400results about "Vehicle drying apparatus" patented technology

Methods of blow drying vehicles with two or three superimposed dryers mounted for linear movement along the length of a vehicle include blow dryers having either fixed or pivotal nozzles so that air can be blown at the vehicle in predetermined patterns that have been found to more efficiently dry the vehicle. Further, a pivotal nozzle system is disclosed wherein a frustoconical nozzle is pivotally mounted on a horizontal axis for reciprocating movement by a linear actuator so that the nozzle can be oriented in desirable positions for effecting the drying operations described in the disclosed methods.

A vehicle wash component for a vehicle wash system, including a frame portion and an air delivery portion disposed on the air delivery portion. The air delivery portion is configured to emit high velocity air onto a vehicle exterior. A fluid delivery portion is disposed on the frame portion. The fluid delivery portion is configured to emit high pressure fluid onto the vehicle exterior. The fluid delivery portion is disposed rearward from the air delivery portion with respect to a direction of travel of a vehicle. The air delivery portion and the fluid delivery portion are configured to emit the high velocity air and the high pressure fluid onto the vehicle exterior simultaneously.

A system and method for cleaning a two-wheeled vehicle, such as a bicycle (100). The bicycle's transmission system is activated, for example, by spinning the rear wheel (108). Then, degreaser from the degreasing solution source (62) is sprayed via some or all of the nozzles (28,29) onto the corresponding parts of the bicycle. At this time, those brushes (24) that rotate are rotated. The brushes (24) approach the bicycle to the appropriate distance where the hairs can be in touch with the bicycle to brush away and clean the dirt mechanically. After waiting for the degreaser product (62) to make its effect, cleaning product from the cleaning product source is sprayed via the nozzles (28,29) onto the corresponding parts of the bicycle. When brush rotation is stopped, air from the pressurized air source (64) is blown via the nozzles (28,29) onto the corresponding parts of the bicycle to dry them.

An embodiment of the invention provides an intelligent car washing device, system and method. The intelligent car washing device comprises a processing module as well as a detection module, a guide module and a car washing module which are electrically connected with the processing module, wherein the detection module is used for detecting a car and recognizing identification information of the car; the processing module is used for uploading recognized identification information to a default authentication server and receiving instruction information sent by the authentication server; the guide module is used for executing corresponding guide operation when receiving the instruction information, so that the car is moved to a preset position; the car washing module is used for washing the car when the car is moved to the preset position. The car can be guided automatically and cleaned, manual intervention is not needed, the labor can be saved, the cost can be reduced, and the washing efficiency can be increased.

An article of manufacture suitable for cleaning the top of a vehicle, comprising: at least one blower: and a support for said blower, wherein said support positions the blower to blow snow or debris from the top of a vehicle. This invention improves on prior art by using blowers to remove snow from large vehicles.

An improved brush for automatic motor vehicle washing systems, characterized in that said washing brush comprises a plurality of endless belt elements entrained, at the two end portions thereof, on entraining rollers driven by one or more electric motors or mechanical driving means to perform a linear movement pattern including a double rectilinear translation movement and a partial rotary movement.

An autonomous vehicle washing and drying apparatus (10) that is truly portable, easily stored, and capable of fully independent and automatic operation. The apparatus (10) is self-contained and requires no connection to a water or power source. One or more tanks (175) hold the necessary water, detergent and automotive chemicals used for washing the exterior surface of the vehicle (A). A power source such as a battery (250), fuel cell, or electrical energy generated by an onboard electrical generator powered by a gasoline, ethanol, or hybrid engine provides electrical power for the various electrical components that comprise the apparatus. One or more sensors (210, 212) constantly determine the distance of the apparatus (10) in relation to the vehicle (A). The one or more sensors (210, 212) provide the distance information to an electronic control system (200) for guiding the movement of the apparatus (10) on a circumferential path (P) around the vehicle. The apparatus (10) can also dry the vehicle (A) in a manner similar to the washing operation.

A dryer assembly for a vehicle wash system for emitting high velocity air onto a vehicle exterior includes a housing having an air inlet and an outlet. The air inlet is in communication with a motor assembly having an operating and a non-operating mode. The assembly also includes a gate mechanism in communication with the air inlet. The gate mechanism includes a plurality of pedals that are each pivotable between a first position and a second position. The gate mechanism is in communication with a controller, which directs movement of the plurality of pedals from the first position where the plurality of pedals surround the inlet opening such that air can flow into the housing and the second position where each of the plurality of pedals covers a portion of the inlet opening such that in their entirety the plurality of pedals obstruct the inlet opening to prevent air for flowing into the housing.

