Shared bicycles, shared bicycle garages and methods for controlling the access and storage of shared bicycles

Abstract

This application relates to a shared bicycle, a shared bicycle garage and a method for controlling the access of a shared bicycle, and relates to the technical field of the use of shared bicycles. The shared bicycle garage includes a storage component, a bicycle clamping component, a lifting component, a parking rack and a control component. The storage component includes a column, a bicycle storage cover and a storage rack. The bicycle storage cover is fixedly connected to the column, and the storage rack is fixedly connected to the bicycle storage cover. The lifting component is used to drive the bicycle clamping component to move vertically, and the parking rack is arranged on the side of the column. The control component includes a first sensor and a controller. The method for controlling the access of a shared bicycle is as follows: when a user places the shared bicycle on the parking rack, when the first sensor transmits the in-place signal to the controller, the controller transmits the permission locking signal to the vehicle lock, and then the user can lock the vehicle lock. Then, the vehicle lock transmits the permission locking signal to the controller, and the controller controls the lifting component and the bicycle clamping component to transfer the shared bicycle from the parking rack to the storage rack. This application has the effect of reducing the road area occupied by shared bicycles.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of shared bicycle garages, and in particular to a shared bicycle, a shared bicycle garage, and a method for controlling the access of shared bicycles. Background Art

[0002] Currently, subways have been built in most cities. However, there is sometimes a certain distance from the subway entrance to the destination. Therefore, cycling to the destination is chosen by most users. With the rise of shared bicycles, multiple apps have launched shared bicycles, which include shared bicycles and shared electric bicycles.

[0003] When using a shared bicycle, the user uses the mobile phone APP to scan the code to unlock the vehicle lock of the shared bicycle. After the ride is completed, the vehicle is parked on both sides of the road, and then the vehicle lock is closed. After the vehicle lock is closed, the APP deducts the fee.

[0004] Regarding the above related technologies, the inventor believes that after the user completes the ride and parks the vehicle on both sides of the road, there is a defect of occupying the road area. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to reduce the random parking of shared bicycles by users and reduce the occupation of road area by vehicles, this application provides a shared bicycle, a shared bicycle garage, and a method for controlling the access of shared bicycles.

[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a shared bicycle garage, adopting the following technical solution:

[0007] A shared bicycle garage includes a storage component, a plurality of bicycle clamping components, a plurality of lifting components, a plurality of parking racks, and a control component. The storage component includes columns, a vehicle storage cover, and a plurality of storage racks. The vehicle storage cover is fixedly connected to the columns, and the storage racks are fixedly connected to the vehicle storage cover. The bicycle clamping components are used to clamp shared bicycles, the lifting components are used to drive the bicycle clamping components to move vertically, and the parking racks are arranged on the side of the columns. The control component includes a first sensor and a controller. The first sensor is used to detect the in-place signal of the shared bicycle and transmit it to the controller. After receiving the in-place signal of the shared bicycle, the controller transmits an allowable locking signal to the vehicle lock of the shared bicycle. The controller is used to control the operation of the bicycle clamping components and the lifting components after receiving the locked signal of the shared bicycle.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, when in use, park the shared bicycle on the parking rack. The first sensor detects the in-place signal of whether the shared bicycle is in place and transmits it to the controller. After the controller receives the in-place signal that the shared bicycle is in place, the controller transmits an unlocking signal to the vehicle lock of the shared bicycle. Only after the vehicle lock receives the unlocking signal can the user lock the vehicle lock. After locking the vehicle lock, the vehicle lock transmits a locked signal to the controller. After the controller receives the locked signal, the controller controls the bicycle clamping assembly to clamp the shared bicycle, and then controls the lifting assembly to drive the bicycle clamping assembly and the shared bicycle to rise to the required position. Then, the controller controls the bicycle clamping assembly to hook the shared bicycle to the storage rack, which can reduce the road area occupied by the shared bicycle. By setting up the control assembly, it can be ensured that the operator must park the vehicle on the parking rack before closing the vehicle lock, which can reduce the random parking of shared bicycles outside the parking rack and further reduce the floor area occupied by shared bicycles.

[0009] Optionally, it further includes a charging device. The charging device includes a rotating ring, a rotating drive assembly, a plurality of charging seats and a plurality of battery clamping members. The rotating ring is rotatably connected inside the bicycle storage cover. The rotating drive assembly is used to drive the rotating ring to rotate. The plurality of charging seats are distributed circumferentially along the rotating ring. The charging seats are used for charging. The battery clamping members are used to drive the rechargeable battery to be connected to the charging seats. Some of the charging seats are detachably connected with rechargeable batteries for replacement. The control assembly further includes a second sensor, which is used to detect the type of the shared bicycle and transmit it to the controller. After the controller receives the type signal, it makes a judgment. When the type of the shared bicycle is an electric bicycle, the controller controls the charging device to charge the shared bicycle of the electric bicycle type.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the second sensor detects the type signal of whether the shared bicycle is a shared electric bicycle and transmits the type signal to the controller. When the controller receives the type signal that the shared bicycle is a shared electric bicycle, during the process of the controller controlling the lifting assembly to lift the shared bicycle, the charging device replaces the battery of the shared bicycle. During the replacement, the battery clamping member takes out the rechargeable battery on the shared bicycle and fixes the rechargeable battery to the charging seat. Then, the rotating drive assembly drives the rotating ring to rotate, rotates the replacement battery to the position of the shared bicycle, and then the battery clamping member fixes the replacement battery to the shared bicycle. Finally, the bicycle clamping assembly and the lifting assembly continue to place the shared bicycle on the storage rack. By setting up the charging device and the second sensor, the battery of the shared bicycle can be automatically replaced.

