dimension M1 of 6 mm or less.

[0014] Claim 6 According to the invention described above, the vertical dimension M1 of the light reflecting surface 25 is 6 millimeters or less, so the vertical dimension of the light reflecting surface 25 is very small, giving the impression that the tip of the handrail 100 is sharp and pointed.

[0015] Claim 7 The invention described above is, for example, as shown in Figs. 2 to 5, in the handrail 100 described in claim 1, A feature of the present invention is that a plurality of elongated ribs 28 are formed on the surface of the lower edge portion 23, arranged in a line above and below the surface and extending along the length of the lower edge portion 23.

[0016] Claim 7 According to the invention described in , a plurality of elongated ribs 28 are formed on the surface of the lower edge portion 23, arranged vertically in a row and extending along the length of the lower edge portion 23, so that light is diffused by the plurality of ribs 28, and the surface of the lower edge portion 23 appears to have a matte texture. This further emphasizes the thin shape of the light reflecting surface 25.

[0017] Claim 8 The invention described above is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in the handrail 100 described in claim 1, A feature of the present invention is that a holding portion 41 for holding the upper end portion of the handrail panel 400 is provided on the building side of the lower edge portion 23.

[0018] Claim 8 According to the invention described above, a holding portion 41 that holds the upper end of the handrail panel 400 is provided on the building side of the lower edge 23, so that the upper end of the handrail panel 400 is securely held by the holding portion 41.

[0019] Claim 9 The invention described in the above can be implemented as follows, for example, as shown in FIG. 1 In the handrail 100 described in The shaded surface 26 has a depth dimension N1 that is approximately equal to the wall thickness dimension N2 of the handrail main body 1.

[0020] Claim 9 According to the invention described above, the depth dimension N1 of the shaded surface 26 is approximately equal to the thickness dimension N2 of the handrail body 1, which results in an excellent appearance and makes manufacturing easier. [Effects of the Invention]

[0021] According to the present invention, a handrail that gives an impression of being slim and neat when viewed from outdoors and has a luxurious feel can be provided. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0022] [Figure 1] FIG. 10 is a side cross-sectional view showing the handrail attached to the upper end of the handrail panel. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a portion P surrounded by a dashed line in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the handrail as viewed from the longitudinal end face side. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the handrail as viewed from the side along the longitudinal direction. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a side view of the handrail body as viewed from the longitudinal end face. [Figure 6] This is a side view of the column retaining material when viewed from the longitudinal end face. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0023] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. Features and technical effects of the embodiments will be understood from the following detailed description and drawings. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below. The drawings are provided for illustrative purposes only, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to the examples in the drawings.

[0024] FIG. 1 is a side cross-sectional view showing a state in which a handrail is attached to the upper end of a handrail panel. The handrail 100 is provided at the upper end of a handrail panel 400 facing outdoors. The handrail panel 400 facing outdoors is preferably, for example, a handrail panel for a balcony or a handrail panel for an exterior corridor of a detached house or apartment building. In the following explanation, an example in which the handrail is applied to a handrail panel for a balcony will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this.

[0025] As shown in Figure 1, a rising portion 200 such as a parapet is erected on the periphery of a balcony of a building. A coping 210 is attached to the upper end of the rising portion 200. The rising portion 200 comprises a wall panel 201 and an exterior material 202. The exterior material 202 is attached to the front and back surfaces of the wall panel 201 via furring strip pieces (not shown). In the following description, the front side refers to the side facing the outdoors, and the back side refers to the side facing the building. The wall panel 201 is made by assembling frame materials into a rectangular shape and attaching face materials made of plywood or the like to both sides of the frame body. Reinforcing frame materials are provided vertically and horizontally within the frame body.

[0026] The capping board 210 is a long metal member. The capping board 210 is attached to the upper ends of the wall panel 201 and the exterior material 202. The capping board 210 comprises an upper surface portion 211, an inner piece 212, and an outer piece 213. The inner piece 212 hangs downward from the end of the upper surface portion 211 facing the building. The outer piece 213 hangs downward from the end of the upper surface portion 211 facing outdoors.

