DE102018117808A1 - Wheel guide rail and vehicle washing device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a wheel guide rail (28, 30) for a parking space which can be driven by a motor vehicle (16), in particular a vehicle washing device (10), the wheel guide rail (28, 30) having a basic body with a longitudinal extension and a side element (54) facing the storage surface. comprises a plurality of openings (58) spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the base body, and a lighting device (64) with luminous bodies (66) arranged at the level of a respective opening (58). In order to provide such a wheel guide rail (28, 30) which is structurally simple to manufacture and easy to maintain, it is proposed according to the invention that the wheel guide rail (28, 30) associated with a respective luminous element (66) comprises a holding part (68) which is fixed to the base body and on which the luminous element (66) is held, and that an end face (86) of the luminous element (66) is set back with respect to a plane (62) of the opening (58) and at least on one side of the wheel guide rail () facing the floor (26) 28, 30) an intermediate space (114) is formed between the edge (60) of the opening (58) and the luminous element (66). The invention also relates to a vehicle washing device.

Description

The present invention relates to a wheel guide rail for a parking space that can be driven by a motor vehicle, in particular a vehicle washing device, the wheel guide rail comprising a basic body having a longitudinal extension with a side element facing the standing surface, in which a plurality of openings spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the basic body are formed, and one Lighting device with luminous elements arranged at the level of a respective opening.

In addition, the present invention relates to a vehicle washing device with at least one wheel guide rail, the vehicle washing device being in particular a vehicle washing system.

A wheel guide rail of the type mentioned is used to limit the lateral space of a footprint. For example, in the case of a vehicle washing device in the form of a vehicle washing system, it must be ensured that the vehicle is positioned between wheel guide rails which are spaced apart from one another in the transverse direction, in order to ensure that a washing portal of the vehicle washing system does not collide with the vehicle during the process and damage it. The lighting device with the luminous bodies makes it easier for the user to recognize the wheel guide rail and thus the lateral limitation of the footprint, which makes it easier for the user to position the vehicle. It is also known to provide the user with optical information about the luminous elements, for example that the vehicle is correctly positioned and / or to be retracted or reset.

The WO 2017/060435 A1 describes a wheel guide rail with lighting elements inserted in openings. A mounting base is provided in each case, which is arranged in a sharp edge of the opening. The edge engages in a corresponding groove on the mounting base. Two types of sealing elements are to be provided in order to seal the mounting base on the side facing the vehicle and on the side facing away from the vehicle. To remove the luminous element, a tool, for example a screwdriver, has to be inserted into a gap between the edge of the mounting base and the edge of the opening. This inevitably damages at least one of the sealing elements. There is also a risk of damage to the filament and a risk of injury to the user at the sharp edge. The in the WO 2017/060435 A1 In this way, the described construction is technically complex and unfriendly to maintain.

In the DE 20 2010 103 410 U1 describes a lighting device in which a plurality of lighting elements arranged in a row are arranged together on an elongated support which is arranged on the wheel guide rail. This has the disadvantage that if one of the lighting elements fails, all of the undamaged lighting elements including the carrier must be replaced. This requires complex assembly work.

The object of the present invention is to provide a generic wheel guide rail and a vehicle washing device, the wheel guide rail being structurally simple to manufacture and easy to maintain.

This object is achieved in a generic wheel guide rail according to the invention in that the wheel guide rail, assigned to a respective luminous element, comprises a holding part which is fixed to the base body and on which the luminous element is held, and in that an end face of the luminous element is arranged and at least set back with respect to a plane of the opening an intermediate space is formed between the edge of the opening and the luminous element on a side of the wheel guide rail facing the floor.

