The Robotic Parking System is a fully integrated automated vehicle parking system capable of receiving, parking and retrieving passenger vehicles automatically. All parking operations (including vehicle lifting, transfer, distribution and storage) are performed by multiple independent machines directed by computer programs that execute procedures with no human intervention. Operation of the system is monitored from a control room.
Our top-of-the-line RPS 1000 robotic system can accommodate from 200 to over 5000 parking spaces using half the space of a ramp-style parking garage. Its certified high-speed throughput and fast retrieval times guarantee a safe and satisfying user experience. This flexible, modular Robotic Parking System can be built above ground, underground, inside a building, on top of a building or under a building. Lot sizes can be as small as 60 ft. x 60 ft. minimum. The height (or depth) can be up to 130 ft. One example of an ideal footprint is 100 ft. x 200 ft. by 48 ft. — 60 ft. high. However, we can customize the RPS 1000 system to fit any area that meets our 60 ft. minimum. The system can be built to a maximum of 15 levels.
In the early 90’s, the company coined the term “robotic parking” to describe this new parking technology and adopted that name for the company. Decades later the term “robotic parking” is now being used industry-wide in the world to represent any automated parking system.
There are a number of machine components in an RPS-1000 automated vehicle parking system. Following is an abbreviation and a brief description of each machine.
Entry / Exit Terminal (EES or Terminal):
The interchangeable Entry / Exit Terminal can be located on any accessible level and is the point for cars to enter or be retrieved. A highly sensitive, invisible frame of laser beams inside the EES measures the position of a car, height of the car to be parked, etc. For user safety, any slight motion after the car is parked in the EES is monitored by motion sensors. Storage will not proceed until the user exits the EES and no further motion is detected.
Pallet:
The pallet is a steel platform with grooves that is located in the Terminal. The vehicle is driven onto the pallet and positioned for storage. The grooves help to quickly position the car and speed up parking and throughput. The car remains on the pallet at all times – no machinery ever touches a vehicle. Additionally, the Pallet will capture any debris or runoff (oil, salt, melting snow, water, etc.) from the car. Read more about the benefits of pallets.
Pallet Shuttle (PS):
The function of the Pallet Shuttle is to feed the EES a new pallet after a car with its pallet leaves the EES to be stored in the garage. This machine also removes the pallet from the EES when a car exits.
Carrier with Turntable (LCM or Lower Carrier Module):
The machines on Floor 1 (entry level) that move along the length of the aisle and transport cars on pallets for exchange with Entry / Exit Stations, Vertical Lift Carriers and storage slots at entry level. This Lower Carrier Module has a turntable to rotate the car by 180 degrees so that it will be facing forward when the customer is ready to exit the garage.
Carrier without Turntable (UCM or Upper Carrier Module):
The basic function of the UCM is to transport a pallet with a car from the Vertical Lift Conveyor to an empty parking slot on its level. When retrieving a car, the UCM takes the pallet and car from the parking slot and puts it back into the VLC at its respective level. This machine Is installed only in storage levels.
Rack Entry Module (REM):
This machine is an integral part of the LCM and UCM machines. Each LCM or UCM has a REM to perform the function of storing and retrieving cars into a particular slot.
Lift Conveyor for Car (VLC or Vertical Lift Conveyor):
This machine acts as the elevator for the pallet and car. It transfers them vertically from one level to another level. The VLC exchanges the pallet and car with UCM or LCM machines.
Lift Conveyor for Pallet (PVL or Pallet Vertical Lift):
Located directly above the Pallet Stacker, the Pallet Vertical Lift exchanges bundles of pallets with a UCM on an upper floor, and with the Pallet Stacker on the EES level.
Pallet Stacker (PST):
The Pallet Stacker holds a stack of pallets. It exchanges a single pallet with the Pallet Shuttle and exchanges a bundle of pallets with the Pallet Vertical Lift.
The RPS-1000 machines work together in concert to simultaneously deliver multiple x, y, z motions. This creates a high peak traffic capacity with maximum average retrieval times of 180-220 seconds.
This automated vehicle parking system can accept cars up to a maximum of 3 tons. Vehicles up to a length of 5.78 meters (19 feet) and a width of 2.23 meters (7 feet 4 inches) are allowed. The RPS 1000 can accommodate any height of the cars as needed though the standard height we offer for SUV’s are 2.1 meters (81 inches) and for sedans 1.6 meters (61 inches).
These machines for handling cars and pallets are separate and work independently. The Pallet management system comprised of Pallet Shuttles, Pallet Stackers and Pallet Vertical Lift efficiently feed and retrieve pallets based on the peak traffic needs.
Multiple levels of software controls are used to automate this system. The Level-1 machine control system is responsible for turning on motors and receiving / interpreting signals from the sensing devices located on each piece of parking equipment. The Level-2 garage manager system is responsible for issuing instructions to the machinery and for managing data such as mission logs, occupancy levels and user information. The human machine interface (HMI) with its myriad forms of diagnostics allows operators and maintenance technicians to interface with the machinery in automatic, semi-automatic and manual modes.
A Planning Guide and AutoCAD sample layout drawings help plan how the RPS 1000 automated vehicle parking system can create space for your project.
Car Specifications:
Terminal (Entry / Exit Terminal):
Transportation System Type: Steel Pallets:
Garage Access Systems:
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