Vehicle Processing Device

Abstract

To provide a technology that allows a user to readily view information from a vehicle processing device (10).SOLUTION: A vehicle processing device (10) erecting from an installation surface (G) includes: a body part (11) capable of traveling back and forth relative to a vehicle (C) at the installation surface (G); and a display part (40) installed in an upper part of the body part (11). The display part (40) has a function of orienting a display surface forward and obliquely downward relative to a horizontal direction to display information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle treatment device, and more particularly to a technique that is effective when applied to a car wash device having a treatment function for washing vehicles such as automobiles. [Background technology]

[0002] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 2-78455 (hereinafter referred to as Patent Document 1) describes a car wash equipped with a display device. This display device has a large number of LEDs arranged in a matrix and displays various information by emitting light in a dot pattern. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 2-78455 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The display unit (display device) described in Patent Document 1 is attached to the upper front surface of the main body (car wash machine main body) with its display surface exposed. However, since this display surface faces horizontally, i.e., faces toward the installation surface at a high position, it is difficult for a driver in a vehicle (automobile) parked on the installation surface (ground) to see it.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a technique that enables information from a vehicle processing device to be easily viewed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] (Solution 1) A main body portion that stands on a laying surface and can move forward and backward relative to a vehicle on the laying surface; A display unit provided on an upper portion of the main body unit, The display surface of the display unit is forward and has a function of being oriented diagonally downward with respect to the horizontal direction. A vehicle processing device comprising:

[0007] (Solution section 2) A separate display unit is provided on the installation surface separately from the main body unit at a position rearward of the main body unit and lower than the display unit, The display surface of the separate display unit is directed forward and horizontally, The display unit has a function of linking the display of the display unit with the display of the separate display unit. A vehicle processing device as described in claim 1.

[0008] (Solution 3) a camera provided on the main body and capable of capturing an image of a forward and downward direction with respect to a horizontal direction; A function of displaying a vehicle approaching the main body unit on the display unit while capturing an image of the vehicle with the camera, The vehicle processing device according to claim 1 or 2.

[0009] (Solution 4) a sensor provided on the main body at a position lower than the display unit and capable of detecting a vehicle passing by; The sensor detects a vehicle and switches the display of the display unit. The vehicle processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

[0010] (Solution 5) a separate sensor provided on the installation surface separately from the main body at a position in front of the main body and lower than the display unit; The separate sensor detects a vehicle and switches the display on the display unit. The vehicle processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

[0011] (Solution 6) A black translucent cover is provided to cover the display surface of the display unit. The vehicle processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

[0012] (Solution 7) The main body has a rotating part provided at an upper front part, The display unit is provided on the rotating unit, The display unit has a function of rotating the rotating unit so that the display surface of the display unit faces forward and diagonally downward with respect to the horizontal direction. The vehicle processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6. Effect of the Invention

[0013] One advantage of the present invention is that information from the vehicle processor can be easily viewed. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1 is a plan view of a vehicle processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a side view of the vehicle processing device shown in FIG. [Diagram 3] 2 is a schematic diagram of a control system of the vehicle processing device shown in FIG. [Figure 4] 2 is a diagram illustrating a display form of a separate display unit of the vehicle processing device shown in FIG. 1. [Diagram 5] 2 is a diagram illustrating a display form of a main body display unit of the vehicle processing device shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 6] 2 is a side view illustrating a state in which the vehicle processing device shown in FIG. 1 is used. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is a front view of a vehicle processing device according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 8 is a side view illustrating a state in which the vehicle processing device shown in FIG. 7 is used. FIG. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THEINVENTION

[0015] In the following embodiments of the present invention, the description will be divided into a plurality of sections, etc., as necessary. In principle, they are not unrelated to each other, and one is a partial or complete modification, detail, etc., of the other. For this reason, in all the drawings, the same reference numerals are used for members having the same functions, and repeated description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the number of components (including the number, numerical value, amount, range, etc.) is not limited to a specific number, except when specifically stated or when it is clearly limited to a specific number in principle, and may be more than or less than a specific number. In addition, when referring to the shape of a component, etc., it includes those that are substantially similar or similar to that shape, etc., except when specifically stated or when it is clearly not considered to be the case in principle.