In the wheel guide rail according to the invention, it is provided that an end face of a respective lighting element facing the side element is set back with respect to the plane of the opening in the side element, on which opening the lighting element is arranged. In the present case, this is to be understood in particular to mean that the end face facing the parking space or the vehicle does not protrude beyond the edge of the opening, but rather is arranged in a receiving space formed by the base body. If a user accidentally drives on the wheel guide rail, contact of the end face with the wheels as a result of the offset is avoided. This significantly reduces the risk of damage to the luminous element, which also considerably reduces the maintenance effort for the wheel guide rail. At least on the side of the wheel guide rail facing the floor, an intermediate space is formed between the edge of the opening and the luminous element. In the present case, “facing the floor” refers to the intended use of the wheel guide rail, which is fixed in particular to the floor forming the footprint. Since cleaning liquid is sprayed during vehicle washing, it can also reach the luminous element of the wheel guide rail. The gap ensures that cleaning fluid can flow from the end face of the filament towards the floor and does not remain on the filament. The entry of dirt on the end faces of the filament can be reduced, and already existing Dirt can be washed away with the cleaning liquid that runs off. This makes it possible to extend cleaning intervals for the wheel guide rail and to reduce the overall maintenance effort.

In the present case, a “side element” of the base body can in particular be viewed as a side wall or a side wall section of the base body.

It proves to be advantageous if there is a space between the edge of the opening and the luminous element along the entire or essentially the entire edge of the opening. For example, cleaning liquid striking the end face can not only flow downwards, but also, for example in the case of grinding drops, can escape to the side and upwards through the intermediate space. The remaining amount of cleaning liquid on the end face is thereby kept low. The intermediate space advantageously exists along the entire circumference of the opening of the side element.

Preferably, in particular in combination with the last-mentioned advantageous embodiment, the luminous element and / or the holding part is free from contact with the side element.

It is advantageously provided that the wheel guide rail is free of a sealing element between the luminous element and / or the holding part and the edge of the opening. In this way, the manufacturing and maintenance costs for the wheel guide rail can be kept low.

In a preferred embodiment, the width of the intermediate space is, for example, approximately 1 mm to 2 mm.

Provision can be made for the end face to be planar and / or for the side element to be at least at the edge of the opening and preferably to be planar or essentially planar. For example, a plane defined by the end face is aligned parallel to the plane of the side element.

It is expedient if the base body is open on its side facing the floor, at least in the region of the openings. In the present case, “open floor” can be understood in particular to mean that the base body is free of a floor wall, at least in the area of the openings. It can advantageously be provided that the floor is open over a large part or essentially the entire length of the base body. Cleaning liquid can flow through the open floor. For example, a drainage for draining any liquid can be provided below the wheel guide rail.

It is advantageous if light can be emitted by means of the luminous element in such a way that preferably essentially the entire cross-sectional area of the opening is illuminated.

The latter can preferably be implemented in a simpler manner, although this is not absolutely necessary for the luminous element to cover the opening on its side facing away from the footprint. In the present case, this can be understood in particular to mean that a free cross-sectional area of the opening is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the side of the luminous element facing the opening. For example, an edge of the luminous element projects beyond the free cross-sectional area of the opening and lies opposite the edge of the opening.

In a preferred embodiment, the luminous element is designed as a luminous module, which comprises a closed housing with an electrical connection element for connection to an electrical line. This simplifies the assembly of the wheel guide rail and ensures reliable functioning of the lighting device. The lighting module can be prefabricated during manufacture and, in particular, be made available in a leakproof manner against cleaning fluid and can be attached to the base body by means of the holding part.

For example, a plug connection of the luminous element with a connection cable can be provided via the connection element. Several lamps can be connected in parallel. It is also conceivable that a bus system is provided to which a respective luminous element is connected.

It is expedient if the connection element is arranged on a side of the luminous element that faces away from the end face. In this way, cleaning liquid can reach the connection element with very little probability. This increases the electrical safety of the wheel guide rail.

In a preferred embodiment, the luminous element can comprise a plurality of luminous elements, in particular a plurality of LED luminous elements are provided.

For a structurally simple embodiment, it is expedient if the openings of the side element of the base body and / or the luminous bodies and / or the holding parts are configured identically.

The opening and the luminous element can have a contour or the same in plan view have different contours. The opening can be round, for example circular, oval or elliptical, alternatively rectangular or especially square. A polygonal shape or a free form is also possible. The same applies to the contour of the filament.

It is expedient if the holding part comprises or forms a receptacle, preferably designed as an opening, in which the luminous element engages with a housing and is fixed therein in a non-positive and / or positive manner. This allows the filament to be held reliably on the holding part. A structurally simple configuration of the receptacle can be achieved by means of the opening.

