Elevator rail derailment detection system

Abstract

To provide an elevator derailment detection system which detects that a counterweight of an elevator comes off from a rail due to an earthquake or the like, the system enabling the derailment of the counterweight to be detected without interrupting a current interruption circuit of a conductive wire even when maintenance and inspection work is performed in a hoistway.SOLUTION: An elevator derailment detection system comprises: a wire 12 that is installed in a space having no interference with the movement space of an ascending and descending body in a hoistway and is stretched in parallel with guide rails 4, 4a for guiding the ascending and descending of a counterweight 3; a penetration detection sensor 16 that is installed on the counterweight 3 and detects whether the wire 12 penetrates through the interior; a wire contact detection sensor 17 that is installed on the counterweight and detects whether it is in contact with the wire; and derailment determination processing means that performs derailment determination processing based on signals output from the penetration detection sensor 16 and the wire contact detection sensor 17.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an elevator derailment detection system that detects when a counterweight of an elevator has come off the rail due to an earthquake or the like.

Background Art

[0002] Conventional elevator derailment detection systems have passed an electric current through a conductive wire provided in the hoistway parallel to the up-and-down direction of the counterweight, detected the contact between the conductive wire and the contactor, or determined whether the magnetic field strength of the magnetic field generated by the electric current flowing through the conductive wire is within an allowable range. (For example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Conventional elevator derailment detection systems have a problem in that, since an electric current flows through the conductive wire provided in the hoistway, a current cutoff circuit for the conductive wire is provided to ensure safety, and this current cutoff circuit is cut off when performing maintenance and inspection work in the hoistway.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made to solve the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide an elevator derailment detection system capable of detecting derailment of a counterweight without cutting off the current cutoff circuit of the conductive wire even when performing maintenance and inspection work in the hoistway.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The elevator rail derailment detection system according to this disclosure is installed in a space that does not interfere with the movement space of the elevator body moving up and down in the hoistway, and comprises a wire stretched parallel to a guide rail that guides the up and down of a counterweight, a penetration detection sensor installed on the counterweight that detects whether or not the wire penetrates the inside, a wire contact detection sensor installed on the counterweight that detects whether or not it is in contact with the wire, and a rail derailment determination processing means that performs rail derailment determination processing based on signals output from the penetration detection sensor and the wire contact detection sensor. The wire is installed in a non-energized state. It is characterized by the following: [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to this disclosure, even when performing maintenance and inspection work in the elevator shaft, it becomes possible to detect the derailment of the counterweight without interrupting the current cutoff circuit of the conductive wires that is necessary to ensure safety. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is an overall configuration diagram of the elevator in Embodiment 1. [Figure 2] These are diagrams showing the counterweight of the elevator shaft in Embodiment 1, viewed from the top of the shaft and from the side of the shaft. [Figure 3] This is a block diagram of the elevator rail derailment detection system in Embodiment 1. [Figure 4] This is a flowchart of the elevator derailment detection system in Embodiment 1. [Figure 5] This is a table of combinations of determination results for the elevator derailment detection system in Embodiment 1. [Figure 6] These are diagrams showing the counterweight of the elevator shaft in Embodiment 2, viewed from the top of the shaft and from the side of the shaft. [Figure 7] This is a block diagram of the elevator derailment detection system in Embodiment 2. [Figure 8]This is a flowchart of the elevator derailment detection system in Embodiment 2. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] Embodiment 1. The overall configuration diagram of the elevator in Embodiment 1 will be explained using Figure 1. Figure 1 is an overall configuration diagram of the elevator.

[0010] The elevator comprises a car 1, a main rope 2, a counterweight 3, guide rails 4, 4a, a hoisting machine 5, a control panel 6, and wiring cables 7. One end of the main rope 2 is connected to the upper end of the cage 1, and the other end of the main rope 2 is connected to the counterweight 3. The hoisting machine 5 is installed in the middle of the main rope 2 so that the cage 1 and the counterweight 3 move up and down in opposite directions. The counterweight 3 moves guided by guide rails 4, 4a installed on the elevator shaft wall (not shown) of the elevator shaft.

[0011] The control panel 6 drives the hoisting machine 5 and controls the raising and lowering of the cage 1. Here, the cage 1 and the counterweight 3 are defined as elevators that move up and down within the elevator shaft. The control panel 6 receives signals from the equipment installed on the counterweight 3 via wiring cables 7.

