JP3713322B2 - Trailer with parking management mechanism - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a trailer that has a management mechanism for centrally managing parking devices arranged in a parking lot , and that can also be used as a movable store or office. The present invention relates to a trailer that manages and exchanges money and can be used as a store or an office as necessary.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, recently, this type of land is often used as a paid parking lot in order to effectively use idle land. As a parking method, in addition to the method of housing a car in a large structure formed on multiple floors, for example, a flap type small parking device is individually arranged, and a device that collects a parking fee for each parking space is there. Since this device is easy to install and remove, it is also suitable for temporary use of land, and recently there is a great demand for this type of small parking device.
[0003]
The small parking device described above makes it impossible to leave the vehicle when the vehicle enters the parking space and parks at a predetermined position, and makes it impossible to leave the vehicle. It is configured to allow exit. Each parking space has a charge entry tower that stores a charge input and a timer for measuring the parking time, and the flap is lowered when the parking charge displayed on the charge input tower is input. Has been.
[0004]
Recently, with regard to such a small parking device, a centralized management device for centrally managing the functions of the charge input tower has been installed, and the parking system for the entire parking lot has been rationalized. In other words, the central control device is connected to each charge entry tower with an underground cable, and the function of each charge entry tower is given by the function of centralized management of parking time measurement, parking charge calculation, etc. in each parking space. The configuration is simplified.
[0005]
Usually, the apparatus is configured to insert coins in an amount corresponding to the parking fee, and most of them have no change payment function and cannot insert banknotes. For this reason, it is highly necessary to exchange bills for coins, and many of the centralized management devices have a currency exchange function.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The central management apparatus has many conveniences as described above, but also has the following problems. That is, since the central management device has a currency exchange function, a relatively large amount of currency (cash) is stocked in the device. For this reason, there are not a few cases where the centralized management device is destroyed for the purpose of taking the stocked cash at night when there is little traffic. Centralized control devices are becoming more and more rugged in recent years, assuming such illegal activities. As a result, the price of the devices increases, and even if such protective measures are taken, The fact is that it is not a complete defense against illegal activities.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention solves the above-described problems without impairing the advantages of the above-described centralized management apparatus, and is a trailer configured for the purpose of further using the parking lot even in a parking lot installed for a short period of time. A parking device in which a flap plate moves up and down with respect to a plurality of parking spaces is arranged and used in a parking lot configured to manage the parking of vehicles in each parking space by controlling each parking device. The trailer is configured to be towable by a vehicle, and the trailer is provided with a central management device having a function of centrally managing each parking device. The central management device can be connected and disconnected. Each parking device is configured to be signal-connected to each parking device by signal transmission means, and each parking device is concentrated by the centralized management device of the trailer during signal connection. It is physical, and characterized in that at the time of the trailer move a trailer with a parking management system, characterized by being configured so that the signal connection is released.
[0008]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
In the trailer of the present invention, the trailer body is movable by being pulled by a vehicle such as a passenger car or a truck, is moved to a predetermined parking lot, and is disposed in a parking space near the parking lot entrance, for example. A central management device is installed in advance in the trailer. The centralized management device has functions such as parking management in each parking space, currency exchange, and centralized management of parking time in each space.
[0009]
The centralized management device is connected to each parking device in the parking lot through connector means installed in the parking lot, that is, means capable of connection and disconnection , and controls each parking device. The exchange by the central control device can be operated from the outside of the trailer, or can be exchanged without entering the trailer by providing a parking time display portion outside the trailer. In addition, the inside of the trailer is configured as a store, and the exchange operation and the display of the parking time are performed in the trailer, so that the parking lot user is encouraged to purchase products in the store outside the exchange. It is also possible.
[0010]
On the other hand, the centralized control device placed on the trailer should have a currency exchange function for exchanging currency for substitute money in addition to or instead of the usual currency exchange function for exchanging currency for small amounts of coins. Is also possible. For example, if each parking device is configured not to allow the insertion of coins but only to allow the insertion of substitute money, only the substitute money is stocked in the charge tower of each parking device. It is possible to avoid the act of destroying the toll tower for the purpose of taking the currency.
