Two-Wheeler Cleaning Apparatus With Segmented Rollers

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing two-wheeler cleaning devices are expensive, consume high amounts of water and cleaning agents, and are inefficient due to large size and limited mobility, making it costly to maintain and clean a large fleet of vehicles effectively.

Innovation Solution

A modular, material-saving device with rotatable cleaning rollers and a control system that allows for simultaneous cleaning of both sides of a two-wheeler without turning, using a closed water circuit for reduced waste and energy consumption, and a modular design for easy assembly and transport.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If large cleaning rollers are used to clean two-wheelers, then cleaning effectiveness is improved, but device cost and material consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecleaning effectivenessVSAvoiddevice cost

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The cleaning device is divided into multiple smaller cleaning rollers (typically 3-4 rollers) distributed along the length of the housing, each responsible for cleaning specific sections of the two-wheeler. This segmentation replaces the single large roller approach, reducing material costs while maintaining comprehensive cleaning coverage through distributed contact points.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional high-pressure water jets and complex mechanical cleaning systems with a simpler roller-based mechanical friction system. The cleaning rollers rotate against the two-wheeler surface, using friction and pressure from the rollers themselves rather than requiring expensive high-pressure pumps and water delivery systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Area of stationary object

If large cleaning rollers are used, then cleaning coverage is improved, but water and cleaning agent consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecleaning coverageVSAvoidwater consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

Each cleaning roller is equipped with its own water spray nozzle and cleaning agent application point, delivering water and cleaners locally only to the specific area being cleaned by that roller. This localized application eliminates waste from overspray and ensures water is used only where needed, reducing overall consumption while maintaining full cleaning coverage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The cleaning rollers are designed to collect and retain water and cleaning agents in their respective chambers, applying them directly to the two-wheeler surface through controlled dispensing. The system recycles and reuses water within each roller's local circuit, minimizing external water supply needs and reducing overall water consumption while maintaining effective cleaning.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Area of stationary object

If cleaning device is moved horizontally along the two-wheeler, then cleaning coverage is improved, but energy consumption and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecleaning coverageVSAvoidenergy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of moving the cleaning device horizontally along the two-wheeler, the two-wheeler is moved vertically through the stationary housing containing the cleaning rollers. This inversion of the motion direction eliminates the need for complex horizontal translation mechanisms, reducing energy consumption and mechanical complexity while still achieving complete cleaning coverage through the vertical passage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the horizontal carriage and rail system with a simple vertical guide channel structure. The two-wheeler is guided vertically through the housing by simple side walls, eliminating expensive horizontal movement mechanisms while achieving the same cleaning coverage through the vertical motion path.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Reliability

If multiple cleaning rollers are used, then cleaning effectiveness is improved, but device mass and transport difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecleaning effectivenessVSAvoiddevice mass

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The cleaning rollers are designed as simple, lightweight components that can be easily replaced rather than maintained as permanent fixtures. Each roller is a simple cylindrical element with basic internal mechanisms, using inexpensive materials that reduce overall device mass. The simplified design allows for easy replacement without requiring heavy-duty mounting structures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

5Device complexity

If cleaning device is stationary with vertical motion, then device simplicity is improved, but adaptability to different two-wheeler sizes decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice simplicityVSAvoidadaptability to different sizes

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The cleaning rollers are mounted on adjustable mechanisms that allow their vertical position and pressure against the two-wheeler to be dynamically adjusted. This enables the same stationary device to adapt to different two-wheeler sizes and types, maintaining cleaning effectiveness across various vehicle dimensions while preserving the simplicity of the vertical motion design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

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

The device reduces material and energy costs, minimizes water and cleaning agent usage, and extends the service life while maintaining effective cleaning and preservation of two-wheelers, allowing for efficient cleaning of multiple vehicles in succession.

Implementation Method 1

two brush-like cleaning rollers (11), which can be rotated by means of electric motor(s)

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Implementation Method 2

two brush-like cleaning rollers (11), which can be rotated by means of electric motor(s)

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 3

the cleaning rollers can be mounted on a plastic bearing, with water channels for the waste water being provided in the plastic bearing

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFluid flow through channels:

Data Source

PatentEP3368384B1Apparatus for cleaning objects, in particular two-wheel vehicles

Publication Date: 2020.01.08 KUMAR SACHIN

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AI summary

The invention relates to an apparatus for cleaning an object, in particular a two-wheel vehicle, comprising a housing (3) that accommodates a cleaning device (1) and has an open side (5) on which the object and the housing (3) can be positioned relative to one another and from which the cleaning device (1) can be operated so as to act on the object, the cleaning device (1) being provided with a control device (4) for controlling the cleaning device (1). The apparatus allows in particular two-wheel vehicles to be cleaned in a simple manner while keeping costs, the amount of material used and energy consumption low.