KR20240009047A - Full or empty indicating parking system - Google Patents

Abstract

By checking parking on the facing parking surface with the main detector and constructing a detection unit by expanding the auxiliary detector that communicates closely with the main detector, it is easy to check whether the area where parking is monitored is full or empty. It has a simple structure, so it can be manufactured inexpensively and used conveniently. In particular, by configuring one or two detection sensors to detect the parking state on each parking surface, it is possible to install and use the detection sensors appropriately according to the arrangement of the parking surface. In addition, since the detection unit is mounted on the raceway, power supply can be easily achieved, and the mounting positions of the main detector and auxiliary detector can be easily and conveniently manipulated so that each detection sensor performs detection in front of the parking surface, enabling more accurate parking. You can check whether or not.

Description

Parking information system that displays full and empty spaces {FULL OR EMPTY INDICATING PARKING SYSTEM}

The present invention relates to a parking guidance system, and more specifically, to a main detector that displays full parking and parking and detects the parking status of parking surfaces facing each other, and at least one auxiliary detector that detects the parking status of parking surfaces facing each other. By configuring it as one unit, it is possible to display the full status and empty space status with one unit for multiple parking surfaces. At this time, cars parked on the parking surface are detected through a detection sensor in front of them, and by configuring short-distance communication between the main detector and the auxiliary detector, not only can detection errors be reduced and accurately detected, but the system can be easily expanded with a simple configuration. It was made possible.

In general, parking guidance devices are installed in large parking lots so that people can easily tell whether the parking surface where cars are parked is empty or not. At this time, the parking guidance device makes it easy to know whether each floor of the parking lot is full or not and which areas are not full on a parking floor that is not full, so that drivers who want to park can easily find a parking surface that is not full and park there. Guide. These parking guidance devices provide parking guidance in various ways, as shown in (Patent Document 1) to (Patent Document 3) below.

(Patent Document 1) Korean Patent No. 10-1672257

An entry vehicle detection unit is installed at the entrance of the parking lot and detects vehicles entering the parking lot, a parking detection unit is installed on the parking section of the parking lot and detects whether a vehicle can park, and a plurality of devices are installed on the movement path of the parking lot. It is installed at a distance from each other, and a moving vehicle detection unit detects vehicles entering and moving into the parking lot. A plurality of units are installed at a distance to correspond to the moving vehicle detection unit on the movement path of the parking lot, and a direction guidance laser displays a holographic image on the upper part of the parking lot floor. Light source module, each installed above the parking compartment in the parking lot, parking sign laser light source module that displays a hologram image on the upper part of the floor of the parking lot, entering vehicle detection unit, parking detection unit, moving vehicle detection unit, direction guidance laser The parking guidance control unit is connected to the light source module and the parking indication laser light source module, and receives signals from the parking detection unit, entering vehicle detection unit, and moving vehicle detection unit to control the operation of the parking indication laser light source module and the direction guidance laser light source module. Provides a parking guidance device including:

(Patent Document 2) Korean Patent No. 10-1754966

In an automatic parking guidance device installed in a parking tower with multiple levels of parking spaces both underground and above ground, an entry drive panel that guides the direction of travel of the vehicle, and a rotation panel located on the entry drive panel that rotates the vehicle. And, a vehicle loading and unloading unit including a transfer rail configured on the rotating panel to transport the vehicle so that the vehicle can be stored, a rotating operating shaft supporting the rotating operation of the rotating panel, and a rotating driving unit controlling the rotating operating shaft; a position setting unit configured on one side of the vehicle entry/exit unit and transferring the vehicle transferred from the rotation panel to the parking space; A vehicle delivery unit that guides the vehicle to the elevator or parking guide for loading and unloading the vehicle, and a parking guide that delivers the vehicle to the vehicle delivery unit and stores it, or delivers the vehicle to the vehicle delivery unit. , a vehicle parking unit including a parking pallet unit for parking the vehicle transferred from the parking guide; An entry and exit control unit that controls the operation of the vehicle entry and exit unit, the position setting unit and the vehicle parking unit to sequentially enter and exit the vehicle; And a display unit that displays the current parking space situation within the parking tower by outputting a control signal transmitted through the entry/exit control unit.

