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EP0573858B1
EP0573858B1 EP93108643A EP93108643A EP0573858B1 EP 0573858 B1 EP0573858 B1 EP 0573858B1 EP 93108643 A EP93108643 A EP 93108643A EP 93108643 A EP93108643 A EP 93108643A EP 0573858 B1 EP0573858 B1 EP 0573858B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H6/00—Buildings for parking cars, rolling-stock, aircraft, vessels or like vehicles, e.g. garages
    • E04H6/08—Garages for many vehicles
    • E04H6/12—Garages for many vehicles with mechanical means for shifting or lifting vehicles
    • E04H6/18—Garages for many vehicles with mechanical means for shifting or lifting vehicles with means for transport in vertical direction only or independently in vertical and horizontal directions
    • E04H6/28—Garages for many vehicles with mechanical means for shifting or lifting vehicles with means for transport in vertical direction only or independently in vertical and horizontal directions characterised by use of turntables or rotary rings for horizontal transport

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  • This invention concerns a multistorey, automated car park, as set forth in the main claim.
  • the multistorey, automated car park according to the invention is suitable to hold motor vehicles and can be used as a private car park or as a public car park against payment.
  • Multistorey car parks have been disclosed which have the advantage of occupying a smaller surface of public ground for an equal number of vehicles parked.
  • Some such multistorey car parks can be made in large sizes or on a small scale for use as a private car park for small communities or blocks of flats, for instance.
  • FR-A-1.601.351 discloses a retractable, underground car park according to the preamble of claim 1 including a cylindrical well, in which is installed a movable structure consisting of an elevator formed with a plurality of superimposed platforms solidly fixed together; the elevator cooperates with a central pillar acting as a guide for the vertical movement and for the rotation of the movable structure.
  • This central pillar not only reduces the space available for the vehicles but also has a great effect on their arrangement, since the vehicles cannot be arranged as desired over the whole surface of the platforms.
  • Suitable lifting and rotation means are included for the vertical and angular positioning of the movable structure.
  • the multistorey car park emerges from the ground only at the time of removal or delivery of a vehicle and remains below ground for most of the time, thus causing no impact on the environment and being perfectly suitable for integration into an urban background.
  • the multistorey car park disclosed above involves a series of problems linked to the fact that the rotary movement of the movable structure has to be carried out while the elevator is in its lowered retracted position, thus lengthening the times for delivery or removal of the vehicle parked or to be parked.
  • US-A-1,966,165 discloses an external multistorey car park including a vertically movable, central elevator cooperating on each side with a building in which parking places for cars are arranged side by side on each floor.
  • the plan of the elevator comprises means for the rotation and lateral traversing of the vehicle and also means to load or unload the vehicles onto or from the desired parking space.
  • This system is very complex and expensive and requires a long time for delivering or removing a motor vehicle since the vehicles are delivered or removed one by one.
  • BE-A-642.480 discloses a multistorey car park in which the elevator has a great size to convey a great number of motor vehicles at the same time and comprises central guide means consisting of a central pillar cooperating with the vertical guide means of the elevator.
  • the vehicles are arranged in the manner of spokes in the elevator and are loaded or unloaded automatically onto or from appropriate spaces in the stationary structure surrounding the elevator.
  • This parking system enables a plurality of vehicles to be removed or delivered at the same time but requires very great spaces and investments, which can only be justified when the car park is of a great size.
  • the multistorey car parks described above are advantageous only if they are very big, as they require great spaces for their lay-out, for the parking positions are located outside the means which lifts the vehicle.
  • US-A-2,687,815 discloses a partly underground, multistorey car park in which the vehicles are parked on the upper floors by an elevator, whereas the multistorey structure itself is lifted for parking on the lower floors.
  • a rotation device is included on each floor and enables the vehicle to be faced towards the outlet.
  • the devices disclosed cannot be made in small sizes and require heavy investments since their lay-out is very complex.
  • CH-A-336.976 discloses a car park consisting of a plurality of elevators able to run vertically, each elevator comprising a plurality of superimposed platforms on each of which one vehicle alone is placed. This fact leads to a plurality of lifting means, guides means and vehicle acceptance spaces together with an appreciable increase in building costs and installed power, for each elevator is independent of the others and requires a whole set of accessories.