[0011]
【Example】
Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.
[0012]
FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of a trailer according to the present invention.
Arrow 1 in the figure indicates the trailer body. The trailer body 1 has a weight that can be pulled by a vehicle such as a passenger car or a small truck, and is large enough to fit in a parking space of a parking lot as shown in the figure. However, depending on the use of the trailer, for example, it is possible to determine the size according to the purpose of use of the space other than the central management device installation part, for example, to make the size enough to occupy two parking spaces.
[0013]
Reference numeral 2 denotes an operation unit that is directly operated by a parking lot user, and is configured to be connected to a central management device described later or as a part of the central management device, and an operation surface is disposed outside the trailer body 1. It is configured as follows. Reference numeral 3 denotes a shutter for opening and closing the operation unit 2, for example, for sealing the operation surface at night. The trailer body 1 is configured as an entire trailer body by using a space portion other than the central management device installation portion described later as a product display space.
That is, a slightly larger entrance 4 is formed in the trailer body 1 to serve as a store entrance. Reference numeral 5 denotes a door provided at the entrance 4.
[0014]
Reference numerals 6 and 7 denote panels provided on the roof portion of the trailer body 1, which can be erected like the panel 6 by the standing means 8 or tilted like the panel 7. For example, store names and business hours are displayed on these panels 6 and 7. In the configuration shown in the figure, the panel 6 on the outside of the parking lot is erected to stand out not only to the parking lot user but also to a passerby who goes on and off the road adjacent to the parking lot.
[0015]
FIG. 2 shows an example of the internal structure of the trailer body 1. Reference numeral 9 denotes a merchandise display shelf or showcase (hereinafter simply referred to as “shelf”) arranged in the trailer body 1. Reference numeral 10 denotes a centralized management apparatus main body, which is disposed inside the trailer main body 1, and the operation unit 2 is connected to the centralized management apparatus main body 10 by a signal circuit. The underground cables that connect to each parking system parking (not shown) is focused on connecting tower 11 (see FIG. 1), it is detachably connected against the central management apparatus main body 10 in the trailer body 1. In addition, if necessary, this power feeding cable may also be provided to supply power to the trailer body 1 via the connection tower 11. Reference numeral 9A denotes a counter that performs delivery of goods and delivery of goods when the trailer body 1 is configured as a store.
[0016]
FIG. 3 shows a modification of the arrangement inside the trailer body 1. In this example, first, the operation unit 2 is configured as a part of the centralized management apparatus main body 10, and the centralized management apparatus main body 10 is arranged in the store of the trailer main body 1. In the case of this configuration, since the parking lot user enters the store and exchanges money, it is expected that the possibility of purchasing a product in the store is increased.
[0017]
FIG. 4 shows a connection state between the central management apparatus main body 10 shown in FIG. 3 and the parking apparatus provided in each parking space. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a centralized management apparatus having a substitute money issuing function, and FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of an operating state of the apparatus shown in FIG.
[0018]
First, in FIG. 4, the parking tower 12 a of the parking device 12 arranged in each parking space is detachably connected to the parking management device main body 10 in the trailer main body 1 through connection means such as an underground cable and the connection tower 11. Yes.
[0019]
Next, a configuration example of the parking management apparatus main body 10 capable of issuing substitute money will be mainly shown with reference to FIG.
In the figure, the display means 13 is means for displaying information that informs the parking lot user such as parking time, parking fee, change amount, etc., and the exchange method selection means 14 is whether or not to change the total amount of the input currency into substitute money. The parking space selection means 16 selects a parking space where the parking lot user parks his / her vehicle (for example, each parking space is given a number, alphabet, etc. in advance). For example, it is configured as a push button to which a number or alphabet corresponding to each parking space is attached.
