Vehicle hip rest

Abstract

To provide a hip rest for a vehicle on which passengers of different heights, from tall adults to short children, can sit or lean comfortably.SOLUTION: Provided is a hip rest 10 for a vehicle, which is installed on an inner wall surface NH of a vehicle constituting a free space TM of a railway vehicle TS, and is provided with a plurality of support portions 2 on which a part of a standing passenger TK can be placed or rested. The support portion includes: a support body portion 21 that protrudes in a curved manner toward the inside of the vehicle and has a built-in cushion member 22; an upper support portion 23 extending upward from a vehicle outer portion 211b at an upper end portion 211 of the support body portion; and a lower support portion 24 extending downward from a vehicle inner portion 213a at a lower end portion 213 of the support body portion and formed to be elastically deformable toward the vehicle outer side.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle hip rest, and more particularly to a vehicle hip rest that is designed to be easily accessible to passengers of different heights. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, with the trend toward barrier-free access, free spaces that can be used by passengers using wheelchairs or strollers are being provided in railway carriages (particularly commuter carriages). These free spaces may be used by standing passengers (standing passengers) in addition to passengers using wheelchairs. For this reason, the interior walls of the carriages that make up the free spaces may be equipped with handrails that standing passengers can hold onto, or vehicle hip rests that are attached to the handrails or on which standing passengers can rest their buttocks or lower back, provided that they do not interfere with passengers using wheelchairs.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a support structure 100 for railway vehicle passengers, which is one form of a vehicle hip rest. That is, as shown in Figs. 16 and 17, a space 100S is formed at one end of a railway vehicle 100T where passengers can board in wheelchairs, and a support structure 100 for supporting passengers is disposed in this space 100S. The support structure 100 is disposed at a height lower than the side windows 102, and is located at a height near the waist or buttocks of standing passengers. The support structure 100 extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle from the end of the vehicle to near the front of the opening and closing door, and is attached to a first side wall 104 by three mounting fixtures 103.

[0004] The support structure 100 also has a support 101 with a substantially semi-elliptical cross section and a circular handrail 105. The support 101 and handrail 105 extend in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The mounting fixture 103 has a support facing plate 110 disposed opposite the support 101, a handrail abutment plate 111 abutting the handrail 105, and a side wall fixing plate 112 fixed to the first side wall 104. The handrail 105 is located on the right side of the support 101 and is disposed so as to contact the upper right end of the support 101 and the upper end of the handrail abutment plate 111.

[0005] The support body 101 also has a base material 108 including a bottom plate 106 and a cushioning material 107, and a sheet member 109 arranged to surround the base material 108. The sheet member 109 allows the bottom plate 106 and the cushioning material 107 to be maintained together as a single base material 108. The bottom plate 106 is inclined with respect to the horizontal direction so that its upper end approaches the first side wall 104. The bottom plate 106 is formed of a hard plate-like member capable of holding the cushioning material 107. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-12435 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] However, the passenger support structure (vehicle hip rest) 100 described in Patent Document 1 has the following problems. That is, the support structure 100 is positioned at a height lower than the side windows 102 and at a height near the waist or buttocks of standing passengers. However, since standing passengers vary in age and gender, the support structure 100 is installed at a height suited to standing passengers of average height. For example, a tall adult male standing passenger often rests his or her buttocks on the upper end of the support 101 and the upper end of the handrail 105. However, the upper end of the support 101 and the upper end of the handrail 105 are hard and lack cushioning 107, making it uncomfortable to sit on. Furthermore, for short children, the support 101 is at the height of their backs, so their upper waists hit the lower end of the support 101, making it difficult for them to lean on it. Therefore, the support structure (vehicle hiprest) 100 of Patent Document 1 has the problem that standing passengers of different heights, from tall adults to short children, cannot sit or lean on it comfortably.

[0008] The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and aims to provide a hip rest for a vehicle on which standing passengers of different heights, from tall adults to short children, can sit or lean comfortably. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In order to achieve the above object, a vehicle hip rest according to the present invention has the following configuration. (1) A vehicle hip rest that is installed on the inner wall surface of a vehicle that constitutes the free space of a railway vehicle and has a plurality of support parts on which a standing passenger can rest or lean, The support portion includes a support body portion that protrudes in a curved shape toward the inside of the vehicle, and an upper support portion that extends upward from the outer portion of the upper end of the support body portion. The support portion may be installed directly on the inner wall surface of the vehicle, or may be installed via another member.

[0010] In the present invention, the support portion comprises a support main body portion that protrudes in a curved shape toward the inside of the vehicle, and an upper support portion that extends upward from the outer part of the vehicle at the upper end of the support main body portion, so that a tall adult male standing passenger can rest his thighs on the inner end of the support main body portion and also rest his buttocks on the inner part of the vehicle at the upper end of the support main body portion.

[0011] Furthermore, a medium- or short-sized adult female stander can rest her buttocks or thighs on the inner end of the support body, and a shorter child stander can rest their upper back or back on the lower end of the support body. This allows standers of different heights, from tall adults to short children, to sit or lean comfortably on the appropriate positions of the support parts.

[0012] Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a vehicle hip rest that allows standing passengers of different heights, from tall adults to short children, to sit or lean comfortably.

[0013] (2) In the vehicle hip rest according to claim 1, The support portion is characterized by including a lower support portion extending downward from the vehicle interior portion at the lower end of the support main body portion.

[0014] In the present invention, the support portion includes a lower support portion that extends downward from the vehicle interior portion at the lower end of the support body, so that shorter standing passengers, such as children, can rest their upper waist or back on the lower support portion. As a result, standing passengers of a wide range of heights, from tall adults to short children, can sit or lean comfortably in appropriate positions on the support portion.

[0015] (3) In the vehicle hip restraint described in (1) or (2), The inner wall surface is provided with an upper handrail installed outward from the inner end of the upper support portion and a lower handrail installed below the upper handrail, The support body is characterized in that it is connected to the lower handrail.

[0016] In this invention, the inner wall surface is equipped with an upper handrail installed outside the vehicle from the inner end of the upper support part, and a lower handrail installed below the upper handrail, and the support body is connected to the lower handrail, so when a tall adult male standing passenger places his or her buttocks on the inner part of the vehicle at the upper end of the support body, the back side of the buttocks is restricted by the upper support part, preventing the upper waist or back from interfering with the upper handrail. Therefore, the standing passenger can safely place his or her buttocks on the inner part of the vehicle at the upper end of the support body without worrying about whether his or her upper waist or back will interfere with the upper handrail.

[0017] (4) In the vehicle hip rest described in (3), The support body has a built-in cushion member and is connected to the lower handrail via a cushion holding plate that holds the cushion member.

[0018] In this invention, the support body incorporates a cushion member and is connected to the lower handrail via a cushion holding plate that holds the cushion member. Therefore, when a tall adult male standing passenger places his or her buttocks on the inner part of the vehicle at the upper end of the support body, the cushion member can bend to conform to the shape of the passenger's buttocks, and the upper end of the support body gently embraces the passenger's buttocks, preventing them from shifting position. Therefore, the passenger can place his or her buttocks safely on the inner part of the vehicle at the upper end of the support body, allowing him or her to sit more comfortably.

[0019] (5) In the vehicle hip rest described in (4), The upper support portion is characterized by comprising a thin-walled upper cushion member extending from the cushion member, and an upper support plate made of an elastic member that holds the upper cushion member and extends from the cushion holding plate.

[0020] In the present invention, the upper support portion includes a thin upper cushion member extending from the cushion member, and an upper support plate made of an elastic member that holds the upper cushion member and extends from the cushion holding plate. Therefore, when a tall adult male standing passenger places his or her buttocks on the vehicle interior portion at the upper end of the support body, the upper cushion member of the upper support portion bends and the upper support plate elastically deforms, allowing the upper support portion to gently embrace the back side of the buttocks. Therefore, by the upper support portion gently embracing the back side of the buttocks of a standing passenger placed on the vehicle interior portion at the upper end of the support body from the vehicle exterior, the upper support portion can suppress displacement of the buttocks and provide a more stable and comfortable seating experience.

[0021] (6) In the vehicle hip rest described in (4), the upper support portion includes a thin upper cushion member extending from the cushion member, and an upper support plate extending from the cushion holding plate and holding the upper cushion member, The upper end of the upper support plate is connected to the upper handrail.

[0022] In the present invention, the upper support portion includes a thin-walled upper cushion member extending from the cushion member and an upper support plate extending from the cushion support plate and holding the upper cushion member. The upper end of the upper support plate is connected to the upper handrail, so that the support portion can be supported by the upper and lower handrails, which are spaced apart vertically, thereby improving the load-bearing capacity of the vehicle hip rest. Furthermore, when a tall, adult male standing passenger places his or her buttocks on the inner portion of the upper end of the support body, the upper support portion can stably support the back side of the buttocks. Therefore, even when the railway vehicle sways in the direction of the sleepers (inward and outward), the upper support portion reliably supports the buttocks of the standing passenger resting on the inner portion of the upper end of the support body from the outside of the vehicle, thereby preventing the buttocks from shifting position, allowing the passenger to sit more stably and comfortably.

