Car washing equipment

By designing a highly integrated car wash equipment, using support frames, brushing components and blowing components, the existing cleaning equipment covers a large area and affects maintenance operations, and achieves efficient vehicle cleaning and space-saving effects.

CN222452177UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-11BYD CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421238197.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-31
Publication Date
2025-02-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-31

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Technical Problem

The cleaning equipment of existing rail transit trains covers a large area, which affects other maintenance operations.

Method used

A car washing device is designed, including a support frame, a first brushing assembly and a blow drying assembly. The support frame is fixedly arranged between two working positions in a first direction. The first brushing assembly and the blow drying assembly are installed on the support frame for Scrub and blow dry and remove water.

Benefits of technology

The car wash equipment has a high degree of integration, saves floor space, is arranged in the safety protection area between the two working columns, does not occupy the column space, does not need to increase the column spacing, and does not affect other maintenance operations.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses car washing equipment. The car washing equipment comprises a supporting frame, a first scrubbing assembly and an air blowing assembly. The supporting frame is fixedly arranged between two operation column positions in the first direction. The supporting frame is arranged in a penetrating mode in the first direction, and during vehicle washing operation, a to-be-washed vehicle runs and penetrates through the supporting frame in the first direction; the first scrubbing assembly is mounted on the supporting frame, and the first scrubbing assembly is arranged close to the side, in the first direction, of the supporting frame; the first scrubbing assembly is used for scrubbing a vehicle; the air blowing assembly is mounted on the supporting frame, and the air blowing assembly is arranged close to the other side, in the first direction, of the supporting frame; the air blowing assembly is used for conducting air blowing and water removal on the vehicle.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of rail transit auxiliary equipment, and more specifically, to a car washing device. Background Art

[0002] During the operation of rail transit trains, the external environment will cause pollution to the surface of the train body; this will not only affect the riding experience of passengers, but also have a negative impact on the appearance of the city. Therefore, rail transit trains need to be cleaned regularly. In the prior art, the cleaning equipment of rail transit trains occupies a large area and affects other maintenance operations.

[0003] In view of this, it is necessary to propose a new technical solution to solve the above technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] An object of the present application is to provide a new technical solution for a car washing device.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present application, a car washing device is provided, the car washing device comprising:

[0006] A support frame, wherein the support frame is fixedly arranged between two operation positions along a first direction; the support frame is arranged through along the first direction, and during a car washing operation, the vehicle to be washed runs and passes through the support frame along the first direction;

[0007] a first brushing assembly, the first brushing assembly being mounted on the support frame and being disposed close to one side of the support frame along a first direction; the first brushing assembly being used for brushing a vehicle;

[0008] A blowing assembly is installed on the support frame, and the blowing assembly is arranged close to the other side of the support frame along the first direction; the blowing assembly is used to blow air and remove water from the vehicle.

[0009] Optionally, the number of the first brushing assemblies is two, and the two first brushing assemblies are arranged opposite to each other along the second direction.

[0010] Optionally, the first brushing assembly includes a first brush body and a first driving member, the first brush body is in the shape of a rotating body and the rotating axis of the first brush body extends along a third direction; the first driving member is connected to one end of the first brush body, and the first driving member drives the first brush body to rotate around the rotating axis.

[0011] Optionally, the first brushing assembly further includes a first driving mechanism, which is connected to a side portion of the first brush body; the first driving mechanism is used to drive the first brush body to move in a second direction.

[0012] Optionally, the first driving mechanism includes a second driving member and a first transmission rod, the second driving member is connected to one end of the first transmission rod, and the other end of the first transmission rod is connected to a side portion of the first brush body.

[0013] Optionally, the number of the blowing assemblies is three, the first blowing assembly is arranged at the top of the support frame, and the second blowing assembly and the third blowing assembly are arranged at the sides of the support frame relatively along the second direction.

[0014] Optionally, the blowing assembly includes a wind knife and a fan, the fan is connected to an end of the wind knife, and the wind knife is provided with an air outlet extending along its length direction.

[0015] Optionally, the wind knife in the second blowing assembly and the wind knife in the third blowing assembly are arranged obliquely in the first direction so that the upper part of the wind knife is close to the vehicle to be washed.

[0016] Optionally, the car washing equipment further comprises a second brush washing assembly, and the second brush washing assembly is mounted on the top of the support frame.

[0017] Optionally, the second brushing assembly includes a second brush body and a third driving member, the second brush body is in the shape of a rotating body and the rotating axis of the second brush body extends along the second direction; the third driving member is connected to one end of the second brush body, and the third driving member drives the second brush body to rotate around the rotating axis.

