JP2540349Y2 - Multi-story parking device with vehicle position detection device using image processing - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a multi-story parking device, in particular, to check whether or not the position of a vehicle is correct before the vehicle enters the interior of the parking device by image processing, and then enters the building. The present invention relates to a multi-story parking device with a vehicle position detecting device that can be made to operate.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, large-sized multi-story parking devices have been installed along with development and construction based on city planning, and the demand for the large-sized parking devices has been increasing. Some of such multi-story parking devices provide a vehicle entrance room on the ground surface or underground, and lift and lower the vehicle using an elevator device and store the vehicle in a predetermined parking space, or carry the vehicle out of the parking space. . Further, some multi-story parking devices have a turntable installed outside the vehicle entrance of a building having a parking space in order to allow the vehicle to enter and exit the car forward, but such a multi-story parking device with a turntable may be used. FIG. 4 shows a conventional example.

In FIG. 4, reference numeral 1 denotes a building of a multi-story parking device, 2 denotes a vehicle entrance / exit section provided on a vehicle entrance floor of the multi-story parking device, 3 denotes a vehicle entrance through which vehicles enter / exit the vehicle entrance / exit portion 2, Is a tray for supporting the vehicle. In this multi-story parking device, a vehicle entry room 5 is provided inside a building such as a basement or a building, and a turntable 6 is provided on a floor surface of the vehicle entry room 5 corresponding to a position outside the vehicle entrance 3. A fluorescent lamp 7 as a light source for illumination is installed on the ceiling of the vehicle entry room 5 above the vehicle entrance room 6. A vehicle position detecting device 8 for detecting the position of the vehicle getting on the turntable 6 is attached to the side wall of the vehicle entry room 5. This vehicle position detecting device 8 is constituted by a photoelectric tube,
The vehicle that has entered the vehicle blocks the light and detects the entry position of the vehicle. In this type of multi-story parking device with a turntable, when the vehicle enters and leaves the vehicle, the driver gets off the vehicle and does not operate the buttons on the operation panel, or turns the turntable 6 in a predetermined direction, or the dedicated operator presses the button. Operate in one of two ways.

[0004]

However, in such a conventional multi-story parking device with a vehicle position detecting device, when the vehicle is driven onto the turntable 6 in the vehicle entry room 5, the vehicle is not moved. Although it is possible to correctly detect the approach position, it is necessary to determine the angle at which the vehicle enters the turntable 6, that is, whether the vehicle is at a right angle to the vehicle entrance or at a certain angle. Cannot be accurately detected, and the rotation angle of the turntable 6 cannot be accurately determined thereafter. In addition, there was a complication that operation of the turntable 6 required human labor.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has as its object the image processing of the state of entry of a vehicle at the point in time before the vehicle enters the interior of the parking system, even without a dedicated operator. The present invention is to provide a multi-story parking device with a vehicle position detecting device capable of automatically checking afterwards and then operating a turntable to correctly enter a building.

[0006]

According to the present invention, in order to achieve the above object, in a multi-story parking device having a turntable outside a vehicle entrance of a building, a fluorescent paint is applied to the turntable, and An image pickup camera provided above and configured to image the turntable and a vehicle riding thereon, and an image processing unit configured to process image data input from the image pickup camera. The gist is to provide a vehicle position detecting device for detecting, and a parking control unit for controlling a rotation operation and a parking operation of the turntable based on a processing result in the image processing unit.

[0007]

According to the present invention, when the vehicle enters or leaves the vehicle, the situation when the vehicle enters the turntable from the periphery to the center is automatically photographed by the imaging camera of the vehicle position detecting device. The captured image data is sent to an image processing unit, and the image processing unit performs image processing to detect at which position and at what angle the vehicle enters the turntable. Then, the parking control unit rotates the turntable based on the detection result, and causes the vehicle to enter the vehicle entrance / exit unit. Therefore, the vehicle can be taken in and out of the vehicle without the driver getting off the vehicle or without a dedicated operator in the parking device.

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of an embodiment of a multi-story parking device with a vehicle width detector according to the present invention, FIG.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a first embodiment of a vehicle position detection operation in the multi-story parking device, and FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a second embodiment of a vehicle position detection operation in the multi-story parking device.
In these figures, reference numerals 1 to 7 are reference numerals assigned to represent the same parts and members as in the conventional multi-story parking device, 1 is a building of the multi-story parking device, 2 is a vehicle entrance / exit section, and 3 is a vehicle. Entrance / exit, 4 for tray, 5 for vehicle entrance, 6
Is a turntable, and 7 is a fluorescent lamp.

