dense parking maneuvering mechanism

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a parking mechanism, comprising: a lower parking layer and one or more upper parking layers, in the case that a vehicle moves away from or into a designated vehicle carrying tray of an upper parking layer, in the case that there is a mechanical vehicle carrying platform at a designated position of the lower parking layer corresponding to the lower side of the designated vehicle carrying tray, the mechanical vehicle carrying platform is moved away from the designated position so as to allow the designated vehicle carrying tray to descend to the designated position, the variable traffic lane formed by the translation of the mechanical vehicle carrying platform of the lower parking layer moves the vehicle away from or into the designated vehicle carrying tray from the outside of the lower parking unit; and / or in the case that a vehicle moves away from or into a designated mechanical vehicle carrying platform of the lower parking layer, the mechanical vehicle carrying platform of the lower parking layer can be translated, the variable traffic lane formed by the translation of the mechanical vehicle carrying platform of the lower parking layer moves the vehicle away from or into the designated mechanical vehicle carrying platform from the outside of the lower parking unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a dense array maneuvering parking mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Parking difficulties have become one of the major problems hindering the healthy development of urban transportation in my country. To address the parking problems caused by the increasing number of motor vehicles, building a large number of parking lots is the most common approach. However, the scarcity of land resources limits the number of parking lots available. This is especially true in large and medium-sized cities, where open space is already scarce, leaving insufficient space for building parking lots.

[0003] To accommodate more vehicles in limited space, the primary method currently employed is through mechanical parking garages. Double-level parking garages or mechanical parking towers are particularly effective for maximizing parking capacity. However, current systems like these suffer from slow parking and retrieval speeds, with users limited to a limited number of access points. Therefore, improving parking and retrieval speeds is a major constraint on the development of automated parking systems. Furthermore, the construction cost of automated parking systems is high, especially for the significant cost of drive systems such as motors. For example, large automated parking systems require individual drive units for each parking bay. The large number of parking bays in automated parking systems also places high demands on their operational algorithms.

[0004] Therefore, in the field of automated parking systems, how to make automated parking systems operate faster and simpler, and how to effectively reduce the cost of automated parking systems are the technical problems that need to be solved in this field. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address one of the aforementioned technical problems, this disclosure provides a dense array maneuvering parking mechanism. This dense array maneuvering parking mechanism includes: a lower parking level, wherein the lower parking level is provided with a lower parking unit, the lower parking unit having two or more rows of parking spaces or one row of parking spaces, and having two or more mechanical vehicle-carrying platforms, the mechanical vehicle-carrying platforms being capable of lateral movement within the lower parking level to form variable lanes or variable lanes formed by lower gaps, vehicles being able to move away from or into the lower parking unit via the variable lanes, each mechanical vehicle-carrying platform including two or more or one mechanical parking space, the number of which may be the same or different; and one or more upper parking levels, each upper parking level including two or more or one vehicle-carrying tray, the vehicle-carrying tray being capable of lifting and lowering between the upper parking level and the lower parking level, each vehicle-carrying tray including two or more or one tray parking space, the number of which may be the same or different, wherein, when a vehicle moves away from or into a designated vehicle-carrying tray on the upper parking level, a mechanical vehicle-carrying platform is present at a designated position on the lower parking level corresponding to the designated vehicle-carrying tray. In the case of a vehicle platform, the mechanical vehicle platform is moved away from the designated position to allow the designated vehicle pallet to descend to the designated position; in the case where there is no mechanical vehicle platform at the designated position of the lower parking level corresponding to the area below the designated vehicle pallet, the designated vehicle pallet is allowed to descend to the designated position; the vehicle moves along a variable lane formed by the translation of the mechanical vehicle platform of the lower parking level, or a variable lane formed before the lower parking level, or a non-variable passage of the lower parking level, or directly from the designated vehicle pallet to the lower parking unit or from outside the lower parking unit to the designated vehicle pallet; and / or wherein, in the case of a vehicle moving away from or into the designated mechanical vehicle platform of the lower parking level, the mechanical vehicle platform of the lower parking level can be translated; the vehicle moves along a variable lane formed by the translation of the mechanical vehicle platform of the lower parking level, or a non-variable passage of the lower parking level, or directly from the designated mechanical vehicle platform to the lower parking unit or from outside the lower parking unit to the designated mechanical vehicle platform. Attached Figure Description

[0006] The accompanying drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. These drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification.

[0007] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a parking mechanism according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0008] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a parking level according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0009] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a mechanical vehicle platform or vehicle pallet according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0010] Figures 4 to 18 A schematic diagram of a parking level according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0011] Figure 19 A schematic diagram of a parking mechanism according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0012] Figures 20 to 31 A schematic diagram of a parking mechanism according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0013] Figures 32 to 33 A partial schematic diagram of a parking mechanism according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0014] Figure 34 A schematic diagram of the support method of a parking mechanism according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0015] Figure 35 A partial schematic diagram of a parking mechanism according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0016] Figure 36 A schematic diagram of the suspension method of a parking mechanism according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0017] Figures 37 to 38 A partial schematic diagram of a parking mechanism according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0018] Figures 39 to 43 A schematic diagram of a fully automated parking space according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present disclosure will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0020] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other. The technical solutions of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0021] Unless otherwise stated, the exemplary implementations / embodiments shown are to be understood as providing exemplary features of various details that provide ways in which the technical concepts of this disclosure can be implemented in practice. Therefore, unless otherwise stated, the features of various implementations / embodiments may be additionally combined, separated, interchanged and / or rearranged without departing from the technical concepts of this disclosure.

[0022] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, a parking mechanism (also referred to as a close-array maneuvering parking mechanism, the two meanings are the same) is provided. Figure 1 A parking mechanism according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 1 The parking system shown can be a two-story parking system, a three-story parking system, or a parking system with more than one story.

[0023] The parking structure may include a lower parking level 100 and an upper parking level 200. The upper parking level 200 may include one or more upper parking levels. If it includes only one parking level, that level may be referred to as the upper parking level. If it includes two or more parking levels, the upper parking level 200 may be divided into intermediate parking levels and an uppermost parking level, wherein the parking levels between the uppermost and lower parking levels are referred to as intermediate parking levels. As an example, the upper parking level may be located above the lower parking level via a supporting frame structure. This supporting frame structure may be a steel structure.

[0024] The following description will primarily use a two-level parking system as an example. In this case, a two-level parking system can include a lower parking level 100 and an upper parking level 200 (the topmost parking level).

[0025] The lower parking level 100 may be equipped with lower parking units for parking. Each lower parking unit may have one or more rows of parking spaces. Preferably, two or more rows of parking spaces are provided to more effectively utilize space. Each lower parking unit may be equipped with one or more mechanical vehicle-carrying platforms 110, and these mechanical vehicle-carrying platforms 110 may form rows of parking spaces. The mechanical vehicle-carrying platforms 110 may be configured to move within the lower parking level 100.

[0026] Figure 2 The diagram illustrates the configuration of a lower parking level according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. It should be noted that... Figure 2 The diagram shows a lower parking level with a regular shape, but lower parking levels can also be irregularly shaped, for example, with varying numbers of parking spaces per row, or with parking spaces arranged in shapes other than a straight line. Figure 2In the illustrated embodiment, the mechanical vehicle-carrying platform 110 of the lower parking level 100 can move in the X direction, which can also be referred to as lateral movement or row-direction movement. Furthermore, in this disclosure, the mechanical vehicle-carrying platform 110 can also be configured to move in directions other than the X direction. Through the movement of the mechanical vehicle-carrying platform 110, the positions of the mechanical parking spaces are changed, and the passageway 120 is formed. Figure 2 The diagram shows that the extension direction of the traffic lane 120 is the Y direction (also referred to as the longitudinal direction or column direction, etc.). However, the extension direction of the traffic lane 120 can also be other directions, such as a direction that forms a predetermined angle with the Y direction.

[0027] exist Figure 2 The diagram shows N parking spaces arranged sequentially along the Y-axis, with each row arranged along the X-axis. The X and Y directions can be perpendicular, but they can also be set at a predetermined angle depending on the specific situation. Figure 2 The diagram shows that each parking space is oriented in the Y direction, but it can also be set as an angled parking space, that is, at a predetermined angle to the Y direction.

[0028] According to other embodiments, the parking spaces can be arranged sequentially along at least one first type direction, and the parking spaces can be arranged sequentially along at least one second type direction. The angle between the first type direction and the second type direction can be between 0 degrees and 90 degrees.

[0029] In this document, the first type of direction described is not limited to a single direction as shown by the Y direction, but can also include two or more directions. For example, in practical applications, some parking spaces in a parking unit can be arranged along one first type of direction, while other parking spaces can be arranged along another first type of direction. This first type of direction can be at an angle (e.g., a broken line or a staggered broken line) or parallel (e.g., a staggered form) to the other first type of direction. The aforementioned first type of direction can be an extension of a curve, such as an arc, and / or the aforementioned other first type of direction can also be an extension of a curve. Furthermore, multiple first type of directions can include two or more first type of directions forming an angle, and / or extensions of curves. The first type of direction is the direction indicated by the Y direction, but can also be a collection of multiple directions of the same type as the direction indicated by the Y direction. In addition, the second type of direction described is not limited to a single direction as shown by the X direction, but can also include two or more directions. For example, some parking spaces in a parking unit may be arranged along a second type of direction, while other parking spaces may be arranged along another second type of direction. This second type of direction may be at an angle (e.g., a broken line or a staggered broken line) or parallel (e.g., a staggered line) to the other second type of direction. One of the aforementioned second type of directions may be a curved extension, such as an arc, and / or the other aforementioned second type of direction may also be a curved extension. Furthermore, multiple second type of directions may include two or more second type of directions forming an angle, and / or may be curved extensions. A second type of direction may be the direction indicated by the X direction, or it may be a collection of multiple directions of the same type as the direction indicated by the X direction. In the following description, for ease of understanding, the first type of direction will be described as the Y direction, and the second type of direction will be described as the X direction.

[0030] A lower parking unit can include N rows of parking spaces, where N = 1 or N ≥ 2. Figure 2 The diagram shows six rows of parking spaces, namely rows one through six. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the number of parking spaces can be other values, preferably two or more. Each row includes at least one parking space, and the number of parking spaces in each row can be the same or different. Figure 2 The diagram shows that each row of parking spaces comprises eighteen parking spaces. Figure 2 The diagram shows that the lower parking unit is, for example, a rectangular square shape, and the number of parking spaces in each row is the same. However, in this disclosure, the number of parking spaces in each row can be different, so that parking rows with different numbers of parking spaces can form other shapes. In addition, the parking rows can also be set in a non-linear shape.

[0031] In addition, Figure 2The diagram shows mechanical parking spaces set up on a mechanical vehicle platform, constituting movable parking spaces. However, in this disclosure, some parking spaces on the lower parking level can be set as immovable, such as fixed parking spaces (fixed parking spaces can refer to parking spaces set on the ground) or immovable mechanical parking spaces. According to the idea of ​​this disclosure, at least a portion of the parking spaces in at least a portion of the N parking space rows should be set as movable parking spaces, thereby realizing the variability of the lower parking level. Movable parking spaces are realized by the movement of the mechanical vehicle platform, that is, the movement of mechanical parking spaces is realized by the movement of the mechanical vehicle platform. The X direction can be set as the direction that allows the mechanical vehicle platform to move. As mentioned above, the direction that allows the mechanical vehicle platform to move can also be set as other directions at a certain angle to the X direction or a first type of direction of the same type as the X direction, depending on the actual situation.

[0032] To allow the mechanical vehicle platform to move in the X direction, a movement guidance mechanism can be installed in the lower parking level. This mechanism can take the form of guide rails, chains, or automated guided vehicles (AGVs). The mechanical vehicle platform is guided to move in the X direction by this mechanism. Figure 2 The movable guide mechanism is shown in the form of a guide rail (represented by a dashed line extending in the X direction). The guide rail 130 can be arranged along the X direction. For each mechanical vehicle platform in each parking space row, one or more guide rails 130 can be provided, preferably two or more. The mechanical vehicle platform can be configured to move along the guide rail 130.

