WO2001034914A1 - Device for restricting departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space - Google Patents

Device for restricting departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space Download PDF

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WO2001034914A1
WO2001034914A1 PCT/US1999/024011 US9924011W WO0134914A1 WO 2001034914 A1 WO2001034914 A1 WO 2001034914A1 US 9924011 W US9924011 W US 9924011W WO 0134914 A1 WO0134914 A1 WO 0134914A1
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Chen Yan
Chung Chin Chen
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Chung Chin Chen
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01F—ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
    • E01F13/00—Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades ; Preventing passage of vehicles of selected category or dimensions
    • E01F13/12—Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades ; Preventing passage of vehicles of selected category or dimensions for forcibly arresting or disabling vehicles, e.g. spiked mats
    • E01F13/123—Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades ; Preventing passage of vehicles of selected category or dimensions for forcibly arresting or disabling vehicles, e.g. spiked mats depressible or retractable below the traffic surface, e.g. one-way spike barriers, power-controlled prong barriers
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01F—ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
    • E01F13/00—Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades ; Preventing passage of vehicles of selected category or dimensions
    • E01F13/04—Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades ; Preventing passage of vehicles of selected category or dimensions movable to allow or prevent passage
    • E01F13/06—Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades ; Preventing passage of vehicles of selected category or dimensions movable to allow or prevent passage by swinging into open position about a vertical or horizontal axis parallel to the road direction, i.e. swinging gates
    • E01F13/065—Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades ; Preventing passage of vehicles of selected category or dimensions movable to allow or prevent passage by swinging into open position about a vertical or horizontal axis parallel to the road direction, i.e. swinging gates specially adapted for individual parking spaces
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07B—TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
    • G07B15/00—Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points
    • G07B15/02—Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points taking into account a variable factor such as distance or time, e.g. for passenger transport, parking systems or car rental systems
    • G07B15/04—Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points taking into account a variable factor such as distance or time, e.g. for passenger transport, parking systems or car rental systems comprising devices to free a barrier, turnstile, or the like
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
    • G07F17/24—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for parking meters
    • G07F17/244—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for parking meters provided with means for retaining a vehicle

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  • the present invention relates generally to a parking toll collection device, and more particularly to a device that is installed in a parking space for restricting the departure of a parked vehicle from the parking space, so as to automate the management of a pay parking lot.
  • the parking meter is a coin-operated timing device installed near a parking space for indicating the length of time that a parked vehicle may continue to occupy the parking space.
  • the operator of the parked vehicle is often not so sure about the length of time that his or her motor vehicle is going to occupy the parking space. As a result, he or she may overdeposit or underdeposit the coin. In either case, it is not a fair deal. Some people would even park the motor vehicle in the parking space without depositing the coin in the parking meter.
  • the meter maid In order to crack down on the illegal parking, the meter maid is hired by the police traffic department to issue tickets for illegal or overtime parking. The employment of the meter maid results in an increase in the operating cost of the police department.
  • the establishment of the toll booth in a pay parking lot can result in a decrease in the operating profit of the pay parking lot.
  • the management of the pay parking lot must employ one or more employees who are stationed at the toll booth to collect the parking fees from the operator of a departing vehicle. There is often a traffic congestion at the toll booth.
  • the exhaust fume of the departing vehicle is hazardous to health of the toll collector as well as the operator of the departing vehicle.
  • the main primary objective of the present invention is to provide a device for restricting the departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space.
  • the device of the present invention is installed in the pay parking space in conjunction with a conventional parking meter.
  • the conventional pay parking space is automated by the device of the present invention such that an unmanned parking lot is realized.
  • Another objective of the present invention is to provide a device for restricting the departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space.
  • the device of the present invention works in conjunction with the output signals of a timing device to determine the parking fee fairly, precisely, and reasonably.
  • the device of the present invention is simple in construction and can be installed in the pay parking space with ease and speed, without having to change or redesign the structure of the pay parking space in existence.
  • the device of the present invention is intended to automate the operation of an underground or high-rise parking lot such that a manned toll booth is eliminated, and that air pollution caused by the exhaust fume of the departing vehicles is greatly reduced in the premises of the parking lot.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the device for restricting departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention showing installed in a pay parking space.
