Large platform mechanical garage

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a large platform mechanical garage, comprising a mechanical vehicle carrying platform, a hanging plate vehicle carrying platform, a support frame structure and a plurality of suspension lifting mechanisms. The mechanical vehicle carrying platform is arranged to be able to translate in a lower parking layer, the translation direction of the mechanical vehicle carrying platform is a first type direction and / or a second type direction, the second type direction is the row direction of the lower parking space row, in the case that a designated hanging plate vehicle carrying platform needs to be lowered from an upper parking layer to a lower parking layer, the mechanical vehicle carrying platform of the lower parking layer translates in the first type direction and / or the second type direction, so as to form a lower gap without the mechanical vehicle carrying platform in the corresponding area of the lower parking layer below the designated hanging plate vehicle carrying platform, and / or form a variable passage lane for the vehicle to move into or away from the designated hanging plate vehicle carrying platform lowered to the lower parking layer in the lower parking layer, the lower gap formed by the translation of the mechanical vehicle carrying platform constitutes the variable passage lane in the lower parking layer.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a large-platform mechanical garage. Background Technology

[0002] To accommodate more vehicles in limited space, the primary method currently employed is through mechanical parking garages. Specifically, to maximize parking capacity, double-level automated parking systems or mechanical parking towers are used. However, current automated parking systems and mechanical parking towers suffer from slow parking and retrieval speeds. Therefore, improving parking and retrieval speeds is a limiting factor in the development of automated parking systems. Furthermore, the construction cost of automated parking systems is high, especially for the cost-intensive drive systems such as motors. For example, large automated parking systems require drive systems for each parking space. The numerous parking spaces and frequent movement and lifting operations in automated parking systems significantly increase the failure and accident rates of mechanical equipment, drastically reducing its lifespan and safety. This also places high demands on the operational algorithms of the automated parking system. In addition, the design of double-level or multi-level automated parking systems must consider various issues, such as the safe placement of upper-level parking spaces and how to facilitate the lifting and movement of these spaces. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address one of the aforementioned technical problems, this disclosure provides a large-platform mechanical garage. According to one aspect of this disclosure, a large-platform mechanical parking garage is provided, comprising: a mechanical vehicle-carrying platform disposed in the lower parking level of the large-platform mechanical parking garage, wherein the number of mechanical vehicle-carrying platforms in the lower parking level is one or more, and the two or more mechanical vehicle-carrying platforms constitute two or more or one lower parking space row in the lower parking level, each mechanical vehicle-carrying platform having two or more mechanical parking spaces, the number of mechanical parking spaces provided by each mechanical vehicle-carrying platform being the same or different; a suspended vehicle-carrying platform disposed in the upper parking level of the large-platform mechanical parking garage, the upper parking level having two or more or one level and being located above the lower parking level, the number of suspended vehicle-carrying platforms being one or more; a support frame structure for supporting the suspended vehicle-carrying platforms to form the upper parking level; and a plurality of suspension lifting mechanisms for suspending the suspended vehicle-carrying platforms of the upper parking level and being capable of controlling the suspended vehicle-carrying platforms. The system performs lifting and lowering operations. Multiple suspended lifting mechanisms are positioned at different locations on the suspended vehicle platform. The mechanical vehicle platform is configured to translate within the lower parking level. The translation direction of the mechanical vehicle platform is a first type direction and / or a second type direction, where the second type direction is the direction of the lower parking space row, and the first type direction is an angled direction to the second type direction. When a designated suspended vehicle platform needs to descend from the upper parking level to the lower parking level, the mechanical vehicle platform on the lower parking level translates within the first type direction and / or the second type direction to create a lower gap without a mechanical vehicle platform in the corresponding area of ​​the lower parking level below the designated suspended vehicle platform, and / or to create a variable passageway in the lower parking level for vehicles to enter or leave the designated suspended vehicle platform descending to the lower parking level. The variable passageway is formed by the lower gap created by the translation of the mechanical vehicle platform in the lower parking level.

[0004] According to at least one large-platform mechanical parking garage, when a designated hoisting platform needs to descend from the upper parking level to the lower parking level, and there is already a gap in the corresponding area of ​​the lower parking level below the designated hoisting platform that allows the hoisting platform to land, the designated hoisting platform directly descends to the lower parking level, and / or, the mechanical platform of the lower parking level is translated to form a variable lane for vehicles to move into or out of the designated hoisting platform, or vehicles directly move into or out of the designated hoisting platform based on an existing lane, or vehicles directly move into or out of the designated hoisting platform when the designated hoisting platform is adjacent to an external driving lane.

[0005] Based on at least one large platform mechanical garage, vehicles can move into or out of a designated mechanical vehicle platform, wherein: the mechanical vehicle platform is translated to form a variable lane for vehicles to move into or out of the designated mechanical vehicle platform; or vehicles can move into or out of the designated mechanical vehicle platform based on an existing lane; or vehicles can move directly into or out of the designated mechanical vehicle platform when the designated mechanical vehicle platform is adjacent to an external driving lane.

[0006] According to at least one large platform mechanical parking garage, the number of the suspended vehicle platforms is two or more, wherein: at least one suspended vehicle platform is provided with two or more suspended parking spaces, and the number of suspended parking spaces included in the suspended vehicle platform is the same or different; and / or two or more suspended vehicle platforms constitute two or more parking space rows on the upper parking level, and the arrangement of the upper parking space row is the same as or different from the arrangement of the lower parking space row.

[0007] According to at least one large platform mechanical garage, the suspension lifting mechanism includes a telescopic part and a control part. The telescopic part is connected to the suspended platform and the support frame structure so that the control part can control the telescopic part to extend and retract, thereby controlling the lifting of the suspended platform.

[0008] According to at least one large platform mechanical garage, the telescopic part includes a steel cable, a conveyor belt, or a chain, which extends between the hoisting platform and the steel beam frame of the supporting frame structure. The control unit controls the length change of the steel cable, conveyor belt, or chain to realize the lifting and lowering of the hoisting platform; and / or the steel beam frame is provided with pulleys or gears, and the steel cable, conveyor belt, or chain is connected to the control unit after passing around the pulleys or gears.

[0009] According to at least one large platform mechanical garage, the control unit includes a drive motor for controlling the extension and shortening of the steel cable, conveyor belt, or chain; and / or the control unit includes a transmission device, the drive motor controlling the transmission device to control the extension and shortening of the steel cable, conveyor belt, or chain via the transmission device; and / or the control unit includes a linkage device for transmitting the torque of the output shaft of the drive motor to the transmission device.

[0010] According to at least one large platform mechanical garage, the transmission device is installed on a first type of steel beam frame or a second type of steel beam frame intersecting with the first type of steel beam frame in the large platform mechanical garage. Multiple steel cables, conveyor belts or chains are installed on the second type of steel beam frame. There are two or more second type of steel beam frames. The multiple steel cables, conveyor belts or chains are connected to the transmission device so as to control the multiple steel cables, conveyor belts or chains through the transmission device.

[0011] According to at least one large platform mechanical parking garage, the lower parking level is provided with a non-variable passageway, and the mechanical vehicle platform of the lower parking level can be translated so that the resulting variable lane connects with the non-variable passageway, thereby allowing vehicles to move into or out of the designated hoisting vehicle platform; and / or when the designated hoisting vehicle platform is lowered to a driveway adjacent to the non-variable passageway and / or outside the large platform mechanical parking garage and can be directly moved into or out of the designated hoisting vehicle platform, vehicles can directly move into or out of the designated hoisting vehicle platform.