[0023] (7) In the vehicle hip rest described in (4), The upper support portion is formed with a thin cross section, The upper end of the upper support part is characterized in that it is detachably connected to the upper handrail.

[0024] In the present invention, the upper support portion is formed with a thin cross section, and the upper end of the upper support portion is detachably connected to the handrail above the seat. This expands the seating space inside the vehicle at the upper end of the main support portion, allowing tall adult male standing passengers to comfortably rest their buttocks on the upper end of the main support portion above the seat. Even in this case, the upper support portion can stably support the back side of the buttocks. Furthermore, when a larger standing passenger sits, the upper end of the upper support portion can be detached from the handrail above the seat, ensuring a larger seating space at the upper end of the main support portion. Therefore, a larger seating space can be secured at the upper end of the main support portion according to the standing passenger's physique, allowing for even more stable and comfortable seating.

[0025] (8) In the vehicle hip rest described in (7), The support body is characterized in that it has a seat portion formed in a bucket shape at its upper end.

[0026] In the present invention, the upper end of the support body is provided with a bucket-shaped seat, so that a tall adult male standing passenger can comfortably rest his or her buttocks on the bucket-shaped seat provided at the upper end of the support body. In this case, the bucket-shaped seat can stably support both sides and the back of the buttocks. Therefore, even if the railway vehicle sways in the direction of the sleepers (inward and outward) or up and down, the buttocks of the standing passenger placed on the seat can be stably supported, preventing the buttocks from shifting position, allowing the passenger to sit with even more peace of mind and comfort.

[0027] (9) In the vehicle hip restraint described in (1) or (2), The inner wall surface is provided with an upper handrail installed outward from the inner end of the upper support portion and a lower handrail installed below the upper handrail, The upper support portion is detachably attached to the upper handrail, The support body is detachably attached to the lower handrail.

[0028] In the present invention, the inner wall surface is provided with an upper handrail, which is installed outward from the inner end of the upper support member, and a lower handrail, which is installed below the upper handrail. The upper support member is detachably attached to the upper handrail, and the support body is detachably attached to the lower handrail. Therefore, the number of support members attached to the handrails can be easily adjusted depending on the level of congestion in the free space in the railway vehicle. For example, in a commuter train, by reducing or eliminating the number of support members attached to the handrails during busy morning and evening hours, more standing passengers can board. By increasing the number of support members attached to the handrails during other relatively quiet hours, more standing passengers can use the support members to sit or lean comfortably. Furthermore, the number of support members can be adjusted to meet customer requirements (e.g., the maximum number of passengers per train).

[0029] (10) In the vehicle hip rest described in (9), A partition plate is disposed between the support portions.

[0030] In the present invention, a partition plate is disposed between the support parts, so that a standing passenger sitting or leaning on a support part can quickly grasp the partition plate disposed between the support parts in the event of a sudden stop or shaking of the railway vehicle. In addition, the partition plate protects the sides of a standing passenger sitting or leaning on a support part, making it possible to prevent approach or collision with adjacent standing passengers. Therefore, standing passengers can use the vehicle hip rest more safely and comfortably.

[0031] (11) In the vehicle hip rest described in (10), The upper handrail and the lower handrail are each connected to the partition plate and are integrally curved in a U-shape at their longitudinal ends. The partition plate is attached to the inner wall surface.

[0032] In this invention, the upper and lower handrails are each connected to a partition plate, and their longitudinal ends are curved into a U-shape to form an integrated unit. The partition plate is attached to the interior wall surface, so the weight of a standing passenger sitting or leaning on the support part can be transmitted to the interior wall surface of the vehicle via the partition plate. Therefore, the longitudinal ends of the handrails to which the support part is attached do not need to be directly connected to the interior wall surface of the vehicle. This increases the degree of freedom in the installation location of the vehicle hip rest, and allows the vehicle hip rest to be made more compact in the longitudinal direction, allowing it to be used by more standing passengers even in a small free space.

[0033] (12) In the vehicle hip rest according to (10) or (11), The partition plate is characterized in that a notched hole for a handle is formed on the outer edge thereof.

[0034] In the present invention, the outer edge of the partition plate is formed with notched holes for handles, so that standing passengers sitting or leaning on the support parts can quickly grasp the outer edge of the partition plate as a handrail in the event of a sudden stop or shaking of the railway vehicle. Therefore, even if there is no handrail exposed between the support parts, standing passengers can avoid falling by grasping the outer edge of the partition plate. Therefore, standing passengers can use the more compact vehicle hip rest more safely and comfortably while sitting or leaning.

[0035] (13) A vehicle hip rest that is installed on the inner wall surface of a vehicle that constitutes the free space of the railway vehicle and has a plurality of support parts on which a standing passenger can rest or lean, The support portion includes a support body portion that protrudes in a curved shape toward the inside of the vehicle, and a lower support portion that extends downward from the inside of the vehicle at the lower end of the support body portion. The support portion may be installed directly on the inner wall surface of the vehicle, or may be installed via another member.

[0036] In the present invention, the support portion comprises a support main body portion that protrudes in a curved shape toward the inside of the vehicle, and a lower support portion that extends downward from the inside of the vehicle at the lower end of the support main body portion, so that a tall adult male standing passenger can rest his thighs on the inner end of the support main body portion and also rest his buttocks on the inside of the vehicle at the upper end of the support main body portion.

[0037] Furthermore, a medium- or short-height adult female stander can rest her buttocks or thighs on the inner end of the support body, and a shorter child stander can rest their upper back or back on the lower end of the support body or the lower support part. This allows standers of different heights, from tall adults to short children, to sit or lean comfortably on the appropriate positions of the support parts.

[0038] Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a vehicle hip rest that allows standing passengers of different heights, from tall adults to short children, to sit or lean comfortably.

[0039] (14) In the vehicle hip rest described in (13), The lower support portion is formed so as to be elastically deformable outward from the vehicle.

[0040] In the present invention, the lower support portion is formed so as to be elastically deformable outward from the vehicle, so that a shorter standing child passenger can rest their upper waist or back on the lower support portion while elastically deforming the lower support portion outward from the vehicle, allowing them to rest comfortably even when the railway vehicle sways in the direction of the sleepers (inward or outward). [Effects of the Invention]

[0041] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a vehicle hip rest that allows standing passengers of different heights, from tall adults to short children, to sit or lean comfortably. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0042] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle hip rest of a first example according to the present embodiment. [Figure 2] 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 1. [Figure 3] These are cross-sectional views showing the vehicle hip rest shown in Figure 1 in use by standing passengers of different heights sitting or leaning on it, where (A) shows a cross-sectional view of a tall adult male passenger, (B) shows a cross-sectional view of a medium-height adult female passenger, (C) shows a cross-sectional view of a short adult female passenger, and (D) shows a cross-sectional view of an even shorter child passenger. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a vehicle hip rest of a second example according to the present embodiment. [Figure 5] 5 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 4 shown in FIG. [Figure 6] 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which standing passengers of different heights are sitting or leaning on the vehicle hip rest shown in FIG. 4. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a modified example of the vehicle hip rest shown in FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a vehicle hip rest of a third example according to the present embodiment. [Figure 9] 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 8. [Figure 10] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a modified example of the vehicle hip rest shown in FIG. 8. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a vehicle hip rest of a fourth example according to the present embodiment. [Figure 12] 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD in FIG. 11. [Figure 13] 13 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 12 shown in FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a vehicle hip rest of a fifth example according to the present embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the FF shown in FIG. [Figure 16] FIG. 1 is a front view showing a passenger support structure of a railway vehicle described in Patent Document 1. [Figure 17] 17 is a cross-sectional view of the G-G cross section shown in FIG. 16. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0043] Next, a vehicle hip rest representing one aspect of the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Specifically, vehicle hip rests of first to fifth examples according to the present embodiment will be described in detail.

[0044] <Vehicle hip rest according to this embodiment (first embodiment)> First, a vehicle hiprest of a first example according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the vehicle hiprest of the first example according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 shows a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 shows cross-sectional views illustrating the vehicle hiprest shown in FIG. 1 in use by standing passengers of different heights sitting or reclining, with (A) showing a cross-sectional view of a tall adult male passenger, (B) showing a cross-sectional view of a medium-height adult female passenger, (C) showing a cross-sectional view of a short adult female passenger, and (D) showing a cross-sectional view of an even shorter child passenger. Note that the up / down, in / out, and front / rear arrows in the figures indicate directions within the railway vehicle.