  • Fig. 2 is a top sectional view of the device for restricting departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 3 is a sectional view of the device for restricting departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space, along section line A- A of Fig. 2, according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 4 is a partial sectional view of a stop rod pivoted to a link block of a horizontal confinement unit, according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the horizontal confinement unit, according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the device for restricting departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention showing installed in a pay parking space.
  • Fig. 7 is a top sectional view of the device for restricting departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention .
  • Fig. 8 is a sectional view of the longitudinal body, along section line B-B of Fig. 7, according to the above second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a longitudinal confinement unit and a horizontal confinement unit according to the above second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 10 is a partial sectional view of a stop rod pivoted to link block of a longitudinal confinement unit, according to the above second preferred embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Description of the Embodiments
  • the device of the present invention is installed in a pay parking space of a city street or parking lot in conjunction with a timing device M and a sensor element W. which are similar in structure and function to the conventional timing device and sensor element and are therefore not the subject matters of the present invention.
  • the device for restricting departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space comprises a base plate 10, a horizontal body 20 mounted on the upper surface of the base plate 10, a horizontal confinement unit 30 located in the interior of the horizontal body 20, and a power unit 40 for driving the horizontal confinement unit 30.
  • the horizontal body 20 has an appropriate thickness and a hollow interior.
  • the horizontal body 20 has a cover 21 made of a soft material harmless to the tire and the chassis of a motor vehicle.
  • the hollow interior of the horizontal body 20 is provided with two rails 22 which are parallel to each other and are fixed with the base plate 10 by a plurahty of fastening elements "S"(as shown in Fig. 3).
  • the horizontal body 20 is provided in the top thereof with a plurahty of through holes 23, which are equidistantly arranged along the longitudinal direction of the horizontal body 20.
  • the horizontal confinement unit 30 is disposed between the two rails 22 and is composed of a plurahty of transmission shafts 31 corresponding in number to the through holes 23 of the horizontal body 20, and a stop rod 32 fastened with the transmission shaft 31, which is horizontally disposed in the hollow interior of the horizontal body 20 such that the transmission shaft 31 is located under the through hole 23 of the horizontal body 20, and that both ends of the transmission shaft 31 are fastened pivotally with the two rails 22.
  • the transmission shaft 31 is provided with a link block 33 fastened therewith, and a chain wheel 34 mounted thereon.
  • the link block 33 is provided at a free end thereof with a round hole 331 which has a hole diameter greater than the diameter of the stop rod 32.
  • the stop rod 32 is of an L-shaped construction and is formed of a horizontal rod 321 and a vertical rod 322, as shown in Fig. 4.
  • the rod body in proximity of the free end of the vertical rod 321 is received in the through hole 23 of the horizontal body 20.
  • the free end of the horizontal rod 322 is provided with male threads.
  • the free end of the horizontal rod 322 is received in the round hole 331 of the link block 33 such that the male threads are jutted out of the round hole 331 and are engaged with a fastening element "A", thereby enabling the stop rod 32 to revolve in relation to the link block 33.
  • the stop rod 32 is not fixed on the link block 33.
  • the link block 33 is actuated to turn at the same time when the transmission shaft 31 turns.
  • the vertical rod 321 of the stop rod 32 is capable of moving up and down in the through hole 23 of the horizontal body 20, as illustrated by the dotted lines in Fig. 3.
  • the power unit 40 comprises a motor 41 and a chain 42 which is engaged with a power output end of the motor 41 and the chain wheel 34 of the transmission shaft 31.
  • the positions, at which the chain wheels of odd number are engaged with the chain 42, are different, as shown in Fig. 5.
  • the base plate 10 is fixed on the surface of a parking space "P" by a plurahty of expansion screws G, as shown in Fig. 1.
  • the sensor element W is activated to transmit an output signal to start the motor 41, thereby causing the free end of the vertical rod 321 of each stop rod 32 to extend to jut out of the through hole 23 of the horizontal body 20, as shown by the dotted lines in Fig. 3.
  • the motor vehicle is thus confined in the parking space P.
  • the motor 41 is once again started to drive the free end of the vertical rod 321 to retract into the through hole 23 of the horizontal body 20, thereby allowing the parked vehicle to move out of the parking space P.
  • the free end of the vertical rod 321 of the stop rod 32 is of a tapered construction. When the free end of the vertical rod 321 is fully extracted from the through hole 23 of the horizontal body 20, the free end of the vertical rod 321 has a height greater than the thickness of the tire T of the parked vehicle, so as to stop the parked vehicle from moving out of the parking space P.
