Pedal device and vertical circulating stereo garage

Abstract

The application provides a pedal device and a vertical circulation stereo garage, and belongs to the technical field of stereo garage. The pedal device comprises a pedal, a connecting rod assembly and a driving piece. The pedal has a horizontal state and an inclined state. The connecting rod assembly is rotatably connected with the pedal. The driving piece is used for driving the pedal to switch between the horizontal state and the inclined state through the connecting rod assembly. In the inclined state, the pedal is used for avoiding the hanging basket of the vertical circulation stereo garage. The pedal device of the application can not only avoid the hanging basket, but also reduce the safety risk of the driver falling and getting hurt.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automated parking systems, and more particularly to a pedal device and a vertical circulation automated parking system. Background Technology

[0002] As the number of cars continues to grow, so does the demand for parking, and traditional parking lots are gradually becoming unable to meet this demand.

[0003] Vertical circulation parking garages are increasingly widely used in static traffic applications due to their small footprint, relatively low cost, and high vehicle storage and retrieval efficiency. These garages utilize suspended platforms to store vehicles and operate in a continuous loop. The bottom of a vertical circulation parking garage has a pit, which serves two purposes: firstly, to accommodate the bottom of the suspended platforms, ensuring the platform's bearing surface is flush with the ground for easy vehicle storage and retrieval; and secondly, to facilitate maintenance. After the suspended platform is positioned, there is a gap between it and the edge of the pit, and the pit is typically quite deep. Therefore, when the driver leaves the cab and returns to the ground after parking the vehicle, there is a risk of falling and sustaining injuries. Minimizing this risk is a pressing technical problem that needs to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application aims to at least address one of the technical problems existing in the background art. Therefore, one objective of this application is to provide a pedal device and a vertical circulation parking garage, thereby improving the safety of storing and retrieving vehicles in a vertical circulation parking garage to a certain extent.

[0005] An embodiment of the first aspect of this application provides a pedal device, including: a pedal, a linkage assembly, and a drive member. The pedal has a horizontal state and an inclined state. The linkage assembly is rotatably connected to the pedal. The drive member is used to drive the pedal to switch between the horizontal and inclined states via the linkage assembly. In the inclined state, the pedal is used to avoid the suspended basket of a vertical circulation parking garage.

[0006] In some embodiments, the linkage assembly includes a first link and a second link. A first end of the first link is hinged to a pedal, a second end of the first link is hinged to a first end of the second link, and a drive member is used to drive the second link to rotate relative to the first link.

[0007] In some embodiments, the pedal device further includes a pivot shaft connected to a second end of a second link, and a drive member is used to provide a driving force to drive the pivot shaft to rotate.

[0008] In some embodiments, the pedal device further includes a connecting rod. The drive element is configured as a linear drive element, with its output end hinged to a first end of the connecting rod, and the other end of the connecting rod connected to a rotating shaft.

[0009] In some embodiments, there are two linkage assemblies, which are respectively connected to both ends of the rotating shaft, and the connecting rod is connected to the middle of the rotating shaft.

[0010] In some embodiments, the pedal assembly further includes a mounting base. One end of the pedal is hinged to the mounting base, the drive element is hinged to the mounting base, and the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting base.

[0011] In some embodiments, in a horizontal state, the output end of the drive extends. In a tilted state, the output end of the drive retracts.

[0012] In some embodiments, in a horizontal state, the axes of the first link and the second link are both perpendicular to the surface of the pedal.

[0013] In some embodiments, the pedal device further includes a controller connected to the drive unit. When it is determined that the target basket has moved to the storage / retrieval position, the controller controls the drive unit to switch the pedal to a horizontal state.

[0014] An embodiment of the second aspect of this application provides a vertical circulation parking garage, including: a suspended basket and a pedal device as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0015] The technical solutions of this application embodiment can achieve at least the following technical effects: By setting up a pedal that can switch between horizontal and tilted states, the pedal can avoid the basket when tilted and can be as close as possible to the edge of the basket when horizontal, thereby reducing the gap between the pedal and the basket, reducing the safety risk of the driver stepping into the air and falling, and improving safety when parking and retrieving the vehicle.

