Multi-staged automobile parking apparatus

A multi-stage automobile parking apparatus which comprises:

• pallet means for receiving and supporting an automobile thereon;
• support arm means, means mounting said support arm means to rotate about a horizontal axis at one end thereof and connecting its other end to one end region of said pallet means,
• first pallet guide means on said support arm means to facilitate pivotal movement of one end of said pallet means about said horizontal axis and sliding movement of one end of said pallet means thereon in the longitudinal direction thereof;
• second pallet guide means for guiding said pallet means at an opposite end region thereof and defining a predetermined path of movement for said opposite end region of the pallet, means on said pallet means for engaging said first and second guide means;
• drive means, connection means drivingly connecting said drive means with said pallet means and support arm means to bring about rotation thereof about said horizontal axis such that one end of said pallet means rotates with respect to the support arm means about said horizontal axis while the opposite end region of the pallet travels along said predetermined path of said second guide means so that said pallet means is maintained substantially horizontal during rotation of the support arm means about said horizontal axis;
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• auxiliary plate means, hinge means connecting said auxiliary plate means to said pallet means at one end thereof remote from said support arm means, connecting means connecting said auxiliary plate means with said support arm means such that said auxiliary plate means is pivoted between a first and second position in response to movement of said support arm means.