[0012] According to at least one large platform mechanical parking garage, the lower parking level is provided with a first type of translation guide mechanism extending along the first type direction and / or a second type of translation guide mechanism extending along the second type direction, wherein the first type of translation guide mechanism is capable of guiding the mechanical vehicle platform to translate along the first type direction, and the second type of translation guide mechanism is capable of guiding the mechanical vehicle platform to translate along the second type direction.

[0013] According to at least one large-platform mechanical parking garage, the lower parking level includes a first type of lower clearance and / or a second type of lower clearance disposed 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 move in a first type direction to form a first type of variable passageway as the passageway, and / or the second type of lower clearance is configured to allow the mechanical vehicle platform to move in a second type direction to form a second type of variable passageway as the passageway.

[0014] According to at least one large platform mechanical garage, the mechanical vehicle platform includes two or more mechanical parking spaces in a single row with multiple parking spaces and / or in a cross-row with multiple parking spaces. In the case of the single row with 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 with 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.

[0015] According to at least one large platform mechanical parking garage, where the first type direction is the column direction and the second type direction is the row direction, the translation method of the mechanical vehicle platforms in the lower parking space row is set as follows: during the translation of the mechanical vehicle platforms in the column direction, all mechanical vehicle platforms in one row of mechanical vehicle platforms can be translated as a whole, all mechanical vehicle platforms in two or more rows of mechanical vehicle platforms can be translated as a whole, some mechanical vehicle platforms in one row of mechanical vehicle platforms can be translated in combination, or some mechanical vehicle platforms in at least two rows of mechanical vehicle platforms can be translated in combination, and / or during the translation of the mechanical vehicle platforms in the row direction, all mechanical vehicle platforms in one column of mechanical vehicle platforms can be translated as a whole, all mechanical vehicle platforms in at least two columns of mechanical vehicle platforms can be translated as a whole, some mechanical vehicle platforms in one column of mechanical vehicle platforms can be translated in combination, or some mechanical vehicle platforms in at least two columns of mechanical vehicle platforms can be translated in combination.

[0016] According to at least one large platform mechanical parking garage, the number of upper parking levels is one, and the upper parking level is fully or partially equipped with the suspended vehicle platform. The suspended vehicle platform constitutes two or more or one upper parking space row in the upper parking level. The suspended vehicle platform of the upper parking level is configured to only be able to lift and lower, or is configured to be able to lift and lower and be able to translate along the first type direction and / or the second type direction in the upper parking level.

[0017] According to at least one large-platform mechanical parking garage, the number of upper parking levels is two or more. The uppermost upper parking level is the topmost parking level, and the upper parking levels between the topmost and lower parking levels are intermediate parking levels. The number of intermediate parking levels is one or more. The suspended platform of each intermediate parking level is configured to be able to lift and lower between the upper and lower parking levels and to move horizontally within the upper parking levels. Each intermediate parking level is provided with a first type of upper clearance and / or a second type of upper clearance to allow for the intermediate parking... The suspended platform of the parking level can translate in the first type direction and / or the second type direction; and / or the uppermost parking level is wholly or partially equipped with the suspended platform, and the suspended platform 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 suspended platform, and the uppermost parking level is provided with a first type upper gap and / or a second type upper gap to allow the suspended platform of the uppermost parking level to translate in the first type direction and / or the second type direction.

[0018] According to at least one large platform mechanical parking garage, at least at corresponding positions of the intermediate parking level, a first track steel beam extending along the first type direction and / or a second track steel beam extending along the second type direction are provided, the first track steel beam being configured to support the hoisting vehicle platform and allow the hoisting vehicle platform to translate in the first type direction and / or the second track steel beam being configured to support the hoisting vehicle platform and allow the hoisting vehicle platform to translate in the second type direction.

[0019] According to at least one large platform mechanical garage, where the first type direction is a column direction and the second type direction is a row direction, the translation method of the crane platform in the upper parking space row is set as follows: During the translation of the crane platform in the column direction, all crane platforms in one row can be translated as a whole; all crane platforms in at least two rows can be translated as a whole; and some crane platforms in one row... The platform is capable of combined translation, or at least some of the platform carriers in two or more rows of platform carriers are capable of combined translation, and / or during the translation of the platform carriers in the row direction, all the platform carriers in one row of platform carriers are capable of overall translation, all the platform carriers in at least two or more rows of platform carriers are capable of overall translation, some of the platform carriers in one row of platform carriers are capable of combined translation, or some of the platform carriers in at least two rows of platform carriers are capable of combined translation.

[0020] According to at least one large platform mechanical garage, the suspended platform includes two or more suspended parking spaces in a single row with multiple parking spaces and / or in a cross-row with multiple parking spaces. In the case of the single row with multiple parking spaces, the two or more suspended parking spaces are arranged in one row of parking spaces. In the case of the cross-row with multiple parking spaces, the two or more suspended parking spaces are arranged in two adjacent rows of parking spaces or three or more adjacent rows of parking spaces.

[0021] According to at least one large-platform mechanical parking garage, the mechanical vehicle platform includes two or more mechanical parking spaces arranged in one parking space row, and / or includes two or more mechanical parking spaces arranged 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 hoisting platform includes two or more hoisting parking spaces set in one row of parking spaces, and / or includes two or more hoisting parking spaces set across rows of two or more parking spaces; each hoisting platform includes two, three, four, five, six, seven, or eight or more hoisting parking spaces.

[0022] According to at least one large platform mechanical parking garage, the large platform mechanical parking garage is made of steel structure and is set in a ground parking space or an underground parking space or a part of a ground parking space or a part of an underground parking space, or the entrance and exit of the multi-level mechanical parking garage is provided with a lower level entrance and exit, an intermediate level entrance and exit and / or an uppermost level entrance and exit. Attached Figure Description

[0023] 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.

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a parking garage according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0025] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a parking level according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a mechanical vehicle platform or a crane vehicle platform according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0027] Figures 4 to 18 A schematic diagram of a parking level according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 19 A schematic diagram of a parking garage according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0028] Figures 20 to 31 A schematic diagram of a parking garage according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0029] Figures 32 to 33 A partial schematic diagram of a parking garage according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0030] Figure 34 A schematic diagram of the support method of a parking garage according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0031] Figure 35 A partial schematic diagram of a parking garage according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0032] Figure 36A schematic diagram of the suspension method of a parking garage according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0033] Figures 37 to 38 A partial schematic diagram of a parking garage according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0034] Figures 39 to 43 A schematic diagram of a fully automated parking space according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0035] Figures 44 to 45 A schematic diagram of a parking garage according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, a large-platform mechanical parking garage (which can be regarded as a high-density smart parking garage, a double-layer parking garage, or a multi-layer parking garage) is provided. Figure 1 A parking garage according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0040] Figure 1 The parking garage shown can be a two-story parking garage, a three-story parking garage, or a parking garage with more than one story.

[0041] The parking garage 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.

[0042] The following description will primarily use a large-platform mechanical parking garage as an example. In the case of a two-story parking garage, it can be described as a lower parking level 100 and an upper parking level 200 (for three or more levels, the middle parking level + the top parking level).

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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 2 In 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.