Described is a system and apparatus for stripping fluids from the surface of a passing vehicle. The apparatus includes an inflatable blower bag for attaching with a duct structure. The inflatable blower bag includes an entrance for receiving air from the support structure and an exit for directing air onto a passing vehicle. A flexible water stripping blade is positioned proximate the exit such that as the bag falls onto a passing vehicle, the flexible blade engages with the passing vehicle and strips water from the passing vehicle.

The present invention relates to a system for projecting a pre-selected flow rate of dry compressed air onto a vehicle to prevent accumulation of excess water. The present invention also relates to a method for utilizing a compressed air vehicle drying system.

An arrangement for a self-service carwash includes a source of pressurized air; a source of pressurized cleaning fluid; a system of plumbing for interconnecting the source of pressurized air and the source of pressurized cleaning fluid with a spray wand; and a system of valves for alternatively directing either pressurized cleaning fluid or pressurized air through the spray wand. The spray wand includes an adjustable nozzle. The source of pressurized air includes a storage tank, an air compressor or a combination of both. The system of valves is electronically controllable.

In order to provide an easy-to-assemble drier (100) for drying surface-treated workpieces, in particular vehicle bodies (110), which are each disposed on a respective workpiece carrier (109), comprising a drier housing (102) having a drier tunnel (108), through which the workpieces are moved along a conveying direction (112) and which is delimited in a downward direction by a drier floor (116) comprising a plurality of floor elements (118), and a conveying device (138) that conveys the workpieces through the drier tunnel (108), it is proposed that the conveying device (138) comprises a plurality of carrying roller units (140), which are disposed successively in the conveying direction (112) and each comprise at least one carrying roller (142), on which the workpiece carriers (109) rest as they are conveyed through the drier tunnel (108), wherein the carrying roller units (140) are each mountable separately on a respective floor element (118) of the drier floor (116).

An air duct for a motor vehicle air dryer has an outer shell defining an inner surface. A porous, fluid permeable lining for attenuating noise caused by turbulent air flow through the air duct is positioned on the shell inner surface, and defines an inner surface. The lining is retained in place by a relatively rigid expanded mesh adjacent the inner surface of the lining. The interior lining and mesh is preferably removable from the outer shell, but may be permanently mounted therein.

The invention discloses a vehicle cleaning machine with an anti-collision protection door and a control method of the vehicle cleaning machine. An existing vehicle cleaning machine cannot stop operating in case of accident collisions in the operating process, and neither an air knife nor a transverse brush is provided with a falling prevention mechanism. The vehicle cleaning machine with the anti-collision protection door comprises a gantry frame, a vertical small brush mechanism, a vertical brush mechanism, a transverse brush mechanism, a belt fracture insurance mechanism, an anti-collision safety door mechanism and an air drying mechanism. The anti-collision safety door mechanism comprises the anti-collision door, a linear bearing, an anti-collision polished shaft, a first anti-collision fixing plate, a second anti-collision fixing plate, an anti-collision spring, an anti-collision hinge, a lock cylinder, a door lock and an anti-collision sensor. The belt fracture insurance mechanism comprises a retaining support, a sensor fixing plate, an anti-fracture sensor, a retaining spring, a bumper bar, a roller and a stop dog. The vehicle cleaning machine can automatically complete cleaning of vehicles conveniently and quickly. Through arrangement of the anti-collision safety door mechanism, the vehicle cleaning machine is shut down immediately in case of accidents and effectively prevented from hurting people and vehicles by accident, thereby having extremely high safety.

