Operation method and operation device for mechanical parking device

Abstract

Provided are an operation method and an operation device (1) for a mechanical parking device (10). The operation method and the operation device (1) comprise an operating panel (3) for a user to operate the opening and closing of an exit / entry door (21) of an ingress / egress chamber (2) a vehicle (C) enters into or exits from. The operating panel (3) comprises an authentication device (31) capable of authenticating the user. The operation method and the operation device are configured to use the authentication device (31) to perform authentication of the user, confirmation of absence of persons in the ingress / egress chamber (2), and operations for opening and closing the exit / entry door (21).

Description

Mechanical parking system operation method and operation device

[0001] The present invention relates to a method and device for operating a mechanical parking device.

[0002] Various types of large-scale mechanical parking systems that efficiently utilize multi-level space have already been developed, including horizontal circulation systems, elevator systems, and vertical circulation systems. These mechanical parking systems often include a boarding / deboarding area (berth) for vehicles to enter and exit the parking lot, and a control panel for operating the opening and closing of the boarding / deboarding area's entrance / exit door.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a mechanical parking device in which a vehicle is placed on a pallet that is transported to a hangar and in which a boarding and alighting compartment is provided where the driver of the vehicle can get in and out of the vehicle, the device comprising: a plurality of cameras that capture images inside the boarding and alighting compartment; a monitor that is provided on an operation panel that is provided outside the boarding and alighting compartment or in the vicinity of the operation panel and that displays images captured by the cameras; and an input means that is provided on an operation panel that is provided outside the boarding and alighting compartment or in the vicinity of the operation panel and that inputs the status of safety checks being carried out by a person.

[0004] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-212516

[0005] As described in Patent Document 1, conventional mechanical parking devices have operation panels with button or touch panel configurations, and the occupant must touch the button or touch panel multiple times to perform the desired operation. Furthermore, conventional mechanical parking devices also need to prevent erroneous operation by a third party or forgetting to operate the device by the user.

[0006] Since mechanical parking systems are used by many people, it is also necessary to reduce the risk of transmitting viruses that are transmitted through contact, such as COVID-19.

[0007] The present invention was devised in consideration of such problems, and aims to provide a method and device for operating a mechanical parking device that allows users to operate the mechanical parking device efficiently and safely.

[0008] The present invention provides a method for operating a mechanical parking device that includes a control panel that allows a user to operate the opening and closing of an entrance door to a boarding / deboarding space where a vehicle enters or leaves the parking space. The method for operating a mechanical parking device includes a configuration that uses an authentication device that is provided on the control panel and can authenticate the user, performs unmanned checks on the boarding / deboarding space, and opens and closes the entrance door.

[0009] The method of operating the mechanical parking device may be such that authentication of the user and the closing operation of the entrance door are simultaneously processed.

[0010] The method of operating the mechanical parking device may be such that authentication of the user and the opening operation of the entrance door are simultaneously processed.

[0011] The method of operating the mechanical parking device may include using the authentication device to perform human detection to detect that the user has arrived in front of the operation panel.

[0012] The authentication device may be operated in a contactless manner.

[0013] An operating device for a mechanical parking system according to an embodiment of the present invention is an operating device for a mechanical parking system that includes a control panel that a user operates to open and close an entrance door of a boarding / deboarding space where a vehicle enters or leaves the parking system. The control panel includes an authentication device that can authenticate the user and a control device that performs processing related to the entry and exit of the vehicle based on a signal from the authentication device. The control device is configured to use the authentication device to authenticate the user, perform unmanned checks of the boarding / deboarding space, and open and close the entrance door.

[0014] The control device may be configured to simultaneously process the authentication of the user and the closing operation of the entrance door.

[0015] The control device may be configured to simultaneously process the authentication of the user and the opening operation of the entrance door.

[0016] The control device may be configured to perform human detection using the authentication device to detect that the user has arrived in front of the operation panel.

[0017] The authentication device may be a card reader capable of communicating with an IC card held by the user, or may be a biometric authentication device capable of recognizing biometric information of the user.

[0018] The authentication device may include a first authentication device that authenticates the user, and a second authentication device that checks whether the boarding / deboarding compartment is unmanned and opens and closes the entrance door.