  • the device of the present invention is detachably fastened with the surface of the parking space P such that the device can be removed by following the work sequences opposite to the installation sequences described above.
  • a device of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention is basically similar in construction to the device of the first preferred embodiment described above, with the difference being that the device of the second preferred embodiment comprises a longitudinal body 50 which is fastened with one end of the horizontal body 20.The one end of the horizontal body 20 is not connected with the power unit 40.
  • the device of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention is of a T-shaped construction.
  • the longitudinal body 50 has a length, a thickness, a hollow interior, and a cover 51 made of a soft material.
  • the longitudinal body 50 is provided in the top thereof with a plurahty of through holes 52, which are equidistantly arranged along the longitudinal direction of the longitudinal body 50.
  • the hollow interior of the longitudinal body 50 is provided with a plurahty of longitudinal confinement units 60, as shown in Fig. 6.
  • the longitudinal confinement units ⁇ Ocomprise a plurahty of fixation seats 61, a shaft 62, a chain wheel 63 mounted on the shaft 62, a plurahty of link blocks 64 located under the through holes 52 of the longitudinal body 50, and a plurahty of stop rods 65 pivoted to the link blocks 64.
  • the fixation seats 61 are fastened with the base plate 10.
  • the shaft 62 is put through the fixation seats 61.
  • the link blocks 64 are fastened with the shaft 62.
  • the free end of the link block 64 is provided with a round hole 641 having a hole diameter greater than the diameter of the stop rod 65.
  • the stop rod 65 is of an L-shaped construction, as shown in Fig. 10.
  • the stop rod 65 has a vertical rod 651 and a horizontal rod 652.
  • the rod body in proximity of the free end of the vertical rod 651 is received in the through hole 52 of the longitudinal body 50.
  • the free end of the horizontal rod 652 is provided with male threads.
  • the free end of the horizontal rod 652 is in the round hole 641 of the link rod 64 such that the male threads are jutted out of the round hole 641 and are engaged with a fastening element A.
  • the stop rod 65 is capable of revolving in relation to the link block 64.
  • the stop rod 65 is not fixed with the link block 64.
  • the chain wheel 63 is engaged with the chain 42 of the power unit 40, as shown in Fig. 9, such that the motion of the power unit 40 is imparted to the chain wheel 63 via the chain 42.
  • the shaft 61 is linked to turn to drive the link blocks 64 such that the stop rod 65 and the stop rod 32 extract or retract synchronously.
  • the longitudinal body 50 enables the device of the present invention to be adapted to a parking space P of a different type, as shown in Fig. 6 in which the tires T are located in a manner different from the way by which the tires T are located in Fig. 1.
  • the device of the present invention has advantages, which are described hereinafter.
  • the present invention can be installed to work along with a parking meter in existence.
  • the operation of a pay parking space or a pay parking lot is fully automated such that an illegal or overtime parking is prevented, and that the operator of a parked vehicle is asked to pay precisely and fairly the length of time that his or her vehicle has occupied the parking space, and further that the pay parking lot can be unmanned to eliminate the toll booth.
  • the overhead of the operation of the pay parking lot is effectively reduced.
  • the device of the present invention is simple in construction and can be detachably fastened with the surface of a parking space with ease and speed, without having to change the original structure of the parking space.
  • the device of the present invention is used to streamline the operation of an underground or high-rise parking lot such that a traffic congestion is avoided in the premises, and that a departing vehicle is not stopped at the toll booth to minimize the air pollution caused by the exhaust fiime of the departing vehicle.

Abstract

A parked vehicle is restricted from leaving a pay parking space by a device including retractable stop rods (32). The device includes a base plate (10) detachably fastened with the surface of the pay parking space, a horizontal body (20) mounted on the upper surface of the base plate (10), a horizontal confinement unit (30) disposed in a hollow interior of the horizontal body (20), and a power unit (40) for driving the horizontal confinement unit (20). A plurality of transmission shafts (31) and stop rods (32) fastened with the transmission shafts (31) are provided in the horizontal body (20). The free ends of the stop rods are movably received in the through holes of the horizontal body (20) such that the stop rods (31) are driven by the transmission shafts (31) to move up and down in the through holes of the horizontal body (20) so as to restrict the departure of the parked vehicle from the pay parking space.

