A parking lot unattended self-service payment system

Abstract

The application discloses a parking lot unattended self-service payment system, which comprises a barrier gate charging part, an entrance barrier gate part and an exit barrier gate part, the entrance barrier gate part is used for taking pictures and identifying and registering vehicles entering the garage one by one on the ground, the exit barrier gate part is used for vehicle identification comparison, payment guidance and lifting and releasing on the exit lane on the ground, a mobile charging part, a lane sliding part and a mobile identification charging part, the lane sliding part is arranged on the ground and drives the mobile identification charging part arranged thereon to identify and analyze license plates of non-first vehicles, guide drivers to complete payment operation and transmit payment information to the exit barrier gate part to directly lift and release the vehicles which have completed payment. The application has novel design idea, can meet the needs of drivers to scan codes and complete self-service payment and cash payment, and can significantly improve parking fee charging efficiency and exit lane passing efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of intelligent parking technology, and more specifically, to an unattended self-service payment system for parking lots. Background Technology

[0002] A parking lot is a place for vehicles to park. Parking lots can be simple, with only marked parking spaces and no staff or payment, or they can be paid parking lots with entrances / exits, parking attendants, and hourly payment collectors. Modern parking lots often have automated hourly payment systems, closed-circuit television (CCTV), and video recording systems. Modern parking lots primarily use automatic license plate recognition to record and start timing when a vehicle enters the parking lot. Then, at the exit, the system checks the license plate number to calculate the vehicle's entry time and displays a QR code for payment. Drivers scan the QR code to pay and leave the parking area.

[0003] In commercial parking lots, member vehicles can drive out without stopping, while most non-member vehicles need to park individually, scan a QR code to pay, and then wait in line. Especially when non-member vehicle owners haven't activated QR code payment or their phones are offline or powered off, forcing them to pay in cash, staff still need to manually collect payment and give change. This not only increases the parking lot's labor costs but also significantly impacts the efficiency of the queue. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings, the present invention provides an unattended self-service payment system for parking lots, specifically adopting the following technical solution:

[0005] An unattended self-service payment system for parking lots includes:

[0006] The barrier gate system includes an entrance barrier gate and an exit barrier gate. The entrance barrier gate takes photos of each vehicle entering the garage and registers them on the ground. The exit barrier gate identifies and compares vehicles in the exit lane, guides payment, and raises the barrier to allow passage.

[0007] A mobile toll collection device is installed on the ground between the entrance lane and the exit lane. It includes a lane sliding component and a mobile identification toll collection device. The lane sliding component is on the ground and drives the mobile identification toll collection device installed thereon to perform license plate recognition analysis on non-first-hand vehicles, guide the driver to complete the toll payment, and transmit the payment information to the exit gate component so that the gate can be raised directly for vehicles that have completed payment.

[0008] Preferably, the exit barrier includes a vehicle identification component and a barrier lifting component. The vehicle identification component identifies and compares the license plate of the first vehicle queuing in the exit lane on the ground and guides it to pay. The barrier lifting component raises the barrier on the ground to allow vehicles to pass after payment. The entrance barrier has the same structure as the exit barrier and is used on the ground to identify the license plate of vehicles entering the parking area.

[0009] Preferably, the lane sliding component includes a track and a movable trolley component. The track is disposed in a track groove on the ground, and the movable trolley component slides back and forth on the track. The movable trolley component includes a movable trolley and a circumferential rotation transmission component. The movable trolley drives the supported movable identification toll collection component and the circumferential rotation transmission component to move back and forth on the track.

[0010] Preferably, the circumferential rotation transmission component includes a power selection transmission component and a circumferential transmission component. The power selection transmission component is connected to the movable trolley and provides a portion of the power of the movable trolley to the connected circumferential transmission component to provide circumferential rotation torque according to a predetermined program.

[0011] Preferably, the circumferential transmission component transmits the torque from the power selection transmission component on the moving trolley to drive the connected mobile identification toll collection component to rotate circumferentially, thereby adjusting the circumferential position of the mobile identification toll collection component to facilitate vehicle license plate recognition and driver cash payment.

[0012] Preferably, the mobile identification and payment device includes a circumferential moving support, a license plate recognition device, a payment printing device, and a cash collection device. The circumferential moving support is mounted on the mobile trolley and includes a mobile identification box. The mobile identification box is driven to rotate circumferentially on the mobile trolley by the connected circumferential transmission device. The license plate recognition device identifies the vehicle's license plate on the mobile identification box, and the payment printing device collects the driver's cash payment on the mobile identification box and provides the driver with a change receipt.

[0013] Preferably, the license plate recognition component includes a first license plate recognition component and a second license plate recognition component. Both the first and second license plate recognition components are disposed on the mobile recognition box, and the license plate recognition component is electrically connected to the barrier gate lifting arm component. The shooting direction of the first license plate recognition component faces diagonally to the rear of the exit lane. The second license plate recognition component has the same structure as the first license plate recognition component. The second license plate recognition component is symmetrically disposed in the mobile recognition box, and the shooting direction of the second license plate recognition component faces diagonally to the front of the exit lane. The toll printing component includes a banknote printer and a printer. The banknote printer is disposed in the mobile recognition box, and the inlet of the banknote printer communicates with the inlet through hole on the mobile recognition box. The printer is disposed in the mobile recognition box, and the inlet of the printer communicates with the outlet through hole on the mobile recognition box.

