Vehicle hand straps

Abstract

To make it possible that a passenger can easily grip a handle with either both hands or one hand in a vehicle hanger which is hung in a passenger compartment of a vehicle.SOLUTION: In a vehicle hanger 50 comprising a hanger belt 40 hung on a hanger rod 20 provided in a passenger compartment 7 and a handle 30 attached to an end part of the hanger belt 40 positioned on a side opposite to the hanger rod 20, the handle 30 has: a first handle part 32a; a second handle part 33a; and a main spindle 31 which is positioned between the first handle part 32a and the second handle part 33a and above the first handle part 32a and the second handle part 33a, and is supported by the hanger belt 40. A first distance L1 from the main spindle 31 to the first handle part 32a is different from a second distance L2 from the main spindle 31 to the second handle part 33a. When hanging the hanger 50 on the hanger rod 20, the handle 30 oscillates along the handle rod 20 with the main spindle 31 as a fulcrum.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle handle used for vehicles such as railway vehicles and buses.

Background Art

[0002] In the passenger compartments of vehicles such as railway vehicles and buses, vehicle handles for supporting standing passengers are suspended. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a vehicle handle that changes the position of a grip by rotating a handrail having a high-position grip and a low-position grip about a rotation axis.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] For example, there may be a case where it is desired to hold the vehicle handle with both hands for stable riding posture and prevention of false accusations of molestation. The above conventional vehicle handle was supported by a rotation axis such that the handrail rotated in a direction orthogonal to the handle bar. When standing facing the side window of the vehicle and holding this vehicle handle with both hands, the passenger had to shift the hands back and forth in front of the body, further twist the wrists to change the orientation of the palms, and hold the low-position grip and the high-position grip. Therefore, since such a posture is unstable, there was room for improvement in the shape of the conventional vehicle handle.

[0005] The invention disclosed in this specification was made to solve the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a technique that makes it easier for a passenger to hold the handrail with both hands or one hand in a vehicle handle suspended in a passenger compartment of a vehicle.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] One aspect of the present invention is a vehicle hand strap comprising (1) a hand strap suspended from a hand strap provided in the passenger compartment of a vehicle, and a handgrip attached to the end of the hand strap opposite to the hand strap, wherein the handgrip has a first handle portion, a second handle portion, and a mounting portion located between the first handle portion and the second handle portion, above the first handle portion and the second handle portion, and supported by the hand strap, wherein a first distance from the mounting portion to the first handle portion and a second distance from the mounting portion to the second handle portion are different, and when suspended from the hand strap, the handgrip is able to swing along the hand strap with the mounting portion as a fulcrum.

[0007] In the above configuration, when the vehicle handrail is suspended from a handrail, the handrail can swing along the handrail, with the mounting portion located between the first and second handle portions as the pivot point. Since the first and second handle portions, located on either side of the mounting portion, are at different distances from the mounting portion, the vehicle handrail will be at different heights from the floor of the vehicle compartment when suspended from the handrail. With such a vehicle handrail, a passenger can choose to grasp either the first or second handle portion with one hand, for example, according to their height. Alternatively, a passenger can grasp both the first and second handle portions with both hands. In this case, since the handrail swings, the passenger can freely adjust the position of the first and second handle portions, making it easier to grasp the handrail with both hands. Therefore, according to the above configuration, in a vehicle handrail suspended in the vehicle compartment, it becomes easier for passengers to grasp the handrail with either one or both hands.

[0008] (2) In the vehicle suspension strap described in (1), it is preferable that the mounting portion is positioned perpendicular to the suspension rod when it is suspended from the suspension rod.

[0009] In the above configuration, the vehicle handrail has its mounting portion positioned perpendicular to the handrail rod, making it easier to simplify the structure that allows the handrail to swing along the handrail rod with the mounting portion as a pivot point.

[0010] (3) In the vehicle handrail described in (1) or (2), when the handrail is suspended from the handrail rod via the handrail strap, it is preferable that the first handle portion and the second handle portion are positioned offset from the vertical direction.

