Parking system for providing parking spaces

Abstract

The invention relates to a parking system (10) comprising a support structure (12) and at least one gondola-like carrier (32) which has at least one parking space (34). The parking system (10) also comprises at least one conveyor arrangement (36) which is mounted on the support structure (12) and is designed to guide the at least one gondola-like carrier (32) movably relative to the support structure (12). The at least one gondola-like carrier (32) is coupled to the conveyor arrangement (36) and is designed to be moved together with the conveyor arrangement (36). Furthermore, the parking system (10) comprises at least one electric supply arrangement (38, 138) for providing electric energy. The parking system (10) according to the invention is characterised in that it comprises an electric torsion cable (40, 140) which is assigned to the at least one gondola-like carrier (32) and can be twisted about a longitudinal direction of the torsion cable (40, 140). The at least one torsion cable (40, 140) is coupled to the electric supply arrangement (38) in such a way that it provides the gondola-like carrier with electric energy.

Description

[0001] Parking device for providing parking spaces

[0002] The invention relates to a parking device for providing parking spaces.

[0003] Car parking garages with so-called paternoster systems are innovative, space-saving solutions for urban parking problems that are becoming increasingly important. Unlike conventional parking garages, which essentially operate on a horizontal surface, paternoster parking garages rely on a vertical concept that moves in loops like an endless elevator, allowing the parking spaces and the vehicles parked on them to ascend or descend within the paternoster. This structure enables efficient use of limited urban space.

[0004] Due to the increasing use of electromobility, the demand for suitable charging infrastructure in parking garages is also constantly growing. While providing electrical energy to charge vehicles is technically straightforward in conventional parking garages, integrating charging systems in parking garages with paternoster systems presents the challenge of dealing with a dynamic parking system, i.e., a parking system in which the parking spaces are in motion. State-of-the-art devices are known that attempt to address this challenge.

[0005] Document WO 2018 / 167796 A1 describes a device for supplying electrical power to vehicles in a parking garage using a paternoster system based on the use of slip rings. The slip rings are electrically coupled to a conductor rail and offer the possibility of transmitting electrical power via a rotating interface to a cable line, which is intended to transport electrical power to a vehicle parked on a movably mounted gondola.

[0006] Document EP 4 006 269 A1 discloses another parking device for vehicles which also operates according to a paternoster-like principle. Instead of a stationary conductor rail, the parking device described in this document has a connecting cable which is guided by means of a movable, flexible towing link. The towing link and thus also the connecting cable can be moved into different loop positions. As indicated, this parking device is a pseudo-paternoster system, since it is operated in such a way that the gondolas are moved in one direction during operation, but do not complete their entire orbit. Instead, as shown in Figures 2A to 2C of EP 4 006 269 A1, the gondolas must be moved or returned to an initial position or at least in an opposite direction after an incomplete rotation or a maximum displacement.be reset without completing a full circuit. The circuit of the paternoster-like parking device is therefore significantly limited due to the towing link.

[0007] The aforementioned devices for providing electrical energy on movable gondolas in parking towers are, due to their operating principle, very maintenance-intensive and extremely complex in terms of design. This not only results in high investment and maintenance costs, but also impairs efficiency and user-friendliness. Slip rings are particularly sensitive to external environmental influences and wear over time. The friction and contact between the slip rings and brushes lead to wear, which contributes to a limited service life and increased maintenance requirements. Particularly when the direction changes constantly, the load on the contact points between the slip rings and brushes increases. This alternating stress also leads to increased wear and thus a shortened service life of the parking or charging system.Systems with towed links are particularly complex and limited in their efficiency, as the frequent “resetting” of the gondolas or the towed link increases the access times for a parking garage user.

[0008] The invention is particularly based on the object of reducing the manufacturing and maintenance costs of a parking facility with integrated electric charging infrastructure and improving its user-friendliness. Furthermore, the invention aims to enable short access times to the parking spaces. A further object is to provide a vertical parking system with reduced maintenance requirements.

[0009] This object is achieved according to the invention by the features of the independent claims. Further developments of the invention can be found in the dependent claims.

[0010] A parking device according to the invention for providing parking spaces for mobile means of transport, in particular vehicles, comprises a support structure and at least one gondola having at least one parking space. Furthermore, the parking device comprises at least one conveyor arrangement attached to the support structure and intended to movably guide the at least one gondola relative to the support structure. The at least one gondola is coupled to the conveyor arrangement and intended to be moved together with the conveyor arrangement. Furthermore, the parking device comprises at least one electrical supply arrangement for providing electrical energy.

[0011] According to one aspect of the invention, the at least one gondola of the parking device described above is assigned at least one electrical torsion cable that can be twisted about a longitudinal direction or longitudinal extension of the torsion cable. The at least one torsion cable is coupled to the electrical supply arrangement in such a way that it supplies electrical energy to the gondola.

[0012] The features according to the invention can reduce the manufacturing and maintenance costs of a parking facility with integrated electric charging infrastructure. These features also allow for the construction of space-saving parking facilities, thus efficiently utilizing the limited space and, above all, the available floor space in densely populated areas. The inventors have further recognized that, with a parking facility according to the invention, in particular, the parking and retrieval of vehicles can be carried out within a very short time, which not only contributes to greater efficiency but also significantly to improved user-friendliness. The torsion cable also enables considerable freedom of movement of the conveyor arrangement together with the guided gondolas. In the sense of a paternoster system, this enables an increased number of revolutions of at least one gondola.In addition, the torsion cable is low-maintenance and robust, which enables high reliability and long service life.

[0013] The parking device according to the invention is designed to provide parking spaces for mobile means of transport. The provision of parking spaces refers in particular to making available suitable and accessible areas or spaces where mobile means of transport can be parked and / or stored, at least temporarily. This can be done in particular in urban areas, at shopping centers, at companies, or other locations to meet the need for parking and facilitate people's mobility. "Equipped" is understood to mean, in particular, intended, designed, constructed, and / or equipped. The design and dimensions of a parking space can depend on several factors. These include, for example, the type, weight, volume, and size of the means of transport.

[0014] For the purposes of this invention, "mobile means of transport" refers in particular to means of transport that can move independently or under human control. This can include conventional vehicles, such as cars, bicycles, motorcycles, but also technologies such as autonomous vehicles and / or drones and / or aircraft. The term "means of transport" therefore primarily refers to means of transport that are mobile and used to transport people or goods. The term "means of transport" can refer in particular to fully or at least partially electric means of transport, such as electric vehicles, but should not be limited to means of transport with these types of propulsion.

[0015] In some embodiments, the parking device according to the invention can have different parking areas or differently designed parking areas that are configured for specific applications. This has the advantage, among other things, that the available space can be used particularly efficiently, traffic flow can be improved, and safety and / or user-friendliness can be increased. Such a differentiated parking space design can thus contribute to the flexibility and overall increased utility value of the parking device.

[0016] The parking device, in particular, has a supporting structure. The supporting structure can, in particular, be configured or designed to ensure the stability of the parking device and to bear loads. The supporting structure can essentially comprise load-bearing and / or load-bearing elements such as supports, girders, beams, and / or struts, which support the functionality and stability of the parking device and take into account not only static loads but also dynamic forces and movements. A supporting structure can comprise a plurality of interconnected supporting elements that together form a supporting framework. The supporting structure can define the dimensions, such as the height and / or width, of the parking device.In particular, the support structure can extend predominantly in the vertical spatial direction, so that the extension in the vertical spatial direction, hereinafter also referred to as height, is greater than the extension in the horizontal spatial direction, hereinafter also referred to as width or length. The height of the support structure or the parking device can in particular correspond to twice, preferably at least four times, and particularly preferably at least five times the length and / or width of the support structure or the parking device. In some embodiments, the parking device can be designed and / or arranged at least partially underground, i.e., below the earth's surface.

[0017] Furthermore, the parking device according to the invention comprises at least one gondola, which has at least one parking area. In some embodiments, the base area of ​​the parking device can correspond to at least the area of ​​two gondolas. A gondola, within the meaning of this invention, can refer to a platform on which one or more means of transport can be placed.

[0018] According to the invention, the parking device further comprises a conveyor arrangement which is attached to the support structure or the support frame of the parking device and is intended to move the at least one gondola relative to the support structure. The at least one gondola is coupled to the conveyor arrangement and is intended to be moved together with the conveyor arrangement. According to one aspect, it can be provided that the at least one gondola is coupled to the conveyor arrangement above a center of gravity of the gondola. The gondola can be pivotably coupled to the conveyor arrangement relative to the latter. The at least one gondola can further comprise a linkage which is designed to attach the gondola to the conveyor arrangement or to suspend it therefrom. The linkage can be designed such that attachment to the conveyor arrangement above the center of gravity of the gondola is provided, in particular in the unloaded and loaded state.This results in a particularly smooth and self-stabilizing behavior of the gondola.

[0019] A conveyor arrangement is to be understood as at least one subsystem of the parking device which enables at least one gondola to move continuously and / or discontinuously at least in phases.