[0011] Optionally, the bicycle clamping assembly includes a gripper driving member, a mechanical gripper, and two clamping rods. The lifting assembly is configured to drive the gripper driving member to move vertically. The gripper driving member is configured to drive the mechanical gripper to move. The clamping rods are fixedly connected to the clamping ends of the mechanical gripper. The two clamping rods are configured to clamp the front wheel and the frame of the shared bicycle.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, when the bicycle clamping assembly clamps the shared bicycle, the gripper driving member drives the mechanical gripper to move to the position of the shared bicycle, and then the mechanical gripper drives the clamping rods to move, so as to clamp the front wheel and the frame of the shared bicycle, which can reduce the swing of the wheel of the shared bicycle along the frame, and thus clamp the shared bicycle more stably.

[0013] Optionally, the storage rack includes a support rod and two hooks. The support rod is fixedly connected to the storage cover. The hooks are fixedly connected to the storage cover. A clamping groove is formed at one end of the support rod away from the storage cover, and the clamping groove is located on the side of the hook away from the storage cover. The clamping groove is arranged below the hook. The hook is configured to allow the handlebar of the shared bicycle to be inserted, and the clamping groove is configured to allow the frame of the shared bicycle to be inserted.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, when storing the shared bicycle, the handlebar of the shared bicycle is hung on the hook, and the frame of the shared bicycle is hung in the clamping groove, so that the shared bicycle can be fixed. Since the hook and the support rod are fixedly connected to the storage cover, the handlebar and the frame of the shared bicycle can be limited, the rotation between the handlebar and the frame can be reduced, and the shared bicycle can be hung more firmly.

[0015] Optionally, a display screen is provided on the storage cover.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the display can be used to display the parking status of the vehicles inside the storage cover, and can also be used for advertising.

[0017] In a second aspect, the present application provides a shared bicycle, adopting the following technical solution:

[0018] A shared bicycle includes a frame, a handlebar, a front fork, two wheels, and a vehicle lock. The handlebar is rotatably connected to the frame. The front fork is fixedly connected to the handlebar. The wheels are rotatably connected to the front fork. The vehicle lock is configured to receive the permission locking signal sent by the controller and transmit the locked signal of the vehicle lock to the controller.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, when in use, the shared bicycle is pushed onto the parking rack. When the vehicle lock receives the signal allowing locking, the user locks the vehicle lock. After the vehicle lock is locked, it transmits the locked signal to the controller. After receiving the locked signal, the controller controls the bicycle clamping assembly to fix the front wheel and the frame of the shared bicycle. Then, the lifting assembly drives the bicycle clamping assembly and the shared bicycle to move to the required height. The bicycle clamping assembly hooks the handlebar onto the storage rack, and thus the shared bicycle can be fixed. When the user needs to use the shared bicycle, the user unlocks the vehicle lock and then can push the shared bicycle away. By setting that the vehicle lock can be locked only after receiving the signal allowing locking, the random parking of shared bicycles by users can be reduced, and the road area occupied by shared bicycles can be decreased.

[0020] Optionally, it further includes a rechargeable battery, which is threadedly connected to the frame and used to supply power to the shared bicycle.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, when the shared bicycle is a shared electric bicycle, the rechargeable battery supplies power to the electric bicycle. When replacing the rechargeable battery, the rechargeable battery is rotated and screwed out from the frame, and the rechargeable battery is charged separately. Then, the charged rechargeable battery is installed onto the frame. By setting that the rechargeable battery is threadedly connected to the frame, it is convenient to replace the rechargeable battery.

[0022] In a third aspect, the present application provides a method for controlling the access of a shared bicycle, adopting the following technical solution:

[0023] A method for controlling the access of a shared bicycle, the parking control method includes the following steps:

[0024] S11: The first sensor detects the in-place signal of whether the shared bicycle is in place and transmits it to the controller;

[0025] S12: The controller transmits the signal allowing locking to the vehicle lock of the shared bicycle according to the in-place signal of the shared bicycle;

[0026] S13: The controller receives the signal that the vehicle lock of the shared bicycle has been locked;

[0027] S14: The controller controls the bicycle clamping assembly and the lifting assembly to operate, and transfers the shared bicycle from the parking rack to the storage rack;

[0028] The pick-up control method includes the following steps:

[0029] S21: The controller receives the in-place signals of N first sensors, and judges the number and positions of the empty parking spaces;

[0030] N is a positive integer greater than 1;

[0031] S22: Set the maximum value and the minimum value of the number of empty parking spaces;

[0032] S23: The controller determines whether to pick up or park a shared bicycle based on the number of available parking spaces.

[0033] S24: When the number of available parking spaces is less than the minimum value, the controller controls the single-bicycle clamping component and the lifting component to operate, and transfers the shared bicycle from the parking rack to the storage rack; when the number of available parking spaces is greater than the maximum value, the controller controls the single-bicycle clamping component and the lifting component to operate, and transfers the shared bicycle from the storage rack to the parking rack.