[0019] In the operation method and operation device for a mechanical parking device having the above configuration, the mechanical parking device is equipped with an operation panel for operating the entrance / exit doors. The mechanical parking device is configured to use an authentication device equipped on the operation panel to authenticate users, check unmanned boarding / exiting areas, and open / close the entrance / exit doors. Therefore, the operation method and operation device for a mechanical parking device can prevent erroneous operation by third parties and users forgetting to operate the device. Furthermore, the operation method and operation device for a mechanical parking device can reduce the chance of virus infection. Furthermore, the operation method and operation device for a mechanical parking device can reduce the number of operations by simultaneously processing the user authentication and the opening / closing operation of the entrance / exit doors.

[0020] Therefore, the operating method and operating device for a mechanical parking device having the above configuration allows users to operate the mechanical parking device efficiently and safely.

[0021] FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram showing an operation device of a mechanical parking device according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view of the operation panel shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a process flow diagram showing an operation method of a mechanical parking device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a process flow diagram showing a first modified example of the operation method of a mechanical parking device. FIG. 5 is a process flow diagram showing a second modified example of the operation method of a mechanical parking device. FIG. 6 is a front view showing an operation panel of an operation device of a mechanical parking device according to a second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a process flow diagram showing an operation method of a mechanical parking device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 8 is a front view showing an operation panel of an operation device of a mechanical parking device according to a third embodiment. FIG. 9 is a process flow diagram showing an operation method of a mechanical parking device according to the third embodiment.

[0022] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 3. Here, Figure 1 is an overall configuration diagram showing an operating device of a mechanical parking device according to a first embodiment. Figure 2 is a front view of the operating panel shown in Figure 1. Figure 3 is a processing flow diagram showing an operating method of the mechanical parking device according to the first embodiment.

[0023] The operating device 1 of the mechanical parking device 10 in the first embodiment is arranged in the mechanical parking device 10, as shown in Figure 1, which is equipped with an operating panel 3 that a user operates to open and close the entrance / exit door 21 of the boarding / exit room 2 where a vehicle C enters or leaves the parking lot.

[0024] The mechanical parking device 10 is a large-scale mechanical parking device, for example, of a horizontal circulation type, an elevator type, a vertical circulation type, etc. The mechanical parking device 10 is configured to store a vehicle C, for example, placed on a pallet P, in a predetermined shelf (vehicle compartment).

[0025] Here, the term "user" refers to a person who enters and exits the vehicle C in the mechanical parking device 10 and operates the operation device 1. However, the term "user" may also refer to an operator such as a parking lot attendant who operates the operation panel 3 as part of their job, without entering or exiting the vehicle C.

[0026] The entrance door 21 is disposed in front of the boarding / exiting compartment 2. The entrance door 21 is opened by moving it upward, and closed by moving it downward, for example. Note that the configuration of the entrance door 21 is not limited to the configuration shown in the figure. The entrance door 21 is opened and closed by the user operating the operation panel 3.

[0027] The mechanical parking device 10 also includes an interior camera 4 arranged inside the boarding / deboarding compartment 2, and a surveillance monitor 5 arranged outside the boarding / deboarding compartment 2 for monitoring the interior of the boarding / deboarding compartment 2. Images or videos captured by the interior camera 4 are displayed on the surveillance monitor 5 and are used for unmanned checks to confirm whether anyone remains in the boarding / deboarding compartment 2, etc.

[0028] The control panel 3 is disposed, for example, on a wall surface 22 in front of the boarding / exiting room 2 located next to the entrance door 21. The control panel 3 may be provided independently in an upright position away from the wall surface 22. However, it is preferable that the control panel 3 be disposed within a range where the entrance door 21 can be visually confirmed.

[0029] 1 and 2, the operation panel 3 includes an authentication device 31 capable of authenticating a user, a display device 33 that displays text or images, a human detection device 34 that detects a user standing in front of the operation panel 3, a speaker 35 that outputs sound, and a control device 36 that performs processing related to the entry and exit of the vehicle C based on a signal from the authentication device 31. The operation panel 3 may also include an emergency stop button 37 that makes an emergency stop of the entry and exit operation, and a changeover switch 38 that switches between automatic processing and manual processing.

