WO2018019389A1

WO2018019389A1 - Vehicle washing system

Info

Publication number: WO2018019389A1
Application number: PCT/EP2016/068200
Authority: WO
Inventors: André SPECKMAIER; Harald RÖDER
Original assignee: Alfred Kärcher Gmbh & Co. Kg
Priority date: 2016-07-29
Filing date: 2016-07-29
Publication date: 2018-02-01
Also published as: EP3490851A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle washing system, comprising a washing gantry (12), which can be moved relative to a parking surface (16) for a vehicle (14) to be cleaned, at least one cleaning device (38) for cleaning the vehicle (14), which cleaning device is arranged on the washing gantry (12) and has or is designed as a spraying or rinsing device (40, 46) for cleaning liquid, and comprising at least one supply line (54; 70) for providing cleaning liquid. In order to provide such a vehicle washing system that can be used more versatilely, the vehicle washing system (10; 120; 130) according to the invention has a hand-held cleaning tool (80) for an operating person (110), a retaining device (88) arranged on the washing gantry (12), on which retaining device the cleaning tool (80) can be releasably retained, and a flexible connecting line (84, 112), by means of which the cleaning tool (80) is or can be connected to a supply line (54, 70) of the vehicle washing system (10; 120; 130).

Description

FAH RZ E UGWASC HAN LAG E

The invention relates to a vehicle washing system, comprising a washing portal, which is movable relative to a footprint for a vehicle to be cleaned, at least one arranged on the washing portal cleaning device for cleaning the vehicle, which has a spray or rinsing device for cleaning fluid or is designed as such, and at least one supply line for providing cleaning fluid.

In such a vehicle washing system, the cleaning of the vehicle positioned on the footprint is possible. The washing portal moves along the vehicle relative to the footprint. Usually, the vehicle is first wetted with a cleaning liquid, which is applied via a spray on the vehicle surface. The cleaning liquid may be mixed with a cleaning chemical to increase the cleaning effect. Subsequently, the vehicle is usually cleaned with cleaning devices in the form of side and / or a roof brush (s). Subsequently, the vehicle surface can be rinsed with cleaning liquid, which can be applied via the rinsing device. The vehicle washing system may further comprise at least one drying device for drying the vehicle, which is preferably held on the washing portal.

It is understood that the vehicle washing system can also be designed such that a polishing device for applying and massaging a polishing agent can be arranged on the washing portal.

Usually, at least one supply line to the washing portal at least partially be configured as a hose line, which runs above or from below in the region of a guide for the washing portal to simplify the process of the washing portal. In an ancillary room of the vehicle washing system, at least one pumping unit may enter the at least one pumping unit. be switched line to increase the pressure of the cleaning liquid. It is also conceivable that at least one pump unit is arranged or held on the washing portal and can be moved together with it.

The washing portal may have lateral, in particular vertically extending, supports on which a cleaning device is held. Preferably, the lateral supports may be interconnected by an upper beam (cross member or cross member).

Object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle washing system of the type mentioned, which is more versatile.

This object is achieved in a generic vehicle washing system according to the invention that the vehicle washing system has a hand-held cleaning tool for an operator, arranged on the washing portal holding device to which the cleaning tool is releasably halterbar, and a flexible connection line, via which the cleaning tool to a supply line of the vehicle wash connected or connectable.

In the vehicle washing system according to the invention, a cleaning tool is provided, which can be used manually by an operator. The operator may be a user of the vehicle wash, such as an owner of a vehicle, or an operator of the vehicle wash or his or her staff. The cleaning tool is connected via the flexible connecting line to a supply line of the at least one supply line, so that a fluid connection from the supply line to the cleaning tool is or can be provided. The connecting line is preferably connected to the supply line at the washing portal itself, for example to a supply line in flow communication with the spraying or rinsing device. The user can remove the holding device from the cleaning tool and himself operate the cleaning tool to perform a hand-held cleaning. For example, the cleaning tool is used for pre-cleaning the vehicle to be cleaned with the washing portal. Possible here is a high pressure cleaning or low pressure cleaning, in which preferably a cleaning chemical can be applied to the vehicle. Alternatively or additionally, there is preferably the possibility of cleaning the locality at or in which the washing portal is installed, for example a cleaning hall. For example, the footprint can be cleaned with the cleaning tool, walls of the cleaning hall and / or the washing portal itself. It is also conceivable that equipment used in connection with the use of the vehicle washing system can be cleaned manually by means of the hand-held cleaning tool. If the cleaning tool is not used, it can be attached to the holding device provided for this purpose on the washing portal and stored. When operating the washing portal, the cleaning tool moves with this. It is advantageous if the connection line can also be attached to the washing portal or stored, so that movement of the washing portal is not affected during vehicle cleaning.