[0020] In some embodiments, the conveyor arrangement can comprise at least one drive source, at least one drive unit, at least one output unit, and / or at least one conveyor element. The drive source can be configured to drive the drive unit. For example, the drive source can be an electric motor, an internal combustion engine, and / or another energy source. The drive source can be coupled to the drive unit in a torque-transmitting manner. Furthermore, the drive unit and the output unit can be coupled to the torque-transmitting manner via at least one drive shaft. The conveyor arrangement or the conveyor element can comprise or define a conveyor path of the at least one gondola and be movable relative to the support structure.The conveying element can essentially comprise a chain device and / or a belt arrangement, in particular in the form of a conveyor chain and / or a conveyor belt, which extends at least predominantly in the vertical spatial direction. The conveying path or its course can vary depending on requirements and / or spatial conditions. For example, the conveying path can be an open or closed conveying path, for example in the form of a straight conveying path, a curved conveying path, a spiral conveying path and / or a circular conveying path. An open conveying path is understood to be a conveying path that does not allow the gondola to complete a revolution. A closed conveying path represents a conveying path on which the gondola can return from a starting position to this starting position by being conveyed by the conveying arrangement in a direction of revolution.A closed conveyor line can allow at least one complete revolution of the gondola along the conveyor line. In particular, the conveyor line can be a closed conveyor line in the shape of an oval loop, as can be the case, for example, with typical paternoster systems. According to some embodiments, the conveying direction and / or the speed in / at which the conveyor element moves can be controlled via the drive source and / or the dimensioning of the drive or output unit. The drive source can, in particular, be configured to drive the conveyor element in two, in particular exactly two, opposing conveying directions relative to the support structure. Furthermore, the conveyor arrangement according to the invention can comprise at least one deflection element, which is, in particular, configured to change the direction of the drive movement or of the conveyor element.The deflection element can redirect the conveyor element on which the at least one gondola is arranged and / or enable orderly and safe movement within the conveyor arrangement or the parking device. The drive unit and / or the output unit can be designed, for example, as a gear wheel and / or gear ring. The deflection element can be configured as a deflection pulley.

[0021] Alternatively or additionally, in some embodiments, the conveyor arrangement can comprise hydraulic or pneumatic systems designed to move the at least one gondola and / or the conveyor arrangement, in particular in the vertical direction. The parking device according to the invention further comprises at least one electrical supply arrangement designed to provide electrical energy. In some embodiments, the supply arrangement can comprise at least one electrical conducting device, for example in the form of a current conducting rail or current running rail. Such a current conducting rail or current running rail can be one or more, in particular, metallic conductors, which are mounted, for example, on an insulating bearing. The supply arrangement or the current conducting rail can run essentially parallel to the conveyor line, at least in sections.The current conducting rail can be arranged, at least in sections, parallel to the conveyor arrangement and / or a movable part of the conveyor arrangement, such as the conveyor element, in particular the conveyor chain. Furthermore, the at least one current conducting rail can be arranged stationary in or on the parking device or the support structure. According to some embodiments, the supply arrangement can be configured as an at least 1-phase, preferably at least 2-phase, and particularly preferably at least 5-phase power system. It is understood that the number of current-conducting phases can vary depending on the application and national specifications. Thus, more or fewer than 5 phases can be provided.

[0022] According to the invention, the parking device is provided to comprise at least one electrical torsion cable assigned to the at least one gondola, which can be twisted about a longitudinal direction or longitudinal extent. The torsion cable is electrically coupled to the electrical supply arrangement such that it supplies electrical energy to the gondola. In the context of this invention, a torsion cable is to be understood as an electrical cable that is particularly robust against bending and / or torsional stress. The gondola can be pivotably mounted relative to the conveyor arrangement. In one embodiment, the torsion cable can be designed entirely or at least partially as a spiral cable and / or comprise a spiral cable and / or be spiral-shaped.A spiral cable or a spiral design can have the property that a spiral starting shape is present and / or the cable is at least elastically dimensionally stable in that it attempts to maintain the spiral shape and attempts to counteract deformation. In the case of a spiral cable, there can be a longitudinal axis or longitudinal extension around which the spiral shape winds. It can further be provided that the longitudinal axis or longitudinal extension does not intersect the torsion cable, in particular the conductors of the torsion cable. The torsion cable can be designed to experience a twisting or twisting or torsion, preferably about its longitudinal direction or longitudinal axis, at least in phases when the gondola moves along a conveyor line and / or relative to the conveyor arrangement, i.e. to be subjected to torsion.Furthermore, the torsion cable can be configured to spiralize or unspirale when subjected to torsional stress, for example when the gondolas are moving. Alternatively, the torsion cable can be configured not to spiralize or unspirale when subjected to torsional stress. The torsional deformation is then structurally permitted by the torsion cable along the longitudinal direction. One could say that the torsion cable twists or twists along its longitudinal extent. Such a torsion cable can have special structural and / or structural features to permit such torsion. The torsion cable can further be configured such that it remains flexible despite torsional stress occurring and can reliably transmit electrical signals or energy without being damaged. In some embodiments, the torsion cable can preferably be twisted or unspiraled around its longitudinal direction orThe torsion cable can be twisted along its longitudinal axis by at least 100°, preferably at least 270°, and particularly preferably at least 540°, per meter of length. Furthermore, the torsion cable can be designed to transmit an electrical power of at least 11 kW, preferably at least 22 kW, particularly preferably at least 60 kW. To enable rapid charging, the torsion cable can, in some embodiments, even be configured to transmit an electrical power of at least 100 kW, 150 kW, or even 300 kW. In some embodiments, the torsion cable can be formed at least partially from PVC and / or PUR. The torsion cable can comprise a sheath within which the conductors of the torsion cable are twisted.

[0023] The use of torsion cables offers the advantage that the conveyor assembly does not have to be moved back after an incomplete revolution, but rather allows several complete revolutions before a maximum torsional load on the torsion cables is reached and a reset, i.e. a reversal of the movement of the conveyor assembly, is necessary. The principle of operation of a parking device with torsion cables is based on a reduction in access times. In the parking device according to the invention, the conveyor assembly can complete a high degree of freedom of movement with the help of the torsion cable assigned to the gondola, particularly in the case of a paternoster system, several complete revolutions. As a result, the entire operating process, i.e. the loading and unloading of the parking device or the gondolas with transport vehicles, can be designed to be smooth, uninterrupted and with short access times to the respective gondola.This results in significant time savings and increased user-friendliness.

[0024] By optimizing the motion sequence and using the torsion cable(s) in a parking system with a paternoster system, reversing the direction of movement is required less frequently. The advantage lies not only in improved efficiency but also in the increased overall performance of the system.

[0025] According to a further development, the torsion cable can be coupled to the at least one gondola and the electrical supply arrangement in such a way that a torsionable length of the torsion cable of at least one meter and preferably of at least four meters is provided. Depending on the length of the torsion cable, the conveyor arrangement or the supply arrangement can be configured to perform at least one, preferably at least three, and particularly preferably at least five, complete and continuous revolutions in succession. The torsion cable can be guided at least partially through and / or along the gondola. In particular, the torsion cable can run at least partially through and / or along the rod assembly of the gondola. This embodiment has the advantage that the rod assembly functions as a cable duct and the cable assembly is mounted so as to be protected from external influences.According to a further development, the rod assembly of the gondola can be aligned at least partially or in sections parallel to the parking area of ​​the gondola. The torsion cable can be mechanically coupled to a component of the electrical supply arrangement.

[0026] In some embodiments, the electrical supply arrangement can comprise at least one current collector arrangement in addition to at least one current conducting rail. The at least one current collector arrangement can be configured to be at least in electrical contact with the at least one current conducting rail. Furthermore, the current collector arrangement can be configured to move relative to the current conducting rail or to be moved relative to the current conducting rail, in particular together with an associated gondola. For this purpose, the at least one current collector arrangement can be coupled to the conveyor arrangement such that the current collector arrangement can be moved with the conveyor element, in particular along or parallel to the conveyor path. The current collector arrangement can preferably comprise a number of sliding contacts which corresponds to the number of current phases or current conducting rails. The current collector arrangement preferably comprises five sliding contacts.A current collector arrangement is to be understood as a device designed to transmit electrical energy in the form of current from a stationary power source, in this case, for example, from the current guide rail, to a movable unit, in this case, to the current collector arrangement itself and from there, for example, to a nacelle, or vice versa. The current collector arrangement preferably comprises a conductive part, for example in the form of a sliding contact, which establishes contact with the power source, and a spring-loaded device to constantly maintain electrical contact. In this case, the current guide rail can be arranged stationary, preferably on the support structure of the parking device. Each nacelle and / or each torsion cable can be assigned exactly one current collector arrangement.The current collector arrangement may comprise a plurality of current collectors, each of which can be assigned to a phase of the current guide rail and / or is in electrical contact with the respective phase of the current guide rail.

[0027] The electrical torsion cable can be coupled at least electrically, preferably electrically and mechanically, to the current collector assembly. The torsion cable can also be mechanically coupled to the at least one gondola and / or, in some embodiments, to the charging infrastructure arranged thereon. The torsion cable can thus be mounted in the parking device in a twistable manner, such that it is twisted during a relative movement of the conveyor assembly or the current collector assembly to the at least one gondola.

[0028] According to a further development, the current collector arrangement can be assigned to at least one safety arrangement. Furthermore, the torsion cable can be electrically coupled to a safety arrangement to protect the parking device, the supply arrangement, and / or vehicles parked on the gondola from overloads and short circuits. The at least one safety arrangement can be attached, for example, to the conveyor arrangement and / or the gondola. The safety arrangement can be designed to move along the conveyor path together with the conveyor element.

[0029] In some embodiments, the current collector arrangement can be coupled to at least two gondolas and / or at least two torsion cables. In other words, with such a configuration, several gondolas can share the same current collector arrangement or draw power from the same current collector arrangement. This can increase flexibility in system design and achieve cost- and space-efficient use of resources. Depending on the area of ​​application, the current collector arrangement can be configured differently. In particular, it can be a double current collector arrangement. It can be provided that each current collector of the current collector arrangement has at least two contacts with the respective phase of the current conducting rail. This serves to ensure even more reliable contact between the current collector arrangement and the current conducting rail or the respective phase.Such a configuration of the current collector arrangement can be designed to transmit higher powers compared to a single current collector arrangement, since the power transmission is shared via the at least two contacts with the respective phase of the current guide rail.

[0030] The parking device can comprise at least two, preferably at least six, and particularly preferably at least twelve gondolas. Of course, the number of gondolas can vary in different embodiments and is by no means limited to the above number. At least one of the gondolas can comprise at least one charging infrastructure with a charging device configured to supply electrical energy to at least one vehicle parked on the parking area of ​​the gondola. A charging device can be understood, in particular, to mean charging stations, wall boxes, and / or inductive charging technologies. To improve the user-friendliness and / or the range of applications of the parking device, gondolas can have multiple charging devices. This redundancy can, among other things, increase the reliability of the parking device or the charging infrastructure.Furthermore, this allows multiple means of transport to be supplied with electrical energy simultaneously on one gondola. In further embodiments, different charging devices can also be installed on at least one gondola, thereby increasing flexibility for a user.

