WO2006019247A1

WO2006019247A1 - Parking apparatus

Info

Publication number: WO2006019247A1
Application number: PCT/KR2005/002671
Authority: WO
Inventors: Jae Hyung Jeon
Original assignee: Jae Hyung Jeon
Priority date: 2004-08-18
Filing date: 2005-08-16
Publication date: 2006-02-23
Also published as: KR20060016501A; KR100674258B1

Abstract

A parking apparatus for a small parking space with a narrow entryway is disclosed. The parking apparatus includes: a parking plate capable of parking two vehicles on the parking plate in parallel; a conveying unit having one end coupled to the parking plate for pushing and pulling the parking plate in a predetermined direction; and a guiding unit for guiding the parking plate to be conveyed along a predetermined path created by a parabola motion combined with a straight movement and a rotation movement generated by the conveying unit.

Description

PARKING APPARATUS

Technical Field

[1] This application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No.

10-2004-0064980, filed on August 18, 2004, in the Korean Intellectual Property

Office, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.

Background Art [2] The present invention relates to a parking apparatus; and, more particularly, to a parking apparatus for a small parking space with a narrow entry way in a house.

Disclosure of Invention

Technical Problem [3] Houses generally have a small parking space with a narrow entryway for parking a vehicle. Accordingly, it is very annoying to park the vehicle in such a small parking space with the narrow entry way because a driver repeatedly drives the vehicle to a forward direction and a backward direction in several times for properly parking the vehicle.

Technical Solution [4] It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a parking apparatus for conveying a vehicle parked at an outside of a parking space to the parking space without driving the vehicle through the entryway. [5] It is another object of the present invention to provide a parking apparatus for parking a vehicle without repeatedly driving the vehicle to a forward direction or a backward direction. [6] In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a parking apparatus includes: a parking plate capable of parking two vehicles on the parking plate in parallel; a conveying unit having one end coupled to the parking plate for pushing and pulling the parking plate in a predetermined direction; and a guiding unit for guiding the parking plate to be conveyed along a predetermined path created by a parabola motion combined with a straight movement and a rotation movement generated by the conveying unit.

Brief Description of the Drawings [7] The above and other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent by describing in detail exemplary embodiments thereof with reference to the attached drawings in which: [8] FlG. 1 is a perspective view of a parking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; [9] FlG. 2 is a perspective view of a conveying unit and a guiding unit in a parking apparatus shown in FlG. 1 ;

[10] FlGs. 3 and 4 are views showing operations of the parking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[11] FlG. 5 is a plan view of a parking apparatus having a two-floor vehicle loading unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[12] FlG. 6 is a cross section view obtained by cutting the parking apparatus having a two-floor vehicle loading unit along a line V to V shown in FlG. 5; and

[13] FlGs. 7 and 8 shows operations of a parking apparatus having a two-floor vehicle loading unit shown in FlG. 5. Mode for the Invention

[14] Hereinafter, a parking apparatus will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[15] FlG. 1 is a perspective view of a parking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention and FlG. 2 is a perspective view of a transporting unit and a guide unit in a parking apparatus shown in FlG. 1. And, FlGs. 3 and 4 are views showing operations of the parking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FlGs. 1 and 2, the parking apparatus for conveying a vehicle to a parking space without driving the vehicle through an entry way includes a parking plate 100 capable of parking two vehicles in parallel; a conveying unit 200 for pulling and pushing an one end of the parking plate 100 to convey the parking plate in a predetermined direction; and a guide unit 300 for guiding the parking plate 100 along a convey track.

[16] The parking plate 100 is made of a metal in a form of a rectangular plate to park two vehicles in parallel.

[17] The parking plate 100 includes a connection member 101 extended from one end of the parking plate 100 with a predetermined length.

[18] The connection member 101 of the parking plate 100 is coupled to a convey nut

210 of the conveying unit 200 which will be described in later.

[19] Also, the parking plate 100 includes a space isolation member 110 in a form of a bended pipe to distinguish a parking space of each vehicle when two vehicles are parked on the parking plate 100; and a stopper 120 made of rubber or synthetic resin material for preventing the parked vehicle on the parking plate 100 to be out of the parking plate 100.

[20] The conveying unit 200 includes a convey nut 210 fixed to the connection member

101 of the parking plate 100 and having a connection hole 211 where a screw line is formed on an inner surface of the connection hole 211 ; a rotation axis 220 having an outer surface with screw line formed and coupled to the connection hole 211 by penetrating to the connection hole 211 of the convey nut 210; a support plate 230 for supporting the rotation axis 220; and a driving motor 240 for rotating the rotation axis 220 for conveying the convey nut 210 to a length direction of the rotation axis 220.

[21] The convey nut 210 is made of metal in a form of a circle or a polygon. The convey nut 210 includes the connection hole 211 in a center of the convey nut 210 and a screw line is formed on an inside surface of the connection hole 211. The convey nut 210 further includes a connection protrusion 211 externally extended from the convey nut 210 with a predetermined length.

