WO2022082288A1

WO2022082288A1 - Vertical parking space for electric vehicles and sliding cable distributor for vertical elevator

Info

Publication number: WO2022082288A1
Application number: PCT/BR2021/050455
Authority: WO
Inventors: Emerson CORDEIRO DE OLIVEIRA
Original assignee: Cordeiro De Oliveira Emerson
Priority date: 2020-10-19
Filing date: 2021-10-19
Publication date: 2022-04-28
Also published as: BR102020021390A2

Abstract

The present invention concerns a vertical parking space for electric vehicles and a sliding cable distributor for a vertical elevator and relates to a vertical parking space provided with a vertical elevator suitable for electric vehicles that includes internal means enabling the batteries of the parked vehicles to be charged in addition to operating the vertical elevator. Furthermore, the vertical parking space has a set of photovoltaic panels for generating solar power, and also means for storing and using the energy generated to assist operation of the parking space and to charge the batteries of the vehicles. To do so, the vertical elevator has a sliding distributor that enables distribution of the cables used to charge the batteries of the vehicle during operation of the elevator without breaking the electrical contact or interfering with operation thereof.

Description

VERTICAL PARKING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND SLIDING CABLE DISTRIBUTOR FOR VERTICAL ELEVATOR

Subject:

[001] The present Patent of Invention refers to a vertical parking lot equipped with a vertical elevator suitable for electric vehicles, as it has internal means to allow the charging of the vehicles' batteries while parked while allowing the vertical elevator to operate. In addition, the vertical parking lot has a set of photovoltaic plates for generating solar energy, as well as means of storing and using the generated energy to help the parking lot operate and to recharge the vehicles' batteries. For this, the vertical lift has a sliding distributor that allows the distribution of cables used to charge the vehicle's batteries during the lift's operation without interrupting the electrical contact, not interfering with its operation.

Technique Status:

[002] The increase in electric energy as a means of supplying vehicles has been increasingly improved, with highly profitable and efficient electric vehicles already existing today, captivating more and more consumers. With this, the need for practical, easy and accessible means of supplying these vehicles that can be accessed by people in their common daily lives also grows.

[003] Added to this is the scarcity of horizontal spaces in large cities that can be used for parking, so that alternatives that include vertical parking are increasingly adequate to reality. Especially in residential environments, the lack of parking spaces due to the growing number of vehicles used by families, added to the lack of structure in the residence so that one or more electric vehicles can be charged is still a problem to be overcome.

[004] Regarding vehicle lifting means by means of lifting platforms, there are several types of constructive models already known in the art. Some examples of vertical parking construction with lifting platforms, among many existing ones, can be seen in documents PI9604316-4 filed on 26/09/1996 by PEREIRA and MU9102800-0 filed on 23/12/2011 by INOMAQ. As a more recent document, one can cite the BR102017 021415-0 deposited on 10/05/2017 by FBI Automotiva Ltda, which describes a multifunctional space multiplier, capable of expanding the useful capacity in the use of spaces for different purposes, such as parking vehicles, using lifting mechanisms.

[005] However, these known models, despite working commonly in the elevation of vehicles in order to optimize spaces in residential and commercial environments, do not bring solutions that allow the charging of electric vehicles while the vehicle is parked, nor means of generation. of clean energy.

Inventive Concept:

[006] The present Vertical Parking for Electric Vehicles and Sliding Cable Distributor for Vertical Elevator seeks to meet mainly the objective of allowing the parking and charging of two electric vehicles simultaneously, with means of generating solar energy, able to be installed in residential and commercial environments. [007] This is intended to offer a practical solution for people who wish to use an electric vehicle but do not have the means of recharging at home or at work, but who have a small parking space. In addition to the possibility of expanding the parking space for two vehicles, the installation allows charging of electric vehicles and the generation of solar energy.

[008] For this purpose, each platform on which a vehicle is placed includes a terminal equipped with a charging cable with connector that will be coupled to the vehicle. So that the cables do not get tangled up and the electrical contact is not interrupted even during the movement of the elevator, individual cables for recharging are arranged by a sliding distributor.

[009] In addition, as the vertical parking has photovoltaic plates for generating solar energy, stored in a known way, it can be made available both for vehicle recharging and can be destined for the energy concessionaire, making the use even more attractive. of electric vehicles.

[010] Next to the structure of the elevator, there is a sliding distributor that will perform the function of connecting the power cable coming from the photovoltaic panels, storage media or the common electrical network, with the power cable connected to the terminal of the matrix station, ensuring that electrical contact is maintained throughout the elevator movement.

[01 1] The sliding distributor is formed by the spool, rolled and fixed to the elevator structure, internally equipped with a ribbon spring arranged to loosen or collect the cables that will feed the matrix station, as a result of the elevator movement.

[012] With this, there is the automatic movement of the cables that feed the matrix station due to the movement of the elevator, preventing the cables from intertwining in some way and ensuring that electrical contact will be maintained throughout the movement.

[013] Cables with connectors attachable to the vehicle can be replaced by other means of connection and charging, such as electromagnetic induction charging, as well as universal or case-specific connectors.

Application field:

[014] The application of Vertical Parking for Electric Vehicles and Sliding Cable Distributor for Vertical Elevator takes place as a building for parking vehicles by lifting platforms with sliding distributor of reel-type power cable.

