Vehicle turning device and parking system

Abstract

To provide a vehicle turning device capable of automatically turning a turntable to a desired position.SOLUTION: The processing device includes an acquisition unit that acquires identification information, a storage unit that stores a set position in association with the identification information, and a control unit that executes, when the acquisition unit acquires the identification information, automatic turning control for turning the turntable to the set position stored in association with the acquired identification information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present specification relates to a vehicle turning device and a parking system. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, for example, a vehicle turning device includes a turntable that turns with a vehicle mounted thereon and a processing device that controls the turntable (for example, Patent Document 1). However, there is a demand for a device that can automatically turn the turntable to a desired position. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2023-174252 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle turning device that can automatically turn a turntable to a desired position. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The vehicle turning device A turntable that rotates with the vehicle loaded on it, a processing device that controls the turntable, The processing device includes: an acquisition unit that acquires identification information; a storage unit that stores the setting position in association with the identification information; and a control unit that, when the acquisition unit acquires the identification information, executes automatic rotation control to rotate the turntable to the set position stored in association with the acquired identification information. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0006] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a plan view of a parking system according to an embodiment; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of the parking system according to the embodiment; [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a stopping position of the vehicle according to the embodiment; [Figure 4] 1 is a diagram of an operation panel and a card according to the embodiment; [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a screen of a display unit according to the embodiment; [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a screen of a display unit according to the embodiment; [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a plan view of the parking system according to the embodiment, illustrating automatic turning control. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 is a plan view of the parking system according to the embodiment, illustrating automatic turning control. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a screen of a display unit according to the embodiment; [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a screen of a display unit according to the embodiment; [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a screen of a display unit according to the embodiment; [Figure 12] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a screen of a display unit according to the embodiment; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0007] In each drawing, for example, to facilitate understanding, the dimensions of the components may be enlarged or reduced relative to the actual dimensions, and the dimensional ratios between the drawings may not be consistent. Note that in each drawing, for example, to facilitate understanding, some of the components may be omitted.

[0008] Terms including ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" are used to describe various components, but these terms are used only to distinguish one component from another, and the components are not particularly limited by these terms. The number of components including ordinal numbers is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, one. Furthermore, the ordinal numbers used in the following specification and drawings may differ from the ordinal numbers described in the claims.

[0009] An embodiment of a parking system and a vehicle turning device will be described below with reference to Figures 1 to 12. Note that the following embodiment is provided as an example to help understand the configuration of the parking system and the vehicle turning device, and does not limit the configuration of the parking system and the vehicle turning device.

[0010] As shown in Fig. 1, the parking system 1 includes a parking device 2 and a vehicle turning device 3. In Fig. 1 (as well as Figs. 3 and 7 to 8), the first direction D1 is a horizontal first lateral direction D1, the second direction D2 is a horizontal second lateral direction D2 perpendicular to the first lateral direction D1, and the third direction D3 is a vertical up-down direction D3.

[0011] The parking device 2 is equipped with a plurality of movable pallets 2a-2f on which vehicles are placed. The parking device 2 may also be equipped with, for example, a moving device (not shown) that moves the pallets 2a-2f and a gate (not shown) that separates the inside from the outside. By moving the pallets 2a-2f, a desired vehicle can exit (exit) from the pallets 2a-2f or enter (enter) the desired pallet 2a-2f.

[0012] 1, the pallets 2a to 2f are arranged three by three in the first horizontal direction D1, but the number of pallets 2a to 2f arranged is not particularly limited. That is, the number of pallets 2a to 2f arranged in each of the directions D1, D2, and D3 is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, one or more.

[0013] The method of moving the pallets 2a to 2f is not particularly limited. The parking device 2 may be, for example, a lifting type, a lifting and traversing type, a lifting and traversing column type, an elevator type, a vertical circulation type, a horizontal circulation type, or a multi-layer circulation type. The parking device 2 may be configured so that the pallets 2a to 2f move only above ground, or may be configured so that the pallets 2a to 2f also move to an underground pit.

[0014] The vehicle turning device 3 includes a turntable 4 that turns with a vehicle placed on it, and a vehicle detection unit 5 that detects the stopping position of the vehicle placed on the turntable 4. The vehicle turning device 3 may also include, for example, a drive device (not shown) that turns the turntable 4. The turntable 4 rotates around an axis in the vertical direction D3.

[0015] The parking system 1 may include, for example, an operation panel 6, as in this embodiment. For example, as in this embodiment, only one operation panel 6 may be provided, which serves as an operation panel for both the parking device 2 and the vehicle turning device 3, or two operation panels, for example, an operation panel for the parking device 2 and an operation panel for the vehicle turning device 3, may be provided.

[0016] 2, the parking system 1 includes an input unit 10 to which information is input, an output unit 7 that outputs the information, and a processing device 20 that processes the information and controls the devices 2 and 3. Although not particularly limited, the input unit 10 may be, for example, a switch (push button switch, select switch, etc.), a touch panel, etc.

[0017] The output unit 7 is not particularly limited, but may include, for example, a display unit 7a (e.g., an electronic bulletin board or indicator light) that displays information and a sound generation unit 7b (e.g., a buzzer or speaker) that generates sound to indicate the information, as in this embodiment. The output unit 7 may also include a signal output unit (not shown) that outputs a signal to the outside (e.g., a monitoring panel, etc.).