[0014] Preferably, the cash receiving device includes a vertical chute, a vertical slider, a first rack, a second motor, a first gear, a horizontal telescopic component, and a head-capture display component. The vertical chute is in the shape of a right-angled plate, and one side of the vertical chute is vertically fixed on the movable identification box on one side of the inlet and outlet through holes. Multiple vertical chutes are symmetrically distributed parallel to each other on both sides of the inlet and outlet through holes. The vertical slider is slidably embedded in the vertical chute on both sides, and the vertical slider is provided with a through hole. The first rack is longitudinally disposed on one side wall of the vertical slider. The second motor is disposed in the movable identification box, and the shaft of the second motor passes through the movable identification box. The first gear is disposed on the shaft of the second motor, and the teeth of the first gear pass through the vertical chute and mesh with the first rack.

[0015] Preferably, the lateral telescopic component includes a telescopic transmission component, an electric push rod, a second rack, and a banknote catching component. Both the telescopic transmission component and the telescopic power component are mounted on the vertical slider, and the banknote catching component is mounted on the telescopic transmission component. The telescopic transmission component includes a roller, a second gear, a first transmission arm, and a second transmission arm. Mounting seats are provided at both ends of the roller, and the roller is mounted on the vertical slider via the mounting seats. The second gear is slidably mounted on the roller. One end of the first transmission arm is mounted on the side wall of the second gear, and one end of the second transmission arm is hinged to the other end of the first transmission arm. Two sets of the telescopic transmission component are provided, symmetrically distributed at both ends of the vertical slider. The bottom end of the electric push rod is mounted on the vertical slider, and one end of the second rack is mounted on the top end of the electric push rod, with the second rack meshing with the second gear.

[0016] Preferably, the banknote capturing component includes a banknote capturing box, a banknote clamping and conveying component, a third motor, and an integrated audio microphone. The banknote capturing box is rectangular tubular, with its two side walls hinged to the other ends of the two second transmission arms, and the axis of the banknote capturing box coincides with the axis of the through hole. The banknote clamping and conveying component includes a drive shaft, a driven shaft, and a synchronous belt. The drive shaft extends through one end of the banknote capturing box and has multiple first synchronous pulleys mounted on it. The driven shaft extends through the other end of the banknote capturing box and has multiple second synchronous pulleys rotatably mounted on it. The synchronous belts are sequentially mounted on the first and second synchronous pulleys. Two sets of the banknote clamping and conveying component are provided, and the two sets of the banknote clamping and conveying component are respectively aligned along... The banknote catching components are vertically symmetrically distributed within the banknote catching box. The outer sides of the synchronous belts of the two sets of banknote clamping and conveying components are sequentially clamped and attached to each other for clamping and conveying banknotes. The third motor is located on the outer wall of the banknote catching box, and the rotating shaft of the third motor is connected to one end of the drive shaft. The integrated audio microphone is located on one side wall of the banknote catching box. The integrated audio microphone contains a microphone, a speaker, and an activation button. The head-capture display includes a second display screen and a head-capture camera. The second display screen is used to display the vehicle's parking fee and payment QR code on the mobile recognition box. The head-capture camera can capture the driver's head of the vehicle as photographed by the license plate recognition component, perform spatial positioning recognition, and control the mobile trolley component and the cash receiving component to move the banknote catching component closer to the driver.

[0017] The present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1) The parking lot unattended self-service payment system of the present invention has a novel design concept, which can meet the needs of drivers to pay by scanning code and by cash, and can significantly improve the efficiency of parking fee collection and the passage efficiency of the exit gate.

[0019] 2) The parking lot unattended self-service payment system of the present invention is equipped with a gate payment unit and a mobile payment unit. The gate payment unit can perform self-service payment for the first vehicle in the queue. The mobile payment unit can perform self-service payment for other vehicles in the queue while the first vehicle is paying. It can also meet the cash payment needs of drivers. The mobile payment unit and the gate payment unit work together to significantly improve the efficiency of parking fee collection and the passage efficiency of the exit gate.

[0020] Other advantages, objectives and features of the present invention will become apparent in part from the following description, and in part from those skilled in the art through study and practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a front view of the unattended self-service payment system for parking lots according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a top view of the unattended self-service payment system for parking lots according to the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the left side of the unattended parking lot self-service payment system of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This invention relates to an unattended self-service payment system for parking lots. Figure 3 A magnified view of part C;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the unattended parking lot self-service payment system of the present invention on the right side;

[0026] Figure 6 This invention relates to an unattended self-service payment system for parking lots. Figure 5 A magnified view of part D;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a front view of the moving trolley component in the unattended self-service payment system for parking lots of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 8 This is a top view of the moving trolley component in the unattended self-service payment system for parking lots of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the moving trolley component in the unattended self-service payment system for parking lots of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 10 This is a bottom-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the moving trolley component in the unattended self-service payment system for parking lots of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 11 This invention relates to an unattended self-service payment system for parking lots. Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure in the AA direction section;

[0032] Figure 12 This invention relates to an unattended self-service payment system for parking lots. Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure in the BB direction;

[0033] Figure 13 This invention relates to an unattended self-service payment system for parking lots. Figure 12 A magnified view of part E in the image;

[0034] Figure 14 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the banknote catching component in the unattended self-service payment system for parking lots of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 15 This is a longitudinal cross-sectional three-dimensional structural diagram of the banknote catching component in the unattended self-service payment system for parking lots of the present invention.

