Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
134123000 | For vehicle or wheel form work | 42 |
20080245396 | Inflatable splash washer and method - A method for discharging a fluid in an inflated assembly. The method includes inflating a roller assembly having a roller, rotatably coupling the inflated roller assembly to an inflated structure, and discharging a fluid against the inflated roller assembly to cause the inflated roller to rotate. An inflated water toy comprising an inflated structure, and an inflated roller assembly rotatably supported by the inflated structure, and a conduit assembly for discharging a fluid against an inflated roller of the inflated roller assembly and for conducting fluid to other locations on the inflated structure for dispersing the liquid from the other locations. | 10-09-2008 |
20080295873 | HORIZONTAL DRYING SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC VEHICLE WASHING SYSTEM, AUTOMATIC VEHICLE WASHING SYSTEM IN WHICH SAID DRYING SYSTEM IS INSTALLED AND HORIZONTAL VEHICLE DRYING METHOD - The horizontal drying system for an automatic vehicle washing system of the type comprising at least one first fan adapted to supply at least a first jet of air, has means for moving it along a trajectory represented by an oval cone in the direction transverse to the vehicle. | 12-04-2008 |
20090084418 | CLEANING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE LAMP - A nozzle portion having jet nozzles for jetting a cleaning liquid, a nozzle cover covering the nozzle portion from a front side, a piston connected to the nozzle portion, and moved integrally with the nozzle portion and the nozzle cover in a movement direction, and a cylinder movably supporting the piston are provided. A bracket which includes arms located in abutment with or in proximity with a rear surface of the nozzle cover and regulates an inclination of the nozzle cover with respect to the movement direction is provided. | 04-02-2009 |
20090133726 | PORTABLE MANUAL CAR WASH ASSEMBLY - A portable manual vehicle wash assembly including a base removably attachable to a top exterior surface of a vehicle. A hollow pipe is attached to the base and includes an inlet formed at a first end thereof, and an outlet at a second end thereof. The inlet is adapted to receive an end of a first hose in fluid communication with a water source. The outlet is generally directed away from the exterior surface of the vehicle, and has a swivel member attached thereto. The swivel member is connected to a water emitter, typically in the form of a second hose or a spray nozzle. | 05-28-2009 |
20090173366 | BREAKAWAY KNUCKLE FOR ARM OF A CAR WASH - A breakaway knuckle for an arm of a car wash is disclosed. The knuckle allows the arm of a car wash to receive an impact from a vehicle without breaking and return the arm to its original position automatically. The knuckle preferably comprises a joint having a series of inclined grooves and corresponding balls. The knuckle is spring loaded to actuate the return of the arm to an in-use position after an impact, and the balls roll into the grooves to hold the arm in place. | 07-09-2009 |
20090199879 | Portable and modular washing unit for truboprops of aircraft - A washing unit for turboprops of aircraft comprising a hydropneumatic accumulator suitable for supplying washing liquid contained therein at a controlled pressure, and a filling member, motorized and manual, for feeding the washing liquid into the accumulator, which can be connected alternatively to the motorized filling member or to the manual filling member. A manually actuated device is also provided for pressurization of the accumulator, so that the washing unit can be used both in areas equipped for this operation and in non-equipped areas. | 08-13-2009 |
20090199880 | MULTIPLE MANIFOLD SYSTEM FOR A ROLLOVER VEHICLE WASH SYSTEM - A vehicle washing system including a frame having an overhead section and a pair of generally opposing side support sections. The vehicle washing system includes an entrance and an exit side. The vehicle washing system also includes a plurality of rails that extend generally in the direction between the entrance side and the exit side. The frame linearly reciprocates along the plurality of rails to travel over a stationary vehicle. The frame has a first fluid dispensing device located in the half adjacent its entrance side and a second fluid dispensing device located adjacent its exit side. The first fluid dispensing device includes a plurality of manifolds each of which is in communication with a supply of fluid to apply fluid to the vehicle. The second fluid dispensing device includes a plurality of manifolds each of which is in communication with a supply of fluid to apply fluid to the vehicle. The vehicle washing system includes a control system that is in communication with each of the manifolds in the first fluid dispensing device and each of the manifolds of the second fluid dispensing device to selectively and independently control the type of fluid emitted from each of the manifolds and in what order during the vehicle cleaning process. | 08-13-2009 |
20090250084 | PENDULUM-TYPE WHEEL WASHER - A vehicle wheel washer comprising a pair of spaced-apart, mirror image, depending spray arms with spray heads mounted at the lower ends and directed inwardly toward the wheels of a vehicle which passes between the spray heads. The spray arms are mounted pendulum-type from an overhead pivotal support to move in unison between angular displacement positions thereby to follow the wheels of the vehicle being washed for a considerable linear distance to increase the effectiveness of the wheel cleaning operation. A bi-directional hydraulic actuator controls the positions of the pendulum arms in combination with gravitational force. | 10-08-2009 |
