JPH04209191A - Intermediate acceleration man conveyor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To minimize the dimensions of railing, etc., for a man conveyor with intermediate acceleration and liberate this conveyor from restriction about installing location by furnishing a pair of railings, which are coupled with the machine frame of the conveyor on its both sides, in such a way as parallelly with a primary side linear motor, etc., installed in association with the railings. CONSTITUTION:Each support roller 9 installed on respective bracket 8 in such a way as rolling freely is mounted on a machine frame 1 located on a traveling path of each moving step 4 in such a way that the step 4 is borne by the floor horizontally. A pair of railings 10 are installed upright on the two sides of this machine frame 1. A retaining frame 11 is installed on the machine frame 1 below the railings 10 in parallel with a slant panel 25 at the side of the railing 10, while a pair of primary side linear motors 13 constituting one of the members of a linear motor 12 is installed in the upper part of this retaining frame 11 in such a way as parallel with the railing panel 25. Between these two primary side linear motors 13 a flexible secondary side linear motor 14 constituting the other member of the linear motor 12 is rotatably installed while set on rotary wheels 15a, 15b which are energized by a pair of springs 16 situated fore and aft. According to this configuration the overall width of railing 10 is reduced remarkably compared with a conventional arrangement.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[00011

[Industrial Application Field] The present invention is applicable to intermediate acceleration manipulators used, for example, in escalators installed at an angle in deep subway premises, and long type moving walkways installed in long corridors such as airports. Concerning conveyors. [0002] First, a conventional intermediate acceleration man conveyor of this type will be explained with reference to FIGS. 2 to 6. [0003] In FIGS. 2 and 4, reference numeral 1 denotes a frame of a step device of an intermediate acceleration passenger conveyor used, for example, on a moving walkway installed in a long corridor at an airport or the like. [0004] A pair of guide wheels 2 are provided at the front and rear ends of the machine frame 1.
．． 3 is rotatably provided, and this drawing guide wheel 2.3
A first telescopic link coupling mechanism 5 having a large number of movable steps 4 is wrapped around it. [0005] Also, as shown in FIG. 6, each roller 6a of this telescopic link connection mechanism 5 operates in each low speed range on the landing side and on the landing side, each irregular area, each irregular area, and a high speed area as an intermediate run. It is designed to be guided and transported within a loop-shaped step guide rail 7 provided on the machine frame 1 that meanders up and down. [0006] That is, this telescopic link connection mechanism 5 is
As shown in FIG. 6, each support rod 6b is attached to the bottom of each moving step 4.
, 6c are connected by pins 6d, and the other ends of the support rods 6b, 6C are connected to the roller 6a by pins 6e to form a figure 7 shape. [0007] Further, as shown in FIG. 4, in the machine frame 1 located on the travel path of each moving step 4, each support roller 9 attached to each bracket 8 keeps each moving step 4 relative to the floor surface. It is installed to support horizontally. In addition, on both sides of the machine frame 1, a pair of handrails (only one side of the symmetrical part is shown in the figure) 1
0 is erected with the inner panel 25 slanted. [0008] Furthermore, a holding frame 11 is vertically provided in the machine frame 1 below the balustrade 10, and a pair of primary motors constituting the linear motor 12 are mounted on the upper part of the holding frame 11. Side linear motors 13 are arranged in parallel. [0009] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 3, between the primary linear motor 13, a flexible secondary linear motor 14 constituting the linear motor 12 has its front and rear ends supported by springs 1.
It is wound around a pair of rotary wheels 15a and 15b biased by 6 and is rotatably provided. [00101 Below this secondary linear motor 14,
As shown in FIG. 4, each moving step 4 connects each vertical connecting rod 17
connected by. [00111 Furthermore, a holding plate 11a is installed on the upper part of the holding frame 11 disposed below the secondary linear motor 14 so as not to interfere with the movement of the secondary linear motor 14. The plate 11a has a roller 14 with a number plate attached to support the secondary linear motor 14.