[0030] The authentication device 31 is, for example, a card reader capable of contactlessly communicating user-specific information with an IC card held by the user. However, the authentication device 31 is not limited to a card reader. The authentication device 31 may be any device capable of contactless communication, such as a near-field wireless communication device other than a card, such as an RFID, a smartphone, or a remote control. The authentication device 31 may also be a biometric authentication device capable of recognizing the user's biometric information. From the viewpoint of preventing virus infection, a contactless biometric authentication device is preferable, but a contact type, such as a finger touch, may also be used. Here, the user's biometric information may be a fingerprint, face, iris, etc.

[0031] The authentication device 31 is also used as an operation means (operation button) for performing operations related to the mechanical parking device 10, including opening and closing the entrance / exit door 21. Conventionally, a press-type button or an electrostatic sensor capable of detecting a user's hand has been used as the operation means (operation button). In this embodiment, the authentication device 31 is configured to be able to use the operation of the operation means (operation button).

[0032] The display device 33 is a monitor or display that displays messages and images related to the entry and exit of the vehicle C. For example, messages such as "Please hold your IC card over the display device 33" and "Please check the safety of the interior of the storage facility" are displayed on the display device 33. The display device 33 may be configured to display images or images from the monitoring monitor 5.

[0033] The human detection device 34 is, for example, a human sensor that detects the presence of a user who is performing a loading / unloading process. The human sensor is, for example, an infrared sensor, but may be another sensor such as an ultrasonic sensor.

[0034] The speaker 35 is a device that outputs, for example, operation messages displayed on the display device 33 by voice.

[0035] The control device 36 is a device that processes operations related to the entry and exit of the vehicle C based on signals from each device arranged on the operation panel 3. The control device 36 is configured to be able to communicate with the mechanical parking device 10 and the devices arranged on the operation panel 3 via wired or wireless communication. The control device 36 is, for example, a computer equipped with input means, output means, a storage device, an arithmetic unit, etc.

[0036] The control device 36 is operated based on signals from each device arranged on the operation panel 3, for example, according to the operation procedure shown in Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a process flow diagram showing the operation method of the mechanical parking device according to the first embodiment. Fig. 3 shows the process flow when a vehicle C is parked in the mechanical parking device 10.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 3, the processing flow for entering the warehouse includes a user arrival process (Step 1), a person detection process (Step 2), a monitor lighting process (Step 3), a user authentication process (Step 4), an operation start confirmation process (Step 5), a machine operation start process (Step 6), an entrance / exit door opening process (Step 7), a warehouse entry process (Step 8), an unmanned operation confirmation process (Step 9), an operation / operation authentication process (Step 10), and an entrance / exit door closing process (Step 11).

[0038] The user arrival process Step 1 is a process in which a user who intends to park a vehicle C in the mechanical parking device 10 moves to the front of the operation panel 3. Note that the "user" also includes the operator described above.

[0039] The human detection step Step 2 is a step in which a user who has arrived in front of the operation panel 3 is detected by the human detection device 34 .

[0040] The monitor lighting step 3 is a step of lighting up the screen of the display device 33 upon detection of a user. At this time, a message prompting the user to authenticate, such as "Please hold your IC card over the screen," is output to the monitor and speaker 35. Note that the monitor is turned off when the operation panel 3 is in a standby state.

[0041] The user authentication step 4 is a step in which the authentication device 31 authenticates the user. Specifically, the user holds an IC card over a card reader, and the IC card is read to authenticate the user. Note that "user authentication" also includes the authentication of the operator described above.

[0042] The operation start confirmation process, Step 5, is a process of sending a signal to the mechanical parking device 10 to start the parking process. Specifically, when the user holds their IC card over the authentication device 31, the authentication device 31 outputs a predetermined signal to the control device 36. That is, in this operation, the user uses the authentication device 31 to read their IC card, thereby starting mechanical operation and opening the entrance / exit door 21. Here, the user's operation of reading their IC card into the authentication device 31 is the operation of opening the entrance / exit door 21. After the user is authenticated, a message prompting the user to start the parking process, such as "Please hold your IC card over the authentication device 31 again," is output to the monitor and speaker 35.

