EP0498987A1 - Three-dimensional parking facility - Google Patents
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- the present invention generally relates to a parking facility with a three-dimensional structure which includes an upper parking space and a semi-underground lower parking space.
- the conventional structure requires a space, such as an underground pit, which is dug into the ground in the shape of a rectangular prism in order for the lower portion to descend. Since the more volume is dug the more it costs in terms of expense and labor, the conventional three-dimensional parking facilities have the disadvantage of costing much money and labor.
- Another problem in the conventional device is that if the pit is dug deeply, it becomes more humid and more easily submerged which makes a shallow structure more favorable. On the other hand, if it is too shallow, it becomes difficult for an automobile to enter and leave the upper portion.
- the present invention instead of moving vertically in parallel, lets one side thereof sway vertically around a horizontal axis.
- the present invention is a three-dimensional parking facility having a structural arrangement which includes an upper parking space and a lower parking space, whereby the swaying structure is supported by a member along a first horizontal axis placed at a solid foundation with a main swinging system which sways the parking structure.
- the upper parking space can be separated into a front portion and a rear portion by a member along a second horizontal axis and the front swinging system sways the front portion.
- the upper parking space can be separated into the front portion and the rear portion by the member along the second horizontal axis and the front swinging system which sways the front portion and a joint material which sways the lower portion in accordance with the swaying of the front portion can be attached thereto.
- the upper parking space can be separated into the front portion and the rear portion above a windshield of an automobile which is to be parked on the lower portion.
- the member along the second horizontal axis which supports the front portion and swings the front according to the rear with the front swinging system which sways the front portion can be attached thereto.
- the member along the first horizontal axis on the solid foundation can support the parking structure with the main swinging system which sways the structure
- the upper parking space can be separated into the front portion and the rear portion above a windshield of an automobile which is to be parked on the lower portion.
- the member along the second horizontal axis supports the front portion and sways the front according to the rear with the front swinging system which sways the front part supplemented with the joint material which sways the lower portion in accordance with the swinging of the front portion.
- the member along the first horizontal axis on the solid foundation can support the parking structure with the swaying system which sways the structure
- the upper parking space can be separated into the front portion and the rear portion above a windshield of an automobile which is to be parked on the lower portion.
- the member along the second horizontal axis supports the front portion and swings the front according to the rear with the front swinging system which sways the front portion.
- the front swinging system which sways the front portion between a substantially horizontal position and a forward sloping position against the rear part can be attached, as well as a movable slope member, which sways freely around the third horizontal axis at the top of the front portion. This movable slope member sways, by the slope-swinging system, between a substantially vertical position and a forward sloping position.
- the member along the first horizontal axis on the solid foundation can support the parking structure with the swaying system which sways the structure
- the upper parking space can be separated into the front portion and the rear portion above a windshield of an automobile which is to be parked on the lower portion.
- the member along the second horizontal axis supports the front portion and swings the front according to the rear with the front swinging system which sways the front part.
- the front swinging system which sways the front portion between a substantially horizontal position and a forward sloping position against the rear portion can be attached, as well as a movable slope member, which sways freely around the third horizontal axis.
- the member running along the first, second or third horizontal axis can be a rod, hinge or the like.
- Blocking materials can be placed at any desirable place on the upper parking space.
- the floor of the upper parking is brought down to the road level and thus, the entering or leaving of automobiles is facilitated.
- the parking structure upward and ascending the lower portion the floor of the lower portion is brought up to a road level and likewise, an automobile can easily enter or leave.
- Fig. 1 is a side view of a three-dimensional parking structure embodying the present invention when an automobile enters and leaves a lower parking space.
- Fig. 2 is a side view of the same structure when an automobile enters and leaves an upper parking space.
- Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the same structure when an automobile enters and leaves the upper parking space.
- reference number 1 is an upper parking palette forming the upper parking space
- reference number 2 is a lower parking palette forming the lower parking space
- reference number 1A is a free-swaying swing plate which includes the front portion of the upper parking palette which is supported by a member running along a second horizontal axis or a sub-swinging axis 4 to the rear portion of the upper parking palette 1.
- the two-layered parking unit 5 forming the parking structure is made up of an upper parking palette 1 and a lower parking palette 2.
