JPH09110343A - Observation elevator - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [PROBLEMS] To obtain an elevator for a prospect that can meet various requirements of the design of a car viewed from the outside or inside. SOLUTION: The hoistway cover 5 is attached to the both rear walls of the window glass 14 of the observatory tower 18 so as to extend above and below the hoistway. The hoistway lamps 3 are continuously provided via brackets 6 to the hoistway walls further outside of the hoistway covers 5. A hoistway mirror 4 is provided at the rear of the hoistway lamps 3 to reflect the light incident from the hoistway lamps 3 to the car 1A. The bracket 6 has a hoistway ramp 3
May be provided with a swinging mechanism for swinging horizontally or vertically,
A projector may be attached instead of the hoistway lamp 3.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a prospect elevator installed in a tourist resort or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a conventional view elevator, and FIG. 9 is a left front perspective view showing the car 1C shown in FIG. 8 as seen from the front side of the view tower. is there. FIG.
9 and FIG. 9, a wide window glass 14 is attached to the opening formed on the front side of the observation tower 18, and a weight frame 17 forming a passage for the counterweight 15 is provided on the right rear side of the hoistway 12. It is attached across the upper and lower ends of the hoistway 12.

In the front of the car 1C which moves up and down the hoistway 12, a substantially trapezoidal window frame is attached in FIG. 8, and a narrow window glass 2a is attached to the center of the window frame. Window glasses 2b are symmetrically attached to the left and right of the window glass 2a.

Above and below these window glasses 2a, 2b,
Colored lamps 11 for illuminating the front side of the hoistway 12 are attached in two stages. A substantially truncated pyramid-shaped exterior panel 2 is attached to the top and bottom of the car 1C as shown in FIG. 9 to improve the design as seen from the outside. Coloring lamps 11 are also attached to the cab side of these exterior panels 2.

In the hoistway 12, guide rails 16 are vertically installed symmetrically on both sides of the car 1C via a rail support (not shown), and a landing 13 is shown on the rear side of the hoistway 12. ing.

In the elevator for observation constructed as described above, the front side of the car 1C is illuminated by turning on the coloring lamp 11 so that the ascending / descending state of the car 1C can be visually recognized from the outside of the observation tower 18. ing. Therefore, the colored lamp
Light emitted from 11 has various colors such as green and red.

[0007]

However, in the view elevator thus constructed, it is necessary to change the position and the arrangement of the color lamp 11 in order to change the design of the car by the illumination seen from the outside. In some cases, due to restrictions on the mounting location of the color lamp 11, various specifications required by the user cannot be met.

That is, it is not possible to easily deal with a change in the design of the appearance during a long operating period. Therefore, it is conceivable to manufacture the car 1C newly and change the appearance drastically, but it is not only restricted by the shape of the cross section of the hoistway 12, but also the period and cost increase. You have to stop driving. Then, the objective of this invention is to obtain the prospective elevator which can respond easily to the request | requirement of the diversification of the design seen from the outside.

[0009]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a plurality of illuminating lamps vertically inside both sides of a window formed in a hoistway and light emitted from the illuminating lamps. A reflecting mirror is provided inside the hoistway for receiving the light and irradiating the car that hoists up and down the hoistway.

The view elevator according to a second aspect of the invention is characterized in that a drive mechanism for swinging the illumination lamp to move the irradiation light is provided in the hoistway.

Further, the prospecting elevator according to a third aspect of the invention is characterized in that the color of the light emitted from the illumination lamp provided in the hoistway is changed for each floor of the hoistway.

Further, the elevator for view according to the fourth aspect of the invention is characterized in that the position signal of the car is used as the lighting signal of the illumination lamp.

Furthermore, the elevator for observation according to a fifth aspect of the invention is provided with a plurality of projectors vertically inside both sides of windows formed in the hoistway, and receives the light emitted from the projectors to receive the hoistway. It is characterized in that a reflecting mirror for irradiating the ascending / descending car is provided inside the hoistway.

By such means, in the elevator for a view according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the restrictions on the mounting position and the number of the illumination lamps are relaxed, and the irradiation position of the light radiated on the car is controlled by the car. It is moved by raising and lowering. Further, in the view elevator according to the fifth aspect, various images are emitted to the car.

[0015]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of a prospective elevator according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a first embodiment of a prospective elevator of the present invention, which corresponds to FIG. 8 shown in the related art and corresponds to claims 1 and 2, and FIG. FIG. 10 is a left front perspective view of the car 1A and the hoistway shown in FIG. 1, with the observation tower 18 omitted, and also a view corresponding to FIG. 9.