(Patent Document 3) Korean Patent No. 10-1662169

It is about a parking guidance device using a laser light source and a reflector. It is about an empty parking space guidance display technology that excludes all types of radio communication technology and uses only an optical reflection structure. It is provided in the same number of parking spaces as one. A plurality of laser light sources installed in a cluster, one or more ceiling reflectors disposed on the ceiling of the parking lot building to receive light from the laser light sources and reflect it toward the direction of vehicle movement in the parking lot or toward the floor of the parking space, and disposed on the floor inside the parking space. It is configured to include a floor reflector that reflects the light reflected from the ceiling reflector back to the top or rear of the parking space. According to this configuration, for each laser light source, at least one ceiling reflector and one floor reflector are combined to form one light path, and above or behind the parking space, it is made of a light-guiding material that can change its appearance and is reflected from the floor reflector. An additional light diffusion guide that receives and emits light is installed to brightly illuminate the area near the ceiling of the parking space when the parking space is empty. When the vehicle is parked, the light path is naturally blocked by the parked vehicle, providing an effective parking guidance function. Demonstrate.

Korean Patent No. 10-1672257 (Registration Date: 2016.10.28) Korean Patent No. 10-1754966 (Registration Date: 2017.06.30) Korean Patent No. 10-1662169 (Registration Date: 2016.09.27)

However, these existing parking guidance devices have the following problems.

(1) As it is configured to check whether cars are parked on parking surfaces facing each other, not only does the overall configuration of the parking guidance device become complicated, but it also requires a lot of cost to build the guidance device.

(2) Since one detection sensor determines whether a car is parked on two parking surfaces, errors in judgment regarding whether a car is parked frequently occur. This may cause the parking lot to be incorrectly recognized as full or available.

(3) As data is exchanged in a wired manner, not only does the configuration become complicated when constructing a parking guidance device, but there are also many difficulties in maintaining the constructed parking guidance device.

The present invention takes this into consideration, and checks whether parking is parked on two adjacent parking surfaces from the front using a main detector, and communicates with this main detector at a short distance to determine whether parking is parked on two adjacent parking surfaces. By configuring the detection unit so that it can be expanded to an auxiliary detector that determines parking, the main detector and auxiliary detector make it easy to know whether the area where parking is monitored is full or empty, and the structure is simple. The purpose is to provide a parking guidance system that displays full and empty spaces that can be produced inexpensively and conveniently used.

In particular, the present invention is configured so that one or two detection sensors that are mounted on the main detector and the auxiliary detector and detect the parking condition can be mounted on each parking surface, so that they can be adjusted to the arrangement of the parking surface through the detection unit according to the present invention. Another purpose is to provide a parking guidance system that displays full and empty spaces that can be used by appropriately installing detection sensors.

In addition, the present invention configures this detection unit to be mounted on a raceway installed in the passage between parking surfaces, so that the necessary power can be easily supplied through the raceway and the mounting positions of the main detector and auxiliary detector can be easily adjusted. Another purpose is to provide a parking guidance system that displays full and empty spaces that can be conveniently operated so that each detection sensor detects from the front of the parking surface, allowing more accurate parking confirmation.

In order to achieve this purpose, the parking guidance system for displaying full and empty spaces according to the present invention includes at least one detection unit (U) installed on the driving path (W) formed along the parking surface (L) formed in parallel. In a parking system that includes; The detection unit (U) includes first and second warning lights 11 and 12 that display full and empty spaces, a short-range communication module, and a first detection sensor that detects whether or not the car is parked in front of the parking surface (L) facing each other. Main detector (10) with (13); And a short-range communication module that wirelessly communicates with the main detector 10, detects whether or not parking is parked in front of the parking surface (L) facing each other, and transmits the detected signal to the main detector 10 through wireless communication to indicate the warning light ( It is characterized in that it includes at least one auxiliary detector 20 equipped with a second detection sensor 21 that causes 11 and 12) to operate.

In particular, the first detection sensor 13 and the second detection sensor 21 are each a TOF (Time Of Flight) sensor.