[0043] The machine operation start process Step 6 is a process of transporting a pallet P for storing the vehicle C on a predetermined shelf (vehicle compartment) to the boarding / de-boarding compartment 2. At this time, a message such as "Operating. Please wait a moment" is displayed on the monitor, and a similar message is output from the speaker 35.

[0044] If a vehicle compartment is assigned to each user in advance, the assigned vehicle compartment is selected by user authentication. If a vehicle compartment is not assigned in advance, an available vehicle compartment is selected.

[0045] The entrance door opening step Step 7 is a step of opening the entrance door 21 of the boarding / deboarding room 2 after the pallet P has been transported to the boarding / deboarding room 2. At this time, a message such as "The entrance door will be opened" is displayed on the monitor, and a similar message is output from the speaker 35.

[0046] The storage step Step 8 is a step in which the user drives the vehicle C onto the pallet P in the boarding / de-boarding room 2. At this time, a message urging the user to store the vehicle C is output to the monitor and speaker 35.

[0047] The unmanned confirmation step Step 9 is a step of confirming that there is no one in the boarding / deboarding space 2 using the authentication device 31. Through this step, a signal that there is no one remaining in the boarding / deboarding space 2 is transmitted to the mechanical parking device 10. Specifically, after the user confirms that there is no one remaining in the boarding / deboarding space 2, the authentication device 31 outputs a predetermined signal to the control device 36 by holding an IC card over the authentication device 31.

[0048] The unmanned check is performed by the user, for example, by checking the image or video from the interior camera 4 output to the monitoring monitor 5. In addition, a message such as "Please make sure no one is left and hold your IC card over the IC card" is output to the monitor and speaker 35.

[0049] The operation and operation authentication step 10 is a step of simultaneously processing the operation for closing the entrance door 21 and the operation authentication for authenticating the user using the authentication device 31. A message such as "If you wish to close the entrance door, please hold your IC card over the door" is output to the monitor and speaker 35.

[0050] If a certain period of time has passed without any operation, there is a possibility that a third party may enter the boarding / deboarding compartment 2. For this reason, if about 10 seconds have passed without any operation in the operation / operation authentication process Step 10, the processing flow may be configured to return to the unmanned confirmation process Step 9.

[0051] The operation to close the entrance / exit door 21 is an act of making the mechanical parking device 10 recognize that the entrance / exit door 21 may be closed, or an act of allowing a transport device (not shown) to operate to transport the pallet P. Furthermore, the operation authentication in the operation / operation authentication process Step 10 is an act of confirming whether the user who completes the parking operation is the same person as the user who initiated the parking operation. This confirmation act prevents a third party from accidentally operating the mechanical parking device and trapping a user inside the device during entry and exit.

[0052] The entrance door closing step Step 11 is a step of closing the entrance door 21 after the operation for closing the entrance door 21 and the authentication of the operation are completed. When the entrance door 21 is closed, the warehousing operation is completed, and a warehousing completion signal is transmitted to the control device 36.

[0053] A safety sensor (not shown) may be installed on the entrance door 21. When this configuration is adopted, if the safety sensor reacts while the entrance door 21 is being closed, the entrance door 21 may be opened again while an alarm is sounded from the speaker 35. In this case, the processing flow may be returned to Step 9 of the unmanned confirmation process.

[0054] In the above-described operation method, the authentication device 31 may be set with a reaction zone in which it recognizes that an IC card has been tipped if it detects the presence of an IC card for a certain period of time (approximately 0.5 to 2 seconds), or it may be set with a dead zone in which the authentication device 31 does not react for a certain period of time (approximately 0.5 to 2 seconds) after the IC card is removed from the card reader.

[0055] In conventional operation panels, the authentication device 31 and the operation means (operation buttons) are arranged separately, so the user has to consciously distinguish between the authentication action and the operation action when operating. Furthermore, when a capacitive sensor is used as the operation means (operation buttons), the authentication action and the operation action are similar, which can lead to false detection or incorrect operation, or cause discomfort or annoyance to the user.

[0056] Furthermore, since mechanical parking systems are used by many people, it is necessary to reduce the number of contacts that pose a risk of transmitting infectious diseases such as COVID-19, which are transmitted through contact.

