Self-service car washing machine

By designing an automatic drainage system in a self-service car washer, the corrosion and freezing problems caused by water accumulation in the gas storage tank are solved, and the long-term use of the gas storage tank and the labor cost are reduced.

CN222713445UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-04TAIZHOU CHEYUJIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421638304.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-11
Publication Date
2025-04-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-11

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Technical Problem

In existing self-service car washers, the air generated by the air compressor forms water accumulation in the gas storage tank, resulting in corrosion of the gas storage tank, shortening its service life, and may lead to freezing in cold weather, and manual drainage operation is troublesome and increases labor costs.

Method used

A self-service car washing machine is designed, equipped with an automatic drainage system. When the power is turned on, the drainage solenoid valve is activated through the function keys and opened for one to five seconds to automatically discharge the water in the gas storage tank to prevent corrosion and freezing caused by water accumulation.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent corrosion and freezing caused by water accumulation in the gas storage tank, extend the service life of the gas storage tank, and reduce the hassle and cost of manual drainage.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a self-service car washing machine, including a cabinet, the outside of the cabinet is rotatably connected to a mechanical door, the inside of the cabinet is fixedly connected to a first sheet metal partition, the top of the first sheet metal partition is fixedly connected to a clean water tank, and the top of the first sheet metal partition is fixedly connected to a foam box on one side close to the clean water tank. It belongs to the technical field of car washing machines. In the self-service car washing machine, the compressed air generated by the air compressor will be stored in an air storage tank, and the moisture in the compressed air will form water droplets and accumulate inside the air storage tank. When the user uses the car washing machine, the drainage solenoid valve is controlled to open, and the water in the air storage tank flows out of the air storage tank through the first drainage pipe, and then finally flows out through the drainage solenoid valve and the second drainage pipe, so as to achieve the purpose of automatic drainage, effectively prevent the corrosion or freezing caused by excessive water accumulation in the air storage tank, and at the same time prevent the water in the air storage tank from occupying too much space in the air storage tank, so as to ensure sufficient gas storage capacity.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of car washing machines, and more specifically to a self-service car washing machine. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, the number of private cars is also increasing, and the demand for car washing is also increasing. Self-service car washing machines have developed rapidly due to their convenience, speed and low price.

[0003] The air generated by the air compressors of some existing self-service car washers is stored in an air tank. As the air is compressed, the moisture in the air forms water droplets, and then forms water accumulation in the air tank. If it is not discharged in time, the accumulated water will not only affect the volume of the air tank, but also corrode the air tank, shorten the service life of the air tank, and freeze the inside of the air tank in cold weather. Since the air tank and the air compressor are installed in the cabinet of the car wash machine, it is obviously very troublesome to manually drain the air tank, and it will increase labor costs. Therefore, a self-service car wash machine that can automatically discharge the accumulated water in the air tank is needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a self-service car washing machine to solve the problems raised in the above background technology:

[0005] The air generated by the air compressors of some existing self-service car washers is stored in the gas tank. As the air is compressed, the moisture in the air forms water droplets, and then forms water accumulation in the gas tank. If it is not discharged in time, the accumulated water will not only affect the volume of the gas tank, but also corrode the gas tank, shorten the service life of the gas tank, and freeze the inside of the gas tank in cold weather. Since the gas tank and the air compressor are installed in the car wash machine cabinet, it is obviously very troublesome to manually drain the gas tank, and it will increase labor costs.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] A self-service car washing machine comprises a cabinet, wherein the outside of the cabinet is rotatably connected to a mechanical door, the inside of the cabinet is fixedly connected to a first sheet metal partition, the top of the first sheet metal partition is fixedly connected to a clean water tank, the top of the first sheet metal partition is fixedly connected to a foam box on a side close to the clean water tank, the top of the first sheet metal partition is fixedly connected to a coating box on a side away from the clean water tank, a second sheet metal partition is fixedly connected to the inside of the cabinet and above the clean water tank, the top of the second sheet metal partition is fixedly connected to an air storage tank, the outside of the air storage tank is fixedly connected to a pressure gauge, the gas generated by the air compressor will be stored in the air storage tank, the air compressor is automatically started and stopped by the pressure gauge, and when the pressure in the air storage tank is lower than Set value, the air compressor starts, and after the air is compressed, the moisture inside will form water droplets and accumulate in the air tank. The drainage is controlled by the circuit inside the distribution box. After each startup, press the corresponding function key to turn on the automatic drainage function, and open the drainage solenoid valve in one to five seconds to achieve automatic drainage. The bottom of the air tank is fixedly connected with a first drain pipe, the bottom of the first drain pipe is fixedly connected with a drainage solenoid valve, the bottom of the drainage solenoid valve is fixedly connected with a second drain pipe, the second drain pipe vertically penetrates the cabinet and extends to the outside of the cabinet, the second drain pipe is fixedly connected to the cabinet, and after the drainage solenoid valve is opened, the water in the air tank is discharged through the first drain pipe and the second drain pipe in turn.

