Technical Area

This invention relates to a parking barrier used in car parks, personal parking areas and disabled parking areas, which allows or prevents parking in the parking lot where it is fixed.

Prior Method

There are parking barriers that are used to prevent unwanted/unauthorized persons from parking in the parking area in open or closed parking lots and they are positioned to prevent the vehicle from parking in the parking area. In the current method, parking barriers can be folded manually or folded with a motor, and remote control devices are used for automatic folding movement. When the vehicle approaches the parking area, the user transmits a command to the barrier (with remote control etc.) and the barrier is folded with the help of the engine and allows the vehicle to park in this area. Unless the user closes the barrier, the barrier remains open and prevents the vehicle from passing through the parking space. However, in the current method, when these barriers are forced to fold forward or backward (horizontally) by a vehicle or an external force, a lot of load is applied to the internal mechanical part of the barrier and this causes negative situations such as deterioration/breakage/deformation in the mechanical part of the barrier.

Therefore, the barriers in the current method cannot provide sufficient strength against strain. A high level of durability is required for scenarios such as vehicles passing over the barrier system, or the formation of forces threatening the system mechanism when the barrier is open.

In addition, insufficient ground clearance of parking barriers in current method (max 52 cm) causes vehicle users not to see the barrier and pass over it. In Chinese patent application document CN109658735A included in current method, an intelligent park management system is mentioned. The invention mentions an intelligent parking management system consisting of an intelligent parking lock, a camera, a field server, a user terminal and a cloud platform. In the mentioned application, there is a motor, a sliding system and a lifting arm for the operation of the system. However, when a vehicle passes over or strains on this barrier system, it can completely bend or break. The current application does not contain any solution for this technical problem.

Brief Description of the Invention

The aim of this invention is to realize a parking barrier system that is highly resistant to horizontal and/or vertical forces in its position.

The aim of this invention is to realize a parking barrier system that has the ability to stretch a certain distance when horizontal force is applied and creates high resistance after a certain stretch.

The aim of this invention is to realize a parking barrier system that is resistant to forces that may come from both the front and the back in the horizontal direction.

Detailed Description of the Invention

The figures related to the parking barrier system mentioned before;

Fig 1. The front perspective view of the parking barrier system in open position.

Fig 2. The rear detail perspective view of the parking barrier system in open position.

Fig 3. Front additional detail perspective view of the parking barrier system in open position. Fig 4. Side view of the parking barrier system in open position.

Fig 5. Side view of the parking barrier system in stretch position.

Fig 6. Side sectional detail view of the parking barrier system in open position.

Fig 7. Side sectional detail view of the parking barrier system in stretch position.

Fig 8. Side sectional detail view of the parking barrier system in closed position.

The parts in the figures are numbered one by one, and the parts corresponding to these numbers are given below.

1. Barrier system

2. Lower body

3. Barrier

31. Plate

32. Main body

33. Secondary bracket

4. Support bracket

5. Connection rod

6. Support component

7. Bending spring

8. Motor

9. Torsion spring

10. Main shaft

11. Tension spring

12. Bracket

13. Travel limiter

14. Concact part

15. Secondary spring

The barrier system (1) used to prevent unwanted/unauthorized persons from parking in the parking area in open or closed parking spaces includes the following components; at least one lower body (2) to be placed on the vehicle parking space, at least one barrier (3) rotatably connected to the lower body (2), an support bracket (4) rotatably connected to the barrier (3) and adapted to limit the rotational movement of the barrier (3) by contacting the ground surface or the lower body (2) with the rotational movement of the barrier (3), at least one connection rod (5) rotatably connected on one side to the support bracket (4) and on the other side to the barrier (3) swivel connection or the lower body (2)

The barrier system (1) includes a lower body (2) positioned on the vehicle parking space, a barrier (3) pivotally fixed to the lower body (2) and preventing the passage of the vehicle in the open position and allowing the passage of the vehicle in the closed position, and a support bracket (4) pivotally connected to the barrier

(3).When the barrier (3) is in the open position (preferably vertical), if it is forced in the direction of its support by a vehicle or manual intervention, the barrier (3) performs a rotational movement centered on the lower body (2) to which it is connected, and with the rotational movement of the barrier (3), the support bracket

(4) also performs an opening movement centered on the barrier (3) to which it is connected. With its rotational movement, the free end of the support bracket (4) comes into contact with the ground or the lower body (2), preventing further rotation (closing) of the barrier (3). Thus, when the system is forced from the outside, the support bracket (4) comes into a vertical or near-vertical position on the ground, preventing unauthorized vehicle entry into the main body. In one application of the invention, with the rotational movement of the barrier (3), the connection rod (5) performs a rotational movement and opens the support bracket (4) with this rotational movement, and with the return movement of the barrier (3), it closes the support bracket (4) back to its initial position while pulling it.

