WO2020249594A1

WO2020249594A1 - Motorcycle washing station, kit and enclosure for washing station

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Publication number: WO2020249594A1
Application number: PCT/EP2020/066041
Authority: WO
Inventors: Antoine LAPLACE; Nicolas Pfaff; Lionel AVEDISSIAN
Original assignee: Savonet
Priority date: 2019-06-11
Filing date: 2020-06-10
Publication date: 2020-12-17
Also published as: FR3097183A1

Abstract

The motorcycle washing station comprises a lower enclosure (48) with access for a motorcycle and which houses a motorcycle-washing workstation (8) and a wastewater collection system (53). The motorcycle washing station comprises a technical system (56) with a reserve of washing water (59) and a wastewater treatment system (65). A fluidic-coupling system (61) couples the reserve of washing water (59) and washing equipment (11) of the lower enclosure; and a fluidic-coupling system (66) hydraulically couples the wastewater collection system (53) and the wastewater treatment system (65).

Description

MOTORCYCLE WASH STATION. KIT AND SPEAKER FOR WASHING STATION

[1] FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[2] The present invention relates to motorcycle washing systems, and to the kits and enclosures of such stations.

[3] TECHNOLOGICAL BACKGROUND

[4] More specifically, the invention relates to a motorcycle washing station.

[5] In the field of motor vehicle washing stations, it is known to implement a station comprising one (or more) entrance, one (or more) exits, and individual washing stations arranged between the entrance and the exit. Preferably, the driver drives his vehicle from the entrance to the washing station, where the car is washed, and then, once the car is washed, from the washing station to the exit. For washing, this refers primarily to washing the exterior of the vehicle with washing liquid. Two major classes of exterior washing technologies are typically known, namely the rollers, which are operated without significant action by the driver, and the high-pressure jet, which is applied by the user himself by means of a lance equipped. of a nozzle. The high pressure spray offers the advantage of being much more flexible in use, as the user can adapt the characteristics of the spray (including the application area) to the washing needs of the vehicle.

[6] If necessary, some auxiliary stations can offer additional services to exterior washing. We can for example think of checking the tire pressure, or an indoor washing station offering a vacuum cleaner. Typically, it is preferable for the driver to drive the vehicle from the entrance to the exit, to avoid congestion or accidents within the station, even if there is no mechanical means preventing a driver from driving in the opposite direction. Also, typically, a more or less long queue and more or less shared between the washing stations can be observed during peak hours. Recently, the patent application WO 2017 / 129,593 proposed to make washing stations more flexible by providing a touch-sensitive control interface at each washing station, allowing access to a greater plurality of services.

[7] Due to the densification of the population in urban areas, motorcycles have seen significant growth in recent years. Many automatic washing solutions have been devised and described in patent applications without, however, having seen the light of day on a large scale. Reference may be made, for example, to EP3168095, to FR3025162, to US 2011 / 000,745, to WO 2009 / 108,165, to EP2077210, to EP200617, to JP3109791, to DE4402611, or to WO 86 / 06.693. However, neither of these solutions is completely satisfactory. One reason is that each of these proposals relates to a specific element of the car wash, but neither seems to have a full picture of the design of a motorcycle wash.

[8] The present invention aims to provide a motorcycle washing station architecture which is suitable for its use in urban areas. [9] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[10] Thus, the invention relates to a motorcycle washing station comprising:

- an enclosure comprising at least one access for a motorcycle, and housing a motorcycle washing station comprising at least one washing equipment suitable for washing a motorcycle,

Characterized in that the motorcycle washing station comprises a technical system comprising at least one wastewater treatment system,

In that the enclosure includes an external water supply interface hydraulically connecting a washing water inlet and the enclosure washing equipment,

And in that the station has an interface for connecting the outlet of the wastewater treatment system to a drain.

[11] Thanks to these provisions, a compact and efficient solution is proposed, while offering a good quality service to the user. In particular, the proposed solution can be implemented without any civil engineering intervention in the field.

[12] According to various aspects, it is possible to provide for one and / or the other of the provisions below.

[13] According to one aspect, the enclosure is a lower enclosure, in which the technical system is an upper technical system, above the lower enclosure, and comprising a reserve of washing water connected to the interface of external water connection by a fluidic connection system, and the motorcycle washing station further comprises a fluidic connection system hydraulically connecting a wastewater collection system of the lower enclosure and the wastewater treatment system of the superior technical system.

[14] According to one aspect, the motorcycle washing station further comprises a system for fluid connection to a washing water source upstream of the washing water reserve.

[15] In one aspect, the upper technical system is carried by the lower enclosure.

[16] In one aspect, the upper technical system includes an enclosure housing the washing water reserve and the wastewater treatment system.

[17] In one aspect, the enclosure comprises an intermediate floor comprising a water outlet located between an entrance of the lower enclosure and the washing station.

[18] According to one aspect, the lower enclosure further comprises a wastewater reserve, located under said intermediate floor, in communication with the wastewater collection system, the wastewater reserve comprising at least one floor. inclined guiding wastewater between the water outlet and the wastewater collection system.

[19] In one aspect, the enclosure includes the wastewater treatment system disposed under an intermediate floor of the enclosure.

[20] In one aspect, the intermediate floor is inclined. [21] According to one aspect, the enclosure comprises a floor, said floor comprising a fixed base and a platform movable relative to the fixed base.

[22] According to one aspect, the mobile platform comprises an actuator triggered by the motorcycle, and adapted to allow the use of washing fluid at the washing station.

[23] In one aspect, the movable platform is rotatable relative to the fixed ground base by rotation about a vertical axis.

[24] In one aspect, the motorcycle washing station further comprises a rising ramp for access to the washing station from a land receiving the motorcycle washing system.

[25] According to one aspect, the wastewater treatment system comprises a control chamber adapted to alternatively prohibit or allow the discharge of wastewater through the interface according to a wastewater quality parameter.

