Bicycle parking seismic isolation system

Abstract

To provide a bicycle parking system and a seismic isolation system that maximize space utilization.SOLUTION: Rails (2) of a bicycle parking seismic isolating system are layed and fixed on outer walls vertically and horizontally of buildings, such as station buildings, station front buildings, station front buildings out of ticket gates across all four sides of a station, and large supermarkets, extending up to above building's roof top. If there is a space on a first floor measuring 50 cm wide by 190 cm long, a dedicated IC card gate (8) is installed, and when the card is touched, an arm wagon platform (1-1) descends to the ground, allowing a bicycle to be loaded. And once an arm lock is engaged, a bicycle is transported along the rails (2) to a standby space that is back side of the building or above the roof top. During morning and evening rush hours, IC programming and AI increase the number of loading gates to handle demand. Physically, a depth of 50 cm and a width of 25 meters allow for 10 IC card gates (8). These gates are designed to be installed not only at the building's front but also at any of the four sides where the aforementioned space is available, making them possible even in a space only large enough for one.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to an earthquake-resistant bicycle parking system that can effectively utilize the space of conventional bicycle parking lots in front of stations, can park bicycles closer to the destination, and can also park a huge amount of bicycles, while also providing earthquake resistance at the same time, by installing rails directly on the wall under an elevated railway or on the outer wall of a building, and moving bicycles on the elevated railway or the outer wall of a building, and then fixing them on an arm wagon stand and moving them on the rails on the outer wall to the front of the building, the outer wall on the left and right sides, the outer wall on the back side of the building, and even above the roof of the building. [Background technology]

[0002] As shown in Figure 1, the bicycle parking lot proposed by the applicant is publicly known as this type of bicycle parking lot. Rails (2) are installed on the exterior wall (9) of the building, on the front of the exterior wall, on the left and right sides, and also on the rear of the building, and the rails (2) are installed in all directions, and the rails (2) extend up to the sky above the roof of the building (6). An arm wagon (1-1) runs over the rails in all directions, and each time an AI finds a rational bicycle waiting place, it transports the arm wagon (1-1) with the bicycle on it to the most suitable rail (2) and stores it there. At the point where the rails (1-1) intersect, there is a hub point (5), where the arm wagon platform (1-1) moving along the rails changes direction and moves forward. Figure 7 (5-1) shows an enlarged part of (5). The AI ​​determines the shortest route for loading and unloading bicycles and changes its course accordingly. It speeds up unloading and simultaneously directs the empty arm wagon (1-1) to the IC gate bicycle loading / unloading exit (8) in Figure 1. The enlarged view of (8) is (8-1) in Figure 6.

[0003] In Figure 3, the arm wagon base (1-1) is fitted into the rails (2) and never comes off. It is equipped with a central storage battery (14) and left and right motor-generating dynamos (13), and can move freely in all directions, generating electricity while moving and storing it in the storage battery. Any excess electricity generated is sent to and stored in large storage batteries installed in the building. All of this is done by AI, and when there is insufficient electricity, the vehicle glides using electricity from the power company, and overnight electricity is used to charge the large storage batteries installed in the building and each arm wagon stand (1-1). Solar panels have also been installed to reduce electricity bills and CO2 emissions! The system itself generates full power when the arm wagon (1-1) glides from the top of the building. The arm (11) is used to secure bicycles. The bottom plate is made of a rough mesh to prevent snow from accumulating. (11) is a bearing that fits into the rail (2).

[0004] The IC card gate (8) is shown in the enlarged view of (8-1) in Figure 6. When an IC card is held over the gate, an empty arm wagon (1-1) descends, the bicycle is placed on it, and it moves to the best location on rails (2) installed on the exterior wall of the building, where it waits until removal. The arm wagon (1-1) also charges during this time. The AI ​​knows the time and pattern of when the bicycle owner will return, so it waits in the best location. If the regular time for removal is 6:00 PM, it will wait at the back of the building. If the bicycle owner is out shopping at their regular time, it will wait in a relatively low spot on the front gate side of the building. This is how the system is designed using programming and AI. If the bicycle battery fires or malfunctions and the arm wagon stops, a rescue arm wagon will come and tow it to the designated location. Put out the fire or fix the problem. It is the staff who fix the problem. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Conventional bicycle parking lots are primarily located in relatively large vacant lots in prime locations in front of stations, with nearby vacant lots being used as the second and third parking lots. In some cases, bicycle parking lots are also located in the corridors of buildings or in vast underground spaces.