a is in contact with it so that it can be moved freely. [0012] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, the handrails 10 located on both sides of the machine frame 1 have pairs of guide wheels 1 at their front and rear ends.
8.19 is rotatably provided. This drawing guide wheel 1
8.19 has a bellows-shaped retractable safety cover 20.
Each movable handrail 21 covered with a second telescopic link connection mechanism 2
It is wrapped through 2. [0013] Also, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the rollers 23a of the second telescopic link coupling mechanism 22 are arranged in low-speed ranges on the landing side and on the landing side, in each shift range, and in high-speed intermediate travel. It is designed to be transported within a loop-shaped handrail guide rail 24 which is provided in a meandering manner up and down the area. [0014] That is, as shown in FIG. 5, this second telescopic link connection mechanism 22 connects one end of each support rod 23b, 23c to the lower part of each moving handrail 21 with a pin 23d, and each support rod 23b , the other end of 23c is connected to the roller 23a.
are connected to form a figure 7 shape using pins 23e. The support rods 23b and 23c have a double hook shape, as shown in FIG. [0015] When the intermediate acceleration man conveyor is in operation, by energizing and driving the primary linear motor 13 of the linear motor 12, the primary linear motor 13 excites the flexible secondary linear motor 14. As a result, each movable step 4 and the first telescoping link connection mechanism 5 are connected via the connecting rod 17 to the step guides arranged in a meandering manner through each of the low-speed ranges, shift ranges, and high-speed ranges on the landing side and the exit side. Transfer within the rail 7. Furthermore, since the primary side linear motor 13 excites the secondary side near motor 14, the second telescopic link connection mechanism 22 connected to each moving handrail 21 is connected to each low speed range, speed change range, and Each moving step 4 moves within a loop-shaped handrail guide rail 24 that is arranged in a meandering manner in a high-speed area.
will be transferred in sync with the [0016] That is, each roller 6a of the first telescopic link connection mechanism 5 is transported in a meandering manner up and down through each low speed region, each speed change region, and high speed region on the landing side and the landing side in the step guide rail 7. At this time, as shown in FIG. 6, the support rods 6b and 6c of the first telescoping link connection mechanism 5 are opened together with the roller 6a to form a figure 7 shape, and each movable step 4 is moved to the low speed range, the speed change range, and the high speed range on the landing side. Gradually drive at high speed within the area. On the other hand, when each roller 6a of the first telescopic link coupling mechanism 5 is decelerated and transferred through the speed change region and low speed region on the landing side in the step guide rail 7, as shown in FIG. Each of the support rods 6b and 6C of the coupling mechanism 5 gradually moves at a low speed through the speed change range and low speed range on the exit side of each movable step 4 so as to form a figure 7 shape that closes together with the roller 6a. [0017] In addition, each moving handrail 21 has a second telescopic link connection mechanism 22 connected thereto in a meandering loop shape through each low-speed range on the landing side and the exit side, each speed range, and the high-speed area on the intermediate running side. It is transported within the handrail guide rail 24 in synchronization with each moving step 4. [0018] That is, when each roller 23 of the second telescoping link connection mechanism 22 is transported in a meandering manner up and down through the low speed range, the speed change range, and the high speed range on the platform side within the handrail guide rail 24, as shown in FIG. Then, each of the support rods 23b and 23c of the second telescoping link connection mechanism 22 gradually moves at high speed through the low speed range, the speed change range, and the high speed range on the platform side so that the support rods 23b and 23c form a figure 7 shape in which both the rollers 23a are opened. . [0019] On the other hand, when each roller 23a of the second telescopic link connection mechanism 22 is decelerated and transferred through the speed change range and low speed range on the landing side of the step guide rail 24, as shown in FIG. Each support rod 23b, 2 of the link connection mechanism 22
3C gradually moves at a low speed through the speed change range and low speed range on the exit side of each of the moving handrails 21 so as to form a figure 7 shape that closes together with the rollers 23a. [0020)