[0057] Therefore, in this embodiment, the authentication device 31 is used to authenticate users, check the unmanned boarding / exiting compartment 2, and open / close the entrance door 21. This aggregates the operation means and authentication means into the authentication device 31, preventing erroneous operation by a third party and user forgetting to operate the door, thereby reducing the chance of virus infection. Furthermore, by simultaneously processing user authentication and the opening / closing operation of the entrance door 21, the number of operations can be reduced. Furthermore, by reducing the number of times the operation panel 3 is touched, the chance of virus infection can be reduced.

[0058] Next, a modified example of the first embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 4 and 5. Figure 4 is a process flow diagram showing a first modified example of the operating method of a mechanical parking device. Figure 5 is a process flow diagram showing a second modified example of the operating method of a mechanical parking device. Note that the configuration of the operating panel 3 is the same as the configuration shown in Figure 2, so a detailed description will be omitted here.

[0059] 4 is a first modification in which the above-described user authentication step 4 and operation start confirmation step 5 are changed to an operation start confirmation / user authentication step 12. The operation start confirmation / user authentication step 12 is a step in which operation start confirmation for opening the entrance door 21 and user authentication for authenticating the user are simultaneously processed using the authentication device 31. This process can reduce the number of operations performed by the user.

[0060] 5 combines the unmanned confirmation step Step 9, the operation / operation authentication step Step 10, and the entrance door closing step Step 11 into a single final confirmation step Step 20. The final confirmation step Step 20 is a step in which authentication of the user, unmanned confirmation of the boarding / exit compartment 2, and the closing operation of the entrance door 21 are simultaneously performed using the authentication device 31. This process can reduce the number of operations required by the user.

[0061] A message such as "The entrance door will be closed. Please check that no one is inside the fridge and, if you wish, please hold up your IC card" is output to the monitor and speaker 35, and an image or video captured by the interior camera 4 is displayed on the surveillance monitor 5, making it possible to simultaneously check whether any people remain in the boarding / exiting compartment 2.

[0062] Next, the operation device 1 and operation method of the mechanical parking system 10 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. 6 and 7. Fig. 6 is a front view showing the operation panel of the operation device of the mechanical parking system according to the second embodiment. Fig. 7 is a process flow diagram showing the operation method of the mechanical parking system according to the second embodiment. Note that the same components as those in the first embodiment described above are assigned the same reference numerals and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0063] The control panel 3 shown in Figure 6 has an authentication device 31 that includes a first authentication device 31a that authenticates users and a second authentication device 31b that checks whether the boarding and disembarking room 2 is unmanned and opens and closes the entrance and exit door 21.

[0064] For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the first authentication device 31a is used in the user authentication step Step 4 and the operation / operation authentication step Step 10, and the second authentication device 31b is used in the operation start confirmation step Step 5 and the unattended confirmation step Step 9.

[0065] In this way, a plurality of authentication devices 31 may be arranged on one operation panel 3, with functions divided. In this case, for example, the first authentication device 31a may be called a side card reader, and the second authentication device 31b may be called a center card reader, and they may be displayed separately on a monitor or the like, or the authentication device 31 that needs to be operated may be lit or flashed.

[0066] As in the second embodiment, by changing the position at which the IC card is held for each function, users can be made more aware of the operation of the mechanical parking device 10, thereby reducing carelessness and incorrect operation.

[0067] Next, the operation device 1 and operation method of the mechanical parking system 10 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. 8 and 9. Fig. 8 is a front view showing the operation panel of the operation device of the mechanical parking system according to the third embodiment. Fig. 9 is a process flow diagram showing the operation method of the mechanical parking system according to the third embodiment. Note that the same components as those in the first and second embodiments described above are assigned the same reference numerals and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0068] The control panel 3 shown in Fig. 8 is configured to perform human detection using an authentication device 31 (for example, a first authentication device 31a) to detect that a user has arrived in front of the control panel 3. Specifically, the human detection device 34 is omitted from the control panel 3 in the second embodiment.

[0069] For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the user authentication / person detection process Step 13 is a process that, after the user arrival process Step 1, authenticates the user by having the user hold an IC card over the first authentication device 31a, and detects the person through this user authentication operation, turning on the monitor.