[0031] In some embodiments, the charging infrastructure can be configured for bidirectional power supply. This not only enables the provision of electrical energy, for example, for charging vehicles parked on the at least one gondola, for the respective gondola, but also the provision of energy from vehicles parked in the gondola to the parking tower and / or the power grid, for example, from the vehicles' energy storage devices. The bidirectional power supply thus opens up the possibility of using the vehicles parked in the parking device as energy storage devices or buffers and / or supporting grid stability.

[0032] According to a further development, the parking device can comprise at least one guide arrangement configured to guide the at least one gondola or to limit its movement. A guide arrangement can be understood in particular as a structured arrangement that serves as a track, gliding path, or rolling path for the gondola. The guide arrangement can be configured to ensure precise and controlled movement and / or alignment, for example by having a guide groove that interacts with corresponding gondola-side guide elements, for example in the form of guide lugs, guide rollers, and / or guide necks. In some embodiments, the guide arrangement can comprise at least one guide rail. Furthermore, the guide arrangement can extend exclusively or largely in the vertical spatial direction. The guide arrangement can in particular be arranged stationary on the support structure.Furthermore, the guide arrangement can run parallel to the conveyor arrangement or the conveyor element, at least in sections. In some embodiments, the guide arrangement can be arranged on a side of the support structure opposite the side on which the drive source is arranged. One advantage of the guide arrangement is that the gondola can be kept essentially horizontal even if a vehicle is parked off-center on the gondola's parking area. Although the center of gravity of the gondola is then shifted in a lateral direction, the guide arrangement can counteract the gondola's tilting. Furthermore, the guide arrangement ensures additional stability, particularly during movement of the conveyor arrangement.

[0033] In some embodiments, the parking device may further comprise a data transmission system. The data transmission system may be configured to exchange data or information between a gondola or devices, computers, and / or networks located thereon with peripheral or external devices, computers, and / or networks located outside the parking device, and / or to communicate between them. According to some embodiments, the data transmission may be via cables, for example in the form of inductive couplers, and / or wirelessly.

[0034] According to a further development, the parking device can comprise a control unit configured to control the conveyor arrangement, in particular with regard to the conveying direction and / or conveying speed. Furthermore, the control unit can be configured to control the conveying direction and / or conveying speed based on a torsion state, based on a number of complete revolutions of the conveyor arrangement in one of the conveying directions, and / or based on the path length or distance traveled by which the conveyor element or gondolas have moved in one direction. For this purpose, a sensor can be provided that detects the torsion state of the torsion cable and / or the number of complete revolutions in one conveying direction. With the aid of this control, it is possible to load or twist the torsion cable up to a threshold value at which the torsion cable is fatigue-resistant or resilient and does not suffer irreversible damage.If this threshold value is reached, the controller can be configured to prevent movement of the conveyor element in a conveying direction that would exceed the threshold value and only allow and / or initiate movement in the opposite conveying direction. In further embodiments, the control unit can be configured to reset the conveyor arrangement to an initial state during a rest phase, i.e., a time in which no user is accessing the parking device, in which the at least one torsion cable is not subjected to torsion. Such a controller can make the operation of the parking device more efficient and protect the torsion cables, which can have a positive impact on maintenance intervals, as well as the service life of the torsion cables and the associated maintenance costs.

[0035] A further aspect of the invention relates to a parking device of the type described above, wherein said device comprises a data transmission system. The data transmission system forms an independent aspect, which can also be provided independently of the parking device or other features described in connection therewith. The data transmission system comprises a primary coupling unit, which is provided on a support frame and / or a conveyor arrangement of the parking device. Furthermore, the data transmission system comprises a secondary coupling unit, which is provided on at least one gondola of the parking device and is arranged, at least in phases, at a predetermined distance from the primary coupling unit. The primary coupling unit is configured for relative data transmission, at least during the phase of the predetermined distance.

[0036] A data transmission system is understood to be a system device responsible for the transmission of data between different devices, computers and / or networks. This can be a structure and / or configuration that enables the efficient transmission of information and forms the basis for communication in computer networks and other digital transmission environments. The data transmission system can, in particular, be configured to transmit real-time data or information about the charging infrastructure, a means of transport connected to it, in particular its charging process and / or progress and / or the position of the gondola. This information can, for example, be transmitted to a user who has parked a means of transport in the parking facility and / or can be retrieved on an external control device.

[0037] According to a further development, the primary and / or secondary coupling units can be designed as inductive couplers. This type of data transmission enables contactless data communication. Furthermore, the inductive coupling is low-wear, low-interference, reliable, and functionally electrically insulated. Such a data transmission system is easy to install and robust against external influences. Data transmission can be at least unidirectional, in particular from the primary coupling unit to the secondary coupling unit or from the secondary coupling unit to the primary coupling unit. In a further embodiment, data transmission can be bidirectional. Both coupling units can therefore be configured to both receive and transmit data. Furthermore, control signals can be sent via the data transmission system, which, for example, control the charging infrastructure.

[0038] The primary coupling unit can preferably be designed as a stationary data rail. This can run at least partially parallel to the conveyor arrangement or the conveyor element and / or the electrical supply arrangement or the power rail. The secondary coupling unit can be arranged on the gondola and move accordingly according to a rotational and / or translational movement relative to the primary coupling unit. Each gondola of the parking device can be assigned at least one secondary coupling unit.

[0039] In some embodiments, the data transmission system may also be configured to transmit energy.

[0040] A further aspect of the invention relates to a parking device of the type described above, wherein the parking device comprises at least one modular building foundation. The building foundation forms an independent aspect, which can also be provided independently of the parking device or other features described in connection therewith. The building foundation serves to stabilize at least one building and preferably to stabilize a parking device, particularly preferably a parking tower. The building foundation comprises at least one corner foundation module and at least one side foundation module that can be coupled to the corner foundation module. The corner foundation module and the side foundation module each have a coupling section for coupling.The at least one coupling section of the corner foundation module and the at least one coupling section of the side foundation module are intended to establish a positive connection with one another, at least in sections.

[0041] Such modular building foundations offer a particularly high degree of flexibility and allow building structures to be adapted to changing needs and / or specific environmental requirements such as soil conditions and, in particular, topographical features. The use of prefabricated modules not only significantly shortens construction time but also reduces the overall cost of the foundation, or even the entire parking facility. Furthermore, the use of such modular building foundations can ensure faster and more straightforward dismantling compared to a cast-in-place concrete foundation, i.e., a foundation that is poured directly on site. The modular building foundations can also be reused at another location if necessary, which contributes to greater cost-effectiveness and sustainability of the building foundations.

[0042] The positive engagement of coupled foundation modules can limit or prevent relative movement of the corner foundation module and the side foundation module in at least one, preferably at least two, and particularly preferably all three spatial directions. In particular, the coupling sections can engage with each other in such a way that the rotational degrees of freedom and the translational degrees of freedom of the foundation modules are limited in the direction of or around the x-axis, y-axis, and / or z-axis.

[0043] The coupling sections of the foundation modules can be designed to complement each other, at least in sections. Restricting the movement of the foundation modules when coupled can increase the overall rigidity of the foundation and the parking device, thus protecting against deformations or settlements caused by loads or external factors. Furthermore, the natural frequency of the parking device can be reduced, thus minimizing resonance effects. In this way, structural stability can be ensured, especially in seismically active areas.

[0044] According to a further development, the corner foundation module and / or the side foundation module can have recesses on an upper side for anchoring a vertical support structure. The vertical support structure can be designed as a support frame of a parking device.

[0045] Furthermore, the corner foundation module can have at least one first and / or at least one second recess for respectively receiving a tension anchor. This recess can in particular be designed as a through-hole. In the present case, a tension anchor is to be understood as a structural element that is designed to ensure the structural integrity of the building foundation. The first recess within the corner foundation module can be offset from the second recess. The first and second recesses can be formed along a respective recess axis. The first and second recess axes of the corner foundation module can be aligned at an angle to one another. The angle can be at least 1 degree and / or at most 40 degrees. If there are multiple first and / or second recesses, these can be formed substantially parallel to one another.Several such recesses have the advantage that the load can be distributed across several tension anchors.

[0046] In some embodiments, the side foundation module can have at least one recess for receiving a tension anchor. The recess can be formed along a recess axis. The recess can in particular be formed as a through-hole. Furthermore, the recess in the side foundation module can be formed such that the recess axis of the side foundation module, when coupled to the corner foundation module, is aligned with at least one of the recess axes of the corner foundation module. If there are multiple recesses, these can be formed substantially parallel to one another. Multiple such recesses have the advantage that the load can be distributed across multiple tension anchors. In some embodiments, the side foundation module can be formed symmetrically, in particular doubly symmetrically, at least apart from the at least one recess for receiving a tension anchor.Furthermore, the corner foundation module can be designed symmetrically with respect to a reference plane, at least with the exception of the first and second recesses for receiving a prestressing anchor. Depending on the intended application, the corner foundation module and / or the side foundation module can comprise a suitable material or combinations thereof. In particular, the foundation modules can at least partially comprise concrete, steel, a composite material, and / or reinforced concrete.

[0047] To ensure the stability and strength of the building foundation, the building foundation can comprise at least one tensioning anchor, which is intended to brace at least the corner foundation module and the side foundation module together. The tensioning anchor can be made essentially of steel and / or composite materials, such as carbon. Furthermore, the tensioning anchor can have a tensioning device by means of which the extent of the tensioning can be adjusted. In some embodiments, the building foundation can comprise at least one further corner foundation module, wherein the further corner foundation module and the at least one side foundation module can each have at least one coupling section for coupling. The at least one coupling section of the further corner foundation module and the at least one coupling section of the side foundation module can be provided to establish a positive connection with one another, at least in sections.The tension anchor can be provided to brace at least the corner foundation module, the side foundation module, and the additional corner foundation module. The tension anchor can be arranged in the respective recesses provided for this purpose. The tension anchor can be configured to prevent the foundation modules from shifting relative to each other in all spatial directions, and in particular in the vertical and / or horizontal spatial directions.

