Vehicle parking and picking-up device, vehicle parking method and vehicle picking-up method

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention relates to the technical field of intelligent storage, in particular to a vehicle storing and taking device, a vehicle storing method and a vehicle taking method.The vehicle storing and taking device comprises a lifter, a parking layer, a carrier and a U-shaped transverse moving parking space; the parking layer is provided with a guide rail, an opening is formed in the middle of the guide rail, and the elevator corresponds to the opening and can ascend and descend in the vertical direction to reach the opening. The parking layer is provided with parking spaces, the U-shaped transverse moving parking spaces are arranged in the parking spaces, and the U-shaped transverse moving parking spaces can move between the guide rails and the parking spaces; and the carrier can clamp the vehicle on the elevator, can move to the U-shaped transverse moving parking space on the guide rail along the guide rail, and releases the clamped vehicle to the U-shaped transverse moving parking space. When the vehicle is parked and picked up, due to the fact that the U-shaped transverse moving parking space can move between the parking space and the guide rail, the vehicle can be parked and picked up without the need that a carrier arrives at the parking space, and the time for parking and picking up the vehicle is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present application relate to the technical field of intelligent warehousing, and particularly to a vehicle access device, a vehicle storage method, and a vehicle retrieval method. Background Art

[0002] With the acceleration of the urbanization process, the urban population density has been continuously rising, resulting in increasingly tense urban land resources. Against this background, the rational utilization of space resources, especially parking spaces, has become an important issue in urban planning and construction. Traditional flat parking lots cover a large area and can no longer meet the growing parking demand. Therefore, multi-storey or three-dimensional parking garages have emerged, which effectively increase the parking capacity per unit area through multi-layer or three-dimensional means.

[0003] In the existing intelligent three-dimensional parking garage technology, the elevator is a key device for realizing the vertical transportation of the vehicle. When the elevator parks the vehicle longitudinally, it usually adopts two schemes: car plate exchange or roller conveyor. In the car plate exchange scheme, the transporter needs to first reach the parking space and then cooperate with the parking space to deposit or retrieve the vehicle by exchanging the car plate. However, this scheme has an obvious drawback, that is, it takes a long time to access the vehicle, which will lead to low parking efficiency during peak hours. In addition, although the double-car plate exchange mechanism does not require returning the car plate, it occupies a large space, which may become a problem in space-constrained environments. The roller conveyor scheme also requires the transporter to reach the parking space and cooperate with the parking space to access the vehicle through roller conveyor. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above problems, the embodiments of the present application provide a vehicle access device, a vehicle storage method, and a vehicle retrieval method, which overcome the above problems or at least partially solve the above problems.

[0005] According to one aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a vehicle access device is provided, including an elevator, a parking layer, a transporter, and a U-shaped traversing parking space; a guiding track is provided on the parking layer, an opening is provided in the middle of the guiding track, the elevator is correspondingly provided at the opening, and the elevator can move up and down in the vertical direction to reach the opening; parking spaces are provided on the parking layer, the U-shaped traversing parking space is arranged in the parking spaces, and the U-shaped traversing parking space can move between the guiding track and the parking spaces; when the transporter is located on the elevator, the transporter can clamp the vehicle on the elevator, and the transporter can move along the guiding track to the U-shaped traversing parking space on the guiding track and release the clamped vehicle onto the U-shaped traversing parking space.

[0006] In an alternative embodiment, the vehicle access device further includes an entrance layer corresponding to the opening. The elevator can move up and down in the vertical direction between the entrance layer and the opening. The entrance layer is used for the vehicle to enter the elevator and for the vehicle located on the elevator to drive out.

[0007] In an alternative embodiment, the vehicle access device further includes a slewing mechanism. The elevator is disposed on the slewing mechanism, and the slewing mechanism can rotate 180 degrees to turn the vehicle located on the transporter to face the entrance of the entrance layer.

[0008] In an alternative embodiment, the slewing mechanism includes a first motor, a gear, and a slewing bearing. The first motor is connected to the gear, and the slewing bearing meshes with the gear. The first motor is used to drive the gear to rotate, so as to drive the slewing bearing to rotate. The elevator is disposed on the slewing bearing.

[0009] In an alternative embodiment, when the vehicle is located on the elevator, the forward direction of the vehicle is defined as the longitudinal direction, and the directions perpendicular to the vertical direction and the longitudinal direction are defined as the transverse direction. The elevator is arranged along the longitudinal direction, and the guide rails are arranged along the longitudinal direction.