[0012] A wire 12 is installed in the elevator shaft through which the cage 1 and the counterweight 3 move up and down, from the underside of the floor surface of the machine room 11 to the pit at the bottom of the elevator shaft. The wire 12 is stretched parallel to the guide rails 4 and 4a of the counterweight 3.

[0013] Figure 2 will be used to illustrate the equipment installed on the counterweight according to Embodiment 1. Figure 2, “(1) View from the top of the hoistway (normal state)” and “(1a) View from the top of the hoistway (rail-off state)” are diagrams of the counterweight as seen from the top of the hoistway of the elevator according to Embodiment 1. The "Figure (2) View of the counterweight seen from the side of the hoistway (normal state)" and the "(2a) View of the counterweight seen from the side of the hoistway (derailed state)" in FIG. 2 are views of the counterweight of the elevator according to Embodiment 1 seen from the side of the hoistway.

[0014] In the "Figure (1) View from the top of the hoistway (normal state)" in FIG. 2, a wire 12 is stretched parallel to the guide rails 4 and 4a near the counterweight 3. The wire 12 may be stretched anywhere as long as it does not interfere with the lifting body within the range that the detector of the equipment installed on the counterweight 3 can reach.

[0015] In the "Figure (2) View of the counterweight seen from the side of the hoistway (normal state)" in FIG. 2, the counterweight 3 is provided with an upper penetration detection sensor 16 and an upper wire contact detection sensor 17. The upper penetration detection sensor 16 and the upper wire contact detection sensor 17 are installed at the upper part of the counterweight 3 and are connected to the wiring cable 7. The upper penetration detection sensor 16 may be installed below the upper wire contact detection sensor 17.

[0016] The upper penetration detection sensor 16 includes a cylindrical detection part through which the wire 12 penetrates, and is a penetration detection sensor for detecting whether the wire 12 penetrates inside the cylindrical detection part. The penetration detection signal detected by the penetration detection sensor is sent to the control panel 6 via the wiring cable 7. The upper wire contact detection sensor 17 includes a cylindrical detection part through which the wire 12 penetrates, and is a wire contact detection sensor for detecting whether the wire 12 contacts the cylindrical detection part. The wire contact detection signal detected by the wire contact detection sensor is sent to the control panel 6 via the wiring cable 7.

[0017] The cylindrical detection parts of the upper penetration detection sensor 16 and the upper wire contact detection sensor 17 may be integrally formed. The shape of the detection parts of the upper penetration detection sensor 16 and the upper wire contact detection sensor 17 may be polygonal other than cylindrical.

[0018] In Figure 2, in “(1a) View from the top of the elevator shaft (off-rail state)” and “(2a) View of the counterweight from the side of the elevator shaft (off-rail state)”, the counterweight 3 is in an off-rail state, having come off the guide rails 4 and 4a. When the counterweight 3 detaches from the guide rails 4 and 4a, the wire 12 is pulled and comes into contact with the detection parts of the upper penetration detection sensor 16 and the upper wire contact detection sensor 17. Furthermore, Figures 2(1a) and (2a) show the counterweight 3 tilted relative to the guide rails 4 and 4a. If the counterweight 3 tilts further, it will break the wire 12, preventing the wire 12 from passing through the detection part of the upper penetration detection sensor 16.

[0019] A block diagram of the elevator rail derailment detection system according to Embodiment 1 will be explained using Figure 3. Figure 3 is a block diagram of the elevator rail derailment detection system according to Embodiment 1.

[0020] The control panel 6 of the elevator's rail derailment detection system includes an I / F means 21, a CPU 22, a storage means 23, and a lifting / lowering control means 24. The I / F means 21 of the control panel 6 receives the upper penetration detection signal and the upper wire contact detection signal transmitted from the upper penetration detection sensor 16 and the upper wire contact detection sensor 17 installed on the counterweight 3, and transmits the respective received detection signals to the CPU 22.

[0021] The CPU 22 outputs a rail derailment determination result based on the upper penetration detection signal and the upper wire contact detection signal obtained via the I / F means 21. Here, CPU22 is defined as a means for determining whether a vehicle has been removed from its rails. The lifting control means 24 either continues or stops the lifting operation of the elevator car 1 based on the derailment determination result obtained from the CPU 22.