[0048] According to a further development, the at least one coupling section of the corner foundation module and / or the at least one coupling section of the side foundation module can comprise at least one receiving opening for receiving at least one connecting means. This connecting means can be provided to couple the corner foundation module and the side peripheral module to one another, preferably reversibly. The receiving opening can be formed along a receiving opening axis. Furthermore, the receiving opening axis can be formed substantially vertically, at least in the coupled state of at least one corner foundation module with at least one side foundation module. The connecting means can in particular comprise steel. Furthermore, the receiving opening of the side foundation module can be formed offset from the recess of the corner foundation module. In the context of this invention, a connecting means can in particular be a clamping screw or the like.The connecting means can be designed to prevent displacement of the foundation modules relative to one another in all spatial directions and in particular in horizontal and / or vertical spatial directions.

[0049] Optionally, the corner foundation module and / or the side foundation module may have at least one support foot arrangement on an underside to facilitate assembly of the building foundation.

[0050] A further aspect of the invention relates to a parking device of the type described above, wherein the parking device comprises at least one facade element configured for arrangement on an exterior and / or interior side of the parking device, in particular in the form of a parking tower. The facade element has at least one fastening arrangement for attachment to the supporting structure. The facade element forms an independent aspect that can also be provided independently of the parking device or other features described in connection therewith.

[0051] According to a further development, the fastening arrangement for fastening to the support structure can comprise a positive and / or non-positive connection, in particular a clamping and / or hook connection and / or magnetic connection. Furthermore, the fastening arrangement can be at least partially decoupled in order to allow a displacement of the facade element relative to the support structure, at least in the decoupled state. In some embodiments, the facade element can be displaced in a plane extending parallel to the support structure and / or perpendicular to this plane. The fastening arrangement can have a design that enables adjustable fastening perpendicular to a plane of an at least imaginary outer surface of the parking device and / or the support structure. For example, different thicknesses of facade elements can be compensated for and / or facade elements can be easily aligned relative to one another.The fastening arrangement may comprise a carriage which is intended to be guided in a carriage guide and / or rail guide of the support structure.

[0052] The facade element and / or the support structure can be designed such that the facade element can be selectively attached to different positions on the support structures. Furthermore, the support structure can have a substantially straight section, at least in some sections. For proper attachment of the facade elements, the parking device or the support structure can comprise specially designed, particularly horizontally oriented, supports or structural elements.

[0053] The at least one facade element can comprise a supporting frame. This can be symmetrical at least with respect to an imaginary reference plane. Furthermore, the supporting frame can comprise a standard profile, in particular a square profile, a round profile, a round bar profile, a square bar profile, a rectangular tube, and / or a rectangular bar. According to some embodiments, the supporting element can additionally or alternatively comprise cross braces.

[0054] According to a further development, the at least one facade element can also be tracked via a tracking device. The tracking device can align the facade element, for example, according to the position of the sun and / or a wind direction. Based on information from, for example, sensors and / or the time of day, the at least one facade element can follow the sun and / or the wind in its position to ensure optimal shade and / or protection from direct sunlight and / or wind damage. In principle, the facade element can be flexibly positioned manually and / or automatically. In some embodiments, the facade element can be positioned in such a way that optimal ventilation in the parking device is ensured.

[0055] The at least one facade element can, for example, comprise material such as glass, wood, plastic, steel, stainless steel and / or a combination of materials. In some embodiments, the facade element can be designed to generate electrical current. For this purpose, the facade element can, for example, be designed as a photovoltaic module or equipped with such a module. Such a configuration can generate electrical energy. The generated electrical energy can, for example, be made available to the electrical supply arrangement of the parking device, fed into the public power grid and / or temporarily stored in an energy storage module. Due to the particularly short transport routes for the electrical energy, line losses can, for example, be reduced and the efficiency of the parking device can thus be significantly improved.

[0056] Furthermore, the facade element can comprise a climbing support. The climbing support can comprise a wire and / or rope arrangement. Such a wire and / or rope arrangement allows plants to wind and / or attach themselves to and / or around the wire and / or rope arrangement. The facade element can be configured as a flat element. The flat element can conceal at least the supporting frame from at least one viewing direction.

[0057] According to some embodiments, the parking device can comprise a plurality of facade elements. The facade elements can be at least partially uniform or at least partially different in terms of their shape, size, structure, function, and / or material and / or can be aligned with the parking device.

[0058] Furthermore, the facade elements can cover at least 30%, preferably at least 50% and particularly preferably at least 80% of the side surface of the parking device, the support structure, the conveyor arrangement and / or the gondolas.

[0059] The devices and systems according to the invention are not intended to be limited to the application and embodiment described above. In particular, they may comprise a number of individual elements, components, and units that differs from the number stated herein to fulfill a functionality described herein. Furthermore, within the ranges of values ​​specified in this disclosure, values ​​within the stated limits are also to be considered disclosed and can be used arbitrarily.

[0060] The present invention is described below by way of example with reference to the accompanying figures. The drawings, the description, and the claims contain numerous features in combination. Those skilled in the art will expediently consider the features individually and use them in meaningful combination within the scope of the claims.

[0061] If there is more than one instance of a particular object, only one of them may be provided with a reference symbol in the figures and in the description. The description of this instance can be transferred accordingly to the other instances of the object. If objects are named using numerical terms, such as first, second, third object, etc., these serve to name and / or assign objects. Accordingly, for example, a first object and a third object, but not a second object, may be included. However, a number and / or sequence of objects could also be derived from numerical terms.

[0062] They show:

[0063] Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a parking device according to the invention;

[0064] Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a supporting structure of the parking device;

[0065] Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a conveyor arrangement of the

[0066] Parking device according to Fig. 1;

[0067] Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the conveyor arrangement according to Fig. 3;

[0068] Fig. 5 is a schematic view of a gondola of the parking device;

[0069] Fig. 6 is a front view of a supply arrangement according to Fig. 5;

[0070] Fig. 7 is a rear view of the supply arrangement according to Fig. 5;

[0071] Fig. 8 is a perspective rear view of a supply arrangement according to another embodiment;

[0072] Fig. 9 is a front view of the supply arrangement according to Figure 8;

[0073] Fig. 10 is a schematic diagram of a data transmission system;

[0074] Fig. 11 is a schematic representation of the parking device;

[0075] Fig. 12 is a perspective view of a corner foundation module;

[0076] Fig. 13 is a perspective view of a side foundation module; Fig. 14 is a schematic representation of a building foundation;

[0077] Fig. 15 a plan view of the building foundation in the coupled state;

[0078] Fig. 16 a front view of the building foundation in the coupled state;

[0079] Fig. 17 is a perspective rear view of a facade element in a state attached to the supporting structure 12;

[0080] Fig. 18 is a perspective front view of a facade element in a state attached to the supporting structure 12;

[0081] Fig. 19 a front view of the parking device with several facade elements; and

[0082] Fig. 20 is another front view of the parking device according to Fig. 19 with building foundation.

[0083] Figure 1 shows an exemplary embodiment of a parking device, more precisely a perspective view of the parking device from the outside, and is generally designated by the reference numeral 10. The parking device 10 has a support structure 12, which is essentially formed by a support frame 14. The support structure 12 or the support frame 14 has feet 16, which are designed to be placed or anchored on a surface such as a foundation and / or to support the support frame 14 relative to the surface. Furthermore, the support frame 14 comprises substantially vertically oriented supports 18, which are arranged on the feet 16 and / or are coupled to the feet 16. The vertical supports 18 are designed to support and / or stiffen the support frame 14. The vertical supports 18 extend substantially parallel and / or in series in the vertical spatial direction.The support structure 14 further comprises horizontal beams 20, wherein each horizontal beam 20 is aligned substantially perpendicular to the beams 18 and / or coupled to at least two adjacent vertical beams 18. In particular, the vertical load of the horizontal beams 20 is substantially absorbed by the vertical beams 18. The horizontal beams 20 can contribute significantly to the stability of the support structure 14 or the parking device 10 and / or to its stiffening. The embodiment shown also shows at least one cross brace 22, which can function as a type of structural element serving to increase the stability and rigidity of the support structure 14.The cross brace 22 can be designed as a strut arranged obliquely and / or diagonally and / or at a 45° angle, which extends at least between two vertical supports 18 and / or two horizontal supports 20 and / or one horizontal and one vertical support 18, 20. The at least one cross brace 22 can contribute to evenly distributing forces and, in particular, to minimizing lateral movements or deformations of the support structure 14. In particular, the cross brace 22 serves to additionally stiffen the support structure 12. The specific type and placement of the cross braces 22 can vary depending on the embodiment and / or the requirements of the support structure 14. The embodiment shown here shows, in particular, one or more diagonal cross braces 22 arranged in an X-shape between the vertical supports 18.This X-shaped or cross-shaped configuration can impart particularly high stability to the support structure 12 and thus to the parking device 10, both vertically and horizontally. The vertical supports 18, the feet 16, the horizontal supports 20, and / or the cross braces 22 can be designed, in particular, as steel profiles. In particular, the supports 18, 20 and / or cross braces 22 can be configured as H-profiles, T-profiles, U-profiles, round profiles, and / or solid profiles. For the sake of clarity, not all supports 18, 20 and not all cross braces 22 are provided with reference numerals.