[26] According to another aspect, the invention relates to a technical system for a vehicle washing station, comprising an enclosure housing a wastewater treatment system suitable for treating the wastewater resulting from the washing of the vehicle, a system fluid connection adapted to hydraulically connect a wastewater collection system from the washing station and the wastewater treatment system of the technical system, the fluidic connection system being connected, upstream, to the wastewater collection system and, downstream, at the inlet of the wastewater treatment system, and allowing the fluid circulation in this direction, a pumping system adapted to cause the circulation of the fluid from the wastewater collection system from the washing station to the wastewater treatment system of the technical system, an interface being provided downstream of the wastewater treatment system, for the disposal of treated wastewater, the treatment system wastewater further comprising a sludge and hydrocarbon separation system comprising:

- a stilling chamber for washing effluent fluids pumped from the wastewater collection system then,

- downstream, from the stilling chamber, a separator in which the hydrocarbons separate from the washing effluents.

[27] According to one aspect, the separator is also suitable for separating the sludge from the washing effluents.

[28] In one aspect, the interface is hydraulically connectable to a wastewater outlet or washing equipment.

[29] In one aspect, the technical system further comprises a fluid circuit for washing water.

[30] In one aspect, the wash water fluid circuit is downstream of the waste water treatment system, or the wash water fluid circuit is independent of the waste water treatment system. [31] According to one aspect, the plenum chamber comprises an upstream compartment for collecting the pumped wastewater, and a downstream compartment in which the wastewater flows in a laminar manner towards the separator.

[32] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[33] Embodiments of the invention will be described below with reference to the drawings, described briefly below:

[34] [Fig. 1] schematically shows a top view of the installation of a washing station according to an exemplary embodiment.

[35] [Fig. 1 a] schematically shows a user interface in an individual washing station.

[36] [Fig. 2] schematically shows the components of the system of figure 1.

[37] [Fig. 3] is a view in more detail, describing in particular the controller of FIG. 2.

[38] [Fig. 4] schematically shows in side view the installation of a washing station suitable for motorcycles according to another exemplary embodiment.

[39] [Fig. 5] schematically shows in perspective cut away the station shown in Figure 4.

[40] [Fig.6] schematically shows, in side view, another embodiment.

[41] [Fig. 7] is a perspective view of the interior of a wastewater treatment container according to another embodiment.

[42] In the drawings, identical references designate identical or similar objects.

[43] DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[44] Figure 1 shows schematically, in top view, a washing station 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention. The washing station 1 has a footprint which here has the shape of a rectangle. Other terrain geometries are possible, and the location of the washing station components in the field may depend on the geometry of the terrain. Washing station 1 is located along road 2, outside of washing station 1, or other means of access / exit for motor vehicles, depending on the location. The car wash has an entrance 3 and an exit 4. Entrance 3 is the connection point of the car wash with road 2 at which motorcycles are likely to pass from road 2 to car wash 1 Exit 4 is the connection point of the car wash with route 2 at which level motorcycles are likely to pass from car wash 1 to road 2. Exit 4 can be fitted with an anti- intrusion 5 preventing vehicles from entering the washing station through exit 4. For example, it is possible to use a barrier or a removable pad actuated by a proximity sensor placed in the washing station, and detecting the arrival of a vehicle near exit 4 from the car wash.

[45] A washing station 8 is placed between inlet 3 to outlet 4. [46] The washing station 1 is equipped with a washing system 9 for motor vehicles. The washing system 9 comprises at least:

- an entrance station 10, equipping the entrance to the washing station,

- washing equipment 11, equipping the washing station 8,

a guide system 12, which will be described in more detail below.

The guidance system 12 comprises a controller 13 programmed to guide a motorcycle driver at least from the entrance station 10 to out of the individual washing station 8. The guidance system 12 also includes a set of components controlled by the controller 13.

[47] The components are connected to the controller 13 by any suitable system. One can imagine a wired connection, and / or a wireless connection allowing the controller 13 and the components to communicate with each other. Connection can be made through a wired and / or wireless network. In particular, the controller 13 may not be physically located at the washing station 1, but placed on a remote server 40. Depending on the case, the functionalities implemented by the controller 13 are centralized on the same processor, or are distributed among several processors adapted to communicate with each other in a suitable manner. The controller 13 is shown in Figure 2 as being connected to the components of a washing station 1. The same controller 13 can be connected to the components of another washing station (not shown).

[48] In addition to the components of the washing station, which will be described in more detail below, the controller 13 is connected to a database 14. The database includes data relating to the users of the service. In particular, the database can include, for each user, the following data pre-recorded and associated with one another:

A user ID,

Identifiers relating to the user's payment,

User billing identifiers,

The identifiers of a motor vehicle (or several motor vehicles) of the user, Authorizations relating to the use of the service.

[49] The guidance system 12 comprises an access control system 15. The access control system 15 equips the entrance station 10. The access control system 15 will alternately block or authorize access. from the motor vehicle to the washing equipment 11. As such, according to an exemplary embodiment, the access control system 15 comprises a removable obstacle 16 which can alternately take a closed state, in which it blocks the access of the vehicle automotive washing equipment 1 1, and an open state, in which it allows this access. It is for example possible to use a removable barrier as a removable obstacle, or any other suitable means. The barrier is controlled by the controller 13 which controls the opening or closing of the barrier. [50] The guidance system 12 includes a transaction authentication system 17. The transaction authentication system 17 is used to confirm whether the requesting motor vehicle is authorized to access the washing service. As such, the transaction authentication system 17 comprises a motor vehicle identification system 18. The motor vehicle identification system 18 comprises a sensor 19 fitted to the entry station, and a computerized identification module. 20 adapted to determine an identifier of the motor vehicle from the capture performed by the sensor 19. By way of purely illustrative example, provision can be made for the sensor 19 to be an optical sensor, such as for example a digital camera, arranged in such a manner. in acquiring an image of the license plate of the vehicle appearing in front of the barrier, and that the computerized identification module 20 comprises a processor adapted to recognize on the image a list of characters constituting the registration of the vehicle. As a variant, however, other motor vehicle identification systems 18 could be envisaged, such as for example by optical or radio reading of a dedicated label attached to the vehicle, or the like.