[0018] Optionally, the number of the second brush bodies is two, the two second brush bodies are coaxially connected, and the third driving member drives the two second brush bodies to rotate synchronously.

[0019] Optionally, the car washing device further comprises a sensor, wherein the sensor is mounted on the support frame, and the sensor is used to detect whether the vehicle to be washed leaves the car washing device.

[0020] The technical solution adopted in this application can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0021] The car washing equipment provided in the embodiment of the present application has a high degree of integration and saves floor space. Moreover, the car washing equipment provided in the embodiment of the present application is arranged in a safety protection zone between two working rows, does not occupy the row space, does not need to increase the row spacing, and does not affect other maintenance operations.

[0022] Other features and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the application.

[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a car washing device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a top view of a car washing device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 3 is a schematic side structural diagram of a car washing device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 4a The working process of the car washing equipment according to one embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0028] Figure 4b The working process of the car washing equipment according to one embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;

[0029] Figure 4c The working process of the car washing equipment according to one embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. Figure 3 ;

[0030] Figure 4d Schematic diagram 4 of the working process of a car washing device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Description of reference numerals:

[0032] 1. Car washing equipment; 11. Support frame; 12. First brushing assembly; 121. First brush body; 122. First driving member; 123. First driving mechanism; 1231. Second driving member; 1232. First transmission rod; 13. Blowing assembly; 131. Wind knife; 132. Fan; 133. Hose; 14. Second brushing assembly; 141. Second brush body; 142. Third driving member; 143. Second driving mechanism; 1431. Fourth driving member; 1432. Second transmission rod; 1433. Adapter frame; 15. Sensor;

[0033] 01. Vehicle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] Various exemplary embodiments of the present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present application.

[0035] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the present application, its application, or uses.

[0036] Technologies, methods, and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods, and equipment should be considered as part of the specification.

[0037] In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not limiting. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0038] It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters refer to similar items in the following figures, and therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 to Figure 4d As shown, according to an embodiment of the present application, a car washing device 1 is provided. The car washing device 1 comprises a support frame 11, a first brushing assembly 12 and a blowing assembly 13, wherein the support frame 11 is fixedly arranged between two working positions along a first direction; the support frame 11 is arranged through along the first direction, and during the car washing operation, the vehicle to be washed runs and passes through the support frame 11 along the first direction;

[0040] The first brushing assembly 12 is installed on the support frame 11, and the first brushing assembly 12 is arranged close to one side of the support frame 11 along the first direction; the first brushing assembly 12 is used for brushing the vehicle;

[0041] The blowing assembly 13 is installed on the support frame 11, and the blowing assembly 13 is arranged close to the other side of the support frame 11 along the first direction; the blowing assembly 13 is used to blow air to remove water from the vehicle.

[0042] In the car washing device 1 provided in the embodiment of the present application, the support frame 11 plays the role of overall support and installation; a first brushing component 12 for brushing the vehicle and a blowing component 13 for blowing air to remove water from the vehicle are centrally installed on the support frame 11; therefore, the car washing device 1 has a high degree of integration and saves space.

[0043] Reference Figure 4a to Figure 4dAs shown, when the car washing device 1 is set up, the support frame 11 is fixedly installed between the first working position W1 and the second working position W2; for example, the first working position W1 is a parking and charging position, and the second working position W2 is a maintenance position; for example, the support frame 11 is fixedly installed between the first working position W1 and the second working position W2 by anchor bolts. The first working position W1, the car washing device 1 and the second working position W2 are arranged in sequence along the first direction. During the car washing operation, the vehicle 01 to be washed runs between the first working position W1 and the second working position W2 along the first direction and passes through the support frame 11.

[0044] In summary, the car washing equipment 1 provided in the embodiment of the present application has a high degree of integration and saves space; moreover, the car washing equipment 1 provided in the embodiment of the present application is arranged in a safety protection zone between two working positions, does not occupy the position space, does not need to increase the position spacing, and does not affect other maintenance operations.

[0045] Reference Figure 1 to Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the number of the first brush assemblies 12 is two, and the two first brush assemblies 12 are arranged opposite to each other along the second direction.

[0046] In this specific example, two first scrubbing assemblies 12 are provided, so that the vehicle to be washed can be scrubbed from both sides, thereby improving scrubbing efficiency and making the scrubbing more comprehensive and thorough.

[0047] The first direction corresponds to the driving direction of the vehicle, that is, the length direction of the vehicle; the second direction corresponds to the width direction of the vehicle.