[0022] The storage means 23 stores the control program for the CPU 22 and saves data for control calculations. The storage means 23 can be any means that can store data and read the stored data, such as SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory).

[0023] Figures 4 and 5 illustrate the flowchart and combination of judgment results for the elevator rail derailment detection system according to Embodiment 1. Figure 4 is a flowchart of the elevator rail derailment detection system according to Embodiment 1. Figure 5 is a table of judgment result combinations for the elevator rail derailment detection system.

[0024] In step S1, the CPU 22 of the control panel 6 of the elevator derailment detection system acquires an upper penetration detection signal and an upper wire contact detection signal from the upper penetration detection sensor 16 and the upper wire contact detection sensor 17, respectively.

[0025] Here, the upper penetration detection sensor 16 and the upper wire contact detection sensor 17 output the following signals based on the detection result of the wire 12. The upper penetration detection sensor 16 outputs an ON signal when the wire 12 is passing through, and an OFF signal when the wire 12 is not passing through. Furthermore, if the upper penetration detection sensor 16 is not powered, it outputs an OFF signal.

[0026] The upper wire contact detection sensor 17 outputs an OFF signal when the wire 12 is in contact with the contact detection unit, and an ON signal when the wire 12 is not in contact with the contact detection unit. Furthermore, when the upper wire contact detection sensor 17 is not powered, it outputs an OFF signal.

[0027] In step S2, the CPU 22 determines whether or not the upper penetration detection sensor 16 is outputting an ON signal. If the CPU 22 receives an ON signal from the upper penetration detection sensor 16, it proceeds to step S3 (YES in step S2). On the other hand, if an OFF signal is obtained from the upper penetration detection sensor 16, the process proceeds to step S6.

[0028] In step S3, the CPU 22 determines whether the upper wire contact detection sensor 17 is outputting an ON signal. If the CPU 22 receives an ON signal from the upper wire contact detection sensor 17, it proceeds to step S4 (YES in step S3). On the other hand, if the upper wire contact detection sensor 17 receives an OFF signal, the process proceeds to step S6.

[0029] In step S4, the CPU 22 outputs an ON signal to the lifting control means 24 based on the upper penetration detection signal and the upper wire contact detection signal, and proceeds to step S5. In step S5, the lifting control means 24 continues the lifting and lowering operation of the car 1 based on the ON signal obtained from the CPU 22.

[0030] In step S6, the CPU 22 outputs an OFF signal to the lifting control means 24 based on the upper penetration detection signal and the upper wire contact detection signal, and proceeds to step S7. In step S7, the lifting control means 24 stops the lifting operation of the car 1 based on the OFF signal received from the CPU 22.

[0031] Here, we will explain the combination table of judgment results for the elevator rail derailment detection system shown in Figure 5. In the "normal operating state" shown in No. 1 of Figure 5, the upper wire contact detection sensor 17 outputs an ON signal when it is not in contact with the wire 12 (non-contact). Furthermore, the upper penetration detection sensor 16 outputs an ON signal when the wire 12 is in a state of penetration. In the "normal operation state" shown in No. 1 of Figure 5, the rail derailment detection result is an ON signal, and the operation of the cage 1 continues as the counterweight 3 is not derailed.

[0032] In Figure 5, No. 2, "Detecting contact with wire," the upper wire contact detection sensor 17 outputs an OFF signal when it comes into contact with the wire 12.

[0033] Furthermore, the upper penetration detection sensor 16 outputs an ON signal when the wire 12 is in a state of penetration. In Figure 5, No. 2, "Detection of contact with wire," the rail derailment detection result is an OFF signal, indicating that the counterweight 3 is in a rail derailment state, and the operation of the cage 1 stops.

[0034] In Figure 5, No. 3, "Detection of wire breakage and non-penetration state," the upper wire contact detection sensor 17 outputs an ON signal because it is not in contact with the wire 12 (non-contact).

[0035] Furthermore, the upper penetration detection sensor 16 outputs an OFF signal when the wire 12 is not penetrating (non-penetrating). In Figure 5, No. 3, "Wire breakage detected, non-penetration state detected," the rail derailment detection result is an OFF signal, and the counterweight 3 is in a rail derailment state, causing the operation of cage 1 to stop.