[51] The transaction authentication system 17 also includes an association system 21 of a motor vehicle identified with pre-recorded data. The association system 21 is located downstream of the motor vehicle identification system 18. It has access to the database 14. In particular, the association system 21 compares the vehicle identifier, determined by the system. identification of a motor vehicle 18 and the data pre-recorded in the database, and checks the presence of the motor vehicle identified in the database 14. If the result of the comparison is positive, the association system 21 then associates the motor vehicle requiring an entry from the database 14. The implementation in the event of a negative result of the comparison is described in more detail below.

[52] The transaction authentication system 17 also includes a transaction authorization system 22. The transaction authorization system 22 will authorize or not a transaction relating to washing according to the pre-recorded data of the base. data 14 associated with the identified motor vehicle. The transaction authorization system 22 is located downstream of the association system 21. If the database 14 includes service access authorization data for the identified motor vehicle, the transaction authorization system 22 gives a positive result. The positive result can be returned without access to a remote bank authentication system. The controller 13 can control the access to the washing service on receipt of a positive result from the transaction authorization system 22. The implementation in the event of a negative result given by the transaction authorization system 22 is described. in more detail later.

[53] The guidance system 12 can include a driver interaction station 23. The driver interaction station 23 can in particular include a screen 24 fitted to the entry station. The screen 24 can be controlled by the controller 13 to broadcast information to the driver (see Figure 2).

[54] The driver interaction station 23 can also include means for the driver to communicate information to the controller 13. It is for example possible to provide that the screen 24 is a touch screen for entering information, or any other suitable means (voice recognition, etc.). Application examples will be described below.

[55] The guidance system 12 may include a signaling device 27 operable to signal at least one item of information. The signaling device 27 comprises for example at least one light screen or indicator. The signaling device 27 is visible from the entrance post. For example, two different LEDs are provided (for example a green and a red) which can be triggered in an alternative manner. In this example, the processor 13 comprises a control system 28 of the signaling device 27, adapted to actuate the signaling device 27.

[56] The removable obstacle 16 is connected to the controller 13. Thus, once the vehicle has passed the removable obstacle 16, it resumes its shutter configuration, and communicates this information to the controller 13.

[57] The guidance system 12 also comprises, at the level of the individual washing station, an actuator 29 which can be triggered by the motor vehicle to trigger a washing possibility. The actuator 29 may for example comprise a force sensor, placed on the ground, on which the vehicle will run, and able to detect the exercise of the weight of the vehicle when stationary. Other embodiments are possible, such as, for example, a magnetic loop detecting the proximity of a metal object, an optical beam cut by the vehicle present in the washing station, or the like. The actuator 29 is connected to the controller 13. In particular, the controller 13 comprises a module controlling the washing 37, associated with the individual washing station 8. When the actuator 29 signals to the module controlling the washing 37 the presence of the vehicle in the station. washing, the washing control module 37 triggers the possibility of washing. That is to say, in this case, the washing equipment 11 equipping the washing station 8 becomes functional. In practice, a user can then use the washing equipment 1 1 to wash his motorcycle.

[58] The washing program in itself can be any suitable washing program, controlled by the controller 13, in particular by the module controlling the washing 37. For example, the washing program is a single program adapted to the largest number of motorcycles. It can include the classic phases of a washing program, such as preparation, actual washing, and rinsing. In other embodiments, different washing programs can be provided. In this case, the washing program associated with the vehicle can be stored in the database 14 before the arrival of the vehicle, or selected by the user at the entrance station.

[59] The washing program can correspond to a predetermined quantity of water, or to a predetermined duration, or even to a combination of these parameters. Also, the individual washing station can include a flow meter and / or a timer to control the end of washing.

[60] As shown in Figure 1a, the individual washing station may include a user interface 42 displaying the progress of the washing program.

[61] According to an alternative embodiment, the user interface 42 at the level of the individual washing station can be configured to allow user interaction with the controller 13. In particular, it can include an interface allowing the user to communicate to the controller 13. The interface can include waterproof buttons 43. The waterproof buttons 43 can in particular be configured to control additional services. One can for example provide a button scrolling a drop-down menu, and a validation button. The command validated by the user is transmitted to the controller 13. The transaction authorization system 22 described above is configured to alternatively authorize or refuse this additional transaction. Where appropriate, the information resulting from the transaction authorization process is transmitted to the user interface 42 of the individual washing station.

[62] Once the washing program is finished, the user puts away the washing equipment 11. For example, he hangs up the lance 30 to its support 31 (such as a sheath). The support 31 may also include a sensor (not shown), connected to the module controlling the washing 37 of the controller 13, and signaling to the latter that the lance 30 is stored. Where appropriate, the individual washing station also includes a signaling system 32, such as a screen or a light, indicating to the user that he must hang up the lance before leaving again.

[63] The vehicle is driven towards exit 4. The actuator 29 is adapted to detect an exit of the vehicle from the individual washing station, that is to say the fact that the vehicle no longer actuates the actuator 29 The actuator 29 controls this information to the module controlling the washing 37 of the controller 13.

[64] To access the service, the user can enter the information concerning him in the database 14. This entry can be done before the first use of the service, for example remotely via a platform. accessible via the Internet network from an interface 38 such as a personal microcomputer. Using this interface, the user can enter their personal details, payment information, and vehicle (s) information. The database 14 can be specific to the washing station 1. However, if there are several washing stations, they can all have access to the same database 14.

[65] The description given above corresponds to the case where the vehicle is pre-registered in database 14.