[22] The rotation axis 220 has a circular pipe shape. The rotation axis 220 has one end connected to a driven gear 221 which is in gear with a driving gear 241 of a driving motor 240.

[23] Also, both ends of the rotation axis 220 are rotatably connected to the support plate

230 and the rotation axis 220 penetrates the convey nut 210 to be coupled to the convey nut 210. That is, the convey nut 210 travels between both ends of the rotation axis 220 by being rotatably connected to rotation axis 220.

[24] The support plate 230 is made of a metal in a form of a rectangular plate. The support plate 230 includes support members 231 at both ends of the support plate 230 for supporting the rotation axis 220. That is, each of the support members 231 is penetrated by corresponding end of the rotation axis 220. The support members 231 may include a bearing.

[25] That is, the support members 231 rotatably support the rotation axis 220.

[26] A guiding plate 232 is formed on a side of the support plate 230 for guiding the parking plate not to be out of a guiding track.

[27] The driving motor 240 rotates the driving gear 241 and the driving gear 241 is geared with the driven gear 221 of the rotation axis 220.

[28] Accordingly, the driving motor 240 rotates the driving gear 241 in directions of a counter clockwise and a clockwise. The driven gear engaged with the driving motor 240 rotates the rotation axis 220.

[29] The convey nut 210 of the rotation axis 220 travels between the rotation axis 230 to a forward direction and a backward direction along the length direction of the rotation axis 230.

[30] That is, the rotation axis 220 is rotated by the driving motor 240 and such a rotation of the rotation axis 220 conveys the convey nut 210 in a length direction of the rotation axis 220. Accordingly, the parking plate 100 coupled to the convey nut 210 is conveyed.

[31] The guiding unit 300 includes a guide member 310 coupled to a bottom surface of the parking plate 100; and a guide rail 320 having a guide groove 321, which is arranged under the parking plate 100. The guide groove 321 has a guiding track correspond to a convey path of the parking plate 100 which is created by a parabola motion combined with a straight motion and a rotation motion of the parking plate 100.

[32] The guide member 310 is coupled to the bottom of the parking plate 100 and a pre¬ determined end portion of the guide member 310 is inserted into the guide groove 321 of the guide rail 320.

[33] The guide rail 320 is extended from the support plate 230. As described above, the guide groove 321 is formed on the guide rail 320 to guide the guide member 310.

[34] That is, the parking plate 100 conveys along a predetermined path which is created by the parabola motion combined with the straight motion and the rotation motion generated and guided by the convey unit 200 and the guide member 310.

[35] The parking apparatus is operated as shown in FlGs. 3 and 4 when a vehicle is parked. That is, the driving motor 240 is turned on when the vehicle is parked on the parking plate 100 and the turned on driving motor 240 rotates the rotation axis 220 to convey the convey nut 210.

[36] Accordingly, the convey nut 210 pulls one end of the parking plate 100 to convey the parking plate 100. The parking plate 100 is conveyed along a predetermined path created by the parabola motion combined with the straight motion and the rotation motion generated through the guide rail of the guide member 210.

[37] When the vehicle is carried out from the parking apparatus, the above operations are performed reversely.

[38] Therefore, the vehicle can be conveniently parked or de-parked to/from a small parking space with a narrow entry way without driving the vehicle through the narrow entryway.

[39] The parking apparatus may include a two-floor vehicle loading unit for parking a plurality of vehicles in multiple floors.

[40] FlGs. 5 and 6 show a parking apparatus having a two-floor vehicle loading unit according an embodiment of the present invention.

[41] Referring to FlGs. 5 and 6, the two-floor vehicle loading unit of the parking apparatus includes a rectangular shape of an upper frame 410 and a lower frame 420 having a guide hole 411, 421, respectively; an elevating unit 430 having one end rotatably coupled between the upper frame 410 and the lower frame 420, and other end slidably connected to the guide holes 411 and 421 of the upper frame 410 and the bottom frame 420; a screw nut 440 assembly and rotatably connected to other end of the elevating unit 430 connected to the lower frame 420; an output axis 450 connected to the screw nut 440 for conveying the screw nut 440; a step roll 470 connected to the output axis 450 and a decelerator 460 for transferring a driving force; and a braking unit 480 for braking the step roll 470. [42] The upper frame 410 and the bottom frame 420 include guide holes 411 and 421, respectively for sliding the one end of the elevating unit 430 to be conveyed when vehicles are parked on the upper frame 410 and the bottom frame 420. [43] A hemicyclic shape of a supporting member 422 is formed on a bottom of the lower frame 420. [44] The elevating unit 430 is a telescopic extension unit having a plurality of poles connected with a hinge located on a center of each pole. Both ends of the poles are coupled to corresponding end of the upper frame 410 and the lower frame 420. In the present embodiment, the elevating unit 430 includes two poles. [45] Screw nuts 440 are coupled under the elevating unit 430. The screw nuts 440 are mounted on both sides of the lower frame 420 to be slid along the guide hole 421 on the lower frame 420. [46] The output axis 450 has a shape of pipe having a screw line formed on the outer surface of the output axis 450 and is coupled with the screw nut 440 by penetrating the screw nut 440. One end of the output axis 450 is coupled to the decelerator 460 having a plurality of gears. [47] The step roll 470 includes two rollers 471 to receive wheels of vehicles, which are separated within a predetermined space; and a support member 472 for supporting the rollers 471. [48] The step roll 470 is rotated by the wheels of the vehicles. That is, the step roll 470 is rotated by rotation movement of the wheels of vehicle when the wheels of the vehicle are seat on the step roll 470. One of the rollers 471 includes a connection member 473 to transfer a driving force to the decelerator 460. [49] The braking unit 480 is mounted below the step roll 470.

