Rotatable contraction type ultra-wide detection mechanism of vertical circulating stereo garage

By employing a rotatable, retractable, ultra-wide detection mechanism in a vertical circulation parking garage, utilizing a rotating support arm and sensor reflector in conjunction with a lens to reflect the sensor, the blind spot problem of traditional detection devices is solved, achieving safe and accurate vehicle width detection and improving the safety and reliability of the parking garage.

CN223551078UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-14SKYLOT
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Application Number
CN202423179712.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-20
Publication Date
2025-11-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-20

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Technical Problem

Traditional vertical circulation parking garages' ultra-wide detection devices, due to mechanical size requirements, cannot completely eliminate detection blind spots, posing a safety hazard.

Method used

A rotatable and retractable ultra-wide detection mechanism is designed. It utilizes a rotating arm and a sensor reflector in conjunction with a lens to reflect the sensor. The folding function of the rotating arm enables accurate detection of vehicle width. Combined with a limit mechanism and a reduction motor control, the comprehensiveness and safety of the detection are ensured.

Benefits of technology

It enables comprehensive and safe detection of vehicle width without affecting normal vehicle entry and exit, avoiding vehicle wear or damage caused by excessive width and improving parking safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a rotatable contraction type ultra-wide detection mechanism of a vertical circulating stereo garage, and relates to the technical field of intelligent detection. The device comprises an ultra-wide detection device, the ultra-wide detection device comprises a device body, a rotary support arm, a sensor reflector and a lens reflection sensor, the rotary support arm is rotatably connected to the device body, and the sensor reflector is mounted on the rotary support arm and rotatably connected with the device body through the rotary support arm; the sensor reflector and the lens reflection sensor are oppositely arranged front and back, and rays emitted by the lens reflection sensor can be received. According to the utility model, the structure is simple and reliable, the foldable function of the rotating support arm is realized on the basis of ensuring the ultra-wide detection performance, the rotating support arm is rotated and unfolded when detection is needed, and is overturned and folded when detection is not needed, so that the detection problem caused by the installation position is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent detection technology, specifically to a rotatable, retractable, ultra-wide detection mechanism for a vertical circulating three-dimensional parking garage. Background Technology

[0002] Due to the scarcity of urban land resources, parking difficulties and high parking costs are major obstacles to urban development. The emergence of vertical circulation parking garages has greatly alleviated urban land use problems while simultaneously improving parking and retrieval efficiency.

[0003] When a vehicle parks in a vertical circulation parking garage, it is necessary to detect whether the vehicle's width exceeds the edge beam of the parking platform (e.g., with the vehicle door open). When the system detects that the vehicle is too wide, the garage stops operating to ensure the safety of the garage and the vehicle. Current vertical circulation parking garages typically use vehicle overwidth detection devices to check if the vehicle's shape exceeds the limit, thus preventing wear and tear or even damage to the vehicle during parking. However, due to the mechanical size requirements of the equipment, traditional overwidth detection methods lack suitable installation locations and cannot completely eliminate blind spots, posing certain safety hazards. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems existing in the prior art, a rotatable, retractable, ultra-wide detection mechanism for a vertical circulation parking garage is provided. This mechanism can be folded without affecting the normal entry and exit of vehicles, thus improving parking safety.

[0005] This utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] This utility model proposes a rotatable and retractable ultra-wide detection mechanism for a vertical circulating parking garage. The vertical circulating parking garage includes a garage body and an ultra-wide detection device installed inside the garage body. The ultra-wide detection device includes a device body, a rotating support arm, a sensor reflector, and a lens reflection sensor. The rotating support arm is rotatably connected to the device body, and the sensor reflector is mounted on the rotating support arm and rotatably connected to the device body through the rotating support arm. The sensor reflector and the lens reflection sensor are arranged opposite each other and can receive the rays emitted by the lens reflection sensor.

[0007] Furthermore, the ultra-wide detection device also includes a limiting mechanism, which is installed on the device body and is used to limit the rotation angle of the rotating arm.

[0008] Preferably, the limiting mechanism is a limiting sensor.

[0009] Furthermore, the limiting mechanism includes a first limiting mechanism and a second limiting mechanism. The first limiting mechanism is located on the side of the rotating arm and is used to limit the position of the rotating arm when it is rotated and folded. The second limiting mechanism is located above the rotating arm and is used to limit the position of the rotating arm when it is unfolded outward.

[0010] Furthermore, the ultra-wide detection device also includes a geared motor, which is mounted on the device body and connected to the rotating arm, enabling the rotating arm to rotate relative to the device body.

[0011] Furthermore, the rotating support arm, sensor reflector, limiting mechanism, and reduction motor are located inside the device body. An opening is provided on the side of the device body, and one end of the rotating support arm can rotate within the opening and move to the outside of the device body through the opening.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a control system, which is electrically connected to the lens reflection sensor, limit sensor and geared motor of the ultra-wide detection device.