[0020]
First, when the vehicle parks in a predetermined parking space, a sensor (not shown) provided in the parking space detects parking, raises the flap plate 12b, and restricts the parked vehicle from leaving. At this stage, a parking signal is transmitted from the parking tower 12a to the central control apparatus main body 10 via the connecting tower 11 by the detachable connecting means , and the arithmetic means 18 receiving this signal corresponds to this parking apparatus. The timer 19 is activated.
[0021]
Next, the operation state when the parking lot user leaves the vehicle will be described. First, the user selects his / her parking space by the parking space selecting means 16 to which a number corresponding to the parking space in which his / her vehicle is parked. Thus, the calculation means 18 calculates a parking fee based on the parking time output from the corresponding timer 19 and displays this fee on the display means 13.
[0022]
Based on this display fee, the user inputs the currency via the currency input means 15, and the input currency is stocked in the currency stock unit 23 via the counter 20. Based on the input currency amount signal output from the counter 20, the calculation means can issue a descending signal to the flap plate 12b of the corresponding parking device 12 when the input currency amount is the same as the parking fee, allowing the vehicle to leave. And However, in this case, as will be described later, it is possible to operate the timer again after inserting the currency, and to prevent unauthorized parking by raising the flap plate 12a again when the vehicle is not left within a predetermined time. .
[0023]
On the other hand, when the input currency amount is larger than the parking fee, the calculation means 18 of the centralized management device 10 displays via the display means 13 to select whether to exchange the full amount of money or substitute a part of the money. To do. In response to this, the user selects the exchange method by the exchange method selection means 14. For example, in the case of exchanging a part of the amount, the user designates the amount of exchange (for example, by using the exchange method selection means 14), and substitutes money corresponding to the exchange amount from the substitute money discharging means 22 The change is discharged and the change is discharged from the currency stock unit 23 via the currency discharge means 17. In this case, if the exchange amount of the substitute money is larger than the parking fee, the user can use the remaining substitute money at the next parking lot use or at another parking lot where the same device is installed. In addition, it is possible to select the trailer body 1 to be used for shopping at the store.
[0024]
If the designated exchange amount is the same as the parking fee, the calculation means 18 can select whether to issue substitute money or leave the vehicle without issuing substitute money via the display means 13. You may do it. In any case, in the case of using a substitute currency, the vehicle can be withdrawn by inserting the substitute currency into the parking tower 12a of the predetermined parking device 12. In addition, when a substitute money is inserted into the parking tower 12a, an insertion signal is transmitted to the calculation means 18. The parking fee selection means 30 is a means for setting a changed amount when changing the parking fee per unit time.
[0025]
In the above configuration, the parking tower 12a is installed so that substitute money can be input to the parking tower 12a. However, the parking tower 12a is eliminated and all control is performed by the centralized management device main body 10. Yes, it is possible. However, even in the configuration in which the parking tower 12a is installed, since it is all substitute money that is thrown into the parking tower 12a, the destruction of the device for the purpose of stealing cash makes no sense, so the destruction of the device can be avoided. Is possible. Further, when the store opened in the trailer body 1 is closed at night or the like, the store clerk can take back the currency stocked in the currency stock unit 23 to effectively prevent theft of cash from the central control apparatus body 10. be able to. Incidentally, since the central control device main body 10 itself is installed in the trailer main body 1, it is superior in terms of crime prevention compared to the case where it is directly installed outdoors as in the prior art. By implementing this, safety can be greatly improved.
[0026]
In addition, when parking work is performed even at night when there is no store clerk, the currency to be stocked in the central control device 10 is reduced to the minimum necessary amount as change, or the method of not issuing change is minimized. It can be stopped to the limit.
[0027]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the centralized management apparatus 10 having a substitute money issuing function. In this figure, when the vehicle leaves, the user inputs a number corresponding to his / her own parking space (S1), thereby stopping the parking mode in which the parking time was measured by the corresponding timer (S2) and operating instead. An allowable time N (for example, 10 minutes) is set (S3). Next, the parking fee is displayed (S4), and the user inputs the currency (S5). The amount of the inserted currency is compared with the calculated parking fee (S6), and if it is equal to the parking fee, it is determined whether or not the time from the time N setting (S3) to the currency insertion is within the operation allowable time N. If it is determined (S7) and it is within the time, the lock is released (S8) by lowering the flap plate or the like. On the other hand, when the time N has elapsed, unlocking is not performed, and the timer is reset to the parking time measurement mode (S2). This is to prevent the vehicle from illegally parking the vehicle while the user intentionally stops the operation halfway and stops the parking time measurement mode.
