JPH045575B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an automobile washing equipment that can automatically spray a washing liquid to wash an automobile in response to the insertion of a coin.

Generally, owners who cannot wash their cars on the premises where they live often park their cars on the street near their residences and wash their cars.

However, in today's motorized society, parking a car on the road for a long time is not desirable from the standpoint of road safety, as it obstructs the passage of pedestrians and other vehicles.

For this reason, these people rent automatic car wash machines installed at gas stations and the like for a fee to wash their cars.

However, since this automatic car wash machine washes the car while the car wash machine itself is running, it has the disadvantage that the equipment is large-scale and the equipment cost is high. Moreover, since there is a risk of a major accident due to operational errors, a manager must be on hand while the automatic car wash is in use. In particular, many gas stations suspend the use of automatic car wash machines outside of business hours, which is inconvenient for users as the time they can use the automatic car wash machines is restricted.

Furthermore, since this automatic car wash machine is installed at a gas station, there is a psychological concern among users that it is difficult to use the automatic car wash machine unless they fill up with gasoline, which also limits its use. Ta.

In addition, as a self-service car wash machine that uses coins, Publication of Utility Model Publication No. 43-28894 and Utility Model Publication No. 57-
The technology is disclosed in Publication No. 166553, etc.
As mentioned above, these car wash machines are usually located at gas stations, etc., and the gas station manager also manages the car wash, so that the presence of the car wash is brought to the attention of a special person. There was no need. However, when operating independently as a self-service car wash, it is most important to clearly indicate its existence, and due to the nature of the business, it is not possible to deploy many people, so users can use it by themselves without any problems. It has to be something. However, conventional car wash machines of this type do not have sufficient protection against cold temperatures even though they handle water, which poses a problem for self-service use in cold regions and climates.

This invention was made in order to solve the above problems, and a fence is hung around at least a part of the periphery of a car wash equipped with drainage equipment, excluding the entrance, to attract the attention of users. By installing a spray-type high-pressure automatic car wash machine that supplies cleaning liquid for a predetermined period of time by inserting a coin at any location, it is possible to safely wash a car at any time without any scrubbing just by inserting a coin. The purpose is to provide car washing equipment that does not obstruct traffic.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In Figures 1a and b, 1 is a car wash located along a relatively busy road such as a national highway, and the floor of this car wash 1 is located perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and towards the entrance. The drainage ditch 2 is provided at the lower end of this slope.

A fence 3 that catches the eyes of users is installed vertically around the car wash 1 except for the entrance 1a. As shown in FIG. 1B, this fence 3 is made up of a rectangular tent area 4 with a plurality of eyelets provided on the periphery, which is stretched over a frame 6 using ropes 5. Further, in the illustrated example, colored red tent areas 4a, yellow tent areas 4b, blue tent areas 4c, etc. are arranged in a regulated and correct manner based on a predetermined pattern, and advertising text is written on each tent area to serve as a billboard. etc., so that people can tell at a glance that it is a car wash even from a distance.

On the other hand, along the fence 3 facing the entrance 1a of the car wash 1, by inserting a coin, cold water (warm water) is used as a cleaning liquid → warm water mixed with detergent → cold water (warm water)
A plurality of spray-type high-pressure automatic car wash machines 7 are installed to supply water for a predetermined period of time according to the car wash work process, and
A kerosene-type fully automatically controlled hot water storage type hot water boiler 8 with a large hot water supply capacity for supplying hot water to each car wash machine 7 is installed at a corner of the car wash area.

Next, the cleaning liquid supply system of this apparatus will be explained using FIG. 2.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 11 refers to a float valve 17 that opens a manual valve 12 to allow cold water 14 supplied from the water supply pipe 13 when the weather is warm, and a float valve 17 that opens the manual valve 15 to allow hot water 16 supplied from the hot water boiler 8 to be used when it is cold. 18 is a detergent tank that stores detergent 19; 20 is a second water tank that stores hot water 16' supplied from the hot water boiler 8 via a float valve 21;

A drain pipe 24 is connected to the suction side of a pump 23 from the first water supply tank 11 via a solenoid valve 22, and a mixer 25 that mixes detergent 19 and hot water 16' in a predetermined ratio is connected via a solenoid valve 26. A drain pipe 27 is connected to the suction example of the pump 23. A drain pipe 28 is connected to the discharge side of the pump 23, and a hose 31 having a cleaning nozzle 30 attached to its tip is connected via a coupler 29. Further, the drain pipe 28 and the hot water boiler 8 are connected by a supply pipe 34 via a reverse valve 32 and a throttle valve 33.

In addition, in FIG. 2, 35 is the second water tank 2.
36 is a microcomputer that controls various functions such as car wash process display, car wash time setting, coin setting, and water temperature sensing, and 37 is a coin slot.

Now, when coins are inserted through the coin slot 37, the computer 36 counts the number of coins inserted, and the car wash process is set according to the number of coins inserted. For example, if you insert two 100 yen coins, the car washing process will be changed to ``Water washing (warm water in cold weather) → Detergent washing →
The machine is set to ``Water wash (warm water in cold weather)'' and an illuminated indicator displays the car wash process and remaining time. This causes the first pump 2
3 is driven, a timer is activated and the solenoid valve 22 is opened for a predetermined time, and the first water tank 1 is opened.
1, cold water 14 is discharged from the cleaning nozzle 30 through the pump 23. When the washing process is completed, the electromagnetic valve 22 is closed and the supply of cold water 14 is stopped. Next, the electromagnetic valve 26 is opened for a predetermined period of time. As a result, the detergent 19 in the detergent tank 18 and the hot water 16' in the second water supply tank 20 are mixed at a predetermined ratio via the mixer 25.
The detergent-mixed hot water flows through the pump 23 to the cleaning nozzle 3.
Emitted from 0.