[0048] Reference Figure 1 to Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the first brushing assembly 12 includes a first brush body 121 and a first driving member 122, the first brush body 121 is in the shape of a rotating body and the rotating axis of the first brush body 121 extends along a third direction; the first driving member 122 is connected to one end of the first brush body 121, and the first driving member 122 drives the first brush body 121 to rotate around the rotating axis.

[0049] In this specific example, the first driving member 122 drives the first brush body 121 to rotate around its own rotation axis, thereby brushing the vehicle to be washed 01. Optionally, the first driving member 122 may be, for example, a driving motor.

[0050] Reference Figure 1 As shown, the first direction is Figure 1 The a direction in the second direction is Figure 1 The b direction in the figure is Figure 1 The c direction in .

[0051] Reference Figure 1 to Figure 3As shown, in one embodiment, the first brushing assembly 12 further includes a first driving mechanism 123, which is connected to a side of the first brush body 121; the first driving mechanism 123 is used to drive the first brush body 121 to move in a second direction.

[0052] In this specific example, the first driving mechanism 123 can drive the first brush bodies 121 to translate in the second direction so that the two first brush bodies 121 are close to each other or away from each other. When performing a scrubbing operation, the first driving mechanism 123 first drives the two first brush bodies 121 to approach each other, and then both of the first brush bodies 121 move close to the vehicle 01 to be washed; after the scrubbing operation is completed, the first driving mechanism 123 drives the two first brush bodies 121 to move away from each other, and then both of the first brush bodies 121 move away from the vehicle 01 to be washed and reset.

[0053] Reference Figure 1 to Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the first driving mechanism 123 includes a second driving member 1231 and a first transmission rod 1232, the second driving member 1231 is connected to one end of the first transmission rod 1232, and the other end of the first transmission rod 1232 is connected to the side of the first brush body 121.

[0054] In this specific example, the first driving mechanism 123 specifically includes a second driving member 1231 and a first transmission rod 1232. The second driving member 1231 drives the first transmission rod 1232, and the first transmission rod 1232 then drives the first brush body 121 to move in the second direction. Optionally, the second driving member 1231 may be, for example, a motor, and the first transmission rod 1232 may be, for example, an electric push rod; or, the second driving member 1231 may be, for example, an electric cylinder or a pneumatic cylinder.

[0055] Optionally, the first transmission rod 1232 may be directly connected to the first brush body 121; or, the first transmission rod 1232 may be indirectly connected to the first brush body 121 via an adapter.

[0056] Reference Figure 1 to Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the number of the blowing assemblies 13 is three, the first blowing assembly 13 is arranged at the top of the support frame 11, and the second blowing assembly 13 and the third blowing assembly 13 are arranged on the side of the support frame 11 relatively along the second direction.

[0057] In this specific example, the blowing components 13 are respectively arranged on the top and two sides of the support frame 11, so that a comprehensive and efficient blowing and water removal operation can be provided for the vehicle 01 to be washed.

[0058] Reference Figure 1 to Figure 3As shown, in one embodiment, the blowing assembly 13 includes a wind knife 131 and a fan 132. The fan 132 is connected to the end of the wind knife 131. The wind knife 131 is provided with an air outlet extending along its length direction.

[0059] In this specific example, the blowing assembly 13 specifically includes a wind knife 131 and a fan 132; wherein the wind knife 131 is a tubular blowing member made of aluminum profile, and an air outlet is opened along the length direction of the wind knife 131; further, the fan 132 is connected to the two ends of the wind knife 131 through a hose 133 to provide blowing power to the wind knife 131.

[0060] Reference Figure 1 to Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the wind knife 131 in the second blowing assembly 13 and the wind knife 131 in the third blowing assembly 13 are tilted in a first direction so that the upper portion of the wind knife 131 is close to the vehicle to be washed.

[0061] In this specific example, when installing the two wind knives 131 on the side, the upper parts of the two wind knives 131 are made closer to the vehicle to be washed, so that the upper part of the body of the vehicle to be washed can be blown by the wind knife 131 first, and then cooperate with the wind knife 131 installed on the top to ensure that the water droplets are blown off the roof first, thereby improving the efficiency of blowing and removing water.

[0062] For example, when using the blowing assembly 13 to perform a blowing and water removal operation, if the vehicle to be washed is traveling from the side where the first brush body 121 is located toward the other side where the blowing assembly 13 is located, then when installing the two side wind knives 131, the upper parts of the two wind knives 131 are inclined toward the side where the first brush body 121 is located.