In the present case, a cleaning using the cleaning tool by the operator is understood to mean "manual" or "hand-guided".

The cleaning tool is preferably retainable on at least one of the following on the holding device:

- By means of adhesion and / or positive connection;

- By clamping and / or latching with a structural part on the washing portal;

- By hanging on a Einhängeteil the holding device, which is configured, for example, hook-shaped;

- By placing on a support member of the holding device, for example in a compartment-like recess on the bottom of the cleaning tool can be placed. Alternatively or additionally, it is advantageous if the holding device comprises a receiving part, in which the cleaning tool is completely or partially plugged or inserted. For use, a user may remove the cleaning tool from the receiving part. After manual cleaning, the user can insert the cleaning tool again in the receiving part or insert.

The receiving part is preferably designed shaft or bucket-shaped. For example, an opening of the receiving part is provided, through which the cleaning tool can be inserted into or removed from a receiving space of the receiving part.

Preferably, the cleaning tool is arranged in the inserted or inserted state with a handle element outside of the receiving part. As a result, the cleaning tool can be removed in a user-friendly manner and inserted or inserted into the receiving part. For example, the grip element protrudes through the aforementioned opening out of the receiving space.

Conveniently, the receiving part comprises or forms a base for setting up the cleaning tool with at least one opening. Any cleaning fluid draining or dripping from the cleaning tool can be removed from the receiving part through the opening.

It is advantageous if the holding device is designed such that the cleaning tool held on it and / or the connecting line in the held state of the cleaning tool does not protrude or only slightly beyond a contour of the washing portal. As a result, an impairment of the cleaning operation of the washing portal due to undesired collision of the cleaning tool and / or the connection line with a person or an object can be largely avoided. The holding device is preferably arranged or fixed on a lateral support of the washing portal. The lateral support, for example, a vertical support, can be connected via a cross member (traverse) with another lateral support of the washing portal. The lateral supports are arranged in the process of washing portal on opposite sides of the vehicle. The holding device can be fixed directly or indirectly on the carrier.

Advantageously, the holding device is arranged on a front side of the washing portal facing the vehicle (relative to a retraction direction). If the cleaning tool used for pre-cleaning of the vehicle, it can be achieved by the user in a simple manner.

A carrier of the washing portal, in particular a lateral support, may advantageously comprise a casing-like casing, or such a casing-like casing may be arranged on the carrier.

It proves to be advantageous if the cladding encloses or forms the holding device or if the holding device is fixed to the cladding. For example, the holding device can be integrated in a space enclosed by the lining. This is the case for example when integrating a shaft or bucket-shaped receiving part of the holding device with an opening arranged on the lining.

In a structurally simple embodiment, the holding device may for example be fixed on the outside of the panel.

The holding device preferably comprises a receiving part, into which the cleaning tool can be inserted or inserted in whole or in part, wherein a receiving space of the receiving part is defined within one of the lining. Nested contour is arranged. Additional space for the holding device and in particular the receiving part can be saved.

It is advantageous if the cleaning tool can be held on the holding device with the connecting line connected thereto. The cleaning tool can in particular be permanently connected to the connection line, which in turn can be permanently connected to the supply line of the at least one supply line mentioned above. As a result, the vehicle washing system proves to be user-friendly. The operator is spared to bring the cleaning tool in fluid communication with the supply line prior to use.

Conveniently, a pressure switch is provided which releases a fluid connection upon actuation of the cleaning tool. As a result, to a certain extent "automatic" cleaning liquid can be provided on the cleaning tool, without the need for additional activation of the cleaning tool by the operator.

