Old-age suitable carport for old residential community
By designing age-friendly bicycle sheds in old residential communities, and combining them with entrance and exit ramps, parking loops, double-door gates, and domed waiting areas, the problems of lacking age-friendly functionality and security and theft prevention in bicycle sheds in old residential communities have been solved, thus improving both convenience and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NORTHERN ENG DESIGN & RES INST CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
The bicycle sheds in old residential communities lack age-friendly features and security features, making it difficult to meet the needs of the elderly.
An age-friendly carport was designed, including a floor, a fence, and a roof. The floor is higher than the ground and has an entrance and exit ramp. Parking areas are set on both sides of the parking loop. The fence is equipped with double-door gates. The roof is fixedly connected to the top of the fence and forms a dome structure with the isolation fence, providing a dome waiting area and security and anti-theft functions.
The improved age-friendly functionality and security features of the carport make it easier for seniors to park their vehicles, prevent vehicle theft, provide a waiting area, and enhance the convenience and safety of the carport.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of municipal renovation technology, specifically relating to an age-friendly carport suitable for old residential communities. Background Technology
[0002] Older residential communities are characterized by their early construction date, low building standards, low-rise buildings, inadequate infrastructure, and a predominantly elderly population. With the improvement of housing standards, adding age-friendly bicycle sheds in older residential communities is a necessary municipal and public welfare project.
[0003] Currently, most bicycle sheds in residential communities are either single-sided structures or double-sided structures with a central passageway. While the former provides convenient parking, it lacks security and theft prevention capabilities, a drawback particularly pronounced in older residential communities. The latter, although allowing for the installation of security gates at the passageway entrances, is not ideal for elderly residents who often use tricycles, wheelchairs, or other functional vehicles. Based on these realities, there is an urgent need to develop bicycle shed construction solutions that combine age-friendliness with security and theft prevention, specifically tailored to the characteristics of older residential communities. Utility Model Content
[0004] This utility model provides an age-friendly carport suitable for old residential communities, aiming to improve the age-friendly functionality and security of the carport.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: An age-friendly carport suitable for old residential communities is provided, comprising a ground level, a fence, and a roof; the ground level is higher than the ground and has an entrance / exit ramp; the ground level has a parking ring road connecting the entrance / exit ramp, with parking areas on both sides of the parking ring road, and entrance / exit openings formed at the locations of the parking ring road corresponding to the locations of the entrance / exit ramps on both sides; the parking area located inside the parking ring road encloses a waiting area in the center of the ground level, and the waiting area has a pedestrian passage aligned with the entrance / exit ramp; the fence is installed around the edge of the ground level and has double-leaf gates corresponding to the locations of the entrance / exit ramps, the double-leaf gates having a first state of closing the entrance / exit ramp, a second state of opening the entrance / exit ramp and closing the entrance / exit opening, and a third state of opening the entrance / exit ramp and the entrance / exit opening; the roof is fixedly connected to the top of the fence and covers the ground level.
[0006] In one possible implementation, the waiting area is surrounded by a barrier that is higher than the fence and fixedly connected to a canopy. The canopy forms a dome structure based on the combined support of the barrier and the fence.
[0007] In some embodiments, the fence and the isolation barrier each include a number of support posts and a number of fence walls; the lower end of each support post is fixedly connected to the ground and the upper end is fixedly connected to the roof; each fence wall is connected between adjacent support posts, the bottom end of the fence wall is connected to the ground and the top end of the fence wall extends to the middle of the support post.
[0008] For example, a set of tables and chairs is provided in the center of the waiting area, and folding wall chairs are installed on the side of the fence facing the waiting area.
[0009] For example, the fence also includes first end walls located on both sides of the access ramp, and the barrier also includes second end walls located on both sides of the pedestrian walkway, with the first and second end walls aligned and forming an access point between them.
[0010] In some embodiments, handrails are provided on both the first and second end walls; the pedestrian walkway is equipped with a vehicle barrier, and the pedestrian walkway forms a curved passageway based on the vehicle barrier.
[0011] In one possible implementation, each first end wall encloses a corner space between itself and the fence wall, with at least one corner space containing an emergency kit and at least one corner space containing a fire extinguisher.
