GB2494378A - Mobile car wash with gullies to trap waste water and sediment - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60S3/00—Vehicle cleaning apparatus not integral with vehicles
- B60S3/04—Vehicle cleaning apparatus not integral with vehicles for exteriors of land vehicles
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60S3/00—Vehicle cleaning apparatus not integral with vehicles
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Abstract
A mobile wash bay system towed behind a vehicle to a place of use. The system is formed of a trailer base T with access ramp P and wings M which form the wash pad along with sides and roof to contain wash water and debris. The system is supported on adjustable legs for installation on uneven surfaces. The wash bay is formed when movable sides are extended, access ramp P dropped and removable wings M to access ramp P fitted forming the wash bay base. Extending roof sections are added to form roof over wash bay thus enclosing wash system. Gullies are provided to collect used water and trap silt and dirt. The system can be used with water recycling, decontamination apparatus or mains sewage. The system can have manual or automatic wash equipment fitted. The system can be placed back to back with another system of the same design to form a larger drive through wash bay. Ramps can be added to back of wash bay to make drive through system.
Description
Mobile Wash System The present invention relates to a mobile wash pLatform and methods of construction.
An object of the present invention is to provide an improved wash pLatform which is mobile by being towed behind a vehicle and quick to instalL. Accordingly, the present invention provides a mobile wash platform for colLecting wastewater and dirt. The invention comprises base of trailer or trailers, extendabte wings fitted to trailer, drop down ramp and additional supporting wings to drop down ramp. The traiLers may be joined to allow vehicLes to drive through i.e. back to back. Ramps can be fitted to back of traiLer for shorter version of drive through wash facility.
When in seLected location the trailer is supported by legs which are adjustable as weLl as the trailer axles and wheels. The Trailer body has been made to angle sLightLy to the towing end of the trailer to enable easy access from low slung vehicles.
The bed of the trailer is solid with strengthening to support vehicles and has up stand of steel running around aLl sides except the ramp connection end where there is no up stand.
The steel structure of the bed supports extendabLe wings which are not structurally strong enough for vehicLes but only for personnel. The wings overlap the base structure of the pLatform to aLlow water and waste to pass onto the platform and from there down onto the lowered ramp to the gullies and then to recycle system or sewage. The platform may be used for other purposes apart from washing vehicles where containment, capture and removal of the process water are required.
When in position the trailers in transit roof bar joining raiLs are removed and wings are extended manually or with winch into wash bay working position. When in position the wings increase the wash pad catchment area by 25%. The wings are angled to allow water and waste dirt to travel down onto the longitudinal axis bed of the wash bay. This allows the wash bay to be installed on slightly uneven ground when waste water can be collected down either side of the wash bay bed.
When in extended position longer roof rails are pLaced in the roof structure to form a roof and add strength to the side screens. Side screens have hand rails fitted to aide personnel on wash platform with stabiLity.
The traiLer is raised on the back support legs to angLe the traiLer base forward to drop down ramp end of pLatform enabling easier access for low slung vehicLes. The drop down ramp is lowered and forms part of the wash platform. Additional light weight wings are added to the drop down ramp for personnel access and to extend the wash platform profiLe. When in position the drop down ramp increases the wash pLatform catchment area of the overaLl platform by 30%. The light weight wings have roof rails fitted to support the sides of the light weight wings.
The platform drop down ramp has hoses connected to pump waste water from the wash bay system. These hoses can be connected to water recycle system or direct water to sewage.
The drop down ramp has two guLlies fitted to the front of the ramp one of which catches the silt and the second directs water and dirt to the pump system or direct to underground sewage. The main body of the platform and it's attached wings aLso act as catchment of large silt debris and this is manually cleaned off the platform periodicalLy by operators.
Vehicle access from the towing end of the trailer system is designed to reduce the overall size of towed trailer as the ramp forms part of the wash platform and sits over the towing coupLing when in wash platform position. The towing coupLing has be set in a position so as not to fouL the position of the ramp. The handle of the tow coupLing hand brake has been modified stop is fouling the ramp when Lowered into position.
The drop down ramp, when in traveL position of near vertical is angLed slightly to the back of the trailer reducing wind resistance when towing of the traiLer.
Where reference is made herein to a wash platform it should be understood that such a pLatform is suitable for washing vehicLes and that other goods may aLso be washed instead of or as welL as vehicles.
The wash surface acts to support any object pLaced on the wash platform within design loading of the platform. The structuraL frame supports the wash surface such that the wash surface is inclined to the entrance of the wash pad (drop down ramp end) to aide fLow of water to the drop down ramp and the gulLies. The structuraL frame and wash surface also support wings which have wheels and slide out rails.
