JP2004183431A - Vehicle locking device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To dispense with underground burying work of a sensor for detecting a vehicle in a locking type parking device. <P>SOLUTION: A vehicle locking device 1 is provided with a sensor panel 8 enclosing a vehicle detecting sensor, in line with a base plate 9 on the locking plate 2 side, for instance. The sensor heretofore required to be buried underground can thereby be integrated with the locking device 1 to dispense with sensor burying work. A vehicle going over a slope 3 and the locking plate 2 in a descending state is detected by the sensor in the sensor panel 8, and the locking plate 2 is raised after the lapse of a fixed time from the vehicle detection by the sensor to impede the unapproved getting out of the vehicle. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a vehicle lock device installed in a parking lot.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A vehicle lock device configured to lock a parked vehicle located in a predetermined parking area, and to unlock the vehicle after completing payment of a parking fee by inserting cash or using a card, etc., operates an unmanned parking system. It is frequently used as a constituent device.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
6 and 7 specifically show the vehicle lock device. Arrow 1 is a vehicle lock device, which is disposed in each parking space of the parking lot, locks a vehicle stopped at a predetermined position in the parking space, and parks the vehicle until the payment decision such as payment of a parking fee is completed. It is configured to physically prevent the vehicle from leaving.
[0004]
A vehicle lock device (hereinafter simply referred to as a “lock device” including the embodiments) basically includes a rocking plate (hereinafter referred to as a “lock plate”) 2 for directly preventing the vehicle from leaving, and a lock plate 2. And a mechanism unit 4 accommodating a mechanism for swinging the lock plate 2, the lock plate 2 and the mechanism unit 4, which are opposed to the mechanism unit 4 via the lock plate 2 and the slope 3. And a shaft supporting portion 5 for supporting a shaft to be moved.
[0005]
Next, reference numeral 6 denotes a sensor for detecting a vehicle, which is configured as, for example, a loop antenna and is buried underground as shown in FIG.
When the vehicle gets over the slope 3 and the lock plate 2 of the lock device 1 and enters between the wheel stopper 7 and the lock device 1, the sensor 6 is turned ON to detect the entering vehicle. As a result, the timer in the lock device 1 operates, and if the ON state of the sensor 6 continues for a preset time, the mechanism unit 4 operates to raise the lock plate 2 as shown in FIG. I do.
[0006]
In addition to the underground type sensor for detecting a vehicle, a configuration is also adopted in which a pole is erected in a parking space and the vehicle is detected by an optical sensor or the like. However, the pole installation method increases the installation cost of a parking system for each single parking space. In addition, since the poles stand in the parking lot, accidents such as contact of the poles with the vehicle when putting the vehicle in and out are often caused.
[0007]
On the other hand, in the illustrated underground type sensor, since there is no other than the lock device 1 in the parking space, the vehicle can be smoothly put in and out. For this reason, recently unmanned parking lots often use this underground sensor.
[0008]
As described above, while the underground sensor has excellent advantages, the following problems have been pointed out.
In general, parking lots, especially unmanned parking lots, are often provided in order to make effective use of temporarily vacant land until the final use thereof is determined. From such a viewpoint, it is desirable that the installation and removal of the parking facility be performed easily and inexpensively.
[0009]
Considering such a point, it is hard to say that an underground sensor satisfies the above demand. That is, when installing a parking lot, the sensor 6 is buried in each parking space of the parking lot. Therefore, a buried space is dug in the ground by hand or a construction machine, and piping for connecting the sensor 6 and the lock 1 is installed. Also need to be buried. For this reason, it takes time and money to install the device. In addition, in order to return the land to the current state when the parking lot is abolished, in addition to removing the lock device 1, the embedded sensor 6 and the piping connecting the sensor 6 and the lock device 1 are installed. They must be dug up and removed and re-leveled.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention relates to a vehicle lock device configured in view of the above-described problems, and a sensor and a pipe are provided by incorporating a sensor buried underground into a part of the lock device or connecting the sensor to the lock device. The vehicle lock device is characterized in that the construction work is not required.
[0011]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
The sensor is arranged on a part of the lock device, for example, a mechanism or a shaft support, or a slope or a lock plate. Further, in addition to the configuration in which the sensor is disposed in the lock device, a sensor portion is provided so as to be connected to the lock plate, the slope, the mechanism portion, or the shaft support portion, and the sensor is installed in the lock device when the lock device is installed. Deploy and deploy on the same plane as the installation surface.
[0012]
【Example】
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described specifically with reference to Examples.
1A and 1B show a first embodiment. Reference numeral 8 denotes a sensor panel in which a sensor (loop antenna) is housed. One side of the sensor panel is connected to an edge of the base plate 9 on the lock plate 2 side, which is a mounting surface of the lock device 1 with respect to the ground GL. In this state, it is deployed and fixed to the ground GL.
