Abstract: In view of the foregoing, an embodiment herein provides an automatic processing unit for car storing and retrieving system for the multilevel park system. Specifically, the automatic processing car storing and retrieving system includes an integrated central car handling unit and microcontroller unit, wherein said integrated central car handling unit comprises at least one collection-delivery rack to carry the car; at least one up-down platform to move the car vertically; and at least one wheeled platforms to move the car in a circular movement. Further, the collection-delivery rack of integrated central car handling unit can move simultaneously in circular and vertical direction. Further, a method for storing and retrieving the car by using the integrated central car handling unit is also provided.

Abstract: A control apparatus and method for motor vehicle parking system capable of resuming an automatic parking operation when a power failure is recovered by the backup of the previous operation status data required for the automatic parking operation, thereby reducing the time spent in a stand-by condition for storing or retrieving a motor vehicle. The control apparatus for the parking system includes a plurality of vertically and laterally moving pallets, a driving section for driving the pallets, and a control section.

Abstract: The present invention provides an automatic parking system in which the computer, the parking ticket issuer, and the parking ticket recognizer are connected in a network such that each unit exchanges information as it needs, and then the system controlling processes of loading and unloading a car, issuing the parking ticket, recognizing the parking ticket, and calculating the fee for ensuring accuracy of the calculation and convenience of the usage.

Abstract: The present invention refers to improvements provided by a robotized, radial type parking system, allowing twelve vehicles to be parked per floor without the need of areas for vehicle maneuvering or circulation, and which can be used in any urban area, especially where the land is scarce and expensive; the result is a high level of efficiency and density for vehicle parking as compared with the overall land and building area.

Abstract: Mechanized and fully automatically managed installation for the storage of objects, in particular motor vehicles or containers, including a central managing unit, at least one runway (14) or (16), storage cells (24), (26) distributed on each side of the runway and longitudinally orientated, at an angle of between 30.degree. and 60.degree. with the runway, at least one trolley (18), (22) comprising a wheeled frame fitted with an independent driving device and with guiding devices to enable the trolley to move along the runway and into the storage cells. The trolley includes a pivoting device, to be pivoted around the intersection point of the symmetry axis (16) of the runway and the symmetry axis (28) of the cell in which the motor vehicle has to be loaded or unloaded, so as to bring the guiding devices along said symmetry axis of the cell so the trolley can enter it and proceed with the loading or unloading of the vehicle.

Abstract: An automatic power-driven apparatus is provided for storing objects, particularly motor vehicles. The apparatus comprises at least two vertically-arranged levels, each having a closed-circuit transit track provided with two longitudinal transit lanes, four rows of storage cells extending on either side of each transit lane, and at least one lift which is movable between a loading and/or unloading bay and each level, each of the lifts being arranged so that it takes up the same space as a storage cell. The apparatus further comprises, on each level, at least one self-driving trolley, and a trolley-guiding device for moving the trolleys along the transit track, each trolley being provided with devices for loading and unloading the objects.

Abstract: A three dimensional parking system (1) includes a plurality of housing stations (X1, Y1, etc.) which are arranged in a vertical direction for accommodating vehicles. A lift compartment (31) is provided adjacent to the housing stations (X1, Y1, etc.). Lifts (4) are vertically movable in the lift compartment while carrying a vehicle thereon. A movable platform (7) carries the vehicle, and is capable of transferring the vehicle to and from the lifts (4). The platform (7) includes drive wheels (9), a drive motor (25) for driving the drive wheels (9), and an energy storage device (19). The energy storage device (19) supplies electrical power to the drive motor (25) when the platform (7) is driven. Therefore, the platform (7) moves between the housing station (X1, Y1, etc.) and the lift compartment (31) under its own ability.

Abstract: Parking garage hoist translates on a central `main` aisle driven by hydraulic translation motor and raises hoist car driven by hydraulic translation motor. Both motors are mounted near the base of the hoist and power for the hydraulic motors is derived from overhead electrical rails and power pick-up with the picked up power converted to hydraulic power. A transverse aisle may be provided to house a hoist for maintenance while another hoist travels on the main aisle. An extension aisle may be provided to house a hoist while another hoist travels on the main aisle.

Abstract: A multistory parking space that is provided with an entrance and exit area, an elevator, power carriers and parking pallets. A vehicle in the entrance and exit area is transported by the elevator to the power carriers, and then the vehicle is transported to the parking pallets by the power carrier. All of these elements are provided with conveyors for transferring a vehicle. Entrance and exit of vehicles to and from the entrance and exit area, vertical travelling of the elevator, travelling of the power carrier are executed simultaneously to shorten the time required for entrance and exit.

