(19)
(11) EP 2 653 425 B1

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT SPECIFICATION

(45) Mention of the grant of the patent:
05.09.2018 Bulletin 2018/36

(21) Application number: 10860697.1

(22) Date of filing: 15.12.2010
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC): 
B66B 13/22(2006.01)
B66B 13/14(2006.01)
B66B 13/08(2006.01)
(86) International application number:
PCT/JP2010/072538
(87) International publication number:
WO 2012/081090 (21.06.2012 Gazette 2012/25)

(54)

ELEVATOR DOOR DEVICE

AUFZUGSTÜRVORRICHTUNG

DISPOSITIF DE PORTE D'ASCENSEUR


(84) Designated Contracting States:
AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

(43) Date of publication of application:
23.10.2013 Bulletin 2013/43

(73) Proprietor: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Tokyo 100-8310 (JP)

(72) Inventor:
  • KITAZAWA, Masaya
    Tokyo 100-8310 (JP)

(74) Representative: Hoffmann Eitle 
Patent- und Rechtsanwälte PartmbB Arabellastraße 30
81925 München
81925 München (DE)


(56) References cited: : 
EP-A1- 0 841 291
JP-A- 3 186 596
JP-A- 2001 294 376
JP-A- 2002 053 280
JP-A- 2010 137 956
EP-A1- 2 502 870
JP-A- S60 218 282
JP-A- 2001 354 379
JP-A- 2008 024 395
   
       
    Note: Within nine months from the publication of the mention of the grant of the European patent, any person may give notice to the European Patent Office of opposition to the European patent granted. Notice of opposition shall be filed in a written reasoned statement. It shall not be deemed to have been filed until the opposition fee has been paid. (Art. 99(1) European Patent Convention).


    Description

    Technical Field



    [0001] The present invention relates to a door operator of an elevator.

    Background Art



    [0002] In recent years, machine-room-less elevators have been in widespread use. In a machine-room-less elevator, a traction machine is arranged in a shaft. For this reason, space saving of elevator equipment in the shaft is required. As a result of this, also in a door operator of an elevator, a compact and multifunctional door operator is required.

    [0003] In a door operator of an elevator, the torque of a door motor and the like is transmitted to a door panel via a transmission mechanism. As a result of this, the door panel opens and closes automatically in a horizontal direction. It is necessary that the door panel come to a standstill in a fully open position and in a fully closed position. For this reason, it is necessary to recognize a fully open condition and a fully closed condition of the door panel.

    [0004]  A position switch which uses the interception and reflection of light is widely used to recognize these conditions. Compared to switches of other types, this position switch has high accuracy and is resistant to dust, water and the like.

    [0005] As a door operator provided with a position switch using light, there has been proposed a door operator in which two intercepting plates are provided on a door panel for one position switch. In this door operator, it is possible to recognize that the door panel is arranged in a fully open position or in a fully closed position.

    [0006] However, the light receiving condition of the position switch is the same in whichever of a fully open position and a fully closed position the door panel may be arranged. For this reason, it is impossible to discriminate between a fully open condition and a fully closed condition of the door panel.

    [0007] In contrast to this, there has been proposed a door operator in which a plurality of position switches are arranged side by side in the opening and closing direction of the door panel. In this door switch, one or more intercepting plates provided on a door panel traverse each phototransmitter/photoreceiver device of the position switches, whereby it is possible to discriminate between a fully open condition and a fully closed condition of the door panel (refer to Patent Literature 1, for example).

    [0008] Similar door operators are known from Patent Literatures 2 and 3.

    Citation List


    Patent Literature



    [0009] 

    Patent Literature 1: Japanese Patent No. 60-218282

    Patent Literature 2: JP 2002 053280 A

    Patent Literature 3: EP 0 841291 A1


    Summary of Invention


    Technical Problem



    [0010] However, in the door operator provided in Patent Literature 1, it is necessary to use expensive position switches in a plurality of numbers.

    [0011] The present invention was made to solve the problem described above, and the object of the invention is to provide a door operator of an elevator capable of discriminating between a fully open condition and a fully closed condition of a door of the elevator by one position switch.

