A lane direct helicopter conveyor garage and a vehicle storing and taking-out method thereof

Abstract

The application provides a channel direct lifting conveying garage and a vehicle storage and taking-out method, which comprises a garage, a lifting mechanism, a passageway, a sensor assembly and a translation mechanism; the passageway is provided with parking spaces, the lifting mechanism is provided with a lifting platform and a lifting support assembly, the lifting platform can be lowered to the same height as the passageway, a plurality of rectangular frames are stacked to form the garage, each rectangular frame is an independent parking space, the sensor assembly comprises a gravity sensor, the gravity sensor is arranged on the lifting platform, and the translation mechanism is arranged on the upper part of the independent parking space and the lifting platform respectively; a vehicle drives onto the lifting platform, the tire reaches the gravity sensor, after the driver leaves the parking space, the lifting platform lifts the vehicle to the same level as an independent parking space without a vehicle, and the translation mechanism translates the vehicle from the lifting platform to the independent parking space, the normal road is used as the parking space, the construction space can be greatly saved, the additional building area required by the whole garage is only the size of the rectangular frame, and the land utilization rate is extremely high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of automated parking garages, specifically relating to a vertical lift-type parking garage and its vehicle storage and retrieval method. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous improvement of domestic production levels, the number of cars owned by the public has grown rapidly, making parking in cities an urgent need. As a result, various types of multi-level parking garages have emerged. However, all types of multi-level parking garages have the following problems: First, they require dedicated plots of land and independent construction space. The vehicle lifting devices occupy a large area, further straining the already scarce land in cities, which is not conducive to urban planning and results in high land costs. Second, multi-level parking garages require space to avoid the lifting devices, leading to low space utilization, which is generally below 70%, resulting in a huge waste of land. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a vertical lift-type garage and its vehicle storage and retrieval method, which greatly improves the area utilization rate, has a reasonable structure, high strength, and can be implemented next to urban roads without requiring a separate space.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, a direct-lift conveyor parking garage according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a garage, a lifting mechanism, a passageway, a sensor assembly, and a translation mechanism. The passageway has parking spaces and connects to a normal road. The lifting mechanism is located at each parking space and includes a lifting platform and a lifting support assembly for raising or lowering the lifting platform. When not in use, the lifting platform is lowered to the same height as the passageway. The garage includes rectangular frames, and several rectangular frames are stacked to form the garage. The garage is located on one side of the parking spaces, and each rectangular frame is an independent parking space. The sensor assembly includes a gravity sensor, which is located on the lifting platform. The translation mechanism is located on the upper part of both the independent parking space and the lifting platform.

[0005] This invention discloses a direct-lift conveyor parking garage, which has at least the following advantages: the passageway connects to a normal road and is used as a section of the normal road; parking spaces do not require additional space; when a vehicle drives onto the lifting platform and the tires reach the gravity sensor, after the driver leaves the parking space, the lifting platform raises the vehicle to be level with an empty parking space; a translating mechanism then moves the vehicle from the lifting platform to the empty parking space; the lifting platform then descends, completing the parking process. The parking process is convenient and quick. Utilizing the normal road as parking spaces greatly saves construction space. Furthermore, when the parking function is not in use, the lifting platform descends to the same height as the passageway, not affecting the passage of normal vehicles, and can be considered part of the normal road. The additional building area required for the entire garage is only the size of a rectangular frame, resulting in extremely high land utilization. Moreover, the overall structure is reasonable and has high strength.

[0006] Preferably, the aisle is also equipped with movable safety barriers, which are installed in front of and behind the parking spaces. The movable safety barriers close the aisle when the lifting mechanism is in use and open the aisle when the lifting mechanism is not in use. The movable safety barriers automatically close the aisle when vehicles are being stored or retrieved to prevent other vehicles from passing through the aisle and to ensure the safety of vehicles during storage and retrieval.

[0007] Preferably, the garage is composed of several rows of stacked rectangular frames. The number of lifting mechanisms and parking spaces is the same as the number of rows of the garage, which can increase the number of parking spaces in the garage and allow multiple vehicles to be stored and retrieved at the same time, greatly improving efficiency.

[0008] Preferably, the passageway is a two-lane road, with garages located on both sides of the passageway. This can be achieved by simultaneously setting up two lanes in the same direction or two lanes in opposite directions, increasing the options for garage construction.