[0033] In this disclosure, mechanical parking spaces for parking vehicles can be formed by mechanical vehicle-carrying platforms. Each mechanical vehicle-carrying platform may include one or more mechanical parking spaces. Furthermore, the mechanical vehicle-carrying platform may also be equipped with one or more of the following: driveways, sidewalks, charging stations, maintenance access roads, and utility tunnels. Figure 2 The image shows a mechanical vehicle platform that includes three mechanical parking spaces and two mechanical parking spaces. Figure 2 The dashed line extending along the Y direction can be understood as the boundary line of each parking space. The mechanical vehicle platform 110 can be a platform including three mechanical parking spaces 111, 112, and 113, or a platform including two mechanical parking spaces 114 and 115. Of course, the mechanical vehicle platform in the lower parking level can also include other numbers of mechanical parking spaces. Figure 2 For example, some mechanical vehicle platforms can be set up with one mechanical parking space, some can be set up with two mechanical parking spaces, and some can be set up with other numbers of mechanical parking spaces.

[0034] In this disclosure, each mechanical vehicle platform includes at least one mechanical parking space, and the number of mechanical parking spaces may be the same or different. The mechanical vehicle platform may be fully equipped with mechanical parking spaces or may have mechanical parking spaces partially arranged. The mechanical vehicle platform may be a regular shape or an irregular shape. The mechanical vehicle platform may be any double-sided or polygonal shape, such as rectangle, rhombus, square, L-shape, T-shape, U-shape, etc. Furthermore, the mechanical vehicle platform may be arranged in a single row in a parking space row, or it may be arranged in a cross-row arrangement in two or more parking space rows.

[0035] Figure 3Several schematic diagrams of a mechanical vehicle platform according to embodiments of the present disclosure are shown. The mechanical vehicle platform may have only one mechanical parking space 1111. The mechanical vehicle platform may have two mechanical parking spaces 1121 and 1122, wherein mechanical parking spaces 1121 and 1122 may be located in two adjacent rows of parking spaces, respectively. The mechanical vehicle platform may have two mechanical parking spaces 1123 and 1124, wherein mechanical parking spaces 1123 and 1124 may be located in one row of parking spaces. The mechanical vehicle platform may have three mechanical parking spaces 1131, 1132, and 1133, wherein mechanical parking spaces 1131, 1132, and 1133 may be located in one row of parking spaces. The mechanical vehicle platform can be equipped with four mechanical parking spaces 1141, 1142, 1143, and 1144. These spaces can be arranged in two rows of parking spaces; for example, mechanical parking spaces 1141 and 1142 can be in one row, and mechanical parking spaces 1143 and 1144 in another. The mechanical vehicle platform can also be equipped with four mechanical parking spaces 1145, 1146, 1147, and 1148, which can also be arranged in one row. The mechanical vehicle platform can be equipped with six mechanical parking spaces 1161, 1162, 1163, 1164, 1165, and 1166. Among them, mechanical parking spaces 1161, 1162, 1163, 1164, 1165, and 1166 can be set in two rows of parking spaces. For example, mechanical parking spaces 1161, 1162, and 1163 can be set in one row of parking spaces, and mechanical parking spaces 1164, 1165, and 1166 can be set in another row of parking spaces. The mechanical vehicle platform can be equipped with eight mechanical parking spaces: 1181, 1182, 1183, 1184, 1185, 1186, 1187, and 1188. These mechanical parking spaces can be arranged in two rows of parking spaces; for example, mechanical parking spaces 1181, 1182, 1183, and 1184 can be in one row, and mechanical parking spaces 1185, 1186, 1187, and 1188 can be in the other row. Figure 3 The mechanical vehicle platform shown is a regular shape, but it can also be irregular, such as L-shaped. In this disclosure, a vehicle platform with two or more parking spaces can be called a large-disk vehicle platform, a large-platform vehicle platform, etc., and correspondingly, a garage can be called a large-disk garage, a large-platform garage, etc.

[0036] The following describes the configuration of the lower parking level according to other embodiments of the present disclosure. In these descriptions, the structure, setup, arrangement, and other aspects of the mechanical vehicle platform and mechanical parking spaces can be referred to the above description and will not be repeated.

[0037] exist Figure 4 The diagram shows the sequential arrangement direction (between rows) of N parking spaces, which can be the Y-direction, and the arrangement direction of each parking space row can be the X-direction. The X and Y directions can be perpendicular, but they can also be set at a predetermined angle. Although... Figure 4 The diagram shows that each parking space is oriented in the Y direction, but it can also be set as an angled parking space, that is, at a predetermined angle to the Y direction shown in the diagram.

[0038] exist Figure 4 In the embodiments provided, the mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level can move longitudinally, that is, in the Y direction as shown in the figure. The movement of the mechanical vehicle-carrying platform 110 changes the position of the mechanical parking spaces and forms the passageway 120. Figure 4 The diagram shows that the extension direction of the traffic lane 120 is the X direction, but it can also be other directions, such as directions forming a predetermined angle with the X direction. As mentioned above, it is not limited to the X and Y directions. According to other embodiments, the sequential arrangement direction of the parking spaces can also be set along at least one first type direction, and the parking spaces can be arranged sequentially along at least one second type direction. The angle between the first type direction and the second type direction can be between 0 degrees and 90 degrees.

[0039] exist Figure 4 The image shows ten rows of parking spaces, from row one to row ten. Compared to... Figure 2 , Figure 4The arrangement of the mechanical vehicle platforms is illustrated more clearly. For example, a mechanical vehicle platform 1180 with eight mechanical parking spaces is arranged in the first and second rows, where the platform can occupy both rows, with four parking spaces in the first row and four in the second row. Similarly, a mechanical vehicle platform 1140 with four mechanical parking spaces is arranged in the first and second rows, where it can occupy both rows, with two parking spaces in the first row and two in the second row. Another example is a mechanical vehicle platform 1140 with four mechanical parking spaces arranged in the fourth row, where it has four parking spaces in the fourth row. A mechanical vehicle platform 1120 with two mechanical parking spaces is arranged in the third row, where both parking spaces are located in the third row. Finally, a mechanical vehicle platform 1160 with six mechanical parking spaces is arranged in the first and second rows, where three parking spaces are located in the first row and the other three in the second row. For example, a mechanical vehicle platform 1130 with three mechanical parking spaces is installed in the fourth row, wherein all three parking spaces of the mechanical vehicle platform 1130 are located in the fourth row. These described mechanical vehicle platforms... Figure 4 All are shown in shaded lines. For easier understanding, refer to the diagonal lines in the diagram; these lines connect the opposite corners of each mechanical vehicle platform. Figure 4 The examples provided are merely for illustrative purposes; other forms of mechanical vehicle platforms may also be used.

[0040] Figure 5 Another configuration of the lower parking level according to this disclosure is shown. Figure 5 In the embodiments provided, the mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level can move in a longitudinal or lateral manner. That is, the mechanical vehicle-carrying platform can move in the Y direction (longitudinal) or in the X direction (lateral). The movement of the mechanical vehicle-carrying platform 110 changes the position of the mechanical parking spaces and forms passageways. For example, moving the mechanical vehicle-carrying platform 110 in the X direction forms a Y-direction passageway 122, and moving the mechanical vehicle-carrying platform 110 in the Y direction forms an X-direction passageway 121.

[0041] Figure 5 Eleven rows of parking spaces are shown, from row one to row eleven. Figure 5In one embodiment, the mechanical vehicle platform can be arranged along the X direction to form parking space rows, with the arrangement direction between the rows being the Y direction. To enable the mechanical vehicle platform to move in both the X and Y directions, a movement guide mechanism in the X direction, such as an X-direction guide rail 131, can be provided in the lower parking level, and a movement guide mechanism in the Y direction, such as a Y-direction guide rail 132, can be provided in the lower parking level. According to other embodiments, the sequential arrangement direction of the parking space rows can also be set along at least one first-type direction, and the parking space arrangement direction can be set along at least one second-type direction. The angle between the first-type direction and the second-type direction can be between 0 degrees and 90 degrees. Furthermore, the movement guide mechanism can be provided accordingly based on the direction.

[0042] Regardless of Figure 2 The lateral moving type lower parking level shown is still in Figure 4 The longitudinally moving lower parking level shown Figure 5 In the longitudinal and transverse sliding type lower parking level shown, there can be lower gaps that are not used for parking vehicles.

[0043] Reference Figure 2 A lower clearance 140 (defined by a double-dotted line) may be provided in the lower parking level. The purpose of providing this lower clearance in this disclosure is to provide space for the mechanical vehicle platform to move, and also to create a driveway to provide space for vehicle travel. It should be noted that the dimensions of the lower clearance can be determined according to the specific design, and are not limited to the approximate dimensions shown in the attached drawings.

[0044] The lower clearance 140 can be located inside the lower parking level or on the side of the lower parking level. Figure 2 In this embodiment, the mechanical vehicle platform 110 is configured to move in the X direction, so that the direction of the passageway formed by the lower gap created by the movement of the mechanical vehicle platform can be the Y direction. In this embodiment, the distance between the two ends of the lower gap in the X direction can be greater than or equal to the width of the mechanical vehicle platform including two mechanical parking spaces, or greater than or equal to the width defined by national or local standards, or not less than 1.8 meters. Furthermore, the distance between the two ends of the lower gap in the X direction can be greater than, equal to, or less than the width of the mechanical vehicle platform including the most mechanical parking spaces in the lower parking level.

[0045] exist Figure 2 The lower gap shown here may be referred to as the second type of lower gap in this article. See also... Figure 2 To understand this, the second type of gap can create a lane for traffic in the Y direction. And... Figure 4The image shows a first type of lower neutral space, which can form a passageway in the X direction. The distance between the two ends of the first type of lower neutral space in one direction is greater than, equal to, or less than the length of the mechanical parking space in one direction, and / or greater than or equal to the length of the mechanical vehicle platform in one direction, and / or greater than or equal to the turning radius of the vehicle, and / or greater than or equal to the width limited by national standards or local regulations. For example... Figure 4 As shown, the mechanical vehicle platform can move in the Y direction, thereby forming a passageway in the X direction. As described elsewhere in this document, this X-direction passageway can be a partial passageway for the parking mechanism or a full passageway for the parking mechanism.

[0046] In addition, such as Figure 5 The illustrated embodiment may include a first type of lower gap and a second type of lower gap. That is to say, in Figure 5 In the illustrated embodiment, the mechanical vehicle platform can move along the X direction to form a driveway in the Y direction, and can also move along the Y direction to form a driveway in the X direction. In any embodiment of this disclosure, a driveway can be formed over the entire length / width of the parking mechanism, or it can be formed in a portion of the parking mechanism. In this disclosure, the purpose of forming the driveway is simply to connect the designated mechanical vehicle platform to the external driveway.

[0047] Figure 6 It shows Figure 2 The embodiment illustrates how the mechanical vehicle platform can move to allow vehicles to move in (or drive in) or out (or drive out). (See diagram below.) Figure 6 The mechanical vehicle platform 1101 moves, allowing vehicles parked on it to move away from the parking mechanism along the passageway 120 formed by the lower gap, as indicated by the arrow. Vehicles can also move from outside the parking mechanism into the mechanical vehicle platform 1101 along the passageway 120 formed by the lower gap, as indicated by the arrow. Figure 6 As shown, the mechanical vehicle platform 1102 is movable. Vehicles parked on the mechanical vehicle platform 1102 can be moved away from the parking mechanism along the passageway 120 formed by the lower gap, as indicated by the arrow. Vehicles can also be moved from outside the parking mechanism into the mechanical vehicle platform 1102 along the passageway 120 formed by the lower gap, as indicated by the arrow.

[0048] Figure 7 It shows Figure 2 In one embodiment, the mechanical vehicle platform is moved to allow a vehicle to enter or leave the mechanical vehicle platform 1103. For example... Figure 7As shown, the mechanical vehicle platform 1103 can move in the X direction between itself and the external lane. This creates a passageway 120 between the mechanical vehicle platform 1103 and the external lane. Vehicles can move in or out in the direction indicated by the arrows.

[0049] exist Figure 6 and Figure 7 This only describes some variations of the mechanical vehicle platform. Those skilled in the art should understand that the same approach can be used for all mechanical vehicle platforms in the lower parking level. Figure 6 and Figure 7 This is achieved through the basic principles shown. Figure 2 In the embodiment shown, the mechanical vehicle-carrying platforms of each parking space row can move independently or multiple rows of mechanical vehicle-carrying platforms can move in tandem.

[0050] Including Figure 2 In various embodiments of this disclosure, it is illustrated that a driveway is formed by creating gaps to allow vehicle passage. However, in some cases, a mechanical vehicle platform without parked vehicles may also serve as a driveway or as part of a driveway. Furthermore, for mechanical vehicle platforms that do not require movement, fixed parking spaces may be used; for example, parking spaces may be directly marked on the ground without a mechanical vehicle platform.