In one application of the invention, the barrier (3) is connected to the lower body (2) via a main shaft (10), and with the rotational movement of the main shaft around its own axis, the barrier (3) performs opening and closing movements. The mentioned main shaft (10) is mounted on the lower body (2) in such a way that it can rotate around its own axis, and the barrier (3) is connected to the shaft. With the rotational movement of the main shaft (10), the barrier (3) performs a rotational movement centered on the shaft.

In one application of the invention, there is at least one bracket (12) for rotatably connecting the connection rod (5) to the shaft.

In one application of the invention, the connection rod (5) is rotatably connected (preferably with a pin) to the support bracket (4) at one end and to the bracket (12) at the other end. The main shaft (10) remains fixed when a force is generated from the outside towards the main body (32) or plate (31) of the barrier (3) to close the barrier (3). The key point for the engagement of the support mechanism is that the main shaft (10) does not exhibit any rotation. The reason why, in case of force, the support bracket (4) can complete the process of supporting vertically on the ground from its initial position with the connection rod (5) is the difference in distance between the axis of the main shaft (10) and the axis of rotation of the connection rod (5) on the bracket (12). The mentioned bracket (12) is positioned on the main shaft (10). A tension spring (11) is used to assist in transitioning from the position where the support bracket (4) contacts the ground surface to its neutral state. When the barrier (3) is forced towards the support bracket (4), it performs a rotational movement and with this rotational movement, the main shaft (10), to which it is connected, does not rotate around its own axis. The connection rod (5), which is connected to the main shaft (10), moves while keeping its axis of rotation fixed, pushing the support bracket. With its opening movement, the support bracket (4) presses at a vertical or near-vertical position relative to the ground or lower body (2), thus preventing movement of the barrier (3). Again, with its backward movement, the barrier (3) keeps the main shaft (10) fixed and moves the connection rod (5) in reverse. With its reverse movement, it closes the support bracket (4) towards itself. Thus, after approximately 45 degrees of movement, the support bracket (4) engages and creates a movement flexibility of up to 45 degrees against external forces for barrier(3).

In one application of the invention, there is at least one travel limiter (13) used to connect an additional bracket (12) to the main shaft (10), which passes through a hole in the main shaft (10) from the top of the main shaft (10) and exits partially from the bottom of the main shaft (10). In one application of the invention, the travel limiter (13) passes through holes in the bracket (12) and main shaft (10), thereby securing the bracket (12) to the main shaft (10). In another application of the invention, the travel limiter (13) is a screw.

In one application of the invention, there is at least one concact part (14) located on the inner side of the barrier and used to support the lower part of the travel limiter

(13). In another application of the invention, the concact part (14) is located at the lower corner of the part of the barrier where the main shaft (10) passes.

In one application of the invention, there is at least one secondary spring (15) connected to one side of the main shaft (10) and to the other side of the main body (32) of the barrier (3), used to push the travel limiter (13) towards the concact part

(14).

In this mentioned barrier system (1), with use of a secondary spring (15), concact part (14), and travel limiter (13), when motor movement occurs, main shaft (10) moves with barrier (3), and when external force is applied to barrier (3), it ensures that main shaft (10) remains fixed. The secondary spring (15) allows for movement between barrier (3) and main shaft (10) by pushing travel limiter (13) towards concact part (14). When external force is applied to barrier (3), secondary spring

(15) twists further, causing contact between travel limiter (13) and concact part (14) to be lost, allowing for main shaft (10) to remain fixed until support bracket (4) contacts ground surface. In this way, support bracket (4) only moves when force is applied to barrier (3), keeping main shaft (10) fixed, and does not open due to motor movement causing rotation of main shaft (10)

The part of the secondary spring (15) that presses on the main body (32) creates a moment on the axis of the main shaft (10) of the barrier (3), and the concact part (14), which is fixed on the main body (32) of the barrier (3), is pushed towards the travel limiter (13). The reason for continuous force transmission is that the secondary spring is mounted pre-tensioned. This allows for movement between the main shaft (10) and the main body (32) of the barrier (3) when there is no external force. The mentioned secondary spring (15) is a spring used to keep the travel limiter (13) in contact with the support bracket (4) located on the barrier (3). When external force is applied to the barrier, this secondary spring (15) continues to twist, allowing it to return to its neutral position when the force applied to the barrier (3) disappears.

With rotation of main shaft (10), bracket (12), which is connected to main shaft (10), rotates with it. Travel limiter (13), which passes through bracket (12) and exits from back side of main shaft (10), moves with it due to its end pressing on concact part (14). With movement of main shaft, travel limiter (13) moves with it due to its end pressing on concact part (14). In this way, during opening and closing movements of barrier, distance between bracket (12) and support bracket remains constant, thus support bracket does not perform opening movement and remains fixed. In case of force, travel limiter (13) moves away from concact part (14), distance between axis of main shaft (10) and axis of rotation of connection rod (5) on bracket (12) increases, allowing support bracket (4) to perform opening movement with movement of connection rod (5).