In addition, the first detection sensor 13 and the second detection sensor 21 are characterized in that when the parking surfaces (L) do not face each other and are only on one side, the sensors are attached only to the side where the parking surface (L) is located. Do it as

Lastly, the detection unit (U) is mounted on a raceway (30) installed on the ceiling of the parking facility and is characterized in that it detects whether or not the vehicle is parked in front of the parking surface (L).

The parking guidance system for displaying full and empty spaces according to the present invention has the following effects.

(1) By configuring a main detector that detects the parking status of parking surfaces facing each other and at least one auxiliary detector that detects the parking status of other parking surfaces facing each other to guide the full and empty parking status while communicating through wireless communication. , It has a simple structure, is inexpensive, can be easily produced, and can be used safely.

(2) In particular, through these main detectors and auxiliary detectors, when the car is parked on each parking surface, it is displayed as full, and when the parking state is not detected on any of the detected parking surfaces, it is displayed as empty. , Compared to existing devices that check and display parking status on each parking surface or on parking surfaces facing each other, parking status can be provided inexpensively and easily.

(3) The parking guidance system according to the present invention can be easily and conveniently expanded and installed by adding a detection unit according to the size of the parking lot or adding the number of auxiliary detectors in one detection unit.

(4) In addition, as the parking guidance system is constructed in this way, parking surfaces that do not face each other may occur. However, in the present invention, since the parking status is confirmed through detection sensors installed facing each other, there is no parking surface on the facing surface. In this case, you can easily and conveniently build the desired parking guidance system by not using or removing the corresponding detection sensor.

(5) In addition, by using a TOF (Time Of Flight) sensor as a detection sensor to detect cars parked on the parking surface, it quickly and accurately detects whether a car parked on the parking surface is parked even in the dark or at night, such as in an underground parking lot. This allows you to display the full and empty car status.

(6) Lastly, the detection unit is installed on a raceway installed on the ceiling of a parking facility such as a parking lot, so that not only can the mounting positions of the main detector and the auxiliary detector according to the present invention be easily adjusted arbitrarily, but also each It allows easy and accurate detection of parking from the front of the parking surface.

[Figure 1] is a plan view showing a parking lot to which a parking guidance system that displays full and empty spaces according to the present invention is applied.
[Figure 2] is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a detection unit used in the parking guidance system according to the present invention.
[Figure 3] is a diagram showing the configuration of the main detector among the detection units according to the present invention, where (a) shows a full state and (b) shows a tolerance state, respectively.
[FIG. 4] and [FIG. 5] are schematic diagrams showing an example of arranging a detection sensor used when detecting a parked car in a detection unit according to the present invention.
[Figure 6] is a plan view of a parking lot showing an example of installing a detection unit according to the present invention in a raceway.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the attached drawings. Prior to this, the terms or words used in this specification and claims should not be construed as limited to their usual or dictionary meanings, and the inventor may appropriately define the concept of terms in order to explain his or her invention in the best way. It must be interpreted with meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention according to the principle that it can be done.

Therefore, the embodiments described in this specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are only one of the most preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not represent the entire technical idea of the present invention, so various equivalents can be substituted for them at the time of filing the present application. It should be understood that there may be variations.

[Configuration of parking guidance system]

The parking guidance system for displaying full and empty spaces according to the present invention includes at least one detection unit (U) installed on the travel path (W) formed along the parking surface (L), as shown in [FIGS. 1] to [FIG. 6] ) is included.

In particular, the detection unit (U) includes a main detector (10) equipped with first and second warning lights (11, 12) that display fullness and tolerance, a short-range communication module, and a first detection sensor (13), and this main As at least one auxiliary detector 20 communicates with the detector 10 at a short distance and detects whether a car parked on the parking surface L is parked, the structure is simple and can be manufactured inexpensively and easily expanded to fit the size of the parking lot. This made it usable.

At this time, a TOF (Time Of Flight) sensor is used as the detection sensor used in the main detector 10 and the auxiliary detector 20, and is configured to detect parking in particular at the front of the parking surface (L). By more accurately and quickly detecting whether the vehicle is full or empty, it is possible to easily inform the user of the full or empty vehicle status.

