Bicycle parking method, parking lot, and car-barrier

Abstract

To provide convenience for a user of a small-sized vehicle such as a bicycle by using a parking lot (parking compartment) for a four-wheeled vehicle as a parking space for the small-sized vehicle such as the bicycle, and to contribute to maintenance and safety of traffic environment by eliminating leaving (street parking) of the small-sized vehicle such as the bicycle.SOLUTION: An I-shaped car-barrier 10 is a rectangular column and is a safety device (physical obstacle) installed at the rear of a parking compartment to regulate the movement of automobiles (four-wheeled vehicles) parked in the parking compartment. A C-shaped hook 11 is provided on the back side (back side) of the I-shaped car-barrier 10. A user who comes to a parking lot by riding a bicycle X places the bicycle X on the back side of the I-shaped car-barrier 10. Since there is a C-shaped hook 11 on the back side of the I-shaped car-barrier 10, the bicycle X is bound by a string body (For example, wire, etc.) passed through the C-shaped hook 11, and the bicycle X is moored on the I-shaped car-barrier 10.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a bicycle parking technique for parking a small vehicle in a parking space for four-wheeled vehicles. [Background technology]

[0002] When renting a four-wheeled vehicle (automobile) through a car sharing service (such as Patent Document 1), the user must go to a location (typically a parking lot) where the vehicle to be used for sharing (hereinafter referred to as a sharing car) is located. At this time, it would be convenient if the user could go to the parking lot by bicycle or the like. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2004-178385 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, if a user rides their bicycle to a parking lot, the question arises of where to park the bicycle. If this problem is left unresolved, car sharing services could lead to bicycles being parked on the road, which is undesirable.

[0005] This problem is not limited to car sharing services, but is also common when using a private car parked in a monthly parking lot, or when arriving by bicycle in a location that does not have a bicycle parking lot.

[0006] Therefore, the inventors of the present application have completed the present invention with the objective of making it more convenient for users of car sharing services when they arrive at the parking lot by bicycle, by turning the parking space in which the shared car was parked into a bicycle parking space when the user uses the car sharing service and departs in the shared car, and by eliminating the problem of bicycles being left unattended, thereby contributing to an improved and safer traffic environment. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The first invention of the present application is a bicycle parking method for parking a small vehicle in a parking space, characterized in that the small vehicle is moored to a pillar-shaped car stopper installed at the rear of the parking space. Here, a small vehicle refers to a small vehicle that is not parked in a parking lot (parking space) for general automobiles (four-wheeled vehicles), and mainly includes two-wheeled and three-wheeled vehicles such as bicycles and kick scooters, regardless of whether they are electric or not (the same applies below). A second invention is a bicycle parking method according to the first invention, characterized in that the car stopper is provided with a threading portion for a string. A third invention is a bicycle parking method according to the first or second invention, characterized in that the car stopper is provided with a holding portion that holds the small vehicle in a lifted state. A fourth invention is the bicycle parking method according to the first invention, characterized in that the car stopper is provided with a fixing portion for fixing a part of the small vehicle. A fifth invention is a bicycle parking method according to the fourth invention, characterized in that the fixing portion is movable above and below the car stopper. A sixth invention is a bicycle parking method according to the fourth or fifth invention, characterized in that the fixing portion has a locking function that can be locked and unlocked. The seventh invention is a parking lot that allows parking of small vehicles in parking spaces, characterized in that the small vehicles are moored to a pillar-shaped car stopper installed at the rear of the parking space. Note that the technical features of the second to sixth inventions may be added to this seventh invention of the parking lot. The eighth invention is a pillar-shaped car stopper installed at the rear of a parking space, characterized in that the car stopper is equipped with a mooring mechanism for mooring a small vehicle. The technical features of the second to sixth inventions may be added to the car stopper of the eighth invention. Effect of the Invention

