JP2013239101A - Parking lot system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a parking lot system capable of easily confirming a relationship between a parking lot user and a charging user, and of performing suitable charging billing with respect to the charging user.SOLUTION: A parking lot system includes: a car room 2 installed in a parking lot; a charging stand 3 that performs charging of a vehicle 1 parked in the car room 2 and includes a car room side IC information reading part 29; and a settlement machine 4 including a settlement machine side IC information reading part 17 installed in the parking lot. The settlement machine 4 identifies a car room 2 in which a user has parked, and when IC information recognized by the car room side IC information reading part 29 of the charging stand 3 and IC information recognized by the settlement machine side IC information reading part 17 of the settlement machine 4 are associated with each other, allows charging with the charging stand 3.

Description

  The present invention relates to a parking lot system, and in particular, a parking lot capable of easily confirming the relationship between a parking lot user and a charging user, and capable of charging a charging user appropriately. It is about the system.

  In recent years, electric vehicles have become widespread, and charging systems for electric vehicles have been developed. In such a charging system, the vehicle is charged when the electric vehicle is parked in a parking lot.

  Thus, as a system for charging a battery of a vehicle in a parking lot, conventionally, for example, a server that manages a parking fee generated by using a parking lot and a charging fee generated by using a charging facility, and a vehicle in the parking lot When a person using a charging facility terminates the use of the parking lot, the second settlement is provided with a first payment machine provided at the exit and a second payment machine provided at a place other than the parking lot exit. At the time of payment by the machine, accepting the selection of whether or not to stop charging. If the selection of stopping charging is accepted, the total of the charging fee and parking fee is presented to the user by the second adjusting machine, and the charging is continued. When the selection is accepted, a technique is disclosed in which charging of the user's vehicle is continued and the sum of the charging fee and the parking fee is presented to the user by the first settlement machine (for example, , See Patent Document 1).

  In addition, as another technology, conventionally, a charging device and a charging information input / output device for charging an electric vehicle battery are provided inside the parking lot, and when charging is performed, charging information is recorded on a parking ticket and the like at the time of delivery. When this parking ticket or the like is inserted into a fee settlement machine, a parking fee and a charge fee are calculated, and when these fees are settled, an exit gate is opened to allow the vehicle to be issued. (For example, refer to Patent Document 2).

JP 2011-103048 A JP 2001-312772 A

  However, in the techniques described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, a parking fee and a charging fee can be settled. A so-called park in which a lock plate is installed in each vehicle compartment of a parking lot. In a lock-type parking lot, the relationship between the charging station and the charging user cannot be confirmed, and the charging user cannot be charged with an appropriate charging fee. ing.

  In addition, a charging cable is usually connected to a charging stand to charge the vehicle, but if the charging cable is pulled out during charging, there is a problem that charging for proper charging cannot be performed. ing. Furthermore, if the charging cable is pulled out by a third party due to mischief or the like, it is very dangerous and there is a problem in safety.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and can easily confirm the relationship between a parking lot user and a charging user, and can charge the charging user appropriately. The purpose is to provide a parking system.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, a parking lot system according to the invention of claim 1 includes a passenger compartment installed in a parking lot and a user identification information recognition unit that charges a vehicle parked in the passenger compartment. And a payment machine installed in the parking lot and provided with a user identification information recognition unit,
The checkout machine identifies the cabin in which the user has parked, and has been recognized by the user identification information recognized by the user identification information recognition unit of the charging station and the user identification information recognition unit of the adjustment machine. When the user specifying information is associated, charging by the charging station is permitted.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the charging stand is installed for each of the passenger compartments.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the settlement machine is configured to identify a user specified in advance with user identification information recognized by a user identification information recognition unit of the settlement machine at the time of settlement. When the information matches, a checkout process is performed from the parking fee and the charging charge by the corresponding charging station.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect, the settlement machine is configured such that the user identification information recognized by the user identification information recognition unit of the settlement machine coincides with the user identification information associated in advance. In this case, the payment processing is performed by summing up the parking fee and the charging charge at the corresponding charging station.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect, the settlement machine is configured such that the user identification information recognized by the user identification information recognition unit of the settlement machine matches the user identification information associated in advance with the settlement machine. In this case, a checkout process for providing a parking fee during the charging time is performed.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fifth aspects, the charging stand further includes a lock mechanism for locking in a state where a power plug of the vehicle is inserted into the charging stand. And the lock mechanism is unlocked when the user identification information is recognized by the user identification information recognition unit of the charging stand.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the charging station according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the user identification information is recognized by the user identification information recognition unit of the charging station during charging. In this case, the charging is stopped.

