A vehicle cleaning system and a vehicle cleaning method

Abstract

A vehicle cleaning system and method are disclosed. The cleaning system includes a de-icing component, a washing component, a support and collection component, and a drive component. The de-icing component is used to de-ice the vehicle chassis, the washing component is used to wash the vehicle, and the support and collection component is used to position the vehicle at the cleaning location and collect waste liquid generated by the de-icing component and / or the washing component. Both the de-icing component and the washing component are mounted on the drive component, which drives the de-icing component and the washing component to move along the X-axis. This system improves the utilization rate of the cleaning system, has strong functional integration, saves production costs, provides efficient cleaning, and enhances the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a vehicle cleaning system and a vehicle cleaning method. Background Technology

[0002] New energy vehicles typically swap batteries through the chassis. In cold weather, if rain or snow adheres to the gap between the vehicle chassis and the battery, it can easily freeze. When swapping batteries, the battery is difficult to remove due to the ice sticking to the chassis, which can easily lead to battery swapping failure.

[0003] Therefore, the vehicle needs to be de-iced before the battery is swapped. If manual de-icing is used, it is labor-intensive and inefficient. It is also easy to damage the chassis and battery during the de-icing process, which has certain limitations. If a specific de-icing and snow removal equipment is used, the utilization rate of the equipment is low. It can only be used in cold weather when the vehicle needs de-icing and snow removal, resulting in a high idle rate and easy waste of resources. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a vehicle cleaning system and a vehicle cleaning method that simultaneously has the functions of vehicle chassis de-icing and car washing, which can improve the utilization rate of the system, has stronger integration, save investment costs, and the cleaning method is simple, efficient and effective.

[0005] This invention provides a vehicle cleaning system, including a de-icing component, a washing component, a support and collection component, and a drive component. The de-icing component is used to de-ice the vehicle chassis, the washing component is used to wash the vehicle, and the support and collection component is used to position the vehicle at the cleaning location and collect waste liquid generated by the de-icing component and / or the washing component. The de-icing component and the washing component are both mounted on the drive component, and the drive component is used to drive the de-icing component and the washing component to move along the X-axis.

[0006] The de-icing component can de-ice the vehicle chassis, while the washing component can wash the vehicle body. Even when the de-icing component is idle during non-cold seasons, the entire cleaning system can still function through the washing component, preventing it from becoming idle and improving system utilization and versatility. The support and collection component can position the vehicle to improve cleaning efficiency, avoiding incomplete de-icing or cleaning due to improper vehicle positioning. The support and collection component also collects waste liquid. By integrating the de-icing and washing components onto a single drive component, both components can be driven by a single drive unit. This results in a more compact and integrated structure, saving on investment costs. Furthermore, the drive component is not idle when only de-icing or washing the vehicle is being performed, further improving utilization.

[0007] In one embodiment, the de-icing assembly includes a power unit, a support arm, and a de-icing arm. One end of the support arm is connected to the drive assembly, and the other end is connected to the de-icing arm via the power unit. The power unit drives the de-icing arm to rotate relative to the support arm, so that the de-icing arm has a working state and a non-working state relative to the vehicle. When the de-icing arm is in the working state, it rotates to the chassis position under the vehicle to perform de-icing operations on the vehicle chassis. When the de-icing arm is in the non-working state, it rotates to the side of the vehicle.

[0008] In one embodiment, the de-icing arm includes at least one extension arm, the extension arm is provided with a plurality of spray elements, and a first pipe and a second pipe are connected to the extension arm. One of the first pipe and the second pipe is used to supply de-icing fluid to the extension arm so that the spray elements can spray out de-icing fluid to perform de-icing operation on the vehicle, and the other is used to supply air to the extension arm so that the spray elements can spray air to dry the vehicle.

[0009] In one embodiment, the cleaning assembly includes a second drive source and a cleaning arm, the second drive source being used to drive the cleaning arm to rotate so that the cleaning arm can clean the sides of the vehicle.

[0010] In one embodiment, the cleaning assembly includes a second drive source and the support arm, the support arm having spray holes, and the second drive source driving the support arm to rotate so that the support arm can clean the side of the vehicle.

[0011] In one embodiment, the support collection component includes a platform, the platform including a collection area and a support area, the collection area being able to collect de-icing fluid from the de-icing component and / or cleaning fluid from the cleaning component, and the support area being located on both sides of the collection area in the Y direction for supporting the vehicle wheels.

[0012] In one embodiment, the system further includes functional components, including a liquid supply device and a gas supply device. The liquid supply device is used to provide de-icing fluid to the de-icing assembly and / or to the cleaning assembly, and the gas supply device is used to supply gas to the de-icing assembly.

[0013] In one embodiment, the cleaning assembly further includes a drying component, and the driving assembly can drive the drying component to move in the X direction. The drying component is used to dry the vehicle after cleaning.

[0014] In one embodiment, the system further includes a housing, which includes a functional area and a working area. The functional components are disposed in the functional area, and the de-icing component, the cleaning component, the support and collection component, and the drive component are disposed in the working area.

