US3757916A
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Self-enforcing parking system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-20
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Granted: 1973-09-11
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Expires: 1991-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A self-enforcing parking system is disclosed herein wherein the motorist must deposit the proper monetary amount in a meter before he can remove his vehicle from the parking stall. The stall comprises a flat plate having wheel guides thereon which aid in properly positioning the front wheels of the vehicle as it is driven into the stall. A front curb is positioned at the forward end of the stall to position the vehicle front wheels on a pair of pressure pads having normally open switches therein. A pair of barrier plates, driven by a hydraulic cylinder means, pivotally move upwardly behind the vehicle front wheels after the vehicle is properly positioned on the pressure pads. When the motorist desires to leave the parking stall, he must deposit the proper amount of coins in the meter to cause the barrier plates to be lowered by the hydraulic cylinder means. The parking charges are directly indicated on the meter to indicate the fee which must be paid.
Inventors
- 👤 C Selby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:54
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01F; E01F13/00; E01F13/04; E01F13/08; E01F13/085; G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/24; G07F17/244; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S194/00; Y10S194/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
383 words
In a parking system, a parking stall means adapted to accommodate a vehicle including means thereon to position the front wheels of the vehicle thereon, a parking meter means positioned adjacent said parking stall means, a barrier means pivotally movably mounted on said stall means adapted to be moved between a horizontal position to a substantially vertical position behind at least one of the vehicle front wheels, said barrier means permitting the vehicle to move onto the parking stall means when in its horizontal position and preventing the vehicle from leaving the parking stall means when in its second position, a control means operatively connecting said parking meter means and said barrier means, said control means activating said parking meter means after said vehicle moves onto said parking stall means and causing said barrier means to be moved to its said substantially vertical position, said control means causing said barrier means to remain in said vertical position during the time the vehicle is parked in said parking stall means, said control means adapted to move said barrier means to its horizontal position upon the insertion of a monetary amount into said parking meter means corresponding to the length of time the vehicle was parked on said parking stall means, said control means including a normally open pressure switch means on said parking stall means which is positioned beneath at least one of the vehicle front wheels when the vehicle is in the proper parked position, said parking meter means being deactivated until after said pressure switch means is closed by the said one wheel driving thereon as the vehicle drives upon the parking stall means, and guide means on said parking stall means for guiding the vehicle into a proper parked position on said parking stall means wherEby the said one vehicle wheel will be positioned on said pressure switch means, said parking meter means having an elapsed time charge indicating wheel means thereon which indicates to the motorist the monetary amount to be inserted into the parking meter means, said charge indicating wheel means being driven by a stepping motor means, said control means having an adjustable elapsed time timer means operatively connected to said stepping motor means so that said stepping motor may be energized for selected predetermined lengths of time.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
383 words
In a parking system, a parking stall means adapted to accommodate a vehicle including means thereon to position the front wheels of the vehicle thereon, a parking meter means positioned adjacent said parking stall means, a barrier means pivotally movably mounted on said stall means adapted to be moved between a horizontal position to a substantially vertical position behind at least one of the vehicle front wheels, said barrier means permitting the vehicle to move onto the parking stall means when in its horizontal position and preventing the vehicle from leaving the parking stall means when in its second position, a control means operatively connecting said parking meter means and said barrier means, said control means activating said parking meter means after said vehicle moves onto said parking stall means and causing said barrier means to be moved to its said substantially vertical position, said control means causing said barrier means to remain in said vertical position during the time the vehicle is parked in said parking stall means, said control means adapted to move said barrier means to its horizontal position upon the insertion of a monetary amount into said parking meter means corresponding to the length of time the vehicle was parked on said parking stall means, said control means including a normally open pressure switch means on said parking stall means which is positioned beneath at least one of the vehicle front wheels when the vehicle is in the proper parked position, said parking meter means being deactivated until after said pressure switch means is closed by the said one wheel driving thereon as the vehicle drives upon the parking stall means, and guide means on said parking stall means for guiding the vehicle into a proper parked position on said parking stall means wherEby the said one vehicle wheel will be positioned on said pressure switch means, said parking meter means having an elapsed time charge indicating wheel means thereon which indicates to the motorist the monetary amount to be inserted into the parking meter means, said charge indicating wheel means being driven by a stepping motor means, said control means having an adjustable elapsed time timer means operatively connected to said stepping motor means so that said stepping motor may be energized for selected predetermined lengths of time.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |