JPH10129429A - Waterdrop removing device and pad for car washing - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily and effectively remove the waterdrops from a car body after war washing, by mounting a soft pad having the water absorbing property and the air permeability in such manner that it covers a suction face of a pad holding unit installed on a point of a suction conduit connected to a suction side of a blower casing. SOLUTION: A blower for suction is installed inside of a blower casing 11, and the blower casing 11 and a pad holding unit 3 are connected by a hose 21 through a hold part 31. The pad 4 is formed by a soft material having the water absorbing property and the air permeability, such as the paper which is treated so that the wetting strength can be kept, the fabric made of natural fiber and artificial fiber, the non-woven fabric made of plastic fine fiber, or the like, and the pad is mounted in such manner that it covers a suction face of the pad holding unit 3. The pad holding unit 3 has the hold part 31 rising from the almost center of the back face of the pad holding unit 3.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a water drop removing device for a car wash for removing water drops adhering to the body of an automobile after the car has been washed and a pad used for the same.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Automobiles are contaminated by mud, oil, bird droppings and the like during running and parking. The basics of car washing are washing with water. If the stain is severe, a detergent may be used in combination, or washing with high-pressure water may be performed. Washing of a car is usually performed by a person pouring water on a vehicle body with a hose, but an automatic car washing machine installed at a gas station or the like can also be used.

[0003] When the washing is completed, before waxing,
It is necessary to remove residual moisture adhering to the car body and dry it. In the case of manual work, residual moisture is wiped off with a hand cloth or the like. When an automatic car washer is used, the car washer typically has a function of removing water droplets by a jet stream, and thus can be partially assisted. However, it is difficult to completely remove water droplets from the vehicle body even with this water droplet removal function, and a considerable amount of water droplets remains. Therefore, finishing has to rely on manual labor. As described above, at present, manual wiping work is indispensable when washing a car, and this work requires a great deal of labor.

When observing the water droplet wiping operation by hand in more detail, there is a limit to the size of a hand-width which is convenient for the operation, and such a relatively small hand-width includes water in a short time and the water absorption is reduced. Resulting in. For that reason, I often squeeze the width,
In addition, it is necessary to wipe the same portion many times. if,
If the wiping is not necessary and the wiping is done completely and the water is completely removed, the efficiency of this operation will be greatly improved, and the time and labor will be greatly reduced. Also,
This work is usually performed outdoors, and is difficult when the weather conditions in summer and winter are severe. However, in the wiping operation, there is no known means for improving the efficiency.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide an auxiliary means which makes it possible to easily and efficiently remove water droplets adhering to a vehicle body of an automobile after car washing. .

[0006]

The inventor has obtained an idea that the above-mentioned problems can be solved by a suction device such as a vacuum cleaner used in a home or the like. However, since the purpose and use environment of this device are different from those of the vacuum cleaner, it is necessary to adopt a configuration suitable for solving the present problem. Therefore, as a result of diligent examination of such a configuration,
The present invention of the following (1) has been completed.

That is, (1) a suction blower housed in a blower casing;
A suction line connected to the suction side of the blower casing;
A water drop removing device for a car wash, comprising: a pad holder provided at a distal end of the conduit and having a suction surface; and a soft pad having water absorption and air permeability provided over the suction surface of the pad holder. ,.

When using the present apparatus, a pad is mounted on the pad holder, the suction blower is rotated, and the pad holder is supported by hand and moved while lightly pressing the pad surface against the vehicle body surface. Then, water droplets in the movement range of the pad surface on the vehicle body surface are sucked and removed by the pad. The moisture absorbed by the pad is transported through the suction pipe as a mist by the air flow sucked through the pad, and is discharged from the discharge side of the suction blower to the outside air. Therefore, the water absorption of the pad is always kept good.

It is necessary to select a soft material that does not damage the paint film on the vehicle body surface as the pad used in the present apparatus. Further, it is preferable to have appropriate water absorption and air permeability. Accordingly, for example, paper processed to maintain the wet strength, cloth made of natural fibers or artificial fibers, non-woven fabric made of plastic fine fibers, and the like are preferable. Further, a sponge provided with a large number of through holes may be used. Since this pad is used by attaching it to a pad holder, it is necessary to make the structure easy to attach and detach and to prevent air from leaking from the surroundings. At the same time as the removal of water droplets, dirt that has not been removed by washing with water is scraped off with a pad, so that the pad gradually becomes dirty with use. Accordingly, the pad is preferably in a disposable form. Therefore, ease of incineration is one point of focus in selecting pad materials.

