JP5123656B2 - Car wash machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a car wash machine configured to display a registered car wash content on a display device, and to perform a car wash of the displayed car wash content.

  Conventionally, the vehicle to be cleaned is provided with a stop detection means for detecting that the vehicle to be cleaned has stopped at the vehicle wash position, and communicates with the vehicle to be cleaned mounted on the vehicle to be cleaned that has arrived at the vehicle arrival position. When the registered car wash content registered in advance is obtained, the stop detection means detects the stop of the car to be washed and executes the car wash of the registered car wash content, and when the registered car wash content cannot be obtained, After the vehicle to be cleaned is stopped at the vehicle detection position and the car wash content is specified, the vehicle to be cleaned is moved from the vehicle detection position to the car wash position, and the stop detection means detects the stop of the vehicle to be cleaned. A car wash machine that performs the car wash of the car wash content is known (see Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 below).

Also, a car wash machine that confirms the car wash contents displayed in advance on the display device and when the car wash contents are not changed is known to perform a car wash by pressing a start switch (Patent Document 3 and PTL 3 below). (See Patent Document 4).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-264780 JP 2000-264174 A Japanese Patent No. 283263 JP 2002-234424 A

  However, the car wash machine described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 has a car wash content different from the actual equipment when the equipment such as the mirror equipped in the car to be cleaned is changed to the registered one. There is a problem that the cleaning effect may be reduced or the equipment may be damaged. In addition, when a car wash course different from the registered car wash course is desired, a car wash different from the car wash course desired to be performed is executed, and the car wash desired by the car wash customer cannot be executed.

  Moreover, although the car wash machine of the said patent documents 3 and 4 can eliminate the said problem, since operation is required also when there is no change in the car wash content, there exists a problem that operation is troublesome and time-consuming.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and prevents a car wash from being performed without changing the contents of the car wash. Further, the present invention eliminates the extra time and solves all of the above problems. The purpose is to provide a car wash machine.

In order to achieve the object, the invention described in claim 1 is a vehicle detection means for detecting that the vehicle to be cleaned has arrived at the vehicle detection position, and a stop for detecting that the vehicle to be cleaned has stopped at the vehicle wash position. The vehicle to be cleaned that has come to the vehicle detection position by the detection of the vehicle detection means, and when the registered car wash content registered in advance is obtained, stop the vehicle to be cleaned When the stop detection means detects, the car wash of the registered car wash content is executed, and when the registered car wash content is not obtained, the car to be cleaned is stopped at the car detection position by the detection of the car detection means. In the car wash machine, after the contents are specified, the car to be cleaned is run from the vehicle detection position to the car wash position, and the car to be washed is executed when the stop detection means detects the stop of the car to be cleaned. Come When in the car detection position and the car wash position, the antenna that can be wirelessly communicated with the vehicle-mounted device that is mounted on the car to be cleaned and that can be used for the ETC system, and customer data including the registered car wash contents are stored in the vehicle. Storage means that can be stored in advance corresponding to the ID of the device, display means for displaying the details of car wash, notification means for notifying the driver of the car to be cleaned of driving operation, and the object to be cleaned equipped with the vehicle-mounted device When the automobile has arrived at the arrival detection position, the display means is adapted to the display means based on the customer data obtained from the storage means in correspondence with the ID confirmed by communication between the antenna and the vehicle-mounted device. to display the registered car wash contents, and a control means for controlling to broadcast When you are ready to perform a wash of the display contents to be cleaned car with the notification means so as to travel to the wash position Wherein the control means after notification by said notification means, when the object to be cleaned car has reached the wash position, the said vehicle-mounted device is the ID of該被cleaning car along with the driver off the engine antenna It is characterized in that the car washing is started in response to the fact that the transmission is stopped .
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the control unit is configured such that the vehicle-mounted device sets the ID to the antenna as the driver starts the engine of the vehicle to be cleaned while the car is being washed. The vehicle is characterized in that the car wash is temporarily stopped in response to transmission to the vehicle.

For the purposes achieved, an invention according to claim 3, wherein, in those of the preceding claims 1 or 2, wherein, the standby position of the car wash machine body is set from the start position of the car wash machine body at a predetermined forward position, the The control means moves the car wash machine main body from the standby position to the start position when the car wash machine main body is stopped at the standby position and obtains the registered car wash content, and the registered car wash content cannot be obtained. Is characterized by outputting a travel stop signal of the car wash machine main body.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the vehicle to be cleaned equipped with the vehicle-mounted device used in the ETC system arrives at the vehicle arrival detection position, the control means confirms by communication between the antenna and the vehicle-mounted device. in correspondence to the ID to display the registered car wash contents on the display means based on the customer data obtained from the storage means, if you like also perform wash of the displayed car wash contents, a broadcast means to advance Since the notification is made, it is possible to prevent the car wash from being performed without changing the car wash content when the car wash content needs to be changed. Can be executed. In addition, when the vehicle to be cleaned reaches the car wash position after the notification by the notification unit, the control unit responds to the fact that the vehicle-mounted device of the vehicle to be cleaned does not transmit the ID to the antenna as the driver turns off the engine. The car wash can be started.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, when the ID is transmitted from the vehicle-mounted device to the antenna during execution of the car wash of the registered car wash contents, that is, when the engine of the car to be washed is started by the driver. The car wash can be suspended.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the standby position of the car wash body is set to a predetermined front position from the start position, and when the registered car wash content cannot be obtained, a travel stop signal of the car wash machine body is output. It is possible to prevent the vehicle from entering the car wash position without stopping at the car detection position. Further, when the registered car wash contents are obtained, the car wash machine main body can be moved from the standby position to the start position without depending on the operation input of the driver.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below based on the embodiments of the present invention illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

  First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  1 is an overall plan view of the car wash machine, FIG. 2 is an overall side view of the car wash machine, FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line 3-3 of FIG. 2, and FIG. 5 is a control block diagram of the car wash machine, FIG. 6 is a communication circuit diagram between the plurality of car wash machines and the computer, FIG. 7 is an operation diagram showing the detection process of the car to be washed, and FIGS. .

  1 to 3, a car wash machine main body 1 of a car wash machine W includes a portal frame 2 that can straddle an automobile V as a vehicle to be cleaned, and a pair of left and right front wheels 3 provided on the portal frame 2. 3 and a pair of left and right rear wheels 4, 4 reciprocate on a pair of left and right traveling rails 5, 5 laid on the installation surface. Traveling motors 6, 6 provided in the car wash machine body 1 are connected to the front wheels 3, 3, and these traveling motors 6, 6 can be driven to reciprocate the portal frame 2.