[0008] Preferably, a vacuum cleaner is fixedly connected inside the cabinet and below the first sheet metal partition. The vacuum cleaner is used by the user to clean dust on the foot mats in the vehicle, and can also be used to clean dust in the vehicle such as the central control instrument panel. A first water pump is fixedly connected inside the cabinet and on one side of the vacuum cleaner. A third sheet metal partition is fixedly connected inside the cabinet and above the first water pump. An air compressor is fixedly connected to the top of the third sheet metal partition. The compressed air generated by the air compressor can enter the air tank for storage.

[0009] Preferably, a second water pump is fixedly connected to the top of the second sheet metal partition, a start-stop switch is fixedly connected to the outside of the second water pump, an electronic proportioning machine is fixedly connected to the side of the cabinet close to the second water pump, a disinfection machine is fixedly connected to the side of the cabinet away from the second water pump, and an atomizer is fixedly connected to the inside of the cabinet and on one side of the electronic proportioning machine.

[0010] Preferably, a distribution box is fixedly connected to the outside of the mechanical door on one side close to the cabinet, and a door lock is fixedly connected to the outside of the mechanical door and on one side of the distribution box. The door lock is used in conjunction with the cabinet, and the door lock is used to lock the mechanical door and the cabinet to ensure the safety of the accessories inside the cabinet.

[0011] Preferably, a faucet is fixedly connected to the outside of the cabinet, and water flows out when the faucet is turned on for users to wash hands and other items. An overflow pipe is provided inside the cabinet, and the clean water tank, foam box and coating box are all connected to the overflow pipe.

[0012] Preferably, a storage box is fixedly connected to the outside of the cabinet and above the faucet, and a wash basin is fixedly connected to the outside of the cabinet and below the faucet. The wash basin and the faucet are used for users to wash their hands or wash items such as rags after washing the vehicle, and the storage box is convenient for users to place miscellaneous items.

[0013] Preferably, the outside of the cabinet is fixedly connected with a gun barrel. There are two gun barrels arranged on the outside of the cabinet, distributed up and down, one for placing a clean water gun and the other for placing a foam gun. The clean water gun and the foam gun are connected to the water outlet of the first water pump through a high-pressure hose. A multi-way electromagnetic valve is provided at the water inlet of the first water pump, and is connected to the clean water tank and the foam tank respectively through pipelines.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0015] The compressed air generated by the air compressor will be stored in the air tank. The moisture in the compressed air will form water droplets and accumulate inside the air tank. When the user uses the car washing machine, the drainage solenoid valve will open each time the machine is turned on, and the water in the air tank will flow out of the air tank through the first drain pipe, and then finally flow out through the drainage solenoid valve and the second drain pipe. Finally, the drainage solenoid valve is closed to achieve the purpose of automatic drainage. It can effectively prevent corrosion or freezing due to excessive water accumulation in the air tank, which helps to extend the service life of the air tank. At the same time, it prevents the water in the air tank from occupying too much space in the air tank, ensuring sufficient gas storage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the gun barrel of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure inside the cabinet of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the gas storage tank of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of a wash basin of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the air compressor of the utility model.