Activation of the cleaning tool in the sense of a release can preferably take place via an operating device of the washing portal or a separate operating device. The respective operating device may have a payment device or be designed as such.

It is advantageous if the vehicle washing system comprises a storage device arranged on the washing portal for the connecting line. In particular, when the cleaning tool is held on the holding device, the connection line can be stored as space-saving as possible so as not to impair the operation of the washing system for cleaning the vehicle with the washing portal if possible. The storage device can be arranged or fixed on a particular lateral support of the washing portal. It is possible a direct or indirect determination of the storage device on the carrier.

It has already been mentioned that a box-like cladding can be provided. It is advantageous if the storage device is fixed to the lining or is arranged within a contour defined by the lining. In the latter case, in particular a separate space for the storage device and the connection line can be saved.

Conveniently, the storage device does not project or only slightly beyond a contour of the washing portal and, for example, the panel out.

The storage device can advantageously be a hose reel in the design of the flexible connection line as a hose line. To use the cleaning tool, the connecting cable can be completely or partially unwound from the hose reel. When not in use, the connecting cable can be wound up as far as possible on the hose reel.

Conveniently, the hose reel is self-winding.

In another advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that the storage device is or comprises a hose holder. The hose holder may be configured hook-shaped. In an advantageous embodiment, the hose holder is channel-shaped or semicircular inside and comprises arcuate support elements for flat contact with portions of the connection line in order to avoid their kinking.

The cleaning tool is or comprises in an advantageous embodiment of the vehicle washing system a washing lance. The wash lance can also be referred to as a spray lance. With the wash lance can under high pressure or sprayed under low pressure (for example, also with admixed cleaning chemical) cleaning liquid.

The cleaning tool is advantageously a high-pressure cleaning tool, in particular a high-pressure washing lance.

It is advantageous if a pump unit is connected in the supply line or in the connection line. The pressure of the cleaning liquid on the cleaning tool can be increased thereby. In particular, the pump unit may be designed for use with a high pressure cleaning tool as a high pressure pump or include such. The pump unit may be arranged in a side room of the vehicle washing system. It is also conceivable that the pump unit is arranged on the washing portal. For example, the pump unit is held on a support of the washing portal and movable with this.

In the supply line, a valve device is advantageously connected, wherein depending on a position of the valve device optionally the at least one cleaning device or the cleaning tool cleaning liquid can be fed. In particular, a common supply line for the cleaning device can be provided, which has the spray or rinsing device mentioned at the beginning or is designed as such, and for the cleaning tool. Depending on the position of the valve device cleaning liquid is supplied to the cleaning device or the cleaning tool. This gives, for example, the possibility of providing only one pumping unit for the cleaning device and the cleaning tool. To clean the vehicle with the washing portal is set by the pump unit pressurized cleaning liquid sprayed by the cleaning device. For manual cleaning, cleaning liquid is sprayed with the hand-held cleaning tool. It is favorable if an admixing device is provided, wherein a cleaning chemical can be added to the cleaning fluid in the at least one feed line or in the connecting line. For example, a low-pressure cleaning tool for pre-cleaning the vehicle, the cleaning chemical can be added to increase the cleaning effect.

It is advantageous if the vehicle washing system comprises a sensor device for determining whether the cleaning tool is held or arranged on the holding device.

The presence of the cleaning tool on the holding device with the sensor device is favorably detected contactlessly. For example, a magnetic detection of the cleaning tool can take place and / or a radio-based detection, for example using RFID technology.

It proves to be advantageous if the function of the washing portal for cleaning the vehicle is completely or partially disabled, if it is determined with the sensor device that the cleaning tool is not held on the holding device. In this case, it may be assumed that the cleaning tool is being used by a user for manual cleaning. For safety's sake, the function of the washing portal may be restricted in whole or in part. In particular, a method of the washing portal can be blocked on the footprint. Furthermore, it is possible to block cleaning devices such as a rinsing or spraying device and / or brushes with respect to their function.

Furthermore, it can advantageously be provided that the washing portal is put out of action for cleaning the vehicle when the cleaning tool is removed from the holding device. As a precaution, a cleaning operation with the washing portal can be adjusted if it is determined that the cleaning tool is no longer held on the holding device or is arranged. This finding may be interpreted as requiring a user to perform manual cleaning with the cleaning tool.

