EP2134577A1 - Système de sécurité pour station de lavage de véhicules à moteur - Google Patents

Système de sécurité pour station de lavage de véhicules à moteur

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EP2134577A1
EP2134577A1 EP08715582A EP08715582A EP2134577A1 EP 2134577 A1 EP2134577 A1 EP 2134577A1 EP 08715582 A EP08715582 A EP 08715582A EP 08715582 A EP08715582 A EP 08715582A EP 2134577 A1 EP2134577 A1 EP 2134577A1
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sensors
car
washing area
machine
floor
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English (en)
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Kim Secher Mogensen
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Ninki Holding ApS
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Ninki Holding ApS
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Publication of EP2134577A1 publication Critical patent/EP2134577A1/fr
Priority to DKBA201100036U priority Critical patent/DK201100036U3/da
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60S3/00—Vehicle cleaning apparatus not integral with vehicles
    • B60S3/04—Vehicle cleaning apparatus not integral with vehicles for exteriors of land vehicles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60S3/00—Vehicle cleaning apparatus not integral with vehicles
    • B60S3/04—Vehicle cleaning apparatus not integral with vehicles for exteriors of land vehicles
    • B60S3/06—Vehicle cleaning apparatus not integral with vehicles for exteriors of land vehicles with rotary bodies contacting the vehicle