[66] If the controller 13 does not identify the vehicle requesting access to the service in the database, provision can be made for it to broadcast to the driver an access refusal message (for example through the intermediary of the 'screen 24), and invites him to leave the washing station 1. Thus, the washing station 1 comprises an exfiltration system 33 adapted to guide the motor vehicle driver out of the washing station 1 without being able to use the washing equipment.

[67] Alternatively, or in addition, in this case, the controller 13 can invite the driver to register in order to access the service. Thus, in this case, the driver interaction station 23 can include information entry means, similar to what the internet platform offers, allowing the user to enter his information. The vehicle identification system 18 can be used to capture information relating to the vehicle. However, this entry will take time, and lengthen the service access queue. Therefore, in areas of high service density, it is preferable that the controller 13 invites the user to make this entry elsewhere. [68] For example, the exfiltration system 33 comprises a subscription terminal 41 allowing the user to register. The subscription terminal 41 is deported so as not to block access to the washing station.

[69] In some cases, access to individual washing stations may be refused even if the vehicle is identified in database 14. This may be the case, for example, if the user is not up to date. payments. In this case, too, the exfiltration system 33 is used.

[70] Another example of a case where access to individual washing stations may be denied is described below. In this example, the service is provided in the form of a periodic subscription allowing "at will" access to the washing stations. To avoid however an abuse beyond the normal use of the washing station, a security can be installed, which corresponds for example, for a vehicle, to a maximum monthly water volume, or to a minimum time interval between washes, or a combination of such factors. In this case, upon identification of the vehicle, the controller 13 verifies the safety compliance for the vehicle. For example, the database 14 further comprises information relating to the time of the last use by the vehicle of a washing station of a washing station 1 having access to the database. In this case, the controller 13 has access to a clock 34, and can compare a difference between the clock signal and the last access instant data with a pre-recorded minimum safety time. If the safety condition is not met, the vehicle can be guided to the exfiltration, or the controller

13 may provide for offering the user, via the driver interaction station 23, to purchase an extra. When the user accesses a washing station 8, the controller 13 stores in the database

14 a new last moment of use of a washing station 8.

[71] A similar implementation can be foreseen if the safety includes not exceeding a maximum quantity of detergent over a predetermined period. For example, the database 14 further comprises information relating to the total volume of water consumed in washing stations of washing stations 1 having access to the database for a certain time (which includes the volumes consumed and moments of consumption). In this case, the controller 13 has access to a clock 34, and can compare a difference between the clock signal and the data of previous access times with a pre-recorded safety time, and total the volumes of water consumed during this time. If the safety condition is not met, the vehicle can be guided to the exfiltration, or the controller 13 can provide to offer the user, via the driver interaction station 23, to purchase an extra. When the user accesses a washing station 8, the controller 13 stores in the database 14 a new time of use of a washing station 8, and the volume of water consumed.

[72] In the example presented, the access control system 15 may have an airlock 35, allowing vehicles to access the washing station only one by one. The airlock 35 can be materialized by an additional removable obstacle 36 located upstream of the removable obstacle 16, and separated from the latter by a space corresponding substantially to the length of a motor vehicle. way. The additional removable obstacle 36 is connected to the controller 13 so as to be closed when the removable obstacle 16 is not closed, and to be open when the airlock 35 is free.

[73] In the exemplary embodiments above, the method is described with reference to a vehicle identifier. However, as a variant, provision could be made to implement the method using a personal identifier of the driver.

[74] The invention has been presented, above, with reference to a washing station in which it is incorporated. However, the invention could be embodied in a kit washing system, intended to equip a washing station. According to one embodiment, the washing station is a site comprising a road, and the term "washing equipment" denotes all the equipment to be installed on the site to constitute the station. According to yet another embodiment, the washing station may include the land and part of the washing equipment (washing station, frame, walls, roof, containers, technical room, water reserve, lances, etc.) , and the kit to be installed for the station comprises the software and hardware elements necessary for the implementation of the invention (in particular the controller 13 and the functional connection of the controller 13 to the various elements of the system).

[75] Figures 1 and 5 schematically show a washing station according to one embodiment of the invention, dedicated to motor cycles. The term “motorcycle-cycles” denotes a two-wheeled or three-wheeled motor vehicle, in accordance with the regulations in force.

[76] The washing station according to this embodiment comprises a first enclosure, also called a "lower enclosure" 48. The lower enclosure 48 is for example made from a reconditioned freight container. The typical dimensions of the lower enclosure 48 can be chosen from the following range: width between 2 and 3 meters, length between 5 and 7 meters, height between 2 and 3 meters, the lower enclosure 48 is therefore closed, apart from an access opening 49 allowing access for a motorcycle and its user sitting on it or walking alongside. The access opening 49 is for example defined in a small vertical side of the lower enclosure 48.

[77] In some embodiments, the car wash is through. The lower enclosure 48 comprises an outlet opening 50 defined in the small vertical side of the lower enclosure 48 opposite to that provided with the access opening 49. This configuration defines a path for the motorcycle from inlet 3 to exit 4. As regards the route of the motorcycle, the terms “upstream” and “downstream” are used in reference to this direction of travel.

[78] The lower enclosure 48 is substantially hermetically sealed apart from these access 49 and output 50 openings, and the fluidic and electrical connections which will be described below.

[79] Where appropriate, the access opening 49 and / or the exit opening 50 can be closed by a door which can alternately take an open configuration or a closed configuration. According to one variant, the doors are in their open configuration for the entire period of time during which the washing station is operational. The doors are only in their closed configuration when the car wash is not functional, for example if it is being washed. maintenance, or to respect opening time slots. According to another variant, or in addition, the door equipping the access opening 49 opens to allow access for each new motorcycle, and closes behind it and / or the door equipping the exit opening for 50 s 'opens to allow the exit of each motorcycle, and closes behind it.

