Parking vehicle locker and parking management system including the locker

Abstract

The present invention relates to a parking vehicle locker and a parking management system including the same, comprising a base plate installed in a parking area and fixed to the parking area, a lift plate that moves up and down on the base plate, a lift drive module that controls the up and down movement of the lift plate using a motor and a rail located within the base plate, and a control module located within the base plate that controls the lift drive module according to the recognition of a parked vehicle.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a parking vehicle locker and a parking management system including the same. Specifically, it relates to a parking vehicle locker that is easy to install and manage on the road surface of a parking lot and enables automated fee settlement for parked vehicles, and a parking management system including the same. Background Technology

[0002] Various processing methods for restricting vehicle parking and calculating and settling parking fees are known. A parking control system equipped with barriers, payment terminals, and remote control servers at the entrances and exits of the parking lot restricts vehicle entry and exit and processes costs associated with the use of the parking lot.

[0003] Parking control systems are widely utilized in parking lot environments where entrances and exits are clearly defined. Conversely, in areas where it is difficult to identify entrances and exits, such as on-street parking lots installed on roads, the application of such automated parking control systems is not feasible, and parking management is carried out using parking attendants.

[0004] Parking management using parking attendants causes various side effects, as described in Patent Document 1 and others. Fixed costs increase due to the limitation of the management area per parking attendant, and there is a high possibility of disputes over parking fee setting by parking attendants and fraudulent misappropriation through cash collection. In addition, problems may arise where vehicles leave the parking area without collecting parking fees due to the absence or limitations of management by parking attendants.

[0005] To address the known existing problems of such on-street parking lots, various types of automated parking control systems are being developed. For example, the "unmanned on-street parking operation and reservation method" of Patent Document 1 includes an exit payment machine, a parking control machine, and an Aegis locker.

[0006] The Aegis locker is configured to restrict the movement of parked vehicles by raising a cylinder according to control from a parking control unit, and to allow the movement of parked vehicles by lowering the raised cylinder according to control received upon parking settlement.

[0007] The Aegis locker of Patent Document 1 is a hydraulic cylinder type structure that is embedded below the surface of a parking area in a roadside parking lot. In order to install the Aegis locker, a certain area of ​​the surface of the parking area must be excavated to a depth downward, and the Aegis locker is installed in the excavated space.

[0008] The installation method of Aegis Lockers makes their use difficult in various on-street parking environments. Since installation requires excavating a certain depth below the ground, high costs are incurred for installation, and replacement costs are substantial in the event of damage after installation. Furthermore, installation is impossible in certain on-street parking areas (e.g., parking lots on bridges) because there is no space underneath to be excavated.

[0009] In addition, existing parking control systems, including Aegis lockers, allow vehicle exit based on payment by the user, but it would be desirable to allow automated exit. Prior art literature

[0010] Registered Patent 10-2373695, March 15, 2022, The problem to be solved

[0011] The present invention has been devised to solve the aforementioned problems and aims to provide a parking vehicle locker that can be installed without excavating the parking surface or with a relatively low excavation height, thereby reducing installation costs and facilitating operation and management, and a parking management system including the same.

[0012] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a parking vehicle locker that can be installed on the surface of a parking space or an excavation space using a motor and a rail, and can control the raising and lowering of the locker, and a parking management system including the same.

[0013] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a parking vehicle locker capable of automatically recognizing, automatically settling, and allowing automatic exit of a parking vehicle entering in conjunction with a locker controlled to rise or fall, and a parking management system including the same.

[0014] The technical problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0015] A parking vehicle locker according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a base plate installed in a parking area and fixed to the parking area, a lift plate that moves up and down on the base plate, a lift drive module that controls the up and down movement of the lift plate using a motor and a rail provided within the base plate, and a control module that controls the lift drive module according to the recognition of a parked vehicle and is located within the base plate.

[0016] In the above-described parking vehicle locker, the lift drive module comprises: a motor that rotates clockwise or counterclockwise according to a received control signal; a linear rail that is equipped with screw threads and coupled to the motor to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise; a first slide located on the linear rail and moving in a first direction or a second direction corresponding to the direction of rotation through corresponding screw threads provided according to the rotation of the linear rail; and a first lift support coupled to both ends of the first slide and the lift plate to move the lift plate upward or downward according to the movement of the first slide.

[0017] In the above-described parking vehicle locker, the lift drive module further comprises a second slide located on the axis of a linear rail and a second lift support member coupled to the second slide and the lift plate at both ends to move the lift plate upward or downward according to the movement of the second slide.

[0018] In the above-described parking vehicle locker, the second slide moves in a second direction or a first direction corresponding to the direction of rotation through a corresponding screw thread provided according to the rotation of the linear rail.

[0019] The above-described parking vehicle locker further comprises a second slide positioned on the axis of a linear rail and a second lift support having one end coupled to the second slide to move a lift plate upward or downward according to the movement of the second slide, wherein the first lift support and the second lift support intersect each other and are fixed to each other at the intersecting portion.

