JPH0121307B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a parking device for a vehicle, particularly a two-wheeled vehicle such as a bicycle or a motorcycle.

Recently, many people are using bicycles to get to the nearest railway station for commuting to work or school, and the bicycles left in a disorderly manner by these people often become an obstruction to traffic around stations. There are many possible reasons for this, but it's not just people who are far from the station or have no other means of transportation such as buses, but even people near the station who use bicycles and leave them there because of the ease of use. It is said that this is because there are many cases.

A bicycle parking device can be considered as a means to restrict such bicycles from being left unattended, and there are conventional parking devices as shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B. In this conventional parking device, one end of a chain 2 is fixed to a column 1, and the other end 2a of this chain 2 is passed through a wheel of a parked bicycle, etc., and then inserted into a hole in the head of the same column 1. Insert the prescribed fee into the fee slot 3 and turn the key 4 to release the chain 2.
The other end 2a is locked and the bicycle is connected to the support 1 via a chain 2.

However, the main purpose of this conventional device is to prevent bicycle theft due to its configuration, and it is difficult to say that it is an effective device as a countermeasure against currently abandoned bicycles due to the above-mentioned causes.

That is, since anyone can use it by paying a fee, it can be used by an unspecified number of people, and there is a drawback that people who have no choice but to use bicycles cannot use it preferentially. In addition, since bicycles are usually equipped with anti-theft locks, it is possible to park them in the parking area without using a parking device. It is normal to leave a certain distance between cars, and since the parking area is not closed when in use, two or three cars are parked during this time.
There were problems such as people being forced to park their bicycles, making it difficult to control the use of bicycles by people near the station.

The present invention was made in view of the above circumstances, and
In addition to installing multiple parking units, one end of a chain or rope is fixed to each unit, and the other end of this chain or rope is looped around an adjacent unit to lock it, thereby closing the parking area between the units. In addition, the locking and unlocking operations of the chain or rope can only be performed by key operation using a key required by a specific person determined by the parking device installer, and in addition, the parking area must be To provide a parking device which is effective as a countermeasure against leaving a bicycle unattended by having a structure in which the key cannot be pulled out unless it is in a locked state.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings from FIG. 2 onwards.

FIGS. 2A to 2C show an installation example of the parking device of this embodiment.

In the figure, a plurality of parking units 20 constituting the parking apparatus according to this embodiment are planted at regular intervals on the open entrance side of a parking area 12 surrounded by fences 11 on three sides, for example. 13 is a bicycle.

The parking unit 20 has a chain attachment part 2 to which the other end of a string member, for example a chain 22, can be attached and locked, one end of which is fixed to the unit 20 adjacent to the head of the support column 21.
3 is provided. This chain attachment part 23 has a third
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, a lock pin 27 attached to the other end of the chain 22 via a pin 26 is attached to the lid 25 on the front side of the case 24, so that the lock pin 27 can be freely attached and detached from the case 24.
A holding part 30 that can be inserted and held inside, and this holding part 3
A lock part 40 is provided for locking and unlocking the lock pin 27 held at zero, and a metal fitting 28 for fixing one end of the chain 22 is provided on the back side of the case 24.
is fixed.

The holding part 30 has a tubular guide member 31 that can fit and hold the lock pin 27 passed through the lid 25.
The guide member 31 is formed to be fixed with a nut 32, and the lock pin 27 is inserted into the guide member 31 when the lock pin 27 is inserted.
A notch 31a is provided in the upper half of the circumference at a position corresponding to the circumferential groove 27a formed in the case 24.
A notch 31b is provided in the upper half of the inner tip. On the other hand, the lock part 40 includes a tubular member 41 that passes through the lid 25 and is fixed with a nut 46, and a keyhole 42 that is rotatably held through the tubular member 41 and that allows only a key owned by a specific person to be inserted into the outer end surface. and a first lock which is fixed to the inside of the case 24 of the rotary member 43, rotates together with the rotary member 43, and is always elastically biased in the locking direction by a spring 52. It is rotatably attached to the intermediate part of the piece 51 and the first locking piece 51 via a pin 53, and is elastic in the direction of contacting the tip of the first locking piece 51 by a torsion spring 55 attached to the outer periphery of the pin 53. It is formed with a second locking piece 54 that is biased. An engaging portion 51a is formed on the distal end side of the first locking piece 51 to engage with the upper half circumference of the circumferential groove 27a of the lock pin 27 inserted into the guide member 31 when the rotating member 43 is in the locked position. There is. 45 is a bolt for fixing the case 24 of the chain attachment part 23 to the support column 21. Here, in the lock portion 40, the lock pin 27 at the other end of the chain 22 inserted into the guide member 31 is locked by the key operation of the specified person using the tubular member 41, the rotating member 43, and the first locking piece 51. and a string member locking means for unlocking,
Second lock piece 54, torsion spring 55 and guide member 3
The first notch 31b allows the locking operation of the first locking piece 51 that allows the key to be pulled out when the lock pin 27 is inserted into the guide member 31 and held, and the lock pin 27 is inserted into the guide member 31 and held. When the first lock piece 51 is not in the unlocked position, the locking operation of the first lock piece 51 is restricted and the key cannot be removed.
A lock operation regulating means is configured to maintain the lock operation.

Next, the action will be explained.