[0016] (First embodiment) In the first embodiment of the present invention, a case where the present invention is applied to a car wash apparatus (vehicle treatment apparatus) having a washing function for washing a vehicle, for example, an automobile, will be described with reference to the drawings. Figs. 1 and 2 are a plan view and a side view, respectively, of a car wash apparatus 10 according to this embodiment. The car wash apparatus 10 has a function of performing processes associated with car washing, such as washing and drying processes, on a vehicle C parked at a predetermined position. Note that Figs. 1 and 2 show some parts in a see-through state in order to make it easier to understand the positional relationship of the components.

[0017] (Schematic configuration) The car wash apparatus 10 includes a main body 11. The main body 11 stands on a laying surface G (ground) and is provided so as to be able to move forward and backward relative to a vehicle C on the laying surface G. In the car wash apparatus 10, the main body 11 has the function of performing many processes on the vehicle C. In terms of positional relationship, the front of the main body 11 is downward in FIG. 1 and to the right in FIG. 2, and the rear of the main body 11 is upward in FIG. 1 and to the left in FIG. 2.

[0018] The car wash apparatus 10 also includes a rail section 12. The rail section 12 is laid on a laying surface G. The rail section 12 has the function of allowing the main body section 11 to travel. The rail section 12 is, for example, a pair of rails laid on the laying surface G on the right and left sides of the main body section 11. If the main body section 11 has the left end of the rail in FIG. 2 as its fixed position (main body section standby position), the process up to the right end of the rail is the outbound movement, and the process returning to the left end of the rail is the return movement.

[0019] The car wash apparatus 10 also includes a reception unit 13. As shown in Fig. 2, the reception unit 13 is provided in front of the main body unit 11 and beyond the rail unit 12, standing on the installation surface G separately from the main body unit 11. The reception unit 13 includes a fee reception unit, a key input unit (for example, course selection, start, cancellation, etc.), and a voice guidance unit, and has a function of receiving instructions from the driver of the vehicle C.

[0020] The car wash apparatus 10 also includes a gate unit 14. As shown in Fig. 2, the gate unit 14 is provided on the installation surface G, separate from the main body unit 11, in front of the main body unit 11 and between the rail unit 12 and the reception unit 13. The gate unit 14 is configured with a barrier bar and has the function of granting permission to proceed toward the main body unit 11.

[0021] The car wash apparatus 10 also includes a separate display unit 15. The separate display unit 15 is provided on the installation surface G behind the main body unit 11 and separate from the main body unit 11. The separate display unit 15 has a function of displaying information such as directions to the driver of the vehicle C.

[0022] According to such a car wash apparatus 10, for example, when the driver of vehicle C checks in at reception unit 13, gate unit 14 opens and separate display unit 15 prompts the driver to stop (enter) vehicle C at the parking position. The stopped vehicle C is washed by the main body unit traveling on rail unit 12. When the car wash is completed, separate display unit 15 prompts the driver to exit (exit) vehicle C.

[0023] (Specific configuration) The main body 11 has a gate-shaped appearance (a pair of legs and an upper part hanging from the legs) and is provided standing on the installation surface G. More specifically, the main body 11 is provided with wheels at the bottom of each of the pair of legs, and these wheels are provided on a pair of rails (rail section 12). Such a gate-shaped main body 11 runs (moves back and forth) back and forth on the rails so as to straddle a vehicle C parked between a pair of left and right rails. Note that the front-back direction used in the explanation of this embodiment is the direction in which the main body 11 moves back and forth, i.e., the extension direction of the rails.

[0024] The car wash apparatus 10 also includes a travel motor 20 in the main body 11. The travel motor 20 has a function of moving the main body 11 via the wheels. The main body 11 also includes a travel encoder 21. The travel encoder 21 has a function of outputting a pulse each time the main body 11 moves a unit distance. This allows the car wash apparatus 10 to grasp the position information of the main body 11 moving on the rails.

[0025] The car wash device 10 also includes rotating brushes 22, 23, 23 on the main body 11. The rotating brushes 22, 23, 23 are also cleaning brushes because they brush the vehicle C together with the liquid sprayed onto the vehicle C. The rotating brush 22 is a top brush provided on the upper part of the main body 11, and has a rotation axis along the direction in which the upper part extends (corresponding to the vehicle width direction). The top brush 22 rotates while moving up and down as the main body 11 travels, and mainly has the function of brushing the upper surface of the vehicle C. The rotating brushes 23, 23 are side brushes provided on each of a pair of legs of the main body 11, and have a rotation axis along the direction in which the legs extend (corresponding to the vehicle height direction). The pair of side brushes 23 rotate while moving in an opening and closing motion (approaching and separating motion) as the main body 11 travels, and mainly has the function of brushing the side and front and rear surfaces of the vehicle C.