[0020] The above-described parking vehicle locker further comprises a parking detection sensor that recognizes a parked vehicle and a motion detection sensor that senses the vertical movement position of a lift plate, and the control module comprises a sensor interface that receives sensing signals from the parking detection sensor and the motion detection sensor, a communication interface that communicates with a parking control device, and a controller that transmits parking vehicle information to the parking control device via the communication interface according to the recognition of a parked vehicle based on the sensing signal, and controls the control of a lift drive module and the movement of the lift plate upward or downward through the sensing signal from the motion detection sensor according to control information received from the parking control device.

[0021] In the above-described parking vehicle locker, the movement detection sensor includes a first distance sensing sensor that senses the distance to the parking vehicle above the lift plate and a second distance sensing sensor that senses the distance between the lift plate and the base plate, and the controller controls the upward movement of the lift plate using the sensing signal from the first distance sensing sensor and controls the downward movement of the lift plate using the sensing signal from the second distance sensing sensor.

[0022] In the above-described parking vehicle locker, the controller recognizes vehicle information wirelessly transmitted from a parked vehicle through a communication interface and transmits the parking vehicle information, including the vehicle information, to a parking control device through a communication interface. The parking vehicle information includes identification information of the parking vehicle locker and vehicle information of the identification information of the parking vehicle that is wirelessly transmitted and used by the parking control device for controlling the restriction of movement of the parking vehicle.

[0023] In addition, a parking management system according to one aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of parking vehicle lockers and a parking control device that controls the movement of a parked vehicle parked in a parking area of ​​a parking vehicle locker according to information received from the parking vehicle lockers.

[0024] In the above-described parking management system, the parking control device receives parking vehicle information including vehicle information of a parked vehicle from a parking vehicle locker, and if the identification information of the received vehicle information is the identification information of a vehicle that is pre-registered, transmits control information to the parking vehicle locker to allow the movement of the parked vehicle after parking, and the vehicle information is information recognized by the parking vehicle locker from a wireless signal transmitted wirelessly from the parked vehicle. Effects of the invention

[0025] The parking vehicle locker according to the present invention and the parking management system including it can be installed without excavating the parking surface or with a relatively low excavation height, thereby reducing installation costs and facilitating operation and management.

[0026] In addition, the parking vehicle locker according to the present invention and the parking management system including the same can be installed on the surface of a parking space or an excavated space by utilizing a motor and a rail, and has the effect of controlling the raising and lowering of the locker.

[0027] In addition, the parking vehicle locker according to the present invention and the parking management system including the same, as described above, have the effect of enabling automatic recognition of entering parking vehicles, automatic settlement, and automatic exit in conjunction with a locker controlled to rise or fall.

[0028] The effects obtainable from the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0029] FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary configuration of a parking management system according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a parking vehicle locker according to the present invention is installed in a parking area of ​​a parking lot. Figure 3 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary external configuration of a parking vehicle locker. Figure 4 is a drawing showing an example of a configuration of a lift drive module of a parking vehicle locker. Figure 5 is a drawing showing another configuration example of a lift drive module for a parking vehicle locker. Figure 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a control module of a parking vehicle locker. Figure 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the parking and exit processing process in a parking management system. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0030] The aforementioned objectives, features, and advantages will become clearer through the detailed description provided below with reference to the attached drawings, and accordingly, a person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will be able to easily implement the technical concept of the present invention. Furthermore, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of known technology related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the essence of the present invention, such detailed description will be omitted. Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0032] FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary configuration of a parking management system according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a parking vehicle locker (100) according to the present invention is installed in a parking area of ​​a parking lot.

[0033] The parking management system according to the present invention includes one or more parking vehicle lockers (100) and a parking control device (200), and further includes a parking settlement device (300). Depending on the design example, the parking settlement device (300) may be built into the parking control device (200).

[0034] Each of one or more parking vehicle lockers (100) is installed in a parking area of ​​a parking lot (see FIG. 2). The parking vehicle locker (100) according to the present invention is installed on a parking area. The parking vehicle locker (100) according to the present invention may have the shape of a so-called known speed bump (e.g., a semi-cylindrical shape with a high middle and low left and right sides).

[0035] Each parking vehicle locker (100) can be installed in the central area of ​​one side inside the corresponding parking area. For example, the parking vehicle locker (100) is configured to be installed in the parking direction (front-back direction) and vertical direction (left-right direction) of the vehicle to restrict the movement of the parked vehicle (wheels).

[0036] Each parking vehicle locker (100) can transmit and receive various data with a parking control device (200) using a provided communication means. For example, the parking vehicle locker (100) transmits parking vehicle information based on the recognition of vehicle parking to the parking control device (200) and controls the movement of the parking vehicle according to the control information received from the parking control device (200).

[0037] The parking settlement device (300) settles the parking fee for a vehicle in a specific parking area. The parking settlement device (300) is equipped with a card reader and communication means, etc., and can calculate the parking fee for a specific parking area based on data transmission and reception with the parking control device (200), process the calculated parking fee, and transmit the processing result to the parking control device (200).

[0038] The parking control device (200) processes various parking-related functions in the parking areas of the managed parking lot. The parking control device (200) determines or stores the entry time (parking time) of the parked vehicle, the exit time in conjunction with the parking payment machine (300), and the calculated parking fee according to the information received from the parking vehicle locker (100).