[0045] exist Figure 2The 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. Although... 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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 form an angle with the other second type of direction (e.g., a broken line or a staggered broken line) or be parallel (e.g., a staggered line). 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.

[0048] 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 rows 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.

[0049] In addition, Figure 2 The diagram shows mechanical parking spaces set up by 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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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 2The 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.

[0052] 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 can be fully equipped with mechanical parking spaces or partially equipped with them. The mechanical vehicle platform can be a regular shape or an irregular shape. The mechanical vehicle platform can be any double-sided or polygonal shape, such as rectangle, rhombus, square, L-shape, T-shape, U-shape, etc. Furthermore, the mechanical vehicle platform can be arranged in a single row in a parking space row, or it can be arranged in two or more parking space rows to form a cross-row arrangement.

[0053] 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.

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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.

[0059] 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.

[0060] 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.

[0061] 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.

[0062] 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.

[0063] 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 driveway in the X direction. As described elsewhere in this document, this X-direction driveway can be a partial driveway within the parking garage or a driveway for the entire parking garage.

[0064] 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 garage, or it can be formed in a portion of the parking garage. In this disclosure, the purpose of forming the driveway is simply to connect the designated mechanical vehicle platform to the external driveway.

[0065] Figure 6 It shows Figure 2 The embodiment illustrates how the mechanical vehicle platform can move to allow vehicles to move in (e.g., drive in) or out (e.g., drive away). Figure 6 The mechanical vehicle platform 1101 moves, allowing vehicles parked on it to leave the parking garage along the passageway 120 formed by the lower gap, as indicated by the arrow. Vehicles can also move from outside the parking garage 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 out of the parking garage along the passageway 120 formed by the lower gap, as indicated by the arrow. Vehicles can also be moved from outside the parking garage into the mechanical vehicle platform 1102 along the passageway 120 formed by the lower gap, as indicated by the arrow.

[0066] 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.

[0067] 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.

[0068] 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, such as directly dividing parking spaces on the ground without setting up a mechanical vehicle platform.

[0069] 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 procedure, vehicles parked in mechanical vehicle platform 1104 can be moved out of the parking garage 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 out of the parking garage via the driveway in the direction indicated by the arrow, or vehicles can be moved into mechanical vehicle platform 1105 from the outside.

[0070] 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, if a vehicle parked on mechanical vehicle platform 1107 needs to be moved away or moved into the mechanical vehicle 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 garage. Furthermore, even if the fifth row of mechanical vehicle platforms 1106 is moved, a passageway still exists between mechanical vehicle platform 1106 and the outside of the parking garage. Therefore, vehicles parked on mechanical vehicle platform 1106 can continue to be moved away through the passageway before the movement, or vehicles can be moved into mechanical vehicle platform 1106 from the outside.

[0071] 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 out of the parking garage along the established driveway, while vehicles from outside can move into mechanical vehicle platform 1117 along the same driveway. Similarly, mechanical vehicle platforms 1115 and 1116 also allow vehicles to move in or out, and other mechanical vehicle platforms connected to the outside via driveways can also allow vehicles to move in or out.

[0072] 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 garage. Vehicles parked on the mechanical vehicle platform 1118 can be moved out of the parking garage via the passageway or moved into the mechanical vehicle platform from the outside via the passageway.

[0073] 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.

[0074] 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.

[0075] 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, positioned between mechanical vehicle platforms. The driveway divides the mechanical vehicle platforms into two parts, and the mechanical vehicle platforms can be configured to be unable to move into the space containing the driveway.

[0076] 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 suspended platform on the upper parking level is lowered to the lower parking level, in order to move vehicles off or into the platform, the platform can be rotated (for example, rotated 90 degrees so that the parking space orientation 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 one configuration, the distance between the two ends of the gap in the Y direction can be set relatively large. This way, even after the suspended platform on the upper parking level descends to the lower parking level, the platform does not need to rotate, allowing vehicles to move in or out along the extension direction (Y direction) of the parking space on the platform. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the distance between the two ends of the gap can be set according to actual conditions.

[0077] The embodiments described above illustrate vehicle entry and exit from the mechanical vehicle platform inside the parking garage. However, it's important to note that if the mechanical vehicle platform is adjacent to the external driveway, vehicles can move directly from the mechanical vehicle platform into the driveway or vice versa. Furthermore, in some cases, parking garages may also have non-variable access routes. These non-variable routes can be inherent to the parking garage itself, rather than lanes formed by the movement of the mechanical vehicle platform. In the presence of non-variable routes, if the corresponding mechanical vehicle platform can move directly in or out through these routes, vehicles can directly utilize them for entry and exit.

[0078] 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 garage 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. Additionally, 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 garage.

[0079] 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.

[0080] 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 leave. The same principle applies to the second type of lower clearance.

[0081] 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).

[0082] 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.

[0083] 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.

[0084] 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.

[0085] 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.

[0086] 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.

[0087] In addition, in various embodiments of this disclosure, the driving lane of the parking space itself where the parking garage is located can be used as the first type of reversible lane and / or the second type of reversible lane. 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.

[0088] In addition, maintenance access can be provided in the parking garage. 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.

[0089] The gaps in the various parking garages arranged within the parking space can be used interchangeably. The outer parking spaces of a parking garage are configured as fixed structures, fixed facilities, driveways, sidewalks, maintenance lanes, utility tunnels, and / or pre-defined boundaries adjacent to the parking space; and / or, during passage, parking spaces on one or both sides of a parking garage are configured as fixed structures, fixed facilities, driveways, sidewalks, maintenance lanes, utility tunnels, and / or pre-defined boundaries adjacent to the parking space. For example, the parking garage can be divided according to artificial design; and / or, can be formed by one or more of the following: fixed structures, fixed facilities, driveways, sidewalks, maintenance lanes, walls, firewalls, fire curtains, fire-resistant facilities, open areas, utility tunnels, columns, and pre-defined boundaries.

[0090] In this disclosure, the parking space equipped with the aforementioned parking garage can be a newly built above-ground parking garage, a renovated existing above-ground parking garage, a newly built underground parking garage, a renovated existing underground parking garage, a newly built surface parking lot, a renovated existing surface parking lot, or a civil defense parking 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.

[0091] According to the parking garage 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 suspended vehicle platform (e.g., a vehicle pallet, upper vehicle platform, etc.) may be provided in the upper parking level. This suspended vehicle platform may have parking spaces for vehicles to park on, and it can also be lowered from the upper parking level to the lower parking level to facilitate vehicle parking and departure.

[0092] In this disclosure, similar to the description of the mechanical vehicle platform, one or more pallet parking spaces (e.g., pallet parking spaces) may also be provided on the pallet vehicle platform. The arrangement of the pallet parking spaces can be the same as the arrangement of the mechanical parking spaces on the mechanical vehicle platform, for example, see [link to relevant documentation]. 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 suspended platform trucks. 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 suspended platform trucks included in each parking space row, the form of the suspended platform trucks set in each parking space row, etc. In this disclosure, the movement of the mechanical platform trucks in the lower parking level and the movement of the suspended platform trucks in the upper parking level may be referred to as translation, planar movement, etc. During the translation of the crane platform in the column direction (such as the Y direction shown in the figure, or the direction corresponding to the column direction), all crane platforms in a row of crane platforms can be translated as a whole (the entire row moves), all crane platforms in at least two rows of crane platforms can be translated as a whole (at least two entire rows move), some crane platforms in a row of crane platforms can be translated in combination (two or more crane platforms in a row move together), or some crane platforms in at least two rows of crane platforms can be translated in combination (two or more crane platforms in two or more rows move together). During the translation of the crane platform in the row direction (such as the X direction shown in the figure, or the direction corresponding to the column direction), all crane platforms in a row can be translated as a whole (all crane platforms in a row of parking spaces move), all crane platforms in at least two rows can be translated as a whole (all crane platforms in two or more rows of parking spaces move), some crane platforms in a row can be translated in combination (some crane platforms in a row of parking spaces move together), or some crane platforms in at least two rows can be translated in combination (some crane platforms in at least two rows of parking spaces move together).