[0018] The processing device 20 includes an acquisition unit 21 that acquires each piece of information (data) from each of the units 5, 10 to 16, a storage unit 22 that stores each piece of information, a calculation unit 23 that calculates each piece of information, and a control unit 24 that controls each of the units 2, 3, 7. The processing device 20 may be a computer that includes, for example, a processor 25 such as a CPU and an MPU (e.g., the calculation unit 23, the control unit 24), a memory 26 such as a ROM and a RAM (e.g., the acquisition unit 21, the storage unit 22), various interfaces, etc.

[0019] For example, memory 26 stores program 27 and database 28, processor 25 executes program 27, and software and hardware work together to realize each of units 21 to 24 of processing device 20. Note that processing device 20 may be configured, for example, by a software circuit, or may be configured, for example, by a hardware circuit, or may be configured, for example, by a combination of a software circuit and a hardware circuit.

[0020] The processing device 20 may be configured as, for example, a single device, or may be configured as, for example, a plurality of devices that can communicate with each other. Specifically, the units 21 to 24 of the processing device 20 may be provided in, for example, a single device, or may be provided separately in, for example, a plurality of devices that can communicate with each other (for example, a control panel for the parking device 2, a control panel for the vehicle turning device 3).

[0021] The input unit 10 includes an automatic input unit 11 to which instruction information for automatically rotating the turntable 4 is input, a manual input unit 12 to which instruction information for manually rotating the turntable 4 is input, and a setting input unit 13 to which setting information is input. Furthermore, the input unit 10 may include, for example, as in this embodiment, an identification input unit 14 to which identification information is input, a garage entry / exit input unit 15 to which instruction information for entering / exiting a vehicle is input, and a selection input unit 16 to which instruction information for selecting the input information is input.

[0022] 3, the vehicle detection unit 5 may be, for example, a camera that captures images of the turntable 4 and the vehicle X1. However, the vehicle detection unit 5 is not limited to such a configuration, and may include, for example, a plurality of sensors (for example, a photoelectric sensor, a contact sensor, a weight sensor, etc.) that detect the position of the vehicle X1.

[0023] Then, the calculation unit 23 (see FIG. 2) determines whether the stopping position of the vehicle X1 is an appropriate position or an inappropriate position based on the detection by the vehicle detection unit 5. Specifically, the calculation unit 23 determines whether the stopping position of the vehicle X1 is an appropriate position (automatic appropriate position) or an inappropriate position (automatic inappropriate position) for the automatic turning of the vehicle X1 on the turntable 4, and also determines whether the stopping position of the vehicle X1 is an appropriate position (manual appropriate position) or an inappropriate position (manual inappropriate position) for the manual turning of the vehicle X1 on the turntable 4.

[0024] Although not particularly limited, for example, when the entire vehicle X1 is located within the appropriate position ranges Y1, Y2, the calculation unit 23 determines that the stopping position is an appropriate position, whereas when at least a part of the vehicle X1 is located outside the appropriate position ranges Y1, Y2, the calculation unit 23 determines that the stopping position is an inappropriate position. Note that, as shown in Fig. 3(a), the manual appropriate position range Y1, which is the range of appropriate positions for manual turning, is different from the automatic appropriate position range Y2, which is the range of appropriate positions for automatic turning.

[0025] For example, as in this embodiment, the automatic appropriate position range Y2 may be smaller than the manual appropriate position range Y1. Specifically, for example, the manual appropriate position range Y1 is set so that the tires of the vehicle X1 are placed on the turntable 4, whereas the automatic appropriate position range Y2 is set so that the tires of the vehicle X1 are placed on the turntable 4 and the vehicle X1 is positioned along the first lateral direction D1.

[0026] As a result, for example, even if the stopping position of vehicle X1 is the same as shown in Figure 3, when vehicle X1 is manually turned, the calculation unit 23 determines that it is in an appropriate position (manual appropriate position) as shown in Figure 3(a), while when vehicle X1 is automatically turned, the calculation unit 23 determines that it is in an inappropriate position (automatic inappropriate position) as shown in Figure 3(b).

[0027] 4, the operation panel 6 may include, for example, a touch panel 10 serving as the input unit 10, a display 7a serving as the display unit 7a, a speaker or buzzer serving as the sound output unit 7b, and a card reader serving as the identification input unit 14. Note that, for example, the touch panel 10 may be formed transparent and placed on top of the surface of the display 7a, and the display on the display 7a may be visible via the touch panel 10.

[0028] The card reader serving as the identification input unit 14 may be configured to read (input) the identification information from the card X2 by contacting the card X2 storing the user's identification information, as in this embodiment. The card X2 may be, for example, a dedicated IC card for using the parking system 1, or may be a general-purpose IC card such as a transportation IC card.

[0029] Furthermore, the user's identification information may be, for example, information about the user himself / herself (e.g., name, user number, etc.), or may be, for example, information about the pallets 2a to 2f being used (e.g., pallet number, etc.), or may be, for example, both the user's information and information about the pallets 2a to 2f being used.

