JP3709187B2 - Horizontal circulation parking apparatus and driving method thereof - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a horizontal circulation parking apparatus and a driving method thereof, and is particularly suitable for use in a multi-layer, multi-row type.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, mechanical parking devices are often introduced because of the need to utilize a small land as a multi-level parking lot or to create a parking space in the basement of a building. As a mechanical parking apparatus, what is called a horizontal circulation parking apparatus is known, for example.
[0003]
FIG. 13 and FIG. 15 show an example of a horizontal circulation parking device, which is installed in an underground space. In each of the first to third layers, two rows of horizontal transfer paths 101 for horizontally feeding the trays 104 arranged in a row, and one end between the one end and the other end of each of the horizontal transfer paths 101 are 1 respectively. A circulation transfer path including a vertical transfer path 102 for vertically feeding the tray 104 is disposed.
[0004]
A plurality of trays 104 are arranged in a row on the horizontal transfer path 101, and two tray rows are formed. The trays 104 adjacent to each other are connected via a coupler 105 so as to move together in the lateral direction. The coupling state of the coupler 105 is released by the relative vertical movement of the trays 104 adjacent to each other and the relative upward movement of one side of the trays 104 adjacent to each other. As shown in FIG. 14, the side couplers 105 are attached to the tray 104 (1) belonging to the first layer, the tray 104 (2) belonging to the second layer, and the tray 104 (3) belonging to the third layer. Is different.
[0005]
Although not specifically shown, a lateral feed drive mechanism for laterally feeding a tray row connected by a coupler 105 on each lateral transport path 101 and one tray 104 on each longitudinal transport path 102 are provided. A vertical feed drive mechanism for vertical feed is provided.
[0006]
A lift 103 is installed next to one of the horizontal transfer paths 101, and the lift 103a can be moved up and down between the lowermost layer (first layer) and the entrance / exit on the ground.
[0007]
FIG. 13 shows a state in which one tray 104 belonging to the second layer is on the lift 103a. In the layer in which all the trays 104 are accommodated (the first layer and the third layer in FIG. 13), circulation transfer is performed. An empty space S for one tray is secured at each of the diagonal ends of the road. As a result, the tray row is horizontally fed in the opposite directions in both lateral transfer paths 101, and the tray 104 is continuously fed by repeating the operation of vertically feeding the tray 104 in front of both empty spaces S to the empty space S. Circulation operation can be performed.
[0008]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 13 and 15-20, the example of a driving | operation with the said conventional horizontal circulation type parking apparatus is demonstrated. In FIG. 13, the tray 104 (entry tray 104a) belonging to the second layer on the lift 103a is at the entrance / exit on the ground. In this state, it is assumed that there is a delivery request for the tray 104 (delivery tray 104b) belonging to the first layer.
[0009]
In this case, while the lift 103 a is lowered to the second layer, as shown in FIG. 15, a preparatory operation is performed in which the tray 104 is circulated in the first layer and the delivery tray 104 b is moved next to the lift unit 103. In addition, since the attachment position of the coupler 105 is different for each tray 104 belonging to the first to third layers (see FIG. 14), when the lift 103a passes through the third layer, the coupler 105 of the storage tray 104a on the lift 103a There is no interference with the coupler 105 of the tray 104 adjacent to the three-layer lift part 103.
[0010]
When the lift 103a is lowered to the second layer, the storage tray 104a on the lift 103a and the second layer tray 104 adjacent to the lift unit 103 are connected via the coupler 105 as shown in FIG. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 17, the tray row on one horizontal transfer path 101 can be laterally fed by one tray in the direction of the anti-lift portion 103, and the warehousing tray 104a on the lift 103a can be shifted onto the circulation transfer path. it can.
[0011]
If the warehousing tray 104a is shifted to a position adjacent to the lift unit 103, the lift 103a is lowered to the first layer as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 19, the tray row on one horizontal transfer path 101 is laterally fed by one tray in the direction of the lift portion 103, and the delivery tray 104b is placed on the lift 103a.
[0012]
If the lift 103a is raised in this state, the delivery tray 104b can be separated from the tray row on one of the horizontal transfer paths 1 and moved to the ground entrance / exit. Also in this case, the coupling position of the coupler 105 is different for each tray 104 belonging to the first to third layers (see FIG. 14). Therefore, when the lift 103a passes through the second and third layers, the incoming tray 104a on the lift 103a. The coupler 105 does not interfere with the coupler 105 of the tray 104 adjacent to the second and third layers of the lift portion 103. FIG. 20 shows a state where the delivery tray 104b has moved to the ground entry / exit port.