20090266387 | LOW PROFILE NON-CLOGGING NON-POLLUTING SURFACE TREATING PADS, ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS - Low profile wash pads, usable alone or with other like pads in a module array, are disclosed whereby one or more motor driven or motorless vehicles may be wheeled onto or across (or other object placed upon) a full drainage impervious washing platform such that substantially all spent wash liquid and removed debris are caused to flow off from the washing platform to an edge collector or gutter. Debris accumulation at the washing platform is avoided and processing of gutter-contained spent wash liquid and removed debris can occur in offset relation to and without interfering with ongoing washing on the washing platform. Several modes for processing the drainage comprising spent wash liquid and removed debris contained in the gutter are disclosed, one mode comprising automated processing using a screw conveyor. | 10-29-2009 |
20090308417 | Rollover Car Wash for Large Vehicles - A vehicle washer of the rollover type especially suitable for washing large vehicles such as buses and trucks. The washer includes an overhead carriage moving along an overhead guide rail structure and including opposed L-shaped spray arms adapted to wash top and side surfaces of the vehicle as the carriage moves along the guide rail and move in butterfly fashion as the carriage reaches a respective end of the vehicle whereby to wash that end of the vehicle. A recirculating arrangement insures that the hot water arriving at the carriage from the equipment room is at a predetermined hot temperature; a flexible carrier folds and unfolds in a trough along the rail structure and threadably receives the various supply conduits to provide effective transport of the required wash elements to the carriage; a compound bearing structure on the carriage efficiently journals the pivotal ends of the very large and heavy spray arms required to process large vehicles; a unique splicing arrangement allows the provision of a long guide rail structure having an uninterrupted upper surface to allow smooth carriage movements; and a customized windshield washer assembly on the carriage allows effective washing of even the recessed windshields of large vehicles having long hoods. | 12-17-2009 |
20100154843 | LIQUID APPLICATOR FOR CLEANING A VEHICLE - A liquid applicator for cleaning a vehicle includes a frame in the form of an arch extending over a path of the vehicle to be washed. Spray pipes are rotatably connected to the sides and top of the arch with the spray pipes being connected by flexible hoses which transmit oscillating rotary movement from one pipe to the other connected pipes. A motor is provided to transmit oscillating rotating movement to one of the spray pipes and cause all of the spray pipes to rotatingly oscillate. | 06-24-2010 |
20100154844 | MODULE FOR WASHING TUNNEL - A washing tunnel module has an arc-shaped structure defining a casing that includes water, pressurised air and washing/prewashing products supply, a control electric cabinet, a product pump, a foaming device and a foam distribution duct with spraying nozzles. The duct includes two symmetrical branches each associated with a module half. Each branch includes a duct having a large diameter downstream from the foaming device and is divided into a foam supply segment connecting the foaming device to the base of the mount of the arc inside the mount, a duct facing the module and extending from the base of the mount up to the crossbar. The duct is provided with spraying distribution nozzles. | 06-24-2010 |
20100170543 | VEHICLE WASH SYSTEM COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF TREATMENT UNITS - The invention relates to a vehicle wash system comprising a first treatment unit ( | 07-08-2010 |
20100186782 | PRESSURE WASHING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES - The invention relates to a pressure washing system for vehicles wherein, prior to being pressure washed with water, the vehicle is first prewashed with water and sprayed with a chemical cleaning product, said steps being performed by parts built into a moving washing arch ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100192991 | Speed Coaching System for Drive-Through Vehicle Wash Tunnel - A vehicle wash system using a light ribbon running along an adjacent wall to coach vehicle drivers as to the speed they should when transiting a multistation wash system. The light ribbon is made up of one or more rows of LED's and can be operated in any of several modes including multicolored displays as well as a “rabbit” mode. Sensors, timers, and digital processors are used to monitor vehicle location and speed and cause appropriate activation of the lighting system. An event log is maintained. | 08-05-2010 |
20100243007 | CAR WASH ARCH - A car wash arch of inverted U-shape with a centrally mounted pendant on the overhead horizontal section, the pendant being of such size and shape as to accommodate a logo or other indicia therein. Light tubes, preferably containing LEDs extend upwardly along the vertical sections of the arch, inwardly along the horizontal section of the arch and into the pendant so as to at least partially frame and illuminate the pendant. A fluid conduit feeding a system of nozzles can be mounted to the arch and supply car wash fluids to spray nozzles inwardly from the vertical and horizontal arch sections. | 09-30-2010 |
