Car washing device

Abstract

The invention discloses a car washing device which is applied to a parking lot, and the parking lot comprises but is not limited to an indoor parking lot and an outdoor parking lot. The car washing device can be integrally mounted at a plurality of parking spaces of the indoor parking lot in a detachable manner, so that compared with an existing fixed store, a proper area of the indoor parking lot can be flexibly selected in the manner, and a car washing area can be quickly established. And an acute angle is formed between the middle line of the vehicle washing area in the width direction and the driving direction of the traffic lane on the side corresponding to the entrance, so that a driver can turn the vehicle into the vehicle washing area of the vehicle washing device from the narrow traffic lane more conveniently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle washing, specifically to a car washing device. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional car washes typically operate from dedicated shops within fixed buildings, where staff manually operate cleaning tools to wash vehicles. This traditional method requires drivers to drive their cars to a specific shop, wasting their time. Some newer car wash models place the wash booths within traditional parking lots, allowing drivers to wash their cars while parking. However, parking lots are often limited by supporting beams and columns, resulting in cramped spaces and narrow driveways. Currently, these parking lot-based car wash booths lack user-friendly design, making it difficult for drivers, especially novice drivers, to maneuver their vehicles from the narrow driveways into the designated wash booths. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a car washing device for use in parking lots, especially indoor parking lots.

[0004] To achieve one of the above objectives, one embodiment of this application provides a car wash device applied in an indoor parking lot, comprising:

[0005] A first wall that can be detachably installed in multiple parking spaces, the first wall enclosing a car wash area, the first wall having an entrance for vehicles to enter the car wash area and an exit for vehicles to leave the car wash area, the entrance having a first door that can be opened and closed, and the exit having a second door that can be opened and closed.

[0006] A cleaning device is provided within the car wash area;

[0007] And a control unit, which is communicatively connected to the cleaning equipment to control the movement of the cleaning equipment and to clean vehicles located in the car wash area;

[0008] The centerline of the car wash area in the width direction forms an acute angle with the driving direction of the lane on the side corresponding to the entrance.

[0009] The car wash device according to the above embodiment is applied to an indoor parking lot. Indoor parking lots typically have limited space for installing a car wash device due to the influence of supporting beams and columns. This car wash device can be detachably installed as a whole at multiple parking spaces in an indoor parking lot. Therefore, compared to existing fixed stores, this method allows for flexible selection of suitable areas within the indoor parking lot, quickly establishing a car wash area. Furthermore, the centerline of this car wash area in the width direction forms an acute angle with the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance. This arrangement makes it easier for drivers to turn their vehicles from narrow lanes into the car wash area of ​​the device.

[0010] In one embodiment, the centerline is the line connecting the midpoint of the inlet in the width direction and the midpoint of the outlet in the width direction.

[0011] In one embodiment, a second wall is further included, located outside the first wall and forming at least one storage space with the first wall, the storage space being used to store tools.

[0012] In one embodiment, a distance is reserved between the entrance and the driving lane on one side to form an entry turning area, so that the vehicle can turn into the entrance from the driving lane.

[0013] In one embodiment, an entry assistance sign is provided on the outside of the entrance to guide the driver to enter the entrance from the driving lane.

[0014] In one embodiment, the entry assistance sign includes a first sign segment disposed in the entry turning area, the first sign segment defining the entry guidance centerline or entry guidance channel, and the first sign segment forming an acute angle with the driving direction of the lane on the side corresponding to the entrance.

[0015] In one embodiment, the acute angle between the first marking segment and the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance is equal to the acute angle formed by the centerline of the car wash area in the width direction and the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance.

[0016] In one embodiment, the entry assistance sign further includes a second sign section disposed in the driving lane and an arc-shaped corner section connecting the first sign section and the second sign section, wherein the radius of rotation of the corner section is greater than or equal to 1.5 meters, and / or the central angle of the corner section is greater than or equal to 15°.

[0017] In one embodiment, the centerline of the car wash area in the width direction forms an acute angle with the driving direction of the lane on the side corresponding to the exit.

[0018] In one embodiment, a distance is reserved between the exit and the driving lane on one side to form an exit turning area, so that the vehicle can turn into the driving lane from the exit.

[0019] In one embodiment, an exit assist sign is provided on the outside of the exit to guide the driver to enter the driving lane from the exit.

[0020] In one embodiment, the exit assist sign includes a third sign segment disposed within the exit turning area, the third sign segment forming an acute angle with the driving direction of the lane on the side corresponding to the exit.

[0021] In one embodiment, the acute angle between the third marking segment and the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the exit is equal to the acute angle formed by the centerline of the car wash area in the width direction and the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance.

[0022] In one embodiment, the entry assistance sign is a physical object, or the entry assistance sign is a virtual image.

