Multi-story parking system operation system

Abstract

To provide a multi-story parking system operation system that can provide an alarm before the operation of pallets and doors begins, and reliably prevent accidental operation by remote control, thereby ensuring safety. [Solution] The remote control 40 has a confirmation button 42a, an operation button 42b, a first predetermined time determination unit 44a, a second predetermined time determination unit 44b, and a transmission unit 46. When the control device 20 receives confirmation information, it activates the alarm 15 on the condition that an operation using user identification information or other remote control identification information has not already been started. When it receives operation information, it activates the pallet 11 on the condition that the time between receiving the confirmation information and receiving the operation information is within the third predetermined time, and that the remote control identification information of the received confirmation information and the received operation information match.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a three-dimensional parking device operation system for operating a three-dimensional parking device in which a plurality of vehicle spaces are provided in multiple stages and multiple rows, a plurality of pallets are arranged in the plurality of vehicle spaces, and the entrance / exit has a door.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 proposes a remote control transmitter for an elevator-type three-dimensional parking device.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, a three-dimensional parking device used in an apartment building or the like, in which a plurality of vehicle spaces are provided in multiple stages and multiple rows, a plurality of pallets are arranged in the plurality of vehicle spaces, and the entrance / exit has a door, has a main structure composed of H-shaped steel columns and beams, and a structure in which a horizontal rail, braces, pallets, and a motor for operating the door are attached to each floor. At the timing of operating the pallets and the door, it is necessary to warn people near the three-dimensional parking device that the operation of the pallets and the door has started, and the user must visually confirm the operation status of the three-dimensional parking device from the outside.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a three-dimensional parking device operation system that can give an alarm before the operation of the pallet and the door is started, reliably prevent malfunction due to a remote control, and ensure safety.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The multi-story parking device operation system of the present invention as described in claim 1 comprises a multi-story parking device 10 having a plurality of pallets 11 arranged in a plurality of vehicle spaces and a door 12 at the entrance / exit; a control device 20 that controls a pallet drive motor 13 for moving the pallets 11, a door opening / closing motor 14 for opening and closing the door 12, and an alarm 15 for warning that the multi-story parking device 10 is in operation; a remote control 40 for users to operate the multi-story parking device 10; and an operation panel 30 for multiple users to operate the multi-story parking device 10, wherein each remote control 40 stores remote control identification information, the control device 20 stores pallet identification information corresponding to the remote control identification information, user identification information assigned to each user, and pallet identification information corresponding to the user identification information, and by operating the remote control 40 assigned to the user, the user can move the pallet 11 assigned to them to the entrance / exit and open and close the door 12, and by operating the operation panel 30, the user can move the pallet 11 assigned to them to the entrance / exit and open and close the door 12, and by operating the operation panel 30, the user can move the pallet 11 assigned to them to the entrance / exit A multi-story parking device operating system that can operate the door 12 and open and close the remote control 40 includes a confirmation button 42a for operating the alarm 15, an operation button 42b for operating the pallet 11 or the door 12, a first predetermined time determination unit 44a for determining whether the time from the first confirmation button operation to the second confirmation button operation by the confirmation button 42a is within a first predetermined time, a second predetermined time determination unit 44b for determining whether the time from the first operation button operation to the second operation button operation by the operation button 42b is within a second predetermined time, and the first predetermined time determination unit 44a determines whether The control device 20 has a transmission unit 46 that transmits the remote control identification information and confirmation information when it determines that it is within the first predetermined time, and when the second predetermined time determination unit 44b determines that it is within the second predetermined time, it transmits the remote control identification information and operation information, and when the control device 20 receives the confirmation information, it operates the alarm 15 on the condition that an operation using the user identification information or other remote control identification information has not already been started, and when it receives the operation information, it determines that the time from the time the confirmation information is received to the time the operation information is received is within the third predetermined time,The pallet 11 is operated on the condition that the remote control identification information of the received confirmation information and the received operation information match. The present invention as described in claim 2 is a multi-story parking device operating system as described in claim 1, characterized in that the transmitting unit 46 does not transmit the remote control identification information and the confirmation information when the first predetermined time determination unit 44a determines that the first predetermined time has been exceeded, and does not transmit the remote control identification information and the operation information when the second predetermined time determination unit 44b determines that the second predetermined time has been exceeded. The present invention as described in claim 3 is characterized in that, in the multi-story parking device operating system as described in claim 1, if the control device 20 determines that the time from the time it receives the confirmation information after activating the alarm device 15 to the time it receives the operation information exceeds the third predetermined time, it stops the operation of the alarm device 15 and puts itself in a state where it can receive new confirmation information. The present invention as described in claim 4 is a multi-story parking device operating system as described in claim 1, characterized in that the control device 20 operates the pallet 11 to the entry / exit point, stops the operation of the pallet 11, then opens the door 12, and