- the rear portion of the upper parking palette 1 is supported by the post 6 to the lower parking palette 2, while the swing plate 1A is supported by the sub-swinging axis 4 to the rear portion of the palette and swings vertically.
- the two-layered parking unit 5 is itself supported by a member running along a first horizontal axis or main vibratory axis 9 to a solid foundation 8 and swings freely.
- Nuts 3A, 3B support the swing plate 1A and the lower parking palette, respectively, and screws 7A, 7B are inserted as joint materials to each of the nuts 3A, 3B; and both screws 7A, 7B are connected as universal joints.
- the end of the rear screw 7B is supported by the thrust at the bottom of an underground pit 11 and is spun around by the revolving apparatus 10, such as, a gear motor. This structural arrangement corresponds to the front swinging system.
- the pitch of screw 7A and nut 3A is about 60cm by about 80 rounds, and that of screw 7B and nut 3B is about 80cm by about 80 rounds.
- the underground pit 11 as a space below the structure of this invention, is dug into a level lower than a road 12 so that the lower parking palette can be buried or placed below the road level.
- This underground pit 11 is not in the shape of a rectangular prism, but the bottom is rather sloping downward; thereby requiring only a small amount of digging.
- the conventional three-dimensional parking facility requires a pit of approximately 1.5m deep, a space of about 25.2 cubic meters had to be dug in order to secure the parking space of 15 square meters.
- the three-dimensional parking facility of this invention only requires an underground pit which is about 70cm at the deepest end and about 10cm at the shallowest end; and thus, a mere 6 cubic meters worth of digging is sufficient, which means only about 24% of the amount of digging compared to the conventional facilities.
- Fig. 1 shows a structural arrangement whereby the two-layered parking unit 5 is lifted.
- the entrance where the road level and the level of the lower parking space meet or the entrance or exit level of the lower portion is high enough for an automobile to enter and exit.
- Fig. 2 shows a structural arrangement whereby the two-layered parking unit is lowered.
- the entrance road level 12 meets the swing plate 1A, and facilitates the entrance and the exit of automobiles.
- Reference number 7C refers to a screw cover which covers screw 7A for safety reasons.
- Fig. 3 shows a front view of an automobile A entering or leaving the three-dimensional parking structure of the present invention.
- the elements for the front swinging system are not limited to the revolving screws and nuts which correspond to screws, but a main oil-pressured cylinder which sways the entire two-layered parking unit 5, and a sub oil-pressured cylinder which only sways swing plate 1A, as well as a chain power, may also be used.
- an entire two-layered parking unit 5 can be placed on the ground and an entering slope can be constructed.
- a rib can be utilized.
- the part of the floor where an opening of a door of a driver's seat does not matter should be in a truss structure.
- the pit of this invention is shallower than a conventional one, it is less humid inside; and thus, rust is prevented from developing on automobiles parked therein or on machinery, and decreases submergence. Moreover, a drainage 14 removes the leaks from the underground pit and makes the use thereof even more comfortable.
- a tire stopper 15 prevents an automobile from retreating too far or from moving when a floor is sloped downward; thereby, enhancing safety.
- the revolving apparatus 10 can be operated by remote control.
- the parking facility can be entirely covered with a roof.
- the three-dimensional parking facility of this invention decreases the amount of digging to about 24% as compared to the conventional underground pit with a lesser amount of construction expense and lesser material for reinforcing the wall of an underground pit.
- Fig. 4 is a side view of the lower portion of three dimensional parking structure of this invention shown in a position when an automobile enters or leaves.
- Fig. 5 is a side view of the upper portion of the three-dimensional parking structure of this invention shown in a position when an automobile enters or leaves.
- reference number 101 is an upper parking palette used in the upper parking space
- reference member 102 is a lower parking palette used in the lower parking space
- reference number 101A is a free-swaying swing plate which is part of the front portion of the upper parking palette and is supported by a member running along the second horizontal axis 104 to the rear part 101B of the upper parking palette 101
- Reference number 101C designates a movable slope member which is supported by a member running along a third horizontal axis 115 to the swing plate 101A.
- the two-layered parking unit 105 when used as a parking structure is made up of the upper parking palette 101 and the lower parking palette 102.
- this two-layered parking unit 105 the rear portion of the upper parking palette 101 is supported by the post 106 to the lower parking palette 102.
- the upper parking palette 101 and the lower parking palette 102 are fixed to each other and make up a C-shape member.
