Parking System

Abstract

To effectively utilize a building space.SOLUTION: A parking system 100 includes: a parking space formed on a side wall 310 of a building; and a conveyance mechanism 320 including engaging portions 322, 324, 326 provided on the side wall 310 and capable of being engaged with engaged portions 210, 220, 230 of a vehicle 200 and a movable portion 328 for moving the engaging portions 322, 324, 326 along the side wall 310. As a result, a space other than a rooftop of the building can be effectively utilized as a parking space.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a parking system. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a parking system including an ultra-compact mobility vehicle, a floor panel provided on the roof of an existing building, and a lifting device capable of raising and lowering the ultra-compact mobility vehicle. The existing building is a one-story store such as a convenience store or pharmacy, and the lifting device raises and lowers the ultra-compact mobility vehicle between the ground and the roof of the existing building. The parking system disclosed in Patent Document 1 makes it possible to effectively utilize the rooftops of existing buildings, which are usually not effectively utilized, as parking spaces. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2015-90005 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the parking system disclosed in Patent Document 1 is unable to effectively utilize spaces other than the rooftops of existing buildings, and there has been a demand for more effective utilization of space.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a parking system that can effectively utilize building space. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the parking system of the present invention includes a parking space formed on a side wall of a building, an engaging portion provided on the side wall and capable of engaging with an engaged portion of a vehicle, and a transport mechanism including a movable portion that moves the engaging portion along the side wall. The engaging portion has a first engaging portion engageable with a first engaged portion protruding from a front end of the front portion of the vehicle, a second engaging portion engageable with a second engaged portion protruding from a lower end of the front portion of the vehicle, and a third engaging portion engageable with a third engaged portion protruding from a lower end of the rear portion of the vehicle. do. In order to solve the above problems, the parking system of the present invention has a parking space formed on a side wall of a building, and a conveying mechanism including an engaging portion provided on the side wall and capable of engaging with an engaged portion of a vehicle, and a movable portion that moves the engaging portion along the side wall, and the engaging portion has an inclined portion inclined with respect to the direction of travel of the movable portion.

[0007] The engaging portion may have a first engaging portion engageable with a first engaged portion protruding from a front end of the front portion of the vehicle, a second engaging portion engageable with a second engaged portion protruding from a lower end of the front portion of the vehicle, and a third engaging portion engageable with a third engaged portion protruding from the lower end of the rear portion of the vehicle.

[0009] The vehicle may further include a lifting device capable of raising and lowering a front portion of the vehicle. Effect of the Invention

[0010] According to the present invention, the space in a building can be utilized effectively. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a parking system. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the transport mechanism in the parking system of this embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic enlarged view of a first engagement portion of the transport mechanism. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a schematic enlarged view of a second engagement portion of the transport mechanism. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a state in which the movable part has moved in the traveling direction from the state of the vehicle and the transport mechanism shown in FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a state in which the movable part has moved in the traveling direction from the state of the vehicle and the transport mechanism shown in FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a state in which the movable part has moved in the travel direction from the state of the vehicle and the transport mechanism shown in FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a transport mechanism in a modified parking system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific values ​​shown in the embodiment are merely examples for facilitating understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In this specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same functions and configurations are given the same reference numerals to avoid repeated explanations, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not shown.

[0013] Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a parking system 100. As shown in Fig. 1, the parking system 100 includes a vehicle 200 and a building 300. The parking system 100 of this embodiment uses a space other than the rooftop of the building 300 as a parking space S. Specifically, the parking system 100 of this embodiment uses a side wall 310 of the building 300 as the parking space S for the vehicle 200.

[0014] A side wall 310 of the building 300 has an inclined surface 312 that is inclined with respect to the ground. The inclination angle of the inclined surface 312 is the angle between the horizontal direction of the ground and a vertical direction perpendicular to the ground. The inclination angle of the inclined surface 312 is, for example, 45 degrees. However, the inclination angle of the inclined surface 312 is not limited to this, and may be 90 degrees perpendicular to the ground.