[0015] In one embodiment, the system includes a control module, a monitoring module, and a positioning module connected by communication. The control module receives cleaning request information from a vehicle. The monitoring module monitors whether the vehicle sending the cleaning request information has arrived and generates first feedback information to be sent to the control module. The positioning module locates the vehicle located on the support collection assembly to ensure that the vehicle is in the cleaning position and generates second feedback information to be sent to the control module. The control module sends control commands to the de-icing assembly and / or the washing assembly to perform de-icing and / or washing operations on the vehicle.

[0016] The present invention also proposes a vehicle cleaning method, applied to the above-mentioned vehicle cleaning system, comprising the following steps:

[0017] Vehicle monitoring: Monitors whether the vehicle that sent the cleaning request has arrived;

[0018] Vehicle positioning: The vehicle enters the support collection assembly and is positioned at the location to be cleaned;

[0019] Function selection: Select the de-icing and / or washing function for the vehicle;

[0020] De-icing: The de-icing assembly performs de-icing operations on the vehicle;

[0021] De-icing and drying: After de-icing is completed, the de-icing assembly dries the vehicle.

[0022] Cleaning: The cleaning assembly performs a cleaning operation on the vehicle;

[0023] Cleaning and drying: After de-icing is completed, the cleaning component dries the vehicle.

[0024] The vehicle cleaning method described above allows the vehicle to select the desired function, and then the cleaning system will perform the corresponding cleaning operation on the vehicle. After cleaning, the vehicle can be dried to prevent the de-icing fluid residue on the chassis from refreezing after the vehicle leaves. The cleaning is highly efficient and has excellent cleaning quality. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure from another angle of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a de-icing assembly, a cleaning assembly, and a driving assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of an ice-removing arm according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a partial schematic diagram of the power unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 7 This is another enlarged schematic diagram of the power unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cleaning assembly and a driving assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a support collection component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the housing according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a vehicle cleaning system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 12 This is a schematic flowchart of a vehicle cleaning method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] In the picture:

[0039] 10-De-icing assembly; 11-Power unit; 111-First drive source; 112-Transmission component; 113-Arc-shaped notch; 114-Shaft; 1141-Bearing component; 115-Connector; 116-Swing component; 117-Mounting base; 118-First limiting component; 119-Second limiting component; 12-Support arm; 121-Wheel set; 13-De-icing arm; 13a-Working state; 13b-Non-working state; 131-Extension arm; 132-Spraying component; 133-First connecting pipe; 134-Second connecting pipe; 135-Guide wheel;

[0040] 20-Cleaning assembly; 21-Second drive source; 22-Cleaning arm; 221-First connecting pipe; 222-Second connecting pipe; 223-Spray nozzle; 23-Drying component;

[0041] 30-Support collection component; 31-Platform; 311-Collection area; 312-Support area; 313-First positioning component; 3131-First component; 3132-Second component; 314-Second positioning component; 315-Guide channel; 32-First ramp; 33-Second ramp;

[0042] 40 - Drive component; 41 - Third drive source; 42 - Mounting bracket;

[0043] 50 - Support frame; 51 - First track; 52 - Second track;

[0044] 60 - Functional component; 61 - Clear water tank; 62 - Sedimentation tank; 63 - Circulating water tank; 64 - Proportioning system; 65 - Air storage tank; 66 - Air compressor;

[0045] 70 - Housing; 71 - Functional area; 72 - Working area; 73 - Temperature control element; 74 - Door body;

[0046] 81-Control module; 82-Monitoring module; 83-Positioning module. Detailed Implementation

[0047] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the description of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0048] Unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "setup," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms based on the specific circumstances.

[0049] The terms “upper,” “lower,” “left,” “right,” “front,” “back,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” and “outer,” etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of the invention is in use. They are only for the convenience of description and simplification, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention.

[0050] The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., are used merely to distinguish elements with similar properties, not to indicate or imply relative importance or a specific order.

[0051] The terms “include,” “comprising,” or any other variation thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, which includes not only the elements listed but also other elements not expressly listed.

[0052] New energy vehicles typically swap batteries through the chassis. In cold weather, if rain or snow adheres to the gap between the vehicle chassis and the battery, it can easily freeze. When swapping batteries, the battery is difficult to remove due to the ice sticking to the chassis, which can easily lead to battery swapping failure.

[0053] Therefore, the vehicle needs to be de-iced before the battery is swapped. If manual de-icing is used, it is labor-intensive and inefficient. It is also easy to damage the chassis and battery during the de-icing process, which has certain limitations. If a specific de-icing and snow removal equipment is used, the utilization rate of the equipment is low. It can only be used in cold weather when the vehicle needs de-icing and snow removal, resulting in a high idle rate and easy waste of resources.