[0051] Figure 8 It shows Figure 4 The illustrated embodiment shows the movement of the mechanical vehicle platform. For example... Figure 8 As shown, the mechanical vehicle platform can move in a row. For example, relative to... Figure 4 , Figure 8 The diagram illustrates the fifth and sixth rows moving upwards along the Y-direction. In this disclosure, each row of the mechanical vehicle platform can move individually or in groups. For example, in... Figure 8 In the middle, the fifth and sixth rows can move independently or in conjunction. When moving... Figure 8 After the aforementioned configuration, vehicles parked in mechanical vehicle platform 1104 can be moved away from the parking mechanism via the driveway in the direction indicated by the arrow, or vehicles can be moved into mechanical vehicle platform 1104 from the outside. Similarly, vehicles parked in mechanical vehicle platform 1105 can be moved away from the parking mechanism via the driveway in the direction indicated by the arrow, or vehicles can be moved into mechanical vehicle platform 1105 from the outside.

[0052] Figure 9 It shows Figure 4 The illustrated embodiment shows the movement of the mechanical vehicle platform. Figure 9In the illustrated configuration, the mechanical vehicle platform can be partially moved. For example, when a vehicle parked on mechanical vehicle platform 1107 needs to leave or move into the platform, the fifth or sixth row of mechanical vehicle platforms can be moved, creating a passageway through which vehicles can pass between mechanical vehicle platform 1107 and the outside of the parking mechanism. Furthermore, even if the fifth row of mechanical vehicle platforms 1106 remains stationary, a passageway still exists between mechanical vehicle platform 1106 and the outside of the parking mechanism. Therefore, vehicles parked on mechanical vehicle platform 1106 can continue to leave or move into the platform via the existing passageway.

[0053] Figure 10 It shows Figure 5 The illustrated embodiment shows the mechanical vehicle platform moving. Figure 10 In the illustrated configuration, the mechanical vehicle platforms 1111-1116 (rows 6 to 8) can be moved, allowing vehicles on mechanical vehicle platform 1117 to move away from the platform and parking mechanism along the established driveway, while external vehicles can move into mechanical vehicle platform 1117 along the same driveway. Similarly, mechanical vehicle platforms 1115 and 1116 also allow vehicle entry and exit, and other mechanical vehicle platforms connected to the outside via driveways can also allow vehicle entry and exit.

[0054] exist Figure 10 The diagram illustrates the movement of the mechanical vehicle platform in the Y direction. Similarly, the mechanical vehicle platform can also move in the X direction, for example... Figure 11 As shown. In Figure 11 In the middle, parts of the fourth and fifth row of mechanical vehicle platforms move to the right along the X direction, thus forming a passageway connecting the mechanical vehicle platform 1118 with the outside of the parking mechanism. Vehicles parked on the mechanical vehicle platform 1118 can be moved out of the parking mechanism via the passageway or moved into the mechanical vehicle platform from the outside via the passageway.

[0055] It should be noted that only partial forms of movement are shown in the accompanying drawings above. However, those skilled in the art should understand that the mechanical vehicle platform of the lower parking level can be moved in any suitable form without departing from the spirit of this disclosure, thereby changing the corresponding traffic lanes. In this disclosure, the changed traffic lanes can be straight, or they can be broken lines, etc., as long as space can be provided for vehicle entry and exit.

[0056] exist Figure 12The diagram illustrates another configuration for the lower parking level. In this configuration, the mechanical vehicle platform may include a platform with three mechanical parking spaces, a platform with one mechanical parking space, or a platform with other numbers of mechanical parking spaces. The mechanical vehicle platform can move in the X direction.

[0057] Figure 13 The diagram illustrates another configuration of the lower parking level. In this configuration, the lower parking level may include a driveway (e.g., a non-reversible passageway within the lower parking level). This driveway serves as a vehicle travel space and is positioned between the mechanical vehicle carrier platforms. The driveway divides the mechanical vehicle carrier platforms into two parts, and the mechanical vehicle carrier platforms can be configured to be unable to move into the space containing the driveway.

[0058] Figure 14 This illustrates another configuration for the lower parking level. This configuration is similar to... Figure 4 The significant difference in this method is that the distance between the two ends of the lower neutral position in the Y direction is significantly increased. For example, if the direction of the vehicle's front and parking position is in the Y direction, if... Figure 4 In this method, after the vehicle carrier pallet on the upper parking level is lowered to the lower parking level, in order to allow vehicles to drive out or move into the vehicle carrier pallet, the vehicle carrier pallet can be rotated (for example, rotated 90 degrees so that the parking space orientation of the vehicle carrier pallet is aligned with the driveway direction). This way, vehicles will not be affected by the traffic flow. Figure 4 The space constraints shown are due to the gaps. And... Figure 14 In this configuration, the distance between the two ends of the gap in the Y direction can be set relatively large. This way, even after the vehicle carrier tray from the upper parking level is lowered to the lower parking level, the tray does not need to be rotated, allowing vehicles to move in or out in the extended direction (Y direction) of the parking space on the tray. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the distance between the two ends of the gap can also be set according to actual conditions.

[0059] The embodiments described above illustrate vehicle entry and exit via the mechanical vehicle carrier platform inside the parking facility. However, it's important to note that if the mechanical vehicle carrier platform is adjacent to a driveway outside the parking facility, vehicles on the mechanical vehicle carrier platform can move directly from the platform into the driveway or vice versa. Furthermore, in some cases, the parking facility may also employ non-variable lanes. These non-variable lanes can be inherent to the parking facility itself, rather than lanes formed by the movement of the mechanical vehicle carrier platform. In the presence of non-variable lanes, if the corresponding mechanical vehicle carrier platform can move directly in or out through these lanes, vehicles can directly utilize them for entry and exit.

[0060] In this disclosure, multiple mechanical vehicle-carrying platforms with two or more mechanical parking spaces can be used. This better addresses the utilization of mechanical parking garages and speeds up vehicle entry and exit, avoiding problems such as slow parking and retrieval speeds in existing mechanical parking garages. The movement of the mechanical vehicle-carrying platforms quickly creates driveways, facilitating rapid user entry and exit. Preferably, in an embodiment of this disclosure, each parking mechanism can include two or more rows of multiple parking spaces. These rows can be arranged in one direction, with each row including one or more mechanical vehicle-carrying platforms. The arrangement does not necessarily have to follow the pattern shown in the figures; the number of mechanical vehicle-carrying platforms in each row can be the same or different. Furthermore, mechanical parking spaces not composed of mechanical vehicle-carrying platforms can also be provided in the lower parking level, such as fixed parking spaces, as long as they do not affect the operation of the parking mechanism.

[0061] exist Figure 2 The embodiment illustrates a second type of variable lane in the Y direction formed by moving a mechanical vehicle platform in another direction (X direction). Figure 4 The embodiment illustrates the formation of a first type of variable lane in the X direction by moving a mechanical vehicle platform in one direction (Y). Figure 5 The embodiments illustrate a mechanical vehicle platform that can move in one direction and another, thereby forming a first type of variable traffic lane and a second type of variable traffic lane. It should be noted that the X and Y directions in this disclosure are merely exemplary. Other forms of X and Y directions can be provided according to the ideas of this disclosure. For example, the X and Y directions are not perpendicular, but have an angle of less than 90 degrees. The X and Y directions can be multiple directions of one type, rather than just one direction with two directions as shown in the figure, such as the aforementioned circular, arc-shaped, and zigzag shapes.

[0062] In this disclosure, the various types of lower clearances can be set to sufficient dimensions. For example, the length of one direction of the first type of lower clearance is greater than, equal to, or less than the length of one direction of the mechanical vehicle platform, or greater than, equal to, or less than the length of one direction of the mechanical vehicle platform with the maximum number of mechanical parking spaces. The length of the other direction of the second type of lower clearance is greater than, equal to, or less than the length of the other direction of the mechanical vehicle platform, or greater than, equal to, or less than the length of the other direction of the mechanical vehicle platform with the maximum number of mechanical parking spaces. Thus, for the first type of lower clearance, a mechanical vehicle platform with two or more mechanical parking spaces can move to the corresponding position of the first type of lower clearance, and vehicles utilize the passageway formed by the first type of lower clearance. In this way, all mechanical parking spaces set in this mechanical vehicle platform can allow vehicles to enter or exit. The same principle applies to the second type of lower clearance.

[0063] In this disclosure, the mechanical vehicle platform can be moved individually, and / or two or more mechanical vehicle platforms in a row can be moved in combination, and / or two or more mechanical vehicle platforms in at least two rows can be moved in combination. During the translation of the mechanical vehicle platform in the column direction (e.g., the Y direction shown in the figure, or the direction corresponding to the column direction), all mechanical vehicle platforms in a row can be translated as a whole (the entire row moves), all mechanical vehicle platforms in at least two rows can be translated as a whole (at least two entire rows move), some mechanical vehicle platforms in a row can be translated in combination (two or more mechanical vehicle platforms in a row move together), or some mechanical vehicle platforms in at least two rows can be translated in combination (two or more mechanical vehicle platforms in two or more rows move together). During the translation of the mechanical vehicle platform in the row direction (such as the X direction shown in the figure, or the direction corresponding to the column direction), all mechanical vehicle platforms in a row of mechanical vehicle platforms can be translated as a whole (all mechanical vehicle platforms in one row of parking spaces move), all mechanical vehicle platforms in at least two rows of mechanical vehicle platforms can be translated as a whole (all mechanical vehicle platforms in two or more rows of parking spaces move), some mechanical vehicle platforms in a row of mechanical vehicle platforms can be translated in combination (some mechanical vehicle platforms in one row of parking spaces move together), or some mechanical vehicle platforms in at least two rows of mechanical vehicle platforms can be translated in combination (some mechanical vehicle platforms in at least two rows of mechanical vehicle platforms move together).

[0064] One or more mechanical vehicle platforms are driven by at least one drive unit to move in one direction and / or another. In this disclosure, the drive unit can be a control box, and the control box can house a drive motor. The drive motor can be located on the mechanical vehicle platform, or it can be located in other positions. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the mechanical vehicle platform used can be a mechanical vehicle platform including two or more mechanical parking spaces, and such a platform can be controlled by a single drive motor. Compared to a one-platform-per-parking-space configuration, this significantly reduces the number of drive motors, thereby greatly saving on garage construction costs.

[0065] One or both ends of the mechanical vehicle platform can be designed as ramps to facilitate vehicle entry and exit. "One or both ends" can refer to the ends of the mechanical vehicle platform that the vehicle passes over.

[0066] In addition, in some cases, the mechanical vehicle platform can also serve as a passageway for vehicles. For example, when there are no vehicles parked in a parking space, the empty parking space can be used as a passageway for vehicles.

[0067] To enable the mechanical vehicle platform to move, the parking unit of this disclosure further includes a first moving guide mechanism and / or a second moving guide mechanism. The first moving guide mechanism extends in one direction to guide the mechanical vehicle platform to move in that direction, and the second moving guide mechanism extends in another direction to guide the mechanical vehicle platform to move in the other direction. Optionally, the moving guide mechanism is a guide rail, and the mechanical vehicle platform is equipped with rollers that can roll along the guide rail to allow the mechanical vehicle platform to move in one direction and / or the other direction. The movement of the mechanical vehicle platform is driven by a motor or manually pushed. Optionally, the moving guide mechanism is a chain, conveyor belt, or gear mechanism. The mechanical vehicle platform is moved in one direction and / or the other direction by the traction of the chain, conveyor belt, or gear mechanism. The movement of the mechanical vehicle platform is driven by a motor or manually pushed. When using a motor drive, for a mechanical vehicle platform, one motor can be used to drive the mechanical vehicle platform to move in one direction and / or the other direction, or two independent motors can be used to drive the mechanical vehicle platform to move in one direction and / or the other direction respectively.

[0068] When a vehicle enters or leaves the mechanical vehicle platform, it can be done in various ways, such as by a driver driving the vehicle, and / or by the vehicle's autonomous driving function, and / or by an unmanned transport vehicle, moving the vehicle between at least the first type of variable lane and / or the second type of variable lane and the parking space.

[0069] In addition, in various embodiments of this disclosure, the driving lane of the parking space itself where the parking facility is located can be used as the first type of reversible lane and / or the second type of reversible lane.

