Foam uniform spraying device for self-service car washing
By designing a foam nozzle head and an air pipe in the self-service car wash device to generate nano-foam through high-speed liquid collision, and using the gaps between steel wool and sponge to separate them, the problem of uneven foam is solved, delicate and uniform foam spraying is achieved, and the cleaning effect and user experience are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422524708.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-18
AI Technical Summary
Existing foam spray devices for self-service car washes have problems with insufficiently fine foam and uneven spraying, resulting in poor cleaning effects, possible damage to the vehicle surface, increased operational complexity and time costs, and the inability to intelligently adjust to different vehicle types and levels of stains.
Nano foam is generated by designing the high-speed liquid and air fluid collision of the foam nozzle head and the air pipe, and the gap segmentation among the first steel wool, the second steel wool, the first sponge and the second sponge is utilized, combined with the adjustment of the electric valve, to achieve fine and uniform foam spraying.
It achieves fine and uniform foam spraying, improves cleaning efficiency, reduces damage to the vehicle surface, simplifies the operation process, and enhances user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of self-service car washing, in particular to a foam uniform spraying device for self-service car washing. Background Art
[0002] In self-service car washes, the foam spraying device is an essential component of the cleaning process, and its performance directly impacts the car wash effect and user experience. However, existing self-service car wash uniform foam spraying devices still have some significant shortcomings in practical applications, particularly problems with insufficiently fine foam and uneven spraying. These issues not only affect car wash efficiency but can also damage the vehicle surface, reducing the user experience.
[0003] Existing foam spraying devices often produce large and unevenly distributed foam particles due to an improper gas-liquid mixing ratio or a single mixing method. These coarse foam particles not only have difficulty penetrating into car body crevices to remove stubborn stains, but also easily scratch the paintwork when they come into contact with the surface. This damage is particularly noticeable on high-end vehicles with sensitive surfaces. Furthermore, the uneven size of the foam particles is caused by inadequate gas-liquid mixing, which not only affects the foam's adhesion but can also significantly reduce cleaning effectiveness.
[0004] Existing foam spraying devices typically feature simple nozzle designs during the spraying process, making it difficult to achieve uniform foam coverage. Due to limitations in spray angle and range, existing nozzles often only produce dense foam coverage in certain areas, while leaving other areas with sparse foam, resulting in uneven cleaning results. This uneven spraying is particularly problematic when dealing with large vehicles or complex car body parts. It not only increases the difficulty of washing, but can also affect the overall effect due to inadequate cleaning of certain areas. Furthermore, nozzle blockage or wear can further exacerbate this problem, making the foam spray even more uneven.
[0005] Existing foam spraying devices lack intelligent adjustment capabilities during operation. Different vehicle types and levels of soiling require different foaming patterns, yet most existing devices only offer fixed foaming patterns and cannot be adjusted to suit specific cleaning needs. This means users must frequently make manual adjustments to meet varying cleaning requirements, increasing operational complexity and time costs. Especially in unusual climates like winter or rainy seasons, mud and dirt on vehicle bodies are more difficult to remove, and spraying devices lacking intelligent adjustment capabilities struggle to meet efficient cleaning requirements.
[0006] From a user experience perspective, existing foam spraying devices produce a cumbersome and time-consuming process due to their lack of fine foam and uneven spraying. Car owners often desire a quick and efficient car wash, but existing systems fail to provide a satisfactory solution. Large and unevenly distributed foam particles not only impair the cleaning effect but can also require repeated spraying of the same area, increasing labor intensity. Furthermore, for those striving for a perfect car wash, this uneven foam spraying method is undoubtedly a disappointing experience.
[0007] Therefore, how to provide a foam uniform spraying device for self-service car washing is a problem that those skilled in the art urgently need to solve. Utility Model Content
[0008] One purpose of the present invention is to provide a foam uniform spraying device for self-service car washing. The present invention generates a large amount of nano-foam through the collision of high-speed liquid fluid and high-speed air fluid of the foam nozzle head and the air pipe, and then the gap division of the first steel wool, the second steel wool, the first sponge and the second sponge can better generate a large amount of foam, making the foam more delicate and more uniform during spraying. The high-speed liquid fluid impacts the first grid plate, the first steel wool and the second steel wool to avoid the high-speed fluid penetrating the first sponge and the second sponge, resulting in the foam not being delicate enough.