[0012] In some embodiments, the parking area located outside the parking loop serves as a parking area for two-wheeled vehicles, and the parking area located inside the parking loop serves as a parking area for functional vehicles; wherein, the parking area for two-wheeled vehicles has a number of parking racks spaced apart in the circumferential direction along the parking loop, and the parking area for functional vehicles forms a number of fan-shaped parking spaces in sequence along the circumferential direction of the parking loop.
[0013] For example, the parking rack is arranged radially inclined along the parking loop, and each sector parking space is equipped with a charging socket.
[0014] For example, the ground has two entrance and exit ramps that are set up opposite each other, and pedestrian walkways are set up in the waiting area corresponding to the two entrance and exit ramps.
[0015] The beneficial effects of the age-friendly carports for old residential communities provided by this utility model are as follows: Compared with the prior art, the age-friendly carports for old residential communities provided by this utility model can avoid the problem of flooding during rain and snow by raising the ground level. At the same time, the ramps are set up to facilitate vehicles to enter and exit the ground level. A parking loop is set up on the ground level, and the space on both sides of the parking loop is used as a parking area. Both parking and retrieving the car can be done by turning around along the parking loop to the ramps. There is no need to turn around when retrieving the car, thereby improving the friendliness and convenience of parking for the elderly.
[0016] Using the fence in conjunction with the double-door gate in the first state, the ground can be completely enclosed; when the double-door gate is opened to the second state, one can enter the waiting area to wait for vehicles and rest. At this time, the double-door gate can close the entrance and exit, thus preventing vehicles from being stolen; when the double-door gate is opened to the third state, both the entrance and exit ramps and entrance and exit can be opened, and vehicles can be parked in the parking area. The three states of the double-door gate can ensure convenient vehicle parking while improving security and anti-theft performance.
[0017] In addition, considering the fact that the elderly have difficulty moving around and are slow to retrieve and put away their vehicles, a waiting area has been set up in the middle of the ground. During peak hours, the elderly can queue in the waiting area to retrieve and put away their vehicles. After parking their vehicles in the parking area, they can also enter the waiting area to rest for a while, thereby improving the age-friendly function of the carport. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of an age-friendly carport suitable for old residential communities provided in this embodiment of the utility model when the double-door gate is in the first state.
[0019] Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of an age-friendly carport suitable for old residential communities provided in an embodiment of this utility model when the double-door gate is in the third state.
[0020] Figure 3 A top view of the structure of the age-friendly carport (excluding the roof) for old residential communities provided in this embodiment of the utility model when the double-door gate is in the first state;
[0021] Figure 4 A top view of the structure of the age-friendly carport (excluding the roof) for old residential communities provided in this embodiment of the utility model when the double-door gate is in the second state;
[0022] Figure 5 A top view of the structure of the age-friendly carport (excluding the roof) for old residential communities provided in this embodiment of the present invention when the double-door gate is in the third state.
[0023] In the diagram: 10. Ground level; 101. Entrance / exit ramp; 102. Parking loop; 103. Parking area; 1031. Parking rack; 1032. Fan-shaped parking space; 1033. Charging socket; 104. Entrance / exit point; 105. Waiting area; 106. Pedestrian walkway; 20. Fence; 200. Double-door gate; 21. Support column; 22. Fence wall; 23. First end wall; 24. Handrail; 30. Canopy; 40. Guardrail; 41. Second end wall; 50. Table and chair set; 60. Folding wall chair; 70. Parking barrier; 80. Emergency kit; 90. Fire extinguisher box. Detailed Implementation
[0024] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.
[0025] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "set on" or "connected to" another element, it can be directly on or indirectly on the other element. It should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," 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 application 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 application. 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 indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" or "several" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0026] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 5 The present invention provides an age-friendly carport suitable for old residential communities. The age-friendly carport includes a ground level 10, a fence 20, and a roof 30. The ground level 10 is higher than the ground and has an entrance / exit ramp 101. The ground level 10 has a parking ring road 102 connected to the entrance / exit ramp 101. Parking areas 103 are provided on both sides of the parking ring road 102, and entrance / exit openings 104 are formed at the locations on both sides of the entrance / exit ramp 101 corresponding to the parking ring road 102. The parking areas 103 located inside the parking ring road 102 enclose the center of the ground level 10 for waiting areas. Area 105, waiting area 105 has a pedestrian passage 106 aligned with the entrance / exit ramp 101; fence 20 is set around the edge of the ground 10 and a double gate 200 is set at the part corresponding to the entrance / exit ramp 101, the double gate 200 has a first state of closing the entrance / exit ramp 101, a second state of opening the entrance / exit ramp 101 and closing the entrance / exit 104, and a third state of opening the entrance / exit ramp 101 and the entrance / exit 104; canopy 30 is fixedly connected to the top of fence 20 and covers the ground 10.