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Title:
Device for Restricting Departure of a Parked Vehicle in a Pay Parking Space
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to a parking toll collection device, and more particularly to a device that is installed in a parking space for restricting the departure of a parked vehicle from the parking space, so as to automate the management of a pay parking lot.
Background of the Invention
There is always a space problem relating to the parking of the motor vehicle in the congested streets of a metropolis. In order to alleviate the parking problem in the metropolis, certain streets are provided with a number of parking spaces, with each having a parking meter that is installed near along the city streets, there are pay parking lots. Located at the exit of the pay parking lot is a toll booth for collecting the charge for a permission to park one' s motor vehicle. The parking meter and the toll booth are similar to each other in terms of the nature of operation, with both sharing the common deficiencies, which are described hereinafter.
The parking meter is a coin-operated timing device installed near a parking space for indicating the length of time that a parked vehicle may continue to occupy the parking space. The operator of the parked vehicle is often not so sure about the length of time that his or her motor vehicle is going to occupy the parking space. As a result, he or she may overdeposit or underdeposit the coin. In either case, it is not a fair deal. Some people would even park the motor vehicle in the parking space without depositing the coin in the parking meter. In order to crack down on the illegal parking, the meter maid is hired by the police traffic department to issue tickets for illegal or overtime parking. The employment of the meter maid results in an increase in the operating cost of the police department.
The establishment of the toll booth in a pay parking lot can result in a decrease in the operating profit of the pay parking lot. The management of the pay parking lot must employ one or more employees who are stationed at the toll booth to collect the parking fees from the operator of a departing vehicle. There is often a traffic congestion at the toll booth. In addition, the exhaust fume of the departing vehicle is hazardous to health of the toll collector as well as the operator of the departing vehicle. Summary of the Invention
The main primary objective of the present invention is to provide a device for restricting the departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space. The device of the present invention is installed in the pay parking space in conjunction with a conventional parking meter. In other words, the conventional pay parking space is automated by the device of the present invention such that an unmanned parking lot is realized.
Another objective of the present invention is to provide a device for restricting the departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space. The device of the present invention works in conjunction with the output signals of a timing device to determine the parking fee fairly, precisely, and reasonably.
It is still another objective of the present invention to provide a device for restricting the departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space. The device of the present invention is simple in construction and can be installed in the pay parking space with ease and speed, without having to change or redesign the structure of the pay parking space in existence.
It is still another objective of the present invention to provide a device for restricting the departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space. The device of the present invention is intended to automate the operation of an underground or high-rise parking lot such that a manned toll booth is eliminated, and that air pollution caused by the exhaust fume of the departing vehicles is greatly reduced in the premises of the parking lot.
The foregoing objectives, features and advantages of the present invention will be more readily understood upon a thoughtful deliberation of the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. Brief Description of the Drawings
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the device for restricting departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention showing installed in a pay parking space.
Fig. 2 is a top sectional view of the device for restricting departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 3 is a sectional view of the device for restricting departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space, along section line A- A of Fig. 2, according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 4 is a partial sectional view of a stop rod pivoted to a link block of a horizontal confinement unit, according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the horizontal confinement unit, according to the above first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the device for restricting departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention showing installed in a pay parking space.
Fig. 7 is a top sectional view of the device for restricting departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention .
Fig. 8 is a sectional view of the longitudinal body, along section line B-B of Fig. 7, according to the above second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a longitudinal confinement unit and a horizontal confinement unit according to the above second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 10 is a partial sectional view of a stop rod pivoted to link block of a longitudinal confinement unit, according to the above second preferred embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Description of the Embodiments
As illustrated in Figs. 1 and 6. the device of the present invention is installed in a pay parking space of a city street or parking lot in conjunction with a timing device M and a sensor element W. which are similar in structure and function to the conventional timing device and sensor element and are therefore not the subject matters of the present invention.