[0036] The components are as follows: 1-Entrance barrier gate, 2-Vehicle identification component, 3-Barrier gate lifting arm component, 4-Railway, 5-Moving trolley component, 6-Trolley seat, 7-Trolley base plate, 8-Pulley support frame, 9-Drive shaft, 10-Roller, 11-First motor, 12-First worm gear, 13-First worm wheel, 14-Driven pulley component, 15-First end gear, 16-Sliding transmission seat, 17-Magnetic coil, 18-Second end gear, 19-Bearing plate, 20-Circumferential stabilizing seat, 21-Circumferential transmission shaft, 22-Drive rod, 23-Second worm gear, 24-Second worm wheel, 25-Moving identification component. Box, 26-circumferential support, 28-first license plate recognition component, 29-second license plate recognition component, 30-vertical slide, 31-vertical slider, 32-first gear, 33-through hole, 34-roller, 35-second gear, 36-first transmission arm, 37-second transmission arm, 38-mounting base, 39-electric push rod, 40-second rack, 41-banknote capture box, 42-banknote clamping and conveying component, 43-integrated speaker microphone, 44-synchronous belt, 45-first synchronous pulley, 46-second synchronous pulley, 47-second display screen, 48-head image capture camera. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The technical solution of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and by way of embodiments. It should be noted that the description of these embodiments is for the purpose of helping to understand the present invention, but does not constitute a limitation of the present invention.

[0038] In this article, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can mean: A exists alone, B exists alone, and A and B exist simultaneously. The term " / and" in this article describes another type of relationship between related objects, indicating that two relationships can exist. For example, A / and B can mean: A exists alone, and A and B exist alone. In addition, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the related objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship.

[0039] according to Figures 1-15As shown, an unmanned self-service payment system for a parking lot includes a gate payment unit and a mobile payment unit, which are respectively installed on the ground. The gate payment unit includes an exit gate and an entrance gate 1, which are installed opposite each other on the ground. The exit gate includes a vehicle identification component 2 and a gate lifting arm component 3, both of which are installed on the ground. The vehicle identification component 2 includes a first license plate recognition camera and a first display screen. The first license plate recognition camera is installed on the top of a support rod on the ground and is used to recognize the license plate of the first vehicle in the queue. The first display screen is installed on the support rod below the first license plate recognition camera and is used to display the parking fee and payment QR code. The barrier gate lifting arm component 3 includes a barrier gate support frame, a barrier gate controller, a lifting arm motor, and a lifting arm. The barrier gate support frame is mounted on the ground. The barrier gate controller, the lifting arm motor, and the lifting arm are all mounted on the barrier gate support frame, and one end of the lifting arm is connected to the lifting arm motor. The barrier gate controller is electrically connected to the lifting arm motor, the first display screen, the first license plate recognition camera, and the mobile toll collection device. The entrance barrier gate component 1 has the same structure as the exit barrier gate component. The entrance barrier gate component 1 is located on the ground and is used to control vehicle entry into the entrance lane.

[0040] The mobile toll collection system includes a lane sliding component and a mobile identification toll collection component. The lane sliding component is disposed on the ground, and the mobile identification toll collection component is disposed on the lane sliding component. The lane sliding component includes a track 4 and a mobile trolley component 5. The track 4 is disposed in a track groove on the ground, the track groove is parallel to the exit lane, and the height of the track 4 is less than the depth of the track groove. Two tracks 4 are provided, and the two tracks 4 are parallel to each other to increase the stability of the mobile trolley component 5.

[0041] The movable trolley component 5 includes a movable trolley and a circumferential rotation transmission component. The movable trolley is mounted on the track 4, and the circumferential rotation transmission component is mounted on the movable trolley. The movable trolley includes a trolley seat 6, a driving pulley component, a pulley power component, and a driven pulley component 14. The driving pulley component, the pulley power component, and the driven pulley component 14 are all mounted on the trolley seat 6. The trolley seat 6 is rectangular in shape, and the opening of the trolley seat 6 is fastened to the trolley base plate 7 by screws to seal the trolley seat 6 and facilitate the maintenance of the components inside the trolley seat 6. The driving pulley component includes a pulley support frame 8, a drive shaft 9, and a roller 10. The top end of the pulley support frame 8 is vertically fixed to the bottom surface of the groove of the trolley seat 6. One end of the drive shaft 9 passes horizontally through the pulley support frame 8, and the drive shaft 9 is rotatably connected to the pulley support frame 8 at the penetration point by a first bearing. The roller 10 is fixedly mounted on one end of the drive shaft 9, and the axis of the roller 10 coincides with the axis of the drive shaft 9. Two rollers 10 are provided, one on each end of the drive shaft 9. They provide support for the trolley seat 6. The roller 10 passes through the trolley base plate 7 and is fitted onto the track 4. Furthermore, the roller 10 is a U-groove roller, further improving the sliding stability between the roller 10 and the track 4.