[0036] In Figure 5, No. 4, "Wire contact detection sensor continues to output OFF," even though the upper wire contact detection sensor 17 is not in contact with the wire 12 (non-contact), the signal output circuit of the upper wire contact detection sensor 17 malfunctions and continues to output an OFF signal. In Figure 5, No. 4, "Wire contact detection sensor continues to output OFF," the rail derailment detection result is an OFF signal, the counterweight 3 is in a rail derailment state, and the operation of cage 1 stops.

[0037] In Figure 5, No. 5, "Penetration detection sensor continues to output OFF," the upper penetration detection sensor 16 continues to output an OFF signal because the signal output circuit of the upper penetration detection sensor 16 malfunctions, even though the wire 12 is in a penetrating state (penetration). In Figure 5, under No. 5, "Penetration detection sensor continues to output OFF," the rail derailment detection result is an OFF signal, and the counterweight 3 is in a rail derailment state, causing the operation of the cage 1 to stop.

[0038] In Figure 5, No. 6, "Wire contact detection signal continues to output ON," even though the upper wire contact detection sensor 17 is in contact with the wire 12, the signal output circuit of the upper wire contact detection sensor 17 malfunctions and continues to output an ON signal. In other words, even if wire 12 makes contact with the upper wire contact detection sensor 17, the signal output circuit is faulty, causing the upper wire contact detection sensor 17 to continue outputting an ON signal.

[0039] The upper penetration detection sensor 16 outputs an ON signal when the wire 12 is penetrating (penetrated) and an OFF signal when the wire 12 is not penetrating (not penetrated). In Figure 5, No. 6, "Wire contact detection signal remains ON output," the rail derailment determination result becomes either an ON signal or an OFF signal based on the penetration detection signal from the upper penetration detection sensor 16, and the operation of the cage 1 continues or stops based on the rail installation status of the counterweight 3.

[0040] In Figure 5, No. 6, "Wire contact detection signal remains ON output," even if the signal output circuit of one upper wire contact detection sensor 17 fails, the CPU 22 can detect the derailment of the counterweight 3 by the penetration detection signal from the other upper penetration detection sensor 16.

[0041] In Figure 5, No. 7, "Penetration detection signal continues to output ON," the upper penetration detection sensor 16 continues to output an ON signal even when the wire 12 has not penetrated the sensor, due to a malfunction in the signal output circuit of the upper penetration detection sensor 16. In other words, even if the wire 12 does not pass through the upper penetration detection sensor 16, the upper penetration detection sensor 16 continues to output an ON signal because the signal output circuit is faulty.

[0042] The upper wire contact detection sensor 17 outputs an ON signal when the wire 12 is not in contact (non-contact) and an OFF signal when the wire 12 is in contact (contact). In Figure 5, No. 7, "Penetration detection signal remains ON output," the derailment determination result becomes either an ON signal or an OFF signal based on the wire contact detection signal from the upper wire contact detection sensor 17, and the operation of the cage 1 continues or stops based on the rail installation status of the counterweight 3.

[0043] In Figure 5, No. 7, "Penetration detection signal remains ON output," even if the signal output circuit of one upper penetration detection sensor 16 fails, the CPU 22 can detect the derailment of the counterweight 3 by the wire contact detection signal from the other upper wire contact detection sensor 17.

[0044] In Figure 5, No. 8, "Wire contact detection sensor and penetration detection sensor are in a power-off state," the upper penetration detection sensor 16 and the upper wire contact detection sensor 17 each become OFF signals due to the power-off, and the rail derailment determination result is an OFF signal, causing the operation of car 1 to stop. Furthermore, power interruption also includes disconnection of the wiring supplying power to the upper penetration detection sensor 16 and the upper wire contact detection sensor 17.

[0045] As described above, the elevator rail derailment detection system according to this embodiment 1 has the effect of enabling the detection of rail derailment of the counterweight without interrupting the current cutoff circuit of the conductive wires for safety purposes, even when performing maintenance and inspection work in the hoistway. Furthermore, by using multiple sensors, including wire contact detection sensors and penetration detection sensors, the rail derailment detection system has the advantage that even if one detection sensor fails, the other sensor can still perform the rail derailment detection.