[0045] 1 to 3, a vehicle hip rest 10 of a first example according to this embodiment is a vehicle hip rest 10 that is installed on an inner wall surface NH of the vehicle that constitutes the free space TM of a railway vehicle TS, and that has a plurality of support portions 2 on which a portion of a standing passenger TK can rest or lean. The support portions 2 may be installed directly on the inner wall surface NH of the vehicle, or may be installed via other members, but in this example, a handrail 1 is installed horizontally along the inner wall surface NH of the vehicle, and the support portions 2 are attached to the handrail 1.

[0046] Here, the free space TM refers to a space available for passengers using wheelchairs or strollers, and is generally provided at the front-rear end of the vehicle. The handrail 1 is formed of a round bar or round pipe and is installed horizontally along the interior wall surface NH of the vehicle. The handrail 1 is composed of a lower handrail 11 located near the lower end of the side window GM and an upper handrail 12 located above the lower handrail 11, with one end fixed to the interior wall surface on the end side and the other end bent into a substantially L-shape and fixed to the interior wall surface NH near the side door DR. In the first embodiment, the handrail 1 may be the lower handrail 11 only.

[0047] The support portion 2 also includes a support main body portion 21 that protrudes in a curved shape toward the inside of the vehicle and has a cushion member 22 built in, an upper support portion 23 that extends upward from the vehicle outer portion 211b at the upper end portion 211 of the support main body portion 21, and a lower support portion 24 that extends downward from the vehicle inner portion 213a at the lower end portion 213 of the support main body portion 21 and is formed so as to be elastically deformable toward the outside of the vehicle.

[0048] The support portion 2 is formed so that the upper support portion 23, the support main body portion 21, and the lower support portion 24 are curved in a generally S-shape in the vertical direction and are continuously connected. The upper support portion 23, the support main body portion 21, and the lower support portion 24 are each formed with a generally rectangular cross section that is long in the vertical direction, and the thickness of the support main body portion 21 in the vehicle interior / exterior direction is greater than the thicknesses of the upper support portion 23 and the lower support portion 24 in the vehicle interior / exterior direction. The support main body portion 21 is disposed so that its lower end is positioned slightly inward of the vehicle than its upper end. The outer edge of the support portion 2 is covered with a skin member 25.

[0049] Therefore, a tall adult male standing passenger TK (TK1) can rest his thighs TK12 against the inner end 212 of the support main body 21 while bending the cushion member 22, and can also rest his buttocks TK11 on the vehicle inner portion 211a at the upper end 211 of the support main body 21 while bending the cushion member 22.

[0050] Furthermore, a medium- or short-height adult female standing passenger TK (TK2, TK3) can rest her buttocks TK21, TK31 or thighs TK22, TK32 against the inner end 212 of the support body 21 while bending the cushion member 22. Furthermore, a shorter child standing passenger TK (TK4) can rest her upper waist TK43 or back TK44 against the lower end 213 and lower support portion 24 of the support body 21 while bending the cushion member 22 of the support body 21 and elastically deforming the lower support portion 24 outward from the vehicle.

[0051] Therefore, standing passengers TK (TK1, TK2, TK3, TK4) of different heights, from tall adults to short children, can each comfortably sit or lean on appropriate positions on the support part 2. Therefore, the vehicle hiprest 10 of the first embodiment can provide a vehicle hiprest 10 on which standing passengers TK of different heights, from tall adults to short children, can each comfortably sit or lean on.

[0052] The support portions 2 are formed with a width w1 for one person and are arranged with a predetermined gap d1 along the longitudinal direction of the handrail 1. This allows standing passengers TK sitting or leaning on the support portions 2 to secure personal space so that their shoulders do not touch with those of adjacent standing passengers TK, while also being able to quickly grasp the handrail 1 exposed in the gap d1 between the support portions 2 in the event of a sudden stop or swaying of the railway vehicle TS. Wheelchair passengers can also grasp the handrail 1. This allows standing passengers TK to safely use the vehicle hip rest 10 and sit or lean comfortably, while also increasing the safety of wheelchair passengers. Furthermore, the number of support portions 2 can be adjusted to meet customer specifications (e.g., the maximum number of passengers per vehicle). By forming the support portions 2 to slide along the handrail 1, the support portions 2 can be moved closer together during peak hours, increasing the number of passengers allowed on board.

[0053] Additionally, it is preferable that the upper handrail 12 is installed outside the vehicle relative to the inner end 232 of the upper support part 23, and the support body 21 is connected to the lower handrail 11 via a cushion holding plate 26 that holds the cushion member 22. The lower end of the cushion holding plate 26 is bent toward the inside of the vehicle to prevent the cushion member 22 from sliding downward. The cushion member 22 is joined to the cushion holding plate 26 with an adhesive or the like.

[0054] With the above configuration, when a tall adult male standing passenger TK (TK1) places his buttocks TK11 on the vehicle interior portion 211a of the upper end portion 211 of the support body 21, the back side of the buttocks TK11 is restricted by the upper support portion 23, preventing the upper waist TK13 or back TK14 from interfering with the upper handrail 12. Therefore, the buttocks TK11 of the standing passenger TK (TK1) can be placed safely on the vehicle interior portion 211a of the upper end portion 211 of the support body 21, allowing him to sit even more comfortably.

[0055] It is also preferable that the upper support portion 23 is provided with a thin upper cushion member 22a extending from the cushion member 22, and an upper support plate 231 made of an elastic member that holds the upper cushion member 22a and extends from the cushion holding plate 26.

[0056] With the above configuration, when a tall adult male standing passenger TK (TK1) places his buttocks TK11 on the vehicle inner portion 211a of the upper end portion 211 of the support main body 21, the upper cushion member 22a of the upper support portion 23 bends and the upper support plate 231 elastically deforms, allowing the upper support portion 23 to gently embrace the back side of the buttocks TK11. Therefore, by the upper support portion 23 gently embracing the back side of the buttocks TK11 of the standing passenger TK (TK1) placed on the vehicle inner portion 211a of the upper end portion 211 of the support main body 21 from the vehicle outer side, displacement of the buttocks TK11 is suppressed, and the standing passenger TK (TK1) can sit more stably and comfortably.

[0057] The lower support portion 24 is equipped with a thin-walled lower cushion member 22b extending from the cushion member 22, and a lower support plate 241 made of an elastic member that holds the lower cushion member 22b. The lower support plate 241 is connected to the lower end of the cushion holding plate 26. When a child standing passenger TK (TK4) leans his / her upper waist TK43 or back TK44 against the lower support portion 24, the back side of the child can be gently embraced.

[0058] <Vehicle hip rest according to this embodiment (second embodiment)> Next, a vehicle hiprest according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. 4 to 7. Fig. 4 shows a perspective view of the vehicle hiprest according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 5 shows a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B of Fig. 4. Fig. 6 shows a cross-sectional view of the vehicle hiprest shown in Fig. 4, showing how standing passengers of different heights sit or lean against it. Fig. 7 shows a perspective view of a modified version of the vehicle hiprest shown in Fig. 4. Note that the up / down, in / out, and front / rear arrows shown in the figures indicate directions in a railway vehicle.

[0059] 4 to 6, vehicle hip rest 10B of the second example according to this embodiment is a vehicle hip rest 10B that is installed on the inner wall surface NH of the vehicle that constitutes the free space TM of railway vehicle TS and has a plurality of support portions 2B on which a part of standing passenger TK can rest or lean. Support portions 2B may be installed directly on the inner wall surface NH of the vehicle or via other members, but in this example, handrail 1 is installed horizontally along the inner wall surface NH of the vehicle, and support portions 2B are attached to handrail 1.

[0060] The support portion 2B also includes a support main body portion 21B that protrudes in a curved shape toward the inside of the vehicle and has a cushion member 22B built in, an upper support portion 23B that extends upward from the vehicle outer portion 211Bb at the upper end portion 211B of the support main body portion 21B, and a lower support portion 24B that extends downward from the vehicle inner portion 213Ba at the lower end portion 213B of the support main body portion 21B and is formed so as to be elastically deformable toward the outside of the vehicle.

[0061] In addition, the support portion 2B is formed so that the upper support portion 23B, the support main body portion 21B, and the lower support portion 24B are curved in a generally S-shape in the up-down direction and are continuous. Furthermore, the upper support portion 23B, the support main body portion 21B, and the lower support portion 24B have inner end portions 232B, 212B, and 242B each formed with a generally arc-shaped cross section, and the maximum thickness of the support main body portion 21B in the vehicle interior / exterior direction is greater than the maximum thickness of the upper support portion 23B and the lower support portion 24B in the vehicle interior / exterior direction. Furthermore, the outer edge of the support portion 2B is covered with a skin member 25B.

[0062] Therefore, similar to the first embodiment, standing passengers TK (TK1 to TK4) of different heights, from tall adults to short children, can each sit or lean comfortably against appropriate positions on the support portion 2B. Therefore, the vehicle hiprest 10B of the second embodiment can provide a vehicle hiprest 10B on which standing passengers TK of different heights, from tall adults to short children, can each sit or lean comfortably.

