Unmanned confirmation input device

Abstract

To perform an unmanned state confirmation input in a multistory parking device in a non-contact manner.SOLUTION: An unmanned state confirmation input device 10 includes: a sensor 12 receiving an unmanned state confirmation input by detecting an approaching object; a housing 14 storing the sensor 12 etc.; and an adhesion suppressing structure 20 suppressing adhesion of a foreign object such as dust and snow at least to a part 16 related to a detection input of the sensor 12 in the housing 14. Thus, it is possible to prevent the sensor 12 from erroneously detecting a foreign object adhering to the part 16 related to a detection input in the housing 14 as a hand of a user etc. Therefore, while improving detection accuracy of the sensor 12, the unmanned state confirmation input can be performed in a non-contact manner.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an unmanned vehicle confirmation input device installed in a multi-story parking system. [Background technology]

[0002] In a mechanical multi-story parking system having multiple pallets and gates, it is necessary to perform unmanned confirmation inside and near the multi-story parking system, especially before closing the gates. For this reason, an unmanned confirmation input device is installed in the multi-story parking system to know that unmanned confirmation has been performed (for example, see Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2016-102343 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In recent years, as part of measures against infectious diseases, it has become desirable to perform various operations without contact. However, while conventional multi-storey parking devices have operation panels operated by users that support contactless operation using, for example, IC cards, the unmanned confirmation input device still requires contact operation by pressing a button. The present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and has an object to perform unmanned confirmation input for a multi-story parking system in a non-contact manner. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] (Modes of the Invention) The following aspects of the invention are illustrative of the configuration of the present invention, and are described in terms of items to facilitate understanding of the various configurations of the present invention. Each item does not limit the technical scope of the present invention. Therefore, while taking into consideration the best mode for carrying out the invention, even if some of the components of each item are replaced or deleted, or other components are added, they may be included in the technical scope of the present invention.

[0006] (1) An unmanned confirmation input device that is installed in a position that can be operated from the front side of a multi-story parking device and that performs an unmanned confirmation input indicating that an unmanned confirmation has been performed inside and near the multi-story parking device, the unmanned confirmation input device including a sensor that receives the unmanned confirmation input by detecting an approaching object, a housing that houses the sensor, and an adhesion suppression structure that suppresses adhesion of foreign objects to at least a portion of the housing that is related to the detection input of the sensor. vessel.

[0007] The unmanned confirmation input device described in this section performs an unmanned confirmation input indicating that an unmanned confirmation has been performed inside or near the multi-story parking device, and includes a sensor, a housing, and an adhesion suppression structure. The sensor detects an object, which is assumed to be a user's hand, approaching the unmanned confirmation input device, and recognizes that an unmanned confirmation input has been performed, and the detection result is transmitted to the control unit of the multi-story parking device. The housing accommodates the sensor and accommodates or attaches other members of the unmanned confirmation input device. For this reason, the housing is provided with a part related to the detection input of the sensor that does not interfere with the detection by the sensor accommodated inside. The adhesion suppression structure suppresses the adhesion of foreign matter such as dust or snow to the part related to the detection input of the sensor provided on the housing. This suppresses the foreign matter attached to the part related to the detection input of the housing from being recognized as a user's hand or the like by the sensor and being erroneously detected. For this reason, the unmanned confirmation input is performed without contact while the detection accuracy of the sensor is improved.

[0008] (2) In the above (1), the adhesion prevention structure is an unmanned confirmation input device (claim 1) in which a surface of the housing including a portion related to the detection input is directed obliquely downward or downward. 1 ). In the unmanned confirmation input device described in this section, an adhesion suppression structure that suppresses adhesion of foreign matter to the part of the housing related to the detection input is realized by the shape of the housing itself. That is, by facing the surface including the part of the housing related to the detection input diagonally downward or downward, the part of the housing located above the part related to the detection input acts as a canopy, blocking foreign matter approaching from above the housing and making it difficult for the foreign matter to approach the part related to the detection input. Furthermore, even if a foreign matter approaches, it is difficult for the foreign matter to adhere due to the influence of gravity, since the surface including the part related to the detection input faces diagonally downward or downward. This efficiently suppresses adhesion of foreign matter, and further improves the detection accuracy of unmanned confirmation input without contact. (3) The unmanned confirmation input device according to the above (1), wherein the adhesion prevention structure is a canopy protruding from the housing above a portion of the housing related to the detection input (Claim 2). The unmanned confirmation input device described in this section has a protruding visor formed above the part of the housing related to the detection input as an adhesion prevention structure for preventing adhesion of foreign matter to the part of the housing related to the detection input. This effectively prevents adhesion of foreign matter, and further improves the detection accuracy of the non-contact unmanned confirmation input.

