Portable Vehicle Washing Assembly with Water Reclamation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle washing devices are limited in their ability to wash vehicles in remote locations efficiently, as they often require fixed infrastructure and lack effective water reclamation systems.
Innovation Solution
A portable vehicle washing device with a telescopically adjustable frame and sprinkler system, powered by fluid pumps, that allows vehicles to be washed in remote locations, featuring a reclamation unit for recycling used water and soap.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a fixed infrastructure washing system is used, then washing reliability is improved, but portability and adaptability to remote locations deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The washing system is divided into modular components including a frame with legs, sprinkler assemblies, fluid pumps, and a reclamation unit. Each component can be independently assembled, disassembled, and transported, enabling the system to be deployed in remote locations while maintaining functional reliability through modular architecture
Solution Approach 2:
The frame structure serves multiple functions: it supports the sprinkler system, provides mounting for pumps and reclamation equipment, and can be configured for different washing scenarios. The reclamation unit handles both water and soap recovery, making the system adaptable to various operational requirements while maintaining portability
2Productivity
If water and soap are continuously used for washing, then washing effectiveness is improved, but water and soap consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The reclamation unit captures and recovers used water and liquid soap after the washing process. The reclamation assembly includes filtration components that separate and store used fluids, allowing them to be reused in subsequent washing operations. This reduces both water and soap consumption while maintaining washing effectiveness through continued use of recovered materials
Solution Approach 2:
The system maintains continuous washing capability by immediately recycling recovered water and soap back into the washing process. The fluid pumps continuously circulate recovered materials through the sprinkler system, ensuring that useful washing action continues without interruption while minimizing fresh water and soap requirements
3Adaptability or versatility
If a portable washing system is deployed in remote locations, then adaptability is improved, but infrastructure support and reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The frame structure integrates multiple system components into a single portable unit that can be deployed anywhere. The frame supports sprinklers, pumps, and reclamation equipment, creating a self-contained washing system that does not require external infrastructure while maintaining operational reliability through integrated design
Solution Approach 2:
The reclamation unit enables the system to service itself by recovering and recycling its own water and soap supplies. This self-sufficiency allows the portable system to operate reliably in remote locations without access to external water or chemical supplies, as the system generates and recycles its own washing materials
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient washing of vehicles in remote areas by providing a mobile and self-sufficient system that recycles water and soap, reducing environmental impact and operational costs.
Implementation Method 1
A plurality of first sprinklers is each of the first sprinklers disposed on the frame to spray a liquid onto the vehicle
Implementation Method 2
A first fluid pump is disposed on the support cage to pump a fluid and a liquid soap into the first sprinklers for washing the vehicle
Data Source
AI summary
A portable vehicle washing assembly for automatically washing vehicles in a remote location includes a frame that includes a plurality of legs and a roof to have a vehicle drive beneath the frame. A plurality of first sprinklers is each of the first sprinklers is disposed on the frame to spray a liquid onto the vehicle. A plurality of second sprinklers is disposed on the frame to spray a liquid onto the vehicle. A first fluid pump is disposed on the support cage to pump a fluid and a liquid soap into the first sprinklers for washing the vehicle. A second fluid pump is disposed on the frame and the second fluid pump is in fluid communication with each of the second sprinklers to spray a mixture of the fluid and the liquid soap onto the vehicle for washing the vehicle.