The following description of advantageous embodiments of the invention is used in conjunction with the drawings for a more detailed explanation of the invention. 1 shows a schematic front view of a washing portal of a vehicle washing system according to the invention, on which a vehicle is positioned;

Figure 2: a side view in the direction of arrow "2" in Figure 1;

Figure 3: a view of the washing portal and the vehicle from above, in

Viewing direction of the arrow "3" in Figure 1, wherein the user performs a manual cleaning of the vehicle;

Figure 4 is a view similar to Figure 3 without a vehicle, wherein a user performs a manual cleaning of the footprint for the vehicle;

FIG. 5 shows a schematic block diagram of components of FIG

washing machine in Figure 1;

FIG. 6 shows a view corresponding to FIG. 2 in a second bevo

th embodiment; and

FIG. 7 shows a view corresponding to FIG. 2 in a further preferred embodiment. The drawing shows an occupied by the reference numeral 10 advantageous embodiment of a vehicle washing system according to the invention. The vehicle washing system 10 includes a washing portal 12 for cleaning a vehicle 14. The washing portal 12 is positioned on a footprint 16 and designed to be movable relative thereto along guides 18.

The footprint 16 is the floor of a cleaning hall 20 in which the washing portal 12 is installed. Adjoining the cleaning hall 20 may be provided an auxiliary space 22 indicated in FIGS. 3 and 4, wherein walls 24 of the cleaning hall 20 and the side room 22 are indicated in FIGS. 3 and 4.

For cleaning, a user can drive the vehicle 14 into the cleaning hall 20 in a retraction direction 26. The washing portal 12 assigns a user an end face 28. When cleaning the vehicle 14, the washing portal 12 along the guides 18 in and opposite to the retraction direction 26 in a conventional manner repeatedly moved over the vehicle 14.

The washing portal 12 comprises two supports 30 arranged in the region of the guides 18, between which the vehicle 14 to be cleaned is positioned during cleaning. The carriers 30 are in particular vertical carriers. The carriers 30 are connected to each other at the top by a cross member 32 extending over the vehicle 14 to be cleaned. The cross member 32 is held vertically adjustable on the vertical beams 30.

The contours of the vertical support 30 and the cross member 32 are indicated in the figures 1 and 2 by means of dashed lines. In Figures 3, 4, 6 and 7, the contours of the vertical beam 30 and the cross member 32, although there also present, not shown.

The washing portal 12 includes a housing-like panel 34 on the vertical beams 30 and the cross member 32. Cladding elements 36 of a Sheet metal or plastic material surrounding the vertical support 30 and the cross member 32 at least partially and are, this is not shown in the drawing, fixed to this.

For cleaning the vehicle 14, the washing portal 12 comprises cleaning devices 38 in a manner known per se. For example, a spraying device 40 is provided. The spraying device 40 can have a plurality of nozzles 42, via which a cleaning liquid can be applied to the vehicle 14 before the washing. The cleaning liquid may be mixed with a cleaning chemical to increase the cleaning effect.

As a further cleaning device 38, side brushes 44 for lateral cleaning and for cleaning the rear and the front of the vehicle 14 are arranged on the washing portal 12 in the present case. A further cleaning device 38 in the form of a roof brush 46 for cleaning on top of arranged areas of the vehicle 14, the rear and the front is also present.

Further, the washing portal 12 comprises a cleaning device 38 in the form of a flushing device 48. The flushing device 48 is shown schematically in Figure 1 with reference to three dashed segments 50, 51, 52, which are arranged on the cross member 32 and the vertical beams 30. Alternatively, a scavenging device 48 extending over the vehicle 14 may be provided, or individual nozzles of the scavenging device 48 may be positioned on the washing portal 12.

The purging device 48, not shown in the drawing, comprises a plurality of nozzles, can be sprayed on the cleaning liquid under high pressure for rinsing the vehicle 14 following the cleaning with the brushes 44 and 46.