It is expedient if the housing has or forms a flange section which lies against the edge of the opening. This ensures that the housing is positioned in a defined target position relative to the holding part. For example, the preferably tapered housing is inserted into the opening until the flange section abuts the edge.

It is advantageously provided that the housing is clamped and / or locked in place with the receptacle, no separate connecting elements being provided for the connection, for example. Alternatively, a connecting element can be provided, for example a union nut for screwing onto the housing or a clip for locking onto the housing. There is preferably the possibility of using and / or removing the luminous element manually and in particular without tools, as a result of which the wheel guide rail proves to be particularly easy to maintain.

The housing is advantageously aligned coaxially to the opening of the holding part, the correct alignment of the luminous element and the holding part being ensured by inserting the housing into the receptacle.

The opening of the side element is expediently aligned coaxially with the luminous element and / or aligned coaxially with the receiving part.

In a structurally simple configuration, it is advantageous if the holding part is designed as a holding bracket made of a flat material, preferably of metal.

The holding part can preferably be connected to the base body by a force fit and / or a form fit, in particular by screwing.

For ease of maintenance, it is advantageous if the holding part is detachably connected to the base body.

Connecting elements for connecting the holding part to the base body, for example screws, are preferably freely accessible from a side of the base body facing away from the side element. This makes the wheel guide rail easy to maintain. The connecting elements can be removed in an easy-to-use manner by access from the outside.

In a preferred embodiment, it is favorable if the holding part has a fastening section fixed to the base body, which can be arranged in particular on an end section of the holding part, and a free holding section protruding from the fastening section, which is not connected to the base body and on which the luminous body is held is. The fastening section and the holding section are aligned at an angle to one another, for example, and thereby form a holding angle. The holding part described above can be easily mounted on and detached from the base body. For example, the connecting elements that engage the base body and the fastening section can be released from the outside. Because the fastening section is free, the holding part with the luminous element can remain on the floor when the base element is raised, and this can be accessed in a simple manner.

In particular in combination with the last-mentioned advantageous embodiment, it is expedient if the holding part is elastically deformable, the holding section being designed to be resilient relative to the fastening section. In the event that a force is applied to the end face of the luminous element through the opening of the side element, the holding part can deform elastically. This reduces the risk of damage to the filament. If the force is lost, the holding part can return to the starting position.

In particular, it can be provided that the holding part is fixed on a side of the base body opposite the side element. Alternatively, it can be provided on a side of the base body that borders on the side element and is oriented at an angle relative to the side element. The holding part is advantageously fastened to the base body on a side of the base body facing away from the storage surface.

The luminous element comprises, for example, luminous elements in the form of RGB light-emitting diodes which, depending on the control by a control unit, emit light of different colors.

Alternatively, lighting elements can be provided which emit light of different colors independently of a control.

• - Dauerbeleuchtung oder Intervallbeleuchtung (insbesondere Blinken), periodisch oder aperiodisch;
• - konstante Farbe oder Farbwechsel;
• - monochromatisches oder polychromatisches Licht;
• - die Möglichkeit, die Helligkeit und/oder die Abstrahlungsrichtung des Leuchtkörpers zu verändern;
• - die Möglichkeit, die Kollimations- und/oder Fokussierungseigenschaften des Leuchtkörpers zu verändern;
• - identische oder unterschiedliche Beleuchtung durch die zwei oder mehr Leuchtkörper der Radleitschiene.

Overall, at least one of the following can be provided:

• - permanent lighting or interval lighting (especially flashing), periodically or aperiodically;
• - constant color or color change;
• - monochromatic or polychromatic light;
• - The possibility of changing the brightness and / or the direction of radiation of the filament;
• - The possibility of changing the collimation and / or focusing properties of the filament;
• - Identical or different lighting through the two or more illuminants of the wheel guide rail.

The base body advantageously comprises holding elements, preferably holding tabs, on a side facing the floor, and through openings are preferably formed in the base body through which the holding elements can be accessed. This facilitates the assembly and / or disassembly of the wheel guide rail on the floor. For example, a screwdriver can be used to access screws through the through openings, which are fixed to the floor through the holding elements. Conversely, it can be provided that such screws can be loosened through the through openings.