[0011] In the above configuration, when the vehicle handrail is suspended from a handrail, the first and second handle portions are positioned offset from the vertical, thus reducing the height difference between the first and second handle portions, making it easier for passengers to grasp both the first and second handle portions with both hands.

[0012] (4) In a vehicle handrail described in any one of (1) to (3), the handrail has a first frame portion including the first handle portion and a second frame portion including the second handle portion, and it is preferable that the first frame portion and the second frame portion are connected at an inclination such that when the handrail is suspended from the handrail via the handrail strap, the first handle portion and the second handle portion are positioned offset from the vertical direction.

[0013] In the above-described vehicle handrail, the first frame and second frame are inclined so that when suspended from a handrail, the first and second handle portions are positioned offset from the vertical. Therefore, when a passenger releases their hand, the handrail automatically swings back to the position offset from the vertical.

[0014] (5) In a vehicle handrail as described in any one of (1) to (3), the handrail has a pair of intermediate frame portions connected to both ends of the mounting portion, a first frame portion including the first handle portion and connected to the pair of intermediate frames, and a second frame portion including the second handle portion and connected to the pair of intermediate frames, wherein the first frame portion and the second frame portion are inclined with respect to the pair of intermediate frame portions so that the pair of intermediate frame portions are in a horizontal position when the handrail is suspended from the handrail via the handrail strap.

[0015] In the above-described vehicle handrail, the first and second frame sections are inclined relative to the pair of intermediate frame sections so that when the handrail is suspended from the handrail bar, the pair of intermediate frame sections are in a horizontal position. As a result, when a passenger releases their hand, the handrail automatically swings, allowing the first and second handle sections to be positioned offset from the vertical.

[0016] (6) In the vehicle strap described in any one of (1) to (5), the mounting portion is preferably rod-shaped, and an annular groove is formed along the outer surface into which the strap band is slidably attached.

[0017] In the above-described vehicle suspension system, the suspension strap is slidably mounted in an annular groove formed along the outer surface of the rod-shaped mounting portion. This suppresses frictional resistance between the suspension strap and the handle when the handrail swings, thereby preventing deterioration of the vehicle suspension system.

[0018] (7) In a vehicle strap as described in any one of (1) to (6), the strap band is preferably in the shape of a band having a predetermined width, and is suspended from the strap rod arranged along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle via a holder, and the holder has an inverted U-shaped cross-section with an opening at the bottom, and the support shaft for holding the strap band is mounted in the opening of the holder so as to be perpendicular to the strap rod.

[0019] In the above-described vehicle suspension system, the holder attached to the suspension bar, which is arranged along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, has a support shaft positioned perpendicular to the suspension bar, and a strap-shaped suspension belt is rotatably supported on this support shaft. Therefore, the structure for connecting the handrail to the suspension belt can be simplified so that the main shaft is positioned perpendicular to the suspension bar. [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] The technology disclosed herein provides a vehicle handrail that is suspended in the passenger compartment of a vehicle, making it easier for passengers to grasp the handrail with either one or both hands. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0021] [Figure 1] A partial cross-sectional view of a railway vehicle to which a handrail unit for a vehicle according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied is shown. [Figure 2] It is an external perspective view of a handrail for a vehicle. [Figure 3] It is a view showing a grip. [Figure 4] It is a view showing a modified example of a grip. [Figure 5] It is a view for explaining the swing of the handrail for a vehicle. [Figure 6] It is a view showing a state in which the handrail for a vehicle is held with both hands. [Figure 7] It is a view showing a state in which the handrail for a vehicle is held with one hand. [Figure 8] It is a view for explaining the operation during sudden braking. [Figure 9] It is an external perspective view of a handrail for a vehicle according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] It is a view for explaining the swing of the handrail for a vehicle. [Figure 11] It is an external perspective view of a handrail for a vehicle according to the third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] It is a view showing a grip.

