JP2899943B2 - Automatic door device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic door device installed in a toilet for a physically handicapped person, such as a hospital toilet, a station building, a government building, a welfare center, and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional automatic door device includes an automatic opening / closing door provided at a frontage of a toilet, an outdoor operation unit attached to an outdoor surface near the frontage of the toilet, and opening and closing the door. The vehicle includes an indoor operation unit attached to the interior of a toilet for opening and closing the door, and a lock mechanism for regulating the opening and closing operation of the door.

The outdoor operation unit has an external open switch, an external emergency switch, and an external close switch. The door is opened when the external open switch is operated, and the door is closed when the external close switch is operated. Have been. The indoor operation unit has an internal open switch and an internal close switch. The door is opened when the internal open switch is operated, and the door is closed when the internal close switch is operated. The lock mechanism locks the door when the door is closed by operating the internal close switch of the indoor operation unit, and operates the internal open switch to open the door or the external emergency switch. It is unlocked by operation.

In the above automatic door device, the lock mechanism does not unlock even if the external open switch is operated in a state where the door is closed by operating the internal close switch, but the door cannot be opened. If the user cannot operate the internal open switch and open the door by himself or herself within the toilet due to a seizure or the like, a caregiver or the like operates the external emergency switch of the outdoor operation unit. The door can be manually opened by unlocking the lock mechanism (page 44 of "Living Space for Persons with Disabilities", issued by the Japan Rehabilitation Association for the Disabled).

[0005]

However, the external emergency switch can be operated by a third party even when a sudden illness occurs in the toilet, and the door is inadvertently opened during use of the toilet. . Also, because the abnormal state in the toilet is unknown, if the patient is left in the toilet for a long time,
Alternatively, when the door is closed and closed due to mischief by entering the toilet, there is a problem that the countermeasure is delayed and the toilet cannot be used for a long time.

An object of the present invention is to provide an automatic door device capable of promptly coping with an abnormality occurring in the toilet.

[0007]

[0008]

[0009]

[Summary of the automatic door apparatus comprising a door provided in frontage Binbo, and drive means for opening and closing based on the door opening signal and a closing signal, outdoor Binbo An outdoor operation unit having an external open switch attached to the external switch for transmitting an open signal and an external close switch for transmitting a close signal,
An indoor operation unit having an internal open switch attached to the interior of the toilet and transmitting an open signal and an internal close switch transmitting a close signal; and a door locked and closed based on a close signal of the internal close switch of the indoor operation unit. An automatic door device having a lock mechanism for unlocking a door based on an open signal of an open switch, wherein a human occupancy in the toilet chamber after the door is closed by operating an internal close switch of an indoor operation unit. An occupancy detection unit that detects absence, a timer circuit that starts counting time based on the occupancy detection signal of the occupancy detection unit, an abnormality display unit that displays an abnormality after the timer circuit finishes counting time, and a timer circuit. Control means for unlocking the lock mechanism after the end of the clocking.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the automatic door device wherein the abnormality display section is provided inside and outside the toilet.

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[0012]

[0013]

[Action] According to the automatic door system of claim 1 wherein the occupancy detector means for detecting the occupancy-absence of flights intracameral human after closing the door by operating the internal closed switch indoor operating unit, A timer circuit for starting time measurement based on the presence detection signal of the presence detection means, an abnormality display unit for displaying an abnormality after completion of the time measurement of the timer circuit, and a control means for unlocking the lock mechanism after completion of the time measurement of the timer circuit For example, when the user loses consciousness in the toilet, or when a person who enters the toilet by mischievous action closes the door for more than a predetermined time, abnormalities are externally detected. Is notified, the lock mechanism is unlocked, and the door can be opened by operating the outdoor operation unit.

According to the automatic door apparatus of the second aspect , since the abnormality display section is provided inside and outside the toilet, it is possible to notify that an abnormality has occurred inside the toilet outside the toilet. The user in the toilet can also recognize that the door has been opened by a third party from outside.

[0015]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An automatic door device according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, a door 2 provided at the frontage 1a of the toilet 1 and the door 2
Means 2a for opening and closing the motor based on the open signal and the close signal
And a lock mechanism 2b built into the frontage 1a seamlessly
And an outdoor operation unit 3 mounted outside the toilet 1;
The indoor operation unit 4 attached to the interior of the toilet 1 and the internal close switch 4b of the indoor operation unit 4 are activated and operated by operating a human in the sensor detection area A of the toilet 1. Occupancy detection means 5 for detecting the position of the vehicle, the drive means 2a, the lock mechanism 2b,
It is provided with a converter 6 connected to the outdoor operation unit 3 and the indoor operation unit 4 via wirings, and a call switch 7 arranged inside the toilet 1.