[0042] The pulley power component includes a first motor 11, a first worm 12, and a first worm wheel 13. The first motor 11 is a dual-axis motor, fixedly mounted on the bottom surface of the groove of the trolley seat 6. The first worm 12 is mounted on one shaft of the first motor 11, and the first worm wheel 13 is fixedly mounted on the transmission shaft 9, meshing with the first worm 12. The driven pulley component 14 has the same structure as the driving pulley component, and is symmetrically distributed longitudinally with the driving pulley component on the bottom surface of the groove of the trolley seat 6. The rollers 10 of the driven pulley component 14 pass through the trolley base plate 7 and are fitted onto the track 4. The trolley seat 6 is stably mounted on the track 4 by the four rollers 10, and is powered by the first motor 11.

[0043] The circumferential rotation transmission component includes a power selection transmission component and a circumferential transmission component. The power selection transmission component is mounted on the pulley power component, and the circumferential transmission component is mounted on the trolley seat 6. The power selection transmission component includes a first end gear 15, a sliding transmission seat 16, a magnetic coil 17, and a second end gear 18. The first end gear 15 is fixedly mounted on another rotating shaft of the first motor 11, and the axis of the first end gear 15 coincides with the axis of the rotating shaft of the first motor 11. The sliding transmission seat 16 is tubular, and the inner diameter of the sliding transmission seat 16 is larger than the diameter of the first end gear 15. One end of the sliding transmission seat 16 is slidably fitted onto the other rotating shaft of the first motor 11. Furthermore, one end of the sliding transmission seat 16 is radially locked and axially slides with the other rotating shaft of the first motor 11 through a second bearing. The magnetic coil 17 is fixedly embedded in one end tube of the sliding transmission seat 16, and is sleeved on the other rotating shaft of the first motor 11. The magnetic coil 17 is located between the first end gear 15 and one end of the sliding transmission seat 16. When a direct current is applied to the magnetic coil 17 to generate a magnetic field, it will push the sliding transmission seat 16 to slide axially on the other rotating shaft of the first motor 11. The second end gear 18 is fixedly mounted on the support plate 19 inside the tube of the sliding transmission seat 16, and the axis of the second end gear 18 coincides with the axis of the first end gear 15. This allows the second end gear 18 to engage and disengage axially with the first end gear 15. When the magnetic coil 17 is supplied with positive direct current to generate a magnetic field, it will drive the second end gear 18 to slide to the left and engage with the first end gear 15 through the sliding transmission seat 16, thereby driving the sliding transmission seat 16 to rotate circumferentially; when the magnetic coil 17 is supplied with reverse direct current to generate a magnetic field, it will drive the second end gear 18 to slide to the right and disengage from the first end gear 15 through the sliding transmission seat 16, thereby causing the sliding transmission seat 16 to disengage from circumferential transmission.

[0044] The circumferential transmission component includes a circumferential stabilizing seat 20, a circumferential transmission shaft 21, a transmission rod 22, a second worm gear 23, and a second worm wheel 24. The circumferential stabilizing seat 20 is tubular, with one end vertically fixed to the trolley base plate 7. One end of the circumferential transmission shaft 21 vertically penetrates the bottom surface of the groove in the trolley seat 6 and is rotatably fitted into the other end of the circumferential stabilizing seat 20 to improve the radial stability of the circumferential transmission shaft 21. Furthermore, a third bearing is fitted between the circumferential transmission shaft 21 and the circumferential stabilizing seat 20 at the penetration point to meet its circumferential rotation and stability requirements. One end of the transmission rod 22 is fitted into the other end of the sliding transmission seat 16, and a sliding groove on the outer wall of one end of the transmission rod 22 engages with a sliding block inside the other end of the sliding transmission seat 16. The longitudinal direction of the sliding groove is parallel to the axis of the transmission rod 22, allowing for axial sliding and circumferential locking between the transmission rod 22 and the sliding transmission seat 16. One end of the second worm 23 is fixedly mounted on the other end of the transmission rod 22, and the second worm wheel 24 is fixedly mounted on the circumferential transmission shaft 21, meshing with the second worm 23. Furthermore, a gear housing is fitted around the second worm 23 and the second worm wheel 24, which, while meeting the lubrication requirements for the second worm wheel 24 and the second worm 23, also provides axial locking for the second worm 23. The circumferential transmission component provides circumferential rotational power to the mobile identification toll collection device. Alternatively, two sets of the power selection transmission component are provided; the other set is mounted on a rotating shaft of the first motor 11, enabling the active pulley component to selectively drive the first motor 11.

[0045] The mobile identification and payment system includes a mobile identification component and a cash collection component. The mobile identification component is mounted on the mobile trolley, and the cash collection component is mounted on the mobile identification component. The mobile identification component includes a circumferential mobile support component, a license plate recognition component, and a payment printing component. The circumferential mobile support component is mounted on the mobile trolley, and both the license plate recognition component and the payment printing component are mounted on the circumferential mobile support component.