[0063] Furthermore, the support portion 2B is formed with a width w1 for one person and is arranged with a predetermined gap d1 along the longitudinal direction of the handrail 1. This allows a standing passenger TK sitting or leaning on the support portion 2B to secure personal space so that their shoulders do not touch with the standing passenger TK next to them, and also allows them to quickly grasp the handrail 1 exposed in the gap d1 between the support portions 2B in the event of a sudden stop or shaking of the railway vehicle TS. Wheelchair passengers can also grasp the handrail 1. This allows standing passengers TK to safely use the vehicle hiprest 10B to sit or lean comfortably, while also increasing the safety of wheelchair passengers.

[0064] The support portion 2B is not limited to a single-person width w1. It may also be a multi-person width w2, as in the modified vehicle hip rest 10B1 shown in FIG. 7. For example, even in a vehicle hip rest 10B1 equipped with a two-person support portion 2B1, the support portion 2B1 is positioned with a predetermined gap d1 between adjacent support portions 2B. This allows a standing passenger TK sitting or leaning on a two-person support portion 2B1 to quickly grasp the handrail 1 exposed in the gap d1 between the two-person support portion 2B1 and the single-person support portion 2B in the event of a sudden stop or swaying of the railway vehicle TS. Furthermore, the number of support portions 2B, 2B1 can be adjusted to meet customer specifications (e.g., the maximum number of passengers per vehicle). By forming the support portions 2B, 2B1 to slide along the handrail 1, the support portions 2B, 2B1 can be moved closer together during peak hours, increasing the number of passengers allowed on board.

[0065] The upper handrail 12 is installed outside the vehicle from the inner end 232B of the upper support part 23B, and the support body 21B is connected to the lower handrail 11 via a cushion holding plate 26B that holds the cushion member 22B. The upper support part 23B is equipped with a thin-walled upper cushion member 22Ba extending from the cushion member 22B and an upper support plate 231B that holds the upper cushion member 22Ba and extends from the cushion holding plate 26B, and the upper end 231Ba of the upper support plate 231B is preferably connected to the upper handrail 12. The lower end of the cushion holding plate 26B is inclined toward the inside of the vehicle to prevent the cushion member 22B from sliding downward. The cushion member 22B is joined to the cushion holding plate 26B with an adhesive or the like.

[0066] With the above configuration, the support portion 2B can be supported by the upper handrail 12 and the lower handrail 11, which are spaced apart vertically, improving the load-bearing capacity of the vehicle hip rest 10B. Furthermore, when a tall adult male standing passenger TK (TK1) places his buttocks TK11 on the vehicle interior portion 211Ba of the upper end portion 211B of the support main body portion 21B, the upper support portion 23B can stably support the back side of the buttocks TK11.

[0067] Therefore, even when the railway vehicle TS sways in the direction of the sleepers (inward and outward), the upper support portion 23B reliably supports the buttocks TK11 of the standing passenger TK (TK1) placed on the vehicle interior portion 211Ba of the upper end portion 211B of the support main body portion 21B from the outside of the vehicle, thereby preventing the buttocks TK11 from shifting in position, allowing the passenger to sit more stably and comfortably. Also, the upper support portion 23B can prevent the buttocks TK11 from shifting in position while absorbing the swaying by the upper cushion member 22Ba flexing.

[0068] <Vehicle hip rest according to this embodiment (third embodiment)> Next, a vehicle hip rest of a third example according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 8 to 10. Fig. 8 shows a perspective view of the vehicle hip rest of the third example according to this embodiment. Fig. 9 shows a cross-sectional view taken along line CC shown in Fig. 8. Fig. 10 shows a perspective view of a modified example of the vehicle hip rest shown in Fig. 8. Note that the up / down, in / out, and front / rear arrows shown in the figures indicate directions in a railway vehicle.

[0069] 8 and 9, a vehicle hip rest 10C according to a third example of this embodiment is a vehicle hip rest 10C that is installed on the interior wall surface NH of the vehicle, which constitutes the free space TM of the railway vehicle TS, and that has a plurality of support portions 2C on which a standing passenger TK can rest or lean. The support portions 2C may be installed directly on the interior wall surface NH of the vehicle, or may be installed via other members, but in this example, a handrail 1 is installed horizontally along the interior wall surface NH of the vehicle, and the support portions 2C are attached to the handrail 1.

[0070] The support portion 2C also includes a support main body portion 21C that protrudes in a curved shape toward the inside of the vehicle and has a cushion member 22C built in, an upper support portion 23C that extends upward from the vehicle outer portion 211Cb at the upper end portion 211C of the support main body portion 21C, and a lower support portion 24C that extends downward from the vehicle inner portion 213Ca at the lower end portion 213C of the support main body portion 21C and is formed so as to be elastically deformable toward the outside of the vehicle.

[0071] The support portion 2C is formed such that the upper support portion 23C, the support main body portion 21C, and the lower support portion 24C are curved in a generally S-shape in the up-down direction and are continuously formed. The upper support portion 23C is formed with a thin, linear cross section, and the support main body portion 21C and the lower support portion 24C have inner ends 212C, 242C each formed with a generally arc-shaped cross section. The maximum thickness of the support main body portion 21C in the vehicle interior / exterior direction is greater than the maximum thickness of the lower support portion 24C in the vehicle interior / exterior direction. The outer edge of the support portion 2C is covered with a skin member 25C.

[0072] Therefore, similar to the first embodiment, standing passengers TK (TK1 to TK4) of different heights, from tall adults to short children, can each sit or lean comfortably against appropriate positions on the support portion 2C. Therefore, the vehicle hiprest 10C of the third embodiment can provide a vehicle hiprest 10C on which standing passengers TK of different heights, from tall adults to short children, can each sit or lean comfortably.

[0073] The support portions 2C are formed with a width w1 for one person and are arranged with a predetermined gap d1 along the longitudinal direction of the handrail 1. This allows standing passengers TK sitting or leaning on the support portions 2C to secure personal space without shoulder contact with the standing passengers TK next to them, while also being able to quickly grasp the handrail 1 exposed in the gap d1 between the support portions 2C in the event of a sudden stop or swaying of the railway vehicle TS. Wheelchair passengers can also grasp the handrail 1. This allows standing passengers TK to safely use the vehicle hip rest 10C and sit or lean comfortably, while also increasing the safety of wheelchair passengers. Furthermore, the number of support portions 2C can be adjusted to meet customer specifications (e.g., the maximum number of passengers per vehicle). By forming the support portions 2C to slide along the handrail 1, the support portions 2C can be moved closer together during peak hours, increasing the number of passengers allowed on board.

[0074] In addition, the inner wall surface NH is provided with an upper handrail 12 installed outside the vehicle from the inner end 232C of the upper support portion 23C, and a lower handrail 11 installed below the vehicle from the upper handrail 12, and it is preferable that the support main body portion 21C is connected to the lower handrail 11 via a cushion holding plate 26C that holds the cushion member 22C.

[0075] With the above configuration, when a tall adult male standing passenger TK (TK1) places his buttocks TK11 on the vehicle inner portion 211Ca of the upper end portion 211C of the support main body 21C, the back side of the buttocks TK11 is restricted by the upper support portion 23C, preventing the upper waist TK13 or back TK14 from interfering with the upper handrail 12. Therefore, the buttocks TK11 of the standing passenger TK (TK1) can be placed safely on the vehicle inner portion 211Ca of the upper end portion 211C of the support main body 21C, allowing him to sit even more comfortably.

[0076] Furthermore, it is preferable that upper support part 23C is formed with a thin cross section, and upper end part 23Ca of upper support part 23C is detachably connected to upper handrail 12. Upper support part 23C includes an upper support plate 231C made of, for example, a leaf spring member, and upper end part 23Ca of upper support part 23C is bent into an inverted U shape so that it can engage with upper handrail 12.

[0077] With the above configuration, the seating space of the vehicle inner portion 211Ca of the upper end portion 211C of the support main body 21C can be expanded, and a tall adult male standing passenger TK (TK1) can comfortably rest his or her buttocks TK11 on the vehicle inner portion 211Ca of the upper end portion 211C of the support main body 21C. Even in this case, the upper support portion 23C can stably support the back side of the buttocks TK11.

[0078] Furthermore, when a large standing passenger TK (TK1) sits down, the upper end 23Ca of the upper support part 23C can be detached from the right handrail 12, ensuring a larger seating space at the upper end 211C of the support main body part 21C. Therefore, a larger seating space can be ensured at the upper end 211C of the support main body part 21C according to the physique of the standing passenger TK (TK1), allowing him or her to sit more stably and comfortably.

[0079] The upper end 211C of the support main body portion 21C is not limited to being flat, and may have a bucket-shaped seat portion SZ at the upper end 211C1 of the support main body portion 21C1, as in the modified vehicle hip rest 10C1 shown in Figure 10.