after the opening of the door 12 is completed, if the operation by the remote control 40 is an exit operation, then closes the door 12 after a predetermined time has elapsed since opening the door 12. The present invention as described in claim 5 is a multi-story parking device operating system as described in claim 1, wherein the control device 20 operates the pallet 11 to the entry / exit point, stops the operation of the pallet 11, opens the door 12, and after the opening of the door 12 is completed, closes the door 12 if the operation by the remote control 40 is an entry operation, provided that the control device 20 receives the operation information from the remote control 40. The present invention as described in claim 6 is characterized in that, in the multi-story parking device operating system as described in claim 5, the door 12 is closed on the condition that the remote control identification information based on the operation information for closing the door 12 matches the remote control identification information based on the confirmation information for operating the alarm 15. The present invention as described in claim 7 is a multi-story parking device operating system as described in claim 1, wherein the remote control 40 has an emergency stop button 42c for stopping the operation of the pallet 11 or the door 12, and a fourth predetermined time determination unit 44c for determining whether the time from the operation of the first stop button to the operation of the second stop button by the emergency stop button 42c is within a fourth predetermined time, and when the fourth predetermined time determination unit 44c determines that it is within the fourth predetermined time, the remote control 40 transmits the remote control identification information and the emergency stop information, and the control device 20 stops the operation of the pallet 11 or the door 12 on the condition that the remote control identification information based on the received emergency stop information matches the remote control identification information based on the confirmation information when operating the alarm 15. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, in order to transmit confirmation information for activating the alarm, the first confirmation button operation and the second confirmation button operation must be performed within a first predetermined time; in order to transmit operation information for operating the pallet or door, the first operation button operation and the second operation button operation must be performed within a second predetermined time; and furthermore, the pallet cannot be operated unless the time from receiving the confirmation information to receiving the operation information is within a third predetermined time. This ensures that malfunctions by the remote control are reliably prevented and safety is ensured. Furthermore, according to the present invention, by activating the alarm device on the condition that an operation using user identification information or other remote control identification information has not already been initiated, it is possible to disable remote control operation while an operation is being performed by the control panel or another user using a remote control. In addition, by activating the pallet on the condition that the remote control identification information of the received confirmation information and the received operation information match, malfunctions caused by the presence of multiple remote controls and control panels can be reliably prevented, and safety can be ensured. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] Schematic diagram of a multi-story parking system operating system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2]A flowchart illustrating the processing flow from the entry / exit operation to the pallet stopping in the multi-story parking system's operation system. [Figure 3] A flowchart illustrating the processing flow from the pallet movement stopping to the door closing operation during entry / exit operations in the multi-story parking system's operating system. [Figure 4] A flowchart illustrating the process for emergency stopping pallet and door operations during entry and exit operations in the multi-story parking system's operating system. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] The multi-story parking device operating system according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a remote control that has a confirmation button for activating an alarm, an operation button for operating a pallet or door, a first predetermined time determination unit that determines whether the time from the first confirmation button operation to the second confirmation button operation by the confirmation button is within a first predetermined time, a second predetermined time determination unit that determines whether the time from the first operation button operation to the second operation button operation by the operation button is within a second predetermined time, and a transmission unit that transmits remote control identification information and confirmation information when the first predetermined time determination unit determines that it is within the first predetermined time, and transmits remote control identification information and operation information when the second predetermined time determination unit determines that it is within the second predetermined time. The control device, upon receiving confirmation information, activates the alarm on the condition that no operation by user identification information or other remote control identification information has already been started, and upon receiving operation information, operates the pallet on the condition that the time from the receipt of confirmation information to the receipt of operation information is within a third predetermined time, and the remote control identification information of the received confirmation information and the received operation information match. According to this embodiment, in order to transmit confirmation information for activating the alarm, the first confirmation button operation and the second confirmation button operation must be performed within a first predetermined time; in order to transmit operation information for operating the pallet or door, the first operation button operation and the second operation button operation must be performed within a second predetermined time; and furthermore, the pallet cannot be operated unless the time from receiving the confirmation information to receiving the operation information is within a third predetermined time. This ensures that malfunctions by the remote control are reliably prevented and safety is ensured. Furthermore, by activating the alarm only if operation using user identification information or other remote control identification information has not already begun, remote control operation is disabled while operation is being performed via the control panel or another user's remote control. In addition, by activating the pallet only if the remote control identification information in the received confirmation information and the received operation information match, malfunctions caused by the presence of multiple remote controls and control panels can be reliably prevented, ensuring safety.