[0070] In parking spaces such as parking garages, support columns are typically installed to support the top layer of the parking space. In many cases, the spacing between these support columns is not consistent. For example, some support columns may be spaced too close together to form a driveway, as this could obstruct vehicle access, while others may be spaced too far apart to create a driveway. Thus, when the parking unit's adjustable spacing is adjusted, driveways can be created in the larger spacing areas (e.g., the spacing between support columns), while driveways may not be created in the smaller spacing areas.

[0071] In addition, maintenance access can be provided in the parking facility. This access can extend in a suitable direction. Furthermore, it can also be used as a pedestrian walkway, a clearing, or for landscaping, installing pipes, utility tunnels, charging stations, etc.

[0072] The gaps between various parking units arranged in the parking space can be used interchangeably. The outer parking spaces of a parking unit are configured as fixed buildings, fixed facilities, driveways, sidewalks, maintenance lanes, utility tunnels, and / or pre-defined boundaries adjacent to the parking space; and / or, during passage, the parking spaces on one or both sides of a parking unit are configured as fixed buildings, fixed facilities, driveways, sidewalks, maintenance lanes, utility tunnels, and / or pre-defined boundaries adjacent to the parking space. For example, the parking unit can be divided according to artificial design; and / or, can be formed by one or more of the following: fixed buildings, fixed facilities, driveways, sidewalks, maintenance lanes, walls, firewalls, fire curtains, fire-resistant facilities, open areas, utility tunnels, columns, and pre-defined boundaries.

[0073] In this disclosure, the parking space equipped with the aforementioned parking facilities can be a newly built above-ground garage, a renovated existing above-ground garage, a newly built underground garage, a renovated existing underground garage, a newly built surface parking lot, a renovated existing surface parking lot, or a civil defense garage, to increase the number of vehicles that can be parked. As described above, the parking space can be equipped with support columns. When the distance between two adjacent support columns is greater than or equal to the preset width of the passageway, a passageway can be formed between the two adjacent support columns; and / or when the distance between two adjacent support columns is less than the preset width of the passageway, a passageway can not be formed between the two adjacent support columns.

[0074] According to the parking mechanism disclosed herein, one or more upper parking levels may be provided above the lower parking level, wherein the upper parking levels are supported above the lower parking levels by a support structure. A vehicle carrier tray may be provided in the upper parking level. This vehicle carrier tray may have parking spaces provided for vehicles to park, and it can also be lowered from the upper parking level to the lower parking level to facilitate vehicle parking and departure.

[0075] In this disclosure, similar to the description of the mechanical vehicle platform, one or more pallet parking spaces may also be provided on the vehicle pallet. The arrangement of the pallet parking spaces can be the same as that of the mechanical parking spaces on the mechanical vehicle platform, for example, see [reference needed]. Figure 3Etc., will not be described further here. The upper parking level may include one or more rows of parking spaces, and each row of parking spaces may be equipped with one or more vehicle-carrying pallets. The arrangement of the parking spaces may be the same as or different from the arrangement of the corresponding lower parking spaces. For example, the arrangement shown here may include the overall shape of the upper parking level formed by the parking spaces, the shape of each parking space row, the number of vehicle-carrying pallets included in each parking space row, the form of the vehicle-carrying pallets set in each parking space row, etc. In this disclosure, the movement of the mechanical vehicle-carrying platform in the lower parking level and the movement of the vehicle-carrying pallets in the upper parking level may be referred to as translation, planar movement, etc. During the translation of the vehicle pallets in the column direction (such as the Y direction shown in the figure, or the direction corresponding to the column direction), all vehicle pallets in a row of vehicle pallets can be translated as a whole (the entire row moves), all vehicle pallets in at least two rows of vehicle pallets can be translated as a whole (at least two entire rows move), some vehicle pallets in a row of vehicle pallets can be translated in combination (two or more vehicle pallets in a row of vehicle pallets move together), or some vehicle pallets in at least two rows of vehicle pallets can be translated in combination (two or more vehicle pallets in two or more rows of vehicle pallets move together). During the translation of the vehicle pallets in the row direction (such as the X direction shown in the figure, or the direction corresponding to the column direction), all vehicle pallets in a row can be translated as a whole (all vehicle pallets in a row of parking spaces move), all vehicle pallets in at least two rows can be translated as a whole (all vehicle pallets in two or more rows of parking spaces move), some vehicle pallets in a row can be translated in combination (some vehicle pallets in a row of parking spaces move together), or some vehicle pallets in at least two rows can be translated in combination (some vehicle pallets in at least two rows of parking spaces move together).

[0076] First, we will take the case where the parking facility includes an upper parking level (the top parking level) as an example. Figure 15 The arrangement of vehicle carrier trays on the uppermost parking level according to this disclosure is shown. Figure 15 The embodiments can be used as Figure 2 The upper parking level in the example. (As shown) Figure 15 As shown, the vehicle-carrying pallets on the top parking level can be configured to move along the X direction (lateral direction, or row direction, etc.). Figure 15 The layout, movement method, and specific form of the vehicle-carrying pallet shown are all consistent with... Figure 2 The embodiments are described in the same or similar manner, with the main difference being that the vehicle pallet can be raised and lowered between the upper and lower parking levels.

[0077] It should be noted that, Figure 15 The diagram shows a regularly shaped upper parking level, but upper parking levels can also be irregularly shaped, for example, with varying numbers of parking spaces per row, or with lower parking spaces arranged in shapes other than a straight line. Figure 15 In the illustrated embodiment, the vehicle carrier pallet 210 of the upper parking level 200 can move in the X direction. Furthermore, in this disclosure, the vehicle carrier pallet 210 can also be configured to move in directions other than the X direction. The position of the pallet parking space is changed by moving the vehicle carrier pallet 210. Figure 15 The diagram shows that the extension direction of the upper gap 220 is the Y direction (longitudinal direction, column direction, etc.). However, the extension direction of the upper gap 220 can also be other directions, such as a direction forming a predetermined angle with the Y direction. In various embodiments of this disclosure, only one upper gap can be provided in the upper parking level, and all vehicle pallets of the upper parking level can be moved through this single upper gap, allowing a designated vehicle pallet to move above the lower gap of the lower parking level, thereby allowing the designated vehicle pallet to descend to the lower parking level. Alternatively, two or more upper gaps can be provided in the upper parking level. According to the concept of this disclosure, the principle for setting the upper gaps of the upper parking level is simply to allow the vehicle pallets of that upper parking level to move above the corresponding lower gap. Furthermore, if there is another upper parking level above a certain upper parking level, the upper gap of that upper parking level should be set to allow the vehicle pallets of the upper parking level above it to rise and fall through that upper parking level.

[0078] exist Figure 15 The diagram shows N parking spaces arranged sequentially along the Y-axis, with each row arranged along the X-axis. The X and Y directions can be perpendicular, but they can also be set at a predetermined angle depending on the specific situation. Figure 15 The diagram shows that each parking space is oriented in the Y direction, but it can also be set as an angled parking space, that is, at a predetermined angle to the Y direction.

[0079] According to other embodiments, the parking spaces can be arranged sequentially along at least one first type direction, and the parking spaces can be arranged sequentially along at least one second type direction. The angle between the first type direction and the second type direction can be between 0 degrees and 90 degrees.

[0080] The upper parking level can include N rows of parking spaces, where N = 1 or N ≥ 2. Figure 15 The diagram shows six rows of parking spaces, namely rows one through six. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the number of parking spaces can be other values, preferably two or more. Each row includes at least one parking space, and the number of parking spaces in each row can be the same or different. Figure 15The diagram shows that each row of parking spaces comprises eighteen parking spaces. Figure 15 The diagram shows that the lower parking unit is, for example, a rectangular square shape, and the number of parking spaces in each row is the same. However, in this disclosure, the number of parking spaces in each row can be different, so that parking rows with different numbers of parking spaces can form other shapes. In addition, the parking rows can also be set in a non-linear shape.

[0081] To allow the vehicle pallet to move in the X direction, a movement guide mechanism can be provided in the upper parking level. For example, the movement guide mechanism can be in the form of rails, chains, etc. (rails are indicated by dashed lines extending in the X direction). The rails 230 can be arranged along the X direction. For each vehicle pallet in each parking space row, one or more rails 230 can be provided, preferably two or more. The vehicle pallet can be configured to move along the rails 230. In this disclosure, for the upper parking level, the movement guide mechanism should be configured not to obstruct the lifting and lowering of the vehicle pallet. For example, for the upper parking level, the movement guide mechanism can be located at the end of the vehicle pallet, such as at both ends. For example, when the vehicle pallet is configured to move in the X direction, the movement guide mechanism can be located at the end of the vehicle pallet in the Y direction; and / or when the vehicle pallet is configured to move in the Y direction, the movement guide mechanism can be located at the end of the vehicle pallet in the X direction.

[0082] According to another embodiment of this disclosure, the uppermost parking level can also be configured to be filled with vehicle pallets. In this configuration, the vehicle pallets cannot move horizontally within the upper parking level, but can only move vertically between the upper and lower parking levels. For example... Figure 16 As shown. Figure 16 The illustrated embodiments and Figure 15 The only difference in this embodiment is that the vehicle pallet does not need to move within the plane of the top parking level. Therefore, a movement guide mechanism can be omitted from the top parking level.

[0083] In this disclosure, there can be two or more upper parking levels. The topmost upper parking level is the top parking level. The parking levels between the top parking level and the lower parking level are the intermediate parking levels. A detailed description of the top parking level can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 15 and Figure 16 The relevant content means that the top parking level can be configured to allow horizontal movement or not. The structure of the intermediate parking levels can be referenced... Figure 15 The relevant content is that the intermediate parking level can be designed to be movable on a plane.

[0084] exist Figure 15In the illustrated configuration, an upper clearance can be provided in the upper parking level. The specific details of this upper clearance can be referenced to the lower clearance described above; their configurations can be the same or similar. In this disclosure, the upper clearance is provided to offer space for the vehicle pallet to move, enabling a variable upper clearance, thereby allowing the vehicle pallet of the upper parking level above the intermediate parking level to move up and down between the upper and lower parking levels. In this disclosure, the upper parking level, serving as an intermediate parking level, partially provides a vehicle pallet. This intermediate parking level's vehicle pallet is configured to move up and down between the upper and lower parking levels and to move within the upper parking level. The upper parking level is provided with a first type of upper clearance and / or a second type of upper clearance. The first type of upper clearance allows the vehicle pallet to move in one direction, and the second type of upper clearance allows the vehicle pallet to move in another direction. The size of the first type of upper clearance is greater than, equal to, or less than the size of the first type of lower clearance, and / or the size of the second type of upper clearance is greater than, equal to, or less than the size of the second type of lower clearance. In addition, there are one or more intermediate parking levels, and the vehicle pallets of the intermediate parking levels are configured to be able to be raised and lowered between the upper and lower parking levels and to be able to move within the upper parking level. The intermediate parking levels are provided with a first type of upper gap and / or a second type of upper gap to allow the vehicle pallets of the intermediate parking levels to move in one direction and / or the other direction.

[0085] When a vehicle moves from or into a designated vehicle carrier pallet on the top parking level, and a corresponding vehicle carrier pallet exists at a designated location on an intermediate parking level, or a mechanical vehicle carrier platform exists at a designated location on a lower parking level, the existing vehicle carrier pallets and / or mechanical vehicle carrier platforms are moved in one and / or the other direction to create a gap that allows the designated vehicle carrier pallet on the top parking level to descend to a designated location on the lower parking level. This allows vehicles to move into or out of the designated vehicle carrier pallet along a reversible lane or a non-reversible lane, or directly. Furthermore, if there are two or more intermediate parking levels, and the vehicle carrier pallet on the upper intermediate parking level needs to be raised or lowered, the vehicle carrier pallet on the lower intermediate parking level can be moved to create a gap for the vehicle carrier pallet on the upper intermediate parking level to be raised or lowered.

[0086] Although relative to Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, which is a typical embodiment where the lower parking level can move laterally, the vehicle pallet on the upper parking level can be configured to move laterally. However, it should be noted that the main function is to allow the vehicle pallet to descend to the lower parking level. The vehicle pallet on the upper parking level can also be configured to move longitudinally or in various ways, such as moving laterally or longitudinally.