    Means for Solving the Problems



    [0012] A door operator of an elevator of the present invention includes a position switch which is provided in the vicinity of a door of the elevator and in which two sets of phototransmitter/photoreceiver devices, each having a phototransmitter and a photoreceiver, are arranged side by side in a vertical direction; a first intercepting body provided on the door in such a manner as to intercept or reflect light from a lower side phototransmitter to a lower side photoreceiver when the door has come to one of a fully closed condition and a fully open condition; and a second intercepting body provided on the door in such a manner as to simultaneously intercept or reflect light from the lower side phototransmitter to the lower side photoreceiver and light from an upper side phototransmitter to an upper side photoreceiver when the door has come to the other of the fully closed condition and the fully open condition; wherein the second intercepting body has: a first intercepting portion which is formed in such a manner as to intercept or reflect light from the lower side phototransmitter to the lower side photoreceiver when the door has come to the other of the fully closed condition and the fully open condition; and a second intercepting portion which is formed to be wider than the first intercepting portion in an opening and closing direction of the door in such a manner as to intercept or reflect light from the upper side phototransmitter to the upper side photoreceiver while the first intercepting portion is intercepting or reflecting light from the lower side phototransmitter to the lower side photoreceiver.

    Advantageous Effects of Invention



    [0013] According to the present invention, it is possible to discriminate between a fully open condition and a fully closed condition of the door of an elevator by one position switch.

    Brief Description of the Drawings



    [0014] 

    Figure 1 is a front view to explain the condition in which a door panel of the door operator of an elevator in Embodiment 1 of the present invention is fully open.

    Figure 2 is a front view to explain the condition in which a door panel of the door operator of an elevator in Embodiment 1 of the present invention is fully closed.

    Figure 3 is a principal-part structural diagram of the door operator of an elevator in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

    Figure 4 is a front view to explain the positional relationship between the position switch and the intercepting plates obtained when the door operator of an elevator in Embodiment 1 of the present invention is fully open.

    Figure 5 is a front view to explain the positional relationship between the position switch and the intercepting plates obtained when the door operator of an elevator in Embodiment 1 of the present invention is fully closed.

    Figure 6 is a perspective view of a position switch used in the door operator of an elevator in Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

    Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the position switch used in the door operator of an elevator in Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

    Figure 8 is a perspective view of a position switch used in the door operator of an elevator in Embodiment 3 of the present invention.


    Description of Embodiments



    [0015] Embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In each of the drawings, like numerals refer to like or corresponding parts and overlaps of description of these parts are appropriately simplified or omitted.

    Embodiment 1



    [0016] Figure 1 is a front view to explain the condition in which a door panel of the door operator of an elevator in Embodiment 1 of the present invention is fully open. Figure 2 is a front view to explain the condition in which a door panel of the door operator of an elevator in Embodiment 1 of the present invention is fully closed.

    [0017] Figures 1 and 2 are front views obtained when an upper part of an entrance (not shown) of a car (not shown) is seen from outside the car. In Figures 1 and 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a support beam. The support beam 1 is provided above the entrance of the car. A rail 2 is provided in the lower part of the support beam 1 in such a manner as to extend in a horizontal direction along an upper edge part of the entrance of car. A strap metal 3 is provided in the middle of the rail 2 and at one end thereof. A pair of door hangers 4 is provided in the rail 2 in such a manner as to be movable in a horizontal direction. A stopper 5 is provided on both sides of one door hanger 4. A door panel 6 is suspended from each of the door hangers 4.

    [0018] A motor 7 is provided in an upper part of one side of the support beam 1. A pulley 8 is provided in an upper part of the other side of the support beam 1. An endless toothed belt 9 is wound onto the motor 7 and the pulley 8. An appropriate tension is applied to the toothed belt 9.

    [0019] An upper side of the toothed belt 9 is connected to an upper part of one belt gripper 10. A lower part of one belt gripper 10 is connected to one door hanger 4. A lower side of the toothed belt 9 is connected to the other belt gripper 10. A lower part of the other belt gripper 10 is connected to the other door hanger 4.

    [0020] A position switch 11 is provided on one side of the support beam 1 above one door hanger 4. A door control device (not shown) is connected to the output of the position switch 11. A first intercepting plate (a first intercepting body) 12 is provided in a door stopper side upper part of one door hanger 4. A second intercepting plate (a second intercepting body) 13 is provided in a door pocket side upper part of one door hanger 4. The first intercepting plate 12 and the second intercepting plate 13 are arranged on the same plane in such a manner as to be parallel to the door panel 6.

    [0021] In this door operator, the toothed belt 9 moves due to the rotation of the motor 7. As a result of this movement, a pair of belt grippers 10 in turn moves in a horizontal direction, in directions reverse to each other. As a result of this movement, a pair of door hangers 4 in turn moves in a horizontal direction, in directions reverse to each other. As a result of this movement, a pair of door panels 6 opens and closes in turn in a horizontal direction, in directions reverse to each other.