[0010] A second embodiment of the present invention is a multi-story parking device operation system according to the first embodiment, wherein the transmission unit does not transmit remote control identification information and confirmation information if the first predetermined time determination unit determines that the first predetermined time has been exceeded, and does not transmit remote control identification information and operation information if the second predetermined time determination unit determines that the second predetermined time has been exceeded. According to this embodiment, if the first confirmation button operation and the second confirmation button operation are not performed within the first predetermined time, or if the first operation button operation and the second operation button operation are not performed within the second predetermined time, the transmission unit will not transmit confirmation information or operation information, thereby reliably preventing malfunctions by the remote control and ensuring safety.

[0011] A third embodiment of the present invention is a multi-story parking system operating system according to the first embodiment, wherein the control device, after activating the alarm, determines that the time between receiving confirmation information and receiving operation information exceeds a third predetermined time, stops the operation of the alarm and puts the system in a state where it can receive new confirmation information. According to this embodiment, if operation information is not received within the third predetermined time, the alarm device stops operating and is put into a state where new confirmation information can be received, thereby enabling quick operation by remote control.

[0012] A fourth embodiment of the present invention is a multi-story parking system operating system according to the first embodiment, wherein the control device operates the pallet until it is in or out of the parking space, stops the pallet's movement, opens the door, and after the door opening operation is completed, if the operation by the remote control is an exit operation, closes the door after a predetermined time has elapsed since opening it. According to this embodiment, it is possible to eliminate the frequent occurrence of forgetting to close the doors when leaving the depot, thereby eliminating any impact on other users afterward.

[0013] A fifth embodiment of the present invention is a multi-story parking system operating system according to the first embodiment, wherein the control device operates the pallet until it enters and exits the parking space, stops the pallet's movement, opens the door, and after the door opening operation is completed, closes the door if the operation performed by the remote control is an entry operation, provided that operation information is received from the remote control. According to this embodiment, there is almost no chance of forgetting to close the door when entering the parking lot. On the other hand, there is a lot of variation in the time it takes for users to leave the vehicle when entering the parking lot. Therefore, closing the door with a remote control improves convenience.

[0014] A sixth embodiment of the present invention is a multi-story parking device operating system according to the fifth embodiment, wherein the door is closed on the condition that the remote control identification information based on the operation information for closing the door matches the remote control identification information based on the confirmation information when activating the alarm. According to this embodiment, by closing the door only when the remote control identification information of the received confirmation information and the received operation information matches, malfunctions caused by the presence of multiple remote controls and control panels can be reliably prevented, thereby ensuring safety.

[0015] The seventh embodiment of the present invention is in the three-dimensional parking device operation system according to the first embodiment. The remote controller has an emergency stop button for stopping the operation of the pallet or the door, and a fourth predetermined time determination unit for determining whether it is within a fourth predetermined time from the first stop button operation to the second stop button operation by the emergency stop button. In the remote controller, when it is determined by the fourth predetermined time determination unit that it is within the fourth predetermined time, the remote controller identification information and the emergency stop information are transmitted. In the control device, on the condition that the remote controller identification information based on the received emergency stop information matches the remote controller identification information based on the confirmation information when operating the alarm, the operation of the pallet or the door is stopped. According to the present embodiment, in order to transmit the emergency stop information for stopping the operation of the pallet or the door, the first stop button operation and the second stop button operation must be performed within the fourth predetermined time. Therefore, malfunction of the remote controller can be surely prevented and safety can be ensured. Further, by stopping the operation of the pallet or the door on the condition that the remote controller identification information of the received confirmation information and the received emergency stop information match, malfunction due to the existence of a plurality of remote controllers and operation panels can be surely prevented and safety can be ensured.

Example

[0016] Hereinafter, a three-dimensional parking device operation system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a three-dimensional parking device operation system according to the present embodiment.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 1, the three-dimensional parking device operation system according to the present embodiment includes a three-dimensional parking device 10, a control device 20, an operation panel 30, and a remote controller 40. In the three-dimensional parking device 10, a plurality of pallets 11 are arranged in a plurality of vehicle spaces, and a door 12 is provided at the entrance / exit. The three-dimensional parking device 10 also includes a pallet drive motor 13 for moving the pallet 11, a door opening / closing motor 14 for opening and closing the door 12, and an alarm 15 for warning that the three-dimensional parking device 10 is in operation. The alarm 15 is a rotating lamp that gives an alarm by light or an alarm sound generator that gives an alarm by sound. Users can operate the control panel 30 or the remote control 40 to move the pallet 11 assigned to them into and out of storage, and also open and close the door 12.

