Autonomous Vehicle Parking Robot Fork Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mechanical parking facilities require driver skill to maneuver vehicles and restrict vehicle size, failing to efficiently utilize limited parking spaces without requiring high driving proficiency.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle parking robot system with a first robot having a longitudinal rail, front and rear forks, and an electric wheel, along with cameras and controllers to identify and position vehicle wheels, allowing for autonomous vehicle loading and parking without driver intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If mechanical parking facilities are designed to accommodate more vehicles in limited space, then space utilization efficiency is improved, but the minimum space required for driver maneuvering and vehicle exit cannot be reduced below a certain threshold
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical driver-operated parking system with an automated robotic parking system. The robot includes forks that autonomously insert under the vehicle, lift it, and position it in the parking space without requiring driver maneuvering. This substitution eliminates the need for minimum driver access space while maintaining vehicle loading capability, thereby improving space utilization efficiency without sacrificing operational functionality.
2Productivity
If parking spaces are made smaller to accommodate more vehicles, then the number of vehicles that can be parked is improved, but the driving skill required to park safely increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the driver-controlled steering and maneuvering system with an automated robotic system. The robot autonomously navigates to the vehicle, positions its forks, lifts the vehicle, and places it in the parking space. This eliminates the need for driver skill in tight spaces while increasing the number of vehicles that can be accommodated, as the robotic system can operate in configurations that would be impossible for human drivers.
3Extent of automation
If conventional mechanical parking facilities are used, then vehicle parking is achieved, but driver skill is still required to maneuver the vehicle into position
Solution Approach 1:
The patent completely replaces the driver's steering wheel, pedals, and manual control mechanisms with an automated robotic system. The robot approaches the vehicle, inserts forks under the chassis, lifts the vehicle body, and transports it to the parking location. This full automation eliminates any driver skill requirement while achieving complete vehicle loading, representing a fundamental shift from semi-automated to fully automated parking.
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle parking robot includes: a first robot including a first body provided with a first rail, a first front fork that moves along the first rail, a first rear fork that moves along the first rail, and a first electric wheel that provides a driving force; a first camera that captures an image of the first vehicle wheel and collects first image information; and a first controller that identifies the first vehicle wheel from the first image information, and controls the first front fork, the first rear fork, and the first electric wheel. The vehicle parking robot lifts the vehicle from the ground, and places the vehicle in a parking space.