JP3871784B2 - Pallet calling device for parking facilities - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a pallet calling device for a parking facility for performing a pallet calling operation in a mechanical parking facility for loading and storing a vehicle on a pallet that is traversing and moving up and down.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a mechanical parking facility that loads and stores vehicles on a pallet that moves up and down, calls the required pallet to the loading / unloading port when loading / unloading the vehicle, and loads the vehicle on this pallet or from the pallet. Remove the loaded vehicle. Conventionally, the pallet is called by a user manually operating a switch on the operation panel and inputting pallet information with a numeric keypad or the like.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, it is troublesome to input the pallet information with a numeric keypad, and the user may forget the pallet information to be input and cannot operate it.
[0004]
In view of this, it has been considered to insert a magnetic card in which pallet information is recorded into an operation panel so that data can be read and a pallet can be automatically called.
However, if the automatic calling operation of the pallet can be performed by inserting the magnetic card, the user may leave the parking facility for a while after inserting the magnetic card and starting the pallet calling operation. There is a risk that driving will occur without a supervisor and an unexpected accident may occur.
[0005]
In the modern card society, a wide variety of cards such as bank, post office and credit company ID cards, telephone cards, commuter passes, etc. are used, so users accidentally insert other cards into the operation panel. Therefore, it may be frustrating that the pallet cannot be called quickly.
[0006]
The present invention solves the above-described problem in pallet calling of a parking facility, facilitates pallet calling operation of the parking facility, and ensures that the pallet calling operation is always performed under human monitoring. An object of the present invention is to provide a pallet calling device for a parking facility that can improve convenience and safety.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In the present invention, in a mechanical parking facility for loading and storing a vehicle on a pallet, an operation unit for a user to perform a pallet calling operation, an ID tag on which pallet information carried by the user is recorded, and an ID with tags and readers to send to the control unit reads the palette information of the ID tag when approaching to within a predetermined detection range, and a control unit for causing the pallet call operation receives palette information and sends the operation information to the operation unit The reader reads the pallet information of the ID tag and sends it to the control unit even during the pallet calling operation, and the control unit is in the middle of the pallet calling operation. If the pallet information is interrupted, the pallet calling device for the parking facility is configured so as to stop the pallet calling operation .
[0008]
When entering and leaving a vehicle in a parking facility, the user carries an ID tag and approaches the reader. When the ID tag approaches a predetermined detection range readable by the reader, the pallet information recorded on the ID tag is read by the reader, and this pallet information is sent from the reader to the control unit. The control unit receives the pallet information and causes the pallet calling operation to be performed.
[0009]
As described above, the user can carry out the pallet calling operation of the parking facility by carrying the ID tag, which is convenient because it is not necessary to input pallet information or insert a card.
[0010]
Further, since the control unit stops the pallet call operation when the pallet information is interrupted, the pallet call operation is not performed when the user leaves the reader outside the detection range. Therefore, the pallet calling operation is always performed only under the supervision of a person, and safety is improved.
[0011]
The ID tag is convenient to carry when attached to a user's jewelry.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
1 is a front view showing a configuration of a parking facility provided with a pallet calling device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a plan view of the parking facility, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the pallet calling device. 4 is a front view of the operation panel, FIG. 5 is a front view of a badge equipped with an ID tag, and FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a pallet calling operation.
[0013]
The parking facility 1 is a three-level, two-row multi-level parking facility, and a lifting pallet 2 for loading a vehicle 4 is suspended from an upper stage and a lower stage on a gate-type support 8 standing on a pit 6. It can be moved up and down. A traversing pallet 3 is arranged in the middle stage where the front side is the entrance / exit 9, and when the upper or lower lifting pallet 2 moves up and down, it can traverse to the left and right as needed to secure an empty space. Yes.
[0014]
In order to prevent intrusion of people into the interior, a fence 7 is provided on the side surface and the back surface of the parking facility 1, and a gate 5 that is raised and lowered is provided on the front surface.
An operation panel 11 and a reader 12 are disposed at the left front end of the parking facility 1, and a control panel 10 is disposed near the center of the rear part.
[0015]
The operation panel 11 includes an indicator lamp 20, an indicator 21, a key switch 23 for manual operation, a numeric keypad 22, and an emergency stop switch 24.
The indicator lamp 20 is provided with push button lamps (PBL) of “failure”, “safety check”, “gate rise”, “gate fall / origin return”, and “call”, and the indicator 21 is a 7-segment display for displaying pallet information. A display screen such as an LED or a liquid crystal is provided.
[0016]
The ID tag 13 uses a recording medium such as an IC to record pallet information assigned to each user in a state that can be read by a reader. The user carries the pallet information in and out of the vehicle 4. I do. The ID tag 13 is convenient for a user to carry when it is attached to an accessory such as a badge 30, a tie pin, a brooch or a pendant.
[0017]
The reader 12 is a non-contact type data reading device, and reads the pallet information of the ID tag 13 and sends it to the control panel 10 when the ID tag 13 approaches a predetermined detection range R (for example, 50 cm).