[0034] By adopting the above technical solution, when parking a shared bicycle, the shared bicycle is placed on the parking rack, and the first sensor senses the in-position signal indicating whether the shared bicycle is in place. When the controller receives the in-position signal of the shared bicycle, the controller transmits an allow-lock signal to the bicycle lock of the shared bicycle. After the bicycle lock of the shared bicycle receives the allow-lock signal, the user closes the bicycle lock, and then the bicycle lock transmits the locked signal to the controller. After the controller receives the locked signal, it controls the lifting component and the single-bicycle clamping component to place the shared bicycle from the parking rack into the storage rack, so as to prevent the shared bicycle from being randomly parked outside the designated position by users, and reduce the space occupied by the shared bicycle on the road.

[0035] When picking up a shared bicycle, the controller receives the in-position signals of N first sensors, and judges the number and position of the available parking spaces. If the number of available parking spaces is higher than the set maximum value, it means that there are too many available parking spaces, and it is necessary to timely supplement the shared bicycles in the storage cover to the parking rack so that there are more shared bicycles for users to choose when picking up a bicycle; if the number of available parking spaces is lower than the set minimum value, it means that there are fewer available parking spaces, and it is necessary to timely store the shared bicycles on the parking rack in the storage cover so that there are more available parking spaces for users to choose when parking a bicycle; by setting the maximum and minimum values of the available parking spaces, it is convenient for users to have more choices when accessing the shared bicycle, and it can also reduce the phenomenon of queuing when users access the shared bicycle, and shorten the time for users to access the shared bicycle.

[0036] Optionally, it further includes:

[0037] Steps for accessing damaged vehicles:

[0038] S31: Within a certain time range, the first sensor detects the in-position signal indicating whether the shared bicycle is in place, and transmits it to the controller.

[0039] S32: The controller calculates the number of signal conversions between the number of available parking spaces and the in-position signal for each parking space, and compares the number of signal conversions of multiple parking spaces.

[0040] S33: Set the average value of the number of signal conversions of multiple available parking spaces as X, and set a critical value Y, where Y is a value less than X and greater than zero.

[0041] When the number of signal conversions of any parking space is lower than the critical value Y, it is determined that the shared bicycle in that parking space is a damaged vehicle.

[0042] S34: The controller controls the bicycle clamping assembly and the lifting assembly to operate, and transfers the shared bicycle from the storage rack to the parking rack.

[0043] By adopting the above technical solution, within a certain period of time, the first sensor detects the in-place signal of whether the shared bicycle is in place. After receiving the in-place signal, the controller calculates and compares the number of signal changes of multiple parking spaces, so as to obtain the number of times the shared bicycle on each parking space is stored and taken away. If the number of signal changes of any parking space is lower than the critical value, it means that the other shared bicycles are used more frequently by users within a certain period of time, while the shared bicycle on the parking space with a low number of signal changes is used less frequently by users. In this case, it may be because the shared bicycle is dirty or damaged, resulting in users being reluctant to use this shared bicycle. At this time, the controller controls the lifting assembly and the bicycle clamping assembly to place the shared bicycle from the parking rack on the storage rack for storage; by this method, the occupancy of the parking space by the damaged vehicle can be reduced.

[0044] Optionally, the S11 further includes: the second sensor detects the type signal of the shared bicycle and transmits it to the controller;

[0045] The S14 further includes: the controller controls the charging device to replace the rechargeable battery according to the type signal that the shared bicycle is a shared electric bicycle.

[0046] By adopting the above technical solution, if the controller receives the type signal that the shared bicycle is a shared electric bicycle, the controller controls the charging device to replace the rechargeable battery, and the automatic replacement of the rechargeable battery of the shared bicycle can be realized.

[0047] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0048] 1. By setting up the control component, it is possible to reduce the random parking of shared bicycles by personnel and reduce the floor area of the shared bicycles on the road;

[0049] 2. By setting up the charging device, the rechargeable battery of the shared bicycle of the type of shared electric bicycle can be replaced;

[0050] 3. By setting the access steps for damaged vehicles, the damaged vehicles can be placed in the storage cover, reducing the occupancy of the parking space by the damaged vehicles. Description of the Drawings

[0051] Figure 1 It is the overall structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of the shared bicycle of the present application, aiming to show the exploded structure of the sleeve and the wheel axle;

[0052] Figure 2It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 2 of the shared bicycle in this application, aiming to show the structures of the charging battery and the battery seat;

[0053] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 1 of the shared bicycle garage in this application;

[0054] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage component in Embodiment 1 of the shared bicycle garage in this application;

[0055] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structures of the lifting component and the bicycle clamping component in Embodiment 1 of the shared bicycle garage in this application;

[0056] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structures of the clamping rod and the positioning groove in Embodiment 1 of the shared bicycle garage in this application;

[0057] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the charging device in Embodiment 1 of the shared bicycle garage in this application;

[0058] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lifting component in Embodiment 2 of the shared bicycle garage in this application;

[0059] Figure 9 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotation driving component in Embodiment 3 of the shared bicycle garage in this application;