[0008] The present invention as described above has the following advantages. (1) By mooring small vehicles to the pillar-shaped car stoppers installed at the rear of the parking space, small vehicles can be parked securely in the parking space, making it more convenient for parking lot users (users of four-wheeled vehicles parked in the parking lot) to get to the parking lot. (2) In addition, users of the parking lot (users of four-wheeled vehicles parked in the parking lot) can park their small vehicles without worrying that they will be parked illegally; it also prevents disorderly on-street parking in the city, leading to city beautification and traffic safety. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram (1) for explaining a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 5] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram (1) for explaining a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram (2) for explaining a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram (5) for explaining a second embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The pillar-shaped car stopper used in this embodiment is generally called a "barrier", and will be described using an example of one also called an "I-shaped barrier" due to its shape. Note that the pillar-shaped car stopper is not limited to this "(I-shaped) barrier". In the following, a bicycle will be used as an example of a "small vehicle", but in the present invention, a "small vehicle" is not limited to a bicycle. It may be a two-wheeled vehicle, a three-wheeled vehicle, or any other vehicle including a bicycle. The drive type is not limited to human power, but may be an electrically assisted or electrically powered vehicle. The shape is not limited to bicycles, motorcycles, or scooters, but may be a kickboard-like shape. In this embodiment, a user who uses a car sharing service goes to a parking lot where a shared car is parked by bicycle, and uses the shared car parked in a designated parking space.

[0011] 1 to 4 show a first embodiment of the present invention, illustrating a parking method (parking lot structure) for mooring a small vehicle to an I-shaped barrier.

[0012] 1(a) shows the shape of an I-shaped barrier 10 according to this embodiment in a front view, a side view, and a perspective view. As shown in the figure, the I-shaped barrier 10 is a square pillar, and is a safety device (physical barrier) installed at the rear of a parking space to restrict the movement of an automobile (four-wheeled vehicle) parked in the parking space. The back side (rear side) of the I-shaped barrier 10 is equipped with a C-shaped hook 11.

[0013] FIG. 1(b) illustrates a bicycle X parked in a parking space using an I-shaped barrier 10. A parking space is indicated by a roughly U-shaped white line, and a tire stopper is provided inside the parking space to restrict the parking position of a parked automobile (four-wheeled vehicle). However, there is a risk that the automobile may go over the tire stopper and enter the rear of the parking space due to a driver's mistake. To prevent this risk, an I-shaped barrier 10 is further installed behind the tire stopper. The I-shaped barrier is firmly installed and is made of a material such as metal (e.g., stainless steel) or concrete, so it acts as a shield to stop the automobile from entering.

[0014] A user who comes to the parking lot on bicycle X places bicycle X on the back side (the opposite side to the parking space) of the I-shaped barrier 10. Since there is a C-shaped hook 11 on the back side of the I-shaped barrier 10, bicycle X is tied to the I-shaped barrier 10 with a string Y (e.g., a wire) passed through the C-shaped hook 11. The user then unlocks the shared car (not shown) parked in the parking space, opens the door, gets in, and drives off.

[0015] 2(a) shows the shape of an I-shaped barrier 20 according to this embodiment in a front view, a side view, and a perspective view. As shown in the figure, the I-shaped barrier 20 is a square pillar, and is a safety device (physical barrier) installed at the rear of a parking space to restrict the movement of an automobile (four-wheeled vehicle) parked in the parking space. The I-shaped barrier 20 has a through hole 22 that penetrates the body from left to right (horizontal direction).

[0016] FIG. 2(b) illustrates a bicycle X parked in a parking space using an I-shaped barrier 20. The parking space, the I-shaped barrier 20, and the relationship between them are the same as those explained in FIG. 1(b), so they will not be explained here. A user who comes to the parking lot on bicycle X places bicycle X on the back side (opposite the parking space) of the I-shaped barrier 20. Since the I-shaped barrier 20 has a through hole 22 that penetrates the body from left to right (horizontally), bicycle X is tied to the I-shaped barrier 20 with a string (e.g., a wire) that is passed through the through hole 22. The user then unlocks the shared car (not shown) parked in the parking space, opens the door, gets in, and drives off.