    [0022] When the door panel 6 is fully open, the door pocket side strap metal 3 and the stopper 5 come into contact with each other. At this time, the first intercepting plate 12 is detected by the position switch 11. On the other hand, when the door panel 6 is fully closed, the door stopper side strap metal 3 and the stopper 5 come into contact with each other. At this time, the second intercepting plate 13 is detected by the position switch 11. On the basis of these detection results of the position switch 11, the door control device discriminates between a fully open condition and a fully closed condition of the door panel 6.

    [0023] Next, with the aid of Figure 3 a description will be given of the position switch 11, the first intercepting plate 12, and the second intercepting plate 13.

    [0024] Figure 3 is a principal-part structural diagram of the door operator of an elevator in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

    [0025] The position switch 11 opens downward. Specifically, the position switch 11 is provided with a first holding portion 11a, a second holding portion 11b, and a connecting portion 11c. The first holding portion 11a is attached to the support beam 1. The second holding portion 11b is arranged nearer to the external side of the car than the first holding portion 11a. The connecting portion 11c connects an upper end of the first holding portion 11a and an upper end of the second holding portion 11b.

    [0026] A pair of photo transmitters 14a and 14b is held side by side on an inner side surface of the first holding portion 11a in a vertical direction. The phototransmitters 14a and 14b are arranged, with the light emitting surfaces thereof facing the external side of the car. A pair of photoreceivers 15a and 15b is held side by side on an inner side surface of the second holding portion 11b in a vertical direction. The photoreceivers 15a and 15b are arranged, with the light receiving surfaces thereof facing the car side.

    [0027] Light emitted by the lower side phototransmitter 14a is received by the lower side photoreceiver 15a. As a result of this, a first optical axis 16a which extends in a horizontal direction is formed between the lower side phototransmitter 14a and the lower side photoreceiver 15a. Light emitted by the upper side phototransmitter 14b is received by the upper side photoreceiver 15b. A second optical axis 16b which extends in a horizontal direction is formed between the upper side phototransmitter 14b and the upper side photoreceiver 15b.

    [0028] In this manner, the lower side phototransmitter 14a and the lower side photoreceiver 15a function as one phototransmitter/photoreceiver device. Similarly, also the upper side phototransmitter 14b and the upper side photoreceiver 15b function as one phototransmitter/photoreceiver device.

    [0029] The first intercepting plate 12 is integrally formed in the shape of the letter L. Specifically, the first intercepting plate 12 is provided with a horizontal portion 12a and a vertical portion 12b. The horizontal portion 12a is arranged in such a manner as to come into contact with the door stopper side of an upper part of the door panel 6. A long hole 12c is formed in the horizontal portion 12a. The long hole 12c is formed, with the longitudinal direction thereof being in a horizontal direction. The vertical portion 12b is formed in such a manner as to extend upward from the door stopper side of the horizontal portion 12a. An upper end of the vertical portion 12b is arranged in such a manner as to be above the first optical axis 16a and below the second optical axis 16b.

    [0030] The second intercepting plate 13 is integrally formed in the shape of a hook. Specifically, the second intercepting plate 13 is provided with a horizontal portion 13a and a vertical portion (a first intercepting portion) 13b. The horizontal portion 13a is arranged in such a manner as to come into contact with the door pocket side of an upper part of the door panel 6. A long hole 13c is formed in the horizontal portion 13a. The long hole 13c is formed, with the longitudinal direction thereof being in a horizontal direction. The vertical portion 13b is formed in such a manner as to extend upward from the door pocket side of the horizontal portion 13a. An upper end of the vertical portion 13b is arranged in such a manner as to be above the first optical axis 16a and below the second optical axis 16b.

    [0031] In this embodiment, a protrusion portion (a second intercepting portion) 13d is formed in such a manner as to protrude in a vertical direction from the upper end of the vertical portion 13b to the middle side of the door panel 6. That is, the protrusion portion 13d is formed to be wider in the opening and closing direction of the door panel 6 than in the vertical portion 13b. A lower edge part of the protrusion portion 13d is arranged above the first optical axis 16a and below the second optical axis 16b. An upper edge part of the protrusion portion 13d is arranged above the second optical axis 16b and below a lower surface of the connecting portion 11c of the position switch 11.