When this detergent washing process is completed, the electromagnetic valve 26
is blocked and the supply of detergent-mixed hot water is stopped.
The electromagnetic valve 22 is opened again for a predetermined period of time, and the cold water 14 is discharged from the first water supply tank 11 through the pump 23 and from the cleaning nozzle 30. When the washing process is completed, the electromagnetic valve 22 is closed, the pump 23 is stopped, and the supply of cold water 14 is stopped.

On the other hand, the water level of the first water tank 11 is adjusted by the float 1.
7a to open and close the valve part 17b to detect the first
The flow rate of cold water 14 flowing into the water supply tank 11 is controlled. Similarly, the water level of the second water supply tank 20 is detected using the float 21a, and the flow rate of the hot water 16' flowing into the second water supply tank 20 is controlled by opening and closing the valve portion 21b. Moreover, if the temperature of the hot water 16' in the second water supply tank 20 falls below the set temperature,
The heater 35 is activated to heat up to a predetermined temperature.

In addition, when it is cold, close the manual valve 12 and close the manual valve 15.
is opened to supply hot water 16 to the first water supply tank 11, and the throttle valve 33 is adjusted to supply hot water 16 directly to the hose 31 to prevent the hose 31 from freezing.

Therefore, with this configuration, a driver traveling on the road can easily find a car wash.
At this car wash, you can always wash your car with comfortable hot water even in cold weather.

In addition, by incorporating a microcomputer into the spray-type high-pressure car wash machine, it is possible to automatically control the spray-type high-pressure car wash machine according to the input of a coin, eliminating the need for a manager to be stationed at the car wash facility. You can reduce your expenses. Moreover, freezing can be prevented by using anti-freeze measures.
Even in cold weather, car washes can be left unmanned, so you can use them 24 hours a day without any hesitation.

Furthermore, by arranging a plurality of rectangular tent sites 4 to form the fence 23, gaps are created between each tent site 4 and below each tent site 4, thereby improving ventilation within the car wash area. I can do it.
In addition, there are multiple tent areas 4a painted in red, yellow, and blue.
By writing an advertisement in 4c, the fence 3 can also be used as an advertising board, so there is no need to newly install an advertising board, and the equipment cost can be reduced accordingly. Furthermore, by regularly arranging the red, yellow, and blue tent areas 4a to 4c based on a predetermined pattern, the driver can recognize the location of the car wash from a distance.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and can be implemented with various modifications without changing the gist.

For example, in the above embodiment, the car wash machines are arranged along the fence, but in the present invention, the car wash machines can be arranged at arbitrary positions depending on the shape and space of the car wash place.

As described above, according to the present invention, a fence that catches the attention of users is vertically installed in at least a part of the periphery of a car wash equipped with drainage equipment, except for the entrance, and a coin is placed at an arbitrary position in the car wash. By installing a spray-type high-pressure automatic car wash machine that supplies cleaning liquid for a predetermined period of time by inserting a coin, it is possible to wash a car at any time without scratching and safely by simply inserting a coin, without interfering with traffic. Automobile washing equipment can be provided.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIGS. 1a and 1b show an embodiment of the present invention, in which a is a plan view, b is a front view, and FIG. 2 is a flow sheet for explaining the cleaning liquid supply system of the same embodiment. 1...Car wash, 2...Drainage ditch, 3...Fence, 4a-4c...Tent area, 5...Rope, 6
... Frame, 7 ... Spray type high-pressure automatic car wash machine, 8
...Fully automatically controlled hot water storage boiler, 11...1st
Water tank, 12, 15... Manual valve, 13... Water supply pipe, 14... Cold water, 16, 16'... Hot water, 1
7, 21...Float valve, 17a, 21a...
...Float, 17b, 21b... Valve section, 18...
Detergent tank, 19... Detergent, 20... Second water supply tank, 22, 26... Solenoid valve, 23... Pump,
24, 27, 28... Drain pipe, 25... Mixer,
29...Coupler, 30...Cleaning nozzle, 31...
Hose, 32... Check valve, 33... Squeeze valve, 3
4... Supply pipe, 35... Heater, 36... Microcomputer, 37... Coin slot.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. In an automobile washing facility equipped with a spray-type high-pressure automatic car wash machine that supplies washing liquid for a predetermined period of time by inserting a coin, at least a portion of the surrounding area excluding the entrance of a car wash facility having a drainage ditch. An eye-catching fence installed perpendicularly to attract the attention of users, a kerosene hot water storage type automatic hot water boiler placed at any location in the car wash, and multiple automatic hot water boilers or chilled water boilers installed along the fence. A first water supply tank to which hot water or cold water is supplied from a pipe via a switching means, a second water tank to which hot water is supplied from the automatic hot water boiler and equipped with a heat retention heater, and the first or second water supply tank. A spray-type high-pressure automatic automatic sprayer equipped with a pump that discharges the water stored in these water supply tanks from the cleaning nozzle via a switching means, and antifreeze means that supplies warm water from the automatic hot water boiler to the cleaning nozzle as necessary. An automobile washing equipment characterized by being equipped with a car washing machine. 2. The automobile washing equipment according to claim 1, wherein the fence is a rectangular tent stretched over a frame using a rope. 3. The automobile washing equipment according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the fence is a plurality of monochrome tent fabrics of different colors arranged regularly based on a predetermined pattern. 4. The automobile washing equipment according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the fence is also used as an advertising board.