In addition, the main detector 10 and the auxiliary detector 20 are each basically configured to check whether or not parking is parked on two parking surfaces (L) facing each other, and when only one side is present depending on the situation of the parking lot, this is done. Accordingly, the detection sensor configuration in the main detector 10 and the auxiliary detector 20 is adjusted to detect parking only for the parking space L.

In addition, the detection unit (U) according to the present invention is installed on the raceway (30) installed on the ceiling of the parking facility to establish a parking system, so that the mounting position of the detection unit (U) can be arbitrarily adjusted, especially A sensor can be installed to check whether or not the car is parked in front of the parking surface (L), making it possible to check whether or not the car is parked more quickly and accurately.

Hereinafter, this configuration will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The reference symbol "L" represents a parking surface for parking a car, and "W" represents a travel path along which a car travels so that it can be parked on the parking surface.

go. detection unit

As shown in [FIGS. 1] to [FIG. 5], the detection unit (U) detects whether a car is parked on the parallel parking surface (L) installed on the travel road (W), and turns on a warning light based on the results. It is a unit that lights up to let other drivers know whether the vehicle is full or empty. Here, the empty space state refers to a state in which at least one of several parking surfaces (L) managed by one detection unit (U) is empty and a car can park.

This detection unit (U) includes a main detector 10 and at least one auxiliary detector 20, as shown in [FIGS. 2] to [FIG. 5].

me. main detector

As shown in [FIG. 2] to [FIG. 5], the main detector 10 turns on a warning light based on the detection result regarding whether or not parking is parked on the parking surface (L) facing each other and whether or not parking is detected by an auxiliary detector to be described later. This allows the driver to check whether the car is fully parked on each parking surface (L) or is empty and not parked on at least one parking surface (L) among several parking surfaces (L).

Accordingly, the main detector 10 includes first and second warning lights 11 and 12, a short-range communication module, and a first detection sensor 13, as shown in [FIG. 2] to [FIG. 5].

1. 1st and 2nd warning lights

The first and second warning lights 11 and 12, as shown in [FIG. 2] and [FIG. 3], are a detection signal of the first detection sensor 13 and a detection signal of the second detection sensor 21, which will be described later, that is, Based on the results of detecting whether the car is parked on the parking surface (L), it displays whether the car is in a full or empty state.

That is, the first and second warning lights 11 and 12 use different colors, for example, a red warning light and a green warning light, and each parking light is monitored by one detection unit (U) through each detection sensor. If it is determined that each side (L) is parked, a red warning light turns on so that other drivers can see that the corresponding detection unit (U) basin is full, and each detection sensor monitors the detection unit (U). If at least one of each parking surface (L) is detected as empty, a green warning light turns on to inform the driver that the car is empty so that other drivers can come and park in the area monitored by the corresponding detection unit (U).

2. Short-distance communication module

The short-distance communication module is a communication module for enabling short-distance communication between the main detector 10 and the auxiliary detector 20, as shown in [FIG. 2]. This is because the main detector 10 and the auxiliary detector 20 are not connected in a wired manner, so that the configuration according to the present invention can be easily expanded, maintenance is convenient, and fault detection or system construction is easy. It makes it easy and convenient to do. The short-distance communication module configured in this way outputs the signal detected in the auxiliary detector 20 to the main detector 10 through a detection sensor to be described later, and turns on the first and second warning lights 11 and 12 to indicate a full or empty state. Makes it easy to check.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the short-distance communication module is configured to communicate with a controller that controls the entire guidance system according to the present invention, so that it can be configured to check whether the entire parking lot is in a full or empty state. possible.

3. First detection sensor

The first detection sensor 13 is mounted on the main detector 10 described above, as shown in [FIGS. 2] to [FIG. 5]. At this time, it is preferable to configure two first detection sensors 13 in the main detector 10 so that they can detect parking by corresponding to each of the two parking surfaces L facing each other. Of course, the first detection sensor 13 can be installed only where the parking surface (L) is located when the parking surface (L) does not face each other at the parking lot location where the detection unit (U) is installed. Anyone working in the field can easily understand this.

