JP3202967B2 - Parking equipment - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a parking device provided with a lock plate having flaps driven up and down, and more particularly to a parking device suitable for being installed in a parking space provided on a public road.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 5 shows a conventional parking device provided with a lock plate having a flap driven by an up-and-down movement. This parking device is installed in each of the parking spaces (PS1, PS2,...) Of the parking lot.

The parking devices installed in the parking spaces PS1, PS2,... Have the same structure and operation.
The parking device in the parking space PS1 will be described as an example. The parking device includes a lock plate 1 provided on the vehicle entrance side of the parking space PS1 and a vehicle detector 2 that detects a vehicle (automobile) parked in the parking space PS1. And a parking meter 3 that measures parking time based on a vehicle detection signal from the vehicle detector 2 to calculate a parking fee, and performs a process of adjusting the parking fee. The lock plate 1 has a flap 11 that is raised from the road surface or falls down to the road surface. When preventing the vehicle from leaving the parking space, the flap 11 is raised from the road surface, and the vehicle is locked from the parking space. When leaving, the flap 11 is brought down to the road surface. As the vehicle detector 2, a vehicle detector including a photoelectric sensor using infrared rays, a magnetic sensor for detecting a change in magnetic flux due to the presence or absence of a metal (vehicle), or the like is used.

[0005] In FIG. 5, reference numerals 10, 10... Denote guard pipes projecting from the ground to a predetermined height for regulating both sides of each parking space PS 1, PS 2. Space PS1, PS
2 are partitioned.

[0005]

However, the above-mentioned conventional parking device requires a guard fence such as a guard pipe protruding from the ground for defining each parking space. Therefore, it is not suitable as a parking device provided on a public road, for example, where ordinary pedestrians and bicycles pass. Further, there is a problem that such a protective fence protruding from the ground makes it difficult for a vehicle to enter or leave a parking space.

In order to eliminate such a drawback, it is conceivable not to install a guard pipe (see 10 in FIG. 5) as shown in FIG. 6, but if the guard pipe does not exist, it is conceivable. However, the vehicle is allowed to exit from the side of the parking space so as not to touch the upright flap 11 of the lock plate 1, and a new problem occurs that the vehicle is illegally escaped without paying the parking fee.

[0007] As shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG.
When the vehicle is parked across the PS3, that is, when the vehicle is parked between the adjacent lock plates 1 and 1, the vehicle A 'is not detected by any of the vehicle detectors 2. For this reason, since a parking fee is not measured, there is a possibility that illegal parking is permitted.

As shown in FIG. 7, the lock plate 1 prevents the vehicle from erroneously leaving even if the vehicle is parked across the adjacent parking space. It is also conceivable to install a locking plate with flaps 11 ". However, such a long flap 1
When it is set to 1 ", there is a disadvantage that the portion of the flap 11" which greatly protrudes from the vehicle "a" becomes an obstacle to traffic of pedestrians and the like.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to eliminate the above-mentioned drawbacks, and has as its object to eliminate the need for a guard fence such as a guard pipe projecting from the ground that defines a parking space, and to prevent unauthorized use of a vehicle. It is an object of the present invention to provide a parking device capable of reliably preventing leaving.

[0010]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, a parking apparatus according to the present invention prevents a vehicle from leaving a parking space formed so that a vehicle of a predetermined size can be parked. Is a parking device having a lock plate having a flap that is raised from the ground of the parking space and falls down on the ground when the vehicle is allowed to exit, wherein the lock plate of each parking space is moved by the vehicle. A plurality of lock plates are provided at predetermined intervals in a direction perpendicular to the direction, and the distance between adjacent lock plates in an adjacent parking space is made smaller than the vehicle width, and the lock plates are retracted corresponding to each lock plate. A vehicle detector for detecting a vehicle parked at the position where the vehicle is blocked is provided, and when a vehicle detection signal is input, the flap of the lock plate corresponding to the vehicle detector that outputs the vehicle detection signal is raised. So, and based on the settlement completion parking fee for the parking space is characterized by comprising a control unit for lodging the flap is the upright. According to the above configuration, when the vehicle parked in the parking space has not been given the exit permission due to incomplete payment of the parking fee or the like, a plurality of lock plates arranged in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the vehicle are locked. Since the flap is raised, illegal exit is prevented. Vehicles parked across the adjacent parking space are also prevented from illegally leaving. Further, when one of the vehicle detectors in one parking space detects a vehicle, the lock plate corresponding to the vehicle detector raises the flap. Therefore, even if the vehicle is parked unevenly, illegal exit is prevented. Further, since the lock plate corresponding to the vehicle detector that does not detect the vehicle does not raise the flap, a portion of the parking space where the vehicle does not exist does not hinder the passage of pedestrians. And when the lock plate is raising the flap,
It is desirable to provide an indicator that indicates that movement of the vehicle in the parking space is prohibited.