[0009] According to an embodiment of the utility model, a foam uniform spraying device for a self-service car wash comprises a gantry, a moving part, a displacement frame, a foam machine, an air compressor, a high-pressure washer, an angle adjuster, a surround cleaning arm, a foam nozzle assembly and a water spray nozzle, wherein the moving part is slidably sleeved on both sides of the gantry, both ends of the displacement frame are fixedly mounted on the moving part, the foam machine is fixedly mounted on one side of the interior of the displacement frame, the air compressor is fixedly mounted on the interior of the displacement frame, the air compressor is fixedly mounted on both sides of the interior of the displacement frame, the air compressor is located between the foam machine and the high-pressure washer, the bottom of the angle adjuster is fixedly mounted on the displacement frame, the angle adjuster is rotatably sleeved on the top of the surround cleaning arm, the top of the surround cleaning arm is rotatably plugged into the displacement frame, the foam nozzle assembly is fixedly mounted on the surround cleaning arm, and the water spray nozzle is fixedly mounted on the surround cleaning arm;
[0010] The foam nozzle assembly comprises a foam nozzle head and an air pipe. The foam nozzle head is fixedly mounted on the surrounding cleaning arm, with the nozzle end of the foam nozzle head facing outwards. The air pipe is fixedly mounted on the foam nozzle head.
[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a sealing cover and a support rod, the sealing cover is rotatably inserted into the inner top of the surrounding cleaning arm, one end of the support rod is fixedly installed on the top of the sealing cover, and the other end of the support rod is fixedly installed on the inner bottom of the displacement frame.
[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a foam tube, an air tube and a cleaning tube, wherein one end of the foam tube is fixedly mounted on the top of the sealing cover, and the other end of the foam tube is fixedly mounted on the foam machine, one end of the air tube is fixedly mounted on the top of the sealing cover, and the other end of the air tube is fixedly mounted on the air compressor, one end of the cleaning tube is fixedly mounted on the top of the sealing cover, and the other end of the cleaning tube is fixedly mounted on the high-pressure cleaning machine.
[0013] Furthermore, it also includes electric valves, and there are three electric valves. The three electric valves are fixedly installed on the foam pipe, the air pipe and the cleaning pipe respectively.
[0014] Furthermore, a threaded hole is provided inside one end of the foam nozzle head, a contraction hole is provided inside the foam nozzle head, a mounting hole is provided inside the foam nozzle head, and a spray hole is provided inside one end of the foam nozzle head.
[0015] Furthermore, the inner hole of the air connecting pipe is connected to the contraction hole.
[0016] Furthermore, the internal threads of the threaded hole are provided with a butt joint.
[0017] Furthermore, the foam nozzle assembly also includes a first grid plate, a first steel wool, a second steel wool, a first sponge, a second sponge and a second grid plate, wherein the first grid plate is fixedly installed in the mounting hole, the first steel wool is fixedly installed in the mounting hole, the second steel wool is fixedly installed in the mounting hole, the first sponge is fixedly installed in the mounting hole, the second sponge is fixedly installed in the mounting hole, and the second grid plate is fixedly installed in the mounting hole.
[0018] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:
[0019] The utility model generates a large amount of nano-foam through the collision of the high-speed liquid fluid and the high-speed air fluid of the foam nozzle head and the air pipe, and then the gap division of the first steel wool, the second steel wool, the first sponge and the second sponge can better generate a large amount of foam, making the foam more delicate and more uniform when spraying. The high-speed liquid fluid impacts the first grid plate, the first steel wool and the second steel wool, avoiding the high-speed fluid from penetrating the first sponge and the second sponge, resulting in a situation where the foam is not delicate enough. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a foam uniform spraying device for self-service car washing proposed by the present invention;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a surrounding washing arm of a foam uniform spraying device for a self-service car wash proposed in the present invention;
[0023] Figure 3 This utility model proposes a self-service car washing foam uniform spraying device Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A.