    [0032] A pair of bolts 17 pierces through each of the long hole 12c of the first intercepting plate 12 and the long hole 13c of the second intercepting plate 13 from the external side of the car. These bolts 17 are screwed into an upper part of the door panel 6. The first intercepting plate 12 and the second intercepting plate 13 are fixed by these bolts 17 to the upper part of the door panel 6. By loosening these bolts 17, the positions of the first intercepting plate 12 and the second intercepting plate 13 can be adjusted in the opening and closing direction of the door panel 6.

    [0033]  Next, with the aid of Figure 4 a description will be given of a method of discriminating a fully open condition of the door panel 6.

    [0034] Figure 4 is a front view to explain the positional relationship between the position switch and the intercepting plates obtained when the door operator of an elevator in Embodiment 1 of the present invention is fully open.

    [0035] As shown in Figure 4, when the door panel 6 is fully open, the first intercepting plate 12 is arranged on the internal side of the position switch 11. The upper end of the vertical portion 12b of the first intercepting plate 12 is arranged above the first optical axis 16a and below the second optical axis 16b. For this reason, the first intercepting plate 12 intercepts only the first optical axis 16a. In this case, only the lower side photoreceiver 15a ceases to receive light. In this condition, the door control device determines that the door panel 6 is fully open.

    [0036] Next, with the aid of Figure 5 a description will be given of a method of discriminating a fully closed condition of the door panel 6.

    [0037] Figure 5 is a front view to explain the positional relationship between the position switch and the intercepting plates obtained when the door operator of an elevator in Embodiment 1 of the present invention is fully closed.

    [0038] As shown in Figure 5, when the door panel 6 is fully closed, the second intercepting plate 13 is arranged on the internal side of the position switch 11. At this time, the upper end of the vertical portion 13b of the second intercepting plate 13 is arranged above the first optical axis 16a and below the second optical axis 16b. For this reason, the vertical portion 13b of the second intercepting plate 13 intercepts the first optical axis 16a.

    [0039] In contrast to this, the lower edge part of the protrusion portion 13d of the second intercepting plate 13 is arranged above the first optical axis 16a and below the second optical axis 16b. The upper edge part of the protrusion portion 13d of the second intercepting plate 13 is above the second optical axis 16b and below the lower surface of the connecting portion 11c of the position switch 11. For this reason, the protrusion portion 13d of the second intercepting plate 13 intercepts the second optical axis 16b.

    [0040] Therefore, immediately before the full closing of the door panel 6, the protrusion portion 13d of the second intercepting plate 13 intercepts the second optical axis 16b. On the other hand, the vertical portion 13b of the second intercepting plate 13 does not intercept the first optical axis 16a. After that, when the door panel 6 becomes fully closed, the protrusion portion 13d of the second intercepting plate 13 maintains the condition of intercepting the second optical axis 16b. On the other hand, the vertical portion 13b of the second intercepting plate 13 intercepts the first optical axis 16a. In this case, both the lower side photoreceiver 15a and the upper side photoreceiver 15b cease to receive light. In this condition, the door control device determines that the door panel 6 is fully closed.

    [0041] According to Embodiment 1 described above, the light receiving condition of the position switch 11 differs from the condition in which the door panel 6 is fully open to the condition in which the door panel 6 is fully closed. For this reason, with one position switch 11, it is possible to discriminate between a fully open condition and a fully closed condition of the door of an elevator. That is, with an inexpensive system, it is possible to discriminate between a fully open condition and a fully closed condition of the door of an elevator.

    [0042] Besides, the protrusion portion 13d of the second intercepting plate 13 is formed to be wider than the vertical portion 13b in the opening and closing direction of the door panel 6. For this reason, even when the second intercepting plate 13 is attached somewhat aslant, the protrusion portion 13d always intercepts the second optical axis 16b while the vertical portion 13b is intercepting the first optical axis 16a. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a high-reliability system which prevents a wrong determination on the position of the door panel 6.

    [0043] Furthermore, the protrusion portion 13d of the second intercepting plate 13 protrudes to the middle side of the door panel 6. For this reason, it is possible to minimize the distance between the outer sides of the first intercepting plate 12 and the second intercepting plate 13. As a result of this, even if the configuration is such that the second intercepting plate 13 protrudes from the door pocket side of the door operator when the door panel 6 is fully open, it is possible to minimize the protruding amount. That is, it is possible to minimize the effect of the second intercepting plate 13 on the necessary front size of the shaft.