[0026] The car wash device 10 also includes the sprayers 24, 25, and 26 on the main body 11. The sprayers 24, 25, and 26 are arranged in an arch shape to match the shape of the gate-shaped main body 11, and can spray a desired liquid from the spray opening. The first sprayer 24 is provided on the main body 11 in front of the top brush 22 in the front-rear direction. The first sprayer 24 has a function of selectively spraying water or shampoo (including foam) as a cleaning liquid onto the vehicle C as the main body 11 travels. The second sprayer 25 is provided on the main body 11 between the top brush 22 and the side brush 23 in the front-rear direction. The second sprayer 25 has a function of selectively spraying wax or a water repellent as a coating liquid onto the vehicle C as the main body 11 travels. The third sprayer 26 is provided on the main body 11 behind the side brush 23 in the front-rear direction. The third ejector 26 has a function of ejecting water as a cleaning liquid onto the vehicle C as the main body 11 travels.

[0027] The car wash device 10 also includes air blowing nozzles 27, 28, 28 on the main body 11. The air blowing nozzle 27 is a top nozzle provided on the upper part of the main body 11, and is connected to a blower. The air blowing nozzle 27 has a function of blowing air while moving up and down as the main body 11 travels, in order to blow high-pressure air to the vehicle C that has been wetted by washing to remove moisture, and mainly dries the top, front, and rear surfaces of the vehicle C. The air blowing nozzles 28, 28 are side nozzles provided on each of a pair of legs of the main body 11, and are connected to a blower. The pair of side nozzles 28 have a function of blowing air while opening and closing as the main body 11 travels, in order to blow high-pressure air to the vehicle C that has been wetted by washing to remove moisture, and mainly dries the side surfaces of the vehicle C.

[0028] The car wash device 10 also includes a vehicle detection sensor 30 in the main body 11. The vehicle detection sensor 30 is, for example, a transmission type photoelectric sensor including a light emitting unit 31 composed of a plurality of light emitting elements and a light receiving unit 32 composed of a plurality of light receiving elements that are paired with the light emitting unit 31. In the main body 11, the light emitting unit 31 is provided on the inside of one leg, and the light receiving unit 32 is provided on the inside of the other leg. In order to detect the shape of the vehicle C, the vehicle detection sensor 30 has a function of detecting the light passing or blocking of the optical axis formed between the light emitting unit 31 and the light receiving unit 32 as the main body 11 travels across the vehicle C. That is, the car wash device 10 has a function of detecting the vehicle shape (contour) of the vehicle C by analyzing the position data of the main body 11 and the detection data of the vehicle detection sensor 30.

[0029] The car wash apparatus 10 also includes a display unit 40 (also referred to as a main body display unit) on the main body unit 11. The display unit 40 is a full dot panel provided on the upper part of the main body unit 11. The display unit 40 (full dot panel) is composed of LEDs arranged in a matrix, for example, and has the function of transmitting information not only to the driver of the vehicle C, but also to other people such as surrounding drivers and passersby. As the display unit 40 is provided on the upper part of the main body unit 11, it can display information over a wide area.

[0030] The display unit 40 is fixed to the upper front side of the main body 11 so that the display surface of the display unit 40 faces forward and diagonally downward with respect to the horizontal direction. Therefore, the car wash device 10 has a function of displaying the display surface of the display unit 40 oriented in that direction. This can improve the visibility of the display unit 40 for the driver of the vehicle C who is on the side of the installation surface G that is lower than the height position of the main body 11 on which the display unit 40 is provided. The car wash device 10 also has a black translucent cover on the main body 11 that covers the display surface of the display unit 40. This can prevent sunlight from being reflected and further improve the visibility of the display unit 40.

[0031] If the display unit 40 is simply provided on the top of the drivable main body unit 11, it will be difficult to see due to sunlight from the sky, and will be even more difficult to see when the main body unit 11 is moving. Therefore, in this embodiment, the display surface of the display unit 40 is directed diagonally downward and forward, and further, the display surface is covered with a black translucent cover, thereby improving visibility for users such as the driver of the vehicle C on the installation surface G.