[0024] In the figure: 1. Gantry; 2. Moving parts; 3. Displacement frame; 4. Foam machine; 5. Air compressor; 6. High-pressure cleaner; 7. Angle adjuster; 8. Surround cleaning arm; 9. Foam nozzle assembly; 9.1. Foam nozzle head; 9.2. Air connecting pipe; 9.3. Threaded hole; 9.4. Contraction hole; 9.5. Mounting hole; 9.6. Foaming hole; 9.7. Butt joint; 9.8. First grid plate; 9.9. First steel wool; 9.10. Second steel wool; 9.11. First sponge; 9.12. Second sponge; 9.13. Second grid plate; 10. Water nozzle; 11. Sealing cover; 12. Support rod; 13. Foam tube; 14. Air tube; 15. Cleaning tube; 16. Electric valve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are simplified schematic diagrams that illustrate the basic structure of the present invention in a schematic manner.
[0026] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3The utility model provides a foam uniform spraying device for self-service car washing, comprising a gantry 1, a moving part 2, a displacement frame 3, a foam machine 4, an air compressor 5, a high-pressure cleaning machine 6, an angle adjuster 7, a surrounding cleaning arm 8, a foam nozzle assembly 9 and a water spray nozzle 10, wherein the moving part 2 is slidably sleeved on both sides of the gantry 1, both ends of the displacement frame 3 are fixedly mounted on the moving part 2, the foam machine 4 is fixedly mounted on one side of the interior of the displacement frame 3, the foam machine 4 is used to mix cleaning liquid and water, the air compressor 5 is fixedly mounted inside the displacement frame 3, and the air compressor 5 is used to supply air. The air compressor 5 is fixedly mounted on both sides of the interior of the displacement frame 3. The air compressor 5 is located between the foam machine 4 and the high-pressure cleaning machine 6. The bottom of the oscillator 7 is fixedly mounted on the displacement frame 3. The oscillator 7 is rotatably sleeved on the top of the surround cleaning arm 8. The interior of the oscillator 7 drives the rotation of the surround cleaning arm 8. The top of the surround cleaning arm 8 is rotatably plugged into the displacement frame 3. The foam nozzle assembly 9 is fixedly mounted on the surround cleaning arm 8. The foam nozzle assembly 9 sprays foam. The water nozzle 10 is fixedly mounted on the surround cleaning arm 8. The water nozzle 10 is used to spray water.
[0027] It also includes a sealing cover 11 and a support rod 12. The sealing cover 11 is rotatably inserted into the inner top of the surrounding cleaning arm 8. One end of the support rod 12 is fixedly mounted on the top of the sealing cover 11, and the other end of the support rod 12 is fixedly mounted on the inner bottom of the displacement frame 3. It also includes a foam tube 13, an air tube 14 and a cleaning tube 15. Among them, one end of the foam tube 13 is fixedly mounted on the top of the sealing cover 11, and the other end of the foam tube 13 is fixedly mounted on the foam machine 4. The foam tube 13 supplies cleaning liquid and water to the foam nozzle head 9.1. The foam tube 13 is connected to a hose, and the hose is then connected to the docking tube 9.7. One end of the air pipe 14 is fixedly mounted on the top of the sealing cover 11, and the other end of the air pipe 14 is fixedly mounted on the air compressor 5. The air pipe 14 is connected to a hose, which is then connected to the air pipe 9.2. One end of the cleaning pipe 15 is fixedly mounted on the top of the sealing cover 11, the cleaning pipe 15 is connected to a hose, which is then connected to the water nozzle 10. The other end of the cleaning pipe 15 is fixedly mounted on the high-pressure cleaning machine 6. It also includes an electric valve 16, three of which are provided. The three electric valves 16 are respectively fixedly mounted on the foam tube 13, the air pipe 14 and the cleaning pipe 15.