    [0044] And the photoreceivers 15a and 15b are arranged, with the light receiving surfaces thereof facing the car side. That is, the light receiving surfaces of the photoreceivers 15a and 15b face the side opposite to the hall. For this reason, disturbance light such as sunlight is prevented from directly entering the photoreceivers 15a and 15b. As a result of this, it is possible to prevent a wrong determination on the position of the door panel 6.

    [0045] The position of the first intercepting plate 12 and the position of the second intercepting plate 13 may be reversed. In this case, when the door panel 6 is fully open, the second intercepting plate 13 intercepts the first optical axis 16a and the second optical axis 16b. On the other hand, when the door panel 6 is fully closed, the first intercepting plate 12 intercepts only the first optical axis 16a. Even in the case of this arrangement of the first intercepting plate 12 and the second intercepting plate 13, it is possible to obtain the same effect as in Embodiment 1.

    [0046] The position switch 11 may be a phototransmitter/photoreceiver device in which the reflection of light is used. In this case, the phototransmitter and the photoreceiver are arranged on the same side with respect to the intercepting plate. And light emitted by the phototransmitter is reflected on the intercepting plate and received by the photoreceiver. If the door control device determines the position of the panel door 6 according to the light receiving condition of this photoreceiver, the same effect as in Embodiment 1 can be obtained.

    Embodiment 2



    [0047] Figure 6 is a perspective view of a position switch used in the door operator of an elevator in Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the position switch used in the door operator of an elevator in Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Incidentally, like numerals refer to like or corresponding parts as in Embodiment 1 and description of these parts are omitted.

    [0048] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, in the position switch 11 of Embodiment 2, a first holding portion 11a is formed to be wider than a second holding portion 11b in the opening and closing direction of the door panel 6. At least the first holding portion 11a is formed with the property of suppressing the reflection of disturbance light 18. For example, the surface of the first holding portion 11a is colored black. A concave portion is formed on an inner side surface of the second holding portion 11b. Photoreceivers 15a and 15b are attached to a bottom surface of the concave portion. As a result of this, the photoreceivers 15a and 15b are arranged in a manner recessed from the inner side surface of the second holding portion 11b.

    [0049] According to Embodiment 2 described above, the photoreceivers 15a and 15b are arranged in a manner recessed from the inner side surface of the second holding portion 11b. For this reason, it is possible to suppress disturbance light 18 such as sunlight from directly entering the photoreceivers 15a and 15b. Consequently, it is possible to prevent a wrong determination on the arrangement of the door panel 6 due to the disturbance light 18.

    [0050] The first holding portion 11a of the position switch 11 is formed to be wider than the second holding portion 11b in the opening and closing direction of the door panel 6. For this reason, it is possible to intercept the disturbance light 18 reflected from the support beam 1 and the like entering the photoreceivers 15a and 15b by means of the side edge part of the first holding portion 11a. Furthermore, at least the first holding portion 11a is formed with the property of suppressing the reflection of disturbance light 18. That is, the reflection of disturbance light 18 in the first holding portion 11a is suppressed. Consequently, it is possible to prevent a wrong determination on the position of the door panel 6.

    Embodiment 3



    [0051] Figure 8 is a perspective view of a position switch used in the door operator of an elevator in Embodiment 3 of the present invention. Incidentally, like numerals refer to like or corresponding parts as in Embodiment 1 and description of these parts are omitted.

    [0052] In Embodiment 3, an indication device 19 is provided on a surface, facing to the outside of the car, of a second holding portion 11b of a position switch 11. The indication device 19 indicates the light receiving condition of a lower side photoreceiver 15a. For example, the indication device 19 lights up or blinks when the first optical axis 16a is intercepted.

    [0053] According to Embodiment 3 described above, the indication device 19 indicates the light receiving condition of the lower side photoreceiver 15a. For this reason, when the door panel 6 is fully open, it is possible to easily carry out the position adjustment of the position switch 11 and the first intercepting plate 12. Furthermore, when the door panel 6 is fully closed, it is possible to easily carry out the position adjustment of the position switch 11 and the second intercepting plate 13.

    [0054]  During the position adjustment of the position switch 11, the first intercepting plate 12, and the second intercepting plate 13, the operator can make a judgment easily as to whether the door panel 6 is fully open or fully closed. For this reason, it is unnecessary to indicate a fully open condition and a fully closed condition of the door panel 6 in a discriminated manner. That is, it is possible to reduce the number of the indication states and the number of the indication devices 19 compared to the case where the light receiving condition of the lower side photoreceiver 15a and the upper side photoreceiver 15b are indicated in a discriminated manner. Consequently, it is possible to adjust the positions of the position switch 11, the first intercepting plate 12, and the second intercepting plate 13 using an inexpensive indication device 19.