[0018]
The control panel 10 is a control unit having a CPU for performing data calculation processing, and signals from the limit switches 17 of the elevating pallet 2 and the traversing pallet 3 are also sent here.
[0019]
Upon receiving the pallet information, the control panel 10 identifies a required pallet from the data, sends operation information to be displayed to the indicator lamp 20 and the display 21 of the operation panel 11, and operates based on the pallet information. The pallet calling operation is performed by controlling the operation of the motor 32 and the fall prevention device 33.
[0020]
When the pallet information from the ID tag 13 is interrupted, the control panel 10 stops the pallet calling operation. Accordingly, when the user leaves the parking facility farther than the detection range R of the reader 12, the pallet calling operation is stopped. Therefore, the pallet calling operation is always performed only under the supervision of a person and is safe.
[0021]
When the vehicle 4 is loaded and unloaded in the parking facility 1, the pallet is called in the procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG.
When a user who wants to enter and leave the vehicle 4 carries the ID tag 13 to the operation panel 11 and enters the detection range R of the reader 12, the reader 12 reads the pallet information of the ID tag 13. Send to control panel 10. The control panel 10 confirms the user's ID from the data, and if it is determined to be a legitimate user, the “safety confirmation” PBL of the indicator lamp 20 of the operation panel 11 is turned on. If there is no abnormality, press “Safety Confirm” PBL. If the “safety check” PBL is not pressed even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the initial state is restored.
[0022]
When the “safety confirmation” PBL is pressed, the “safety confirmation” PBL of the indicator light 20 on the operation panel 11 is turned off, the pallet information is displayed on the display 21 of the operation panel 11, and the user is asked for consent. If the pallet information is appropriate and the target pallet to be called is the lift pallet 2, the “call” PBL of the indicator lamp 20 on the operation panel 11 is pressed. If the target pallet is the horizontal pallet 3, calling is not necessary, and the “gate rise” PBL of the indicator lamp 20 is pushed. If the pallet information is not appropriate, the user does not press the “call” PBL, so the user returns to the initial state, and if the appropriate pallet information is not displayed even if the above procedure is repeated three times, an alarm is generated. Is displayed.
[0023]
While the user does not leave the front of the operation panel 11 and the ID tag 13 is within the detection range R of the reader 12, the control panel 10 receives the pallet information and continues the pallet calling operation. When the pallet information from the ID tag 13 is interrupted, the control panel 10 stops the pallet calling operation. Therefore, when the user leaves the parking facility farther than the detection range R of the reader 12, the pallet calling operation is stopped. When the call of the target pallet is finished, the “gate rise” PBL of the indicator light 20 on the operation panel 11 is pushed.
[0024]
When the “gate rise” PBL is pressed, the gate 5 rises. When the gate 5 is opened, the user drives the vehicle 4 to enter / exit. When the loading / unloading is completed, the “gate down” PBL is pushed. When the “gate lowering” PBL is pressed, the gate 5 is lowered. When the gate 5 is completely closed, the display of pallet information on the display 21 of the operation panel 11 disappears, and the loading / unloading operation is completed.
[0025]
When the user feels danger during the calling operation, the emergency stop switch 26 is pushed to stop.
Here, although the operation panel 11 and the control panel 10 are disposed at positions separated from each other, the operation unit and the control unit may be provided in the same panel.
[0026]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the parking facility pallet calling device of the present invention, the user can operate the pallet calling of the parking facility by reading the pallet information from the ID tag carried, which is easy and convenient. is there. In addition, since the control unit stops the pallet calling operation when the pallet information is interrupted, the pallet calling operation is not performed when the user leaves the parking facility outside the detection range of the reader. Therefore, the pallet calling operation is always performed under the supervision of a person, and safety is improved.
[0027]
The ID tag is convenient to carry when attached to a user's jewelry.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration of a parking facility provided with a pallet calling device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a plan view of the parking facility.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a pallet calling device.
FIG. 4 is a front view of the operation panel.
FIG. 5 is a front view of a badge equipped with an ID tag.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a palette call operation.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Parking equipment 2 Lifting pallet 3 Traverse pallet 4 Vehicle 5 Gate 6 Pit 7 Fence 8 Gate-type support 9 Entrance / exit 10 Control panel 11 Control panel 12 Reader 13 ID tag 17 Limit switch 20 Indicator light 21 Indicator 22 Numeric keypad 23 Key switch 24 Emergency stop switch 30 Badge 32 Motor

Claims (2)

In a mechanical parking facility for loading and storing a vehicle on a pallet, an operation unit for a user to perform a pallet calling operation, an ID tag on which pallet information carried by the user is recorded, and an ID tag are predetermined comprising a reader for sending to the control unit reads the palette information of the ID tag when approaching to within the detection range, and a control unit for causing the pallet call operation receives palette information and sends the operation information to the operation unit,
The reader reads the pallet information of the ID tag and sends it to the control unit while the pallet calling operation is being performed,
A pallet call device for a parking facility, wherein the control unit is configured to stop the pallet call operation when pallet information is interrupted during the pallet call operation .   2. A pallet calling apparatus for a parking facility according to claim 1, wherein the ID tag is attached to a user's accessory.

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