Parking garage without power centering device

Abstract

This utility model relates to a non-powered centering device for parking garages, including a car carrier plate. Two centering components are symmetrically arranged on the car carrier plate. Each centering component includes a longitudinal roller assembly and a centering roller. The longitudinal roller assembly is disposed on the surface of the car carrier plate, and the centering roller is positioned above the longitudinal roller assembly. The centering roller can move left and right or swing back and forth on the car carrier plate. A return spring connects the centering roller to the car carrier plate. When the vehicle's wheel presses against the centering roller, the centering roller, under the elastic force of the return spring, can push the wheel along the longitudinal roller assembly towards the center of the car carrier plate. This non-powered centering device for parking garages eliminates the need for motors, actuators, or other electrically driven equipment to move a vehicle to the center of the garage. Its ingenious overall structure, high practicality, and lower cost significantly improve the user experience during parking.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of three-dimensional parking garage technology, and specifically relates to a non-powered centering device for parking garages. Background Technology

[0002] Multi-level parking garages are a reliable solution to urban parking problems, but many multi-level parking garages now have relatively narrow parking spaces, making it difficult for drivers to park their vehicles. Often, it takes multiple attempts to park in the right spot. If there were a device that automatically centers the vehicle in the parking space, it would greatly improve the user experience.

[0003] Currently, most centering devices used in automated parking systems are electrically driven, meaning that sensors detect the centering and then a motor and actuator push the vehicle to the center position. Such systems are complex and costly to implement. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of the existing technology by providing a parking garage centering device that can move a vehicle to the center of the garage without the need for electric drive.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] The parking garage's non-powered centering device includes a vehicle platform. Two centering components are symmetrically arranged on the vehicle platform. Each centering component includes a longitudinal roller assembly and a centering roller. The longitudinal roller assembly is located on the surface of the vehicle platform, and the centering roller is located above the longitudinal roller assembly. The centering roller can move left and right or swing back and forth on the vehicle platform. A return spring is connected between the centering roller and the vehicle platform. When the vehicle's wheel presses against the centering roller, the centering roller can push the wheel towards the center of the vehicle platform on the longitudinal roller assembly under the elastic force of the return spring.

[0007] To better realize this utility model, the above structure is further optimized, and the longitudinal roller group is composed of multiple longitudinal rollers distributed in an array.

[0008] To better realize this utility model, the above structure is further optimized. The centering component also includes a guide rail, a slide groove, and a synchronization plate. The slide groove is arranged laterally on the surface of the vehicle platform. The synchronization plate is slidably arranged in the slide groove. The inner end of the synchronization plate is connected to the vehicle platform through a return spring. The guide rail is arranged on the left and right sides of the vehicle platform. One end of the centering roller is hinged to the slider in the guide rail, and the other end is hinged to the outer end of the synchronization plate. The centering roller is inclined towards the center of the vehicle platform. The centering roller can move left and right on the vehicle platform through the synchronization plate.

[0009] To better realize this utility model, the above structure is further optimized by setting two symmetrical centering rollers between the outer end of the synchronization plate and the guide rail.

[0010] To better realize this utility model, the above structure is further optimized. A rack is provided on the inner end of the synchronization plate, and a synchronization gear is provided at the center of the vehicle plate. The racks on the two centering components mesh with the synchronization gear.

[0011] To better realize this utility model, further optimizations are made to the above structure. The centering assembly also includes a centering seat and a rotating seat. The centering seat is set at the center of the vehicle platform, the rotating seat is horizontally rotatably set on the centering seat, the centering roller is horizontally fixed on the rotating seat, and the return spring is set between the vehicle platform and the centering roller. The centering roller can swing back and forth on the vehicle platform through the rotating seat.