  The invention according to claim 8 is characterized in that, in any one of claims 1 to 7, the user identification information recognition unit is an IC card recognition unit that recognizes IC information of an IC card. .

  The invention according to claim 9 is characterized in that, in any one of claims 1 to 7, the user-specific information recognition unit is a biometric information recognition unit that recognizes user biometric information. .

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the cabin where the user is parked is identified by the payment machine, and the user identification information recognized by the user identification information recognition unit of the charging stand and the user identification information of the payment machine are recognized. When the user identification information recognized by the charging unit is associated, charging by the charging station is permitted, so that the identity between the charging station and the charging user can be ensured, It is possible to charge the user with an appropriate charging fee.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the charging stand is installed for each vehicle compartment, the vehicle compartment and the charging stand can be made to correspond one-to-one, and the user identification information of the charging stand is recognized. When the user identification information read by the user and the user identification information read by the user identification information recognition unit of the checkout machine match, it is possible to identify the passenger compartment in which the charging station is installed, Without having to enter the vehicle compartment number, the parked vehicle compartment can be associated with the charging stand.

  According to the invention according to claim 3, when the user identification information recognized by the user identification information recognition unit of the settlement machine matches the user identification information associated in advance with the settlement machine, Since the settlement process is performed from the charge and the charging charge at the corresponding charging station, it is possible to perform the settlement based on the parking fee and the charging charge.

  According to the invention of claim 4, when the user identification information recognized by the user identification information recognition unit of the settlement machine at the time of settlement matches the user identification information associated in advance with the settlement machine, Since the settlement process is performed by adding the charge and the charging charge at the corresponding charging station, it is possible to perform the payment by adding the parking charge and the charging charge.

  According to the invention of claim 5, when the user identification information recognized by the user identification information recognition unit of the settlement machine matches the user identification information associated in advance with the settlement machine, Since the settlement process for providing the parking fee during the hour is performed, the settlement with the parking fee can be performed.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the charging stand is provided with a lock mechanism for locking in a state where the power plug of the vehicle is inserted into the charging stand, and the user specifying information is recognized by the user specifying information recognition unit of the charging stand. Is recognized, the lock mechanism is unlocked, so by recognizing the user identification information, the lock mechanism can be unlocked and the charging station in a state where the user cannot be identified. Use can be prevented.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the charging station stops charging when the user identification information is recognized by the user identification information recognition unit of the charging station during charging. Only the same user as the performing user can stop charging, and it is possible to prevent charging from being stopped by a third party. Thus, it is possible to reliably prevent the charging cable from being pulled out, and the safety can be significantly improved.

  According to the eighth aspect of the invention, since the user identification information recognition unit is an IC card recognition unit that recognizes the IC information of the IC card, the user identification information can be acquired from the IC information.

  According to the ninth aspect of the invention, since the user identification information recognition unit is a biological information recognition unit that recognizes the user's biological information, the user identification information can be acquired from the biological information.

It is a schematic structure figure showing an embodiment of a parking lot system concerning the present invention. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the control structure in embodiment of the parking lot system which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the charge start operation | movement in embodiment of the parking lot system which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the adjustment operation in embodiment of the parking lot system which concerns on this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing an embodiment of a parking lot system according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the parking lot system of the present embodiment is installed in a parking lot for parking a vehicle 1 that runs on battery power such as an electric vehicle, for example. A plurality of vehicle compartments 2 are provided. A charging stand 3 for charging the vehicle 1 is installed in the passenger compartment 2. In the present embodiment, one charging stand 3 is installed for three vehicle compartments 2, and the charging stand 3 is shared by the vehicles 1 parked in the three vehicle compartments 2. In the parking lot, a settlement machine 4 is installed to settle the parking fee of the parking lot. Further, for example, the parking lot locks the vehicle 1 parked in each compartment 2 of the parking lot. A locking device 5 for performing the above is installed.

  In the present embodiment, the payment machine 4 and each charging station 3 are connected via a charge control line 6, and the payment machine 4 and each lock device 5 are connected via a lock control line 7. Yes. Furthermore, the parking lot system according to the present invention includes a distribution board 8 to which electric power from an external power source (not shown) is supplied, and supplies electric power from the distribution board 8 to the settlement machine 4 and the charging stand 3 respectively. It is configured as follows. The distribution board 8 and each charging stand 3 are connected via a power line 9.

  Next, the control configuration of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, a control unit 10 for performing various controls is accommodated in the checkout machine 4, and the checkout machine 4 is charged based on the cabin number of the parked vehicle 1 and charge reception information. A memory 11 that stores a list and the like and a timer 12 that measures parking time, charging time, and the like are provided.