[0054] As attached Figure 1 As shown in the coordinate system, the X, Y, and Z directions in the coordinate system are based on the vehicle coordinate system. The vehicle coordinate system is a special moving coordinate system used to describe the motion of a vehicle. The origin of this coordinate system coincides with the center of mass of the vehicle. When the vehicle is stationary on a level road, the X direction of this coordinate system refers to the direction parallel to the direction of travel of the vehicle, the Y direction refers to the width direction of the vehicle, and the Z direction refers to the height direction of the vehicle. It is understood that the aforementioned coordinate system is intended to illustrate the approximate positional, connection, or motion relationships of the components, and does not mean that the components in this invention must be strictly set or connected according to the above coordinate system. Those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust it according to actual needs.

[0055] As attached Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle cleaning system proposed in this invention includes a de-icing component 10, a washing component 20, a support and collection component 30, and a drive component 40. The de-icing component 10 is used to de-ice the vehicle chassis, the washing component 20 is used to wash the vehicle, and the support and collection component 30 is used to support the vehicle. The vehicle can be parked on the support and collection component 30 and positioned on the support and collection component 30. The support and collection component 30 can position the vehicle to be cleaned. The vehicle completes the de-icing and / or washing operations on the support and collection component 30, and the support and collection component 30 can collect the waste liquid generated from the de-icing component 10 and / or the washing component 20. The de-icing component 10 and the washing component 20 are both mounted on the drive component 40. The drive component 40 is used to drive the de-icing component 10 and the washing component 20 to move relative to the support and collection component 30 in the X direction to achieve vehicle de-icing and / or washing.

[0056] The de-icing component 10 can de-ice the vehicle chassis, and the cleaning component 20 can clean the vehicle body. When the de-icing component 10 is idle in the non-cold season, the entire cleaning system can still achieve the cleaning function through the cleaning component 20, so as not to make the entire cleaning system idle, thus improving the system utilization rate and making it more applicable.

[0057] The support collection component 30 can locate the vehicle to improve the vehicle cleaning efficiency and avoid the problem of incomplete de-icing or inadequate cleaning due to the vehicle's improper positioning. In addition, the support collection component 30 can collect waste liquid.

[0058] By integrating the de-icing component 10 and the cleaning component 20 onto the drive component 40, the drive component 10 and the cleaning component 20 can be driven by a single drive component 40. The overall structure is more compact and highly integrated, which can save on investment costs. Moreover, the drive component 40 will not be idle when the vehicle is only being de-iced or cleaned, thus improving utilization.

[0059] The vehicle cleaning system proposed in this invention has both vehicle chassis de-icing and car washing functions. When the vehicle does not need de-icing, the vehicle cleaning system of this invention can also be used for car washing, which improves the utilization rate of the system and avoids the problem of idleness.

[0060] In one example of the present invention, as shown in the appendix Figure 4 As shown, the de-icing assembly 10 includes a power unit 11, a support arm 12, and a de-icing arm 13. One end of the support arm 12 is connected to the drive assembly 40, and the other end is connected to the de-icing arm 13 through the power unit 11. The power unit 11 is used to drive the de-icing arm 13 to rotate relative to the support arm 12, so that the de-icing arm 13 has a working state 13a and a non-working state 13b relative to the vehicle.

[0061] When the de-icing arm 13 is in working state 13a, the de-icing arm 13 rotates relative to the support arm 12 to a position extending under the vehicle chassis. Driven by the drive assembly 40, the de-icing arm 13 moves along the X direction to perform de-icing operations on the vehicle chassis. When the de-icing arm 13 is in non-working state 13b, the de-icing arm 13 rotates relative to the support arm 12 to the side of the vehicle so that the orthographic projection of the de-icing arm 13 in the Z direction does not overlap with the orthographic projection of the vehicle in the Z direction. The vehicle can drive away from the support collection assembly 30, so that the de-icing arm 13 does not interfere with the vehicle. When the cleaning system does not perform de-icing but only cleaning, the de-icing arm 13 will not interfere with the normal use of the cleaning assembly 20.

[0062] Appendix Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the power unit 11 when the de-icing arm 13 is in working state 13a is attached. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the power unit 11 when the de-icing arm 13 is in a non-working state 13b, in conjunction with the attached diagram. Figure 6 and attached Figure 7 The power unit 11 includes a first drive source 111 and a transmission component 112. The first drive source 111 is connected to the de-icing arm 13 through the transmission component 112. The first drive source 111 is used to drive the transmission component 112 to rotate, thereby driving the de-icing arm 13 to rotate relative to the support arm 12.

[0063] For example, as shown in the appendix Figure 7 As shown, one end of the transmission component 112 is connected to the output shaft of the first drive source 111, and the other end is connected to the de-icing arm 13. A shaft 114 is provided on one side of the first drive source 111, and the shaft 114 can rotate around its own axis. An arc-shaped notch 113 is provided on the transmission component 112, through which the transmission component 112 contacts the shaft 114. The first drive source 111 drives the transmission component 112 to move axially along its output shaft. The transmission component 112 applies force to the shaft 114 through the arc-shaped notch 113, causing the shaft 114 to rotate around its own axis, and causing the transmission component 112 and the shaft 114 to rotate synchronously, thereby driving the de-icing arm 13 to rotate relative to the support arm 12. For example, as shown in the attached diagram... Figure 7 As shown, the transmission component 112 includes a connector 115 and a swing component 116. One end of the connector 115 is connected to the de-icing arm 13, and the other end is connected to the swing component 116. The swing component 116 is used to connect to the output shaft of the first drive source 111. An arc-shaped notch 113 is formed on the swing component 116.