[0015] A transport mechanism 320 is provided on a side wall 310 of the building 300. The transport mechanism 320 is configured to be able to move the vehicle 200 on an inclined surface 312 of the side wall 310. The transport mechanism 320 is provided to extend from the lower end (ground) to the upper end (rooftop) of the side wall 310. Although omitted in FIG. 1, a plurality of transport mechanisms 320 are provided in the width direction W of the side wall 310.

[0016] The transport mechanism 320 of this embodiment holds the vehicle 200 and raises or lowers the vehicle 200 along the side wall 310. One transport mechanism 320 can hold a plurality of vehicles 200 in the longitudinal direction. The position of the vehicle 200 held on the side wall 310 (on the inclined surface 312) by the transport mechanism 320 is effectively used as a parking space S.

[0017] Fig. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the transport mechanism 320 in the parking system 100 of this embodiment. As shown in Fig. 2, the vehicle 200 includes a first engaged part 210, a second engaged part 220, a third engaged part 230, and a drive mechanism (not shown).

[0018] The first engaged portion 210 is configured to be able to protrude and retract from the front end FE of the front portion F, the second engaged portion 220 is configured to be able to protrude and retract from the lower end LE of the front portion F, and the third engaged portion 230 is configured to be able to protrude and retract from the lower end LE of the rear portion R. The first engaged portion 210 and the second engaged portion 220 are located on the front side of the front wheels of the vehicle 200, and the third engaged portion 230 is located on the rear side of the rear wheels of the vehicle 200.

[0019] The first engaged part 210, the second engaged part 220, and the third engaged part 230 are configured, for example, from a metal member formed into a U-shape. The first engaged part 210, the second engaged part 220, and the third engaged part 230 are driven in the protruding direction and the retracting direction by a driving mechanism such as, for example, an electric motor, an electric cylinder, a hydraulic motor, or a hydraulic cylinder.

[0020] 2, when the vehicle 200 approaches within a predetermined distance of the side wall 310 (inclined surface 312) of the building 300, the first engaged portion 210 protrudes from the front end FE, and the second engaged portion 220 and the third engaged portion 230 protrude from the lower end LE. When the vehicle 200 moves away from the side wall 310 of the building 300 by a predetermined distance or more, the first engaged portion 210 retracts from the front end FE, and the second engaged portion 220 and the third engaged portion 230 retract from the lower end LE.

[0021] In the vehicle 200 of this embodiment, the first engaged portion 210, the second engaged portion 220, and the third engaged portion 230 are automatically protruded and retracted by a drive mechanism. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the vehicle 200 may be configured such that the first engaged portion 210, the second engaged portion 220, and the third engaged portion 230 are manually protruded and retracted by, for example, a passenger.

[0022] 2, the transport mechanism 320 includes a first engaging portion 322, a second engaging portion 324, a third engaging portion 326, and a movable portion 328. The first engaging portion 322 is configured to be able to engage with a first engaged portion 210 of the vehicle 200. The second engaging portion 324 is configured to be able to engage with a second engaged portion 220 of the vehicle 200. The third engaging portion 326 is configured to be able to engage with a third engaged portion 230 of the vehicle 200.

[0023] 2 shows a state in which the first engaging portion 322 and the first engaged portion 210 are engaged with each other. For example, the vehicle 200 can engage the first engaged portion 210 with the first engaging portion 322 by automatically moving close to the transport mechanism 320 with the first engaged portion 210 protruding.

[0024] The movable part 328 is configured by, for example, an endless wire. However, without being limited thereto, the movable part 328 may be configured by an endless belt or an endless chain. The movable part 328 moves the first engagement part 322, the second engagement part 324, and the third engagement part 326 in a forward direction R1 or a backward direction R2 along the inclined surface 312. The forward direction R1 is a direction from the lower end to the upper end of the side wall 310, and the backward direction R2 is a direction from the upper end to the lower end of the side wall 310.