  A rotary encoder 7 that detects the travel position of the car wash machine body 1 is provided on the output shaft of one travel motor 6.

  A start position detection switch 9 that is actuated by a start position cam 8 provided on the installation surface of the car wash machine W and detects that the portal frame 2 is at the start position 1A is provided at one side lower part of the portal frame 2. ing.

  As usual, the portal frame 2 has a top brush 10 for cleaning the upper surface of the vehicle body, a pair of left and right side brushes 11 and 11 for cleaning both side surfaces of the vehicle body, a top nozzle 12 for ejecting drying air, Similarly, a pair of left and right side nozzles 13 and 13 for jetting drying air, a rinse water and detergent jet device 14, a rinse water jet device 15 and a wax jet device 16 are provided.

  Further, a vehicle height detection means 17 for detecting the vehicle height of the automobile is provided at the front portion of the portal frame 2. The vehicle height detecting means 17 is composed of a projector group 17a and a light receiver group 17b. Further, a photoelectric sensor 18 including a projector 18a and a light receiver 18b is provided at the rear portion of the portal frame 2. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 18 c is the optical axis of the photoelectric sensor 18.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a stopper 19 and a photoelectric sensor 20 are provided adjacent to each other at a car wash place of the automobile V between the traveling rails 5 and 5, and the photoelectric sensor 20 receives the light projector 20a and the light receiver. The right front wheel of the automobile V stopped by hitting the right front wheel against the stopper 19 is detected. 2 and 3, reference numeral 20 c is the optical axis of the photoelectric sensor 20.

  Then, the right front wheel of the automobile V that has entered the car wash area is stopped by hitting the stopper 19 so that the automobile V can be stopped at a predetermined front-rear position at a predetermined car wash position.

  In addition, the photoelectric sensor 20 detects the right front wheel of the automobile V that has stopped by hitting the right front wheel against the stopper 19.

  An exit indicator 21 is installed behind the rear ends of the traveling rails 5 and 5 (left end in FIGS. 1 and 2).

  As shown most clearly in FIG. 3, a column 23 is erected on one side of the front and rear central portions of the traveling rails 5 and 5. The upper portion of the column 23 is curved toward the center of the traveling rails 5 and 5 and extends substantially horizontally. The road unit 22 (road unit) used in the ETC system is formed at the upper end of the column 23. For example) is provided. 1 to 3, a broken line 24 is a communication area of the roadside device 22. The roadside device 22 performs wireless communication with the vehicle-mounted device 43 (an example of the vehicle-mounted device) mounted on the vehicle V and used in the ETC system.

  The power source of the vehicle-mounted device 43 is connected to the ACC line of the vehicle V. Accordingly, when the engine ignition switch is turned “OFF” (engine stop operation), the vehicle-mounted device 43 is turned off and does not respond to the “calling” of the roadside device 22.

  On the front surface of the portal frame 2, a control panel 25 and a reflective photoelectric sensor 26 as a vehicle detection unit are provided.

  The control panel 25 houses a control device 27 for controlling the car wash machine W and a control unit 22b of the roadside machine 22, and an operation panel 28 is provided on the front surface thereof. The control device 27 is composed of a microcomputer.

  The control device 27 has functions of a control unit 29, a separation distance detection unit 30, and a timer unit 45. The control means 29 constitutes a control means according to the present invention.

  The separation distance detection means 30 adds and subtracts the pulse signal output from the rotary encoder 7 after the start position detection switch 9 is separated from the start position cam 8 and becomes inoperative, thereby starting the start position 1A of the car wash machine body 1. Detect the separation distance from.

  The timer means 45 measures the time during which the light shielding state of the photoelectric sensor 20 continues. The photoelectric sensor 20 and the timer means 45 constitute a stop detection means D1.

  The separation distance detection means 30, the start position detection hand switch 9, the start position cam 8, and the rotary encoder 8 constitute a travel position detection means D2 that detects the current position of the car wash machine body 1.

  As shown in FIG. 4, an operation panel 28 provided on the control panel 25 includes a bill insertion slot 31a, a coin insertion slot 32a, a liquid crystal display device 33, a car wash course key 34, an equipment key 35, a membership guidance key 36, and a receipt. A key 37, a cancel key 38, a start key 39, a coin return / print output port 40a, and an audio output port 41a are arranged.

  On the inner side of the operation panel 28, a bill depositing device 31 corresponding to the bill insertion slot 31a, a coin depositing device 32 corresponding to the coin insertion slot 32a, a printer 40 corresponding to the coin return / printing outlet 40a, voice A speaker 41 is provided corresponding to the output port 41a. And this speaker 41 comprises the alerting | reporting means concerning this invention.

  The car wash course key 34 includes a shampoo key 34a for selecting a shampoo course and a wax key 34b for selecting a wax course.

  The equipment key 35 includes a fender pole key 35a, a carrier key 35b, a door mirror key 35c, and a rear mirror key 35d.

  The keys 34a, 34b, 35a, 35b, 35c, 35d, 36, 37, 38, 39 are respectively provided with lamps 34aR, 34bR, 35aR, 35bR, 35cR, 35dR, 36R, 37R, 38R, 39R. I have.

  The car wash course key lamps 34aR, 34bR and the equipment lamps 35aR, 35bR, 35cR, 35dR constitute display means according to the present invention. The display means may display characters by lighting a large number of light emitting diodes.

  In the shampoo course and wax course, the car wash machine body 1 has a start position (position 1A indicated by a solid line in FIG. 1) and a folding position (position 1B indicated by a chain line in FIG. 1) where the photoelectric sensor 18 passes through the automobile V. .5 round trips.

  In the shampoo course, the body surface of the vehicle V is brushed and cleaned with the top brush 9 and the side brushes 10 and 10 while spraying detergent when the car wash machine body 1 is first traveling, and the brushed and cleaned body surface is rinsed with water. Rinse, rinse water is sprayed onto the vehicle body surface during the first return trip, and the vehicle V is dried by the top nozzle 11 and the side nozzles 12 and 12 during the second trip. Then, when the car wash machine main body 1 reaches the turn-back position 1B by the second travel of the car wash machine main body 1, the car travel is stopped and the car wash is finished.

  In the wax course, the body surface of the car V is brushed and cleaned with the top brush 9 and the side brushes 10 and 10 while spraying the detergent when the car washing machine main body 1 travels first, and the brushed and cleaned body surface is rinsed with rinse water. The wax is sprayed onto the vehicle body surface during the first return trip, and rinse water is sprayed onto the vehicle body surface from the injection device 14 onto the vehicle body surface onto which the wax has been injected. 12 and 12, the automobile V is dried. Then, when the car wash machine main body 1 reaches the turn-back position 1B by the second travel of the car wash machine main body 1, the car travel is stopped and the car wash is finished.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of the arrangement of the car wash machine according to the present invention at the car wash station.