[0010] In an alternative embodiment, the U-shaped transverse parking space includes a first U-shaped member and a second U-shaped member. Along the longitudinal direction, the first U-shaped member and the second U-shaped member are oppositely arranged on both sides of the opening; the open ends of the first U-shaped member and the second U-shaped member are oppositely arranged; the open end of the first U-shaped member is used for the transporter to move to the first U-shaped member; the open end of the second U-shaped member is used for the transporter to move to the second U-shaped member.

[0011] In an alternative embodiment, the guide rails are provided with avoidance openings, and the U-shaped transverse parking space is provided with traveling wheels. The avoidance openings are used to avoid the traveling wheels.

[0012] In an alternative manner, the vehicle access device further includes a central control system, which is respectively connected to the elevator, the transporter, and the U-shaped transverse parking space; the central control system is configured to control the elevator to move up and down in the vertical direction; the central control system is configured to control the U-shaped transverse parking space to move between the guiding track and the parking space; the central control system is configured to control the transporter to clamp the vehicle on the elevator, and the central control system is configured to control the transporter to move along the guiding track to the U-shaped transverse parking space on the guiding track and release the clamped vehicle onto the U-shaped transverse parking space; the central control system is configured to control the transporter to clamp the vehicle on the U-shaped transverse parking space and move along the guiding track to the elevator located at the opening and release the clamped vehicle onto the elevator.

[0013] According to another aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a vehicle parking method is provided, which is applied to the vehicle access device, and includes: the elevator carries the vehicle to the opening on the parking floor, and at the same time, the U-shaped transverse parking space moves to the guiding track; the transporter located on the elevator clamps the vehicle; the transporter clamping the vehicle moves to the U-shaped transverse parking space located on the guiding track; the transporter releases the vehicle onto the U-shaped transverse parking space; the U-shaped transverse parking space carrying the vehicle moves to the parking space on the parking floor, and at the same time, the transporter moves to the elevator.

[0014] According to another aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a vehicle retrieval method is provided, which is applied to the vehicle access device, and includes: the U-shaped transverse parking space carrying the vehicle moves to the guiding track, and at the same time, the elevator carries the transporter to the opening on the parking floor; the transporter moves to the U-shaped transverse parking space located on the guiding track; the transporter clamps the vehicle located on the U-shaped transverse parking space; the transporter carries the clamped vehicle and moves to the elevator, and at the same time, the U-shaped transverse parking space moves to the parking space on the parking floor.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present application include: providing a vehicle access device, which includes a lift, a parking layer, a transporter, and a U-shaped traversing parking space; the parking layer is provided with a guiding track, and an opening is provided in the middle of the guiding track. The lift is correspondingly arranged at the opening and can lift in the vertical direction to reach the opening; the parking layer is provided with parking spaces, and the U-shaped traversing parking space is arranged in the parking spaces and can move between the guiding track and the parking spaces; when the transporter is located on the lift, the transporter can clamp the vehicle on the lift, and the transporter can move along the guiding track to the U-shaped traversing parking space on the guiding track and release the clamped vehicle onto the U-shaped traversing parking space. Through the vehicle access device, when accessing or storing a vehicle, since the U-shaped traversing parking space can move between the parking space and the guiding track, it is not necessary for the transporter to reach the parking space, and the access and storage of the vehicle can be realized without the cooperation between the transporter and the parking space; in addition, during the process of the lift cooperating with the transporter arranged on the lift to lift to the parking layer, the U-shaped traversing parking space can synchronously move to the guiding track to carry the vehicle on the transporter or the vehicle on the U-shaped traversing parking space is clamped by the transporter. Therefore, compared with the prior art in which the transporter arranged on the lift first lifts to the parking layer and then the transporter moves to the parking space for vehicle access and storage, the time for vehicle access and storage is saved. In addition, when the transporter clamps the vehicle on the U-shaped traversing parking space and moves towards the lift located at the opening, the U-shaped traversing parking space can synchronously move to the parking space to reset, waiting for the next vehicle access and storage.