[0087] for Figure 4The illustrated lower parking level embodiment (i.e., the embodiment where the lower parking level can move longitudinally) can also have an upper parking level in the same form as the lower parking level. When configured in the same form, the specific description of the upper parking level can refer to the specific description of the lower parking level, only requiring the mechanical vehicle platform to be replaced with a liftable vehicle pallet. Furthermore, as above, if the upper parking level consists of only one level, it can be fully equipped with vehicle pallets or partially equipped with vehicle pallets. When fully equipped with vehicle pallets, the form is similar to... Figure 16 The description is similar. With a partially installed vehicle pallet, the vehicle pallet can be moved horizontally within the upper parking level.

[0088] In the case where the upper parking level comprises two levels, as described above, the top parking level can be entirely equipped with vehicle pallets or partially equipped with vehicle pallets, while the middle parking levels can be partially equipped with vehicle pallets to allow for horizontal movement of the pallets. Similarly, the movement of the vehicle pallets can be lateral, longitudinal, or a combination of both. Furthermore, for example... Figure 14 In the embodiment shown, when the gap in the lower parking level is set to be large, the gap in the upper parking level can be set to be smaller than the gap in the lower parking level, as long as the gap in the upper parking level allows the vehicle pallet on the upper level to be raised and lowered.

[0089] for Figure 5 The arrangement of the upper and lower parking levels in the illustrated embodiment can also be done in the same way as described above. That is, the uppermost parking level can be fully equipped with parking spaces. The middle parking levels can have spaces in one direction and spaces in the other direction (e.g., with...). Figure 5 The form is the same, replacing the mechanical vehicle platform with a liftable vehicle pallet. Similarly, the vehicle pallets in the intermediate parking level can also be configured to move only in one direction or only in another direction.

[0090] In summary, the various modes of movement disclosed herein can be described as follows. Based on the technical concept of this disclosure, those skilled in the art can make corresponding changes.

[0091] The following description includes the lower parking level, the middle parking level, and the uppermost parking level (it may also exclude the middle parking level; in this case, simply remove it from consideration). One direction can be the Y direction shown in the attached diagram, and the other direction can be the X direction shown in the attached diagram. Of course, other directions are also possible.

[0092] Option 1: The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to move in one direction, and the vehicle-carrying pallets of the intermediate parking level are configured to move in the other direction, so as to allow the vehicle-carrying pallets of the intermediate parking level to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level, and / or the vehicle-carrying pallets of the uppermost parking level to move up and down between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level. Option 2: The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to move in the other direction, and the vehicle-carrying pallets of the intermediate parking level are configured to move in one direction, so as to allow the vehicle-carrying pallets of the intermediate parking level to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level, and / or the vehicle-carrying pallets of the uppermost parking level to move up and down between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level. Option 3: The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to move in one direction, and the vehicle-carrying pallets of the intermediate parking level are configured to move in one direction, so as to allow the vehicle-carrying pallets of the intermediate parking level to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level, and / or the vehicle-carrying pallets of the uppermost parking level to move up and down between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level. Fourth method: The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to move in the opposite direction, and the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level is configured to move in the opposite direction, so as to allow the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level and / or the vehicle-carrying pallet of the uppermost parking level to move up and down between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level. Fifth method: The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to move in one direction and the opposite direction, and the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level is configured to move in the opposite direction, so as to allow the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level and / or the vehicle-carrying pallet of the uppermost parking level to move up and down between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level. Sixth method: The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to move in one direction and the opposite direction, and the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level is configured to move in one direction, so as to allow the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level and / or the vehicle-carrying pallet of the uppermost parking level to move up and down between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level. Seventh method: The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to move in one direction and another, and the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level is configured to move in one direction and another, so as to allow the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level to rise and fall between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level and / or the vehicle-carrying pallet of the uppermost parking level to rise and fall between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level. Eighth method: The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to move in one direction, and the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level is configured to move in one direction and another, so as to allow the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level to rise and fall between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level and / or the vehicle-carrying pallet of the uppermost parking level to rise and fall between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level.Ninth method: The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to move in the other direction, and the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level is configured to move in one direction and the other direction, so as to allow the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level and / or the vehicle-carrying pallet of the uppermost parking level to move up and down between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level.

[0093] To facilitate a clearer understanding of this disclosure. Figures 17 to 19 A schematic diagram of a parking mechanism according to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 17 It can be configured as a lower parking level and an intermediate parking level (it should be noted that when it is used as an intermediate parking level, the guide mechanism marked by the vertical dotted line can be set at the two ends of the vehicle pallet in the X direction to avoid the guide mechanism affecting the lifting and lowering of the vehicle pallet). Figure 18 This can be the setting for the top parking level, and Figure 19 This can be a sectional view of the parking mechanism. For example... Figure 17 As shown, the lower parking level can be equipped with a mechanical vehicle-carrying platform and a lower clearance. The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform can move to create a passageway through the changed lower clearance area. The middle parking level can be equipped with a vehicle-carrying pallet and an upper clearance. The vehicle-carrying pallet can move in the middle parking level and provides space for the uppermost parking level's vehicle-carrying pallet to rise and fall through the changed upper clearance area. Figure 18 As shown, the top parking level can be filled with vehicle pallets, which can only be raised and lowered. Figure 19 This shows a cross-sectional view of the parking mechanism.

[0094] In this disclosure, the mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level and the vehicle-carrying pallet of the upper parking level can be configured to be the same or similar in form, that is, they can be configured to be the same or similar in size and carry the same or similar number of parking spaces. However, those skilled in the art will understand that as long as the vehicle-carrying pallet can be lowered to the lower parking level, the forms of the upper and lower platforms can also be set differently. For example, the mechanical vehicle-carrying platform at the corresponding location can be a platform for three parking spaces, and the corresponding vehicle-carrying pallet can be in the form of a platform for one parking space or a platform for two parking spaces. This is merely an example, and other forms are also possible, which are not limited in this disclosure. In order to allow the vehicle-carrying pallet of the upper parking level to be lowered to the lower parking level, the width of the vehicle-carrying pallet with the largest size should be less than or equal to the width of the area of ​​the largest gap that can be formed in the lower parking level. In addition, according to various embodiments of this disclosure, multiple gaps can also be provided in the lower parking level, in which case the width of the vehicle-carrying pallet with the largest size should be less than or equal to the sum of the widths of the multiple gaps in the lower parking level. Based on the same principle, the upper gaps of the intermediate parking levels can also be set up in the same way. The width of the largest vehicle pallet in the uppermost parking level should be less than or equal to the width of the area of ​​the largest gap that can be formed in the intermediate parking levels. Alternatively, multiple gaps can be set up in the intermediate parking levels, in which case the width of the largest vehicle pallet in the uppermost parking level should be less than or equal to the sum of the widths of the multiple gaps in the intermediate parking levels.

[0095] According to the concept of this disclosure, the parking space row can be configured as a single row, in which two or more mechanical vehicle platforms are arranged to form this parking space row. The row direction of this parking space row can be either the X direction or the Y direction. The mechanical vehicle platforms in this parking space row can move in the X direction and / or in the Y direction. The following description uses the X direction as the row direction. In this disclosure, for example, the angle between the X and Y directions can be 90 degrees or close to 90 degrees. When the mechanical vehicle platform moves in the X direction, a lower clearance can be provided in the parking space row to provide movement space for the mechanical vehicle platform. Alternatively, a lower clearance can be omitted in the parking space row, allowing the mechanical vehicle platform to move in the Y direction. When a vehicle pallet on the upper parking level needs to be lowered to the lower parking level, the mechanical vehicle platform on the lower parking level can be moved in the X and / or Y directions to remove the mechanical vehicle platform on the lower parking level below the designated vehicle pallet that needs to be lowered. In the above description, the X direction can be considered the first direction, and the Y direction can be considered the second direction (e.g., the length direction of the parking space; the various length directions can be the same or different). The mechanical vehicle platform can move in the first direction and / or the second direction. However, in this disclosure, the mechanical vehicle platform can also be configured to move in the first direction and / or a third direction. The angle between the third direction and the first direction can be set to 90 degrees or less than 90 degrees. The third direction can coincide with the second direction or not (i.e., it is a different direction from the second direction). The parking space row can be set in two or more rows. For the movement of the mechanical vehicle platform in this form, refer to the above description of a single parking space row. Similarly, the mechanical vehicle platform can move in the first direction and / or the second direction (third direction).

[0096] In this disclosure, the vehicle pallets in the upper parking level can be configured as one or two rows of upper parking spaces. For a detailed description, please refer to the description of the lower parking spaces above. The upper parking space row can be a single row, with two or more vehicle pallets arranged to form this row. The row direction can be either the X or Y direction. The vehicle pallets in this row can move in the X direction and / or in the Y direction. The X direction is used as the row direction in the above description. In this disclosure, for example, the angle between the X and Y directions can be 90 degrees or close to 90 degrees. When the vehicle pallet moves in the X direction, an upper gap can be provided in the upper parking space row to provide space for the pallet to move. Alternatively, an upper gap can be omitted in the upper parking space row, allowing the vehicle pallet to move in the Y direction. When a vehicle pallet on the upper parking level needs to be lowered to the lower parking level, it can be moved in the X and / or Y directions to move the designated pallet to a specified position. In the above description, the X direction can be considered the first direction, and the Y direction can be considered the second direction (e.g., the length direction of the parking space; these length directions can be the same or different). The vehicle pallet can move in the first and / or second directions. However, in this disclosure, the vehicle pallet can also be configured to move in the first and / or third directions. The angle between the third direction and the first direction can be set to 90 degrees or less than 90 degrees. The third direction can coincide with or not coincide with the second direction (i.e., it is a different direction from the second direction). The upper parking space row can be configured in two or more rows. For the movement of the vehicle pallet in this configuration, refer to the above description of one upper parking space row; similarly, the vehicle pallet can move in the first and / or second (or third) directions.

[0097] Figures 20 to 31 Several illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in order to illustrate the ideas of the present disclosure. Figure 20 The lower parking level includes three mechanical vehicle platforms LP1 occupying a single row, while the upper parking level includes vehicle pallets UP3 occupying three rows (in the row direction, the platform may include one or more parking spaces). Figure 21 The lower parking level includes two rows of mechanical vehicle carrier platforms LP2 and one row of mechanical vehicle carrier platforms LP1, while the upper parking level includes three rows of vehicle carrier pallets UP3 (in the row direction, the platform may include one or more parking spaces). Figure 22 The lower parking level includes a mechanical vehicle platform LP3 occupying three rows, and the upper parking level includes a vehicle pallet UP3 occupying three rows (the platform may include one or more parking spaces in the row direction). Figure 23The lower parking level includes a mechanical vehicle platform LP3 occupying three rows, and the upper parking level includes three vehicle pallets UP1 occupying a single row (the platform may include one or more parking spaces in the row direction). Figure 24 The diagram shows a lower parking level with a mechanical vehicle platform LP3 occupying three rows, and an upper parking level with a vehicle pallet UP2 occupying two rows and a hanging platform UP1 occupying a single row (the platform may include one or more parking spaces in the row direction). Figure 25 The diagram shows a lower parking level with a single-row mechanical vehicle platform LP1, and an upper parking level with two-row vehicle pallets UP2 and a single-row suspended platform UP1 (the platform may include one or more parking spaces in the row direction). Figure 26 The diagram shows a lower parking level with a single-row mechanical vehicle platform LP1 and a two-row mechanical vehicle platform LP2, and an upper parking level with two-row vehicle pallets UP2 and a single-row suspended platform UP1 (the platform may include one or more parking spaces in the row direction). Figure 27 The diagram shows a mechanical vehicle platform LP1 occupying a single row in the lower parking level, and three vehicle pallets UP1 occupying a single row in the upper parking level (the platform may include one or more parking spaces in the row direction). Figure 28 The lower parking level includes two rows of mechanical vehicle carrier platforms LP2 and a single row of mechanical vehicle carrier platforms LP1, while the upper parking level includes three single row of vehicle carrier pallets UP1 (in the row direction, the platform may include one or more parking spaces). Figure 29 The diagram shows the lower parking level consisting of a single-row mechanical vehicle platform LP1, the middle parking level consisting of a single-row vehicle pallet MUP1, and the uppermost parking level consisting of three-row vehicle pallets AUP3 (in the row direction, the platform may include one or more parking spaces). Figure 30 The diagram shows the lower parking level consisting of a mechanical vehicle platform LP3 occupying three rows, the middle parking level consisting of vehicle pallets MUP3 occupying three rows, and the uppermost parking level consisting of a vehicle pallet AUP1 occupying a single row (the platform may include one or more parking spaces in the row direction). Figure 31 The diagram shows the lower parking level consisting of a mechanical vehicle platform LP3 occupying three rows, the middle parking level consisting of vehicle pallets MUP2 occupying two rows and vehicle pallets MUP1 occupying a single row, and the uppermost parking level consisting of vehicle pallets AUP1 occupying a single row (the platform may include one or more parking spaces in the row direction). Only a few example configurations are shown in the diagram, and other arrangements may also exist.