Referring to Figs. 1 to 5 of the drawing, a device for restricting departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. The device embodied in the present invention is intended to automate the operation of a pay parking lot. The device for restricting departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space comprises a base plate 10, a horizontal body 20 mounted on the upper surface of the base plate 10, a horizontal confinement unit 30 located in the interior of the horizontal body 20, and a power unit 40 for driving the horizontal confinement unit 30. The horizontal body 20 has an appropriate thickness and a hollow interior. The horizontal body 20 has a cover 21 made of a soft material harmless to the tire and the chassis of a motor vehicle. The hollow interior of the horizontal body 20 is provided with two rails 22 which are parallel to each other and are fixed with the base plate 10 by a plurahty of fastening elements "S"(as shown in Fig. 3). The horizontal body 20 is provided in the top thereof with a plurahty of through holes 23, which are equidistantly arranged along the longitudinal direction of the horizontal body 20.
Referring to Fig. 2 to 5, the horizontal confinement unit 30 is disposed between the two rails 22 and is composed of a plurahty of transmission shafts 31 corresponding in number to the through holes 23 of the horizontal body 20, and a stop rod 32 fastened with the transmission shaft 31, which is horizontally disposed in the hollow interior of the horizontal body 20 such that the transmission shaft 31 is located under the through hole 23 of the horizontal body 20, and that both ends of the transmission shaft 31 are fastened pivotally with the two rails 22. The transmission shaft 31 is provided with a link block 33 fastened therewith, and a chain wheel 34 mounted thereon. The link block 33 is provided at a free end thereof with a round hole 331 which has a hole diameter greater than the diameter of the stop rod 32. The stop rod 32 is of an L-shaped construction and is formed of a horizontal rod 321 and a vertical rod 322, as shown in Fig. 4. The rod body in proximity of the free end of the vertical rod 321 is received in the through hole 23 of the horizontal body 20. The free end of the horizontal rod 322 is provided with male threads. The free end of the horizontal rod 322 is received in the round hole 331 of the link block 33 such that the male threads are jutted out of the round hole 331 and are engaged with a fastening element "A", thereby enabling the stop rod 32 to revolve in relation to the link block 33. In other words, the stop rod 32 is not fixed on the link block 33. The link block 33 is actuated to turn at the same time when the transmission shaft 31 turns. As a result, the vertical rod 321 of the stop rod 32 is capable of moving up and down in the through hole 23 of the horizontal body 20, as illustrated by the dotted lines in Fig. 3.
As shown in Figs, land 5, the power unit 40 comprises a motor 41 and a chain 42 which is engaged with a power output end of the motor 41 and the chain wheel 34 of the transmission shaft 31. The positions, at which the chain wheels of odd number are engaged with the chain 42, are different, as shown in Fig. 5.
As shown in Figs. 1 to 5, in the process of installing the device of the present invention, the base plate 10 is fixed on the surface of a parking space "P" by a plurahty of expansion screws G, as shown in Fig. 1. When a motor vehicle enters the parking space P such that the tires T of the motor vehicle run over the horizontal body 20, the sensor element W is activated to transmit an output signal to start the motor 41, thereby causing the free end of the vertical rod 321 of each stop rod 32 to extend to jut out of the through hole 23 of the horizontal body 20, as shown by the dotted lines in Fig. 3. The motor vehicle is thus confined in the parking space P. When the parked vehicle is about to move out of the parking space P, a correct amount of parking fee must be first deposited. As soon as the parking charge is paid in full, the motor 41 is once again started to drive the free end of the vertical rod 321 to retract into the through hole 23 of the horizontal body 20, thereby allowing the parked vehicle to move out of the parking space P. The free end of the vertical rod 321 of the stop rod 32 is of a tapered construction. When the free end of the vertical rod 321 is fully extracted from the through hole 23 of the horizontal body 20, the free end of the vertical rod 321 has a height greater than the thickness of the tire T of the parked vehicle, so as to stop the parked vehicle from moving out of the parking space P. The tapered free end of the vertical rod 321 of the stop rod 32 dose not cause a physical damage to the tires or other component parts of the motor vehicle. It is therefore readily apparent that the operation of a pay parking space can be fully automated by the device of the present invention. The device of the present invention is detachably fastened with the surface of the parking space P such that the device can be removed by following the work sequences opposite to the installation sequences described above.