[0063] Reference Figure 1 to Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the car washing device further includes a second brush washing assembly 14 , and the second brush washing assembly 14 is installed on the top of the support frame 11 .

[0064] In this specific example, the second brush assembly 14 installed on the top of the support frame 11 can provide a more comprehensive cleaning effect for the vehicle to be washed.

[0065] Reference Figure 1 to Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the second brushing assembly 14 includes a second brush body 141 and a third driving member 142, the second brush body 141 is in the shape of a rotating body and the rotating axis of the second brush body 141 extends along the second direction; the third driving member 142 is connected to one end of the second brush body 141, and the third driving member 142 drives the second brush body 141 to rotate around the rotating axis.

[0066] In this specific example, the third driving member 142 drives the second brush body 141 to rotate around its own rotation axis, thereby brushing the vehicle to be washed 01. Optionally, the third driving member 142 may be, for example, a driving motor.

[0067] Reference Figure 1 to Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the number of the second brush bodies 141 is two, the two second brush bodies 141 are coaxially connected, and the third driving member 142 drives the two second brush bodies 141 to rotate synchronously.

[0068] In this specific example, the third driving member 142 drives the two second brush bodies 141 to rotate synchronously, thereby improving the efficiency of brushing the top of the vehicle 01 to be washed.

[0069] In addition, the second brushing assembly 14 may also include a second driving mechanism 143, the second driving mechanism 143 includes a fourth driving member 1431, a second transmission rod 1432 and an adapter frame 1433, the fourth driving member 1431 is connected to one end of the second transmission rod 1432, the other end of the second transmission rod 1432 is connected to the adapter frame 1433, and the adapter frame 1433 is connected to the second brush body 141. The fourth driving member 1431 drives the second transmission rod 1432, the second transmission rod 1432 drives the adapter frame 1433, the adapter frame 1433 and then drives the second brush body 141 to move in the third direction, so that the second brush body 141 approaches the vehicle 01 to be washed for brushing operation, or moves away from the vehicle 01 to be washed for reset.

[0070] In order to facilitate the car washing operation on the vehicle to be washed 01, the car washing equipment 1 is also provided with a nozzle for spraying water on the vehicle to be washed 01; the nozzle may include a pre-wetting nozzle, a scrubbing nozzle and a flushing nozzle, and the pre-wetting nozzle, the scrubbing nozzle and the flushing nozzle are all installed on the support frame 11, and the car washing equipment 1 has a higher degree of integration; and, the pre-wetting nozzle, the scrubbing nozzle and the flushing nozzle can be respectively provided with multiple, for example, three.

[0071] The car washing operation process of the car washing equipment 1 is as follows:

[0072] The signal system sends a car wash instruction to the car wash equipment 1 according to the car wash plan, and the car wash equipment 1 feeds back its own status after receiving the car wash instruction; when the signal system receives a normal status signal fed back by the car wash equipment 1, it controls the vehicle 01 to be washed to enter the first working row W1 in front of the car wash equipment 1; after the vehicle 01 to be washed stops at the first working row W1, the signal system sends a start car wash instruction to the car wash equipment 1, and at the same time controls the vehicle 01 to be washed to drive and enter the car wash equipment 1.

[0073] When the car washing equipment 1 receives the instruction to start washing the car, it opens the pre-wetting nozzle to spray water on the vehicle to be washed 01; then the signal system controls the vehicle to be washed 01 to drive through the car washing equipment 1 and stop at the second working position W2, that is, the pre-wetting of the body of the vehicle to be washed 01 is completed; and the pre-wetting nozzle is closed after the vehicle to be washed 01 completely leaves the car washing equipment 1; in order to improve work efficiency and automation, the car washing equipment 1 also includes a sensor 15, which is installed on the support frame 11, and the sensor 15 is used to detect whether the vehicle to be washed leaves the car washing equipment.

[0074] Then, after the vehicle 01 to be washed stops at the second working position W2 for a period of time (about 2 minutes) to complete the swelling of the stains, the signal system sends a brushing instruction to the car washing equipment 1, and at the same time controls the vehicle 01 to be washed to move toward the first working position W1 and enter the car washing equipment 1; after receiving the brushing instruction, the car washing equipment 1 controls the first brush body 121 and the second brush body 141 to move to the brushing position and start rotating to brush the vehicle 01 to be washed, and at the same time, the brushing nozzle is opened to spray water on the first brush body 121 and the second brush body 141, and the flushing nozzle is opened to flush water on the body of the vehicle 01 to be washed.