Embodiments for Carrying out the Invention

[0022] Hereinafter, embodiments of a handrail for a vehicle and a handrail unit for a vehicle according to the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

[0023] (First Embodiment) FIG. 1 shows a partial cross-sectional view of a railway vehicle 1 to which a handrail unit for a vehicle according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied. The railway vehicle 1 is a commuter railway vehicle, and a bogie 8 is attached to the lower surface of a railway vehicle body 2.

[0024] The railway vehicle structure 2 comprises a floor structure 3, a pair of end structures 4, a pair of side structures 5, and a roof structure 6. The lower parts of the pair of end structures 4 are connected to both ends of the floor structure 3 in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle. The lower parts of the pair of side structures 5 are connected to both ends of the floor structure 3 in the sleeper direction Y (see Figure 2). The roof structure 6 is connected to the upper parts of the pair of end structures 4 and the upper parts of the pair of side structures 5. A passenger compartment 7 is provided inside the railway vehicle structure 2.

[0025] Inside the roof structure 6, ceiling ribs 61 are arranged along the vehicle's longitudinal direction X. Handrail mounting members 10 are attached to the ceiling ribs 61 at predetermined intervals. The ends of the handrail mounting members 10 protrude into the passenger compartment 7 and support the handrails 20. The handrails 20 are arranged along the vehicle's longitudinal direction X. Multiple vehicle handrails (hereinafter referred to as "handrails") 50 for standing passengers to grasp are suspended and attached to the handrails 20.

[0026] Figure 2 is an external perspective view of the suspension strap 50. The suspension strap 50 comprises a suspension strap 40 and a handgrip 30. The suspension strap 40 is suspended from the suspension rod 20 via a holder 21. The holder 21 is U-shaped and is attached to and fixed to the suspension rod 20 from above. A support shaft 22 is installed in the opening of the holder 21. The support shaft 22 is positioned on the underside of the suspension rod 20, perpendicular to the suspension rod 20.

[0027] The strap 40 is in the shape of a belt. A first loop portion 41 and a second loop portion 42 are provided at both ends of the strap 40. The first loop portion 41 is an example of one end, and the second loop portion 42 is an example of the other end. The support shaft 22 of the holder 21 passes through the first loop portion 41 of the strap 40. As a result, the strap 40 is suspended from the strap rod 20 via the holder 21 so as to be able to swing in the vehicle's longitudinal direction X (the axial direction of the strap rod 20). A handgrip 30 is attached to the second loop portion 42 of such a strap 40.

[0028] Figures 3(a) and 3(b) show the handle 30. Figure 3(a) is a plan view of the handle 30, and Figure 3(b) is a side view of the handle 30 shown in Figure 3(a) as seen from below. The handle 30 comprises a main shaft 31, a first frame section 32, and a second frame section 33. The main shaft 31 is an example of a mounting section.

[0029] As shown in Figure 3(a), the main shaft 31 is rod-shaped. An annular groove 34 is formed along the outer circumference of the central part of the main shaft 31. The groove width W1 of the annular groove 34 and the width W2 of the suspension strap 40 (see Figure 2) are set to be approximately the same. As shown in Figure 2, the second loop portion 42 is attached to the main shaft 31 so as to be in sliding contact with it, positioned by the annular groove 34. In other words, the suspension strap 50 is suspended from the suspension rod 20 with the handle 30 swingably supported by the suspension strap 40.

[0030] As shown in Figures 3(a) and 3(b), the first frame section 32 and the second frame section 33 are provided branching off from the main shaft 31.

[0031] As shown in Figure 3(a), the first frame portion 32 has a first handle portion 32a and a pair of first connecting portions 32b and 32c. The first handle portion 32a has the same length as the main shaft 31. The pair of first connecting portions 32b and 32c have the same length and are arranged in parallel. One end of the pair of first connecting portions 32b and 32c is connected perpendicularly to the end of the first handle portion 32a, and the connecting portion is formed in a smooth shape without corners (an arc shape in this embodiment). The other end of the pair of first connecting portions 32b and 32c is connected perpendicularly to the main shaft 31. The main shaft 31 and the first handle portion 32a are provided parallel to each other. The handle 30 has a rectangular first space portion 35 formed by the main shaft 31 and the first frame portion 32.