In FIGS. 1 and 2, the major difference from FIGS. 8 and 9 shown in the prior art is that the light source for illuminating the car is mounted inside the hoistway and the mounting on the car is omitted. . The same parts as those in FIGS. 8 and 9 are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

That is, in FIGS. 1 and 2, the hoistway
Inside the 12, hoistway covers 5 are symmetrically attached to the inner wall surfaces on both sides of the window glass 14 on the front side and over the traveling range of the car of the hoistway 12.

On the back side of the hoistway cover 5, a bracket 6 is fixed by anchor bolts (not shown) symmetrically and over the traveling range of the car of the hoistway 12. The hoistway ramp 3 is attached to these brackets 6 via bolts vertically extending through the brackets 6. Note that, in FIG. 2, only three hoistway lamps 3 which are vertically attached are shown, and the others are omitted.

On the inner wall surface on the left side of the hoistway 12, a bracket 7A is fixed on the left side continuously in the vertical direction of the hoistway, and on the right side, a bracket 7B having a high height is symmetrically attached via an anchor bolt. Has been.

At the ends of the brackets 7A and 7B, a hoistway mirror 4A is horizontally swingable with a reflecting surface facing the central portion of the window glass 14 via a support shaft penetrating the ends. Is attached to. The shielding panels 8 are also attached to the outer sides of the left and right guide rails 16.

In the view elevator thus constructed, each hoistway lamp 3 is blinked by the illumination control circuit of the control panel installed in the machine room at the upper end of the hoistway 12. Therefore, the light emitted from the hoistway lamp 3 is
After being illuminated on the hoistway mirror 4A, it is illuminated on the slope of the exterior panel on the front side of the car 1A to form an elliptical illuminated surface 3a.

On the other hand, the hoistway ramp 3 includes the hoistway cover 5
Since it is not visible from the outside, it is possible to prevent deterioration of the design of the observation tower due to the installation of the hoistway lamp 3. Similarly, the light after passing through the car 1A is shielded by the left and right shielding panels 8 on the irradiation surface as shown by the chain double-dashed line on the landing side of the shielding panel 8 in FIG. It is possible to prevent the deterioration of the design appearance.

The hoistway lamp 3 and the hoistway mirror 4 are also provided.
Is fixed to the inner wall of the hoistway continuously, so that not only can the car vertically moving up and down in the hoistway be illuminated clearly, but also the electric wire connected to the hoistway lamp 3
Since it is not necessary to connect to the car frame as in the past, the weight of the car can be reduced and the controllability of the car speed and stopping can be improved.

Further, an electric horizontal swinging mechanism is attached to the brackets 7A and 7B, and a hoistway mirror 4 is attached to this swinging mechanism to irradiate a car according to a pattern input to a lighting control circuit. The design of the car can be further improved by changing the position of the surface 3a to the left or right.

Next, FIG. 3 is a left front perspective view showing a second embodiment of a prospective elevator of the present invention, and is a view corresponding to FIG. 3 is different from FIGS. 1 and 2 in that a swing mechanism that swings in the vertical direction is attached to the brackets 7A and 7B shown in FIG. 1, and the hoistway lamp 3 is attached to this swing mechanism. ing.

Also in this case, by changing the position of the irradiation surface 3a for irradiating the car up and down according to the pattern input to the lighting control circuit, it is possible to diversify the design of the observation tower viewed from the outside.

Next, FIG. 4 is a left front perspective view showing a third embodiment of a prospective elevator of the present invention, and FIGS.
FIG. 2 is different from FIGS. 2 and 3 in that the light emitted by the elevator lamp 3 and reflected by the hoistway 4A is once reflected to the landing side, so that the light reflected by the landing door on this landing side is reflected. 1A of the cage was irradiated.

In this case, since the light spread by the hoistway mirror 4A is further spread by the landing door, it is possible to irradiate the car with pale light with reduced luminous intensity.
It can be a fantastic lighting. In this case as well, as in the case of FIG. 2 or 3, the light with which the hoistway mirror 4A is irradiated may be moved left and right or up and down.

FIG. 5 is a fourth view of a prospective elevator according to the present invention.
6 is a cross-sectional view showing the embodiment of FIG. 6, and FIG. 6 is a left front view of the car of FIG. 5, corresponding to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, and 4 and corresponding to claim 3.

5 and 6, in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3
4 and FIG. 4 show a case where the light reflected by the hoistway mirror 4A is guided from the left and right window glasses 2C of the car frame 1B to the inside of the car room. A landing switch 19 is shown on the landing side of the right guide rail 16.

In this case, the light emitted from the hoistway lamp 3 to the car through the hoistway mirror 4A is changed for each floor as shown in FIG. It can notify the passing state.

Further, by interlocking with the operation signal of the landing switch, the car door is blinked immediately before the opening / closing operation, immediately before the ascending / descending operation, or immediately before landing, thereby displaying the fact to the passenger. The invention according to claim 4 may be adopted.