[80] The term "door" can be used to provide a door whose closing is watertight, a door whose closing is semi-watertight, or a door whose closing is not watertight. A door whose closing is not waterproof is for example implemented by means of a barrier 36 as described above. A door with a semi-sealed closure is for example waterproof but can be temporarily moved or deformed to allow access for a motorcycle. One can for example provide a set of flexible blades juxtaposed hanging from the ceiling, and can be moved apart to allow the passage of a motorcycle.

[81] Downstream of the access opening 49, the lower enclosure 48 includes an airlock 35 and, downstream thereof, the washing station 8.

[82] The lower enclosure 48 includes a floor 51, the lower surface of which is horizontal and rests on the ground. According to an exemplary embodiment, the floor 51 comprises an upper surface inclined relative to the horizontal. The inclination is for example a few degrees (not visible in Figure 5). The inclination is provided between a water discharge zone 52 and a wastewater collection system 53. In the present case, this inclination extends from a high zone, disposed on the side of the opening d. 'access 49 to a lower zone disposed on the side opposite to the access opening. Although, in the diagram, there is shown a whole surface provided with an inclined flat surface going from the side of the access opening 49 to the opposite side, it is possible as a variant, to achieve this function by other means. , as long as the geometry allows water to flow towards the wastewater collection system 53 by gravity.

[83] The floor 47 of the individual washing station 8 is raised relative to the floor 51. According to an exemplary embodiment, the floor 47 comprises a continuous sealed surface, apart from a water evacuation zone 52. In the Example shown, the floor 47 comprises an upper surface inclined relative to the horizontal. The inclination is for example a few degrees (not visible in Figure 5). The inclination is provided between the washing station 8 and the water evacuation zone 52. In the present case, this inclination extends from a high zone, arranged on the side opposite to the access opening 49. to a low zone disposed on the side of the access opening 49. This orientation allows the wastewater to flow preferably upstream of the path of the motorcycle, that is to say preferably in the direction of a dirty zone of the individual washing station 8. The water evacuation zone 52 comprises an opening made in the ground 47, covered with a grid allowing the motorcycle to ride on it, and the user to walk over it without issue.

[84] The soil 47 and the soil 51 define between them a reserve of wastewater 81 whose volume is typically between 2 and 3 cubic meters. Such a volume makes it possible to form a buffer zone capable of receiving a volume of wastewater corresponding to a volume of water used for washing a motorcycle. Thus, for an enclosure 48 of conventional width and length, it is possible to provide a average height of the wastewater reserve between 10 and 30 centimeters. The post of Individual washing 8 comprises an access ramp 45 and an exit ramp 46. The floor 47 of the individual washing station 8 is raised above the level of the road 2. In this embodiment, the entrance station 10 occupies input 3, and includes all the elements allowing the entry of the motor cycle into washing station 8. In this embodiment, the sensor 19 is an optical sensor arranged so as to acquire an image of the license plate rear of the vehicle in front of the barrier 16. In this exemplary embodiment, a sensor 19 is used for each individual washing station.

[85] The low height of the wastewater reserve minimizes the slope of the ramp 45 and therefore the effort required for the user to access the washing station. A low height of the waste water reserve minimizes the footprint of the ramps 45 and 46, and therefore of the washing station as a whole. If the water discharge area 52 is close to the inlet, the volume of the wastewater reserve is maximized.

[86] According to one embodiment, the ground 47 comprises a fixed base 54 and a movable platform 55, movable relative to the fixed base 54. According to an exemplary embodiment, the movable platform 55 has a sufficient dimension to receive a front wheel of the motorcycle, and a stand thereof and, where appropriate, a rear wheel of the motorcycle. According to the example shown, the mobile platform 55 is rotatable relative to the fixed base 54 of the floor 47 by rotation about a vertical axis. The axis is substantially vertical: it is normal to the mean plane of the ground 47 which, as described above, can be slightly inclined relative to the horizontal to facilitate the runoff of wastewater. The movable platform 55 may include a disc, as shown, sealingly assembled to the fixed base 54 through a dynamic seal. The diameter of the disc can be between 1.8m and 2.5m. The rotation of the disc can be limited within an angular range, for example from +/- 20 ° to +/- 45 ° from a neutral position. This limitation can be brought about by a stop system. This limits the risk that motorcycles longer than the mobile platform

55 do not collide with the wall of enclosure 48 during rotation. A locking system locks the relative position of the mobile platform 55 and the fixed base. An actuator 78, for example on the ground and operable by foot, allows the user to control the unlocking of the mobile platform, thus allowing its rotation. By releasing actuator 78, the movable platform re-locks to another notch.

[87] The floor 47 and, in particular, in the example presented above, the mobile platform 55, may include the actuator 29 described above.

[88] The washing station 1 further comprises a technical system 56. In this first embodiment, the technical system 56 is qualified as "superior". Indeed, the technical system 56 is arranged above the lower enclosure 48, which minimizes the area of the footprint for the washing station. According to an exemplary embodiment, provision is made for the technical system

56 comprises an enclosure 57 housing various technical components. The enclosure 57 is for example made from a reconditioned freight container. The reconditioning can include thermal insulation, in order to protect the enclosure 57, and its interior components, from freezing. The technical system 56 is associated with the lower enclosure 48. For example, the technical system 56 is secured to the lower enclosure 48. In the case where two reconditioned freight containers are used, the two freight containers can be assembled and / or secured together in the manner in which two containers are usually assembled and / or secured together.

[89] The technical system 56 comprises a fluidic circuit for washing water 58. The fluidic circuit for washing water 58 comprises a reserve of washing water 59. The reserve of washing water 59 can be hydraulically connected upstream, via a fluidic connection system 79, to an interface 84 for external water supply connected to the road. As a variant, the washing water reserve is filled regularly from a portable tank.