In addition, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first detection sensor 13 is preferably installed in front of the parking surface L to check whether the car is parked, as shown in [Figure 1]. This is to increase detection sensitivity and improve accuracy by enabling confirmation of parking at the shortest distance between the car parked on the parking surface (L) and the detection sensor.

And in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first detection sensor 13 uses a TOF (Time Of Flight) sensor to easily identify cars parked on the parking surface (L) even in dark surroundings such as underground parking lots. Therefore, it is desirable to configure it so that it is easy to tell whether it is full or empty.

all. auxiliary detector

As shown in [FIG. 2], [FIG. 4], and [FIG. 5], the auxiliary detector 20 communicates with the main detector 10 described above through short-distance wireless communication, and detects the surroundings near the main detector 10. It detects whether a car is parked on the parking surface (L) and transmits the result to the main detector 10, allowing the main detector 10 to display whether the car is in a full or empty state.

This auxiliary detector 20 includes a short-range communication module and a second detection sensor 21, as shown in [FIG. 2], [FIG. 4], and [FIG. 5].

1. Short-distance wireless communication

Short-distance wireless communication, although not shown in the drawings, is a wireless communication method made up of conventional technology that allows the above-described auxiliary detector 20 and the main detector 10 to communicate with each other to transmit necessary data. .

2. Second detection sensor

The second detection sensor 21 is a sensor for detecting whether the vehicle is parked on two parking surfaces L facing each other, as shown in [FIG. 2], [FIG. 4], and [FIG. 5]. Since this second detection sensor 21 has the same configuration as the above-described first detection sensor 13, only the mounting position is different, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In particular, as shown in [FIGS. 4] and [FIG. 5], the second detection sensor 21, like the first detection sensor 13, determines whether or not the car is parked in front of the parking surface (L), and TOF ( It is desirable to use a Time Of Flight sensor and configure it so that it can be used without installing a sensor in places where there is no parking surface (L).

la. raceway (Raceway)

The raceway 30 is installed on the ceiling of a parking facility and used to install cables, etc., as shown in [Figure 6]. This raceway may be used simply to organize cables, etc., and may be used to organize cables, etc. Additionally, it may be used for lighting.

In particular, in the present invention, the above-described detection unit (U) is mounted on the raceway 30, so that the main detector 10 and the auxiliary detector 20 are installed as the raceway 30 is usually installed long in the longitudinal direction. This is because not only can it be installed to detect the parking status in front of the parking surface (L), but the mounting position can be easily adjusted and the necessary power supply can be easily received through the wired cable.

As described above, the present invention inexpensively manufactures a detection unit that consists of a main detector and an auxiliary detector and communicates through short-distance wireless communication to easily and conveniently display the full and empty parking status of the parking surface.

10: Main detector
11, 12: 1st, 2nd warning lights
13, 21: 1st and 2nd detection sensors
20: Auxiliary detector
30; raceway
U: detection unit
W: Driving path

Claims (4)

In a parking system including at least one detection unit (U) installed on a travel path (W) formed along a parallel parking surface (L),
The detection unit (U) is,
A main detector ( 10); and
A short-range communication module that communicates wirelessly with the main detector 10, detects whether or not parking is parked in front of the parking surface (L) facing each other, and transmits the detected signal to the main detector 10 through wireless communication to detect the warning light (11). , At least one auxiliary detector (20) equipped with a second detection sensor (21) that causes 12) to operate. A parking guidance system for displaying full and empty spaces.
In paragraph 1:
The first detection sensor 13 and the second detection sensor 21,
A parking guidance system that displays full and empty spaces, each featuring a TOF (Time Of Flight) sensor.
In paragraph 1:
The first detection sensor 13 and the second detection sensor 21,
A parking guidance system that displays full and empty spaces, characterized in that when the parking surfaces (L) are only on one side and do not face each other, a sensor is attached only to the side where the parking surfaces (L) are located.
In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3,
The detection unit (U) is,
A parking guidance system that displays full and empty spaces, which is mounted on a raceway (30) installed on the ceiling of a parking facility and detects whether or not the car is parked in front of the parking surface (L).

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