FIG. 5, which shows a simplified, schematic block diagram of components of the vehicle washing system 10, represents the flushing device 48, which can be acted upon by cleaning liquid via a supply line 54. In the supply line 54, a pump unit 56 is connected, in the present case, a high-pressure pump 58. The cleaning liquid can be supplied from a reservoir 60, wherein it can be provided that hot water of the vehicle washing system 10 is collected and the reservoir 60 can be fed again. The reservoir 60 may also be connected to a fluid supply network.

In the supply line 54, a valve device 62 is connected, which is controllable by a control device 64. During operation of the flushing device 48, the supply line 54 is released by means of the valve device 62 so that cleaning liquid for flushing the vehicle 14 can be sprayed.

The pump unit 56 can be arranged, for example, in the side room 22, wherein the wall 24 is shown schematically by means of a dashed line 66.

FIG. 5 also shows the spray device 40, which can be acted upon by cleaning liquid via a further supply line 70. In the supply line 70, a pump unit 72 is connected and downstream of this a valve device 74, which is controllable by the control device 64.

The pumping unit 56 and / or the pumping unit 72 may alternatively be arranged on the washing portal 12 and, for example, be held on a carrier 30, 32 (not shown).

An admixing device 76 makes it possible to add a cleaning chemical, as mentioned above, to the cleaning liquid in the supply line 70.

The control device 64 also serves to control drive devices 68. The drive devices 68 are shown schematically as a unit in FIG. However, the controller 64 can be controlled separately. For example, serve the drive means 68 for moving the washing portals 12, for driving the side brushes 44, for driving the roof brush 46 or for height adjustment of the cross member 32nd

Additional devices of the vehicle washing system 10, which are indicated schematically by the symbol 78, can likewise be actuated by the control device 64. Device 78 may for example comprise a valve device which may be connected in a fluid line, not shown in the drawing.

The vehicle washing system 10 comprises a hand-held cleaning tool 80, in the present case in the form of a washing lance 82. The cleaning tool 80 is connected to the supply line 54 via a connection line 84 in the form of a hose line 86. In this case, the flow connection with the supply line 54 via the valve device 62 connected in this.

Depending on which control the valve device 62 occupies, therefore, the flushing device 48 or the cleaning tool 80 can be acted upon with cleaning fluid under high pressure.

In the present case, there is a permanent flow connection from the cleaning tool 80 to the supply line 54, without the user having to connect the cleaning tool 80 to or with the hose line 86 before use. Nevertheless, it can be provided that the cleaning tool 80 can be released from the hose line 86 or from the valve device 62 and thus the supply line 54.

A dashed line in Figure 5 line 87 symbolizes the washing portal 12. The hose 86 is advantageously connected to the washing portal 12 to the supply line 54, via the likewise arranged on the washing portal 12 valve means 62. For example, the connection is within the enclosed by the panel 34 space. The lines 54 and 86 and the valve device 62 may be held on a carrier 30, for example.

The cleaning tool 80 is associated with a holding device 88, via which the cleaning tool 80 is releasably held on the washing portal 12. In the present case, the holding device 80 comprises a receiving part 90, in which the cleaning tool 80 can be inserted, and from which it can be removed for use.

In the present case, the receiving part 90 is formed as a shaft and integrated into the lining 34 such that a receiving space 92 defined by the receiving part 90 is arranged within the contour formed by the lining 34. For example, the receiving part 90 of cladding elements 36 of the panel 34 is formed.

The receiving part 90 has an opening 94 arranged on the end face 28. The cleaning tool 80 may be inserted into the receiving space 92 through the opening 94 for support. The cleaning tool 80 can be placed on a floor 96. The bottom 96 may include at least one opening for discharging liquid from the receiving space 92.

Conveniently, the receiving part 90 is dimensioned so that a handle member 98, when the cleaning tool 80 is held on the holding device 88 (in the present case introduced into the receiving part 90) protrudes from the receiving part 90. In this way, the cleaning tool 80 can be easily grasped by a user and pulled out of the receiving part 90 for use.

Associated with the hose 86, the vehicle washing system 10 has a storage device 100. By means of the storage device 100 If necessary, the hose 86 can be stored in a space-saving manner when the cleaning tool 80 is held on the holding device 88.

In the present case, the storage device 100 comprises a hose drum 102. The hose drum 102 is fixed to a vertical support 30. Preferably, the hose reel 102 is disposed within a contour defined by the fairing 34. The hose 86 exits from the panel 34 and is connected to the handle 98 to the cleaning tool 80.