[0016] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this application. In order to better understand the technical means of this application and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this application more obvious and understandable, the following are specific embodiments of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0017] In the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise specified, the same reference numerals throughout the various drawings denote the same or similar parts or elements. These drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. It should be understood that these drawings depict only some embodiments disclosed in this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a vertical circulation automated parking system according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the pedal device according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 3 This is a second schematic diagram of the structure of the pedal device according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 4 This is a top view of the pedal device and suspended basket according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 5 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the pedal device along direction A.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 100. Pedal device; 10. Pedal; 20. Linkage assembly; 21. First link; 22. Second link; 30. Driving components; 40. Shaft; 50. Connecting rod; 60. Mounting bracket; 200. Circular chain; 300. Hanging basket; 400. Foundation pit. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The embodiments of the technical solution of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application and are therefore merely examples, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0022] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0023] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0024] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0025] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "multiple" refers to two or more (including two), similarly, "multiple sets" refers to two or more (including two sets), and "multiple pieces" refers to two or more (including two pieces).

[0026] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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 the embodiments of this application.

[0027] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] First, combine Figure 1 The structure of the vertical circulation automated parking system is described.

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vertical circulation parking garage according to some embodiments of this application. The vertical circulation parking garage includes a circulation chain 200 and multiple hanging baskets 300. The circulation chain 200 is arranged vertically, and the multiple hanging baskets 300 are connected to the circulation chain 200. The hanging baskets 300 are used to carry and store vehicles. The circulation chain 200 circulates in a counter-clockwise or clockwise direction, and the entire operation is similar to a Ferris wheel. Typically, the parking spaces are located at the bottom of the circulation chain 200. When parking, the driver drives the vehicle to an empty hanging basket 300 in the parking space, then leaves the basket from the driver's cab and returns to the ground. The circulation chain 200 then circulates to the next empty hanging basket 300 in the parking space for the next vehicle to park. When retrieving the vehicle, after the hanging basket 300 carrying the target vehicle reaches the parking space, the driver walks onto the hanging basket 300, enters the vehicle, and then drives the vehicle away from the hanging basket 300, thus completing the retrieval.

[0030] A pit 400 is provided at the bottom of the circulating chain 200. The pit 400 can accommodate the bottom of the basket 300, so that the bearing surface of the basket 300 can be flush with the ground, which facilitates the storage and retrieval of the vehicle. During maintenance, the pit 400 can also provide maintenance personnel with sufficient maintenance space.

[0031] Based on the arrangement structure of the circulating chain 200, the moving trajectory of the suspended platform 300 on both sides of the circulating chain 200 is straight, while the moving trajectory at the bottom and top of the circulating chain 200 is arc-shaped.

[0032] Combination Figures 2 to 4 As shown, Figure 2 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the pedal device according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 3 This is a second schematic diagram of the structure of the pedal device according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 4 This is a top view schematic diagram of the pedal device and suspended platform according to some embodiments of this application. It should be noted that... Figure 2 and Figure 3 The movement trajectory of the suspended platform is illustrated by a dashed line. This application provides a pedal device 100, applied to a vertical circulation parking garage and installed in the pit 400 of the vertical circulation parking garage. The pedal device 100 includes: a pedal 10, a linkage assembly 20, and a drive component 30.

[0033] The pedal 10 has a horizontal state and an inclined state. A linkage assembly 20 is rotatably connected to the pedal 10. A drive unit 30 is used to drive the pedal 10 between the horizontal and inclined states via the linkage assembly 20. In the inclined state, the pedal 10 is used to avoid the suspended basket 300 of the vertical circulation parking garage.

[0034] The pedal 10 is located directly above the pit 400 and is used for the driver to walk, enabling the driver to move from the edge of the pit 400 to the cab of the vehicle on the suspended platform 300, and from the cab of the vehicle on the suspended platform 300 to the edge of the pit. It is understood that arranging the pedal 10 horizontally, and minimizing the gap between the end of the pedal 10 and the suspended platform 300, reduces the risk of the driver falling and injuring themselves. However, as mentioned above, the movement trajectory of the suspended platform 300 at the bottom of the circulating chain 200 is arc-shaped. When the gap between the end of the pedal 10 and the suspended platform 300 is small, interference will occur between the suspended platform 300 and the pedal 10. Therefore, the pedal 10 in this embodiment has two states: in the horizontal state, the end of the pedal 10 is as close as possible to the suspended platform 300 for the driver to walk on; in the tilted state, the pedal 10 is offset from the movement trajectory of the suspended platform 300 to avoid it.