[0080] In this case, a tall adult male standing passenger TK (TK1) can rest his buttocks TK11 more comfortably on the bucket-shaped seat portion SZ provided at the upper end 211C1 of the support body 21C1. In this case, the bucket-shaped seat portion SZ can stably support both sides and the back of the buttocks TK11. Therefore, even if the railway vehicle TS sways in the direction of the sleepers (inward and outward directions) or up and down, the buttocks TK11 of the standing passenger TK (TK1) resting on the seat portion SZ can be stably supported, thereby preventing the buttocks TK11 from shifting position, allowing the passenger to sit with even more security and comfort.

[0081] <Vehicle hip rest according to this embodiment (fourth embodiment)> Next, a vehicle hip rest of a fourth example according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 11 to 13. Fig. 11 shows a perspective view of the vehicle hip rest of the fourth example according to this embodiment. Fig. 12 shows a DD cross section shown in Fig. 11. Fig. 13 shows an EE cross section shown in Fig. 12. Note that the up / down, inside / outside, and front / rear arrows shown in the figures indicate directions in a railway vehicle.

[0082] 11 to 13, a vehicle hiprest 10D of a fourth example according to this embodiment is a vehicle hiprest 10D that is installed on an inner wall surface NH of the vehicle that constitutes the free space TM of a railway vehicle TS and that has a plurality of support portions 2D on which a portion of a standing passenger TK can rest or lean. The support portions 2D may be installed directly on the inner wall surface NH of the vehicle or via other members, but in this example, a handrail 1 is installed horizontally along the inner wall surface NH of the vehicle, and the support portions 2D are attached to the handrail 1.

[0083] The support portion 2D also includes a support main body portion 21D that protrudes in a curved shape toward the inside of the vehicle and has a cushion member 22D built in, an upper support portion 23D that extends upward from a vehicle outer portion 211Db at an upper end portion 211D of the support main body portion 21D, and a lower support portion 24D that extends downward from a vehicle inner portion 213Da at a lower end portion 213D of the support main body portion 21D and is formed so as to be elastically deformable toward the outside of the vehicle.

[0084] In addition, the support portion 2D is formed such that the upper support portion 23D, the support main body portion 21D, and the lower support portion 24D are curved in a generally S-shape in the up-down direction and are continuously formed. Furthermore, the inner end portion 232D of the upper support portion 23D is formed with a generally arc-shaped cross section, and the inner end portions 212D, 242D of the support main body portion 21D and the lower support portion 24D are formed with a generally arc-shaped or generally V-shaped cross section that is integral with each other. Furthermore, the maximum thickness of the support main body portion 21D in the vehicle interior / exterior direction is formed to be greater than the maximum thicknesses of the upper support portion 23D and the lower support portion 24D in the vehicle interior / exterior direction. Furthermore, the outer edge of the support portion 2D is covered with a skin member 25D.

[0085] Therefore, similar to the first embodiment, standing passengers TK (TK1 to TK4) of different heights, from tall adults to short children, can each sit or lean comfortably on the appropriate positions of the support portion 2D. Therefore, the vehicle hiprest 10D of the fourth embodiment can provide a vehicle hiprest 10D on which standing passengers TK of different heights, from tall adults to short children, can each sit or lean comfortably.

[0086] The support portions 2D are formed with a width w1 for one person and are arranged with a predetermined gap d1 along the longitudinal direction of the handrail 1. This allows standing passengers TK sitting or leaning on the support portions 2D to secure personal space so that their shoulders do not touch with those of adjacent standing passengers TK, while also being able to quickly grasp the handrail 1 exposed in the gap d1 between the support portions 2D in the event of a sudden stop or swaying of the railway vehicle TS. Wheelchair passengers can also grasp the handrail 1. This allows standing passengers TK to safely use the vehicle hip rest 10D and sit or lean comfortably, while also increasing the safety of wheelchair passengers. Furthermore, the number of support portions 2D can be adjusted to meet customer specifications (e.g., the maximum number of passengers per vehicle). By forming the support portions 2D to be slidable along the handrail 1, the support portions 2D can be moved closer together during peak hours, increasing the number of passengers allowed on board.

[0087] In addition, the inner wall surface NH is provided with an upper handrail 12 installed outside the vehicle from the inner end 232D of the upper support part 23D, and a lower handrail 11 installed below the vehicle from the upper handrail 12, and it is preferable that the upper support part 23D is detachably attached to the upper handrail 12 and the support main body part 21D is detachably attached to the lower handrail 11.

[0088] The upper support portion 23D includes an upper support plate 231D made of, for example, a leaf spring member, and is bent into a roughly C-shape so that it can engage with the upper handrail 12. The support main body 21D includes a lower support plate 241D made of, for example, a leaf spring member, and is bent into an inverted U-shape so that it can engage with the lower handrail 11. The upper support plate 231D and the lower support plate 241D are connected to a cushion holding plate 26D that holds the cushion member 22D. The lower support plate 241D is formed to extend from the cushion member 22D and hold the lower cushion member 22Db built into the lower support portion 24D.

[0089] With the above configuration, the number of support parts 2D attached to the handrail 1 can be easily adjusted depending on the level of congestion in the free space TM in the railway vehicle TS. For example, in a commuter vehicle, during busy morning and evening times, more standing passengers TK can board by reducing or eliminating the number of support parts 2D attached to the handrail 1. Furthermore, during other relatively quiet times, more standing passengers TK can use the support parts 2D to sit or lean comfortably. Furthermore, by forming the support parts 2D to be slidable along the handrail 1, the support parts 2D can be moved closer together during busy times, increasing the number of passengers that can board the vehicle. Furthermore, the number of support parts 2D can be adjusted to meet the customer's specifications (e.g., the maximum number of passengers per vehicle).

[0090] Preferably, a partition plate 3D is disposed between the support portions 2D. The partition plate 3D has, for example, an outer edge portion 31D that protrudes further toward the vehicle interior than the outer edges of the support portions 2D, with an upper portion formed in a generally S-shape and a lower portion formed in a generally arc-shape. A base end portion 32D of the partition plate 3D is fastened to the inner wall surface NH of the vehicle by a mounting bracket 33D. The upper handrail 12 and the lower handrail 11 penetrate the partition plate 3D.

[0091] With the above configuration, a standing passenger TK sitting or leaning on the support portions 2D can quickly grasp the partition plates 3D arranged between the support portions 2D in the event of a sudden stop or shaking of the railway vehicle TS. In addition, the sides of the standing passenger TK sitting or leaning on the support portions 2D are protected by the partition plates 3D, making it possible to avoid collisions with adjacent standing passengers TK. Therefore, the standing passenger TK can use the vehicle hip rest 10D even more safely and sit or lean comfortably.

[0092] <Vehicle hip rest according to this embodiment (fifth embodiment)> Next, a vehicle hip rest of a fifth example according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 14 and 15. Fig. 14 shows a perspective view of the vehicle hip rest of the fifth example according to this embodiment. Fig. 15 shows an FF cross section of the vehicle hip rest shown in Fig. 14. Note that the up / down, inside / outside, and front / rear arrows shown in the drawings indicate directions in a railway vehicle.

[0093] 14 and 15, a vehicle hiprest 10E according to a fifth example of this embodiment is a vehicle hiprest 10E that is installed on an inner wall surface NH of the vehicle that constitutes the free space TM of a railway vehicle TS and that includes a plurality of support members 2E on which a portion of a standing passenger TK can rest or lean. The support members 2E may be installed directly on the inner wall surface NH of the vehicle or via other members, but in this example, the vehicle hiprest 10E includes a handrail 1E that is installed horizontally along the inner wall surface NH of the vehicle, and the support members 2E are attached to the handrail 1E.

[0094] The support portion 2E also includes a support main body portion 21E that protrudes in a curved shape toward the inside of the vehicle and has a cushion member 22E built in, an upper support portion 23E that extends upward from the vehicle outer portion 211Eb at the upper end portion 211E of the support main body portion 21E, and a lower support portion 24E that extends downward from the vehicle inner portion 213Ea at the lower end portion 213E of the support main body portion 21E and is formed so as to be elastically deformable toward the outside of the vehicle.

[0095] The support portion 2E is formed such that the upper support portion 23E, the support main body portion 21E, and the lower support portion 24E are curved in a generally S-shape in the up-down direction and are continuously formed. The inner end portion 232E of the upper support portion 23E is formed with a generally arc-shaped cross section, and the inner end portions 212E, 242E of the support main body portion 21E and the lower support portion 24E are formed with a generally arc-shaped or V-shaped cross section. The maximum thickness of the support main body portion 21E in the vehicle interior / exterior direction is greater than the maximum thicknesses of the upper support portion 23E and the lower support portion 24E in the vehicle interior / exterior direction. The outer edge of the support portion 2E is covered with a skin member 25E.

[0096] Therefore, similar to the first embodiment, standing passengers TK (TK1 to TK4) of different heights, from tall adults to short children, can each sit or lean comfortably against the appropriate positions of the support portion 2E. Therefore, the vehicle hiprest 10E of the fifth embodiment can provide a vehicle hiprest 10E on which standing passengers TK of different heights, from tall adults to short children, can each sit or lean comfortably.

[0097] In addition, a partition plate 3E is attached to the inner wall surface NH via mounting brackets 33E (described in detail later), through which an upper handrail 12E, which is installed outside the vehicle from the inner end 232E of the upper support part 23E, and a lower handrail 11E, which is installed below the upper handrail 12E, pass, and it is preferable that the upper support part 23E is detachably attached to the upper handrail 12E and the support main body part 21E is detachably attached to the lower handrail 11E.

[0098] The upper support portion 23E includes an upper support plate 231E made of, for example, a leaf spring member, and is bent into a roughly C-shape so that it can engage with the upper handrail 12E. The support body 21E includes a lower support plate 241E made of, for example, a leaf spring member, and is bent into an inverted U-shape so that it can engage with the lower handrail 11E. The upper support plate 231E and the lower support plate 241E are connected to a cushion holding plate 26E that holds the cushion member 22E. The lower support plate 241E extends from the cushion member 22E and is formed to hold the lower cushion member 22Eb built into the lower support portion 24E.

[0099] With the above configuration, the number of support parts 2E attached to the handrail 1E can be easily adjusted depending on the degree of congestion in the free space TM in the railway vehicle TS. For example, in a commuter vehicle, during busy morning and evening times, more standing passengers TK can board by reducing or eliminating the number of support parts 2E attached to the handrail 1E. Also, during other relatively quiet times, more standing passengers TK can use the support parts 2E to sit or lean comfortably by increasing the number of support parts 2E attached to the handrail 1E. Furthermore, the number of support parts 2E can be adjusted to meet the customer's required specifications (for example, the maximum number of passengers per vehicle).

[0100] Furthermore, it is preferable that a partition plate 3E is disposed between the support portions 2E. The partition plate 3E is disposed on both sides of the support portion 2E (here, on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle). Furthermore, the partition plate 3E is formed, for example, in a substantially semi-elliptical arc shape, with its outer edge portion 31E protruding toward the inside of the vehicle beyond the outer edge of the support portion 2E. Furthermore, a base end portion 32E of the partition plate 3E is fastened to the inner wall surface NH of the vehicle by a mounting bracket 33E. An upper handrail 12E and a lower handrail 11E pass through the partition plate 3E.

[0101] With the above configuration, a standing passenger TK sitting or leaning on the support portions 2E can quickly grasp the partition plates 3E arranged between the support portions 2E in the event of a sudden stop or shaking of the railway vehicle TS. In addition, the sides of the standing passenger TK sitting or leaning on the support portions 2E are protected by the partition plates 3E, making it possible to avoid collisions with adjacent standing passengers TK. Therefore, the standing passenger TK can use the vehicle hip rest 10E even more safely and sit or lean comfortably.

[0102] The support portion 2E is formed with a width w1 for one person, which allows a standing passenger TK sitting or leaning on the support portion 2E to secure personal space so that their shoulders do not touch with the standing passenger TK next to them, and also allows them to quickly grasp the partition plate 3E between the support portions 2E in the event of a sudden stop or shaking of the railway vehicle TS.

[0103] In addition, it is preferable that the upper handrail 12E and the lower handrail 11E are each connected to a partition plate 3E, and are integrated by being curved in a U-shape at the longitudinal end 13E, and that the partition plate 3E is attached to the inner wall surface NH.

[0104] With the above configuration, the weight of a standing passenger TK sitting or leaning on the support portion 2E can be transmitted to the vehicle's inner wall surface NH via the partition plate 3E. Therefore, the longitudinal end portion 13E of the handrail 1E to which the support portion 2E is attached does not need to be directly connected to the vehicle's inner wall surface NH. This increases the degree of freedom in the installation location of the vehicle hip rest 10E, and allows the vehicle hip rest 10E to be made more compact in the longitudinal direction, allowing it to be used by more standing passengers TK even in a narrow free space TM.

[0105] Additionally, a notch 34E for a handle is preferably formed in the outer edge 31E of the partition plate 3E. The notch 34E is formed in a vertically elongated, approximately triangular shape near the center of the partition plate 3E in the vertical direction. In this case, a standing passenger TK sitting or leaning on the support portion 2E can quickly grasp the outer edge 31E of the partition plate 3E as a handrail in the event of a sudden stop or shaking of the railway vehicle TS. Therefore, even if the handrail 1E is not exposed between the support portions 2E, the standing passenger TK can avoid falling by grasping the outer edge 31E of the partition plate 3E. Therefore, the standing passenger TK can safely use the more compact vehicle hip rest 10E to sit or lean comfortably.

[0106] <Modification> For example, in this embodiment, the support parts 2, 2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, 2D, 2E include support body parts 21, 21B, 21B1, 21C, 21C1, 21D, 21E that protrude in a curved shape toward the inside of the vehicle and have built-in cushion members 22, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E, and support parts 21, 21B, 21B1, 21C, 21C1, 21D, 21E that extend upward from outer parts 211b, 211Bb, 211Cb, 211Db, 211Eb of the support body parts 21, 21B, 21B1, 21C, 21C1, 21D, 21E. and lower support portions 24, 24B, 24B1, 24C, 24C1, 24D, 24E extending downward from vehicle interior portions 213a, 213Ba 213Ca, 213Da, 213Ea at the lower ends 213, 213B, 213C, 213D, 213E of the support main body portions 21, 21B, 21B1, 21C, 21C1, 21D, 21E and formed so as to be elastically deformable toward the outside of the vehicle, but this is not necessarily limited to this.

[0107] For example, the support portions 2, 2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, 2D, 2E may include support main body portions 21, 21B, 21B1, 21C, 21C1, 21D, 21E that protrude curvedly toward the inside of the vehicle and have cushion members 22, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E built in, and upper support portions 23, 23B, 23B1, 23C, 23C1, 23D, 23E that extend upward from outer-vehicle portions 211b, 211Bb, 211Cb, 211Db, 211Eb at the upper ends 211, 211B, 211C, 211D, 211E of the support main body portions 21, 21B, 21B1, 21C, 21C1, 21D, 21E. In addition, the support portion 2 may include a support main body portion 21 that protrudes in a curved shape toward the inside of the vehicle and has a cushion member 22 built in, and a lower support portion 24 that extends downward from the vehicle inside portion 213a at the lower end portion 213 of the support main body portion 21 and is formed so as to be elastically deformable toward the outside of the vehicle.

[0108] Furthermore, for example, the support portions 2, 2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, 2D, 2E may include support main body portions 21, 21B, 21B1, 21C, 21C1, 21D, 21E that protrude in a curved shape toward the inside of the vehicle, and upper support portions 23, 23B, 23B1, 23C, 23C1, 23D, 23E that extend upward from the outer-vehicle portions 211b, 211Bb, 211Cb, 211Db, 211Eb of the upper end portions 211, 211B, 211C, 211D, 211E of the support main body portions 21, 21B, 21B1, 21C, 21C1, 21D, 21E. Furthermore, the support portion 2 may include a support main body portion 21 that protrudes in a curved shape toward the inside of the vehicle, and a lower support portion 24 that extends downward from a vehicle-interior portion 213a at a lower end portion 213 of the support main body portion 21. In this case, the support portions 2, 2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, 2D, and 2E may be formed from a resin member such as FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastics).

[0109] Furthermore, the handrails 1, 1E in this embodiment are installed horizontally along the inner wall surface NH of the vehicle that constitutes the free space TM of the railway vehicle TS, but they do not need to be installed directly on the inner wall surface NH and may be installed via a bracket or the like. They may also be installed on the window frame of the side window GM, and there are no limitations on the installation location. Furthermore, the handrails 1, 1E are not particularly limited as long as they can be grasped by an adult standing passenger TK near their waist and can be used as a handrail.

[0110] <Action and effect> According to the vehicle hip rests 10, 10B, 10B1, 10C, 10C1, 10D, and 10E according to the present embodiment described above in detail, the support portions 2, 2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, 2D, and 2E include support body portions 21, 21B, 21B1, and 21C that protrude in a curved shape toward the inside of the vehicle and have cushion members 22, 22B, 22C, 22D, and 22E built in. , 21C1, 21D, 21E, and upper support portions 23, 23B, 23B1, 23C, 23C1 extending upward from vehicle outer portions 211b, 211Bb, 211Cb, 211Db, 211Eb of upper end portions 211, 211B, 211C, 211D, 211E of the support main body portions 21, 21B, 21B1, 21C, 21C1, 21D, 21E, 23D, 23E, a tall adult male standing customer TK (TK1) can rest his / her thighs TK12 against the inner end portions 212, 212B, 212C, 212D, 212E of the support main body portions 21, 21B, 21B1, 21C, 21C1, 21D, 21E while bending the cushion members 22, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E. In addition, the buttocks TK11 can be placed on the vehicle inner portions 211a, 211Ba, 211Ca, 211Da, 211Ea of the upper ends 211, 211B, 211C, 211D, 211E of the support main body portions 21, 21B, 21B1, 21C, 21C1, 21D, 21E while bending the cushion members 22, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E.