20110067738 | CHEMICAL DELIVERY SYSTEM AND PLATFORM - A chemical delivery system capable of handling a variety of concentrated chemicals in such a manner as to reduce the amount of service required to maintain the system. The system should be able to accurately and consistently deliver an appropriate quantity of concentrated chemicals as needed by the application where the system is utilized. Additionally, the system is configured such that the system occupies as little space as necessary. | 03-24-2011 |
20110155188 | WHEEL GUIDE RAIL AND CAR WASHING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a wheel guide rail ( | 06-30-2011 |
20110197935 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSISTING THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE TO CENTER THE VEHICLE IN A WASH BAY - A vehicle washing system associated with a bay in which a vehicle is parked during the washing operation is equipped with a centering target which can be selectively deployed upon entry of a vehicle to assist the driver in placing the vehicle on the longitudinal centerline of the effective washing area in the bay. The target may be provided by a vertically-depending spray arm having internal LEDs which are illuminated in a flashing effect during vehicle entry and in constant colors during the washing program. Several alternative target arrangements are described. | 08-18-2011 |
20110259377 | PORTABLE VEHICLE UNDERCARRIAGE WASHING DEVICE - A portable, storable undercarriage cleaning device is disclosed. The cleaning device two ramps, a restriction bar, and perforated fluid conduit. A first ramp and second ramp include a fluid channel transversely spanning the interiors. A hose may be connected to the first ramp, which connects to the fluid conduit that spans the fluid channels of the ramps as they are spaced apart. The restriction bar maintains the spacing of the ramps during use. | 10-27-2011 |
20110271988 | Dual Pressure Spray Arm Assembly with Diverter Valve - A pivotable, dual pressure spray arm assembly has at least one high-pressure nozzle and at least one low-pressure nozzle. A single fluid conduit transports fluid through a pivot mount to the spray arm. A diverter valve mounted on the spray arm includes an inlet configured to alternately receive a high-pressure fluid and a low-pressure fluid from the single fluid conduit, a first outlet configured to distribute the high-pressure fluid to the high-pressure nozzles, and a second outlet configured to distribute the low-pressure fluid to the low-pressure nozzles. The diverter valve automatically switches fluid flow between the first and second outlets in response to the fluid pressure received at the inlet. | 11-10-2011 |
20110277797 | SPRAY-TYPE CAR WASH SYSTEM WITH BREAKAWAY SPRAY ARMS - A car wash system comprising at least one rotatable spray arm depending from an overhead carriage. The arm is equipped with a detent-type compound breakaway knuckle which permits the arm to be displaced upwardly from a lowest potential energy orientation by disengaging the detent but thereafter permitting a smooth essentially unresisted movement whereby when the force tending to cause angular displacement and the arm is removed, the arm returns to the normal operating, low potential energy position. A shaker function or a high pressure spray burst may be used to complement the gravitational resetting function as needed. | 11-17-2011 |
20110315172 | THEMED VEHICLE WASHING SYSTEM WITH ANIMATRONIC WASHING COMPONENTS - Described is a themed vehicle washing system with animatronic washing components. The themed vehicle washing system includes a cohesive theme therethrough and an audio track that is coordinated with the theme. Additionally, an animatronic washing component is included that is coordinated with the theme. Thus, in addition to providing entertainment, the animatronic washing component is formed to provide a washing function. | 12-29-2011 |
20120012138 | Portable rack with cleaning nozzles - The invention includes a wash station that sprays water onto a vehicle traversing the station to remove debris. The portable tire rack station includes an elongated frame with folding ramps at each end and a hollow longitudinal tube on one frame end that provides internal fluid communication to spray ports in the frame. A grate spanning the frame supports the vehicle during station traversal and vibrates the vehicle as it traverses the station to remove debris therefrom. An entry port in the frame receives remote water for the spray ports that selectively discharge the water to remove trapped debris from the station and into a suitable containment area or collection tray. | 01-19-2012 |
20120024326 | "DisNfect" Self contained and portable grocery cart disinfecting system - A Grocery Cart Disinfecting System for any shopping carts. It was designed to help prevent the spread of germs, flu, H1N1, viruses, | 02-02-2012 |
20120103373 | CLEANING IMPLEMENT FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - An apparatus ( | 05-03-2012 |
20120125379 | TIRE APPLICATOR FOR APPLYING A TIRE SOLUTION TO A VEHICLE PASSING THROUGH A VEHICLE WASHING SYSTEM - Described is a tire applicator for applying a tire solution to a vehicle passing through a vehicle washing system. The tire applicator includes a flexible member, such as flexible rods, with a fabric attached thereto. A solution dispenser is included to dispense a tire solution to the fabric. A rod positioning mechanism can be used to position the flexible rods and fabric into the path of the vehicle's tires. When a vehicle drives past the flexible rods, the rods are biased toward the vehicle's tires, thereby causing the tires to rub against the fabric and transfer the tire solution from the fabric to the vehicle's tires. | 05-24-2012 |