[0060] Description of reference numerals: 11, frame; 12, handlebar; 13, front fork; 14, rear fork; 15, wheel; 151, axle; 1511, sleeve; 152, rim; 153, spoke; 16, bike lock; 17, battery holder; 18, rechargeable battery; 2, storage assembly; 21, column; 211, guiding groove; 22, storage cover; 221, avoidance hole; 222, material passing channel; 223, display screen; 224, through hole; 23, storage rack; 231, connecting rod; 232, support rod; 2321, clamping groove; 233, hook; 3, parking rack; 31, limiting groove; 4, lifting assembly; 41, first support base; 42, first motor; 43, synchronous pulley; 44, synchronous belt; 45, guiding block; 46, guiding platform; 47, bearing sliding table; 5, bike clamping assembly; 51, gripper driving part; 52, mechanical gripper; 53, clamping rod; 531, positioning groove; 6, charging device; 61, rotating driving assembly; 611, second support base; 612, second motor; 613, gear; 614, internal gear ring; 615, third support base; 616, first cylinder; 617, second cylinder; 618, rack; 619, external gear ring; 62, rotating ring; 621, mounting hole; 63, charging seat; 64, battery clamping part; 641, first six-axis robot; 642, mechanical gripper; 7, control assembly; 71, first sensor 71; 72, second sensor 72. Detailed implementation mode

[0061] The following is a further detailed description of the present application in conjunction with the attached Figures 1-9 drawings.

[0062] The embodiment of the present application discloses a shared bike.

[0063] Embodiment 1

[0064] Refer to Figure 1, the shared bicycle is a shared bike, which includes a frame 11, a handlebar 12, a front fork 13, a rear fork 14, two wheels 15 and a bike lock 16; the handlebar 12 is rotatably connected to the frame 11, the front fork 13 is welded to the handlebar 12, the rear fork 14 is welded to the frame 11, any one of the wheels 15 is rotatably connected to the front fork 13, and the other wheel 15 is rotatably connected to the rear fork 14; the wheel 15 includes a wheel axle 151, a rim 152 and a plurality of spokes 153. The wheel axle 151 in one wheel 15 is rotatably connected to the front fork 13, and the wheel axle 151 in the other wheel 15 is rotatably connected to the rear fork 14. The two wheel axles 151 are arranged in parallel, and the rotation axis of each wheel axle 151 is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the handlebar 12. The rim 152 is coaxially arranged outside the wheel axle 151. One end of the spoke 153 is welded to the rim 152 and the other end is welded to the wheel axle 151; a sleeve 1511 is welded to each end of each wheel axle 151; the bike lock 16 is fixedly connected to the frame 11 by screws. The bike lock 16 is used to receive an allowable locking signal allowing the bike lock 16 to be locked, and the bike lock 16 is used to transmit a locked signal indicating that the bike lock 16 has been locked.

[0065] The implementation principle of Embodiment 1 is as follows: When in use, the user pushes the handlebar 12, and the vehicle moves forward during the forward rotation of the wheels 15; when parking the shared bike, it is necessary to lock the bike lock 16. Before locking the bike lock 16, the bike lock 16 first receives an allowable locking signal, and then the user can lock the bike lock 16. Then, the bike lock 16 transmits a locked signal indicating that the bike lock 16 has been locked; when retrieving the bike, open the bike lock 16, and then the shared bike can be pushed away.

[0066] Embodiment 2

[0067] Refer to Figure 2 , the difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the shared bike is a shared electric bike, and the shared bike further includes a battery seat 17 and a rechargeable battery 18. The battery seat 17 is fixedly connected to the frame 11 by screws, and the rechargeable battery 18 is threadedly connected to the battery seat 17. After a current path is formed between the rechargeable battery 18 and the battery seat 17, electric energy is provided for the running of the shared bike.

[0068] The implementation principle of Embodiment 2 is as follows: When replacing the rechargeable battery 18, rotate and screw out the rechargeable battery 18 from the battery seat 17, and then rotate and screw the fully charged rechargeable battery 18 into the battery seat 17.

[0069] The embodiments of the present application also disclose a shared bike garage.

[0070] Embodiment 1

[0071] Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4, the shared bicycle garage includes a storage component 2, a plurality of parking racks 3, three lifting components 4, three bicycle clamping components 5, a charging device 6 and a control component. The lifting components 4 and the bicycle clamping components 5 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence, and the three lifting components 4 are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the column 21.

[0072] Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the storage component 2 includes a column 21, a bicycle storage cover 22 and a plurality of storage racks 23; the column 21 is cylindrical with a vertical axis, the bicycle storage cover 22 is a hollow cylinder, the bicycle storage cover 22 is coaxially welded to the outer wall of the column 21, the bottom wall of the bicycle storage cover 22 is higher than the bottom wall of the column 21, and an avoidance hole 221 is coaxially opened on the bottom wall of the bicycle storage cover 22. A material passing channel 222 is formed between the inner wall of the avoidance hole 221 and the outer wall of the column 21; a display screen 223 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the bicycle storage cover 22 by screws; the storage racks 23 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bicycle storage cover 22 by screws.