[0009] Preferably, the lowest level independent parking space does not have a sliding mechanism and serves as a pedestrian walkway, allowing users to quickly access the walkway after getting off their vehicles, thus avoiding prolonged stays in the passageway. It also eliminates the need to add a separate pedestrian walkway next to the existing one, reducing the land area required.

[0010] Preferably, the lifting platform is equipped with anti-slip baffles, which are respectively installed at the front and rear positions of the wheels. The anti-slip baffles can be raised and lowered freely. The anti-slip baffles are used to limit the wheels and prevent the vehicle from shifting during the lifting process, causing the vehicle to fall off the lifting platform and cause an accident.

[0011] Preferably, the sensor assembly also includes through-beam sensors, which are respectively installed in each individual parking space and are used to detect whether there is a car in the individual parking space.

[0012] Preferably, the sensor assembly also includes a human infrared sensor, which is installed on the side wall of the garage to detect whether there are people on the lifting platform, so as to prevent people from being lifted up with the lifting platform when it rises, thus avoiding safety accidents.

[0013] A vehicle storage method for a vertical lift garage according to a second aspect of the present invention includes:

[0014] Step S1: The driver drives the vehicle onto the lifting platform, and the front wheels reach the gravity sensor.

[0015] Step S2: The gravity sensor detects the wheels and determines that the vehicle has arrived in position;

[0016] Step S3: The lifting support assembly raises the lifting platform to the height of the corresponding independent parking space;

[0017] Step S4: The translation mechanism moves the vehicle from the lifting platform to the independent parking space. After the through-beam sensor detects that the vehicle has reached the designated position, the translation mechanism stops moving.

[0018] Step S5: The lifting support assembly lowers the lifting platform to the same height as the passageway.

[0019] A vehicle storage method for a vertical lift-type garage has at least the following advantages: it requires no large transportation mechanisms, only lifting and lateral components, and the vehicle storage process is convenient and simple to operate.

[0020] A vehicle retrieval method for a vertical lift garage according to a second aspect of the present invention includes:

[0021] Step S10: The lifting support assembly raises the lifting platform to the height of the corresponding independent parking space;

[0022] In step S20, the translation mechanism moves the vehicle from the independent parking space to the lifting platform. After the gravity sensor detects that the vehicle has reached the designated position, the translation mechanism stops moving.

[0023] Step S30: The lifting support assembly lowers the lifting platform to the same height as the passageway;

[0024] Step S40: The driver retrieves the vehicle. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of a direct-lift conveyor garage according to the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a top view of a vertical conveyor garage according to the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0029] 100. Garage; 110. Rectangular frame; 120. Translation mechanism; 130. Pedestrian walkway; 140. Movable safety barrier; 150. Human infrared sensor; 160. Control panel; 170. Anti-slip barrier; 180. Gravity sensor; 190. Through-beam sensor; 200. Lifting platform; 210. Lifting support assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solution of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0032] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] Please see Figures 1 to 2As shown, a vertical lift-type parking garage includes: a garage 100, a lifting mechanism, a passageway, a sensor assembly, and a translation mechanism 120; the passageway has parking spaces and connects to a normal road; the parking spaces are equipped with a lifting mechanism, which includes a lifting platform 200 and a lifting support assembly 210 for raising or lowering the lifting platform 200; when not in use, the lifting platform 200 is lowered to the same height as the passageway; the garage 100 includes a rectangular frame 110, and several rectangular frames 110 are stacked to form the garage 100; the garage 100 is located on one side of the parking spaces, and each rectangular frame 110 is an independent parking space; the sensor assembly includes a gravity sensor 180, which is installed on the lifting platform 200; and the translation mechanism 120 is installed on the independent parking spaces and the upper part of the lifting platform 200. The passageway connects to the normal road and is used as a section of the normal road. The parking space does not require additional space. When a vehicle drives onto the lifting platform 200, the tires reach the gravity sensor 180. After the driver leaves the parking space, the lifting platform 200 raises the vehicle to be level with an empty parking space. The translation mechanism 120 moves the vehicle from the lifting platform 200 to the independent parking space. The lifting platform 200 then descends, completing the parking process. The parking process is convenient and quick. Utilizing the normal road as a parking space can greatly save construction space. At the same time, since the lifting platform 200 is lowered to the same height as the passageway when the parking function is not in use, it does not affect the passage of normal vehicles and can be regarded as part of the normal road. The additional building area required for the entire garage 100 is only the size of the rectangular frame 110, which has a very high land utilization rate and a reasonable overall structure with high strength.