[0035] Among them, such as Figure 4 As shown, the pedal 10 can be located on the left side of the basket 300 to facilitate the driver's entry into the cab. The driver can drive the vehicle into or out of the basket 300 from the front of the basket 300.

[0036] The linkage assembly 20 is a component used to support the pedal 10, enabling the pedal 10 to maintain its current state and also to drive the pedal 10 to switch between different states.

[0037] The drive component 30 is a component that provides driving force for the rotation of the linkage assembly 20. When the linkage assembly 20 rotates, it can drive the pedal 10 to switch between different states.

[0038] In some embodiments, the drive element 30 may be a motor or an electric actuator.

[0039] By setting a pedal 10 that can switch between a horizontal and an inclined state, the pedal 10 can avoid the basket 300 in the inclined state and can be as close as possible to the edge of the basket 300 in the horizontal state, thereby reducing the gap between the pedal 10 and the basket 300, reducing the safety risk of the driver stepping into the air and falling, and improving the safety when storing and retrieving the vehicle.

[0040] Combination Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, the linkage assembly 20 includes a first link 21 and a second link 22. A first end of the first link 21 is hinged to the pedal 10, and a second end of the first link 21 is hinged to the first end of the second link 22. A drive member 30 is used to drive the second link 22 to rotate relative to the first link 21.

[0041] The first end of the first link 21 is hinged to the pedal 10, so the first link 21 and the pedal 10 can rotate relative to each other. The second end of the first link 21 is hinged to the first end of the second link 22, so the first link 21 and the second link 22 can rotate relative to each other.

[0042] Driven by the drive unit 30, the second link 22 rotates relative to the first link 21, and the relative position between the second link 22 and the first link 21 changes, thereby the first link 21 drives the pedal 10 to switch the position state.

[0043] By setting the first link 21 and the second link 22 to form the link assembly 20, the pedal 10 can be switched between different states.

[0044] Combination Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, the pedal device 100 further includes a rotating shaft 40, which is connected to the second end of the second connecting rod 22, and the driving member 30 is used to provide a driving force to drive the rotating shaft 40 to rotate.

[0045] The rotating shaft 40 is connected to the second end of the second connecting rod 22. It can be understood that the rotation of the rotating shaft 40 can drive the second connecting rod 22 to rotate.

[0046] By setting the pivot 40, an indirect connection is achieved between the drive component 30 and the second link 22, thereby improving the flexibility of the drive component 30 arrangement.

[0047] Combination Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, the pedal device 100 further includes a connecting rod 50. The drive member 30 is configured as a linear drive member, with its output end hinged to a first end of the connecting rod 50, and the other end of the connecting rod 50 connected to a rotating shaft 40.

[0048] A linear actuator is a component whose output end can deliver power in a linear direction. In some examples, the linear actuator can be an electric actuator rod. The linear actuator converts linear motion into rotational motion by pushing or pulling the connecting rod 50, thereby driving the rotating shaft 40 to rotate through the connecting rod 50, thus realizing the switching of the pedal 10 state.

[0049] like Figure 5 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, there are two linkage assemblies 20, which are respectively connected to both ends of the rotating shaft 40, and the connecting rod 50 is connected to the middle of the rotating shaft 40.

[0050] The two linkage assemblies 20 provide two-point support for the pedal 10, improving the stability of the pedal 10 and further enhancing the driver's safety.

[0051] Combination Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, the pedal device 100 further includes a mounting base 60. One end of the pedal 10 is hinged to the mounting base 60, the drive member 30 is hinged to the mounting base 60, and the rotating shaft 40 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 60.

[0052] One end of the pedal 10 is hinged to the mounting base 60, allowing the pedal 10 to switch between a horizontal and an inclined state by rotation. The drive member 30 is hinged to the mounting base 60, allowing the drive member 30 to oscillate adaptively when outputting driving force to complete the power output. The rotating shaft 40 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 60 to meet the rotation requirements of the rotating shaft 40.

