JPH0321475B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention] (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a traffic conveyor for use, for example, in a moving walkway.

(Prior Art) In recent years, transportation systems have been extremely developed, but only for long distances, and for short distances only a few moving sidewalks have been developed that allow only straight movement.

(Problems to be solved by the invention) For example, at large expositions, trade fairs, zoos, etc., walking from one exhibition hall to another causes fatigue, and at airports, etc., heavy luggage must be hauled. In addition, in large parking lots, it was necessary to walk to or from the parking position to the exit.

Furthermore, a transportation conveyor which is not limited to a straight line but can be bent, as described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 51-21513, has been proposed, but there are technical problems in its concrete implementation.

The present invention was made in view of the above problems, and
The purpose is to provide a transportation conveyor that can safely transport people not only in straight lines but without walking.

[Structure of the invention]

(Means for Solving the Problems) The transportation conveyor of the first invention includes a first belt provided along a first track and running at a constant speed, and a second belt.
A second belt is provided along the trajectory of the first belt, is adjacent to the first belt on the same plane, and repeats synchronized operation at the same speed as the first belt, and stops for a certain period of time or extremely slow operation, The first belt and the second belt each include a route chain provided along the first or second track, a base plate rotatably connected to the route chain in the center portion in the width direction, and The belt body is formed of a soft material, covers the connected base plate, and is bent in a wave shape in the transport direction so that it can be expanded and contracted.

The transportation conveyor of the second invention includes a first belt provided along the first track and running at a constant speed, and a second belt.
A second belt is provided along the trajectory of the first belt, is adjacent to the first belt on the same plane, and repeats synchronized operation at the same speed as the first belt, and stopping for a certain period of time or extremely slow operation. , a route chain in which the first belt and the second belt are respectively provided along the first or second track;
It consists of a base plate and a belt body which are sequentially connected to these route chains so as to be rotatable at the center in the width direction, and this belt body is formed of a soft material and covers the connected base plate and is bent in a wave shape in the transport direction. The device is expandable and retractable, and includes pillars provided at the ends of the base plate, and a coil stretched between the pillars and covered with a flexible pipe.

The transportation conveyor of the third invention includes a first belt provided along a first track and running at a constant speed, and a second belt.
A second belt is provided along the trajectory of the first belt, is adjacent to the first belt on the same plane, and repeats synchronized operation at the same speed as the first belt, and stops for a certain period of time or extremely slow operation, The first belt and the second belt each consist of a route chain provided along the first or second track, a base plate, and a belt body, and the base plate is a rectangular plate body with a central portion on the lower surface. is rotatably attached to the route chain, and the adjacent parts are overlapped and connected vertically one by one alternately, and the speeds of the first belt and the second belt are synchronized at the end part. has a movable side plate that is horizontal to the base plate and vertical when the speeds of the first belt and the second belt are not synchronized, and the belt body is molded from a soft material and covers the connected base plate. It is bent into a wave shape in the transport direction, making it expandable and retractable.

(Operation) In the first invention, the first belt along the first trajectory moves at a constant speed, and the second belt along the second trajectory stops or moves at a very slow speed at the same speed as the first belt. Repeat this process of speed and synchronized operation. When the belt reaches the bend, the base plate connected to the route chain is rotatably connected, and since the belt body is made of soft material and is bent in a wave shape, the outside of the belt body is The belt expands, the inner side contracts, and the belt body curves while maintaining a horizontal state. Then, when the first belt and the second belt synchronize at the same speed, the first belt
from the second belt to the second belt, and from the second belt to the first belt.

The second invention is characterized in that the first belt along the first trajectory moves at a constant speed, and the second belt along the second trajectory stops or moves very slowly and synchronizes with the first belt at the same speed. Repeat the same operation. When the belt reaches the bend, the base plate connected to the route chain is rotatably connected, and since the belt body is made of soft material and is bent in a wave shape, the outside of the belt body is The belt expands, the inner side contracts, and the belt body curves while maintaining a horizontal state. Then, when the first belt and the second belt synchronize at the same speed, the first belt
from the second belt to the second belt, and from the second belt to the first belt. Furthermore, when the belt reaches a curved part, the coil covered by the pipe installed between the pillars provided at the center end of the base plate is curved according to the curvature of the belt, and this coil is It becomes a handrail.