[0032] The car wash apparatus 10 also includes a vehicle detection sensor 30 as a sensor capable of detecting the vehicle C. The vehicle detection sensor 30 is provided in the main body 11 at a position lower than the display unit 40, and has a function of detecting the vehicle C that is about to pass. Since the vehicle detection sensor 30 is provided inside the gate-shaped leg, if the vehicle C is detected at this position, the driver of the vehicle C cannot see the display on the display unit 40. Therefore, the car wash apparatus 10 has a function of detecting the vehicle C with the vehicle detection sensor 30 and switching the display on the display unit 40, so that the information from the display unit 40 can be displayed to others other than the driver of the vehicle C. This allows information from the display unit 40 to be visible to others, and the display unit 40 can be used effectively.

[0033] The car wash apparatus 10 also includes a camera 41 on the main body 11. The camera 41 is provided on the main body 11 and configured to be able to capture an image of an area in front of and diagonally downward from the horizontal direction. The car wash apparatus 10 has a function of displaying the vehicle C on the display unit 40 while capturing an image of the vehicle C approaching the main body 11 with the camera 41. This allows the progress of the vehicle C to be visually confirmed when the vehicle C is parked at a parking position.

[0034] The car wash apparatus 10 also includes a separate display unit 15. As shown in FIG. 2, the separate display unit 15 is provided on the installation surface G separately from the main body unit 11 at a position behind the main body unit 11 and lower than the display unit 40. The display surface of the separate display unit 15 is directed horizontally forward at a position lower than the display unit 40. The separate display unit 15 can display information such as guidance to the driver of the vehicle C. The car wash apparatus 10 has a function to link the display of the display unit 40 and the separate display unit 15. For example, when encouraging the driver of the vehicle C to enter, the display unit 40 displays an image and the separate display unit 15 displays text in conjunction with the image, thereby improving visibility and allowing the driver to easily understand information from the car wash apparatus 10.

[0035] The car wash apparatus 10 also includes separate sensors 42, 43. As shown in Fig. 2, the separate sensors 42, 43 are provided on the installation surface G separately from the main body 11 at a position in front of the main body 11 and lower than the display unit 40. The separate sensors 42, 43 have a function of detecting a vehicle C at a predetermined position, and can also be called vehicle detection sensors.

[0036] In the car wash apparatus 10, a separate sensor 42 is provided in the reception unit 13. The separate sensor 42 is, for example, a reflective infrared sensor or a reflective ultrasonic sensor. The separate sensor 42 in the reception unit 13 can detect that the vehicle C is parked at the reception position in the reception unit 13.

[0037] In addition, in the car wash device 10, a separate sensor 43 is provided on the installation surface G between a pair of rails (rail section 12). For example, the separate sensor 43 is a tire detection sensor provided in front of the main body section 11 in the standby position, at an optimal position for the vehicle C to undergo a cleaning process, i.e., a stopping position. When this tire detection sensor is a transmission type photoelectric sensor composed of a light emitting section and a light receiving section (see, for example, JP 2020-132031 A), the light emitting section is provided on one rail side and the light receiving section is provided on the other rail side. Note that the tire detection sensor is not limited to a detection medium such as a reflective photoelectric sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a pressure switch that deforms due to tire tread pressure, or an optical fiber.

[0038] The car wash apparatus 10 has a function of detecting the vehicle C by the separate sensors 42, 43 and switching the display of the display unit 40. If the separate sensor 42 does not detect the vehicle C, the display unit 40 displays an advertisement to people other than the driver, and if the separate sensor 42 detects the vehicle C, the display unit 40 can switch the display to display a processing guide to the driver who wishes to have the car washed. If the separate vehicle sensor 43 does not detect the vehicle C, the display unit 40 can display a message encouraging the driver of the vehicle C to move forward, and if the vehicle C is detected, the display can switch the display to display a guide such as a stop to the driver. Note that the separate display unit 15 can also display information in conjunction with the display of the display unit 40.

[0039] Here, the control system of the car wash apparatus 10 will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of the control system of the car wash apparatus 10. As shown in Fig. 3, the car wash apparatus 10 includes control units 50 and 51, which perform various processing functions such as interlocking the displays of the display unit 40 and the separate display unit 15 described above.