[0084] Furthermore, Figure 1 shows a roof 24 which is designed to protect the underlying support structure 14 and the space 30 enclosed by the support structure 14 from the effects of the weather. The design of the roof 24 can vary depending on functional and architectural considerations. In some embodiments, the roof can be designed as a flat roof, a gable roof, a peaked roof, and in particular as a pent roof. Preferably, the roof 24 has an incline which promotes the drainage of water. In the present case, the roof 24 is configured as a trapezoidal sheet metal roof in a pent roof design. However, further embodiments not shown here can also have different or different roof structures. Photovoltaic modules can be provided on the roof 24 and / or the roof 24 can be formed at least partially by photovoltaic modules.

[0085] The parking device 10 shown in Figure 1 further comprises a gate 26 integrated into a front and a rear side of the parking device 10 or the support structure 14. The gate 26 can function as a barrier and be configured to block and / or open an entrance and / or an exit or an entry and / or an exit of the parking device 10. Further embodiments can have only one gate 26, which can function as both an entrance and an exit. Further alternative embodiments can, in addition to or as an alternative to the gate 26, have at least one barrier (not shown here), which can be placed horizontally above the entry and / or exit or a driveway. Such devices can be configured to control or monitor vehicle access or user access.For example, such barriers can be connected to a ticket and / or access system and / or open or close automatically when an authorized or unauthorized means of transport 28 and / or an authorized or unauthorized user is detected. The means of transport 28 is depicted in this and the following figures merely as an example in the form of a car.

[0086] In the space 30, hereinafter also referred to as the interior space, which is enclosed by the support structure 14, at least one gondola 32 is arranged, which has at least one parking area 34. For the sake of clarity, not all of the gondolas 32 shown are provided with a respective reference numeral. In the present embodiment, a total of 12 such gondolas 32 are provided, although any other numbers may also be provided. The parking device 10 further comprises a conveyor arrangement 36, which is attached to an inner side of the support structure 12 or the support structure 14 of the parking device 10. The conveyor arrangement 36 is provided to movably guide the at least one gondola 32 relative to the support structure 12. The at least one gondola 32 is coupled to the conveyor arrangement 36 and is intended to be moved together with the conveyor arrangement 36.The parking device 10 further comprises an electrical supply arrangement 38 for providing electrical energy. The parking device 10 also comprises at least one electrical torsion cable 40 assigned to the at least one gondola 32, which is twistable about a longitudinal direction LR of the torsion cable 40. The at least one torsion cable 40 is coupled to the electrical supply arrangement 38 in such a way that it provides electrical energy to the gondola 32. In this way, vehicles 28 parked on the parking area 34 of the at least one gondola 32 can be supplied with electrical energy.

[0087] As shown in Figure 1, the conveyor arrangement 36 can comprise a drive unit 42 and an output unit 44, which are coupled to one another via a drive shaft 46 to transmit torque. The at least one gondola 32 can comprise a linkage 48 that is directly and / or indirectly coupled to at least one conveyor element 50, which is driven by the drive unit 42 or by the output unit 44. The linkage 48 can be coupled to the at least one conveyor element 50 in such a way that the linkage 48 or the gondola 32 is movable, twistable, and / or rotatable relative to the conveyor element 50. In the present embodiment, the conveyor element 50 is designed as a conveyor chain 51. The drive unit 42 and the output unit 44 are arranged on two opposite sides in the interior 30 of the support frame 14.In the embodiment of the parking device 10 shown, a drive source 52 in the form of an electric motor 53 is also provided, which is designed to transmit a torque to the drive unit 42.

[0088] For a better illustration of the conveyor arrangement 36 and the gondola 32, reference is made to the following Figures 3 to 8.

[0089] Figure 2 shows only one embodiment of a support structure 12 without conveyor arrangement 36 and without gondolas 32. The basic structure corresponds to the support structure 12 already described above and shown in Figure 1. In particular, the support frame 14 and its vertical supports 18, horizontal supports 20 and cross struts 22 can be seen. Here too, for the sake of clarity, not all structural features are provided with reference numerals. Furthermore, it can be seen that the parking device 10 and the support structure 12 are designed to be significantly taller than they are wide. Thus, the height H of the embodiment of the support structure 12 of the parking device 10 shown in Figure 2 corresponds to at least three times the length L and / or width B of the support structure 12. The roof 24 is designed, for example, as a pent roof.

[0090] Figure 3 shows the internal structure 58 of the parking device 10 according to Figure 1. Shown in particular is the conveyor assembly 36, which is configured at least largely in the vertical spatial direction, as well as gondolas 32 coupled thereto. Means of transport 28 are parked on some of the gondolas 32 or their parking areas 34. The conveyor assembly 36 comprises the drive unit 42 and the output unit 44, which are coupled to one another via the drive shaft 46 in a torque-transmitting manner. Such a coupling enables synchronization of the drive unit 42 with the output unit 44 or synchronization of the respective conveyor chains 51. The conveyor assembly 36 or drive unit 42 is driven or controlled by an electric motor 53. The drive unit 42 and the output unit 44 can be of essentially identical design and arranged on opposite sides of the interior space 30 or the support structure 12.Also visible are deflection elements 82 which deflect the conveyor arrangement 36 or the conveyor chain 51 and consequently also the conveyor section. In the embodiment shown, the conveyor section is elliptical and essentially configured according to a paternoster system and runs essentially in a vertical spatial direction. Furthermore, the present embodiment has a supply arrangement 38. In the present case, this is arranged on the drive side, i.e. at the front inside the parking device 10. In further embodiments not shown here, the supply arrangement 38 can, however, also be arranged on the output side, i.e. at the rear inside the parking device 10. The supply arrangement 38 comprises a current guide rail 54 which is arranged essentially radially outside and at a distance, preferably parallel, from the conveyor chain 51. The current guide rail 54 is stationary, i.e. essentially immovable, on the support structure 12 orthe supporting frame 14. The current guide rail 54 can also be referred to as a current running rail.

[0091] Furthermore, Figure 3 shows at least one guide arrangement 56, which is designed to guide the at least one gondola 32 relative to the support structure 12 or to limit its pivotability relative to the support structure 12, in particular when moving together with the conveyor arrangement 36. In this embodiment, the guide arrangement 56 comprises at least one guide rail 57, which runs at least predominantly in the vertical spatial direction. In the present case, the guide arrangement 56 is arranged in a particularly stationary manner on the support structure 12 provided on the output side, i.e., at the rear within the parking device 10. Furthermore, the guide arrangement 56 runs at least partially parallel to the conveyor arrangement 36 or the output-side conveyor element 50. Additionally or alternatively, the guide arrangement 56 can also be arranged on the drive-side support structure 12, i.e., at the front within the parking device 10.The movement of the gondolas 32 together with the conveyor arrangement 36 or the conveyor chain 51 is indicated by the arrows in Figure 3.

[0092] In principle, a gondola 32 according to the embodiment shown here can approach or be relocated to four different areas P1, P2, P3, P4. In the first area P1, the gondola 32 or the means of transport parked on it is in an initial, start or end position. When the gondola 32 is located in this area and is stationary, the gondola 32 can be loaded and / or unloaded. Preferably, the area P1 is defined as a specific position in which imaginary reference points of the gondola 32 are aligned flush with reference points of an exit. In other words, the parking area 34 is arranged substantially parallel to and / or at the same height as an access area provided in front of the parking device 10. This makes it possible for means of transport in this position to drive comfortably onto or off the parking area of ​​this gondola 32.The second region P2 is reached as soon as the gondola 32 leaves the first region P1. The conveying direction in which the gondola 32 moves is irrelevant. The regions P2, P3 and P4 are described below as examples for a movement of the gondolas 32 in which they move or are moved in a counterclockwise direction. It is understood that the same statements also apply if the gondolas 32 move in the opposite direction. In region P2, the gondola 32 that was previously in region P1 moves away from region P1. In the present embodiment, the gondola 32 performs an upward travel or upward movement. Since the conveying section in the present embodiment extends essentially in the vertical spatial direction, the gondola 32 is displaced essentially in the height direction in region P2.In the embodiment shown, the area P2 is higher than the first area P1, although an area lower than the first area P1 is also possible, for example if the parking device 10 is arranged below the ground surface except for the area P1. In this case, the area P1 is preferably formed in an upper area of ​​the parking device 10 and the entry and exit take place at an upper end of the parking device 10. It is understood that, depending on the embodiment of the conveyor arrangement 36, different spatial directions can be traveled. Back to the embodiment shown in Figure 3: In order to reach the area P2, the gondola 32 is moved essentially vertically upwards. Generally speaking, the gondola 32 is moved in the area P2 along the conveyor line and in the conveyor direction, and moves away from the area P1. This does not apply, of course, to embodiments in which the conveyor line runs differently from the conveyor line shown here.If the gondola 32 is moved further, the gondola 32 reaches a turning point P3, from which it approaches the area P1 again. In the present case, this is the highest point of the conveyor line. When this point is reached, the gondola 32 is in a transition position P3. In the present case, in position P3, the gondola 32 changes between an upward and downward movement. If the gondola 32 is moved further, a downward movement occurs. The area in which the gondola 32 moves away from the turning point P3 and approaches the area P1 is referred to as the fourth area P4. In the present case, the area P4 is lower than the transition position P3. In this area P4, the gondola 32, in the present embodiment, moves vertically downwards along the conveyor line in a desired position P1. If the gondola 32 moves further, it reaches the starting position P1 again. At this point, it should be noted that the at least one gondola 32 can be in one of the positions orAreas P1, P2, P3 or P4 are maintained and / or the conveying direction can be changed at any time.

[0093] Preferably, the parking device 10 or the conveyor arrangement 36 can be operated, in particular operated automatically, in such a way that after a loading or unloading process, the gondolas 32 are arranged or moved in such a way that one, and in particular the next, unloaded, i.e. available, gondola 32 is positioned in the starting position P1. In this way, the parking device can be used efficiently and a parking process can be shortened. During a loading or unloading process of the gondola 32, the conveyor arrangement 36 is designed not to move. The conveyor arrangement 36 can furthermore be controlled via an operating device (not shown in detail here) and can be designed to identify a specific gondola 32 and / or a specific means of transport 28 parked thereon on demand and to move the selected gondola 32 orto move the gondola 32, on which the selected means of transport 28 is located, to the starting position P1 so that the selected means of transport 28 can leave the parking device 10 again.