[90] The washing station comprises a fluidic connection system 61 hydraulically connecting the washing water reserve 59 of the upper technical system 56 and the washing equipment 11 of the lower enclosure 48. The fluidic connection system 61 comprises :

- fluid pipes arranged in the technical system 56, and connected at least between the washing water reserve 59 and an interface,

- fluid pipes arranged in the lower enclosure 48, and connected at least between the interface and the washing equipment 11, and

- Said interface, arranged between the washing water reserve 59 and the washing equipment 11, and operating the fluid connection between the lower chamber 48 and the technical system 56.

[91] The fluidic circuit for washing water 58 also comprises a reserve of washing product 62, and a fluidic circuit making it possible to mix the washing product extracted from the reserve of washing product 62 with the water obtained from the reserve of washing water 59 to washing equipment 11.

[92] The washing water fluid circuit 58 comprises a pumping system 63 comprising one or more pumps suitable for pumping the washing fluid to the washing equipment 11.

[93] The fluidic circuit of the washing water 58 can also include other components, such as for example a boiler 64 adapted to heat the washing fluid, and a metering device 76 adapted to metering the quantity of washing product to be mixed. at the water.

[94] The technical system 56 also includes a wastewater treatment system 65. The wastewater treatment system 65 is adapted to treat the wastewater from washing the motorcycle.

[95] In this embodiment, the washing station comprises a fluidic connection system 66 hydraulically connecting the wastewater collection system 53 of the lower enclosure and the wastewater treatment system 65 of the technical system 56. This fluidic connection system 66 is connected, upstream, to the wastewater collection system 53 and, downstream, to the inlet of the wastewater treatment system 65, and allows fluid circulation in this direction. In the example shown, it comprises a lower pipe 68 passing through the lower enclosure 58 and hydraulically connected to an upper pipe 69 passing through the upper enclosure at a hydraulic connection interface 70. Thus, this fluidic connection system 66 is internal to speakers, which protects it from the outside and simplifies the design. A pumping system 67 is adapted to cause the circulation of the fluid from the wastewater collection system 53 from the lower enclosure to the wastewater treatment system 65 of the technical system 56. In the example presented, the control system pumping 67 is arranged inside the enclosure housing the upper technical system.

[96] Downstream of the wastewater treatment system 65, an interface 71 is provided for the disposal of treated wastewater. The interface 71 makes it possible to connect the outlet of the wastewater treatment system 65 to an evacuation, for example to the wastewater system of the road, via a fluid connection system 80. As an alternative or in addition, an evacuation is provided by means of a cistern which can be connected to the interface 71.

[97] According to the example presented, the wastewater treatment system may include a sludge and hydrocarbon separation system. For example, a stilling chamber 72 is provided for the washing effluent fluids pumped from the wastewater collection system 53. Then, downstream, from the stilling chamber, a separator 73 is provided in which the hydrocarbons separate from the effluents of washing, for example by gravity. The separator 73 can also allow a separation of the sludge and the waste water, for example by gravity. Thus, as shown, at the level of the separator 73, the sludge falls to the bottom, and the hydrocarbons float on the surface, which makes it possible to recover, at the center, a water separated from the sludge and from the hydrocarbons.

[98] According to a particular embodiment, the treated wastewater is released to the road wastewater network only if it complies with the standards governing the admission of water to this network. According to this embodiment, a quality control of the treated wastewater is carried out before it is released. In this case, the wastewater treatment system may comprise, downstream from the separator, a control chamber 74. The control chamber 74 comprises means for testing the quality of the fluid present therein. In this example, the interface 71 is provided with a valve controlled by a processor which controls the opening of the valve only if the means for testing the quality of the fluid present therein confirm that the fluid can be released. Failing this, and if the volume of fluid in the control chamber reaches a critical threshold, the controller can communicate with a central server to signal a need for emptying by an alternative means. The controller, or the central server upon receipt of this information, can also control the passage of the washing station into out of service mode.

[99] The upper technical system 56 also has an electrical connection 77 to an external power supply. An electrical cabinet 75 is provided for the connection and management of the various electrical components of the technical system 56. Where appropriate, the upper technical system 56 also comprises an electrical interface for electrical connection to the lower enclosure 48, to supply and manage electrically. the electrical components of the enclosure 48.

[100] Thus, according to an independent aspect, the invention relates to a technical system 56 comprising an enclosure housing a wastewater treatment system 65 adapted to treat the wastewater resulting from the washing of the vehicle, a fluidic connection system 66 connecting hydraulically a wastewater collection system 53 of the washing station and the wastewater treatment system 65 of the technical system, the fluid connection system 66 being connected, upstream, to the wastewater collection system 53 and, downstream, at the inlet of the wastewater treatment system 65, and allowing the fluid circulation in this direction, a pumping system 67 adapted to cause the circulation of the fluid of the wastewater collection system 53 of the washing station to the wastewater treatment system 65 of the technical system, an interface 71 being provided downstream of the wastewater treatment system 65, for the disposal of treated wastewater, the wastewater treatment system further comprising a system for separating sludge and hydrocarbons: a stilling chamber 72 for the washing effluent fluids pumped from the wastewater collection system 53 then, downstream from the stilling chamber, a separator 73 in which the hydrocarbons separate from the washing effluents.

[101] Such a technical system could be used for a motorcycle washing station as described above, or for a car washing station in general. It could be fluidly connected to a wastewater tank of the washing station common to a set of washing stations, for example an underground tank into which water flows from a set of washing stations. It could even be used to treat any water dripping from motor vehicles, including sludge and oil, such as a parking lot water tank.

[102] The embodiment which has just been described operates as follows.

[103] Car wash 1 is available as a kit. In one installation mode, the lower enclosure 48 is installed in the field near Highway 2, without any civil works in the field. The upper technical system 56 is assembled on the enclosure 48. The hydraulic and electrical connections are made between the two systems. Electrical and fluid connections are also made with the exterior.