[0013]
On the other hand, there is one disclosed in Patent Document 1 regarding a horizontal circulation parking device. According to Patent Document 1, in the horizontal circulation parking apparatus as shown in FIG. 13, the circulation transfer path is provided with a number of trays that is one less than the maximum number of trays that can be arranged in the circulation transfer path. It is said that the vehicle accommodation efficiency of the parking space can be increased. FIG. 21 shows a horizontal circulation parking apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 1 corresponding to FIG.
[0014]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent No. 2605144
[0015]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the horizontal circulation parking apparatus of the above-described conventional example shown in FIG. 13, for example, when the tray 104 belonging to the second layer is at the entrance / exit as shown in FIG. 13, the tray 104 is circulated in the first and third layers. Although it can be operated, in the second layer, since one tray 104 is insufficient, it cannot be circulated. Therefore, in the state of FIG. 13, when there is a delivery request for the tray 104 belonging to the first and third layers, the preparatory operation can be performed as described above, but in the state of FIG. When there is a delivery request, the tray 104 at the entrance / exit can only be returned to the second layer before it can be circulated, so it is not possible to perform a preparatory operation and it takes time to complete the delivery. End up.
[0016]
Further, since the layer to which the tray 104 belongs is determined depending on the attachment position of the coupler 105, the tray 104 may need to be replaced depending on the vehicle type. For example, when the third layer is set to a height that can accommodate a high roof car, and there is a high roof car entry request, even if there is an empty tray 104 belonging to the first and second layers at the entrance / exit. It must be returned and the empty tray 4 belonging to the third layer must be moved to the entrance / exit.
[0017]
On the other hand, in the horizontal circulation parking apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example, when the tray 104 belonging to the second layer is located at the entrance / exit as shown in FIG. 21, it is opposite to the conventional example shown in FIG. In the first and third layers, the empty space S for one tray is not secured at both diagonal ends of the circulation transfer path. Therefore, when the preparatory operation is performed, circulation in each stroke such as horizontally feeding the tray row in the lateral transfer path 101 on one side and vertically feeding the tray 104 in front of the empty space S to the empty space S, that is, Time-consuming circulation operation takes time.
[0018]
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and when there is one tray on the lift and there is an entrance / exit, etc., the preparation operation is performed in a plurality of layers in a short time. The purpose is to be able to.
[0019]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
A horizontal circulation parking apparatus according to the present invention includes a plurality of horizontal transfer paths that horizontally feed a plurality of trays arranged in a row, and a first vertical transfer that vertically feeds a tray between one end portions of these horizontal transfer paths. A circulation transfer path including a transfer path and a second vertical transfer path for vertically feeding the tray between the other ends of these horizontal transfer paths is arranged in a plurality of layers, and the circulation transfer path is on one diagonal line. Each end of the circulation transfer path has an empty space at both ends, and each layer of the circulation transfer path can be individually circulated and provided with a lift capable of delivering a tray adjacent to a predetermined end of the circulation transfer path of each layer. A horizontal circulation parking device having one more tray than the maximum number of trays that can be arranged for continuous circulation operation in the circulation transfer paths of all the layers, and this increased tray is placed on the lift Separated from the tray on the circulation transfer path The connecting members for releasably connecting the trays adjacent to each other are provided at the same position on the sides of all the trays, and the tray on the lift circulates in the circulation transfer path of any layer. An empty space in the circulation transfer path is secured at both ends on a diagonal line including the next to the lift when the lift is raised and lowered, and the lift at the transfer layer of the tray. It is ensured at both end portions on a diagonal line not including the next to.
