2019 Technical Symposium on Mechanical Parking Equipment

Parking Meeting |2019 Annual Technical Symposium on Mechanical Parking Equipment

July 31, 2019– On August 1, the Parking Equipment Working Committee of the China Heavy Machinery Industry Association convened its 2019 Technical Symposium on Mechanical Parking Equipment and the Association’s Board of Directors Meeting in Harbin, Heilongjiang. With the theme “Craftsmanship, Innovation, and Integration,” the event drew 192 delegates from parking equipment manufacturers and related enterprises across the country.

At 3:00 p.m. on July 31, a kickoff meeting was held to launch the drafting of the “Mechanical Multi‑Storey Parking Garage” and “Installation and Maintenance of Parking Equipment” standards.

At 7:30 p.m. on July 31, the Board of Directors Meeting of the Parking Equipment Working Committee of the China Heavy Machinery Industry Association will be held.

At 8:30 a.m. on August 1, the Technical Seminar on Mechanical Parking Equipment commenced, chaired by Zhang Min, Secretary-General of the Parking Equipment Working Committee of the China National Heavy Machinery Industry Association.

First, Ming Yanhua, Chairperson of the Parking Equipment Working Committee of the China National Heavy Machinery Industry Association, delivered a speech. Chairperson Ming pointed out that, regardless of the stage of development of the parking industry, there will always be industry-specific challenges, pain points, and irregularities. He expressed the hope that, at this conference, industry experts, guest speakers, and participating delegates would speak candidly, propose practical solutions, pursue concrete actions, and strive for tangible results in addressing the issues that currently hinder the sector’s progress.

This seminar has invited a total of Thirteen experts and scholars delivered remarks.

School of Transportation, Northeast Forestry University Dean Pei Yulong

Presentation Title: “An Analysis of Parking Supply and Demand in Harbin and a Discussion on Improvement Strategies”

Dean Pei Yulong shared with the attendees an overview of four key areas: the current state of Harbin’s parking system, an analysis of parking supply and demand, policies and measures for parking management, and case studies of parking‑management improvements.

Ocean Parking Co., Ltd. Chairman Li Xiangqi

Speech Title: “Several Misconceptions in the Current Parking Equipment Industry’s Production and Operations”

Chairman Li Xiangqi outlined several common misconceptions currently prevalent in the parking equipment industry, categorizing them into two major areas: design and manufacturing pitfalls—such as issues related to strength and stiffness, surface treatment, machining, and heat treatment—and market‑related missteps—including technical specifications, product configuration, and corporate social responsibility.

Beijing Jingneng Qianfang Smart City Three-Dimensional Parking Investment Company Technical Director: Zhai Kaihong

Speech Title: “Analyzing the Development Trends of Parking Equipment Technology from an Investment and Operations Perspective”

Director Zhai Kaihong, taking a practical approach and drawing on real-world case studies, provides a detailed analysis of the technological development trends in parking equipment, focusing on optimizing bicycle‑related investment and maintenance costs, electricity expenses, and key categories of parking infrastructure.

School of Transportation, Chongqing Jiaotong University Master’s Supervisor Zeng Chao

Speech Title: “Theory and Practical Applications of Planning and Design for Urban Public Multi‑Level Parking Facilities”

Dr. Zeng Chao presented the theoretical framework for the planning and design of urban public multi‑storey parking facilities, covering aspects such as time‑domain parking characteristics and drivers’ decision‑making patterns, methods for assessing the suitability of multi‑storey parking systems, site selection for public multi‑storey parking facilities, the selection and evaluation of such facilities, and their practical applications.

Shandong Jiulu Parking Equipment Co., Ltd. Vice Chairman and Chief Engineer Zhuo Changfu

Speech Title: “Craftsmanship Forges Excellence” “Innovation Wins the World”

Vice Chairman Zhuo Changfu briefed the attendees on Shandong Jiulu Parking Equipment Co., Ltd.’s plans to… The “craftsman spirit” permeates every stage of the product lifecycle—research and development, manufacturing, installation, and management—underpinning our commitment to “forge a century‑long brand with the heart of a craftsman.” We specialize in and remain dedicated to vertical‑loop automated parking systems.

Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance Company of China, Beijing Branch Senior Sales Manager Yang Yixin

Speech Title: “Risk Analysis and Solutions in the Automated Parking Industry”

Manager Yang Yixin analyzed the risks and market demand in the mechanical parking equipment industry and introduced several insurance products under the unified insurance program, which can help enterprises reduce costs, enhance quality, transfer operational risks, and boost consumer confidence.