  Further, the settlement machine 4 is provided with a key input unit 13 as an input unit for a parking lot user to perform operations such as accepting a charge reservation, and the settlement machine 4 performs a predetermined display. A display unit 14 is provided. Further, the settlement machine 4 is provided with a printer unit 15 for performing predetermined printing such as a receipt, and the settlement machine 4 is provided with a card processor 16 for supplying a predetermined card to the printer unit 15. Is provided. Further, the settlement machine 4 has a settlement machine side IC information reading unit 17 as a user identification information recognition unit for reading IC information as user identification information such as an IC card number of an IC card carried by the user. Is provided.

  Further, the checkout machine 4 has a built-in charge controller 18. When the user operates the key input unit 13 to input the vehicle compartment number and the charging time and make a charge reservation, the vehicle compartment number is set. Charging information associated with the charging station 3 and charging information such as the number of units waiting to be charged by the corresponding charging station 3, charging start time, and charging end time are calculated and recorded in the memory 11 as a charging list. Yes. And the control part 10 is comprised so that the vehicle number used as the object of charge may be read from the charge list memorize | stored in the memory 11, and the charge control signal of this object vehicle number information may be output to the charge controller 18. Has been.

  Each vehicle compartment 2 is provided with a vehicle sensor (not shown), and the control unit 10 is configured to receive a detection signal of the vehicle 1 from the vehicle sensor. The control unit 10 is configured to raise the lock device 5 to lock the vehicle 1 when a detection signal of the vehicle 1 from the vehicle sensor is input.

  Each charging stand 3 is provided with a passenger compartment control unit 19 that performs various charging controls. In addition, the charging station 3 is provided with a passenger compartment side communication unit 20 for communicating with the charging controller 18. The passenger compartment side communication unit 20 and the charging controller 18 are connected to the charging control line 6. Connected through.

  Each charging stand 3 is provided with an outlet 22 as a power supply side connector into which a power plug 21 as a power receiving side connector of the vehicle 1 parked in the passenger compartment 2 is inserted. In the present embodiment, the outlet 22 is provided with a cover member 23 that covers the outlet 22, and the outlet 22 is closed by a charge control signal from the charging controller 18. A lock mechanism 24 that holds the state is provided. The lock mechanism 24 holds the cover member 23 in a closed state with the power plug 21 inserted into the outlet 22.

  The charging stand 3 is provided with a current sensor 25 and a voltage sensor 26, and the charging stand 3 is provided with a power switch 27 electrically connected to the outlet 22. The power switch 27 is a switch that opens and closes the connection with the power supply line 9, and the power supply line 9 from the distribution board 8 is connected via a leakage breaker 28. Further, the passenger compartment control unit 19 is configured to turn on the power switch 27 based on a charge ON signal sent from the charge controller 18 via the passenger compartment communication unit 20. When the power switch 27 is turned on, the power line 9 and the outlet 22 are connected to supply power to the outlet 22.

  The voltage sensor 26 and the current sensor 25 are configured to detect the voltage value and the current value sent to the outlet 22 and send them to the passenger compartment side control unit 19. When the set charging time has elapsed or when the current value of the current sensor 25 has become equal to or less than a predetermined value, the power switch 27 is configured to be turned off as being charged. As a result, the power line 9 and the outlet 22 are disconnected, and power is not supplied completely. When the charging is completed, the passenger compartment side control unit 19 transmits a message to that effect to the charging controller 18, and the charging controller 18 notifies the control unit 10 of the completion of charging. Based on the charge list, the control unit 10 sends a control signal to the charge controller 18 so that the other vehicle compartment 2 having another charge request can be charged, and the charge controller 18 charges the battery. The stand 3 is controlled to be switched sequentially.

  The charging stand 3 is provided with a vehicle compartment side IC information reading unit 29 as a user identification information recognition unit that reads IC information as user identification information of an IC card carried by the user. The side control unit 19 is configured to release the lock mechanism 24 and open the cover member 23 when the passenger compartment IC information reading unit 29 reads the IC information of the user's IC card. The user inserts the power plug 21 into the outlet 22 with the cover member 23 opened, and prepares for charging. The vehicle compartment side control unit 19 is configured to send the IC information of the user's IC card read by the vehicle compartment side IC information reading unit 29 to the control unit 10 of the settlement machine 4 and record it in the memory 11. Has been.