In this embodiment, the turntable 6 has a diameter longer than the length of the vehicle 10 to be stored in the multi-story parking device, and the entire surface thereof is coated with a fluorescent paint. Further, reference numeral 11 denotes an imaging camera provided on the ceiling of the vehicle entrance 5 corresponding to a position almost directly above the turntable 6 for photographing the turntable 6 and the vehicle 10 riding thereon, and 12 denotes image data input from the imaging camera 11. And a vehicle position detecting device 13 that detects the position of the vehicle 10 on the turntable 6 by the image processing method using the imaging camera 11 and the image processing unit 12. Reference numeral 14 denotes a parking control unit that controls a rotation operation of the turntable 6 and a parking operation such as advancing and stopping of the vehicle 10 based on a processing result in the image processing unit 12, and 15 denotes a parking operation panel that operates the parking control unit 14. Is

[0010] The parking operation of the vehicle 10 in the multi-story parking device of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described below. It is assumed that there is no dedicated operator in the multi-story parking device according to this embodiment. Upon entry of the vehicle 10,
The vehicle 10 enters the turntable 6 from the periphery to the center in the vehicle entry room 5. The imaging camera 11 automatically captures the situation at this time from the ceiling of the vehicle entry room 5. The fluorescent lamp 7 is turned on to assist the photographing by the imaging camera 11. The captured image data is sent to the image processing unit 12. The imaging camera 11
As shown in FIG. 2A, an image in which the entire surface of the turntable 6 is initially illuminated by the fluorescent paint is sent to the image processing unit 12. Here, when the vehicle 10 gets on the turntable 6, the imaging camera 11 sends an image in which the turntable 6 is partially missing to the image processing unit 12, as shown in FIG. The image processing unit 12 processes such image data in which the turntable 6 is partially missing, recognizes that the vehicle 10 is currently entering the turntable 6, and instructs the parking control unit 14 to Outputs the continuation command.

When the vehicle 10 completely gets on the turntable 6, the image pickup camera 11 moves to the position shown in FIG.
The vehicle 1 is located at the center of the turntable 6 as shown in FIG.
The image processing unit 12 sends an image in which a plane image of “0” is located and the periphery thereof is surrounded by the fluorescent image of the turntable 6. The image processing unit 12 processes the image data in which the shadow of the vehicle 10 is shown at the center of the turntable 6 as shown in FIG.
As shown in (d), the major axis 16 of the vehicle 10 is determined, and it is detected at which position and at what angle the vehicle 10 enters the turntable 6. Then, the detection result is sent to the parking control unit 14. The parking control unit 14 generates a control signal based on the vehicle position detection result from the image processing unit 12, sends the control signal to the turntable 6, and rotates the turntable 6 by a predetermined angle.
The vehicle 10 is directed in a direction in which the vehicle 10 can enter the vehicle entrance / exit unit 2.

FIG. 3 is a view for explaining a second embodiment of the vehicle position detecting operation in the multi-story parking device. Also in the multi-story parking device according to this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, it is assumed that there is no dedicated operator. Unlike the first embodiment, the turntable 17 according to this embodiment has a diameter smaller than the length of the vehicle 10 to be stored in the multi-story parking device.
Therefore, in this embodiment, the turntable 1
Not only is the fluorescent paint applied to the entire surface of the turntable 7, but also the fluorescent paint is applied to the floor of the vehicle entry room 5, which is the periphery of the turntable 17, over a certain range. doing.

The parking operation of the vehicle 10 in the multi-story parking device of the second embodiment configured as described above is almost the same as the operation of the first embodiment, and will be briefly described below. Upon entry of the vehicle 10, the vehicle 10 enters the turntable 17 from the periphery of the fluorescent screen 18 toward the center of the turntable 17 in the vehicle entry room 5. Imaging camera 1
First, as shown in FIG.
The image whose entire surface 8 is illuminated by the fluorescent paint is sent to the image processing unit 12. Next, when the vehicle 10 enters the fluorescent screen 18, the imaging camera 11 sends an image in which the fluorescent screen 18 is partially missing to the image processing unit 12 as shown in FIG. The processing unit 12 processes the image data in which the fluorescent screen 18 is partially missing, recognizes that the vehicle 10 is currently entering the area of the fluorescent screen 18, and notifies the parking control unit 14 of the vehicle 10. Outputs the continuation command.