[0027] It should be noted that, considering the predominantly elderly residents of older residential communities, the ground surface 10 should have good anti-slip properties, and the ground surface 10 should not be too high, nor should the slope of the access ramp 101 be too steep. Furthermore, considering the limited space in older residential communities, the ground surface 10 can be located in the open space between adjacent building units, and a circular ground surface 10 is preferred. This allows for the formation of two circular parking areas 103 based on the parking loop 102, avoiding wasted space on the ground surface 10.
[0028] It should be explained that, in this embodiment, the space enclosed by the fence 20 on the ground 10 can be circular, elliptical, or polygonal, and is not limited here.
[0029] In this embodiment, there can be one or more access ramps 101, and each access ramp 101 is equipped with a double-leaf gate 200. The double-leaf gate 200 is a double-leaf gate with a steel fence as the main structure. The two doors can be opened and locked by using an electromagnetic lock in conjunction with an access card. The opening angle of the door can be set to two positions. The first position corresponds to the second state, and the second position corresponds to the third state. When parking is required, the second position is opened. When parking is not required and one only needs to enter the waiting area 105 for leisure and entertainment activities, only the first position needs to be opened. This access control technology is a mature existing technology and will not be described in detail here. By using the above-mentioned double-leaf gate 200, access control card swipe function can be provided for the residents of this community, thereby preventing outsiders from stealing vehicles.
[0030] In this embodiment, parking areas 103 are provided by utilizing the space on both sides of the parking loop 102. Both parking and retrieving vehicles can be done by walking in the same direction along the parking loop 102 to reach the entrance / exit ramp 101. Therefore, the problem of needing to turn around the vehicle when parking and retrieving it can be avoided, making it more convenient for the elderly to park their vehicles.
[0031] The age-friendly carport provided in this embodiment, suitable for old residential communities, avoids flooding during rain and snow by raising the ground level 10 above the ground. At the same time, the ramp 101 facilitates vehicle access to and from the ground level 10. A parking loop 102 is set on the ground level 10, and the space on both sides of the parking loop 102 is used as parking area 103. Both parking and retrieving vehicles can be done by turning around along the parking loop 102 to the ramp 101. There is no need to turn around when retrieving the vehicle, thereby improving the friendliness and convenience of parking for the elderly.
[0032] The fence 20, in conjunction with the double-door gate 200 in the first state, can completely enclose the ground 10. When the double-door gate 200 is opened to the second state, one can enter the waiting area 105 to wait for a vehicle and rest. At this time, the double-door gate 200 can close the entrance / exit 104, thereby preventing the theft of vehicles. When the double-door gate 200 is opened to the third state, both the entrance / exit ramp 101 and the entrance / exit 104 are open, allowing vehicles to be parked in the parking area 103. The three states of the double-door gate 200 can ensure convenient vehicle parking while improving security and anti-theft performance.
[0033] In addition, considering the fact that the elderly have difficulty moving around and are slow to pick up and put down their vehicles, a waiting area 105 is set up in the middle of the ground 10. During peak hours, the elderly can queue in the waiting area 105 to pick up and put down their vehicles. After parking their vehicles in the parking area 103, they can also enter the waiting area 105 to rest for a while, thereby improving the age-friendly function of the carport.
[0034] In some embodiments, see Figures 2 to 4 The waiting area 105 is surrounded by a barrier 40, which is higher than the fence 20 and fixedly connected to the canopy 30. The canopy 30 forms a dome structure based on the joint support of the barrier 40 and the fence 20.
[0035] By setting up the isolation barrier 40, the parking area 103 and the waiting area 105 can be separated. The isolation barrier 40 can limit the parking of vehicles, which can not only prevent vehicles from entering the waiting area 105, but also help to improve the neatness of vehicle parking. In addition, the isolation barrier 40 also supports the middle part of the canopy 30. The isolation barrier 40 and the fence 20 form two rings of fixed support for the canopy 30, thereby improving the stability of the overall structure. The canopy 30 adopts a dome structure with the middle area protruding upward, which can not only avoid the problem of water accumulation, but also increase the height space of the waiting area 105, thereby improving the comfort of the waiting area 105.