[0027] A pillar 300 is erected on the upper end surface of the wall panel 201 via a base plate 220. The base plate 220 is fixed across the upper end surface and the inner side surface of the wall panel 201 with a screw B3. A plurality of pillars 300 are erected at predetermined intervals along the width direction of the plurality of wall panels 201. The width direction X of the wall panel 201 is a direction horizontal to the surface of the wall panel 201, and is a direction perpendicular to the up-down direction (vertical direction) Y and thickness direction (depth direction) Z of the wall panel 201. Additionally, a handrail panel 400 is attached to the upper surface 211 of the head board 210 on the outdoor side of the pillar 300 via an attachment member 230. A plurality of handrail panels 400 are attached to the wall panel 201 along the width direction.

[0028] The handrail panel 400 stands upright from the upper surface 211 of the head board 210. Examples of the handrail panel 400 include a glass panel, a resin panel, and a wooden panel. In the following explanation, an example in which a glass panel 401 is used will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this. A handrail 100 is attached to the upper end surfaces of the glass panel 401 and the pillar 300.

[0029] [handrail] Fig. 2 is an enlarged view of part P surrounded by a dashed line in Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the handrail as viewed from the longitudinal end face side. Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the handrail as viewed from the longitudinal side face side. The handrail 100 includes a handrail body 1. The handrail 100 preferably includes a pole retaining member 5. 3 and 4, the handrail panel 400 is omitted for the sake of convenience.

[0030] <Handrail body> FIG. 5 is a side view of the handrail body as viewed from the longitudinal end face. The handrail main body 1 is elongated along the width direction of the handrail panel 400 (see FIG. 1). The width direction X of the handrail panel 400 refers to a direction perpendicular to the up-down direction Y (vertical direction) and thickness direction Z (depth direction) of the handrail panel 400 (see FIGS. 3 and 4). The handrail main body 1 is attached so as to cover the upper end surface of the glass panel 401, which is the handrail panel 400, and the upper end surface of the pillar 300. The handrail main body 1 includes a handrail panel attachment portion 2 and a pillar attachment portion 3. The handrail panel mounting portion 2 is located on the outdoor side, at the upper end of the glass panel 401. The pillar mounting portion 3 is located on the building side, at the upper end of the pillar 300. The handrail panel mounting portion 2 and the pillar mounting portion 3 are preferably formed integrally. Furthermore, the handrail panel mounting portion 2 and the pillar mounting portion 3 are preferably made of aluminum. Furthermore, the handrail panel mounting portion 2 and the pillar mounting portion 3 are preferably formed by extrusion molding. The top surface 1a of the handrail main body 1 slopes gently downward from the outdoor side toward the building side. The slope of the top surface 1a of the handrail main body 1 allows rainwater to flow along the top surface 1a of the building main body 1. In addition, the extension 32 of the pillar mounting part 3 and the lower edge 23 of the handrail panel mounting part 2, which will be described later, also function as a drain. This prevents rainwater from getting inside the handrail main body 1.

[0031] <Handrail panel mounting part> Of the handrail body 1, the side edge 21 located on the outdoor side of the handrail panel mounting portion 2 has an upper protruding edge 22 and a lower edge 23. In addition, the handrail panel mounting portion 2 has a downward extending portion 24. The upper protruding edge 22 is located on the upper side of the side edge 21 and protrudes toward the exterior. The lower edge 23 is located below the upper protruding edge 22 and is located on the building side. In other words, the upper protruding edge 22 is formed to protrude from the lower edge 23 toward the exterior. The downward extension portion 24 is provided at a position spaced toward the building from the upper protruding edge portion 22 and the lower edge portion 23. The downward extension portion 24 is parallel to the lower edge portion 23 and extends vertically downward. The space formed by the upper protruding edge portion 22, the lower edge portion 23, and the downward extending portion 24 forms a holding portion 41 that holds the upper end portion of the glass panel 401. The upper end of the glass panel 401 is held by the holding portion 41 .

[0032] (Upper protruding edge) The upper protruding edge portion 22 has a light reflecting surface 25 and an inclined surface 27. The upper protruding edge portion 22 also preferably has a shaded surface . The light reflecting surface 25 is the portion of the upper protruding edge portion 22 that is located closest to the exterior when viewed in cross section from the side. The light reflecting surface 25 also extends vertically downward from the exterior-facing edge portion of the top surface of the upper protruding edge portion 22.

