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Vehicle washing system

a technology for washing systems and vehicles, applied in the direction of vehicle exterior cleaning apparatus, cleaning process and apparatus, cleaning apparatus, etc., can solve problems such as subject to damage, and achieve the effects of minimizing collision risk, minimizing corrosion risk, and minimizing collision risk

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-06-23
ANDERSON PETER J +1
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The system reduces the risk of damage, enhances all-weather operation, improves cleaning efficiency, and minimizes maintenance by positioning the wash components out of the collision path and ensuring thorough vehicle coverage with the use of pivotable and oscillating nozzles.

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However, prior art systems of this type have been configured such that they are subject to damage by vehicles which enter the wash bay improperly and collide with certain components of the system.

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[0031] In the description which follows like parts are marked throughout the specification and drawing with the same reference numerals respectively. The drawing figures are not necessarily to scale and certain features may be shown in generalized or schematic form in the interest of clarity and conciseness.

[0032] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a vehicle washing system in accordance with the present invention is illustrated and generally designated by the numeral 20. The washing system 20 is characterized by a linearly traversable frame 22 comprising a bridge section 24 and opposed support sections 26 and 28, see FIG. 3 also. The frame 22, including support sections 24, 26 and 28, is adapted for linear reciprocating movement along opposed, generally rectangular cross section, guide and support rails 30 and 32, FIG. 1, which are mounted on suitable support legs 34, spaced apart within a wash room or wash bay 36, also as shown in FIG. 1. Wash room or bay 36 includes a vehicle driveway 3...

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Abstract

An automotive vehicle washing system includes a frame comprising a bridge member end opposed and support sections mounted for linear reciprocating movement on spaced apart support rails. Pivoting washing nozzle support arms are mounted on the bridge section and are interconnected by a drive motor and drive pulleys to move in opposite directions to wash the sides and opposite ends of a vehicle. Each arm includes movable arm sections supporting spaced apart nozzle assemblies which may move toward each other or away from each other to size a vehicle according to its width. Each arm includes opposed elongated beam members which also provide fluid conducting passages for conducting washing fluids to the nozzle assemblies. Certain ones of the nozzle assemblies are drivenly connected to an oscillating servomotor. The servomotor is also used to position the pivoting arm sections through a lost motion coupling and a gear drive unit.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention pertains to an automotive vehicle washing system including opposed remotely controlled spray nozzle support arms mounted for pivotal movement on a frame which traverses along opposed support rails to carry out a vehicle washing cycle. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Automotive vehicle washing systems of various types are known. Two basic systems have been developed, one comprising so called contact types wherein brushes or pads come into physical contact with the vehicle body to perform the washing function. The second type of system widely used is commonly referred to in the art as non-contact or touchless systems. Still further, so-called tunnel or drive through washing systems of both types are well known as well as so-called rollover systems wherein the vehicle remains stationary in the wash bay and the system moves with respect to the vehicle to perform the washing operation. [0003] Non-contact or touchless type washing sys...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B60S3/04
CPCB60S3/04
Inventor ANDERSON, PETER J.
Owner ANDERSON PETER J
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