The toilet 1 has a room light 1b, a handrail 1c, a toilet seat 1d, etc. installed therein. The frontage 1a of the toilet 1 has a frontage width that allows a wheelchair to enter and exit. As the occupancy detection means 5, for example, it is conceivable to provide an occupancy sensor for sensing the temperature of a human body via infrared rays on the ceiling of the toilet 1, but it is not particularly limited. A light source and a light receiving unit are provided on one side surface of the inside and a reflector is provided on the other side, and a light beam traveling from the light source to the light receiving unit via the reflector is blocked by a human body, so that a person is present. You may make it detect. As the lock mechanism 2b, for example, an electric lock is mounted inside the frontage of the frontage 1a such that the operation part is protruded and retracted from the frontage 1a, and the operation part is engaged with the door 2 by projections and depressions, so that the door 2 is regulated.

As shown in FIG. 3, the outdoor operation unit 3
An external open switch 3a, an external close switch 3b, an in-use lamp 3c, and a key switch 3d are provided on the front surface. An open signal is transmitted when the external open switch 3a is pressed, and a close signal is transmitted when the external close switch 3b is pressed. send. The indoor operation unit 4 is provided with an internal open switch 4a, an internal close switch 4b, and a locking lamp 4c on the front surface. When the internal open switch 4a is pressed, an open signal is transmitted, and when the internal close switch 4b is pressed. Sends a close signal. Further, the key switch 3d of the outdoor operation unit 3 is provided to open the door 2 in an abnormal situation such as when the user P loses consciousness in the toilet 1 and the door 2 is closed. By inserting and operating a key (not shown), the internal open switch 4a and the internal close switch 4b of the indoor operation unit 4 are operated.
The lock mechanism 2b is unlocked regardless of the operation of
Can be released.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the converter 6 starts counting time based on the occupancy detection signal of the occupancy detection means 5 and waits for a predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes) to reach the indoor space. By operating the internal open switch 4a of the operation unit 4,
Timer circuit 6 that sends an abnormality detection signal if the door cannot be opened
a, a control means 6b for unlocking the lock mechanism 2b based on an abnormality detection signal of the timer circuit 6a, and a busy lamp 3c of the outdoor operation unit 3 and an indoor unit based on the abnormality detection signal of the timer circuit 6a. Locking lamp 4c of operation unit 4
And an abnormality display circuit 6c for displaying an abnormality by blinking the LED. Further, the timer circuit 6a is starts counting on the basis of the occupancy detection signal as described above, 3
If the door 2 is opened before the lapse of 0 minutes, the timing is canceled. That is, before the elapse of 30 minutes, the door 2 is opened by operating the internal open switch 4a of the indoor operation unit 4, and the door 2 is closed again by operating the internal close switch 4b of the indoor operation unit 4. Then, a new 30-minute clock is started from the time when the door 2 is closed.

As shown in FIG. 1, the call switch 7 is arranged near the toilet seat 1d so that the user P can operate the seat in the posture sitting on the toilet seat 1d, and the abnormality detecting means 5 and the timer circuit are provided. 6a, an abnormality detection signal is transmitted, the control means 6b is activated, and the lock means 2 is activated.
b is unlocked, and the abnormality display circuit 6c is activated to blink the busy lamp 3c and the locking lamp 4c.

According to the automatic door device of the above embodiment, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, when the user P enters the toilet 1, the door 2 is opened by operating the external open switch 3a of the outdoor operation unit 3. In this case, the interior light 1b may be turned on simultaneously with the operation of the external open switch 3a. Further, a function to prevent forgetting to close, that is, a timer circuit for starting time measurement simultaneously with the operation of the external open switch 3a is provided. When a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the external open switch 3a is operated by the timer circuit, the interior light 1b Is turned off to warn of forgetting to close, and a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds)
After the passage of time, the door 2 may be closed.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, when the user P enters the toilet 1 and operates the internal close switch 4b of the indoor operation unit 4 to close the door 2, The locking mechanism 2b is locked and the use lamp 3c of the outdoor operation unit 3 and the use lamp 4 of the indoor operation unit 4 are locked.
c lights up. If the user P suddenly feels sick while sitting on the toilet seat 1d, the user P operates the call switch 7 to unlock the lock means and release the lock. The middle lamp 3c and the locking middle lamp 4c can blink. Thus, the abnormality is notified to the third person or the caregiver Q outside the toilet 1, and at the same time, the user P recognizes that the door 2 can be opened by the third person or the caregiver Q outside. it can. Further, a third party or a caregiver Q outside the toilet 1 operates the external opening switch 3a, so that the user P can be promptly rescued.

When the user P enters the room and the indoor operation unit 4
When the door 2 is closed by operating the internal close switch 4b, the timer circuit 6a of the converter 6 starts measuring time, so that the user P loses consciousness in the toilet 1 and
Even when the door is closed, the timer circuit 6a transmits an abnormality detection signal when a predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes) has elapsed since the door 2 was closed, and based on the abnormality detection signal, the control means 6b sets the lock. While unlocking the mechanism 2b, the abnormality display circuit 6c causes the busy lamp 3c and the locking lamp 4c to blink. Thereby, the third person or the caregiver Q outside the toilet 1 can know the abnormality in the toilet 1, and the third person or the caregiver Q outside the toilet 1 can open the external opening switch. , The user P can be rescued quickly. When the caregiver Q feels distrust, the door 2 can be opened by operating the key switch 3d of the outdoor operation unit 3 even before a predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes) has elapsed. it can.