20120152291 | VEHICLE SNOW REMOVAL SYSTEM - The vehicle snow removal system is a drive-through station for clearing snow, ice, or other debris from a flat surface of a vehicle, such as the vehicle's roof, for example. The vehicle snow removal system includes a pair of vertical supports, each having an upper end and a lower end. The lower ends thereof are adapted for mounting on a support surface. The pair of vertical supports are laterally spaced apart from one another such that the vehicle may drive therebetween. Opposed ends of a horizontal support are mounted on respective upper ends of the vertical supports. At least one blower is mounted substantially centrally on the horizontal support, and the vertical supports each have sufficient height to provide clearance for the roof of the vehicle. The at least one blower may be actuated either automatically or manually to blow accumulated snow from the flat surface of the vehicle. | 06-21-2012 |
20120266922 | Wash System for a Light Assembly - A wash system for the taillights of a trailer includes at least one wash nozzle directed at the taillights, a fluid supply line connected between a compressed air source and the nozzle, a wash fluid tank, and a pump which pumps a controlled amount of wash fluid from the tank into the supply line. A control valve in the supply line controllably discharges a charge of air under pressure into the supply line such that the charge of air under pressure is arranged to discharge the controlled amount of wash fluid in the fluid line through the wash nozzle. The volume of the charge of air and the amount of wash fluid are independent controlled to provide a high degree of control of the mixture of the resulting wash fluid being discharged from the nozzles to ensure effective washing of the light assemblies regardless of the conditions. | 10-25-2012 |
20130199582 | VEHICLE WASH SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The invention is directed at systems and methods which provide for effective cleaning and drying of vehicles of different shapes and sizes. The invention in one example includes a vehicle washing apparatus comprising a conveyor system to move a vehicle along a path, and a bridge assembly supported above a vehicle and moveable along the length thereof. At least one trolley assembly is operatively supported by the bridge assembly and is moveable in a direction generally transverse to the movement of the bridge assembly. At least one cleaning arm assembly for delivering cleaning fluid to or for brushing the surface of a vehicle is operatively supported by the at least one trolley assembly or bridge. The cleaning arm assembly is moveable with the bridge assembly along the length of the vehicle, and transversely with the at least one trolley assembly to adjust the location of the cleaning arm relative to the vehicle, wherein the bridge assembly moves in association with movement of the vehicle to position the cleaning arm assembly adjacent at least a portion of the front, sides and rear of the vehicle as it moves along the path. A variable impact or patterning spray arm or drying system is also provided. | 08-08-2013 |
20130213444 | Tractor Lawn Mower Washer - A cleaning device for cleaning grass and debris from the under deck region of a tractor lawn mower after use including a water conduit and a stabilization means. | 08-22-2013 |
20130291906 | VEHICLE WASHER - A spray-type washer for a conveyor-type car wash comprises a support stand with a power cylinder that drives a piston. Pins on the piston ride in slots formed in a rotatable cam that is connected to a spray unit such that piston travel produces a swivel motion of a spray unit mounted on the support stand. The spray units use multiple impeller-type sprayers. The washers are used in pairs, one washer on each side of a conveyor lane. | 11-07-2013 |
20130319486 | WASHER SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - An electric pump pumps washer fluid out of a tank installed in a vehicle. A rear camera washer nozzle discharges the washer fluid to a lens side of a rear camera installed to a back door of the vehicle upon receiving the washer fluid from the electric pump. A control circuit unit limits discharging of the washer fluid from the rear camera washer nozzle when the back door is in an open state. The tank may be installed in a luggage room located at a rear side of the vehicle. | 12-05-2013 |
20140102489 | TRUCK AND WHEEL WASH APPARATUS - A truck wash apparatus comprising a frame comprising at least some fluid bearing members adapted to support a truck above a support surface, the fluid bearing members including a left and right pair of longitudinal members and multiple cross-members, the frame members defining the walls configured to carry a wash fluid, and to also support a truck above a support surface. A multiplicity of tire engaging tire support members may be included in the frame and adapted to engage the inner walls of each of the left and right pairs of longitudinal members. A left side rail and a right side rail in fluid communication with the frame are provided for location outside of and above the left and right pair of spaced apart longitudinal members. The side rails are adapted to carry wash fluid. A multiplicity of nozzle assemblies, each having a body and a head, the body with walls adapted to engage the frame and to engage the head is provided. | 04-17-2014 |
