KR102145412B1 - Control method for self car washing system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a control method for a self-service car washing system, which comprises: (a) a step wherein a control apparatus (130) provides car washing modes (131), which are set by differentiating the time and the charge for each type of work by a spray apparatus (120), and wherein a user selects one of the car washing modes and pays for it; (b) a step wherein the spray apparatus (120) sprays cleaning water or detergent toward the user′s car in accordance with the car washing mode (131) selected by the user, and wherein at the same time a driving apparatus (110) links to a first sensor and a second sensor (111, 112) and moves the spray apparatus (120) toward the front side and rear side of the car. The step (a) includes a step wherein the control apparatus (130) divides the whole stroke distance of the spray apparatus (120) into a plurality of sections in accordance with the external shape of the car, and sets each section to be automatic or manual by differentiating the moving speed and the time of the driving apparatus (110) for each section. The step (b) includes a step wherein, when the spray apparatus (120) and the driving apparatus (110) are stopped at a random position because the power supply is blocked and when the power supply is recovered, the control apparatus (130) automatically detects the position of the spray apparatus (120), operates the driving apparatus (110), and automatically returns the spray apparatus (120) and the driving apparatus (110) to their starting position. Accordingly, the present invention is able to automatically control the operation of the self-service car washing system in accordance with the status of use, and to provide user convenience and easy maintenance.

Description

Self car washing control method {CONTROL METHOD FOR SELF CAR WASHING SYSTEM}

The present invention relates to a self car wash control method, and more particularly, the operation of the self car washer installed in the car wash booth of the self car wash is automatically controlled according to the use state, thereby providing convenience in use and ease of maintenance. It relates to the control method.

In general, it is essential to periodically wash the car in order to maintain the performance of the vehicle and create a clean driving environment.

In general, car washing is generally performed by washing the exterior of a vehicle using a tunnel-type or door-type automatic car wash, or a self-cleaning machine. Self-washing machines are inexpensive compared to automatic car wash machines and are widely used because users can select the interior and exterior of the vehicle to wash the car directly.

In the self car wash, a car wash booth is provided for each vehicle and a self car washer is provided. The user pays a certain fee through a control device provided at one side of the car wash booth, and performs the car wash by directly operating the spray gun. A general configuration of a conventional self-washing machine is as follows.

As an example, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1824003 discloses a detergent water tank in which detergent water is stored, a plurality of pumping units connected to the detergent water tank and connected to each foam gun, and pumped from the pumping unit connected to the pumping unit. It constitutes a foam gun system for a self car wash that includes a foam gun that sprays detergent water onto the vehicle.

As another example, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1689689 includes a supply pump that pumps detergent from a detergent tank, a supply pump that pumps car wash water from a water tank, an air compressor that generates compressed air, and car wash water and a car wash detergent. And a bubble generator that generates bubbles by mixing air, a nozzle gun that sprays bubbles generated in the bubble generator according to an opening and closing operation, a supply pump that pumps wax from the wax tank and delivers it to the nozzle gun, and the operation of the supply pump Includes a nozzle pipe that sprays car wash water according to the valve opening and closing operation, and a control unit that controls the operating time of the supply pump and the air compressor and the opening and closing time of the valve while deducting the usage time by a predetermined usage fee according to the user's selection menu. It constitutes a detergent foaming and wax spraying device for self-washing.

As another example, in Korean Utility Model No. 20-0318902, an automatic car wash means for three-dimensionally washing the top, bottom, left, and right exterior of a vehicle worn at a car wash, high pressure washing water, foam washing water, and intake air for vacuum cleaning. , A car wash device that provides air supply, washer fluid, etc., and a high pressure cleaning nozzle connected to the car wash device, a foam cleaning tool, a vacuum inlet, an air injection nozzle, and a self-cleaning system including a transfer means for moving an air brush.

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1824003 (2018.01.31) Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1689689 (2016.12.27) Korean Utility Model Registration No. 20-0318902 (2003.07.04) Korean Patent Registration No. 10-0494861 (2005.06.13)

The self-washing machine to which the above-described conventional technology is applied pays a usage fee through a control device provided on one side of the car wash booth where the vehicle enters, and the user operates the spray gun to supply the detergent and water supplied from the detergent tank and the water tank to the vehicle. It is made in the form of direct spraying to the outside and washing with water.

However, the self-washing machine of the prior art as described above has a very large disadvantage in use, such as washing water and detergent sprayed at high pressure through the spray gun during the water washing process, scattering even to the user.

Therefore, in recent years, in the conventional self-washing machine, a spraying device in the form of a spray gun provided for the user to spray washing water and detergent directly is replaced, and as shown in FIG. 00, it is movably installed in the car wash booth to automatically spray washing water and detergent. A self-cleaning machine has been developed and is being provided to build a system to mount and control the device.

However, in the case of a power failure or inadvertently shutting off the power supply while using a portable washing water and detergent spraying device, the conventional self-washing device cannot return to its original position even if the power supply is restored afterwards. There is a problem in that the occupational injection device must be forced to be pushed or returned using a separate operation switch, and failure of the device frequently occurs due to such forced operation.

In addition, the conventional self-washing machine has a disadvantage in that it is difficult to efficiently apply the consumption amount since the movement speed of the injection device, the amount of washing water and the amount of detergent injection are applied collectively regardless of the shape of the vehicle.

In addition, in the conventional self-washing machine, in the payment method, a certain amount of use time is given to pay for each use fee. Entails doing.

On the other hand, conventional self-washing machines use air to drain the pipes at regular intervals even when the washing machine is not used in order to prevent the problem of freezing in the pipes in winter. There is a problem in that it takes a considerable amount of time to spray the detergent, resulting in wasting time and money.

Accordingly, in the present invention, as invented to solve the problems of the prior art as described above,

Through a driving device 110 installed on the frame 102 of the car wash booth 101 to reciprocate in the front and rear directions of the vehicle, and a pipe and nozzle 121 mounted on the driving device 110 and connected to the pumping means. In the control method of a self-cleaning machine comprising an injection device 120 for spraying washing water or detergent, and a control device 130 for controlling the operation of the car washer,

(a) in the control device 130, providing a car wash mode 131 set by differentiating time and fee for each type of work by the injection device 120, and selecting and paying the user; And

(b) According to the car wash mode 131 selected by the user, the injection device 120 sprays washing water or detergent onto the vehicle, and at the same time, the drive device 110 sprays in conjunction with the first and second detection sensors 111 and 112 Including; moving the device 120 in the front and rear directions of the vehicle,

In the step (a), the control device 130 divides the total stroke distance of the injection device 120 into a plurality of sections according to the appearance of the vehicle, and determines the moving speed and time of the driving device 110 for each section. Including; differentially automatic or manual setting

In the step (b), when power is restored in a state in which the injection device 120 and the driving device 110 are stopped at an arbitrary position due to power cut off, the control device 130 adjusts the position of the injection device 120 The step of automatically detecting and automatically returning to the starting position by operating the driving device 110; by automatically controlling the operation of the self-washing machine according to the use state, providing convenience in use and ease of maintenance. You can achieve your goals.

The present invention provides a method of automatically controlling the operation of an injection device and a driving device for driving the injection device and a control device in a self-cleaning machine according to the state of use.

Accordingly, in the present invention, when the power supply is cut off due to a power failure or the like while using the self-cleaning machine, when the power is restored later, it is controlled to automatically return to the original position, thereby increasing convenience in use.

In addition, the present invention can reduce water consumption by controlling the moving speed of the injection device, the amount of washing water, and the amount of detergent sprayed by section according to the shape of the vehicle, and provide high cleaning efficiency according to the bending section and the plane section of the vehicle body. It works.