[0010] Unlike the vacuum cleaner, the present device does not aim at removing dust, so that no filter is required. However, since the blower sucks the air containing moisture, it is necessary to take measures against moisture in the blower motor. It is preferable that at least the motor be of a sealed drip-proof type. Since the present apparatus is usually used outdoors, exhaust of the blower does not require any special treatment. However, the exhaust direction may be directed to the ground, or a mist separator or an evaporator may be provided at an appropriate position in the air passage.

As a power supply for the blower motor of the present apparatus, use of an on-vehicle battery may be considered in addition to a normal commercial power supply. The former is suitable for a case where the present device is used for business purposes in combination with a car washer in a gas station or the like. The latter is convenient when the car is washed in a place where there is no commercial power nearby and the present apparatus is used for wiping work.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments (2) to (6) of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a water drop removing device for car washing according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes a water drop removing device for a car wash according to the present embodiment, 1 denotes a suction blower (not shown), 11 denotes a vertical cylindrical blower casing, and 111 denotes a lower surface of the blower casing 11. Caster 112, an exhaust port (not shown) provided on the lower surface of the blower casing 11, 21 a hose as the suction line 2, 3 a pad holder, 31 a connection between the pad holder 3 and the hose 21 Gripper that also serves as
Denotes a pad, and 5 denotes a power cord drawn from the blower casing 11. In the following embodiments, the same reference numerals are used for the same components, and the detailed description will be omitted.

That is, in the water drop removing device 100 for car washing shown in FIG. 1, the suction blower 1 is provided inside the blower casing 11, and the blower casing 11 is provided with a caster 111 on its lower surface and can be moved as required. is there. Further, since the exhaust port 112 (not shown) is provided on the lower surface of the blower casing 11, the exhaust does not hinder the surroundings. The shape of the blower casing 11 may be a horizontal cylindrical shape other than the vertical cylindrical shape described above, and may be a stationary type other than the movable type having the casters described above.

The blower casing 11 and the pad holder 3 are connected to each other by a hose 21 via a grip 31.
The hose 21 has a bellows-like flexible outer wall, can withstand suction pressure, and can be routed freely. The hose 21 is given an appropriate length such that the roof of the car can be wiped off with the blower casing 11 placed on the ground beside the car.

The pad holder 3 has a shape in which the grip portion 31 rises from substantially the center of the back surface. The grip portion 31 has a thickness and length suitable for being gripped by one hand, and the hand portion and the tip of the hose 21 are rotatably connected via an elbow material. The base portion of the grip portion 31 extends in a trumpet shape from the base, and its planar shape is a rectangle or an ellipse with four rounded corners, and a wall of an appropriate height is provided around the periphery, and a suction surface on the back surface (not shown). ). The suction surface is covered by a coarse grid or perforated plate, whereby the pad 4 is supported in a suctionable manner.

The pad 4 is made of a soft material having water absorbency and air permeability, such as paper processed to maintain wet strength, cloth made of natural fibers and artificial fibers, and nonwoven fabric made of plastic fine fibers. The pad holder 3 is attached so as to cover the suction surface. The pad 4 is formed in a shallow bag shape having a flat bottom surface and a wall portion rising from the bottom surface,
The opening is provided with mounting means for bringing the pad 4 into close contact with the pad holder 3, whereby the bottom surface of the pad 4 comes into close contact with the suction surface of the pad holder 3, and the wall of the pad 4 holds the pad holder 3. Adhere to the surrounding wall. As the attaching means, for example, a rubber ring attached around the opening end or a pressure-sensitive adhesive applied to the inner surface of the opening can be used.

The water drop removing device 100 for car washing according to the present embodiment.
Has a standard configuration suitable for both business and personal use, and is codified as shown in (2) below. (2) The suction pipe 2 is formed into a flexible hose 21 having a structure capable of withstanding a suction pressure to connect between the blower casing and the pad holder 3, and the pad holder includes a grip portion 31. The water drop removing device for a car wash according to the above (1).

FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining another embodiment of the water drop removing device for car washing according to the present invention. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 200 denotes a water-removing device for a car wash according to the present embodiment, 12 denotes a cylindrical blower casing, 121 denotes a handle provided on a side surface of the blower casing 12, and 122 denotes an end face of the blower casing 12. An exhaust port (not shown), 2 is a short suction pipe formed concentrically with and integral with the blower casing 12, 23 is a female ball joint provided at the tip of the suction pipe 2, and 3 is a tip of the suction pipe 2. , 33 denotes a male ball joint formed in the center of the back of the pad holder 3, 4 denotes a pad, and 5 denotes a power cord drawn out of the blower casing 12.