[0094] Figure 4 shows a perspective view of the conveyor assembly 36 according to Figure 3, but in a free-standing illustration. The following primarily describes in more detail the features not yet referred to above. Regarding the other features, reference can be made to the above description. The conveyor assembly 36 shown in Figure 4 comprises drive-side coupling devices 60a and output-side coupling devices 60b. The coupling devices 60a, 60b are arranged on the respective conveyor chains 51, which are coupled to the drive unit 42 and the output unit 44, respectively. The coupling devices 60a, 60b are further arranged on the conveyor chains 51 such that they move or are moved along with a movement of the conveyor chain 51 along the conveyor path. The number of coupling devices 60a, 60b corresponds to twice the number of gondolas 32 that can be coupled thereto.The coupling devices 60a, 60b are configured to arrange the at least one gondola 32 on the conveyor chain 51 so as to be pivotable about a reference axis VA, which runs parallel to a longitudinal axis LA of the linkage 48 and / or the drive shaft 46. In the embodiment shown, each gondola 32 is coupled to both a drive-side coupling element 60a and an output-side coupling element 60b. Furthermore, the coupling devices 60a, 60b are configured to guide the at least one gondola 32 in a coupled state along the conveying direction defined by the conveyor chain 51.

[0095] Figure 5 shows a schematic representation of an exemplary gondola 32. The underside of the gondola 32 forms the parking area 34, which is supported by a parking area frame 34a. In the embodiment shown, the parking area 34 is essentially rectangular. The gondola 32 further comprises a rod assembly 48. The rod assembly 48 has two side rods 48a, 48b, which are essentially formed as a U-shaped frame coupled to the parking area frame 34a. Furthermore, the rod assembly 48 has a central rod assembly 48c, which connects the two side rods 48a, 48b to one another in a central, upper region. The torsion cable 40 is guided at least partially within the rod assembly 48, in particular within the central rod assembly 48c. This represents a particularly advantageous embodiment since the torsion cable 40 is, on the one hand, guided in a protected manner and, on the other hand, has a large, twistable length.Coupling pins 49 are arranged on the rod assembly 48, in particular on an end region of the central rod assembly 48c, by means of which the gondola 48 can be coupled to the conveyor assembly 36 or to respective coupling devices 60a, 60b arranged on the conveyor chain 51. The gondola 32 can be coupled to the conveyor assembly 36 in such a way that, in the coupled state, the gondola 32 is pivotally mounted about the axis LA, which extends along the longitudinal extent of the central rod assembly 48c. Furthermore, the embodiment of the gondola 32 shown in Figure 5 comprises at least two guide elements 68, which are designed in the form of guide necks 70. The guide elements 68 further have a respective guide roller 71. The respective guide roller 71 is designed, in particular, to be received by a guide groove of the associated guide assembly 56.In some embodiments, only one guide element 68 of the nacelle 32 may cooperate with the guide assembly 56.

[0096] Furthermore, the gondola 32 in the embodiment shown in Figure 5 has at least one charging device 64 in the form of a charging station 66, which is designed to supply a means of transport 28 located on the gondola 32 with electrical energy. The charging device 64 is supplied with electrical energy, among other things, by at least the torsion cable 40. For this purpose, the torsion cable 40 is electrically coupled to a supply arrangement 38. The torsion cable 40 can, at least in phases, experience a twisting, preferably about the longitudinal direction of the torsion cable 40, when the gondola 32 is moved along a conveyor line. The torsion or twisting of the torsion cable 40 is indicated by the two arrows in Figure 5 in the region of the central rod 48c. Furthermore, the torsion cable 40 can preferably be twisted about its longitudinal direction orThe torsion cable 40 can be twisted along its longitudinal extent by at least 100°, preferably at least 270°, and particularly preferably by at least 540° per meter of length. The torsion cable 40 can be coupled to the at least one nacelle 32 and the electrical supply arrangement 38 in such a way that a twistable length of the torsion cable 40 of at least one meter, preferably at least 4 meters, is provided. Furthermore, the at least one torsion cable 40 can be guided at least in sections through and / or along the nacelle 38 or its rods 48, in particular its central rods 48c. At this point, it should be noted that the supply arrangement 38 and the charging device 64 are shown only in a simplified manner. Exemplary embodiments of the supply arrangement 38 can be seen in Figures 6 to 8.The charging device 64 could also be provided in the form of a wall box, for example on the side rod 48b, in particular on the mounting plate 48d shown.

[0097] Figure 6 shows a section X of the supply arrangement 38 according to Figure 4. The conveyor chain 51 can be seen, to which one of the coupling devices 60a is coupled in such a way that the coupling device 60a is moved along with a movement of the conveyor chain 51. The coupling device 60a is essentially plate-shaped and, in the embodiment shown here, has a tapered section 61 oriented away from the conveyor chain 51. The coupling device 60 can be fastened to the conveyor chain 51, in particular via at least one bolt 65 of the conveyor chain.

[0098] Furthermore, at least one protective device 74, also referred to as an intervention guard, can be seen, which extends in an arc from a central region 67 of the coupling device 60a to the conveyor chain 51 and is coupled to the coupling device 60a. The protective device 74 serves to prevent, for example, a person from interfering with the current guide rail 54 or the current collector arrangement 75. A coupling point 63 is formed on the tapered section 61 of the coupling device 60a. The coupling point 63 is intended to be coupled to a nacelle 32 or the rod assembly 48 and in particular to a coupling pin 49 of the nacelle 32, so that the nacelle 32 is pivotally mounted about a reference axis GA, which extends coaxially from the coupling point 63. The reference axis GA can be arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis LA of the linkage 48 and / or coincide with the longitudinal axis LA.

[0099] In the embodiment shown here, the current conducting rail 54 runs behind the coupling device 60a. The current conducting rail 54 comprises a plurality of phases 69. The current conducting rail 54 is arranged substantially parallel to the conveyor chain 51. Between the protective device 74 and the coupling device 60a, at least one current collector arrangement 75 (not shown in detail) is arranged, which is provided on the coupling device 60a. The current collector arrangement 75 is designed to be at least in electrical contact with the at least one current conducting rail 54 and to be displaced relative to and along the current conducting rail 54 when the conveyor chain 51 moves. Alternatively or additionally, the current collector arrangement 75 can also be arranged spatially above and / or below the coupling device 60a and electrically coupled there to the current conducting rail 54.The coupling device 60a comprises two recesses 79 extending between the tapered portion 61 and a region of the coupling device 60a where the bolts 65 are provided, the recesses 79 being optional.

[0100] In the present embodiment shown, the current collector arrangement 75 is concealed by the protective device 74, whereby the current collector arrangement 75 can also be designed differently, as explained, for example, in connection with Figures 8 and 9.

[0101] The associated torsion cable 40 can also be seen. The torsion cable 40 is electrically coupled to the current collector arrangement 75 and initially runs to a fuse arrangement in the form of a fuse box 72, which is arranged on the coupling device 60a. The cable section between the current collector arrangement 75 and the fuse arrangement does not necessarily have to be designed as a torsion cable 40, but can alternatively or additionally also comprise a conventional cable that does not have any special torsional properties. The torsion cable 40 leads away from the fuse box 72 and towards the coupling point 63. The torsion cable 40 is further electrically coupled to the electrical supply arrangement 38, in particular the current collector arrangement 75 and / or the fuse box 72. Furthermore, the torsion cable 40 is fixedly arranged, in particular clamped, in an area on the coupling device 60a, thereby enabling a defined torsion section.The fixed arrangement also serves to ensure that occurring torsional forces are not transferred to the electrical supply arrangement 38, in particular the current collector arrangement 75 and / or the fuse box 72.

[0102] Figure 7 shows a rear view of the supply arrangement 38 according to Figure 6. The busbar 54 can be seen. In the present embodiment, this comprises a total of five electrical phases 69. The phases 69 are, or the busbar 54 is further arranged, on at least one busbar mount 76, which can be coupled to the support structure 12. The busbar mount 76 is designed to ensure the arrangement and stability of the busbar 54 with its phases 69.

[0103] Figure 8 shows a perspective rear view of another embodiment of a supply arrangement 138 according to section X of Figure 4. The essential difference between this embodiment of the supply arrangement 138 and the embodiment shown in Figures 6 and 7 lies in the design of the coupling device 160a. According to the embodiment shown in Figure 8, the coupling device 160a is configured as a substantially four-angled component which has a type of notch or depression 173 in a central region 167 of the coupling device 160a. The current collector arrangement 175 is arranged in the notch 173. Furthermore, the notch 173 is configured such that the current conducting rail 154 is arranged at least partially within the notch 173 and can also extend therein.Such a configuration can advantageously offer additional protection against intervention by persons and / or external influences. Furthermore, this configuration allows a compact design of the overall structure. The coupling device 160a can, for example, be manufactured as a monolithic block into which the notch 173 is milled. Alternatively, the coupling device 160a can comprise a plurality of individual components joined together, in particular welded together or fastened to one another by means of bolts. The current collector arrangement 175 shown, which is arranged in the notch 173, comprises a plurality of sliding contacts 120, which can be electrically coupled to the respective phases 169 of the current conducting rail 154, in particular during operation. Figure 9 shows a front view of the supply arrangement 138 shown in Figure 8. It can be seen that the coupling device 160a has a first and a second notch E1, E2.The first notch E1 is formed in an end region of the tapered section 161a. The second notch E2 is formed in a region of the coupling device 160a that is located in the immediate vicinity of the conveyor chain 151, or in the embodiment shown, which is coupled to the conveyor chain 151 via the bolts 165. A coupling point 163 is arranged in the first notch E1. A terminal box 172 is arranged in the second notch E2. The coupling point 163 is intended to be coupled to a gondola 32 or the rod assembly 48 and in particular to a coupling pin 49 of the gondola 32, so that the gondola 32 is pivotally mounted about a reference axis GA, which, starting from the coupling point 163, is oriented, for example, substantially perpendicularly relative to the conveying direction and / or can be arranged, for example, parallel to the longitudinal axis LA of the rod assembly 48 and / or coincides with the longitudinal axis LA.The torsion cable 140 leads away from the terminal box 172 and toward the coupling point 163. The torsion cable 140 is further electrically coupled to the electrical supply arrangement 138, in particular to the current collector arrangement 175 and / or the terminal box 172. The supply arrangement 138 is partially concealed by the coupling device 160a in Figure 9 shown here. A clamp 177 is also provided on the coupling device 160a, which secures the torsion cable 140 to the coupling device 60a in a torsionally rigid manner. The clamp 177 serves to provide a predetermined torsion section between the coupling device 160a and an area in the associated nacelle 32.