In addition, the present invention provides a car wash mode according to the type of work such as high-pressure water washing, foam car wash, etc., so that the work can be performed with only one payment, and when additional work is inevitable, a service mode is provided separately, compared to the prior art. There are various advantages, such as saving money and making it economically available.

1 is a schematic perspective view of a car wash to which a self car wash control method according to the present invention is applied.
2 is a perspective view showing an enlarged view of a control device of a car wash to which the self car wash control method according to the present invention is applied.
3 is an exemplary view of an operating state of a car wash to which a method for controlling a self car wash according to the present invention is applied.

Hereinafter, a configuration and operation according to a preferred embodiment of a method for controlling a self-washing machine of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, detailed descriptions of parts that can be easily implemented by those of ordinary skill in the art may be omitted. In addition, since the following description describes the present invention by way of a preferred embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the following examples, and it is natural that various modifications may be provided within the scope not departing from the scope of the present invention. will be.

1 is a schematic perspective view of a car washer to which a self car wash control method according to the present invention is applied, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an enlarged view of a control device of a car wash to which the self car wash control method according to the present invention is applied, and FIG. It shows an example of the operating state of the car washer to which the self-cleaning control method according to is applied.

The self-washing machine control method to which the technology of the present invention is applied provides a method for automatically controlling the operation of the washing water and detergent spraying device 120 installed in the car wash booth 101 of the self-washing machine according to the state of use. On the other hand, it should be noted that it relates to a self-washing machine control method that allows users to conveniently and economically use the self-washing machine and provides efficiency and ease of maintenance.

To this end, the self-washing machine control method of the present invention includes a driving device 110 installed on the frame 102 of the car wash booth 101 to reciprocate in the front and rear directions of the vehicle, and a pumping means installed on the driving device 110. Consists of a control method of a self-cleaning machine including an injection device 120 for spraying washing water or detergent through a pipe and a nozzle 121 connected to, and a control device 130 for controlling the operation of the car washer. same.

As shown in FIG. 1, the self-washing machine to which the control method according to the present invention is applied is a driving device 110, an injection device 120, and a control device in a car wash booth 101 installed in a washing area outside a vehicle in a car wash. It is configured to include (130) so that the user can use it after paying the fee directly.

The injection device 120 arranges a plurality of nozzles 121 in the left and right directions of the vehicle on the upper frame 102 and connects the washing water tank and detergent tank provided on one side of the car wash booth 101 to a pipe and pumping means. Thus, it is provided so that washing water and detergent are sprayed on the top and side of the vehicle.

The injection device 120 reciprocates in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by a driving means by mounting and seating a roller and a rail structure so as to be slidable on the upper frame 102.

The driving device 110 is mounted on one side of the spraying device 120 and equipped with a predetermined motor to move the spraying device 120, and sprays in conjunction with a predetermined detection sensor installed in the car wash booth 101. It is configured to reciprocate the moving direction of the device 120.

The control device 130 is installed on one side of the car wash booth 101 to control the operation of the driving device 110 and the injection device 120. The control device 130 is configured to provide a user interface by mounting hardware such as a memory, a circuit board, a processor, and an RF module and software for control in the case, and mounting a touch screen on the front side.

The control device 130 is connected to the driving device 110 and the injection device 120 to transmit and receive control signals, and control the overall operation of the self-washing machine by calculating various set values previously input or input by the user. .

The self-washing machine control method of the present invention (a) in the control device 130, provides a car wash mode 131 that is set by differentiating the time and fee for each type of work by the injection device 120, and the user selects and pays And, (b) according to the car wash mode 131 selected by the user, the injection device 120 injects washing water or detergent into the vehicle, and at the same time, the driving device 110 includes the first and second detection sensors 111 and 112 It includes the step of moving the injection device 120 in the front and rear directions of the vehicle in conjunction with.