2, the blower casing 12 and the suction line 2 are formed integrally with each other, and the pad holder 3 is attached to the ball joint female portion 23 at the tip of the suction line 2. Ball joint male part 3
3 is fitted and attached. The car wash water droplet removing device 200 is of a hand cleaner type, in which the same pad 4 as that of the embodiment (2) is attached to the pad holder 3, and the handle 121 on the side surface of the blower casing 12 is wiped by hand. This is a task to perform the work. At this time, the suction surface of the pad holder 3 can obtain an arbitrary inclination with respect to the axis of the suction pipe 2.

The water drop removing device 200 for a car wash according to the present embodiment.
Has a relatively small and lightweight structure that is mainly adapted for personal use, and is codified as shown in (3) below. (3) The blower casing 12 has a handle 1 on its side.
21; the suction line 2 is formed short integrally with the blower casing; and a ball joint female portion 23 is provided at the tip thereof, and the pad holder 3 has a ball joint male portion 33 on the back surface thereof. The water drop removing device for a car wash according to the above (1), wherein the suction line and the pad holder are connected to each other so as to be tiltable by fitting the male portion of the ball joint to the female portion of the ball joint.

FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram for explaining still another embodiment of the water drop removing device for car washing according to the present invention. FIG.
, Reference numeral 300 denotes a car-washing water droplet removing device according to the present embodiment, 13 denotes a vertical cylindrical blower casing, 131 denotes a plurality of hose connection portions provided on an upper surface of the blower casing 13, and 132 denotes a blower casing 13. An exhaust port (not shown) provided on the lower surface, 133 is a leg provided on the lower side of the blower casing 13, 21 is a hose as the suction line 2, 3 is a pad holder, 31 is a pad holder 3 and a hose 21. Gripping part also serves as a connection part with a pad, 4 is a pad, 5
Indicates a power cord drawn from the blower casing 13.

That is, in the water drop removing device 300 for a car wash shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of hoses 21 extend from a stationary blower casing 13, and a plurality of workers are provided by pads 4 attached to the tips of the hoses 21. Are configured so that water droplet removing operations can be performed simultaneously and in parallel. The hose 21, pad holder 3, and pad 4 used in the present apparatus 300 may be the same as those in the embodiment (2). The blower casing 13 may be a movable type equipped with casters, in addition to the stationary type described above.

The water drop removing device 300 for car washing according to the present embodiment.
Has a complex configuration suitable for business use in gas stations and the like, and is codified as shown in (4) below. (4) The suction line 2 is in the form of a flexible hose having a structure capable of withstanding a suction pressure, and the pad holder is provided with a grip portion, and two or more of the suction line, the pad holder 3 and the pad are provided. 4 is the blower casing 13
The water drop removing device for a car wash according to the above (1), which is connected to a vehicle.

FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating still another embodiment of the water drop removing device for car washing according to the present invention. In FIG. 4, reference numeral 400 denotes a water drop removing device for a car wash according to the present embodiment, 14 denotes a blower casing, 21 denotes a hose as the suction line 2, 3 denotes a pad holder, and 31 denotes a pad holder 3 and the hose 21. , 4 is a pad, 6 is a pad automatic vending / starting / stopping mechanism, 61 is a coin slot, 62 is a start button, 63
Denotes a pad payout port, and 64 denotes a pad storage section.

That is, the water drop removing device 400 for car washing shown in FIG. 4 has an automatic vending / starting / stopping mechanism 6 installed above a stationary blower casing 14. The mechanism 6 pays out one pad 4 to the payout slot 63 when a predetermined price is inserted into the coin insertion slot 61, and when the start button 62 is pressed in this state, gives a start command to the suction blower 1, and When a predetermined time has elapsed, a stop command is given. The pad 4 is stored in a pad storage 64 in the mechanism 6. This mechanism 6 can be realized by adding necessary modifications to the mechanism of a known vending machine. In addition to the above functions, the mechanism 6 has a change function, a coin / banknote inspection function, a voice or screen guidance function, and the like. be able to. The hose 21, pad holder 3, and pad 4 used in the present apparatus 400 may be the same as those in the embodiment (2).