[50] A pair of hinges is formed under the braking unit 480 where is a rear from a center of a gravity with a predetermined distance in a length direction. A hinge axis 481 of the hinges is fixed to the support member 472. [51] Accordingly, a center of gravity of the braking unit 480 leans toward a front of the braking unit when no force is applied. [52] The braking unit 480 includes a pair of hemicyclic grooves which is little wider than a radius of the step roll 470 on a upper surface of a front portion of the braking unit 480, and a braking pad 482 is formed on an internal surface of the hemicyclic grooves. [53] The braking unit 480 is mounted on the upper surface of a back portion of the braking unit 480 to be touched to a bottom surface of the lower frame 420. [54] That is, when no force is applied to the lower frame 420, that is, when no vehicle is parked on the upper frame 410 or the lower frame 420, the front portion of the lower frame 420 is rotatably moved to a backward direction from a center of the hemicyclic supporting member 442, and the back portion of the lower frame 420 is rotatably moved to a forward direction from a center of the hemicyclic supporting member 442. [55] When a bottom surface of the lower frame 420 pushes the braking unit 480 by touching the back portion of the upper surface of the braking unit 480, the back portion of the braking unit 480 moves to the backward from a center of the hinge axis 481 and the front portion of the braking unit 480 moves to the forward from a center of the hinge axis 481. [56] When the front portion of the braking unit 480 moves to the backward from a center of the hinge, the hemicyclic groove of the brake pad 482 is separated from the bottom surface of the step roll 470. Accordingly, the step roll 470 is rotated. [57] As shown in FlGs. 7 and 8, the braking unit 480 is separated from the step roll 470 and the step roll 470 is rotated when a force is applied to the lower frame 420 by parking a first vehicle on the upper frame 410 in the two-floor vehicle loading unit 400 of the parking apparatus. [58] When a wheel of a second vehicle is safely sit on the step roll 470 and is rotated, the step roll 470 is rotated accordingly. Such a rotation force of the step roll 470 is transferred to the output axis 450 through the decelerator 460. [59] The output axis 450 pushes the screw nut 440 in a predetermined direction to convey the screw nut 440. The conveyed screw nut 440 pushes one side of the elevating unit 430 to be elevated. [60] When the elevating unit 430 is completely elevated by continually conveying the screw nut 440, a load is applied between the output axis 450 and the screw nut 440 for stopping rotating of the output axis 450. Accordingly, the step roll 470 is no more rotated. [61] After then, the second vehicle is parked on the lower frame 420 by passing over the step roll 470. [62] The vehicles can be carried out of the parking apparatus having the two-floor vehicle loading unit by reversely performing the above described operations. [63] The parking apparatus according to the present invention has following advantages.

[64] At first, a plurality of vehicles can be parked in a small parking space with a narrow entry way in a house by the parking apparatus according to the present invention.

Therefore, a usability efficiency of a parking space is improved. [65] Secondly, the parking apparatus minimizes driving operations to park a vehicle in a small parking space with a narrow entry way in a house. Therefore, the parking apparatus can reduce a cost of fuel and a time for parking. [66] While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the following claims. [67]

Claims

[ 1 ] A parking apparatus comprising : a parking plate capable of parking two vehicles on the parking plate in parallel; a conveying unit having one end coupled to the parking plate for pushing and pulling the parking plate in a predetermined direction; and a guiding unit for guiding the parking plate to be conveyed along a pre¬ determined path created by a parabola motion combined with a straight movement and a rotation movement generated by the conveying unit.

[2] The parking apparatus of claim 1, wherein the guiding unit includes: a guide member connected to an bottom of the parking plate; and a guide groove mounted under the parking plate and having a track cor¬ responding to the predetermined path created by a parabola motion of the parking plate, where the guide member is inserted for guiding the parking plate.

[3] The parking apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a two-floor vehicle loading unit mounted on the parking plate.

[4] The parking apparatus of claim 3, wherein the two-floor vehicle loading unit includes: an upper frame and a bottom frame having a rectangular shape and having a guide hole on a side surface of each of the upper frame and the bottom frame; an elevating unit having one side rotatably fixed at between the upper frame and the lower frame, and other side slidably fixed to the guide hole of the upper frame and the lower frame; a screw nut connected to other end of the elevating unit connected to the guide hole of the lower frame; an output axis connected to the screw nut for conveying the screw nut; a step roll connected to the output axis and a decelerator for transfer a driving force; and a braking unit for braking the step roll.