[0032] The second frame portion 33 has a second handle portion 33a and a pair of second connecting portions 33b and 33c. The second handle portion 33a has the same length as the main shaft 31. The pair of second connecting portions 33b and 33c have the same length and are arranged in parallel. One end of the pair of second connecting portions 33b and 33c is connected perpendicularly to the end of the second handle portion 33a, and the connection portion is formed in a smooth shape without corners (an arc shape in this embodiment). The other ends of the pair of second connecting portions 33b and 33c are connected perpendicularly to the main shaft 31. The main shaft 31 and the second handle portion 33a are provided parallel to each other. The handle 30 has a rectangular second space portion 36 formed by the main shaft 31 and the second frame portion 33.

[0033] As shown in Figure 3(b), in the handle 30, the first distance L1 from the main shaft 31 to the first handle portion 32a is shorter than the second distance L2 from the main shaft 31 to the second handle portion 33a. The first frame portion 32 and the second frame portion 33 are inclined (connected at a predetermined angle that is not parallel) so that when the handle 30 is suspended from the suspension rod 20 via the suspension strap 40, the first handle portion 32a and the second handle portion 33a are positioned offset from the vertical. In other words, the handle 30 is formed in a "V" shape when viewed from the side.

[0034] The shapes of the first frame portion 32 and the second frame portion 33 are not limited to those described above. For example, instead of the handle 30, the handle 30B shown in Figure 4(a) or the handle 30C shown in Figure 4(b) may be used.

[0035] In Figure 4(a), the first frame portion 32B of the handle 30B has a pair of first connecting portions 32bx and 32cx that are connected at an acute angle to the first handle portion 32a. The second frame portion 33B has a pair of second connecting portions 33bx and 33cx that are connected at an acute angle to the second handle portion 33a. The first space portion 35B and the second space portion 36B of the handle 30B are formed in a trapezoidal shape.

[0036] The first frame portion 32C of the handle 30C shown in Figure 4(b) has one first connection portion formed by a handle-side connection portion 32by that connects perpendicularly to one end of the first handle portion 32a, and a spindle-side connection portion 32bz that is provided diagonally between the handle-side connection portion 32by and the spindle 31. Similarly, the other first connection portion of the first frame portion 32C is formed by a handle-side connection portion 32cy and a spindle-side connection portion 32cz. The second frame portion 33C similarly has a pair of second connection portions formed by a second handle portion 33a, handle-side connection portions 33by, 33cy, and spindle-side connection portions 33bz, 33cz. The first space portion 35C and the second space portion 36C of the handle 30C are formed in a hexagonal shape.

[0037] Next, the swinging motion of the suspension handle 50 will be explained with reference to Figure 5. As shown in Figure 5(a), the suspension handle 50 is suspended from the suspension rod 20 via the suspension strap 40 and the holder 21. The suspension strap 40 has a first loop portion 41 that is swingably suspended from the support shaft 22 of the holder 21, which is installed in a direction perpendicular to the suspension rod 20. The second loop portion 42 of the suspension strap 40 is slidably mounted in an annular groove 34 formed on the main shaft 31 of the suspension handle 30, and swingably supports the suspension handle 30 as shown in Figure 5(b) or Figure 5(c).

[0038] In this state, with the lifting handle 50 suspended from the lifting rod 20, the main shaft 31 of the handle 30 is positioned perpendicular to the axial direction of the lifting rod 20. The first handle portion 32a and the second handle portion 33a, which are provided parallel to the main shaft 31, are positioned side by side in the axial direction of the lifting rod 20 and are also positioned perpendicular to the lifting rod 20. The handle 30 has a second loop portion 42 wound around an annular groove 34 along the axial direction of the lifting rod 20, and can swing along the axial direction of the lifting rod 20 with the main shaft 31 as the pivot point.