The wheel guide rail is preferably configured symmetrically with respect to a central transverse plane. This makes it possible to mount identically formed wheel guide rails on a left side and a right side of the footprint alike.

As mentioned at the beginning, the present invention also relates to a vehicle washing device. A vehicle washing device according to the invention, which achieves the above-mentioned object, comprises at least one cleaning tool and has an accessible parking space for the motor vehicle and at least one wheel guide rail of the type mentioned above, which forms a lateral limitation of the parking space.

The advantages already mentioned in connection with the explanation of the wheel guide rail according to the invention can also be achieved with the vehicle washing device. In this regard, reference can be made to the above explanations.

Advantageous embodiments of the vehicle washing device result from advantageous embodiments of the wheel guide rail according to the invention. In this regard, too, reference can be made to the above explanations.

The vehicle washing device can in particular be a vehicle washing system which is designed as a portal washing system in which a washing portal is moved relative to a stationary vehicle. Alternatively, the vehicle wash can be a car wash.

It is conceivable that the vehicle washing device is designed for manual cleaning of the vehicle, for example in a self-service (self-service) washing area.

• 1: eine schematische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen, als Fahrzeugwaschanlage ausgestalteten Fahrzeugwaschvorrichtung, umfassend zwei erfindungsgemäße Radleitschienen;
• 2: eine perspektivische Darstellung einer der Radleitschienen aus 1;
• 3: einen Grundkörper der Radleitschiene aus 2 in einer perspektivischen Darstellung von unten;
• 4: eine perspektivische schematische Darstellung eines Leuchtkörpers und eines Halteteils der Radleitschiene in einer Explosionsansicht;
• 5: eine perspektivische Teilansicht der Radleitschiene aus 2 in einer schematischen Explosionsdarstellung;
• 6: eine schematische Schnittansicht längs der Linie 6-6 in 2; und
• 7: eine vergrößerte Darstellung von Detail A in 6.

The following description of preferred embodiments of the invention serves in conjunction with the drawing to explain the invention in more detail. Show it:

• 1 : A schematic representation of a vehicle washing device according to the invention, designed as a vehicle washing system, comprising two wheel guide rails according to the invention;
• 2 : a perspective view of one of the wheel guide rails 1 ;
• 3 : a basic body of the wheel guide rail 2 in a perspective view from below;
• 4 a perspective schematic representation of a luminous element and a holding part of the wheel guide rail in an exploded view;
• 5 : a perspective partial view of the wheel guide from 2 in a schematic exploded view;
• 6 : a schematic sectional view along the line 6 - 6 in 2 ; and
• 7 : an enlarged view of detail A in 6 ,

1 shows a front view of a whole with the reference numeral 10 proven advantageous embodiment of a vehicle washing device according to the invention. The vehicle washer 10 is designed as a car wash 12 , especially as a gantry car wash. The car wash 12 includes a washing portal 14 with a plurality of cleaning tools for cleaning a vehicle 16 , In the present case, side washing brushes are shown schematically as cleaning tools 18 and a roof washing brush 20 for cleaning the side or top surfaces of the vehicle 16 shown.

The washing portal 14 can in the conventional manner in the longitudinal direction 22 of the vehicle 16 be moved, the cleaning tools clean this. The vehicle 16 is on a footprint 24 positioned by a floor 26 is formed. On the ground 26 is the washing portal 14 traversable.

To give a user the orientation of the vehicle 16 relative to the washing portal 14 and especially the footprint 24 to facilitate, includes the car wash 12 wheel guide rails provided with a lighting device 28 . 30 ,

The wheel guide rails 28 . 30 form transverse to the longitudinal direction 22 a lateral limitation of the footprint 24 , Is the vehicle 16 between the wheel guide rails 28 . 30 positioned, it ensures that the vehicle is not moving through the washing portal 14 is damaged.

The wheel guide rails 28 . 30 are of identical design in the present case and are each formed symmetrically with respect to a central transverse plane. This allows identically designed wheel guide rails 28 . 30 for the left boundary or the right boundary of the footprint 24 use. Below is only on the wheel guide rail 28 received. The relevant statements apply to the wheel guide rail 30 in an identical way.

