Classifications

• • 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
• • 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
  • B60S3/008—Vehicle cleaning apparatus not integral with vehicles for interiors 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
  • B60S3/044—Hand-held cleaning arrangements with liquid or gas distributing means
• • 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
  • B60S3/045—Other hand-held cleaning arrangements, e.g. with sponges, brushes, scrapers or the like
• • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
  • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
  • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
  • C11D1/00—Detergent compositions based essentially on surface-active compounds; Use of these compounds as a detergent
  • C11D1/66—Non-ionic compounds
• • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
  • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
  • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
  • C11D3/00—Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
  • C11D3/02—Inorganic compounds ; Elemental compounds
  • C11D3/12—Water-insoluble compounds
  • C11D3/14—Fillers; Abrasives ; Abrasive compositions; Suspending or absorbing agents not provided for in one single group of C11D3/12; Specific features concerning abrasives, e.g. granulometry or mixtures
• • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
  • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
  • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
  • C11D3/00—Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
  • C11D3/16—Organic compounds
  • C11D3/18—Hydrocarbons
• • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
  • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
  • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
  • C11D3/00—Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
  • C11D3/16—Organic compounds
  • C11D3/37—Polymers
  • C11D3/3703—Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • C11D3/373—Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds containing silicones
• • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
  • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
  • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
  • C11D3/00—Other compounding ingredients of detergent compositions covered in group C11D1/00
  • C11D3/50—Perfumes
• • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
  • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
  • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
  • C11D2111/00—Cleaning compositions characterised by the objects to be cleaned; Cleaning compositions characterised by non-standard cleaning or washing processes
  • C11D2111/10—Objects to be cleaned
  • C11D2111/14—Hard surfaces
  • C11D2111/20—Industrial or commercial equipment, e.g. reactors, tubes or engines
• • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
  • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
  • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
  • C11D2111/00—Cleaning compositions characterised by the objects to be cleaned; Cleaning compositions characterised by non-standard cleaning or washing processes
  • C11D2111/40—Specific cleaning or washing processes
  • C11D2111/44—Multi-step processes