[0093] First, we will take the case where the parking garage includes an upper parking level (the top parking level) as an example. Figure 15 The arrangement of a hanging platform for a vehicle-carrying vehicle on the uppermost parking level is shown according to this disclosure. Figure 15 The embodiments can be used as Figure 2 The upper parking level in the example. (As shown) Figure 15 As shown, the overhead vehicle platform 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 overhead parking platform shown are all consistent with... Figure 2 The embodiments are described in the same or similar manner, with the main difference being that the hoisting vehicle platform can be raised and lowered between the upper and lower parking levels.

[0094] 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 suspended parking platform 210 of the upper parking level 200 can move in the X direction. Furthermore, in this disclosure, the suspended parking platform 210 can also be configured to move in directions other than the X direction. The position of the suspended parking spaces is changed by moving the suspended parking platform 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 the hoisting platforms of the upper parking level can be moved through this single upper gap, allowing a designated hoisting platform to move above the lower gap of the lower parking level, thereby allowing the designated hoisting platform 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 hoisting platforms 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 hoisting platforms of the upper parking level above it to rise and fall through that upper parking level.

[0095] 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. Although... 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.

[0096] 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.

[0097] The upper parking level can include N rows of parking spaces, where N=1 or N≥2. Figure 15The 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 15 The diagram shows that each row of parking spaces comprises eighteen parking spaces. Figure 15 The diagram shows that the upper 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.

[0098] To allow the suspended platform 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 guide rails, chains, etc. (guide rails are indicated by dashed lines extending in the X direction). Guide rails 230 can be arranged along the X direction. For each suspended platform in each parking space row, one or more guide rails 230 can be provided, preferably two or more. The suspended platform can be configured to move along the guide 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 suspended platform. For example, for the upper parking level, the movement guide mechanism can be located at the end of the suspended platform, such as at both ends. For example, when the suspended platform is configured to move in the X direction, the movement guide mechanism can be located at the end of the suspended platform in the Y direction; and / or when the suspended platform is configured to move in the Y direction, the movement guide mechanism can be located at the end of the suspended platform in the X direction.

[0099] According to another embodiment of this disclosure, the uppermost parking level can also be configured to be filled with suspended vehicle platforms. In this configuration, the suspended vehicle platforms 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 suspended platform does not need to move within the plane of the uppermost parking level. Therefore, a movement guide mechanism can be omitted from the uppermost parking level.

[0100] 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 16The 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.

[0101] exist Figure 15 In 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 suspended platform to move, enabling a variable upper clearance, thereby allowing the suspended platform of the upper parking level above the intermediate parking level to rise and fall between the upper and lower parking levels. In this disclosure, the suspended platform is partially provided in the upper parking level, which serves as the intermediate parking level. This intermediate parking level's suspended platform is configured to rise and fall 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 suspended platform to move in one direction, and the second type of upper clearance allows the suspended platform to move in the other 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 hoisting platform of the intermediate parking level is configured to be able to lift and move between the upper and lower parking levels and within the upper parking level. The intermediate parking level is provided with a first type of upper clearance and / or a second type of upper clearance to allow the hoisting platform of the intermediate parking level to move in one direction and / or the other.

[0102] When a vehicle moves away from or into the designated suspended platform on the uppermost parking level, and a suspended platform exists at a designated location on the intermediate parking level corresponding to that platform, or a mechanical platform exists at a designated location on the lower parking level, the existing suspended platforms and / or mechanical platforms are moved in one and / or the other to create a gap that allows the designated suspended platform on the uppermost parking level to descend to the designated location on the lower parking level. This allows vehicles to move into or out of the designated suspended platform along a reversible lane or a non-reversible lane, or directly. Furthermore, if there are two or more intermediate parking levels, and the suspended platform on the upper intermediate parking level needs to be raised or lowered, the suspended platform on the lower intermediate parking level can be moved to create a gap for the suspended platform on the upper intermediate parking level to be raised or lowered.

[0103] Although relative to Figure 2In the embodiment shown, which is a typical embodiment where the lower parking level can move laterally, the upper parking level's suspended platform can be configured to move laterally. However, it should be noted that the main function is to allow the suspended platform to descend to the lower parking level. The upper parking level's suspended platform can also be configured to move longitudinally or in various ways, such as moving laterally or longitudinally.

[0104] for Figure 4 The 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. 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-carrying platform to be replaced with a lifting-and-lowering platform. Furthermore, as above, if the upper parking level consists of only one level, it can be entirely equipped with lifting-and-lowering platforms or partially equipped with them. When fully equipped with lifting-and-lowering platforms, the form is similar to... Figure 16 The description is similar. With a partially installed crane platform, the crane platform can move horizontally within the upper parking level.

[0105] When the upper parking level comprises two or more levels, as described above, the top parking level can be entirely equipped with a suspended platform or partially equipped with a suspended platform, while the middle parking levels can partially be equipped with suspended platforms to allow for lateral movement of the suspended platforms. Similarly, the movement of the suspended platform 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 uppermost crane platform to be raised and lowered.

[0106] 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, but a lifting platform replaces the mechanical platform. Similarly, the lifting platform in the intermediate parking level can also be configured to move only in one direction or only in another direction.

[0107] 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.

[0108] The following description includes the lower parking level, the middle parking level, and the uppermost parking level (it can 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.

[0109] Option 1: The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to move in one direction, and the suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the intermediate parking level is configured to move in the other direction, so as to allow the suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the intermediate parking level to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level, and / or the suspended vehicle-carrying platform 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 suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the intermediate parking level is configured to move in one direction, so as to allow the suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the intermediate parking level to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level, and / or the suspended vehicle-carrying platform 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 suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the intermediate parking level is configured to move in one direction, so as to allow the suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the intermediate parking level to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level, and / or the suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the uppermost parking level to move up and down between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level. Fourth configuration: The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to move in the opposite direction, and the suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the intermediate parking level is configured to move in the opposite direction, so as to allow the suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the intermediate parking level to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level and / or the suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the uppermost parking level to move up and down between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level. Fifth configuration: The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to move in one direction and the opposite direction, and the suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the intermediate parking level is configured to move in the opposite direction, so as to allow the suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the intermediate parking level to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level and / or the suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the uppermost parking level to move up and down between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level. Sixth configuration: The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to move in one direction and the opposite direction, and the suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the intermediate parking level is configured to move in one direction, so as to allow the suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the intermediate parking level to move up and down between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level and / or the suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the uppermost parking level to move up and down between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level. Seventh Option: The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to move in one direction and another, and the suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the intermediate parking level is configured to move in one direction and another, so as to allow the suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the intermediate parking level to rise and fall between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level and / or the suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the uppermost parking level to rise and fall between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level. Eighth Option: The mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level is configured to move in one direction, and the suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the intermediate parking level is configured to move in one direction and another, so as to allow the suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the intermediate parking level to rise and fall between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level and / or the suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the uppermost parking level to rise and fall between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level.Ninth method: The mechanical vehicle platform of the lower parking level is configured to move in the other direction, and the suspended vehicle platform of the intermediate parking level is configured to move in one direction and the other direction, so as to allow the suspended vehicle platform of the intermediate parking level to rise and fall between the intermediate parking level and the lower parking level and / or the suspended vehicle platform of the uppermost parking level to rise and fall between the uppermost parking level and the lower parking level.