[0039] The parking control device (200) transmits control information to the parking vehicle locker (100) to restrict the movement of a vehicle in the parking vehicle locker (100) according to (entry) information from the parking vehicle locker (100). The parking control device (200) can transmit control information to the parking vehicle locker (100) to allow the movement of a vehicle in the corresponding parking vehicle locker (100) according to (settlement) information received from the parking settlement device (300).

[0040] In this way, the parking control device (200) controls the movement of a parked vehicle parked in the parking area of ​​the parking vehicle locker (100) according to information received from the parking vehicle locker (100).

[0041] Additionally, the parking control device (200) may store vehicle information for which parking fee processing is permitted in advance. The vehicle information for which parking fee processing is permitted includes, for example, a vehicle identifier (number) and / or a user identifier, and further may include information regarding a means of processing fees (e.g., card information, etc.).

[0042] The parking payment terminal (300), the parking control device (200), and the plurality of parking vehicle lockers (100) communicate with each other using a communication means. For example, the parking payment terminal (300), the parking control device (200), and the plurality of parking vehicle lockers (100) can communicate with each other using a wireless LAN, Ethernet, Bluetooth, optical LAN, mobile communication network, IoT network, etc.

[0044] FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary external configuration of a parking vehicle locker (100).

[0045] Referring to FIG. 3, a parking vehicle locker (100) installed in a parking area of ​​a parking lot includes a base plate (110) and a lift plate (130).

[0046] A parking vehicle locker (100), whose exterior is formed by a base plate (110) and a lift plate (130), has an outer structure made of plastic material such as polyethylene, polypropylene, or PVC. The parking vehicle locker (100), in which the base plate (110) and the lift plate (130) are joined in close contact with each other, is preferably identical or similar in shape to a speed bump installed on a road.

[0047] When movement of a parked vehicle in a parking area is permitted, the parking vehicle locker (100) allows the forward and backward movement of the parked vehicle by bringing the base plate (110) and the lift plate (130) into close contact with each other. When movement is restricted, the parking vehicle locker (100) raises the lift plate (130) upward and restricts the movement of the parked vehicle by the protruding lift plate (130).

[0048] The parking vehicle locker (100) has a shape in which the width in the direction of travel of the parked vehicle is shorter than the length perpendicular to the direction of travel. The parking vehicle locker (100) has a shape in which the left and right sides are low in the width direction and the middle is high, like a speed bump, and the height from the bottom surface to the middle ('h' in FIG. 3) has a length of, for example, about 5 to 10 cm.

[0049] The base plate (110) is fixed to the parking area. The base plate (110) may have a plurality of fixing bolts (111) on both sides in the width direction, and the fixing bolts (111) are fixed to the parking surface. The lift plate (130) is configured to move up and down on the base plate (110). By moving the lift plate (130) upward and fixing it, the movement of the vehicle may be restricted. The lift plate (130) may have a rectangular shape.

[0050] A parking vehicle locker (100) according to the present invention, comprising a base plate (110) and a lift plate (130), is fixed to a parking area using a fixing bolt (111) or the like. The base plate (110) may be installed on the surface of the parking area, or a part of the body of the base plate (110) may be located in an excavated space at a relatively low height in the parking area. Accordingly, the parking vehicle locker (100) according to the present invention can be used in various parking lots, such as covered streams, without the need to excavate the lower side of the parking area or with low-height excavation due to the configuration according to the present invention.

[0051] The parking vehicle locker (100) according to the present invention is configured such that the lift plate (130) moves up and down according to the recognition of a parked vehicle, etc. To this end, the parking vehicle locker (100) includes a lift drive module (150) and a control module (160) located within the space formed by the base plate (110) and the lift plate (130), and further includes a parking detection sensor (170) and a movement detection sensor (190). In order to accommodate the lift drive module (150) and the control module (160) within the space formed by the base plate (110) and the lift plate (130), a portion of the lower body of the base plate (110) may be located in an excavated space formed at a relatively lower height compared to the existing locker in the parking area.

[0052] The lift drive module (150) controls the up and down movement of the lift plate (130) using the provided motor (151) and rail (153), and the control module (160) controls the lift drive module (150) according to the recognition of a parked vehicle through a connected parking detection sensor (170), etc. The lift drive module (150) and the control module (160) are embedded in the internal space formed by the base plate (110) and the lift plate (130).

[0053] The parking detection sensor (170) recognizes a vehicle located in the installed parking area. The parking detection sensor (170) may be composed of a loop coil, a radar sensor, or other known parking detection means to detect the presence of a parked vehicle in the parking area. The parking detection sensor (170) may be installed on the base plate (110) or lift plate (130) of the parking vehicle locker (100), or installed at a separate location within the parking area.

[0054] The movement detection sensor (190) senses the vertical movement position of the lift plate (130). The movement detection sensor (190) may include one distance sensing sensor (hereinafter referred to as the 'first distance sensing sensor') that senses the distance to a parked vehicle above the lift plate (130), and another distance sensing sensor (hereinafter referred to as the 'second distance sensing sensor') that senses the distance between the lift plate (130) and the base plate (110).