When the vehicle 10 completely enters the inside of the fluorescent screen 18, the imaging camera 11 moves to the state shown in FIG.
A flat image of the vehicle 10 is located at the center of the fluorescent screen 18 as shown in FIG. The image processing unit 12 processes the image data in which the shadow of the vehicle 10 is shown at the center of the fluorescent screen 18 and, as shown in FIG.
To determine the position of the vehicle 10 with respect to the phosphor screen 18, particularly whether or not the wheels of the vehicle 10 are on the turntable 17, and at what angle with respect to the turntable 17. Is detected. Then, the detection result is sent to the parking control unit 14. The parking control unit 14 generates a control signal based on the vehicle position detection result from the image processing unit 12, sends the control signal to the turntable 17, rotates the turntable 17 by a predetermined angle, and moves the vehicle 10 into and out of the vehicle. Orient to the direction that can enter part 2.

In the above description, the operation for entering the vehicle 10 into the multi-story parking device has been mainly described. However, when the vehicle 10 exits, the entry position and direction of the vehicle 10 are determined by image processing. The position detection operation is the same.

[0016]

As described above, according to the present invention, in a multi-story parking device having a turntable outside the building, a fluorescent paint is applied to the turntable, and the turntable and a vehicle riding thereon are photographed. And a vehicle position detecting device configured to detect a position of a vehicle, the image processing unit processing an image data transmitted from the image capturing camera, and a parking control that controls a rotation operation of a turntable based on the image processing result. With the control unit,
Before the vehicle enters the building interior of the parking device, the state of entry of the vehicle is automatically checked by image processing,
Then you can enter the building correctly. Also,
When getting in and out of the vehicle, the driver gets off the vehicle,
Alternatively, there is no need to put a dedicated operator in the parking device, and various effects can be obtained, such as simple operation and reduction of labor costs.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a multi-story parking device with a vehicle width detector according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 (a) is a plan view showing a fluorescent image of a turntable before a vehicle enters in the first embodiment of the multi-story parking device. (B) It is a top view which shows the fluorescence image when the vehicle in the 1st Example of the said multi-story parking device partially gets on the turntable. (C) It is a top view which shows the fluorescence image at the time of the vehicle in the 1st Example of the said multi-story parking device completely getting on the turntable. (D) It is a top view which shows the state which determines the position and direction at the time of a vehicle having completely boarded the turntable in the said 1st Example of a multi-story parking device.

FIG. 3A is a plan view showing an image of a phosphor screen before a vehicle enters in the second embodiment of the multi-story parking device. (B) It is a top view which shows the fluorescence image when the vehicle in the 2nd Example of the said multi-story parking device partially enters the fluorescent screen. (C) It is a top view which shows the fluorescence image at the time of the vehicle in the 2nd Example of the said multi-level parking device completely getting on the turntable. (D) It is a top view which shows the state which determines the position and direction when the vehicle completely enters the turntable in the second embodiment of the multi-story parking device.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing an example of a conventional multi-story parking device with a turntable.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Building 2 Vehicle entrance / exit part 3 Vehicle entrance / exit 4 Tray 5 Vehicle entrance room 6, 17 Turntable vehicle 7 Fluorescent light 8 Vehicle position detection device 10 Vehicle 11 Imaging camera 12 Image processing unit 13 Vehicle position detection device 14 Parking control unit 15 Parking Operation panel 16, 19 Long axis 18 Phosphor screen

Claims (1)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 1. A multi-story parking device including a building having a parking space and a turntable provided outside a vehicle entrance of the building, wherein a fluorescent paint is applied to the turntable, and the turntable is provided above the turntable. A vehicle position detection system comprising an imaging camera for photographing a turntable and a vehicle riding on the turntable, and an image processing unit for processing image data input from the imaging camera, and detecting a position of the vehicle on the turntable by image processing. A three-dimensional parking device with a vehicle position detection device using image processing, comprising: a device; and a parking control unit that controls a rotation operation and a parking operation of the turntable based on a processing result in the image processing unit.