[0023] In one embodiment, the system further includes an image acquisition module and a display module for the driver to view. The image acquisition module is used to acquire images of the vehicle entering the turning area, and the display module is used to display the images acquired by the image acquisition module so that the driver can view the position and attitude of the vehicle in the turning area.

[0024] In one embodiment, the image acquisition module is positioned above the turning area, and the image acquired by the image acquisition module includes a top view of the turning area.

[0025] In one embodiment, an exit assist sign is provided on the outer side of the exit. The exit assist sign includes a third sign segment. A fourth sign segment extends along the length of the car wash area. The fourth sign segment connects the third sign segment and the first sign segment. The tilt angles of the first sign segment relative to the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance, the tilt angles of the third sign segment relative to the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance, and the tilt angles of the fourth sign segment relative to the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance are equal.

[0026] In one embodiment, the first door and / or the second door has a drive module, and the control unit is communicatively connected to the drive module to control the opening and / or closing of the first door and / or the second door.

[0027] In one embodiment, the car wash area is 6-8 meters long and 2-4 meters wide.

[0028] To achieve one of the above objectives, one embodiment of this application provides a car wash device applied in a parking lot, comprising:

[0029] A first wall that can be detachably installed in multiple parking spaces, the first wall enclosing a car wash area, the first wall having an entrance for vehicles to enter the car wash area and an exit for vehicles to leave the car wash area, the entrance having a first door that can be opened and closed, and the exit having a second door that can be opened and closed.

[0030] The centerline of the car wash area in the width direction forms an acute angle with the driving direction of the lane on the side corresponding to the entrance.

[0031] The car wash device according to the above embodiment is applied to parking lots, including but not limited to indoor and outdoor parking lots. The car wash device can be detachably installed as a whole at multiple parking spaces in an indoor parking lot. Therefore, compared to existing fixed stores, this method allows for flexible selection of suitable areas within the indoor parking lot, quickly establishing a car wash area. Furthermore, the centerline of the car wash area in the width direction forms an acute angle with the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance, making it easier for drivers to turn their vehicles from narrow lanes into the car wash area of ​​the device.

[0032] In one embodiment, the centerline is the line connecting the midpoint of the inlet in the width direction and the midpoint of the outlet in the width direction.

[0033] In one embodiment, a second wall is further included, located outside the first wall and forming at least one storage space with the first wall, the storage space being used to store tools.

[0034] In one embodiment, a distance is reserved between the entrance and the driving lane on one side to form an entry turning area, so that the vehicle can turn into the entrance from the driving lane.

[0035] In one embodiment, an entry assistance sign is provided on the outside of the entrance to guide drivers to enter the entrance via the bicycle lane.

[0036] In one embodiment, the entry assistance sign includes a first sign segment disposed in the entry turning area, the first sign segment defining the entry guidance centerline or entry guidance channel, and the first sign segment forming an acute angle with the driving direction of the lane on the side corresponding to the entrance.

[0037] In one embodiment, the acute angle between the first marking segment and the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance is equal to the acute angle formed by the centerline of the car wash area in the width direction and the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance.

[0038] In one embodiment, the entry assistance sign further includes a second sign section disposed in the driving lane and an arc-shaped corner section connecting the first sign section and the second sign section, wherein the radius of rotation of the corner section is greater than or equal to 1.5 meters, and / or the central angle of the corner section is greater than or equal to 15°.

[0039] In one embodiment, the entry assistance sign is a physical object, or the entry assistance sign is a virtual image.

[0040] In one embodiment, the system further includes an image acquisition module and a display module for the driver to view. The image acquisition module is used to acquire images of the vehicle entering the turning area, and the display module is used to display the images acquired by the image acquisition module so that the driver can view the position and attitude of the vehicle in the turning area.

[0041] In one embodiment, the image acquisition module is positioned above the turning area, and the image acquired by the image acquisition module includes a top view of the turning area.

[0042] In one embodiment, the centerline of the car wash area in the width direction forms an acute angle with the driving direction of the lane on the side corresponding to the exit.

[0043] In one embodiment, a distance is reserved between the exit and the driving lane on one side to form an exit turning area, so that the vehicle can turn into the driving lane from the exit.

[0044] In one embodiment, an exit assist sign is provided on the outside of the exit to guide the driver to enter the driving lane from the exit.

[0045] In one embodiment, the exit assist sign includes a third sign segment disposed within the exit turning area, the third sign segment forming an acute angle with the driving direction of the lane on the side corresponding to the exit.

[0046] In one embodiment, the acute angle between the third marking segment and the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the exit is equal to the acute angle formed by the centerline of the car wash area in the width direction and the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance.