[0009] ( 4 )the above( 2 )( 3 In the above-mentioned embodiment, the sensor is set to recognize that the unmanned confirmation input has been made when the sensor detects an approaching object for a predetermined period of time or longer (claim 3). The unmanned confirmation input device described in this section has a sensor set so that it recognizes that an unmanned confirmation input has been made only when it detects an approaching object for a predetermined period of time or more. This prevents false detection due to floating objects such as fallen leaves or living things passing in front of the part related to the detection input, thereby further improving the detection accuracy of unmanned confirmation input without contact.

[0010] ( 5 )the above( 2 )from( 4 ) An unmanned confirmation input device (claim 4) further including an indicator light that blinks when the unmanned confirmation input is required and is controlled to blink more rapidly and then turn off when the unmanned confirmation input is performed. The unmanned confirmation input device described in this section further includes an indicator light controlled by, for example, a control unit of a multi-story parking system. This indicator light is controlled to blink when unmanned confirmation input is required, and when unmanned confirmation input is performed in this state, it is controlled to blink faster (at faster intervals) and then turn off. This notifies the user in an easy-to-understand manner that unmanned confirmation input is required and that the unmanned confirmation input has been performed normally by detecting the user's hand or the like by the sensor.

[0011] ( 6 )the above( 2 )from( 5 ) An unmanned confirmation input device in which the sensor is a diffuse reflection type photoelectric sensor (claim 5). The unmanned confirmation input device described in this section has a sensor that receives the unmanned confirmation input, which is a diffuse reflection type photoelectric sensor in which the light-emitting section and the light-receiving section are integrally formed, thereby enabling the sensor to take up less space while still being able to accurately detect objects that have approached within a specific distance.

[0012] ( 7 A multi-story parking system including a plurality of pallets that can be moved to a loading / unloading position where a vehicle is loaded and unloaded, an opening / closing gate that restricts entry to the loading / unloading position, and an operation panel that is operated by a user, 2 )from( 6 A multi-story parking system in which an unmanned confirmation input device as described in any one of claims 1 to 4 is installed at each or all of the multiple positions surrounding each pallet at the entry / exit position when viewed from the front of the multi-story parking system, except for the position where the operation panel is installed (Claim 6). The multi-story parking system described in this section includes, in addition to a plurality of pallets, an opening / closing gate, and an operation panel, the unmanned confirmation input device as described above that is installed at a position that can be operated from the front side of the multi-story parking system. Specifically, when viewed from the front of the multi-story parking system, the unmanned confirmation input device is installed at each of the plurality of positions sandwiching each pallet at the entry / exit position where the vehicle enters and exits, except for the position where the operation panel of the multi-story parking system is installed, or at all of the above plurality of positions.

[0013] That is, if the operation panel can be operated without contact and includes a function for performing unmanned confirmation input, such an operation panel and the unmanned confirmation input device can be installed in a position that sandwiches each pallet in the loading / unloading position. Also, if unmanned confirmation input is performed only to the unmanned confirmation input device, the unmanned confirmation input device can be installed in a position that sandwiches each pallet in the loading / unloading position. In this way, unmanned confirmation and unmanned confirmation input that should be performed before closing the opening / closing gate, etc., can be performed in all necessary positions depending on the position of the open opening / closing gate, thereby further improving safety. Effect of the Invention

[0014] Since the present invention is configured in this manner, it becomes possible to perform unmanned confirmation input for a multi-story parking system in a non-contact manner. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are a side view and a front view showing an unmanned confirmation input device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] 2 is a perspective view showing a multi-story parking system according to an embodiment of the present invention, equipped with the unmanned confirmation input device of FIG. 1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0016] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Hereinafter, the same or corresponding parts will be indicated by the same reference numerals throughout the drawings. Furthermore, detailed description of the same or corresponding parts as those in the prior art will be omitted. 1 shows an example of the configuration of an unmanned confirmation input device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, with a portion of the internal configuration being shown in a see-through manner. This unmanned confirmation input device 10 is used to input unmanned confirmation indicating that unmanned confirmation has been performed inside or near a multi-story parking device 30 (see FIG. 2), and includes a sensor 12, a housing 14, an indicator light 24, a bracket 26, etc., as shown in the figure.