The third invention is characterized in that the first belt along the first trajectory moves at a constant speed, and the second belt along the second trajectory stops or moves very slowly and synchronizes with the first belt at the same speed. Repeat the same operation. When the belt reaches the bend, the base plate connected to the route chain is rotatably connected, and since the belt body is made of soft material and is bent in a wave shape, the outside of the belt body is The belt expands, the inner side contracts, and the belt body curves while maintaining a horizontal state. Then, when the first belt and the second belt synchronize at the same speed, the first belt
from the second belt to the second belt, and from the second belt to the first belt. Further, when the speeds of the first belt and the second belt are synchronized, the movable side plate is horizontal to the base plate, and when the speeds of the first belt and the second belt are not synchronized, the movable side plate is It is perpendicular to the baseplate and prevents a transition from the first belt to the second belt or from the second belt to the first belt.

(Example) Hereinafter, an example of the transportation conveyor of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In FIG. 1, 1 is a first belt running at a constant speed, and this first belt 1 has a
A second belt 2 is provided adjacently and in parallel. The second belt 2 repeats stopping or very slow operation and operation at regular intervals, and when in operation, it operates in synchronization with the first belt 1 at the same speed. Moreover, the first belt 1 of this second belt 2
A reception counter 3 serving as a platform is provided near the adjacent side and the opposite side.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first belt 1 and the second belt 2 have rectangular base plates 6 made of, for example, light alloy or hardened plastic, which are arranged alternately up and down with their front and rear adjacent parts overlapped. The center portion of the base plate 6 is rotatably attached to the route chain 7. Further, a movable side plate 8 having a length of, for example, about 30 cm is attached to one end of each base plate 6 so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction by a hinge 9. Among these movable side plates 8, the movable side plates 6 provided on the upper base plate 6 are bent slightly inwardly than the movable side plates 8 provided on the lower base plate 6, and come into contact with each other at the curved portions. I've learned not to. For example, on the upper surfaces of the base plate 6 and the movable side plate 8,
A belt body 10, which is molded from a soft material such as rubber, plastic, or cloth and is bent in a wave-like manner in the transport direction so as to be expandable and retractable, is placed thereon, and is pivotally supported at the center in the width direction of the base plate 6. A pair of casters 11 are attached to the base plate 6 on both sides.

Further, a handrail 16 is attached to the end of the base plate 6 of the first belt 1 on the opposite side to the second belt 2. This handrail 16 has a pillar 17 provided at the center of one end of the base plate 6, and a coil 18 made of metal or plastic, for example, is stretched between these adjacent pillars 17. And these coils 1
8 is covered with a flexible bellows-shaped handrail pipe 19.

In addition, these first belt 1 and second belt 2
is located on a track 21 made of, for example, concrete, which has a concave cross section, and aligns the route chain 7 with the rollers 23 attached to the support frame 22 so as to serve as a running platform, so that the caster 11 is in contact with the track 21. Make it.

Reference numeral 26 denotes a concave drive groove, which is provided at one or several places within the orbits of the first and second belts 1 and 2, respectively. The gear is connected to a rotating shaft 27 that is rotated by a motor that is controlled by a computer (not shown). As shown in FIG. 5, this driving gear 28 is configured to mesh with the route chain 7.

Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be explained.

First, in order to drive the first belt 1 for constant speed operation, the motor of the first belt 1 is driven by computer control. Next, the motor of the second belt 2 is driven under computer control. and,
The second belt 2 controls the motor so as to repeat stop or very slow movement and synchronized movement at the same speed as the first belt 1; Repeat same speed synchronized operation. This first belt 1 and second belt 2
When the belt member 10 is driven and moves around a curved part, the inside of the curved part of the belt body 10 attached to the base plate 6 contracts,
The outside of the curved section stretches so that even the curved section becomes horizontal.

Moreover, the first belt 1 and the second belt 2 are
A driving gear 28 meshes with the route chain 7 attached to the base plate 6, and the route chain 7 runs on the rollers 23, the caster 11 rolls on the track, and the belts 1 and 2 move.

When the handrail 16 attached to the first belt 1 also has a curved part like the belt body 10, the coil 18 and the pipe 19 follow the curved part.
is curved.

Further, when the first belt 1 and the second belt 2 are not in synchronization, the movable side plate 8 is gradually raised by a guide device (not shown) to be approximately perpendicular to the base plate 6, as shown in FIG. This prevents contact, and when the first belt 1 and the second belt 2 are synchronized at the same speed, the movable side plate 8 gradually descends and becomes approximately horizontal to the base plate 6, making it possible to transfer.

Then, people transfer to the second belt 2 when the second belt 2 is stopped or running very slowly,
When the second belt 2 reaches the same speed as the first belt 1 and synchronizes with it, the vehicle transfers onto the first belt 1 and heads for the destination. In addition, when the second belt 2 synchronizes with the first belt 1 before the destination, the vehicle is transferred to the second belt 2 again, and when the second belt 2 stops or becomes extremely slow, it is possible to reach the destination. reach.