[0039] As shown in Figure 5(a), in the handle 30, the second distance L2 from the main shaft 31 to the second handle portion 33a is longer than the first distance L1 from the main shaft 31 to the first handle portion 32a (see Figure 3(b)), and the second handle portion 33a is positioned lower (closer to the floor) in the vehicle compartment 7 (see Figure 1) than the first handle portion 32a.

[0040] With this type of handrail 50, short passengers can easily grasp the second handle portion 33a, which is located at a low position, with one hand 101, as shown in Figure 7. When a passenger pulls the second handle portion 33a downwards with one hand 101, the handrail 30 swings around the main shaft 31 as a pivot point, as shown in Figure 5(c), allowing the position of the second handle portion 33a to be lowered even further.

[0041] On the other hand, taller passengers can easily grasp the first handle portion 32a, which is positioned high up, with one hand, as shown in Figure 5(a). When a passenger pulls the first handle portion 32a downwards with one hand 101, the handle 30 swings around the main shaft 31 as a pivot point, as shown in Figure 5(b), and the position of the first handle portion 32a becomes almost directly below the pivot shaft 22 of the holder 21.

[0042] Therefore, passengers can choose which handle to grip from a single handrail 50 according to their height and other factors.

[0043] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6, a passenger standing in front of the handrail 50 can grasp the first handle portion 32a and the second handle portion 33a from both sides of the handrail 30 with both hands 101, 101. At this time, since the first handle portion 32a and the second handle portion 33a are arranged side by side in the direction of the passenger's shoulder width, the passenger can grasp the first handle portion 32a and the second handle portion 33a with both hands 101, 101 without twisting their arms or wrists.

[0044] A passenger gripping the first handle portion 32a and the second handle portion 33a can swing the handrail 30 along the axial direction of the hanging bar 20, using the main shaft 31 as a pivot point, and position the first handle portion 32a and the second handle portion 33a horizontally. Therefore, the passenger can align the height of both hands 101,101 and grip the first handle portion 32a and the second handle portion 33a with both hands 101,101. In other words, the passenger can grip the hanging handle 50 with both hands in a comfortable posture.

[0045] Incidentally, as shown in Figure 8, for example, if the railway vehicle 1 applies the brakes suddenly, the passenger 100 loses balance in the direction of the vehicle's movement and pulls hard on the handrail 50. In this case, in the handrail 50 of this embodiment shown in Figure 8(a), the handrail strap 40 is supported by the pivot shaft 22 of the holder 21 so as to be able to swing along the axial direction of the handrail rod 20, and the handgrip 30 is supported by the handrail strap 40 so as to be able to swing along the axial direction of the handrail rod 20. Therefore, even if the passenger 100 pulls hard on the handrail 50 in the direction of travel, the handrail strap 40 and the handgrip 30 can swing in accordance with the load. As a result, the direction of the load acting on the part P1 in which the handrail strap 40 is supported by the pivot shaft 22 and the part P2 in which the handrail strap 40 supports the handgrip 30 become the same, and the load acting on parts P1 and P2 can be suppressed. As a result, the handrail 50 is less likely to deteriorate.

[0046] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 8(b), when the handgrip 30x is pivotably supported on the hanging strap 40x via the support member 401, loads act on the portion P5 where the hanging strap 40x is supported on the hanging rod 20, the portion P3 where the support member 401 and the hanging strap 40x are connected, and the portion P4 where the hanging strap 40x and the handgrip 30x are connected. Since the direction of the load varies in portions P3 to P5, the magnitude of the load acting on each part of portions P3 to P5 is not suppressed. As a result, the hanging strap 50x becomes more susceptible to deterioration.

