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Vertical conveyor device for various sized payloads

a technology of vertical conveyors and payloads, applied in parkings, building types, construction, etc., can solve problems such as waste of precious spa

Inactive Publication Date: 2002-09-12
DIMENSIONAL PARKING TECH CORP
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[0011] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a walkway that can accommodate storage containers having platforms at varying heights, thereby providing safe access to the containers. The movable walkway allows free rotation of the platforms, and access by physically impaired patrons.
[0012] Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved pan that self-bails accumulated rainwater and vehicle fluids.
[0013] It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a lateral tire guidance system, thereby assuring proper location of vehicles upon the platforms.
[0014] The present invention relates to a vertical vehicle storage device that efficiently accommodates motor vehicles of varied height.

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Presently, vertical conveyor systems either accept exclusively compact cars, thereby excluding SUV's, or accommodate most vehicle heights, thereby wasting precious space.

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[0023] FIG. 1 illustrates a vertical conveyor system 10 for conveying containers of various sizes, and for solving the problem created by placing various sized containers 24 around a vertical storage carousel 22.

[0024] FIG. 2 illustrates the problem created by the use of different sized containers. The distance 6 between the end of the carousel conveyor 30 and the floor 32 of the garage remains the same despite the size of the container.

[0025] Therefore, tall containers 28 are flush with the floor 32, and an SUV has no problem accessing the pan of the tall container. However, when the carousel rotates and a short container 26 is presented for a shorter car, the pan of the short container 26 is suspended above the surface of the floor 32. To access the pan 16 (see FIG. 1), the present invention offers a ramp 12. Similarly, an elevated container presents a problem for passengers laterally accessing the pan. Hence, the present invention provides an analogous manner of access, a walkway...

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Abstract

A vertical conveyor device to accommodate motor vehicles of varying height. Short and tall containers for motor vehicles alternate around a vertical carousel. When a container is placed in an accessible position, movable walkways and ramps change position allowing patrons and vehicles access to the containers. The position of the walkway and ramp vary depending on the height of the container.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001] The present invention relates to vertical conveyor devices. More specifically, the invention relates to a vertical conveyor device that can accommodate motor vehicles of varying height.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002] Urban congestion demands efficient land use.[0003] Vertical storage devices for stacking and storing vehicles are known. Known systems include a series of platforms or containers that move in a circuit around an endless-loop type drive, or carousel. A location on the circuit serves as an access point. When a container reaches the access point, a vehicle can be either placed or removed from the platform of the container. Then the container moves away and another platform may be accessed via the access point.[0004] Previous patents disclose vertical storage devices for motor vehicles.[0005] Lichti U.S. Pat. No. 5,374,149 discloses a vertical conveyor for storing and conveying automobiles. Here, an endless chain in the shape of a race track i...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04H6/14
CPCE04H6/14
Inventor LEVIS-THORNE, LADD M.MORGAN, RICKLANG, ROBERT J.DOUGLAS, STEPHEN B.MCGUIRE, DANIEL J.
Owner DIMENSIONAL PARKING TECH CORP
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