[0055] The first distance sensing sensor may be installed on the body of the lift plate (130), and the second distance sensing sensor may be installed below the body of the lift plate (130) or on the body of the base plate (110) that accommodates the lift plate (130). The first distance sensing sensor and the second distance sensing sensor are configured to measure the distance to an object. The first distance sensing sensor and the second distance sensing sensor may be, for example, infrared distance sensors.

[0056] The lift drive module (150), control module (160), and various controls using the same will be examined in detail in FIG. 4 and below.

[0058] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an example of a configuration of a lift drive module (150) of a parking vehicle locker (100).

[0059] A lift drive module (150) configured according to FIG. 4 to control the up and down movement of a lift plate (130) includes a motor (151), a linear rail (153), two slides (155, 157), and two lift supports (156, 158). The lift drive module (150) of FIG. 4 is configured such that the two lift supports (156, 158) do not intersect but are separated from each other and individually coupled to the lift plate (130) from below to support the lift plate (130) and move it up and down.

[0060] FIG. 4(a) shows the configuration of a lift drive module (150) in which a lift plate (130) is positioned at the bottom and closely coupled with a base plate (110) (configuration before parking or in a state where parking is permitted), and FIG. 4(b) shows the configuration of a lift drive module (150) in which the lift plate (130) is raised upward and separated from the base plate (110). FIG. 4(b) may be a setting of a lift drive module (150) for restricting the movement of a parked vehicle after parking and before settling parking fees.

[0061] As can be seen in FIG. 4 (a) and (b), the motor (151), linear rail (153), and two slides (155, 157) of the lift drive module (150) are embedded in the internal space of the base plate (110), and two lift supports (156, 158) may be located inside the base plate (110) or located (exposed) on the upper outside depending on the up and down movement.

[0062] Looking at the configuration of the lift drive module (150), the motor (151) rotates clockwise (see ⓐ) or counterclockwise (see ⓑ) according to a control signal received from the control module (160). The motor (151) can rotate the internally provided rotation axis clockwise according to one control signal received and rotate the rotation axis counterclockwise according to another control signal. The motor (151) can rotate the rotation axis at a speed of several to tens of times per minute according to the received control signal.

[0063] The linear rail (153) is coupled to the motor (151) and rotates clockwise or counterclockwise according to the rotation of the motor (151). The linear rail (153) can be coupled to the rotation axis of the motor (151) and rotate according to the rotation of the rotation axis. The linear rail (153) has a cylindrical shape that is long in the longitudinal direction and narrow in width, and has screw threads (153-1) on the surface of the cylindrical shape. The screw threads (153-1) of the linear rail (153) rotate clockwise or counterclockwise according to the rotation of the linear rail (153).

[0064] Two slides (155, 157) are positioned on the linear rail (153). One slide (155) (hereinafter referred to as the "first slide") is installed on any set position on the linear rail (153) (e.g., a position on the linear rail (153) on the side of the motor (151)). The first slide (155) has a through groove that penetrates both sides in a cylindrical shape in the longitudinal direction (the longitudinal direction of the linear rail (153)), and the linear rail (153) is inserted into the through groove. The through groove may have the same diameter as the cylindrical shape of the linear rail (153) or may have a diameter that takes the margin into account. The inner surface of the through groove in the longitudinal direction has a corresponding screw thread that engages with the screw thread (153-1) of the linear rail (153).

[0065] The first slide (155) moves in one direction corresponding to the direction of rotation (e.g., left direction, see ⓒ, hereinafter referred to as the 'first direction') or the opposite direction (e.g., right direction, see ⓓ, hereinafter referred to as the 'second direction') through a corresponding screw thread that engages with the screw thread (153-1) of the linear rail (153) according to the rotation of the linear rail (153).

[0066] Another slide (157) (hereinafter referred to as the "second slide") is installed on another set position of the linear rail (153) (for example, on the axis of the linear rail (153) in the direction of the end of the linear rail (153). The second slide (157) also has a through groove that penetrates both sides in a cylindrical shape in the longitudinal direction, and the linear rail (153) can be inserted into the through groove. The through groove may have the same diameter as the cylindrical shape of the linear rail (153) or may have a diameter that takes the margin into account.

[0067] According to the design example, the second slide (157) may be fixed to the base plate (110). In this case, the through groove provided in the second slide (157) does not have a corresponding screw thread and is fixed in an installed position without engaging with the screw thread (153-1).

[0068] As a variation example, the second slide (157) may also move on the linear rail (153). The second slide (157) has a corresponding thread on the surface of the internal longitudinal through-groove that engages with the thread (153-1) of the linear rail (153). As the linear rail (153) rotates, the second slide (157) moves in the opposite direction to the first slide (155). For example, the second slide (157) may move in the second direction when the first slide (155) moves in the first direction, and may move in the first direction when the first slide (155) moves in the second direction.

[0069] The threads (153-1) and corresponding threads are designed so that the direction of movement of the corresponding threads of the through-groove of the second slide (157) and the threads (153-1) of the linear rail (153) in the range of movement of the second slide (157), and the direction of movement of the corresponding threads of the through-groove of the first slide (155) and the threads (153-1) of the linear rail (153) in the range of movement of the first slide (155) are opposite to each other.