[0013]
The sensor panel 8 may be extended and fixed in advance to the base plate 9 as shown in FIG. 1A, but the connecting portion between the base plate 9 and the sensor panel 8 is constituted by a hinge, and before the lock device 1 is installed. In order to prevent the sensor panel 8 from being obstructed or damaged when the lock device 1 is transferred, the sensor panel 8 is tilted in the direction of the arrow X1 to be in close contact with the lock plate 2 side. Is also possible.
[0014]
When the lock device 1 is installed, the sensor panel 8 is unfolded on the ground GL side when the sensor panel 8 is unfolded in advance, and when the sensor panel 8 has a hinge (hinge) 8a. As long as the sensor panel 8 has a strength enough to withstand the weight of the vehicle loaded through the wheels of the vehicle, no other load is applied to the sensor panel 8, so that the lock device 1 is usually fixed to the ground GL. At this time, it is sufficient to deploy and deploy on the ground GL. However, the sensor panel 8 can be directly fixed to the ground GL (usually asphalt-paved) using a resin, a concrete nail, or the like.
[0015]
Further, in the illustrated configuration, the sensor panel 8 is disposed substantially at the center in the width direction of the lock plate 2, but as shown by reference numeral 8 ′, the sensor panel 8 is disposed so as to be offset toward the shaft support 5. May be. That is, in the case where the vehicle enters the parking area by moving forward with the front part forward as shown in FIG. 7, the right front wheel of the vehicle often passes through the mechanism unit 4 side from the center of the lock device. Therefore, when the sensor panel 8 is disposed at the position indicated by reference numeral 8 ', it is possible to avoid the pressing load by the vehicle. Further, in order to make this more effective, if the sensor panel 8 is lengthened in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, that is, the width of the sensor panel 8 in the width direction of the lock plate is reduced, the pressing of the wheels is more effectively avoided. can do.
[0016]
In the above configuration, the vehicle that has entered the parking area gets over the slope 3 of the lock device 1 and the lock plate 2 at the lowered position and stops at a position beyond the sensor panel 8. Accordingly, the sensor in the sensor panel 8 detects the vehicle, and after a predetermined time elapses after the detection, the lock plate 2 rises to prevent the vehicle from leaving. In addition, since the sensor panel 8 is integrated with the base plate 9, the sensors in the sensor panel 8 and the control unit that operates the mechanical unit are directly connected to the wiring, and the wiring is not exposed outside the lock device 1. There is no need to bury pipes as a matter of course.
FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment of the present invention.
In this embodiment, the sensor panel 8 is configured to be continuously provided on the slope 3 side of the lock device 1. In this configuration, the slope 3 to be connected is fixedly configured unlike the lock plate 2 of the above-described embodiment, and does not perform an operation such as a lifting operation. For this reason, the sensor panel 8 may be configured to be directly connected to the slope 3 in addition to being connected to the base plate 9 as in the above embodiment. Further, it is naturally possible to configure this connecting portion as a hinge configuration as in the above-described embodiment to enhance the convenience and safety of the lock device 1 at the time of transfer. Further, it is of course possible to arrange the sensor panel 8 so as to be offset to the shaft supporting portion 5 side similarly to the above embodiment.
[0018]
FIG. 3 shows a third embodiment.
In this embodiment, the sensor panel 8 is configured to be continuously provided on a side edge of the mechanism section 4 of the lock device 1, more specifically, on a side edge parallel to the traveling direction of the vehicle. The sensor panel 8 can be attached to the mechanism unit 4 by being fixedly connected to the mechanism unit 4 in advance so that the sensor panel 8 is pre-deployed. Alternatively, the connection between the mechanism unit 4 and the sensor panel 8 may be configured to have a hinge structure. is there.
[0019]
In the case of this configuration, since the weight of the vehicle is not applied to the sensor panel 8 when the vehicle enters or leaves, the design strength of the panel can be reduced as compared with the embodiment. In the illustrated configuration, only the sensor panel 8 is arranged on the side edge of the mechanism unit 4, but the sensor panel 8 is connected to the side edge of the shaft support unit 5 facing the mechanism unit 4. Of course, a configuration in which they are arranged is also possible.
[0020]
FIG. 4 shows a fourth embodiment.
Each of the above embodiments has a configuration in which the sensor panel 8 is deployed outside the lock device 1, whereas in the present embodiment, a configuration in which this sensor panel is attached to any of the members constituting the lock device 1. Is shown. Although a plurality of sensor panels are shown in the figure, this is merely an example of an attachment position, and does not mean that a plurality of sensor panels are provided in the lock device 1. However, a configuration in which a plurality of sensor panels are provided is not excluded from the present invention.
