Liquid Vehicle Cleaning Composition for Rapid Dissolution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Vehicle wash packs face challenges in quick dissolution in water at temperatures between 50° F. to 90° F. and risk damaging vehicle exterior surfaces and coatings during and after washing, particularly at elevated temperatures, due to deficiencies in cleaning mechanical force and compatibility with paint and coatings.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle cleaning composition comprising an organic solvent, surfactants (anionic and amphoteric), and a chelating agent, optionally with fragrance and dye, formulated in a liquid form to ensure quick dissolution and compatibility with vehicle surfaces, including acrylic, wax, ceramic, and graphene coatings, without causing damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If vehicle wash packs use powder formulation, then they can be stored and transported easily, but they take prolonged time to dissolve in water at temperatures between 50°F to 90°F
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical state parameter of the cleaning composition from solid powder to liquid form. This parameter change enables the composition to dissolve quickly in water (within 1-5 minutes) while maintaining the convenience of single-dose packaging. The liquid formulation achieves complete dissolution at temperatures between 50°F to 90°F without requiring prolonged agitation.
2Productivity
If commercial car wash products use elevated temperatures for cleaning, then cleaning effectiveness is improved, but damage occurs to vehicle exterior paint coating and applied coatings such as wax, ceramic, and graphene
Solution Approach 1:
The patent modifies the chemical composition parameters by incorporating pH-neutral surfactants (anionic and amphoteric), chelating agents, and specific organic solvents. This formulation approach enables effective cleaning at elevated temperatures (up to 85°C) without causing damage to paint coatings or applied protective coatings. The composition maintains cleaning effectiveness while being safe for various coatings including wax, ceramic, and graphene.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite cleaning formulation that combines multiple components: pH-neutral anionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, chelating agents, and organic solvents. This composite formulation works synergistically to provide effective cleaning at elevated temperatures while protecting vulnerable vehicle exterior surfaces and coatings from thermal and chemical damage.
3Ease of operation
If vehicle wash packs are designed for single-dose convenient use, then consumer popularity increases, but the formulation must dissolve quickly in water without prolonged agitation by hand
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical state from solid powder to liquid formulation, which fundamentally alters the dissolution behavior. The liquid composition is designed to mix completely with water within 1-5 minutes without requiring prolonged hand agitation. This parameter change maintains the single-dose convenient-use format while eliminating the time loss associated with slow dissolution.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The composition effectively cleans vehicles without damaging exterior surfaces or coatings, maintaining performance at high temperatures up to 85° C. for 15 minutes, ensuring safe use on various coatings and quick dissolution in water within 1 to 5 minutes, maintaining foam generation and shine quality.
Implementation Method 1
the composition is in the form of a liquid... ensure quick dissolution in water within 1 to 5 minutes
Implementation Method 2
at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants and amphoteric surfactants
Implementation Method 3
at least one chelating agent
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure describes a vehicle cleaning composition in liquid form, a vehicle wash pack comprising a unit dose or multiple doses of the vehicle cleaning composition and a process for washing the surface of a vehicle using the vehicle cleaning composition.