  The car wash machines W1A, W1B; W2; W3 are respectively arranged in the car wash stations P1; P2; P3 scattered in various places, and the control means 29 and the management center C respectively provided in the car wash machines W1A, W1B; W2; W3. The computer C1 is connected in the communication round 42. The computer C1 includes storage means C1a for storing customer data.

Car wash customers who use the car wash machine according to the present invention are classified into four categories. Ie
(1) ETC non-equipment passengers: Vehicle V passengers who are not equipped with on-board equipment 43 of ETC.

  (2) Unregistered customer: An unacquired customer whose ID of the vehicle-mounted device 43 is not stored in the storage means C1a, or the ID of the vehicle-mounted device 43 and the car wash content are stored in the storage means C1a. Not entered customers.

  (3) Cash Member: A cash payer who has entered and registered.

  (4) Credit member: A registered credit customer.

  In this embodiment, as the ID of the vehicle-mounted device 43 (hereinafter simply referred to as ID), the WCN (wireless call number) transmitted by the vehicle-mounted device 43 regardless of whether or not an IC card (ETC card) is inserted. Use.

  In addition to the WCN, the device number of the vehicle-mounted device 43 is transmitted from the vehicle-mounted device 43 as the ID of the vehicle-mounted device 43. The device number is transmitted only when the IC card is inserted.

  For unregistered customers, customer data consisting of “ID of enrollment guide”, “non-member”, and “car wash content” corresponding to the ID is stored in the storage means C1a.

  For the cash member, customer data consisting of “cash member” and “car wash content” corresponding to the ID is stored in the storage means C1a.

  For the credit member, customer data including “credit member”, “whether the payment contract is valid”, and “car wash content” corresponding to the ID is stored in the storage unit C1a.

  Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

1. The credit member owner will be described with reference to FIGS.

(1) When there is no change in the contents of the credit member and the car wash As shown in FIG. 7A, the car wash machine body 1 is a predetermined distance L1 (L1 = 1.5 meters in this embodiment) ahead of the start position 1A. It is assumed that the vehicle is stopped at the standby position 1C, the photoelectric sensor 26 is projecting light, and the control means 29 starts washing while waiting for the automobile V to come. In FIG. 7A, a fan-shaped portion (hatched portion) 26A indicates a detection area of the photoelectric sensor 26.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the automobile V enters between the traveling rails 5 and 5 from the front of the car wash machine body 1. Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the vehicle V reaches the detection area 26A and the photoelectric sensor 26 detects the vehicle V (step S1), the control means 29 reads “Stop the vehicle from the speaker 41. Is announced. In addition, an interrogation signal is transmitted from the roadside device 22. With the announcement, the driver of the automobile V stops the automobile V at the arrival detection position as shown in FIG. 7C (step S2).

  When there is a response from the vehicle-mounted device 43 mounted on the vehicle V to the interrogation signal of the roadside device 22 (step S3), the roadside device 22 requests an ID at a predetermined time interval t2, and in step S4 It continues to check whether the same ID as the received ID is transmitted from the vehicle-mounted device 43.

  Next, the control means 29 sends the ID to the computer C1 of the management center C for inquiry. The computer C1 inquires the inquiry ID with the customer data in the storage means C1a. When the inquiry ID is a member, the computer C1 sends the customer data corresponding to the inquiry ID to the transmitting control means 29 (step S5).

  When receiving the customer data of the inquiry ID (step S6), the control means 29 determines whether or not the state in which the photoelectric sensor 26 detects the vehicle V has continued for a predetermined time t1, and if the predetermined time t1 continues (that is, control) The means 29 determines that the automobile V has stopped at a predetermined arrival detection position), and displays the registered car wash details. That is, the lamp provided along with the key corresponding to the registered car wash course and the key corresponding to the equipment is turned on (step S7). If the member is a credit member (step S8) and the payment contract is valid (step S9), the speaker 41 reads “ETC recognized. Check the car wash details displayed on the operation panel. If it is OK, please go forward. To change, press the cancel key. " Further, the car wash machine main body 1 is moved backward to the start position 1A shown in FIG. 7D (step S101).

  If the driver is allowed to perform the car wash with the displayed car wash content, the driver causes the automobile V to travel forward.

  When the right front wheel of the automobile V reaches the photoelectric sensor 20 and the photoelectric sensor 20 is shielded from light, the control means 29 announces “Please stop the automobile” from the speaker 41. Also, the timer means 45 is started.

  As shown in FIG. 7E, the driver applies the right front wheel of the automobile V to the stopper 19 to stop the automobile V at the car wash position.

  When the timer means 45 detects that the light shielding state of the photoelectric sensor 20 has continued for the predetermined time t3 (step S102), the process proceeds to step S11.

  In step S <b> 11, the control means 29 determines that the automobile V has stopped at the car wash position, and announces “Please turn off the engine” from the speaker 41.

  When the driver turns the ignition switch to the OFF position, the operation of the traveling engine is stopped, and the on-vehicle device 43 is turned off. Thereby, when ID is no longer transmitted from the vehicle-mounted device 43 in response to the ID request of the roadside machine 22, the control device 29 determines that the engine has stopped (step S11) and starts washing the registered car wash contents. (Step S12).

  In response to the ID request of the roadside machine 22, the vehicle-mounted device 43 does not transmit the ID, that is, the engine of the automobile V is not started (step S13), and the car wash machine main body 1 reciprocates 1.5 times. When the turn-up position 1B is reached as shown in (F), the car wash machine main body 1 stops traveling and ends the car wash (step S14).

  When the car wash is finished, the control means 29 stops the ID request of the roadside machine 22 and causes the exit display 21 to display “car wash finished. Please move forward and leave”.

  When the automobile V leaves, the control means 29 moves the car wash machine body 1 backward to the standby position 1C. Then, in the state where the car wash machine main body 1 is at the standby position 1C, light is emitted from the photoelectric sensor 26 to wait for the next vehicle V to come. That is, it waits for the photoelectric sensor 26 to detect the next automobile V.

  In step S2, when the stop of the vehicle V is delayed and the vehicle height detection unit 17 detects the vehicle, the control unit 29 announces “Too much entered. Please back” from the speaker 41. When the vehicle V is backed and the vehicle height detection means 17 no longer detects the vehicle, “Please stop the vehicle” is announced. Then, when the state in which the photoelectric sensor 26 detects the automobile V after the vehicle height detection means 17 no longer detects the automobile V continues for a predetermined time t1, the control device 29 causes the automobile V to reach a predetermined arrival detection position. Judge that the car has stopped.