[0016] The vehicle access device provided by the embodiments of the present application realizes the rapid access and storage of the vehicle through the coordinated work of the lift, the parking layer, the transporter, and the U-shaped traversing parking space. Among them, the design of the U-shaped traversing parking space is particularly crucial. It can flexibly move between the parking space and the guiding track, which not only reduces the moving distance of the transporter but also improves the efficiency of vehicle access and storage. In addition, the vehicle access device also has the advantages of simple structure, convenient operation, high stability, etc., and is suitable for intelligent warehousing systems of various scales, injecting new vitality into the development of the modern logistics industry. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] One or more embodiments are exemplarily illustrated by the pictures in the corresponding drawings. These exemplary illustrations do not constitute limitations on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are represented as similar elements, unless otherwise stated, and the drawings in the drawings do not constitute a proportional limitation.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the vehicle access device provided by the embodiments of the present application including a parking layer;

[0019] Figure 2It is a schematic diagram of a vehicle provided by an embodiment of the present application located at a transporter and a U-shaped transverse parking space;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of a vehicle access device provided by an embodiment of the present application including an entrance layer;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a lift provided by an embodiment of the present application arranged in one direction of a slewing mechanism;

[0022] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of a lift provided by an embodiment of the present application arranged in another direction of a slewing mechanism;

[0023] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of a vehicle access device provided by an embodiment of the present application including a rotating position;

[0024] Figure 7 It is provided by an embodiment of the present application along Figure 1 An enlarged view of A in;

[0025] Figure 8 It is a partial schematic diagram of a U-shaped transverse parking space provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 9 It is a schematic diagram of a central control system connecting various components provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 10 It is a flowchart of a vehicle parking method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 11 It is a schematic diagram of one of the stages of vehicle parking provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 12 It is a schematic diagram of one of the stages of vehicle parking provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 13 It is a schematic diagram of one of the stages of vehicle parking provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 14 It is a schematic diagram of one of the stages of vehicle parking provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 15 It is a schematic diagram of one of the stages of vehicle parking provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 16 It is a flowchart of a vehicle retrieval method provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 17 It is a schematic diagram of one of the stages of vehicle retrieval provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 18 It is a schematic diagram of one of the stages of picking up a vehicle provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 19 It is a schematic diagram of one of the stages of picking up a vehicle provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 20 It is a schematic diagram of one of the stages of picking up a vehicle provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 21 It is a schematic diagram of one of the stages of picking up a vehicle provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 22 It is a schematic diagram of one of the stages of picking up a vehicle provided by an embodiment of the present application. Detailed implementation manners

[0040] To facilitate the understanding of the present application, the present application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is expressed as "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element, or there can be one or more intermediate elements therebetween. When an element is expressed as "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or there can be one or more intermediate elements therebetween. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right", "inner", "outer" and similar expressions used in this specification are only for the purpose of illustration.

[0041] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the technical field to which the present application belongs. The terms used in the specification of the present application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not used to limit the present application. The term "and / or" used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 1, The vehicle access and storage device 10 includes: a lift 1, a parking floor 2, a transporter 3, and a U-shaped traversing parking space 4; the parking floor 2 is provided with a guiding track 21, and an opening 21s is provided in the middle of the guiding track 21. The lift 1 is correspondingly arranged at the opening 21s, and the lift 1 can move up and down along the vertical direction D1 to reach the opening 21s; the parking floor 2 is provided with parking spaces 22, and the U-shaped traversing parking space 4 is arranged in the parking spaces 22, and the U-shaped traversing parking space 4 can move between the guiding track 21 and the parking spaces 22; when the transporter 3 is located on the lift 1, the transporter 3 can clamp the vehicle 20 on the lift 1, and the transporter 3 can move along the guiding track 21 to the U-shaped traversing parking space 4 on the guiding track 21 and release the clamped vehicle 20 onto the U-shaped traversing parking space 4; the transporter 3 can also clamp the vehicle 20 on the U-shaped traversing parking space 4, move along the guiding track 21 to the lift 1 located at the opening 21s, and release the clamped vehicle 20 onto the lift 1. Through the vehicle access and storage device 10, when accessing the vehicle 20, the U-shaped traversing parking space 4 can move between the parking spaces 22 and the guiding track 21, and the vehicle 20 can be accessed without the transporter 3 directly reaching the parking spaces 22; at the same time, during the collaborative lifting and lowering process of the transporter 3 and the lift 1, the U-shaped traversing parking space 4 can synchronously move to the guiding track 21 to carry the vehicle 20 on the transporter 3 or be clamped by the transporter 3 to pick up the vehicle 20. Compared with the prior art solution where the transporter 3 moves to the parking spaces 22 to clamp or release the vehicle 20, the embodiment of the present application reduces the time for the transporter 3 to reach the parking spaces 22 and improves the access efficiency of the vehicle 20. In addition, when the transporter 3 clamps the vehicle 20 and moves to the lift 1, the U-shaped traversing parking space 4 can synchronously return to the parking spaces 22 to prepare for the next access. The vehicle access and storage device 10 provided by the embodiment of the present application realizes the rapid access of the vehicle 20 through the collaborative work of the lift 1, the parking floor 2, the transporter 3, and the U-shaped traversing parking space 4. Among them, the design of the U-shaped traversing parking space 4 is the key, which not only reduces the moving distance of the transporter 3 but also improves the access efficiency. The vehicle access and storage device 10 provided by the embodiment of the present application has a simple structure, convenient operation, and high stability, and is suitable for intelligent warehousing systems of various scales, bringing new impetus to the development of the modern logistics industry.