[0025] Fig. 3 is a schematic enlarged view of the first engagement portion 322 of the transport mechanism 320. As shown in Fig. 3, the first engagement portion 322 includes a fixed portion 322a and an inclined portion 322b. The fixed portion 322a is fixed to the movable portion 328. The inclined portion 322b is connected to the fixed portion 322a, and at least a portion of the inclined portion 322b is exposed (protrudes) to the outside of the side wall 310 (inclined surface 312) (see Fig. 2).

[0026] The inclined portion 322b is inclined with respect to the traveling direction R1 of the movable portion 328. Specifically, the inclined portion 322b extends at an incline in a direction between the traveling direction R1 of the movable portion 328 and an orthogonal direction R3 perpendicular to the traveling direction R1. The tip side of the inclined portion 322b is located closer to the traveling direction R1 than the base end connected to the fixed portion 322a.

[0027] 4 is a schematic enlarged view of the second engagement portion 324 of the transport mechanism 320. In this embodiment, the second engagement portion 324 and the third engagement portion 326 have the same shape, so a detailed description of the third engagement portion 326 will be omitted.

[0028] 4, the second engagement portion 324 includes a fixed portion 324a, an inclined portion 324b, and a curved portion 324c. The fixed portion 324a is fixed to the movable portion 328. The inclined portion 324b is connected to the fixed portion 324a via the curved portion 324c, and at least a portion of the inclined portion 324b is exposed (protrudes) to the outside of the side wall 310 (inclined surface 312) (see FIG. 2).

[0029] The inclined portion 324b is inclined with respect to the traveling direction R1 of the movable portion 328. Specifically, the inclined portion 324b extends at an incline in a direction between the traveling direction R1 of the movable portion 328 and an orthogonal direction R3 perpendicular to the traveling direction R1. The tip side of the inclined portion 324b is located closer to the traveling direction R1 than the base end connected to the curved portion 324c.

[0030] The curved portion 324c has one end connected to the fixed portion 322a and the other end connected to the inclined portion 322b. That is, the curved portion 324c is located between the fixed portion 324a and the inclined portion 324b. The curved portion 324c extends from the fixed portion 322a in the perpendicular direction R3 and curves toward the traveling direction R1. When the curved portion 324c engages with the second engaged portion 220, the curved portion 324c restricts the movement of the second engaged portion 220 so as not to separate from the fixed portion 324a.

[0031] Fig. 5 is a diagram showing a state in which the movable part 328 has moved in the traveling direction R1 from the state of the vehicle 200 and the transport mechanism 320 shown in Fig. 2. As shown in Fig. 5, when the first engaging part 322 moves in the traveling direction R1 while engaged with the first engaged part 210, it lifts up the front part F of the vehicle 200. This makes it easier for the second engaging part 324 and the second engaged part 220 to engage with the third engaging part 326 and the third engaged part 230 than when the front part F of the vehicle 200 is not lifted.

[0032] 6 is a diagram showing a state in which the movable part 328 has moved in the traveling direction R1 from the state of the vehicle 200 and the transport mechanism 320 shown in FIG. 5. As shown in FIG. 6, when the first engaging part 322 moves further in the traveling direction R1 with the front part F of the vehicle 200 being lifted, the second engaged part 220 enters the gap between the inclined part 324b and the fixed part 324a (see FIG. 4) of the second engaging part 324. As a result, the second engaging part 324 engages with the second engaged part 220. At this time, the vehicle 200 may control the drive mechanism to adjust the protruding amount of the second engaged part 220.

[0033] 7 is a diagram showing a state in which the movable part 328 has moved in the traveling direction R1 from the state of the vehicle 200 and the transport mechanism 320 shown in FIG. 6. As shown in FIG. 7, when the first engaging part 322 moves further in the traveling direction R1 side in a state in which the second engaging part 324 and the second engaged part 220 are engaged with each other, the third engaged part 230 enters the gap between the inclined part 324b and the fixed part 324a (see FIG. 4) of the third engaging part 326. As a result, the third engaging part 326 engages with the third engaged part 230. At this time, the vehicle 200 may control the drive mechanism to adjust the protruding amount of the third engaged part 230.