[0006] There are several places where entire buildings have been turned into bicycle parking lots, and in some cases, such as Shin-Urayasu Station, what appears to be a 10-story station building has been turned into a bicycle parking lot.

[0007] Some local governments have begun providing bicycle parking spaces on sidewalks. Three bicycle parking spaces have been installed in various locations, with compact entrances and underground storage for bicycles in plazas near stations or in large spaces in front of stations. However, there is only one entrance, so bicycles can become extremely crowded during rush hour, making it difficult to park, and people are lining up to find a place to park.

[0008] This invention allows us to attract famous restaurants and clothing stores to the vacant land currently used as a bicycle parking lot in front of the station, improving the town's appeal, so we must not ruin the station area, which is the town's face, for the sake of a bicycle parking lot. Using the entire building as a bicycle parking lot is out of the question. The entire first floor and basement space of a famous large supermarket in a station building could be used as a bicycle parking lot, allowing people to park their bicycles and do their shopping on their way home, but if the large bicycle parking space were turned into a grocery store and a daycare center were built, it would be a good idea to attract young couples to settle in the town and bring their children to shop. This allows for the most effective use of the space previously occupied by bicycle parking lots. Our goal is to provide such a bicycle parking system. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The earthquake-resistant bicycle parking system of the present invention is a groundbreaking invention that moves bicycles into the air and turns the surface of the building into a bicycle parking lot by fixing special rails to the walls under elevated railways or the exterior walls of buildings, running along the front, left and right sides, back and above the roof of the building. As shown in Figure 1, rails (2) are laid on the exterior wall (9) of the building, not only in front but also in all four directions, and they are even installed above the roof. An arm wagon (1-1) carrying a bicycle moves along the rails (2) using IC programming and an AI brain. They travel freely in all directions, following carefully calculated routes, helping to alleviate morning and evening congestion during commutes to work or school. for example The IC card gates (8) can be installed on the remaining 22 meters of the building road surface, excluding any obstacles. In other words, if there is a space of 80 cm in depth and 250 cm in width between the four outer walls of the building, 10 IC card gates (8) can be installed, which is incomparable to other bicycle parking lots. With a depth of 80cm and width of 190cm for one bike, it is physically possible to store 100 bikes. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] In this invention, bicycles that are overflowing on the ground of vacant lots in front of stations, on both sides of passages, in small spaces such as buildings, dedicated building bicycle parking lots, and in the underground spaces of large food supermarkets are transported to the space above the exterior walls of buildings, etc., using dedicated rails (2) installed and fixed to the buildings on arm wagon stands (1-1) of an earthquake-resistant bicycle parking system installed above the exterior walls of buildings under elevated railway tracks and on all four sides of the walls of buildings in front of stations, etc.

[0011] As a result of the above, the valuable space that was previously used for prime locations in front of stations, bicycle parking lots on vacant lots, buildings dedicated to bicycle parking, the space around the first floor of large food supermarkets, the entire basement bicycle parking space, station connections, bicycle parking lots, and other bicycle parking lots can be effectively utilized, further revitalizing the areas in front of stations, which are the face of the town in each municipality, and attracting famous restaurants, childcare support businesses, daycare centers, etc. to the space behind the bicycle parking lots will undoubtedly make it into the top 10 towns where people want to live.

[0012] In addition, in shops, buildings, pachinko parlors, etc. in front of the station Although stores and buildings have been required to make efforts to install bicycle parking spaces in accordance with ward and city ordinances, they have been unable to do so due to a lack of extra land area. However, by introducing earthquake-resistant bicycle parking systems, stores and buildings will be able to park large numbers of bicycles, which will contribute to attracting customers and meeting the needs of local governments.

[0013] In addition, each person will use an IC card, My Number card, or smartphone app to load and unload their bicycle, which also helps prevent theft of luxury bicycles and electric bicycles (batteries). There is no need to bother tidying up your bicycle one by one. You don't have to fix your bike if it falls over during a strong wind. In addition, the use of My Number cards will dramatically increase the adoption rate of My Number cards in cities and wards. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] Cube diagram of the earthquake-resistant bicycle parking system according to the present invention [Figure 2] Cube diagram of earthquake-resistant bicycle parking system [Figure 3] Cube diagram of arm wagon stand [Figure 4] Earthquake-resistant cube diagram of bicycle parking earthquake-resistant system [Figure 5] Front view of earthquake-resistant bicycle parking system [Figure 6] Enlarged view of the IC card gate [Figure 7] Close-up of rail hub switching area [Figure 8] Arm rescue wagon cube diagram DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] Figures 1 to 5 show an embodiment of the earthquake-resistant bicycle parking system according to the present invention. In Figure 1, the earthquake-resistant bicycle parking system has rails (2) that are fixed vertically and horizontally from the ground surface of the structure, and hub points (5) are installed at the intersections (enlarged view in Figure 7). An arm wagon (1-1) carrying bicycles moves freely along the exterior walls of the building (9), and uses AI to memorize and predict the times when customers will be coming in and out, along the optimal route to the back of the building as well as the front, and waits at a location that allows for quicker entry and exit, or at the back of the building farther away from the exit. When the time for the customer's entry, as memorized by the AI, approaches, the arm wagon moves to the front of the building or near the IC card gate (8) where the customer entered and waits.