- the two-layered parking unit 105 itself is supported by a member running along a first horizontal axis 109 to a solid foundation 108 and swings freely.
- An oil-pressured cylinder 107 as part of the front swinging system, is placed between an action point 171 of swing plate 101A and the base 181.
- the oil-pressured cylinder 107 is supported at the action point 171 and the base 181, and revolves freely.
- a wire rope 172, as a joint material, with one end being fixed to the post 116 located near a third horizontal axis 115 is fixed to the lower parking palette 102 through a pulley member 118 or the like at swing plate 101A.
- the range of movement of the movable slope member 101C is from a vertical position to a substantially horizontal position because of a post 116 on the top end portion of the swing plate 101A, and the stopper 119 at the reverse side of the swing plate 101A.
- the underground pit 111 is about 50cm lower than the level of the entrance 112 so that the bottom of the lower parking palette 102 can be buried or can be located below the road level.
- This underground pit does not have to be in the shape of a rectangular prism which is about 50cm deep; rather, the under-ground pit can have a sliding bottom portion which can decrease the required amount of digging.
- an underground pit which is about 70cm at the deepest end and about 10cm at the shallowest end is sufficient which means that a mere one-third or one-fourth of the amount to be dug is required as compared to the conventional underground pits.
- the designs of the two-layered parking unit 105, along with the shape and size of an underground pit 111, can vary according to the style or size of automobiles to be parked. Depending on the condition of the location, the entire two-layered parking unit 105 can be placed above ground without an underground pit 111.
- Fig. 4 shows the two-layered parking unit 105 of this invention when it is lifted.
- the two-layered parking unit 105 is lifted from the sloping-forward position when an automobile enters or leaves the lower level.
- swing plate 101A starts to rise. Then, the loosened wire rope 172 begins to tighten which makes the movable slope member 101C start revolving around the third horizontal axis 115. Since the movable slope 101C stops revolving at the point where the post 116 touches the upper part of swing plate 101A, if the oil-pressured cylinder 107 is further stretched, the wire rope 172 starts to lift the lower parking palette 102. In this manner, the upper parking palette 101 and the lower parking palette 102 move together around the first horizontal axis 109 and the lower parking palette rises.
- the entrance road level 112 and the level of the entrance of the lower parking palette 102, and the upper-limit switch is operated; thereby, stopping the oil-pressured cylinder 107. Accordingly, the height for providing an entrance and an exit for the lower parking space is secured; thereby, facilitating the entering and leaving of automobiles.
- Fig. 5 shows the two-layered parking unit 105 when it is lowered.
- the two-layered parking unit 105 is lowered from the lifted position when an automobile enters or leaves the lower portion.
- the upper parking palette 101 and the lower parking palette 102 move together around the first horizontal axis 109 and the front part of the lower parking palette 102 is moved down.
- the tightened wire rope 172 slightly loosens and swing plate 101A begins to descend.
- the front portion of the movable slope member 101C starts to descend around the third horizontal axis 115, and the lower-limit switch functions at the point when the tip of swing plate 101A meets the entrance road level which also closes by the time the stopper 119 touches the reverse side of the swing plate 101A.
- the length of between about 30cm and 50cm is ideal depending on the condition of the location.
- the upper parking palette 102 is made up of two rows of a plurality of block materials 110. Since this structure enables the rear tire of a car to get on the block materials 110 when it enters or leaves, the member running along the second horizontal axis 104 does not touch the floor of the car. The shape, position or number of these block materials depend on the height of the floor and the length of the wheel bases of automobiles to be parked.
- the member running along the first horizontal axis 9, 109, the second horizontal axis 4, 104, and the third horizontal axis 115 can be a rod, hinge or the like.
- the front swinging system is not limited to the oil-pressured cylinder, but revolving screws and nuts which correspond to screws, as well as chain power, may also be used.
- a reinforcing rib 113 can be used.
- the part of the floor where the opening of a door of a driver's seat does not have to be considered is in a truss structure.
- the pit of this invention is shallower than a conventional one, it is less humid inside; thereby, preventing rust from developing on automobiles parked therein or on machinery, and decreasing submergence.
- a drainage 14 removes the leak from the underground pit, and makes the use thereof even more comfortable.
- the joint material can be chain or rods, instead of a wire rope 172.