Also, the receiving part 90 is presently arranged on the panel 34 in the region of a vertical support 30. Preferably, the receiving part 90 and the hose reel 102 are arranged on the same vertical support 30.

In the present case, the hose drum 102 is self-winding. When a user inserts the cleaning tool 80 into the receiving part 90, the hose 86 is rolled onto the hose reel 102 without user intervention.

The vehicle washing system 10 in the present case comprises a pressure switch with which the actuation of an actuating element 104 of the cleaning tool 80 can be detected. When the cleaning tool 80 is actuated, the high-pressure pump 58 is activated.

In addition, the valve means 62 is switched to use the cleaning tool 80 so that there is a fluid connection from the supply line 54 via the hose 86 to the cleaning tool 80. By means of a sensor device 106 can be determined whether the cleaning tool 80 is held on the holding device 88. The sensor device 106 comprises the control device 64 and at least one sensor element 108. The sensor element 108 makes it possible to detect the presence of the cleaning tool 80 in the receiving part 90 without contact. For example, for this purpose, an RFID technology is used, wherein the sensor element 108 as RFID Reader can be configured and the cleaning tool 80 may have an RFID tag. A signal from the sensor element 108 regarding the presence or absence of the cleaning tool 80 may be supplied to the controller 64.

When removed from the receiving part 90 cleaning tool 80, the control device 64, the valve device 62 as explained above switch. By operating the actuating element 104, high-pressure cleaning liquid can be sprayed with the cleaning tool 80.

Figures 3 and 4 show schematically possible applications for a user 110 to perform a manual cleaning with the cleaning tool 80. As a result, the vehicle washing system 10 can be given a high versatility.

FIG. 3 shows that the user 110 can pre-clean the vehicle 14 (preferably) before washing with the washing portal 12 and thereby improve the cleaning result.

FIG. 4 schematically shows how a user 110 cleans the footprint 16 of the cleaning hall 20 with the cleaning tool 80.

After use, the cleaning tool 80 can be held again on the holding device 88 by insertion into the receiving part 90. The hose 86 is automatically rolled up onto the hose reel 102. The sensor device 106 detects the presence of the cleaning tool 80 in the receiving part 90 and switches the valve device 62 so that via the supply line 54 there is a fluid connection to the flushing device 48.

Furthermore, when cleaning tool 80 is removed from receiving part 90, drive devices 68 are deactivated and devices 78 are removed. locks. This ensures that the washing portal 12 does not move during the manual cleaning with the cleaning tool 80 and no cleaning device 38 is set in motion. If the cleaning tool 80 is again arranged in the receiving part 90, the blocking is released.

The same applies if, during operation of the washing portal 12 for cleaning the vehicle 14, the cleaning tool 80 is removed from the receiving part 90. Again, the drive means 68 and the device 78 are locked.

During the washing operation of the washing portal 12, the cleaning tool 80 arranged in the receiving part 90 and the rolled-up hose line 86 can be moved.

The vehicle washing system 10 may have an operating device 111, which is coupled to the control device 64. The operating device 111 can be arranged on the washing portal 12 as shown in FIG. Alternatively, an arrangement external to the washing portal 12, for example in the cleaning hall 20, possible.

Alternatively or additionally, it may be provided that the control device 64, which is arranged on the washing portal 12 according to FIG. 5, is arranged externally to the latter.

The operating device 111, which may, for example, have a payment device or be designed as such, is provided for activating or activating the washing portal 12 and / or the cleaning tool 80. For example, a washing program for washing the vehicle 14 may be selected by a user. As an alternative or in addition, it is preferably provided that a user can release the cleaning tool 80 via the operating device 111 and thereby activate it basically. After removing the cleaning tool 80 from the Receiving part 90, the operation of the cleaning tool 80 can then be detected as explained above using the pressure switch.

FIG. 5 shows a dashed line 112, which can be used in addition or alternatively to the connecting line 84. Also, the connection line 112 is configured as a hose 114, which may be associated with an independent stocking device 100.