[0104] Figure 10 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of a data transmission system 84. The data transmission system 84 comprises at least one primary coupling unit 80, which can be provided, for example, on the support structure 12 and / or the conveyor arrangement 36 of the parking device 10. Furthermore, the data transmission system 84 comprises a secondary coupling unit 78, which is provided for attachment to one of the gondolas 32 of the parking device 10 and is arranged, at least in phases, at a predetermined distance d from the primary coupling unit 80. The primary coupling unit 80 is configured for relative data transmission, at least during the phase of the predetermined distance d.The data transmission system 84 can be configured, in particular, to transmit real-time data and / or information related to the charging device 64 of the gondola 32, a means of transport 28 connected thereto, in particular its charging progress, and / or a position of the gondola 32 within the parking device. This information can be transmitted, for example, to a user who has parked a means of transport 28 in the parking device 10 and / or can be accessed, for example, on an external mobile or stationary operating device 126. This transmission can be carried out via cable and / or wirelessly.

[0105] In the presently shown embodiment, the primary and secondary coupling units 80, 78 are embodied as inductive couplers 122. In other words, the coupling units 80, 78 are embodied as a modulator and a demodulator, respectively. The modulator is configured to convert data and / or information from a source into a suitable transmission format, by means of which the data can then be transmitted between the coupling units 78, 80. This can typically be done by changing the properties of a carrier signal. The demodulator is further configured to convert the modulated signal back into its original form. Together, the modulator and demodulator can form an inductive data transmission system. This data transmission system can be configured to transport digital data contactlessly over analog transmission media.

[0106] According to this embodiment, the primary coupling unit 80 can be designed as a stationary data rail 128. As shown by way of example in the following Figure 11, this can run at least partially parallel to the conveyor arrangement 36 and / or the electrical supply arrangement 38 and / or the power rail 54. The secondary coupling unit 78 can be arranged on the gondola 32 and move accordingly according to a rotational and / or translational movement relative to the primary coupling unit 80. Each gondola 32 of the parking device 10 can be assigned at least one secondary coupling unit 78.

[0107] Figure 11 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of the parking device 10. The parking device 10 comprises a movable conveyor element 50, which is essentially elliptical in shape. The conveyor element 50 is driven by the drive source 52 and is coupled to the respective gondolas 32 via the coupling devices 60a, b. The parking device 10 further comprises the stationary current guide rail 54, which is spaced apart from the conveyor element 50 and extends radially outward from a reference point BP of the parking device 10. The current guide rail 54 runs essentially parallel to, and offset outward from, the conveyor element 50. The parking device 10 further comprises the stationary data rail 128, which runs essentially parallel to the conveyor element 50 or the current guide rail 54 and is spaced apart in the radial direction from the conveyor element 50 or the data rail 128.In the embodiment shown here, the parking device 10 also comprises the stationary guide rail 57, which runs parallel to the conveyor element 50, the power conducting rail 54 or the data rail and is radially spaced from the conveyor element 50, the power conducting rail 54 or the data rail. Furthermore, the parking device 10 comprises a control unit S, which is designed in particular to control the conveyor arrangement 36, in particular with regard to the conveying direction and / or conveying speed. For this purpose, the control unit S can be coupled to the conveyor arrangement 36 via a cable connection or wirelessly. Furthermore, the control unit S can be designed, for example, to control the conveying direction and / or the conveying speed, inter alia, in accordance with a torsional state of the torsion cable 40, in accordance with a number of complete revolutions and / or in accordance with the path length or the distance covered by which the conveyor element 50 orto control the gondolas 32 were moved in one direction.

[0108] Figure 12 shows a corner foundation module 90 for a building foundation. In the embodiment shown here, the corner foundation module 90 has a substantially rectangular, in particular square, base area. Furthermore, at least one, in the present embodiment two, side surfaces 91a, 91b of the corner foundation module 90 are shaped or structured such that they can be positively coupled to a complementary structure or a complementary foundation module. For this purpose, the side surfaces 91a, 91b in the present case have a central region 94 and two adjacent side recesses 95a, 95b, which extend at least halfway up the side surface 91a, 91b in the vertical direction. The side surfaces 91a, 91b are formed at least on adjacent sides of the side foundation module 92. In other words, the corner foundation module 90 is designed in such a way that it can be modularly assembled with complementary foundation modules.In the structure of the side surfaces 91a, 91b of the corner foundation module 90, at least one recess 86a is provided, particularly in the region of the side recesses 95a, 95b, which is intended to accommodate a connecting means 102. The at least one recess 86a can be a through-bore or a through-hole. Furthermore, the corner foundation module 90 has at least one further recess 85 on an upper side 130a for anchoring a vertical support structure 12 or for anchoring feet 16 such as that of the parking device 10. In the present case, two such recesses 85 are provided. In the present embodiment, the corner foundation module 90 is symmetrical, at least in its external shape, with respect to a reference axis SA1, which runs essentially diagonally through the cross-section of the corner foundation module 90.

[0109] Figure 13 shows a side foundation module 92 for a building foundation. In the embodiment shown here, the side foundation module 92 essentially has a rectangular, in particular elongated, rectangular base area and is constructed similarly to a cuboid. The side foundation module 92 is particularly designed to be installed in areas of a building foundation in which a straight line of the building foundation is provided. Furthermore, at least one, according to the present embodiment two, side surfaces 93a, 93b of the side foundation module 92 are shaped or structured such that they can be positively coupled to a complementary structure or a complementary foundation module, in particular to the corner foundation module 90. The side surfaces 93a, 93b are essentially formed on opposite sides of the side foundation module 92.In other words, the side foundation module 92 is designed such that it can be assembled in a modular manner with complementary foundation modules, in particular with corner foundation modules 90. The side surfaces 93a, 93b each have a central recess 96 that extends centrally across the respective side surface 93, 93b along the vertical direction. Furthermore, two projections 97a, 97b are formed on the side surfaces 93a, 93b laterally adjacent to the respective central recess 96, extending at least halfway up the respective side surface 93a, 93b in the vertical direction. Furthermore, a recess 86b is provided in the structure of the side surfaces 93a, 93b of the side foundation module 92, in particular in the projections 97a, 97b, which is intended to receive a connecting means 102. The recesses 86b may be through-holes or through-holes.Furthermore, the side foundation module 92 has additional recesses 85 on an upper side 130b for anchoring a vertical support structure 12 or for anchoring support feet 16. In the present embodiment, the side foundation module 92 is doubly symmetrical with respect to two reference axes SA2, SA3, except for the recesses 85. If the corner foundation module 90 is coupled to the side foundation module 92, the central region 94 of a side surface 91a, 91b engages in the central recess. Furthermore, the corresponding projections 97a, 97b of a side surface 93a, 93b engage in the respective side recess 95a, 95b of the side surface 91a, 91b. The recesses 86a can then be aligned with respective recesses 86b, whereby respective connecting means 102 can then couple the modules 90, 92 to one another.

[0110] Figure 14 shows a schematic representation or an exploded view of a modular building foundation 100. The building foundation 100 is designed to stabilize a building, in particular a parking facility 10 or a parking tower. In the present embodiment, the building foundation 100 comprises four corner foundation modules 90 described above and four side foundation modules 92 described above, which are designed such that they can be positively coupled to one another. In the present case, the foundation modules 90, 92 are arranged such that they form a substantially square-ring-shaped foundation structure. The side regions of the foundation structure are formed at least largely by the side foundation modules 92. The transition regions or corner regions are essentially formed by the corner foundation modules 90.

[0111] It should be noted at this point that the foundation modules 90, 92 or the building foundation 100 are by no means limited to the embodiments presented herein. Rather, the shape of the foundation modules 90, 92 and / or the design of the side surfaces 91a, 91b, 93a, 93b can vary depending on the requirements.

[0112] Figure 15 shows a plan view of the building foundation 100 in the coupled state. In the embodiment shown, the corner foundation modules 90 have at least one first recess 108a and at least one second recess 108b for receiving a respective tension anchor 104. The recesses 108a, 108b are schematically represented as dashed lines. The first recess 108a and the second recess 108b are formed along a respective recess axis 109a, 109b. The recess axes 109a, 109b preferably run parallel to a side surface of the corresponding side foundation module 92 or corner foundation module 90. The side foundation modules 92 have at least one recess 108c for receiving a tension anchor. The recess 108c is formed along a recess axis 109a, 109b.In the embodiment shown, the recess 108c in the side foundation module 92 is formed such that the recess axis 109a, 109b of the side foundation module 92 is aligned with at least one of the recess axes 109a, 109b of the corner foundation module 92 in a state coupled to the corner foundation module 90.

[0113] For the sake of clarity, not all recesses 85, 86 are provided with reference symbols.

