Brushing – scrubbing – and general cleaning – Machines – Combined
Patent
1992-04-02
1992-12-01
Roberts, Edward L.
Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
Machines
Combined
15 533, 15 534, 15DIG2, 15 973, B60S 306
Patent
active
051670445
ABSTRACT:
A drive-through wash of a type in which a vehicle is translated forwardly along a longitudinal axis is disclosed. The wash includes a frame affixed to the floor and sized to allow the vehicle to pass therethrough. Right and left side washers are attached to the frame and are longitudinally aligned with one another for washing the right and left sides of the vehicle. Right and left side tire washers are connected to the frame, extend longitudinally generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, and wash tires as the vehicle passes through the wash. A curtain washer is attached to the frame in lateral alignment with the right and left side washers and extends into the path of the vehicle. Right and left wraparound washers, each respectively having an elongated right and left booms are horizontally, pivotably attached to the frame on opposite sides, above the path of the vehicle, and extend rearwardly therefrom. Rotatable right and left wraparound wheels are supported on a pair of carriages that slide upon the elongated booms. The elongated booms pivot relative to the frame allowing the wraparound wheels to follow the contour of the vehicle passing through the wash. The overall assembly is a very compact apparatus that provides a relatively high quality wash in a limited time.
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Belanger Michael J.
Turner Barry S.
Belanger, Inc.
Roberts Edward L.
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