On the other hand, when the user P leaves the toilet 1, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, when the user P operates the internal open switch 4a of the indoor operation section 4, the lock mechanism is released. 2b is unlocked and the door 2 is opened, and the in-use lamp 3c of the outdoor operation unit 3 and the indoor operation unit 4
The locking lamp 4c turns off. Next, when the user P leaves the toilet 1 and operates the external closing switch 3b of the outdoor operation unit 3, the door 2 is closed. In this case, the interior light 1b may be turned off simultaneously with the operation of the external close switch 3b. Further, a function to prevent forgetting to close as described above may be provided.

In the above embodiment, the presence / absence of a person is detected by the occupancy detecting means 5 such as an occupancy sensor. However, in order to reduce equipment costs, no occupancy sensor or the like is provided.
The timer circuit 6a starts counting time based on the operation of the internal closing switch 4b of the indoor operation unit 4 and abnormal when the door 2 cannot be opened for a predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes) or more. You may comprise so that a detection signal may be transmitted.

When a predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes) elapses after the door 2 is closed by operating the internal close switch 4b, an abnormality detection signal is transmitted from the timer circuit 6a. Time to send is 30
It is not limited to a minute, but can be extended or shortened as appropriate according to the use situation and the like. Further, a siren or a buzzer may be provided as the abnormality display means, and an intercom or the like may be provided instead of the call switch. Furthermore, at the time of a power failure, the lock mechanism 2b may be unlocked so that the door 2 can be opened and closed manually.

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[0027]

[0028]

[Effect of the Invention] According to the automatic door system of claim 1, wherein,
The occupancy detection means for detecting the presence / absence of a person in the toilet after operating the internal close switch of the indoor operation unit and closing the door; and Since a timer circuit to be started, a display unit for displaying an abnormality after the timer circuit has finished measuring time, and control means for unlocking the lock mechanism after the timer circuit has finished measuring time are provided, for example, the user If the user loses consciousness, or if a person who enters the toilet due to mischief closes the door for more than a predetermined time, an error is displayed externally, and the lock mechanism is unlocked after a predetermined time. The door can be opened by operating the outdoor operation unit. Therefore, even if an emergency occurs in the toilet, it can be rescued by a third party outside the toilet at an early stage, and mischief in the toilet can be prevented.

According to the automatic door device of the second aspect , since the abnormality display section is provided inside and outside the toilet, it is possible to notify that an abnormality has occurred inside the toilet outside the toilet. The user in the toilet can also recognize that the door has been opened by a third party from outside. For this reason, a mischievous act of entering the toilet and intentionally closing the door for a long time can be prevented.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a toilet with an automatic door device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing a main part of the automatic door device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

3A is a front view of an outdoor operation unit of the automatic door device according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3B is a front view of an indoor operation unit of the automatic door device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 (a) is a plan view of a converter constituting an automatic door device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 (b) is a side view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of the toilet chamber showing a state where the door is opened by operating the outdoor operation unit of the automatic door device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of the toilet showing a state in which the door of the automatic door device according to the embodiment of the present invention is opened and a user enters the room.

FIG. 7 is a plan view of the toilet showing a state in which the door is closed by operating the indoor operation unit of the automatic door device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of the toilet showing a state where the door is opened by operating the indoor operation unit of the automatic door device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a plan view of the toilet showing a state in which the door is closed by operating the outdoor operation unit of the automatic door device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 toilet 2 door 2a drive means 2b lock mechanism 3 outdoor operation section 3a internal open switch 3b internal close switch 3c busy lamp (abnormal display section) 4 indoor operation section 4a external open switch 4b external close switch 4c locked lamp (abnormal) Display part) 5 Occupancy detection means 6a Timer circuit 6b Control means 7 Call switch

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A door provided at the frontage of a toilet, driving means for opening and closing the door based on an open signal and a close signal, an external open switch mounted outside the toilet and transmitting an open signal, and a close switch. An outdoor operation unit having an external close switch for transmitting a signal, an indoor operation unit mounted inside the toilet and having an internal open switch for transmitting an open signal and an internal close switch for transmitting a close signal, and the indoor operation unit internal closed switch of the automatic door system that includes a locking mechanism to unlock the door on the basis of on the basis of the close signal of the internal closed switch and lock the door open signal of the internal opening switch, the indoor operating unit To detect the presence / absence of a person in the toilet after the door is closed by operating
Room detection means, based on the occupancy detection signal of the occupancy detection means
A timer circuit for starting timekeeping, and
Display that displays an error after the completion of the measurement
An automatic door device , further comprising control means for unlocking the lock mechanism. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the abnormality display unit is provided inside and outside the toilet chamber.
The automatic door device according to claim 1, which is provided outdoors .