[0043] It should be noted that the number of the parking floors 2 can be multiple, and the multiple parking floors 2 are stacked along the vertical direction D1. The distance between two adjacent parking floors 2 exceeds the height of the vehicle 20 by a dimension between 150 - 200 mm, which is smaller than the height required for the transporter for car body exchange and roller conveying, saving space. Specifically, please refer to Figure 2, along the vertical direction D1, the dimension d1 occupied by the U-shaped transverse parking space 4 is between 50 and 100 mm, the dimension d2 by which the transporter 3 extends beyond the U-shaped transverse parking space 4 is 50 mm, and a distance d3 of 50 mm is reserved from the roof of the vehicle 20 to the uppermost parking layer 2.

[0044] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 3 , the vehicle access device 10 further includes an entrance layer 5 corresponding to the opening 21s. The elevator 1 can move up and down along the vertical direction D1 between the entrance layer 5 and the opening 21s. The entrance layer 5 is used for the vehicle 20 to enter the elevator 1 and for the vehicle 20 located on the elevator 1 to drive out. With this arrangement, the vehicle 20 can conveniently enter the elevator 1 through the entrance layer 5 and drive out of the elevator 1 after the access operation is completed. The presence of the entrance layer 5 further optimizes the access process, making the entry and exit of the vehicle 20 smoother and more efficient. At the same time, the design of the entrance layer 5 also takes into account safety and convenience, ensuring the safety and comfort of users during the operation. This comprehensive design not only improves the overall performance of the vehicle access device 10 but also meets the requirements of the modern logistics industry for high efficiency, safety, and convenience.

[0045] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the vehicle access device 10 further includes a slewing mechanism 6. The elevator 1 is provided on the slewing mechanism 6, and the slewing mechanism 6 can rotate the elevator 1 by 180 degrees so that the vehicle 20 located on the transporter 3 turns around to face the entrance 51 of the entrance layer 5. With this arrangement, the vehicle 20 can be turned around to face the entrance 51 of the entrance layer 5, facilitating the driving out of the vehicle 20.

[0046] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, referring to Figure 6 , along the vertical direction D1, there is also a rotation position 7 between the entrance layer 5 and the parking layer 2. When the elevator 1 ascends or descends to the rotation position 7, the slewing mechanism 6 drives the elevator 1 to rotate 180 degrees so that the vehicle 20 located on the transporter 3 on the elevator 1 turns around to face the entrance 51 of the entrance layer 5.

[0047] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the rotation position 7 can be a preset virtual position located on the lifting path of the elevator 1.

[0048] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5, the slewing mechanism 6 includes a first motor 61, a gear 62, and a slewing bearing 63. The first motor 61 is connected to the gear 62, and the slewing bearing 63 meshes with the gear 62. The first motor 61 is used to drive the gear 62 to rotate, so as to drive the slewing bearing 63 to rotate. The elevator 1 is arranged on the slewing bearing 63. With this arrangement, when the motor drives the slewing bearing 63 to rotate through the gear 62, the elevator 1 will rotate accordingly, thereby realizing the U-turn operation of the vehicle 20.