[0011]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a plan view of a parking lot a provided with a parking device according to one embodiment.

FIG. 1A shows a parking lot provided on a public road, and a plurality (four in the illustrated example) of parking spaces PS1.
~ PS4. Each parking space PS1-PS4,
It is divided by a thick white line painted on the road surface. The size of each of the parking spaces PS1 to PS4 is generally large enough to park a large passenger car (width: 2500 m).
m, depth: 5000 mm).

Since the parking devices installed in the parking spaces PS1 to PS4 have the same configuration and operation, the parking device in the parking space PS1 will be described below as an example.

On the vehicle entrance side of the parking space PS1,
In the illustrated example, a plurality of lock plates 1a and 1b are provided at intervals smaller than the vehicle width in a direction orthogonal to the vehicle moving direction. These lock plates 1a, 1b
Since they have the same configuration and operation, the lock plate 1a will be described with reference to FIG.

The lock plate 1a has the same structure as the conventional lock plate 1 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, and is raised from the ground G when a vehicle is detected, and the vehicle is no longer detected. It has a flap 11 that can be laid down on the ground G when it is down. The driving of the flap 11 to stand up and down is performed via a motor and a gear mechanism (not shown) provided in a housing 12 provided on the ground G. And the lock plate 1a
Is when the flap 11 is raised from the ground G (FIG. 2).
(Refer to the position indicated by the two-dot chain line in (b)) when the vehicle is prevented from leaving the parking space, and when the flap 11 is lowered to almost the same plane as the ground G (refer to the solid line position in FIG. 2 (b)).
Allows the vehicle to leave the parking space.

In each of the lock plates 1a and 1b installed in each of the parking spaces PS1 to PS4, the distance between the adjacent lock plates of the adjacent parking spaces, for example, the distance between the lock plates 1b of the parking space PS1 in FIG. Parking space PS2
The distance between the lock plate 1a and the lock plate 1a is small
Is set smaller than the width (vehicle width).

In FIG. 1, 2a and 2b denote parking spaces P
A vehicle detector for detecting the presence or absence of a vehicle in S1, PS2,..., And each lock plate 1 in each parking space PS1, PS2,.
They are buried in the ground G corresponding to a and 1b, respectively (see FIG. 2B). That is, one vehicle detector,
A plurality of sets are arranged in one parking space, with one lock plate corresponding to this set. As the vehicle detector, a known type such as a photoelectric type using light rays such as infrared rays or an electromagnetic type using changes in magnetic flux can be used.

[0018] In FIG. 1, 3 ₁ to 3 _4, each parking space P
S1, PS2,... Are respectively provided at the corners of the parking spaces opposite to the vehicle entrance side, that is, at positions that do not hinder the movement of the vehicle to be parked. .

The parking meter 3 ₁ shown here
To 3 ₄ are connected to the not shown adjustment machine. Therefore, each parking meter 3 ₁ to 3 _4, ticketing unit for issuing a receipt for cash processing unit and a parking fee for processing the coins and bills are omitted. Of course, if it is not connected to the above-mentioned settlement machine, each parking meter 3 ₁ to 3 _4, cash handling unit and ticketing unit is provided.

[0020] FIG. 3, of the parking meter 3 ₁ to 3 ₄ is a front view of the parking meter 3 ₁ installed in the parking space PS1, a parking position number display portion 3a for displaying a parking space PS1, parking An indicator 3b is provided for notifying that the flaps 11 of the lock plates 1a and 1b have not been exited because the fee settlement process has not been completed. The outside, the parking meter 3 _1, described plate etc. Using is provided. Incidentally, the parking meter 3 _{2-3 4} also has the same structure as the parking meter 3 _1. Further, when the parking meter 3 ₁ to 3 ₄ are not connected to the adjustment device, the display device 3b, parking charges, etc. are also displayed.

[0021] FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an electrical configuration which are incorporated respectively in the parking meter 3 ₁ to 3 _4. Taking the parking device installed in the parking space PS1 as an example, the controller 4 is configured around a CPU, and controls the driving of the entire parking device as a whole.

The controller 4 is connected to the lock plates 1a and 1b, the vehicle detectors 2a and 2b, the display 3b, and a communication control unit 5 for communicating with a checkout machine (not shown). And
When a vehicle detection signal is input from one of the vehicle detectors 2a and 2b, the controller 4 raises the flap of the lock plate corresponding to the vehicle detector. It is configured to lie down.

In the parking device having the above structure, when the vehicle is parked, for example, when the vehicle is parked in a normal position in the parking space PS1 of FIG. 1, the vehicle is detected by the vehicle detectors 2a and 2b. After a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) from the detection, the lock plates 1a and 1b raise the flap 11 (see a two-dot chain line position (11 ') in FIG. 2B).
At the same time, the calculation of the parking fee is started by the payment machine.