[0017] 3(a) shows the shape of an I-shaped barrier 30 according to this embodiment in a front view, a side view, and a perspective view. As shown in the figure, this I-shaped barrier 30 is a square pillar, and is a safety device (physical barrier) installed at the rear of a parking space to restrict the movement of an automobile (four-wheeled vehicle) parked in the parking space. The I-shaped barrier 30 has a through hole 32 that penetrates the main body from the front to the side (diagonal direction).

[0018] FIG. 3(b) illustrates a bicycle X parked in a parking space using an I-shaped barrier 30. The parking space, the I-shaped barrier 30, and the relationship between them are the same as those explained in FIG. 1(b), so a detailed explanation is omitted. A user who comes to the parking lot on bicycle X places bicycle X on the back side (opposite the parking space) of the I-shaped barrier 30. Since the I-shaped barrier 30 has a through hole 32 that penetrates the body from the front to the side (diagonally), bicycle X is tied to the I-shaped barrier 30 with a string Y (e.g., a wire) that is passed through the through hole 32. The user then unlocks the shared car (not shown) parked in the parking space, opens the door, gets in, and drives off.

[0019] 4(a) shows the shape of an I-shaped barrier 40 according to this embodiment in a front view, a side view, and a perspective view. As shown in the figure, the I-shaped barrier 40 is a square pillar, and is a safety device (physical barrier) installed at the rear of a parking space to restrict the movement of an automobile (four-wheeled vehicle) parked in the parking space. The I-shaped barrier 40 has a through hole 42 that penetrates the body from left to right (horizontally) like the I-shaped barrier 20, but the through hole 42 is provided at a higher position than the I-shaped barrier 20, and an L-shaped hook 43 is provided behind the through hole 42 (at the back of the I-shaped barrier 40) in accordance with the height of the through hole 42. The number of the L-shaped hooks 43 may be one or more than two. The through holes 42 are not limited to those shown in the figures.

[0020] FIG. 4(b) illustrates a bicycle X parked in a parking space using an I-shaped barrier 40. The parking space, the I-shaped barrier 40, and the relationship between them are the same as those explained in FIG. 1(b), so a detailed explanation is omitted. A user coming to the parking lot on bicycle X places (lifts and holds) bicycle X on L-hook 43 on the back side (opposite the parking space) of I-shaped barrier 40. Then, since I-shaped barrier 40 has through-hole 42 penetrating the body from left to right (horizontally), bicycle X is tied to string Y (e.g., wire, etc.) passed through through-hole 42, and bicycle X is moored to I-shaped barrier 40. The user then unlocks the shared car (not shown) parked in the parking space, opens the door, gets in, and drives off.

[0021] Mooring the bicycle X to the I-shaped barriers 10 to 40 shown in Figs. 1 to 4 provides the following advantages. (1) By mooring Bicycle X to an I-shaped barrier installed on the ground (a so-called “earth lock”), theft of Bicycle X can be prevented. (2) Because of its simple shape, rainwater does not accumulate. (3) Since the bicycle will be parked at the rear of the parking space, even if bicycle X falls over, it will not damage cars in the adjacent parking space. (4) Not to occupy the vehicle compartment after Car X has left the lot. (5) Do not obstruct entry and exit of the driver's vehicle in the adjacent parked vehicle space to the left. (6) Furthermore, since the through hole 32 of the I-shaped barrier 30 penetrates the main body of the I-shaped barrier 30 from the front to the side (diagonal direction), it is possible to fix it with a shorter string Y than in the case of the I-shaped barrier 10 (Figure 1) or the I-shaped barrier 20 (Figure 2). (7) Furthermore, since the bicycle X is placed on the L-shaped hook 43 of the I-shaped barrier 40, the bicycle can be reliably prevented from falling over.

[0022] 5 to 9 show a second embodiment of the present invention, illustrating a bicycle parking method (parking lot structure) in which a fixing portion for fixing a part of a small vehicle to an I-shaped barrier is provided to moor the small vehicle.

