A device includes a plurality of support elements pivotably attached to a base. The support elements are pivotably attached to support arms. The support arms support a platform configured to hold a vehicle. The device is capable of moving between stacked and unstacked configurations, where the platform is elevated above a ground-level parking space when the device is in a stacked configuration and the platform is positioned behind or beside a ground-level parking space when the device is in an unstacked configuration. When changing between a stacked configuration and an unstacked configuration, the support elements and the support arms pivot such that the platform does not contact any vehicle parked underneath the platform.

A device for parking vehicles includes a platform a synchronization traction element on each side on the platform. One end of each traction element is fixed in a first region of the platform, and another end of each traction element is fixed in an opposite second region of the platform. Each traction element has a first part in the first region of the platform, a second part along the platform, and a third part in the second region of the platform. Each traction element is guided by a roller, and the rollers are connected by a synchronization shaft.

A device for parking vehicles includes a platform a synchronization traction element on each side on the platform. One end of each traction element is fixed in a first region of the platform, and another end of each traction element is fixed in an opposite second region of the platform. Each traction element has a first part in the first region of the platform, a second part along the platform, and a third part in the second region of the platform. Each traction element is guided by a roller, and the rollers are connected by a synchronization shaft.

The present application provides methods for loading and unloading high capacity storage equipment to a solar power canopy. The methods and structures may include horizontal support members have mechanisms to engage corresponding mechanisms on a compartment housing the high capacity storage equipment. The mechanisms may include plates, flanged surfaces, rails, tracks, hook assemblies, and ridges. The methods and structures may include a superstructure that is coupled to an moves with respect to the solar power canopy frame. The superstructure may pivot and/or rotate to allow loading and unloading. The methods and structures also may include cabinets or cubicles sized to receive one or more compartments housing the high capacity storage equipment.

The present application provides methods for loading and unloading high capacity storage equipment to a solar power canopy. The methods and structures may include horizontal support members have mechanisms to engage corresponding mechanisms on a compartment housing the high capacity storage equipment. The mechanisms may include plates, flanged surfaces, rails, tracks, hook assemblies, and ridges. The methods and structures may include a superstructure that is coupled to an moves with respect to the solar power canopy frame. The superstructure may pivot and/or rotate to allow loading and unloading. The methods and structures also may include cabinets or cubicles sized to receive one or more compartments housing the high capacity storage equipment.

An apparatus for parking objects, in particular vehicles, is provided. The apparatus includes at least one platform which can be moved by a movement device and which has a parking surface, at least one drive which is part of the movement device, and at least one traction means which is part of the movement device. The traction means connects an anchor point to the movement drive. The drive is configured as a linear drive which includes a stationary base part and a connecting element which is linearly movable with respect thereto. The movement direction of the connecting element is substantially horizontal.

An apparatus for parking objects, in particular vehicles, is provided. The apparatus includes at least one platform which can be moved by a movement device and which has a parking surface, at least one drive which is part of the movement device, and at least one traction means which is part of the movement device. The traction means connects an anchor point to the movement drive. The drive is configured as a linear drive which includes a stationary base part and a connecting element which is linearly movable with respect thereto. The movement direction of the connecting element is substantially horizontal.

A movable platform storage device for off-floor storage including a substantially vertical support member (column) anchored to a concrete floor that defines the deployment axis. The movable platform is connected to the vertical support member (column) and can be raised or lowered to one of any plurality of positions oriented generally transversely to the deployment axis by means of an electric servo-motor power unit and wire cable lifting system. The column is available in different lengths to accommodate ceiling height limitations and desired raised platform heights. The platform storage device can be used as a single stand-alone unit or multiple storage units can be combined in a configuration that creates a unique electric/mechanical powered elevated mezzanine system with increase elevated storage area. The servo motor electric/mechanical wireless power system on each of the combined storage lifts can be programmed identically so that all platforms will raise and lower simultaneously. The strength of the unique angled column design and wrap around moveable carriage equipped with a back-brace system (that may be modified) allows the invention to support and lift a variety of adjustable platform configurations that may be needed for various storage applications. Most customers will want to install the storage lift column as close to a wall as possible to maximize the garage floor storage space under the raised platform. The standard adjustable platform is either a square or rectangular configuration. This platform configuration would not allow the column to be placed tightly into a corner and valuable under platform garage floor storage area would be lost. The issue is resolved with a “corner” designed platform that allows the column to be installed very close to the interior corner of the garage. This uniquely designed platform can be manufactured in various sizes. Alternative adjustable platform configurations can also be used. These various platform configurations can be installed on the invention because of the unique wrap around carriage's ability to support alternative back brace systems and under platform support systems to which various platform sizes and configurations may be attached. These (almost infinite) adjustable platform configurations allow the column to be installed and operated so that a minimum amount of available garage floor storage space is compromised.

The disclosure relates to an automated parking device comprising a frame, on which at least one movable, in particular raisable or lowerable platform is provided, and the automated parking device is equipped with a chain, part of which forms at least part of a chain deflection system. The chain deflection system consists of at least one chain piece, preferably a roller chain piece, and a deflection piece.

The present application provides methods for loading and unloading high capacity storage equipment to a solar power canopy. The methods and structures may include horizontal support members have mechanisms to engage corresponding mechanisms on a compartment housing the high capacity storage equipment. The mechanisms may include plates, flanged surfaces, rails, tracks, hook assemblies, and ridges. The methods and structures may include a superstructure that is coupled to an moves with respect to the solar power canopy frame. The superstructure may pivot and/or rotate to allow loading and unloading. The methods and structures also may include cabinets or cubicles sized to receive one or more compartments housing the high capacity storage equipment.