Abstract: An automatic roadside multi-storied parking system including collapsible parking racks each having a plurality of vertically spaced parking platforms and between each two parking racks a lift conveyer capable of ascending and descending stepwise to reach the level of each parking platform. The parking system is also equipped with an emergency ladder on one side of each rack for a person to climb up or down during an emergency. A wheeled moving device is provided on the bottom of each module of the system to assist in adjustment of the angle and direction of the individual modules and is spring-released to flip into a storage recess for the stability of the modules. Parking racks and lift conveyers are fitted and supported each on both sides thereof with lazy tong-type links and oil cylinders are provided for lifting and unfolding of the parking racks and for raising and lowering of the lift conveyer to or from the level of a selected parking platform.

Abstract: There are defined a lift space (E) and multi-storied housing spaces (X,Y) provided on at least one side out of the left side, right side, front, side, and rear side of the lift space (E). A three dimensional housing apparatus comprises a liftable fork unit composed of a pair of liftable forks (5a,5b) movable up and down in the lift space (E), and a plurality of traversable housing forks (20) each reciprocatingly movable between a corresponding housing space (X,Y) and the lift space (E). An object (C) to be housed can speedily and safely be warehoused in and delivered from a respective housing space (X,Y) by the liftable fork unit (5a,5b) and respective traversable housing fork (20).

Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-story parking garage which includes a plurality of parking garage floors and a plurality of parking spaces on each of the floors. The garage is further comprised of interconnecting rails and tracks along which a vehicle conveyer device can move so as to transfer cars from an entrance of the garage to parking spaces in the garage on different floors of the garage and then remove the cars from the parking spaces and move them to the exit point of the garage. The vehicle conveyer is comprised of a flat car frame having a plurality of rollers connected thereto which can move along the rails. The flat car includes grooved surface areas which are positioned in a manner corresponding to the four wheels of a car. A shifter device is provided which is of a relatively short height so that it can move beneath a car by moving horizontally along a track and then move upward vertically.

Abstract: Storage and retrieval apparatus and method using pallets for storing vehicles and other loads. A number of storage levels aligned vertically are reached by a pair of lifts in shafts which bracket the levels. A transfer mechanism can push a pallet and automobile from either lift onto any level. Each level is always filled with pallets and sized to exactly hold an integral number of pallets. When a pallet is pushed into a level from one lift the intermediate pallets are pushed laterally to the opposite lift, resulting in the farthest pallet being ejected onto the opposite lift located at the same level. Separate loading stations are provided on ground level for each lift. An automobile can be driven on or off a pallet or a load placed on or off a pallet at the loading station. A loading station mechanism can move a pallet with a load to be stored from the loading station onto a lift.

Abstract: A parking apparatus includes a multi-storied building having at least one parking position on each of its stories, and a transporting device having a central portion and four primary sides each of which is capable of adjoining thereto the parking position, and is capable of vertically moving a car to any one of the stories of the building and of conveying the car between the central portion and the parking position.

Abstract: In an automated multilevel rotary parking system double flow through vehicle paths including endless conveyors and elevators together with rotary parking platforms maximize vehicle handling capabilities. Vehicle flow paths are particularly arranged to facilitate vehicle movement in a rapid and orderly manner.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide, for use on a limited site, an integrated architectural structure comprising particular personal occupancy space, particular automotive vehicle parking space, and particular access space communicating therebetween, all intimately juxtaposed. The personal occupancy space contains a plurality of personal occupancy units, i./e. apartments or offices, and at least one personal occupancy elevator and stairwell. The vehicle parking space contains one or more elevator lifts of specific design, namely, a lift that is movable only vertically and that includes a vertical array of levels, each level of which includes a horizontal array of automotive vehicle locations. Movement of this parking lift to selected vertical positions is such that selected levels of the vertical array communicate with the access level at selected times for vehicle storage or vehicle retrieval.

Abstract: The present invention provides a continuous shelf storage unit comprising a shelf, an inclined rail track on which non-driven wheeled carriages can move, with auxiliary equipment for the loading and unloading of the shelf, the rail track having a slight incline for causing a deceleration of wheeled carriages coasting thereon, and momentum-imparting apparatus acting on the wheeled carriages and disposed in the track. The momentum imparting apparatus is activated by the auxiliary devices during removal of a carriage from the shelf.