[0070] Human detection devices often use infrared sensors, which have the problem of being vulnerable to surface dirt and freezing. In contrast, card readers are generally radio wave-type, so by processing human detection using the authentication device 31 as in the third embodiment, there is an advantage that processing can be performed regardless of surface dirt or freezing. Furthermore, by omitting the human detection device, the cost of the operating device 1 can be reduced.

[0071] In the third embodiment shown in Figures 8 and 9, the case where the system is applied to the second embodiment having a plurality of authentication devices 31 (first authentication device 31a and second authentication device 31b) is illustrated, but the system can also be applied to the first embodiment.

[0072] In the above-described embodiment (including the modified example), the case of bringing vehicle C into the garage is described, but the operation is essentially the same when taking vehicle C out of the garage, so detailed explanation will be omitted.

[0073] Furthermore, in all of the above-described processes, the images or videos captured by the interior camera 4 may be constantly displayed on the surveillance monitor 5. It is desirable that the images or videos captured by the interior camera 4 be displayed on the surveillance monitor 5 for approximately 10 seconds after the operation of the entrance / exit door 21 is completed.

[0074] The entire contents of Japanese Patent Application No. 2022-132806 (filing date: August 23, 2022) are incorporated herein by reference.

[0075] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it goes without saying that various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for operating a mechanical parking device equipped with an operation panel that allows a user to operate the opening and closing of an entrance door of a boarding / deboarding room for entering or leaving a vehicle, comprising: A method for operating a mechanical parking device, characterized in that an authentication device capable of authenticating the user is provided on the operation panel to authenticate the user, check whether the boarding and disembarking compartment is unoccupied, and open and close the entrance and exit doors.

2. The method for operating a mechanical parking device according to claim 1 , wherein authentication of the user and the closing operation of the entrance / exit door are processed simultaneously.

3. The method for operating a mechanical parking device according to claim 1 , wherein the authentication of the user and the opening operation of the entrance / exit door are processed simultaneously.

4. 2. The method for operating a mechanical parking device according to claim 1, wherein authentication of the user, confirmation of unoccupied status of the boarding / exiting compartment, and closing operation of the entrance / exit door are simultaneously processed.

5. A method for operating a mechanical parking device as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the authentication device is used to perform human detection to detect that the user has arrived in front of the operating panel.

6. A method for operating a mechanical parking device as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the authentication device is operated without contact.

7. A method for operating a mechanical parking device as described in claim 5, wherein the authentication device is operated non-contact.

8. An operating device for a mechanical parking device having an operating panel that allows a user to operate the opening and closing of an entrance door of a boarding / deboarding room for entering or exiting a vehicle, The operation panel includes an authentication device capable of authenticating the user, and a control device that performs processing related to the entry and exit of the vehicle based on a signal from the authentication device, An operating device for a mechanical parking device, characterized in that the control device is configured to use the authentication device to authenticate the user, check whether the boarding and disembarking area is unoccupied, and open and close the entrance and exit doors.

9. The operating device for a mechanical parking device according to claim 8, wherein the control device is configured to simultaneously process authentication of the user and the closing operation of the entrance / exit door.

10. The operating device for a mechanical parking device according to claim 8, wherein the control device is configured to simultaneously process authentication of the user and the opening operation of the entrance / exit door.

11. The operating device for a mechanical parking device according to claim 8, wherein the control device is configured to simultaneously process authentication of the user, confirmation of unoccupied status of the boarding / exiting room, and closing operation of the entrance / exit door.

12. An operating device for a mechanical parking device described in any one of claims 8 to 11, wherein the control device is configured to perform human detection using the authentication device to detect that the user has arrived in front of the operating panel.

13. An operating device for a mechanical parking device as described in any one of claims 8 to 11, wherein the authentication device is a card reader capable of communicating with an IC card held by the user or a biometric authentication device capable of recognizing the biometric information of the user.

14. An operating device for a mechanical parking device as described in Claim 12, wherein the authentication device is a card reader capable of communicating with an IC card held by the user or a biometric authentication device capable of recognizing the biometric information of the user.

15. An operating device for a mechanical parking device as described in claim 8, wherein the authentication device includes a first authentication device that authenticates the user and a second authentication device that checks whether the boarding / exiting room is unoccupied and operates the opening and closing of the entrance / exit door.