[0018] The control device 20 stores in the storage unit 21 pallet identification information (pallet No.) corresponding to the remote control identification information (remote control ID), user identification information (user ID) assigned to each user, and pallet identification information (pallet No.) corresponding to the user identification information. The control panel 30 can be operated by all users whose user identification information is stored in the memory unit 21.

[0019] Each remote control 40 stores its own remote control identification information in a storage unit 41. The remote control 40 is equipped with a button operating section 42. The button operating section 42 includes a confirmation button 42a for activating the alarm 15, an operation button 42b for operating the pallet 11 or door 12, and an emergency stop button 42c for stopping the operation of the pallet 11 or door 12. The LED 43 on the remote control 40 lights up in conjunction with the pressing operation of the button control unit 42. In this way, the battery level of the remote control 40 can be checked by lighting up the LED 43 when the button control unit 42 is pressed.

[0020] The remote control 40 includes a first predetermined time determination unit 44a that determines whether the time from the first confirmation button operation using the confirmation button 42a to the second confirmation button operation is within a first predetermined time; a second predetermined time determination unit 44b that determines whether the time from the first operation button operation using the operation button 42b to the second operation button operation is within a second predetermined time; and a fourth predetermined time determination unit 44c that determines whether the time from the first stop button operation using the emergency stop button 42c to the second stop button operation is within a fourth predetermined time. The remote control 40 also includes a timer unit 45 for performing these time determinations. The storage unit 41 stores the first predetermined time, the second predetermined time, and the fourth predetermined time. The first predetermined time, the second predetermined time, and the fourth predetermined time are set in advance, but the time can be changed by setting. Furthermore, by setting the first predetermined time, the second predetermined time, and the fourth predetermined time to the same time, they can be combined into a single predetermined time determination unit 44.

[0021] When the remote control 40 determines, by the first predetermined time determination unit 44a, that the period from the first confirmation button operation using the confirmation button 42a to the second confirmation button operation is within the first predetermined time, the remote control 40 transmits remote control identification information and confirmation information from the transmission unit 46. Furthermore, when the remote control 40 determines, by the second predetermined time determination unit 44b, that the operation of the first operation button 42b and the operation of the second operation button are within the second predetermined time, the remote control 40 transmits remote control identification information and operation information from the transmission unit 46. Furthermore, when the remote control 40 determines that the operation of the first stop button and the operation of the second stop button using the emergency stop button 42c are within the fourth predetermined time period determined by the fourth predetermined time determination unit 44c, it transmits remote control identification information and emergency stop information from the transmission unit 46.

[0022] Furthermore, if the remote control 40 determines that the time between the first confirmation button operation using the confirmation button 42a and the second confirmation button operation has exceeded the first predetermined time, the remote control 40 will not transmit the remote control identification information and confirmation information from the transmission unit 46. Furthermore, if the remote control 40 determines, by the second predetermined time determination unit 44b, that the time between the first operation of the operation button 42b and the second operation of the operation button has exceeded the second predetermined time, the remote control 40 will not transmit remote control identification information and operation information from the transmission unit 46. Furthermore, if the remote control 40 determines that the time between the operation of the first stop button and the operation of the second stop button using the emergency stop button 42c has exceeded the fourth predetermined time, the remote control 40 will not transmit the remote control identification information and emergency stop information from the transmission unit 46. In this way, if the first confirmation button operation and the second confirmation button operation are not performed within the first predetermined time, if the first operation button operation and the second operation button operation are not performed within the second predetermined time, and if the first emergency stop button operation and the second emergency stop button operation are not performed within the fourth predetermined time, the transmission unit 46 will not transmit confirmation information, operation information, and emergency stop information, thereby reliably preventing malfunctions by the remote control 40 and ensuring safety.

[0023] When the control device 20 receives confirmation information from the transmission unit 46 in the receiving unit 22, the ID determination unit 23 determines that an operation using user identification information or other remote control identification information has not already been started, and, on the condition that an operation using user identification information or other remote control identification information has not already been started, the alarm device operation unit 24a activates the alarm device 15. Furthermore, when the control device 20 receives operation information from the transmission unit 46 with the receiving unit 22, the third predetermined time determination unit 25 determines whether the time between receiving the confirmation information and receiving the operation information is within the third predetermined time, the ID determination unit 23 determines whether the remote control identification information of the received confirmation information and the received operation information matches, and the pallet operation unit 24b operates the pallet 11 on the conditions that the time between receiving the confirmation information and receiving the operation information is within the third predetermined time and the remote control identification information of the received confirmation information and the received operation information matches. The control device 20 is equipped with a timer unit 26 for determining the third predetermined time.