    Industrial Applicability



    [0055] As described above, the door operator of an elevator of the present invention can be used in an elevator which discriminates between a fully open condition and a fully closed condition of the door.

    Description of symbols



    [0056] 
    1
    support beam
    2
    rail
    3
    strap metal
    4
    door hanger
    5
    stopper
    6
    door panel
    7
    motor
    8
    pulley
    9
    toothed belt
    10
    belt gripper
    11
    position switch
    11a
    first holding portion
    11b
    second holding portion
    11c
    connecting portion
    12
    first intercepting plate
    12a
    horizontal portion
    12b
    vertical portion
    12c
    long hole
    13
    second intercepting plate
    13a
    horizontal portion
    13b
    vertical portion
    13c
    long hole
    13d
    protrusion portion
    14a,
    14b phototransmitter
    15a,
    15b photoreceiver
    16a
    first optical axis
    16b
    second optical axis
    17
    bolt
    18
    disturbance light
    19
    indication device



    Claims

    1. A door operator of an elevator, comprising:

    a door of an elevator, a position switch (11) which is provided in the vicinity of a door of the elevator and in which two sets of phototransmitter / photoreceiver devices, each having a phototransmitter (14a, 14b) and a photoreceiver (15a, 15b), are arranged side by side in a vertical direction;

    a first intercepting body (12) provided on the door of an elevator in such a manner as to intercept or reflect light from a lower side phototransmitter (14a) to a lower side photoreceiver (15a) when the door of the elevator has come to one of a fully closed condition and a fully open condition; and

    a second intercepting body (13) provided on the door of the elevator in such a manner as to simultaneously intercept or reflect light from the lower side phototransmitter (14a) to the lower side photoreceiver (15a) and light from an upper side phototransmitter (14b) to an upper side photoreceiver (15b) when the door of the elevator has come to the other of the fully closed condition and the fully open condition;

    characterized in that the second intercepting body (13) has:

    a first intercepting portion (13b) which is formed in such a manner as to intercept or reflect light from the lower side phototransmitter (14a) to the lower side photoreceiver (15a) when the door of the elevator has come to the other of the fully closed condition and the fully open condition; and

    a second intercepting portion (13d) which is formed to be wider than the first intercepting portion (13b) in an opening and closing direction of the door of the elevator in such a manner as to intercept or reflect light from the upper side phototransmitter (14b) to the upper side photoreceiver (15b) while the first intercepting portion (13b) is intercepting or reflecting light from the lower side phototransmitter (14a) to the lower side photoreceiver (15a).


     
    2. The door operator of an elevator according to claim 1, wherein the position switch (11) is arranged above the door of the elevator
    wherein the first intercepting body (12) is provided in an upper part of the door of the elevator on one of a door stopper side and a door pocket side,
    wherein the second intercepting body (13) is provided in an upper part of the door of the elevator on the other of the door stopper side or the door pocket side, and
    wherein the second intercepting portion (13d) is formed in such a manner as to protrude from an upper part of the first intercepting portion (13b) to the middle side of the door of the elevator.
     
    3. The door operator of an elevator according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a light receiving surface of each photoreceiver (15a, 15b) faces to the car side of the elevator.
     
    4.  The door operator of an elevator according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein each photoreceiver (15a, 15b) is arranged in a concave portion of the position switch (11) and is arranged in such a manner as to be recessed from the surface of the position switch (11).
     
    5. The door operator of an elevator according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the position switch (11) comprises:

    a first holding portion (11a) which holds the phototransmitters (14a, 14b) which emits light toward an external side of the car of the elevator; and

    a second holding portion (11b) which holds the photoreceivers (15a, 15b) light receiving surfaces of which face to the car side,

    wherein the first holding portion (11a) has property of suppressing the reflection of disturbance light and is formed to be wider than the second holding portion (11b) in the opening and closing direction of the door of the elevator.


     
    6. The door operator of an elevator according to any of claims 1 to 5, further comprising:
    an indication device (19) which is provided on the surface of the position switch (11) and indicates the light receiving condition of the lower side photoreceiver (15a).
     