The invention provides a gantry type automatic vehicle washing machine. The gantry type automatic vehicle washing machine comprises a chassis washing system, a cross beam, a fan group, a sliding platform and a rotating mechanism, wherein the chassis washing system is positioned at the bottom of a portal frame; the cross beam is arranged on a longitudinal slide rail of the portal frame in a slidingmanner; the fan group is arranged on the cross beam; the sliding platform is arranged on the cross beam in a sliding manner; the rotating mechanism is mounted on the sliding platform; a mounting frame is connected to a rotating shaft of the rotating mechanism; a liquid spraying frame and a rolling brush frame are arranged on the mounting frame, wherein the liquid spraying frame consists of a toprod and a side rod, and the rolling brush frame consists of a top rod and a side rod; a nozzle connected with a liquid source is distributed on the liquid spraying frame; a rolling brush is arranged along the rolling brush frame; and by using an assorted rotation driving mechanism, the rolling brush rotates, is matched with the liquid spraying frame to run around a vehicle body along with the rolling brush frame so as to form a rolling brush and spray-cleaning structure and is matched with fans to form a wiping and air-drying structure. According to the gantry type automatic vehicle washing machine is a small-sized automatic vehicle washing machine in which non-contact type washing and contact type washing are combined; and through cooperative operation of the rolling brush running aroundthe vehicle body and a high pressure spraying rod, the washing effect is improved, resource waste is reduced, and washing equipment is simplified.

A process chamber (5) has an interior space (39). In the interior space (39), there is a receiving region (15) for workplaces (3). The process chamber (5) has an opening (12, 14) for the entry and exit of workplaces (3). The process chamber includes an arrangement (17, 19, 25, 29, 33, 37, 35) for injecting gaseous fluid into the interior space (39), The arrangement for injecting gaseous fluid has at least one nozzle (17, 19) for producing a fluid flow curtain (21, 23) between the opening (12, 14) and the receiving region (15) for workplaces (3).

The surface of a car is easily scratched by high-speed rotating rolling brushes of existing gantry type and tunnel type car washing machines, and non-contact type car washing machines only with water spraying swing arms cannot effectively remove dirt; much water is consumed (for example, a tunnel type car washing machine needs 40-50 liters of water for one car), and much electricity is consumed (for example, a tunnel type car washing machine consumes 35 kilowatt of electricity per hour); although the cleanliness of manual cleaning is high and the water consumption is low, workers are difficult to hire because of disadvantaged social position, poor work environment and large labor intensity. According to the intelligent manipulator type multifunctional car washing machine, structures of existing car washing machines are completely changed, and the machine can simulate movements of workers and can accurately control the cleaning process. A manipulator is taken as a main work body and is matched with three-dimensional stereo imaging equipment, an automatic car traction device, a car chassis washing device, a system control computer, a saturated vapor instant generator, a compressed air blowing device, a water mist spraying device and a scrubbing plate device to finish car appearance washing work.

The invention discloses a gantry type full-automatic vehicle washing system which comprises a vehicle washing machine, a waste water treatment device, a main controller, monitoring recognition devicesand vehicle locating devices. Vehicle washing machine rails are arranged below the vehicle washing machine. The waste water treatment device communicates with a waste water groove. The monitoring recognition devices are installed on the vehicle washing machine. The vehicle locating devices are arranged between the vehicle washing machine rails. The waste water groove is formed below the vehicle locating devices. The vehicle washing machine, the waste water treatment device, the monitoring recognition devices and the vehicle locating devices are connected with the main controller. The gantry type full-automatic vehicle washing system is high in automation degree overall, high in washing efficiency and good in effect, water resource waste is effectively slowed, vehicle washing cost is saved, the situation that vehicle washing waste water is directly drained and thus water pollution is caused is avoided, and therefore the city appearance and the living environment of citizens are prevented from being affected.

A component for removing water from a vehicle exterior in a vehicle wash process includes a base portion for supporting the component adjacent a path of travel of a vehicle. The base portion is connected to a frame portion and the frame portion is configured to move with respect the vehicle as the vehicle passes the component. The frame portion is in communication with a control mechanism which automatically directed the frame portion to move as the vehicle nears the frame portion to effectuate the removal of water from the vehicle exterior. The frame portion includes a plurality of media elements in communication therewith and configured to contact a vehicle exterior to remove excess water therefrom. At least a portion of each of the plurality of media elements consists of an absorbent polyvinyl alcohol material.

A vehicle wash system having an entrance end, an exit end, and a vehicle treatment area. The system including a dryer element disposed on a frame adjacent the exit end. The dryer element includes an air inlet, a plurality of air outlets, and a housing constructed of a translucent material. The dryer element includes light source disposed in the housing and configured to emit light in a plurality of different colors. The light source has a plurality of modes each corresponding to a different system condition. The system also includes a controller in communication with the light source and configured to enable the plurality of modes in response to a detected system condition.