[0073] Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the storage rack 23 includes a connecting rod 231, a support rod 232 and two hooks 233; the connecting rod 231 is horizontally arranged, the connecting rod 231 is attached to the inner wall of the bicycle storage cover 22 and is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bicycle storage cover 22 by screws, the support rod 232 is horizontally arranged and is arranged along the diameter direction of the bicycle storage cover 22, the support rod 232 is welded to the connecting rod 231, and a card slot 2321 is opened at one end of the support rod 232 away from the connecting rod 231 for the frame 11 of the shared bicycle to be embedded; the hook 233 is welded to the top wall of the connecting rod 231 and is arranged higher than the card slot 2321. One hook 233 is arranged on one side of the length direction of the support rod 232 in one-to-one correspondence, and the hook 233 is used for the handlebar 12 of the shared bicycle to be embedded.

[0074] Refer to Figure 3 , the parking rack 3 is arranged on the side of the column 21, the parking rack 3 is fixedly connected to the ground by expansion screws, and a limit groove 31 for the front wheel 15 of the shared bicycle to be embedded is opened on the parking rack 3.

[0075] Refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5, the lifting component 4 includes a first support base 41, a first motor 42, two synchronous pulleys 43, a synchronous belt 44 and a guide block 45; the first support base 41 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the column 21 by screws, the first motor 42 is a servo motor, the housing of the first motor 42 is fixedly connected to the first support base 41 by screws, and the output shaft of the first motor 42 is coaxially and fixedly connected to any one of the synchronous pulleys 43 by key connection; the two synchronous pulleys 43 are distributed along the vertical direction on the side wall of the column 21, and the synchronous pulleys 43 are rotatably connected to the column 21, and the synchronous belt 44 is wound around the two synchronous pulleys 43; the guide block 45 is fixedly connected to the synchronous belt 44 by screws, and three guide grooves 211 are opened in the side wall of the column 21 along the vertical direction, and the guide grooves 211 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the guide block 45. In this embodiment, the guide block 45 is a T-shaped block, the guide groove 211 is a T-shaped groove, and the guide block 45 is slidably connected to the guide groove 211 along the vertical direction.

[0076] Refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 , the bicycle clamping component 5 includes a gripper driving member 51, a mechanical gripper 52 and two clamping rods 53; in this embodiment, the gripper driving member 51 is a six-axis robot, and in other embodiments, the gripper driving member 51 can also be a five-axis robot. The base at the first axis of the gripper driving member 51 is fixedly connected to the guide block 45 by screws, and the wrist arm at the sixth axis of the gripper driving member 51 is connected to the mechanical gripper 52; the mechanical gripper 52 includes a driving end and two clamping ends. The driving end is fixedly connected to the wrist arm at the sixth axis of the gripper driving member 51 by screws, and the driving end drives the two clamping ends to move in opposite directions. The clamping rods 53 and the clamping ends are fixedly connected by screws one by one. A positioning groove 531 for the sleeve 1511 of the front wheel 15 to be embedded is opened on the side wall of the clamping rod 53. When the two clamping rods 53 clamp the shared bicycle, the sleeve 1511 is embedded in the embedding groove, and the end of the clamping rod 53 away from the mechanical gripper 52 extends to the frame 11 and clamps the frame 11, which can reduce the shaking between the wheel 15 and the frame 11.

[0077] Refer to Figure 7, the charging device 6 includes a rotation driving assembly 61, a rotating ring 62, a plurality of charging seats 63, and three battery clamping members 64; in this embodiment, the rotation driving assembly 61 includes a second support seat 611, a second motor 612, a gear 613, and an internal gear ring 614. The second support seat 611 is welded to the inner wall of the bicycle storage cover 22. The second motor 612 is a servo motor. The housing of the second motor 612 is fixedly connected to the second support seat 611 by screws. The output shaft of the second motor 612 is coaxially and fixedly connected to the gear 613 by a key connection. The gear 613 meshes with the internal teeth of the internal gear ring 614, and the internal gear ring 614 is coaxially rotatably connected to the inner wall of the bicycle storage cover 22. The rotating ring 62 is coaxially welded to the top wall of the internal gear ring 614; a plurality of mounting holes 621 are formed in the inner wall of the rotating ring 62. The plurality of mounting holes 621 are evenly spaced along the circumferential direction of the rotating ring 62. One charging seat 63 corresponds to one mounting hole 621. The charging seat 63 is used for charging. The charging seat 63 is fixedly connected to the mounting hole 621 by screws. The rechargeable battery 18 is threadedly connected to the charging seat 63, and an electric current path is formed between the rechargeable battery 18 and the charging seat 63. Some of the charging seats 63 are threadedly connected with rechargeable batteries 18 for replacement.

[0078] Referring to Figure 7 , the battery clamping member 64 includes a first six-axis robot 641 and a mechanical gripper 642. The one-axis base of the first six-axis robot 641 is fixedly connected to the column 21 by screws. The mechanical gripper 642 is fixedly connected to the six-axis wrist of the first six-axis robot 641 by screws; in other embodiments, the battery clamping member 64 may include a first five-axis robot and a clamping jaw cylinder. The one-axis base of the first five-axis robot is fixedly connected to the column 21 by screws. The five-axis wrist of the first five-axis robot is fixedly connected to the cylinder body of the clamping jaw cylinder by screws.

[0079] The control assembly includes: a first sensor 71, a second sensor 72, and a controller. The first sensor 71 is fixedly connected to the parking rack by screws. The first sensor 71 is a pressure sensor, and the second sensor 72 is a photoelectric sensor; the first sensor 71 detects the in-place signal of the shared bicycle and transmits it to the controller. The controller transmits an allowable locking signal to the vehicle lock and receives the locked signal of the vehicle lock. The second sensor 72 transmits the type signal of the shared bicycle to the controller.