- a tire stopper on the lower portion can be used to prevent an automobile from retreating too far or from moving when a floor is sloped down and thus, enhances the safety of this invention when in use.
- the oil-pressured cylinder can be operated by remote control.
- the parking facility of this invention can be entirely covered by a roof.
- the two-layered parking unit 105 is placed above ground without digging an underground pit and a slope can be constructed at the entrance. More particularly, when several sets of three-dimensional parking structures are placed, they are placed on the ground, without digging, and with a common entrance slope.
- this three-dimensional parking facility decreases the amount of digging required for an underground pit to one third or one fourth of conventional ones and with a lesser amount of construction expense and with lesser material for reinforcing the wall of an underground pit.
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A three-dimensional parking facility which includes an upper parking portion (1) and a lower parking portion (2). The three-dimensional parking facility further includes a device (5) for swinging the upper parking portion and the lower parking portion. The swigning device is supported by a member (9) running along a horizontal axis on a solid foundation (8).
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- The present invention generally relates to a parking facility with a three-dimensional structure which includes an upper parking space and a semi-underground lower parking space.
- As disclosed in the Official Gazette Jikkai Sho60-102365, in the conventional three-dimensional parking facilities, the floors of both the upper and lower parking spaces move vertically in parallel; thus, enabling automobiles to enter and leave.
- The conventional structure, as mentioned above, requires a space, such as an underground pit, which is dug into the ground in the shape of a rectangular prism in order for the lower portion to descend. Since the more volume is dug the more it costs in terms of expense and labor, the conventional three-dimensional parking facilities have the disadvantage of costing much money and labor.
- Another problem in the conventional device is that if the pit is dug deeply, it becomes more humid and more easily submerged which makes a shallow structure more favorable. On the other hand, if it is too shallow, it becomes difficult for an automobile to enter and leave the upper portion.
- In order to solve this dilemma in the conventional device, a three-dimensional parking facility which requires lesser space underneath should be provided.
- In order to decrease the amount of digging which will secure a smaller amount of space, the present invention, instead of moving vertically in parallel, lets one side thereof sway vertically around a horizontal axis.
- In other words, the present invention is a three-dimensional parking facility having a structural arrangement which includes an upper parking space and a lower parking space, whereby the swaying structure is supported by a member along a first horizontal axis placed at a solid foundation with a main swinging system which sways the parking structure.
- Alternatively, while the member along the first horizontal axis on the solid foundation can support the parking structure with the main swinging system which sways the structure, the upper parking space can be separated into a front portion and a rear portion by a member along a second horizontal axis and the front swinging system sways the front portion.
- While the first horizontal axis on the solid foundation can support the parking structure with the main swinging system which sways the structure, the upper parking space can be separated into the front portion and the rear portion by the member along the second horizontal axis and the front swinging system which sways the front portion and a joint material which sways the lower portion in accordance with the swaying of the front portion can be attached thereto.
- While the member along the first horizontal axis on the solid foundation can support the parking structure with the swaying system which sways the structure, the upper parking space can be separated into the front portion and the rear portion above a windshield of an automobile which is to be parked on the lower portion. The member along the second horizontal axis which supports the front portion and swings the front according to the rear with the front swinging system which sways the front portion can be attached thereto.
- Another alternative structural arrangement of this invention is hereinafter described. While the member along the first horizontal axis on the solid foundation can support the parking structure with the main swinging system which sways the structure, the upper parking space can be separated into the front portion and the rear portion above a windshield of an automobile which is to be parked on the lower portion. The member along the second horizontal axis supports the front portion and sways the front according to the rear with the front swinging system which sways the front part supplemented with the joint material which sways the lower portion in accordance with the swinging of the front portion.
- While the member along the first horizontal axis on the solid foundation can support the parking structure with the swaying system which sways the structure, the upper parking space can be separated into the front portion and the rear portion above a windshield of an automobile which is to be parked on the lower portion. The member along the second horizontal axis supports the front portion and swings the front according to the rear with the front swinging system which sways the front portion. In addition, the front swinging system which sways the front portion between a substantially horizontal position and a forward sloping position against the rear part can be attached, as well as a movable slope member, which sways freely around the third horizontal axis at the top of the front portion. This movable slope member sways, by the slope-swinging system, between a substantially vertical position and a forward sloping position.