[0047] In one embodiment, an exit assist sign is provided on the outer side of the exit. The exit assist sign includes a third sign segment. A fourth sign segment extends along the length of the car wash area. The fourth sign segment connects the third sign segment and the first sign segment. The tilt angles of the first sign segment relative to the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance, the tilt angles of the third sign segment relative to the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance, and the tilt angles of the fourth sign segment relative to the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance are equal. Attached Figure Description

[0048] Figure 1 This is a top view of a car wash device in some embodiments of this application, showing a scene where the vehicle is located within the car wash area;

[0049] Figure 2This is a three-dimensional perspective view of a car wash device in some embodiments of this application, in which the scene when the vehicle is located in the car wash area is drawn;

[0050] Figure 3 This is a top view of a car wash device in some embodiments of this application, showing a scene where the vehicle is located within the car wash area. Detailed Implementation

[0051] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. Similar elements in different embodiments are referred to by associated similar element reference numerals. In the following embodiments, many details are described to facilitate a better understanding of this application. However, those skilled in the art will readily recognize that some features may be omitted in different situations, or may be replaced by other elements, materials, or methods. In some cases, certain operations related to this application are not shown or described in the specification. This is to avoid obscuring the core parts of this application with excessive description. For those skilled in the art, detailed description of these related operations is not necessary; they can fully understand the related operations based on the description in the specification and general technical knowledge in the art.

[0052] Furthermore, the features, operations, or characteristics described in the specification can be combined in any suitable manner to form various embodiments. At the same time, the steps or actions in the method description can be rearranged or adjusted in a manner obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the various orders in the specification and drawings are only for the clear description of a particular embodiment and do not imply a necessary order, unless otherwise stated that a particular order must be followed.

[0053] The serial numbers assigned to components in this document, such as "first" and "second," are used only to distinguish the described objects and have no sequential or technical meaning. The terms "connection" and "linkage" used in this application, unless otherwise specified, include both direct and indirect connections (linkages).

[0054] To facilitate car washing, some embodiments of this application provide a car washing device that can be applied to various parking lots to form a car washing area, allowing drivers to wash their vehicles while parking. These parking lots include, but are not limited to, indoor and outdoor parking lots. Indoor parking lots can be underground or above-ground parking lots in buildings such as shopping malls, office buildings, and residential buildings, or parking garages or multi-story parking garages specifically designed for parking. Outdoor parking lots differ from indoor parking lots in that they are typically open-air locations, and the car washing device can also be installed in such open-air locations.

[0055] Please refer to Figure 1 and2 The car wash device includes a first wall 100, a washing device 200, and a control unit (not shown in the figure). To avoid disrupting the original function of the parking lot and traffic flow planning, the first wall 100 is designed to be detachably installed in multiple parking spaces 10, i.e., it is positioned within the area defined by the multiple parking spaces 10. Furthermore, the first wall 100 does not occupy the driveway 20 space near the parking spaces 10, i.e., it does not affect normal vehicle passage. The first wall 100 encloses a car wash area 101, which can accommodate vehicles to be washed and is used for washing within this area. To prevent wastewater from splashing during vehicle washing, the first wall 100 can at least form a circumferential surrounding structure, i.e., the first wall 100 can at least circumferentially surround the car wash area 101. In addition, in some embodiments, the first wall 100 can also enclose the top of the car wash area 101, for example, by installing a ceiling or other structure to prevent wastewater from splashing out from the top. Of course, the top area of ​​the car wash area 101 can also be open or set as a hollow structure.

[0056] The first wall 100 can be made of any material and structure suitable for a removable wall, such as waterproof board, or it can be equipped with absorbent material to absorb splashed wastewater, or it can be equipped with sound-absorbing material to absorb noise during car washing. For example, in some embodiments, it includes one or a combination of solid wall, waterproof wood board, waterproof plastic board, or waterproof glass board. The first wall 100 can be a single-piece structure or it can be composed of multiple sub-walls joined together. The first wall 100 is removably installed at multiple parking spaces 10 in a parking lot, for example, within an area defined by multiple parking spaces 10, thus quickly forming a car wash area 101 using the existing parking lot space.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 1The first wall 100 has an entrance 102 for vehicles to enter the car wash area 101 and an exit 103 for vehicles to leave the car wash area 101. The entrance 102 and exit 103 are used for vehicles to enter and exit the car wash area 101. To prevent wastewater from splashing out of the entrance 102 and exit 103, the entrance 102 is provided with a first door 110 that can be opened and closed, and the exit 103 is provided with a second door 120 that can be opened and closed. When a vehicle needs to enter, the first door 110 can be opened, thereby opening the entrance 102. When washing is being performed, the entrance 102 and exit 103 can be closed. When the vehicle needs to leave after washing, the second door 120 can be opened to allow the vehicle to leave. The first door 110 and the second door 120 can be controlled by a control unit to open. In some embodiments, the first door 110 and / or the second door 120 have a drive module, and the control unit is communicatively connected to the drive module to control the opening and / or closing of the first door 110 and / or the second door 120. For example, it could be an electrically operated roller shutter door or an electrically operated barrier gate controlled by a control unit. Since a large amount of moisture and noise is generated during vehicle washing, some embodiments may consider using electrically operated doors or other structures with better sealing. Alternatively, the first door 110 and the second door 120 can also be manually opened by the driver, manager, or other personnel. Besides the inlet 102 and outlet 103, the first wall 100 typically does not have other side openings to avoid wastewater splashing. However, if a small amount of wastewater splashing is acceptable, or if there are other ways to prevent wastewater splashing, other openings may be provided on the first wall 100.