20140182637 | SNOW REMOVING APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a snow removing apparatus for a vehicle, comprising a frame installed on a vehicle; a first spraying portion installed on the frame for spraying a snow remover in a downward direction; a second spraying portion installed on at least one side surface from among both side surfaces of the frame, for spraying a snow remover in a lateral direction to the frame; a snow remover supplying portion for supplying the snow remover to the first and second spraying portions; and a control unit for controlling the sprayed state of the snow remover from the first and second spraying portions. The snow removing apparatus for a vehicle according to the present invention has a lateral spraying nozzle capable of spraying a snow remover in a lateral direction to a snow removing vehicle, and has the advantage of being able to expand the spraying range of the snow remover. Also, when another vehicle or a person approaches the snow removing vehicle, the other vehicle or the person is detected, and the spraying from the lateral spraying nozzle is stopped, in order to prevent the exterior of the other vehicle or the clothing worn by the person from being corroded by the snow remover. | 07-03-2014 |
20140261578 | VEHICLE WASH COMPONENT FOR EMITTING BUBBLES - A device for emitting bubbles in a vehicle wash facility includes a plenum supported with respect to ground. The plenum includes an air inlet with a first area and an air outlet with a second area. The plenum air outlet is in communication with at least one foaming chamber. The foaming chamber includes a generally planar media element disposed therein. The foaming chamber includes a spray jet located therein, which is in communication with a source of chemical. The spray jet configured to emit a chemical onto the generally planar media element. The device also includes a plurality of nozzle portions in communication with the foaming chamber for emitting bubbles therefrom. | 09-18-2014 |
20150040953 | CLEANING DEVICE FOR ON-VEHICLE OPTICAL SENSOR - An on-board optical sensor cleaning device includes an on-board camera and a discharge port. The on-board camera is mounted on a vehicle. The on-board camera includes a lens. The discharge port discharges fluid toward the lens. The discharged fluid removes foreign material collected on the lens. The lens and the discharge port are relatively movable. At least one of the lens and the discharge port is movable between a cleaning position, where the discharge port is located proximal to an image capturing range center of the on-board camera, and a non-cleaning position, where the discharge port is located farther from the image capturing range center than the cleaning position. | 02-12-2015 |
20150059812 | Vehicle Wash Rack - A vehicle wash rack is disclosed. The vehicle wash rack includes a plurality of vehicle supporting floor segments; a plurality of fluid overspray containment wall segments; and a fluid handling system fluidly-connected to both of the plurality of vehicle supporting floor segments and the plurality of fluid overspray containment wall segments. | 03-05-2015 |
20150122297 | MULTICOLOR CAR WASH STATION AND PROCESS - A system for cleaning an automobile having at least two colored cleaning streams includes a first mixing system for combining a first cleaning composition stream, a first concentrated color composition, and a first water stream to form a first diluted colored cleaning composition. A second mixing system combines a second cleaning composition stream, a second concentrated color composition, and a second water stream to form a second diluted colored cleaning composition. A first foaming system receives the first diluted colored cleaning composition. The first foam system delivers the first diluted colored cleaning composition to the vehicle. A second foaming system receives the second diluted colored cleaning composition. The second foam system delivers the second diluted colored cleaning composition to the vehicle. | 05-07-2015 |
20160059830 | Washing Tunnel for Motorcycles - Washing facility for two- or three-wheeled vehicle where the vehicle is conveyed longitudinally by mechanical means opposite washing devices, where the facility comprises a lower longitudinal guiding device in order to guide a wheel of the vehicle on the floor along the longitudinal displacement thereof and an upper guiding device made firmly connected to the handlebars of the vehicle in order to keep the vehicle in vertical position. | 03-03-2016 |
20160159326 | DEVICE FOR CLEANING VEHICLE WHEELS - A device for cleaning vehicle wheels comprises a cleaning medium container ( | 06-09-2016 |
20160185321 | Boat Trailer Rinse System - An integrated liquid storage and powered liquid distribution system is secured to or integrated with a boat trailer to provide a rinse system for a boat trailer. It provides a maximum of storage volume through a novel storage tank configuration that is secured to the structure of an open-framework trailer construction. The storage tank is formed of a series of elongated cylinders that are interconnected to form a polygon. The cylinders are each sized to be located and secured to the vertical sides of individual trailer structural members, without extending substantially into the surrounding space. | 06-30-2016 |