[0034] 4 and 6, the second engaged portion 220 first enters the gap between the inclined portion 324b and the fixed portion 324a of the second engaging portion 324 and comes into contact with the inclined portion 324b. Then, the second engaged portion 220 moves from the inclined portion 324b toward the curved portion 324c due to the weight of the vehicle 200.

[0035] 4 and 7, the third engaged portion 230 first enters the gap between the inclined portion 324b and the fixed portion 324a of the third engaging portion 326 and comes into contact with the inclined portion 324b. Then, the third engaged portion 230 moves from the inclined portion 324b toward the curved portion 324c due to the weight of the vehicle 200.

[0036] Here, the closer the inclined portion 322b is to the curved portion 324c, the closer it is to the fixed portion 322a. Therefore, when the second engaged portion 220 and the third engaged portion 230 move from the inclined portion 322b toward the curved portion 324c, they move in a direction approaching the fixed portion 322a. In other words, when the second engaged portion 220 and the third engaged portion 230 move from the inclined portion 322b toward the curved portion 324c, they move in a direction approaching the inclined surface 312.

[0037] As a result, the vehicle 200 is pressed against the inclined surface 312 of the side wall 310, and is less likely to move in a direction away from the inclined surface 312. As a result, the transport mechanism 320 can transport the vehicle 200 stably, and can park the vehicle 200 in the parking space S stably.

[0038] In this embodiment, the building 300 is, for example, a building owned by a company, and the vehicle 200 is a company car or a business car owned by the company. The parking system 100 parks the vehicle 200 as a company car on, for example, a side wall 310 of the company building 300. When parking the company car on the side wall 310 of the company, the parking system 100 parks the company cars one by one in the parking space S from the ground side (bottom) to the rooftop side (top). At this time, the transport mechanism 320 moves the movable part 328 in the traveling direction R1 to raise the company cars from the ground side to the rooftop side in the order of FIG. 5, FIG. 6, and FIG. 7.

[0039] On the other hand, when a company car parked in the parking space S of the side wall 310 is to be used, the parking system 100 lowers the car one by one from the bottom to the ground. At this time, the transport mechanism 320 moves the movable part 328 in the backward direction R2 to lower the company car from the rooftop side to the ground side in the order of Figures 7, 6, and 5.

[0040] When the transport mechanism 320 raises and lowers the vehicle 200, the shift position of the vehicle 200 is switched to, for example, neutral. In this embodiment, when the vehicle 200 is located near the parking position (near the side wall 310), the vehicle 200 automatically controls the shift position to neutral. However, this is not limited to this, and when the vehicle 200 is located near the parking position, the shift position of the vehicle 200 may be manually switched to neutral by the passenger. This can reduce friction when the vehicle 200 moves on the side wall 310, and can reduce energy consumption when the transport mechanism 320 raises and lowers the vehicle 200. Note that the vehicle 200 may automatically control the parking brake to be activated when the transport mechanism 320 stops and parks in the parking space S, and automatically control the parking brake to be released when the transport mechanism 320 operates.

[0041] As described above, the parking system 100 of this embodiment includes the parking space S formed on the side wall 310 of the building 300, and the transport mechanism 320 provided on the side wall 310. This allows the space other than the rooftop of the building 300 to be effectively used as the parking space S.

[0042] (Modification) FIG. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a transfer mechanism 320a in a parking system 100a of a modified example. Components substantially the same as those in the above embodiment are given the same reference numerals and will not be described. As shown in FIG. 7, the transfer mechanism 320a of the modified example has a lifting device 400.