The invention relates to the technical field of passenger car cleaning equipment, in particular to passenger car dedusting equipment and a passenger car dedusting and cleaning integrated system. The passenger car dedusting equipment comprises an air blowing device and a dust collecting device. The dust collecting device comprises baffles and an underground collecting channel; the baffles are arranged below a bottom plate of a car body rear engine room, abut against the outer sides of wheels and form a negative pressure space with the bottom plate of the car body rear engine room; the air blowing device blows dust from the car body rear engine room into the negative pressure space; a dust inlet of the underground collecting channel communicates with the negative pressure space; and a dust outlet of the underground collecting channel is provided with a dust collecting filter assembly. The baffles are located below the bottom plate of the car body rear engine room, form the negative pressure airtight space with the rear engine room bottom plate and conduct spraying, blowing and cleaning on the rear engine room, dust enters the underground collecting channel through the dust inlet, then is collected, filtered and treated by the dust collecting filter assembly and is discharged, no-restraint flying of the large amount of dust generated in the spraying and blowing process is avoided, a healthy and safe working environment of workers is guaranteed, and atmospheric environment protection is facilitated.

The invention relates to an automatic vehicle washing system. The main technical problems that manual vehicle washing is time-consuming, laborious and inefficient in the prior art are solved. The automatic vehicle washing system includes a platform, a washing area is arranged on the platform, the washing area includes a walking passage arranged on the platform, and the walking passage includes a sewer arranged on the platform, a limiting lever arranged in the position, on the two sides of the sewer, on the platform and a conveying belt arranged in the position, between the sewer and the limiting lever, on the platform. The platform is provided with a plurality of liquid spraying pipe frames which cross the walking passage and are used for vehicle washing, an upper surface washing device used for vehicle washing, a side surface washing device used for vehicle washing, a plurality of water spraying pipe frames used for vehicle washing and an air drying device used for vehicle air dryingafter washing in sequence. According to the technical scheme, the problem is solved well, and the automatic vehicle washing system can be used for vehicle washing.

A vehicle wash system may have a drying station that may have a frame and a blower mounted on the frame. The blower may be used blowing liquid from the surface of a vehicle and may have a plenum with a cavity opening, an exit port, and an interior cavity. An impeller may be positioned inside the cavity, and when driven by a motor, may be operable to draw air into the cavity compress the air, and then emit an airflow from the plenum through the exit port. The blower may have an inlet region formed proximate the cavity opening and be in communication with the cavity. The inlet region may have a generally tubular inlet opening. A movement apparatus may be provided that is movable axially relative to the inlet opening to vary the size of the tubular inlet opening. The system may also include a sensor system operable to detect the presence and / or absence of a vehicle at drying station. A controller may be in communication with the sensor system and be operable to control the position of the movement device dependent upon the presence and / or absence of a vehicle to be dried.

Stacked inner and outer discs are mounted over an air blower inlet opening of each blower in a car wash system drying zone with matched sets of radial slots and spokes formed in each disc. An actuator rotates one disc between positions in which the set of slots in one disc is aligned with the set of slots in the other disc to allow air flow into the blower inlet to dry a car in the dryer zone to a position in which the set of spokes overlie the set of slots in the other disc to thereby block inlet air flow to reduce the load on a blower motor when a car is not in the dryer zone.

A manually operated vehicle blow-drying device having a swingable overhead boom and an air supply hose extending down from a distal end of the boom.

A vehicle wash and wax system comprising a liquid coating dispensing station and a waterfall dispensing station to dump a continuous sheet of fluid onto the liquid coating on the surface of the vehicle. The waterfall dispensing station has a tank structure with a weir member to form the continuous liquid sheet dump. Chemical agents, such as optical brighteners, dyes and a carnauba wax emulsion may be introduced in the waterfall dispensing station for the continuous liquid sheet dump.

The invention discloses a vehicle cleaning informatization control system comprising a door type vehicle cleaning machine. A wind force drying driving module, a dust removing driving module, a foam cleaning driving module, a water gun cleaning driving module and a moving range control module are arranged in the door type vehicle cleaning machine. The wind force drying driving module, the dust removing driving module, the foam cleaning driving module and the water gun cleaning driving module are connected with the moving range control module. A touch display module, a vehicle size scanning module, a paint face roughness detecting module, a paint face humidity detecting module, a central processor and a timing module are further arranged in the door type vehicle cleaning machine. The problems of waste of the water resource and power resources and damage to vehicle paint due to the fact that according to an existing vehicle cleaning machine, different cleaning schemes cannot be made aiming at different vehicle conditions are solved.