  In step S13, when an ID is transmitted from the vehicle-mounted device 43, that is, when the engine of the automobile V is started, the control device 29 temporarily stops the car wash. That is, the car wash is interrupted, and the top brush 10 and the side brushes 11 and 11 are pulled away from the automobile V (step S15). When the photoelectric sensor 20 is shielded from light (step S16), the control means 29 determines that the automobile V has not moved from the car wash position, and announces “Please turn off the engine” from the speaker 41. “Please turn off the engine” is displayed on the exit indicator 21 (step S17). When the ID is not transmitted from the vehicle-mounted device 43 (step S19) before the predetermined time t4 has elapsed (step S18), it is determined that the engine has been stopped, and the operation of the car wash machine W when the vehicle is temporarily stopped. Car wash is resumed from the state (step S20), and the process proceeds to step S14.

  If the photoelectric sensor 20 is not shielded from light in step S16, the control means 29 determines that the car wash cannot be continued and proceeds to step S21.

  In step S <b> 21, the car wash is stopped and the top brush 10 and the side brushes 11, 11 are separated from the automobile V. Then, the speaker 41 announces “Car wash stopped. Please move forward and leave.” And the exit display 21 displays “Car wash stopped. Move forward and leave”.

  When the predetermined time t5 elapses, the car washing machine main body 1 is placed in the standby position 1C while confirming that the vehicle detection means 17, the photoelectric sensor 20, and the photoelectric sensor 26 do not detect the automobile V, that is, confirming that there is no automobile V. Move to.

  Next, in a state where the car wash machine body 1 is at the standby position 1C, the next vehicle V is awaited.

  In step S18, when the predetermined time t4 has elapsed, the control means 29 determines that the car wash cannot be continued, and proceeds to step S21.

(2) When there is a change in the contents of the credit member and the car wash After the step S101, the driver gets out of the car V and presses the cancel key 38 (step S103). Then, a new car wash content is designated. At this time, it designates according to the operation guidance from the speaker 41. That is, first, a car wash course is selected (step S104). The control means 29 stores the pushed car wash course (step S105). Next, when there is an equipment, the key corresponding to the equipment is pressed (step S106). The control means 29 stores the pressed equipment (step S107). Next, the start key 39 is pressed (step S108). When the start key 39 is pressed, the control means 29 transmits the ID and the new car wash contents designated in steps S104 and S106 to the computer C1.

  The computer CI changes the car wash content corresponding to the received ID to new car wash content (step S109).

  Next, the driver gets into the vehicle V and moves the vehicle V forward.

  When the right front wheel of the automobile V reaches the photoelectric sensor 20 and the photoelectric sensor 20 is shielded from light, the control means 29 announces “Please stop the automobile” from the speaker 41. Also, the timer means 45 is started.

  As shown in FIG. 7E, the driver applies the right front wheel of the automobile V to the stopper 19 to stop the automobile V at the car wash position.

  When the timer means 45 detects that the light shielding state of the photoelectric sensor 20 has continued for the predetermined time t3 (step S110), the process proceeds to step S11.

  In this case, in step S12, instead of starting the car wash of the registered car wash contents, the car wash of the new car wash contents designated in steps S104 and S106 is started.

2. A cash member will be described with reference to FIG.

(1) When there is no change in the contents of the cash member and the car wash In step S8, if it is a cash member, the process proceeds to step S201. If the payment contract is invalid in step S9, the process proceeds to step S201.

  In step S201, an announcement is made to input a car wash fee from the speaker 41. The driver gets out of the car V and puts a car wash fee into the bill slot 31a or the coin slot 32a. When the car wash fee is charged (step S201), the control means 29 reads from the speaker 41 “ETC has been recognized. Check the car wash contents to be displayed on the operation panel. If it is OK, press the start key. When changing, press the cancel key. "(Step S202).

  The driver presses the start key 39 (step S203) if it is OK to execute the car wash contents to be displayed.

  When the start key 39 is pressed, the control means 29 moves the car wash machine main body 1 backward to the start position 1A shown in FIG. 7D (step S213).

  Next, the driver gets into the vehicle V and moves the vehicle V forward.

  When the right front wheel of the automobile V reaches the photoelectric sensor 20 and the photoelectric sensor 20 is shielded from light, the control means 29 announces “Please stop the automobile” from the speaker 41. Also, the timer means 45 is started.

  As shown in FIG. 7E, the driver applies the right front wheel of the automobile V to the stopper 19 to stop the automobile V at the car wash position.

  When the timer means 45 detects that the light shielding state of the photoelectric sensor 20 has continued for the predetermined time t3 (step S214), the process proceeds to step S11.

(2) When there is a change in the contents of the cash member and the car wash After the step S202, the driver presses the cancel key 38 (step S204). Then, a new car wash content is designated. At this time, it designates according to the operation guidance from the speaker 41. That is, first, a car wash course is selected (step S205). The control means 29 stores the pushed car wash course (step S206). Next, when there is an equipment, the key corresponding to the equipment is pressed (step S207). The control means 29 stores the pressed equipment (step S208). Next, when a receipt is required, the receipt key 38 is pressed (step S209). The control means 29 stores the receipt issue (step S210). Next, the start key 39 is pressed (step S211). Next, the start key 39 is pressed (step S211).

  When the start key 39 is pressed, the control means 29 transmits the ID and the new car wash contents designated in steps S205 and S207 to the computer C1. The computer C1 updates the car wash content corresponding to the received ID to new car wash content (step S212). Further, the car wash machine main body 1 is moved backward to the start position 1A shown in FIG.

  Next, the driver gets into the vehicle V and moves the vehicle V forward.

  When the right front wheel of the automobile V reaches the photoelectric sensor 20 and the photoelectric sensor 20 is shielded from light, the control means 29 announces “Please stop the automobile” from the speaker 41. Also, the timer means 45 is started.

  As shown in FIG. 7E, the driver applies the right front wheel of the automobile V to the stopper 19 to stop the automobile V at the car wash position.

  When the timer means 45 detects that the light shielding state of the photoelectric sensor 20 has continued for the predetermined time t3 (step S214), the process proceeds to step S11.

  In this case, in step S12, instead of starting the car wash of the registered car wash contents, the car wash of the new car wash contents designated in steps S205 and S207 is started.