  In addition, the user who has prepared for charging inputs the compartment number where the vehicle 1 is parked by the key input unit 13 of the checkout machine 4 to make a charge reservation, and causes the IC card reading unit to read the IC card. In this case, when the read IC information matches the IC information read by the vehicle compartment side IC information reading unit 29 of the charging stand 3, the control unit 10 permits charging, and the IC information and the vehicle information The room number is associated and recorded in the memory 11. That is, in the present embodiment, when the IC information read by the passenger compartment IC reading unit of the charging stand 3 and the IC information read by the IC reading unit of the checkout machine 4 match, the user is the same person. The charging is permitted as there is.

  Charging is performed sequentially based on the charge reservation. During charging, the vehicle compartment side IC information reading unit 29 of the charging stand 3 reads the IC information of the IC card, and the IC information is charged. When the IC information read by the vehicle compartment side IC information reading unit 29 of the charging stand 3 matches the IC information recorded in the memory 11, the charging can be stopped.

  Further, the settlement machine 4 reads the IC information of the IC card into the settlement machine side IC information reading unit 17, and when this IC information matches the IC information associated with the charging, the parking machine according to the parking time is parked. A checkout process is performed based on the charge and the charging charge by the corresponding charging stand 3. In this case, the payment may be performed by adding up the parking fee and the charging fee from the corresponding charging stand 3, or during the charging time, the parking fee is serviced and only the charging fee is adjusted. You may do it.

  Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, first, when it is detected by the vehicle sensor that the vehicle 1 is parked in the predetermined compartment 2 (ST1), the control device 10 raises the lock device 5 to lock the vehicle 1 (ST2). ). On the other hand, when the user of the parking lot 2 charges the vehicle 1, the user reads the IC information of the IC card by holding the IC card over the vehicle compartment side IC information reading unit 29 of the charging stand 3 (ST3). . When the IC information is read, the vehicle compartment side control unit 19 sends the IC information to the settlement machine 4, the control unit 10 records the IC information in the memory 11, and the control unit 10 releases the lock mechanism 24. (ST4). Thereafter, the user opens the cover member 23, inserts the charging plug of the vehicle 1 into the outlet 22, and then closes the cover member 23.

Thereafter, in the checkout machine 4, the IC information is read by holding the IC card by the checker side IC information reading unit 17 (ST5), and the key input unit 13 is operated to lock the vehicle compartment 2 in which the vehicle 1 to be charged is parked. Is entered (ST6). If the IC information read by the vehicle compartment side IC information reading unit 29 of the charging stand 3 matches the IC information read by the settlement machine side IC information reading unit 17 (ST7: YES), charging is permitted. At the same time, the IC information and the cabin number are associated and recorded in the memory 11 (ST8).
Thereafter, a signal is output from the control unit 10 to the corresponding charging stand 3 via the charging controller 18, and the lock mechanism 24 is operated by the vehicle compartment side control unit 19 to lock the cover member 23 (ST9). Is completed (ST10).

  Then, after the locking of the lock mechanism 24 is completed (ST9: YES), when the charging start time of the corresponding charging stand 3 is reached, a charging ON signal is sent from the charging controller 18 to the passenger compartment side control unit 19 to The side controller 19 turns on the power switch 27 and supplies power to the outlet 22 to start charging (ST11). Thereafter, when the charging time based on the charging reservation has elapsed, a charging OFF signal is sent from the charging controller 18 to the passenger compartment control unit 19, and the passenger compartment control unit 19 turns off the power switch 27 to the outlet 22. The charging is completed by stopping the supply of power (ST12).

  Next, the settlement operation in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When the user pays, the user reads the IC information by holding the IC card with the IC information reading unit 17 (ST20), and operates the key input unit 13 to park the vehicle 1 to be charged. The vehicle compartment number of the vehicle compartment 2 is input (ST21), and it is determined whether or not the read IC information matches the IC information recorded in association (ST22). If the IC information matches (ST22: YES), the parking fee according to the parking time by the timer 12 is settled, and the fee is settled based on the charging fee according to the charging time and displayed on the display unit 14. (ST23). When the parking fee is charged by the user and the payment of the parking fee is completed, the controller 10 lowers the lock device 5 to release the lock of the vehicle 1 and release the lock mechanism 24 of the cover member 23 (ST24). . The user can leave the vehicle 1 by removing the power plug 21 and closing the cover member 23.