[0017] The sensor 12 detects an object approaching the unmanned confirmation input device 10 and receives the unmanned confirmation input, and is housed inside the housing 14. In this embodiment, the sensor 12 is configured as a diffuse reflection type photoelectric sensor, and is supported inside the housing 14 by a bracket 26 so that the light emitting section 12a and the light receiving section 12b are directed outward from the front surface 14a of the housing 14. The indicator light 24 is for notifying the user of the multi-storey parking device 30 by lighting or blinking that an unmanned confirmation input should be performed to the unmanned confirmation input device 10 to which it is attached, or that the unmanned confirmation input has been performed normally. The indicator light 24 is attached to the front surface 14a of the housing 14 so that the lit part can be confirmed from outside the housing 14, and is configured as, for example, an LED indicator light.

[0018] The sensor 12 and the indicator light 24 are electrically connected to a control unit that controls the multi-story parking device 30 via a connector (not shown). For this reason, the detection result of the object by the sensor 12 is transmitted to the control unit of the multi-story parking device 30, and the control unit controls the turning on / off or blinking of the indicator light 24. In addition, the sensor 12 is set to recognize that an unmanned confirmation input has been made when an approaching object is detected for a predetermined time or more, and such a setting is made in the sensor 12 itself or by the control unit of the multi-story parking device 30 connected to the sensor 12. For such a predetermined time, an appropriate time is used according to the surrounding environment of the multi-story parking device 30 in which the unmanned confirmation input device 10 is installed.

[0019] The housing 14 forms the outer shell of the unmanned confirmation input device 10, and houses or attaches the sensor 12 and the indicator light 24 as described above. The housing 14 of this embodiment is box-shaped with an upper surface and a lower surface located at the top and bottom in Fig. 1, a rear surface 14c and a front surface 14a located at the left and right in Fig. 1(a), and both side surfaces located at the left and right in Fig. 1(b), and in particular, the front surface 14a is inclined so as to face diagonally downward. Therefore, as described above, the sensor 12 with the light-emitting unit 12a and the light-receiving unit 12b facing the front surface 14a of the housing 14 and the indicator light 24 attached to the front surface 14a of the housing 14 are installed at an angle along the front surface 14a of the housing 14.

[0020] Also, a notch 14b is formed in the front surface 14a of the housing 14 at a position corresponding to the installation position of the sensor 12, and in this embodiment, the inverted U-shaped notch 14b is provided from the lower end of the front surface 14a to above the installation position of the sensor 12. A transparent panel 22 made of, for example, acrylic is attached at an angle along the front surface 14a of the housing 14 so as to cover the notch 14b from the inside of the housing 14. With this structure, a portion 16 of the housing 14 related to detection input, to which the light projecting portion 12a and the light receiving portion 12b of the sensor 12 are directed, for detecting an object located outside the housing 14 by the sensor 12 inside the housing 14, is formed on the front surface 14a via the transparent panel 22 and the notch 14b. Therefore, the portion 16 of the housing 14 related to detection input is directed diagonally downward together with the front surface 14a of the housing 14, and an adhesion suppression structure 20 is formed to suppress adhesion of foreign matter to the portion 16 related to detection input.

[0021] Here, the operation of the unmanned confirmation input device 10 configured as described above will be briefly explained. In a situation where unmanned confirmation is required, the indicator light 24 is blinked in this embodiment by the control unit of the multi-story parking device 30, and the user of the multi-story parking device 30 who confirms this performs unmanned confirmation inside or near the multi-story parking device 30. Then, in order to perform unmanned confirmation input, the user who performed the unmanned confirmation brings their hand or the like close to the part 16 related to the detection input of the housing 14, and when this is detected by the sensor 12 for a predetermined period of time or more, the control unit of the multi-story parking device 30 that receives the detection result recognizes that unmanned confirmation input has been performed. Then, the indicator light 24 that was blinking is blinked at a higher speed by the control unit of the multi-story parking device 30 and then turned off.

[0022] Next, FIG. 2 shows an example of the structure of a multi-story parking apparatus 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention, which includes the unmanned confirmation input device 10 shown in FIG. 1. As shown in the figure, the multi-story parking apparatus 30 has a structure in which a plurality of pallets 32 are movably supported on a substantially rectangular structure formed of a plurality of support columns 42a-42h and a plurality of beams 44. In the embodiment of FIG. 2, the multi-story parking apparatus 30 has a structure of four levels and three units on the ground (four levels in the vertical direction and three rows in the horizontal direction in FIG. 2), and includes nine pallets 32a-32i as the plurality of pallets 32. Furthermore, the multi-story parking apparatus 30 includes an opening / closing gate 34 (34a-34c), an operation panel 36, a plurality of photoelectric sensors 52 (52A-52H), and three unmanned confirmation input devices 10.