[0030] Next, a parking entry method of the parking system 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 2 and 4 to 12. Note that the following method is provided as an example to help understand the parking entry method of the parking system 1, and is not intended to limit the parking entry method of the parking system 1.

[0031] 4, when a card reader serving as the identification input unit 14 is brought into contact with a card X2, identification information is input to the identification input unit 14. Then, the acquisition unit 21 acquires the identification information input to the identification input unit 14, and for example, the calculation unit 23 determines the identification information acquired by the acquisition unit 21.

[0032] For example, if the calculation unit 23 determines that the acquired identification information is proper identification information (i.e., the user is proper), instruction information for moving a vehicle into or out of the warehouse can be input to the warehouse entry / exit input unit 15, as shown in Fig. 5. Although not particularly limited, for example, the display unit 7a may display the pallet number being used, as shown in Fig. 5.

[0033] Furthermore, for example, if the calculation unit 23 determines that the acquired identification information is inappropriate identification information (i.e., an inappropriate user), the output unit 7 may be configured to output information indicating that the parking system 1 cannot be used, or the parking system 1 may be configured not to operate (react) at all.

[0034] Then, for example, when the "entering / retrieving" position on the touch panel 10 is touched to input instruction information for entering / retrieving to the entry / retrieval input unit 15, the pallets 2a to 2f move. As a result, the pallet 2c to be used (the third pallet 2c in FIGS. 5 and 7-8) moves to a position where entry / retrieval is possible.

[0035] At this time, the calculation unit 23 determines whether or not there is a set position stored in association with the acquired identification information. The set position stored in association with the identification information is stored in the memory unit 22. At this time, the calculation unit 23 also determines whether the stopping position of the vehicle X1 is an appropriate position or an inappropriate position based on the detection by the vehicle detection unit 5 (see FIG. 3).

[0036] Then, when the calculation unit 23 determines that there is a set position stored in association with the identification information ("set position exists"), the control unit 24 enables input of instruction information to the automatic input unit 11 as shown in Fig. 6(a), and also enables input of instruction information to the manual input unit 12 as shown in Fig. 6(b). As a result, when the "automatic rotation" position on the touch panel 10 is touched and instruction information for automatic rotation is input to the automatic input unit 11, the control unit 24 executes automatic rotation control, and the turntable 4 rotates.

[0037] For example, when automatic turning control is executed, as shown in FIG. 7, the turntable 4 turns to a set position stored in association with the identification information. As a result, the turntable 4 automatically turns to the desired position. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8, the vehicle X1 can be easily backed up to the third pallet 2c to be used and stored. Therefore, for example, the time required to store the vehicle X1 can be shortened.

[0038] The condition for inputting the instruction information for automatic rotation into the automatic input unit 11 may be not only that the "automatic rotation" position on the touch panel 10 is touched, but also, for example, that the card X2 is touched to the card reader which is the identification input unit 14, or, for example, that a password (e.g., pallet number, user number, etc.) is input into the touch panel 10.

[0039] On the other hand, when it is desired to manually rotate the turntable 4, as shown in Fig. 6(b), instruction information for manual rotation is input to the manual input unit 12, and the turntable 4 rotates based on the instruction information input to the manual input unit 12. In this way, the position of the vehicle X1 can be adjusted.

[0040] For example, when the "turn left" position on the touch panel 10 is touched and instruction information for turning left is input to the left turn input section 12a of the manual input section 12, the turntable 4 turns left. Also, when the "turn right" position on the touch panel 10 is touched and instruction information for turning right is input to the right turn input section 12b of the manual input section 12, the turntable 4 turns right.

[0041] When the turntable 4 is automatically rotated as a result of input of instruction information to the automatic input unit 11, the control unit 24 disables input of instruction information to the manual input unit 12. This makes it possible to prevent the turntable 4 from being manually rotated due to, for example, an erroneous operation of the manual input unit 12 after the automatic rotation of the turntable 4 has been performed.

[0042] Furthermore, when the turntable 4 is manually rotated by inputting instruction information into the manual input unit 12, the control unit 24 disables input of instruction information into the automatic input unit 11. This makes it possible to prevent the turntable 4 from being automatically rotated due to, for example, an erroneous operation of the automatic input unit 11 after the turntable 4 has been manually rotated.

[0043] Incidentally, for example, after executing automatic turning (automatic turning control) of the turntable 4, there may be cases where it is desired to execute manual turning of the turntable 4 in order to finely adjust the position of the vehicle X1. Also, for example, after executing manual turning of the turntable 4 in order to finely adjust the position of the vehicle X1, there may be cases where it is desired to execute automatic turning (automatic turning control) of the turntable 4.

[0044] Therefore, after instruction information is input to the automatic input unit 11, for example, a reset may be executed, thereby switching the input of instruction information to the manual input unit 12 from disabled to enabled. Also, after instruction information is input to the manual input unit 12, for example, a reset may be executed, thereby switching the input of instruction information to the automatic input unit 11 from disabled to enabled.