[0012] To better realize this utility model, the above structure is further optimized. The rotating seats on the two centering components are driven by meshing synchronous transmission, so that the two centering rollers on the two rotating seats swing back and forth synchronously.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0014] The parking garage centering device provided by this utility model does not require additional sensors, motors, actuators, or other components. It has an ingenious overall structure, high practicality, and lower cost. It can automatically correct its course using the vehicle's own power, significantly improving the user experience when parking. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is one of the application diagrams of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is the second application schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model after the vehicle platform has been removed;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the centering roller in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the synchronization plate and the synchronization gear in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is one of the application diagrams of Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 This is the second application schematic diagram of Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the rotating seat in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0024] In the picture:

[0025] 1-Carrier plate, 2-Longitudinal roller assembly, 3-Centering roller, 4-Return spring, 5-Wheel, 6-Guide rail, 7-Slide groove, 8-Synchronizing plate, 801-Rack, 9-Synchronizing gear, 10-Rotating seat, 11-Centering seat. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other implementation methods obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] Example 1:

[0030] Please refer to Figure 1-5 The attached figure is a structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of this application. In this embodiment, the centering roller 3 can move left and right on the vehicle carrier plate 1. As shown in the figure, the parking garage unpowered centering device provided by this application includes a vehicle carrier plate 1. Two centering components are symmetrically arranged on the vehicle carrier plate 1. When a vehicle drives into the vehicle carrier plate 1, the two centering components move the vehicle towards the center of the vehicle carrier plate 1, so that the vehicle can be smoothly moved to the middle position of the parking garage vehicle carrier plate 1, which can significantly improve the user experience when parking.

[0031] The centering assembly includes a longitudinal roller group 2 and a centering roller 3. The longitudinal roller group 2 consists of multiple longitudinal rollers 2 arranged in an array. The longitudinal rollers 2 allow the wheel 5 to move in the lateral direction, and their function is to reduce the resistance when the wheel moves laterally. The longitudinal roller group 2 is set on the surface of the vehicle platform 1, and the centering roller 3 is set above the longitudinal roller group 2. The centering roller 3 can move left and right on the vehicle platform 1, and a return spring 4 is connected between the centering roller 3 and the vehicle platform 1. When the vehicle wheel 5 presses against the centering roller 3, the centering roller 3 will move slowly under the elastic force of the return spring 4. At the same time, the pressure accumulated in the return spring 4 increases, pushing the wheel 5 towards the center of the vehicle platform 1 on the longitudinal roller group 2. When the wheel 5 finally passes the centering roller 3, the vehicle is moved to the middle position of the vehicle platform 1 by the centering assembly under the thrust of the return spring 4.

[0032] Meanwhile, this application does not require additional sensors, motors, actuators, or other components. Its overall structure is ingenious, highly practical, and lower in cost. It can automatically correct its course using the vehicle's own power, significantly improving the user experience when parking and making it easier to promote and use.

[0033] In this embodiment, in order to enable the centering roller 3 to move left and right on the vehicle platform 1, the centering assembly also includes a guide rail 6, a slide groove 7, and a synchronization plate 8. The slide groove 7 is arranged laterally on the surface of the vehicle platform 1, and the synchronization plate 8 is slidably arranged in the slide groove 7. The inner end of the synchronization plate 8 is connected to the vehicle platform 1 through a return spring 4. The guide rail 6 is arranged on the left and right sides of the vehicle platform 1. One end of the centering roller 3 is hinged to the slider in the guide rail 6, and the other end is hinged to the outer end of the synchronization plate 8. The centering roller 3 is inclined towards the center of the vehicle platform 1, and the centering roller 3 can move left and right on the vehicle platform 1 through the synchronization plate 8.

[0034] Two symmetrical centering rollers 3 are installed between the outer end of the synchronization plate 8 and the guide rail 6. The four centering rollers 3 are arranged in two V-shaped structures on the left and right sides of the car carrier plate. Support rollers are provided at the tips of the V-shapes and move synchronously left and right through a synchronization device. A rack 801 is provided on the inner end of the synchronization plate 8, and a synchronization gear 9 is provided at the center of the car carrier plate 1. The racks 801 on both centering components mesh with the synchronization gear 9. By setting up a synchronization mechanism, the centering rollers 3 on both sides move synchronously and always maintain a symmetrical state.

[0035] Working principle:

[0036] When there is no vehicle on the loading platform 1, the left and right sets of centering rollers 3 move closer together under the force of the springs, and the distance between the tips of the V-shape formed by the two centering rollers 3 is minimized. When a vehicle enters the parking space, the first set of wheels to enter the loading platform 1 will touch the centering rollers 3. If the vehicle is slightly off-center, the outermost wheel 5 will run over the centering roller 3, causing the run-over centering roller 3 to move backward and simultaneously generate a force that moves the wheel 5 laterally towards the center. Since the wheel 5 is already above the longitudinal roller set 2 at this time, the resistance to lateral movement is very small, so the wheel moves towards the center as it moves backward. Finally, when the vehicle is in the middle of the loading platform 1, the left and right centering forces cancel each other out, and centering is completed.