[0049] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 , when the vehicle 20 is located on the elevator 1, the forward direction of the vehicle 20 is defined as the longitudinal direction D2, and the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction D1 and the longitudinal direction D2 respectively is the transverse direction D3. The elevator 1 is arranged along the longitudinal direction D2, and the guide rail 21 is arranged along the longitudinal direction D2. Compared with the case where the guide rail 21 is arranged along the transverse direction D3, the width of the guide rail 21 is smaller, and it is more applicable in the case of slender civil engineering steel structures. For example, when the guide rail 21 is arranged along the transverse direction D3, the width of the guide rail 21 is at least 5600 mm; when the guide rail 21 is arranged along the longitudinal direction D2, the width of the guide rail 21 is at least 2200 mm.

[0050] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 , the U-shaped transverse parking space 4 includes a first U-shaped member 4a and a second U-shaped member 4b. Along the longitudinal direction D2, the first U-shaped member 4a and the second U-shaped member 4b are oppositely arranged on both sides of the opening 21s; the open ends of the first U-shaped member 4a and the second U-shaped member 4b are oppositely arranged; the open end of the first U-shaped member 4a is for the transporter 3 to move to the first U-shaped member 4a; the open end of the second U-shaped member 4b is for the transporter 3 to move to the second U-shaped member 4b. With this arrangement, when the transporter 3 carries the vehicle 20, the transporter 3 can move from the opening 21s of the parking layer 2 to the first U-shaped member 4a through the open end of the first U-shaped member 4a, or the transporter 3 can move from the opening 21s of the parking layer 2 to the second U-shaped member 4b through the open end of the second U-shaped member 4b, without the need to provide an avoidance position for the transporter 3 to carry the vehicle 20 to the U-shaped transverse parking space 4 on the parking layer 2, which can improve the space utilization rate of the parking layer 2.

[0051] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the number of the parking spaces 22 is multiple, and the number of the U-shaped transverse parking spaces 4 is multiple. One U-shaped transverse parking space 4 corresponds to one parking space 22.

[0052] In some embodiments, multiple U-shaped transverse parking spaces 4 are distributed on both sides of the guide rail 21.

[0053] It should be noted that when the U-shaped transverse parking space 4 includes the first U-shaped member 4a and the second U-shaped member 4b, the number of the first U-shaped members 4a is multiple, and the number of the second U-shaped members 4b is multiple. The multiple first U-shaped members 4a can be distributed along both sides of the guiding track 21, and the multiple second U-shaped members 4b can be distributed along both sides of the guiding track 21.

[0054] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 7 , the guiding track 21 is provided with an avoidance opening 21a, the U-shaped transverse parking space 4 is provided with traveling wheels 41, and the avoidance opening 21a is used to avoid the traveling wheels 41. When the U-shaped transverse parking space 4 moves towards the guiding track 21, the avoidance opening 21a of the guiding track 21 avoids the traveling wheels 41, so that the U-shaped transverse parking space 4 can move to the guiding track 21.

[0055] It can be understood that when the number of the U-shaped transverse parking spaces 4 is multiple, the number of the avoidance openings 21a is multiple, and the number of the avoidance openings 21a can be reasonably set according to the number of the multiple U-shaped transverse parking spaces 4, the layout of the U-shaped transverse parking spaces 4, and the number of the traveling wheels 41 of the U-shaped transverse parking spaces 4. For example, when the multiple U-shaped transverse parking spaces 4 are distributed on both sides of the guiding track 21, one U-shaped transverse parking space 4 has 4 traveling wheels 41. Along the longitudinal direction D2, two of the traveling wheels 41 are arranged opposite to the other two traveling wheels 41, and one traveling wheel 41 corresponds to one avoidance opening 21a. Then, the two U-shaped transverse parking spaces 4 distributed on both sides of the guiding track 21 correspond to four avoidance openings 21a on the guiding track 21.

[0056] It can be understood that when the number of the U-shaped transverse parking spaces 4 is multiple, the avoidance openings 21a are arranged on the guiding track 21, so that the guiding track 21 forms a segmented type.

[0057] It should be noted that in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 , in addition to the traveling wheels 41, the U-shaped transverse parking space 4 further includes a U-shaped vehicle frame 40, a second motor 42, a sprocket 43, and a chain 44. The U-shaped vehicle frame 40 is used to carry the vehicle 20. The second motor 42 is arranged on the U-shaped vehicle frame 40. The sprocket 43 is connected to the output shaft of the second motor 42. The chain 44 is sleeved on the sprocket 43. Two of the traveling wheels 41 are rotatably connected to the chain 44. When the second motor 42 drives the sprocket 43 to rotate, the chain 44 follows, so as to drive the traveling wheels 41 to move.

