difference?
The first thing to know is that there are
no universal definitions or standards applicable to the various types of
mechanized vehicle parking. The terminology used is typically that chosen by
the manufacturer, hence the confusion and lack of consistency. We’ll try to
sort this out for you.
Mechanical
Parking
The term, “mechanical parking”, most often refers
to the use of electro-mechanical devices or systems to park more vehicles in a
fixed amount of land area. This is accomplished primarily by parking vehicles
vertically, one on top of another, by means of some lifting mechanisms.
“Mechanical parking” is the most generic
term and is an applicable and accurate description for the broad range of
technologies and designs: they are all mechanical and they are utilized for
parking. Systems with capacities of two cars or two thousand cars as well as
those that are fully automated or semi-automated fall within the category of
mechanical parking.
Automatic
versus Automated parking Systems
Making a distinction between automated and
automatic parking may seem like splitting hairs. We agree, however there’s a difference
in usage between the two terms. Both “automatic” and “automated” are used to
describe mechanical parking systems; however, “automatic parking” appears to be
the universal term for on-vehicle systems that aid drivers in parallel parking.
This latter point may be moving mechanical parking system suppliers to more frequently
use the term, “automated parking systems.” In general, “automated parking” is
most used to describe larger capacity, fully-automatic mechanical parking
systems.
Robotic
Parking
“Robotic parking” is most often used
synonymously with automated parking. As there is no clear definition of what
constitutes a “robot”, there is a broad range of technologies that might be
considered “robotic”. Some automated parking systems have devices that resemble
robot arms or platforms that move autonomously. Nevertheless, it may be best to
understand “robotic parking” as simply meaning “automated parking”.
Rotary
Parking, Puzzle Parking, Stacker Parking, Etc.
Virtually all other terms related to
mechanical parking are used to describe a particular type of mechanical
parking. Such terms include:
- Car lifts
- Lift parking
- Pallet parking
- Puzzle parking
- Paternoster (or rotary) parking
- Stacked (or stack) parking
- Tower parking
Whether you need more parking spaces or
parking that requires less space, contact your Skyline Parking representative
for a free consultation on mechanical parking solutions.
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