When the vehicle A leaves the parking space PS1, when the parking space PS1 is specified to the checkout machine and a parking fee is entered, the lock plates 1a and 1b cause the flaps 11 to fall down and the vehicle B to exit. Exit is permitted (see the solid line position in FIG. 2B).

When the small vehicle A 'is parked in the parking space PS2, the vehicle A' is placed in the vehicle detector 2b.
And the lock plate 1 which is paired with the vehicle detector 2b
The exit is prevented by b, and parking is managed.

In this case, the flap 11 of the lock plate 1a corresponding to the vehicle detector 2a which has not detected the vehicle in the parking space PS2 is kept in the down state. Therefore, the lock plate 1a does not obstruct the passage of pedestrians.

When the vehicle A "is parked across the parking spaces PS3 and PS4, it is detected by the vehicle detectors 2b and 2a, and the lock plates 1b and 1b of the parking spaces PS3 and PS4 are detected.
1a prevents the vehicle from leaving.

In this case, the lock plate 1a and the lock plate 1b corresponding to the vehicle detector 2a of the parking space PS3 and the vehicle detector 2b of the parking space PS4 in which the vehicle is not detected keep the flaps in the lying state. keep. Therefore, these lock plates 1a and 1b do not obstruct the passage of pedestrians. In this case, the vehicle A "is managed as being parked in the two parking spaces PS3 and PS4.

Each parking space may be provided with three or more lock plates, for example, another lock plate between the lock plates 1a and 1b.

[0030]

In the parking device according to the present invention, a plurality of lock plates are arranged in one parking space in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the vehicle. Even if a protruding protective fence is not provided, it is possible to reliably prevent the vehicle from leaving illegally.

Further, since the distance between the adjacent lock plates in the adjacent parking space is made smaller than the width of the vehicle to be parked, illegal escape of a particularly small vehicle can be effectively prevented.

Further, a vehicle detector for detecting a vehicle parked at a position where the lock plate is prevented from retreating is provided corresponding to each lock plate, and when a vehicle detection signal is input, the vehicle detector is detected. A control unit is provided for raising the flap of the lock plate corresponding to the vehicle detector that has output the signal, and for lowering the raised flap based on the completion of the settlement of the parking fee for the parking space. Even if a guard fence protruding from the ground such as a guard pipe is not provided, the vehicle can be surely prevented from illegally leaving, and has the advantage that it does not obstruct the passage of pedestrians and the like. Further, it is possible to perform parking management for a vehicle parked across a plurality of parking spaces.

Further, when the flap is in the upright state,
In the case where an indicator is provided to indicate that movement of the vehicle in the parking space is prohibited, it is possible to prevent the vehicle to be exited from being damaged by the upright flap. In addition, if the parking fee for another parking space is incorrectly settled, the display has not yet released the display of prohibition of movement, so that the error can be known, and within a predetermined time after the settlement. When the flap stands up again because it does not leave the car, it is possible to know that the flap has risen by displaying the movement prohibition on the display. Of course, it can be known from the display on the display that the vehicle is in an unpaid state.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a parking lot to which a parking device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

FIGS. 2A and 2B show a lock plate, wherein FIG. 2A is a plan view and FIG. 2B is a side view.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a parking meter.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the parking device.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a parking lot using a conventional parking device.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram when a guard pipe is removed from a conventional parking device.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view when the flap is a long type.

[Explanation of symbols]

a Parking lot PS1 to PS4 Parking space 1a, 1b Lock plate 11 Flap 12 Housing 2a, 2b Vehicle detector 31 _{1 to} 3 ₄ Parking meter 3b Indicator I, I ', I "Vehicle

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Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] When the vehicle is prevented from exiting from a parking space formed so that a vehicle of a predetermined size can be parked, the vehicle is erected from the ground of the parking space. In a parking device provided with a lock plate having a flap that falls down on the ground, a plurality of the lock plates of each parking space are provided at a predetermined interval in a direction orthogonal to a moving direction of a vehicle, and a plurality of lock plates of adjacent parking spaces are provided. The distance between adjacent lock plates is made smaller than the vehicle width, and a vehicle detector for detecting a vehicle parked at a position where the lock plate receives the exit preventing action is provided for each lock plate. When the detection signal is input, the flap of the lock plate corresponding to the vehicle detector that outputs the vehicle detection signal is erected, and based on the completion of the settlement of the parking fee for the parking space, Parking device characterized by comprising a control unit for lodging the stand is flap was. 2. The display device according to claim 1, further comprising a display for indicating that movement of the vehicle in the parking space is prohibited while the lock plate holds the upright state of the flap. Parking equipment.