Methods and Apparatus for a Modular Parking System

Abstract

A modular parking system comprising at least one modular parking structure for use on a ground surface comprising a pair of opposing horizontal support members, a pair of opposing end plates, vertical support members, and a parking surface. The opposing end plates are coupled to the opposing horizontal support members. The vertical support members are coupled to at least one end plate. The parking surface is coupled to an upper surface of the pair of horizontal support members, positioned above the ground surface, and oriented generally horizontally. The modular parking system may also comprise a levelling system configured to align the modular parking structure, a laser monitoring system configured to monitor the height of each modular parking structure, a fire suppression system, and an electrical management system.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16 / 019,805, filed Jun. 27, 2018 and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62 / 525,327, filed Jun. 27, 2017 and this application incorporates the disclosure of all such applications by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]A common problem in many central district or “downtown” urban areas is the lack of parking spaces. Commercial buildings constructed twenty or more years ago predominately relied on surface parking to satisfy code requirements and tenant needs. It was common to see an allocation of 250 square feet per person when space planning. Today we often see 86-100 square feet per person. The relationship of office space to required parking spaces has grown from 3.5 spaces per thousand square feet to 6 or 7 per thousand square feet.[0003]Property owners and city planners recognize the need to increase parking and desir...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]The modular parking system may comprise a levelling system configured to align the modular parking structure. The leveling system may comprise a helical anchor and a column jack. The helical anchor may be coupled to a lower surface of a baseplate; wherein the helical anchor is configured to secure the vertical support member to the ground surface. The column jack may be coupled to the vertical support member. The column jack may comprise a foot and an adjustment mechanism. The foot may reside on an upper surface of the baseplate and the adjustment mechanism allows the height of the vertical support member to be raised or lowered;

Problems solved by technology

A common problem in many central district or “downtown” urban areas is the lack of parking spaces.

Commercial buildings, airports, rail stations, shopping malls, museums and other properties all share the common problem of limited parking capacity and land utility.

The problem more clearly defined is “where and how to relocate and maintain customer / client parking during the construction process while at the same time facilitating a safe and efficient project.”

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