[0070] For example, when the first slide (155) moves in the first direction according to the clockwise rotation of the motor (151), the second slide (157) moves in the second direction, and when the first slide (155) moves in the second direction according to the counterclockwise rotation, the second slide (157) moves in the first direction. In this way, the first slide (155) and the second slide (157) may rotate in opposite directions to each other, or alternatively, the second slide (157) may be fixed.

[0071] Two lift supports (156, 158) support the lift plate (130) from below and can raise the lift plate (130) upward or lower it downward. One lift support (156) (hereinafter referred to as the "first lift support") has a long bar or pipe shape with a cylindrical or rectangular cross section, one end of which is connected to the first slide (155) and the other end of which is connected to the lower side of the lift plate (130). The first lift support (156) moves the connected lift plate (130) (part) upward or downward according to the movement of the first slide (155).

[0072] Another lift support (158) (hereinafter referred to as the "second lift support") has a long bar or pipe shape with a cylindrical or rectangular cross section, one end of which is connected to the second slide (157) and the other end of which is connected to the lower side of the lift plate (130). The second lift support (158) moves the lift plate (130) upward or downward according to the movement of the second slide (157). Alternatively, the second lift support (158) can support the lift plate (130) from the lower side as it moves upward by the first slide (155) through the fixed second slide (157).

[0073] As can be seen in FIG. 4(b), as the first slide (155) and the second slide (157) move in opposite directions facing each other according to the rotational control of the motor (151), the lift plate (130) is moved upward and protruded by the first lift support (156) and the second lift support (158). Also (see FIG. 4(a)), after rising, as the first slide (155) and the second slide (157) move in opposite directions away from each other according to the rotational control of the motor (151), the lift plate (130) is moved downward and can be closely coupled to the base plate (110) by the first lift support (156) and the second lift support (158).

[0074] Each part of the lift drive module (150) may be made of metal or a combination of metal and plastic.

[0076] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing another configuration example of the lift drive module (150) of the parking vehicle locker (100).

[0077] Figure 5 shows an example of a modified configuration different from Figure 4. In the following description related to Figure 5, the configurations that differ from Figure 4 are described primarily, and for identical configurations, refer to the description of Figure 4 examined earlier.

[0078] The lift drive module (150) includes a motor (151), a linear rail (153), a first slide (155), a second slide (157), a first lift support (156), and a second lift support (158).

[0079] The first slide (155) and the second slide (157) have through grooves and are positioned on the axis of the linear rail (153). The first slide (155) moves in a first direction or a second direction corresponding to the direction of rotation as the linear rail (153) rotates. The second slide (157) is fixedly installed on the base plate (110) without movement according to the design example, or moves in a second direction or a first direction corresponding to the direction of rotation as the linear rail (153) rotates. The threads (153-1) of the linear rail (153) and the corresponding threads of the first slide (155) and the second slide (157) are configured so that the directions of movement of the first slide (155) and the second slide (157) are opposite to each other.

[0080] FIG. 5(a) shows the configuration of a lift drive module (150) in which a lift plate (130) is positioned at the lower side and closely coupled with a base plate (110), FIG. 5(b) shows the configuration of a lift drive module (150) in which the lift plate (130) is raised upward and separated from the base plate (110), wherein the first lift support (156) moves the lift plate (130) upward or downward according to the movement of the first slide (155), and the second lift support (158) also moves the lift plate (130) upward or downward according to the movement of the second slide (157).

[0081] Here, unlike the configuration of FIG. 4, the long bar or pipe shape of the first lift support (156) and the second lift support (158) of FIG. 5 intersects each other, so that the first lift support (156) and the second lift support (158) have an 'X' shape. At the intersecting portion, the first lift support (156) and the second lift support (158) are fixed to each other using a fixing means such as a bolt, anchor, or nut. The lift drive module (150) is configured to widen or narrow the gap (distance) between the upper first lift support (156) and the second lift support (158) by using the intersecting portion as a fixed axis (159) (or rotation axis) according to the movement of the first slide (155) and the second slide (157).

[0082] One end of the first lift support (156) is coupled and fixed to the first slide (155), and the other end is coupled and fixed to the lift plate (130). On the other hand, one end of the second lift support (158) is coupled and fixed to the second slide (157), but the other end is not fixed to the lift plate (130) and is preferably configured to move the lift plate (130) up and down while moving in the longitudinal direction (left and right direction) while contacting the lower surface of the lift plate (130).

[0083] The first lift support (156) and the second lift support (158) of Fig. 5 are configured to intersect each other, so that the necessary up-and-down movement of the lift plate (130) for restricting and allowing movement of the parked vehicle is possible even with small movement between the first slide (155) and the second slide (157).

[0084] In the examples of FIGS. 4 and 5, the slide in contact with the motor (151) is described as the first slide (155) and the slide located at the other end of the linear rail (153) is described as the second slide (157), but this is not limited thereto. Conversely, the slide in contact with the motor (151) may be referred to as the second slide (157) or have a corresponding function, and the slide located at the other end of the linear rail (153) may be referred to as the first slide (155) or have a corresponding function.