[0064] Optionally, the connector 115 and the swing member 116 are detachably connected by screws.

[0065] Optionally, the connector 115 and the de-icing arm 13 are detachably connected by screws.

[0066] For example, in conjunction with the appendix Figure 6 and attached Figure 7 The power unit 11 also includes a mounting base 117, which includes a receiving cavity. The first drive source 111 and the transmission component 112 mentioned above are both located in the receiving cavity. A first opening is provided on the mounting base 117, which communicates with the receiving cavity. The first opening allows one end of the connector 115 to pass through the receiving cavity and connect to the de-icing arm 13.

[0067] For example, the mounting base 117 has a second opening that communicates with the receiving cavity and is used to avoid the de-icing arm 13 in the working state 13a.

[0068] For example, the shaft 114 described above is mounted in the receiving cavity by a bearing member 1141 so that the shaft 114 can rotate about its own axis relative to the bearing member 1141 in the receiving cavity.

[0069] Optionally, the bearing 1141 is detachably installed in the receiving cavity to facilitate adjustment of the installation position of the shaft 114 according to the adjustment requirements of the de-icing arm 13.

[0070] Optionally, the shaft 114 extends along the Z direction.

[0071] For example, as shown in the appendix Figure 6 As shown, the mounting base 117 is provided with a first limiting member 118. The first limiting member 118 is located on the side of the mounting base 117 in the Y direction closer to the vehicle. When the de-icing arm 13 is in the working state 13a, the first limiting member 118 contacts the transmission member 112 to limit the de-icing arm 13, preventing it from rotating too much, and also to position it to prevent it from rotating too little. The setting of the first limiting member 118 can ensure that the de-icing arm 13 rotates into place, avoids de-icing dead angles, and helps to ensure the de-icing effect.

[0072] For example, as shown in the appendix Figure 7 As shown, the mounting base 117 is provided with a second limiting member 119. The second limiting member 119 is located on the side of the mounting base 117 away from the vehicle in the Y direction. When the de-icing arm 13 is in the non-working state 13b, the second limiting member 119 contacts the transmission member 112 to limit the de-icing arm 13, so as to prevent it from rotating too much when resetting and to play a positioning role, so as to prevent it from rotating too little and interfering with the vehicle due to insufficient avoidance. This ensures that the de-icing arm 13 is reset in place and avoids interference with the vehicle after de-icing is completed.

[0073] For example, as shown in the appendix Figure 5 As shown, the de-icing arm 13 includes at least one extension arm 131. The extension arm 131 includes a functional cavity for containing de-icing fluid or gas. The extension arm 131 is provided with a plurality of spray elements 132, and the functional cavity communicates with the spray elements 132. Figure 4 The extension arm 131 is connected to a first connector 133 and a second connector 134. One of the first connector 133 and the second connector 134 supplies de-icing fluid to the extension arm 131, enabling the spray nozzle 132 to spray de-icing fluid for vehicle de-icing. The other connector supplies air to the extension arm 131, enabling the spray nozzle 132 to spray air for post-de-icing drying of the vehicle. When de-icing is required, the extension arm 131 sprays de-icing fluid onto the vehicle chassis through the spray nozzle 132 to complete the de-icing operation. After de-icing is completed, the extension arm 131 sprays air onto the vehicle chassis through the spray nozzle 132 to dry the chassis and prevent further icing due to residual de-icing fluid. Optionally, high-pressure water is used as the de-icing fluid.

[0074] Optionally, the spray element 132 adopts a fan-shaped nozzle, which can spray de-icing liquid or gas in a fan shape to improve de-icing or drying efficiency.

[0075] Optionally, the number of extension arms 131 is set to two, and they are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the vehicle in the Y direction.

[0076] In one example of the present invention, as shown in the appendix Figure 4 As shown, the cleaning assembly 20 includes a second drive source 21 and a cleaning arm 22. The output shaft of the second drive source 21 is connected to one end of the cleaning arm 22 and is used to drive the cleaning arm 22 to rotate axially around its output shaft so that the cleaning arm 22 can clean the side of the vehicle. When the drive assembly 40 drives the cleaning arm 22 to move along the X direction and from the front of the vehicle to the rear of the vehicle, or from the rear of the vehicle to the front of the vehicle, the second drive source 21 drives the cleaning arm 22 to rotate so that the cleaning arm 22 can rotate to the rear side or the front side of the vehicle for cleaning, thereby achieving 360° cleaning of the side of the vehicle.

