EP0203075A1 - Modulares lager- und wiedergewinnungssystem für fahrzeuge und dergleichen - Google Patents

Modulares lager- und wiedergewinnungssystem für fahrzeuge und dergleichen

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EP0203075A1
EP0203075A1 EP85901765A EP85901765A EP0203075A1 EP 0203075 A1 EP0203075 A1 EP 0203075A1 EP 85901765 A EP85901765 A EP 85901765A EP 85901765 A EP85901765 A EP 85901765A EP 0203075 A1 EP0203075 A1 EP 0203075A1
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elevator
pallet
tier
chain
sprocket
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Earl R. Collins
F. Lyman Ennis
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65GTRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
    • B65G1/00Storing articles, individually or in orderly arrangement, in warehouses or magazines
    • B65G1/02Storage devices
    • B65G1/04Storage devices mechanical
    • B65G1/0407Storage devices mechanical using stacker cranes
    • B65G1/0435Storage devices mechanical using stacker cranes with pulling or pushing means on either stacking crane or stacking area
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04HBUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H6/00Buildings for parking cars, rolling-stock, aircraft, vessels or like vehicles, e.g. garages
    • E04H6/08Garages for many vehicles
    • E04H6/12Garages for many vehicles with mechanical means for shifting or lifting vehicles
    • E04H6/18Garages for many vehicles with mechanical means for shifting or lifting vehicles with means for transport in vertical direction only or independently in vertical and horizontal directions
    • E04H6/22Garages for many vehicles with mechanical means for shifting or lifting vehicles with means for transport in vertical direction only or independently in vertical and horizontal directions characterised by use of movable platforms for horizontal transport, i.e. cars being permanently parked on palettes
    • E04H6/225Garages for many vehicles with mechanical means for shifting or lifting vehicles with means for transport in vertical direction only or independently in vertical and horizontal directions characterised by use of movable platforms for horizontal transport, i.e. cars being permanently parked on palettes without transverse movement of the parking palette after leaving the transfer means

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  • This invention relates to systems for parking automobiles or storing similar articles, and more particularly to an automatic or semi-automatic system that meets the demands for parking facilities for high density, small ground area requirements such as exist in locales of factories, hotels and condominiums.
  • an automatic or semi-automatic system that meets the demands for parking facilities for high density, small ground area requirements such as exist in locales of factories, hotels and condominiums.
  • it In order to be a practical solution to this specific parking problem it must be a modular, easily erected system preferably demountable for land use change purposes.
  • These constraints lead to a modular, abutting square tubing structural framework held in place by quasi-tubular corner connectors, and a simple layout of left and right storage stalls on each tier, with an elevator or hoist in the center having a transfer mechanism thereon, for storage and retrieval.
  • a more complex system such as that described in patent No.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a system that is adaptable so that a single basic design can be used in a plurality of facility applications and sizes.
  • Yet another object of the invention is to provide a structure that is demountable for application to temporary facilities as would be required for sports events, fairs, and military installations.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a storage and retrieval system that is energy conserving since only the weight of a single automobile is moved in a storage or retrieval cycle, while others remain stationary. It is another object of the invention to eliminate the necessity for large braking loads as in the stopping of a plurality of vehicle masses in a ferris wheel configuration.
  • the units to be stored must be placed on a pallet which conforms to the size and shape of the device to be stored, whether it be an automobile, a machine, a container, or a combination of discrete devices, and is adapted to retain it on the pallet during storage as well as during transfer motions.
  • the mechanism for transferring pallets must occupy minimal space' and be simple, reliable and low in power consumption.
  • the chain loop carriage is moved by a rack and pinion a distance of about 16 inches for engagement with the pallet rack in a retrieval sequence, for example, and then the chain drive is energized to complete a transfer of a pallet.
  • a single motor and clutch mechanism controls this sequence from electrical control signals. Since simple left-right transfer motions are all that are required, a simple switch controlled sequence is practical, in combination with indicator lights indicating the tier level and stall occupancy, observable at the entry level. An operator can actuate appropriate switches to effect a storage or retrieval cycle. Alternatively, the entire system can be automated using simple controllers, readily available, so that no operator is required to be in attendance.
  • the unique transfer mechanism in combination with the architectural design provides the optimum system for application to the relatively small capacity but ubiquitous parking problem as well as for storage of other devices
  • Figure 1 is an isometric drawing of a portion of the vertically oriented high-rise modular structure illustrating the abutting square tube frame and corner connector neibers, and the location of the tiers in each nodule.
  • Figure 2 is a detail drawing of the corner connector.
  • Figure 3 is a section view of the first level on which upper level modules are stacked, illustrating the foundation scheme and frame crossbracing.