[0098] The lifting method of the vehicle pallet is described in detail below.

[0099] Figure 32 An embodiment according to this disclosure is shown. Figure 32The lifting and lowering of the vehicle carrier pallet is achieved through a hydraulic device. For example, a vehicle carrier pallet 320 with three parking spaces is provided in the upper parking level, and a mechanical vehicle carrier platform 310 with three parking spaces is provided in the lower parking level. Additionally, a lower clearance 311 is provided in the parking level. The vehicle carrier pallet 320 can be fixedly connected to a hydraulic device 330, which is used to lift the vehicle carrier pallet 320. The hydraulic device 330 can be fixed to a support column 340 existing in the parking space, such as a parking garage, for reinforcement. In an alternative embodiment, the hydraulic device 330 can also be fixed to a location near the lower parking level for reinforcement, for example, it can be reinforced to the ground or nearby support column of the lower parking level. Furthermore, a reinforced base can be provided on the ground of the lower parking level to support the hydraulic device 330. However, if there is no support column in the space where the hydraulic device 330 is installed, a separate reinforcement structure, such as a steel frame, can be provided. A perspective view of the state shown in the lower parking level is shown in the axial view. When the left-side vehicle carrier pallet 320 of the upper parking level needs to be lowered to the lower parking level, the mechanical vehicle carrier platform 310 of the lower parking level can move to the right along the X direction to the lower empty space 311. At this time, the space under the left-side vehicle carrier pallet 320 will become empty, and the left-side vehicle carrier pallet 320 can be lowered to the lower parking level by controlling the hydraulic device 320. The vehicle carrier pallet 320 can be fixedly connected to the reinforcing beam 321, and the reinforcing beam 321 is connected to the hydraulic device 330. Although the form of the reinforcing beam 321 is shown in the figure, those skilled in the art should understand that other reinforcements can also be provided, such as local reinforcements at the connection between the suspension device and the vehicle carrier pallet. In this way, the lifting and lowering of the vehicle carrier pallet 320 can be achieved by lifting and lowering the reinforcing beam 321 through the hydraulic device 330. In addition, in order to reinforce the larger platform, reinforcement members 322 can be provided on the vehicle carrier pallet 320, and reinforcement members 312 can be provided on the mechanical vehicle carrier platform 310.

[0100] Figure 33 An embodiment according to this disclosure is shown. Figure 33The lifting and lowering of the vehicle carrier pallet is achieved through a hydraulic device. A vehicle carrier pallet 320 with three parking spaces is provided in the upper parking level, and a mechanical vehicle carrier platform 310 with three parking spaces is provided in the lower parking level. Additionally, a lower clearance 311 is provided in each parking level. The vehicle carrier pallet 320 can be fixedly connected to a hydraulic device 330, which is used to lift and lower the vehicle carrier pallet 320. The hydraulic device 330 can be fixed to a support column 340 existing in the parking space, such as a parking garage, for reinforcement. In an alternative embodiment, the hydraulic device 330 can also be reinforced near the lower parking level, for example, by reinforcing it to or near the ground of the lower parking level, or a support column near the ground. Furthermore, a reinforcing base can be provided on the ground of the lower parking level to support the hydraulic device 330. Alternatively, a reinforcing base for fixing the hydraulic device can be provided on the bottom surface of the lower parking level. However, if there is no support column in the space where the hydraulic device 330 is installed, a separate reinforcement structure, such as a steel frame, can be provided. A perspective view of the state shown in the lower parking level is shown in the axial view. When the left-side vehicle carrier pallet 3201 of the upper parking level needs to be lowered to the lower parking level, the mechanical vehicle carrier platform 3101 of the lower parking level can move along the Y direction to the lower empty space 311 (see Figure 33 (Top view) When the space below the vehicle pallet 3201 is empty, the vehicle pallet 3201 can be lowered to the lower parking level by controlling the hydraulic device 330. When the vehicle pallet 3202 needs to be lowered to the lower parking level, it can be lowered directly to the lower parking level because it is below the lower empty space 311. When the vehicle pallet 3203 needs to be lowered to the lower parking level, the mechanical vehicle platform 3102 below it can be moved to the lower empty space 311. At this time, the space below the vehicle pallet 3203 will be empty, and the vehicle pallet 3203 can be lowered to the lower parking level by controlling the hydraulic device 330.

[0101] The vehicle pallet 320 can be fixedly connected to the reinforcing beam 321, and the reinforcing beam 321 is connected to the hydraulic device 330. Thus, the vehicle pallet 320 can be raised or lowered by lifting the reinforcing beam 321 using the hydraulic device 330. Furthermore, to reinforce larger platforms, reinforcement components 322 can be provided on the vehicle pallet 320, and reinforcement components 312 can be provided on the mechanical vehicle platform 310.

[0102] Although Figure 32 and 33 The image shows a case where a hydraulic system is used as the lifting device, but other types of lifting devices can also be used. For example, in... Figure 34The diagram illustrates both screw-type and rack-type designs. In the screw-type design, a screw 331, a nut 332, and a motor 333 can be included. The nut 332 can be directly or indirectly fixedly connected to the vehicle pallet. Driven by the motor 333, the nut 332 moves up and down along the screw 331, thereby raising and lowering the vehicle pallet. In the rack-type design, a rack 334, a gear 335, and a motor 336 can be included. The gear 335 can be directly or indirectly fixedly connected to the vehicle pallet. Driven by the motor 336, the gear 335 moves up and down along the rack 334, thereby raising and lowering the vehicle pallet. Alternatively, a motor can drive either the screw or the rack, causing the nut or gear to move relative to the screw or rack, similarly raising and lowering the vehicle pallet directly or indirectly connected to the nut or gear.

[0103] It should be noted that although the accompanying drawings show hydraulic, screw, and rack-and-pinion types of devices supporting the vehicle pallet from the bottom, those skilled in the art should understand that they can also be directly or indirectly fixedly connected to the vehicle pallet via suspension. Controlling the raising and lowering of the vehicle pallet via suspension is the same as described above, except that one end of these devices does not need to be supported on the lower parking level, but can be fixed to the steel frame beams of the garage support frame structure. Alternatively, these devices can be fixedly connected to the steel columns or other components of the garage support frame structure. Any suitable configuration can be used in this disclosure, as long as these devices can stably control the raising and lowering of the vehicle pallet.

[0104] According to the above description of this disclosure, the vehicle pallet on the upper parking level can be configured to move in one direction and / or another. In this case, the hydraulic device can be configured to allow the vehicle pallet to move, for example, the upper end of the hydraulic device can be fixedly connected to a support beam or support frame, and the support beam or support frame can be planarly arranged on the upper parking level. The support beam or support frame can be set according to the number of vehicle pallets, and a corresponding support beam or support frame is set for each vehicle pallet. The lower end of the hydraulic device can be fixed to the lower parking level. When the corresponding vehicle pallet and support beam / support frame move to the upper end of the corresponding hydraulic device, the lifting of the vehicle pallet is achieved by the lifting of the hydraulic device. In addition, as an alternative embodiment, the lower end of the hydraulic device can also be fixed to the moving guide device on the lower parking level, and the upper end of the hydraulic device can be directly or indirectly fixed to the corresponding vehicle pallet. In this way, the movement of the hydraulic device on the moving guide device drives the translation of the vehicle pallet in various directions. In addition, the same movement method can also be used for screw-type and rack-type lifting devices.

[0105] Figure 35 The figure illustrates a lifting method according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. In this embodiment, a suspended lifting method is adopted (it should be noted that the hydraulic, screw, and rack-and-pinion types described above can also be configured as suspended lifting methods, for example, one end of the relevant device can be connected to the platform, and the other end can be connected to the platform). The vehicle pallet 420 can be suspended on the steel frame beam 450 by a suspension device 430 such as a steel cable, drive belt, or chain, and the steel frame beam 450 can be fixed to the support column of the garage or the supporting structure 440 such as the steel column. The suspension device 430 is controlled to achieve extension (length change), thereby allowing the vehicle pallet 420 to be raised and lowered when there is no mechanical vehicle platform 410 below. In this disclosure, the suspension device 430 can be fixedly connected to the reinforcing beam 421 of the vehicle pallet 420. In addition, although the form of the reinforcing beam 421 is shown in the figure, those skilled in the art should understand that other reinforcements can also be provided, such as a partial reinforcement at the connection between the suspension device and the vehicle pallet. Optionally, in this embodiment, a reinforcement member 422 can also be provided on the vehicle pallet 420, or a reinforcement member 412 can be provided on the mechanical vehicle platform 410. Further, an auxiliary suspension device 431 can be optionally provided on the steel frame beam 450 (intermediate steel frame beam) and the vehicle pallet 420, for example, the auxiliary suspension device 431 is connected to the reinforcement member 412 of the intermediate steel frame beam and the vehicle pallet 420. Figure 35 The mechanical vehicle platform in the illustrated embodiment can move in the X direction or other directions. In this embodiment, a motor 461, a linkage device 462, a transmission device 463, and a suspension device 430 such as a steel cable, drive belt, or chain can be provided. The motor 461 can be fixedly mounted on the steel frame beam 450. The linkage device 462 can transmit the rotation of the output shaft of the motor 461 to the transmission device 463, such as a drive shaft, thereby driving the transmission device 463 to rotate. The transmission device 463 can be connected to the suspension device 430 such as a steel cable, drive belt, or chain. When the transmission device 463 rotates, it can drive the suspension device 430 to move, thereby changing the length of the steel cable, drive belt, or chain. This allows for the lifting and lowering of the vehicle pallet 420.

[0106] In this disclosure, there can be multiple steel cables, drive belts, or chains, which are positioned at different locations on the vehicle pallet. By connecting multiple steel cables, drive belts, or chains to the transmission device 463 respectively, multiple steel cables, drive belts, or chains can be controlled by a single transmission device 463, thereby significantly reducing costs. Specifically, the transmission device 463 can be located on one side of the parking mechanism (e.g., see reference 463). Figure 5The following explanation will use this side as an example, but it can also be set on other sides (such as a side parallel to or intersecting this side) and extended. The extension length can be equal to or greater than the width of the vehicle-carrying pallet of the parking mechanism in the X direction. The steel cable, drive belt, or chain connected to the vehicle-carrying pallet can be connected to the transmission device 463 in a direction at an angle to the X direction, for example, it can extend in the Y direction and be connected to the transmission device 463. Moreover, as Figure 35 As shown, the steel cables, drive belts, or chains of the suspension device can be partially mounted on the steel beams 450 (first-direction steel beams, second-type steel beams, etc.). Multiple steel beams can be installed, and their number can be set as needed, such as the weight the vehicle pallet needs to bear. Besides being installed near both ends of the vehicle pallet, the steel cables, drive belts, or chains can also be installed at other locations between the two ends of the vehicle pallet. Figure 36 A schematic diagram of suspension device 430 and auxiliary suspension device 431 is shown, which can be in the form of steel cable, drive belt or chain. Figure 36 In the left figure, one end of the suspension device 430, in the form of a steel cable, drive belt, or chain, can be fixedly connected to the vehicle pallet 420 or the reinforcing beam 421 of the vehicle pallet 420. Figure 36 In the right figure, one end of the suspension device 430, in the form of a steel cable, drive belt, or chain, can be connected to the vehicle pallet 420. Optionally, a fixed pulley or fixed gear can be installed on the reinforcing beam 421 of the vehicle pallet 420. The suspension device 430, in the form of a steel cable, drive belt, or chain, passes around the fixed pulley or fixed gear and is then fixed to the steel beam frame 450. In this way, the tension borne by the suspension device 430, in the form of a steel cable, drive belt, or chain, can be greatly reduced, thus achieving a safer and more reliable suspension and lifting function.