Next, FIG. 7 is a left front view showing a fifth embodiment of the elevator for perspective of the present invention, and FIGS.
FIG. 7 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 6 and corresponding to claim 5. FIG.
2 is different from FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 4 and FIG. 6 in that a projector 9 is attached instead of the hoistway lamp. It should be noted that instead of glass, side plates 10 painted in white are provided on both sides of the front surface of the car 1B.

In this case, the side plate 10 can be used as a screen of a projector to display a screen for advertising, which can be used for notification and guidance for tourists outside the observation tower and for advertising.

The hoistway mirror 4 shown in FIGS.
In A, the reflection surface does not have to be a flat surface, and by making it a convex surface or a concave surface, the light reflected by this hoistway mirror 4A may be expanded or contracted to provide more diverse illumination.

[0036]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention,
Provide multiple illuminating lamps vertically inside both sides of the window formed in the hoistway, and install a reflector inside the hoistway that receives the light emitted from the illuminating lamps and irradiates the car moving up and down the hoistway. In this way, the restrictions on the mounting positions and the number of lighting fixtures are relaxed, and the irradiation position of the light emitted to the car is moved by the raising and lowering operation of the car, so it is easy to request the diversification of the car design from the outside It is possible to obtain a prospect elevator that can be used.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the drive mechanism for swinging the illuminating lamp to move the irradiation light is provided in the hoistway, thereby alleviating restrictions on the mounting position and the number of the illuminating lamp. Since the irradiation position of the light emitted to the car is moved by the raising and lowering motion of the car and the swinging of the illumination lamp, it is possible to easily respond to the demand for diversification of the design of the car seen from the outside. Can be obtained.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, by changing the color of the light emitted from the illumination lamp provided in the hoistway for each floor of the hoistway, the mounting position and the number of the lamps can be changed. The restrictions on the car are alleviated, and the irradiation position of the light emitted to the car is moved by the raising and lowering operation of the car, and it is possible for the passengers of the car to visually check the raising and lowering state of the car. It is possible to obtain a prospective elevator that can easily meet the demand for the diversification of designs.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 4, by making the position signal of the car the lighting signal of the illuminating lamp, the restrictions on the mounting position and the number of the illuminating lamp are alleviated, and the light radiated to the car is lightened. Since the irradiation position of the car can be moved by raising and lowering the car and the state before and after the car is stopped can be visually recognized by the passengers of the car, it easily responds to the demand for diversification of the car design from the outside and inside. It is possible to obtain a prospective elevator that can do this.

Further, according to the invention of claim 5,
By installing multiple projectors vertically inside both sides of the window formed in the hoistway, and by installing a reflector inside the hoistway that receives the light emitted from the projector and irradiates the car that goes up and down the hoistway, Since it is possible to irradiate a variety of images on the car, it is possible to obtain a prospective elevator that can easily meet the demand for diversification of car designs from the outside.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a first embodiment of a prospective elevator of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of FIG. 1, that is, a view seen from the front side of the observation tower.

FIG. 3 is a partial front view showing a second embodiment of a prospective elevator of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a partial front view showing a third embodiment of a prospective elevator of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a fourth embodiment of a prospective elevator of the present invention.

6 is a rear view of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a partial front view showing a fifth embodiment of a prospective elevator of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a conventional outlook elevator.

9 is a partial rear view of FIG. 8, that is, a view seen from the front side of the observation tower.

[Explanation of symbols]

1A, 1B, 1C ... basket, 2 ... exterior panel, 2a, 2
b, 2c, 14 ... Window glass, 3 ... Hoistway lamp, 3a ... Irradiation surface, 4A, 4B ... Hoistway mirror, 5 ... Hoistway cover,
6, 7A, 7B ... Bracket, 8 ... Panel, 9 ... Projector, 10 ... Side plate, 11 ... Coloring lamp, 12 ... Hoistway, 13 ... Landing gate, 15 ... Suspension weight, 16 ... Guide rail, 17 ... Weight Frame, 18 ... Observation tower, 19 ... Landing switch.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of illuminating lamps provided vertically inside both sides of a window formed in the hoistway, and the hoistway that receives light emitted from the illuminating lamps provided inside the hoistway. An elevator for observation with a reflector that illuminates the car that moves up and down. 2. The perspective elevator according to claim 1, wherein the hoistway is provided with a drive mechanism that swings the illumination lamp to move the irradiation light. 3. The perspective according to claim 1, wherein the color of the light emitted from the illumination lamp provided in the hoistway is changed for each floor of the hoistway. elevator. 4. The view elevator according to claim 1, wherein the position signal of the car is a lighting signal of the illumination lamp. 5. A plurality of projectors vertically installed inside both sides of a window formed in the hoistway, and a projector installed inside the hoistway to receive light emitted from the projector and ascend and descend the hoistway. An outlook elevator equipped with a reflector that illuminates a basket.