[0020]
Another horizontal circulation parking apparatus of the present invention includes a plurality of horizontal transfer paths that horizontally feed a plurality of trays arranged in a row, and a first that vertically feeds a tray between one end portions of these horizontal transfer paths. And a second vertical transfer path that vertically feeds the tray between the other ends of the horizontal transfer paths are arranged in a plurality of layers, and the circulating transfer path has one diagonal line. Each of the upper and lower ends has an empty space, and each layer of the circulating transfer path can be individually circulated, and a lift capable of delivering a tray adjacent to a predetermined end of the circulating transfer path of each layer. A horizontal circulation parking device having one tray more than a maximum number of trays that can be arranged to continuously circulate in the circulation transfer paths of all the layers, the increased tray being the lift On top of the tray on the circulating transfer path and separated The connecting members for detachably connecting the adjacent trays are provided at the same position on the sides of all the trays, and the tray on the lift is connected to the circulation transfer path of any layer. The empty space in the circulating transfer path is secured at both ends of the diagonal line not including the lift in all layers when the lift is raised and lowered, and the layer through which the lift passes. The tray adjacent to the lift is displaced relative to the tray on the lift in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction.
[0021]
The operation method of the horizontal circulation parking apparatus according to the present invention includes a plurality of horizontal transfer paths that horizontally feed a plurality of trays arranged in a row, and a vertical feed of a tray between one end of these horizontal transfer paths. A circulation transfer path composed of one vertical transfer path and a second vertical transfer path that vertically feeds a tray between the other ends of these horizontal transfer paths is arranged in a plurality of layers. Lifts having empty spaces at both ends on the diagonal, each layer of the circulation transfer path can be individually circulated, and can deliver a tray adjacent to a predetermined end of the circulation transfer path of each layer And having one more tray than the maximum number of trays that can be arranged to continuously circulate in the circulation transfer paths of all the layers, and this increased tray is a tray on the circulation transfer path on the lift. And placed separately and all Connecting members for releasably connecting trays adjacent to each other are provided at the same position on the side of the tray, so that the tray on the lift can be circulated and transferred to the circulation transfer path of any layer. An operation method of a horizontal circulation parking apparatus, wherein when the lift is raised and lowered, a free space in the circulation transfer path is secured at both ends on a diagonal line including the next to the lift in a layer through which the lift passes, and a tray The transfer layer is secured at both end portions on the diagonal line not including the lift next to each other, and each layer is individually circulated.
[0022]
Another horizontal circulation parking apparatus driving method according to the present invention includes a plurality of horizontal transfer paths that horizontally feed a plurality of trays arranged in a row, and a vertical feed between one end of these horizontal transfer paths. A circulation transfer path composed of a first vertical transfer path and a second vertical transfer path for vertically feeding the tray between the other ends of the horizontal transfer paths is arranged in a plurality of layers. There are empty spaces at both ends on one diagonal line, each layer of the circulation transfer path can be individually circulated, and a tray can be delivered adjacent to a predetermined end of the circulation transfer path of each layer And has one more tray than the maximum number of trays that can be arranged to continuously circulate in the circulation transfer paths of all the layers, and this increased tray is placed on the circulation transfer path on the lift. Placed separately from other trays, Connecting members for releasably connecting adjacent trays are provided at the same position on the side of each tray, so that the tray on the lift can be circulated and transferred to the circulation transfer path of any layer. The horizontal circulation parking device driving method, wherein when the lift is raised and lowered, the empty space of the circulation transfer path is secured at both ends on the diagonal line not including the lift in all layers, and the lift The tray adjacent to the lift is displaced relative to the tray on the lift in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction, and each layer is individually circulated.
[0024]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a horizontal circulation parking apparatus and a driving method thereof according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0025]
In FIG. 1, the outline | summary of the horizontal circulation type parking apparatus of this Embodiment is shown. The figure shows what is called a three-layer, two-row type, which is installed in an underground space.
[0026]
In each of the first to third layers, two rows of horizontal transfer paths 1 for horizontally feeding a plurality of trays 4 arranged in a row, and between one end and the other end of these horizontal transfer paths 1 A circulation transfer path comprising a vertical transfer path 2 for vertically feeding one tray 4 is arranged. As shown in FIG. 3, each horizontal transfer path 1 and each vertical transfer path 2 are each constituted by a pair of rails.
[0027]
A plurality of trays 4 are arranged in a row on the horizontal transfer path 1, and two tray rows are formed. Wheels capable of rolling on the rails of the horizontal transfer path 1 and the vertical transfer path 2 are provided on the lower surface of each tray 4.
[0028]
The trays 4 adjacent to each other are connected via a coupler 6 so as to move laterally together. The coupling state of the coupler 6 is released by the relative vertical movement of the trays 4 adjacent to each other and the relative upward movement of one side of the trays 4 adjacent to each other. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the side coupler 6 mounting positions are the same in all trays 4, and no classification is made as to which layer each tray 4 belongs to.