[0037] The vehicle continues to move until all four wheels are on the loading platform 1, completing the vehicle's entry into the warehouse. The same process is repeated when the vehicle leaves the warehouse.

[0038] Example 2:

[0039] Please refer to Figure 6-8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 2 of this application. As a second solution, in this embodiment, the centering roller 3 can swing back and forth on the vehicle platform 1. Compared with Embodiment 1, the main difference lies in the change of the centering components. In this embodiment, the centering components also include a centering seat 11 and a rotating seat 10. The centering seat 11 is located at the center of the vehicle platform 1, the rotating seat 10 is horizontally rotatably mounted on the centering seat 11, the centering roller 3 is horizontally fixed on the rotating seat 10, and the return spring 4 is located between the vehicle platform 1 and the centering roller 3. The centering roller 3 can swing back and forth on the vehicle platform 1 through the rotating seat 10. The rotating seats on the two centering components are synchronously driven by meshing, so that the two centering rollers 3 on the two rotating seats 10 swing back and forth synchronously, always maintaining a state of left-right symmetry.

[0040] Working principle:

[0041] When a vehicle enters the parking space, if it is slightly tilted, the wheel closer to the center will first run over the centering roller 3. The centering roller 3, in addition to rotating around its axis, will also swing backward, simultaneously generating a force that causes wheel 5 to move laterally outward. Since wheel 5 is already above the longitudinal roller group 2 at this point, the resistance to lateral movement is very small. Therefore, while the vehicle is continuously moving backward, it will also continuously move towards the center due to the lateral force. Finally, when the vehicle is in the middle of the platform 1, the left and right centering forces cancel each other out, and centering is completed.

[0042] 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 variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A parking garage centering device without power, characterized in that: The system includes a vehicle platform with two symmetrically arranged centering components. Each centering component includes a longitudinal roller group and a centering roller. The longitudinal roller group is disposed on the surface of the vehicle platform, and the centering roller is disposed above the longitudinal roller group. The centering roller can move left and right or swing back and forth on the vehicle platform. A return spring is connected between the centering roller and the vehicle platform. When the vehicle wheel presses against the centering roller, the centering roller can push the wheel towards the center of the vehicle platform on the longitudinal roller group under the elastic force of the return spring.

2. The parking garage non-powered centering device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The longitudinal roller group consists of multiple longitudinal rollers arranged in an array.

3. The parking garage non-powered centering device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The centering assembly also includes a guide rail, a slide groove, and a synchronization plate. The slide groove is arranged laterally on the surface of the vehicle platform. The synchronization plate is slidably disposed within the slide groove. The inner end of the synchronization plate is connected to the vehicle platform via a return spring. The guide rail is disposed on the left and right sides of the vehicle platform. One end of the centering roller is hinged to a slider in the guide rail, and the other end is hinged to the outer end of the synchronization plate. The centering roller is inclined toward the center of the vehicle platform and can move left and right on the vehicle platform via the synchronization plate.

4. The parking garage non-powered centering device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Two symmetrical centering rollers are provided between the outer end of the synchronization plate and the guide rail.

5. The parking garage non-powered centering device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A rack is provided on the inner end of the synchronization plate, and a synchronization gear is provided at the center of the vehicle plate. The racks on both alignment components mesh with the synchronization gear.

6. The parking garage non-powered centering device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The centering assembly also includes a centering seat and a rotating seat. The centering seat is located at the center of the vehicle platform. The rotating seat is horizontally rotatably mounted on the centering seat. The centering roller is horizontally fixed on the rotating seat. The return spring is located between the vehicle platform and the centering roller. The centering roller can swing back and forth on the vehicle platform via the rotating seat.

7. The parking garage non-powered centering device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The rotating seats on the two centering components are driven by meshing synchronous transmission, causing the two centering rollers on the two rotating seats to swing back and forth synchronously.

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