[0028] More specifically, the foam nozzle assembly 9 includes a foam nozzle head 9.1 and an air pipe 9.2. The foam nozzle head 9.1 is fixedly mounted on the surround cleaning arm 8, with the nozzle end of the foam nozzle head 9.1 facing outward. The air pipe 9.2 is fixedly mounted on the foam nozzle head 9.1. A threaded hole 9.3 is formed inside one end of the foam nozzle head 9.1. A contraction hole 9.4 is formed inside the foam nozzle head 9.1. A mounting hole 9.5 is formed inside the foam nozzle head 9.1. A foaming hole 9.6 is formed inside one end of the foam nozzle head 9.1. The inner hole of the air pipe 9.2 is connected to the contraction hole 9.4. A butt pipe 9.7 is formed on the inner thread of the threaded hole 9.3. The foam nozzle assembly 9 also includes a first grid plate 9.8, a first steel wool 9.9, a second steel wool 9.10, a first sponge 9.11, and a second sponge 9. 12 and the second grid plate 9.13, wherein the first grid plate 9.8 is fixedly installed in the mounting hole 9.5, the first steel wool 9.9 is fixedly installed in the mounting hole 9.5, the second steel wool 9.10 is fixedly installed in the mounting hole 9.5, the first sponge 9.11 is fixedly installed in the mounting hole 9.5, the second sponge 9.12 is fixedly installed in the mounting hole 9.5, and the second grid plate 9.13 is fixedly installed in the mounting hole 9.5. The first grid plate 9.8, the first steel wool 9.9, the second steel wool 9.10, the first sponge 9.11, the second sponge 9.12 and the second grid plate 9.13 produce fine foam. The first grid plate 9.8, the first steel wool 9.9 and the second steel wool 9.10 resist the impact of the fluid to prevent the high-speed fluid from penetrating the first sponge 9.11 and the second sponge 9.12, resulting in insufficiently fine foam.
[0029] Furthermore, the vehicle is driven into the gantry 1, and the information is logged in by scanning the code. The self-service cleaning equipment is controlled by the mobile phone to disperse water, spray foam and rinse the vehicle body. After the vehicle is foamed, the vehicle is manually scrubbed.
[0030] Start the moving part 2, which drives the displacement frame 3 to move, start the swing angle device 7, and drive the surrounding cleaning arm 8 to swing. The foam machine 4 is connected to the hose via the foam tube 13, and the hose is then connected to the docking pipe 9.7. The cleaning liquid and water are mixed and enter the foam nozzle head 9.1 through the docking pipe 9.7. The air compressor 5 is connected to the hose via the air pipe 14, and the hose is then connected to the air pipe 9.2, injecting high-speed air fluid into the foam nozzle head 9.1. The collision of the high-speed liquid fluid and the high-speed air fluid produces a large number of nano bubbles. The liquid fluid impacts the first grid plate 9.8, the first steel wool 9.9 and the second steel wool 9.10, preventing the high-speed fluid from penetrating the first sponge 9.11 and the second sponge 9.12, resulting in insufficiently fine foam. The first steel wool 9.9, the second steel wool 9.10, the first sponge 9.11 and the second sponge 9.12 can effectively generate a large amount of foam, which is sprayed onto the vehicle surface through the spray hole 9.6.
[0031] The utility model generates a large amount of nano-foam through the collision of high-speed liquid flow and high-speed air flow of the foam nozzle head 9.1 and the air connecting pipe 9.2, and then the gap division of the first steel wool 9.9, the second steel wool 9.10, the first sponge 9.11 and the second sponge 9.12 can better generate a large amount of foam, making the foam more delicate and more uniform during injection. The high-speed liquid flow impacts the first grid plate 9.8, the first steel wool 9.9 and the second steel wool 9.10, preventing the high-speed fluid from penetrating the first sponge 9.11 and the second sponge 9.12, resulting in a less delicate foam.