3. The case of an unregistered customer of an ETC-equipped vehicle will be described mainly with reference to FIG.

  In step S5, when the inquiry ID is not a member, the computer CI transmits “non-member” to the transmitting control means 29 (step S5). When the control means 29 receives “non-member” (step S6), the control means 29 proceeds to step S301.

  In step S301, the control means 29 announces from the speaker 41 that “ETC has been recognized. If you wish to become a car wash member, please press the admission guide key after selecting the deposit and car wash course” (step S301).

  The driver gets out of the car V and puts a car wash fee into the bill slot 31a or the coin slot 32a (step S302). Then, the car wash content is specified. At this time, it designates according to the operation guidance from the speaker 41. That is, first, a car wash course is selected (step S303). The control means 29 stores the pushed car wash course (step S304). Next, when there is an equipment, the key corresponding to the equipment is pressed (step S305). The control means 29 stores the pressed equipment (step S306). Next, when the membership guidance is required, the membership guidance key 36 is pressed. Thereby, in the repetition from step S305 to step S311, the process proceeds to step S308 only when the membership guide key 36 is pressed for the first time (step S307). The control means 29 stores the membership guide print and causes the printer 40 to print a membership guide described later (step S308). Next, when a receipt is required, the receipt key 38 is pressed (step S309). The control means 29 stores the receipt issue (step S310). Next, the start key 39 is pressed (step S311).

  When the start key 39 is pressed, the control means 29 causes the printer 40 to print a receipt when the receipt key 38 is pressed. When the enrollment guide key 36 is pressed, “ID of enrollment guide”, “ID”, and “car wash content” are transmitted to the computer CI. Further, the car wash machine main body 1 is moved backward to the start position 1A shown in FIG.

  The computer CI stores “ID of the admission guide”, “nonmember”, and “car wash content” in the storage unit C1a in association with the ID (step S312).

  Next, the driver gets into the vehicle V and moves the vehicle V forward.

  When the right front wheel of the automobile V reaches the photoelectric sensor 20 and the photoelectric sensor 20 is shielded from light, the control means 29 announces “Please stop the automobile” from the speaker 41. Also, the timer means 45 is started.

  As shown in FIG. 7E, the driver applies the right front wheel of the automobile V to the stopper 19 to stop the automobile V at the car wash position.

  When the timer means 45 detects that the light shielding state of the photoelectric sensor 20 has continued for the predetermined time t3 (step S313), the process proceeds to step S11.

  In this case, in step S12, the car wash contents designated in steps S303 and S305 are started.

  In the admission guide, “company name of application application site (car wash management company)”, “address”, “phone number”, “address of homepage on the Internet”, and “ID of admission guide” are described.

  As for the membership procedure, the car wash yard management company and the customer make a membership contract.

  That is, the customer applies for membership to the management company. In order to apply for membership, you will be notified of the “ID of the membership guide”, the desired “car wash course”, and “equipment”.

  The management company collates the notification “ID of the enrollment guide” with the memory “ID of the enrollment guide” stored in the computer C1, and if the “car wash course” and “equipment” match, it becomes a member. .

  When the membership contract is established, the management company registers the membership in the computer C1.

  That is, “non-member” corresponding to the ID of the customer who has concluded the member contract, which is stored in the storage unit C1a, is rewritten to the member type which has been concluded. Then, the management company notifies the contracted member of the member operation start date.

  The membership guide book in step S308 may be printed by a printer connected to the vehicle-mounted device 43. In this case, the operation panel 28 may be provided with a key for designating a printer attached to the vehicle-mounted device 43. Alternatively, when it is confirmed that the printer attached to the vehicle-mounted device 43 can be printed by communication between the roadside device 22 and the vehicle-mounted device 43, printing may be performed using the printer attached to the vehicle-mounted device 43.

4). In the case of an ETC non-wearing customer, description will be made mainly with reference to FIG.

  If there is no response from the vehicle-mounted device 43 in step S3, the ID request of the roadside device 22 is stopped and the process proceeds to step S401.

  In step S401, the speaker 41 is announced to input a car wash fee. The driver gets out of the car V and puts a car wash fee into the bill slot 31a or the coin slot 32a (step S401). Then, the car wash content is specified. At this time, it designates according to the operation guidance from the speaker 41. That is, first, a car wash course is selected (step S402). The control means 29 stores the pushed car wash course (step S304). Next, when there is an equipment, the key corresponding to the equipment is pressed (step S404). The control means 29 stores the pressed equipment (step S405). Next, when a receipt is required, the receipt key 38 is pressed (step S406). The control means 29 stores the receipt issuance (step S407). Next, the start key 39 is pressed (step S408).

  When the start key 39 is pressed, the control means 29 causes the printer 40 to print a receipt when the receipt key 38 is pressed. Further, the car wash machine main body 1 is moved backward to the start position 1A shown in FIG. 7D (step S409).

  Next, the driver gets into the vehicle V and moves the vehicle V forward.

  When the right front wheel of the automobile V reaches the photoelectric sensor 20 and the photoelectric sensor 20 is shielded from light, the control means 29 announces “Please stop the automobile” from the speaker 41. Also, the timer means 45 is started.

  As shown in FIG. 7E, the driver applies the right front wheel of the automobile V to the stopper 19 to stop the automobile V at the car wash position.

  When the timer means 45 detects that the light-shielding state of the photoelectric sensor 20 has continued for a predetermined time t3 (step S410), the car wash content designated in steps S402 and S404 is started (step S411).

  When the car wash machine main body 1 reciprocates 1.5 times and reaches the 1B position shown in FIG. 7F, the traveling is stopped and the car wash is finished (step S412).

  When the car wash is finished, the control means 29 causes the exit display 21 to display “car wash finished. Please move forward and leave”.

  When the automobile V leaves, the control means 29 moves the car wash machine body 1 backward to the standby position 1C. Then, in the state where the car wash machine body 1 is at the standby position 1C, light is emitted from the photoelectric sensor 26 to wait for the vehicle V to come. That is, it waits for the photoelectric sensor 26 to detect the automobile V.

  Next, a first modification of the first embodiment will be described.

  In step S13 of the first embodiment, when it is known in advance that the roadside machine 22 and the vehicle-mounted machine 43 cannot communicate when the car wash machine body 1 covers the automobile V, the step S13, the step Steps S15 to S21 are deleted. Alternatively, the process proceeds from step S13 to step S21.

  Furthermore, a second modification of the first embodiment will be described.

  Instead of proceeding from step S13 to step S15, the process may proceed from step S13 to step S21.

  The effects of the first embodiment are listed below.