[0046] The circumferential moving support includes a movable identification box 25, a circumferential support base 26, and a circumferential support ring. The movable identification box 25 is rectangular, and the circumferential support base 26 is annular. The bottom surface of the circumferential support base 26 is fixedly mounted on the trolley seat 6, and the axis of the circumferential support base 26 coincides with the axis of the circumferential drive shaft 21. A circumferential support groove is provided on the top surface of the circumferential support base 26 to support the circumferential support ring. The circumferential support ring is fixedly mounted on the bottom surface of the movable identification box 25, and the movable identification box 25 is fitted into the circumferential support groove via the circumferential support ring, with the circumferential support ring engaging with the circumferential support groove. Simultaneously, the bottom surface of the movable identification box 25 is fixedly connected to the other end of the circumferential drive shaft 21. The circumferential support ring can rotate circumferentially within the circumferential support groove. This allows the movable identification box 25 to rotate circumferentially on the circumferential support base 26 when the circumferential drive shaft 21 rotates circumferentially. The circumferential transmission component can drive the mobile identification box 25 to rotate circumferentially by a predetermined angle as needed, so that the mobile identification box 25 stops at the camera position for non-first-hand vehicles. This allows for circumferential position adjustment, enabling the banknote capture component to be obliquely conveyed to the driver's side. This reduces the number of times the mobile trolley component 5 slides, shortens the payment time for non-first-hand vehicles, and improves traffic efficiency.

[0047] The license plate recognition device includes a first license plate recognition device 28 and a second license plate recognition device 29. Both the first license plate recognition device 28 and the second license plate recognition device 29 are mounted on the mobile recognition box 25 and are electrically connected to the barrier gate controller. The first license plate recognition device 28 includes a second license plate recognition camera, which is mounted inside the mobile recognition box 25, with its lens extending through the box. The second license plate recognition camera's shooting direction is towards the rear of the exit lane, used for license plate recognition of non-first-hand vehicles waiting in a parking queue. The second license plate recognition device 29 has the same structure as the first license plate recognition device 28, and is symmetrically mounted inside the mobile recognition box 25. The second license plate recognition camera of the second license plate recognition device 29's shooting direction is towards the front of the exit lane. When long queues of vehicles occur during off-peak hours or peak traffic periods, vehicles can exit through the entrance gate. At this time, the mobile identification box 25 is rotated by the circumferential transmission component, facing the entrance lane. The second license plate recognition component 29 then identifies the license plate of the vehicle exiting through the entrance gate and completes the payment process. This greatly improves traffic efficiency during peak hours.

[0048] The payment printing system includes a banknote printer and a cash register. The banknote printer is located inside the mobile identification box 25, and its inlet is connected to the inlet hole on the mobile identification box 25. When the cash receiving device transfers cash to the inlet hole, it automatically feeds the cash into the banknote printer. After the banknote is verified by the banknote printer, it is sent to the banknote box inside the mobile identification box 25. The cash register is located inside the mobile identification box 25, and its inlet is connected to the outlet hole on the mobile identification box 25, with the outlet hole located directly below the inlet hole. The invoice printed by the printer extends through the outlet hole, is captured by the cash receiving device, and is transferred to the driver. The printed paper has an invoice QR code and a change QR code. The driver can scan the invoice QR code with their mobile phone to access the website carrying the invoice to obtain the invoice, and scan the change QR code with their mobile phone to access the website carrying the change to request change and fill in the license plate number. After confirmation, the change is sent to the driver in the form of a red envelope.

[0049] The cash receiving device includes a vertical sliding component, a horizontal telescopic component, and a head-capture display component. Both the vertical sliding component and the head-capture display component are mounted on the mobile identification box 25, and the horizontal telescopic component is mounted on the vertical sliding component. The vertical sliding component includes a vertical groove 30, a vertical slider 31, a first rack, a second motor, and a first gear 32. The vertical groove 30 is in the shape of a right-angled plate, and one side of the vertical groove 30 is vertically fixed to the mobile identification box 25 on one side of the inlet and outlet through holes. Two vertical grooves 30 are provided, symmetrically distributed parallel to each other on both sides of the inlet and outlet through holes to form a groove for the vertical slider 31 to slide vertically. The vertical slider 31 is rectangular in shape, and its width is less than the distance between one side of the two vertical grooves 30. The vertical slider 31 is embedded in the two vertical grooves 30, and its two side walls are correspondingly embedded in the two vertical grooves 30 to facilitate vertical reciprocating sliding within the grooves 30. A through hole 33 is provided on the bottom surface of the groove of the vertical slider 31, and the size of the through hole 33 is larger than the size of the inlet through hole and the outlet through hole. The through hole 33 can communicate with the inlet through hole and the outlet through hole respectively during the vertical sliding of the vertical slider 31 within the vertical grooves 30. The first rack is fixedly disposed longitudinally on the outer side of one side wall of the vertical slider 31. The second motor is fixedly disposed within the movable identification box 25, and the shaft of the second motor extends through the movable identification box 25. The first gear 32 is fixedly mounted on the shaft of the second motor, and the teeth of the first gear 32 pass through the vertical slide groove 30 and mesh with the first rack. When the second motor drives the first gear 32 to rotate, it will drive the vertical slider 31 to slide back and forth in the vertical slide groove 30 through the first rack, so as to adjust the height of the lateral telescopic member mounted on the vertical slider 31.