  • Figure 4 is a floor plan view of the first level illustrating the entry and departure directions, the elevator mechanism compartment, the safety doors, and elevator bottom containing a pallet thereon.
  • Figure 5 is an isometric drawing of the elevator cage illustrating the lift scheme and showing roller bearings which constrain the cage in the vertical channels in longitudinal and transverse directions.
  • Figures 6, 7, and 8 are top, bottom, and side views, respectively, of a pallet which receives an automobile f or storage in a stall on a tier.
  • Figures 9, 10, 11, and 12 are detail drawings illustrating the constraining bearings and channels for the elvator cage in the vertical quad-channel elevator shaft.
  • Figure 13 is a plan view of the transfer mechanism which shifts a pallet which sets on it, in the elevator cage, to or from a storage stall.
  • Figure 14 is an end view of a transfer assembly illustrating the elevator cage mounted transfer assembly engagement with a pallet.
  • Figure 15 is an isometric detail drawing of one of the two transfer assemblies, without the chain, for clarity.
  • Figure 16 is a cross sectional view through the drive gears for the first sequential transfer movement.
  • Figure 17 is an end view of the transfer mechanism illustrating the self supporting chain loop wherein each chain link pin has rollers on each end for holding the chain flat against the pallet sprocket rack along its length.
  • Figure 18 is a sequential schematic drawing of the transfer sequence for storage and retrieval.
  • the novel modular structure is shown in isometric view, the first tier structure being substantially of well known construction, including a footing of poured concrete with square tube vertical columns extending into caissons which provide support.
  • the square tube columns 11, 12, 13, 14 at the corners of the structure extend to the first modular corner connectors 15, 16, 17, (and 18, not shown), and include horizontal beams 19, 20, 21, 22, and cross braces from corner to corner consisting of clevises, rods, and turnbuckles, well known in the art as a cross bracing means.
  • the first tier structure includes stall pallet rails 23, 23A, 24 (and 24A not in view) which attach to beams 20, 22, by welded tabs extending therefrom, the pallet rail e.g. 23, is higher than rail 23A for drainage of moisture toward beam 19 and to provide an incline to prevent an automobile from rolling in reverse direction.
  • the first two-tier module consists of horizontal beams 25, 26, 27, 28; vertical columns 29, 30, 31 (and 32 not in view); corner connectors e.g., 33, 34, and pallet rails e.g., 23, 24. Elements of this two-tier structural module are produced in standard units In a factory for shipment to the site where the units are hoisted and assembled to form the modules. Modules are stacked to provide the required number of tiers.
  • each vertical corner column has a plate 50 ( Figure 2) against which each next higher corner column bears to provide a thrust bearing surface such that the load of the top tier is transmitted to the bottom through the intervening modules.
  • the corner connector retains the vertical columns and horizontal beams at their junctions. by bolt means.
  • Wide flange beams 35, 36, 37, and 38, (Fig. 1) form the elevator cage guide rails. These elevator cage guide rails are independent of the modules and extend from the top tier down to the caissons.
  • Figure 2 shows the corner connector which consists of angle irons 41, 42, orthogonal tube sections e.g., 43, 44, 21, 22 (Fig 1) and cross bracing tabs 45, 46, 47, gle irons fit on the outside of the vertical columns at the junctions thereof such as 11/29 (Fig. 1) and are retained in place by bolts extending therethrough.
  • the thrust bearing plate 50 which is the covered end of the lower column assures that the bearing load is distributed over the cross sectional area of the vertical columns.
  • the plate 50 is welded to the top of each column.
  • Figure 3 shows the first four tiers in sectional view and illustrates the footing and cross bracing as well as the elevator shaft rails, e.g. , 35, 38, extending to the caissons, e.g. , 53, 52 respectively, and corner columns e.g., 11, 14, extending into caissons 51, 54, respectively.
  • Cross braces using well known means are illustrated in the figure for completeness.
  • the footing 55 shall be reinforced formed concrete
  • the roof and siding for the modular structure are of well known structural design and materials and are not part of the novel combination of this invention.
  • Figure 4 is a plan view of the entry level which shows in more detail the plan of the entry level and indicates in dotted line, the position of an automobile on the elevator cage on which is stacked the transfer mechanism and pallet in that order. For example, in a system employing an attendant, a parking sequence is as follows:
  • the sliding gates 57 on the driver's side are open.
  • the siding gates 56 on the passenger's side are open.
  • the entry door 58 is open.
  • the exit door 59 is closed.
  • the elevator cage, with a pallet 60 from a stall, e.g., tier 1 Left is at the entry level.
  • the driver enters the facility, driving onto the pallet until the front wheels reach the wheel stops on the pallet.
  • the automobile is braked; the driver and the passengers leave the automobile.
  • the attendant presents a claim check to the driver.
  • the claim check identifies the destination stall (e.g., 1L).