[0024] Furthermore, when the control device 20 receives operation information from the transmission unit 46 in the receiving unit 22, if the third predetermined time determination unit 25 determines that the time between receiving confirmation information and receiving operation information after activating the alarm device 15 has exceeded the third predetermined time, the alarm device operation unit 24a stops the operation of the alarm device 15, and the ID determination unit 23 prepares to receive new confirmation information. In this way, if no operational information is received within the third predetermined time, the alarm 15 stops operating and is put into a state where it can receive new confirmation information, allowing for quick operation using the remote control 40. When a user starts operating the multi-story parking system 10 using either the control panel 30 or the remote control 40, the ID determination unit 23 stores the user identification information input from the control panel 30 or the remote control identification information transmitted from the remote control 40. Until the user finishes operating the multi-story parking system 10, the ID determination unit 23 only accepts the stored user identification information or remote control identification information. Once the user finishes operating the multi-story parking system 10, the ID determination unit 23 deletes the stored user identification information or remote control identification information and becomes ready to accept new user identification information or remote control identification information.

[0025] The control device 20 operates the pallet 11 to the loading / unloading stage using the pallet operating unit 24b. After stopping the movement of the pallet 11, the door operating unit 24c opens the door 12. After the door 12 has opened, if the operation on the remote control 40 is an unloading operation, the control device 20 closes the door 12 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the door 12 opened. The control device 20 can determine whether the operation on the remote control 40 is an unloading operation or an loading operation by detecting whether or not a vehicle is placed on the designated pallet 11. Thus, if the operation performed by the remote control 40 is an exit operation, closing the door 12 after a predetermined time has elapsed since opening the door 12 eliminates the common problem of forgetting to close the door 12 during exit operations, thereby preventing any impact on other users afterward.

[0026] The control device 20 operates the pallet 11 to the point of entry and exit using the pallet operating unit 24b, and after stopping the operation of the pallet 11, it operates the door 12 to open it using the door operating unit 24c. After the opening of the door 12 is completed, if the operation by the remote control 40 is an entry operation, it receives operation information from the remote control 40, and if the remote control identification information based on the operation information for closing the door 12 matches the remote control identification information based on the confirmation information when activating the alarm 15, it closes the door 12. When entering the parking lot, forgetting to close the door 12 is rare. However, there is considerable variation in the time it takes for users to leave the vehicle when entering the parking lot. Therefore, convenience can be enhanced by having the door 12 close only when it receives operational information from the remote control 40. In this case as well, by having the door 12 close only when the remote control identification information of the received confirmation information and the received operational information match, malfunctions caused by the presence of multiple remote controls 40 and control panels 30 can be reliably prevented, and safety can be ensured.

[0027] When the control device 20 receives emergency stop information from the transmission unit 46 at the receiving unit 22, it stops the operation of the pallet 11 or door 12 on the condition that the remote control identification information based on the received emergency stop information matches the remote control identification information based on the confirmation information used when activating the alarm device 15. In this way, by stopping the operation of the pallet 11 or door 12 on the condition that the remote control identification information of the received confirmation information and the received emergency stop information match, malfunctions caused by the presence of multiple remote controls 40 and control panels 30 can be reliably prevented, and safety can be ensured.

[0028] The control panel 30 includes an input unit 31 such as a numeric keypad, an emergency stop button 32 for stopping the operation of the pallet 11 or door 12, and a transmission unit 33 for transmitting information to the receiving unit 22 of the control device 20. Preferably, the input unit 31 is equipped with a display function, and the user inputs user identification information and palette identification information by operating the input unit 31.

[0029] Figure 2 is a flowchart showing the processing flow from the entry / exit operation to the stopping of pallet movement in the multi-story parking system operation system according to this embodiment. To perform an entry / exit operation, the user must first operate the confirmation button 42a on the remote control 40. The user presses the confirmation button 42a on the remote control 40 twice (S51, S52). The first predetermined time determination unit 44a determines whether the time from the first confirmation button operation to the second confirmation button operation using the confirmation button 42a is within the first predetermined time (S53). If the time exceeds the first predetermined time (No in S53), the operation of the confirmation button 42a is invalidated (S54). If the first predetermined time determination unit 44a determines that it is within the first predetermined time (Yes in S53), the remote control identification information and confirmation information are transmitted from the transmission unit 46 (S55).