- While the member along the first horizontal axis on the solid foundation can support the parking structure with the swaying system which sways the structure, the upper parking space can be separated into the front portion and the rear portion above a windshield of an automobile which is to be parked on the lower portion. The member along the second horizontal axis supports the front portion and swings the front according to the rear with the front swinging system which sways the front part. In addition, the front swinging system which sways the front portion between a substantially horizontal position and a forward sloping position against the rear portion can be attached, as well as a movable slope member, which sways freely around the third horizontal axis. Also provided is a connecting material which sways the lower portion in accordance with the swinging of the front part and another connecting material which sways the movable slope member from the substantially vertical position to that of a forward sloping position against the front portion in accordance with the swinging of the front portion.
- It is to be noted that the member running along the first, second or third horizontal axis can be a rod, hinge or the like.
- Blocking materials can be placed at any desirable place on the upper parking space.
- In the present invention, by sliding down the parking structure with the main swinging system and lowering its front portion, the floor of the upper parking is brought down to the road level and thus, the entering or leaving of automobiles is facilitated. On the other hand, by sliding the parking structure upward and ascending the lower portion, the floor of the lower portion is brought up to a road level and likewise, an automobile can easily enter or leave.
- These and other features of the invention will be understood upon reading of the following description along with the drawings.
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- Fig. 1 is a side view of a three-dimensional parking structure embodying the present invention when an automobile enters and leaves a lower parking space;
- Fig. 2 is a side view of the same structure shown in Fig. 1 when and automobile enters and leaves an upper parking space;
- Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the same structure shown in Figs. 1 and 2 when an automobile enters and leaves the upper parking space;
- Fig. 4 is a side view of the three-dimensional parking structure of this invention with a movable plate when an automobile enters and leaves the lower parking space; and
- Fig. 5 is a side view of the same structure of this invention, as shown in Fig. 4, when an automobile enters and leaves the upper parking space.
- Fig. 1 is a side view of a three-dimensional parking structure embodying the present invention when an automobile enters and leaves a lower parking space. Fig. 2 is a side view of the same structure when an automobile enters and leaves an upper parking space. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the same structure when an automobile enters and leaves the upper parking space.
- In each of Figs. 1, 2 and 3,
reference number 1 is an upper parking palette forming the upper parking space,reference number 2 is a lower parking palette forming the lower parking space,reference number 1A is a free-swaying swing plate which includes the front portion of the upper parking palette which is supported by a member running along a second horizontal axis or asub-swinging axis 4 to the rear portion of theupper parking palette 1. - The two-
layered parking unit 5 forming the parking structure is made up of anupper parking palette 1 and alower parking palette 2. In this two-layered parking unit 5, the rear portion of theupper parking palette 1 is supported by thepost 6 to thelower parking palette 2, while theswing plate 1A is supported by thesub-swinging axis 4 to the rear portion of the palette and swings vertically. The two-layered parking unit 5 is itself supported by a member running along a first horizontal axis or mainvibratory axis 9 to asolid foundation 8 and swings freely. -
Nuts swing plate 1A and the lower parking palette, respectively, andscrews nuts screws rear screw 7B is supported by the thrust at the bottom of anunderground pit 11 and is spun around by the revolvingapparatus 10, such as, a gear motor. This structural arrangement corresponds to the front swinging system. - The pitch of
screw 7A andnut 3A is about 60cm by about 80 rounds, and that ofscrew 7B andnut 3B is about 80cm by about 80 rounds. - The
underground pit 11, as a space below the structure of this invention, is dug into a level lower than aroad 12 so that the lower parking palette can be buried or placed below the road level. Thisunderground pit 11 is not in the shape of a rectangular prism, but the bottom is rather sloping downward; thereby requiring only a small amount of digging. - For instance, since the conventional three-dimensional parking facility requires a pit of approximately 1.5m deep, a space of about 25.2 cubic meters had to be dug in order to secure the parking space of 15 square meters. However, the three-dimensional parking facility of this invention only requires an underground pit which is about 70cm at the deepest end and about 10cm at the shallowest end; and thus, a mere 6 cubic meters worth of digging is sufficient, which means only about 24% of the amount of digging compared to the conventional facilities.