As especially from the 2 and 3 the wheel guide rail shows 28 a longitudinal extension and comprises a base body 32 as well, at end sections 34 . 35 , Finishing elements 36 respectively. 37 , The final elements 36 and 37 are on opposite sides of the body 32 arranged and connected to this.

The basic body 32 is preferably made of metal in the present case and is formed, for example, by means of a folded metal sheet. This enables the wheel guide rail 28 easy to manufacture and inexpensive to manufacture.

As especially from the 3 and 6 the main body shows 32 an essentially prismatic cross-sectional shape. On one of the parking spaces 24 opposite side 38 (one regarding the footprint 24 outer side of the body 32 ) includes the main body 32 a side element 40 , On one of the parking spaces 24 facing side 42 includes the main body 32 a side element 44 ,

Information on the position and orientation is given here as for the intended use of the wheel guide rail 28 related to what use the wheel guide 28 on the ground 26 is positioned. A "side element" of the body 32 can in particular, as in the present case, a wall or a wall section of the base body 32 his.

The side elements 40 . 44 are aligned essentially parallel to each other and in the intended use of the wheel guide rail 28 especially across one from the ground 26 defined level.

On one of the floors 26 facing bottom 46 is the basic body 32 essentially open. On the bottom 46 includes the main body 32 only small holding elements in the direction of extension 48 ,

The holding elements 48 are designed as retaining tabs. Of these, for example, are from the side element 44 two retaining tabs in the direction of the side element 40 from and from the side element 40 a retaining tab in the direction of the side element 44 , The holding elements 48 are used to attach the wheel guide rail 28 on the ground 26 , which will be discussed below.

On one of the bottom 46 opposite top 50 includes the main body 32 a side element 52 that with the side element 40 is connected and in the direction of the footprint 24 extends.

The side elements 44 and 52 are by means of a side element 54 connected. The side element 54 is the footprint 24 facing. Because of that the side element 44 extends less far in the vertical direction than the side element 40 , is the side element 54 slanted. For example, the level of the side element points 54 relative to the horizontal at an angle of approximately 30 °, in the present case the floor 26 is considered horizontal.

It is understood that a different angle of the side element 54 can be provided relative to the horizontal. For example, this angle could also be essentially 90 °, so that the side element 54 as an extension of the side element 44 could be viewed.

The angle between the side element 52 and the side element 40 is essentially 90 ° here, but it could have a different value.

On the side element 54 are through openings 56 educated. The through openings 56 are in the longitudinal direction of the base body 32 at the positions of the holding elements 48 arranged. Through the through openings 56 through it, the user can use a tool on the holding elements 48 access. For example, the wheel guide rail 28 by means of screws not shown in the drawing on the floor 26 be screwed. Conversely, the wheel guide rail 28 by loosening the screw connection from the floor 26 be solved. The wheel guide rail 28 This proves to be easy to assemble.

They are also in the side element 54 two in the longitudinal direction of the base body 32 spaced openings 58 educated. The openings 58 are openings on the side element 54 , A respective opening 58 is from an edge 60 edged. With the reference symbol 62 is one of the opening 58 defined level ( 6 ).

The wheel guide rail 28 has a lighting device 64 on. The lighting device 64 includes luminous elements 66 , each one of the openings 58 assigned and on or, in the longitudinal direction of the rail 28 at the level of which are arranged. Every filament 66 assigned the wheel guide rail 28 a holding part 68 for fixing to the base body 32 ,

The respective openings 58 , Filament 66 and holding parts 68 are identical.

As especially from the 4 to 6 emerges is the filament 66 as a pre-assembled light module 70 designed. Every light module 70 comprises a plurality of lighting elements 72 , the present as LED lighting elements 72 are designed. The lighting elements 72 are, for example, RGB-LED lighting elements that can emit light of different colors depending on activation by a control unit. For example, the light module includes 70 here fifteen light elements 72 , a different number of lighting elements could also be present.

The filament 66 has a housing 74 on, in its recording room 76 the lighting elements 72 are arranged. The lighting elements 72 Specifically fixed on an electrical switching device, which for example comprises a circuit board (not shown in the drawing).