[0013] Preferably, the control system is a programmable logic controller (PLC).

[0014] Furthermore, at least two ultra-wide detection devices are provided, with the two ultra-wide detection devices located on the left and right sides of the garage body, respectively.

[0015] Furthermore, the garage body includes a front column located at the front of the garage body and a rear column located at the rear of the garage body. The front column and the rear column are arranged opposite each other. There are two front columns, located on the left and right sides of the garage body respectively, and there are two rear columns, located on the left and right sides of the garage body respectively. The device body, rotating arm and sensor reflector of the ultra-wide detection device are installed on the front column, and the lens reflection sensor of the ultra-wide detection device is installed on the rear column.

[0016] Preferably, the ultra-wide detection device is installed on the column at a height of 450mm-550mm from the ground.

[0017] This utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0018] This invention features a simple and reliable structure. By rotating the support arm onto the main body of the device and installing a sensor reflector on the support arm, and then positioning the lens-reflecting sensor opposite to the sensor reflector, the sensor reflector can receive the rays emitted by the sensor reflected by the lens. This achieves the foldable function of the rotating support arm while ensuring ultra-wide detection performance. When detection is needed, the rotating support arm can be rotated and unfolded; when not in use, it can be folded and flipped over, thus effectively solving the detection problem caused by the installation position. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 The diagram shows the unfolded structure of the ultra-wide detection device provided by this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 The diagram shows the folded structure of the ultra-wide detection device provided by this utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 The diagram shows the overall structure of the ultra-wide detection device provided by this utility model in its folded state.

[0023] Figure 4 The structural diagram of the vertical circulation three-dimensional parking garage provided by this utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 Another structural view of the vertical circulation three-dimensional parking garage provided by this utility model.

[0025] Explanation of the markings in the image:

[0026] 1- Device body; 2- Rotating support arm; 3- Sensor reflector; 4- Lens reflection sensor; 5- First limit sensor; 6- Second limit sensor; 7- Gear motor; 8- Opening; 9- Front column; 10- Rear column; 11- Garage body. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to its embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0028] It should be understood that, when used in this specification and the appended claims, the terms “comprising” and “including” indicate the presence of the described features, integrals, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components and / or collections thereof.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the utility model product is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] Please see as follows Figure 1 and Figure 2 The vertical circulation parking garage shown has a rotatable and retractable ultra-wide detection mechanism, which includes an ultra-wide detection device. The ultra-wide detection device includes a device body 1, a rotating support arm 2, a sensor reflector 3, and a lens reflection sensor 4. The rotating support arm 2 is rotatably connected to the device body 1, and the sensor reflector 3 is mounted on the rotating support arm 2 and is rotatably connected to the device body 1 through the rotating support arm 2. The sensor reflector 3 and the lens reflection sensor 4 are arranged opposite each other and can receive the rays emitted by the lens reflection sensor 4.

[0032] Specifically, the ultra-wide detection device also includes a limiting mechanism, which is installed on the device body 1 and is used to limit the rotation angle of the rotating arm 2.

[0033] Specifically, in this embodiment, the limiting mechanism is a limiting sensor.

[0034] Specifically, the limit sensor includes a first limit sensor 5 and a second limit sensor 6. The first limit sensor 5 is located on the side of the rotating arm 2, and the second limit sensor 6 is located above the rotating arm 2.

[0035] Specifically, the ultra-wide detection device also includes a geared motor 7, which is mounted on the device body 1 and connected to the rotating support arm 2, and can drive the rotating support arm 2 to rotate relative to the device body 1.

[0036] For details, please refer to further information. Figure 3 The rotating support arm 2, sensor reflector 3, limiting mechanism and reduction motor 7 are installed inside the device body 1. An opening 8 is provided on the side of the device body 1. One end of the rotating support arm 2 can rotate in the opening 8 and move to the outside of the device body 1 through the opening 8.

[0037] Specifically, it also includes a control system, which is electrically connected to the lens reflection sensor 4, the limit sensor, and the geared motor 7 of the ultra-wide detection device.

[0038] Specifically, in this embodiment, the control system is a PLC.

[0039] Specifically, in this embodiment, there are two overwidth detection devices, namely the first overwidth detection device and the second overwidth detection device located on the left and right sides of the garage body 11.

[0040] For details, please refer to further information. Figure 4-5 The vertical circulation parking garage includes a garage body 11, which includes a front column 9 located at the front of the garage body 11 and a rear column 10 located at the rear of the garage body 11. The device body 1, rotating support arm 2, and sensor reflector 3 of the ultra-wide detection device are installed on the front column 9, and the lens reflection sensor 4 of the ultra-wide detection device is installed on the rear column 10.