Definitions

• the object of the present finding is a dry- washing system for vehicles in general, particularly a specially researched detergent, as well as a series of processes and/or ways of using it intended for washing vehicles completely dry, i.e. without using.water and energy and, therefore, in a totally environmentally- friendly way.
• a dry- washing system for vehicles in general particularly a specially researched detergent, as well as a series of processes and/or ways of using it intended for washing vehicles completely dry, i.e. without using.water and energy and, therefore, in a totally environmentally- friendly way.
• the product level dry cleaner
• WOO 110996 refers to a multiphase liquid cleaning product, consisting of at least two continuous phases (one involving less water and the other involving more water), not able to be mixed together, but able to be temporarily converted into an emulsion by shaking.
• the product consists of over 50% by weight of a non-ionic surface agent and the remaining fraction is made up of other components (including butyl-ether).
• the innovative "cleaning" agent can be used to clean rigid surfaces and is produced by directly mixing the relative raw materials releasing the agent itself in order to separate the temporary emulsion.
• Japanese patent No. JP2007021358 describes a method for eliminating stains from various surfaces, including vehicles, in an effective manner and without causing any damage to the surface itself.
• Japanese patent No. JP2004123875 has as its object a detergent product for washing vehicles that can easily be rinsed with tap water, also characterised by good foaming and detergent properties that is not harmful to the surface of the vehicle itself.
• composition of the product foresees the use as detergent agent of at least one amphoteric surface agent, an anionic surface agent, a non-ionic surface agent and an isolating agent. Otherwise, the composition foresees the use of an aqueous medium and sugars and/or sugar derivatives in their dehydrated forms.
• the state of the art in the field offers various examples of detergents associated or not with relative washing processed for vehicles, all, however, having in common that they use water either within the composition of the detergent or in any step of the washing process.
• the finding object of the present invention proposes a detergent specially studied in light of intense research and experimentation and a series of innovative systems associated with the detergent itself for alternative cleaning of vehicles, without any use or wastage of water.
• the purpose of the present finding is to ensure an internal and external detergent system for vehicles in general, supported by a complete range of highly professional products that are simple to use and safe for the operator. Being proposed as the only solution of its kind, the present invention is able to reconcile cleaning and care for vehicles with love and respect for the environment through greater awareness in the use of natural resources.
• table 1 shows the composition and the ingredients of the detergent for dry-washing
• fig. 1 shows an overall view of the washing station equipped with the detergent object of the invention
• fig. 2 shows some details of the washing station, such as control buttons and dispensing gun for the sanitizing treatment of the vehicle interior;
• fig. 3 shows some components inside the washing station, such as the compressed air generator and the collection tank of the suction system;
• • fig. 4 shows a technical table concerning the internal components of the washing station (compressor and relative gun); • fig. 5 shows a technical table concerning the internal components of the washing station (detergent dispensing gun);
• fig. 7 shows an overall view of the affiliated kit (equipped vehicle) for washing vehicles at home;
• the system object of the invention essentially consists of a detergent for dry-washing vehicles in general, without any need for either water or specific machinery, as well as a line of innovative products again for vehicle cleaning and care.
• the special formula of the detergent for dry- washing is based on a highly concentrated combination of silicon wax components on a nanometric base, enriched with natural carnauba wax that ensures excellent end results from the point of view not just of cleaning but also of finishing and of protection of the treated vehicle.
• the information on the composition of the detergent and on some chemical-physical characteristics is shown in tables 1 and 2.
• the revolutionary product object of the invention is suitable, for example, for the removal of all types of dirt from bodywork, windscreen, bumpers, trim and mouldings made from rubber, plastic, metals and special alloys, rims and tyres.
• the range of products involved in the washing system are provided for the end user through the use of two different businesses, aimed at satisfying the market demand in the best possible way.
• a first business concerns fitting out a proper self- service washing station for washing the vehicle; on the other hand, the second business consists of a franchise that gives the end user the possibility of carrying out the washing of the vehicle at home.
• the washing station 1 As can be seen from fig.l, it is a "tower" that is easy to install and test through which it is possible for the client to carry out the washing procedure just described using the aforementioned products. As shown in figs.
• the machine is equipped with a plurality of accessories necessary for the treatment of the vehicle: an electric nebuliser 2 of the detergent product for the treatment of the external surfaces equipped with spray gun, rilsan hose and nozzle kit; a series of control buttons 3; a powerful silent vacuum cleaner equipped with a coiled hose 4, filter with reinforcement basket and quick- release collection tank 5; compressed air generator 6 with silenced motor, dispensing gun 7 and kit for the sanitising treatment of the vehicle interior (in the case of a car).
• the power supply for such a station is 230 V.
• the station thus illustrated is the result of an adaptation by the owner of the present patent of machinery already found on the market and aimed at cleaning vehicles, in particular for the treatment of vehicle interiors (vacuum cleaning, seat cleaning and sanitising the interior).
• Suitable modifications have been made to the machinery, such as the addition of a special circuit for the nebuliser 2 of detergent product, or else the addition of a dispensing gun with kit for sanitising the vehicle interior.
• a service station it is possible to create a special area inside which vehicles are dry-washed according to the procedures described above and using the detergent products object of the present invention.
• the business is based upon the creation of a network of suitably trained operators, who, using their own business skills, work in complete autonomy using the products, as well as the associated washing systems object of the present invention. Firstly, it is necessary to join up by paying a relatively small amount of money, keeping in mind that it is not necessary to pay entry fees or royalties, it is not necessary to have a commercial premises or to pay fixed costs: the business is based entirely upon the work of the individual member and upon the use of the products object of the invention.
• such a pack consists of: an automobile 8 suitably equipped with a set of detergent products 9 sufficient for about 100 washes; a palmtop to allow the operator to organise his own business, an insurance policy for the products, a coordinated set of clothing, advertising campaign, as well as all the wide-ranging know-how of the theoretical- practical initial training and continuous support or the development of a business with little investment but with the prospect of high profit.
• the equipped vehicle is also provided with a compressor 10 with suitable spray gun for nebulising the detergent on the surface to be treated, with a vacuum cleaner 11 for cleaning vehicle interiors, as well as with a plurality of accessories again located on-board the vehicle to satisfy all of the customer's needs, such as electricity generator, vaporiser, dispenser, brushes and cloths.
• a compressor 10 with suitable spray gun for nebulising the detergent on the surface to be treated
• a vacuum cleaner 11 for cleaning vehicle interiors
• accessories again located on-board the vehicle to satisfy all of the customer's needs, such as electricity generator, vaporiser, dispenser, brushes and cloths.
• the first step it is important to carefully manage the telephone contact with the customer, with the goal of obtaining the essential information both so as to be able to plan the visit to the customer, and to be able to organise the work of the operator himself.
• the operator must understand the customer's requirements, the type of treatment required or whether or not it is worth carrying out the treatment. It is essential to get information like the type of vehicle to be treated, type of dirt, possible previous treatment already carried out, date of last wash, geographical location, time and particular requirements of the customer, outdoor space available to the customer.
• the second step of managing appointments must take into account both the needs and availability of the customer and the distribution of the appointments based on the areas from which the requests come and based on the assumed time necessary for each wash booked.
• the dry- washing system for vehicles object of the present invention, offers an enormous series of advantages. Firstly, as already repeated many times over, since it is a completely dry washing system, it does not foresee the use of water, proposing a line of products with zero impact. As well as the saving of water, already important in itself in this field, such a system has also been devised in order to make an energy saving (electrical energy), since thanks to the molecular structure of the cloth, together with the action of the detergent products used, it is possible to clean better and faster than conventional washing of vehicles.
• energy saving electric energy

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