[0034] Specifically, the translation mechanism 120 is a belt conveyor, with the belt positioned below the wheels. The belt is driven by rollers on both sides to translate the vehicle.

[0035] Specifically, a canopy is installed above garage 100. The canopy is sloping, with the side closer to the passageway being the highest point and the side farther from the passageway being the lowest point, which directs rainwater to the outside and reduces water accumulation inside garage 100.

[0036] Specifically, an operation screen 160 is installed at the entrance of the passageway. The operation screen 160 is located on the side wall of the garage near the entrance of the passageway. After parking, the driver must go to the operation screen 160 to operate the parking system before the garage 100 will perform the storage and retrieval operation, ensuring the driver's safety outside the parking space.

[0037] Specifically, there are warning lights above the entrance to the passageway. The warning lights are red and green and are used to indicate whether it is possible to park or retrieve a vehicle. A green light indicates that the vehicle can be parked or retrieved, while a red light indicates that the vehicle cannot be parked or retrieved and that the driver needs to wait.

[0038] Please see Figures 1 to 2As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a movable safety barrier 140 is also provided in the passageway. The movable safety barrier 140 is located before and after the parking space. The movable safety barrier 140 closes the passageway when the lifting mechanism is in use and opens the passageway when the lifting mechanism is not in use. For example, the movable safety barrier 140 will automatically rise when a vehicle is being parked or retrieved to prevent other vehicles from passing through the passageway and ensure the safety of vehicle parking and retrieval.

[0039] Please see Figures 1 to 2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the garage 100 is composed of several rows of rectangular frames 110 stacked together. The number of lifting mechanisms and parking spaces is the same as the number of rows of the garage 100, which can increase the parking capacity of the garage 100 and allow multiple vehicles to be stored and retrieved at the same time, greatly improving efficiency.

[0040] It is important to know that the stacking height is determined by factors such as structural strength, design, and actual needs.

[0041] Please see Figures 1 to 2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the passageway is a two-lane road, and the garages 100 are respectively set on both sides of the passageway. They can be set up simultaneously in the same direction or in opposite directions, increasing the options for the construction of the garages 100.

[0042] It's important to understand that while more lanes are possible, they can only be placed on either side of a multi-lane road.

[0043] Please see Figures 1 to 2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the bottom-level independent parking space does not have a translation mechanism 120. The bottom-level independent parking space is a pedestrian passage, which makes it convenient for users to quickly come to the pedestrian passage after getting off the vehicle, avoiding the increase of the time spent in the passage. At the same time, there is no need to add a pedestrian passage next to the passage, reducing the land area.

[0044] Specifically, safety railings are installed between the parking spaces and the pedestrian walkways to prevent pedestrians from accidentally rushing onto the lifting platform.

[0045] Please see Figures 1 to 2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lifting platform 200 is provided with anti-rollover baffles 170. The anti-rollover baffles 170 are respectively set at the front and rear positions of the wheels. The anti-rollover baffles 170 can be raised and lowered freely. The anti-rollover baffles 170 are used to limit the wheels and prevent the vehicle from shifting during the lifting process, causing the vehicle to fall off the lifting platform 200 and causing an accident.

[0046] Specifically, the anti-rollover baffle 170 is also connected to a resistance sensor, which can detect the force acting on the anti-rollover baffle 170.

[0047] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sensor assembly is further provided with a through-beam sensor 190, which is respectively installed in each independent parking space. The through-beam sensor 190 is used to detect whether there is a car in the independent parking space. The through-beam sensor 190 is inexpensive and durable.

[0048] Specifically, other sensors, such as gravity sensors, can also be used.

[0049] Please see Figures 1 to 2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sensor assembly is further provided with a human infrared sensor 150. The human infrared sensor 150 is installed on the side wall of the garage 100 to detect whether there are people on the lifting platform 200, so as to avoid the lifting platform 200 from lifting people up together and causing safety accidents.

[0050] The present invention also provides a vehicle storage method for a vertical lift-type garage, comprising the following steps:

[0051] Step S1: The driver drives the vehicle onto the lifting platform 200, with the front wheels reaching the gravity sensor 180.

[0052] In step S2, the gravity sensor 180 detects the wheels and determines that the vehicle is in position. The anti-rollover baffle 170 is raised and the movable safety baffle 140 is raised.