[0107] Figure 37 The diagram illustrates a three-level structure. The suspension methods for the middle and uppermost parking levels can be compared with... Figure 35 and Figure 36 The description is the same, so it will not be repeated here. (Refer to...) Figure 37 It is mainly used to illustrate the installation of the moving structure on the upper parking level. Figure 37 Only the movement configuration of the middle parking level is shown, but the same configuration can be used for other parking levels in the upper parking level. When the upper parking level needs to move in the X direction, a track beam 470 can be set along the X direction, wherein a steel frame beam 450 for carrying vehicle pallets can be set on the track beam 470 so that it can be moved in the X direction by a motor drive.

[0108] Figure 38The diagram illustrates the configuration of the moving structure for movement in the Y direction. (Compared to...) Figure 37 The difference in this embodiment is that the track beam 470 is arranged along the Y direction. Those skilled in the art will understand that if movement is required in both the X and Y directions, track beams can be arranged in both directions.

[0109] Furthermore, this disclosure can also provide a parking and vehicle dispatch system. For example, it can determine which parking spaces are occupied based on vehicle parking conditions, such as sensors on the mechanical vehicle platform or image recognition methods. And it can achieve the fastest possible movement of the mechanical vehicle platform through path planning. For example, a method with the least movement path can be used.

[0110] When a user needs to move a vehicle into or out of a parking space, the parking and exit system can determine which mechanical vehicle platforms need to be moved based on the parking space, thereby creating a driving lane associated with that parking space for vehicle entry and exit. Alternatively, users can schedule the creation of a driving lane associated with a specific parking space.

[0111] In one embodiment of this disclosure, a fully automated parking space is provided, which can be an above-ground parking garage, an underground parking garage, or a surface parking lot. The automated parking space may include the parking units described above. Additionally, the automated parking space may be equipped with an unmanned transport vehicle (UGV) that can transport vehicles parked at predetermined locations to parking spaces within the parking units. Similar to the above description, when it is necessary to move a vehicle into or out of a parking space, a lane can be created by shifting the vehicle's position. In the following description, the vehicle entry / exit level of this fully automated parking space corresponds to the lower parking level. However, it should be noted that this method is also applicable when the upper parking level is used as the vehicle entry / exit level; in this case, only the description of the lower parking level needs to be changed to correspond to the upper parking level. Further details will not be elaborated upon here.

[0112] Alternatively, a vehicle-carrying platform can be installed between the predetermined parking location and the parking unit, or inside the parking unit. An automated guided vehicle (AGV) can move the vehicle from the predetermined location onto the vehicle-carrying platform, transport the vehicle to the vicinity of a parking space in the parking unit via the platform, and then move the vehicle from the platform to the corresponding parking space within the parking unit. The same principle can be used when transporting a vehicle from a parking space within the parking unit: an AGV moves the vehicle from the parking space onto the platform, transports it to the vicinity of the predetermined location, and then moves it from the platform to the predetermined location. In this disclosure, the vehicle-carrying platform can be in the form of a transport rail, which connects the predetermined location to the corresponding parking unit.

[0113] In addition, lifting devices, such as elevators or lifting platforms, can be installed in this fully automated parking space. For example, these lifting devices can move vehicles up and down between different levels of the parking space, thereby realizing an automated parking garage. They can also move vehicles to the ground. The lifting devices can be installed in a location independent of the parking unit, or they can be installed at a fixed parking space location as described above.

[0114] A lifting device can transport vehicles to the corresponding parking level, and a vehicle-carrying slide is installed near the lifting device and between it and the parking unit. An automated guided vehicle (AGV) can move the vehicle from the lifting device onto the vehicle-carrying slide, and then transport the vehicle to the vicinity of the parking space in the parking unit via the vehicle-carrying slide. Finally, the AGV moves the vehicle from the vehicle-carrying slide to the corresponding parking space in the parking unit. The same principle can be used when transporting vehicles from the corresponding parking spaces in the parking unit: the AGV moves the vehicle from the parking space to the vehicle-carrying slide, then transports the vehicle to the vicinity of the lifting device via the vehicle-carrying slide, and finally moves the vehicle from the vehicle-carrying slide to the lifting device. In this disclosure, the vehicle-carrying slide can be in the form of a transport rail, and this transport rail connects a predetermined position to the corresponding parking unit.

[0115] Figure 39 A schematic diagram of a fully automated parking space according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0116] This fully automated parking space can contain one or more parking units as described above. For example... Figure 39 As shown, a parking unit will be used as an example for explanation. This parking unit may include parking space rows and adjustable gaps, wherein the parking space rows may be wholly or partially equipped with mechanical vehicle-carrying platforms. The parking units described above can all be applied to this fully automated parking space. Additionally, a conveyor rail may be provided along the extension direction of the adjustable gaps to allow the vehicle-carrying slide 7 to move along the adjustable gaps based on the conveyor rails. The movement of the vehicle-carrying slide can be controlled by a drive motor. In this embodiment, the number of vehicle-carrying slides can be one, but other numbers are also possible.

[0117] The fully automated parking space may also include a lifting device 8, which can be in the form of a car lift, etc. The lifting device 8 can vertically transport vehicles between different parking levels, and can also transport vehicles between the ground and parking levels. For example, when parking, the lifting device 8 can first be on the ground level or other parking levels. On these levels, an automated guided vehicle (AGV) can transport the vehicle to be parked to the lifting device. After the transport is completed, the AGV leaves the lifting device and returns to the ground level or other parking level. The lifting device 8 can then vertically transport the vehicle to the designated parking level. When the lifting device reaches the designated parking level, the AGV located on the designated parking level can enter the lifting device and transport the vehicle out of the lifting device. After leaving the lifting device, the AGV can enter the exchange space 9. Alternatively, the AGV can directly transport the vehicle to the lifting device. Then, in the exchange space, the AGV carrying the vehicle drives to the vehicle carrier slab. Along the variable gap, the vehicle carrier slab 7 can carry the AGV and the vehicle to the designated parking space (designated intelligently or manually). Then, the AGV can start and drive the vehicle to the designated parking space. Once the vehicle reaches the designated parking space, the automated guided vehicle will place it in the designated parking space.

[0118] exist Figure 39 The diagram shows a variable gap aligned with the exchange space. However, for variable gaps in other locations, the movement space 71 allows the vehicle carrier sled to move in a direction perpendicular to or at a predetermined angle to the variable gap. For example, when handling vehicles in parking spaces 1001 and / or 1002, a variable gap can be formed between parking spaces 1001 and 1002. Furthermore, when transporting vehicles from the exchange space 9 to parking spaces 1001 and / or 1002, the vehicle carrier sled 7 can carry the tractor-trailer and the vehicle along the extension direction of the movement space 71 to the position corresponding to the variable gap formed between parking spaces 1001 and 1002. Then, the vehicle carrier sled 7 carries the tractor-trailer and the vehicle along the changed variable gap until reaching the corresponding parking space in parking spaces 1001 and / or 1002. Furthermore, the principle is the same when a vehicle moves out of the corresponding parking space in parking space row 1001 and / or parking space row 1002, and will not be repeated here.

[0119] The parking method has been described above, but the retrieval method can be reversed. First, a variable gap is created, and the vehicle-carrying slide moves the automated guided vehicle (AGV) to the corresponding parking space. Then, the AGV moves under the vehicle in the parking space and retrieves it, returning to the vehicle-carrying slide. It then moves along the conveyor track of the variable gap via the vehicle-carrying slide to the exchange space. The AGV then carries the vehicle to the lifting device. After the AGV exits from the lifting device, the lifting device moves the vehicle to the ground or another level. The exchange space is described above as the preset location for vehicle movement; however, in this disclosure, the preset location can also be a location inside the lifting device or another nearby location.

[0120] In the above implementation, for a single vehicle, the entry and exit of the lifting device is achieved through unmanned transport vehicles (ARTVs) set up on different floors. However, it can also be achieved using a single ARTV. For example, the ARTV transports the vehicle from the ground or another floor to the lifting device, and together with the lifting device and the vehicle, arrives at the target parking floor. Then, the ARTV transports the vehicle to the vehicle-carrying platform on the target parking floor, thereby storing the vehicle. The principle for retrieving the vehicle is the same and will not be described in detail here.

[0121] In addition, the space above the delivery channel can be the parking level ceiling or an open space, etc.

[0122] Figure 40 A fully automated parking space according to a further embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. In this parking space, [the following is described:] ... Figure 41 The difference in the illustrated embodiment is that the lifting device can be set in the extension direction of the moving space 71, and the vehicle-carrying slide 7 moves along the moving space 71 and then enters the variable neutral, or enters the moving space 71 from the variable neutral, moves along the moving space 71, and then enters the lifting device 8.

[0123] Figure 41 A fully automated parking space according to a further embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. In this parking space, [the following is described:] ... Figure 40 The difference in the illustrated implementation is that an exchange space 9 can be provided, and when the exchange space 9 is provided, vehicle retrieval and parking can be referred to the relevant description above. And... Figure 40 In the embodiment shown, without an exchange space, the unmanned transport vehicle can directly enter the lifting device 8.

[0124] Figure 42 A fully automated parking space according to a further embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. In this parking space, [the following is described:] ... Figure 41The difference in the illustrated implementation is that a fixed vehicle-carrying slide is provided in the movement space 71, meaning that one vehicle-carrying slide can be provided for each adjacent row of parking spaces. For example, in the case of parking, the automated guided vehicle (AGV) carries the vehicle to the vehicle-carrying slide corresponding to the variable gap of the parking space, and then moves to the corresponding parking space via the vehicle-carrying slide in the variable gap. The principle is the same for vehicle retrieval.

[0125] Figure 43 A fully automated parking space according to a further embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. In this parking space, [the following is described:] ... Figure 40 The difference in the illustrated implementation is that a fixed vehicle-carrying slide is provided in the movement space 71, meaning that one vehicle-carrying slide can be provided for each adjacent row of parking spaces. For example, in the case of parking, the automated guided vehicle (AGV) carries the vehicle to the vehicle-carrying slide corresponding to the variable gap of the parking space, and then moves to the corresponding parking space via the vehicle-carrying slide in the variable gap. The principle is the same for vehicle retrieval.

[0126] It should be noted that, in Figures 39 to 43 The description only refers to the first type of reversible lane. However, the principle is the same for the second type of reversible lane, for example... Figure 40 As shown. Furthermore, the principle is the same for the combined use of the first type of variable lane and the second type of variable lane. For example, after moving within the first type of variable lane, one can enter the relevant parking space along the corresponding second type of variable lane, and the movement can take various forms such as a vehicle-mounted skateboard or an automated guided vehicle.

[0127] This disclosure also provides a vehicle storage and retrieval method for a parking facility. The preceding descriptions are all incorporated into the description of this method. In simple terms, the method may include: identifying a designated parking space, wherein the designated parking space is a parking space where a vehicle is expected to be stored or retrieved; determining whether the designated parking space is located on a lower or upper parking level; when the designated parking space is determined to be a mechanical parking space, including: determining whether there is a passageway between the designated parking space and the outside of the parking facility that allows vehicles to travel; if no passageway exists, moving a mechanical vehicle platform to form a passageway connecting the designated parking space and the outside of the parking facility, allowing vehicles to move into or out of the designated parking space via the passageway; if a passageway exists, vehicles can move into or out of the designated parking space via the existing passageway; when the designated parking space is determined to be a pallet parking space... In this case, the process includes: determining whether a mechanical vehicle platform and a suitable lower clearance exist at the corresponding position below the vehicle pallet of the designated parking space, wherein the suitable lower clearance is a lower clearance that can accommodate the vehicle pallet of the designated parking space; if not, moving the mechanical vehicle platform of the lower parking level so that the corresponding position below the vehicle pallet of the designated parking space is a suitable lower clearance, and determining whether there is a passageway between the suitable lower clearance and the outside of the parking mechanism; if there is no passageway, moving the mechanical vehicle platform of the lower parking level to form a passageway for vehicles to travel; lowering the vehicle pallet of the designated parking space to the suitable lower clearance; and moving the vehicle into or out of the designated parking space via the passageway. When there are two or more upper parking levels, and the designated parking space is determined to be a pallet parking space, the process further includes determining whether there is an intermediate upper parking level between the upper and lower parking levels where the designated parking space is located. If so, the process further includes determining whether there is a vehicle-carrying pallet or a suitable upper clearance at the corresponding position below the designated parking space in the intermediate upper parking level. A suitable upper clearance is an upper clearance that allows the vehicle-carrying pallet of the designated parking space to pass through. If not, the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate upper parking level is moved to create a suitable upper clearance at the corresponding position to allow the vehicle-carrying pallet of the designated parking space to move up and down between the lower parking level and the upper parking level where the designated parking space is located. As described above, the vehicle-carrying pallet and / or the mechanical vehicle-carrying platform can move individually or in combination.