The car wash mode 131 provided to the user in step (a) includes, for example, a high-pressure water wash mode using washing water, a foam car wash mode using a detergent, and a lower car wash mode using the lower part sanding device 140. The user may select a desired car wash mode 131 through a touch screen and pay a corresponding fee for use.

Meanwhile, in the step (a), the control device 130 divides the entire stroke distance of the injection device 120 into a plurality of sections according to the appearance of the vehicle, and the moving speed of the driving device 110 and the And setting the time automatically or manually by differentiating the time.

That is, when the user selects the car wash mode 131 through the step (a), the control device 130 has a relatively large curved surface among the general overall appearance of the vehicle body, so that the amount of washing water or detergent is also large, It is mainly made up of a flat surface, and the central part of the required amount is set as each section. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3, while the spraying device 120 sprays the washing water or detergent, the moving speed and time of the driving device 110 are differentially applied for each section to efficiently manage the consumption amount.

The section, speed, and time setting by the control device 130 are automatically set according to the vehicle type through the interface of the touch screen, or the user can manually set it.

In addition, in step (a), the control device 130 provides a service mode 132 in which time and charge are set differently from the car wash mode 131 to reduce time and charge during additional work.

The car wash mode 131 includes a plurality of car wash modes 131 in which working hours and fees are preset for each task required for self-washing, such as a high pressure water wash mode or a bubble car wash mode, in the control device 130, as described above. It is provided, and the user selects and uses the desired job with one touch. On the other hand, the service mode 132 selects the car wash mode 131 again when additional time is required after the use time of the car wash mode 131 is completed, and instead of paying more than necessary charges, the service mode 132 is used. It is configured to save time and cost by selecting and using it.

The step (b) performs the operation by operating the injection device 120 and the driving device 110 according to the control of the control device 130 by the car wash mode 131 selected by the user in step (a). . The spraying device 120 receives a signal corresponding to the car wash mode 131 selected from the control device 130 and is supplied with washing water or detergent by a pumping means that operates and sprays it through the nozzle 121. At the same time, the driving device 110 is operated so that the injection device 120 moves to reciprocate the front and rear of the vehicle so that the injection is made over the entire upper and side surfaces of the vehicle. The driving device 110 operates to change the direction when the injection device 120 senses the first detection sensor 111 and the second detection sensor 112 respectively installed on the front and rear sides of the car wash booth 101.

On the other hand, in the step (b), when power is restored in a state in which the injection device 120 and the driving device 110 are stopped at an arbitrary position due to power cut off, the control device 130 is the position of the injection device 120 It includes the step of automatically detecting and automatically returning to the starting position by operating the driving device 110.

That is, when a power outage occurs while the user is using the self-cleaning machine, or the power to the car wash is cut off due to carelessness, the driving device 110 and the spraying device 120 are stopped at the corresponding position. When this is restored, the control device 130 transmits a return signal to the driving device 110 to automatically return the injection device 120 to its original position, thereby operating to be in a standby state for a new job.

In addition, when the movement of the injection device 120 is stopped in the step (b), the control device 130 applies the injection device 120 to the first detection sensor 111 or the second detection sensor 112 within a preset time. It includes the step of recognizing the non-reach state and stopping the injection operation.

That is, the control device 130 is the injection device 120 reaches the first detection sensor 111 and the second detection sensor 112 installed on the front and rear side of the car wash booth 101 when the car wash is in normal operation. The time required until detection is set in advance. For example, in a state in which the spraying device 120 is operating normally, the drive device 110 has an error, or the spray device 120 is stopped due to interference with a vehicle or other obstacle, so that washing water or detergent is not supplied at the same position. When continuous injection occurs, the control device 130 recognizes that the injection device 120 has not been detected by the first detection sensor 111 or the second detection sensor 112 within a preset time. Accordingly, the control device 130 transmits a stop signal to the pump means or the valve of the nozzle 121 to control the injection device 120 to stop the operation of spraying the washing water or detergent.