[0050] The lateral telescopic component includes a telescopic transmission component, a telescopic power component, and a banknote catching component. Both the telescopic transmission component and the telescopic power component are mounted on the vertical slider 31, and the banknote catching component is mounted on the telescopic transmission component. The telescopic transmission component includes a roller 34, a second gear 35, a first transmission arm 36, and a second transmission arm 37. Both ends of the roller 34 are provided with mounting seats 38, and the roller 34 is mounted in a groove at one end of the vertical slider 31 via the mounting seats 38. The second gear 35 is slidably fitted onto the roller 34. The first transmission arm 36 is rectangular in shape, and one end of the first transmission arm 36 is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the second gear 35. The second transmission arm 37 is rectangular in shape, and one end of the second transmission arm 37 is hinged to the other end of the first transmission arm 36. Two sets of the telescopic transmission component are provided, symmetrically distributed in the grooves at both ends of the vertical slider 31. The telescopic power component includes an electric push rod 39 and a second rack 40. The bottom end of the electric push rod 39 is fixedly disposed on the bottom surface of the groove of the vertical slider 31, and one end of the second rack 40 is fixedly disposed on the top end of the electric push rod 39. The second rack 40 meshes with the second gear 35.

[0051] The banknote capturing device includes a banknote capturing box 41, a banknote clamping and conveying device 42, and an integrated unit 43 for a third motor and an audio microphone. The banknote capturing box 41 is rectangular tubular, and its two side walls are hinged to the other ends of the two second transmission arms 37, respectively. The axis of the banknote capturing box 41 coincides with the axis of the through hole 33. The banknote clamping and conveying device 42 includes a drive shaft, a driven shaft, and a synchronous belt 44. The two ends of the drive shaft are inserted into one end of the banknote capturing box 41, and a plurality of first synchronous pulleys 45 are fixedly mounted on the drive shaft. The two ends of the driven shaft are inserted into the other end of the banknote capturing box 41, and a plurality of second synchronous pulleys 46 are rotatably mounted on the driven shaft. The plurality of synchronous belts 44 are sequentially mounted on the first synchronous pulleys 45 and the second synchronous pulleys 46. Two sets of banknote clamping and conveying components 42 are provided, symmetrically distributed vertically within the banknote capturing box 41. The outer sides of the synchronous belts 44 of the two sets of banknote clamping and conveying components 42 are correspondingly clamped and attached to each other for clamping and conveying banknotes. The third motor is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the banknote capturing box 41, and the rotating shaft of the third motor is fixedly connected to one end of the drive shaft. When the third motor drives the synchronous belt 44 to rotate through the first synchronous pulley 45, the driver feeds the banknote from one end of the banknote capturing box 41 between the two sets of banknote clamping and conveying components 42, and the banknote is then conveyed out from the other end of the banknote capturing box 41. The integrated speaker microphone 43 is disposed on one side wall of the banknote capturing box 41. The integrated audio microphone unit 43 is equipped with a microphone, a speaker, and an activation button. When the driver encounters a problem that cannot be resolved independently, they can press the activation button and then communicate remotely with the control room staff through the microphone and the speaker.

[0052] The head-capture display includes a second display screen 47 and a head-capture camera 48. The second display screen 47 is used to display the parking fee and payment QR code of the vehicle on the mobile recognition box 25. The driver can complete the payment by scanning the payment QR code on the second display screen 47. After the payment is completed, the vehicle's payment completion information is transmitted to the gate controller. When the vehicle moves to the front of the queue and is photographed and confirmed by the first license plate recognition camera, the gate is raised to allow passage, significantly improving traffic efficiency. When the driver of a vehicle that is not at the front of the queue needs to pay the parking fee with cash, the head-capture camera 48 can perform spatial positioning recognition of the driver's head as photographed and recognized by the first license plate recognition device 28, so as to control the mobile trolley 5, the vertical sliding member and the horizontal telescopic member to move the banknote grabber closer to the driver, so that the driver can manually put the banknote into the banknote grabber.

[0053] One specific usage method of the unattended self-service payment system for parking lots:

[0054] When the first vehicle in the queue (the vehicle at the head of the line) reaches the predetermined area at the exit, the first license plate recognition camera compares and identifies the license plate, calculates the parking time, and displays the parking time information and parking fee payment QR code on the first display screen. The driver can directly scan the payment QR code (statistics show that most drivers use this method under normal circumstances) to complete the payment and leave. In special circumstances such as internet outage or power failure, the driver will use cash for payment. In this case, the mobile payment device automatically moves the cash-catching device to the driver's side, making it convenient for the driver to feed the cash into the cash-catching device. The cash-catching device holds... After the banknote is received, it is pulled backward by the horizontal telescopic member to the through hole. At the same time, the vertical sliding member connects the through hole 33 and the inlet hole, so that the banknote grabbing member can feed the banknote held by it from the other end of the banknote grabbing box 41 into the banknote machine and identify the banknote. Then, the printer prints out the paper, and the paper passes through the outlet hole and the through hole 33 and is grabbed by the banknote grabbing member. Then, it is moved to the driver's side by the horizontal telescopic member. After the driver takes the paper, he can obtain the corresponding invoice and change by scanning the invoice QR code and change QR code on the paper.