[0058] Please refer to Figure 1The cleaning device 200 is installed within the car wash area 101 and can be used to clean vehicles. The control unit is communicatively connected to the cleaning device 200 to control its movement and cleaning of vehicles within the car wash area 101. This communication connection can be wired or wireless, such as via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or other wireless technologies. In this embodiment, the cleaning device 200 moves relative to the vehicle under the control of the control unit, thereby automatically or semi-automatically cleaning the vehicle. "Automatic" means the entire cleaning process is completed automatically by the cleaning device 200; "semi-automatic" means that some operations are completed automatically by the cleaning device 200, while others are completed manually by the driver or manager. The cleaning device 200 can be any existing self-service car wash equipment. The cleaning device 200 can be installed on the side wall of the first wall 100, suspended from the top of the car wash area 101, or placed on the floor of the car wash area 101. The movement of the cleaning device 200 can be achieved by sliding on a track, by moving a support arm, or by other means. Furthermore, the cleaning equipment 200 can also take the form of a robot capable of free movement under the control of a control unit. It can move around the vehicle being cleaned and complete the cleaning work. The control unit can automatically complete the entire cleaning process based on instructions input by the driver or manager. Of course, in other embodiments, the cleaning equipment 200 can also be manually operated by cleaning personnel (such as the driver or manager) to complete some or all steps of the cleaning process, thereby achieving vehicle cleaning.

[0059] The car wash devices provided in the above embodiments can be quickly constructed in various parking lots. Without occupying the driving lane 20 or affecting the original traffic planning of the parking lot, the car wash area 101 can be flexibly and quickly established using the original parking area of ​​the parking lot. Moreover, the car wash device can also be easily dismantled without affecting the original parking function of the parking lot.

[0060] The number of parking spaces 10 used to set up the first wall 100 is one of the key factors affecting the size of the car wash area 101. That is, the size of the car wash area 101 can be determined by selecting different numbers of parking spaces 10 to accommodate the required vehicle sizes. For more spacious outdoor parking lots, please refer to... Figure 1 and 2Indoor parking lots, constrained by supporting beams 30, have limited space for continuously arranged parking spaces 10. For example, in most indoor parking lots, the largest continuous unobstructed area between supporting beams 30 is typically set as 3×2 parking spaces 10 (i.e., three straight parking spaces in a single row, two rows in total), usually 10-11 meters long and 6.6-7.5 meters wide. This size range limits the layout of this car wash unit. Since the driveway 20 is usually perpendicular to the length of the parking spaces 10, the larger the car wash area 101 is, the closer its entrance 102 is to the driveway 20, making it more difficult for drivers to turn from the driveway 20 into the car wash area 101. Developing a solution that can accommodate most large vehicles while ensuring drivers can more easily turn from the bicycle lane 20 into the car wash area 101 is a challenge. To solve this problem, please refer to... Figure 1 In some embodiments, the centerline A of the car wash area 101 in the width direction forms an acute angle C with the driving direction B of the lane 20 on the side corresponding to the entrance 102. This arrangement makes it easier for the driver to turn the vehicle from the narrow lane 20 into the car wash area 101 of the car wash device.

[0061] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 The driving direction B of lane 20 is the planned driving direction of the parking lot itself, as shown by the arrow in the figure. When lane 20 on the side corresponding to entrance 102 is a one-way lane, the driving direction B is the direction of that one-way lane. When lane 20 is a two-way lane, the driving direction B of lane 20 on the side corresponding to entrance 102 refers to the driving direction B of the lane closest to entrance 102.

[0062] Please refer to Figure 1 In the car wash area 101, the direction from the entrance 102 to the exit 103 (or vice versa) is its length direction, and the direction perpendicular to this length direction is its width direction. Alternatively, when a vehicle is being washed in the car wash area 101, the length direction of the vehicle is the length direction of the car wash area 101, and correspondingly, the width direction of the vehicle is the width direction of the car wash area 101. When the centerline A of the car wash area 101 in the width direction forms an acute angle C with the driving direction B of the lane 20 on the opposite side of the entrance 102, the turning angle of the driver turning from the lane 20 towards the entrance 102 is greater than 90°, making it easier for the driver to turn into the car wash area 101.