[0047] As described above, in this embodiment, when the hand strap 50 is suspended from the hand strap bar 20, the handgrip 30 can swing along the hand strap bar 20 with the main shaft 31, located between the first handle portion 32a and the second handle portion 33a, as the pivot point. Since the first handle portion 32a and the second handle portion 33a, located on either side of the main shaft 31, are at different distances from the main shaft 31, the hand strap 50 will be at different heights from the floor of the passenger compartment 7 when suspended from the hand strap bar 20. With such a hand strap 50, a passenger can choose to grasp either the first handle portion 32a or the second handle portion 33a with one hand, for example, according to their height. Alternatively, a passenger can grasp both the first handle portion 32a and the second handle portion 33a with both hands. In this case, the handle 30 swings, allowing passengers to freely adjust the positions of the first handle portion 32a and the second handle portion 33a, making it easier to grip the handle 30 with both hands. Therefore, according to this embodiment, in the handrail 50 suspended from the passenger compartment 7 of the railway vehicle 1, it becomes easier for passengers to grip the handle 30 with either both hands or one hand.

[0048] (Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 9 is an external perspective view of the hanger 50A according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating the swinging motion of 50A. The shape of the handle 30A of the hanger 50A in this embodiment differs from that of the handle 30 in the first embodiment. Here, we will mainly describe the configurations that differ from the first embodiment, and for common configurations, the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment will be used in the drawings and description, and their explanations will be omitted as appropriate.

[0049] The handle 30A shown in Figure 9 has a pair of intermediate frame sections 301, 301 between the first frame section 32 and the second frame section 33. The pair of intermediate frame sections 301, 301 are connected perpendicularly to both ends of the main shaft 31. The first frame section 32 and the second frame section 33 are connected at an inclination relative to the pair of intermediate frame sections 301, 301 so that when the handle 30A is suspended from the suspension rod 20 via the suspension strap 40, the pair of intermediate frame sections 301, 301 are in a horizontal position.

[0050] In this embodiment, when the hand strap 50A is suspended from the hand strap bar 20 as shown in Figure 10(a), if a passenger grasps the first handle portion 32a with one hand and swings the hand strap 30A as shown in Figure 10(b), or if they grasp the second handle portion 33a with one hand and swing the hand strap 30A as shown in Figure 10(c), and then releases their hand from the hand strap 30A, the hand strap 30A will automatically swing, returning the first handle portion 32a and the second handle portion 33a to a position offset from the vertical, as shown in Figure 10(a).

[0051] Since the handle 30A of the hand strap 50 has a pair of intermediate frame sections 301, 301, the distance between the first handle section 32a and the second handle section 33a in the axial direction (vehicle longitudinal direction X) of the hand strap 20 can be increased compared to the hand strap 30 of the first embodiment, making it easier for passengers to grasp the first handle section 32a and the second handle section 33a with both hands.

[0052] (Third embodiment) Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 11 is an external perspective view of the hanger 50D according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 12 is a diagram showing the handle 30D. The hanger 50D of this embodiment differs from the hanger 50 of the second embodiment in that the hanger strap 40D and the handle 30D are different. Here, the differences from the second embodiment will be described in detail, and common components will be described using the same reference numerals as in the second embodiment in the drawings and description, and their explanations will be omitted as appropriate.

[0053] As shown in Figure 11, the suspension strap 40D is suspended by the first loop portion 41 being directly hooked onto the suspension rod 20. The first loop portion 41 is fixed to a predetermined position on the suspension rod 20 via a stopper member (not shown). The first loop portion 41 is connected to the second loop portion 42 via a connecting portion 441. The first loop portion 41 and the second loop portion 42 are strip-shaped with the same width, and the direction of the loops is aligned. A handle 30D is attached to the second loop portion 42.

[0054] As shown in Figure 12, the handle 30D has a plate portion 31D installed between a pair of intermediate frame portions 301, 301. The plate portion 31D is an example of a mounting portion. The plate portion 31D has a predetermined thickness and has a belt hole 342 formed therein for hooking through the second loop portion 42.