[0043] The lifting device 400 is provided, for example, on the ground closest to the transport mechanism 320. The lifting device 400 has a lifting section 400a that can protrude and retract from the ground, and is configured to be able to raise and lower the front section F of the vehicle 200. When the lifting section 400a protrudes from the ground, the front wheels of the vehicle 200 are lifted, and the front section F of the vehicle 200 is positioned higher than the rear section R. Specifically, when the vehicle 200 approaches within a predetermined distance of the side wall 310 (inclined surface 312) of the building 300, the lifting device 400 causes the lifting section 400a to protrude from the ground, and lifts the front section F of the vehicle 200.

[0044] According to this modification, the moment applied to the vehicle 200 when the first engagement portion 322 lifts the front portion F of the vehicle 200 can be reduced by the amount that the lifting / lowering portion 400a lifts the front portion F of the vehicle 200. Note that, in this modification, the same actions and effects as those of the above embodiment can be obtained.

[0045] Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can think of various modifications or alterations within the scope of the claims, and it is understood that these also naturally belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

[0046] In the above embodiment and modified example, an example has been described in which the vehicle 200 includes the first engaged portion 210, and the transport mechanisms 320, 320a include the first engaging portion 322. However, this is not limited thereto, and the vehicle 200 does not have to include the first engaged portion 210. In addition, the transport mechanisms 320, 320a do not have to include the first engaging portion 322.

[0047] In the above embodiment and modified example, the first engagement portion 322, the second engagement portion 324, and the third engagement portion 326 have the inclined portions 322b, 324b. However, this is not limited thereto, and the first engagement portion 322, the second engagement portion 324, and the third engagement portion 326 do not necessarily have to have the inclined portions 322b, 324b.

[0048] In the above modified example, an example has been described in which the transport mechanism 320a includes the first engaging portion 322 in addition to the lifting device 400. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the transport mechanism 320a of the modified example may not include the first engaging portion 322 as long as it includes the lifting device 400. In this case, the vehicle 200 does not need to include the first engaged portion 210, and the cost of the vehicle 200 can be reduced. In addition, the lifting device 400 may be provided in the vehicle 200, not in the transport mechanism 320a (ground). [Explanation of symbols]

[0049] F Front section FE front end LE lower end S Parking Space 100 Parking System 100a Parking System 200 vehicles 210 First engaged part 220 Second engaged part 230 Third engaged part 300 Buildings 310 Side wall 312 Slope 320 Conveyor Mechanism 320a Conveyor mechanism 322 First engagement part 322a Fixed part 322b Slope 324 Second engagement part 324a Fixed part 324b Slope 324c Curved section 326 Third engagement part 328 Moving parts 400 Lifting device

Claims

1. A parking space formed on the side wall of the building; a conveying mechanism including an engaging portion provided on the side wall and capable of engaging with an engaged portion of a vehicle, and a movable portion that moves the engaging portion along the side wall; having The engagement portion is a first engaging portion engageable with a first engaged portion protruding from a front end of a front portion of the vehicle; a second engaging portion engageable with a second engaged portion protruding from a lower end of a front portion of the vehicle; a third engaging portion engageable with a third engaged portion protruding from a lower end of a rear portion of the vehicle; A parking system comprising:

2. A parking space formed on a side wall of a building; a conveying mechanism including an engaging portion provided on the side wall and capable of engaging with an engaged portion of a vehicle, and a movable portion that moves the engaging portion along the side wall; having A parking system, wherein the engagement portion has an inclined portion inclined with respect to a traveling direction of the movable portion.

3. The engagement portion is a first engaging portion engageable with a first engaged portion protruding from a front end of a front portion of the vehicle; a second engaging portion engageable with a second engaged portion protruding from a lower end of a front portion of the vehicle; a third engaging portion engageable with a third engaged portion protruding from a lower end of a rear portion of the vehicle; The parking system of claim 2 , further comprising:

4. The parking system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a lifting device capable of raising and lowering a front portion of the vehicle.

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