[104] In one mode of use, if car wash 1 is in use, the doors are open.

[105] If the individual washing station 8 is not occupied, the barrier 16 is closed. The user places his motorcycle vehicle in the entry station 10. The sensor 19 then detects the vehicle's license plate. The association system 21 associates the impetrant motor vehicle with an entry of the database 14. The transaction authorization system 22 authorizes or not a transaction relating to washing according to the pre-recorded data of the database. 14 associated with the identified motor vehicle. If no authorization is given, the guidance system 12 opens the barrier 16 (not shown in FIG. 5) and authorizes the exit of the vehicle in an exfiltration process. The exfiltration process goes through the washing station. However, the washing system is not operable by the user. As part of the exfiltration process, once the barrier has been passed by the user, it closes. If permission is given, the process is guided to washing the vehicle. In this example, the vehicle is positioned so that its front wheel, or a front wheel, actuates actuator 29. Washing can then be started. The user can turn the motorcycle, by turning the mobile platform 55, so as to access more easily, and with less risk of splashing, the different places to be washed on the machine. motorcycle. The water flows over the inclined floor 47 to the water discharge area 52, then over the inclined floor 51 to the wastewater collection system 53. The wastewater reserve, arranged between floors 47 and 51, gradually fills. After washing, the guidance system 12 authorizes the exit of the vehicle. This can be done by opening a downstream door or a downstream barrier (not shown) of the washing station.

[106] From time to time, the pumping system 67 pumps the wastewater from the wastewater reserve to the wastewater treatment system 65. The wastewater treatment system 65 treats the wastewater. If the quality of the wastewater present in the control chamber 74 is satisfactory, this wastewater is released to the wastewater recovery system of the road network. Failing this, and if the quality of the wastewater present in the control chamber 74 is not satisfactory, the controller emits an alarm making it possible to order an emptying.

[107] The separator is regularly emptied or replaced and replaced by a new separator. The harvested hydrocarbons will be re-treated.

[108] Figure 6 schematically shows another embodiment. This embodiment uses a single container. In particular, in this embodiment, the container comprises the interface 60 hydraulically connected to a water supply from the road. The wastewater treatment system 65 is disposed below ground 47. In particular, the wastewater treatment system 65 includes an interface 71 to the wastewater discharge from the roadway. In the example shown, the wastewater treatment system 65 comprises three sections arranged downstream from one another along the wastewater flow. A separation chamber 172 is arranged upstream. The separation chamber 172 receives, upstream, the waste water resulting from the washing, via the water evacuation zone 52. The separation chamber 172 is separated from the downstream chamber by a separation barrier 82 s. extending vertically upward from the floor 51 of the container. The separation chamber 172 separates the wastewater according to its density, the heaviest water, containing earth and sludge, falling to the bottom of the separation chamber 172. Thus, only light water is flush with the upper level. from the barrier 82 and reach the separator 73 downstream. The separator 73 receives, upstream, the waste water coming from the separation chamber 172, through the separation barrier 82. The separator 73 is separated from the downstream chamber by a separation barrier 83 extending vertically towards down from the ground 47. The separator 73 separates the wastewater according to its density, the heaviest water falling to the bottom of the separator 73, while the hydrocarbons remain on the surface. Thus, only the treated water falls below the lower level of the barrier 83 and reaches the control chamber 74 downstream. The operation of the control chamber is similar to that described above for the previous embodiment.

[109] The present description refers to three juxtaposed compartments arranged in the enclosure. As a variant, it is possible to provide various alternative configurations for implementing these three functions, the wastewater circulating, from upstream to downstream from the water discharge zone 52 to the fluidic connection system 80. [110] Figure 7 shows schematically another embodiment of the interior of a container of a technical system 56. This technical system 56 can be placed anywhere in the washing station 1, the waste water being conveyed from the wastewater collection system (s) of the washing station (s) by the pumping system 67. The plenum chamber 72 is arranged upstream. The plenum chamber 72 is similar to that described above. The plenum chamber 72 collects the pumped waste water, and is used to store the latter for a sufficient time for the turbulence associated with the pumping to dissipate. A laminar flow can then take place from the plenum chamber 72 to the separator 73. This flow takes place, for example, by flow from an overflow. The stilling chamber 72 can thus comprise two compartments: an upstream compartment 72a collecting the pumped water, and a downstream compartment 72b in which the waste water is soothed. It can be noted that sludge can accumulate, by gravity, in the bottom of the plenum chamber 72. A drain valve (not shown) is therefore provided for the plenum chamber to evacuate the latter.

[11 1] The separator 73 is similar to that described above. This separator operates by gravity. The sludge falls to the bottom of separator 73. The hydrocarbons float to the surface of the wastewater. The intermediate fraction (along the vertical axis) is discharged to the rest of the treatment process (pipes as shown in Figure 5). There is a drain to recover the sludge, and also a hydrocarbon recovery system (not shown). The filtered water is then conveyed to a treatment station 85, which treats the waste water to make it suitable for later use, for example by chemical and / or physical treatment via sand and / or carbon filters. . Processing station 85 also includes a drain for the components removed at this stage. The treated filtered wastewater is then stored in a tank 86 before being integrated into the washing water reserve 59 (including, where appropriate, a water heating system). This is connected to the washing equipment 11 via the interface 71.