[0063] Of course, the smaller the acute angle C between the centerline A of the car wash area 101 in the width direction and the driving direction B of the lane 20 on the corresponding side of the entrance 102, the easier it is for drivers to turn from the lane 20 into the car wash area 101. However, if the acute angle C is too small, the length direction of the car wash area 101 will tend to be parallel to the lane 20, which will affect the length design of the car wash area 101 and make it difficult to accommodate large vehicles. Therefore, how to determine the size of the acute angle C is also one of the difficulties. After repeated testing and calculation, the inventors of this application finally determined that the acute angle C should be set to 60~90 degrees, with the preferred angle being 70~80 degrees.

[0064] Based on this angle, in some embodiments, the length of the car wash area 101 is 6-8 meters and the width is 2-4 meters. This length and width can meet the cleaning purpose of large vehicles and also ensure that the car wash area 101 can be used in the range of 3×2 parking spaces 10, so that the car wash area 101 maintains a sufficient distance from the driving lane 20, and makes it easier for drivers to turn into the car wash area 101 from the bicycle lane 20.

[0065] The car wash area 101 can be a standard shape, for example... Figure 1 The shape shown is rectangular, but other shapes are also possible. The car wash area 101 can also be irregularly shaped. When the car wash area 101 has a standard shape, its width centerline A can be determined based on the midpoint of the standard shape in the width direction. When the car wash area 101 is irregularly shaped, this application defines the centerline A as the line connecting the midpoint of the inlet 102 in the width direction and the midpoint of the outlet 103 in the width direction. The width directions of the inlet 102 and the outlet 103 are consistent with the width direction of the car wash area 101.

[0066] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 The entrance 102 and the exit 103 are arranged opposite each other along the length of the car wash area 101, so that after the vehicle is washed, it can drive directly out from the exit 103 without having to turn around or go around. Of course, in some embodiments, the exit 103 may also be located on the same side as the entrance 102, or on the walls on the left and right sides of the entrance 102.

[0067] Further, please refer to Figure 2 In some embodiments, a second wall 300 is also included, located outside the first wall 100 and forming at least one storage space with the first wall 100 for storing tools. These tools include, but are not limited to, tools used for washing vehicles.

[0068] In some embodiments, the second wall 300 is configured not to extend beyond the area defined by the plurality of parking spaces 10, in order to reduce the impact on surrounding parking spaces 10 and driveways 20. Of course, in other embodiments, the second wall 300 may also be partially located outside the area defined by the plurality of parking spaces 10 without affecting other parking spaces 10 and driveways 20.

[0069] Please refer to Figure 2 In some embodiments, the first wall 100 may include an entrance side 130, an exit side 140, and two connecting sides 150 located between the entrance side 130 and the exit side 140. The second wall 300, together with one or two connecting sides 150, encloses one or more storage spaces. For example, in... Figure 2 In the embodiment shown, storage spaces are provided on the left and right sides of the car wash area 101.

[0070] In addition, please refer to Figure 1 and 2 In some embodiments, to allow sufficient space for drivers to turn, a distance is reserved between the entrance 102 and the adjacent driving lane 20, forming an entry turning area 401 for vehicles and bicycles 20 to turn into the entrance 102. In some embodiments, this reserved distance is greater than or equal to 2 meters, for example, 2-3 meters. This entry turning area 401 within this range facilitates drivers turning their vehicles into the car wash area 101 while ensuring that it does not excessively encroach on the car wash area 101, thus ensuring that the car wash area 101 has a sufficient size to accommodate larger vehicles.

[0071] Further, please refer to Figure 1 and 3 In some embodiments, to guide the driver to position the vehicle for easy entry into the car wash area 101, an entry assistance sign 510 is provided on the outer side of the entrance 102. This entry assistance sign 510 can take various forms and structures capable of providing a signage function; it can be a physical marker or a virtual image, such as one projected by a projection device or formed using other virtual image devices. Figure 1 and 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the entry assistance sign 510 is an indicator line placed on the ground, such as a guide line indicated by one or more colors. Of course, the entry assistance sign 510 can also be presented in the form of cones or other physical entities.

[0072] More specifically, in Figure 1 and 3In some embodiments, the entry assist sign 510 defines an entry guidance lane to guide the driver to drive within the guidance lane area. Following the guidance of this entry guidance lane allows the driver to more accurately turn from the driving lane 20 into the entrance 102 of the car wash area 101. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the entry assist sign 510 can also guide the driver by defining an entry guidance centerline, in which case the driver drives with the center of the vehicle as close as possible to the entry guidance centerline.

[0073] In addition, in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The entry assist sign 510 extends from the bicycle lane 20 through the entry turning area 401 to the entrance 102, guiding drivers to enter the entrance 102 from the driving lane 20 along the entry assist sign 510. Meanwhile... Figure 1 In the embodiment shown, the entry assist sign 510 can also be set only within the entry turning area 401, so as not to change the original guide line design of the driving lane 20.

[0074] Further, please refer to Figure 1 and 3 In some embodiments, the entry assistance sign 510 includes a first sign segment 511 located within the entry turning area 401. This first sign segment 511 defines the entry guidance centerline or entry guidance channel, and forms an acute angle with the driving direction B of the lane 20 on the side corresponding to the entrance 102. Compared to a right angle, this acute angle is more conducive to the driver turning from the lane 20 to the entrance 102.