[0055] Statistics show that most drivers typically pay parking fees by scanning QR codes unless there are special circumstances. During the payment process of the first vehicle, the mobile payment device automatically slides to the left front of the non-first vehicle. The first license plate recognition device 28 then photographs and compares the license plate of the non-first vehicle (since all vehicles are photographed and their license plates are recognized when they enter the garage through the entrance gate, and the number of license plates for vehicles entering the garage is limited, even if the first license plate recognition device 28 does not photograph all the license plates from the left front of the non-first vehicle, it can still recognize and compare them). After analyzing the vehicle's parking time, the second display screen 47 shows the parking time and the payment QR code for the parking fee. After the driver successfully pays, the payment information is transmitted to the gate controller. When the vehicle arrives at the first vehicle location, it is recognized by the first license plate recognition camera and the gate is raised to allow passage, improving vehicle traffic efficiency.

[0056] When the driver of a non-first vehicle identified by the mobile toll collection device needs to pay with cash, the cash payment is completed through the cash capture device, and the payment information is transmitted to the gate controller to enable the vehicle to pass quickly.

[0057] Another specific use of the unattended self-service payment system for parking lots:

[0058] The unmanned parking lot self-service payment system can be configured with two sets of mobile payment devices (the two sets of mobile payment devices can share one set of track 4) according to user needs. The two sets of mobile payment devices can simultaneously collect fees from non-first-line vehicles queuing in the exit lane, further improving vehicle traffic efficiency.

[0059] The third specific usage method of the unattended self-service payment system for parking lots:

[0060] The unmanned self-service payment system for the parking lot can be configured with two sets of mobile payment devices (the two sets of mobile payment devices can share one set of track 4) according to user needs. One set of mobile payment devices charges non-first vehicles queuing in the exit lane, while the mobile identification box 25 of the other set of mobile payment devices rotates circumferentially to face the entrance lane, identifies vehicles exiting from the entrance lane, and completes the payment. After the payment is completed, the information is transmitted to the gate controller of the entrance gate device 1, and the gate is raised to allow passage, further improving traffic efficiency.

[0061] Although embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the specification and embodiments. They can be applied to various fields suitable for the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other modifications can be easily made. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and their equivalents, the present invention is not limited to the specific details and illustrations shown and described herein.

Claims

1. An unattended self-service payment system for a parking lot, characterized by, The application relates to a parking lot management system. The system comprises an entrance barrier charging device and an exit barrier charging device, the entrance barrier charging device is arranged on the ground to take pictures of vehicles entering the parking lot one by one for identification registration; the exit barrier charging device is arranged on the ground to identify the vehicles on the exit lane, guide the vehicles to pay the fees and lift the barrier to release the vehicles; a mobile charging device is arranged on the ground between the entrance lane and the exit lane, the mobile charging device comprises a lane sliding device and a mobile identification charging device, the lane sliding device is arranged on the ground to drive the mobile identification charging device arranged thereon to identify the license plates of non-first vehicles, guide the drivers to complete the payment operation and transmit the payment information to the exit barrier charging device to directly lift the barrier to release the vehicles which have completed the payment; the lane sliding device comprises a track and a mobile trolley, the track is arranged in a track groove on the ground, and the mobile trolley reciprocally slides on the track; the mobile trolley comprises a mobile trolley and a circumferential rotation transmission device, the mobile trolley drives the mobile identification charging device and the circumferential rotation transmission device supported thereby to reciprocally move on the track; the circumferential rotation transmission device comprises a power selection transmission device and a circumferential transmission device; the mobile identification charging device comprises a circumferential mobile support, a license plate identification device, a charging and printing device and a cash collection device; the circumferential mobile support is arranged on the mobile trolley, the circumferential mobile support comprises a mobile identification box, the mobile identification box is circumferentially rotated on the mobile trolley by the circumferential transmission device connected thereto; the cash collection device comprises a vertical sliding groove, a vertical sliding block, a first gear rack, a second motor, a first gear, a horizontal telescopic device and a portrait capturing and displaying device, the vertical sliding groove is in the shape of a right-angle plate, one side of the vertical sliding groove is vertically and fixedly arranged on one side of an entrance through hole of the mobile identification box and an exit through hole of the mobile identification box; a plurality of vertical sliding grooves are symmetrically and parallelly arranged on the two sides of the entrance through hole and the exit through hole; the vertical sliding block is slidably arranged in the vertical sliding grooves on the two sides, the vertical sliding block is provided with a through hole, and the first gear rack is arranged on one side wall of the vertical sliding block in the longitudinal direction; the second motor is arranged in the mobile identification box, and the rotating shaft of the second motor penetrates out of the mobile identification box; the first gear is arranged on the rotating shaft of the second motor, and the gear teeth of the first gear are engaged with the first gear rack after penetrating through the vertical sliding groove.