[0045] The condition for executing the reset is not particularly limited. For example, the reset may be executed by inputting the identification information again to the identification input unit 14 (for example, by bringing the card X2 into contact with the card reader that is the identification input unit 14 again). Furthermore, the reset may be executed when a set time (for example, 30 to 60 seconds) has elapsed after instruction information is input to the automatic input unit 11 or the manual input unit 12.

[0046] When instruction information for selecting information to be input is input to the selection input unit 16, the selected input units 11, 12, and 13 become input-enabled. For example, when selection instruction information is input to the automatic selection input unit 16a of the selection input unit 16 by touching the "automatic" position on the touch panel 10, the automatic input unit 11 becomes input-enabled, as shown in FIG. 6(a).

[0047] Furthermore, for example, when the "manual" position on the touch panel 10 is touched and selection instruction information is input to the manual selection input section 16b of the selection input section 16, the manual input section 12 becomes inputtable as shown in Fig. 6(b). Furthermore, for example, when the "setting" position on the touch panel 10 is touched and selection instruction information is input to the setting selection input section 16c of the selection input section 16, the setting input section 13 becomes inputtable (see Fig. 12).

[0048] On the other hand, when the calculation unit 23 determines that there is no setting position stored in association with the identification information ("no setting position"), the output unit 7 outputs that no setting position is stored. Although not particularly limited, for example, as shown in FIG. 9(a), the display unit 7a may display that no setting position is stored. This allows, for example, the user to recognize that no setting position is stored. Therefore, for example, it is possible to prompt the user to set and store a setting position.

[0049] Furthermore, when the calculation unit 23 determines that there is "no set position," the control unit 24 disables input of instruction information for automatic turning to the automatic input unit 11, as shown in FIG. 9(a). As a result, automatic turning control is not executed. On the other hand, the control unit 24 enables input of instruction information for manual turning to the manual input unit 12, as shown in FIG. 9(b).

[0050] As a result, for example, when instruction information for manual rotation is input to the manual input unit 12, the turntable 4 rotates based on the instruction information input to the manual input unit 12. Therefore, when the set position is not stored in the memory unit 22, the turntable 4 can be manually rotated to a desired position by inputting instruction information to the manual input unit 12.

[0051] When the calculation unit 23 determines that the stopping position is an appropriate automatic position, the control unit 24 enables input of instruction information to the automatic input unit 11 (see FIG. 6(a)). On the other hand, when the calculation unit 23 determines that the stopping position is an inappropriate automatic position, the control unit 24 disables input of instruction information to the automatic input unit 11, as shown in FIG. 10. As a result, automatic turning control is not executed.

[0052] At this time, the output unit 7 may automatically output that the stopping position is an inappropriate position. Although not particularly limited, for example, as shown in Fig. 10, the display unit 7a may automatically display that the stopping position is an inappropriate position. This makes it possible to make the user aware that the stopping position is not appropriate, and therefore, for example, to urge the user to stop the vehicle again.

[0053] Furthermore, when the calculation unit 23 determines that the stopping position is an appropriate manual position, the control unit 24 enables input of instruction information to the manual input unit 12 (see Fig. 6(b) and Fig. 9(b)). On the other hand, when the calculation unit 23 determines that the stopping position is an inappropriate manual position, the control unit 24 disables input of instruction information to the manual input unit 12, as shown in Fig. 11.

[0054] At this time, the output unit 7 may output that the stopping position is an inappropriate position for manual operation. Although not particularly limited, for example, as shown in Fig. 11, the display unit 7a may display that the stopping position is an inappropriate position for manual operation. This makes it possible to make the user aware that the stopping position is not appropriate, and therefore, for example, to urge the user to stop the vehicle again.

[0055] 12, when a setting position corresponding to identification information is input to the setting input unit 13, the acquisition unit 21 acquires the identification information and the setting position, and the storage unit 22 stores the setting position input to the setting input unit 13 in association with the identification information. This allows a desired setting position to be stored. Note that, although not particularly limited, the setting position may be set by, for example, the rotation direction and rotation angle of the turntable 4.

[0056] For example, information about the turning direction may be input to direction input unit 13a by touching the position of a frame for "turning direction" on touch panel 10. Also, for example, information about the turning angle may be input to angle input unit 13b by touching the position of a frame for "turning angle" on touch panel 10.

[0057] Then, by touching the "REGISTRATION" position on the touch panel 10, registration instruction information may be input to the registration input unit 13c. As a result, the acquisition unit 21 acquires the information input to the direction input unit 13a and the angle input unit 13b, and the storage unit 22 stores the information acquired by the acquisition unit 21 (turning direction, turning angle) in association with the identification information. Note that, in order for the acquisition unit 21 to acquire the information input to the setting input unit 13, for example, it may be required that the card X2 be brought into contact with the card reader, which is the identification input unit 14, again.

[0058] In this way, for example, the automatic turning control of the vehicle turning device 3 can be executed in the parking entry method of the parking system 1. Although not described in detail, for example, in the parking exit method of the parking system 1, the automatic turning control of the vehicle turning device 3 can be executed in the same way as in the parking entry method of the parking system 1.