[0077] For example, in conjunction with the appendix Figure 4 and attached Figure 8 The cleaning arm 22 includes a first connecting pipe 221 and a second connecting pipe 222. The first connecting pipe 221 is located above the vehicle. One end of the first connecting pipe 221 is connected to the second connecting pipe 222, and the other end is connected to the output shaft of the second drive source 21. The first connecting pipe 221 is used to clean the top of the vehicle, and the second connecting pipe 222 is located on the side of the vehicle and is used to clean the side of the vehicle. Both the first connecting pipe 221 and the second connecting pipe 222 include a functional cavity for containing cleaning fluid, and both have a spray hole 223 on the side near the vehicle. The spray hole 223 communicates with the functional cavity. The cleaning arm 22 is connected to a pipe, which can supply cleaning fluid to the cleaning arm 22. The cleaning fluid can be sprayed onto the vehicle through the spray hole 223 to complete the vehicle cleaning operation.

[0078] Optionally, the second connecting pipe 222 is generally V-shaped, which can better clean the upper side of the vehicle (the connection between the top and the side).

[0079] Optionally, high-pressure water can be used as the cleaning fluid.

[0080] Since the cleaning component 20 and the de-icing component 10 are integrated together by the drive component 40, during the de-icing process, the drive component 40 drives the de-icing component 10 and the cleaning component 20 to move along the X direction. At this time, the cleaning component 20 cleans the upper part of the vehicle and both sides in the Y direction. When the vehicle has both de-icing and cleaning needs, the cleaning efficiency of the vehicle can be improved, the cleaning time can be saved, and the user experience can be improved. After the de-icing is completed, the de-icing arm 13 is in a non-working state 13b, and then the second drive source 21 drives the cleaning arm 22 to rotate to clean the front and rear of the vehicle, which greatly saves the cleaning time of the vehicle. After cleaning, drying can be performed.

[0081] In another embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning arm 22 and the support arm 12 can be integrated into one unit. That is, the cleaning assembly 20 includes a second drive source 21 and a support arm 12. The support arm 12 includes a functional cavity for containing cleaning fluid. The support arm 12 is provided with a spray hole 223 communicating with the functional cavity. The support arm 12 is connected to a pipe that can supply cleaning fluid. The second drive source 21 is used to drive the support arm 12 to rotate so that the support arm 12 can clean the side of the vehicle.

[0082] By integrating the cleaning component 20 and the de-icing component 10 into one unit, the production cost is reduced and the utilization rate is greatly improved. There will be no idle parts. Even when the vehicle does not need de-icing, the support arm 12 will not be idle, which helps to improve the integration of the entire cleaning system and reduce the footprint.

[0083] For example, as shown in the appendix Figure 4 As shown, the cleaning assembly 20 also includes a drying component 23, which is used to dry the vehicle. After the vehicle is cleaned, the drive assembly 40 can move the drying component 23 in the X direction, and the drying component 23 can quickly dry the vehicle to ensure the cleanliness of the vehicle.

[0084] Optionally, the drying component 23 employs a fan. The number of fans and their outlet angle can be set according to actual needs to efficiently dry the residual cleaning fluid on the vehicle body. In a preferred example, as shown in the attached... Figure 8 As shown, the number of fans is set to four. Two fans are located above the vehicle, with their air outlets corresponding to the top of the vehicle, for drying the top of the vehicle. The other two fans are set at an angle, so that they can blow air to both sides of the vehicle in the Y direction, for drying the sides of the vehicle.

[0085] In one example of the present invention, in conjunction with the appendix... Figure 2 and attached Figure 9 The support collection component 30 includes a platform 31 on which the vehicle can perform de-icing and / or cleaning operations. The platform 31 includes a collection area 311 and a support area 312. The collection area 311 is used to collect de-icing fluid from the de-icing component 10 and / or cleaning fluid from the cleaning component 20. The support area 312 is located on both sides of the collection area 311 in the Y direction and is used to support the wheels of the vehicle.

[0086] For example, the collection area 311 includes a filter plate and a collection tank, with the filter plate disposed above the collection tank.

[0087] For example, a baffle is provided between the collection area 311 and the support area 312 to prevent liquid from splashing into the support area 312.

[0088] For example, as shown in the appendix Figure 9As shown, the platform 31 also includes a first positioning element 313, which is located between the collection area 311 and the support area 312, or within the support area 312, and is used to position the vehicle in the Y direction to prevent the wheels from entering the collection area 311.

[0089] In one example, as shown in the appendix Figure 9 As shown, the first positioning component 313 includes a first component 3131 and a second component 3132. The first component 3131 extends along the X direction, and the second component 3132 extends along the Z direction and is located at both ends of the first component 3131 in the X direction. The first component 3131 and the second component 3132 cooperate to form a functional area. When the de-icing arm 13 switches between the non-working state 13b and the working state 13a, the de-icing arm 13 can pass through this functional area. The first component 3131 is used to limit the vehicle in the Y direction. During the de-icing process, the second component 3132 is used to limit the de-icing arm 13 in the X direction to prevent the movement of the de-icing arm 13 from exceeding the chassis range of the vehicle and to prevent the de-icing arm 13 from hitting other parts of the vehicle, which is beneficial to improving the de-icing efficiency.

[0090] For example, as shown in the appendix Figure 9 As shown, platform 31 also includes a second positioning element 314, which is located within collection area 311. The second positioning element 314 is used to position the vehicle chassis to ensure that the vehicle is in the correct position in the X direction, thereby facilitating the de-icing assembly 10 to perform de-icing operations on the vehicle. Optionally, the second positioning element 314 may be a sensor.