[0080] The implementation principle of Embodiment 1 is as follows: When parking, the user places the front wheel 15 of the shared bicycle into the limit groove 31 on the parking rack 3. After the first sensor 71 detects the in-place signal of the shared bicycle, it transmits the in-place signal to the controller. The controller transmits an allowable locking signal to the vehicle lock 16. The vehicle lock 16 can be locked by the user only after receiving the allowable locking signal. After the user locks the vehicle lock 16, the vehicle lock 16 transmits a locked signal to the controller. The controller controls the lifting assembly 4 and the bicycle clamping assembly 5 to operate, and conveys the shared bicycle from the parking rack 3 to the storage rack 23.

[0081] During transportation, first, the lifting component 4 drives the single-bicycle clamping component 5 to move downward. During driving, the first motor 42 drives the synchronous pulley 43 connected to the first motor 42 to rotate. When the synchronous pulley 43 rotates, it drives the synchronous belt 44 to transmit power. The synchronous belt 44 then drives another synchronous pulley 43 to rotate. During the transmission process, the synchronous pulley 43 drives the guide block 45 to move. When the guide block 45 moves, it can drive the gripper driving member 51 to move, and the gripper driving member 51 drives the entire single-bicycle clamping component 5 to move.

[0082] When the single-bicycle clamping component 5 moves to the location of the shared bicycle, the gripper driving member 51 drives the mechanical gripper 52 to move to the required position. Then, the mechanical gripper 52 drives the two clamping rods 53 to move. When the two clamping rods 53 are respectively driven to both sides of the shared bicycle, the mechanical gripper 52 drives the two clamping rods 53 to move towards the side close to each other, so that the sleeve 1511 is embedded in the positioning groove 531, and the end of the clamping rod 53 away from the mechanical gripper clamps the frame 11 of the shared bicycle, thus fixing the shared bicycle. After clamping the shared bicycle, the lifting component 4 drives the single-bicycle clamping component 5 and the shared bicycle to move upward.

[0083] If the shared bicycle is a shared bicycle, the lifting component 4 drives the gripper driving member 51 to move to the required height of the trailer. The mechanical gripper 52 drives the shared bicycle onto the storage rack 23, and the handlebar 12 of the shared bicycle is hooked on the hook 233, and the frame 11 of the shared bicycle is embedded in the card slot 2321, thus fixing the shared bicycle.

[0084] If the shared bicycle is a shared electric bicycle, after the lifting component 4 drives the gripper driving member 51 to move to the height of the charging device 6 and then stops driving, at this time, the first six-axis robot 641 drives the mechanical gripper 642 to move to the shared bicycle. The mechanical gripper 642 clamps the rechargeable battery 18, and then the first six-axis robot 641 drives the mechanical gripper 642 to move to separate the rechargeable battery 18 from the charging base 63. Then it drives the mechanical gripper 642 and the rechargeable battery 18 to move to the charging base 63, screws the rechargeable battery 18 into the charging base 63 to charge the rechargeable battery 18. Then the mechanical gripper 642 takes out the fully charged rechargeable battery 18 from the charging base 63 and screws it onto the frame 11 of the shared bicycle, thus realizing the replacement of the rechargeable battery 18. After the replacement of the rechargeable battery 18 is completed, the lifting component 4 drives the shared bicycle to continue moving upward, and the single-bicycle clamping component 5 hooks the shared bicycle onto the storage rack 23.

[0085] Embodiment 2

[0086] Refer to Figure 8, the difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 lies in the lifting component 4. In this embodiment, the lifting component 4 is a linear motor. The lifting component 4 includes a guiding platform 46 and a bearing sliding platform 47. The guiding platform 46 is arranged vertically, and the guiding platform 46 is fixedly connected to the column 21 by screws. The bearing sliding platform 47 is slidably connected to the guiding platform 46 vertically. One shaft base of the gripper driving member 51 is fixedly connected to the bearing sliding platform 47 by screws.

[0087] The implementation principle of Embodiment 2 is as follows: When the lifting component 4 drives the bicycle clamping component 5 to move, the bearing sliding platform 47 moves upward along the guiding platform 46. The bearing sliding platform 47 drives the gripper driving member 51 to move, thereby driving the overall movement of the bicycle clamping component 5.

[0088] Embodiment 3

[0089] Refer to Figure 9 , the difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 lies in that the rotation driving component 61 is different: The rotation driving component 61 includes a third support base 615, a first air cylinder 616, a second air cylinder 617, a rack 618, and an external gear ring 619. The third support base 615 is welded to the outer wall of the parking cover 22. The cylinder block of the first air cylinder 616 is fixedly connected to the third support base 615 by screws. The cylinder block of the second air cylinder 617 is fixedly connected to the piston rod of the first air cylinder 616 by screws. The driving direction of the first air cylinder 616 coincides with the diameter of the external gear ring 619. The driving direction of the second air cylinder 617 is horizontally arranged and perpendicular to the driving direction of the first air cylinder 616. The rack 618 is fixedly connected to the piston rod of the second air cylinder 617 by screws. The rack 618 is arranged along the driving direction of the second air cylinder 617. The external gear ring 619 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the parking cover 22 coaxially. A through hole 224 is provided on the side wall of the parking cover 22. Part of the external teeth of the external gear 613 pass through the through hole 224 and mesh with the rack 618. The rotating ring 62 is coaxially welded to the top wall of the external gear ring 619.