[0075] Further, please refer to Figure 1 and 3 In some embodiments, the acute angle between the first marking segment 511 and the driving direction B of the lane 20 corresponding to the entrance 102 is equal to the acute angle formed by the centerline A of the car wash area 101 in the width direction and the driving direction B of the lane 20 corresponding to the entrance 102. In this way, when a vehicle turns from the lane 20 into the direction indicated by the first marking segment 511, it can then drive straight into the car wash area 101, reducing the difficulty of entering the car wash area 101.

[0076] In addition, please refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, the entry assistance sign 510 further includes a second sign section 512 located in the driving lane 20 and an arc-shaped corner section 513 connecting the first sign section 511 and the second sign section 512. The radius of rotation of the corner section 513 is greater than or equal to 1.5 meters, and / or the central angle of the corner section 513 is greater than or equal to 15°. According to this design, drivers can more easily turn into the entrance 102 of the car wash area 101 by following the guidance of the second sign section 512 and the corner section 513 from the driving lane 20. Of course, in some embodiments, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the second label segment 512 and the corner segment 513 can also be omitted.

[0077] When the driver enters the turning area 401, in order to enable the driver to more clearly know the distance between the vehicle and the entrance 102 and the vehicle's current posture, such as whether the vehicle is straight or in the center position, some embodiments are described below. Figure 2 The car wash device also includes an image acquisition module 610 and a display module 620 for the driver to view. The image acquisition module 610 captures images of the vehicle entering the turning area 401. Under the control of the control unit, the images acquired by the image acquisition module 610 are displayed on the display module 620, allowing the driver to view the vehicle's position and attitude as it enters the turning area 401. For example, if the driver notices from the image that the vehicle is not aligned, they can immediately adjust the vehicle's attitude and make adjustments in real time based on the displayed image. As another example, if the driver notices from the image that the vehicle is too far or too close to the entrance 102, they can immediately adjust the vehicle's position to move it closer to or further away from the entrance 102.

[0078] The image acquisition module 610 can be any device capable of acquiring image information, such as, but not limited to, a camera module, an ultrasonic imaging module, a millimeter-wave imaging module, etc. The number of image acquisition modules 610 is unlimited; there can be one or more. The installation location of the image acquisition module 610 is also unlimited; it can be located in one or more different positions. To more accurately display the situation of vehicles entering the turning area 401, in some embodiments, the image acquisition module 610 is positioned above the turning area 401, for example, suspended directly above the turning area 401. The images acquired by the image acquisition module 610 include, but are not limited to, a top-down view of the turning area 401, thereby better showing whether the vehicle is aligned or displaying the distance between the front of the vehicle and the entrance 102. Of course, the image acquisition module 610 can also be displayed from other angles, not limited to a top-down view.

[0079] The display module 620 can be a display screen (either a pure display screen or a touch screen) or a projection device, such as a projector. For driver convenience, the display module 620 can be installed on the outer wall of the first wall 100, within the turning area 401, or in any other location accessible to the driver within the turning area 401. When a projection device is used as the display module 620, it can project images onto the first wall 100, the second wall 300, other existing structures of the car wash facility, or the original parking lot structure (such as supporting beams and columns).

[0080] Furthermore, similar to the design on one side of entrance 102, in some embodiments, please refer to... Figure 1The centerline A of the car wash area 101 in the width direction forms an acute angle D with the driving direction B of the lane 20 on the side corresponding to the exit 103. This acute angle D ensures that the washed vehicle is tilted when entering the car wash area 101 and then driving into the lane 20. When the lane 20 on the side corresponding to the exit 103 is a one-way lane, the driving direction B is the direction of that one-way lane. When the lane 20 is a two-way lane, the driving direction B of the lane 20 on the side corresponding to the exit 103 refers to the driving direction B of the lane closest to the exit 103.

[0081] In some embodiments, the centerline A of the car wash area 101 in the width direction forms an acute angle D with the driving direction B of the lane 20 on the side corresponding to the exit 103, or it can form an acute angle C with the centerline A of the car wash area 101 in the width direction forming an acute angle B with the driving direction B of the lane 20 on the side corresponding to the entrance 102.

[0082] Of course, in other embodiments, the angle D formed between the centerline A of the car wash area 101 in the width direction and the driving direction B of the lane 20 on the side corresponding to the exit 103 can also be an obtuse angle, which makes it easier for vehicles to turn into the driving lane and maintain the correct driving direction.

[0083] Please refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, a distance is reserved between the exit 103 and the driving lane 20 on one side to form an exit turning area 402, so that vehicles can turn from the exit 103 into the driving lane 20. This reserved distance can be determined according to the actual situation, and it is usually smaller than the reserved distance on the side of the entrance 102, so as to reduce the encroachment on the area of ​​the car wash area 101 and ensure the size range of the car wash area 101.