The housing 74 is roughly pot-shaped with a bottom wall 78 and a side wall protruding from this 80 , On one of the bottom walls 78 the free wall facing away forms the side wall 80 a flange section 82 , The flange section 82 extends along the entire circumference of the side wall 80 , The housing 74 tapers from the flange section 82 towards the bottom wall 78 ,

Alternatively, it can be provided that the housing 74 is cylindrical and has a constant cross section.

The housing can be made of a plastic material or metal, for example.

The bottom wall 78 the housing faces opposite 74 a ceiling wall 84 on. The ceiling wall 84 is at least partially made for one of the lighting elements 72 emitted light made of transparent material. The material can be clear (e.g. clear glass), alternatively diffuse, e.g. made of frosted glass. The ceiling wall 84 is sealing with the side wall 80 connected so that the housing 74 in particular is sealed liquid-tight.

The ceiling wall 84 forms one in the direction of the side element 54 pointing face 86 of the filament 66 , the face 86 one with the reference symbol 88 provided level. The levels 62 and 88 are aligned parallel to each other.

A connector 90 is on the bottom wall 78 arranged and stands by this in the of the end face 86 opposite direction. On the connection element 90 a connecting line, not shown in the drawing, can be connected by means of a plug connection. The filament can be connected via the connecting cable 66 be supplied with electrical energy, so that the lighting elements 72 Can emit light in the desired way.

The lighting device 64 is used, for example, to illuminate the floor space 24 , for visual highlighting of the wheel guide rails 28 . 30 or to transmit information to the user for the correct positioning of the vehicle on the parking space 24 ,

The holding part 68 is available as a bracket 92 designed. The bracket 92 is made of a flat material, especially metal.

The bracket 92 includes an attachment portion 94 and a holding portion protruding therefrom 96 ,

About the mounting section 94 is the holding part 68 on the main body 32 established. Here is a screw connection by means of screws 98 intended. The screws 98 reach through Through openings in the side element 40 from the of the footprint 24 opposite side ( 5 and 6 ). The screws 98 act with a respective thread on the fastening section 94 together.

At the holding section 96 is a recording 100 for the filament 66 educated. The recording 100 is in the present case through an opening 102 of the holding section 96 formed, in particular an opening.

The opening 102 and the filament 66 are dimensioned so that the filament 66 form-fitting in the opening 102 can be used. The tapered shape of the housing proves to be the case 74 as beneficial. The housing 74 is through the opening 102 passed through until the flange section 82 on an edge 104 the opening 102 is applied.

The housing 74 can with the edge 104 be jammed. For this purpose it is advantageous if on the housing 74 projection members 106 , for example, rib-shaped, are arranged.

In particular, no connecting element is provided around the luminous element 66 on the holding part 68 to fix. This facilitates the assembly of the wheel guide rail 28 and disassembly of the filament 66 maintenance of the wheel guide rail 28 ,

Alternatively, a connecting element can be provided. A dashed line with reference numbers 107 in 6 shows for example the contour of a union nut, that of the flange section 82 opposite side of the holding part 68 with the housing 74 can be screwed. Such a union nut can be used in particular in a housing 74 are made of metal, which is preferably cylindrical.

Take the holding part 68 with the filament held in it 66 the correct target position is the opening 58 in the side element 54 that at the opening 58 arranged filament 66 and the opening 102 of the holding section 96 coaxial to each other with respect to an axis 108 aligned ( 6 ).

The shape of the holding section 96 is in the present case to the shape of the base body 32 customized. Accordingly, the holding section 96 designed angled in itself and has a first segment 110 and a second segment 112 on. The first segment 110 runs parallel to the side element 52 , and the second segment 112 parallel to the side element 54 , the opening 102 on the second segment 112 is arranged.

The holding part 68 However, could also have a different shape from the described configuration.

The wheel guide rail 28 is inexpensive and easy to manufacture and assemble. In particular, the filament 66 manually and without tools in the holder 100 of the holding part 68 used and jammed as mentioned above. The holding part 68 can from the bottom 46 in the receiving space of the base body 32 be introduced. The screws 98 are through the side element 40 through with the attachment portion 94 screwed.

Following this or beforehand, the connecting line can be connected to the connecting element 90 get connected.