[0091] For example, as shown in the appendix Figure 9 As shown, a guide channel 315 is provided within the collection area 311. The guide channel 315 extends along the X direction, combined with the attached... Figure 5 The de-icing arm 13 also includes a guide wheel 135. When the de-icing arm 13 is in the working state 13a, the guide wheel 135 is located on the guide channel 315 and can move in the X direction relative to the guide channel 315 to cooperate with the drive component 40 to ensure that the de-icing arm 13 moves stably during the de-icing process, avoiding the problem of poor de-icing effect caused by the shaking of the de-icing arm 13. When the de-icing arm 13 is in the non-working state 13b, the guide wheel 135 is located in the support area 312. The guide wheel 135 can move in the X direction within the support area 312 during the process of the drive component 40 driving the cleaning component 20 to move in the X direction. The guide wheel 135 cooperates with the drive component 40 to ensure that the cleaning operation of the cleaning component 20 is stable and efficient.

[0092] For example, the support collection component 30 also includes a first ramp 32 and a second ramp 33, which are located at both ends of the platform 31 in the X direction and are inclined. Vehicles can enter the platform 31 through one of the first ramp 32 and the second ramp 33 and leave the platform 31 through the other.

[0093] In one example of the present invention, as shown in the appendix Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle cleaning system proposed in this invention also includes a support frame 50, which is disposed above the support and collection assembly 30 and is used to install the drive assembly 40. The drive assembly 40 can move relative to the support frame 50 in the X direction.

[0094] For example, in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 The support frame 50 includes a first track 51 that extends along the X direction. The drive assembly 40 includes a third drive source 41 and a mounting frame 42. The mounting frame 42 is movably mounted on the support frame 50. The de-icing assembly 10 and the cleaning assembly 20 are both connected to the mounting frame 42. The third drive source 41 can drive the mounting frame 42 to move relative to the first track 51 along the X direction.

[0095] Optionally, the third drive source 41 adopts a gear and a chain, with the gear mounted on the mounting bracket 42 and the chain mounted on the first track 51.

[0096] Optionally, the aforementioned drying component 23 is mounted on the mounting bracket 42 to move along the X direction under the drive of the third drive source 41, thereby efficiently drying the cleaned vehicle.

[0097] For example, as shown in the appendix Figure 2 As shown, the support frame 50 also includes a second track 52, which extends along the X direction and cooperates with the support arm 12, in conjunction with the attached... Figure 1 and attached Figure 4 The support arm 12 is provided with a wheel set 121, which is movably mounted on the second track 52 and can move relative to the second track 52 in the X direction. When the de-icing arm 13 performs de-icing operation on the vehicle chassis, the wheel set 121 cooperates with the drive component 40 to ensure the stable movement of the de-icing arm 13, which is conducive to improving the de-icing efficiency.

[0098] In one example of the present invention, in conjunction with the appendix... Figure 2 and attached Figure 3 The vehicle cleaning system proposed in this invention also includes a functional component 60, which includes a liquid supply device and an air supply device. The liquid supply device is used to provide de-icing fluid to the de-icing component 10 and / or to the cleaning component 20. The air supply device is used to supply air to the de-icing component 10. More specifically, the air supply device is used to supply air to the de-icing arm 13 to dry the vehicle chassis after de-icing is completed.

[0099] Optionally, as shown in the appendix Figure 2 As shown, the liquid supply device includes a clean water tank 61, a sedimentation tank 62, a circulating water tank 63, and a power unit. The clean water tank 61 can supply water to the de-icing assembly 10 and the cleaning assembly 20. The sedimentation tank 62 cooperates with the support and collection assembly 30 to filter waste liquid. The circulating water tank 63 cooperates with the sedimentation tank 62 to store water from the sedimentation tank 62. The power unit can provide high-pressure power for water, power required for water filtration, and power required for water circulation.

[0100] Optionally, as shown in the appendix Figure 2 As shown, the control device also includes a mixing system 64, which can provide the water wax and foam mixing ratio and cooperate with the liquid supply device to provide cleaning fluid to the cleaning assembly 20 to achieve effective cleaning of the vehicle.

[0101] Optionally, as shown in the appendix Figure 2 As shown, the air supply device includes an air tank 65 and an air compressor 66. The air tank 65 can provide a high-pressure air source to the de-icing assembly 10, and the air compressor 66 can provide power for the delivery of the high-pressure air source and play a stabilizing role to ensure the stable delivery of the high-pressure air source.

[0102] In one example of the present invention, in conjunction with the appendix... Figure 3 and attached Figure 10 The vehicle cleaning system proposed in this invention also includes a housing 70, which includes a functional area 71 and a working area 72. The functional area 71 is used to accommodate the aforementioned functional components 60, and the working area 72 is used to accommodate the aforementioned de-icing component 10, cleaning component 20, support and collection component 30, drive component 40, and support frame 50.