[0033] Shaded surface 26 is located at the lower end of light reflecting surface 25. Shaded surface 26 intersects with light reflecting surface 25 in a side cross-sectional view, extends horizontally toward the building, and is connected to the indoor end of inclined surface 27. It is preferable that shaded surface 26 and light reflecting surface 25 intersect each other approximately perpendicularly.

[0034] Inclined surface 27 is provided between the lower end of light reflecting surface 25 and upper end 23a on the surface of lower edge portion 23. In other words, inclined surface 27 connects indoor-side end 26a of shaded surface 26 and upper end 23a on the surface of lower edge portion 23. Inclined surface 27 is inclined obliquely downward from the outdoor side toward the building side.

[0035] (lower edge) The lower edge 23 extends vertically downward from the building-side end of the inclined surface 27. The surface of the lower edge 23 is processed to reduce light reflection. Examples of processing to suppress light reflection include forming multiple ribs or irregularities on the surface of the lower edge 23, or attaching a light-reflection preventing material. It is preferable to form the multiple ribs or irregularities simultaneously when extruding the handrail main body 1, or to form them using an embossing process or a cutting tool after extrusion. In particular, from a manufacturing perspective, it is preferable to form them simultaneously when extruding the handrail main body 1. Figure 5 shows a case where multiple ribs 28 are formed as a light-reflecting process. The plurality of ribs 28 are formed on the surface of the lower edge portion 23 along the length direction of the lower edge portion 23. The length direction of the lower edge portion 23 is the X direction in FIG. 4. The plurality of ribs 28 are formed on the surface of the lower edge portion 23 at equal intervals in the up-down direction. Each rib 28 is curved so as to convex from the surface of the lower edge portion 23. It is also preferable that the ribs 28 are rounded. The length H of each rib 28 in the vertical direction is preferably about 1 mm (millimeter).

[0036] The vertical dimension M1 of the light reflecting surface 25 is shorter than the vertical dimension M2 of the surface of the lower edge portion 23. It is preferable that the vertical dimension M1 of the light reflecting surface 25 is 6 mm or less in view of the limit value in extrusion molding. It is preferable that the depth dimension N1 of the shaded surface 26 is approximately equal to the thickness dimension N2 of the handrail main body 1. The depth dimension N1 of the shaded surface 26 refers to the Z direction in Figures 4 and 5. Specifically, the depth dimension N1 of the shaded surface 26 and the thickness dimension N2 of the handrail main body 1 are preferably within the range of 1.2 to 1.5 mm, and more preferably 1.5 mm.

[0037] Convex engaging portions 29 for holding the glass panel 410 are formed on the lower edge portion 23 and the downward extending portion 24 at positions facing each other.

[0038] <Pole mounting part> The pillar mounting portion 3 of the handrail body 1 is provided so as to straddle the upper ends of a plurality of pillars 300 erected at predetermined intervals along the length direction. The side edge 31 of the pole mounting part 3, which is located on the building side, has an extension part 32 that extends vertically downward. A pole retaining material 5 (see Figure 2) is attached to the underside 3a of the pole mounting part 3 at a position closer to the outdoors than the extension part 32.

[0039] <Column holding material> FIG. 6 is a side view of the pole-holding member as viewed from the longitudinal end face. The pole retaining material 5 is a long member extending along the length of the handrail main body 1. Like the handrail main body 1, the pole retaining material 5 is made of aluminum and is preferably formed by extrusion molding. It is also preferable that the wall thickness N3 of the pole retaining material 5 is approximately equal to the wall thickness N2 of the handrail main body 1 described above.

[0040] As shown in Figure 2, a side edge 51 of the pole retaining material 5 located on the building side has a first extending portion 52 that extends vertically upward toward the underside 3a of the pole mounting part 3. By placing the pole retaining material 5 on the underside 3a of the pole mounting part 3, the first extending portion 52 of the pole retaining material 5 and the extending portion 32 of the pole mounting part 3 are engaged with each other. Furthermore, the upper surface 5a of the pole retaining material 5 is formed with a plurality of abutment portions 53 that extend vertically upward toward the underside 3a of the pole mounting part 3 and abut against the underside 3a of the pole mounting part 3. By placing the pole retaining material 5 on the underside 3a of the pole mounting part 3, the abutment portions 53 of the pole retaining material 5 abut against the underside 3a of the pole mounting part 3, and the pole retaining material 5 can be positioned with respect to the pole mounting part 3. The pole holding material 5 and the pole mounting part 3 are fixed together by a plurality of fastening materials B1. Examples of fastening materials B1 include screws and bolts. Specifically, it is preferable that screws or the like are inserted from the lower surface of the pole holding material 5 toward the lower surface 3a of the pole mounting part 3 to fix the pole holding material 5 and the pole mounting part 3 together.

