Product Analysis of Comb-Style Vertical Lift Automated Parking Systems

Product Overview

Vertical Lift Automated Parking Garage Employing principles and a structure similar to those of an elevator, the operator simply parks the vehicle at the entrance; the car lift then automatically raises and moves the vehicle to the nearest available parking space, completing the entire parking process. It is a highly space‑efficient system, typically configured as… A plot of approximately 55 square meters can accommodate 50 parking spaces and stands 45 meters tall. Its compact footprint makes it particularly well-suited for parking in densely built-up areas. It can function as a standalone structure or be integrated into existing buildings, blending seamlessly with the main architecture while enhancing the building’s aesthetic appeal and value. Over the past decade, driven by the rapid growth of the real estate sector, high-rise residential towers have proliferated, leading to increasing demand for high‑rise automated parking systems within these developments. This type of garage represents one of the most advanced parking solutions on the market—employing vertical lifting via an intermediate shuttle and lateral movement of comb‑type car‑carrying platforms to facilitate vehicle storage and retrieval.

Equipment Features:

1. It occupies a small footprint while offering high vehicle capacity, achieving an average space requirement of just one square meter per vehicle and significantly boosting land-use efficiency.

2. Highly intelligent, with the ability to schedule vehicle storage and retrieval.

3. Utilizing comb‑type switching technology, the system achieves rapid vehicle storage and retrieval, with an average storage/retrieval time of approximately 60 seconds.

4. Intelligent Management: Vehicles enter and exit the parking facility in a forward‑only motion, eliminating the need for reversing or U‑turns; once a vehicle is parked at the garage entrance/exit, personnel may depart.

5. Safety: The system automatically detects personnel within the facility and only activates when no one is present, ensuring safety and reliability.

6. Green and environmentally friendly: Steel‑frame structures can be designed as standalone buildings or seamlessly integrated into existing architecture, offering both practicality and aesthetic appeal while enhancing the building’s sophistication and value.

7. Unaffected by external factors, it exhibits no swinging and operates smoothly.

8. Equipped with a touch-screen HMI, it enables comprehensive monitoring of the garage’s operational status.

Safety protection device

1. Emergency stop switches: Four are installed on the machine itself, and one is located on the control panel. Pressing the emergency stop switch will halt all operations.

2. Over‑travel prevention device: Accurately detects the carrier’s position to prevent parking‑space swaps when the carrier exceeds its travel limits or fails to reach the designated position.

3. Vehicle length, width, and height limit device: Once the photoelectric sensor detecting the corresponding height or vehicle width is blocked, the garage’s operation is locked, the “Reverse” indicator on the vehicle‑position guidance light illuminates, and an audible voice prompt announces that the vehicle exceeds the specified dimensions.

4. Vehicle‑blocking device: Ensures vehicles are parked in the correct position, with vehicle‑limiting devices installed at both the front and rear of the vehicle‑carrying platform.

5. Vehicle position detection device: Utilizes a photoelectric sensor to constrain the vehicle’s longitudinal positioning during parking. When the light beam is obstructed, operation is locked. Additionally, a vehicle‑position guidance light indicates the correct parking path by illuminating.

6. Entrance/Exit Door/Fence Chain Protection Device: When a person or vehicle passes through the entrance/exit into the parking facility, the photoelectric safety detection circuit immediately activates, automatically locking the mechanism. In this state, the safety confirmation button must be pressed promptly to release the lock and allow continued operation.

7. Automatic door anti‑pinch device: During the closing process, if the light beam at the door frame is interrupted, the door will immediately reverse and reopen.

8. Anti-Overlap Automatic Monitoring System: During operation, the system automatically detects and prevents vehicle parking spaces from overlapping.

9. Top‑reach fall‑prevention device: The lifting frame is hoisted at four points—two at the front and two at the rear. Each rear hoisting point uses two 16‑mm chains, while each front hoisting point employs a double‑strand 16A chain. According to the manufacturer’s manual, the tensile strength of a double‑strand 16A chain is equivalent to that of two single‑strand 16A chains, with a safety factor of 14, exceeding the National Parking Equipment Association standard of 12. Even if the chains were to break after the lifting frame reaches its upper limit, there would be no risk of the frame falling.

10. Seismic resistance of parking spaces: The parking rack is chain-driven; when stationary, the roller‑track drive motor is in a holding‑brake state, and the vehicle‑carrying frame is equipped with a vehicle‑retaining device to prevent vehicles from falling.

11. Buffer Devices: The pit is equipped with four sets of buffer devices.

12. Slack‑rope (chain) detection and interlock protection device: A photoelectric sensor is installed at the rope pulley in the machine room to detect chain slack, wire‑rope burrs, or breaks, triggering an immediate shutdown and alarm.

13. Operating Restrictions and Alerts: When a person or vehicle enters the parking facility through the entrance/exit, the photoelectric safety monitoring circuit immediately activates, automatically locking the mechanism. In this state, even if the safety confirmation button is pressed, the lock will not be released. At the same time, an alarm system is triggered to issue a warning.

14. Vehicle Position Indicator Lights: Using photoelectric sensors, these indicator lights display the vehicle’s front and rear positions. The lights illuminate according to the “Forward” and “Reverse” signals to indicate vehicle movement. When the “Stop” light is on, it signifies that the vehicle has reached its designated position; once the operator has disengaged, the machinery can be operated.

15. Wheel Guidance and Positioning Grooves: The vehicle‑carrying frame’s main beam guides vehicles into the garage, while the front‑wheel assembly features positioning grooves to ensure proper alignment and prevent misalignment.

16. Parking Guidance Mirror: A large mirror is installed at the entrance to inform the driver of the position of the vehicle carrier and the tires, thereby guiding the vehicle into the parking space.

17. Voice Guidance: Before the vehicle enters the parking space, the system broadcasts information about the empty‑load platform. Once the vehicle is properly parked, the voice prompt provides relevant instructions; if the vehicle’s dimensions or parking position exceed the specified limits, corresponding warning messages are issued.

18. Door and Rearview Mirror Protection System: Equipped with both static and dynamic over‑width detection devices, the system automatically triggers an alarm if, during operation, a door is open or a rearview mirror is not retracted, thereby exceeding the equipment’s operating width.

19. Automatic Protection Against System Failures: Monitoring switches are installed at the equipment’s key operating components. When a fault occurs, these switches detect the condition and send a signal to trigger an alarm, enabling the control system to display the fault information. This allows maintenance personnel to quickly and efficiently diagnose and resolve the issue.

20. Protective Barriers: Install protective and warning barriers around the garage to prevent unauthorized access.