[0075] After completing the body brushing and rinsing operations, the signal system controls the vehicle 01 to travel and pass through the car washing equipment 1 and then stop at the first working position W1. After the sensor 7 detects that the vehicle 01 has completely left, the car washing equipment 1 resets the first brush body 121 and the second brush body 141, and closes the brushing nozzle and the rinsing nozzle.

[0076] Next, the signal system sends a water removal command to the car wash equipment 1, and controls the vehicle 01 to drive into the car wash equipment 1 toward the second working row W2; the car wash equipment 1 receives the water removal command and turns on the fan 132, and uses the wind knife 131 to blow air to remove water from the car body.

[0077] Finally, the signal system controls the vehicle 01 to travel and pass through the car wash equipment 1 and then stop at the second operation row W2. The car wash equipment 1 turns off the fan 132 after the sensor 7 detects that the vehicle 01 has completely left. At this point, the entire vehicle washing operation is completed.

[0078] The above embodiments focus on the differences between the various embodiments. As long as the different optimization features between the various embodiments are not contradictory, they can be combined to form a better embodiment. Considering the simplicity of the text, they will not be repeated here.

[0079] Although some specific embodiments of the present application have been described in detail by way of example, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above examples are only for illustration, not for limiting the scope of the present application. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above embodiments may be modified without departing from the scope and spirit of the present application. The scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A car washing device, characterized in that: The car washing equipment comprises: A support frame (11), the support frame (11) is fixedly arranged between two operation positions along a first direction; the support frame (11) is arranged to pass through along the first direction, and during a car washing operation, the vehicle to be washed runs and passes through the support frame (11) along the first direction; a first brush cleaning component (12), the first brush cleaning component (12) being mounted on the support frame (11), and the first brush cleaning component (12) being arranged close to one side of the support frame (11) along a first direction; the first brush cleaning component (12) being used for brushing a vehicle; A blowing assembly (13), the blowing assembly (13) is mounted on the support frame (11), and the blowing assembly (13) is arranged close to the other side of the support frame (11) along the first direction; the blowing assembly (13) is used to blow air to remove water from the vehicle.

2. The car washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the first brush assemblies (12) is two, and the two first brush assemblies (12) are arranged opposite to each other along the second direction.

3. The car washing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first brush cleaning component (12) comprises a first brush body (121) and a first driving member (122); the first brush body (121) is in the shape of a rotating body and the rotating axis of the first brush body (121) extends along a third direction; the first driving member (122) is connected to one end of the first brush body (121), and the first driving member (122) drives the first brush body (121) to rotate around the rotating axis.

4. The car washing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first brushing assembly (12) further comprises a first driving mechanism (123), wherein the first driving mechanism (123) is connected to a side portion of the first brush body (121); the first driving mechanism (123) is used for driving the first brush body (121) to move in a second direction.

5. The car washing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first driving mechanism (123) comprises a second driving member (1231) and a first transmission rod (1232), wherein the second driving member (1231) is connected to one end of the first transmission rod (1232), and the other end of the first transmission rod (1232) is connected to the side of the first brush body (121).

6. The car washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the blowing components (13) is three, the first blowing component (13) is arranged on the top of the support frame (11), and the second blowing component (13) and the third blowing component (13) are arranged on the side of the support frame (11) relatively along the second direction.

7. The car washing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The blowing assembly (13) comprises a wind knife (131) and a fan (132); the fan (132) is connected to the end of the wind knife (131); and the wind knife (131) is provided with an air outlet extending along its length direction.

8. The car washing equipment according to any one of claims 6 to 7, characterized in that: The wind knife (131) in the second blowing assembly (13) and the wind knife (131) in the third blowing assembly (13) are arranged to be inclined in a first direction so that the upper part of the wind knife (131) is close to the vehicle to be washed.

9. The car washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle washing device further comprises a second brush washing assembly (14), wherein the second brush washing assembly (14) is mounted on the top of the support frame (11).

10. The car washing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that: The second brush cleaning assembly (14) comprises a second brush body (141) and a third driving member (142); the second brush body (141) is in the shape of a rotating body and the rotating axis of the second brush body (141) extends along a second direction; the third driving member (142) is connected to one end of the second brush body (141), and the third driving member (142) drives the second brush body (141) to rotate around the rotating axis.

11. The car washing device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The number of the second brush bodies (141) is two, the two second brush bodies (141) are coaxially connected, and the third driving member (142) drives the two second brush bodies (141) to rotate synchronously.

12. The car washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The car washing device further comprises a sensor (15), wherein the sensor (15) is mounted on the support frame (11), and the sensor (15) is used to detect whether the vehicle to be washed has left the car washing device.