[0084] Please refer to Figure 1 and 3 In some embodiments, an exit assist sign 520 is provided on the outer side of exit 103 to guide the driver to proceed from exit 103 to lane 20 along the exit assist sign 520. Similar to the entry assist sign 510, the exit assist sign 520 can also adopt various methods and structures capable of providing a signage function; it can be a physical marker or a virtual image, such as a virtual image. Figure 1 and 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the exit assist sign 520 is an indicator line set on the ground, such as a guide line indicated by one or more colors. Of course, the exit assist sign 520 can also be presented in the form of cones or other physical entities.

[0085] More specifically, in Figure 1 and 3In this embodiment, the exit assist sign 520 defines an exit guidance lane, allowing the driver to more accurately turn from the exit 103 of the car wash area 101 into the driving lane 20. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the exit assist sign 520 can also guide the driver by defining an exit guidance centerline.

[0086] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the exit assist sign 520 can extend from exit 103 through exit turning area 402 to driving lane 20, or it can be set only within exit turning area 402, thus not changing the original guide line design of driving lane 20. For example, please refer to Figure 1 The exit assist sign 520 includes a third sign section 521 located in the exit turning area 402, and the third sign section 521 forms an acute angle with the driving direction B of the driving lane 20 on the side corresponding to the exit 103.

[0087] In some embodiments, the acute angle between the third marking segment 521 and the driving direction B of the lane 20 on the side corresponding to the exit 103 is equal to the acute angle formed by the centerline A of the car wash area 101 in the width direction and the driving direction B of the lane 20 on the side corresponding to the entrance 102.

[0088] In some other embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 The car wash area 101 is provided with a fourth sign section 530 extending along its length. The fourth sign section 530 connects the third sign section 521 and the first sign section 511. The tilt angles of the first sign section 511 relative to the driving direction B of the lane 20 on the side corresponding to the entrance 102, the tilt angles of the third sign section 521 relative to the driving direction B of the lane 20 on the side corresponding to the entrance 102, and the tilt angles of the fourth sign section 530 relative to the driving direction B of the lane 20 on the side corresponding to the entrance 102 are all equal. Through this fourth sign section 530, the first sign section 511 outside the entrance 102 and the third sign section 521 outside the exit 103 can be connected, so that the driver has auxiliary signs to guide and assist driving throughout the entire process of entering the car wash area 101, washing the vehicle, and driving out of the car wash area 101.

[0089] The above examples illustrate the present invention only to aid in understanding it and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Those skilled in the art can make various simple deductions, modifications, or substitutions based on the principles of this invention.

Claims

1. A car wash device applied in an indoor parking lot, characterized in that, include: A first wall that can be detachably installed in multiple parking spaces, the first wall enclosing a car wash area, the first wall having an entrance for vehicles to enter the car wash area and an exit for vehicles to leave the car wash area, the entrance having a first door that can be opened and closed, and the exit having a second door that can be opened and closed. A cleaning device is provided within the car wash area; And a control unit, which is communicatively connected to the cleaning equipment to control the movement of the cleaning equipment and to clean vehicles located in the car wash area; The centerline of the car wash area in the width direction forms an acute angle with the driving direction of the lane on the side corresponding to the entrance.

2. The car wash device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The centerline is the line connecting the midpoint of the inlet in the width direction and the midpoint of the outlet in the width direction.

3. The car wash device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a second wall located outside the first wall, which together with the first wall forms at least one storage space for storing tools.

4. The car wash device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The entrance is spaced apart from the driving lane on one side to form a turning area, allowing vehicles to turn into the entrance from the driving lane.

5. The car wash device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, An entry assistance sign is provided on the outside of the entrance to guide drivers to enter the entrance via the bicycle lane.

6. The car wash device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The entry assistance sign includes a first sign section located within the entry turning area. The first sign section defines the entry guidance centerline or entry guidance channel, and the first sign section forms an acute angle with the driving direction of the lane on the side corresponding to the entrance.

7. The car wash device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The acute angle between the first marked section and the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance is equal to the acute angle formed by the centerline of the car wash area in the width direction and the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance.

8. The car wash device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The entry assistance sign may be a physical object or a virtual image.

9. The car wash device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes an image acquisition module and a display module for the driver to view. The image acquisition module is used to acquire images of the vehicle entering the turning area, and the display module is used to display the images acquired by the image acquisition module so that the driver can view the vehicle's position and attitude in the turning area.

10. The car wash apparatus as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The image acquisition module is positioned above the turning area, and the image acquired by the image acquisition module includes a top view of the turning area.

11. The car wash apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The centerline of the car wash area in the width direction forms an acute angle with the driving direction of the lane on the side corresponding to the exit.

12. The car wash apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The exit is spaced apart from the driving lane on one side to form an exit turning area, so that vehicles can turn into the driving lane from the exit.

