US 7,160,075 B1Granted

Structure for effectively increasing usable garage space

OwnerLarry Lane Blackmoreinventor

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Abstract

A commercial or residential garaging system having at least a first movable element and a second movable element configured to form a ramp permitting a vehicle to be moved between a first and a second elevation. A drive apparatus configured to simultaneously lower the first movable member while raising the second movable member. A frame assembly is provided to provide the strength and stability required for proper functioning of the movable members and the drive apparatus. One or more bearing assemblies having a plurality of bearing members are utilized in connection with the frame assembly and/or drive apparatus and are adapted to simultaneously lift a second and third movable member. A method for allowing vehicles to be parked so as to efficiently and quickly park vehicles utilizing a garaging system. A tire blocking apparatus is provided to prevent vehicles from advancing inadvertently.

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Dependent claims

A garaging system comprising:

a garage structure, comprising:
a housing structure including a roof and a front entrance;
a first area located between the roof and ground elevation;
and
a second area located within an excavated cavity below the first area;
and
a parking structure, comprising:
a first movable member positioned at the ground elevation near the front entrance of a garage, the first movable member allowing a vehicle to enter and exit the garage thereon;
a second movable member positioned at a second elevation at the base of the excavated cavity and positioned toward a rear boundary of the garage in comparison to the first movable member, the second elevation being below the ground elevation wherein the first movable member and the second movable member can be utilized to form a transition ramp permitting a vehicle to be moved between the ground elevation and the second elevation;
and
a third movable member positioned at the ground elevation adjacent the first movable member and near the rear boundary of the garage and adapted to permit a vehicle to be parked thereon.

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