[0016] Figure 1 (1-1) shows the arm wagon stand, but (1-2) The empty arm wagon stands in the air, 3 to 5 meters away, so that when a customer brings in their bicycle and swiftly places it on standby, they can load their bicycle immediately after swiping their IC card through the IC card gate (8). The arm wagon stand (1-3) is either being moved to a designated waiting position for the bicycle that was brought in, or is heading to the designated gate after a customer has come to bring their bicycle in through the IC card gate. (1-4) is an arm wagon stand (1-4) that is waiting or charging. The arm wagon base (1-1) is equipped with two high-output motors that allow it to quickly and safely climb up and down the rails (2), generating electricity that is constantly supplied to the storage battery.

[0017] To briefly touch on earthquake-resistant design, as explained in Figure 4, the rails (2) of the bicycle parking earthquake-resistant system are installed so as to surround the entire building, so there is no reason not to use them. The current situation is that many buildings that are over 30 years old were originally built under different building laws and building standards, and although they are not illegal, they are far removed from current standards. Many buildings constructed during the period of rapid economic growth are now being demolished, but the demolition costs are enormous, and even if they are rebuilt, it will take decades to break even. Earthquake reinforcement work is also very expensive, so people tend to hesitate.

[0018] Therefore, if earthquake reinforcement is implemented at the same time as the bicycle parking earthquake resistance system, it will lead to significant cost reductions. To implement this, the rails (2) of the bicycle parking system are laid out vertically and horizontally on all four sides of the exterior walls of the building, based on earthquake resistance calculations. The steel beams that act as sleepers for the rails (2) are made of a slightly stronger material, and the number of diagonal braces (15) is increased, strengthening the joints with the steel beams of the building's framework. Joints with the building's foundation are also necessary, but this construction can be done by adding only a small amount to the cost of the earthquake-resistant bicycle parking system. The construction is almost the same, but the steel frame is made a little thicker, and in order to comply with earthquake resistance regulations, the number of braces (15) is increased, and the joints with the building body are increased by 30% compared to normal construction. By eliminating the costs of demolition and building construction, it will not be necessary to demolish and rebuild for 30 to 50 years, and during this time it will be possible to secure profits of 20% to 50% of the construction costs as well as the demolition costs. [Explanation of symbols]

[0019] 1-1 Arm wagon stand 1-2 Temporary waiting area for arm wagon stand 1-3 Arm wagon stand in motion 1-4 Standby charging arm wagon stand 2 Moving rails 3. The boundary between rails 4 Lightning rod 5 Hub point rail switching part 5-1 Enlarged view of the rail crossing switch area 6 Rails above the roof 7. Safe zone outside the ground frame 8. IC card gate (bicycle entry and exit) 8-1 Enlarged view of IC card gate 8 9 Building body 10 Building entrance / exit 11 Bicycle fall prevention arm installed on arm wagon stand 12 Motor-driven rail connection 13 Motor and generator dynamo 14 Storage battery 15 Bracing of lightweight steel reinforced metal etc. 16 Arm Rescue Wagon Stand 17 Emergency towing barrier pole 18 Digestive system

Claims

1. Dedicated rails (2) are laid and fixed all over the outer walls of the station building, the outer walls under the elevated railway tracks, the outer walls of buildings, etc., and even above the rooftops, and an arm wagon (1-1) carrying a bicycle travels back and forth on the rails to carry the bicycle to the ground and store it temporarily. Rails (5) are installed on the wall under an elevated railway or on the outer wall (9) of a building, and an arm wagon platform (1-1) carrying a bicycle can move up in all directions, and if it is on the outer wall of a building, the arm wagon platform (1-1) can move with the bicycle on board from the front left and right sides of the building, or from the rooftop (6) on the back side of the building up to 20 meters in the air, and take up each location.By installing rails for bicycles on the outer wall under an elevated railway or a building as described above, rails (2) dedicated to moving bicycles can be installed on the ground part of the outer wall, the upper part of the rooftop, and the outer wall part on the back side of the building that was previously unusable because people could not enter, making effective use of dead space and allowing more bicycles to be stored, which is a bicycle parking earthquake-resistant system.