[0058] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 9, the vehicle access device 10 further includes a central control system 8, and the central control system 8 is respectively connected to the elevator 1, the transporter 3 and the U-shaped lateral moving parking space 4; the central control system 8 is used to control the elevator 1 to lift along the vertical direction D1; the central control system 8 is used to control the U-shaped lateral moving parking space 4 to move between the guiding track 21 and the parking space 22; the central control system 8 is used to control the transporter 3 to clamp the vehicle 20 on the elevator 1, and the central control system 8 is used to control the transporter 3 to move along the guiding track 21 to the U-shaped lateral moving parking space 4 on the guiding track 21, and release the clamped vehicle 20 onto the U-shaped lateral moving parking space 4; the central control system 8 is used to control the transporter 3 to clamp the vehicle 20 on the U-shaped lateral moving parking space 4, and move along the guiding track 21 to the elevator 1 located at the opening 21s, and release the clamped vehicle 20 onto the elevator 1. The central control system 8 can coordinate the work of each component to ensure that the vehicle access device 10 can efficiently and accurately complete the vehicle access operation. The introduction of the central control system 8 not only improves the automation degree of the vehicle access device 10, but also makes the whole access process more intelligent and convenient. The user can realize the quick access of the vehicle 20 through simple operations, greatly improving the access efficiency.

[0059] It should be noted that when the vehicle access device 10 includes the slewing mechanism 6, the central control system 8 is used to control the slewing mechanism 6 to rotate 180 degrees so that the vehicle 20 on the transporter 3 turns around to face the entrance 51 of the entrance layer 5.

[0060] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the transporter 3 is an RGV (Rail Guided Vehicle) intelligent transporter 3.

[0061] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the transporter 3 can use the existing technologies, such as Patent CN118241916A or CN111173337A.

[0062] The embodiment of the present application also provides a vehicle parking method, which is applied to the vehicle access device 10 as described above. Please refer to Figures 10 to 15 , the vehicle parking method includes:

[0063] Step S1, the elevator 1 carries the vehicle 20 to the opening 21s of the parking layer 2, and at the same time, the U-shaped lateral moving parking space 4 moves to the guiding track 21.

[0064] It should be noted that in some embodiments, when the access vehicle device 10 includes the entrance layer 5, step S1 specifically is that the elevator 1 carries the vehicle 20 from the entrance layer 5 to the opening 21s on the parking layer 2.

[0065] It can be understood that when parking a vehicle, the U-shaped traversing parking space 4 in step S1 is empty and no vehicle 20 is parked in it.

[0066] Step S2, the transporter 3 on the elevator 1 clamps the vehicle 20.

[0067] Step S3, the transporter 3 that has clamped the vehicle 20 moves to the U-shaped traversing parking space 4 on the guiding track 21.

[0068] Step S4, the transporter 3 releases the vehicle 20 to the U-shaped traversing parking space 4.

[0069] Step S5, the U-shaped traversing parking space 4 carrying the vehicle 20 moves to the parking space 22 on the parking layer 2. At the same time, the transporter 3 moves to the elevator 1.

[0070] It should be noted that in some embodiments, after step S5, the vehicle parking method further includes that the elevator 1 carries the transporter 3 up and down to the entrance layer 5 to wait for the next vehicle parking.

[0071] Through the above vehicle parking method, the vehicle 20 can be stored in the empty U-shaped traversing parking space 4. In addition, since when parking the vehicle 20, the U-shaped traversing parking space 4 moves between the parking space 22 and the guiding track 21, the vehicle 20 can be stored without the transporter 3 directly reaching the parking space 22. At the same time, during the collaborative lifting and lowering process of the transporter 3 and the elevator 1, the U-shaped traversing parking space 4 can synchronously move to the guiding track 21 to carry the vehicle 20 on the transporter 3. Compared with the existing solution where the transporter 3 moves to the parking space 22 to store the vehicle 20, the embodiment of the present application reduces the time for the transporter 3 to reach the parking space 22 and improves the vehicle storage efficiency. In addition, when the U-shaped traversing parking space 4 carrying the vehicle 20 moves to the parking space 22 on the parking layer 2, the transporter 3 can synchronously move to the elevator 1 to prepare for the next vehicle parking. The vehicle parking method provided by the embodiment of the present application realizes the rapid storage of the vehicle 20 through the collaborative work of the elevator 1, the parking layer 2, the transporter 3 and the U-shaped traversing parking space 4. Among them, the design of the U-shaped traversing parking space 4 is the key, which not only reduces the moving distance of the transporter 3 but also improves the storage efficiency. The vehicle parking method provided by the embodiment of the present application is convenient to operate and has high stability, is applicable to intelligent warehousing systems of various scales, and brings new impetus to the development of the modern logistics industry.

