Collapsible Vehicle Wash Frame with Segmented Fluid Discharge
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for washing vehicles, especially high-dollar sedans and SUVs, are inefficient and difficult to use, as they often rely on garden hoses and manual effort, making it hard to thoroughly wet and rinse these vehicles effectively.
Innovation Solution
A portable and collapsible free-standing frame with fluid discharge sections and adjustable legs, connected to a hose for simultaneous water dispersion over the vehicle, allowing for independent rinsing of front and rear sections, along with an optional cleaning agent dispenser for convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a garden hose and manual effort are used to wash vehicles, then the equipment is simple and inexpensive, but it is difficult to thoroughly wet and rinse high-dollar sedans and SUVs effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is divided into multiple support sections (first support section, second support section) with separate fluid discharge sections, allowing independent rinsing of different vehicle areas while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from linear hose-based water application to three-dimensional water dispersion through multiple elevated discharge points positioned over the vehicle, enabling thorough coverage of large vehicle surfaces including roofs and hoods
2Productivity
If a portable and collapsible free-standing frame with multiple fluid discharge sections is used, then water can be dispersed simultaneously over the entire vehicle for effective rinsing, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The frame incorporates collapsible support sections with pivotally coupled legs that can transition between extended and retracted positions, allowing the structure to be assembled and disassembled easily while maintaining stability during operation
Solution Approach 2:
The free-standing frame serves multiple functions: it supports multiple fluid discharge sections, provides structural stability, enables simultaneous rinsing of entire vehicle surfaces, and can be collapsed for storage or transport, offsetting its increased complexity through multifunctionality
3Ease of operation
If the frame is designed to be collapsible with pivotally coupled legs, then portability and storage convenience are improved, but the stability and durability during use may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotally coupled legs are designed to be stable in the extended operational position while allowing collapse to a compact configuration for storage, achieving both stability during use and portability for storage through dynamic structural design
Solution Approach 2:
The frame is segmented into multiple support sections that can be independently collapsed or extended, allowing partial disassembly for storage while maintaining structural integrity during washing operations
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system enables easy, efficient, and convenient washing of vehicles by providing a structured means to channel water effectively over the entire vehicle, preventing premature drying and saving time and effort during pre-wash and post-wash procedures.
Implementation Method 1
a hose in fluid communication with the free-standing frame... water is simultaneously channeled through the free-standing frame and simultaneously dispersed out from the fluid discharge section
Data Source
AI summary
A portable vehicle wash system for use during pre-wash and post-wash procedures preferably includes a portable and collapsible free-standing frame capable of may be positioned over an existing vehicle. Such a free-standing frame preferably includes first and second support sections. Each of the first and second support section preferably includes a fluid discharge section, and a plurality of legs integrally formed with the fluid discharge section. Notably, the fluid discharge section of the first support section is isolated from the fluid discharge section of the second support section. A hose is also provided in fluid communication with the free-standing frame. In this manner, the hose may be coupled to an existing water supply source such that water is simultaneously channeled through the free-standing frame and simultaneously dispersed out from the fluid discharge section of each of the first and second support sections.