[0086] FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating an example of a configuration of a control module (160) of a parking vehicle locker (100).

[0087] A control module (160) embedded within a base plate (110) includes a sensor interface (161), a communication interface (163), a memory (165), a control output interface (167), and a controller (169). Depending on design variations, the control module (160) may further include other blocks not shown. The control module (160) may be composed of a board, a chipset mounted on the board, and a circuit, and may be embedded within a separate structure such as a box shape.

[0088] Looking more specifically at each block of the control module (160), the sensor interface (161) receives a sensing signal. The sensor interface (161) can receive a sensing signal from a parking detection sensor (170) and / or a motion detection sensor (190). The sensor interface (161) can convert an analog signal from the parking detection sensor (170) or the motion detection sensor (190) into a digital signal and output it via a signal line. The sensor interface (161) can receive the sensing signal in various other known ways and convert it into a digital signal and output it.

[0089] The communication interface (163) communicates with the parking control device (200). The communication interface (163) can communicate with the parking control device (200) via wired communication or wireless communication such as Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, IoT communication, Zigbee, IRDA, etc. The communication interface (163) may be configured to include circuits and chipsets for wired or wireless communication. Additionally, the communication interface (163) can receive wireless communication signals from vehicles that have entered the parking area.

[0090] The memory (165) stores various data and programs. The memory (165) includes volatile memory and / or non-volatile memory and stores sensing data from the sensor interface (161), communication data, control programs for operating the controller (169), etc.

[0091] The control output interface (167) outputs a control signal for controlling the lift drive module (150). The control output interface (167) is connected to a controller (169) and can convert the control signal from the controller (169) and output the converted control signal to the lift drive module (150). For example, the control output interface (167) can generate a pulse signal of a voltage level suitable for the rotational operation of the lift drive module (150) and output it to the lift drive module (150).

[0092] The controller (169) controls the parking vehicle locker (100) according to the program in memory (165) by including an execution unit capable of executing instructions of the program in memory (165). The controller (169) can be implemented, for example, as a CPU, MPU, microcomputer, processor, etc.

[0093] The controller (169) configures parking vehicle information based on the recognition of a parked vehicle and transmits it to the parking control device (200), and controls the lift drive module (150) through the control output interface (167) based on the control information received from the parking control device (200).

[0094] The specific control flow performed by the controller (169) in relation to parking management will be examined in more detail through FIG. 7.

[0096] Figure 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the parking and exit processing process in a parking management system.

[0097] First, the parking vehicle locker (100) installed in the parking area recognizes the vehicle (see ①).

[0098] The controller (169) of the control module (160) can recognize a vehicle from a sensing signal received from a parking detection sensor (170) through a sensor interface (161).

[0099] The controller (169) determines whether a vehicle is parked in a parking area based on a sensing signal from a parking detection sensor (170) or a sensing signal from a movement detection sensor (190). The controller (169) may determine that the vehicle is parked if it is detected in the parking area for a set amount of time or longer.

[0100] The controller (169) configures parking vehicle information based on the parking determination based on the recognition of the parked vehicle according to the sensing signal (see ②).

[0101] The controller (169) configures parking vehicle information that includes identification information of a parking vehicle locker (100) in which a control module (160) is installed, and further includes vehicle information and / or parking status information. The identification information of the parking vehicle locker (100) is information for identifying a parking area where the parking vehicle locker (100) is installed, and can be configured using, for example, a number, a string, etc. that specifies the parking area.

[0102] Parked vehicle information may further include parking status information, such as the time of parking of the parked vehicle, and vehicle information identified from the parked vehicle. The controller (169) can recognize vehicle information from a communication signal wirelessly transmitted from the parked vehicle through the communication interface (163). For example, the controller (169) can receive an identifier of a user using the parking management system and / or an identifier of a vehicle from a wireless transmitter installed in the parked vehicle or from the user's smartphone, etc., through the communication interface (163).

[0103] The controller (169) of the control module (160) transmits parking vehicle information configured according to the recognition of the parked vehicle to the parking control device (200) via the communication interface (163) (see ③). The parking vehicle information includes identification information of the parking vehicle locker (100) and may further include parking status information and / or vehicle information.

[0104] The parking control device (200) generates control information (see ④) that is used to control the lift drive module (150) of the parking vehicle locker (100) using the received parking vehicle information. The generated control information may, for example, indicate parking locking (movement restriction) of the parking vehicle in the corresponding parking area. The control information for parking locking may be a control command that causes the control module (160) of the parking vehicle locker (100) to control the lift drive module (150) to raise the lift plate (130) upward.

[0105] Alternatively, the control information may indicate that movement of the parked vehicle is always permitted in the corresponding parking area. The parking control device (200) compares the vehicle information of the received parking vehicle information with the vehicle information of the vehicle information that has been stored in advance to allow parking, and if the same vehicle information is found, generates control information indicating that movement of the parked vehicle is permitted. In this way, the vehicle information of the parking vehicle information is used by the parking control device (200) to control the restriction of movement of the parked vehicle.