- Fig. 1 shows a structural arrangement whereby the two-
layered parking unit 5 is lifted. - When
screws nut 3A ofswing plate 1A rises by about 60cm, while nut 3B ofswing plate 1B rises by about 80cm. - Thus, the entrance where the road level and the level of the lower parking space meet or the entrance or exit level of the lower portion is high enough for an automobile to enter and exit.
- Fig. 2 shows a structural arrangement whereby the two-layered parking unit is lowered.
- When
screws apparatus 10 due to the difference in the pitches,nut 3A ofswinging plate 1A goes down by about 60cm, whilenut 3B ofswing plate 1B goes down by about 80cm. The swinging of the two-layered parking unit 5 andswing plate 1A changes the angles ofscrews screw 7A is supported byswing plate 1A and sways freely, it is driven smoothly. Screw 7B and thelower parking palette 2 relate to each other in the same above-described manner. - Accordingly, the
entrance road level 12 meets theswing plate 1A, and facilitates the entrance and the exit of automobiles. -
Reference number 7C refers to a screw cover which coversscrew 7A for safety reasons. - Fig. 3 shows a front view of an automobile A entering or leaving the three-dimensional parking structure of the present invention.
- The elements for the front swinging system are not limited to the revolving screws and nuts which correspond to screws, but a main oil-pressured cylinder which sways the entire two-layered
parking unit 5, and a sub oil-pressured cylinder which only swaysswing plate 1A, as well as a chain power, may also be used. - Instead of digging an underground pit, an entire two-layered
parking unit 5 can be placed on the ground and an entering slope can be constructed. - In order to reinforce each floor, a rib can be utilized. For further reinforcement, the part of the floor where an opening of a door of a driver's seat does not matter should be in a truss structure.
- Since the pit of this invention is shallower than a conventional one, it is less humid inside; and thus, rust is prevented from developing on automobiles parked therein or on machinery, and decreases submergence. Moreover, a
drainage 14 removes the leaks from the underground pit and makes the use thereof even more comfortable. - Additionally, a
tire stopper 15 prevents an automobile from retreating too far or from moving when a floor is sloped downward; thereby, enhancing safety. The revolvingapparatus 10 can be operated by remote control. Moreover, the parking facility can be entirely covered with a roof. - As the foregoing description shows, the three-dimensional parking facility of this invention decreases the amount of digging to about 24% as compared to the conventional underground pit with a lesser amount of construction expense and lesser material for reinforcing the wall of an underground pit.
- The following is a description of an embodiment of a three-dimensional parking facility with a mobile plate.
- Fig. 4 is a side view of the lower portion of three dimensional parking structure of this invention shown in a position when an automobile enters or leaves.
- Fig. 5 is a side view of the upper portion of the three-dimensional parking structure of this invention shown in a position when an automobile enters or leaves.
- In Figures 4 and 5,
reference number 101 is an upper parking palette used in the upper parking space,reference member 102 is a lower parking palette used in the lower parking space, andreference number 101A is a free-swaying swing plate which is part of the front portion of the upper parking palette and is supported by a member running along the secondhorizontal axis 104 to therear part 101B of theupper parking palette 101.Reference number 101C designates a movable slope member which is supported by a member running along a thirdhorizontal axis 115 to theswing plate 101A. The two-layeredparking unit 105 when used as a parking structure is made up of theupper parking palette 101 and thelower parking palette 102. - In this two-layered
parking unit 105, the rear portion of theupper parking palette 101 is supported by thepost 106 to thelower parking palette 102. Theupper parking palette 101 and thelower parking palette 102 are fixed to each other and make up a C-shape member. The two-layeredparking unit 105 itself is supported by a member running along a firsthorizontal axis 109 to asolid foundation 108 and swings freely. - An oil-pressured
cylinder 107, as part of the front swinging system, is placed between anaction point 171 ofswing plate 101A and thebase 181. The oil-pressuredcylinder 107 is supported at theaction point 171 and thebase 181, and revolves freely. - A
wire rope 172, as a joint material, with one end being fixed to thepost 116 located near a thirdhorizontal axis 115 is fixed to thelower parking palette 102 through apulley member 118 or the like atswing plate 101A. The range of movement of themovable slope member 101C is from a vertical position to a substantially horizontal position because of apost 116 on the top end portion of theswing plate 101A, and thestopper 119 at the reverse side of theswing plate 101A. - The