First, a key is inserted into the keyhole 42, and the rotating member 43 is rotated according to the arrow drawn on the front surface of the lid 25, as shown in FIG. 3C. Then, the first locking piece 51 rotates in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG.
The engaging portion 51a is disengaged from the circumferential groove 27a, and the lock pin 27 is unlocked. At this time, as the engagement is released, the tip of the lock pin 27 is pushed by the second locking piece 54 which is elastically biased by the torsion spring 55, and the lock pin 27 automatically pops out slightly to the outside. At this time, since the second locking piece 54 is rotating together with the first locking piece 51, its lower end is attached to the guide member 3.
It is in a state where it rides on the notch 31b of No. 1. Therefore, even if an attempt is made to rotate the rotating member 43 in the opposite direction to the locked position, it will not rotate and the key cannot be pulled out.

After unlocking the lock pin 27 in this way, pull it out from the guide member 31, remove the chain 22 from the holding part 30, and move it to the adjacent parking unit 2.
A parking area between 0 and 0 is opened and a bicycle 13 is parked in this parking area. After passing the chain 22 with one end free through the rear wheel of the bicycle 13, etc., the lock pin 27 at the tip of the chain 22 is inserted into the guide member 31 of the adjacent parking unit 20.
Then, the tip of the lock pin 27 pushes the second locking piece 54 and moves from the notch 31b at the tip of the guide member 31 to the second locking piece 54.
The lock piece 54 comes off. For this reason, the spring 52
The first locking piece 51, which is elastically biased in the locking direction by the lock pin 2, automatically rotates in the locking direction.
7 and locks the lock pin 27, and the rotating member 43 also rotates to the locking position. Only after performing this lock pin locking operation can the key be removed.

In the case of this parking device, a key that can lock and unlock the lock pin 27 may be lent or rented to a specific person who is authorized to use a bicycle by a public organization such as a city that installs and has jurisdiction over this parking device. This prevents unauthorized persons from parking.

Therefore, in combination with the structure in which the parking area is closed by the chain 22, it becomes difficult for those who do not own the key, that is, those who are not officially authorized to use the key, to park, and the plazas around the station, It is extremely effective in reducing illegal parking on roads, etc. Furthermore, by passing the chain 22 through the bicycle 13 after parking, theft can be reliably prevented and troubles caused by toll collection, etc., can be eliminated. Furthermore, parking unit 2
It has the advantage of being simpler, cheaper, and more compact than the conventional coin locker type.

Since the chain 22 is configured so that the chain cannot be pulled out unless the parking area is closed, the user does not forget to close the parking area, and it is ensured that other people are prevented from parking. be able to.

Although this embodiment is intended for bicycles, it can also be applied to automobiles by widening the distance between adjacent parking units. In other words, in hospitals, government offices, and other institutions, when there is a risk that the parking area may be invaded by general unspecified vehicles, a key is installed so that only the vehicle of the person who owns the specified key can use it. Cases etc. Further, the string member is not limited to a chain, but may be a rope or the like.

As described above, according to the present invention, a string member such as a chain is strung between parking units arranged side by side to close off a parking area, and the operation of attaching and detaching the string member is performed only by key operation using a key owned by a specific person. This can only be done in the parking lot, and the key cannot be removed unless the parking area is closed off with a cord, making it difficult for people other than those in officially approved designated parking areas to park in that parking area. Illegal parking can be effectively eliminated,
This is extremely effective in preventing bicycles from being abandoned around stations, etc.
It also has the effect of preventing theft and eliminates the need for manpower for fee collection, etc. Furthermore, the structure of the parking unit is simple, compact, and low cost.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a conventional example, A is a front view, B is a side view, and FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an installed state of one embodiment of the parking device of the present invention, A is a plan view, and B is a front view. Figure 3 is a side view, Figure 3 is an external view of the main parts of the same embodiment, A is a plan view, B is a side view, C is a front view, and Figure 4 is a diagram showing the internal structure of the main parts. , A shows a plan sectional view, B shows a side sectional view, and C shows a back sectional view. 20... Parking unit, 21... Pillar, 22...
...chain, 23...chain attachment part, 27...lock pin,
27a... Circumferential groove, 30... Holding part, 31... Guide member, 31a, 31b... Notch part, 40... Lock part, 42... Keyhole, 43... Rotating member, 51
...First locking piece, 51a... Engaging portion, 54... Second locking piece, 55... Torsion spring.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1 A plurality of parking units are planted at regular intervals, and one end is fixed to the parking unit and the other end is detachably attached to the adjacent parking unit, and the string member is formed to penetrate inside and outside the unit and connects to the adjacent parking unit. a holding means that allows the other end of the member to be inserted and held into the parking unit to close the vehicle parking area between the parking units; a keyhole into which only a key owned by a specific person can be inserted; A locking position in which the other end of the string member has a removable locking piece, and the locking piece engages the other end of the string member with a key inserted into the keyhole, and a locking position where the key can be pulled out, and a key that separates from the other end of the string member. A string member locking means that assumes a release position from which it cannot be pulled out; and a string member locking means that allows the locking piece to move to the locked position when the other end of the string member is inserted into the holding means and held in the holding state, and the other end of the string member is inserted through the holding means. A parking device characterized in that each parking unit is provided with a locking operation regulating means for regulating the movement of a locking piece to a locked position when the parking unit is not in a holding state.