[0090] The implementation principle of Embodiment 3 is as follows: During operation, the first air cylinder 616 drives the second air cylinder 617 and the rack 618 to move towards the side of the external gear ring 619. Then, the second air cylinder 617 drives the rack 618 to move, so as to push the external gear ring 619 to rotate a certain angle. Then, the first air cylinder 616 drives the second air cylinder 617 and the rack 618 to move towards the side away from the external gear ring 619, so as to separate the rack 618 from the external gear ring 619. Then, the second air cylinder 617 drives the rack 618 to move to the original position. Finally, by repeating the above operation process, the external gear ring 619 can be driven to rotate intermittently.

[0091] The embodiments of the present application also disclose a method for controlling the access of shared bicycles.

[0092] The method for controlling the access of shared bicycles includes the following steps: a parking control method, a vehicle-taking control method, and a step for accessing damaged vehicles.

[0093] The bike parking control method includes the following steps:

[0094] S11: The first sensor 71 detects the in-place signal of the shared bike and transmits it to the controller; meanwhile, the second sensor 72 detects the type signal of the shared bike.

[0095] When in use, the user first pushes the shared bike onto the parking rack 3. The first sensor 71 detects the in-place signal of the shared bike and transmits the in-place signal to the controller; meanwhile, the second sensor 72 detects the type signal of the shared bike and transmits the type signal indicating whether the shared bike is a shared bicycle or a shared electric bike to the controller.

[0096] S12: The controller transmits an unlocking permission signal to the bike lock 16 of the shared bike according to the in-place signal of the shared bike.

[0097] After receiving the in-place signal of the shared bike, the controller makes a determination. If the in-place signal is an in-place signal, the controller transmits an unlocking permission signal to the bike lock 16. If the in-place signal is an empty-space signal, the controller memorizes and stores the empty-space signal.

[0098] S13: The controller receives the locked signal of the shared bike.

[0099] After the controller transmits the unlocking permission signal to the bike lock 16, the user closes the bike lock 16. After the bike lock 16 is closed, the user can leave. Then, the bike lock 16 transmits the locked signal to the controller, and the controller receives the locked signal.

[0100] S14: The controller controls the operation of the bike clamping assembly 5 and the lifting assembly 4 to transfer the shared bike from the parking rack 3 to the storage rack 23; during the transfer process, the controller determines the received type signal. If the type of the shared bike is a shared bicycle, the controller directly transfers the shared bike from the parking rack 3 to the storage rack 23. If the type of the shared bike is a shared electric bike, during the transfer of the shared bike, the controller controls the charging device 6 to replace the rechargeable battery 18 of the shared bike. After the replacement is completed, the controller controls the lifting assembly 4 and the bike clamping assembly 5 to continue placing the shared bike on the storage rack 23.

[0101] The bike retrieval control method includes the following steps:

[0102] S21: The controller receives the in-place signals of N first sensors 71 and determines the number and positions of the empty parking spaces, where N is a positive integer greater than 1.

[0103] S22: Set the maximum and minimum values of the number of empty parking spaces. In this embodiment, the maximum value of the number of empty parking spaces is set to 9, and the minimum value is set to 3.

[0104] The maximum and minimum values of the number of empty parking spaces can also be adjusted at different time periods:

[0105] During the peak vehicle storage period, the minimum value is increased. In this embodiment, the maximum value is 9 and the minimum value is increased to 7.

[0106] During the peak vehicle retrieval period, the maximum value is decreased. In this embodiment, the minimum value is 3 and the maximum value is decreased to 5.

[0107] S23: The controller determines whether to retrieve or store a vehicle based on the number of empty parking spaces.

[0108] S24: When the number of empty parking spaces is less than the minimum value, the controller controls the single - bike clamping assembly 5 and the lifting assembly 4 to operate, transferring the shared bike from the parking rack 3 to the storage rack 23, vacating a parking space for users to store their vehicles. When the number of empty parking spaces is greater than the maximum value, the controller controls the single - bike clamping assembly 5 and the lifting assembly 4 to operate, transferring the shared bike from the storage rack 23 to the parking rack 3 to replenish the shared bikes, facilitating users to retrieve the shared bikes.

[0109] Steps for storing and retrieving damaged vehicles:

[0110] S31: Within a certain time range, the first sensor 71 detects the in - place signal of the shared bike and transmits it to the controller. The detection period can be adjusted according to different time periods. The detection period between 6:00 am and 12:00 pm is reduced to half an hour, and the detection period from 0:00 to 6:00 am is 5 hours.

[0111] S32: The controller calculates the number of signal changes between the number of empty parking spaces and the in - place signal for each parking space, and compares the number of signal changes for multiple parking spaces.

[0112] S33: Set the average value of the number of signal changes for multiple empty parking spaces as X, and set a critical value Y, where Y is a value less than X and greater than zero.

[0113] When the number of signal changes for any parking space is lower than the critical value Y, it is determined that the shared bike in that parking space is a damaged vehicle.