2. The unattended parking lot self-payment system according to claim 1, characterized in that, the exit barrier charging device comprises a vehicle identification device and a barrier lifting device, the vehicle identification device is arranged on the ground to identify the license plates of the first vehicles waiting in line on the exit lane and guide the vehicles to pay the fees, and the barrier lifting device is arranged on the ground to lift the barrier to release the vehicles which have completed the payment; the entrance barrier charging device and the exit barrier charging device are of the same structure, and the entrance barrier charging device is arranged on the ground to identify the license plates of the vehicles entering the parking lot.

3. The unattended parking lot self-payment system according to claim 2, wherein, the power selection transmission device is connected to the mobile trolley, and a part of the power of the mobile trolley is provided to the circumferential transmission device connected thereto in the form of circumferential rotation torque according to a predetermined program.

4. The unattended parking lot self-payment system according to claim 3, wherein, The circumferential transmission member drives the connected mobile identification and charging member to rotate circumferentially to adjust the circumferential position of the mobile identification and charging member, so as to facilitate the identification of the vehicle license plate and the payment of the driver.

5. The unattended parking lot payment system of claim 4, wherein, The license plate identification member identifies the vehicle license plate on the mobile identification box, and the charging and printing member collects the cash fee of the driver on the mobile identification box and delivers the change ticket to the driver.

6. The unattended parking lot payment system of claim 5, wherein, The license plate identification member includes a first license plate identification member and a second license plate identification member, both of which are arranged on the mobile identification box, and the license plate identification member is electrically connected with the barrier lifting rod member, and the shooting direction of the first license plate identification member is toward the oblique rear of the exit lane; the second license plate identification member is structurally identical to the first license plate identification member, and is symmetrically arranged in the mobile identification box, and the shooting direction of the second license plate identification member is toward the oblique front of the exit lane; the charging and printing member includes a paper money machine and a printer, the paper money machine is arranged in the mobile identification box, and the inlet of the paper money machine is in communication with the inlet through hole on the mobile identification box; the printer is arranged in the mobile identification box, and the inlet of the printer is in communication with the outlet through hole on the mobile identification box.

7. The unattended parking lot payment system of claim 6, wherein, The lateral telescopic member includes a telescopic transmission member, a telescopic power member and a paper currency capturing member, the telescopic power member includes an electric push rod and a second rack, the telescopic transmission member and the telescopic power member are arranged on the vertical sliding block, and the paper currency capturing member is arranged on the telescopic transmission member; the telescopic transmission member includes a roller shaft, a second gear, a first transmission arm and a second transmission arm, both ends of the roller shaft are provided with mounting seats, the roller shaft is mounted on the vertical sliding block through the mounting seats, the second gear is slidably sleeved on the roller shaft, one end of the first transmission arm is arranged on the side wall of the second gear, and one end of the second transmission arm is hingedly connected to the other end of the first transmission arm; the telescopic transmission member is provided with two sets, and the two sets of telescopic transmission members are symmetrically distributed at both ends of the vertical sliding block; the bottom end of the electric push rod is arranged on the vertical sliding block, and one end of the second rack is arranged on the top end of the electric push rod, and the second rack is engaged with the second gear.

8. The unattended parking lot payment system of claim 7, wherein, The paper currency capturing device comprises a paper currency capturing box, a paper currency clamping conveying device, a third motor and an acoustic microphone integrated device, the paper currency capturing box is a rectangular tubular shape, two side walls of the paper currency capturing box are hinged on the other ends of the two second transmission arms in sequence, and the axis of the paper currency capturing box coincides with the axis of the through hole; the paper currency clamping conveying device comprises a driving shaft, a driven shaft and a synchronous belt, the driving shaft is arranged through one end of the paper currency capturing box, a plurality of first synchronous wheels are sleeved on the driving shaft, the driven shaft is arranged through the other end of the paper currency capturing box, a plurality of second synchronous wheels are rotatably sleeved on the driven shaft, and a plurality of synchronous belts are sleeved on the first synchronous wheels and the second synchronous wheels in sequence; the paper currency clamping conveying device is provided with two sets, the two sets of paper currency clamping conveying devices are distributed in the paper currency capturing box along the vertical direction in sequence, and the outer sides of the synchronous belts of the two sets of paper currency clamping conveying devices are clamped and attached to be used for clamping and conveying paper currency; the third motor is arranged on the outer wall of the paper currency capturing box, and the rotating shaft of the third motor is connected with one end of the driving shaft; the acoustic microphone integrated device is arranged on one end of the side wall of the paper currency capturing box; the acoustic microphone integrated device is provided with a microphone, a loudspeaker and an opening button; the head portrait capturing display device comprises a second display screen and a head portrait capturing camera, the second display screen is used for displaying the parking fee and the payment two-dimensional code of the vehicle on the mobile identification box, the head portrait capturing camera can capture the head of the driver of the vehicle identified by the license plate recognition device, and the spatial positioning recognition is performed to control the mobile trolley device and the cash collection device to move the paper currency capturing device close to the driver.

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