[0036] For some possible implementations, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 Both the fence 20 and the isolation fence 40 include several support posts 21 and several fence walls 22; the lower end of each support post 21 is fixedly connected to the ground 10, and the upper end is fixedly connected to the roof 30; each fence wall 22 is connected between adjacent support posts 21, the bottom end of the fence wall 22 is connected to the ground 10, and the top end of the fence wall 22 extends to the middle of the support post 21.
[0037] Both the fence 20 and the isolation barrier 40 are supported by several support columns 21 for the roof, and the fence 22 is used to form a partition. The fence 22 of the fence 20 only needs to extend from the ground 10 to half the height of the support column 21, while the fence 22 of the isolation barrier 40 only needs to be set to be close to the height of the vehicle. This can save costs and improve the transparency of the waiting area 105.
[0038] As one specific implementation of the aforementioned waiting area 105, please refer to Figures 3 to 5 The waiting area 105 has a table and bench set 50 in the center, and a folding wall chair 60 is installed on the side of the fence 22 of the isolation barrier 40 facing the waiting area 105. The table and bench set 50 in the waiting area 105 can meet the functional needs of the elderly to sit and rest while waiting, and the folding wall chair 60 installed with the help of the isolation barrier 40 can provide more seating space to meet the rest needs of the elderly.
[0039] Specifically, such as Figures 3 to 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the fence 20 also includes first end walls 23 located on both sides of the ramp 101, and the barrier 40 also includes second end walls 41 located on both sides of the pedestrian walkway 106. The first end walls 23 and the second end walls 41 are aligned, and an entrance / exit opening 104 is formed between them. The first end walls 23 and the second end walls 41 can form boundary constraints on the parking area 103. At the same time, the entrance / exit opening 104 formed between the first end walls 23 and the second end walls 41 can cooperate with the double-door gate 200 to realize the opening and closing of the parking area 103, thereby enabling the double-door gate 200 to form three states based on the swing angle, saving space.
[0040] It should be noted that you should refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 Handrails 24 are provided on both the first end wall 23 and the second end wall 41; a vehicle barrier 70 is provided on the pedestrian walkway 106, forming a curved passageway based on the vehicle barrier 70. The handrails 24 provide convenient support for the elderly, facilitating their safe passage through and out of the ramp 101 and the pedestrian walkway 106. Furthermore, the vehicle barrier 70 on the pedestrian walkway 106 prevents vehicles from entering the waiting area 105, thus ensuring the cleanliness of the waiting area 105.
[0041] For some possible implementations, please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 3 to 5 Each first end wall 23 encloses a corner space between itself and the fence wall 22 of the fence 20. An emergency box 80 is placed in at least one corner space, and a fire extinguisher box 90 is placed in at least one corner space.
[0042] Considering that the double-door gate 200 requires a certain amount of space when fully opened to the third state, and this space corresponds to the corner space where vehicles cannot be parked, the corner space is used here as a space to place the emergency box 80 and the fire extinguisher box 90, thereby improving the space utilization rate.
[0043] It should be noted that the emergency kit 80 can contain first aid supplies, umbrellas, and other emergency equipment, while the fire extinguisher kit 90 is used to store fire extinguishing equipment.
[0044] Of course, in order to ensure that emergency equipment such as umbrellas can be returned and reset in a timely manner after being borrowed, a QR code rental method can be used to regulate the rules for umbrella use.
[0045] For example, please refer to Figure 3 The parking area 103 located outside the parking ring road 102 serves as a parking area for two-wheeled vehicles, while the parking area 103 located inside the parking ring road 102 serves as a parking area for functional vehicles. The two-wheeled vehicle parking area has several parking racks 1031 distributed circumferentially along the parking ring road 102, and the functional vehicle parking area forms several fan-shaped parking spaces 1032 sequentially along the circumferential direction of the parking ring road 102.
[0046] Since there are many two-wheeled vehicles such as ordinary bicycles and electric bicycles and they occupy little space, the outer parking area 103 is used as a parking area for two-wheeled vehicles. In this context, functional vehicles refer to vehicles such as tricycles, electric-assisted bicycles, and electric wheelchairs that occupy more space. Since the parking area 103 inside the parking ring 102 is a fan-shaped area, it can provide sufficient space near the parking ring 102 when vehicles are parked, thus facilitating vehicle parking and allowing people to get on and off the vehicles, and improving the age-friendly nature of parking functional vehicles.