[0022] Explanation of the numbers in the figure: 1. Cabinet; 2. Mechanical door; 3. First sheet metal compartment; 4. Distribution box; 5. Door lock; 6. Pressure gauge; 7. Clean water tank; 8. Foam box; 9. Coating box; 10. Faucet; 11. Second sheet metal compartment; 12. Disinfector; 13. Gun barrel; 14. Gas tank; 15. Second water pump; 16. Start-stop switch; 17. Electronic proportioning machine; 18. Wash basin; 19. Storage box; 20. Drain solenoid valve; 21. First water pump; 22. Air compressor; 23. Third sheet metal compartment; 24. First drain pipe; 25. Second drain pipe; 26. Vacuum and water suction machine; 27. Atomizer; 28. Overflow pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0024] See also Figures 1 to 6 A self-service car washing machine comprises a cabinet 1, the outside of the cabinet 1 is rotatably connected to a mechanical door 2, the inside of the cabinet 1 is fixedly connected to a first sheet metal partition 3, the top of the first sheet metal partition 3 is fixedly connected to a clean water tank 7, the top of the first sheet metal partition 3 is fixedly connected to a foam box 8 on the side close to the clean water tank 7, the top of the first sheet metal partition 3 is fixedly connected to a coating box 9 on the side away from the clean water tank 7, and the coating box 9 can also be used as a glass water tank, the inside of the cabinet 1 and above the clean water tank 7 is fixedly connected to a second sheet metal partition 11, the top of the second sheet metal partition 11 is fixedly connected to an air storage tank 14, the outside of the air storage tank 14 is fixedly connected to a pressure gauge 6, the gas generated by the air compressor 22 will be stored in the air storage tank 14, and the air compressor 22 is automatically started and stopped by the pressure gauge 6. When the pressure in the air storage tank 14 is lower than the set value, the air The air compressor 22 is started. After the air is compressed, the moisture inside will form water droplets and accumulate in the air tank 14. The drainage is controlled by the circuit inside the distribution box 4. Each time the machine is turned on, the corresponding function key is pressed to turn on the automatic drainage function. It takes one to five seconds to open the drainage solenoid valve 20 to achieve automatic drainage. The bottom of the air tank 14 is fixedly connected with a first drainage pipe 24, and the bottom of the first drainage pipe 24 is fixedly connected with a drainage solenoid valve 20. The bottom of the drainage solenoid valve 20 is fixedly connected with a second drainage pipe 25. The second drainage pipe 25 vertically penetrates the cabinet 1 and extends to the outside of the cabinet 1. The second drainage pipe 25 is fixedly connected to the cabinet 1. After the drainage solenoid valve 20 is opened, the water in the air tank 14 is discharged through the first drainage pipe 24 and the second drainage pipe 25 in turn. At the same time, the first drainage pipe 24 is also the air inlet pipe of the air tank 14.

[0025] Furthermore, a vacuum cleaner 26 is fixedly connected inside the cabinet 1 and below the first sheet metal partition 3. The vacuum cleaner 26 is used by the user to clean the dust on the foot mats in the vehicle, and can also be used to clean the dust in the vehicle such as the central control instrument panel. A first water pump 21 is fixedly connected inside the cabinet 1 and on one side of the vacuum cleaner 26. A third sheet metal partition 23 is fixedly connected inside the cabinet 1 and above the first water pump 21. An air compressor 22 is fixedly connected to the top of the third sheet metal partition 23. The compressed air generated by the air compressor 22 can enter the air storage tank 14 for storage.

[0026] Furthermore, a second water pump 15 is fixedly connected to the top of the second sheet metal partition 11, a start-stop switch 16 is fixedly connected to the outside of the second water pump 15, an electronic proportioning machine 17 is fixedly connected to the side of the cabinet 1 close to the second water pump 15, a small tube is connected to the water inlet pipe of the second water pump 15 and the electronic proportioning machine 17 can draw the raw liquid in the coating box 9 into the water inlet pipe of the second water pump 15, a disinfection machine 12 is fixedly connected to the side of the cabinet 1 away from the second water pump 15, and an atomizer 27 is fixedly connected to the cabinet 1 and on the side of the electronic proportioning machine 17.

[0027] Furthermore, a distribution box 4 is fixedly connected to the outside of the mechanical door 2 on one side close to the cabinet 1, and a door lock 5 is fixedly connected to the outside of the mechanical door 2 and on one side of the distribution box 4. The door lock 5 is used in conjunction with the cabinet 1, and the door lock 5 is used to lock the mechanical door 2 and the cabinet 1.

[0028] Furthermore, a faucet 10 is fixedly connected to the outside of the cabinet 1, and an electromagnetic valve is provided inside the cabinet 1 above the vacuum cleaner 26. One end of the electromagnetic valve is connected to the water inlet pipe, and the other end is connected to the faucet 10. The water flow and water stop of the faucet 10 are controlled by the electromagnetic valve. An overflow pipe 28 is provided inside the cabinet 1. The clean water tank 7, foam box 8 and coating box 9 are all connected to the overflow pipe 28. The other end of the overflow pipe 28 passes through the cabinet 1 and extends to the outside. When the liquid in the clean water tank 7, foam box 8 and coating box 9 is full, it will not flow into the cabinet 1, and the water will flow out through the overflow pipe 28.

[0029] Furthermore, a storage box 19 is fixedly connected to the outside of the cabinet 1 and located above the faucet 10, and a wash basin 18 is fixedly connected to the outside of the cabinet 1 and located below the faucet 10. The storage box 19 is used for the user to place sundries or tools, such as rags and cleaning brushes, etc., and the wash basin 18 is used in conjunction with the faucet 10 for the user to wash hands or wash rags and other items after washing the vehicle.