[0023] FIG. 5(a) illustrates the shape of an I-shaped barrier 50 according to this embodiment in a front view, a side view, and a perspective view. As illustrated, the I-shaped barrier 50 is a square pillar, and is a safety device (physical barrier) installed at the rear of a parking space to restrict the movement of an automobile (four-wheeled vehicle) parked in the parking space. The rear side (back side) of the I-shaped barrier 50 is provided with a fixing part 54 consisting of an openable and closable ring member 55. The ring member 55 is a cylindrical member that can be opened and closed and that rings a part of the bicycle, such as the saddle support shaft or frame of the bicycle, and fixes it to the I-shaped barrier 50. The fixing part 54 is movable up and down the I-shaped barrier 50 so that the ring member 55 can be adjusted to the height of the bicycle. Furthermore, it is preferable that the ring member 55 is rotatable relative to the fixing part 54 (the same applies to other embodiments).

[0024] FIG. 5(b) shows bicycle X parked inside a parking space using an I-shaped barrier 50, and FIG. 5(c) shows bicycle X secured in place by the securing portion 50. The parking space, the I-shaped barrier 50, and the relationship between them are the same as those explained in FIG. 1(b), so they will not be explained here. A user coming to the parking lot on bicycle X places bicycle X on the back side of the I-shaped barrier 50 (the side opposite the parking space) (see FIG. 5(b)). The I-shaped barrier 50 is equipped with a fixing part 54 that can move up and down, so the height of the fixing part 54 is first adjusted to fit bicycle X, and then an open-close ring member 55 is attached and fixed to the saddle support shaft of bicycle X (see FIG. 5(c)). This allows bicycle X to be moored to the I-shaped barrier 50. The user then unlocks the shared car (not shown) parked in the parking space, opens the door, gets in, and drives off.

[0025] Here, the ring member 55 is of an openable / closable type, but considering theft of the bicycle X when it is fixed thereto, it is preferable that it is provided with a locking function that allows it to be locked and unlocked. In this embodiment, the lock function is performed by using a key 56 (physical key) to lock and unlock the door.

[0026] Fig. 6 shows the shape of an I-shaped barrier 60 according to this embodiment in a front view, a side view, and a perspective view. As shown in the figure, the I-shaped barrier 60 is a square pillar, and is a safety device (physical barrier) installed at the rear of a parking space to restrict the movement of an automobile (four-wheeled vehicle) parked in the parking space. The back side (rear side) of the I-shaped barrier 60 is provided with a fixing part 64 consisting of an opening and closing type ring member 65, and the fixing part 64 is movable up and down the I-shaped barrier 60 so that the ring member 65 can be adjusted to the height of the bicycle, which is the same as the I-shaped barrier 50 shown in Fig. 5.

[0027] Like the I-shaped barrier 50, the I-shaped barrier 60 of this embodiment has a locking function in the ring member 65. In this embodiment, the lock function is performed by using a dial key 66 (for example, a number set by an individual). The dial key 66 includes digital keys.

[0028] 7 shows the shape of an I-shaped barrier 70 according to this embodiment in a front view, a side view, and a perspective view. As shown in the figure, the I-shaped barrier 70 is a square pillar, and is a safety device (physical barrier) installed at the rear of a parking space to restrict the movement of an automobile (four-wheeled vehicle) parked in the parking space. The back side (rear side) of the I-shaped barrier 70 is provided with a fixing part 74 consisting of an opening / closing type ring member 75, and the fixing part 74 is movable up and down the I-shaped barrier 70 so that the ring member 75 can be adjusted to the height of a bicycle, which is the same as the I-shaped barrier 50 shown in FIG. 5.

[0029] Like the I-shaped barrier 50, the I-shaped barrier 70 of this embodiment has a locking function in the ring member 75. In this embodiment, this locking function uses an automatic distance discrimination system 76 to lock and unlock. The automatic distance discrimination system 76 is a system in which, when a user who has moored bicycle X to the I-shaped barrier 70 unlocks a sharing car (not shown) parked in the parking space, opens the door, gets in, and departs, and the distance between the sharing car and the I-shaped barrier 70 becomes a predetermined distance, the enclosure member 75 is automatically locked. By using wireless communication technology (such as Bluetooth (registered trademark)), GPS, NFC, etc., the distance between the two is measured and the locking and unlocking of the enclosure member 75 is controlled.

