Abstract
The car access time is a key parameter, especially in a huge
stereo-garage, where this one should be decreased as much as possible.
This paper proposes a novel stereo-garage. Adopting the linear induction
motors (LIMs), the system has a simple structure and rapid response
capability. In the stereo-garage, several LIMs are installed below the
crossbeam on a lifting platform, and several LIMs are fixed on the top of
a moving frame. During the operation of LIMs, the moving frame moves
forward and backward to reach the required parking place, whereas the
crossbeam moves horizontally in order to take or store the vehicle
rapidly. All these LIMs are the same and should be designed at a low
frequency. The influences of key structure parameters and dynamic
performances are investigated, based on FEM. The predicted results are
validated by a prototype. Finally, the designed LIMs are successfully
applied in two 8-layer stereo-garages.
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