[0111] Furthermore, a standing adult female passenger TK (TK2, TK3) of medium or short height can lean her buttocks TK21, TK31 or thighs TK22, TK32 against the inner ends 212, 212B, 212C, 212D, 212E of the support main body portions 21, 21B, 21B1, 21C, 21C1, 21D, 21E while flexing the cushion members 22, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E. Furthermore, a shorter standing visitor TK (TK4) can lean his / her upper waist TK43 or back TK44 against the lower ends 213, 213B, 213C, 213D, 213E of the support body portions 21, 21B, 21B1, 21C, 21C1, 21D, 21E while bending the cushion members 22, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E of the support body portions 21, 21B, 21B1, 21C, 21C1, 21D, 21E. Therefore, standing visitors TK (TK1, TK2, TK3, TK4) of different heights, from tall adults to short children, can sit or lean comfortably in appropriate positions on the support portions 2, 2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, 2D, 2E, respectively.

[0112] Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to provide vehicle hip rests 10, 10B, 10B1, 10C, 10C1, 10D, and 10E on which standing passengers TK of different heights, from tall adults to short children, can sit or lean comfortably.

[0113] Furthermore, according to the vehicle hip rests 10, 10B, 10B1, 10C, 10C1, 10D, and 10E of the present embodiment, the lower end portions 213, 213B, 213C, 213D, and 213E of the support main body portions 21, 21B, 21B1, 21C, 21C1, 21D, and 21E are extended downward from the vehicle inner portions 213a, 213Ba, 213Ca, 213Da, and 213Ea and are formed to be elastically deformable toward the vehicle outer side. Because the seat is provided with lower support portions 24, 24B, 24B1, 24C, 24C1, 24D, and 24E, a shorter standing passenger TK (TK4) can rest his / her upper waist TK43 or back TK44 on the lower support portions 24, 24B, 24B1, 24C, 24C1, 24D, and 24E while elastically deforming the lower support portions 24, 24B, 24B1, 24C, 24C1, 24D, and 24E toward the outside of the vehicle. Therefore, standing passengers TK (TK1, TK2, TK3, and TK4) of a wide range of heights, from tall adults to short children, can sit or lean comfortably on the appropriate positions of the support portions 24, 24B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, 2D, and 2E.

[0114] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the inner wall surface NH is provided with an upper handrail 12 that is installed outside the vehicle from the inner ends 232, 232B, 232C of the upper support parts 23, 23B, 23B1, 23C, 23C1, and a lower handrail 11 that is installed below the vehicle from the upper handrail 12, and the support main body parts 21, 21B, 21B1, 21C, 21C1 are connected to the lower handrail 11 via cushion holding plates 26, 26B, 26C that hold cushion members 22, 22B, 22C. Therefore, when a tall adult male standing passenger TK (TK1) places his / her buttocks TK11 on the vehicle interior portions 211a, 211Ba, 211Ca of the upper end portions 211, 211B, 211C of the support main body portions 21, 21B, 21B1, 21C, 21C1, the back side of the buttocks TK11 is restricted by the upper support portions 23, 23B, 23B1, 23C, 23C1, preventing the upper waist TK13 or the back TK14 from interfering with the handrail 12. Therefore, the buttocks TK11 of the standing passenger TK (TK1) can be placed safely on the vehicle interior portions 211a, 211Ba, 211Ca of the upper end portions 211, 211B, 211C of the support main body portions 21, 21B, 21B1, 21C, 21C1, allowing him / her to sit more comfortably.

[0115] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the upper support portion 23 is provided with a thin upper cushion member 22a extending from the cushion member 22, and an upper support plate 231 made of an elastic member that holds the upper cushion member 22a and extends from the cushion holding plate 26. Therefore, when a tall adult male standing passenger TK (TK1) places his buttocks TK11 on the vehicle interior portion 211a at the upper end portion 211 of the support main body portion 21, the upper cushion member 22a of the upper support portion 23 bends and the upper support plate 231 elastically deforms, allowing the upper support portion 23 to gently embrace the back side of the buttocks TK11. Therefore, the upper support part 23 gently wraps around the back side of the buttocks TK11 of the standing passenger TK (TK1) placed on the vehicle inner part 211a of the upper end part 211 of the support main body part 21 from the vehicle outer side, thereby preventing the buttocks TK11 from shifting out of position and allowing the passenger to sit more stably and comfortably.

[0116] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, upper support portions 23B, 23B1 include thin-walled upper cushion member 22Ba extending from cushion member 22B and upper support plate 231B extending from cushion holding plate 26B and holding upper cushion member 22Ba, and upper end portion 231Ba of upper support plate 231B is connected to upper handrail 12. Therefore, support portions 23B, 2B1 can be supported by upper handrail 12 and lower handrail 11, which are spaced apart vertically, thereby improving the load-bearing capacity of vehicle hiprests 10B, 10B1. Furthermore, when a tall adult male standing passenger TK (TK1) places his buttocks TK11 on vehicle interior portion 211Ba of upper end portion 211B of support main body portion 21B, 21B1, upper support portions 23B, 23B1 can stably support the back side of buttocks TK11. Therefore, even if the railway vehicle TS sways in the direction of the sleepers (inward and outward), the upper support parts 23B, 23B1 securely support the buttocks TK11 of the standing passenger TK (TK1) placed on the inner part 211Ba of the vehicle at the upper end part 211B of the support main body parts 21B, 21B1 from the outside of the vehicle, thereby preventing the buttocks TK11 from shifting position, allowing the passenger to sit more stably and comfortably.

[0117] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the upper support portions 23C, 23C1 are formed with a thin cross section, and the upper end portions 23Ca of the upper support portions 23C, 23C1 are detachably connected to the right handrail 12. This increases the seating space at the vehicle interior portion 211Ca of the upper end portions 211C, 211C1 of the support main bodies 21C, 21C1, and allows a tall, adult, male standing passenger TK (TK1) to comfortably rest his buttocks TK11 on the vehicle interior portion 211Ca of the upper end portions 211C, 211C1 of the support main bodies 21C, 21C1. Even in this case, the upper support portions 23C, 23C1 can stably support the back side of the buttocks TK11. Furthermore, when a large standing passenger TK (TK1) sits down, the upper end portions 23Ca of the upper support portions 23C, 23C1 can be detached from the right handrail 12, ensuring a larger seating space at the upper end portions 211C, 211C1 of the support main bodies 21C, 21C1. As a result, a larger seating space can be ensured at the upper end portions 211C, 211C1 of the support main bodies 21C, 21C1 according to the physique of the standing passenger TK (TK1), allowing him or her to sit more stably and comfortably.

[0118] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the upper end 211C1 of the support body 21C1 is provided with a bucket-shaped seat portion SZ, so that a tall adult male standing passenger TK (TK1) can comfortably rest his or her buttocks TK11 on the bucket-shaped seat portion SZ provided on the upper end 211C1 of the support body 21C1. In this case, the bucket-shaped seat portion SZ can stably support both sides and the back of the buttocks TK11. Therefore, even if the railway vehicle TS sways in the direction of the sleepers (inward and outward directions) or up and down, the buttocks TK11 of the standing passenger TK (TK1) resting on the seat portion SZ can be stably supported, thereby preventing the buttocks TK11 from shifting out of position, allowing the passenger to sit with even greater security and comfort.

[0119] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the inner wall surface NH is provided with upper handrails 12, 12E that are installed outside the vehicle from the inner ends 232D, 232E of the upper support parts 23D, 23E, and lower handrails 11, 11E that are installed below the vehicle from the upper handrails 12, 12E, and the upper support parts 23D, 23E are detachably attached to the upper handrails 12, 12E, and the support main body parts 21D, 21E are detachably attached to the lower handrails 11, 11E, so that the number of support parts 2D, 2E attached to the handrails 1, 1E can be easily adjusted depending on the degree of congestion in the free space TM in the railway vehicle TS. For example, in commuter trains, during busy morning and evening times, more standing passengers TK can board by reducing or eliminating the support parts 2D, 2E attached to the handrail 1, and during other relatively quiet times, more standing passengers TK can use the support parts 2D, 2E to sit or lean comfortably by increasing the number of support parts 2D, 2E attached to the handrails 1, 1E. Also, the number of support parts 2D, 2E can be adjusted to meet the customer's required specifications (for example, the maximum number of passengers per train).