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  • the present invention concerns a method for controlling and regulating a washing area as well as a car wash with a washing area, preferably a car wash of the type wherein a car is placed at the centre of a floor, wherein a machine including a movable portal with at least one brush and preferably with several brushes is provided, where the portal is moved along the placed car.
  • the invention concerns a method for controlling and regulating a washing area and a car wash facility with a washing area, wherein at least one sensor, preferably a plurality of sensors and preferably photo cells with receivers, is mounted in the washing area , where the sensors are disposed so that a signal is emitted in a direction, preferably substantially parallel signals, substantially coinciding with the direction of movement of the machine, where the signal is emitted and received at a level immediately above the floor level.
  • sensors e.g. photo cells with associated receivers at a level immediately above the floor
  • the signals are emitted in the same direction as the movement of the portal with the washing machine, no problems will arise with possible rails on which the washing machine is running. It is thus possible to achieve a complete coverage of the floor with a suitable number of sensors mounted side by side so that parallel signals can be emitted.
  • sensors mounted at the ceiling of a car wash and arranged to detect movements in the washing area can be applied. A movement by e.g. a person in the washing area may thus entail that the washing portal and possible rotating brushes are stopped.
  • Such sensors may e.g. be arrayed in one or more rows along the sides in the washing area, whereby optimal coverage of the entire washing area is achieved with substantially parallel sensor signals.
  • the car wash may advantageously be adapted so that sensors are switched off immediately before and as the washing portal moves into their respective areas. This is possi- ble in that during operation of such a facility, the precise position of the washing portal, which is typically controlled by step motors, is known. In the same way, the switched off sensors are activated again when the washing portal is no longer within their active area.
  • Such a solution can be made with great safety coverage, as the selected sensors may be arranged closely and with a relatively narrow viewing angle, entailing high resolution in the system.
  • Such a system may be adapted to accept movements at a given distance for the washing portal. For example, it may be allowed that movements are detected at a distance corresponding to e.g. the distance of five sensors to the sensor which is closest to the operating area of the washing portal at any time, or which has just been switched off due to the passage of the washing portal.
  • sensors are mounted at both sides of the washing area, preferably a plurality of parallel photo cells with associated receivers at each side, where broken signals from one or more of the sensors indicate inaccurate disposition of the car, performing a safe and accurate positioning of a car in the washing area without any risk of damage to wheels or tyres is enabled.
  • a variant according to the invention is designed such that the sensors are communicat- ing with a direction indicator, where the direction indicator indicates the side to which the car is to be moved in order to assume a correct position.
  • sensors and direction indicator is mounted so that a signal is concurrently emitted during drive-in of the car by inaccurate positioning. This maybe effected in various ways. For example, sensors maybe provided at both sides of the washing area, where the innermost at each side is disposed so that a suitable safety distance to the washing machine portal is attained when the machine is operating. If a driver then places his car such that one or more wheels break the signal, a signal indicating inac- curate position is then transmitted. This message may advantageously be a flashing arrow showing the direction in which the car is to be moved.
  • the system may also be arranged so that it is allowed to break one or more signals at each side, e.g. if the case is a wide car, however not wider than allowed for the ma- chine. In such a case, the system may be adapted to accept that two signals have been broken at both sides.
  • an automatic control of the signals is effected prior to starting the washing process, and subsequent broken signals will cause complete or partial stop of the washing machine.
  • the sensors are constituted by photo cells with associated receivers, where photo cells and preferably also receivers are mounted under a protective rail at the surface of the floor.
  • photo cells and preferably also receivers are mounted under a protective rail at the surface of the floor.
  • the rail may advantageously be adapted to fastening at the floor in a washing area, where the rail is provided with apertures through which signals from the sensors can be emitted and/or received.
  • sensors are mounted at the ends of the washing area so that the washing area is monitored in the entire operation area of the machine. If some- thing is detected by the sensors during operation of the machine, the system may, as mentioned above, be adapted to stop completely or partially. For example, if a person is staying in the area, the machine cannot start, or if a person walks into the area, e.g. for dismounting an antenna, then the machine is immediately stopped.
  • Another advantage of the invention is that various rail systems now do not have to be provided for guiding the driver into position in the washing area. It thus becomes less dangerous to go into the area when the driver moves to and from the car.
  • FIG. 1 shows a washing area as seen from above
  • FIG. 2 shows a variant of a protective rail for sensors.
  • Fig. 1 a washing area 1 from above, where a car 2 is placed at the centre of the washing area 1.
  • a car 2 is placed at the centre of the washing area 1.
  • rails 5 and 6 appears on which a not shown washing machine portal is running when operating.
  • a number of broken lines 7 symbolising signals from photo cells.
  • the photo cells and the receivers are placed in panels 8 extending crosswise of the washing area 1.
  • these panels 8 are shown so that the distance from the edge 9 of the washing area - often a wall - and to the car wheels 10 is covered by parallel signals 7 at both sides of the car 2.
  • the panels 8 may easily cover a larger area than the one shown here, also under the car.
  • Fig. 1 is seen that the rails 5 and 6 extend farther than the distance between interrelated panels 8. Obviously, it is possible that the signals may extend over a distance corre- sponding to the length of the rails 5 and 6, if so preferred.
  • Fig. 2 appears a panel 8 which is made as a protective jacket 11 ensuring that the sensors can withstand running over by the cars to be washed.
  • the protective jacket 11 apertures 12 are arranged, allowing a signal 7 to be emitted or received, and the jacket 11 is made with sloping side faces 13 facilitating passage with a car.
  • the sensors may e.g. be photo cells of the trademark Telco, a type also used in connection with doorways in lifts. These may be delivered as a panel which is suited for mounting under the mentioned protective jacket 11.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Vehicle Cleaning, Maintenance, Repair, Refitting, And Outriggers (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention porte sur un procédé permettant de contrôler et de commander une aire de lavage (1) telle qu'une station de lavage pour véhicules à moteur comprenant une aire de lavage (1), ladite aire étant de préférence une installation d'un type comprenant un plancher au centre duquel est placé un véhicule à moteur (2), une machine constituée d'un portail mobile équipé d'une brosse au moins et de préférence de plusieurs brosses, le portail se déplaçant le long du véhicule préalablement mis en place. Au moins un capteur (8), de préférence une pluralité de capteurs et de type cellules photoélectriques avec récepteurs (8), est monté dans l'aire de lavage (1), lesdits capteurs étant disposés de manière à émettre un signal (7) dans une direction coïncidant sensiblement avec le sens de déplacement de la machine, et ledit signal étant émis et reçu à un niveau situé immédiatement au-dessus du niveau du plancher. Il est ainsi possible de couvrir l'intégralité de la surface du plancher de l'aire de lavage et de disposer d'une sécurité en cours de fonctionnement.
EP08715582A 2007-03-14 2008-03-14 Système de sécurité pour station de lavage de véhicules à moteur Withdrawn EP2134577A1 (fr)

Priority Applications (1)

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DKBA201100036U DK201100036U3 (da) 2007-03-14 2011-02-18 Sikkerhedssystem til et bilvaskeanlæg

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DKPA200700389 2007-03-14
PCT/DK2008/000105 WO2008110175A1 (fr) 2007-03-14 2008-03-14 Système de sécurité pour station de lavage de véhicules à moteur

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