  • the purpose of this invention is to provide users with a multistorey, automated system to park a plurality of motor vehicles in a simple and safe manner within a short space of time.
  • a further purpose of this invention is to provide a car park having very small dimensions and a simple structure and being especially suitable to hold a limited number of motor vehicles.
  • the multistorey car park according to the invention is of an underground type and includes a station for arrival of the vehicles at ground level; for safety reasons this station is separated advantageously from the car park itself by a movable bar actuated by the driver.
  • the arrival station for the vehicle will include a second movable access bar positioned upstream.
  • the multistorey car park according to the invention includes a substantially cylindrical well with which a vertically movable structure that positions and holds the parked vehicles cooperates.
  • a rotary conveyor system is installed in the vertically movable structure and consists of a plurality of coaxial, parallel platforms suitably spaced apart and solidly fixed together by a three-dimensional structure.
  • the vertically movable structure comprises at its lower end an equipped platform cooperating with lifting means and at its upper end a roof which lies advantageously at ground level when the movable structure is in its lower retracted position.
  • the vertically movable structure connects the lowest equipped platform to the roof and may include in a vertical direction a space for access coinciding with the vehicle arrival station.
  • the structure of the car park according to the invention is very solid, rigid and stable.
  • the means which guide the ascent and descent of the vertically movable structure and the rotation of the rotary conveyor system are positioned perimetrically so as not to interfere with the positions of the vehicles.
  • the vertically movable structure comprises vertical uprights with idler wheels that cooperate with vertical stationary guides on the perimetric containing structure.
  • these idler guide wheels contain an outer toothing that cooperates with vertical racks anchored to the vertical containing structure.
  • each platform contains at least three places for vehicles.
  • Cradles are positioned on the platforms at the places for vehicles and are suitable to receive and lodge the two front wheels of each vehicle; these cradles serve as a reference point and clamping system for the vehicle.
  • Each platform contains advantageously a trapdoor which makes access possible to the other platforms and to the lifting device by using a ladder.
  • the lowest platform includes at its lower part means to actuate and control rotation which cooperate with meshing means positioned on the vertically movable structure.
  • Suitable motor means make the vertically movable structure ascend and descend and cause the rotary conveyor system to rotate until the required platform with the selected parking place coincides with the intake path of the motor vehicle.
  • the structure connecting the platforms together and constituting therewith the rotary conveyor system is equipped on its periphery with idler wheels having their axis parallel to the axis of rotation of the rotary conveyor system; these idler wheels cooperate with circular guides located on the inner surface of the vertically movable structure.
  • the car park according to the invention comprises also a set of accessories such as an automatic device to control intake and removal of a vehicle, a control panel to bring the desired parking place to the zone of delivery and removal of the vehicle, security means which permit users alone to accede to the zone of delivery and removal of the vehicle, and other suitable means.
  • control panel is replaced by an optical panel and continuous cash box which perform all the operations of moving and financial management of the car park.
  • the vertically movable structure cooperates at its lower end during descent and, in particular at the end of its descent, with buffer means, which are positioned on the concrete bed of the well and have the task of preventing a sharp halt of the vertically movable structure.
  • the zone surrounding the car park is protected, for instance, by a stationary protection for pedestrians; such as a flower bed, a mesh structure or another means suitable for the purpose, while the zone of access to the platforms is protected by a movable bar.
  • This movable bar is raised automatically when the user has started the cycle of operations for the intake or removal of his vehicle.
  • the multistorey, automated car park 10 is located in a well 11 excavated in the ground and having a substantially cylindrical shape and a vertical axis. Both the bottom lla and the perimetric walls llb of the well 11 are made advantageously of reinforced concrete.
  • a rotary conveyor system consisting of a plurality of platforms 13 connected together by a three-dimensional structure 29 of steel sections so as to form one single structure is rotatably installed within the vertically movable structure 12.
  • a station 39 for incoming motor vehicles to be parked is included at the access to the car park 10 according to the invention and is possibly lit advantageously by a suitable lighting device consisting of a lamp post, for instance.