[0040] The control unit 50 includes a car wash control board 52 and a display control board 53, and is built into the main body 11. The control unit 51 includes a reception control board 54, and is built into the reception unit 13. These control boards include microcomputers, and are connected to each other by cables for serial transmission. The car wash apparatus 10 also includes a memory (not shown) for storing data for executing processing functions, data to be displayed on the display unit 40, and the like. The memory may be shared by each control board, or each control board may have one built into it.

[0041] The car wash control board 52 controls the operation of each connected element (rotating brush, sprayer, etc.) based on a car wash request signal transmitted from the reception control board 54 via a transmission cable. The reception control board 54 controls the gate unit 14, the separate display unit 15, the display unit 40, and the separate sensor 43. In addition, when the reception control board 54 receives the car wash course selected by the vehicle C at the reception unit 13, it outputs a request signal to the car wash control board 52 to perform the car wash process based on this.

[0042] Furthermore, the display control board 53 changes the display content on the display unit 40 according to the car wash operation instructions transmitted from the car wash control board 52, and similarly, the separate display unit 15 can also change the display content on the separate display unit 15 according to the car wash operation instructions transmitted from the car wash control board 52. Furthermore, a camera 41 for capturing an image of the vehicle C is connected to the display control board 53. Therefore, data of the vehicle C captured by the camera 41 can be transmitted to the display control board 53 and displayed on the display unit 40 in real time.

[0043] (Car wash procedure) A driver who wishes to have his / her car washed selects the desired car wash course at the reception unit 13 installed at a predetermined distance from the main body unit 11. Next, when the reception unit 13 accepts the car wash course, the gate of the gate unit 14 opens, and the separate display unit 15 displays "Go" to the driver of the vehicle C to encourage the vehicle C to enter (FIG. 4(a)).

[0044] In order to allow the driver of the vehicle C to easily see information from the car wash apparatus 10, the display unit 40 can also work in conjunction with the separate display unit 15 to display information encouraging the vehicle C to enter (FIG. 5(a)). In the car wash apparatus 10, the display unit 40 is provided on the upper front side of the main body unit 11 and tilted downward at a predetermined angle, ensuring visibility for the driver of the vehicle C who is in front of the main body unit 11. The display unit 40 can also display information guiding the vehicle C to travel along the middle of a pair of rails provided as the track unit 12 (FIG. 5(b)). In this way, the driver of the vehicle C can see both the display unit 40 and the separate display unit 15, and can easily allow the vehicle C to enter the main body unit 11.

[0045] Following the approach guidance from the display unit 40 and the separate display unit 15, the vehicle C advances to a position where the separate sensor 43 is provided (also called the appropriate stopping position), and the separate sensor 43 detects the tires, causing the separate display unit 15 to display "Stop" (Fig. 4(b)). When the vehicle C stops at the appropriate stopping position, the main body unit 11 starts moving forward, and while detecting the shape of the vehicle C with the vehicle detection sensor 30, it starts each process for the vehicle C. The progress of the process such as the washing process and the drying process can be displayed on the separate display unit 15 (Fig. 4(c)) so that the driver can understand it, and can also be displayed on the display unit 40 in conjunction with the separate display unit 15 (Fig. 5(c)) so that those around can also understand it.

[0046] Furthermore, if vehicle C' is detected by the separate sensor 42 of the reception unit 13 while the main unit 11 is processing vehicle C, the display unit 40 displays "detecting" to let drivers waiting to have their car washed know (FIG. 5(d)). The display unit 40 can also display information explaining the process of the car wash course for vehicle C and the car wash shampoo and coating agent to help drivers waiting to have their car washed select a course. The display unit 40 can also display information on the progress of the car wash process after a certain period of time has passed, as well as information such as recommended car wash courses and discount information for car washes (FIG. 5(e)).

[0047] When the processing for vehicle C is completed, the separate display unit 15 displays "Go Forward" to the driver of vehicle C to encourage the exit of vehicle C. The main body unit 11 determines that vehicle C has exited using the separate sensor 43 or the like, and waits at a waiting position. If there is vehicle C' waiting at the reception unit 13, the display unit 40 can display a waiting guide such as "Please wait a moment" until the main body unit 11 has completed preparations such as returning to the waiting position.