    Ansprüche

    1. Türantrieb eines Aufzugs, aufweisend:

    eine Tür eines Aufzugs, einen Positionsschalter (11), der in der Nähe einer Tür des Aufzugs vorgesehen ist und in dem zwei Sätze von Lichtsende-/Lichtempfangsvorrichtungen, die jeweils einen Lichtsender (14a, 14b) und einen Lichtempfänger (15a, 15b) aufweisen, nebeneinander in einer vertikalen Richtung angeordnet sind;

    einen ersten Abfangkörper (12), der an der Tür eines Aufzugs derart vorgesehen ist, dass er Licht von einem unteren Lichtsender (14a) zu einem unteren Lichtempfänger (15a) abfängt oder reflektiert, wenn die Tür des Aufzugs zu einem vollständig geschlossenen oder einem vollständig geöffneten Zustand gekommen ist; und

    einen zweiten Abfangkörper (13), der an der Tür des Aufzugs derart vorgesehen ist, dass er gleichzeitig Licht von dem unteren Lichtsender (14a) zu dem unteren Lichtempfänger (15a) und Licht von einem oberen Lichtsender (14b) zu einem oberen Lichtempfänger (15b) abfängt oder reflektiert, wenn die Tür des Aufzugs zu dem anderen, dem vollständig geöffneten Zustand oder dem vollständig geschlossenen Zustand gekommen ist;

    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der zweite Abfangkörper (13) aufweist:

    einen ersten Abfangabschnitt (13b), der derart ausgebildet ist, dass er Licht von dem unteren Lichtsender (14a) zu dem unteren Lichtempfänger (15a) abfängt oder reflektiert, wenn die Tür des Aufzugs zu dem anderen, dem vollständig geöffneten Zustand oder dem vollständig geschlossenen Zustand gekommen ist; und

    einen zweiten Abfangabschnitt (13d), der so ausgebildet ist, dass er derart breiter als der erste Abfangabschnitt (13b) in einer Öffnungs- und Schließrichtung der Tür des Aufzugs ist, dass er Licht von dem oberen Lichtsender (14b) zu dem oberen Lichtempfänger (15b) abfängt oder reflektiert, während der erste Abfangabschnitt (13b) Licht von dem unteren Lichtsender (14a) zu dem unteren Lichtempfänger (15a) abfängt oder reflektiert.


     
    2. Türantrieb eines Aufzugs nach Anspruch 1, bei dem der Positionsschalter (11) über der Tür des Aufzugs angeordnet ist,
    wobei der erste Abfangkörper (12) in einem oberen Teil der Tür des Aufzugs an einer Türstopperseite oder einer Türtaschenseite vorgesehen ist,
    wobei der zweite Abfangkörper (13) in einem oberen Teil der Tür des Aufzugs an der anderen, der Türtaschenseite oder der Türstopperseite vorgesehen ist, und
    wobei der zweite Abfangabschnitt (13d) derart ausgebildet ist, dass er von einem oberen Teil des ersten Abfangabschnitts (13b) zu der mittleren Seite der Tür des Aufzugs vorsteht.
     
    3. Türantrieb eines Aufzugs nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, bei dem eine Lichtempfangsfläche jedes Lichtempfängers (15a, 15b) der Kabinenseite des Aufzugs zugewandt ist.
     
    4. Türantrieb eines Aufzugs nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, bei dem jeder Lichtempfänger (15a, 15b) in einem konkaven Abschnitt des Positionsschalters (11) angeordnet ist und derart angeordnet ist, dass er von der Oberfläche des Positionsschalters (11) vertieft ist.
     
    5. Türantrieb eines Aufzugs nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, bei dem der Positionsschalter (11) aufweist:

    einen ersten Halteabschnitt (11a), der die Lichtsender (14a, 14b) hält, die Licht zu einer Außenseite der Kabine des Aufzugs senden; und

    einen zweiten Halteabschnitt (11b), der die Lichtempfänger (15a, 15b) hält, deren Lichtempfangsflächen (15a, 15b) der Kabinenseite zugewandt sind,

    wobei der erste Halteabschnitt (11a) die Eigenschaft aufweist, die Reflexion von Störlicht zu unterdrücken, und so ausgebildet ist, dass er breiter als der zweite Halteabschnitt (11b) in der Öffnungs- und Schließrichtung der Tür des Aufzugs ist.