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the above-mentioned conventional intermediate acceleration man conveyor, the panel 2 of the handrail 10
5 is installed diagonally, and the secondary linear motor 13 is connected to the movable handrail 2 by a second telescopic connection mechanism 22 having a double hook-shaped cross section.
1, there were problems such as its width being wide and the installation location being restricted. [0021] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide an intermediate acceleration passenger conveyor that is not subject to restrictions on the installation location by minimizing the dimensions of the handrails, etc. With the goal. [0022]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In the intermediate acceleration man conveyor of the present invention, a primary side linear motor, a secondary side linear motor, a connecting rod connecting the secondary side linear motor and a step, and a primary side linear motor are provided. Holding frames connected to the machine frame are arranged parallel to the panels forming the side walls of the parapet, and a second telescopic link connection mechanism connecting the moving handrail and the secondary linear motor is connected to the rollers and straight It is characterized by being composed of a support rod, a roller, and a pin that connects the support rod and the secondary linear motor. [0023]

[Operation] When the intermediate acceleration man conveyor of the present invention is in operation, the primary linear motor installed parallel to the parapet panel is energized and driven, thereby causing the primary linear motor to drive the secondary linear motor. Excite and apply thrust to each movable step connected to the first telescopic link coupling mechanism, cause each movable step to travel from low speed to high speed (accelerated travel), and to cause each movable step to travel at low speed from a shift range to a low speed range In synchronization with the movement, the primary linear motor excites the secondary linear motor to apply thrust to each moving handrail connected to the second telescopic link coupling mechanism. Furthermore, each moving handrail is moved from a low speed to a high speed, and each moving handrail is moved at a low speed from a speed change range to a low speed range, and each moving step and each moving handrail are synchronously transferred using the only linear motor. do. [0024] In addition, the present invention particularly includes a primary linear motor, a secondary linear motor, a connecting rod that connects the secondary linear motor and the moving step, and a holding frame that connects the primary linear motor to the machine frame. Each is installed parallel to the parapet panel, and the second telescopic link connection mechanism is composed of a roller, a straight support rod, and a pin that connects the roller, support rod, and secondary linear motor, thereby reducing the width of the parapet. Moreover, the configuration is simplified and the installation location is not limited. [0025]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the intermediate acceleration man conveyor of the present invention will be described below. [0026] The same or similar constituent members of the present invention as those of the above-described conventional intermediate acceleration man conveyor will be described with the same reference numerals. [0027] As shown in FIG. 1, in the machine frame 1 located on the travel path of each moving step 4, each support roller 9 attached to each bracket 8 in a freely removable manner moves each moving step 4 with respect to the floor surface. It is installed so that it is supported horizontally, and the machine frame 1
A pair of balustrades (only one side of the symmetrical part is shown in FIG. 1) are erected on both sides of the balustrade. Furthermore, this parapet 1
A holding frame 11 is provided in the lower machine frame 1 of 0 in parallel to a diagonal panel 25 on the side surface of the handrail 10, and a holding frame 11, which constitutes one member of the linear motor 12, is provided on the upper part of the holding frame 11. A pair of primary side linear motors 13 are connected to a parapet panel 25
are arranged parallel to each other. [0028]Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 3, between the primary linear motor 13, there is a flexible secondary linear motor 14 that constitutes the other member of the linear motor 12.
It is wound around rotary wheels 15a and 15b urged by a pair of springs 16, and is rotatably provided. As shown in FIG. 1, below the secondary linear motor 14, each movable step 4 is connected by a pair of connecting rods 17 erected in parallel to the parapet panel 25. [0029] Further, a holding plate 11a is installed on the upper part of the holding frame 11 disposed below the secondary linear motor 14 so as not to interfere with the movement of the secondary linear motor 14, and this holding plate 11a A can holder attached to the plate 11a to support the secondary linear motor 14 is a roller 1.
4a is in contact so as to be freely transferable. [00301] Also, the second telescopic link coupling mechanism 22, which includes each moving handrail 21 covered with a bellows-shaped telescopic safety cover 20, is wrapped in the same way as the first telescopic link coupling mechanism 5. In addition, this second telescopic link connection mechanism 22
Each of the rollers 23a is moved within a loop-shaped handrail guide rail 24 which is provided in a meandering manner up and down in each low speed region, each speed change region, and a high speed region as an intermediate travel on the landing side and the alighting area side. ing. [00311 In addition, the moving handrail 21 has a straight support rod 23.
b and 23c are connected, and the lower ends of the support rods 23b and 23c and the upper end of the secondary linear motor 14 are connected by a pin 23e. [0032] By adopting such a configuration, the parapet 1
The overall width of 0 is significantly reduced compared to the conventional one. [00331 Hereinafter, the operation of the intermediate acceleration man conveyor of the present invention will be explained. [0034] In the intermediate acceleration man conveyor of the present invention, when driving, the primary linear motor 13 of the linear motor 12 is energized and driven, so that the primary linear motor 13 is converted into a flexible secondary linear motor. 14 is excited, and as a result, each movable step 4 and the first telescopic link connection mechanism 5 are arranged in a meandering manner through the connecting rod 17 in each of the low speed range, the speed change range, and the high speed range on the landing side and the exit side. It is transported inside the step guide rail 7. Furthermore, the primary linear motor 1
3, since the secondary linear motor 14 is excited, the second telescopic link connection mechanism 22 connected to each moving handrail 21 meanders in the low speed range, the speed change range, and the high speed range on the landing side and the landing side. It is transported within the formed loop-shaped handrail guide rail 24 in synchronization with each moving step 4. [0035] On the other hand, each moving handrail 21 has a loop that meanders through each low speed range on the landing side and the exit side, each speed range, and the high speed area on the intermediate running side via the second telescopic link connection mechanism 22 connected thereto. It is transported in synchronization with each moving step 4 within the handrail guide rail 24 which has a shape. [0036] On the other hand, when each roller 23a of the second telescoping link connection mechanism 22 moves downward through the speed change region and low speed region on the landing side in the step guide rail 24, as shown in FIG. Each support rod 23b of the link connection mechanism 22,
23c is configured to gradually run at a low speed through each moving handrail 21 through a speed change area and a low speed area on the exit side so as to form a figure 7 shape that closes together with the rollers 23a. [0037]