[0110] To facilitate a clearer understanding of this disclosure. Figures 17 to 19 A schematic diagram of a parking garage 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 hoist platform in the X direction to avoid the guide mechanism affecting the lifting and lowering of the hoist platform). Figure 18 This can be the setting for the top parking level, and Figure 19 This can be a sectional view of a parking garage. 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 suspended vehicle-carrying platform and an upper clearance. The suspended vehicle-carrying platform can move in the middle parking level and provide space for the suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the uppermost parking level to rise and fall through the changed upper clearance area. Figure 18 As shown, the top parking level can be filled with suspended vehicle platforms, which can only be raised and lowered. Figure 19 This shows a cross-sectional view of the parking garage.

[0111] In this disclosure, the mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the lower parking level and the suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the upper parking level can be configured to be the same or similar in form, that is, they can be configured to have the same or similar dimensions and carry the same or similar number of parking spaces. However, those skilled in the art will understand that as long as the suspended vehicle-carrying platform 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 suspended vehicle-carrying platform 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 suspended vehicle-carrying platform of the upper parking level to be lowered to the lower parking level, the width of the suspended vehicle-carrying platform 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 suspended vehicle-carrying platform 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 hanging platform 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 hanging platform 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.

[0112] 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 can move 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, in which case the mechanical vehicle platform can move in the Y direction. When the hoisting vehicle platform 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 hoisting vehicle platform 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).

[0113] In this disclosure, the crane platform in the upper parking level can be configured as one or two upper parking spaces. For a detailed description, please refer to the description of the lower parking space above. The upper parking space can be configured as a single row, with two or more crane platforms arranged to form this row. The row direction of this upper parking space can be either the X-direction or the Y-direction. The crane platforms in this upper parking space 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 crane platform moves in the X-direction, a gap can be provided in the upper parking space row to provide movement space for the crane platform. Alternatively, a gap can be omitted in the upper parking space row, allowing the crane platform to move in the Y-direction. When a suspended platform 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 platform to the specified location. 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 suspended platform can move in the first and / or second directions. However, in this disclosure, the suspended platform can also be configured to move in the first 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 or not coincide with the second direction (i.e., it is a different direction from the second direction). The parking spaces can be arranged in two or more rows. For the movement of the suspended platform in this configuration, refer to the above description of a single parking space row; similarly, the suspended platform can move in the first and / or second (or third) directions.

[0114] 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-carrying platforms LP1 occupying a single row, while the upper parking level includes three overhead platform 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 suspended vehicle carrier platforms UP3 (each platform may include one or more parking spaces in the row direction). Figure 22The lower parking level includes a mechanical vehicle platform LP3 occupying three rows, and the upper parking level includes a suspended vehicle platform UP3 occupying three rows (the platform may include one or more parking spaces in the row direction). Figure 23 The lower parking level includes three mechanical vehicle-carrying platforms LP3 occupying three rows, while the upper parking level includes three suspended vehicle-carrying platforms UP1 occupying a single row (in the row direction, the platform may include one or more parking spaces). Figure 24 The lower parking level includes a mechanical vehicle carrier platform LP3 occupying three rows, and the upper parking level includes a suspended platform UP2 occupying two rows and a suspended platform UP1 occupying a single row (the platform may include one or more parking spaces in the row direction). Figure 25 The lower parking level includes a mechanical vehicle carrier platform LP1 occupying a single row, and the upper parking level includes a suspended platform UP2 occupying two rows and a suspended platform UP1 occupying a single row (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 suspended platform UP2 and a single-row suspended platform UP1 (in the row direction, the platform may include one or more parking spaces). Figure 27 The lower parking level includes a single-row mechanical vehicle platform LP1, and the upper parking level includes three single-row suspended vehicle platforms UP1 (in the row direction, the platform may include one or more parking spaces). Figure 28 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 single-row suspended vehicle carrier platforms UP1 (each platform may include one or more parking spaces in the row direction). 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 suspended vehicle platform MUP1, and the uppermost parking level consisting of three-row suspended vehicle platforms AUP3 (each platform may include one or more parking spaces in the row direction). 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 a suspended vehicle platform MUP3 occupying three rows, and the uppermost parking level consisting of a suspended vehicle platform AUP1 occupying a single row (in the row direction, the platform may include one or more parking spaces). Figure 31 The diagram shows the lower parking level consisting of three rows of mechanical vehicle carrier platforms (LP3), the middle parking level consisting of two rows of suspended vehicle carrier platforms (MUP2) and one row of suspended vehicle carrier platforms (MUP1), and the uppermost parking level consisting of one row of suspended vehicle carrier platforms (AUP1). (In the row direction, each platform may include one or more parking spaces.) Only a few example configurations are shown in the diagram; other arrangements are also possible.

[0115] The lifting method of the crane platform is described in detail below.

[0116] Figure 32 An embodiment according to this disclosure is shown. Figure 32 The lifting and lowering of the suspended vehicle platform is achieved through a hydraulic device. For example, a suspended vehicle platform 320 with three parking spaces is provided in the upper parking level, and a mechanical vehicle platform 310 with three parking spaces is provided in the lower parking level. Additionally, a lower access point 311 is provided in the parking level. The suspended vehicle platform 320 can be fixedly connected to a hydraulic device 330, which is used to lift the suspended vehicle platform 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 also be provided. A perspective view of the state shown in the lower parking level is shown in the axial view. When the left-side suspended platform 320 of the upper parking level needs to be lowered to the lower parking level, the mechanical 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 below the left-side suspended platform 320 will become empty, allowing the left-side suspended platform 320 to be lowered to the lower parking level by controlling the hydraulic device 330. The suspended platform 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 suspended platform. In this way, the lifting and lowering of the suspended platform 320 can be achieved by raising and lowering the reinforcing beam 321 through the hydraulic device 330. In addition, to reinforce larger platforms, reinforcement members 322 can be provided on the suspended platform 320, and reinforcement members 312 can be provided on the mechanical platform 310.