[0028]
On the other hand, if the amount of currency input is different from the parking fee (S9), if the amount is insufficient, it prompts the input of the currency, and if it is equal to or higher than the parking fee, confirms whether or not to exchange the entire amount (S10). In the case of, a substitute money corresponding to this amount is issued (S11). The user uses a part of the substitute money to put it into the parking tower (S12), while the remaining substitute money is used for shopping at the store in the trailer body 1 (S13), the next parking fee, Appropriate use is possible, such as stocking (S14) for shopping.
When a part of the money is exchanged, a substitute money for money exchange is issued (S15), and change is calculated (S16) to issue change (S17).
[0029]
The trailer according to the present invention has been described by taking as an example a configuration in which a centralized management device having a substitute money issuing function is installed. However, a conventional management device such as currency exchange and parking fee collection is installed. Of course it is possible. In the case of this normal type management device, the risk of theft increases because of the large amount of currency to be stocked, but high safety can be ensured by installing it in the trailer as in the configuration of the present invention.
[0030]
In addition, when the parking lot where the trailer was placed is abolished, the connection with the connection tower 11 installed in the parking lot is released, and the trailer itself is towed to a new parking lot, By connecting to a new parking lot connection tower, this new parking lot can be centrally managed in a short time.
[0031]
【The invention's effect】
The present invention is a trailer that can be towed by a vehicle, and a central management device for a parking lot is placed on the trailer, and the central management device is configured to be connectable to each parking device installed in the parking lot. Spaces other than the central control unit installation area can be used for stores and offices, and parking lot users can use the parking lot for other purposes besides parking. Can be used for multiple purposes.
[0032]
In addition, because there are clerk and clerk in the trailer, there is little risk that the centralized management device stocking currency will be stolen by cash, etc., and these clerk and clerk every day without hiring special personnel Since most of the currency can be collected at night, it is possible to ensure a much higher level of security against theft and destruction of devices than before.
[0033]
Furthermore, even when a parking device is installed as a temporary use of idle land, the trailer can be moved immediately when the parking lot is diverted for other purposes, and it is very easy to re-install after moving. It is possible to quickly and economically respond to changes in usage.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a trailer according to the present invention installed in a parking lot.
FIG. 2 is a trailer cross-sectional view showing an example of the internal configuration of the trailer.
FIG. 3 is a trailer sectional view showing another configuration example inside the trailer.
FIG. 4 is a plan view of a parking lot showing a trailer installation state and a signal connection state with each parking device in the parking lot.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a centralized management device.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the central management apparatus.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Trailer main body 2 Operation part 3 (Covering an operation part) Shutter 10 Centralized control apparatus 11 Connection tower 12 Parking apparatus 12a Parking tower 12b Flap board

Claims (3)

A trailer used in a parking lot configured to manage parking of vehicles in each parking space by controlling each parking device by arranging a parking device in which a flap plate moves up and down with respect to a plurality of parking spaces. The trailer is configured to be towable by a vehicle, and a centralized management device having a function of centrally managing each parking device is disposed on the trailer. The centralized management device transmits signals that can be connected and disconnected. The parking device is configured to be signal-connected to each of the parking devices, the parking device is centrally managed by the centralized management device of the trailer during signal connection, and the signal connection is released when the trailer is moved. A trailer having a parking management mechanism. The centralized management device has a function of exchanging at least a part of the amount of currency put into the centralized management device into a substitute currency, a function of detecting a parking time in each parking space, and a function of calculating a parking fee The trailer having a parking management mechanism according to claim 1. Part shop or office of internal space, trailer having a parking management system of claim 1 or 2, wherein the configured to be utilized for purposes other than central control device installed.

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