[0029]
Although not specifically shown, a lateral feed drive mechanism for laterally feeding a tray row connected by a coupler 6 on each lateral transport 1 and a single tray 4 on each longitudinal transport path 2 A longitudinal feed drive mechanism for feeding is provided.
[0030]
A lift unit 3 is installed next to one of the horizontal transfer paths 1, and the lift 3a can be moved up and down between the lowermost layer (first layer) and the entrance / exit on the ground. A lateral transfer path 5 comprising a pair of rails for laterally feeding the tray 4 is also provided on the lift 3a (see FIGS. 5 and 6). Can be delivered.
[0031]
Here, in the horizontal circulation parking apparatus of the present embodiment, the number of trays 4 is one more than that of the conventional example shown in FIG. That is, the maximum number of trays that can be arranged in the circulation transfer path of each of the first to third layers is 8, and 3 × (8−2) + 1 = 19 trays 4 are provided. Then, as shown in FIG. 1, with one tray 4 on the lift 3a, one tray is provided at each diagonal end of the circulation transfer path in all the first to third layers. An empty space S is secured. As a result, the tray row is laterally fed in opposite directions in both lateral transfer paths 1 and the operation of vertically feeding the tray 4 in front of both empty spaces S to the empty space S is repeated, so that the tray 4 is continuously moved. Circulation operation can be performed.
[0032]
In addition, the empty space S is secured not to include the next to the lift portion 3 as in the conventional example, but to be secured to include the next to the lift portion 3.
[0033]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 1 and 3-10, the example of a driving | operation with the horizontal circulation type parking apparatus of the said this Embodiment is demonstrated. In FIG. 1, the tray 4 (entry tray 4a) on the lift 3a is at the entrance / exit on the ground. In this state, it is assumed that there is a delivery request for the tray 4 (a delivery tray 4b) in the first layer.
[0034]
In this case, while lowering the lift 3 a, as shown in FIG. 3, in the first layer, a preparatory operation is performed in which the tray 4 is circulated and the delivery tray 4 b is moved next to the lift unit 3. Therefore, only the first layer secures the empty space S in the reverse relation to the second and third layers.
[0035]
In addition, although the coupler 6 attachment position of each tray 4 is the same position, since the next to the lift part 3 is the empty space S in the third and second layers, the lift 3a passes through the third and second layers. Furthermore, the coupler 6 of the incoming tray 4a on the lift 3a does not interfere with the coupler 6 of the tray 4 in the third and second layers.
[0036]
When the lift 3a moves down to the first layer after the delivery tray 4b moves next to the lift unit 3, as shown in FIG. 4, the entry tray 4a on the lift 3a and the delivery tray 4b next to the lift unit 3 are separated. It connects via the coupler 6. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, the tray row on one lateral transfer path 1 can be laterally fed by one tray in the direction of the anti-lift portion 3, and the warehousing tray 4a on the lift 3a can be shifted onto the circulation transfer path. it can.
[0037]
If the warehousing tray 4a is shifted to a position adjacent to the lift unit 3, the warehousing tray 4a is vertically fed to the opposing empty space S as shown in FIG.
[0038]
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7, the tray row on one horizontal transfer path 1 is laterally fed by two trays in the direction of the lift portion 3, and the delivery tray 4 b is placed on the lift 3 a.
[0039]
If the lift 3a is raised in this state, the delivery tray 4b can be separated from the tray row on one of the horizontal transfer paths 1 and moved to the ground entrance / exit. Also in this case, since the second and third layers have an empty space S next to the lift portion 3, when the lift 3a passes through the second and third layers, the coupler 6 of the storage tray 4a on the lift 3a. Does not interfere with the coupler 6 of the tray 4 in the second and third layers.
[0040]
Further, in the first layer, as shown in FIG. 8, the tray row on one of the horizontal transfer paths 1 is laterally fed by one tray in the direction of the anti-lift portion 3 so that the space adjacent to the lift portion 3 is an empty space S. To do. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the tray 4 on the other end of the horizontal transfer path 1 is transferred to one side so that the empty space S on the circulation transfer path is adjacent to the lift section 3 on the diagonal line. Feed vertically to Road 1.