  (1) A credit member who has no change in the car wash contents can get a car wash without performing a manual input operation while still in the car V.

  (2) When the roadside machine 22 starts calling when a car is detected, when a plurality of car wash machines W1A and W1B are installed close to each other as in the car wash place P1 shown in FIG. It is possible to prevent the vehicle-mounted device 43 of the automobile from responding.

  (3) Since the designated input of the equipment is carried out from the vehicle V, the actual equipment can be visually checked and confirmed, and an erroneous specification of the equipment can be prevented.

  (4) A car detection position is set in front of the car wash position, the car is stopped at that car position, the car wash details are entered manually, and the car is advanced to the car wash position. In a car wash machine that receives a car wash as it is, it is possible to prevent the driver from starting the car wash before getting on the car, such as preventing the driver from starting the car wash before the car to be cleaned is ready.

  (5) When the car detection position is provided as in (4), the driving car is dominated by the custom of stopping the car at the car wash position of the conventional car wash machine, that is, the car has entered too much, that is, the car wash. Although there is a risk of entering the vehicle, the standby position of the car wash main body is provided in front of the start position, so that the vehicle can be prevented from entering too much.

  (6) Since the car washing is executed on condition that the engine of the automobile is stopped, it is possible to prevent problems caused by the automobile running during washing.

  (7) When ID acquisition and engine stop detection are performed via an in-vehicle device, only one roadside device antenna is required, and the structure can be simplified.

  (8) There is a response to the call from the roadside machine, and the admission guide is printed to the customer by pressing the admission guide key, so the admission guide can be distributed efficiently.

  (9) Since the membership guide ID is used, when the control unit of the car wash machine acquires the ID and the car wash content, it must not correspond to the vehicle-mounted machine (customer who owns the car equipped with the vehicle-mounted machine corresponding to the ID). In addition, at the time of application for membership, IDs can be associated with customers.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 13 is an overall plan view of the car wash machine, and FIG. 14 is an overall side view of the car wash machine.

  The structure of the car wash machine 200W of the second embodiment is the same as the car wash machine W of the first embodiment except for the following points, and the same reference numerals are given to the same parts as those of the first embodiment. .

  A breaker 251 is provided in front of the traveling rails 5 and 5 (to the right of FIGS. 13 and 14), a second antenna 222b of the roadside machine 22 is provided in front of the breaker 251 and the second antenna 222b. A reception box 253 is provided in front of the vehicle, and a speaker 254 is provided at the front of the car wash machine body 1.

  The circuit breaker 251 includes an opening / closing bar 251A and an opening / closing drive unit 251B for opening / closing the opening / closing bar 251A. The 2nd antenna 222b is provided in the front-end | tip of the support | pillar 255 standing at the car wash place. The reflective photoelectric sensor 26 and the operation panel 28 are provided in the reception box 253 instead of being provided in the car wash machine body 1 in the first embodiment. The arrival detection position is provided in front of the circuit breaker 251 instead of being provided between the traveling rails 5 and 5 in the first embodiment. And the reception box 253 is provided beside the arrival detection position, as shown in FIG. 13 and 14, a two-dot chain line 256 indicates a communication area of the second antenna 222b.

  In the first embodiment, the standby position 1C of the car wash machine body 1 coincides with the start position 1A instead of being provided in front of the start position 1A.

  Next, the operation of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14 and FIGS.

  In FIG. 9, “reverse the main body 1 to the start position” in step S <b> 101 is read as “open the circuit breaker”.

1. The credit member owner will be described with reference to FIGS.

(1) When there is no change in the contents of the credit member and the car wash As shown in FIG. 13, the car wash machine main body 1 stops at the start position 1A, the shut-off machine 251 is closed, the photoelectric sensor 26 emits light, and the control means Suppose 29 starts in a state waiting for the car V to come.

  The vehicle V enters the arrival detection position from the front (right side of FIG. 13) from the arrival detection position shown in FIG. When the vehicle V reaches the detection area 26A of the photoelectric sensor 26 and the photoelectric sensor 26 detects the vehicle V (step S1), the control device 29 announces “Please stop the vehicle” from the speaker 41.

  Further, the interrogation signal is transmitted from the antenna 222b of the roadside unit 22. With the announcement, the driver of the automobile V stops the automobile V at the arrival detection position as shown in FIG. 13 (step S2).

  When there is a response from the vehicle-mounted device 43 mounted on the vehicle V to the interrogation signal of the roadside device 22 (step S3), the roadside device 22 requests an ID from the second antenna 222b, and the vehicle-mounted device 43 ID is received from (step S4). And when ID is received, the call from the 2nd antenna 222b is stopped.

  Next, the control means 29 sends the ID to the computer C1 of the management center C for inquiry. The computer C1 inquires the inquiry ID with the customer data in the storage means C1a. When the inquiry ID is a member, the computer C1 sends the customer data corresponding to the inquiry ID to the transmitting control means 29 (step S5).

  When the control means 29 receives the customer data of the inquiry ID (step S6), the control means 29 determines whether or not the state in which the photoelectric sensor 26 detects the vehicle V has continued for a predetermined time t1, and if the predetermined time t1 continues, the registered car wash contents are displayed. indicate. That is, the lamp provided along with the key corresponding to the registered car wash course and the key corresponding to the equipment is turned on (step S7). If the member is a credit member (step S8) and the payment contract is valid (step S9), the speaker 41 reads “ETC recognized. Check the car wash details displayed on the operation panel. If it is OK, please go forward. To change, press the cancel key. " Further, the circuit breaker 251 is opened (step S101).

  If the driver is allowed to perform the car wash with the displayed car wash content, the driver causes the automobile V to travel forward.

  When the right front wheel of the vehicle V reaches the photoelectric sensor 20 and the photoelectric sensor 20 is shielded from light, the control means 29 announces “Please stop the vehicle” from the speaker 254. Also, the timer means 45 is started.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the driver applies the right front wheel of the automobile V to the stopper 19 to stop the automobile V at the car wash position.

  When the timer means 45 detects that the light shielding state of the photoelectric sensor 20 has continued for a predetermined time t3 (step S102), the control means 29 closes the circuit breaker 251.

  Further, an ID is requested from the antenna 22 of the roadside device 22 at a predetermined time interval t2, and it is continuously confirmed whether the same ID as the ID received in step S4 is transmitted from the in-vehicle device 43. Then, the process proceeds to step S11.

  In step S11, the control means 29 determines that the automobile V has stopped at the car wash position, and announces “Please turn off the engine” from the speaker 254.