[0120] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, partition plates 3D, 3E are disposed between the support portions 2D, 2E, so that a standing passenger TK sitting or leaning on the support portions 2D, 2E can quickly grasp the partition plates 3D, 3E disposed between the support portions 2D, 2E in the event of a sudden stop or shaking of the railway vehicle TS. Furthermore, the partition plates 3D, 3E protect the sides of the standing passenger TK sitting or leaning on the support portions 2D, 2E, thereby preventing collisions with adjacent standing passengers TK. Therefore, the standing passenger TK can use the vehicle hip rests 10D, 10E more safely and comfortably.

[0121] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the upper handrail 12E and the lower handrail 11E are each connected to the partition plate 3E, and are integrated by bending the longitudinal end 13E into a U-shape. The partition plate 3E is attached to the interior wall surface NH. This allows the weight of a standing passenger TK sitting or leaning on the support portion 2E to be transmitted to the interior wall surface NH of the vehicle via the partition plate 3E. Therefore, the longitudinal end 13E of the handrail 1E to which the support portion 2E is attached does not need to be directly connected to the interior wall surface NH of the vehicle. This increases the degree of freedom in the installation location of the vehicle hiprest 10E, and allows the vehicle hiprest 10E to be made more compact in the longitudinal direction, allowing it to be used by more standing passengers TK even in a small multipurpose space TM.

[0122] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the outer edge 31E of the partition plate 3E is formed with a notch 34E for a handle, so that a standing passenger TK sitting or leaning on the support portion 2E can quickly grasp the outer edge 31E of the partition plate 3E as a handrail in the event of a sudden stop or shaking of the railway vehicle TS. Therefore, even if the handrail 1E is not exposed between the support portions 2E, the standing passenger TK can avoid falling by grasping the outer edge 31E of the partition plate 3E. Therefore, the standing passenger TK can safely use the more compact vehicle hip rest 10E to sit or lean comfortably.

[0123] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the support portion 2 is provided with a support main body portion 21 that protrudes in a curved shape toward the inside of the vehicle and has a cushion member 22 built in, and a lower support portion 24 that extends downward from the vehicle interior portion 213a at the lower end portion 213 of the support main body portion 21 and is formed so as to be able to elastically deform toward the outside of the vehicle. Therefore, a tall adult male standing passenger TK (TK1) can rest his thighs against the inner end portion 212 of the support main body portion 21 while bending the cushion member 22, and can also rest his buttocks TK11 on the vehicle interior portion 211a at the upper end portion 211 of the support main body portion 21 while bending the cushion member 22.

[0124] Furthermore, a medium- or short-height adult female standing passenger TK (TK2, TK3) can rest her buttocks TK21, TK31 or thighs TK22, TK32 against the inner end 212 of the support body 21 while the cushion member 22 is flexed. A shorter child standing passenger TK (TK4) can rest her upper waist TK43 or back against the lower end 213 of the support body 21 while the cushion member 22 of the support body 21 is flexed, or she can rest her upper waist or back TK44 while the lower support portion is elastically deformed toward the outside of the vehicle. Therefore, standing passengers TK of different heights, from tall adults to short children, can sit or lean comfortably in appropriate positions on the support portion 2.

[0125] Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to provide a vehicle hip rest 10 on which standing passengers TK of different heights, from tall adults to short children, can sit or lean comfortably.

[0126] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the support portions 2, 2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, and 2D are formed with widths (w1, w2) suitable for one or more people and are arranged with a predetermined gap d1 along the longitudinal direction of the handrail 1. This allows standing passengers TK sitting or leaning on the support portions 2, 2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, and 2D to quickly grasp the handrail 1 exposed in the gaps between the support portions 2, 2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, and 2D in the event of a sudden stop or shaking of the railway vehicle TS. This allows standing passengers TK to safely use the vehicle hip rests 10, 10B, 10B1, 10C, 10C1, and 10D and sit or lean comfortably. Wheelchair passengers can also grasp the handrail 1. Therefore, standing passengers TK can safely use vehicle hip rests 10, 10B, 10B1, 10C, 10C1, 10D to sit or lean comfortably, and the safety of wheelchair users can be improved. Furthermore, the single-person support portions 2, 2B, 2C, 2C1, 2D ensure personal space between standing passengers TK so that shoulders do not touch. [Industrial Applicability]

[0127] The present invention can be used as a vehicle hip rest that is designed to be easily accessible to passengers of different heights. [Explanation of symbols]

[0128] 1, 1E handrail 2, 2B, 2B1, 2C Support part 2C1, 2D, 2E support part 3D, 3E partition plate 10, 10B, 10B1, 10C Vehicle hip rest 10C1, 10D, 10E Vehicle hip rest 11, 11E Lower handrail 12, 12E Upper handrail 13E Longitudinal end 21, 21B, 21B1, 21C Support body part 21C1, 21D, 21E Support body 22, 22B, 22C cushion members 22a, 22Ba upper cushion member 22D, 22E Cushion members 23, 23B, 23B1, 23C Upper support part 23Ca upper end 23D, 23E Upper support part 24, 24B, 24B1, 24C Lower support part 24D, 24E Lower support part 26, 26B, 26C Cushion retaining plate 26D, 26E Cushion retaining plate 31E outer edge 34E Notched hole 211, 211B, 211C upper end 211C1, 211D, 211E upper end 211b, 211Bb, 211Cb Vehicle outer part 211Db, 211Eb Vehicle outer part 212, 212B, 212C inner end 212D, 212E inner end 213, 213B, 213C lower end 213D, 213E lower end 213a, 213Ba, 213Ca Inner part of the vehicle 213Da, 213Ea Inner part of the vehicle 231, 231B Upper support plate 231Ba upper end NH inner wall surface SZ seat TK, TK1, TK2 Standing customer TK3, TK4 Standing customer TM Multipurpose Space TS Railway Vehicles d1 gap w1, w2 width

Claims

1. A vehicle hip rest is provided on an inner wall surface of a vehicle that constitutes a free space of the railway vehicle and has a plurality of support portions on which a standing passenger can rest or lean, the support portion includes a support main body portion that protrudes in a curved shape toward the inside of the vehicle, and an upper support portion that extends upward from an outer portion of the upper end of the support main body portion toward the outside of the vehicle; The inner wall surface is provided with an upper handrail installed outward from the inner end of the upper support portion and a lower handrail installed below the upper handrail, The vehicle hip rest is characterized in that the support body portion is connected to the lower handrail.

2. The vehicle hip rest according to claim 1, The vehicle hip rest is characterized in that the support portion includes a lower support portion that extends downward from a vehicle interior portion at a lower end of the support body portion.

3. The vehicle hip rest according to claim 1, The vehicle hip rest is characterized in that the support body portion incorporates a cushion member and is connected to the lower handrail via a cushion holding plate that holds the cushion member.

4. The vehicle hip rest according to claim 3, a cushion support plate that holds the upper cushion member and is made of an elastic member and extends from the cushion support plate;

5. The vehicle hip rest according to claim 3, the upper support portion includes a thin upper cushion member extending from the cushion member, and an upper support plate extending from the cushion holding plate and holding the upper cushion member, A vehicle hip rest, characterized in that an upper end of the upper support plate is connected to the handrail.

6. The vehicle hip rest according to claim 1, The upper support portion is formed with a thin cross section, A vehicle hip rest, characterized in that an upper end of the upper support portion is detachably connected to the handrail.

7. The vehicle hip rest according to claim 6, A vehicle hip rest comprising a bucket-shaped seat portion at an upper end of the support body.

8. A vehicle hip rest that is installed on the inner wall surface of a vehicle that constitutes the free space of a railway vehicle and has a plurality of support parts on which a standing passenger can rest or lean, the support portion includes a support main body portion that protrudes in a curved shape toward the inside of the vehicle, and an upper support portion that extends upward from an outer portion of the upper end of the support main body portion toward the outside of the vehicle; The inner wall surface is provided with an upper handrail installed outward from the inner end of the upper support portion and a lower handrail installed below the upper handrail, The upper support portion is detachably attached to the upper handrail, The vehicle hip rest is characterized in that the support body portion is detachably attached to the lower handrail.

9. The vehicle hip rest according to claim 8, A vehicle hip rest, characterized in that a partition plate is disposed between the support portions.

10. The vehicle hip rest according to claim 9, The upper handrail and the lower handrail are each connected to the partition plate and are integrally curved in a U-shape at their longitudinal ends. The partition plate is attached to the inner wall surface.

11. The vehicle hip rest according to claim 9 or 10, A vehicle hip rest characterized in that a notch hole for a handle is formed in an outer edge portion of the partition plate.

12. A vehicle hip rest comprising a handrail installed horizontally along the inner wall surface of a vehicle that constitutes the free space of the railway vehicle, and a plurality of support parts attached to the handrail or the inner wall surface on which a standing passenger can rest or lean, the support portion includes a support main body portion that protrudes in a curved shape toward the inside of the vehicle, and a lower support portion that extends downward from the inside of the vehicle at the lower end of the support main body portion; The vehicle hip rest is characterized in that the lower support portion is formed so as to be elastically deformable outward from the vehicle.

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