  • the vertically movable structure 12 consists of an equipped platform 15a consisting, for instance, of steel sections and able to uphold the whole weight of the vertically movable structure 12 of the car park 10 and of a vertical and perimetrically arranged supporting structure 15b consisting of steel sections, for instance.
  • the vertical supporting structure 15b supports a roof 16 of the car park 10 and an overlying floor 17.
  • the overlying floor 17 of the car park 10 consists, for instance, of striated steel sheet or another type of flooring such as a green lawn, for instance.
  • the vertical supporting structure 15b can extend advantageously along almost the whole periphery of the vertically movable structure 12 and will leave free only an opening needed for passage of the vehicles.
  • Such a cylindrical structure ensures great rigidity for the vertically movable structure 12 even when the latter 12 is protruding upwards from the well 11.
  • the equipped platform 15a is secured to a plate 18 of the lifting means 14, which in this case consists of three hydraulic pistons 19, and cooperates with buffers 20 that resist the descent of the vertically movable structure 12 at the end of its travel.
  • the equipped platform 15a comprises on its upper surface circular guides 21, which cooperates with supporting and movement wheels 22 fitted below the lowest platform 13a forming the bottom of the rotary conveyor system.
  • the platforms 13 in this example consist of a horizontal structure of steel sections 38, which support an overlying floor made of striated steel sheet 37.
  • the motion of rotation of the rotary conveyor system is provided by a motor 23, of an electric type for instance, equipped with an automatic reversing switch 24, so that the rotary conveyor system can be rotated clockwise or anticlockwise.
  • the motor 23 actuates a vertical shaft 31 solidly fixed to the rotary conveyor system.
  • a trap door 40 is made advantageously in each platform 13 and, by using a ladder which is not shown here, provides access to the lower platforms 13 and to the lifting means 14 positioned in the lower part of the well 11.
  • the vertically movable structure 12 contains an intake opening extending vertically in cooperation with the vehicle arrival station 39.
  • Idler wheels 25 are included on the outer periphery of the vertical supporting structure 15b so as to prevent any sideways displacements of the vertically movable structure 12 during its ascent or descent.
  • Each of the idler wheels 25 is fitted with its axis substantially horizontal and cooperates with mating guide means 26 extending vertically on the perimetric sidewall 11b of the well 11.
  • the idler wheels 25 possess an outer toothing and cooperate with vertical racks positioned on the perimetric containing sidewall 11b, thus ensuring a more efficient guiding system.
  • the vertically movable structure 12 comprises peripherically and internally a plurality of circumferential and substantially horizontal guides 27 to guide wheels 28, these guides consisting of a channel section in this case and coinciding with each platform 13.
  • the wheels 28 and guides 27 ensure proper rotation of the rotary conveyor system in both directions even when the vertically movable structure 12 is outside the well 11, thus obviating possible listing of the conveyor system of platforms 13 caused by an uneven distribution of the motor vehicles on the various platforms 13.
  • Steel cradles 30 are positioned on the floor 37 of each platform 13 at each vehicle position and are suitable to accept and lodge the two front wheels of each vehicle.
  • the cylindrical lateral surface of the vertically movable structure 12 may include a suitable protective mesh 32 stretching along the whole height of the structure 12 and containing an opening coinciding with the vehicle intake path.
  • the roof 16 may consist of striated steel sheet or another type of cover, not excluding a grassy lawn.
  • the station 39 for incoming motor vehicles to be parked is separated advantageously from the road leading to the car park 10 according to the invention by a movable bar 33, and the zone of the car park 10 itself is surrounded by a stationary protective system consisting, for instance, of a flower bed 34 or a stationary barrier to prevent non-users arriving at the car park 10.
  • a second movable bar 133 may be included and be located upstream of the vehicle arrival station 39 so as to control access.
  • a stand 35 is located beside the movable bar 33 and bears a control panel 36 of the park 10, this control panel 36 being connected directly to a governing and control device 41 employed in the control of the car park 10.
  • the governing and control device 41 is itself governed advantageously by a calculator, which manages all operations concerned with the exploitation of the park 10 according to the invention.
  • the steel structures forming the car park 10 according to the invention are coated advantageously with a fireproof paint to meet the fire-prevention regulations.