     
    6. Der Türantrieb eines Aufzuges nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, ferner aufweisend:
    eine Anzeigevorrichtung (19), die an der Oberfläche des Positionsschalters (11) vorgesehen ist und den Lichtempfangszustand des unteren Lichtempfängers (15a) anzeigt.
     


    Revendications

    1. Dispositif d'actionnement de porte d'un ascenseur, comprenant
    une porte d'ascenseur,
    un interrupteur de position (11) qui est prévu à proximité d'une porte de l'ascenseur et dans lequel deux ensembles de dispositifs photoémetteurs/photorécepteurs, chacun comportant un photoémetteur (14a, 14b) et un photorécepteur (15a, 15b), sont agencés côte à côte dans une direction verticale ;
    un premier corps d'interception (12) prévu sur la porte d'un ascenseur de manière à intercepter ou réfléchir la lumière d'un photoémetteur (14a) côté inférieur vers un photorécepteur (15a) côté inférieur une fois que la porte de l'ascenseur est parvenue à l'un d'un état complètement fermé et d'un état complètement ouvert ; et
    un second corps d'interception (13) prévu sur la porte de l'ascenseur de manière à intercepter ou réfléchir simultanément la lumière du photoémetteur (14a) côté inférieur vers le photorécepteur (15a) côté inférieur et la lumière d'un photoémetteur (14b) côté supérieur vers un photorécepteur (15b) côté supérieur une fois que la porte de l'ascenseur est parvenue à l'autre de l'état complètement fermé et de l'état complètement ouvert ;
    caractérisé en ce que le second corps d'interception (13) comporte :

    une première partie d'interception (13b) qui est formée de manière à intercepter ou réfléchir la lumière du photoémetteur (14a) côté inférieur vers le photorécepteur (15a) côté inférieur une fois que la porte de l'ascenseur est parvenue à l'autre de l'état complètement fermé et de l'état complètement ouvert ; et

    une seconde partie d'interception (13d) qui est formée de manière à être plus large que la première partie d'interception (13b) dans une direction d'ouverture et de fermeture de la porte de l'ascenseur de manière à intercepter ou réfléchir la lumière du photoémetteur (14b) côté supérieur vers le photorécepteur (15b) côté supérieur pendant que la première partie d'interception (13b) intercepte ou réfléchit la lumière du photoémetteur (14a) côté inférieur vers le photorécepteur (15a) côté inférieur.


     
    2. Dispositif d'actionnement de porte d'ascenseur selon la revendication 1, dans lequel l'interrupteur de position (11) est agencé au-dessus de la porte de l'ascenseur
    dans lequel le premier corps d'interception (12) est prévu dans une partie supérieure de la porte de l'ascenseur sur l'un d'un côté butée de porte et d'un côté cavité de porte,
    dans lequel le second corps d'interception (13) est prévu dans une partie supérieure de la porte de l'ascenseur sur l'autre du côté butée de porte ou du côté cavité de porte, et
    dans lequel la seconde partie d'interception (13d) est formée de manière à faire saillie depuis une partie supérieure de la première partie d'interception (13b) vers la partie centrale de la porte de l'ascenseur.
     
    3. Dispositif d'actionnement de porte d'ascenseur selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans lequel une surface de réception de lumière de chaque photorécepteur (15a, 15b) fait face au côté cabine de l'ascenseur.
     
    4. Dispositif d'actionnement de porte d'ascenseur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, dans lequel chaque photorécepteur (15a, 15b) est agencé dans une partie concave de l'interrupteur de position (11) et est agencé de manière à être en retrait par rapport à la surface de l'interrupteur de position (11).
     
    5. Dispositif d'actionnement de porte d'ascenseur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, dans lequel l'interrupteur de position (11) comprend :

    une première partie de maintien (11a) qui maintient les photoémetteurs (14a, 14b) qui émettent de la lumière vers un côté extérieur de la cabine de l'ascenseur ; et

    une seconde partie de maintien (11b) qui maintient les photorécepteurs (15a, 15b) dont les surfaces de réception de lumière font face au côté cabine,

    dans lequel la première partie de maintien (11a) possède la propriété de supprimer la réflexion de lumière parasite et est formée de manière à être plus large que la seconde partie de maintien (11b) dans la direction d'ouverture et de fermeture de la porte de l'ascenseur.


     
    6. Dispositif d'actionnement de porte d'ascenseur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, comprenant en outre :
    un dispositif d'indication (19) qui est prévu sur la surface de l'interrupteur de position (11) et indique l'état de réception de lumière du photorécepteur (15a) côté inférieur.
     




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