[0128] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment / mode," "some embodiments / modes," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment / mode or example is included in at least one embodiment / mode or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment / mode or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments / modes or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments / modes or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments / modes or examples.

[0129] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0130] Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments are merely for illustrating the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. Those skilled in the art can make other changes or modifications based on the above disclosure, and these changes or modifications still fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A dense array maneuvering parking mechanism, characterized in that, include: The lower parking level is equipped with a lower parking unit. The lower parking unit has two or more rows of parking spaces or one row of parking spaces, and has two or more mechanical vehicle platforms. The mechanical vehicle platforms can be moved horizontally in the lower parking level to form a variable lane or a variable lane formed by a gap. Vehicles can move out of or into the lower parking unit through the variable lane. Each mechanical vehicle platform includes two or more mechanical parking spaces or one mechanical parking space, and the number of mechanical parking spaces included may be the same or different. as well as One or more upper parking levels, each upper parking level including two or more vehicle pallets, the vehicle pallets being liftable to move between the upper parking level and the lower parking level, each vehicle pallet including two or more pallet parking spaces, and the number of pallet parking spaces may be the same or different. Wherein, when a vehicle moves away from or into the designated vehicle carrier pallet of the upper parking level, if a mechanical vehicle carrier platform exists at a designated location on the lower parking level corresponding to the area below the designated vehicle carrier pallet, the mechanical vehicle carrier platform is moved away from the designated location to allow the designated vehicle carrier pallet to descend to the designated location; if no mechanical vehicle carrier platform exists at the designated location on the lower parking level corresponding to the area below the designated vehicle carrier pallet, the designated vehicle carrier pallet is allowed to descend to the designated location; the vehicle moves along a variable lane formed by the translation of the mechanical vehicle carrier platform on the lower parking level, or a variable lane previously formed on the lower parking level, or a non-variable passage on the lower parking level, or directly moves away from the designated vehicle carrier pallet from the lower parking unit or moves into the designated vehicle carrier pallet from outside the lower parking unit; and / or In the event that a vehicle moves away from or into the designated mechanical vehicle platform of the lower parking level, the mechanical vehicle platform of the lower parking level can be moved horizontally. The vehicle can move along the variable lane formed by the horizontal movement of the mechanical vehicle platform of the lower parking level, or the non-variable passage of the lower parking level, or directly from the designated mechanical vehicle platform of the lower parking unit or from the outside of the lower parking unit into the designated mechanical vehicle platform.

2. The dense array maneuvering parking mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, When a vehicle is located on the designated mechanical vehicle platform or designated vehicle pallet in the lower parking level and is adjacent to the variable lane, non-variable lane and / or external lane, the vehicle can be directly moved into or out of the designated mechanical vehicle platform or designated vehicle pallet.

3. The dense array maneuvering parking mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, One or more parking space rows are arranged in one direction, each parking space row includes one or more mechanical parking spaces, the number of mechanical parking spaces included in each parking space row is the same or different, and at least a portion of the parking spaces in at least a portion of the parking spaces in a portion of the parking space rows are mechanical parking spaces formed by the mechanical vehicle platform.

4. The dense array maneuvering parking mechanism as described in claim 3, characterized in that, This includes a first type of lower neutral and / or a second type of lower neutral located inside or on the side of the lower parking level. The first type of lower clearance is configured to allow the mechanical vehicle platform to translate in one direction to form a first type of variable lane as the variable lane, along which vehicles can move, and / or The second type of lower gap is configured to allow the mechanical vehicle platform to translate in another direction in order to form a second type of variable lane as the variable lane, along which vehicles can move.

5. The dense array maneuvering parking mechanism as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The distance between the two ends of the first type of underpass in one direction is greater than, equal to, or less than the length of the mechanical parking space in one direction, and / or greater than or equal to the length of the mechanical vehicle platform in one direction, and / or greater than or equal to the turning radius of the vehicle, and / or greater than or equal to the width specified by national standards or local regulations; and / or The distance between the two ends of the neutral gap in the other direction of the second type is greater than or equal to the width of the mechanical vehicle platform including two mechanical parking spaces, or the width limited by national standards or local regulations, or not less than 1.8 meters.

6. The dense array maneuvering parking mechanism as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The mechanical vehicle platform includes a mechanical parking space; and / or The mechanical vehicle platform includes two or more mechanical parking spaces, and the two or more mechanical parking spaces are arranged in a single row of multiple parking spaces and / or in a cross-row of multiple parking spaces. In the case of the single row of multiple parking spaces, the two or more mechanical parking spaces are arranged in one row of parking spaces. In the case of the cross-row of multiple parking spaces, the two or more mechanical parking spaces are arranged in two adjacent rows of parking spaces or three or more adjacent rows of parking spaces.

7. The dense array maneuvering parking mechanism as described in claim 4, characterized in that, In the case of the first type of lower neutral position, the length of the first type of lower neutral position in one direction is greater than, equal to, or less than the length of the mechanical vehicle platform in one direction, or greater than, equal to, or less than the length of the mechanical vehicle platform with the maximum number of mechanical parking spaces in one direction. When a modified Type I reversible lane needs to be formed between two adjacent drop-off rows, the mechanical vehicle platform of at least one of the two adjacent drop-off rows can be translated to form a modified Type I reversible lane between the two adjacent drop-off rows; and / or, When a portion of the area between two adjacent drop-off rows needs to be transformed into a first-type reversible lane, the mechanical vehicle platform corresponding to the portion of the area in at least one of the two adjacent drop-off rows can be translated so as to form a first-type reversible lane in the portion of the area between the two adjacent drop-off rows.

8. The dense array maneuvering parking mechanism as described in claim 4, characterized in that, In the case of the second type of lower neutral position, the length of the second type of lower neutral position in the other direction is greater than, equal to, or less than the length of the mechanical vehicle platform in the other direction, or greater than, equal to, or less than the length of the mechanical vehicle platform with the maximum number of mechanical parking spaces in the other direction. When it is necessary to form a transformed second type of variable lane, the mechanical vehicle platform in the drop-off row corresponding to the transformed second type of variable lane can be translated to form a transformed second type of variable lane.

9. The dense array maneuvering parking mechanism as described in claim 4, characterized in that, Each upper parking level is provided with an upper parking unit, which has one or more rows of upper parking spaces. The vehicle carrier pallet includes one or more pallet parking spaces arranged in a single row or across rows. In a single row arrangement, the pallet parking spaces included by the vehicle carrier pallet are located in one row of upper parking spaces. In a cross-row arrangement, the two or more pallet parking spaces included by the vehicle carrier pallet are located in two or more adjacent rows of upper parking spaces.

10. The dense array maneuvering parking mechanism as described in claim 9, characterized in that, One or more loading bay rows are arranged in one direction, each loading bay row includes one or more pallet parking spaces, the number of pallet parking spaces included in each loading bay row is the same or different, and at least a portion of the parking spaces in at least a portion of the loading bay rows are pallet parking spaces formed by the vehicle pallets.

11. The dense array maneuvering parking mechanism as described in claim 10, characterized in that, The vehicle carrier tray is provided wholly or partially on an upper parking level, and the vehicle carrier tray on the upper parking level is configured to move up and down only between the upper parking level and the lower parking level; or The upper parking level partially houses the vehicle carrier pallet, which is configured to be able to move up and down between the upper and lower parking levels and to translate within the upper parking level. The upper parking level is provided with a first type of upper clearance and / or a second type of upper clearance. The first type of upper clearance is configured to allow the vehicle carrier pallet to translate in one direction, and the second type of upper clearance is configured to allow the vehicle carrier pallet to translate in another direction. The size of the first type of upper clearance is greater than, equal to, or less than the size of the first type of lower clearance, and / or the size of the second type of upper clearance is greater than, equal to, or less than the size of the second type of lower clearance.

12. The dense array maneuvering parking mechanism as described in claim 10, characterized in that, The number of upper parking levels is two or more. Among the two or more upper parking levels, the uppermost upper parking level is the topmost parking level, and the upper parking level located between the topmost parking level and the lower parking level is the middle parking level. The number of intermediate parking levels is one or more, and the vehicle carrier tray of each intermediate parking level is configured to be able to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level, and to be able to move horizontally within the intermediate parking level. Each intermediate parking level is provided with a first type of upper clearance and / or a second type of upper clearance to allow the vehicle carrier tray of the intermediate parking level to move horizontally in one direction and / or the other direction; and / or The uppermost parking level is wholly or partially equipped with the vehicle carrier tray, and the vehicle carrier tray of the uppermost parking level is configured to move up and down only between the upper parking level and the lower parking level; or the uppermost parking level is partially equipped with the vehicle carrier tray, and the uppermost parking level is equipped with a first type of upper gap and / or a second type of upper gap to allow the vehicle carrier tray of the uppermost parking level to translate in one direction and / or the other direction.

13. The dense array maneuvering parking mechanism as described in claim 12, characterized in that, When a vehicle moves away from or into the designated vehicle carrier pallet on the uppermost parking level, and a vehicle carrier pallet exists at a designated location on the intermediate parking level corresponding to the designated vehicle carrier pallet, and / or a mechanical vehicle carrier platform exists at a designated location on the lower parking level, the existing vehicle carrier pallet and / or the existing mechanical vehicle carrier platform are translated in one direction and / or another direction to create a gap area that allows the designated vehicle carrier pallet on the uppermost parking level to descend to the designated location on the lower parking level, thereby allowing the vehicle to move into or away from the designated vehicle carrier pallet along the variable lane or non-variable passage or directly.

14. The dense array maneuvering parking mechanism as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to translate in one direction, and the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level is configured to translate in another direction, so as to allow the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level and / or the vehicle-carrying pallet of the uppermost parking level to move up and down between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level; or The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to translate in another direction, and the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level is configured to translate in one direction, so as to allow the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level and / or the vehicle-carrying pallet of the uppermost parking level to move up and down between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level; or The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to translate in one direction, and the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level is configured to translate in one direction, so as to allow the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level and / or the vehicle-carrying pallet of the uppermost parking level to move up and down between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level; or The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to translate in another direction, and the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level is configured to translate in another direction, so as to allow the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level and / or the vehicle-carrying pallet of the uppermost parking level to move up and down between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level; or The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to translate in one direction and another direction, and the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level is configured to translate in another direction, so as to allow the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level and / or the vehicle-carrying pallet of the uppermost parking level to move up and down between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level; or The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to translate in one direction and another direction, and the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level is configured to translate in one direction to allow the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level and / or the vehicle-carrying pallet of the uppermost parking level to move up and down between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level; or The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to translate in one direction and another direction, and the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level is configured to translate in one direction and another direction, so as to allow the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level and / or the vehicle-carrying pallet of the uppermost parking level to move up and down between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level; or The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to translate in one direction, and the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level is configured to translate in one direction and another direction, so as to allow the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level and / or the vehicle-carrying pallet of the uppermost parking level to move up and down between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level; or The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to translate in another direction, and the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level is configured to translate in one direction and another direction, so as to allow the vehicle-carrying pallet of the intermediate parking level to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level and / or the vehicle-carrying pallet of the uppermost parking level to move up and down between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level.

15. The dense array maneuvering and parking mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that, The mechanical vehicle platform includes two or more mechanical parking spaces located in one parking space row, and / or includes two or more mechanical parking spaces located across two or more parking space rows; each mechanical vehicle platform includes two, three, four, five, six, seven, or eight or more mechanical parking spaces, and / or The vehicle pallet includes two or more pallet parking spaces set in one row of parking spaces, and / or includes two or more pallet parking spaces set across two or more rows of parking spaces; each vehicle pallet includes two, three, four, five, six, seven, or eight or more pallet parking spaces.

16. The dense array maneuvering parking mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that, The lower parking level is equipped with a lower translation guide device, which drives the mechanical vehicle platform to translate within the lower parking level; and / or The upper parking level is equipped with an upper translation guide device for driving the vehicle pallet to translate within the upper parking level; or the upper parking level is not equipped with an upper translation guide device.

17. The dense array maneuvering parking mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that, The dense array maneuvering parking mechanism includes a lifting device, which is configured to allow the vehicle carrier pallet to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and / or the top parking level between the lower parking level and the upper parking level.

18. The dense array maneuvering parking mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that, The dense array relocation parking mechanism is made of steel and is installed in ground parking spaces or underground parking spaces.

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