[0059] [1] As described above, the vehicle turning device 3 of this embodiment has the following features: A turntable 4 that rotates with the vehicle X1 loaded on it; a processing device (20) for controlling the turntable (4), The processing device 20 includes: an acquisition unit 21 that acquires identification information; a storage unit (22) that stores the setting position in association with the identification information; and a control unit (24) that, when the acquisition unit (21) acquires the identification information, executes automatic rotation control to rotate the turntable (4) to the set position stored in association with the acquired identification information. This configuration is preferred.

[0060] According to this configuration, when the acquisition unit 21 acquires the identification information, the automatic rotation control is executed. As a result, the turntable 4 rotates to the set position stored in association with the acquired identification information. Therefore, the turntable 4 can be automatically rotated to the desired position.

[0061] [2] Furthermore, the vehicle turning device 3 described above in [1] is configured as follows, as in this embodiment: a vehicle detection unit (5) for detecting the stopping position of the vehicle (X1) placed on the turntable (4); The processing device 20 includes a calculation unit 23 that determines whether the stopping position of the vehicle X1 is an appropriate position or an inappropriate position based on the detection by the vehicle detection unit 5, The control unit 24 When the calculation unit 23 determines that the stopping position is an appropriate position, the automatic turning control is executed. When the calculation unit 23 determines that the stopping position is an inappropriate position, the automatic turning control is not executed. The following configuration is also possible.

[0062] According to this configuration, when the stopping position is determined to be an appropriate position, the automatic turning control is executed, so that the turntable 4 can be automatically turned to the desired position. On the other hand, when the stopping position is determined to be an inappropriate position, the automatic turning control is not executed.

[0063] [3] Furthermore, the vehicle turning device 3 described above in [2] is configured as follows, as in this embodiment: an automatic input unit 11 into which instruction information for automatically rotating the turntable 4 is input; a manual input unit 12 into which instruction information for manually rotating the turntable 4 is input, The calculation unit 23 determines whether the stopping position of the vehicle X1 is an appropriate position or an inappropriate position for automatic turning based on the detection by the vehicle detection unit 5, and determines whether the stopping position of the vehicle X1 is an appropriate position or an inappropriate position for manual turning, The range Y2 of appropriate positions for the automatic turning is different from the range Y1 of appropriate positions for the manual turning, When the calculation unit 23 determines that the stopping position is an appropriate position for automatic turning, the instruction information can be input to the automatic input unit 11, When the calculation unit 23 determines that the stopping position is an inappropriate position for automatic turning, the instruction information cannot be input to the automatic input unit 11, When the calculation unit 23 determines that the stopping position is an appropriate position for manual turning, the instruction information can be input to the manual input unit 12, When the calculation unit 23 determines that the stopping position is an inappropriate position for manual turning, the instruction information cannot be input to the manual input unit 12, The control unit 24 When the instruction information is input to the automatic input unit 11, the automatic turning control is executed. When the instruction information is input to the manual input unit 12, the turntable 4 is rotated based on the instruction information input to the manual input unit 12. This configuration is preferred.

[0064] According to this configuration, when it is determined that the stopping position is an appropriate position for automatic turning, instruction information can be input to the automatic input unit 11. As a result, automatic turning control is executed when instruction information is input to the automatic input unit 11. Therefore, the turntable 4 can be automatically turned to the desired position.

[0065] Furthermore, when it is determined that the stopping position is an appropriate position for manual turning, instruction information can be input to the manual input unit 12. As a result, when instruction information is input to the manual input unit 12, the turntable 4 turns based on the instruction information input to the manual input unit 12.

[0066] [4] Further, the vehicle turning device 3 of any one of the above [1] to [3], as in this embodiment, an output unit 7 that outputs information; the processing device 20 includes a calculation unit 23 that, when the acquisition unit 21 acquires the identification information, determines whether or not the setting position is stored in association with the acquired identification information; When the calculation unit 23 determines that the setting position stored in association with the identification information does not exist, the output unit 7 outputs information indicating that the setting position is not stored. This configuration is preferred.

[0067] According to this configuration, when the acquisition unit 21 acquires identification information, the calculation unit 23 determines whether or not there is a setting position stored in association with the acquired identification information. If it is determined that there is no setting position stored in association with the identification information, the output unit 7 outputs a message indicating that no setting position is stored.

[0068] [5] Further, the vehicle turning device 3 according to any one of the above [1] to [4], as in this embodiment, an automatic input unit 11 into which instruction information for automatically rotating the turntable 4 is input; a manual input unit 12 into which instruction information for manually rotating the turntable 4 is input, the processing device 20 includes a calculation unit 23 that, when the acquisition unit 21 acquires the identification information, determines whether or not the setting position is stored in association with the acquired identification information; When the calculation unit 23 determines that the setting position stored in association with the identification information exists, the instruction information can be input to the automatic input unit 11 and the manual input unit 12, When the calculation unit 23 determines that there is no setting position stored in association with the identification information, the instruction information cannot be input to the automatic input unit 11, but the instruction information can be input to the manual input unit 12, The control unit 24 When the instruction information is input to the automatic input unit 11, the automatic turning control is executed. When the instruction information is input to the manual input unit 12, the turntable 4 is rotated based on the instruction information input to the manual input unit 12. This configuration is preferred.