[0041] In addition, the side edge 54 located on the outdoor side of the pole holding material 5 has a second extending portion 55 that extends vertically upward toward the pole mounting portion 3. 3, before being fixed to the pole mounting part 3, the pole holding material 5 is fixed from the upper surface 5a of the pole holding material 5 to the upper end surface of the pole 300 by a plurality of fastening materials B2. Examples of fastening materials B2 include screws and bolts. Specifically, it is preferable that screws or the like are inserted from the upper surface 5a of the pole holding material 5 toward the upper end surface of the pole 300 to fix it.

[0042] [How to install handrails] Next, we will explain how to install the handrail. The method of installing the handrail 100 is as follows: first, as shown in FIG. 2, the pole holders 5 are arranged so as to span the upper ends of a plurality of poles 300. Next, as shown in FIG. 3, the upper surface 5a of the pole holding member 5 is fastened toward the upper end of the pole 300. By inserting the material B2, the column holding material 5 is fixed to the upper end of the column 300.

[0043] Next, as shown in Figure 2, the handrail main body 1 is attached to the pole retaining material 5. Specifically, the pole mounting part 3 is placed above the pole retaining material 5, and the handrail panel mounting part 2 is placed above the glass panel 410. Then, the pole retaining material 5 and the pole mounting part 3 are fixed together by inserting the fastening material B1 from the underside of the pole retaining material 5 towards the underside 3a of the pole mounting part 3. In addition, the upper end of the glass panel 410 is placed inside the holding part 41 of the handrail panel mounting part 2.

[0044] According to this embodiment, the following excellent effects are achieved. The handrail 100 includes a handrail main body 1, and a side edge 21 located on the outdoor side of the handrail main body 1. The side edge 21 includes an upper protruding edge 22 located on the upper side and protruding toward the outdoor side, and a lower edge 23 located below the upper protruding edge 22 and facing the building. The upper protruding edge 22 also includes a light-reflecting surface 25 located on the outdoor side most in a side cross-sectional view and extending vertically downward, and a diagonally downward inclined surface 27 provided between the lower end of the light-reflecting surface 25 and the upper end 23a on the surface of the lower edge 23. Therefore, light is reflected by the light-reflecting surface 25, and the inclined surface 27 makes it difficult for light to strike the surface of the lower edge 23. As a result, the difference in shading between the light-reflecting surface 25 and the lower edge 23 makes the light-reflecting surface 25 look clear when the handrail 100 is viewed from outdoors. Therefore, when the light emitting surface 25 is made thinner, the thin shape of the light reflecting surface 25 is emphasized, giving a slim and neat impression, and making the handrail 100 have a luxurious feel.

[0045] Since upper protruding edge 22 intersects light-reflecting surface 25 in a side cross-sectional view, extends horizontally toward the building, and is provided with shaded surface 26 that connects to the indoor end of inclined surface 27, light does not easily reach shaded surface 26, creating a shadow. As a result, the difference in shade between light-reflecting surface 25 and shaded surface 26 makes light-reflecting surface 25 look clearer, giving the impression of a slim and neat design. Furthermore, by providing the shaded surface 26, it is possible to place a finger on the shaded surface 26, which provides a better grip than when the shaded surface 26 is not provided.

[0046] The surface of lower edge 23 is processed to suppress light reflection, which suppresses light reflection on the surface of lower edge 23 and makes a clear difference in shading between light reflecting surface 25 and lower edge 23. As a result, light reflecting surface 25 looks clearer, giving the impression of being slim and neat.

[0047] The vertical dimension M1 of light reflecting surface 25 is shorter than the vertical dimension M2 of the surface of lower edge portion 23, so that light reflecting surface 25 is made thinner, further emphasizing the thin shape of light reflecting surface 25. As a result, a slimmer and neater impression can be given. The vertical dimension M1 of the light reflecting surface 25 is 6 mm or less, so the vertical dimension of the light reflecting surface 25 is extremely small, and the tip of the handrail 100 can give the impression of being sharp and pointed.