[0046] Embodiment 2. Figure 6 illustrates the equipment installed on the counterweight according to Embodiment 2. Figure 6, “(1) View from the top of the hoistway,” is a view of the counterweight from the top of the hoistway of the elevator according to Embodiment 2. Also, Figure 6, “(2) View of the counterweight from the side of the hoistway,” is a view of the counterweight of the elevator according to Embodiment 2 from the side of the hoistway. In the description of Figure 6, the parts corresponding to the equipment installed on the counterweight according to Embodiment 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals as in Figure 2, and their descriptions are omitted.

[0047] In Figure 6, “(2) View of the counterweight from the side of the elevator shaft,” the counterweight 3 is equipped with an upper penetration detection sensor 16, an upper wire contact detection sensor 17, a lower penetration detection sensor 18, and a lower wire contact detection sensor 19. The lower penetration detection sensor 18 and the lower wire contact detection sensor 19 are installed at the bottom of the counterweight 3 and are connected to the wiring cable 7. The lower penetration detection sensor 18 may be installed below the lower wire contact detection sensor 19.

[0048] The lower penetration detection sensor 18 has a cylindrical detection section through which the wire 12 passes, and is a penetration detection sensor that detects whether or not the wire 12 has passed through the inside of the cylindrical detection section. The penetration detection signal detected by each penetration detection sensor is sent to the control panel 6 via the wiring cable 7. The lower wire contact detection sensor 19 is a wire contact detection sensor that has a cylindrical detection section through which the wire 12 passes, and detects whether or not the wire 12 has come into contact with the cylindrical detection section. The wire contact detection signal detected by each wire contact detection sensor is sent to the control panel 6 via the wiring cable 7.

[0049] The cylindrical detection sections of the lower penetration detection sensor 18 and the lower wire contact detection sensor 19 may be formed as a single unit. The detection parts of the lower penetration detection sensor 18 and the lower wire contact detection sensor 19 may have a polygonal shape in addition to a cylindrical shape.

[0050] In Figure 6, an upper penetration detection sensor 16 and an upper wire contact detection sensor 17 are installed on the upper part of the counterweight 3, and a lower penetration detection sensor 18 and a lower wire contact detection sensor 19 are installed on the lower part of the counterweight 3. However, the penetration detection sensor and the wire contact detection sensor may be installed at any position on the counterweight 3 as long as they can detect penetration or contact with the wire 12.

[0051] A block diagram of the elevator rail derailment detection system according to Embodiment 2 will be explained using Figure 7. Figure 7 is a block diagram of the elevator rail derailment detection system according to Embodiment 2. In the description of Figure 7, the parts corresponding to the block diagram of the elevator rail derailment detection system according to Embodiment 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals as in Figure 3, and their description is omitted.

[0052] The I / F means 21 of the control panel 6 receives the upper penetration detection signal, upper wire contact detection signal, lower penetration detection signal, and lower wire contact detection signal transmitted from the upper penetration detection sensor 16, upper wire contact detection sensor 17, lower penetration detection sensor 18, and lower wire contact detection sensor 19 installed on the counterweight 3, and transmits the received detection signals to the CPU 22.

[0053] The CPU 22 outputs a rail derailment determination result based on the upper penetration detection signal, upper wire contact detection signal, lower penetration detection signal, and lower wire contact detection signal acquired via the I / F means 21.

[0054] Figure 8 illustrates the flowchart and determination result combination of the elevator rail derailment detection system according to Embodiment 2. Figure 8 is a flowchart of the elevator rail derailment detection system according to Embodiment 2.

[0055] In step S11, the CPU 22 of the control panel 6 of the elevator derailment detection system acquires an upper penetration detection signal, an upper wire contact detection signal, a lower penetration detection signal, and a lower wire contact detection signal from the upper penetration detection sensor 16, upper wire contact detection sensor 17, lower penetration detection sensor 18, and lower wire contact detection sensor 19, respectively.

[0056] Here, the lower penetration detection sensor 18 and the lower wire contact detection sensor 19 output the following signals based on the detection result of the wire 12. The lower penetration detection sensor 18 outputs an ON signal as a penetration detection signal when the wire 12 has penetrated, and an OFF signal as a non-penetration signal when the wire 12 has not penetrated. In addition, the lower penetration detection sensor 18 outputs an OFF signal when it is not supplied with power.