References :

Car wash 1 entry station 10 transaction authentication system 17

Route 2 washing equipment 11

Entrance identification system 3 guidance system 12

motor vehicle 18 Output 4 controller 13

sensor 19

anti-intrusion system 5 database 14

computerized barrier module 6 identification access control system 20

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washing stations 8 association system 21 removable obstacle 16

washing system 9 access authorization system 49 transaction connection interface 22 hydraulic 70

outlet opening 50

floor interface 71 interaction station 51

conductor 23 connection of the outlet of the water evacuation zone 52

screen processing system 24

wastewater collection system to a signaling device

waste 53 disposal

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fixed base 54 plenum chamber control system 28 72

mobile platform 55

actuator 29

separator 73

technical system 56

lance 30

control chamber 74 enclosure 57

support 31

electrical cabinet 75 water flow circuit

signaling system 32

washing 58 dosing device 76 exfiltration system 33

washing water reserve 59 electrical connection 77 clock 34

actuator supply interface 60 78

airlock 35 in external water

removable obstacle connection system fluid connection system 79

additional 36 fluidics 61

washing control module connection system 37 fluidic washing product reserve 80

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interface 38 waste water reserve 81 pumping system 63

server 40 separation barrier 82 boiler 64

subscription terminal 41 separation barrier 83 treatment system

user interface 42 interface 84 for wastewater supply 65

in external water

buttons 43

connection system

treatment station 85 access ramp 45

fluidics 66

tank 86

exit ramp 46

pumping system 67

separation chamber 172 floor 47 lower pipe 68

lower enclosure 48 upper pipe 69

Claims

1. Motorcycle washing station comprising:

- an enclosure (48) comprising at least one access for a motorcycle, and housing a motorcycle washing station (8) comprising at least one washing equipment (11) suitable for washing a motorcycle,

Characterized in that the motorcycle washing station comprises a technical system (56) comprising at least one wastewater treatment system (65),

In that the enclosure (48) includes an external water supply interface (60) hydraulically connecting a washing water inlet (59) and the washing equipment (11) of the enclosure,

And in that the station comprises an interface (71) for connecting the outlet of the wastewater treatment system to a drain.

2. Motorcycle washing station according to claim 1, wherein the enclosure (48) is a lower enclosure, wherein the technical system (56) is an upper technical system, above the lower enclosure (48). , and comprising a reserve of washing water (59) connected to the external water connection interface (60) by a fluid connection system (61), and in which the motorcycle washing station further comprises a system fluid connection (66) hydraulically connecting a wastewater collection system (53) of the lower enclosure and the wastewater treatment system (65) of the upper technical system.

3. Motorcycle washing station according to claim 2, further comprising a fluid connection system (79) to a washing water source upstream of the washing water reserve (59).

4. Motorcycle washing station according to one of claims 2 to 3, wherein the upper technical system (56) is carried by the lower enclosure (48).

5. Motorcycle washing station according to one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the upper technical system (56) comprises an enclosure (57) housing the washing water reserve (59) and the water treatment system. worn (65).

6. Motorcycle washing station according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the enclosure (48) comprises an intermediate floor (47) comprising a water outlet (52) located between an inlet of the lower enclosure. (48) and the washing station (8).

7. Motorcycle washing station according to claim 6, wherein the lower enclosure (48) further comprises a waste water reserve (81), located under said intermediate floor (47), in communication with the collection system. wastewater (53), the wastewater reserve (81) comprising at least one inclined floor (51) guiding wastewater between the water outlet (52) and the wastewater collection system ( 53).

8. Motorcycle washing station according to claim 1, wherein the enclosure (48) comprises the wastewater treatment system (65) disposed under an intermediate floor (47) of the enclosure.

9. Motorcycle washing station according to claim 6, 7 or 8, wherein the intermediate floor (47) is inclined.

10. Motorcycle washing station according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the enclosure (48) comprises a floor (47), said floor (47) comprising a fixed base (54) and a movable platform. (55) relative to the fixed base (54).

11. Motorcycle washing station according to claim 10, wherein the mobile platform (55) comprises an actuator (29) triggerable by the motorcycle, and adapted to allow the use of washing fluid at the washing station (8). ).

12. Motorcycle washing station according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the movable platform (55) is rotatable relative to the fixed base (54) of the ground by rotation about a vertical axis.

13. Motorcycle washing station according to one of claims 1 to 12, further comprising a rising ramp (45) for access to the washing station (8) from a land receiving the motorcycle washing system.

14. Motorcycle washing station according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the wastewater treatment system (65) comprises a control chamber (74) adapted to alternatively prohibit or allow the evacuation of wastewater. via the interface (71) according to a wastewater quality parameter.

15. Technical system (56) for a vehicle washing station, comprising an enclosure housing a wastewater treatment system (65) suitable for treating wastewater from vehicle washing, a suitable fluid connection system (66). to connect

hydraulically a wastewater collection system (53) of the washing station and the wastewater treatment system (65) of the technical system, the fluidic connection system (66) being connected, upstream, to the collection system of 'wastewater (53) and, downstream, at the inlet of the wastewater treatment system (65), and allowing fluid circulation in this direction, a pumping system (67) adapted to cause the circulation of the fluid from the wastewater collection system (53) from the washing station to the wastewater treatment system (65) of the technical system, an interface (71) being provided downstream of the wastewater treatment system (65), for the disposal of treated wastewater, the wastewater treatment system (65) further comprising a sludge and hydrocarbon separation system comprising:

- a plenum chamber (72) for the washing effluent fluids pumped from the wastewater collection system (53) then,

- Downstream, from the plenum chamber (72), a separator (73) in which the hydrocarbons separate from the washing effluents.

16. Technical system according to claim 15 wherein the separator (73) is also suitable for separating the sludge from the washing effluents.

17. Technical system according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the interface (71) is hydraulically connectable to a waste water outlet or to washing equipment (11).

18. Technical system according to one of claims 15 to 17, further comprising a fluid circuit for washing water (58).

19. Technical system according to claim 18, wherein the washing water fluid circuit is downstream of the wastewater treatment system (65), or wherein the washing water fluid circuit is independent of the treatment system. wastewater (65).

20. Technical system according to one of claims 15 to 19, wherein the plenum chamber (72) comprises an upstream compartment (72a) for collecting the pumped wastewater, and a downstream compartment (72b) whose wastewater s' flow laminar in the direction of the separator (73).