[0114] Figure 16 shows a front view of the building foundation 100 in the coupled state of the foundation modules 90, 92, wherein the substantially internal recesses 108a, 108b, 108c are shown. The recesses 108a, 108b of the corner foundation modules 90 are aligned with the recess 108c of the side foundation module 92. In the present embodiment, a first tension anchor 104a is arranged in the recess composed of the recesses 108a, 108c, and 108b. From the perspective of an observer, this first tension anchor extends through the left corner foundation module 90, the side foundation module 92, and the right corner foundation module 90. The tension anchor 104a is designed to secure the building foundation 100 or the foundation modules 90, 92 essentially against displacement in the horizontal spatial direction, in particular in the direction of the interlocking foundation modules 90, 92 away from each other.Furthermore, the side foundation module 92 is coupled to the corner foundation modules 90 such that the respective recesses 86a, b are aligned and oriented for coupling with a connecting means 102 in the form of a tension screw. A connecting means 102 is arranged in each of the aligned recesses 86a, b. The connecting means 102 are designed to secure the foundation modules 90, 92 essentially against displacement in the vertical spatial direction of the foundation modules 90, 92 relative to one another. Furthermore, a second and third tension anchor 104b, 104c can be seen in the two corner foundation modules 90, which extend into a respective recess 108b into the plane of the drawing. The tension anchors 104a, 104b, 104c or the recesses 108a, 108b, 108c provided for the tension anchors 104a, 104b, 104c run in such a way that they are aligned at an angle to one another so that the tension anchors 104a, 104b, 104c do not cross.The angle can be selected to be small, ranging from a few degrees, for example, up to 10 or 5 degrees. Furthermore, the building foundation 100 according to the embodiment shown in Figure 16 comprises a support leg assembly 107. The support leg assembly 107 comprises a plurality of supports 106 arranged on an underside 108, i.e., a side of the foundation modules 90, 92 facing the ground.

[0115] Figures 17 and 18 show an embodiment of a facade element 110 in a perspective view from the front (Figure 18) and from the rear (Figure 17), respectively. The facade element 110 has at least one fastening arrangement 111 for fastening to a support structure such as the support structure 12 of the parking device 10 and in particular the horizontal support 20. The support structure can in particular relate to a support structure on an outer side of the parking device 10. The fastening arrangement 111 comprises at least one hook or clamping device 118, which can be designed as a substantially U-shaped profile that can be screwed or clamped to the support structure 12, for example by means of screws. The fastening arrangement 111 is designed to suspend the facade element 110 from the support structure and / or to clamp it in a desired position.The fastening arrangement 111 is configured such that it is at least partially detachable again in order to allow, at least in the released state, a displacement of the facade element 110 relative to the support structure or in a plane extending parallel to the support structure and / or perpendicular to this plane. Such a configuration of a facade element 110 particularly facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the at least one facade element 110 on a parking device 10. Furthermore, the support structure 12 or the horizontal support 20 is designed such that the facade element 110 can be selectively fastened at different positions on the support structure 12, in particular at least in sections on a substantially straight section of the support structure 12. The facade element 110 has at least one support frame 116 and at least one aforementioned fastening arrangement 111, which is preferably attached to the support frame 116.Optionally, for example, a planar element 114 can be provided which is at least partially framed and / or supported by the support frame 116. In the embodiment shown, the support frame 116 is rectangular, but could also be round, square or have another shape. In particular, the planar element 114 can have different designs depending on the area of ​​application. In some embodiments, the facade element 110 or the planar element 114 can comprise, for example, glass, wood, plastic, steel and / or a composite material. According to some embodiments, the facade element 110 can be designed to generate electrical current and, for example, comprise at least one photovoltaic module. For this purpose, a photovoltaic module can be provided instead of or in addition to the planar element 114.Alternatively or additionally, the facade element 110 can comprise at least one trellis and / or plant container. It should be noted at this point that the embodiment of the facade element 110 shown in Figures 17 and 18 is merely exemplary and may vary depending on the application or architectural design.

[0116] Figure 19 shows a parking device 10 of the type described above with a plurality of different facade elements 110a, 110b, 110c. The facade elements 110a, 110b, 110c are arranged on the outer side 132 of the parking device 10. Furthermore, the facade elements 110a, 110b, 110c are at least partially spaced from one another. The facade elements 110a, 110b, 110c are modularly configured and offer the possibility of varying the external appearance of the parking device 10 as required. The arrangement of the facade elements 110a, 110b, 110c can be carried out in particular according to a functional pattern and taking into account ecological and energy aspects and local requirements. The facade element 110b has the flat element 114. The facade element 110a has a transparent flat element 114b, which is designed as a pane. The facade element 110c has a plurality of essentially vertically aligned bars 114c ora lamellar structure.

[0117] Figure 20 schematically shows the parking device 10 according to Figure 19 with a modular building foundation 100 as described above. According to this embodiment, the building foundation 100 is arranged at least partially underground, which is indicated in the illustration shown by the exposed building foundation 100. Furthermore, the feet 16 of the parking device 10 are anchored in the recesses 85 formed on the upper side of the foundations 90, 92.

[0118] List of reference symbols

[0119] 10 Parking device

[0120] 12 Supporting structure

[0121] 14 Support structure

[0122] 16 Stand

[0123] 18 vertical beams

[0124] 20 horizontal beam 22 cross brace 24 roof 26 gate 28 means of transport 30 interior 32 gondola 34 parking area 34a parking area frame 36 conveyor assembly 38, 138 supply assembly 40,140 torsion cable 42 drive unit 44 output unit 46 drive shaft 48 linkage 48a, b side linkage 48c center linkage 49 coupling pin 50 conveyor element 51,151 conveyor chain 52 drive source 53 electric motor 54,154 current guide rail 56 guide assembly 57 guide rail 58 internal structure

[0125] 60a, 160a Drive-side coupling device 60b Output-side coupling device 61, 161 a Tapered section 63, 163 Coupling point 64 Charging device 65, 165 Bolt 66 Charging column 67 Middle area of ​​a coupling device 68 Guide element 69 Phase 70 Guide neck 71 Guide roller 72 Fuse box 74, 174 Protection device 75, 175 Current collector arrangement 76 Conductor rail bracket 78 Secondary coupling unit 79 Recess in coupling device 80 Primary coupling unit 84 Data transmission system 82 Deflection element 85 Recess for anchoring 86a, b Recess for connecting means 90 Corner foundation module 91a, b Side surfaces of a corner foundation module 92 Side foundation module 93a, b Side surfaces of a Side foundation module 94 central area 95a, b side recess 96 central recess 97a, b projection 100 building foundation 102 connecting means 104 tension anchor 106 base 107 base arrangement 108a,b,c recess 109a,b recess axis 110a,b,c Facade element 111 Fastening arrangement 114 Flat element 114b Transparent flat element 114c Bars 116 Supporting frame 118 Clamping device 120 Sliding contacts 122 Coupler 124 Control unit 126 Operating device 128 Data rail 130a,b Top side 132 Outside side 161b Wide section 172 Terminal box 173 Notch 167 Middle area 177 Terminal P1 Starting position P2 Second area P3 Transition position P4 Fourth area VA Reference axis H Height B Width L Length LA Longitudinal axis SA1 ,2,3 Reference axis First notch Second notch Reference axis,

Claims

Claims 1. A parking device (10) for providing parking spaces (34) for mobile means of transport (28), in particular vehicles, comprising a support structure (12); at least one gondola (32), wherein the at least one gondola (32) has at least one parking space (34); at least one conveyor arrangement (36) which is attached to the support structure (12) and is intended to movably guide the at least one gondola (32) relative to the support structure (12), wherein the at least one gondola (32) is coupled to the conveyor arrangement (36) and is intended to be moved together with the conveyor arrangement (36); and at least one electrical supply arrangement (38, 138) for providing electrical energy;characterized by an electrical torsion cable (40) associated with the at least one nacelle (32) which is twistable about a longitudinal direction of the torsion cable (40,140), wherein the at least one torsion cable (40,140) is electrically coupled to the electrical supply arrangement (38,138) such that it provides electrical energy to the nacelle (32); 2. Parking device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the torsion cable (40,140) is further provided to experience a torsion, preferably about the longitudinal direction of the torsion cable (40,140), at least in phases during a movement of the gondola (32) relative to the conveyor arrangement (36).

3. Parking device (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the conveyor arrangement (36) is adapted to move the gondola (32) according to an open or closed conveyor path.

4. Parking device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the torsion cable (40,140) is preferably twistable about its longitudinal direction by at least 100°, preferably 270°, particularly preferably 540°, per meter of length of the torsion cable.

5. Parking device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the torsion cable (40,140) is coupled to the at least one nacelle (32) and the electrical supply arrangement (38,138) such that a twistable length of the torsion cable (40,140) of at least one meter, preferably at least 4 meters, is provided.

6. Parking device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one torsion cable (40,140) is guided at least partially through and / or along the gondola (32).

7. Parking device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one gondola (32) is coupled to the conveyor arrangement (36) above the center of gravity of the gondola (32).

8. Parking device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the electrical supply arrangement (38,138) comprises at least one current conducting rail (54,154), which is preferably provided on the support structure (12), and at least one current collector arrangement (75,175) which is in electrical contact with the at least one current conducting rail (54,154) and is displaceable along the current conducting rail (54,154).

9. Parking device (10) according to claim 8, wherein the electrical torsion cable (40,140) is at least electrically, preferably electrically and mechanically, coupled to the current collector arrangement (75,175).

10. Parking device (10) according to one of claims 8 or 9, wherein the current guide rail (54,154) is arranged at least in sections parallel to the conveyor arrangement (36) and / or a movable part of the conveyor arrangement (36).

11. Parking device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a drive unit (42) which is arranged to drive the conveyor arrangement (36) for movement relative to the support structure (12).

12. Parking device (10) according to claim 11, wherein the drive unit (42) is configured to move the conveyor arrangement (36) in particular in two opposite conveying directions relative to the support structure (12).

13. Parking device (10) according to claim 12, further comprising a control unit (124) configured to control the drive unit (42).

14. Parking device (10) according to claim 13, wherein the control unit (124) is configured to control the conveying direction in accordance with a torsional state of the torsion cable (40) and / or in accordance with a number of complete revolutions of the conveying arrangement (36).

15. Parking device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the gondola (32) has at least one charging device (64) for charging a mobile means of transport, in particular an electric vehicle.

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