As especially from the 6 and 7 the wheel guide rail points out 28 the advantage of that the face 86 of the filament 66 opposite the plane 62 the opening 58 is reset. The filament 66 is accordingly in the receiving space of the base body 32 arranged, and the end face 86 does not protrude into the opening 58 or even through the opening 58 out. Rather, the face is 86 on the of the footprint 24 opposite side of the side element 54 arranged.

In this way, the risk of damage is reduced should a user remove the wheel guide rail 28 with the vehicle 16 traveled. The wheel of the vehicle 16 can over the side element 54 roll away without the filament 66 is subjected to a force and is damaged. The number of repairs to inadvertently damaged wheel guide rails 28 can be significantly reduced.

In the event that the filament 66 through the opening 58 is acted upon by a force, for example, an elastically deformable configuration of the holding part proves 68 as beneficial. A force applied to the filament 66 leads to the deformation of the free holding section 96 , If the force is lost, the holding section takes 96 his starting position again.

As furthermore in particular from the 6 and 7 emerges is between the edge 60 and the filament 66 , especially the ceiling wall 84 of the housing 74 , a space 114 educated. The gap 114 is, for example, approximately 1 mm to 2 mm in the present case.

The gap 114 is at least on the bottom 26 facing side of the opening 58 available. In the present case is between the filament 66 and the edge 60 everywhere, ie along the entire edge 60 and the entire circumference of the opening 58 , The gap 114 available.

The gap 114 proves to be advantageous for draining cleaning fluid when cleaning the vehicle 16 is sprayed and onto the filament 66 arrives. The cleaning liquid can, symbolized by arrows 116 in 7 , from the face 86 down towards the bottom 26 flow away. Hit the face 86 Dripping and rubbing, cleaning liquid can also move sideways and up through the space 114 get through.

By removing the cleaning liquid, the dirt entry on the end face 86 reduced. In addition, on the face 86 adhering dirt particles are captured by the cleaning fluid and removed.

The cleaning intervals for the wheel guide rail 28 can consequently increase and the maintenance effort for the Radleitschiene 28 be reduced. In addition, there are no sealing elements between the luminous elements 66 and the side element 54 , The wheel guide rail 28 is inexpensive to produce in this way.

The filament 66 is sized so that it has the opening 58 at their the footprint 24 opposite side covered. An edge of the ceiling wall 84 protrudes accordingly over the free cross-sectional area of the opening 58 out and lies on the edge 60 the opening 58 across from.

The filament 66 is therefore dimensioned so large that the largest possible number of lighting elements 72 can be used and / or the greatest possible light intensity can be achieved. Due to the protrusion of the filament 66 over the free cross-sectional area of the opening 58 it can be seen as "self-illuminating".

Maintenance of the wheel guide rail 28 is simple and user-friendly. For example, the screws 98 solved and thus the holding part 68 from the main body 32 be solved. The basic body 32 can (with loosened holding elements 46 ) are raised, and the holding parts 68 with the luminaries 66 remain easily accessible on the floor for the user 26 ,

Alternatively, the wheel guide rail 28 from the ground 26 after loosening the holding elements 48 be raised. Then the screws 98 easily removed and the holding parts 68 with the luminaries 66 be removed.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

Vehicle washing apparatus

12

Car wash system

14

washing portal

16

vehicle

18

Side washing brush

20

Roof washing brush

22

longitudinal direction

24

footprint

26

ground

28, 30

wheel guide rail

32

body

34, 35

end

36, 37

termination element

38

opposite side

40

page element

42

facing side

44

page element

46

bottom

48

retaining element

50

top

52, 54

page element

56

Through opening

58

opening

60

edge

62

level

64

lighting device

66

illuminant

68

holding part

70

light module

72

light element

74

casing

76

accommodation space

78

bottom wall

80

Side wall

82

flange

84

ceiling wall

86

face

88

level

90

connecting element

92

bracket

94

attachment section

96

holding section

98

screw

100

admission

102

opening

104

edge

106

projection member

107

connecting element

108

axis

110, 112

segment

114

gap

116

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Patent literature cited

• WO 2017/060435 A1 [0004]
• DE 202010103410 U1 [0005]

Claims (23)