[0106] The parking control device (200) can store parking vehicle information received according to parking in a parking area as entry parking vehicle information in a storage medium, and the stored entry parking vehicle information includes identification information of the parking vehicle locker (100) and further may include vehicle information and parking status information. The parking control device (200) can store information such as parking vehicle information and parking time (entry time) or reception time as entry parking vehicle information in an internal storage medium.

[0107] The parking control device (200) transmits control information to the parking vehicle locker (100), and the controller (169) of the parking vehicle locker (100) receives the control information through the communication interface (163) (see ⑤).

[0108] The parking control device (200) transmits control information to the parking vehicle locker (100) to allow movement of the parked vehicle after parking if the identification information of the received vehicle information is the identification information of a vehicle that has been registered in advance, and transmits control information indicating locking of the parked vehicle if there is no vehicle information or if it is not the identification information of a vehicle that has been registered in advance.

[0109] Upon receiving control information, the controller (169) of the parking vehicle locker (100) controls the up and down movement of the lift plate (130) through the lift drive module (150) according to the received control information (see ⑥).

[0110] When the control information indicates parking locking, the controller (169) outputs a control signal to raise the lift plate (130) upward to the lift drive module (150) through the control output interface (167). While outputting the raising control signal, the controller (169) controls the upward movement of the lift plate (130) according to the sensing signal from the movement detection sensor (190).

[0111] For example, the controller (169) controls the upward movement of the lift plate (130) using a sensing signal from the first distance sensing sensor. While the controller (169) outputs an upward control signal to the control output interface (167), if the distance measured by the sensing signal from the first distance sensing sensor is less than or equal to a set value (e.g., 10 cm, etc.), the controller (169) outputs a control signal to the control output interface (167) to stop the upward movement. The controller (169) can further control the upward movement of the lift plate (130) using a sensing signal from the second distance sensing sensor. Through such control, the movement of the parked vehicle is restricted by the parking vehicle locker (100).

[0112] Meanwhile, the user of the parked vehicle settles the parking fee through the parking settlement device (300) (see ⑦), and the parking settlement device (300) configures the vehicle settlement information and transmits it to the parking control device (200) (see ⑧). The vehicle settlement information may include identification information of the parking vehicle locker (100), and the identification information may be, for example, identification information of the parking area (e.g., parking area number, etc.). During the settlement process, the parking settlement device (300) may calculate the parking time, parking fee, etc. in conjunction with the parking control device (200).

[0113] Upon receiving information on a vehicle to be settled, the parking control device (200) configures control information (see ⑨) to control the parking vehicle locker (100) in the parking area corresponding to the vehicle to be settled. The control information may be a control command to allow the movement of the parking vehicle.

[0114] The controller (169) of the parking vehicle locker (100) receives control information through the communication interface (163) (see ⑩) and controls the lift plate (130) according to the received control information (see ⑪).

[0115] Upon receiving control information indicating permission for movement, the controller (169) outputs a control signal to lower the lift plate (130) to the lift drive module (150) via the control output interface (167). While outputting the lowering control signal, the controller (169) controls the downward movement of the lift plate (130) according to the sensing signal from the movement detection sensor (190).

[0116] For example, the controller (169) controls the downward movement of the lift plate (130) using a sensing signal from the second distance sensing sensor. While the controller (169) outputs a downward control signal to the control output interface (167), if the distance measured by the sensing signal from the second distance sensing sensor is less than or equal to a set value (e.g., 0.5 cm, etc.), the controller (169) outputs a control signal to the control output interface (167) to stop the downward movement. The controller (169) may further control the downward movement of the lift plate (130) using a sensing signal from the first distance sensing sensor.

[0117] In this way, the controller (169) controls the movement of the lift plate (130) upward or downward through the control of the lift drive module (150) and the sensing signal from the movement detection sensor (190) according to the control information received from the parking control device (200).

[0118] A parked vehicle that is allowed to move may move out of the parking area, and the parking vehicle locker (100) recognizes the vehicle movement that moves out of the parking area (see ⑫). The control module (160) (controller (169)) can recognize the vehicle movement from the sensing signal received from the parking detection sensor (170).

[0119] The parking vehicle locker (100) generates an alarm indicating vehicle movement out of the parking area and transmits the generated vehicle movement alarm to the parking control device (200) via the communication interface (163) (see ⑬).

[0120] The parking control device (200) receives a vehicle movement alarm and confirms the exit of a parked vehicle. Additionally, the parking control device (200) searches for incoming parking vehicle information (incoming parking vehicle information generated upon receipt of parking vehicle information) that has identification information of the parking vehicle locker (100) included in the vehicle movement alarm. The parking control device (200) compares the identifier of the vehicle information of the searched incoming parking vehicle information with the identifiers of vehicle information that is stored in advance and is always allowed to be parked.

[0121] As the same vehicle information is found among the vehicle information that is stored in advance and is always allowed to be parked, the parking control device (200) settles the parking fee using the user's cost processing means corresponding to the vehicle information (vehicle identifier). In the settlement process, the parking control device (200) calculates the parking time based on the entry time and vehicle movement time (exit time) of the vehicle information, and can settle the parking fee calculated based on the calculated parking time through the pre-registered cost processing means.