[0047] Specifically, please refer to Figure 3 In this embodiment, the parking rack 1031 is radially inclined along the parking loop 102, and each sector parking space 1032 is equipped with a charging socket 1033. The inclined parking rack 1031 facilitates the parking and retrieval of two-wheeled vehicles, and allows the vehicle to move forward directly within the parking loop 102 after being retrieved, thereby improving the convenience of parking and retrieval operations. Since functional vehicles usually have charging needs, charging sockets 1033 are provided for each sector parking space 1032 in the functional vehicle parking area to improve charging convenience.
[0048] In some embodiments, such as Figures 3 to 5As shown, the ground 10 has two entrance and exit ramps 101 arranged opposite each other, and the waiting area 105 is equipped with pedestrian walkways 106 corresponding to the two entrance and exit ramps 101. Considering the spatial characteristics of old residential communities, the ground 10 needs to be arranged in the open space between adjacent buildings. Therefore, setting up two entrance and exit ramps 101 can allow people from different buildings to choose the nearest entrance and exit of the ground 10 and to pick up and park their vehicles, thereby improving the convenience of use.
[0049] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An age-friendly bicycle shed suitable for old residential communities, characterized in that, include: The ground level is raised above ground level and has access ramps. The ground level has a parking loop that connects to the access ramps. Parking areas are provided on both sides of the parking loop, and access entrances are formed at the locations of the parking loop corresponding to the two sides of the access ramps. The parking areas located inside the parking loops enclose a waiting area in the center of the ground level. The waiting area has a pedestrian walkway aligned with the access ramps. The fence is set up around the edge of the ground and has double gates corresponding to the access ramp. The double gates have a first state of closing the access ramp, a second state of opening the access ramp and closing the access entrance, and a third state of opening the access ramp and the access entrance. A canopy, fixedly connected to the top of the fence and covering the ground.
2. The age-friendly bicycle shed suitable for old residential communities as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The waiting area is surrounded by a barrier, which is higher than the fence and fixedly connected to the canopy. The canopy forms a dome structure based on the combined support of the barrier and the fence.
3. The age-friendly bicycle shed suitable for old residential communities as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Both the fence and the isolation barrier include: A number of support columns, each of which has its lower end fixedly connected to the floor and its upper end fixedly connected to the ceiling; Several fences are connected between adjacent support columns, with the bottom end of the fence connected to the ground and the top end of the fence extending to the middle of the support column.
4. The age-friendly bicycle shed suitable for old residential communities as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The waiting area is equipped with a set of tables and chairs in the center, and folding wall chairs are installed on the side of the fence facing the waiting area.
5. The age-friendly bicycle shed suitable for old residential communities as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The fence also includes first end walls located on both sides of the access ramp, and the barrier also includes second end walls located on both sides of the pedestrian walkway. The first end walls and the second end walls are aligned and form the access ramp opening between them.
6. The age-friendly bicycle shed suitable for old residential communities as described in claim 5, characterized in that, Handrails are provided on both the first end wall and the second end wall; a vehicle barrier is provided on the pedestrian walkway, and the pedestrian walkway forms a curved passageway based on the vehicle barrier.
7. The age-friendly bicycle shed suitable for old residential communities as described in claim 5, characterized in that, Each of the first end walls encloses a corner space between itself and the fence wall of the enclosure, and at least one of the corner spaces contains an emergency kit and at least one of the corner spaces contains a fire extinguisher.
8. The age-friendly bicycle shed suitable for old residential communities as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The parking area located outside the parking ring road serves as a parking area for two-wheeled vehicles, while the parking area located inside the parking ring road serves as a parking area for functional vehicles. The two-wheeled vehicle parking area has several parking racks spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the parking ring road, and the functional vehicle parking area forms several fan-shaped parking spaces sequentially along the circumferential direction of the parking ring road.
9. The age-friendly bicycle shed suitable for old residential communities as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The parking rack is arranged at a radial inclination along the parking loop, and each of the fan-shaped parking spaces is equipped with a charging socket.
10. The age-friendly bicycle shed for old residential communities as described in any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The ground has two entrance and exit ramps arranged opposite each other, and the waiting area is provided with pedestrian passages at the locations corresponding to the two entrance and exit ramps.