Wheel guide rail for a parking space (24) which can be driven by a motor vehicle (16), in particular a vehicle washing device (10), the wheel guide rail (28, 30) having a basic body (32) with a longitudinal extension with a side element (54) facing the positioning surface (24) comprises a plurality of openings (58) spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the base body (32), and a lighting device (64) with luminous elements (66) arranged at the level of each opening (58), characterized in that the wheel guide rail ( 28, 30) associated with a respective luminous element (66) comprises a holding part (68) which is fixed to the base body (32) and on which the luminous element (66) is held, and that an end face (86) of the luminous element (66) with respect A recessed plane (62) of the opening (58) and an intermediate space (114) between the edge (60) at least on a side of the wheel guide rail (28, 30) facing the floor (26) the opening (58) and the filament (66) is formed. Wheel guide rail after Claim 1 , characterized in that there is an intermediate space (114) between the edge (60) of the opening (58) and the luminous element (66) along the entire or substantially the entire edge (60) of the opening (58). Wheel guide rail according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the luminous element (66) and / or the holding part (68) is free from contact with the side element (54). Wheel guide rail according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the wheel guide rail (28, 30) is free of a sealing element between the luminous element (66) and / or the holding part (68) and the edge (60) of the opening (58). Wheel guide rail according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the width of the intermediate space (114) is approximately 1 mm to 2 mm. Wheel guide rail according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the end face (86) is designed planar and / or that the side element (54) is designed at least at the edge (60) of the opening (58) and preferably overall planar or essentially planar. Wheel guide rail according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base body (32) on its side facing the floor (26) is open at least in the region of the openings (58). Wheel guide rail according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the luminous element (66) covers the opening (58) on its side facing away from the positioning surface (24). Wheel guide rail according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the luminous element (66) is designed as a luminous module (70) which comprises a closed housing (74) with an electrical connection element (90) for connection to an electrical line. Wheel guide rail after Claim 9 , characterized in that the connecting element (90) is arranged on a side of the luminous element (66) which faces away from the end face (86). Wheel guide rail according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the luminous element (66) comprises a plurality of luminous elements (72), in particular LED luminous elements. Wheel guide rail according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the openings (58) of the side element (54) and / or the luminous elements (66) and / or the holding parts (68) are configured identically. Wheel guide rail according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding part (68) comprises or forms a receptacle (100) which is preferably designed as an opening (102), into which the luminous element (66) engages with a housing (74) and is force-fitted therein. and / or is positively fixed, preferably that the housing (74) has or forms a flange section (82) which bears against the edge (104) of the opening (102). Wheel guide rail according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the opening (58) of the side element (54) is aligned coaxially with the luminous element (66) and / or is aligned coaxially with the receptacle (100) of the holding part (68). Wheel guide rail according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding part (68) is designed as a holding bracket (92) from a flat material, preferably from metal. Wheel guide rail according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding part (68) is connected to the base body (32) by force and / or positive locking, in particular by screwing. Wheel guide rail according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that connecting elements for connecting the holding part (68) with the base body (32) are freely accessible from a side (38) of the base body (32) facing away from the side element (54). Wheel guide rail according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding part (68) has a fastening section (94) fixed to the base body (32), in particular at an end section, and a free holding section (96) which projects from the fastening section (94) and which does not is connected to the base body (32) and on which the luminous body (66) is held. Wheel guide rail after Claim 18 , characterized in that the holding part (68) is elastically deformable, the holding section (96) being designed to be resilient relative to the fastening section (94). Wheel guide rail according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding part (68) on a side (38) of the base body (32) opposite the side element (54) or on a side bordering the side element (54) and relative to the side element (54) angled side of the base body (32) is fixed. Wheel guide rail according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base body (32) comprises holding elements (48), preferably retaining tabs, on a side facing the floor (26) and that through openings (56) are formed in the base body (32) through which can be accessed through the holding elements (48). Wheel guide rail according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the wheel guide rail (28, 30) is configured in itself symmetrically with respect to a central transverse plane. Vehicle washing device with at least one cleaning tool (18, 20), in particular vehicle washing system (12), which has a drivable parking space (24) for the motor vehicle (16) and at least one wheel guide rail (28, 30) according to one of the preceding claims, which has a lateral Limits the footprint (24).

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