18134934. DOCKING SYSTEM BETWEEN VEHICLE AND BUILDING AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
Contents
- 1 DOCKING SYSTEM BETWEEN VEHICLE AND BUILDING AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 DOCKING SYSTEM BETWEEN VEHICLE AND BUILDING AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
DOCKING SYSTEM BETWEEN VEHICLE AND BUILDING AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Ki Hyun Choi of Yongin-Si (KR)
DOCKING SYSTEM BETWEEN VEHICLE AND BUILDING AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18134934 titled 'DOCKING SYSTEM BETWEEN VEHICLE AND BUILDING AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR
Simplified Explanation
The docking system described in the patent application is a mechanism that connects a vehicle to a building through a sealing unit, allowing for the internal space of the vehicle and the indoor space of the building to become one.
- The docking system includes an entrance frame that extends towards the vehicle door.
- It has an external door on the vehicle side and an internal door on the building side, both of which can be opened.
- A sealing unit is inserted into the entrance frame to connect the internal space of the vehicle and the indoor space of the building.
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in automated parking systems, car wash facilities, or loading/unloading areas where a secure connection between a vehicle and a building is required.
Problems Solved
The docking system solves the problem of efficiently transferring goods or people between a vehicle and a building while maintaining a sealed connection to protect against external elements.
Benefits
The system provides a convenient and secure way to transfer items or individuals between a vehicle and a building without exposure to outdoor conditions. It also streamlines the process of loading and unloading, reducing the risk of damage or theft.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Sealed Vehicle-to-Building Docking System for Efficient Transfers"
Possible Prior Art
There are existing loading dock systems that facilitate the transfer of goods between trucks and warehouses, but the specific design of a docking system connecting a vehicle to a building through a sealing unit may be a novel innovation.
Unanswered Questions
How does the sealing unit maintain a secure connection between the vehicle and the building?
The patent application does not provide detailed information on the mechanism by which the sealing unit ensures a tight seal between the vehicle and the building.
What materials are used in the construction of the docking system to withstand various weather conditions?
The patent application does not specify the materials used in the construction of the docking system or whether they are weather-resistant.
Original Abstract Submitted
A docking system between a vehicle and a building and a control method therefor include an entrance frame configured to extend in a direction towards a vehicle door, an external door provided at a side of the vehicle door to be opened, an internal door spaced from the external door and provided at a side of the building to be opened, and a sealing unit inserted into the entrance frame to be provided between the external door and the internal door, and configured to selectively extend in the direction toward the vehicle door to connect an internal space of the vehicle and an indoor space of the building into one space.
