Elevator car parking systems for india’s parking problems

Traffic on the roads and insufficient parking space have been areas of concern in most Indian cities for some years now.With rising urban incomes, easy finance and affordable cars launching in the market, almost every middle-class family owns a car. The more affluent own 2 or more cars - all adding to the exponential rise in vehicular population.

Shortage of parking space and the Indian preference for parking on roads results in narrower lanes, hindering the flow of traffic and making it impossible for public transport.

Elevator car parking systems

Multi-level car parking system (MLCPS) offers a sound solution for India's parking problems. These automated parking systems offer a safe, easy-to-use and efficient alternative for drivers and property owners.

Elevator car parking offers a variety of benefits. These include:

Land savings

Automated car parking systems help you save a substantial amount of land.As they are constructed vertically, they occupy a much smaller footprint.

Besides, the ability to park cars door-to-door and bumper-to-bumper allows these multilevel car parking systems to use even lesser space. There is noneed for stairwells, ramps, elevators so that saves space further.

Environmental savings

Automatic car parking systems mean lower car emissions and reduced fuel consumption. Cars are turned off as soon as they enter the parking bay - there is no need to idle for long periods or drive up and down ramps.

Safety & security

In an automated car parking system, the driver simply drops off the vehicle at a convenient, well-litdrive-in cabin or zone. The car hydraulic elevator carries the vehicle safely to the vacant parking spot. When returning, the driver waits in the safe, pick-up zone until the car is retrieved and delivered.

Even the car is safer in an automated multilevel system. With no pedestrians, bad drivers/valets and inattentive parking attendants, there is no risk of dents, scrapes and such damage.

Low running &maintenance costs

Given the advanced technology being used for parking systems, most multilevel car parking systems have a life span of 20+ years. Operating costs are low, and they require little maintenance. A good AMC that offers regular servicing can even increase the life of the system.

How automatic car parking works

1. The outer door of the parking facility will open automatically by identifying the vehicle via an automated identification system such as transponder or RFID. The system identifies the car and allows the transfer area door to open. The driver drives into the transfer area. He may need to position the vehicle as per directions.
2. The driver exits the car and leaves the transfer cabin. Once he is safely clear of the area, and has confirmed by pressing 'enter' on the control screen, the transfer area door closes. The car elevator lifts the car to the level with vacant parking space. Here, pallets transferthe car laterally to the designated space for storage.
3. To retrieve the vehicle, the driver will swipe an ID card of some kind. The car will be retrieved from its place, transferred laterally to the car elevator, and brought down. Once safely positioned in the transfer area, the transfer area door will open to allow the driver to get inside his car and drive out.

Wohr’s Automatic Car Parking Systems

As the world’s leading manufacturer of automatic and semi automatic car parking systems, Wohr offers a wide range of multilevel parking systems to help combat parking problems in India’s towns and cities. Two of their best selling automatic car elevator systems include:

Combiparker 555

With the tried and tested principle of stacking and moving closer together, Combiparker 555 creates even more space. With up to 8 levels on top of each other and up to 7 grids next to each other.

Vehicles are parked in parking levels with specially designed adjustable sliding carrier units. In every second grid, transport lifts ensure the lifting and lowering of vehicles. These grids also serve as the entrances and exits.

Highlights

• Compact parking on up to 8 levels above ground
• Variable arrangement of 3-7 grids beside one another
• Different car heights are possible at different levels
• Carrying capacity per platform / per car available with 2000kg
• A combination of stacking and moving cars closer together
• Independent parking
• Cost-effective technology
• High level of operating and functional safety according to EN norms
• Easy operation
• Suitable for car service centres, car dealers, car rentals, commercial & residential buildings

Slimparker 557 Tower

The new parking system Slimparker 557 offers up to 23 above-ground parking spaces on narrow and long ground plans. A central vertical lift located in the transfer area conveys the car to one of the 6 possible parking levels per system. Each parking level can store up to 4 cars.

The slim construction contours allow incorporation into a soundproof wall. This safeguards the residents of housing areas against adjacent road and rail traffic noise pollution. Narrow gaps can be used for additional car parking spaces.

Highlights

• Automatic parking system for up to 23 cars
• Carrying capacity per platform / per car available with 2000kg and 2600kg.
• Narrow gaps are perfectly closed
• Very small ground plan and very slim construction
• No space-intensive ramps and driveways
• Slim installation width of only 280 cm, can be extended up to 310 cm in 10 cm steps
• Different car heights from 150 cm to 200 cm can be accommodated
• Individual façade can be done by the developer - max. weight of approx. 50 kg per m²
• Following the idea of "Green-Parking"

Consult Wohr Parking Systems for your car parking system requirements. Wohr will study your criteria and customise the most relevant, cost-effective solutions.

Established in 1902, Wohr has been Designing, Innovating & Installing Various Parking Systems and Solutions since 1959. Wohr is one of the leading manufacturers of car parking systems worldwide. For more than 55 years now.