[0023] Among the multiple pallets 32a-32i, 32b and 32c only move laterally at a height position where the vehicle enters and leaves the parking lot, and 32d-32g can move in the height direction and in the parallel direction to an entry / exit position (the position where the pallets 32a-32c are located in FIG. 2) where the vehicle can enter and exit in response to a call operation by a user of the multi-storey parking device 30. On the other hand, the pallets 32a, 32h, and 32i only move up and down. Also, each of the opening and closing gates 34a-34c is opened after the desired pallet 32 ​​is called to the entry / exit position on the rear side, and is closed by the user's operation after the vehicle has entered and exited the parking lot. In the embodiment of FIG. 2, the opening and closing gates 34a-34c are guided and supported between the support rails 46a-46d so as to be movable in the vertical direction.

[0024] The operation panel 36 is used to input data for performing various operations of the multi-story parking device 30. For example, the operation of opening and closing the gate 34 and the operation of calling the pallet 32 ​​are inputted by a touch panel method, and the power is turned on and off by a power key owned by the user. Furthermore, the operation panel 36 is also capable of turning on and off the power and performing various operations in a non-contact manner by reading information in a non-contact manner from an external storage medium such as an IC card carried by the user of the multi-story parking device 30. Furthermore, the operation panel 36 of this embodiment has a function of receiving an unmanned confirmation input indicating that an unmanned confirmation has been performed, similar to the unmanned confirmation input device 10, and the unmanned confirmation input is performed by a contact operation such as a touch panel method, or a non-contact operation using an IC card.

[0025] The photoelectric sensors 52 detect objects around the pallets 32 at a height where vehicles enter and leave the warehouse, and in this embodiment, eight photoelectric sensors 52A to 52H are included. Fig. 2 illustrates a plurality of pairs of light-projecting units 54 and light-receiving units 56, each pair constituting a photoelectric sensor 52, around the three pallets 32a to 32c at a height where vehicles enter and leave the warehouse. That is, as shown in Fig. 2, a light-projecting unit 54a and a light-receiving unit 56a constituting an intrusion detection sensor 52A, and a light-projecting unit 54b and a light-receiving unit 56b constituting a crossing detection sensor 52B are installed on the support rails 46a and 46d as the photoelectric sensor 52 for detecting the front side (the front right side in the figure) of the opening and closing gate 34. Further, as a photoelectric sensor 52 for detecting the rear side (the rear left side in the figure) of the opening / closing gate 34, a light emitting portion 54c and a light receiving portion 56c constituting a gate rear sensor 52C are installed on the posts 42a, 42d.

[0026] Further, as the photoelectric sensor 52 for detecting the rear side (the rear left side in the figure) of the three pallets 32a to 32c, a light projecting unit 54d and a light receiving unit 56d constituting a rear sensor 52D are installed on the supports 42e and 42h. Furthermore, as the photoelectric sensor 52 for detecting each side of the pallets 32a to 32c, side sensors 52E to 52H are installed on the supports 42a to 42h. More specifically, the light-projecting portion 54e and the light-receiving portion 56e of the side sensor 52E are installed on the posts 42e and 42a, the light-projecting portion 54f and the light-receiving portion 56f of the side sensor 52F are installed on the posts 42f and 42b, the light-projecting portion 54g and the light-receiving portion 56g of the side sensor 52G are installed on the posts 42g and 42c, and the light-projecting portion 54h and the light-receiving portion 56h of the side sensor 52H are installed on the posts 42h and 42d. In addition, in FIG. 2, the detection range of each photoelectric sensor 52 is shown by a dashed line.

[0027] The unmanned confirmation input device 10 is installed at one of four positions sandwiching each of the three pallets 32 (pallets 32a, 32b, and 32c in the state of FIG. 2) at the entrance / exit position in a front view of the multi-story parking device 30, excluding the position where the operation panel 36 is installed. That is, in the embodiment of FIG. 2, of the four support rails 46a to 46d erected at the above four positions, the operation panel 36 is installed on the support rail 46b, and the unmanned confirmation input device 10 is installed on each of the other support rails 46a, 46c, and 46d. Each of the unmanned confirmation input devices 10 is attached with the rear surface 14c of the housing 14 along the support rail 46, and the front surface 14a of the housing 14 is directed toward the front side of the multi-story parking device 30, with reference to FIG. 1, so that it can be operated from the front side of the multi-story parking device 30.