[0072] The embodiment of the present application also provides a vehicle parking method, which is applied to the access device 10. Please refer to Figures 16 to 22 , and the vehicle taking method includes:

[0073] Step S10, move the U-shaped transverse parking space 4 carrying the vehicle 20 to the guiding track 21. At the same time, the elevator 1 carries the transporter 3 to the opening 21s on the parking layer 2.

[0074] It should be noted that in some embodiments, when the access device 10 includes the entrance layer 5, step S10 specifically means moving the U-shaped transverse parking space 4 carrying the vehicle 20 to the guiding track 21. At the same time, the elevator 1 carries the transporter 3 from the entrance layer 5 to the opening 21s on the parking layer 2.

[0075] It can be understood that when taking a vehicle, the vehicle 20 carried on the U-shaped transverse parking space 4 in step S10 is the target vehicle 20 that the user wants to take out.

[0076] Step S20, the transporter 3 moves to the U-shaped transverse parking space 4 located on the guiding track 21.

[0077] Step S30, the transporter 3 clamps the vehicle 20 located on the U-shaped transverse parking space 4.

[0078] Step S40, the transporter 3 carries the clamped vehicle 20 and moves to the elevator 1. At the same time, the U-shaped transverse parking space 4 moves to the parking space 22 on the parking layer 2.

[0079] It should be noted that in some embodiments, when the access device 10 includes the slewing mechanism 6, after step S40, the vehicle taking method further includes that the elevator 1 carries the transporter 3 and ascends / descends to the rotation position 7, and the slewing mechanism 6 rotates the elevator 1 by 180 degrees so that the vehicle 20 on the transporter 3 makes a U-turn. Then the elevator 1 ascends / descends to the entrance layer 5. At this time, the front end of the vehicle 20 faces the entrance 51 of the entrance layer 5, which is convenient for driving the vehicle 20 out of the entrance layer 5.

[0080] Through the above vehicle retrieval method, the vehicle 20 can be retrieved from the U-shaped transverse moving parking space 4. Additionally, when retrieving the vehicle 20, since the U-shaped transverse moving parking space 4 moves between the parking space 22 and the guiding track 21, the vehicle 20 can be retrieved without the transporter 3 directly reaching the parking space 22. Meanwhile, during the collaborative lifting and lowering process of the transporter 3 and the elevator 1, the U-shaped transverse moving parking space 4 can move synchronously to the guiding track 21 to be clamped by the transporter 3 to pick up the vehicle 20. Compared with the prior art solution where the transporter 3 moves to the parking space 22 to pick up the vehicle 20, the embodiment of the present application reduces the time for the transporter 3 to reach the parking space 22 and improves the retrieval efficiency of the vehicle 20. Moreover, when the transporter 3 picks up the vehicle 20 and moves to the elevator 1, the U-shaped transverse moving parking space 4 can synchronously return to the parking space 22 to prepare for the next storage of the vehicle 20. The vehicle retrieval device provided by the embodiment of the present application realizes the rapid retrieval of the vehicle 20 through the collaborative work of the elevator 1, the parking layer 2, the transporter 3, and the U-shaped transverse moving parking space 4. Among them, the design of the U-shaped transverse moving parking space 4 is the key, which not only reduces the moving distance of the transporter 3 but also improves the retrieval efficiency. The vehicle retrieval method provided by the embodiment of the present application is convenient to operate and has high stability, and is applicable to intelligent warehousing systems of various scales, injecting new vitality into the progress of the modern logistics industry.