[0048] A plurality of elongated ribs 28 are formed on the surface of lower edge 23, arranged vertically in a row, along the length of lower edge 23, so that light is diffused by ribs 28, giving the surface of lower edge 23 a matte appearance. This further emphasizes the thin shape of light reflecting surface 25.

[0049] Upper protruding edge 22 has downwardly inclined surface 27 connecting indoor-side end 26a of shaded surface 26 with upper end 23a on the surface of lower edge 23, so inclined surface 27 makes it difficult for light to strike the surface of lower edge 23. Therefore, the difference in shading between light-reflecting surface 25 and lower edge 23 makes light-reflecting surface 25 look clearer, giving the impression of being slim and neat.

[0050] A holding portion 41 that holds the upper end of the handrail panel 400 is provided on the building side of the lower edge portion 23, so that the upper end of the handrail panel 400 is securely held by the holding portion 41. The depth dimension N1 of the shaded surface 26 is approximately equal to the thickness dimension N2 of the handrail body 1, which results in an excellent appearance and easy manufacturing.

[0051] In recent years, there has been a growing demand for a carbon-neutral society, which aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to virtually zero, and for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The construction industry is also working to use wooden construction to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Buildings that use the above-mentioned handrails can contribute to the realization of a carbon-free society by promoting carbon neutrality and achieving the SDGs by using wood materials.

[0052] [Variations] It should be noted that the embodiments to which the present invention can be applied are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Modifications will be described below. The following modifications may be combined as much as possible. In each of the following modifications, elements common to the above-described embodiments will be assigned the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified.

[0053] In the above embodiment, the handrail body 1 and the pole retaining material 5 are made of aluminum, but they may also be made of resin. Furthermore, the handrail body 1, the handrail panel retaining material 4, and the pole retaining material 5 may be manufactured by injection molding instead of extrusion molding.

[0054] In the above embodiment, upper protruding edge portion 22 is configured to include light reflecting surface 25, inclined surface 27, and shaded surface 26, but upper protruding edge portion 22 may be configured to include light reflecting surface 25 and shaded surface 26, but not shaded surface 26. In other words, the lower end of light reflecting surface 25 and upper end portion 23a on the surface of lower edge portion 23 may be connected by inclined surface 27 without shaded surface 26 in between. [Explanation of symbols]

[0055] 1 Handrail body 21 Side edge 22 Upper protruding edge 23 Lower edge 23a Upper end 25 Light reflective surface 26 Shade side 26a Indoor end 27 Slope 28 Ribs 41 Holding part 100 Handrails 400 Handrail Panel M1, M2 top and bottom dimensions N1 depth dimension N2 wall thickness

Claims

1. A handrail provided at the upper end of a handrail panel facing outdoors, Equipped with a handrail body, The side edge portion located on the outdoor side of the handrail body is an upper protruding edge portion located on the upper side and protruding to the outside; a lower edge portion located below the upper protruding edge portion and on the building side; The upper protruding edge portion is a light reflecting surface that is located on the outermost side in a side cross-sectional view and extends vertically downward; a horizontal shade surface that is located in a portion between the light reflecting surface and the lower edge portion in a side cross-sectional view and extends toward the building relative to the light reflecting surface; A handrail characterized by:

2. The shaded surface is located at the lower end of the light reflecting surface. The handrail according to claim 1 .

3. The upper protruding edge portion has an inclined surface connecting the indoor end of the shaded surface and the upper end of the surface of the lower edge portion. The handrail according to claim 2 .

4. The surface of the lower edge is treated to reduce light reflection. The handrail according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The vertical dimension of the light reflecting surface is shorter than the vertical dimension of the surface of the lower edge portion. The handrail according to claim 1 .

6. The vertical dimension of the light reflecting surface is 6 mm or less. The handrail according to claim 1 .

7. A plurality of elongated ribs are formed on the surface of the lower edge portion, arranged vertically in a row and extending along the length of the lower edge portion. The handrail according to claim 1 .

8. A holding portion is provided on the building side of the lower edge portion to hold the upper end portion of the handrail panel. The handrail according to claim 1 .

9. The depth dimension of the shaded surface is approximately equal to the thickness dimension of the handrail body. The handrail according to claim 1 .

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