[0028] According to the embodiment of the present invention having the above configuration, the following operational effects can be obtained. That is, the unmanned confirmation input device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention performs an unmanned confirmation input indicating that an unmanned confirmation has been performed inside or near the multi-story parking device 30, and includes a sensor 12, a housing 14, and an adhesion suppression structure 20, as shown in Fig. 1. The sensor 12 detects an object, assumed to be a user's hand, approaching the unmanned confirmation input device 10, and recognizes that an unmanned confirmation input has been performed, and the detection result is transmitted to the control unit of the multi-story parking device 30.

[0029] The housing 14 houses the sensor 12 and houses or attaches other members of the unmanned confirmation input device 10. For this reason, the housing 14 is provided with a portion 16 related to the detection input of the sensor 12 so as not to impede detection by the sensor 12 housed therein. The adhesion prevention structure 20 prevents foreign matter such as dust or snow from adhering to the portion 16 related to the detection input of the sensor 12 provided on the housing 14. This prevents the sensor 12 from misdetecting a foreign matter adhering to the portion 16 related to the detection input of the housing 14 as a user's hand or the like. This makes it possible to perform unmanned confirmation input without contact while improving the detection accuracy of the sensor 12.

[0030] In addition, in the unmanned confirmation input device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the adhesion suppression structure 20 that suppresses adhesion of foreign matter to the part 16 of the housing 14 related to the detection input is realized by the shape of the housing 14 itself. That is, by facing the front surface 14a including the part 16 of the housing 14 related to the detection input diagonally downward, the part of the housing 14 located above the part 16 related to the detection input plays a role like a canopy, and foreign matter approaching from above the housing 14 is blocked by it and is difficult to approach the part 16 related to the detection input. Furthermore, even if a foreign matter approaches, it is difficult for it to adhere due to the influence of gravity because the front surface 14a including the part 16 related to the detection input faces diagonally downward. This makes it possible to efficiently suppress adhesion of foreign matter, and further improve the detection accuracy of unmanned confirmation input by non-contact.

[0031] In addition, the unmanned confirmation input device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention further includes an indicator light 24 controlled by, for example, a control unit of the multi-story parking device 30. This indicator light 24 is controlled to blink when unmanned confirmation input is required, and when unmanned confirmation input is performed in this state, it is controlled to blink more rapidly and then turn off. This makes it possible to notify the user in an easy-to-understand manner that unmanned confirmation input is required and that the unmanned confirmation input has been performed normally as the user's hand or the like has been detected by the sensor 12.

[0032] Furthermore, the unmanned confirmation input device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention has the sensor 12 set so that it recognizes that an unmanned confirmation input has been made only when it detects an approaching object for a predetermined period of time or more. This makes it possible to prevent erroneous detection of floating objects such as fallen leaves or living things even if they pass in front of the part 16 related to the detection input, thereby making it possible to further improve the detection accuracy of the non-contact unmanned confirmation input. Moreover, in the unmanned confirmation input device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the sensor 12 that receives the unmanned confirmation input is a diffuse reflection type photoelectric sensor in which the light-emitting section 12a and the light-receiving section 12b are integrally formed, thereby enabling the sensor 12 to be compact while still being able to accurately detect objects that have approached within a specific distance.

[0033] Here, the unmanned confirmation input device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 1, and may have other configurations. For example, the adhesion prevention structure 20 may have a eaves formed above the part 16 related to the detection input, protruding from the front surface 14a of the housing 14, instead of or in addition to a structure in which the front surface 14a of the housing 14 is directed diagonally downward, as long as the adhesion prevention structure 20 can prevent foreign objects from adhering to the part 16 related to the detection input of the housing 14. If there is such an eaves, it is possible to prevent rain, melted snow, etc. from running down to the part 16 related to the detection input of the housing 14. Furthermore, the part 16 related to the detection input of the housing 14 may be directed downward, particularly if there is no restriction on erroneous detection by the crossing detection sensor 52B (light projecting section 54b and light receiving section 56b). Furthermore, the sensor 12 is not limited to a diffuse reflection type photoelectric sensor, and any sensor may be used as long as it can detect an object approaching the unmanned confirmation input device 10. Furthermore, the control of the indicator light 24, such as blinking, is not limited to the above-mentioned content. For example, the indicator light 24 may be turned on when unmanned confirmation input is required, and may be controlled to turn off when unmanned confirmation input is performed.