[0030] Furthermore, the outside of the cabinet 1 is fixedly connected with a gun barrel 13. There are two gun barrels 13 arranged on the outside of the cabinet 1, which are distributed up and down, one for placing a clean water gun and the other for placing a foam gun. The clean water gun and the foam gun are connected to the water outlet of the first water pump 21 through a high-pressure hose. The water inlet of the first water pump 21 is provided with a multi-way electromagnetic valve, and is connected to the clean water tank 7 and the foam tank 8 through pipelines respectively. The first water pump 21 is responsible for pumping the clean water in the clean water tank 7 to the clean water gun for spraying, and is responsible for pumping the cleaning foam in the foam tank 8 to the foam gun for spraying, so that the user can wash the vehicle.

[0031] Usage steps of the utility model: When the self-service car washing machine is in use, the compressed air generated by the air compressor 22 will be transported to the air tank 14 through the pipeline. Since the air is compressed, the moisture in the air will form water droplets, resulting in liquid accumulation in the air tank 14. When the user uses the car washing machine, the function key is used to start the drainage solenoid valve 20 to open each time the machine is turned on. The opening time is about one to five seconds. During this period of time, the water in the air tank 14 will flow out of the air tank 14 through the first drainage pipe 24, and then finally flow out through the drainage solenoid valve 20 and the second drainage pipe 25. Finally, the drainage solenoid valve 20 is closed to achieve the purpose of automatic drainage. It can effectively prevent corrosion or freezing due to excessive water accumulation in the air tank 14, which helps to extend the service life of the air tank 14. When the pressure gauge 6 detects that the pressure in the air tank 14 is lower than the set value, the air compressor 22 will be started.

[0032] The above shows and describes the basic principle, main features and advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only preferred examples of the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, the utility model may have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected. The scope of protection of the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A self-service car washing machine, comprising a cabinet (1), the exterior of the cabinet (1) being rotatably connected to a mechanical door (2), characterized in that: A first sheet metal partition (3) is fixedly connected inside the cabinet (1); a clean water tank (7) is fixedly connected to the top of the first sheet metal partition (3); a foam box (8) is fixedly connected to the side of the top of the first sheet metal partition (3) close to the clean water tank (7); a coating box (9) is fixedly connected to the side of the top of the first sheet metal partition (3) away from the clean water tank (7); a second sheet metal partition (11) is fixedly connected inside the cabinet (1) and above the clean water tank (7); the top of the second sheet metal partition (11) is fixedly connected to the foam box (8); The cabinet (1) is fixedly connected to a gas storage tank (14), the outside of the gas storage tank (14) is fixedly connected to a pressure gauge (6), the bottom of the gas storage tank (14) is fixedly connected to a first drain pipe (24), the bottom of the first drain pipe (24) is fixedly connected to a drain solenoid valve (20), the bottom of the drain solenoid valve (20) is fixedly connected to a second drain pipe (25), the second drain pipe (25) vertically penetrates the cabinet (1) and extends to the outside of the cabinet (1), and the second drain pipe (25) is fixedly connected to the cabinet (1).

2. A self-service car washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A vacuum cleaner (26) is fixedly connected inside the cabinet (1) and below the first sheet metal partition (3); a first water pump (21) is fixedly connected inside the cabinet (1) and on one side of the vacuum cleaner (26); a third sheet metal partition (23) is fixedly connected inside the cabinet (1) and above the first water pump (21); and an air compressor (22) is fixedly connected to the top of the third sheet metal partition (23).

3. A self-service car washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second water pump (15) is fixedly connected to the top of the second sheet metal partition (11), a start-stop switch (16) is fixedly connected to the outside of the second water pump (15), an electronic proportioning machine (17) is fixedly connected to the side of the cabinet (1) close to the second water pump (15), a disinfection machine (12) is fixedly connected to the side of the cabinet (1) away from the second water pump (15), and an atomizer (27) is fixedly connected to the inside of the cabinet (1) and on the side of the electronic proportioning machine (17).

4. A self-service car washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A distribution box (4) is fixedly connected to the outside of the mechanical door (2) on a side close to the cabinet (1), and a door lock (5) is fixedly connected to the outside of the mechanical door (2) on a side located on the distribution box (4), and the door lock (5) is used in conjunction with the cabinet (1).

5. The self-service car washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outside of the cabinet (1) is fixedly connected to a faucet (10), the inside of the cabinet (1) is provided with an overflow pipe (28), and the clean water tank (7), the foam tank (8) and the coating tank (9) are all connected to the overflow pipe (28).

6. A self-service car washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A storage box (19) is fixedly connected to the outside of the cabinet (1) and located above the faucet (10), and a wash basin (18) is fixedly connected to the outside of the cabinet (1) and located below the faucet (10).

7. The self-service car washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A gun barrel (13) is fixedly connected to the outside of the cabinet (1).