As described above, according to the present invention, in an intermediate acceleration passenger conveyor, a primary side linear motor, a secondary side linear motor, a connecting rod connecting the secondary side linear motor and a step, Holding frames that connect the linear motors to the machine frame are arranged in parallel with the parapet panels, and the second telescopic link connection mechanism is connected to the rollers, the straight support rods, and the pins that connect the rollers, the support rods, and the secondary linear motor. With this structure, the width of the railing and machine frame can be made considerably smaller than that of conventional intermediate acceleration man conveyors, and there are no restrictions on the installation location.
This provides excellent effects such as being able to provide a conveyor device at a low cost.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a handrail and moving steps of an intermediate acceleration passenger conveyor according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view diagrammatically showing parts of a moving handrail, moving steps, and first and second telescoping link coupling mechanisms of a conventional intermediate acceleration passenger conveyor.

FIG. 3 is a side view of FIG. 2, particularly showing a driving portion.

4 is a partial sectional view similar to FIG. 1 taken along the dashed line I--v in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a route diagram for explaining the action of the second telescopic link connection mechanism.

FIG. 6 is a route diagram for explaining the operation of the first telescopic link connection mechanism.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Machine frame 2 Guide wheel 3 Guide wheel 4. Moving steps 5 First telescopic link connection mechanism 7 Stair guide rail 10 Balustrade 12 Linear motor 13 Primary side linear motor 14 Secondary linear motor 17 Connecting rod 18 Guide wheel 19 Guide wheel 20 Safety cover 21 Movable handrail 22 Second telescopic link connection mechanism 23a Roller 23b Support rod 23c Support rod 24 Handrail guide rail 25 Column 1,000 panels

[Figure 1]

Claims (1)

[Claims] Claim 1: A primary linear motor, a secondary linear motor, a connecting rod that connects the secondary linear motor and a moving step, and a holding frame that connects the primary linear motor to a machine frame. A telescoping link connection mechanism that connects the movable handrail and the secondary linear motor is arranged in parallel to the panels, respectively, and includes a roller, a straight support rod,
An intermediate acceleration man conveyor comprising a pin connecting the roller, the support rod, and the secondary linear motor.