[0030] When the control device 20 receives confirmation information from the transmission unit 46 in the receiving unit 22 (S56), the ID determination unit 23 determines that an operation using user identification information or other remote control identification information has not already been started (S57). If the ID determination unit 23 determines that user identification information or other remote control identification information is already registered (No in S57), the operation of the confirmation button 42a is disabled (S58). If user identification information or other remote control identification information is not registered in the ID determination unit 23 (Yes in S57), the receiving unit 22 registers the remote control identification information received along with the confirmation information (S59), and the alarm operation unit 24a activates the alarm 15 (S60).

[0031] After operating the confirmation button 42a, the user operates the operation button 42b on the remote control 40. The user performs the operation of pressing the operation button 42b of the remote control 40 twice (S61, S62). The second predetermined time determination unit 44b determines whether the time from the first operation of the operation button 42b to the operation of the second operation button is within the second predetermined time (S63). If the time exceeds the second predetermined time (No in S63), the operation of the operation button 42b is invalidated (S64). If the second predetermined time determination unit 44b determines that it is within the second predetermined time (Yes in S63), the remote control identification information and operation information are transmitted from the transmission unit 46 (S65).

[0032] In the control device 20, when the receiving unit 22 receives operation information from the transmitting unit 46 (S66), the third predetermined time determination unit 25 determines whether the time between receiving the confirmation information (S56) and receiving the operation information is within the third predetermined time (S67). If the third predetermined time determination unit 25 determines that the third predetermined time has been exceeded (No in S67), the operation of the operation button 42b is disabled (S68). If the third predetermined time determination unit 25 determines that it is within the third predetermined time (Yes in S67), the ID determination unit 23 determines whether the remote control identification information of the confirmation information received in S56 (remote control identification information registered in S59) matches the remote control identification information of the operation information received in S66 (S69). If the ID determination unit 23 determines that the remote control identification information of the operation information received in S66 does not match the remote control identification information registered in S59 (No in S69), the alarm device 15 continues to operate without performing the pallet operation. The operating time of the alarm 15 by the alarm operating unit 24a is measured by the timer unit 26 from the start of operation (S70). When the operating time has elapsed to the third predetermined time (Yes in S70), the operation of the alarm 15 by the alarm operating unit 24a is stopped (S71), and the remote control identification information registered in S59 is deleted (S72). If the ID determination unit 23 determines that the remote control identification information of the operation information received in 66 matches the remote control identification information registered in S59 (Yes in S69), the pallet operation unit 24b operates the pallet 11 (S73). The pallet operation unit 24b continues to operate the pallet 11 until the designated pallet 11 is moved to the loading / unloading area (No in S74) (S73). When the designated pallet 11 is placed at the loading / unloading area, the pallet operation is completed (Yes in S74), and the operation of the pallet 11 is stopped (S75).

[0033] Figure 3 is a flowchart showing the processing flow from the pallet movement stopping to the door closing operation in the multi-story parking system operation system according to this embodiment. When the movement of the pallet 11 stops (S75), the door operating unit 24c opens the door 12 (S76). The door operating unit 24c continues to open the door 12 until the door 12 moves to the predetermined position (No in S77) (S76). Once the door 12 has moved to the predetermined position and is in the open state (Yes in S77), the door operating unit 24c stops opening the door 12 (S78).

[0034] The control device 20 determines whether the operation performed by the remote control 40 is an outbound operation or an inbound operation (S79). If it is determined that the operation performed by the remote control 40 is an outbound operation (No in S79), the door remains open for a predetermined time (S80), and then the door operating unit 24c starts closing the door 12 (S81). The door operating unit 24c continues to close the door 12 until the door 12 moves to the predetermined position (No in S82) (S81). Once the door 12 has moved to the predetermined position and is in the closed position (Yes in S82), the door operating unit 24c stops closing the door 12 (S83), and the remote control identification information registered in S59 is deleted (S84).

[0035] If the operation performed by the remote control 40 is determined to be a vehicle entry operation (Yes in S79), then the operation performed by the remote control 40 is required to close the door 12. To close the door 12, the user operates the operation button 42b on the remote control 40. The user presses the operation button 42b on the remote control 40 twice (S85, S86). The second predetermined time determination unit 44b determines whether the time from the first operation of the operation button 42b to the operation of the second operation button is within the second predetermined time (S87). If the time exceeds the second predetermined time (No in S87), the operation of the operation button 42b is invalidated (S88). If the second predetermined time determination unit 44b determines that it is within the second predetermined time (Yes in S87), the remote control identification information and operation information are transmitted from the transmission unit 46 (S89).

