Movable Parking Area With Simultaneous Charging Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing parking apparatuses for electric vehicles lack a simple and space-efficient solution for simultaneous parking and charging, often requiring complex installations and limiting the ability to charge multiple vehicles at once.
Innovation Solution
A parking apparatus with a movable parking area attached to rods, allowing for pivoting between low and high positions, combined with a charging apparatus that can charge two vehicles simultaneously using telescopic and articulated rods, enabling flexible and cable-free charging without the need for extensive structural modifications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a parking apparatus is designed with multiple parking areas for electric vehicles, then the capability to charge multiple vehicles simultaneously is improved, but the device complexity and installation requirements worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple parking areas into a single integrated structure where a movable parking area can be positioned over a fixed parking area. The charging apparatus is merged with the parking structure itself, allowing simultaneous charging of multiple vehicles through a single unified system rather than separate charging stations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a movable parking area that can dynamically change position between a lowered position (level with the ground) and a raised position (above the fixed parking area). This dynamic configuration allows the system to adapt between different operational modes: charging two vehicles simultaneously when raised, or accommodating vehicle access when lowered.
2Productivity
If a movable parking area is introduced to enable simultaneous charging of two vehicles, then the productivity of charging operations is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The parking apparatus is segmented into distinct functional components: a fixed parking area anchored to the ground, and a movable parking area that can be independently positioned. The movable area is further divided into a platform section and a support structure with rods, allowing each component to be optimized for its specific function while contributing to the overall productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable parking area serves multiple functions: it provides a parking surface for vehicles, acts as a support structure for charging equipment, and functions as a movable platform that can be positioned in different configurations. This multi-functionality increases charging productivity without requiring separate dedicated structures for each function.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the movable parking area is designed with support rods, then the stability of the structure is improved, but the space utilization below the movable area worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The support rods are strategically positioned at specific locations beneath the movable parking area rather than providing continuous support. This localized support approach provides sufficient structural stability at critical points while leaving the spaces between the rods open, allowing space utilization below the movable area for cable management, structural components, or access.
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 simplifies the use of parking and charging electric vehicles by allowing two vehicles to be charged simultaneously, with the movable parking area's design ensuring stable support and space efficiency, and enabling easy installation and operation, even outdoors without the need for excavating pits.
Implementation Method 1
one of the rods is designed as a rigid articulated rod with a first end, which is coupled to a fixed bearing, and with a second end, which is coupled to the movable parking area
Implementation Method 2
one of the rods is designed as a telescopic rod which is coupled at one end to the movable parking area
Data Source
AI summary
A parking apparatus having at least two parking areas, on each of which a motor vehicle can be parked. The parking apparatus includes at least one movable parking area which is movable relative to at least one fixed parking area. In order to simplify the charging of electrically operable motor vehicles, the parking apparatus is combined with a charging apparatus for charging electrical energy accumulators of electrically operable motor vehicles. The charging apparatus is simultaneously connectable in terms of charging to electrically operable motor vehicles on both parking areas.