[0103] Since de-icing operations are usually performed in cold weather, de-icing and cleaning operations are more difficult in low-temperature environments. Furthermore, de-icing fluid or cleaning fluid can easily freeze into an ice film on the vehicle, making it difficult to effectively de-ic and clean the vehicle. Therefore, in one example, the housing 70 adopts an insulated housing, which can isolate the external environment from the functional area 71 and the working area 72, avoiding the problem of repeated icing of the vehicle when de-icing and / or cleaning in cold environments, and thus improving the efficiency of de-icing and / or cleaning.

[0104] For example, functional area 71 and / or work area 72 are provided with temperature regulators 73 to regulate the temperature inside housing 70. Optionally, temperature regulator 73 is a radiator.

[0105] For example, the housing 70 also includes a rest area for staff to rest. The rest area is equipped with a temperature regulator 73 to regulate the temperature; this temperature regulator 73 can be an air conditioner or a radiator.

[0106] For example, the housing 70 includes a first opening and a second opening along the X direction, which communicate with the work area 72. A vehicle can enter the work area 72 through one of the first opening and the second opening, and exit the work area 72 through the other. Optionally, a door 74 is provided at both the first opening and the second opening.

[0107] As attached Figure 11 As shown, the vehicle cleaning system proposed in this invention also includes a control module 81, a monitoring module 82, and a positioning module 83 connected in communication. The control module 81 is used to receive cleaning request information from the vehicle and send control commands to the monitoring module 82 and the positioning module 83. The monitoring module 82 is used to monitor whether the vehicle that issued the cleaning request information has arrived and generate first feedback information to send to the control module 81.

[0108] When the monitoring module 82 detects the arrival of the vehicle, it generates first feedback information and sends it to the control module 81. The control module 81 receives the first feedback information from the monitoring module 82. The vehicle can drive into the support collection component 30. The positioning module 83 positions the vehicle on the support collection component 30 to ensure that the vehicle is in the position to be cleaned, and generates second feedback information and sends it to the control module 81. The control module 81 sends control commands to the de-icing component 10 and / or the washing component 20 according to the cleaning function selected by the vehicle. The de-icing component 10 can perform de-icing and drying operations on the vehicle, and / or the washing component 20 can perform washing and drying operations on the vehicle.

[0109] Once the drying process is complete, the de-icing assembly 10 and / or the cleaning assembly 20 send a third feedback message to the control module 81. The control module 81 then sends a control command to the door 74, which opens the door and allows the vehicle to leave.

[0110] For example, the monitoring module 82 is located at the door 74. When the monitoring module 82 detects the arrival of a vehicle, it sends the first feedback information to the control module 81. The control module 81 then sends a control command to the door 74 to open the door 74.

[0111] As attached Figure 12 As shown, the present invention also proposes a vehicle cleaning method, applied to the above-mentioned vehicle cleaning system, comprising the following steps:

[0112] Vehicle monitoring: Monitors whether the vehicle that sent the cleaning request has arrived;

[0113] Vehicle positioning: The vehicle enters the support collection assembly 30 and is positioned at the location to be cleaned;

[0114] Function selection: Select the de-icing and / or washing function for the vehicle;

[0115] De-icing: De-icing component 10 performs de-icing operation on the vehicle;

[0116] De-icing and drying: After de-icing is completed, the de-icing component 10 dries the vehicle.

[0117] Cleaning: The cleaning component 20 performs a cleaning operation on the vehicle;

[0118] Cleaning and drying: After de-icing is completed, the cleaning component 20 dries the vehicle.

[0119] The above-mentioned de-icing and cleaning functions can be selected individually or both. De-icing can be performed first, followed by cleaning, or cleaning can be performed first, followed by de-icing, or both can be performed simultaneously.

[0120] In one example of the present invention, the above-mentioned de-icing step further includes: the power unit 11 drives the de-icing arm 13 to rotate relative to the support arm 12, so that the de-icing arm 13 is in working state 13a, the drive assembly 40 drives the de-icing arm 13 to move along the X direction, and the de-icing arm 13 performs de-icing operation on the chassis of the vehicle.

[0121] For example, the above-mentioned de-icing steps also include: supplying de-icing fluid to the de-icing arm 13 through a pipeline, and spraying de-icing fluid onto the vehicle chassis through the spray unit 132 to perform de-icing operation on the vehicle chassis.

[0122] In one example of the present invention, the above-mentioned de-icing and drying steps further include: supplying air to the de-icing arm 13 through a pipeline, and spraying air onto the vehicle chassis through the spray element 132 to dry the vehicle chassis.

[0123] In one example of the present invention, the above-mentioned cleaning steps further include: supplying cleaning fluid to the cleaning arm 22 through a pipeline, and spraying the cleaning fluid onto the vehicle through the spray nozzle 223, thereby performing a cleaning operation on the vehicle.

[0124] In one example of the present invention, the above-mentioned cleaning and drying steps further include: the drying component 23 blowing air onto the vehicle to dry the vehicle.

[0125] The vehicle cleaning method described above allows the vehicle to select the desired function, and then the cleaning system will perform the corresponding cleaning operation on the vehicle. After cleaning, the vehicle can be dried to prevent the de-icing fluid residue on the chassis from refreezing after the vehicle leaves. The cleaning is highly efficient and has excellent cleaning quality.