underground pit 111 is about 50cm lower than the level of theentrance 112 so that the bottom of thelower parking palette 102 can be buried or can be located below the road level. This underground pit does not have to be in the shape of a rectangular prism which is about 50cm deep; rather, the under-ground pit can have a sliding bottom portion which can decrease the required amount of digging. For instance, an underground pit which is about 70cm at the deepest end and about 10cm at the shallowest end is sufficient which means that a mere one-third or one-fourth of the amount to be dug is required as compared to the conventional underground pits. - The designs of the two-layered
parking unit 105, along with the shape and size of anunderground pit 111, can vary according to the style or size of automobiles to be parked. Depending on the condition of the location, the entire two-layeredparking unit 105 can be placed above ground without anunderground pit 111. - Fig. 4 shows the two-layered
parking unit 105 of this invention when it is lifted. The two-layeredparking unit 105 is lifted from the sloping-forward position when an automobile enters or leaves the lower level. - Once the oil-pressured
cylinder 107 functions,swing plate 101A starts to rise. Then, the loosenedwire rope 172 begins to tighten which makes themovable slope member 101C start revolving around the thirdhorizontal axis 115. Since themovable slope 101C stops revolving at the point where thepost 116 touches the upper part ofswing plate 101A, if the oil-pressuredcylinder 107 is further stretched, thewire rope 172 starts to lift thelower parking palette 102. In this manner, theupper parking palette 101 and thelower parking palette 102 move together around the firsthorizontal axis 109 and the lower parking palette rises. Then, theentrance road level 112 and the level of the entrance of thelower parking palette 102, and the upper-limit switch is operated; thereby, stopping the oil-pressuredcylinder 107. Accordingly, the height for providing an entrance and an exit for the lower parking space is secured; thereby, facilitating the entering and leaving of automobiles. - Fig. 5 shows the two-layered
parking unit 105 when it is lowered. The two-layeredparking unit 105 is lowered from the lifted position when an automobile enters or leaves the lower portion. - Once the valve of the oil-pressured
cylinder 107 is opened and the pressure is released, theupper parking palette 101 and thelower parking palette 102 move together around the firsthorizontal axis 109 and the front part of thelower parking palette 102 is moved down. When thelower parking palette 102 hits theunderground pit 111, the tightenedwire rope 172 slightly loosens andswing plate 101A begins to descend. The front portion of themovable slope member 101C starts to descend around the thirdhorizontal axis 115, and the lower-limit switch functions at the point when the tip ofswing plate 101A meets the entrance road level which also closes by the time thestopper 119 touches the reverse side of theswing plate 101A. - This then brings
swing plate 101A and theentrance road 112 into a single slope and thus, facilitating the entering and leaving of automobiles. - Since too long a
movable slope member 101C has some adverse effects, the length of between about 30cm and 50cm is ideal depending on the condition of the location. - As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the
upper parking palette 102 is made up of two rows of a plurality ofblock materials 110. Since this structure enables the rear tire of a car to get on theblock materials 110 when it enters or leaves, the member running along the secondhorizontal axis 104 does not touch the floor of the car. The shape, position or number of these block materials depend on the height of the floor and the length of the wheel bases of automobiles to be parked. - It is to be noted that the member running along the first
horizontal axis horizontal axis horizontal axis 115 can be a rod, hinge or the like. - The front swinging system is not limited to the oil-pressured cylinder, but revolving screws and nuts which correspond to screws, as well as chain power, may also be used.
- In order to reinforce each floor, a reinforcing rib 113 can be used. For additional reinforcement, the part of the floor where the opening of a door of a driver's seat does not have to be considered is in a truss structure.
- Since the pit of this invention is shallower than a conventional one, it is less humid inside; thereby, preventing rust from developing on automobiles parked therein or on machinery, and decreasing submergence. A
drainage 14 removes the leak from the underground pit, and makes the use thereof even more comfortable. - The joint material can be chain or rods, instead of a
wire rope 172. - Additionally, a tire stopper on the lower portion can be used to prevent an automobile from retreating too far or from moving when a floor is sloped down and thus, enhances the safety of this invention when in use. The oil-pressured cylinder can be operated by remote control. Moreover, the parking facility of this invention can be entirely covered by a roof.