About the hose 114, the cleaning tool 80 is connected to the supply line 70, in this case via the valve device 74th

In one embodiment of the cleaning tool 80 as a spray lance, it is possible to spray cleaning fluid with cleaning chemical admixed via the mixing device 76. For example, this can be used to pre-clean the vehicle 14. The operation of the cleaning tool 80 and the vehicle washing system 10, moreover, as explained above, so that reference can be made in this regard to avoid repetition of the above statements.

There is the possibility that a high pressure cleaning tool 80 connected to the supply line 54 and / or a low pressure cleaning tool 80 connected to the supply line 70 is used.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the vehicle washing system according to the invention illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7 in a manner corresponding to FIG. 2 will be described, which are identified by reference numerals 120 and 130, respectively. For identical or equivalent features and components identical reference numerals are used. The advantages discussed above with respect to the vehicle washing system 10 may also be achieved in the vehicle washing systems 120 and 130. To avoid repetition, reference may be made to the above statements. Only the essential differences are discussed. In the vehicle washing system 120, the holding device 88 comprises a receiving part 122. The receiving part 122 is bucket or shaft-shaped and arranged on the outside of the panel 34 of a vertical support 30. The receiving part 122 may be formed together with a cladding element 36 or attached to such.

Via a top-side opening 124, the cleaning tool 80 can be partially inserted into a receiving space 126 of the receiving part 122, wherein also in this case, the grip element 98 is disposed outside of the receiving space 126. On the grip element 98, the cleaning tool 80 can be removed from the receiving part 122. The receiving part 122 has a bottom, preferably with an opening.

As a storage device 100, a hose drum 128 is provided in the vehicle washing system 120. The hose drum 128 is fixed to the outside of the panel 34.

Both the receiving part 122 and the hose drum 128, which is preferably also self-winding, are arranged on the end face 28 in the region of a vertical support 30.

In the vehicle washing system 130, the holding device 88 comprises a suspension part 132. The suspension part 132 is hook-shaped. The cleaning tool 80 can be hung for holding on the holding device 88, for example, with the handle member 98 releasably attached to the suspension part 132.

In the present case, the storage device 100 comprises a hose holder 134. The hose holder 134 comprises an arcuate support element 136 for individual windings of the hose line 86. The hose line 86 can be manually wound onto the hose holder 134 by the user 110 and unwound. It is also possible that the individual turns of the Hose line 86 is striped over a front cheek 138 of the tube holder 134 and stored on this. To remove the hose 86 can be reversed proceed.

The suspension part 132 and the hose holder 134 are arranged on the front side 28 and held on the panel 34 in the region of a vertical support 30.

reference numeral

10 vehicle wash

12 washing portal

14 vehicle

16 footprint

18 leadership

20 cleaning hall

22 adjoining room

24 wall

26 retraction direction

28 front side

30 vertical beams

32 cross members

34 cladding

36 cladding element

38 cleaning device

40 spraying device

42 nozzles

44 side brush

46 roof brush

48 rinsing device

50 segment

51 segment

52 segment

54 supply line

56 pumping unit

58 high pressure pump

60 reservoir

62 valve device

64 control device line

driving means

supply line

pump unit

valve means

adding means

Facility

cleaning tool

washing lance

connecting cable

hose

line

holder

receiving part

accommodation space

opening

ground

handle element

stocker

hose reel

jig

sensor device

sensor element

user

operating device

connecting cable

hose

Car wash system

receiving part

opening

accommodation space

hose reel 130 car wash

132 suspension part

134 hose holder

136 supporting element

138 cheek

Claims

PAT E NTAN SP BACK E

Vehicle washing installation, comprising a washing portal (12) which is movable relative to a parking area (16) for a vehicle (14) to be cleaned, at least one cleaning device (38) arranged on the washing portal (12) for cleaning the vehicle (14), which has a Spraying or rinsing device (40, 46) for cleaning fluid or designed as such, and at least one supply line (54, 70) for providing cleaning fluid, such that the vehicle washing system (10, 120 130) comprises a hand-held cleaning tool (80) for an operator (110), a holding device (88) arranged on the washing portal (12), on which the cleaning tool (80) can be releasably held, and a flexible connection line (84, 112), via which the cleaning tool (80) is connected or connectable to a supply line (54, 70) of the vehicle washing system (10, 120, 130).