  • the driver stops with his vehicle beside the stand 35 bearing the control panel 36 of the park 10 and positioned at the entry of the same 10.
  • the governing and control device 41 sends signals whereby the vertically movable structure 12 ascends until it has brought the rotary conveyor system with the desired platform 13 to the removal plane, while the motor 23 rotates the rotary conveyor system so as to bring the desired parking place to coincide with the vehicle entry path.
  • the rotation of the rotary conveyor system can take place before, during or after the ascent of the vertically movable structure 12.
  • the movable bar 33 rises and the driver can reach his vehicle parking place on the platform 13 halted at ground level; he stops his vehicle with the two front wheels in the two cradles 30 positioned on the floor 37.
  • the movable bar 33 drops automatically and obstructs access to the car park 10, while the vertically movable structure 12 descends into the well 11 until it has brought the flooring 17 overlying the roof 16 of the car park 10 to the level of the surrounding ground.
  • the driver inserts his actuation key in the keyhole of his vehicle parking number in the control panel 36 located on the stand 35 of the park 10.
  • the second movable bar 133 is lowered to prevent access to the vehicle arrival station 39.
  • the vertically movable structure 12 ascends while the rotary conveyor system rotates to arrange the vehicle with its front end facing in the outgoing direction so as to facilitate the manoeuvres for leaving the park 10.
  • the driver now takes his key from its keyhole, the second movable bar 133 rises and the driver departs, while the first movable bar 33 is lowered and the vertically movable structure 12 descends to bring the flooring 17 on the roof 16 of the car park 10 to ground level.

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  1. Mehrgeschossige, automatisierte und im wesentlichen unterirdische Parkeinrichtung für Kraftfahrzeuge mit einer ebenerdigen Station (39) für ankommende und zu parkende Fahrzeuge, wobei die Parkeinrichtung einen Schacht (11) mit mehreren Plattformen (13) aufweist, die zum Einparken der Fahrzeuge gemeinsam um eine zentrale Achse drehbar und die über eine dreidimensionale Struktur (29) miteinander verbunden sind, wodurch ein Drehfördersystem gebildet wird, sowie eine innerhalb des Schachtes (11) vertikal verschiebbare Struktur (12), die mit Hubmitteln (14) zum vertikalen Anheben und mit Puffern (20) zusammenarbeitet, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die dreidimensionale Struktur (29) innerhalb der vertikal verschiebbaren Struktur (12), angeordnet ist, welche an ihrem oberen Ende ein Dach (16) und an ihrem unteren Ende eine mit den Hubmitteln (14) verbundene Geräteplattform (15a) hat.
  2. Parkeinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Drehfördersystem am Umfang wenigstens eine Gruppe von Rädern (28) hat, die sich in Umfangsrichtung drehen und in einer im wesentlichen horizontalen Ebene liegen, wobei jede Gruppe von Rädern (28) in eine im wesentlichen horizontale, in Umfangsrichtung verlaufende Führung (27) eingreift, die fest mit der vertikal verschiebbaren Struktur (12) verbunden ist.
  3. Parkeinrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die vertikal verschiebbare Struktur (12) an ihrer Außenseite frei drehbare Räder (25) trägt, die in vertikaler Richtung auf vertikalen Führungen (26) abrollen, welche an einer Umfangsstruktur (11b) des Schachtes (11) angebracht sind.
  4. Parkeinrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die vertikal verschiebbare Struktur (12) an ihrer Außenseite frei drehbare Zahnräder (25) trägt, die in vertikaler Richtung auf vertikalen Zahnstangen (26) abrollen, welche an einer Umfangsstruktur (11b) des Schachtes (11) angebracht sind.
  5. Parkeinrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Geräteplattform (15a) Mittel (23, 24) für den Drehantrieb des Drehfördersystems sowie kreisförmige Führungen (21) für Räder (22) hat, welche das Drehfördersystem abstützen und an dessen Unterseite angeordnet sind.
  6. Parkeinrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die vertikal verschiebbare Struktur (12) eine vertikal verlaufende Zugangsöffnung hat, die mit der Station (39) für ankommende Fahrzeuge zusammenwirkt.
  7. Parkeinrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sie von einem Rechner gesteuerte Regel- und Leitmittel (41) hat.
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