- The two-layered
parking unit 105 is placed above ground without digging an underground pit and a slope can be constructed at the entrance. More particularly, when several sets of three-dimensional parking structures are placed, they are placed on the ground, without digging, and with a common entrance slope. - As the foregoing description shows, this three-dimensional parking facility decreases the amount of digging required for an underground pit to one third or one fourth of conventional ones and with a lesser amount of construction expense and with lesser material for reinforcing the wall of an underground pit.
- While the invention has been particularly shown and described in reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
Claims (9)
- A three-dimensional parking facility, comprising:
an upper parking portion and a lower parking portion;
means for swinging said upper parking portion and said lower parking portion, said swinging means being supported by a member running along a first horizontal axis on a solid foundation. - A three-dimensional parking facility, comprising:
an upper parking portion and a lower parking portion; and
means for swinging said upper parking portion and said lower parking portion, said swinging means being supported by a member running along a horizontal axis on a solid foundation, said upper parking portion having a front portion and a rear portion which are separated by a member running along a second horizontal axis, and said swinging means sways said front portion of said upper parking portion. - A three-dimensional parking facility, comprising:
an upper parking portion and a lower parking portion;
a member running along a first horizontal axis on a solid foundation for supporting said upper parking portion and said lower parking portion, said upper parking portion having a front portion and a rear portion;
a member running along a second horizontal axis for separating said front and rear portions of said upper parking portion;
means for swinging said front portion of said upper parking portion; and
a joint means for swaying said lower portion of said upper parking portion in accordance with the swinging of said front portion of said upper parking portion. - A three-dimensional parking facility, comprising:
an upper parking portion and a lower parking portion;
a member running along a first horizontal axis on a solid foundation for supporting said upper parking portion and said lower parking portion;
means for swinging said upper parking portion and said lower parking portion, said upper parking portion having a front portion and a rear portion, said upper and rear portions being separated at a portion in said upper parking portion above a windshield of an automobile to be parked on said lower parking portion;
a member running along a second horizontal axis for supporting said front portion of said upper parking portion; and
swaying means for swaying said front portion in accordance to said rear portion. - A three-dimensional parking facility, comprising:
an upper parking portion and a lower parking portion;
a member running along a first horizontal axis on a solid foundation for supporting said upper parking portion and said lower parking portion, said upper parking portion having a front portion and a lower portion, said upper and rear portions being separated at a portion in said upper parking portion above a windshield of an automobile to be parked on said lower parking portion;
a member running along a second horizontal axis for supporting said front portion of said upper parking portion;
means for swinging said front portion of said upper parking portion in accordance to said rear portion; and
joint means for swaying said lower portion of said upper parking portion in accordance with the swinging of said front portion of said upper parking portion. - A three-dimensional parking facility, comprising:
an upper parking portion and a lower parking portion;
a member running along a first horizontal axis on a solid foundation for supporting said upper and lower parking portions;
means for swinging said upper parking portion and said lower parking portion, said upper parking portion having a front portion and rear portion, said front and rear portions being separated at a portion in said upper parking portion above a windshield of an automobile to be parked on said lower parking portion;
means for swaying said front portion of said upper parking portion between a substantially horizontal position and a sloping-forward position, said swaying means sways said front portion relative to said rear portion;
a movable member which freely sways around a third horizontal axis at a top portion of said front portion; and
means for swaying said movable member between a substantially vertical position and a forward-sloping position. - A three-dimensional parking facility, comprising:
an upper parking portion and a lower parking portion;
a member running along a first horizontal axis on a solid foundation for supporting said upper and lower parking portions; said upper parking portion having a front portion and a rear portion, said front and rear portions being separated at a second horizontal axis above a windshield of an automobile to be parked on said lower parking portion;
means for swaying said front portion of said upper parking portion between a substantially horizontal position and a sloping-forward position, said swaying means sways said front portion relative to said rear portion;
a movable member which freely sways around a third horizontal axis;
a first connecting means for swaying said rear portion in accordance with the swaying of said front portion; and
a second connecting means for swaying said movable member from a substantially vertical position to a forward-sloping position in accordance with the swinging of said front portion of said upper parking portion, said second connecting means sways said movable member relative to said front portion. - The three-dimensional parking facility as set forth in one of claims 1 - 7, wherein said upper parking portion includes blocking materials.
- The three-dimensional parking facility as set forth in one of claims 1 - 7, wherein said upper parking portion includes removable blocking materials.
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