Vehicle washing installation according to claim 1, characterized in that the cleaning tool (80) can be held on at least one of the following on the holding device (88):

- By means of adhesion and / or positive connection;

- By clamping and / or detent;

- By hanging on a Einhängeteil (132) of the holding device (88);

- By placing on a support part of the holding device (88).

Vehicle washing system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the holding device (88) comprises a receiving part (90; 122), into which the cleaning tool (80) is wholly or partly insertable or insertable.

4. Vehicle wash according to claim 3, characterized in that the receiving part (90; 122) shaft or bucket-shaped is configured.

5. Vehicle washing system according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the cleaning tool (80) in the inserted or inserted state with a handle element (98) outside of the receiving part (90; 122) is arranged.

6. Vehicle wash according to one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the receiving part (90; 122) comprises a bottom (96) for setting up the cleaning tool (80) with at least one opening or forms.

7. Vehicle wash according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that the holding device (88) is configured such that the cleaning tool (80) held on it and / or the connection line (84, 112) in the held state of the cleaning tool (80) does not or only slightly over a contour of the washing portal (80). 12) protrudes.

8. Vehicle wash according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that the holding device (88) on a lateral support (30) of the washing portal (12) is arranged or fixed.

9. Vehicle wash according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that a support (30) of the washing portal (12) has a casing-like covering (34) or that such is arranged on the carrier (30).

10. Vehicle washing system according to claim 9, characterized in that the covering (34) comprises or forms the holding device (88) or that the holding device (88) is fixed to the lining (34).

11. Vehicle washing system according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the holding device (88) comprises a receiving part (90; 122) into which the cleaning tool (80) wholly or partially inserted or inserted, wherein a receiving space (92) of the receiving part (90) is disposed within a contour defined by the panel (34).

12. Vehicle wash according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that the cleaning tool (80) with connected thereto connecting line (84, 112) on the holding device (88) is halterbar.

13. Vehicle wash according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that the vehicle washing system (10; 120; 130) comprises a storage device (100) for the connection line arranged on the washing portal (12).

14. Vehicle wash according to claim 13, characterized in that the storage device (100) on a particular lateral support (30) of the washing portals (12) is arranged or fixed.

15. Vehicle washing system according to claim 13 or 14 in conjunction with claim 9, characterized in that the storage device (100) on the cover (34) is fixed or disposed within a defined by the panel (34) contour.

16. Vehicle wash according to one of claims 13 to 15, characterized in that the storage device (100) is a hose reel (102, 128) or comprises.

17. Car wash according to claim 16, characterized in that the hose reel (102, 128) is self-winding.

18. Vehicle washing system according to one of claims 13 to 15, characterized in that the storage device (100) is a (s) hose holder (134) or comprises.

19. Vehicle wash according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that the cleaning tool (80) is or comprises a washing lance (82).

20. Vehicle wash according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that the cleaning tool (80) is a high pressure cleaning tool.

21. Vehicle wash according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that in the supply line (54, 70) or in the connecting line (84) a pump unit (56, 72) is connected, which is designed in particular as a high pressure pump (58) or includes such.

22. Vehicle wash according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that in the supply line (54, 70), a valve device (62, 74) is connected, wherein depending on a position of the valve means (62, 74) optionally the at least one cleaning device (38) or the cleaning tool (80) cleaning fluid supplied is.

23. Vehicle wash according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cleaning liquid in the at least one supply line (54, 70) or in the connecting line (84) is admixable a cleaning chemical.

24. Vehicle wash according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that the vehicle washing system (10; 120; 130) comprises a sensor device (106) for determining whether the cleaning tool (80) is held or arranged on the holding device (88).

25. Vehicle washing system according to claim 24, characterized in that the presence of the cleaning tool (80) on the holding device (88) with the sensor device (106) is detected without contact.

26. Vehicle wash according to claim 24 or 25, characterized in that the function of the washing portal (12) for cleaning the vehicle (14) is wholly or partially disabled, provided that the sensor device (106) determines that the cleaning tool (80 ) is not held on the holding device (88) and in particular that the washing portal (12) for cleaning the vehicle (14) is disabled when the cleaning tool (80) of the holding device (88) is removed.