[0041]
As a result, as shown in FIG. 10, in the state where there is one tray 4 on the lift 3a, both diagonal ends of the circulation transfer path in all the first to third layers (next to the lift 3). 1), an empty space S for one tray is secured, and the state is the same as in FIG.
[0042]
According to the horizontal circulation parking apparatus of the embodiment described above, the circulation in all the first to third layers is performed with one tray 4 on the lift 3a separated from the tray on the circulation transfer path of each layer. Since empty spaces S are secured at both diagonal ends of the transfer path, the tray 4 can be circulated. Therefore, when a plurality of warehousing requests are made at the same time, during the loading / unloading of one tray 4, the tray 4 is next to the lift unit 3 in the layer having the tray 4 to be moved to the loading / unloading port next. It is possible to perform the preparatory operation for moving to a short time.
[0043]
Further, since the classification of which layer each tray 4 belongs to is not made, the trouble of replacing the tray 4 according to each layer is not required. For example, when the third layer has a height that can be accommodated in a high roof car, any tray 4 can be put back on the third layer, so that the tray 104 belonging to the third layer as in the above-described conventional example. There is no need to move the to the entrance / exit.
[0044]
In addition, as compared with the type shown in FIG. 13, one tray 4 (that is, one parking space) increases as a whole, so that the vehicle accommodation efficiency of the parking space can be increased.
[0045]
(Other embodiments)
In the above-described embodiment, when the lift 3a passes through each layer by making the space 3 adjacent to the lift part 3, the coupler 6 of the tray 4 on the lift 3a and the coupler 6 of the tray 4 in the passing layer Although interference is avoided, other configurations may be used. For example, even when the space adjacent to the lift portion 3 is not used as the empty space S, interference between the couplers 6 can be avoided by the configuration shown in FIGS.
[0046]
That is, as shown in FIG. 11 (a), the tray 4 adjacent to the lift portion 3 in the passage layer of the lift 3a can be vertically fed and displaced by a dimension that can avoid mutual interference of the coupler 6 in the vertical direction. Thus, interference between the couplers 6 can be avoided. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), the tray 4 on the lift 3a may be longitudinally fed and displaced by a dimension that can avoid mutual interference of the coupler 6 when passing through the layers. However, in this case, it is necessary to provide tray displacement means on the lift 3a.
[0047]
Further, as shown in FIG. 11 (c), in the passing layer of the lift 3a, the tray row on one of the lateral transfer paths 1 is laterally fed in the direction opposite to the lift portion 3 by a dimension that can avoid mutual interference of the coupler 6. If they are displaced, interference between the couplers 6 can be avoided. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 11D, when passing through the layers, the tray 4 on the lift 3a is laterally fed and displaced in a direction away from the transfer path by a size that can avoid mutual interference of the coupler 6. May be. In this case also, the tray displacing means is provided on the lift 3a.
[0048]
Further, as shown in FIG. 11 (e), if a coupler 6 that is released from the connected state by the relative vertical movement of adjacent trays 4 is used, the tray 4 on each lift 3a or each layer can be moved. And interference between the couplers 6 can be avoided. An example of such a coupler 6 will be described with reference to FIG. 12. A female connecting member 6 a having a substantially U-shaped cross section is provided on one side of the tray 4, and a cross section is substantially inverted U on the other side. A character-shaped male connecting member 6b is disposed, and the adjacent trays 4 can be connected and laterally fed by engaging the male and female connecting members 6a and 6b. However, the movement of the tray 4 in the vertical direction can be engaged and disengaged. Further, a notch 7a is formed at the bottom of the female connecting member 6a, and a notch 7b is formed at the ceiling of the male connecting member 6b so as to be shifted from the notch 7a. Therefore, the male and female connecting members 6a and 6b do not interfere with each other by vertically moving the adjacent trays 4 by passing through the notches 7a and 7b.
[0049]
It should be noted that the shapes and structures of the respective parts shown in the above embodiments are merely examples of implementation in carrying out the present invention, and these limit the technical scope of the present invention. It should not be construed. That is, the present invention can be implemented in various forms without departing from the spirit or the main features thereof.
[0050]
For example, in the above embodiment, the lift portion 3 is provided next to one of the horizontal transfer paths 1, but it is sufficient that the tray 4 can be transferred to and from a predetermined end of the circulation transfer path. Further, it may be located on the vertical line (next to the vertical transfer path 2), on the extension line of the horizontal transfer path 1 or on the extension line of the vertical transfer path 2, and further on a position shifted from these extension lines.