2. The intersections of the vertical and horizontal rails for each transport are called hubs or rail crossing switching points (5), and each arm wagon (1-1) smoothly calculates the shortest route for loading and unloading bicycles by AI, and each arm wagon (1-1) heads there. This route includes waiting areas, charging areas, and predicted return points. The predicted return points are calculated by AI, which predicts the behavioral patterns of each customer, and for customers who normally do not unload their bicycles by 6:00 PM on weekdays after loading their bicycles at 8:00 AM, the AI ​​has them wait at the exterior wall behind the building, alleviating congestion on the rails (2). This is the earthquake-resistant bicycle parking system described in claim 1.

3. To briefly touch on the earthquake resistance specifications, the rails (2) of the bicycle parking system are simultaneously constructed to be earthquake-resistant, and the rails are changed to the strength required for earthquake resistance, and the strength is increased by installing steel frames and braces (Fig. 4-15) separately from the rails (2) at various points along the way, in accordance with the standards of the Earthquake Resistance Act, and the base steel frame of the rails (2) is welded to the original steel frame of the building, and nuts are fixed in place, etc., and the earthquake resistance function is improved at the same time and added to the bicycle parking system based on the calculations of the earthquake resistance design, and piles are driven into the four corners of the building and foundation work is carried out.

4. Rail (6) is the rail (2) of the bicycle parking system that protrudes above the rooftop, and the black thick frame (9) is the outer diameter of the building, and the part above that is the rail that corresponds to (6). In this area, each arm wagon stand (1-1) is used for waiting, as well as for standby charging for (1-4). The shortest route to the back of the building is always open, so you can get to your destination quickly and it is also a place that does not obstruct the view from the building's windows.

5. The power source of the earthquake-resistant bicycle parking system is the normal pattern of running electricity through the rails (2) to start the motor mounted on the arm wagon base (1-1). In addition, the system introduced here is normally powered by a storage battery (14) mounted in the center of the left and right motors mounted on the arm wagon base (1-1) (Fig. 3-13). Large storage batteries are installed in the building and are normally fully charged using overnight electricity, but the system is also designed to generate electricity from each arm wagon stand (1-1) using the force generated when the arm wagon stand (1-1) moves during business hours, and store the electricity in the large storage batteries installed in the building. The arm wagon stand (1-1) itself generates electricity and charges while in operation, and sends any excess electricity to a large storage battery.

6. The arm wagon stand (1-1) is designed to be lightweight, and the board for placing the bicycle has a coarse mesh structure that prevents snow from accumulating, and the motor storage case (13) and the central storage battery case (14) are also designed to prevent snow from accumulating. The arm (11) for fixing the bicycle is set to fix the bicycle securely and keeps it fixed even during earthquake shaking. The left and right motors (13) also contain power generating dynamos.

7. Regarding the power generation function of the arm wagon platform (1-2), it generates electricity while moving under its own power and generates full power when descending from the building, which is supplied to the storage battery inside the arm wagon platform, and any excess power is supplied to a large storage battery installed in the building, constantly increasing the storage battery capacity, and if there is a shortage, electricity from the power company is temporarily used. Everything is managed and operated by AI.

8. There is a rescue arm wagon stand (1-1) that manages safety. A fire extinguishing device (18) is installed on the arm wagon in case of an emergency such as when the electric bicycle battery stops working due to a malfunction, but if the bicycle battery catches fire or the arm wagon stops working due to a malfunction, the rescue arm wagon (16) in Figure 8 will move towards it and tow it to the designated location. If the fire to be extinguished is severe, it will go around to under the arm wagon (1-1) where the fire is occurring, and in an emergency, an emergency shutoff pole (17) will be hydraulically inserted into the target arm wagon (1-1), releasing the power, emergency brake, etc., putting it into neutral, and the arm rescue wagon (16) will tow it to a safe section (18), where it will automatically extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher, but if the fire is severe, AI will make a decision on the spot and the extinguishing system (18) will activate and extinguish the fire while moving to a safe location. If a fire breaks out in a building, all arm wagons (1-1) will start moving simultaneously using AI to positions that will not interfere with firefighting efforts. This allows us to respond quickly and safely to any emergency, whether it be expected or unexpected.

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