  If the user wants to stop charging during charging, the user causes the vehicle compartment side IC information reading unit 29 of the charging stand 3 to read the IC information of the IC card during charging, and this IC information is stored in the memory 11. When it matches with the recorded IC information, the charging controller 18 sends a charging OFF signal to the passenger compartment side control unit 19, and the passenger compartment side control unit 19 turns off the power switch 27 to the outlet 22. The power supply is stopped.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when charging reservation is performed by the IC information read by the vehicle compartment side IC information reading unit 29 of the charging stand 3 and the settlement machine side IC information reading unit 17 of the settlement machine 4. Control is performed so that charging can be started when the IC information read and the vehicle compartment number are associated with each other, and at the time of payment, the IC information read by the payment side IC information reading unit and the vehicle When the IC information associated with the room number matches, the payment is made by the parking fee and the charging charge. Therefore, the charging station 3 and the charging user are ensured to be identical and charged. It is possible to charge the user with an appropriate charging fee.

  In addition, when it is desired to stop charging during charging, when the IC information read by the vehicle compartment side IC information reading unit 29 of the charging stand 3 matches the IC information recorded in the memory 11 during charging. Because it is possible to cancel charging, only the same user who made the reservation for charging can cancel charging and prevent charging from being stopped by a third party. As a result, it is possible to charge for proper charging, and to reliably prevent the charging cable from being pulled out due to mischief and the like, thereby significantly improving safety.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the IC information reading unit that reads the IC information of the user's IC card is used as the user identification information recognition unit has been described. However, as the user identification information recognition unit, for example, a user A biometric information reading unit that reads biometric information such as fingerprints and veins may be used. In addition, any means may be used as long as it can recognize user specific information.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the charging controller 18 was built in the settlement machine 4, and it installed integrally, you may make it install the settlement machine 4 and the charging controller 18 separately. .

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the one charging stand 3 was installed with respect to the three vehicle interiors 2, you may make it install the charging stand 3 in each vehicle interior 2, for example. In this case, since the vehicle compartment 2 and the charging stand 3 can be made to correspond one-to-one, the IC information read by the vehicle compartment side IC information reading unit 29 of the charging stand 3 and the settlement machine side IC information reading unit When the IC information read by 17 matches, the vehicle compartment 2 in which the charging stand 3 is installed can be specified, and the parked vehicle compartment 2 and the charging stand 3 can be identified without inputting the vehicle compartment number. Can be associated with each other.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made based on the gist of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Vehicle 2 Car interior 3 Charging stand 4 Settlement machine 5 Locking device 6 Charge control line 7 Lock control line 8 Distribution board 9 Power supply line 10 Control part 11 Memory 12 Timer 13 Key input part 14 Display part 15 Printer unit 16 Card processing machine DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 17 Settlement side IC information reading part 18 Charge controller 19 Vehicle compartment side control part 20 Vehicle compartment side communication part 21 Power plug 22 Outlet 23 Cover member 24 Lock mechanism 25 Current sensor 26 Voltage sensor 27 Power switch 28 Earth leakage breaker 29 Car side IC information reader

Claims (9)

A settlement installed in a parking lot, a charging station provided with a user identification information recognition unit for charging a vehicle parked in the cabin, and a checkout provided with a user identification information recognition unit installed in the parking lot And equipped with
The checkout machine identifies the cabin in which the user has parked, and has been recognized by the user identification information recognized by the user identification information recognition unit of the charging station and the user identification information recognition unit of the adjustment machine. A parking lot system that permits charging by the charging stand when user-specific information is associated.   The parking system according to claim 1, wherein the charging stand is installed for each vehicle compartment.   When the user identification information recognized by the user identification information recognizing unit of the settlement machine matches the user identification information associated in advance with the settlement machine, the settlement machine charges the parking fee and the charging by the corresponding charging station. The parking lot system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a settlement process is performed based on billing.   When the user identification information recognized by the user identification information recognizing unit of the settlement machine matches the user identification information associated in advance with the settlement machine, the settlement machine charges the parking fee and the charging by the corresponding charging station. 4. The parking lot system according to claim 3, wherein a settlement process is performed by adding the charge.   The settlement machine services a parking fee during the charging time when the user identification information recognized by the user identification information recognition unit of the settlement machine matches the user identification information associated in advance at the time of settlement. 4. A parking system according to claim 3, wherein a settlement process is performed.   The charging stand further includes a lock mechanism for locking the vehicle with a power plug inserted into the charging stand, and the user specifying information is recognized by the user specifying information recognition unit of the charging stand. The parking system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the lock mechanism is unlocked when it is done.   7. The charging station according to claim 1, wherein the charging station stops charging when the user identification information is recognized by the user identification information recognition unit of the charging station during charging. A parking lot system according to claim 1.   The parking system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the user identification information recognition unit is an IC card recognition unit that recognizes IC information of an IC card.   The said user specific information recognition part is a biometric information recognition part which recognizes a user's biometric information, The parking lot system as described in any one of Claims 1-7 characterized by the above-mentioned.

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