[0034] On the other hand, as shown in Fig. 2, the multi-story parking device 30 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes, in addition to a plurality of pallets 32, an opening / closing gate 34, and an operation panel 36, the unmanned confirmation input device 10 as described above, which is installed at a position that can be operated from the front side of the multi-story parking device 30. Specifically, in a front view of the multi-story parking device 30, the unmanned confirmation input device 10 is installed at each of a plurality of positions sandwiching each pallet 32 ​​at the entrance / exit position where the vehicle enters and leaves the parking device 30, except for the position where the operation panel 36 that can be operated without contact, such as the unmanned confirmation input, is installed. As a result, the unmanned confirmation and the unmanned confirmation input that should be performed before the closing operation of the opening / closing gate 34 can be performed at all necessary positions according to the position of the opened opening / closing gate 34, thereby further improving safety.

[0035] The multi-story parking device 30 according to the embodiment of the present invention, which includes the unmanned confirmation input device 10, is not limited to the structure shown in FIG. 2. That is, the multi-story parking device 30 may be configured to include more (or fewer) pallets 32 in the height direction (up and down direction in FIG. 2) or in the parallel direction (left and right direction in FIG. 2), and may be configured to include the pallets 32 not only on the ground but also underground. The pallets 32 may not move in the parallel direction, but may move only in the height direction in conjunction with each other for each row in the height direction. Furthermore, the multi-story parking device 30 may be configured to include multiple rows of pallets 32 not only in the height direction or parallel direction but also in the front and rear direction (from the front right to the back left direction in FIG. 2). In addition, the photoelectric sensor 52 included in the multi-story parking device 30 is not limited to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, and may include more (or fewer) photoelectric sensors 52, and the positions at which each photoelectric sensor 52 is installed may be arbitrary. In addition, in cases where the operation panel 36 does not support non-contact operation, the unmanned confirmation input device 10 may be installed in all positions that sandwich each pallet 32 ​​at the entrance and exit positions. [Explanation of symbols]

[0036] 10: unmanned confirmation input device, 12: sensor, 14: housing, 14a: front surface, 16: part related to detection input, 20: adhesion prevention structure, 30: multi-story parking device, 32 (32a to 32i): pallet, 34 (34a to 34c): opening / closing gate, 36: operation panel

Claims

1. An unmanned confirmation input device that is installed in a position that can be operated from the front side of a multi-story parking device and that performs an unmanned confirmation input indicating that an unmanned confirmation has been performed inside and near the multi-story parking device, a sensor that receives the unattended confirmation input by detecting an approaching object; a housing for accommodating the sensor; and an adhesion prevention structure that prevents foreign matter from adhering to at least a portion of the housing related to the detection input of the sensor; The unmanned confirmation input device is characterized in that the adhesion prevention structure is formed by directing a surface of the housing including a portion related to the detection input diagonally downward or downward.

2. An unmanned confirmation input device that is installed in a position that can be operated from the front side of a multi-story parking device and that performs an unmanned confirmation input indicating that an unmanned confirmation has been performed inside and near the multi-story parking device, a sensor that receives the unattended confirmation input by detecting an approaching object; a housing for accommodating the sensor; and an adhesion prevention structure that prevents foreign matter from adhering to at least a portion of the housing related to the detection input of the sensor; The unmanned confirmation input device is characterized in that, as the adhesion prevention structure, a canopy protruding from the housing is formed above a portion of the housing related to the detection input.

3. 3. The unmanned confirmation input device according to claim 1, wherein the sensor is set so as to recognize that the unmanned confirmation input has been made when the sensor detects an approaching object for a predetermined period of time or longer.

4. 4. The unmanned confirmation input device according to claim 1, further comprising an indicator light which blinks when the unmanned confirmation input is required, and which is controlled to blink more rapidly and then turn off when the unmanned confirmation input is performed.

5. 5. The unmanned confirmation input device according to claim 1, wherein the sensor is a diffuse reflection type photoelectric sensor.

6. A multi-story parking system including a plurality of pallets that can be moved to an entry / exit position where a vehicle is entered and exited, an opening / closing gate that restricts entry to the entry / exit position, and an operation panel that is operated by a user, A multi-story parking system characterized in that the unmanned confirmation input device described in any one of claims 1 to 5 is installed at each or all of the multiple positions sandwiching each pallet at the entry / exit position when viewed from the front of the multi-story parking system, except for the position where the operation panel is installed.

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