Cleaning and liquid contact with solids – Apparatus – With means to operate movably interconnected parts of work
Reexamination Certificate
1999-09-30
2001-12-04
Stinson, Frankie L. (Department: 1746)
Cleaning and liquid contact with solids
Apparatus
With means to operate movably interconnected parts of work
C134S123000, C134S201000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06325082
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to a washing apparatus and more specifically to a motorcycle wheel washer which rotates the wheels of a motorcycle for washing.
2. Discussion of the Prior Art
A problem frequently encountered with motorcycles is the washing of their wheels. Although car washes exist, they cannot be adapted for use to clean the wheels of a motorcycle, because the wheels of the motorcycle need to be revolved. It appears that no invention exists which enables the wheels of a motorcycle to be revolved for cleaning.
Accordingly, there is a clearly felt need in the art for a motorcycle wheel washer which allows the wheels of any sized motorcycle to be revolved for washing.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a motorcycle wheel washer which allows the wheels of any sized motorcycle to be revolved for washing.
According to the present invention, a motorcycle wheel washer includes a frame, drive belt assembly, drive system, front wheel retainer, and a stabilizing device. The drive belt assembly includes a drive belt, a pair of shafts, and two pairs of belt gears. The drive system includes a motor and speed reducer. The stabilizing device is preferably a hoist assembly. The hoist assembly includes a hoist, and a support chain. The hoist is fastened to any suitable overhead support. A first shaft is pivotally mounted to one end of the frame and a second shaft is pivotally mounted to the other end of the frame. A belt gear is mounted on each end of the first and second shafts. The drive belt is retained and driven by the belt gears. The motor drives the first or second shaft through a speed reducer. A conveyor structure is mounted to a top of the frame to provide support for a motorcycle placed on the drive belt.
A front wheel retainer assembly is located on one end of the frame; a motorcycle is driven on the end opposite the front wheel retainer assembly. The motorcycle is driven along a non-rotating drive belt until it is positioned in the front wheel retainer assembly. A pair of hooks extending from the support chain may be hooked around the front or rear crash bars of the motorcycle. The support chain is lifted by the hoist until the motorcycle is substantially vertical to the drive belt. The motor is turned on and the drive belt revolves around the frame and causes the motorcycle wheels to rotate for washing. The washing may be implemented by the application of water or a solution of soap and water.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a motorcycle wheel washer which may accommodate any size motorcycle.
Finally, it is another object of the present invention to provide a motorcycle wheel washer which allows the wheels of a motorcycle to be cleaned.
These and additional objects, advantages, features and benefits of the present invention will become apparent from the following specification.
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Ersler Donald J.
Stinson Frankie L.
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