Benefits:

[015] The Vertical Parking for Electric Vehicles and Cable Sliding Distributor for Vertical Elevator has the following advantages:

• Allows parking and charging of electric vehicles simultaneously, using cables or other intelligent means to replace them;

• Allows parking to be easily adapted to residential environments, requiring only one parking space;

• Allows the use of individual power cables for each platform, without them tangling or interfering with the lifting movement of the platforms, guaranteeing the maintenance of the electrical connection throughout the rotation movement;

• Enables the generation of solar energy by the parking lot, which is renewable, which can be used for its own operation or even directly for charging vehicles (off-grid system), and it is also possible that the energy generated, or part of it, be sent to the concessionaire (on-grid system);

• Alternatively, the electrical network commonly existing in the region can be used to supply vehicles;

• If used commercially, it allows the user to monitor the loading progress in real time, as well as access via a computer program or application so that it is payment or other services such as booking a spot and checking availability;

• Enables greater use of parking and charging spaces for electric vehicles, due to their construction by vertical lifting platforms;

• Enables a reduction in the costs of generating electricity used for recharging electric vehicles, due to the generation of solar energy;

• Allows the dissemination of the installation of parking lots and charging stations for electric vehicles in the most diverse technical and economic conditions;

• It can be used for parking vehicles of different sizes, such as passenger or utility vehicles, pickup trucks, tricycles, motorcycles, buses, minibuses, trucks, etc.;

• It makes it possible to reduce the use of non-renewable energies, thus reducing the carbon emission generated by the burning of mineral coal.

Illustrations:

[016] In order to facilitate the research and provide an understanding of this patent, as recommended in the report, according to a basic and preferential form of realization prepared by the applicant, reference is made to the attached illustrations, which integrate and support this descriptive report where , a:

FIG. 01 - presents the perspective of the elevator;

FIG. 02 - presents the front view of the elevator;

FIG. 03 - presents the perspective of the elevator with two vehicles as an example;

FIG. 04 - presents the perspective of the elevator with a vehicle as an example;

FIG. 05 - presents the schematic perspective of the system; FIG. 06 - presents the perspective in detail of the system with sliding distributor;

FIG. 07 - presents the exploded perspective of the spool;

FIG. 08 - presents the perspective of the sliding distributor.

Description:

[017] The Vertical Parking for Electric Vehicles and Sliding Cable Distributor for Vertical Elevator comprises a structure (1) of the elevator that supports a lifting platform (2), which when elevated determines the lower platform (3), on which they are positioned the vehicles. A lifting mechanism (4) raises the platform (2), positioning it on the lower platform (3). The lifting mechanism can include the most varied models, with pistons, hydraulic, pneumatic, hydropneumatic, electric or other mechanisms, each one containing its own ways of actuation and control in relation to movement, weight, etc.

[018] A plurality of known photovoltaic plates (5) are arranged on the structure (1), which have the function of generating solar energy that can be used by the parking lot itself, stored or used directly for charging vehicles. Optionally, several structures (1 ) can be placed side by side to form a large parking lot and charging station for electric vehicles, depending on demand.

[019] On the lifting platform (2), which constitutes an individual charging station, there is a matrix station (6) that has a cable with connector (7) for connection to the vehicle in order to allow recharging. The station (6) is called the matrix station for connecting with the sliding distributor (9). The connection between the matrix station (6) and the station (8) is done in series through the power cables (10). [020] The sliding distributor (9) is formed by the spool (1 1 ), and is installed next to the board (12) that connects the power cables (13) coming from the photovoltaic boards (5) or from the external power network. energy. One of the possible options is the installation of the sliding distributor (9) directly on the frame (1). However, despite this being a preferred arrangement, the sliding distributor (9) can be installed next to other structures or supports suitable for the structure of the elevator.

[021] The spool (1 1 ) is fixed to the elevator structure and has internally the bearing (14), the bushing (15) used to fix the ribbon spring (16), which, in turn, is fixed under tension in the inside the body (17) of the spool. The cables (18) are wound on the spool body (17) and are connected to the matrix station (6). The cover (19) serves to keep the spool (12) closed.

[022] As the ribbon spring (16) is fixed under tension, when the cables (18) are loosened as the platform containing the matrix station (6) is moved vertically, the cables (18) will automatically be wound around the body ( 17) of the spool in its loose portion, in order to avoid any type of entanglement between the cables.

[023] As a result, vehicles parked on platforms (2) and (3) will be loaded while parked, with the lifting movement of the elevator being entirely preserved, without tangles in the cables or disconnection of the electrical connection during the drive.

Conclusion:

[024] In this way, the Vertical Parking for Electric Vehicles and Sliding Cable Distributor for Vertical Elevator is subsidized by unprecedented functional characteristics, therefore deserving the legal protection claimed.

Claims

1. VERTICAL PARKING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND SLIDING CABLE DISTRIBUTOR FOR VERTICAL ELEVATOR, which comprises the structure (1) elevator that supports at least one lifting platform (2) that moves by the lifting mechanism (4) is characterized by the fact that it contains at least least one sliding distributor (9).

2. VERTICAL PARKING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND CABLE SLIDING DISTRIBUTOR FOR VERTICAL ELEVATOR according to claim 1 is characterized by the fact that it contains a plurality of photovoltaic plates (5).

3. VERTICAL PARKING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND SLIDING CABLE DISTRIBUTOR FOR VERTICAL ELEVATOR according to claim 1 is characterized by the fact that the sliding distributor (9) is formed by the spool (11).

4. VERTICAL PARKING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND CABLE SLIDING DISTRIBUTOR FOR VERTICAL ELEVATOR according to claim 3 is characterized by the fact that the spool (11) has the bearing (14), the bushing (15) for fixing the tape spring (16) , the cables (18) being wound on the body (17) of the spool.

5. VERTICAL PARKING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND SLIDING CABLE DISTRIBUTOR FOR VERTICAL ELEVATOR according to claim 1 is characterized by the fact that the matrix station (6) is connected to the sliding distributor (9) by the power cables (18), and the The connection between the matrix station (6) and the station (8) takes place in series through the power cables (10).

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