[0122] Through the control flow described above, users of parked vehicles can conveniently enter and exit on the street or at roadside parking lots without the need for a separate attendant.

[0123] In addition, according to the present invention, the parking vehicle locker (100) protrudes in the shape of a speed bump, allowing the driver to easily recognize the parking vehicle locker (100) without impact to the underside of the vehicle during parking and exiting. In particular, the parking vehicle locker (100) according to the present invention is configured to move the lift plate (130) up and down based on a non-hydraulic motor (151) with no separate excavation work or with low excavation work in the parking area. Accordingly, the parking vehicle locker (100) according to the present invention requires only fixing work or simple excavation work on the road surface of the parking area, thereby significantly reducing installation and maintenance costs.

[0125] The present invention described above is not limited by the aforementioned embodiments and attached drawings, as various substitutions, modifications, and changes are possible within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs. Explanation of the symbols

[0126] 100 : Parked car locker 110 : Base Plate 111 : Fixing bolt 130 : Lift plate 150 : Lift drive module 151 : Motor 153 : Linear Rail 153-1 : Screw thread 155 : Slide 1 156: 1st lift support 157 : Slide 2 158 : 2nd lift support 159 : Fixed axis 160 : Control Module 161 : Sensor Interface 163 : Communication Interface 165 : Memory 167 : Control Output Interface 169 : Controller 170 : Parking detection sensor 190 : Motion detection sensor 200 : Parking control device 300 : Parking payment machine

Claims

Claim 1 A parking vehicle locker installed in a parking area, comprising: a base plate fixed to the parking area; a lift plate that moves up and down on the base plate; a lift drive module that controls the up and down movement of the lift plate using a motor and a rail located within the base plate; and a control module located within the base plate that controls the lift drive module according to the recognition of a parked vehicle. Claim 2 A parking vehicle locker according to claim 1, wherein the lift drive module comprises: a motor that rotates clockwise or counterclockwise according to a received control signal; a linear rail having screw threads and coupled to the motor to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise; a first slide located on the linear rail and moving in a first direction or a second direction corresponding to the direction of rotation through a corresponding screw thread provided according to the rotation of the linear rail; and a first lift support coupled to the first slide and the lift plate at both ends to move the lift plate upward or downward according to the movement of the first slide. Claim 3 A parking vehicle locker according to paragraph 2, wherein the lift drive module further comprises: a second slide positioned on the axis of the linear rail; and a second lift support coupled to the second slide and the lift plate at both ends to move the lift plate upward or downward according to the movement of the second slide. Claim 4 In paragraph 3, the parking vehicle locker, wherein the second slide moves in a second direction or a first direction corresponding to the direction of rotation through a corresponding screw thread provided according to the rotation of the linear rail. Claim 5 A parking vehicle locker according to claim 2, further comprising: a second slide positioned on the axis of the linear rail; and a second lift support having one end coupled to the second slide to move the lift plate upward or downward according to the movement of the second slide, wherein the first lift support and the second lift support intersect each other and are fixed to each other at the intersecting portion. Claim 6 A parking vehicle locker according to claim 2, further comprising: a parking detection sensor that recognizes a parked vehicle; and a movement detection sensor that senses the vertical movement position of the lift plate; wherein the control module comprises: a sensor interface that receives sensing signals from the parking detection sensor and the movement detection sensor; a communication interface that communicates with a parking control device; and a controller that transmits parking vehicle information to the parking control device via the communication interface according to the recognition of the parked vehicle based on the sensing signal, and controls the control of the lift drive module and the movement of the lift plate upward or downward through the sensing signal from the movement detection sensor according to the control information received from the parking control device. Claim 7 A parking vehicle locker according to claim 6, wherein the movement detection sensor includes a first distance sensing sensor that senses the distance to the parking vehicle above the lift plate and a second distance sensing sensor that senses the distance between the lift plate and the base plate, and the controller controls the upward movement of the lift plate using a sensing signal from the first distance sensing sensor and controls the downward movement of the lift plate using a sensing signal from the second distance sensing sensor. Claim 8 In claim 6, the controller recognizes vehicle information wirelessly transmitted from the parked vehicle through the communication interface and transmits the parked vehicle information including the vehicle information to the parking control device through the communication interface, wherein the parked vehicle information includes the identification information of the parked vehicle locker and the vehicle information of the identification information of the parked vehicle that is wirelessly transmitted and used by the parking control device for controlling the movement restriction of the parked vehicle. Claim 9 A parking management system comprising: a plurality of parking vehicle lockers according to claim 1; and a parking control device that controls the movement of a parking vehicle parked in a parking area of ​​the parking vehicle locker according to information received from the parking vehicle lockers. Claim 10 In claim 9, the parking control device receives parking vehicle information including vehicle information of a parked vehicle from the parking vehicle locker, and if the identification information of the received vehicle information is the identification information of a vehicle that is previously registered, transmits control information to the parking vehicle locker to allow the movement of the parked vehicle after parking, and the vehicle information is information recognized by the parking vehicle locker from a wireless signal transmitted wirelessly from the parked vehicle, a parking management system.

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