[0036] In the control device 20, when the receiving unit 22 receives operation information from the transmitting unit 46 (S90), the ID determination unit 23 determines whether the remote control identification information of the confirmation information received in S56 (remote control identification information registered in S59) matches the remote control identification information of the operation information received in S90 (S91). If the ID determination unit 23 determines that the remote control identification information of the operation information received in S90 does not match the remote control identification information registered in S59 (No in S91), the operation of the operation button 42b is disabled (S92). If the ID determination unit 23 determines that the remote control identification information of the operation information received in S90 matches the remote control identification information registered in S59 (Yes in S91), the door operation unit 24c closes the door 12 (S93). The door operating unit 24c continues to close the door 12 until the door 12 is closed (No in S94) (S93). Once the closing operation of the door 12 is complete (Yes in S94), the operation of the door 12 is stopped (S95), and the remote control identification information registered in S59 is deleted (S96).

[0037] Figure 4 is a flowchart showing the process flow for emergency stopping of pallet and door operations during entry and exit operations in the multi-story parking system operating system according to this embodiment. To perform an emergency stop operation, the user operates the emergency stop button 42c on the remote control 40. The user presses the emergency stop button 42c on the remote control 40 twice (S101, S102). The fourth predetermined time determination unit 44c determines whether the time from the operation of the first emergency stop button to the operation of the second emergency stop button by the emergency stop button 42c is within the fourth predetermined time (S103). If the time exceeds the fourth predetermined time (No in S103), the operation of the emergency stop button 42c is invalidated (S104). If the fourth predetermined time determination unit 44c determines that it is within the fourth predetermined time (Yes in S103), the remote control identification information and emergency stop information are transmitted from the transmission unit 46 (S105). Furthermore, it is preferable that the operation of the emergency stop button 42c be different from that of the confirmation button 42a and the operation button 42b, and that the remote control identification information and emergency stop information be transmitted from the transmitter 46 with a single press (S105). In other words, the operation of the emergency stop button 42c does not require the operation in S102, and the remote control identification information and emergency stop information are transmitted from the transmitter 46 without the judgment in S103 (S105). In this way, by transmitting the remote control identification information and emergency stop information from S105 with only a single press of the emergency stop button 42c, safety can be further enhanced by prioritizing emergency stop over preventing malfunctions. Also, since users are accustomed to pressing the button twice, they often press the emergency stop button 42c twice, but even if they press it twice, only the remote control identification information and emergency stop information are transmitted twice, and an emergency stop can be reliably performed.

[0038] When the control device 20 receives emergency stop information from the transmission unit 46 in the receiving unit 22 (S106), the ID determination unit 23 determines whether the remote control identification information of the confirmation information received in S56 (remote control identification information registered in S59) matches the remote control identification information of the emergency stop information received in S106 (S107). If the ID determination unit 23 determines that the remote control identification information of the emergency stop information received in S106 does not match the remote control identification information registered in S59 (No in S107), the operation of the emergency stop button 42c is disabled (S108). If the ID determination unit 23 determines that the remote control identification information of the emergency stop information received in S106 matches the remote control identification information registered in S59 (Yes in S107), and the pallet 11 is in operation by the pallet operation unit 24b (Yes in S109), then the operation of the pallet 11 is stopped (S110). If the pallet 11 is not in operation (No in S109) and the door 12 is in operation by the door operation unit 24c (Yes in S111), then the opening and closing operation of the door 12 is stopped (S112). If the pallet 11 is not in operation (No in S109) and the door 12 is not in operation (No in S111), then the operation of the emergency stop button 42c is disabled (S113). Furthermore, the emergency stop operation performed by the remote control 40 and the emergency stop operation performed by the control panel 30 can be canceled by input from the input section 31 of the control panel 30, and the remote control identification information registered in S59 is deleted when the emergency stop operation is canceled.

[0039] According to this embodiment, in order to transmit confirmation information for activating the alarm 15, the first confirmation button operation and the second confirmation button operation must be performed within a first predetermined time; in order to transmit operation information for operating the pallet 11 or door 12, the first operation button operation and the second operation button operation must be performed within a second predetermined time; and furthermore, the pallet 11 cannot be operated unless the time from receiving the confirmation information to receiving the operation information is within a third predetermined time. This ensures that malfunctions by the remote control 40 are reliably prevented and safety is ensured. Furthermore, by activating the alarm 15 only if operation using user identification information or other remote control identification information has not already been initiated, operation of the remote control 40 is disabled while operation is being performed by the control panel 30 or by another user using the remote control 40. In addition, by activating the pallet 11 only if the remote control identification information of the received confirmation information and the received operation information match, malfunctions caused by the presence of multiple remote controls 40 and control panel 30 can be reliably prevented, ensuring safety. [Industrial applicability]

[0040] According to the present invention, it is possible to reliably prevent malfunctions when operating a multi-story parking system with multiple adjacent vehicle spaces using a remote control, thereby ensuring safety. [Explanation of symbols]