[0069] According to this configuration, when it is determined that there is a set position stored in association with the identification information, instruction information can be input to the automatic input unit 11 and the manual input unit 12. As a result, when instruction information is input to the automatic input unit 11, automatic rotation control is executed. Therefore, the turntable 4 can be automatically rotated to a desired position.

[0070] On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no set position stored in association with the identification information, instruction information cannot be input to the automatic input unit 11, but instruction information can be input to the manual input unit 12. As a result, when instruction information is input to the manual input unit 12, the turntable 4 rotates based on the instruction information input to the manual input unit 12.

[0071] [6] Further, the vehicle turning device 3 according to any one of the above [1] to [5], as in this embodiment, an automatic input unit 11 into which instruction information for automatically rotating the turntable 4 is input; a manual input unit 12 into which instruction information for manually rotating the turntable 4 is input, The control unit 24 When the instruction information is input to the automatic input unit 11, the automatic turning control is executed. When the instruction information is input to the manual input unit 12, the turntable 4 is rotated based on the instruction information input to the manual input unit 12, When the instruction information is input to the automatic input unit 11, the instruction information cannot be input to the manual input unit 12, When the instruction information is input to the manual input unit 12, the instruction information cannot be input to the automatic input unit 11. This configuration is preferred.

[0072] According to this configuration, when instruction information is input to the automatic input unit 11, instruction information cannot be input to the manual input unit 12. This makes it possible to prevent manual rotation of the turntable 4 by input from the manual input unit 12 after automatic rotation of the turntable 4 is performed by automatic rotation control.

[0073] On the other hand, when instruction information is input to the manual input unit 12, instruction information cannot be input to the automatic input unit 11. This makes it possible to prevent automatic rotation of the turntable 4 by the automatic rotation control after manual rotation of the turntable 4 is performed by input from the manual input unit 12.

[0074] [7] Further, the vehicle turning device 3 according to any one of the above items [1] to [6] may be configured as follows, as in this embodiment: a setting input unit 13 into which the setting position corresponding to the identification information is input, The storage unit 22 stores the setting position input to the setting input unit 13 in association with the identification information. This configuration is preferred.

[0075] According to this configuration, when a setting position corresponding to identification information is input to the setting input unit 13, the storage unit 22 stores the setting position input to the setting input unit 13 in association with the identification information. This allows a desired setting position to be stored.

[0076] [8] In addition, the parking system 1, as in this embodiment, a parking device 2 having a plurality of movable pallets 2a to 2f on which the vehicle X1 is placed; The vehicle turning device 3 is any one of the above [1] to [7]. This configuration is preferred.

[0077] With this configuration, the turntable 4 can be automatically rotated to a desired position.

[0078] The parking system 1 and the vehicle turning device 3 are not limited to the configurations of the above-described embodiments, and are not limited to the above-described effects. Furthermore, the parking system 1 and the vehicle turning device 3 can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, it is possible to arbitrarily select one or more of the configurations, methods, etc. of the various modified examples described below and adopt them in the configurations, methods, etc. of the above-described embodiments.

[0079] (A) The vehicle turning device 3 according to the above embodiment is configured to include a vehicle detection unit 5 that detects the stopping position of the vehicle X1 placed on the turntable 4. However, the vehicle turning device 3 is not limited to this configuration. For example, the vehicle turning device 3 may be configured not to include the vehicle detection unit 5.

[0080] (B) Furthermore, in the vehicle turning device 3 according to the above embodiment, the control unit 24 is configured to execute automatic turning control when the calculation unit 23 determines that the stopping position is an appropriate position. However, the vehicle turning device 3 is not limited to this configuration. For example, the control unit 24 may be configured to execute automatic turning control regardless of the stopping position of the vehicle X1.

[0081] (C) Furthermore, in the vehicle turning device 3 according to the above embodiment, when the calculation unit 23 determines that the stopping position is an appropriate position for automatic turning, instruction information can be input to the automatic input unit 11. However, the vehicle turning device 3 is not limited to this configuration. For example, it may be configured such that instruction information can be input to the automatic input unit 11 regardless of the stopping position of the vehicle X1.

[0082] (D) Furthermore, in the vehicle turning device 3 according to the above embodiment, when the calculation unit 23 determines that the stopping position is an appropriate position for manual turning, instruction information can be input to the manual input unit 12. However, the vehicle turning device 3 is not limited to this configuration. For example, it may be configured such that instruction information can be input to the manual input unit 12 regardless of the stopping position of the vehicle X1.

[0083] (E) Furthermore, in the vehicle turning device 3 according to the above embodiment, the range Y2 of appropriate positions for automatic turning is different from the range Y1 of appropriate positions for manual turning. However, the vehicle turning device 3 is not limited to this configuration. For example, the range Y2 of appropriate positions for automatic turning may be the same as the range Y1 of appropriate positions for manual turning.

[0084] (F) Furthermore, the vehicle turning device 3 according to the above embodiment is configured to include an automatic input unit 11 to which instruction information for automatically turning the turntable 4 is input, and a manual input unit 12 to which instruction information for manually turning the turntable 4 is input. However, the vehicle turning device 3 is not limited to this configuration. For example, the vehicle turning device 3 may be configured to include the automatic input unit 11 but not the manual input unit 12.