[0117] Figure 33 An embodiment according to this disclosure is shown. Figure 33The lifting and lowering of the suspended vehicle platform is achieved through a hydraulic device. A suspended vehicle platform 320 with three parking spaces is provided in the upper parking level, and a mechanical vehicle 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 suspended vehicle platform 320 can be fixedly connected to the hydraulic device 330, which is used to lift and lower the suspended vehicle platform 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 optional embodiment, the hydraulic device 330 can also be reinforced near the lower parking level, for example, by being reinforced to or near the ground of the lower parking level, or to a support column near the ground. Furthermore, a reinforced base can be provided on the ground of the lower parking level to support the hydraulic device 330. Alternatively, a reinforced 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 showing the state as indicated in the lower parking level is presented in the axial view. When the left-side hoisting platform 3201 of the upper parking level needs to be lowered to the lower parking level, the mechanical platform 3101 of the lower parking level can move along the Y direction to the lower clearance 311 (see [reference]). Figure 33 (Top view), at this time, the space below the crane platform 3201 will become empty, and the crane platform 3201 can be lowered to the lower parking level by controlling the hydraulic device 330. If the crane platform 3202 needs to be lowered to the lower parking level, it can be directly lowered to the lower parking level because it is below the lower empty space 311. If the crane platform 3203 needs to be lowered to the lower parking level, the mechanical platform 3102 below it can be moved to the lower empty space 311. At this time, the space below the crane platform 3203 will become empty, and the crane platform 3203 can be lowered to the lower parking level by controlling the hydraulic device 330.

[0118] The crane platform 320 can be fixedly connected to the reinforcing beam 321, and the reinforcing beam 321 is connected to the hydraulic device 330. Thus, the crane platform 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 crane platform 320, and reinforcement components 312 can be provided on the mechanical platform 310.

[0119] 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 configurations. In the screw-type configuration, 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 crane platform. Driven by the motor 333, the nut 332 moves up and down along the screw 331, thereby raising and lowering the crane platform. In the rack-type configuration, 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 crane platform. Driven by the motor 336, the gear 335 moves up and down along the rack 334, thereby raising and lowering the crane platform. 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 crane platform directly or indirectly connected to the nut or gear.

[0120] It should be noted that although the accompanying drawings show hydraulic, screw, and rack-and-pinion types of devices supporting the suspended platform from the bottom, those skilled in the art should understand that they can also be directly or indirectly fixedly connected to the suspended platform via a suspension mechanism (suspension lifting mechanism). Controlling the lifting of the suspended platform 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 beams of the garage support frame structure. Alternatively, these devices can be fixedly connected to the steel columns of the garage support frame structure. Any suitable configuration can be used in this disclosure, as long as these devices can stably control the lifting of the suspended platform.

[0121] According to the above description of this disclosure, the suspended platform of 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 suspended platform 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 in the upper parking level. The support beam or support frame can be set according to the number of suspended platforms, and a corresponding support beam or support frame is set for each suspended platform. The lower end of the hydraulic device can be fixed to the lower parking level. When the corresponding suspended platform and support beam / support frame move to the upper end of the corresponding hydraulic device, the lifting of the suspended platform 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 of the lower parking level, and the upper end of the hydraulic device can be directly or indirectly fixed to the corresponding suspended platform. In this way, the movement of the hydraulic device on the moving guide device drives the suspended platform to translate in various directions. In addition, the same movement method can also be used for screw-type and rack-type lifting devices.

[0122] Figure 35 The image illustrates a lifting method according to another embodiment of this disclosure. In this embodiment, a suspended lifting method is employed (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 suspended platform 420 can be suspended on the steel beam frame 450 via a suspension device 430 in the form of a telescopic part such as a steel cable, drive belt, or chain, and the steel beam frame 450 can be fixed to the support column of the garage or a supporting structure 440 such as a steel column. The suspension device 430 is controlled (via a control unit) to achieve telescopic (length change), thereby allowing the suspended platform 420 to lift and lower even when there is no mechanical platform 410 below. In this disclosure, the suspension device 430 can be fixedly connected to the reinforcing beam 421 of the suspended platform 420. Furthermore, although the form of the reinforcing beam 421 is shown in the figure, those skilled in the art should understand that other reinforcing parts can also be provided, such as locally providing a reinforcing part at the connection between the suspension device and the crane platform. Optionally, in this embodiment, a reinforcing member 422 can also be provided on the crane platform 420, or a reinforcing member 412 can be provided on the mechanical platform 410. Further, an auxiliary suspension device 431 can optionally be provided on the steel beam frame 450 (intermediate steel beam frame) and the crane platform 420, for example, the auxiliary suspension device 431 is connected to the reinforcing member 412 of the intermediate steel beam frame and the crane platform 420. Figure 35The 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 beam frame 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 such as a steel cable, drive belt, or chain to move, thereby changing the length of the steel cable, drive belt, or chain. This allows for the lifting and lowering of the suspended vehicle platform 420.

[0123] In this disclosure, there can be multiple steel cables, drive belts, or chains, which are positioned at different locations on the crane platform. By connecting multiple steel cables, drive belts, or chains to the transmission device 463, 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 garage (e.g., referring to...). Figure 5 The steel beam frame (which can be called a second-direction steel beam frame, a first-type steel beam frame, etc.) is located on one side of the X-direction (the 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 parking garage's hoisting platform in the X-direction. The steel cables, drive belts, or chains connected to the hoisting platform can be connected to the transmission device 463 in a direction angled to the X-direction, for example, they can extend in the Y-direction and connect to the transmission device 463. Furthermore, 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 such steel beams can be installed, and their number can be set as needed, such as the weight the suspended platform needs to bear. Besides being installed near both ends of the suspended platform, the steel cables, drive belts, or chains can also be installed at other locations between the two ends of the suspended platform. 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 suspended platform 420 or the reinforcing beam 421 of the suspended platform 420. Figure 36In 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 crane platform 420. Optionally, a fixed pulley or fixed gear can be installed on the reinforcing beam 421 of the crane platform 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. This method can significantly reduce the tension on the suspension device 430, thus achieving a safer and more reliable suspension and lifting function. In addition, the reinforcing member 422 can also be in the form of a reinforcing beam, and when an auxiliary suspension device is provided, a fixed pulley or fixed gear can also be installed in this reinforcing beam.

[0124] 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 rail beam 470 can be set along the X direction, wherein the steel beam frame 450 for the hoisting platform can be set on the rail beam 470 so that it can be moved in the X direction along the rail beam 470 by the drive of a motor.

[0125] Figure 38 The 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.

[0126] 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.

[0127] 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 also schedule the creation of a driving lane associated with a specific parking space.

[0128] 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.

[0129] 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.

[0130] 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.

[0131] 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.

[0132] Figure 39 A schematic diagram of a fully automated parking space according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0133] 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.

[0134] 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. An automated guided vehicle (AGV) on these levels can move the vehicle to be parked to the lifting device, and after the transport is complete, 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 move 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 7. Along the variable gap, the vehicle carrier 7 can move 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.

[0135] 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.

[0136] 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.

[0137] 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.

[0138] In addition, the space above the delivery channel can be the parking level ceiling or an open space, etc.

[0139] 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:] ...and 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.

[0140] 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:] ...and 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.

[0141] 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:] ...and 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.

[0142] 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:] ...and 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.

[0143] 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 and the second type of variable lanes. For example, after moving within the first type of variable lane, one can enter the corresponding parking space via 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.