[0053] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, in a horizontal state, the output end of the drive member 30 extends out. In an inclined state, the output end of the drive member 30 retracts.

[0054] Figure 2 The diagram shows that the pedal 10 is tilted, and the output end of the drive unit 30 retracts to drive the connecting rod 50, the rotating shaft 40 and the second connecting rod 22 to rotate counterclockwise, thereby driving the first connecting rod 21 and the pedal 10 to descend, so that the pedal 10 is tilted.

[0055] Figure 3 The illustration shows that the pedal 10 is in a horizontal state, and the output end of the drive member 30 extends to drive the connecting rod 50, the rotating shaft 40 and the second connecting rod 22 to rotate clockwise, thereby driving the first connecting rod 21 and the pedal 10 to rise, so that the pedal 10 is in a horizontal state.

[0056] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, in a horizontal state, the axis of the first link 21 and the axis of the second link 22 are both perpendicular to the surface of the pedal 10.

[0057] In a horizontal position, the axis of the first link 21 and the axis of the second link 22 coincide and are both perpendicular to the surface of the pedal 10, so that the first link 21 and the second link 22 can reliably support the pedal 10 together, further improving the stability of the pedal 10.

[0058] According to some embodiments of this application, the pedal device 100 also includes a controller, which is signal-connected to the drive unit 30. When it is determined that the target basket has moved to the storage / retrieval position, the controller is used to control the drive unit 30 to drive the pedal 10 to switch to a horizontal state.

[0059] In some embodiments, the controller may be a PLC controller.

[0060] The target basket refers to an empty basket to be stored, or a basket carrying a vehicle to be retrieved. During the cyclical operation of the basket 300, the pedal 10 remains tilted to avoid interference. When the target basket reaches the storage / retrieval position, the controller and drive unit 30 issue a control command to switch the pedal 10 to a horizontal position, allowing the driver to walk and preventing the driver from stepping into a hole and falling.

[0061] An embodiment of the second aspect of this application also provides a vertical circulation parking garage, including a suspended basket 300 and a pedal device 100 as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0062] Since the vertical circulation parking garage uses the pedal device 100 shown in the above embodiments, and the specific structure of the pedal device 100 is as described in the above embodiments, and since the vertical circulation parking garage uses all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0063] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of this application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments can be combined in any way. This application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A pedal device, characterized in that, The tread mechanism, applied to and installed in the pit of a vertical circulation parking garage, includes: The pedal has both a horizontal and a tilted position. Linkage assembly, rotatably connected to the pedal; and A drive unit for driving the pedal to switch between the horizontal state and the tilted state via the linkage assembly; In the tilted state, the pedal is used to avoid the suspended basket of the vertical circulation parking garage.

2. The pedal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linkage assembly includes a first link and a second link; The first end of the first link is hinged to the pedal, and the second end of the first link is hinged to the first end of the second link; the driving member is used to drive the second link to rotate relative to the first link.

3. The pedal device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pedal device further includes a rotating shaft connected to the second end of the second connecting rod, and the driving member is used to provide a driving force to drive the rotating shaft to rotate.

4. The pedal device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pedal device also includes a connecting rod; The drive unit is configured as a linear drive unit, the output end of the drive unit is hinged to the first end of the connecting rod, and the other end of the connecting rod is connected to the rotating shaft.

5. The pedal device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The number of the connecting rod assemblies is two, and the two connecting rod assemblies are respectively connected to the two ends of the rotating shaft, and the connecting rod is connected to the middle of the rotating shaft.

6. The pedal device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pedal device also includes a mounting base; One end of the pedal is hinged to the mounting base, the drive component is hinged to the mounting base, and the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the mounting base.

7. The pedal device according to claim 4, characterized in that, In the horizontal state, the output end of the drive unit extends; in the tilted state, the output end of the drive unit retracts.

8. The pedal device according to claim 2, characterized in that, In the horizontal position, the axes of both the first link and the second link are perpendicular to the surface of the pedal.

9. The pedal device according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The pedal device also includes a controller; the controller is signal-connected to the drive unit, and when it is determined that the target basket has moved to the storage / retrieval position, the controller is used to control the drive unit to drive the pedal to switch to the horizontal state.

10. A vertical circulation parking garage, characterized in that, Includes a suspended basket and a pedal device as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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