[0085] (G) Furthermore, in the vehicle turning device 3 according to the above embodiment, when the calculation unit 23 determines that there is no set position stored in association with the identification information, the output unit 7 outputs a message that no set position is stored. However, the vehicle turning device 3 is not limited to this configuration. For example, when the calculation unit 23 determines that there is no set position stored in association with the identification information, the output unit 7 may be configured not to output a message that no set position is stored.

[0086] (H) Furthermore, in the vehicle turning device 3 according to the above embodiment, when the acquisition unit 21 acquires identification information, the calculation unit 23 determines whether or not there is a set position stored in association with the acquired identification information. However, the vehicle turning device 3 is not limited to this configuration.

[0087] For example, when the acquisition unit 21 acquires identification information, the calculation unit 23 may not determine whether or not there is a setting position stored in association with the acquired identification information. Although not particularly limited, in such a configuration, for example, the storage unit 22 may store a setting position stored in association with all identification information.

[0088] (I) Furthermore, the vehicle turning device 3 according to the above embodiment is configured to include a setting input unit 13 to which a setting position corresponding to identification information is input. However, the vehicle turning device 3 is not limited to this configuration.

[0089] For example, the vehicle turning device 3 may not have the setting input unit 13. In such a configuration, for example, the setting position corresponding to the identification information may be input to an external device (a personal computer, a smart device, or a remote control) and stored in the storage unit 22 in association with the identification information.

[0090] (J) In the vehicle turning device 3 according to the above embodiment, the identification input unit 14 is a card reader that reads identification information from the card X2 by contacting the card X2. However, the vehicle turning device 3 is not limited to this configuration.

[0091] For example, the identification input unit 14 may be configured to receive identification information from a remote control or a mobile terminal (smart device) via wireless communication means. Also, for example, the identification input unit 14 may be configured to receive identification information by inputting a user identification number, a palette number, a password, or the like into the touch panel 10.

[0092] The identification input unit 14 may be a camera that captures an image of the license plate of the vehicle X1, thereby inputting the identification information. In such a configuration, the calculation unit 23 may determine the identification information from the captured image of the license plate. In such a configuration, the camera of the identification input unit 14 may also serve as the camera of the vehicle detection unit 5.

[0093] (K) Furthermore, in the vehicle turning device 3 according to the above embodiment, the turntable 4 is configured to turn in a set turning direction and by a set turning angle during automatic turning control. That is, the set position is determined by the turning direction and turning angle of the turntable 4. However, the vehicle turning device 3 is not limited to this configuration.

[0094] For example, in the automatic turning control, the turntable 4 may be configured to turn until the vehicle X1 is positioned at a set position. That is, the set position is set by the position of the vehicle X1 relative to the turntable 4.

[0095] In such a configuration, for example, the vehicle detection unit 5 may detect the position of the vehicle X1, and the calculation unit 23 may determine whether the vehicle X1 is located at a set position based on the detection by the vehicle detection unit 5. Then, when it is determined that the vehicle X1 is located at the set position, the control unit 24 may stop the rotation of the turntable 4.

[0096] (L) Furthermore, in the vehicle turning device 3 according to the above embodiment, when instruction information is input to the automatic input unit 11, instruction information cannot be input to the manual input unit 12, and when instruction information is input to the manual input unit 12, instruction information cannot be input to the automatic input unit 11. However, the vehicle turning device 3 is not limited to such a configuration.

[0097] For example, when instruction information is input to the manual input unit 12, it may be configured so that instruction information cannot be input to the automatic input unit 11, whereas when instruction information is input to the automatic input unit 11, it may be configured so that instruction information can still be input to the manual input unit 12.

[0098] Also, for example, when instruction information is input to the automatic input unit 11, instruction information cannot be input to the manual input unit 12, whereas when instruction information is input to the manual input unit 12, instruction information can still be input to the automatic input unit 11.

[0099] Furthermore, for example, when instruction information is input to the automatic input unit 11, instruction information can remain inputtable to the manual input unit 12, and when instruction information is input to the manual input unit 12, instruction information can remain inputtable to the automatic input unit 11.

[0100] (M) In addition, in the vehicle turning device 3 according to the above embodiment, the automatic input unit 11 (manual input unit 12) is not displayed, so that input to the automatic input unit 11 (manual input unit 12) is disabled. However, the vehicle turning device 3 is not limited to such a configuration.

[0101] For example, the automatic input unit 11 (manual input unit 12) may display on the display unit 7a, or the automatic input unit 11 (manual input unit 12) may be configured with a hardware component (e.g., a push button), and input to the automatic input unit 11 (manual input unit 12) may be disabled. Specifically, when an input operation is performed on the automatic input unit 11 (manual input unit 12), the processing device 20 may invalidate the input operation (e.g., an input signal), thereby disabling input to the automatic input unit 11 (manual input unit 12).