According to the above embodiment, since the belt body 10 is made of soft material such as rubber, plastic, or cloth and is bent in a wavy manner,
can be curved and passed horizontally without difficulty.

Further, a movable side plate 8 is provided on the base plate 6, and when the first belt 1 and the second belt 2 are not in synchronization, the movable side plate 8 becomes perpendicular to the base plate 6, and the movable side plate 8 becomes perpendicular to the base plate 6. When belt 2 of 2 is in sync,
Since the movable side plate 8 is horizontal with respect to the base plate 6, the danger of the other end of the other belt being hit when out of synchronization can be prevented.

Furthermore, a bendable coil 18 and a handrail pipe 1 are also included.
9, the handrail 16 can be used safely depending on the curve.

In addition, since the first and second belts 1 and 2 are continuous, unlike the trolley type, the boarding plates are not separated but are continuous, so if a passenger notices a shift in the alighting position, the first and second belts
It is also possible to move by walking on the second belts 1 and 2 and reach the destination point.

Although the above embodiment is a case of a two-strip line, an intermediate belt is provided between the first belt 1 and the second belt 2 to form a three-strip line, and the second belt 2 and the first belt 1 are arranged alternately. The intermediate belt is synchronized with the first belt 1 when the second belt 2 stops, and the middle belt is synchronized with the first belt 1 when the second belt 2 stops.
When the belt 2 is in operation, it may be operated in synchronization with the first belt 1.

By using the triple track in this way, the first belt 1, which is a constant velocity belt, can be run even faster.

〔Effect of the invention〕

According to the first aspect of the invention, since the stretchable belt body is bent in a wave-like manner in the direction of conveying the soft material, the belt body can be bent in a horizontal state without difficulty even at the belt curved portion.

According to the second aspect of the invention, since the coil and the freely curveable handrail pipe covered with the coil are used, the handrail can be provided along the curve of the railway line and is safe.

According to the third invention, a movable side plate is provided on the base plate,
When the first belt and the second belt are not in sync, the movable side plate is perpendicular to the base plate, and when the first belt and the second belt are in sync, the movable side plate is perpendicular to the base plate. Since it is horizontal to the other belt, it prevents the risk of contacting the other end of the other belt when out of synchronization.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of an embodiment of the transportation conveyor of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway view of the same belt, FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the same belt, and FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway view of the same belt. FIG. 5 is an enlarged sectional view of the drive unit, FIGS. 6 and 7 are sectional views of the variable side plate, and FIG. 8 is a partially cutaway side view of the handrail. 1...First belt, 2...Second belt, 6
... Base plate, 7 ... Route chain, 8 ... Movable side plate, 10 ... Belt body, 17 ... Pillar, 18 ... Coil, 19 ... Handrail pipe.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A first belt provided along a first track and running at a constant speed; and a first belt provided along a second track and adjacent to the first belt on the same plane. a second belt that repeats synchronized operation at the same speed as the belt and a stop for a certain period of time or extremely slow operation; The belt body is formed of a soft material and has a base plate and a belt body that are rotatably connected to the route chains at the center portion in the width direction, and the belt body is formed of a soft material and A transportation conveyor characterized by a covered board that is bent in a wave-like manner in the transport direction, making it expandable and retractable. 2. A first belt provided along a first track and running at a constant speed; and a first belt provided along a second track and adjacent to the first belt on the same plane and running at the same speed as the first belt. and a second belt that repeats synchronized operation and stop or extremely slow operation for a certain period of time, and the first belt and the second belt are respectively provided along routes provided along the first or second track. The chain consists of a base plate and a belt body which are connected to each of the route chains so as to be rotatable at the center portion in the width direction. A transportation conveyor, characterized in that it is bent and expandable, and comprises pillars provided at the ends of the base plate, and a coil stretched between the pillars and covered with a flexible pipe. 3. A first belt provided along a first track and running at a constant speed; and a first belt provided along a second track and adjacent to the first belt on the same plane and running at the same speed as the first belt. a second belt that repeats synchronized operation and stopping for a certain period of time or extremely slow operation; the first belt and the second belt are each a route chain provided along the first or second track; , consisting of a base plate and a belt body, this base plate is a rectangular plate body, the center part of the lower surface is rotatably attached to the above-mentioned route chain, and the adjacent parts are overlapped and connected vertically one by one alternately. , a movable side plate at the end that is horizontal to the base plate when the speeds of the first belt and the second belt are synchronized, and is vertical to the base plate when the speeds of the first belt and the second belt are not synchronized; A transportation conveyor, characterized in that the belt body is molded from a soft material, covers the connected base plates, and is bent in a wave shape in the conveyance direction so as to be expandable and contractible.