[0041] 10 Multi-story parking system 11 Palettes 12 doors 13 Pallet drive motor 14. Door opening / closing motor 15 Alarm 20 Control device 21 Memory section 22 Receiving section 23 ID judgment section 24a Alarm operating part 24b Pallet operation unit 24c Door operation mechanism 25 Third predetermined time determination unit 26 Timer section 30 Control panel 31 Input section 32 Emergency Stop Button 33 Transmitter 40 Remote Controls 41 Storage section 42 Button operation section 42a Confirmation button 42b Operation Button 42c Emergency Stop Button 43 LED 44. Predetermined Time Determination Unit 44a First predetermined time determination section 44b Second predetermined time determination section 44c 4th predetermined time judgment section 45 Timer section 46 Transmitter

Claims

1. A multi-story parking system with multiple pallets arranged in multiple vehicle spaces, and doors at the entrance and exit. A control device that controls a pallet drive motor for moving the pallet, a door opening / closing motor for opening and closing the door, and an alarm that warns that the multi-story parking system is in operation. A remote control used by the user to operate the multi-story parking system, A control panel on which multiple users operate the multi-story parking system Equipped with, Each remote control stores remote control identification information, The control device stores pallet identification information corresponding to the remote control identification information, user identification information assigned to each user, and pallet identification information corresponding to the user identification information. The user can operate the remote control assigned to them to move the assigned pallet to the storage area and open and close the door. The user can operate the control panel to move the pallet assigned to them to the storage area and open and close the door. A multi-story parking system operating system, The aforementioned remote control includes: A confirmation button to activate the aforementioned alarm, An operation button for operating the pallet or the door, A first predetermined time determination unit determines whether the period from the first confirmation button operation to the second confirmation button operation using the aforementioned confirmation button falls within a first predetermined time, A second predetermined time determination unit determines whether the period from the first operation of the operation button to the second operation of the operation button by the aforementioned operation button falls within a second predetermined time, The transmission unit transmits the remote control identification information and confirmation information when the first predetermined time determination unit determines that it is within the first predetermined time, and transmits the remote control identification information and operation information when the second predetermined time determination unit determines that it is within the second predetermined time. It has, In the aforementioned control device, Upon receiving the aforementioned confirmation information, the alarm device is activated, provided that no operation using the user identification information or other remote control identification information has already been initiated. Upon receiving the aforementioned operation information, the pallet is operated on the condition that the time between receiving the confirmation information and receiving the aforementioned operation information is within the third predetermined time, and the remote control identification information of the received confirmation information and the received operation information match. A multi-story parking system operating system characterized by the following features.

2. In the aforementioned transmitting unit, If the first predetermined time determination unit determines that the first predetermined time has been exceeded, it will not transmit the remote control identification information and the confirmation information. If the second predetermined time determination unit determines that the second predetermined time has been exceeded, it will not transmit the remote control identification information and the operation information. The multi-story parking system operating system according to feature 1.

3. In the aforementioned control device, If, after activating the alarm device, it is determined that the time between receiving the confirmation information and receiving the operation information exceeds the third predetermined time, the alarm device will stop operating and be put into a state where it can receive new confirmation information. The multi-story parking system operating system according to feature 1.

4. In the aforementioned control device, Move the pallet to the aforementioned loading / unloading location. After stopping the movement of the pallet, the door is opened. If the operation performed by the remote control is an exit operation after the door opening operation is completed, the door will be closed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the door was opened. The multi-story parking system operating system according to feature 1.

5. In the aforementioned control device, Move the pallet to the aforementioned loading / unloading location. After stopping the movement of the pallet, the door is opened. After the door opening operation is completed, if the operation performed by the remote control is a vehicle entry operation, the door will be closed upon receiving the operation information from the remote control. The multi-story parking system operating system according to feature 1.

6. The door is closed on the condition that the remote control identification information obtained from the operation information for closing the door matches the remote control identification information obtained from the confirmation information for activating the alarm. The multi-story parking system operating system according to feature 5.

7. The aforementioned remote control includes: An emergency stop button for stopping the operation of the pallet or the door, A fourth predetermined time determination unit that determines whether the period from the first stop button operation to the second stop button operation using the emergency stop button falls within a fourth predetermined time. It has, In the aforementioned remote control, If the fourth predetermined time determination unit determines that it is within the fourth predetermined time, it transmits the remote control identification information and emergency stop information. In the aforementioned control device, The operation of the pallet or the door is stopped on the condition that the remote control identification information obtained from the received emergency stop information matches the remote control identification information obtained from the confirmation information used when activating the alarm. The multi-story parking system operating system according to feature 1.

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