[0021]
First, reference numeral 8A indicates a sensor panel provided on the top of the mechanism section 4. Reference numeral 8B denotes a sensor panel provided on the top of the shaft support 5. With these sensor panels 8A or 8B, the load of the parked vehicle is not basically received, so that the design strength of the panels can be reduced.
[0022]
Reference numeral 8C indicates a sensor panel provided on the slope 3. In this case, it is possible to avoid the load on the vehicle by offsetting the installation position of the sensor panel toward the shaft support 5. Reference numeral 8D denotes a sensor panel provided on the lock plate 2. Also in this case, similarly to the lock panel 8C, it is possible to avoid the load of the vehicle by offsetting the installation position to the shaft support 6 side.
[0023]
FIG. 5 shows a fifth embodiment.
In each of the above embodiments, the sensor panel 8 accommodating the sensor is formed, and the sensor panel is developed and arranged outside the lock device 1 or is directly attached to a member forming the lock device. Thus, in the present embodiment, the sensor itself is stored and arranged in any of the members constituting the lock device 1.
[0024]
First, reference numeral 10A indicates a sensor housed in the mechanism unit 4. Reference numeral 10B denotes a sensor similarly accommodated in the shaft supporting portion 5. Further, 10C indicates a sensor arranged inside the slope 3, that is, on the back surface of the slope 3, and 10D indicates a sensor arranged on the back surface of the lock plate 2. Even when provided on the slope 3 and the lock plate 2 as well as when provided on the mechanism 4 and the shaft support 5, the load of the vehicle is not applied to the sensors. high.
[0025]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the present invention is specifically shown in each embodiment. According to the present invention, it is not necessary to bury a sensor such as a loop antenna and a pipe connected to the sensor in the ground. No excavation is required, and the installation of the lock device can be performed inexpensively and in a short time. Similarly, even when the land is used for another purpose, withdrawal and leveling of the device can be performed at low cost and in a short time.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIGS. 1A and 1B show a first embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a lock device with a sensor panel attached, and FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the lock device showing a state where a sensor panel is attached to a slope side.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the lock device showing a state in which a sensor panel is attached to a side edge of a mechanism.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the lock device showing a state in which the sensor panel is attached to any of a mechanism, a shaft support, a slope, and a lock plate.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the lock device showing a state in which the sensor is attached to the inside of the mechanical unit or the shaft support unit, or to either the slope or the back surface of the lock plate.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a lock device showing an arrangement state of a conventional vehicle detection sensor.
FIG. 7 is a side view of the lock device showing an operation state of the lock device showing an arrangement state of the vehicle detection sensor shown in FIG. 6;
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Vehicle lock device 2 Lock plate 3 Slope 4 Mechanism part 5 Shaft support part 8 Sensor panel 8A Sensor panel 8B arranged on mechanism part surface Sensor panel 8C arranged on shaft support part surface Sensor panel 8D arranged on slope surface Lock plate surface Sensor panel 8a hinge 9 base plate 10 sensor 10A sensor 10B disposed in the mechanical unit sensor 10C disposed in the shaft support unit sensor 10D disposed on the back of the slope 10D sensor disposed on the back of the lock plate

Claims (9)

In a vehicle lock device configured to detect that a vehicle has entered a predetermined parking area by a sensor, and to prevent the vehicle from leaving by erecting a lock plate based on the detection result, a sensor for detecting the vehicle is provided. A vehicle lock device which is incorporated in any of the members constituting the lock device, or is fixed to the surface of these members, or is connected to these members and extended out of the lock device. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the sensor is housed in either a mechanism for operating the lock plate or a shaft support for supporting the lock plate operating shaft together with the mechanism. Lock device. The vehicle lock device according to claim 1, wherein the sensor is disposed on one of a back surface of a slope and a back surface of a lock plate. The sensor is disposed in the sensor panel, and the sensor panel is mounted on one of a top surface of a mechanism for operating the lock plate and a top surface of a shaft support for supporting the shaft for operating the lock plate together with the mechanism. The vehicle lock device according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle lock device is disposed. The vehicle lock device according to claim 1, wherein the sensor is housed in a sensor panel, and the sensor panel is disposed on one of a slope surface and a lock plate surface. The vehicle lock device according to claim 5, wherein an arrangement position of the sensor panel is offset toward a shaft support portion. The sensor is housed in a sensor panel, and the sensor panel is configured to be extended outside the lock device main body by being connected to the lock device main body at a side edge of a slope or a side edge of a lock plate. The vehicle lock device according to claim 1, wherein: The sensor is housed in a sensor panel, and the sensor panel is configured to be extended outside the lock device main body by being connected to the lock device main body at a mechanism portion side edge or a shaft support portion side edge. The vehicle lock device according to claim 1, wherein: 9. The vehicle lock according to claim 7, wherein the sensor panel is connected to a connection target via a hinge, and the sensor panel is positioned on a connection target side before the lock device main body is installed. apparatus.

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