[0144] This disclosure also provides a method for storing and retrieving vehicles in a parking garage. The preceding descriptions are all incorporated into the description of this method. In short, the method may include: identifying a designated parking space, wherein the designated parking space is the 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 driveway between the designated parking space and the outside of the parking garage that allows vehicles to travel; if no driveway exists, moving a mechanical vehicle platform to form a driveway connecting the designated parking space and the outside of the parking garage, allowing vehicles to move into or out of the designated parking space via the driveway; if a driveway exists, vehicles can move into or out of the designated parking space via the existing driveway; when the designated parking space is determined to be a suspended platform parking space, including... The process includes: determining whether a mechanical vehicle platform and a suitable clearance exist at the corresponding position below the designated parking space's overhead vehicle platform, wherein a suitable clearance is a clearance large enough to accommodate the designated parking space; if not, moving the mechanical vehicle platform of the lower parking level so that the corresponding position below the designated parking space's overhead vehicle platform is a suitable clearance, and determining whether there is a driveway between the suitable clearance and the outside of the parking garage; if no driveway exists, moving the mechanical vehicle platform of the lower parking level to create a driveway for vehicles; lowering the overhead vehicle platform of the designated parking space to the suitable clearance; and moving vehicles into or out of the designated parking space via the driveway. When there are two or more upper parking levels, and the designated parking space is determined to be a suspended platform 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 suspended platform 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 suspended platform of the designated parking space to pass through. If not, the suspended platform of the intermediate upper parking level is moved to create a suitable upper clearance at the corresponding position to allow the suspended platform 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 suspended platform and / or mechanical platform can move individually or in combination.

[0145] Although the accompanying drawings and related content depict vehicles entering and exiting via the lower parking level, the concept of this disclosure also applies to sunken parking garages. Figure 44 and Figure 45 An illustrative implementation is shown. Figure 44 The diagram illustrates how vehicles can enter and exit the parking garage from the intermediate level. For example... Figure 44 As shown, this parking garage can be designed as a sunken garage, with the lowest level located below ground level. Figure 44In the illustrated embodiment, the intermediate layer can correspond to the lower parking layer described above (i.e., the parking layer for vehicle entry and exit), and a detailed description can be found in the description of the lower parking layer. A mechanical vehicle-carrying platform can be installed on this layer (the full description can be found above). The bottom and top layers can refer to the description of the upper parking layer above, and a suspended vehicle-carrying platform can be installed (the full description can be found above). In this embodiment, there can be two or more intermediate layers. One intermediate layer corresponding to the entry and exit space can correspond to the lower parking layer described above, while the other intermediate layers can correspond to the upper parking layers described above. Figure 45 This shows the situation where vehicles can enter and exit the parking garage from the top level. For example... Figure 45 As shown, this parking garage can be designed as a sunken garage, with the middle and bottom levels located below ground level. Figure 45In the illustrated embodiment, the uppermost layer corresponds to the lower parking level described above (i.e., the parking level for vehicle entry and exit), and a detailed description can be found in the description of the lower parking level. A mechanical vehicle-carrying platform can be installed on this level (the full description can be found above). The intermediate and lowermost layers can be described in the same way as the upper parking level above, and a suspended vehicle-carrying platform can be installed (the full description can be found above). Similarly, two or more intermediate layers can be provided in this embodiment. It should be noted that all features and related characteristics of the mechanical vehicle-carrying platform and the suspended vehicle-carrying platform can be incorporated into this embodiment. For example, the arrangement, movement, and support methods, etc. In this embodiment, the mechanical vehicle-carrying platform of the parking level where the entry / exit space is located can be moved to connect with the entry / exit space by moving the mechanical vehicle-carrying platform, and the suspended vehicle-carrying platform can be moved and / or raised to connect with the entry / exit space by moving and / or raising the suspended vehicle-carrying platform. Vehicle entry and exit are allowed by connecting the mechanical vehicle-carrying platform or the suspended vehicle-carrying platform with the entry / exit space. Furthermore, while the mechanical vehicle platform or suspended platform can be moved to directly connect with the access space, for the parking level where the mechanical vehicle platform is located, it can also be moved so that it is not directly connected to the access space. Instead, the mechanical vehicle platform is moved to indirectly connect the designated mechanical vehicle platform (vehicle access) via a vehicle-free mechanical vehicle platform. That is, vehicles on the designated mechanical vehicle platform can travel to the access space via the vehicle-free mechanical vehicle platform, or vice versa. The same approach can be used for suspended platforms. For example, the designated suspended platform can be raised and / or moved to directly connect with the access space, or the designated suspended platform can be moved to the parking level where the access space is located. By moving the mechanical vehicle platform, a passage formed by the vehicle-free mechanical vehicle platform can be created between the designated suspended platform and the access space, thereby achieving an indirect connection. In this embodiment, the parking level where the access space is located can be called a first type of parking level, and the other parking levels can be called second type of parking levels. The vehicle platform of the first type of parking level can only move horizontally, or it can move horizontally and vertically. The vehicle platform of the second type of parking level can be configured to move vertically and horizontally, or it can only move vertically.

[0146] 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.

[0147] 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 large-platform mechanical garage, characterized in that, include: A mechanical vehicle platform is installed in the lower parking level of the large platform mechanical garage. In the lower parking level, the number of mechanical vehicle platforms is one or more, and the two or more mechanical vehicle platforms constitute two or more or one lower parking space row in the lower parking level. The mechanical vehicle platform is provided with two or more mechanical parking spaces, and the number of mechanical parking spaces provided by each mechanical vehicle platform is the same or different. A crane-mounted vehicle platform is provided, which is located on the upper parking level of the large platform mechanical garage. The upper parking level has two or more levels or one level and is located above the lower parking level. The number of crane-mounted vehicle platforms is two or more or one level. A support frame structure is provided to support the suspended vehicle platform in order to form the upper parking level. as well as Multiple suspension lifting mechanisms are provided, which are used to suspend the suspended vehicle platform of the upper parking level and control the lifting and lowering of the suspended vehicle platform. These multiple suspension lifting mechanisms are located at different positions on the suspended vehicle platform. The mechanical vehicle platform is configured to translate within the lower parking level. The translation direction of the mechanical vehicle platform is a first type direction and / or a second type direction, wherein the second type direction is the row direction of the lower parking space, and the first type direction is an angled direction to the second type direction. When a designated hoisting platform in the hoisting platform needs to descend from the upper parking level to the lower parking level, the mechanical vehicle platform in the lower parking level translates within the first type direction and / or the second type direction to create a lower gap without a mechanical vehicle platform in the corresponding area of ​​the lower parking level below the designated hoisting platform, and / or to create a variable passageway in the lower parking level for vehicles to move into or out of the designated hoisting platform that descends to the lower parking level. The variable passageway is formed by the lower gap created by the translation of the mechanical vehicle platform in the lower parking level.

2. The large-platform mechanical garage as described in claim 1, characterized in that, When the designated crane platform needs to descend from the upper parking level to the lower parking level, and there is already a gap in the corresponding area of ​​the lower parking level below the designated crane platform that allows the crane platform to land, the designated crane platform may directly descend to the lower parking level, and / or the mechanical platform of the lower parking level may be translated to form a variable lane for vehicles to enter or leave the designated crane platform, or vehicles may directly enter or leave the designated crane platform based on an existing lane, or vehicles may directly enter or leave the designated crane platform when it is adjacent to an external driving lane.

3. The large-platform mechanical garage as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle is capable of moving into or out of the designated mechanical vehicle platform within the mechanical vehicle platform, wherein: The mechanical vehicle platform is moved horizontally to create a variable lane for vehicles to enter or leave the designated mechanical vehicle platform; or vehicles can enter or leave the designated mechanical vehicle platform based on an existing lane; or vehicles can directly enter or leave the designated mechanical vehicle platform when it is adjacent to an external driving lane.