  When the driver turns the ignition switch to the OFF position, the operation of the traveling engine is stopped, and the on-vehicle device 43 is turned off. Thereby, when ID is no longer transmitted from the vehicle-mounted device 43 in response to the ID request of the roadside machine 22, the control device 29 determines that the engine has stopped (step S11) and starts washing the registered car wash contents. (Step S12).

  In response to the ID request of the roadside machine 22, the vehicle-mounted device 43 does not transmit the ID, that is, the engine of the automobile V is not started (step S13), and the car wash machine main body 1 reciprocates 1.5 times. When the turn-back position 1B is reached, the car wash machine main body 1 stops traveling and ends the car wash (step S14).

  When the car wash is finished, the control means 29 stops the ID request of the roadside machine 22 and causes the exit display 21 to display “car wash finished. Please move forward and leave”.

  When the automobile V leaves, the control means 29 moves the car wash machine body 1 backward to the standby position 1C. Then, in the state where the car wash machine main body 1 is at the standby position 1C, light is emitted from the photoelectric sensor 26 to wait for the next vehicle V to come. That is, it waits for the photoelectric sensor 26 to detect the next automobile V.

  When the ID is transmitted from the vehicle-mounted device 43 in step S13, that is, when the engine of the automobile V is started, the control means 29 temporarily stops the car wash. That is, the car wash is interrupted, and the top brush 10 and the side brushes 11 and 11 are pulled away from the automobile V (step S15). When the photoelectric sensor 20 is shielded from light (step S16), the control means 29 determines that the automobile V has not moved from the car wash position, and announces “Please turn off the engine” from the speaker 41. “Please turn off the engine” is displayed on the exit indicator 21 (step S17). When the ID is not transmitted from the vehicle-mounted device 43 (step S19) before the predetermined time t4 has elapsed (step S18), it is determined that the engine has been stopped, and the operation of the car wash machine W when the vehicle is temporarily stopped. Car wash is resumed from the state (step S20), and the process proceeds to step S14.

  If the photoelectric sensor 20 is not shielded from light in step S16, the control means 29 determines that the car wash cannot be continued and proceeds to step S21.

  In step S <b> 21, the car wash is stopped and the top brush 10 and the side brushes 11, 11 are separated from the automobile V. Then, the speaker 254 announces “Car wash stopped. Please move forward and leave.” And the exit indicator 21 displays “Car wash stopped. Move forward and leave”.

  Then, when the predetermined time t5 has elapsed, while confirming that the vehicle detection means 17, the photoelectric sensor 20, and the photoelectric sensor 26 do not detect the automobile V, that is, while confirming that there is no automobile V, the car wash machine body 1 is placed in the standby position. Move to 1C.

  Next, in a state where the car wash machine body 1 is at the standby position 1C, the next vehicle V is awaited.

  In step S18, when the predetermined time t4 has elapsed, the control means 29 determines that the car wash cannot be continued, and proceeds to step S21.

(2) When there is a change in the contents of the credit member and car wash The same as in the first embodiment.

  In step S110, as shown in FIG. 7E, the driver applies the right front wheel of the automobile V to the stopper 19 to stop the automobile V.

  When the timer means 45 detects that the light shielding state of the photoelectric sensor 20 has continued for the predetermined time t3 (step S110), the process proceeds to step S11. "The driver stops the automobile V by applying the right front wheel of the automobile V to the stopper 19 as shown in FIG.

  When the timer unit 45 detects that the light shielding state of the photoelectric sensor 20 has continued for the predetermined time t3, the control unit 29 closes the circuit breaker 251. Further, an ID is requested from the antenna 22a of the roadside device 22 at an interval of a predetermined time t2, and it is continuously confirmed whether the same ID as the ID received in step S4 is transmitted from the in-vehicle device 43 (step S110). Then, “proceed to step S11” is read.

  Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 13 is an overall plan view of the car wash machine, and FIG. 14 is an overall side view of the car wash machine.

  The structure of the car wash machine 200W of the second embodiment is the same as the car wash machine 200W of the second embodiment except for the following points. The same components as those of the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals. .

  The car wash machine 200W of the second embodiment is provided at the front part (right part of FIGS. 15 and 16) of the car wash machine body 1 in place of the antenna 22a and the second antenna 222b as the antenna of the roadside machine 22. An antenna 322c is provided. 15 and 16, a two-dot chain line 324 indicates a communication area of the second antenna 322c.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the standby position 1 </ b> C of the car wash machine body 1 is set at the front ends (right ends of FIGS. 15 and 16) of the traveling rails 5 and 5.

  Next, the operation of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In FIG. 8, step S13 and steps S15 to S21 are deleted. Alternatively, the process proceeds from step S13 to step S21.

1. The credit member owner will be described with reference to FIGS.

(1) When there is no change in the contents of the credit member and the car wash As shown in FIG. 15, the car wash machine main body 1 stops at the standby position 1C, the shut-off machine 251 is closed, the photoelectric sensor 26 emits light, and the control means Suppose 29 starts in a state waiting for the car V to come.

  The automobile V enters the arrival detection position from the front (right side in FIG. 13) from the arrival detection position shown in FIG. When the vehicle V reaches the detection area 26A of the photoelectric sensor 26 and the photoelectric sensor 26 detects the vehicle V (step S1), the control device 29 announces “Please stop the vehicle” from the speaker 41. Further, an interrogation signal is transmitted from an antenna 322C provided at the front portion of the car wash machine main body 1. As a result of the announcement, the driver of the automobile V stops the automobile V at the arrival detection position as shown in FIG. 15 (step S2).

  When there is a response from the vehicle-mounted device 43 mounted on the vehicle V to the interrogation signal of the roadside device 22 (step S3), an ID is requested from the antenna 322c of the roadside device 22, and the ID is received from the vehicle-mounted device 43. Receive (step S4). When the ID is received, the call from the antenna 322c is stopped.

  Next, the control means 29 sends the ID to the computer C1 of the management center C for inquiry. The computer C1 inquires the inquiry ID with the customer data in the storage means C1a. When the inquiry ID is a member, the computer C1 sends the customer data corresponding to the inquiry ID to the transmitting control means 29 (step S5).

  When the control means 29 receives the customer data of the inquiry ID (step S6), the control means 29 determines whether or not the state in which the photoelectric sensor 26 detects the vehicle V has continued for a predetermined time t1, and if the predetermined time t1 continues, the registered car wash contents are displayed. indicate. That is, the lamp provided along with the key corresponding to the registered car wash course and the key corresponding to the equipment is turned on (step S7). If the member is a credit member (step S8) and the payment contract is valid (step S9), the speaker 41 reads “ETC recognized. Check the car wash details displayed on the operation panel. If it is OK, please go forward. To change, press the cancel key. " Furthermore, the circuit breaker 251 is opened. Further, the car wash machine main body 1 is moved backward to the start position 1A. (Step S101).