[0057] The lower wire contact detection sensor 19 outputs an OFF signal as a contact signal when the wire 12 is in contact with the contact detection unit, and an ON signal as a non-contact signal when the wire 12 is not in contact with the contact detection unit. Furthermore, when the lower wire contact detection sensor 19 is not powered, it outputs an OFF signal.

[0058] In step S12, the CPU 22 determines whether or not the upper penetration detection sensor 16 is outputting an ON signal. If the CPU 22 receives an ON signal from the upper penetration detection sensor 16, it proceeds to step S13 (YES in step S12). On the other hand, if an ON signal cannot be obtained from the upper penetration detection sensor 16, the process proceeds to step S18.

[0059] In step S13, the CPU 22 determines whether the lower penetration detection sensor 18 is outputting an ON signal. If the CPU 22 receives an ON signal from the lower penetration detection sensor 18, it proceeds to step S14 (YES in step S13). On the other hand, if an ON signal cannot be obtained from the lower penetration detection sensor 18, the process proceeds to step S18.

[0060] In step S14, the CPU 22 determines whether or not the upper wire contact detection sensor 17 is outputting an ON signal. If the CPU 22 receives an ON signal from the upper wire contact detection sensor 17, it proceeds to step S15 (YES in step S14). On the other hand, if an ON signal cannot be obtained from the upper wire contact detection sensor 17, the process proceeds to step S18.

[0061] In step S15, the CPU 22 determines whether the lower wire contact detection sensor 19 is outputting an ON signal. If the CPU 22 receives an ON signal from the lower wire contact detection sensor 19, it proceeds to step S16 (YES in step S15). On the other hand, if an ON signal cannot be obtained from the lower wire contact detection sensor 19, the process proceeds to step S18.

[0062] In step S16, the CPU 22 outputs an ON signal to the lifting control means 24 based on the upper penetration detection signal, the upper wire contact detection signal, the lower penetration detection signal, and the lower wire contact detection signal, and proceeds to step S17. In step S17, the lifting control means 24 continues the lifting and lowering operation of the car 1 based on the ON signal obtained from the CPU 22.

[0063] In step S18, the CPU 22 outputs an OFF signal to the lifting control means 24 based on the upper penetration detection signal, the upper wire contact detection signal, the lower penetration detection signal, and the lower wire contact detection signal, and proceeds to step S19. In step S19, the lifting control means 24 stops the lifting operation of the car 1 based on the OFF signal obtained from the CPU 22.

[0064] As described above, the elevator rail derailment detection system according to this second embodiment has the effect of reliably determining rail derailment by installing wire contact detection sensors and penetration detection sensors at multiple locations on the counterweight.

[0065] The elevator derailment detection system of the present disclosure, configured as described above, is characterized by comprising: a wire 12 installed in a space that does not interfere with the movement space of the elevator body moving up and down in the hoistway, and stretched parallel to guide rails 4, 4a that guide the up and down movement of the counterweight 3; a penetration detection sensor installed on the counterweight 3 that detects whether or not the wire 12 has passed through its interior; a wire contact detection sensor installed on the counterweight 3 that detects whether or not it is in contact with the wire 12; and a derailment determination processing means that performs derailment determination processing based on signals output from the penetration detection sensor and the wire contact detection sensor.

[0066] This has the effect of enabling rail derailment detection during maintenance and inspection work within the elevator shaft without interrupting the current cutoff circuit of the conductive wires that is in place to ensure safety. Furthermore, the elevator's rail derailment detection system utilizes multiple sensors, including wire contact detection sensors and penetration detection sensors. This allows for rail derailment detection even if one detection sensor fails, as the other sensors can still perform the detection.

[0067] Furthermore, the elevator rail derailment detection system is characterized in that the penetration detection sensor turns on the output of a penetration detection signal when it detects the penetration of the wire 12 and turns off the output of the penetration detection signal when it does not detect the penetration of the wire 12; the wire contact detection sensor turns off the output of a contact detection signal when it detects contact with the wire 12 and turns on the output of a contact detection signal when it does not detect contact with the wire 12; and the rail derailment determination processing means determines that rail derailment has occurred when at least one of the output of the penetration detection signal and the output of the contact detection signal is OFF.

[0068] This allows the elevator's rail derailment detection system to reliably determine rail derailment by installing wire contact detection sensors and penetration detection sensors at multiple locations on the counterweight.