[0055] As shown in Figures 12(a) and 12(c), the belt hole 342 is U-shaped, connecting a pair of openings 342a, 342a that open on the upper surface of the plate portion 31D. Between the pair of openings 342a, 342a, there is a hook portion 341 for hooking the second loop portion 42. As shown in Figures 12(b) and 12(c), the belt hole 342 is formed so that the pair of openings 342a, 342a penetrate the lower surface of the plate portion 31D, and the lower part of the hook portion 341 is exposed to the outside. This makes it easier to hook the second loop portion 42 onto the hook portion 341.

[0056] As shown in Figure 11, in the lifting strap 40D suspended from the lifting bar 20, the second loop portion 42 is formed in a loop shape in a direction perpendicular to the lifting bar 20 (sleeper direction Y). The belt hole 342 is formed so that a pair of openings 342a, 342a are aligned along the entire length of the plate portion 31D, in order to hook the second loop portion 42 to the hook portion 341 without twisting the lifting strap 40D.

[0057] Furthermore, when using the sling strap 40 equipped with the retainer 21 of the second embodiment (see Figure 9), it is preferable that the belt holes 342 be formed in the plate portion 31D such that a pair of openings 342a, 342a are aligned in the width direction of the plate portion 31D.

[0058] According to the handrail 50D of this embodiment, when suspended from the handrail 20 as shown in Figure 11, if a passenger swings the handrail 30D by holding the first handle portion 32a or the second handle portion 33a and then releases their hand from the handrail 30D, the handrail 30D will automatically swing back to a position offset from the vertical.

[0059] Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and can be applied in various ways. For example, the straps 50, 50A, 50B, 50C, and 50D of the above embodiments may be applied to vehicles other than railway vehicles 1, such as buses.

[0060] For example, when the handle 50 is suspended from the handle rod 20, the main shaft 31 does not necessarily have to be positioned perpendicular to the handle rod 20. However, if the main shaft 31 is positioned perpendicular to the handle rod 20, it becomes easier to simplify the structure that allows the handle 30 to swing along the handle rod 20 with the main shaft 31 as the pivot point.

[0061] Alternatively, for example, either the first handle portion 32a or the second handle portion 33a may be positioned vertically. However, as in the above embodiment, when suspended from a carrying bar 20, the first handle portion 32a and the second handle portion 33a are positioned offset from the vertical direction (i.e., spaced apart in the direction of the carrying bar (in this embodiment, the vehicle's longitudinal direction X)), thereby reducing the height difference between the first handle portion 32a and the second handle portion 33a, making it easier for passengers to grasp both the first handle portion 32a and the second handle portion 33a with both hands.

[0062] For example, the first frame section 32 and the second frame section 33 may be connected such that either the first handle section 32a or the second handle section 33a is positioned vertically. However, as in the above embodiment of the handrail 50, the first frame section 32 and the second frame section 33 are inclined so that when suspended from the handrail 20, the first handle section 32a and the second handle section 33a are positioned offset from the vertical. This allows the handrail 30 to swing automatically when a passenger releases their hand, returning the first handle section 32a and the second handle section 33a to their offset positions. Also, when the handrail 30 is not in use, the positions of the first handle section 32a and the second handle section 33a are higher, making it less likely to obstruct passengers sitting in seats below the handrail 50.

[0063] Furthermore, the mounting structure between the hand strap 40 and the handgrip 30 is not limited to the above embodiment, for example, by providing a through hole in the hand strap 50 for securing the hand strap. However, as in the hand strap 50 of the above embodiment, by making the mounting part a rod-shaped main shaft 31 and slidably mounting the second loop portion 42 of the hand strap 40 in an annular groove 34 formed along the outer circumference of the main shaft 31, the frictional resistance acting between the hand strap 40 and the main shaft 31 when the handgrip 30 swings can be suppressed, thereby suppressing deterioration of the vehicle handgrip. In addition, the handgrip 30 becomes easier to swing depending on the posture of the passenger.