Now referring to Figs. 6 to 10, a device of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention is basically similar in construction to the device of the first preferred embodiment described above, with the difference being that the device of the second preferred embodiment comprises a longitudinal body 50 which is fastened with one end of the horizontal body 20.The one end of the horizontal body 20 is not connected with the power unit 40. The device of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention is of a T-shaped construction. The longitudinal body 50 has a length, a thickness, a hollow interior, and a cover 51 made of a soft material. The longitudinal body 50 is provided in the top thereof with a plurahty of through holes 52, which are equidistantly arranged along the longitudinal direction of the longitudinal body 50. The hollow interior of the longitudinal body 50 is provided with a plurahty of longitudinal confinement units 60, as shown in Fig. 6. The longitudinal confinement units όOcomprise a plurahty of fixation seats 61, a shaft 62, a chain wheel 63 mounted on the shaft 62, a plurahty of link blocks 64 located under the through holes 52 of the longitudinal body 50, and a plurahty of stop rods 65 pivoted to the link blocks 64. The fixation seats 61 are fastened with the base plate 10. The shaft 62 is put through the fixation seats 61. The link blocks 64 are fastened with the shaft 62. The free end of the link block 64 is provided with a round hole 641 having a hole diameter greater than the diameter of the stop rod 65. The stop rod 65 is of an L-shaped construction, as shown in Fig. 10. The stop rod 65 has a vertical rod 651 and a horizontal rod 652. The rod body in proximity of the free end of the vertical rod 651 is received in the through hole 52 of the longitudinal body 50. The free end of the horizontal rod 652 is provided with male threads. The free end of the horizontal rod 652 is in the round hole 641 of the link rod 64 such that the male threads are jutted out of the round hole 641 and are engaged with a fastening element A. The stop rod 65 is capable of revolving in relation to the link block 64. The stop rod 65 is not fixed with the link block 64. The chain wheel 63 is engaged with the chain 42 of the power unit 40, as shown in Fig. 9, such that the motion of the power unit 40 is imparted to the chain wheel 63 via the chain 42. The shaft 61 is linked to turn to drive the link blocks 64 such that the stop rod 65 and the stop rod 32 extract or retract synchronously. The longitudinal body 50 enables the device of the present invention to be adapted to a parking space P of a different type, as shown in Fig. 6 in which the tires T are located in a manner different from the way by which the tires T are located in Fig. 1.
The device of the present invention has advantages, which are described hereinafter.
The present invention can be installed to work along with a parking meter in existence. In hght of the device of the present invention, the operation of a pay parking space or a pay parking lot is fully automated such that an illegal or overtime parking is prevented, and that the operator of a parked vehicle is asked to pay precisely and fairly the length of time that his or her vehicle has occupied the parking space, and further that the pay parking lot can be unmanned to eliminate the toll booth. The overhead of the operation of the pay parking lot is effectively reduced.
The device of the present invention is simple in construction and can be detachably fastened with the surface of a parking space with ease and speed, without having to change the original structure of the parking space.
The device of the present invention is used to streamline the operation of an underground or high-rise parking lot such that a traffic congestion is avoided in the premises, and that a departing vehicle is not stopped at the toll booth to minimize the air pollution caused by the exhaust fiime of the departing vehicle.
The embodiments of the present invention described above are to be regarded in all respects as being merely illustrative and not restrictive. Accordingly, the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without deviating from the spirit thereof. The present invention is therefore to be limited only by the scopes of the following appended claims.

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What is Claimed is:
1. A device for restricting the departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space, comprising
a base plate;
a horizontal body mounted on the upper surface of said base plate;
a horizontal confinement unit disposed in a hollow interior of said horizontal body; and
a power unit for driving said horizontal confinement unit;Wherein
said horizontal body has a length, a thickness, and a hollow interior provided therein with two parallel rails fastened with said base plate by a plurahty of fastening elements whereby said horizontal body is provided in a top thereof with a plurahty of through holes which are arranged equidistantly along the longitudinal direction of said horizontal body;
said horizontal confinement unit is disposed between said two rails of said horizontal body and is formed of a plurahty of transmission shafts and stop rods fastened pivotally with said transmission shafts, said transmission shafts being corresponding in number and location to said through holes of said horizontal body such that both ends of said transmission shafts are fastened pivotally with said rails, and that said transmission shafts are provided with a link block and a chain wheel, said link block provided at a free end thereof with a round hole having a hole diameter greater than a diameter of said stop rod which is of an L-shaped construction and is formed of a horizontal rod and a vertical rod, said vertical rod having a free end which is received in said through hole of said horizontal body, said horizontal rod provided at a free end thereof with male threads whereby said free end of said horizontal rod is received in said round hole of said link block such that said male threads are jutted out of said round hole and are engaged with a fastening element, thereby enabling said stop rod to revolve in relation to said link block capable of turning along with said transmission shafts, so as to enable said vertical rod of said stop rod to move up and down in said through hole of said horizontal body; and
said power unit comprises a motor and a chain which is engaged with a power output end of said motor and said chain wheel mounted on said transmission shaft.