13. The car wash apparatus as described in claim 12, characterized in that, An exit assist sign is provided on the outside of the exit to guide the driver to enter the driving lane from the exit.

14. The car wash apparatus as described in claim 13, characterized in that, The exit assist sign includes a third sign segment located within the exit turning area, the third sign segment forming an acute angle with the driving direction of the lane on the side corresponding to the exit.

15. The car wash apparatus as described in claim 14, characterized in that, The acute angle between the third marking segment and the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the exit is equal to the acute angle formed by the centerline of the car wash area in the width direction and the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance.

16. The car wash apparatus as described in claim 6, characterized in that, An exit assist sign is provided on the outside of the exit. The exit assist sign includes a third sign section. A fourth sign section is provided in the car wash area, extending along its length. The fourth sign section connects the third sign section and the first sign section. The tilt angles of the first sign section relative to the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance, the tilt angles of the third sign section relative to the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance, and the tilt angles of the fourth sign section relative to the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance are all equal.

17. The car wash apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first door and / or the second door have a drive module, and the control unit is communicatively connected to the drive module to control the opening and / or closing of the first door and / or the second door.

18. The car wash apparatus according to any one of claims 1-17, characterized in that, The car wash area is 6-8 meters long and 2-4 meters wide.

19. A car wash device applied in a parking lot, characterized in that, include: A first wall that can be detachably installed in multiple parking spaces, the first wall enclosing a car wash area, the first wall having an entrance for vehicles to enter the car wash area and an exit for vehicles to leave the car wash area, the entrance having a first door that can be opened and closed, and the exit having a second door that can be opened and closed. The centerline of the car wash area in the width direction forms an acute angle with the driving direction of the lane on the side corresponding to the entrance.

20. The car wash apparatus as described in claim 19, characterized in that, The centerline is the line connecting the midpoint of the inlet in the width direction and the midpoint of the outlet in the width direction.

21. The car wash apparatus as described in claim 19, characterized in that, It also includes a second wall located outside the first wall, which together with the first wall forms at least one storage space for storing tools.

22. The car wash apparatus as described in claim 19, characterized in that, The entrance is spaced apart from the driving lane on one side to form a turning area, allowing vehicles to turn into the entrance from the driving lane.

23. The car wash apparatus as described in claim 22, characterized in that, An entry assistance sign is provided on the outside of the entrance to guide the driver to enter the entrance from the driving lane.

24. The car wash apparatus as described in claim 23, characterized in that, The entry assistance sign includes a first sign section located within the entry turning area. The first sign section defines the entry guidance centerline or entry guidance channel, and the first sign section forms an acute angle with the driving direction of the lane on the side corresponding to the entrance.

25. The car wash apparatus as described in claim 24, characterized in that, The acute angle between the first marked section and the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance is equal to the acute angle formed by the centerline of the car wash area in the width direction and the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance.

26. The car wash apparatus as described in claim 23, characterized in that, The entry assistance sign may be a physical object or a virtual image.

27. The car wash apparatus as described in claim 23, characterized in that, It also includes an image acquisition module and a display module for the driver to view. The image acquisition module is used to acquire images of the vehicle entering the turning area, and the display module is used to display the images acquired by the image acquisition module so that the driver can view the vehicle's position and attitude in the turning area.

28. The car wash apparatus as described in claim 27, characterized in that, The image acquisition module is positioned above the turning area, and the image acquired by the image acquisition module includes a top view of the turning area.

29. The car wash apparatus as described in claim 19, characterized in that, The centerline of the car wash area in the width direction forms an acute angle with the driving direction of the lane on the side corresponding to the exit.

30. The car wash apparatus as described in claim 19, characterized in that, The exit is spaced apart from the driving lane on one side to form an exit turning area, so that vehicles can turn into the driving lane from the exit.

31. The car wash apparatus as described in claim 30, characterized in that, An exit assist sign is provided on the outside of the exit to guide the driver to enter the driving lane from the exit.

32. The car wash apparatus as described in claim 31, characterized in that, The exit assist sign includes a third sign segment located within the exit turning area, the third sign segment forming an acute angle with the driving direction of the lane on the side corresponding to the exit.

33. The car wash apparatus as described in claim 32, characterized in that, The acute angle between the third marking segment and the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the exit is equal to the acute angle formed by the centerline of the car wash area in the width direction and the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance.

34. The car wash apparatus as described in claim 24, characterized in that, An exit assist sign is provided on the outside of the exit. The exit assist sign includes a third sign section. A fourth sign section is provided in the car wash area, extending along its length. The fourth sign section connects the third sign section and the first sign section. The tilt angles of the first sign section relative to the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance, the tilt angles of the third sign section relative to the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance, and the tilt angles of the fourth sign section relative to the driving direction of the lane corresponding to the entrance are all equal.

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