[0032] The above is only a preferred specific implementation method of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to this. Any technician familiar with the technical field within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention can make equivalent replacements or changes based on the technical solution and utility model concept of the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A foam uniform spraying device for self-service car washing, characterized in that: The invention comprises a gantry (1), a moving part (2), a displacement frame (3), a foam machine (4), an air compressor (5), a high-pressure cleaning machine (6), an angle adjuster (7), a surrounding cleaning arm (8), a foam nozzle assembly (9) and a water spray nozzle (10), wherein the moving part (2) is slidably sleeved on both sides of the gantry (1), both ends of the displacement frame (3) are fixedly mounted on the moving part (2), the foam machine (4) is fixedly mounted on one side of the interior of the displacement frame (3), and the air compressor (5) is fixedly mounted on the inner side of the displacement frame (3). Internally, the air compressor (5) is fixedly mounted on both sides of the interior of the displacement frame (3), the air compressor (5) is located between the foam machine (4) and the high-pressure cleaning machine (6), the bottom of the angler (7) is fixedly mounted on the displacement frame (3), the angler (7) is rotatably sleeved on the top of the surrounding cleaning arm (8), the top of the surrounding cleaning arm (8) is rotatably plugged into the displacement frame (3), the foam nozzle assembly (9) is fixedly mounted on the surrounding cleaning arm (8), and the water nozzle (10) is fixedly mounted on the surrounding cleaning arm (8); The foam nozzle assembly (9) comprises a foam nozzle head (9.1) and an air pipe (9.2); the foam nozzle head (9.1) is fixedly mounted on the surrounding cleaning arm (8), with the nozzle end of the foam nozzle head (9.1) facing outward; and the air pipe (9.2) is fixedly mounted on the foam nozzle head (9.1).
2. A foam uniform spraying device for self-service car washing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The utility model also comprises a sealing cover (11) and a support rod (12), wherein the sealing cover (11) is rotatably plugged into the inner top of the surrounding cleaning arm (8), one end of the support rod (12) is fixedly mounted on the top of the sealing cover (11), and the other end of the support rod (12) is fixedly mounted on the inner bottom of the displacement frame (3).
3. The foam uniform spraying device for self-service car washing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a foam tube (13), an air tube (14) and a cleaning tube (15), wherein one end of the foam tube (13) is fixedly mounted on the top of the sealing cover (11), and the other end of the foam tube (13) is fixedly mounted on the foam machine (4); one end of the air tube (14) is fixedly mounted on the top of the sealing cover (11), and the other end of the air tube (14) is fixedly mounted on the air compressor (5); one end of the cleaning tube (15) is fixedly mounted on the top of the sealing cover (11), and the other end of the cleaning tube (15) is fixedly mounted on the high-pressure cleaning machine (6).
4. The foam uniform spraying device for self-service car washing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The utility model also comprises an electric valve (16), wherein three electric valves (16) are provided, and the three electric valves (16) are fixedly mounted on the foam pipe (13), the air pipe (14) and the cleaning pipe (15) respectively.
5. The foam uniform spraying device for self-service car washing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A threaded hole (9.3) is provided inside one end of the foam nozzle head (9.1), a contraction hole (9.4) is provided inside the foam nozzle head (9.1), a mounting hole (9.5) is provided inside the foam nozzle head (9.1), and a foaming hole (9.6) is provided inside one end of the foam nozzle head (9.1).
6. The foam uniform spraying device for self-service car washing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner hole of the air connecting pipe (9.2) is connected to the shrinkage hole (9.4).
7. The foam uniform spraying device for self-service car washing according to claim 5, characterized in that: The internal thread of the threaded hole (9.3) is provided with a butt joint tube (9.7).
8. The foam uniform spraying device for self-service car washing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The foam nozzle assembly (9) further comprises a first grid plate (9.8), a first steel wool (9.9), a second steel wool (9.10), a first sponge (9.11), a second sponge (9.12) and a second grid plate (9.13), wherein the first grid plate (9.8) is fixedly mounted in the mounting hole (9.5), the first steel wool (9.9) is fixedly mounted in the mounting hole (9.5), the second steel wool (9.10) is fixedly mounted in the mounting hole (9.5), the first sponge (9.11) is fixedly mounted in the mounting hole (9.5), the second sponge (9.12) is fixedly mounted in the mounting hole (9.5), and the second grid plate (9.13) is fixedly mounted in the mounting hole (9.5).