2. A device for restricting the departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space, as recited in claim 1, futher comprising
a longitudinal body ;
said longitudinal body fastened said horizontal body has one end which is not connected with said power unit and is provided with a T-shaped construction, said longitudinal body having a length, a thickness, and a hollow interior whereby said longitudinal body is provided in a top thereof with a plurahty of through holes which are equidistantly arranged along the longitudinal direction of said longitudinal body, said hollow interior being provided therein with a plurahty of longitudinal confinement units, with each comprising a plurahty of fixation seats, a shaft, a chain wheel mounted on said shaft, a plurahty of link blocks corresponding in location to said through holes of said longitudinal body, and a plurahty of stop rods fastened pivotally with said link blocks, said fixation seats being fastened with said base plate, said shaft being rotatably fastened with said fixation seats, said link blocks being fastened with said shaft and provided at a free end thereof with a round hole of a hole diameter greater than a diameter of said stop rod of an L-shaped construction and having a vertical rod and a horizontal rod, said vertical rod having a free end which is received in said through hole of said longitudinal body, said horizontal rod provided at a free end thereof with male threads, said free end of said horizontal rod being received in said round hole of said link block such that said male threads are jutted out of said round hole and are engaged with a fastening element, thereby enabling said stop rod to be fastened pivotally with said link block, said chain wheel being engaged with said chain of said power unit such that the motion of said power unit is imparted to said chain wheel via said chain.
3. A device for restricting the departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space, as recited in claim 1, wherein said horizontal body is provided with a cover made of a material having a softness for protecting tires of the wheels running over said horizontal body.
4. A device for restricting the departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space, as recited in claim 2, wherein said horizontal body and said longitudinal body are provided with a cover made of a material having a softness for protecting tires of the wheels running over said horizontal body and said longitudinal body.
5. A device for restricting the departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space, as recited in claim 1, wherein said chain of said power unit is engaged with said chain wheels of said horizontal confinement unit such that said chain is engaged at different positions with odd number chain wheels and even number chain wheels.
6. A device for restricting the departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space, as recited in claim 3, wherein said chain of said power unit is engaged with said chain wheels of said horizontal confinement unit such that said chain is engaged at different positions with odd number chain wheels and even number chain wheels.
7. A device for restricting the departure of a parked vehicle in a pay arking space, as recited in claim 1, wherein said free end of said vertical rod of said stop rods of said horizontal confinement unit is of a tapered construction; and wherein said free end of said vertical rod of said stop rods is jutted out of said through hole of said horizontal body such that said free end has a height greater than the thickness of tires of a parked vehicle.
8. A device for restricting the departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space, as recited in claim 2, wherein said free ends of said vertical rods of said stop rods of said horizontal body and said longitudinal body are of a tapered construction and are jutted out of said through holes such that said free ends have a height greater than the thickness of tires of a parked vehicle.
9. A device for restricting the departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space, as recited in claim 3, wherein said free end of said vertical rod of said stop rod of said horizontal body is of a tapered construction and is jutted out of said through hole of said horizontal body such that said free end has a height than the thickness of tires of a parked vehicle.
10. A device for restricting the departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space, as recited in claim 4, wherein said free ends of said vertical rods of said stop rods of said horizontal body and said longitudinal body are of a tapered construction and are jutted out of said through holes such that said free ends have a height greater than the thickness of tires of a parked vehicle.
11. A device for restricting the departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space, as recited in claim 5, wherein said free ends of said vertical rods of said stop rods of said horizontal body and said longitudinal body are of a tapered construction and are jutted out of said through holes such that said free ends have a height greater than the thickness of tires of a parked vehicle.
12. A device for restricting the departure of a parked vehicle in a pay parking space, as recited in claim 6, wherein said free ends of said vertical rods of said stop rods of said horizontal body and said longitudinal body are of a tapered construction and are jutted out of said through holes such that said free ends have a height greater than the thickness of tires of a parked vehicle.
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