[0048] On the other hand, when there is no vehicle C' waiting at the reception unit 13, the display unit 40 performs advertisements and guidance for other people such as passing vehicles and pedestrians until the reception operation is started at the reception unit 13. The advertisement content is not particularly limited and does not have to be advertisements related to gas stations or car washes, but may be advertisements for nearby restaurants, commercial facilities, and other recreational facilities.

[0049] Second embodiment In the car wash apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment, the display surface of the display unit 40 is fixed in the front and facing diagonally downward from the horizontal direction. In contrast, in the car wash apparatus 10A according to the second embodiment, the display surface of the display unit 40A is provided so as to rotate (incline), and the case where it is facing diagonally downward from the horizontal direction will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 7 is a front view of the car wash apparatus 10A according to the embodiment. Fig. 8 is a side view illustrating the car wash apparatus 10A in use.

[0050] The car wash apparatus 10A is equipped with a rotating unit 60. The rotating unit 60 is provided so as to protrude forward from the upper part of the main body 11. In the car wash apparatus 10A, the rotating unit 60 is provided with a display unit 40A. The rotating unit 60 has a function of changing the orientation of the display surface of the display unit 40A. The rotating unit 60 enables the car wash apparatus 10A to rotate the display surface of the display unit 40A so that it faces diagonally downward from the horizontal direction forward.

[0051] The rotating unit 60 includes a movable unit 61, a fixed unit 62, a rotating shaft 63, and an arm 64. In the car wash apparatus 10A, a pair of arms 64 are provided so as to extend forward from the upper surface of the main body unit 11. The fixed unit 62 is fixed to the tip of the arm 61. The movable unit 61 is sandwiched between the pair of fixed units 62 on both sides in the longitudinal direction (the direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the arm 61, the vehicle width direction) and is configured to be rotatable via the rotating shaft 63. A tilt mechanism (not shown) is provided inside the fixed unit 62, and the movable unit 61 is rotated (tilted) via the rotating shaft 63 by this tilt mechanism.

[0052] By using the rotating unit 60, the car wash device 10A can face the display surface of the display unit 40A toward the driver of the vehicle C on the installation surface G side, which is lower than the top of the main body 11 (the height position of the display unit 40A). Therefore, similar to the car wash device 10, the driver and the like can easily view the information from the car wash device 10A. In addition, when the main body 11 is processing the vehicle C, the display surface of the display unit 40A can be directed forward and diagonally downward from the horizontal direction toward the driver of the next vehicle C' waiting at the reception unit 13. Furthermore, similar to the car wash device 10, the car wash device 10A has a function of changing the direction in which the display surface of the display unit 40A is directed depending on the subject, and also switching the display of the display unit 40A.

[0053] The car wash apparatus 10A also has spray outlets 70, 71 on the rotating part 60. The spray outlets 70, 71 are provided on the rotating part 60 so as to face vertically downward when the display surface of the display unit 40A is in a position facing horizontally forward (horizontal position). The spray outlet 70 has a function of spraying shampoo (including foamy shampoo) as a cleaning liquid onto the vehicle C as the main body 11 travels. The spray outlet 71 has a function of spraying water onto the vehicle C as the main body 11 travels.

[0054] Therefore, the car wash apparatus 10A can spray shampoo or water onto the vehicle C from the rotating unit 60 in addition to the sprayers 24, 25, and 26, depending on the shape of the vehicle C analyzed using the vehicle detection sensor 30. Also, the car wash apparatus 10A can display an explanation of the process (for example, a diagram of the process) on the display unit 40A in accordance with the process.

[0055] The car wash apparatus 10A also has a function of rotating the rotating part 60 according to the processing contents and switching the display of the display part 40A. For example, when the main body part 11 moves forward, shampoo is sprayed from the nozzle 70 with the rotating part 60 rotated, i.e., with the display surface of the display part 40A facing forward and diagonally downward from the horizontal direction, and the display part 40A can display a message to that effect. Then, when the main body part 11 moves backward, water is sprayed from the nozzle 71 with the rotating part 60 in a horizontal position, i.e., with the display surface of the display part 40A facing forward and horizontally, and the display part 40A can display a message to that effect.

[0056] The car wash apparatus 10A also includes a black translucent cover that covers the display surface of the display unit 40A. Therefore, even if the angle of the display surface of the display unit 40A is changed by the rotating unit 60, the car wash apparatus 10A can prevent the reflection of sunlight and further improve the visibility of the display unit 40A.

