Vertical Circulating Garage Layout for Charging Cable Clearance
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Solution Overview
Problem
The presence of a transmission shaft in traditional vertical circulating parking systems limits the arrangement and operation of components, particularly charging cables, due to the need for a fully empty space to accommodate the shaft, which restricts the development of systems with charging functions.
Innovation Solution
A vertical circulating parking system with a central transmission shaft offset from the centers of the front and rear shifting wheels, allowing for a centralized cable outgoing design that avoids interference with charging cables by positioning the shaft in the annular running area, enabling flexible arrangement and reducing bending loss.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a central transmission shaft is used to connect the front and rear shifting wheels, then the synchronous operation of the traction chains is ensured, but the space between the shifting wheels is occupied, limiting the arrangement of charging cables and other components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent moves the transmission function from a horizontal arrangement (central shaft between wheels) to a vertical arrangement (shaft above/below the plane of the wheels), utilizing the third dimension to resolve the space conflict while maintaining the synchronous transmission function
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediate transmission mechanism with multiple shafts and chain transmission devices as mediators between the front and rear shifting wheels, allowing the transmission function to be distributed rather than concentrated at a single central point, thereby freeing up the central space
2Adaptability or versatility
If charging cables are arranged in a centralized cable outgoing form, then the charging function can be provided, but sufficient extension length is required, necessitating a fully empty space to avoid interference with the transmission shaft
Solution Approach 1:
By relocating the transmission shaft to a vertical position above or below the shifting wheels, the patent creates horizontal space in the central area that allows charging cables to extend without excessive length requirements, as they no longer need to route around a centrally located shaft
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enhances the convenience of component arrangement by allowing moderate extension lengths for charging cables, reducing bending losses, and freeing up space for other facilities, while maintaining synchronous operation of the shifting wheels.
Implementation Method 1
use of chain transmission devices for synchronous rotation
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to the field of parking equipment. Disclosed is a vertical circulation three-dimensional garage, comprising: a rack, the rack comprising a front main frame and a rear main frame arranged spaced apart from and opposite to each other and each having a traction chain mounted thereon; a plurality of car carrying plates, respectively connected to different positions of the traction chains; and a driving system, the driving system comprising a front shifting wheel, a rear shifting wheel, and an intermediate transmission mechanism transmittingly connected between the front shifting wheel and the rear shifting wheel, and the intermediate transmission mechanism comprising a central transmission shaft extending between the front main frame and the rear main frame and offset with respect to wheel centers of the front shifting wheel and the rear shifting wheel. According to the vertical circulation three-dimensional garage of the present disclosure, the space between the front shifting wheel and the rear shifting wheel in the space surrounded by an annular running area of the car carrying plates can be released, so as to facilitate, for example, free arrangement of charging cables, and avoid bending loss caused by bending and extending of the cables around the transmission shaft.