  If the driver is allowed to perform the car wash with the displayed car wash content, the driver causes the automobile V to travel forward.

  When the right front wheel of the vehicle V reaches the photoelectric sensor 20 and the photoelectric sensor 20 is shielded from light, the control means 29 announces “Please stop the vehicle” from the speaker 254. Also, the timer means 45 is started.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the driver applies the right front wheel of the automobile V to the stopper 19 to stop the automobile V at the car wash position.

  When the timer means 45 detects that the light shielding state of the photoelectric sensor 20 has continued for a predetermined time t3 (step S102), the control means 29 closes the circuit breaker 251.

  Further, an ID is requested from the antenna 322c at a predetermined time interval t2, and it is continuously confirmed whether the same ID as the ID received in step S4 is transmitted from the in-vehicle device 43. Then, the process proceeds to step S11.

  In step S11, the control means 29 determines that the automobile V has stopped at the car wash position, and announces “Please turn off the engine” from the speaker 254.

  When the driver turns the ignition switch to the OFF position, the traveling engine is stopped and the on-vehicle device 43 is turned off. Thus, when the ID is not transmitted from the vehicle-mounted device 43 in response to the ID request of the antenna 322C of the roadside device 22, the control device 29 determines that the engine has stopped (step S11) and starts washing the registered car wash contents. (Step S12).

  When the car washing machine main body returns 1.5 times to the turn-back position, the traveling is stopped and the car washing is finished (step S14).

  When the car wash is finished, the control means 29 stops the ID request of the roadside machine 22 and causes the exit display 21 to display “car wash finished. Please move forward and leave”.

  When the automobile V leaves, the control means 29 advances the car wash machine main body 1 to the standby position 1C. Then, in the state where the car wash machine main body 1 is at the standby position 1C, light is emitted from the photoelectric sensor 26 to wait for the next vehicle V to come. That is, it waits for the photoelectric sensor 26 to detect the next automobile V.

(2) When there is a change in the credit member and car wash details The same as in the first embodiment.

  In step S110, as shown in FIG. 7E, the driver applies the right front wheel of the automobile V to the stopper 19 to stop the automobile.

  When the timer means 45 detects that the light shielding state of the photoelectric sensor 20 has continued for the predetermined time t3 (step S10), the process proceeds to step S11. "The driver puts the right front wheel of the vehicle V against the stopper 19 and stops the vehicle as shown in FIG.

  When the timer unit 45 detects that the light shielding state of the photoelectric sensor 20 has continued for the predetermined time t3, the control unit 29 closes the circuit breaker 251. Further, an ID is requested from the antenna 322c at predetermined time intervals t2, and it is continuously confirmed whether the same ID as the ID received in step S4 is transmitted from the in-vehicle device 43 (step S110). Then, “proceed to step S11” is read.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to the Example, A various Example is possible within the scope of the present invention.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the car wash machine main body is provided with a travel drive device and reciprocates on a pair of travel rails. Instead, the car wash machine main body is reciprocated by a transfer means such as a conveyor. You may do it.

Overall plan view of car wash machine Overall side view of car wash machine Enlarged cross-sectional view along line 3-3 in FIG. Front view of the operation panel Control block diagram of car wash machine Communication circuit diagram of multiple car wash machines and computers Action diagram showing detection process of car to be cleaned Flow chart Flow chart Flow chart Flow chart Flow chart Whole side view of the car wash machine concerning 2nd Example of this invention Overall plan view of a car wash machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Whole side view of the car wash machine concerning 3rd Example of this invention Whole side view of the car wash machine concerning 3rd Example of this invention

Explanation of symbols

1 ... the car wash machine
22a, 222b, 322c... Antenna 26 ... Arrival detection means (photoelectric sensor 26)
29 .... Control means 34aR, 34bR ... Display means (car wash course key lamp)
35aR, 35bR, 35aR, 35bR ... Display means (equipment lamp)
41 ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Informing means (speaker)
43 .... On-vehicle equipment 1A ... Start position 1C ... Standby position
C1a ... storage means D1 ... stop detection means (photoelectric sensor 20, timer means 45)
V ... car to be cleaned

Claims (3)

Vehicle detection means for detecting that the vehicle to be cleaned has arrived at the vehicle detection position;
A stop detection means for detecting that the car to be cleaned has stopped at the car wash position;
When the pre-registered registered car wash content for the car to be cleaned that has arrived at the car detection position by the detection of the car detection means is obtained, if the stop detection means detects the stop of the car to be cleaned Carrying out the registered car wash details,
In addition, when the registered car wash contents cannot be obtained, the car to be washed is stopped at the car detection position by the detection of the car detection means and the car wash content is designated, and then the car wash position is moved from the car detection position to the car wash position. In a car wash machine that is configured to run a washing car and execute the car washing when the stop detection means detects the stop of the car to be washed,
An antenna that can be wirelessly communicated with an on-vehicle device that is mounted on the vehicle to be cleaned and can be used for an ETC system when the vehicle to be cleaned is at the vehicle detection position and the car wash position;
Storage means capable of storing in advance customer data including the registered car wash contents corresponding to the ID of the vehicle-mounted device;
Display means for displaying car wash details;
Informing means for informing the driver of the car to be cleaned of driving operation;
Obtained from the storage means corresponding to the ID confirmed by communication between the antenna and the vehicle-mounted device when the vehicle to be cleaned mounted with the vehicle-mounted device arrives at the vehicle detection position Based on customer data, display the registered car wash contents on the display means, and if the car contents of the display contents may be executed, control is performed so that the informing means informs the vehicle to be cleaned to the car wash position. Control means ,
After the notification by the notification means, the control means transmits the ID to the antenna by the vehicle-mounted device of the car to be cleaned as the driver turns off the engine when the car to be washed reaches the car wash position. A car wash machine, characterized by starting a car wash in response to being stopped . The control means suspends the car wash during the car wash in response to the vehicle-mounted device transmitting the ID to the antenna as the driver starts the engine of the car to be washed. The car wash machine according to claim 1. The standby position of the car wash machine body is set to a predetermined forward position from the start position of the car wash machine body,
When the car wash machine is stopped at the standby position,
When the registered car wash content is obtained, the car wash machine body is moved from a standby position to a start position, and when the registered car wash content cannot be obtained, a travel stop signal of the car wash machine body is output, The car wash machine according to claim 1 or 2 .

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