[0102] (N) It ​​should be noted that, for example, the order of execution of each process, such as the operations, procedures, steps, and stages, in the systems, methods, programs 27, and devices shown in the claims, specifications, and drawings, can be realized in any order, as long as the output of a previous process is not used in a subsequent process. For example, even if the terms "first" and "next" are used for convenience, this does not mean that the processes must be executed in that order. [Explanation of symbols]

[0103] 1...Parking system, 2...Parking device, 2a to 2f...Pallets, 3...Vehicle turning device, 4...Turntable, 5...Vehicle detection unit, 6...Operation panel, 7...Output unit, 7a...Display unit (display), 7b...Sound generation unit, 10...Input unit (touch panel), 11...Automatic input unit, 12...Manual input unit, 12a...Left turn input unit, 12b...Right turn input unit, 13...Setting input unit, 13a...Direction input unit, 13b...Angle input unit, 13c...Registration input unit, 14...Identification input unit, 15...entry / exit input unit, 16...selection input unit, 16a...automatic selection input unit, 16b...manual selection input unit, 16c...setting selection input unit, 20...processing device, 21...acquisition unit, 22...storage unit, 23...calculation unit, 24...control unit, 25...processor, 26...memory, 27...program, 28...database, D1...first lateral direction, D2...second lateral direction, D3...vertical direction, X1...vehicle, X2...card, Y1...manual appropriate position range, Y2...automatic appropriate position range

Claims

1. A turntable that rotates with the vehicle loaded on it, a processing device that controls the turntable, The processing device includes: an acquisition unit that acquires identification information; a storage unit that stores the setting position in association with the identification information; A vehicle turning device comprising: a control unit that, when the acquisition unit acquires the identification information, executes automatic turning control to rotate the turntable to the set position stored in association with the acquired identification information.

2. a vehicle detection unit that detects a stopping position of a vehicle placed on the turntable; the processing device includes a calculation unit that determines whether the stopping position of the vehicle is an appropriate position or an inappropriate position based on the detection by the vehicle detection unit; The control unit When the calculation unit determines that the stopping position is an appropriate position, the calculation unit executes the automatic turning control. The vehicle turning device according to claim 1 , wherein the automatic turning control is not executed when the calculation unit determines that the stopping position is an inappropriate position.

3. an automatic input unit to which instruction information for automatically rotating the turntable is input; a manual input unit into which instruction information for manually rotating the turntable is input, the calculation unit determines whether the stopping position of the vehicle is an appropriate position or an inappropriate position for automatic turning based on the detection by the vehicle detection unit, and determines whether the stopping position of the vehicle is an appropriate position or an inappropriate position for manual turning; the range of appropriate positions for the automatic turning is different from the range of appropriate positions for the manual turning, When the calculation unit determines that the stopping position is an appropriate position for automatic turning, the instruction information can be input to the automatic input unit, When the calculation unit determines that the stopping position is an inappropriate position for automatic turning, the instruction information cannot be input to the automatic input unit, When the calculation unit determines that the stopping position is an appropriate position for manual turning, the instruction information can be input to the manual input unit, When the calculation unit determines that the stopping position is an inappropriate position for manual turning, the instruction information cannot be input to the manual input unit, The control unit When the instruction information is input to the automatic input unit, the automatic turning control is executed; The vehicle turning device according to claim 3 , wherein when the instruction information is input to the manual input unit, the turntable is turned based on the instruction information input to the manual input unit.

4. an output unit that outputs information; the processing device includes a calculation unit that, when the acquisition unit acquires the identification information, determines whether or not the setting position is stored in association with the acquired identification information; The vehicle turning device according to claim 1 , wherein the output unit outputs a signal indicating that the set position is not stored when the calculation unit determines that the set position is not stored in association with the identification information.

5. an automatic input unit to which instruction information for automatically rotating the turntable is input; a manual input unit into which instruction information for manually rotating the turntable is input, the processing device includes a calculation unit that, when the acquisition unit acquires the identification information, determines whether or not the setting position is stored in association with the acquired identification information; When the calculation unit determines that the setting position stored in association with the identification information exists, the instruction information can be input to the automatic input unit and the manual input unit, when the calculation unit determines that there is no setting position stored in association with the identification information, the instruction information cannot be input to the automatic input unit, but the instruction information can be input to the manual input unit, The control unit When the instruction information is input to the automatic input unit, the automatic turning control is executed; The vehicle turning device according to claim 1 , wherein when the instruction information is input to the manual input unit, the turntable is turned based on the instruction information input to the manual input unit.

6. an automatic input unit to which instruction information for automatically rotating the turntable is input; a manual input unit into which instruction information for manually rotating the turntable is input, The control unit When the instruction information is input to the automatic input unit, the automatic turning control is executed; When the instruction information is input to the manual input unit, the turntable is rotated based on the instruction information input to the manual input unit; When the instruction information is input to the automatic input unit, the instruction information cannot be input to the manual input unit, The vehicle turning device according to claim 1 , wherein when the instruction information is input to the manual input unit, the instruction information cannot be input to the automatic input unit.

7. a setting input unit into which the setting position corresponding to the identification information is input, 7. The vehicle turning device according to claim 1, wherein the storage unit stores the setting position input to the setting input unit in association with the identification information.

8. a parking device having a plurality of movable pallets on which the vehicles are placed; A parking system comprising: a vehicle turning device according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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