[0069] Furthermore, the elevator rail derailment detection system includes a penetration detection sensor and a wire contact detection sensor. It is characterized by being installed on the upper and lower parts of the counterweight 3.

[0070] This allows the elevator's rail derailment detection system to install wire contact detection sensors and penetration detection sensors at multiple locations on the counterweight 3, resulting in a more reliable determination of rail derailment.

[0071] Furthermore, the elevator derailment detection system is characterized in that the derailment determination processing means stops the lifting and lowering of the elevator body when it determines that the elevator has derailed.

[0072] As a result, the elevator's rail derailment detection system prevents damage to the elevator shaft equipment by stopping the elevator's movement when the counterweight 3 derails.

[0073] The various aspects of this disclosure are summarized below as an appendix. (Note 1) It is installed in a space that does not interfere with the movement space of the elevator body moving up and down within the elevator shaft, and a wire is stretched parallel to the guide rail that guides the raising and lowering of the counterweight, A penetration detection sensor installed on the counterweight detects whether or not the wire penetrates the inside, A wire contact detection sensor is installed on the counterweight and detects whether or not it is in contact with the wire. A rail derailment detection processing means performs rail derailment detection processing based on signals output from the penetration detection sensor and the wire contact detection sensor, An elevator derailment detection system equipped with [a specific feature]. (Note 2) The aforementioned penetration detection sensor is When the penetration of the aforementioned wire is detected, the output of the penetration detection signal is turned ON. When the penetration of the wire has not been detected, the output of the penetration detection signal is turned OFF. The wire contact detection sensor is When contact of the aforementioned wire is detected, the output of the wire contact detection signal is turned OFF. When contact of the wire is not detected, the output of the wire contact detection signal is turned ON. The aforementioned rail derailment detection processing means is The rail derailment detection system according to Appendix 1, characterized in that rail derailment is determined when at least one of the output of the penetration detection signal and the output of the wire contact detection signal is OFF. (Note 3) The penetration detection sensor and the wire contact detection sensor The rail detachment detection system according to Appendix 1 or Appendix 2, characterized in that it is installed on the upper and lower parts of the counterweight. (Note 4) The aforementioned rail derailment detection processing means is When it is determined that the rails have been derailed, A rail detachment detection system according to any one of the appendices 1 to 3, characterized by stopping the raising and lowering of the aforementioned lifting body. [Explanation of symbols]

[0074] 1 Cage, 2 Main rope, 3 Counterweight, 4, 4a Guide rail, 5 Hoisting machine, 6 Control panel, 7 Wiring cable, 11 Machine room floor, 12 Wire, 16 Upper penetration detection sensor, 17 Upper wire contact detection sensor, 18 Lower penetration detection sensor, 19 Lower wire contact detection sensor, 21 I / F means, 22 CPU, 23 Storage means, 24 Lifting control means

Claims

1. It is installed in a space that does not interfere with the movement space of the elevator body moving up and down within the elevator shaft, and a wire is stretched parallel to the guide rail that guides the raising and lowering of the counterweight, A penetration detection sensor installed on the counterweight detects whether or not the wire penetrates the inside, A wire contact detection sensor is installed on the counterweight and detects whether or not it is in contact with the wire. A rail derailment detection processing means performs rail derailment detection processing based on signals output from the penetration detection sensor and the wire contact detection sensor, Equipped with, The aforementioned wire is installed in a non-energized state. Elevator rail derailment detection system.

2. The aforementioned penetration detection sensor is When the penetration of the aforementioned wire is detected, the output of the penetration detection signal is turned ON. When the penetration of the wire has not been detected, the output of the penetration detection signal is turned OFF. The wire contact detection sensor is When contact of the aforementioned wire is detected, the output of the wire contact detection signal is turned OFF. When contact of the wire is not detected, the output of the wire contact detection signal is turned ON. The aforementioned rail derailment detection processing means is The rail derailment detection system according to claim 1, characterized in that rail derailment is determined when at least one of the output of the penetration detection signal and the output of the wire contact detection signal is OFF.

3. The penetration detection sensor and the wire contact detection sensor are, To be installed on the upper and lower parts of the aforementioned counterweight. A rail derailment detection system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above.

4. The aforementioned rail derailment detection processing means is When it is determined that the rails have been derailed, The rail detachment detection system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it stops the raising and lowering of the lifting body.

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