The water drop removing device 400 for car washing according to the present embodiment.
Is adapted to be used for self-service in a coin car wash and the like, and is codified as shown in (5) below. (5) Automatically giving out one pad 4 when a predetermined price is received, giving a start command to the suction blower 1 when the start button 62 is pressed, and giving a stop command when a predetermined time has elapsed. The suction / pulling line 2 is provided with a flexible hose 21 having a structure capable of withstanding a suction pressure and connecting the blower casing 14 and the pad holder 3 with a selling / start / stop mechanism 6. The car wash water droplet removing device according to the above (1), wherein the retainer includes a grip portion 31.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the pad 4 described in the description of the embodiment (2). In FIG. 5, reference numeral 41 denotes a bottom surface, reference numeral 42 denotes a wall surrounding the bottom surface 41, and reference numeral 421 denotes a rubber ring attached so as to go around the open end formed by the wall portion 42. The operation of the pad 4 configured as described above is as described above.

In consideration of the automatic vending of the pad 4 as in the above-mentioned embodiment (5), the pad 4 should be as low as possible in cost and have a certain degree of shape retention and be suitable for stock and automatic payout. Is desirable. Considering the material of the pad 4 from these viewpoints, it is considered that a soft paper or a non-woven fabric processed to maintain the wet strength is advantageous. The pad 4 made of such a material and formed as shown in FIG. 5 is suitable for any of the personal and business-use car wash water drop removing devices 100 to 400 described in (1) to (4) above. It goes without saying that it can be used.

The structure of the pad 4 is codified as shown in the following (6). (6) A flat bottom surface 41 having a shape and dimensions adapted to the suction surface of the pad holder 3, which is selected from soft paper or non-woven fabric whose material is processed to maintain the wet strength. The water droplet removing device according to any one of (1) to (5), further including a rubber ring 421 formed in a shallow bag shape having a rising wall portion 42 and looping around an opening end formed by the wall portion. pad.

[0031]

According to the apparatus for removing waterdrops for car washing of the present invention, the water absorption of the pad for wiping off the waterdrops is always kept good, so that the waterdrops can be efficiently removed from the car body after carwashing.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a water drop removing device for a car wash of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram illustrating another embodiment of the water drop removing device for a car wash of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating still another embodiment of the water drop removing device for a car wash of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating still another embodiment of the water drop removing device for a car wash of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an embodiment of a pad used in the water drop removing device for car washing of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Suction blower 11,12,13,14 ... Blower casing 2 ... Suction line 21 ... Hose 23 ... Ball joint female part 3 ... Pad holder 31 ... Grip part 33 ... Ball joint male part 4 ... Pad 41 ... Bottom 42 ... wall
421 ... Rubber ring 5 ... Power cord 6 ... Automatic vending / start / stop mechanism 61 ... Coin slot 62 ... Start button 63 ... Pad payout port 64 ... Pad storage unit 100,200,300,400 ... Water removing device for car washing

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A suction blower housed in a blower casing, a suction pipe connected to a suction side of the blower casing, a pad holder provided at a tip of the pipe and having a suction surface, and the pad Provided to cover the suction surface of the retainer,
A water drop removing device for car washing, comprising a soft pad having water absorbency and air permeability. 2. A connection between the blower casing and the pad holder in the form of a flexible hose having a structure in which the suction pipe withstands suction pressure, wherein the pad holder has a grip portion. The water drop removing device for car washing according to 1. 3. The blower casing has a handle on a side surface thereof, the suction line is formed short integrally with the blower casing, and a ball joint female portion is provided at a tip thereof, and the pad retainer is provided on a back surface thereof. 2. The water drop for car washing according to claim 1, further comprising a male ball joint, wherein the suction conduit and the pad holder are connected to be tiltable with each other by fitting the male ball joint to the female ball joint. Removal device. 4. The suction line is in the form of a flexible hose having a structure capable of withstanding suction pressure, and the pad holder is provided with a gripping portion, and two or more of the suction line, the pad holder and the pad are provided. The water drop removing device for a car wash according to claim 1, wherein a set consisting of: is connected to the blower casing. 5. An automatic vending machine which pays out one pad when a predetermined price is received, gives a start command to the suction blower when a start button is pressed, and gives a stop command when a predetermined time has elapsed.・ Equipped with a start / stop mechanism,
2. The car wash according to claim 1, wherein the suction pipe has a flexible hose shape having a structure that withstands suction pressure, connects the blower casing and the pad holder, and the pad holder includes a grip portion. 3. Water drop removal device. 6. A flat bottom having a shape and dimensions adapted to the suction surface of the pad holder, wherein the material is selected from soft paper or non-woven fabric processed to maintain the wet strength of the constituent material. The pad for a water drop removing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a rubber ring formed in a shallow bag shape having a wall portion and surrounding the opening end formed by the wall portion.