[0030] 8 shows the shape of an I-shaped barrier 80 according to this embodiment in a front view, a side view, and a perspective view. As shown in the figure, the I-shaped barrier 80 is a square pillar, and is a safety device (physical barrier) installed at the rear of a parking space to restrict the movement of an automobile (four-wheeled vehicle) parked in the parking space. The back side (rear side) of the I-shaped barrier 80 is provided with a fixing part 84 consisting of an opening / closing type ring member 85, and the fixing part 84 is movable up and down the I-shaped barrier 80 so that the ring member 85 can be adjusted to the height of the bicycle, which is the same as the I-shaped barrier 50 shown in FIG. 5.

[0031] Like the I-shaped barrier 50, the I-shaped barrier 80 of this embodiment has a locking function in the ring member 85. In this embodiment, this locking function is performed by locking and unlocking using an IC card linkage system 86. The IC card linkage system 86 is a system that controls the locking (locking and unlocking) of the encircling member 85 using an IC card that a user who has moored bicycle X to the I-shaped barrier 80 possesses in order to use a shared car (not shown) parked in the parking space. The locking and unlocking of the encircling member 85 is controlled by holding (touching) the IC card over an IC reader 87 provided on the I-shaped barrier 80. For more details, a procedure (flowchart) for using the I-shaped barrier 80 is shown in FIG. 9.

[0032] Mooring the bicycle X to the I-shaped barriers 50 to 80 shown in Figs. 5 to 9 provides the following advantages. (1) By fixing (tethering) Bicycle X to an I-shaped barrier installed on the ground (a so-called "earth lock"), theft of Bicycle X can be prevented. In particular, by providing a locking function to the I-shaped barrier (the ring components), more reliable theft prevention can be achieved. (2) The height of the fixing part that fixes Bicycle X can be changed, making it compatible with a variety of bicycles. (3) Since the bicycle will be parked at the rear of the parking space, even if bicycle X falls over, it will not damage cars in the adjacent parking space. (4) Not to occupy the vehicle compartment after Car X has left the lot. (5) Do not obstruct entry and exit of the driver's vehicle in the adjacent parked vehicle space to the left. [Industrial Applicability]

[0033] INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be widely used as a bicycle parking technology for parking small mobility (small vehicles) such as two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicles in parking lots. [Explanation of symbols]

[0034] 10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80 I-shaped barrier 11 C-hook 22,32,42 through holes 43 L-shaped hook 54,64,74,84 Fixed part 55,65,75,85 Ring members 56,66,76,86 Lock function 87 IC Reader X Bicycle Y string

Claims

1. A bicycle parking method for parking a small vehicle in a parking space, comprising: This parking method is characterized in that the small vehicle is moored to a pillar-shaped car stopper installed at the rear of the parking space.

2. 2. The bicycle parking method according to claim 1, wherein the car stopper is provided with a portion through which a string can be passed.

3. 3. The bicycle parking method according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle stopper is provided with a holding portion for holding the small vehicle in a lifted state.

4. 2. The bicycle parking method according to claim 1, further comprising a fixing portion for fixing a part of the small vehicle to the car stopper.

5. 5. The bicycle parking method according to claim 4, wherein the fixing portion is movable above and below the car stopper.

6. 6. The bicycle parking method according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the fixing portion has a locking function that can be locked and unlocked.

7. A parking lot that allows parking of small vehicles in parking spaces, This parking lot is characterized in that the small vehicle is moored to a pillar-shaped car stopper installed at the rear of the parking space.

8. A pillar-shaped car stopper installed at the rear of a parking space, The car stopper is characterized in that it is equipped with a mooring mechanism for mooring small vehicles.

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