In one application of the invention, support bracket (4) is rotatably connected to barrier (3) via a pin/hinge structure. In one application of invention, connection rod (5) is rotatably connected to support bracket (4), bracket (12), or main shaft (10) via a pin/hinge structure.

In one application of the invention, the support bracket (4) is made of steel.

In one application of the invention, there is a tension spring (11) to assist in transitioning from the position where the support bracket (4) contacts the ground surface to its neutral state. In one application of the invention, one side of the tension spring (11) is connected to the support bracket (4) and the other side to the inner part of the barrier.

In one application of the invention, there is at least one support component (6) located on the side of the lower body (2) facing the back side of the barrier (3) (the surface without a support bracket), which provides resistance against force applied to the back side of the barrier (3). The support component (6) extends from the body towards the back surface of the barrier (3), and when a rotational movement is performed in a direction opposite to that of the support bracket (4), it contacts the back surface of barrier (3), preventing its rotational movement. In one application of invention, support component (6) is a support bolt. The support bolt can move linearly by being rotated around its own axis on lower body (2) where it is fixed, allowing for adjustment of distance to back surface of barrier (3). When vehicle tries to force system, system will react directly to vehicle like a wall with support bolts. In this way, protection will be provided against forces in opposite direction.

In another application of invention, there is a socket on lower body (2), and barrier (3) is rotatably connected from its bottom part onto this socket.

In one application of invention, barrier (3) consists of an blockage plate (31) structure and main body (32), and plate (31) structure extends from main body (32). In another application of invention, one surface of main body (32) is fixed rotatably with support bracket (4). In another application of invention, support component (6) is positioned on lower body (2) to apply contact on other surface of main body (32).

In one application of the invention, the plate (31) structure and/or main body (32) are made of aluminum.

In one application of the invention, there is at least one bending spring (7) located inside the main body (32) of the barrier (3). The mentioned bending spring (7) is connected to the plate (31) on one side and to the main body (32) on the other side. In this way, it provides flexibility to plate (31) when force is applied to it, preventing it from breaking. In one application of invention, plate (31) is connected to main body (32) via a secondary bracket (33), and one end of spring is connected to this secondary bracket (33).

In one application of invention, support bracket (4) is located on barrier (3) in direction of vehicle arrival. In one application of invention, support component (6) is located in direction of vehicle exit.

In one application of invention, length of plate (31) and body is 1 meter.

In another application of invention, there is at least one motor (8) for moving barrier (3) between open and closed positions. Barrier (3) is connected to a main shaft (10), and can perform rotational movement with movement of main shaft (10). Motor (8) is connected to a threaded shaft, which in turn is connected to main shaft (10), and with rotational movement of threaded shaft, main shaft (10) also rotates. Rotation of threaded shaft will allow linear movement of accompanying kestamid block along axis of rotation of threaded shaft. Main shaft mechanism fixed to kestamid block (bronze or steel block can be used instead of kestamid.) will move main shaft (10), allowing opening and closing of barrier (3) plate (31). In one application of invention, there are torsion springs (9) on main shaft (10), providing support to motor (8) during movement towards open or closed position. One end of spring (9) is fixed to main shaft (10), while other end is fixed to base of lower body (2).

In one application of the invention, there is at least one switch mechanism compatible with motor (8) for determining when barrier (3) should stop while opening and closing. Main shaft (10) mechanism makes contact with switch mechanism via a pin. When barrier (3) moves from open to closed position, clockwise movement of threaded shaft will move kestamid block backwards (towards motor), and when barrier (3) is close to closing (for example, at a 10 degree angle with ground), pin will make contact with switch mechanism, activating it. After that, motor (8) will slowly close with encoder data. Use of switch will provide control while barrier (3) is opening or closing.

In one application of the invention, there is at least one control unit adapted to transmit commands to motor (8) to operate, which is connected to motor (8) and/or switch via wired or wireless connection.

In one application of the invention, commands can be transmitted to control unit by user via methods such as a mobile phone application or remote control. Control is provided via communication between a receiver in communication with control unit within mechanism and a transmitter in remote control. In another application of invention, Lo-Ra module using radio frequencies to provide long-distance control of barrier (3) is one of electronic features of barrier(3). With module, multiple barriers (3) can be controlled from long distances.

In one application of invention, there are two ultrasonic sensors in vehicle entry section of lower body (2). These ultrasonic sensors will detect when vehicle exits parking space and automatically close barrier. Ultrasonic sensors will check at short intervals if there is a vehicle above barrier using distance control.