Beijing Hexiang Wisdom Technology Co., Ltd. Senior Consultant Zhang Caixia

Speech Title: incoPat—A Catalyst for Efficient Corporate Technological Innovation

Counselor Zhang Caixia provided a detailed introduction to With the incoPat patent system, companies can conduct global patent searches in both Chinese and English on this platform. They can also independently build specialized databases to collect, analyze, and monitor relevant patent information, thereby supporting their patent‑strategy planning and other initiatives. The association has arranged for a unified subscription to this patent‑search service for all member organizations; those who have not yet received their account credentials are encouraged to contact the association.

School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Shandong Yingcai University Dean and Professor Liu Yanli

Speech Title: “Exploration and Practice in Cultivating Application-Oriented Talent for Mechatronic Applications in the Field of Automated Parking”

Dean Liu Yanli outlined the distinctive features of Shandong Yingcai University and its School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, highlighting their strengths in cultivating industry‑ready talent. She also discussed the establishment of collaborative platforms with the association to jointly develop industry‑specific programs, build talent‑training bases, and create national industry‑focused hubs.

Hangzhou Xizi Intelligent Parking Co., Ltd. Chairman: Zhou Shuimei

Presentation Title: Sharing Insights on Supply Chain Management

Chairwoman Zhou Shuimei presented benchmarks in data-driven decision-making, supply chain optimization, and supply chain management. Sharing insights on supply chain management, including SHA risk assessment and responsibility allocation.

Shaanxi Longxiang Yunku Holding Group Co., Ltd. Vice President Xi Chao

Speech Title: “Yunyao Monitoring System Platform” Parking-box Product Introduction》

Vice President Xi Chao presented the cloud‑based remote monitoring system platform, covering aspects such as an analysis of the requirements for mechanical parking equipment, the project’s development background, and a smart multi‑level parking garage solution featuring remote cloud‑based monitoring. Parking-box. Parking-Box is an IoT gateway product within the smart multi‑level parking garage’s remote cloud‑based monitoring solution. It connects on-site devices such as PLCs, instruments, and variable frequency drives, and transmits their data to a cloud platform via broadband, Wi‑Fi, 2G, 3G, or 4G network connections.

Xi’an Landou New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. Product Manager Sun Peng

Speech Title: “Charging Safety in Automated Parking Garages”

Manager Sun Peng outlined that factors affecting charging safety include the presence of open circuits in the charging loop, a lack of interaction between charging and parking, and the inadvertent application of high voltage to the battery when no charging is taking place. Blue Bean’s safety strategy addresses these issues by using connector assemblies to resolve open‑circuit problems, integrating parking and charging to ensure proper interaction, and deploying a centralized charging system to prevent high‑voltage from being applied to the battery during non‑charging periods. Additionally, a charging strategy for vehicles without a load on the platform was proposed.

Zhongguancun Technology Leasing – Advanced Manufacturing Division General Manager: Wang Lingjuan

Speech Title: “Fintech Empowering the Parking Industry”

General Manager Wang Lingjuan explained that Technology Leasing leverages a professional perspective, investment‑banking mindset, and cutting-edge digital technologies to deliver comprehensive financial services and end-to-end equipment leasing solutions tailored to technology‑driven enterprises.

Interpreted by Shang Hong, a first-level researcher at the Elevator and Lifting Machinery Division of the Special Equipment Bureau of the State Administration for Market Regulation. New licensing rules, including the “Rules for Licensing Units Engaged in the Production and Filling of Special Equipment” (TSG 07-2019), which came into effect on June 1, 2019, were introduced, and on-site Q&A sessions were conducted.

After a day of intense, lively, and tightly packed sessions, the seminar successfully concluded all its agenda items. We extend our special thanks to the companies that provided support and sponsorship for this event: Harbin Static Traffic Association, Jiangsu Chuandian Mingchun Electrical Machinery Co., Ltd., Xi’an Landou New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Suzhou Lianfa Generator Co., Ltd., and Qingzhou Laibao Color Steel Multi‑Level Parking Garage Co., Ltd.

Finally, the conference concluded successfully!

2019 Expert Committee Working Meeting

Following the technical seminar, a working meeting of the Expert Committee was convened. During the meeting, the association nominated candidates for the chair and vice‑chairs of the new term of the Technical Expert Committee, and all attending experts approved the nominations by unanimous vote. The chair of the Technical Expert Committee is Li Xiangqi, with Xu Weijun, Zhang Ruifeng, Ma Gang, Tao Tianhua, Xu Mingjin, and Ma Jingshan serving as vice‑chairs, and Xu Wanling appointed as advisor. In addition, the “Administrative Measures for the Technical Expert Committee of the Parking Equipment Working Committee” were adopted, bringing the working meeting to a successful conclusion.