  • the attendant activates the storage sequence.
  • the storage sequence is as follows:
  • the entry door 58 closes.
  • the transfer mechanism transfers the pallet into the empty stall (1L).
  • the transfer mechanism transfers the empty pallet from the stall (1R) on the other side of the hoistway, onto the elevator, assuming that pallet is empty.
  • the elevator rises to the nearest level where an empty pallet is located and transfers that pallet onto the elevator.
  • the elevator proceeds to the entry level.
  • the entry door 58 opens and the sliding gates 56, 57 open.
  • the system is ready to receive the next automobile.
  • the retrieval of a vehicle is on a random basis and conditions in the system will vary.
  • the driver of a vehicle in stall 1L arrives to retrieve his vehicle.
  • 6R empty pallet
  • the sliding gates 56, 57 are open.
  • the entry door 58 is closed.
  • the exit door 59 is open.
  • the elevator with the pallet from the empty stall (6R) is at the entry level.
  • the attendant activates the retrieval sequence.
  • the exit door 59 closes.
  • the sliding gates 56, 57 are closed.
  • the transfer mechanism transfers the pallet into stall (6R).
  • the elevator goes to storage level 1.
  • the transfer mechanism transfers the pallet from stall 1L to the elevator.
  • the elevator proceeds to the entry level.
  • the exit door 59 closes and wheel stops rise into place.
  • the entry door opens.
  • the system is ready to receive the vehicle.
  • the exit door 59 closes.
  • FIG. 5 is included to show the configuration of the vertically movable, restrained elevator cage and illustrate the hoisting means as well as the roller bearings which restrict its position inside the hoistway created by the vertical beams 35, 36, 37, and 38 (Fig. 1). Not shown are safety braking systems well known in the art, which can be installed to make the elevator system fail safe.
  • Figures 6, 7, and 8 are top, bottom, and side views of a pallet showing the elongated sprocket racks 71, 72, wheel lateral restrainers 73, 74, and circumferentially grooved rollers, e.g.. 75, 76. See inset for an enlarged view of a grooved roller which rides on a rail, e.g., 24, (Fig.1) at each end of each stall.
  • Figure 9 shows an end view of the elevator cage 40 with the pallet 60 and transfer mechanism 70 mounted thereon.
  • Figure 10 illustrates the means for restraining the elevator cage 40 in the hoistway formed by wide flange beams 35, 36, 37, and 38 (Fig. 1).
  • Figure 11 gives detail of the transverse direction restraining means, showing, for example, cage 40 roller 79 in contact with I-channel 35, and above it, (Figure 12) for longitudinal restraint, roller 78 contained by the parallel tapered walls of I-channel 35.
  • Figure 13 shows the drive means of the transfer mechanism 70, consisting of bidirectional motor 81 which drives a pinion gear in each of the two transfer assemblies 80, 80A through the reduction gear box 82.
  • the chain is engaged with the elongated sprocket rack 71 (Fig 7) for example on one end of the pallet 60 and the motion of the chain causes the pallet to move into the stall. It will be noted from Figure 14 dotted line that the chain drive assembly shifts either left or right with the pallet since fixed frame 93 (Fig. 16) on which the movable frame 94 of the transfer assemblies 80, 80A is movable on rollers, e.g., 95, Figure 17.
  • Figures 16 and 17 also show a novel feature of the chain 90. It is supported between sprockets on the level frames 94, 101, by rollers, e.g., 96,97, on the extended ends of the link pins e.g., 98.
  • the chain loop 90 is formed by idler sprocket wheels e.g., 99 to optimally engage the sprocket rack 71 on the pallet 60.
  • transfer assembly 80A and rack 72 on pallet 60 illustrates the sequence of the transfer mechanism in a storage cycle, while E, F, G, and H show the sequence for a retrieval cycle. Assuming that there would be a vehicle on the pallet, the vehicle would be stored in a stall following these steps:
  • the elevator approaches the designated tier stall and stops.
  • the transfer mechanism rack and pinion is energized in a counterclockwise direction and the chain drive is energized in a clockwise direction at twice the speed of the rack so that the movable frame moves to the left about 16 inches carrying the chain loop with it.
  • the rack and pinion drive is de-energized and locked in place, and the motor rotation is reversed.
  • the chain drive is energized in a counterclockwise direction and the chain loop moves the pallet to the left into the stall.
  • the elevator returns to the stall from which a vehicle is to be retrieved, without a pallet.
  • the rack and pinion drive and the sprocket drive are energized to move the movable frame to the left so that the chain loops begin to engage the pallet in the stall.
  • the rack and pinion is locked in place and the chain drive is reversed and the chain loop pulls the pallet to the right.
  • This chain drive is reversed and the rack and pinion drive is energized to center the movable frame under the pallet.

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