ROUND TOWER PARKING TYPE

Round tower parking type.

A car parking system in a round tower is an innovative and space-efficient design often seen in urban environments where land is limited. Here’s a detailed description of how such a system typically operates:

1. Structure and Layout

• Circular Design: The round tower structure maximizes vertical space and minimizes the land footprint, making it suitable for densely populated areas.

• Levels: The tower has multiple levels, each serving as a parking area.

• Central Core: Many designs include a central core for structural support or as part of the vehicle rotation and lifting mechanism.

2. Entry and Exit Mechanism

• Automated Entry: Vehicles are driven into a designated entry bay, where sensors and automated systems measure the car's dimensions.

• Turntable System: Often, the entry bay includes a turntable that rotates the vehicle to align it with the parking slots.

• Automated Exit: When the driver requests their car, the system retrieves it and positions it in the exit bay, ready to be driven out.

3. Parking Process

• Lifts or Conveyors: Vehicles are transported vertically and horizontally using robotic lifts or conveyor belts.

• Slot Allocation: The system assigns parking slots based on availability and proximity to entry/exit points.

• Stacking: Cars are parked in a stacked manner, utilizing the full height of the tower.

4. Operation and Automation

• Automated Systems: Fully automated systems use AI and robotics to optimize space usage and reduce human error.

• Access Control: Drivers typically use cards, codes, or apps to access the system and retrieve their vehicles.

• Real-Time Monitoring: Systems often include sensors and cameras for security and operational efficiency.

5. Advantages

• Space Efficiency: Ideal for urban areas with limited horizontal space.

• Time-Saving: Automated systems can retrieve vehicles quickly, eliminating the need for drivers to navigate large parking lots.

• Security: Cars are stored in a controlled environment, reducing risks of theft or damage.

6. Challenges

• Cost: High initial investment for construction and technology.

• Maintenance: Requires regular servicing of mechanical and robotic components.

• Capacity Limits: The system's capacity depends on the height and design of the tower.

Technical Overview:

Maximum carriage capacity: G = 2.5 kN

Movement on X ( horizontal) axis:

Sx = 5m, Speed Vx = 0.5m / sec.

Movement on Y ( horizontal) axis:

Sy = 16m, Speed Vy = 0.2m / sec.

Rotating  270 degrees.