[0064] Alternatively, for example, the hand strap 40 may be suspended from the handrail 20 without using the holder 21. In this case, the hand strap 40 may be provided with a mechanism for positioning the main shaft 31 of the handgrip 30 perpendicular to the handrail 20. Alternatively, the main shaft 31 may be provided with a mounting portion to which the hand strap 40 is attached perpendicular to the handrail 20. However, as in the handgrip 50 of the above embodiment, if the holder 21 attached to the handrail 20, which is arranged along the vehicle's longitudinal direction X, has a support shaft 22 positioned perpendicular to the handrail 20, and the strap-shaped hand strap 40 is rotatably supported on the support shaft 22, the main shaft 31 is positioned perpendicular to the handrail 20, and the structure for connecting the handgrip 30 to the hand strap 40 can be simplified. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0065] 1...Railway vehicle, 7...Car compartment, 20...Hanging bar, 30, 30A, 30B, 30C, 30D...Handrail, 31...Main shaft, 31D...Plate section, 32a...First handle section, 33a...Second handle section, 40, 40D...Hanging strap, 50, 50A, 50D...Hanging strap for vehicle

Claims

1. A vehicle hand strap comprising a hand strap that is suspended from a hand strap provided in the passenger compartment of a vehicle, and a handgrip attached to the end of the hand strap that is located opposite to the hand strap, The aforementioned handle is, The first handle section and, The second handle section, A mounting portion located between the first handle portion and the second handle portion, above the first handle portion and the second handle portion, and supported by the hanging strap, It has, The first distance from the mounting portion to the first handle portion and the second distance from the mounting portion to the second handle portion are different. When suspended from the aforementioned suspension rod, the handrail is capable of swinging along the suspension rod with the mounting portion as a pivot point. The aforementioned handle is, A pair of intermediate frame sections connected to both ends of the mounting section, A first frame portion including the first handle portion and connected to the pair of intermediate frame portions, A second frame portion including the second handle portion and connected to the pair of intermediate frame portions, It has, The first frame section and the second frame section are inclined with respect to the pair of intermediate frame sections such that when the handrail is suspended from the hanging bar via the hanging strap, the pair of intermediate frame sections are in a horizontal position. A vehicle strap characterized by the following features.

2. A vehicle hand strap comprising a hand strap suspended from a hand strap provided in the passenger compartment of a vehicle, and a handgrip attached to the end of the hand strap opposite to the hand strap, The aforementioned handle is, The first handle section and, The second handle section, A mounting portion located between the first handle portion and the second handle portion, above the first handle portion and the second handle portion, and supported by the hanging strap, It has, The first distance from the mounting portion to the first handle portion and the second distance from the mounting portion to the second handle portion are different. When suspended from the aforementioned suspension rod, the handrail is capable of swinging along the suspension rod with the mounting portion as a pivot point. The mounting portion has a rod shape, and an annular groove is formed along its outer surface, into which the suspension strap is slidably mounted. A vehicle strap characterized by the following features.

3. In a vehicle strap according to claim 1 or claim 2, When suspended from the aforementioned suspension rod, the mounting portion is positioned perpendicular to the suspension rod. A vehicle strap characterized by the following features.

4. A vehicle strap according to any one of claims 1 to 3, When the handle is suspended from the hanging rod via the hanging strap, the first and second handle portions are positioned offset from the vertical. A vehicle strap characterized by the following features.

5. In the vehicle strap described in Claim 2, The aforementioned handle is, The first frame portion including the first handle portion, The second frame portion including the second handle portion, It has, The first frame section and the second frame section are connected at an inclination such that when the handle is suspended from the hanging bar via the hanging strap, the first handle section and the second handle section are positioned offset from the vertical. A vehicle strap characterized by the following features.

6. A vehicle strap according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The aforementioned strapping band has a band shape with a predetermined width and is suspended from the aforementioned strapping rods, which are arranged along the front-rear direction of the vehicle, via a holder. The holder has an inverted U-shaped cross-section with an opening at the bottom, and the support shaft for holding the sling strap is mounted in the opening of the holder so as to be perpendicular to the sling rod. A vehicle strap characterized by the following features.

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