[0053] Step S3: The lifting support assembly 210 lifts the lifting platform 200 to the height of the corresponding independent parking space;

[0054] In step S4, the translation mechanism 120 moves the vehicle from the lifting platform 200 to the independent parking space. After the through-beam sensor detects that the vehicle has reached the designated position, the translation mechanism 120 stops moving.

[0055] In step S5, the lifting support assembly 210 lowers the lifting platform 200 to the same height as the passageway, the movable safety baffle 140 is lowered and retracted, and the anti-slip baffle 170 is retracted.

[0056] The present invention also provides a method for retrieving a vehicle from a vertical lift-type garage, comprising the following steps:

[0057] In step S10, the lifting support assembly 210 lifts the lifting platform 200 to the height of the corresponding independent parking space;

[0058] In step S20, the translation mechanism 120 moves the vehicle from the independent parking space to the lifting platform 200. After the gravity sensor 180 senses that the vehicle has reached the designated position, the translation mechanism 120 stops moving.

[0059] In step S30, the anti-rollover baffle 170 is raised, and the lifting support assembly 210 lowers the lifting platform 200 to the same height as the passageway.

[0060] In step S40, the movable safety barrier 140 descends and retracts, the anti-rollover barrier 170 retracts, and the driver retrieves the vehicle.

[0061] The positional relationships described in the figures are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent. Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention.

[0062] For those skilled in the art, various other corresponding changes and modifications can be made based on the technical solutions and concepts described above, and all such changes and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the claims of this invention.

Claims

1. A type of direct-lift conveyor garage, characterized in that, include: Garage, lifting mechanism, passageway, sensor assembly, and translation mechanism; The passageway is equipped with parking spaces and connects to a normal road. The lifting mechanism is located at each parking space and includes a lifting platform and a lifting support assembly for raising or lowering the lifting platform. When not in use, the lifting platform is lowered to the same height as the passageway. The garage includes rectangular frames, and several rectangular frames are stacked to form a garage. The garage is located on one side of each parking space, and each rectangular frame is an independent parking space. The sensor assembly includes a gravity sensor, which is located on the lifting platform. The translation mechanism is located on the upper part of both the independent parking space and the lifting platform. The passageway is also equipped with movable safety barriers, which are located in front of and behind the parking space. The movable safety barriers close the passageway when the lifting mechanism is in use and open the passageway when the lifting mechanism is not in use. The lifting platform is equipped with anti-slip baffles, which are respectively installed at the front and rear positions of the wheels, and the anti-slip baffles can be raised and lowered freely. The sensor assembly also includes through-beam sensors, which are respectively installed in each of the individual parking spaces; The sensor assembly also includes a human infrared sensor, which is installed on the side wall of the garage.

2. The vertical lift-type parking garage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The garage is composed of several rows of stacked rectangular frames, and the number of lifting mechanisms and parking spaces is the same as the number of rows in the garage.

3. A direct-lift conveyor garage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The passageway is a two-lane road, and the garages are located on both sides of the passageway.

4. A direct-lift conveyor garage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lowest level independent parking space does not have the aforementioned translation mechanism; the lowest level independent parking space is a pedestrian walkway.

5. A vehicle storage method for a driveway lift-type parking garage, applicable to the driveway lift-type parking garage described in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The vehicle storage method includes the following steps: Step S1: The driver drives the vehicle onto the lifting platform, and the front wheels reach the gravity sensor. Step S2: The gravity sensor detects the wheels and determines that the vehicle has arrived in position; Step S3: The lifting support assembly raises the lifting platform to the height corresponding to the independent parking space; In step S4, the translation mechanism moves the vehicle from the lifting platform to the independent parking space. After the through-beam sensor detects that the vehicle has reached the designated position, the translation mechanism stops moving. Step S5: The lifting support assembly lowers the lifting platform to the same height as the passageway.

6. A method for retrieving a vehicle from a driveway-type vertical transport garage, applicable to the driveway-type vertical transport garage described in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The vehicle retrieval method includes the following steps: Step S10: The lifting support assembly raises the lifting platform to the height corresponding to the independent parking space; Step S20: The translation mechanism moves the vehicle from the independent parking space to the lifting platform. After the gravity sensor detects that the vehicle has reached the designated position, the translation mechanism stops moving. Step S30: The lifting support assembly lowers the lifting platform to the same height as the passageway; Step S40: The driver retrieves the vehicle.

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