[0081] It should be noted that the description and drawings of the present application give preferred embodiments of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described in this specification. These embodiments do not serve as additional limitations to the content of the present application. The purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosed content of the present application more thorough and comprehensive. Moreover, the above technical features continue to be combined with each other to form various embodiments not listed above, all of which are regarded as within the scope described in the specification of the present application. Further, for those of ordinary skill in the art, improvements or transformations can be made according to the above description, and all such improvements and transformations should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A vehicle storage and retrieval device, characterized in that: include: elevators, parking levels, carriers and U-shaped traverse spaces; The parking layer is provided with a guide track, an opening is provided in the middle of the guide track, the elevator is provided corresponding to the opening, and the elevator can be lifted and lowered in a vertical direction to reach the opening; The parking layer is provided with a parking space, the U-shaped transverse parking space is provided at the parking space, and the U-shaped transverse parking space can move between the guide rail and the parking space; When the carrier is located on the elevator, the carrier can clamp the vehicle on the elevator, and the carrier can move along the guide rail to the U-shaped transverse parking space on the guide rail, and release the clamped vehicle to the U-shaped transverse parking space; The carrier can also clamp the vehicle on the U-shaped transverse parking space, move along the guide track to the elevator located at the opening, and release the clamped vehicle to the elevator.

2. The vehicle storage and retrieval device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle storage and retrieval device also includes an entrance layer, which corresponds to the opening. The elevator can be lifted and lowered along the vertical direction at the entrance layer and the opening. The entrance layer is used for the vehicle to enter the elevator, and the entrance layer is used for the vehicle on the elevator to exit.

3. The vehicle storage and retrieval device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The vehicle storage and retrieval device further includes a rotating mechanism, the elevator is arranged on the rotating mechanism, and the rotating mechanism can make the elevator rotate 180 degrees so that the vehicle on the carrier turns around to face the entrance of the entrance layer.

4. The vehicle storage and retrieval device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The slewing mechanism includes a first motor, a gear, and a slewing support. The first motor is connected to the gear, and the slewing support is meshed with the gear. The first motor is used to drive the gear to rotate, thereby driving the slewing support to rotate. The elevator is arranged on the slewing support.

5. The vehicle storage and retrieval device according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the vehicle is located on the elevator, the forward direction of the vehicle is defined as the longitudinal direction, and the directions perpendicular to the vertical direction and the longitudinal direction are defined as the transverse direction. The elevator is arranged along the longitudinal direction, and the guide rail is arranged along the longitudinal direction.

6. The vehicle storage and retrieval device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The U-shaped transverse parking space comprises a first U-shaped member and a second U-shaped member, and along the longitudinal direction, the first U-shaped member and the second U-shaped member are arranged oppositely on two sides of the opening; The opening end of the first U-shaped member is arranged opposite to the opening end of the second U-shaped member; The open end of the first U-shaped member is used for the carrier to move to the first U-shaped member; The open end of the second U-shaped member is used for the carrier to move to the second U-shaped member.

7. The vehicle storage and retrieval device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide track is provided with an avoidance opening, the U-shaped transverse parking space is provided with running wheels, and the avoidance opening is used to avoid the running wheels.

8. The vehicle storage and retrieval device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The parking storage and retrieval device further comprises a central control system, which is respectively connected to the lift, the transporter and the U-shaped transverse parking space; The central control system is used to control the lifting of the elevator along the vertical direction; The central control system is used to control the U-shaped transverse parking space to move between the guide rail and the parking space; The central control system is used to control the carrier to clamp the vehicle on the elevator, and the central control system is used to control the carrier to move along the guide rail to the U-shaped transverse parking space on the guide rail, and release the clamped vehicle to the U-shaped transverse parking space; The central control system is used to control the carrier to clamp the vehicle on the U-shaped transverse parking space, move along the guide track to the elevator located at the opening, and release the clamped vehicle on the elevator.

9. A method for parking a vehicle, applied to the vehicle storage and retrieval device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: include: The lift carries the vehicle to the opening of the parking layer, and at the same time, the U-shaped transverse parking space moves to the guide track; The carrier located on the lift clamps the vehicle; The carrier that has clamped the vehicle moves to the U-shaped transverse parking space located on the guide track; The transporter releases the vehicle to the U-shaped transverse parking space; The U-shaped lateral parking space carrying the vehicle moves to the parking space of the parking layer, and at the same time, the carrier moves to the elevator.

10. A method for retrieving a vehicle, applied to the vehicle storage and retrieval device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: include: The U-shaped transverse parking space carrying the vehicle moves to the guide track, and at the same time, the elevator carries the carrier to the opening of the parking layer; The carrier moves to the U-shaped transverse parking space located on the guide track; The carrier clamps the vehicle located on the U-shaped transverse parking space; The carrier carries the clamped vehicle and moves to the elevator, and at the same time, the U-shaped transverse parking space moves to the parking space of the parking layer.

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