4. The large platform mechanical garage as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The number of the hoisting platform is two or more, wherein: At least one crane platform is provided with two or more crane parking spaces, and the number of crane parking spaces included in the crane platform may be the same or different; and / or Two or more overhead vehicle platforms constitute two or more rows of parking spaces on the upper parking level, and the arrangement of the upper parking space rows may be the same as or different from the arrangement of the lower parking space rows.

5. The large-platform mechanical garage as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The suspension lifting mechanism includes a telescopic part and a control part. The telescopic part is connected to the suspended platform and the support frame structure so that the control part can control the telescopic part to extend and retract, thereby controlling the lifting of the suspended platform.

6. The large-platform mechanical garage as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The telescopic component includes a steel cable, conveyor belt, or chain, which extends between the hoisting platform and the steel beams of the supporting frame structure. The control unit controls the length changes of the steel cable, conveyor belt, or chain to achieve the lifting and lowering of the hoisting platform; and / or The steel beam frame is equipped with pulleys or gears, and the steel cable, conveyor belt or chain passes around the pulleys or gears and is connected to the control unit.

7. The large platform mechanical garage as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The control unit includes a drive motor for controlling the extension and retraction of the steel cable, conveyor belt, or chain; and / or The control unit includes a transmission device, and the drive motor controls the transmission device to control the extension and retraction of the steel cable, conveyor belt, or chain; and / or The control unit includes a linkage device, which is used to transmit the torque of the output shaft of the drive motor to the transmission device.

8. The large platform mechanical garage as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The transmission device is installed on the first type of steel beam frame or the second type of steel beam frame intersecting with the first type of steel beam frame in the large platform mechanical garage. Multiple steel cables, conveyor belts or chains are installed on the second type of steel beam frame. There are two or more second type of steel beam frames. The multiple steel cables, conveyor belts or chains are connected to the transmission device so that the multiple steel cables, conveyor belts or chains can be controlled by the transmission device.

9. The large platform mechanical garage as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The lower parking level is provided with a non-variable passage. The mechanical vehicle platform of the lower parking level can be translated so that the formed variable lane can connect with the non-variable passage, thereby allowing vehicles to move into or out of the designated hanging vehicle platform. and / or When the designated hoisting platform is lowered to the driveway adjacent to the non-variable passage and / or the large platform mechanical garage and can be directly moved in or out, the vehicle can be directly moved in or out of the designated hoisting platform.

10. The large platform mechanical garage as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The lower parking level is provided with a first type of translation guide mechanism extending along the first type direction and / or a second type of translation guide mechanism extending along the second type direction, wherein the first type of translation guide mechanism can guide the mechanical vehicle platform to translate along the first type direction, and the second type of translation guide mechanism can guide the mechanical vehicle platform to translate along the second type direction.

11. The large-platform mechanical garage as described in claim 10, characterized in that, The lower parking level includes a first type of lower clearance and / or a second type of lower clearance 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 move in the first type direction in order to form a first type of variable passageway as the passageway, and / or The second type of lower gap is configured to allow the mechanical vehicle platform to move in the second type direction in order to form a second type of variable passage lane as the passage lane.

12. The large platform mechanical garage as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The mechanical vehicle platform includes two or more mechanical parking spaces in a single row with multiple parking spaces and / or in a cross-row with multiple parking spaces. In the case of the single row with multiple parking spaces, the two or more mechanical parking spaces are located in one row of parking spaces. In the case of the cross-row with multiple parking spaces, the two or more mechanical parking spaces are located in two adjacent rows of parking spaces or three or more adjacent rows of parking spaces.

13. The large platform mechanical garage as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The first type of direction is a column direction and the second type of direction is a row direction. The translation method of the mechanical vehicle platform in the lower parking space row is set as follows: During the translation of the mechanical vehicle platform in the column direction, all mechanical vehicle platforms in a row can be translated as a whole, all mechanical vehicle platforms in two or more rows can be translated as a whole, some mechanical vehicle platforms in a row can be translated in combination, or some mechanical vehicle platforms in at least two rows can be translated in combination, and / or During the translation of the mechanical vehicle platform in the row direction, all mechanical vehicle platforms in one row can be translated as a whole, all mechanical vehicle platforms in at least two rows can be translated as a whole, some mechanical vehicle platforms in one row can be translated in combination, or some mechanical vehicle platforms in at least two rows can be translated in combination.

14. The large platform mechanical garage as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The number of upper parking levels is one, and the upper parking level is fully or partially equipped with the suspended vehicle platform. The suspended vehicle platform constitutes two or more or one row of upper parking spaces in the upper parking level. The suspended vehicle platform of the upper parking level is configured to only be able to lift and lower, or is configured to be able to lift and lower and be able to translate along the first type direction and / or the second type direction in the upper parking level.

15. The large platform mechanical garage as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, 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 suspended platform of the intermediate parking level is configured to be able to move up and down between the upper and lower parking levels and to be able to translate within the upper parking level. The intermediate parking level is provided with a first type of upper clearance and / or a second type of upper clearance to allow the suspended platform of the intermediate parking level to translate in the first type of direction and / or the second type of direction; and / or The uppermost parking level is wholly or partially equipped with the suspended vehicle platform, and the suspended vehicle platform 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 suspended vehicle platform, 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 suspended vehicle platform of the uppermost parking level to translate in the first type of direction and / or the second type of direction.

16. The large-platform mechanical garage as described in claim 15, characterized in that, At least at corresponding positions of the intermediate parking level, a first track steel beam extending along the first type direction and / or a second track steel beam extending along the second type direction are provided, the first track steel beam being configured to support the hoisting vehicle platform and allow the hoisting vehicle platform to translate in the first type direction and / or the second track steel beam being configured to support the hoisting vehicle platform and allow the hoisting vehicle platform to translate in the second type direction.

17. The large-platform mechanical garage as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The first type of direction is a column direction and the second type of direction is a row direction. The translation method of the hanging platform in the upper parking space row is set as follows: During the translation of the hoisting platform in the column direction, all hoisting platforms in a row can be translated as a whole, all hoisting platforms in at least two rows can be translated as a whole, some hoisting platforms in a row can be translated in combination, or some hoisting platforms in at least two rows can be translated in combination, and / or During the translation of the hoisting platform in the row direction, all hoisting platforms in one row can be translated as a whole, all hoisting platforms in at least two rows can be translated as a whole, some hoisting platforms in one row can be translated in combination, or some hoisting platforms in at least two rows can be translated in combination.

18. The large platform mechanical garage as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The hoisting vehicle platform includes two or more hoisting parking spaces in a single row with multiple parking spaces and / or in a cross-row with multiple parking spaces. In the case of the single row with multiple parking spaces, the two or more hoisting parking spaces are located in one row of loading positions. In the case of the cross-row with multiple parking spaces, the two or more hoisting parking spaces are located in two adjacent rows of loading positions or three or more adjacent rows of loading positions.

19. The large platform mechanical garage as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, 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 hoisting platform includes two or more hoisting parking spaces set in one row of parking spaces, and / or includes two or more hoisting parking spaces set across rows of two or more parking spaces; each hoisting platform includes two, three, four, five, six, seven, or eight or more hoisting parking spaces.

20. The large platform mechanical garage as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The large platform mechanical parking garage is made of steel structure and is located in a ground parking space, an underground parking space, or a part of a ground parking space or a part of an underground parking space. Alternatively, the large platform mechanical parking garage may have a lower level entrance, an intermediate level entrance, and / or an upper level entrance.

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