[0114] S34: The controller controls the single - bike clamping assembly 5 and the lifting assembly 4 to operate, transferring the shared bike from the storage rack 23 to the parking rack 3, and the controller memorizes the storage location of the damaged vehicle.

[0115] S35: After a certain period of time, the staff inputs a vehicle retrieval signal to the controller. The controller controls the lifting assembly 4 and the single - bike clamping assembly 64 to operate, and based on the storage location of the damaged vehicle, transfers the damaged vehicle from the storage rack 23 to the parking rack 3, and then the staff can take away the damaged vehicle.

[0116] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and do not limit the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application shall be covered within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A shared bicycle garage, characterized in that: It includes a storage component (2), a plurality of bicycle clamping components (5), a plurality of lifting components (4), a plurality of parking racks (3) and a control component. The storage component (2) includes a column (21), a bicycle storage cover (22) and a plurality of storage racks (23). The bicycle storage cover (22) is fixedly connected to the column (21), and the storage rack (23) is fixedly connected to the bicycle storage cover (22). The bicycle clamping component (5) is used for clamping shared bicycles. The lifting component (4) is used for driving the bicycle clamping component (5) to move vertically. The parking rack (3) is arranged on the side of the column (21). The control component includes a first sensor (71) and a controller. The first sensor (71) is used for detecting the in-position signal of whether the shared bicycle is in place and transmitting it to the controller. After receiving the in-position signal of the shared bicycle, the controller is used for transmitting an unlocking signal to the lock (16) of the shared bicycle. After receiving the locked signal of the shared bicycle, the controller controls the operation of the bicycle clamping component (5) and the lifting component (4); The bicycle clamping component (5) includes a clamp driving member (51), a mechanical claw (52) and two clamping rods (53). The lifting component (4) is used for driving the clamp driving member (51) to move vertically. The clamp driving member (51) is used for driving the mechanical claw (52) to move. The clamping rod (53) is fixedly connected to the clamping end of the mechanical claw (52). The two clamping rods (53) are used for clamping the front wheel (15) and the frame (11) of the shared bicycle; It further includes a charging device (6). The charging device (6) includes a rotating ring (62), a rotating driving component (61), a plurality of charging seats (63) and a plurality of battery clamping members (64). The rotating ring (62) is rotatably connected inside the bicycle storage cover (22). The rotating driving component (61) is used for driving the rotating ring (62) to rotate. A plurality of the charging seats (63) are distributed circumferentially along the rotating ring (62). The charging seat (63) is used for charging. The battery clamping member (64) is used for driving the rechargeable battery (18) to be connected to the charging seat (63). A replaceable rechargeable battery (18) is detachably connected to some of the charging seats (63). The control component (7) further includes a second sensor (72). The second sensor (72) is used for detecting the type of the shared bicycle and transmitting it to the controller. After receiving the type signal, the controller makes a judgment. When the type of the shared bicycle is an electric bicycle, the controller controls the charging device (6) to charge the shared bicycle of the type of electric bicycle; The storage rack (23) includes a support rod (232) and two hooks (233). The support rod (232) is fixedly connected to the bicycle storage cover (22), and the hook (233) is fixedly connected to the bicycle storage cover (22). One end of the support rod (232) away from the bicycle storage cover (22) is provided with a card slot (2321), and the card slot (2321) is located on the side of the hook (233) away from the bicycle storage cover (22). The card slot (2321) is arranged below the hook (233). The hook (233) is used for the handlebar (12) of the shared bicycle to be inserted, and the card slot (2321) is used for the frame (11) of the shared bicycle to be inserted.

2. The shared bicycle garage according to claim 1, characterized in that: a display screen (223) is provided on the bicycle storage cover (22).

3. A method for controlling the access of a shared bicycle based on the shared bicycle garage according to any one of claims 1-2: characterized in that: the parking control method includes the following steps: S11: The first sensor (71) detects the in-place signal of the shared bicycle and transmits it to the controller; S12: The controller transmits an allowable locking signal to the bicycle lock (16) of the shared bicycle according to the in-place signal of the shared bicycle; S13: The controller receives the signal that the bicycle lock of the shared bicycle has been locked; S14: The controller controls the operation of the bicycle clamping assembly (5) and the lifting assembly (4) to transfer the shared bicycle from the parking rack (3) to the storage rack (23); the vehicle-taking control method includes the following steps: S21: The controller receives the in-place signals of N first sensors (71) and judges the number and position of empty parking spaces; N is a positive integer greater than 1; S22: Set the maximum value and the minimum value of the number of empty parking spaces; S23: The controller judges whether to take a vehicle or park a vehicle according to the number of empty parking spaces; S24: When the number of empty parking spaces is less than the minimum value, the controller controls the operation of the bicycle clamping assembly (5) and the lifting assembly (4) to transfer the shared bicycle from the parking rack (3) to the storage rack (23); when the number of empty parking spaces is greater than the maximum value, the controller controls the operation of the bicycle clamping assembly (5) and the lifting assembly (4) to transfer the shared bicycle from the storage rack (23) to the parking rack (3).

4. The method for controlling the access of a shared bicycle according to claim 3, characterized in that: the S11 further includes: the second sensor (72) detects the type signal of the shared bicycle and transmits it to the controller; the S14 further includes: the controller controls the charging device (6) to replace the rechargeable battery (18) according to the type signal that the shared bicycle is a shared electric bicycle.

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