[0057] While the present invention has been specifically described above based on an embodiment, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment and can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0058] In the above embodiment, a car wash apparatus (vehicle treatment apparatus) in which the main body moves relative to a vehicle parked on a laying surface has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a case in which the vehicle is loaded onto a carrier that can move in the vehicle length direction, and the vehicle moves relative to the main body, or a case in which the vehicle and the main body move together. For this reason, the present invention includes a relationship in which the main body moves relative to the vehicle to be treated. [Explanation of symbols]

[0059] 10, 10A Car wash equipment (vehicle treatment equipment) 11 Main body 12 Rail section 13 Reception 14 Gate section 15 Separate display unit 20 Travel motor 21 Travel Encoder 22, 23 Rotating brush 24, 25, 26 squirt 27, 28 Blower nozzle 30 Vehicle detection sensor 31 Light emitting part 32 Light receiving part 40, 40A display section 41 Camera 42, 43 Separate sensor 50, 51 Control section 52 Car Wash Control Board 53 Display control board 54 Reception Control Board 60 Rotating part 61 Moving parts 62 Fixed part 63 Rotational Axis 64 Arm 70, 71 spout C Vehicle G Installation surface (ground)

Claims

1. A main body portion that stands on a laying surface and can move forward and backward relative to a vehicle on the laying surface; A display unit provided on an upper portion of the main body unit; a sensor provided on the main body at a position lower than the display unit and capable of detecting a vehicle passing by; A function in which the display surface of the display unit is directed forward and diagonally downward with respect to the horizontal direction; and a function of switching the display of the display unit when the sensor detects a vehicle. A vehicle processing device comprising:

2. A main body portion that stands on a laying surface and can move forward and backward relative to a vehicle on the laying surface; A display unit provided on an upper portion of the main body unit; a separate sensor provided on the installation surface separately from the main body unit at a position in front of the main body unit and lower than the display unit; A function in which the display surface of the display unit is directed forward and diagonally downward with respect to the horizontal direction; and a function of switching the display of the display unit when the separate sensor detects a vehicle. A vehicle processing device comprising:

3. A main body that stands on a laying surface and can move forward and backward relative to a vehicle on the laying surface; A display unit provided on an upper portion of the main body unit; a camera provided on the main body and capable of capturing an image of a forward and downward direction with respect to a horizontal direction; A separate display unit is provided on the installation surface separately from the main body unit at a position rearward of the main body unit and lower than the display unit, A function in which the display surface of the display unit is directed forward and diagonally downward with respect to the horizontal direction; a function of displaying a vehicle on the display unit while capturing an image of the vehicle approaching the main body unit with the camera; The display surface of the separate display unit is directed forward and horizontally, and a function of linking the display of the display unit and the separate display unit. A vehicle processing device comprising:

4. A main body that stands on a laying surface and can move forward and backward relative to a vehicle on the laying surface; A display unit provided on an upper portion of the main body unit; a sensor provided on the main body at a position lower than the display unit and capable of detecting a vehicle passing by; A separate display unit is provided on the installation surface separately from the main body unit at a position rearward of the main body unit and lower than the display unit, The display surface of the separate display unit is directed forward and horizontally, A function in which the display surface of the display unit is directed forward and diagonally downward with respect to the horizontal direction; A function of switching the display of the display unit when the sensor detects a vehicle; and a function of linking the display of the display unit and the separate display unit. A vehicle processing device comprising:

5. A main body that stands on a laying surface and can move forward and backward relative to a vehicle on the laying surface; A display unit provided on an upper portion of the main body unit; A separate sensor provided on the installation surface separately from the main body at a position in front of the main body and lower than the display unit; A separate display unit is provided on the installation surface separately from the main body unit at a position rearward of the main body unit and lower than the display unit, The display surface of the separate display unit is directed forward and horizontally, A function in which the display surface of the display unit is directed forward and diagonally downward with respect to the horizontal direction; A function of switching the display of the display unit when the separate sensor detects a vehicle; and a function of linking the display of the display unit and the separate display unit. A vehicle processing device comprising:

6. A black translucent cover is provided to cover the display surface of the display unit. The vehicle processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The main body has a rotating part provided at an upper front part, The display unit is provided on the rotating unit, The display unit has a function of rotating the rotating unit so that the display surface of the display unit faces forward and diagonally downward with respect to the horizontal direction. The vehicle processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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