[0041] Specifically, the front pillar 9 includes a first front pillar and a second front pillar located on the left and right sides of the garage body 11, respectively; the rear pillar 10 includes a first rear pillar and a second rear pillar located on the left and right sides of the garage body, respectively. The first device body, first rotating arm, and first sensor reflector of the first ultra-wide detection device are mounted on the first front pillar, and the first lens reflection sensor is mounted on the first rear pillar. The first sensor reflector can receive the first ray emitted by the first lens reflection sensor. The second device body, second rotating arm, and second sensor reflector of the second ultra-wide detection device are mounted on the second front pillar, and the second lens reflection sensor is mounted on the second rear pillar. The second sensor reflector can receive the second ray emitted by the second lens reflection sensor.

[0042] Specifically, in this embodiment, the ultra-wide detection device is installed on each column at a height of 500mm above the ground.

[0043] Preferably, in another specific embodiment, the ultra-wide detection device can also be set on each column at a distance of 450mm-550mm from the ground.

[0044] The operating principle of this embodiment is as follows:

[0045] When a vehicle enters or exits the garage, the overwidth detection device is in a folded state, meaning the rotating arm 2 is retracted into the device body 1, not affecting the vehicle's normal entry and exit. Once the vehicle is fully inside the garage, the PCL controls the reduction motor 7 to drive the rotating arm 2, causing the sensor reflector 3 to rotate through the opening 8 to the outside of the device body 1. The PCL receives a limit signal from the second limit sensor 6, the reduction motor 7 stops rotating, and the rotating arm 2 unfolds to its final position. Then, the lens reflection sensor 4 emits infrared rays that are projected onto the sensor reflector 3. The sensor reflector 3 receives the infrared rays and performs overwidth detection. After detection, the lens reflection sensor 4 stops emitting infrared rays, and the PCL controls the reduction motor 7 to drive the rotating arm 2, causing the sensor reflector 3 to fold back into the device body 1 through the opening 8. The PCL receives a limit signal from the first limit sensor 5, controls the reduction motor 7 to stop rotating, and the rotating arm 2 folds to its final position.

[0046] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A rotatable, retractable, ultra-wide detection mechanism for a vertical circulation parking garage, wherein the vertical circulation parking garage comprises a garage body, characterized in that, The device includes an ultra-wide detection device installed inside the garage body. The ultra-wide detection device includes a device body, a rotating arm, a sensor reflector, and a lens reflection sensor. The rotating arm is rotatably connected to the device body, and the sensor reflector is mounted on the rotating arm and rotatably connected to the device body through the rotating arm. The sensor reflector and the lens reflection sensor are arranged opposite each other and can receive the rays emitted by the lens reflection sensor.

2. The rotatable, retractable, ultra-wide detection mechanism for a vertical circulating parking garage as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The ultra-wide detection device also includes a limiting mechanism, which is installed on the device body and is used to limit the rotation angle of the rotating arm.

3. The rotatable and retractable ultra-wide detection mechanism for a vertical circulating parking garage as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting mechanism is a limiting sensor.

4. The rotatable and retractable ultra-wide detection mechanism for a vertical circulating parking garage as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting mechanism includes a first limiting mechanism and a second limiting mechanism. The first limiting mechanism is located on the side of the rotating arm, and the second limiting mechanism is located above the rotating arm.

5. The rotatable and retractable ultra-wide detection mechanism for a vertical circulating parking garage as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The ultra-wide detection device also includes a geared motor, which is mounted on the device body and connected to the rotating arm, enabling the rotating arm to rotate relative to the device body.

6. The rotatable and retractable ultra-wide detection mechanism for a vertical circulating parking garage as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The rotating arm, sensor reflector, limiting mechanism, and reduction motor are located inside the device body. An opening is provided on the side of the device body, and one end of the rotating arm can rotate within the opening and move to the outside of the device body through the opening.

7. The rotatable and retractable ultra-wide detection mechanism for a vertical circulating parking garage as described in claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a control system, which is electrically connected to the lens reflection sensor, limit sensor and geared motor of the ultra-wide detection device.

8. The rotatable and retractable ultra-wide detection mechanism for a vertical circulating parking garage as described in any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, At least two ultra-wide detection devices are provided, and the two ultra-wide detection devices are located on the left and right sides of the garage body, respectively.

9. The rotatable, retractable, ultra-wide detection mechanism for a vertical circulating parking garage as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The garage body includes a front column located at the front of the garage body and a rear column located at the rear of the garage body. The front and rear columns are arranged opposite each other. There are two front columns, located on the left and right sides of the garage body respectively, and there are two rear columns, located on the left and right sides of the garage body respectively. The device body, rotating arm, and sensor reflector of the ultra-wide detection device are installed on the front column, and the lens reflection sensor of the ultra-wide detection device is installed on the rear column.

10. The rotatable, retractable, ultra-wide detection mechanism for a vertical circulating parking garage as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The ultra-wide detection device is installed on the front and rear columns at a height of 450mm-550mm from the ground.