[0126] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle cleaning system, characterized by, The device comprises a deicing assembly (10), a cleaning assembly (20), a supporting and collecting assembly (30) and a driving assembly (40), the deicing assembly (10) is used for deicing operation of a vehicle chassis, the cleaning assembly (20) is used for cleaning operation of the vehicle, the supporting and collecting assembly (30) is used for positioning the vehicle to a position to be cleaned and collecting waste liquid generated by the deicing assembly (10) and / or the cleaning assembly (20), the deicing assembly (10) and the cleaning assembly (20) are installed on the driving assembly (40), the driving assembly (40) is used for driving the deicing assembly (10) and the cleaning assembly (20) to move along an X direction, The deicing assembly (10) comprises a power part (11), a supporting arm (12) and a deicing arm (13), one end of the supporting arm (12) is connected with the driving assembly (40), the other end is connected with the deicing arm (13) through the power part (11), the power part (11) is used for driving the deicing arm (13) to rotate relative to the supporting arm (12) so that the deicing arm (13) has a working state (13a) and a non-working state (13b) relative to the vehicle, when the deicing arm (13) is in the working state (13a), the deicing arm (13) is rotated to a position below the chassis of the vehicle to perform deicing operation on the chassis of the vehicle, when the deicing arm (13) is in the non-working state (13b), the deicing arm (13) is rotated to a side of the vehicle.

2. The vehicle cleaning system of claim 1, wherein, The deicing arm (13) comprises at least one extension arm (131), a plurality of spray nozzles (132) are arranged on the extension arm (131), a first connecting pipe (133) and a second connecting pipe (134) are connected to the extension arm (131), one of the first connecting pipe (133) and the second connecting pipe (134) is used for supplying deicing liquid to the extension arm (131) so that the spray nozzles (132) can spray the deicing liquid to perform deicing operation on the vehicle, and the other is used for supplying gas to the extension arm (131) so that the spray nozzles (132) can spray the gas to dry the vehicle.

3. The vehicle cleaning system of claim 1, wherein, The cleaning assembly (20) comprises a second driving source (21) and a cleaning arm (22), the second driving source (21) is used for driving the cleaning arm (22) to rotate so that the cleaning arm (22) can clean the side of the vehicle.

4. The vehicle cleaning system of claim 1, wherein, The cleaning assembly (20) comprises a second driving source (21) and the supporting arm (12), a spray hole (223) is arranged on the supporting arm (12), the second driving source (21) is used for driving the supporting arm (12) to rotate so that the supporting arm (12) can clean the side of the vehicle.

5. The vehicle cleaning system of claim 1, wherein, The support and collection assembly (30) comprises a platform (31), the platform (31) comprises a collection area (311) and a support area (312), the collection area (311) can collect deicing liquid from the deicing assembly (10) and / or cleaning liquid from the cleaning assembly (20), and the support area (312) is arranged on both sides of the collection area (311) in the Y direction to support the wheels of the vehicle.

6. The vehicle cleaning system of claim 1, wherein, The functional assembly (60) is further included, the functional assembly (60) comprises a liquid supply device and a gas supply device, the liquid supply device is used to supply deicing liquid to the deicing assembly (10) and / or supply cleaning liquid to the cleaning assembly (20), and the gas supply device is used to supply gas to the deicing assembly (10).

7. The vehicle cleaning system of claim 6, wherein, The cleaning assembly (20) further comprises a drying piece (23), the driving assembly (40) can drive the drying piece (23) to move in the X direction, and the drying piece (23) is used to dry the vehicle after cleaning.

8. The vehicle cleaning system of claim 1, wherein, The control module (81), the monitoring module (82) and the positioning module (83) are connected in communication, the control module (81) is used to receive cleaning request information from the vehicle, the monitoring module (82) is used to monitor whether the vehicle sending the cleaning request information arrives and generate first feedback information to send to the control module (81), the positioning module (83) is used to locate the vehicle on the support and collection assembly (30) to ensure that the vehicle is located at a position to be cleaned and generate second feedback information to send to the control module (81), and the control module (81) sends control instructions to the deicing assembly (10) and / or the cleaning assembly (20) to perform deicing and / or cleaning operations on the vehicle.

9. A vehicle cleaning method characterized by, The vehicle cleaning system is applied to any one of claims 1-8, and comprises the following steps: Vehicle monitoring: monitoring whether the vehicle sending the cleaning request information arrives; Vehicle positioning: the vehicle enters the support and collection assembly (30) and is positioned at a position to be cleaned; Function selection: the vehicle selects deicing and / or cleaning functions; Deicing: the deicing assembly (10) performs deicing operations on the vehicle; Deicing drying: after deicing is completed, the deicing assembly (10) performs drying treatment on the vehicle; Cleaning: the cleaning assembly (20) performs cleaning operations on the vehicle; Cleaning drying: after deicing is completed, the cleaning assembly (20) performs drying treatment on the vehicle.

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