In addition, the control device 130 calculates a time point at which a predetermined time elapses from the end of operation of the step (b), and temporarily operates the pumping means of the injection device 120 to intermittently discharge the washing water. Include.

Therefore, for example, in a winter season, the control device 130 counts the time from the time when the final operation is performed so that the spray device 120 does not remain unoperated for a long time while the spray device 120 is exposed to the outside. Control to be discharged. At this time, the discharge interval and time can be arbitrarily set through the interface of the control device 130, and preferably, the washing water is intermittently discharged into the nozzle 121 and the pipe for about 3 to 4 seconds to prevent freezing.

The self-washing machine control method according to the present invention as described above has the following effects compared to the self-washing machine according to the prior art.

First, when the power supply to the self-cleaning machine is cut off and the spraying device 120 is stopped at an arbitrary position, compared to the conventional problem that the user or the administrator must forcibly move the spraying device 120 even if the power is restored, In the present invention, since the injection device 120 is automatically controlled to return to its original position when power is restored, the convenience of use is increased and the incidence of failure of the device is minimized.

In addition, the present invention provides a car wash mode 131 according to the type of work during self-washing and a service mode 132 for additional work, so that one-touch payment compared to a method used by repeatedly charging a fee when using a conventional self car wash. It is possible and has economic advantages such as saving time and fees for car washing.

In addition, the present invention provides high cleaning efficiency according to the bending section and plane section of the vehicle body compared to the prior art by controlling the moving speed of the spraying device 120, the amount of washing water, and the amount of detergent sprayed by movement section to be differential, and reduces water consumption. In addition, it has various advantages such as being able to implement a freeze prevention function while minimizing water consumption by arbitrarily setting the spraying time during temporary operation in winter.

101: wash booth
102: frame
110: drive device
111,112: first and second detection sensors
120: injection device
121: nozzle
130: control device
131: car wash mode
132: service mode

Claims (4)

Through a driving device 110 installed on the frame 102 of the car wash booth 101 to reciprocate in the front and rear directions of the vehicle, and a pipe and nozzle 121 mounted on the driving device 110 and connected to the pumping means. In the control method of a self-cleaning machine comprising an injection device 120 for spraying washing water or detergent, and a control device 130 for controlling the operation of the car washer,
(a) in the control device 130, providing a car wash mode 131 set by differentiating the time and fee for each type of work by the injection device 120, and selecting and paying the user; And
(b) According to the car wash mode 131 selected by the user, the injection device 120 sprays washing water or detergent onto the vehicle, and at the same time, the driving device 110 sprays in conjunction with the first and second detection sensors 111 and 112 Including; moving the device 120 in the front and rear directions of the vehicle,
In the step (a), the control device 130 divides the total stroke distance of the injection device 120 into a plurality of sections according to the appearance of the vehicle, and determines the moving speed and time of the driving device 110 for each section. Including; differentially automatic or manual setting
In step (b), when power is restored in a state in which the injection device 120 and the driving device 110 are stopped at an arbitrary position due to power cut off, the control device 130 adjusts the position of the injection device 120 Automatically detecting and operating the driving device 110 to automatically return to the starting position; Self-cleaning control method comprising a. The method of claim 1,
In the step (a), the control device 130 provides a service mode 132 in which time and fee are set differently from the car wash mode 131 to save time and charges during additional work. Control method. The method of claim 1,
When the movement of the injection device 120 is stopped in the step (b), the control device 130 is applied to the first detection sensor 111 or the second detection sensor 112 within a preset time. Recognizing the arrival state and stopping the spraying operation; self-washing machine control method comprising a. The method of claim 1,
The control device 130 calculates a time point at which a predetermined time elapses from the end of the operation of the step (b) and temporarily operates the pumping means of the injection device 120 to intermittently discharge the washing water; And, the self-washing machine control method, characterized in that made to be able to set the discharge interval and time arbitrarily.

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