[0051]
In the above-described embodiment, the horizontal transfer path 1 has been described as having two rows, but the present invention may be applied to types having three or more rows. For example, even in the case of the three-row type, there is one tray 4 on the lift 3a and it is separated from the tray 4 on the circulation transfer path of each layer, and at both ends on one diagonal line of the circulation transfer path in all the layers. If free space is secured, two rows can be transferred horizontally in the desired two rows, such as the first and second rows, the second and third rows, and the first and third rows. It is possible to repeat the operation of horizontally feeding the tray rows in opposite directions on the road and vertically feeding the tray 104 in front of both empty spaces S to the empty space S.
[0052]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, in the state where there is a tray on the lift and separated from the tray on the circulation transfer path of each layer, there is an empty space at both diagonal ends of the circulation transfer path in all the layers. Is ensured, and each layer can be circulated individually. Therefore, when there are multiple loading / unloading requests at the same time, preparation for moving the tray to the vicinity of the lift part in the layer where there is a tray to be moved to the loading / unloading port during loading / unloading of one tray. Driving can be performed in a short time.
[0053]
Moreover, since one tray (that is, one parking space) as a whole increases as compared with a conventionally known horizontal circulation parking device, the vehicle accommodation efficiency of the parking space can be increased.
[0054]
In addition, by setting the attachment position of the connecting member at the same position on the tray side of all layers, it is not possible to classify which layer each tray belongs to, so there is no need to replace the tray according to each layer. It becomes unnecessary.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a horizontal circulation parking apparatus according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between a tray 4 and a coupler 6;
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state of a first layer in a driving process in the horizontal circulation parking apparatus according to the present embodiment.
FIGS. 4A and 4B are diagrams showing a state in a driving process in the horizontal circulation parking apparatus according to the embodiment, wherein FIG. 4A is a diagram showing a state of the first to third layers, and FIG. FIG.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a state of a first layer in a driving process in the horizontal circulation parking device according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a state of a first layer in a driving process in the horizontal circulation parking device according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a state of a first layer in a driving process in the horizontal circulation parking device according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a state of a first layer in a driving process in the horizontal circulation parking device according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a state of the first layer in the driving process in the horizontal circulation parking device of the present embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state of the first to third layers after the operation of the horizontal circulation parking apparatus according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining another embodiment;
FIGS. 12A and 12B are diagrams showing a coupler 6 that can be passed through when adjacent trays 4 are moved up and down, in which FIG. 12A is a front view and FIG. 12B is a bottom view;
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a conventional horizontal circulation parking apparatus.
14 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between the tray 104 and the coupler 105. FIG.
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a state of a first layer in a driving process in a horizontal circulation parking device of a conventional example.
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a state in a driving process in a horizontal circulation parking apparatus of a conventional example, where (a) shows a state of the first to third layers, and (b) shows a state of the second layer. FIG.
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a state of the second layer in the driving process in the horizontal circulation parking device of the conventional example.
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a state of a first layer in a driving process in a horizontal circulation parking device of a conventional example.
FIG. 19 is a view showing a state of a first layer in a driving process in a horizontal circulation parking device of a conventional example.
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a state of the first to third layers after the operation of the conventional horizontal circulation parking apparatus.
FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the horizontal circulation parking device disclosed in Patent Document 1.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Horizontal transfer path
2 Vertical transfer path
3 Lift section
3a lift
4 trays
5 Horizontal transfer path
6 Coupler
6a Female connecting member
6b Female connecting member
7a Notch
7b Notch

Claims (4)

A plurality of horizontal transfer paths for horizontally feeding a plurality of trays arranged in a row, a first vertical transfer path for vertically feeding a tray between one end portions of these horizontal transfer paths, and the other of these horizontal transfer paths A circulation transfer path composed of a second vertical transfer path that vertically feeds the tray between the end portions is arranged in a plurality of layers, and the circulation transfer path has empty spaces at both ends on one diagonal line, Each layer of the circulation transfer path can be individually circulated, and is a horizontal circulation parking apparatus having a lift capable of delivering a tray adjacent to a predetermined end of the circulation transfer path of each layer,
There is one more tray than the maximum number of trays that can be placed to continuously circulate in the circulation transfer paths of all the layers, and this increased tray is separated from the trays on the circulation transfer path on the lift. Placed,
Connecting members for releasably connecting adjacent trays are provided at the same position on the sides of all trays so that the tray on the lift can be circulated and transferred to the circulation transfer path of any layer. And
The empty space in the circulation transfer path is secured at both ends on the diagonal line including the next to the lift in the layer through which the lift passes, and does not include the next to the lift in the tray transfer layer. A horizontal circulation parking apparatus characterized by being secured at both ends on a diagonal line. A plurality of horizontal transfer paths for horizontally feeding a plurality of trays arranged in a row, a first vertical transfer path for vertically feeding a tray between one end portions of these horizontal transfer paths, and the other of these horizontal transfer paths A circulation transfer path composed of a second vertical transfer path that vertically feeds the tray between the end portions is arranged in a plurality of layers, and the circulation transfer path has empty spaces at both ends on one diagonal line, Each layer of the circulation transfer path can be individually circulated, and is a horizontal circulation parking apparatus having a lift capable of delivering a tray adjacent to a predetermined end of the circulation transfer path of each layer,
There is one more tray than the maximum number of trays that can be placed to continuously circulate in the circulation transfer paths of all the layers, and this increased tray is separated from the trays on the circulation transfer path on the lift. Placed,
Connecting members for releasably connecting adjacent trays are provided at the same position on the sides of all trays so that the tray on the lift can be circulated and transferred to the circulation transfer path of any layer. And
When the lift is lifted, the empty space in the circulation transfer path is secured at both ends of the diagonal line not including the lift in all layers, and the layer through which the lift passes is located next to the lift. A horizontal circulation type parking apparatus, wherein the horizontal displacement or the longitudinal direction is displaced relative to the tray on the lift. A plurality of horizontal transfer paths for horizontally feeding a plurality of trays arranged in a row, a first vertical transfer path for vertically feeding a tray between one end portions of these horizontal transfer paths, and the other of these horizontal transfer paths A circulation transfer path composed of a second vertical transfer path that vertically feeds the tray between the end portions is arranged in a plurality of layers, and the circulation transfer path has empty spaces at both ends on one diagonal line, Each layer of the circulation transfer path can be individually circulated and includes a lift capable of delivering a tray adjacent to a predetermined end of the circulation transfer path of each layer,
There is one more tray than the maximum number of trays that can be placed to continuously circulate in the circulation transfer paths of all the layers, and this increased tray is separated from the trays on the circulation transfer path on the lift. Placed,
Connecting members for releasably connecting adjacent trays are provided at the same position on the sides of all trays so that the tray on the lift can be circulated and transferred to the circulation transfer path of any layer. A method of driving a horizontal circulation parking apparatus,
When lifting and lowering the lift, the empty space of the circulation transfer path is secured at both ends on the diagonal line including the next to the lift in the layer through which the lift passes, and the diagonal line not including the next to the lift in the transfer layer of the tray An operation method for a horizontal circulation parking apparatus, characterized in that it is secured at both upper ends and is circulated for each layer individually. A plurality of horizontal transfer paths for horizontally feeding a plurality of trays arranged in a row, a first vertical transfer path for vertically feeding a tray between one end portions of these horizontal transfer paths, and the other of these horizontal transfer paths A circulation transfer path composed of a second vertical transfer path that vertically feeds the tray between the end portions is arranged in a plurality of layers, and the circulation transfer path has empty spaces at both ends on one diagonal line, Each layer of the circulation transfer path can be individually circulated and includes a lift capable of delivering a tray adjacent to a predetermined end of the circulation transfer path of each layer,
There is one more tray than the maximum number of trays that can be placed to continuously circulate in the circulation transfer paths of all the layers, and this increased tray is separated from the trays on the circulation transfer path on the lift. Placed,
Connecting members for releasably connecting adjacent trays are provided at the same position on the sides of all trays so that the tray on the lift can be circulated and transferred to the circulation transfer path of any layer. A method of driving a horizontal circulation parking apparatus,
When raising and lowering the lift, free space in the circulation transfer path is secured at both ends on the diagonal line not including the lift in all layers, and the tray next to the lift is connected to the tray on the lift. An operation method for a horizontal circulation parking apparatus, wherein the horizontal operation is performed by individually displacing each layer while being relatively displaced in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction.

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