Main platform wings fitted to the main traiLer bed sLide out using steels greased and placed within each other and are supported on movable wheels on the wash bed to side of the wings. They can be completely removed if required for maintenance or the trailer is required for other uses.
Water from the wings and main platform are guided on to the drop down ramp by gravity and water is contained on the platform and wings edges by an up stand. At the end of the pLatform where the water passes on to the drop down ramp steel sections have been weLded to guide the water on to the ramp. Water/silt then flow by gravity to silt trap gully and drainage gully.
Platform may have washing devices contained within the platform, sides and roof to automaticaLly wash vehicles.
The wash system may be fitted to towing vehicle which in turn may contain tanks and recycle pumps for treatment of the water. The system can be Looked upon as a compLete solution for washing of equipment/vehicLes, coLLection of wash water for passing to suitable wash water treatment system.
The base of the platform is constructed of sealed pLy with aluminium surface. The wings are light weight construction with fibreglass non slip floor covering as working surface. All areas where staff waLk are covered in non-slip fibregLass.
By way of example, an embodiment of the invention wilL now be described with reference to the accompanying schematic drawing, of which: Fig 1 Is an exploded perspective view of the wash platform according to the present invention in stowed position for transit. Drop down ramp is in foLded away position (slightLy inclined past vertical towards the back of traiLer) fig J TraiLer coupling to towing vehicle is shown fig K Roof section fig L in stowed position Pull out wings fig M in stowed position Small diameter roof jointing bar fig N drilled and fitted to inside tube of roof structure to join roof rails in stowed position Fig 2 is an exploded perspective view of the wash platform according to the present invention in ready position for washing of vehicles and equipment.
Fig 0 Roof section in extended position with removable joint bars in place (travel bars removed) Pull out wings in position fig M RemovabLe ramp extensions in place Fig P RemovabLe roof bars in pLace fig Q Socket for roof structure fig R Fig U RemovabLe ramps interlocked under ramp so as not to move Fig 3 is a cross-sectional view of the wash platform in ready position for washing of vehicles and equipment without the access ramp shown.
Fig V shows the wheeLs under the movable wings of the wash pad. Note these wings fig M are able to be compLetely removed is pushed over the lip of the platform edges fig X TraiLer A frame and coupling are shown as figure W Fig 4 is cross-sectionaL view of the wash platform in ready position for washing of vehicles and equipment without the access ramp shown.
Fig 5 is pLan cross-sectional view of the wash pLatform base and wings in stowed position for washing of vehicles and equipment without the access ramps and associated wings.
Fig 6 is plan cross-sectional view of the wash platform base and wings in extended position for washing of vehicles and equipment without the access ramps and associated wings.
Fig 7 shows base of platform steel surround up stand, and base covering material. Fig A is aluminium durbar sheet 3mm, Fig B is resin bonded ply, Fig C is containment steel surround.
Fig 8 shows wash bay base, (drop down ramp end) with base boards fitted and water guide steel sections fig D to guide water by gravity to the attaching ramp(not shown) Fig 9 shows wash bay base with drop down ramp in position. Water containment sides are shown on base and ramp Fig E for wash base & Fig F for drop down ramp.
Fig 10 shows wash bay drop down ramp pipe connections Fig G. Silt trap gully fig H and drainage gully fig I. Removable ramps P are shown in position. They do not overlap any of the ramps or wings T' or J apart from where they have an overhang into the gully H' where water passes. This is shown at points indicated with 5' Water flow is shown from the main platform and wings T' and M' down on to ramp J' into gully H' into gully I' and out of hose connections C'. Water flow is also shown from removable ramps P' to gully H, gully I' and into hose connections.
Removable ramps Ii' are added to front of gully to reduce the vehicle step on to the platform wash bay.
Claims (1)
- <claim-text>Claims 1. A wash platform formed of trailer base platform interlinked with additional extendable sections which when in working position form a large space efficient wash bay pLatform formed from a smaller trailer base profile. The structural frame of the trailer is supported by adjustable legs to allow for uneven surface and increase stability. The wash surface for cottection of water is constructed of steeL covered with ply, aluminium along with non-slip fibreglass on the extendable wings and any areas where staff may walk. All the platform and surrounding interlinking wings form one overall wash pad area with collection gullies to the towing end of the traiLer. Access ramps may be added to rear of trailer if necessary. When in position the wings of the trailer are inclined to the centre line or the wash platform and the overall slope of the whole structure is in one direction to the front gullies where water is collected from all wash area by gravity. The platform wash pad is encased in sides and roof structure which completely encases the wash pad to collect spray wash water and waste materials which are in turn collected in the two gullies to the front of the drop down ramp. The platform forming major siLt/dirt collection prior to the first guLLy which acts as second silt collection point where after which water overflows to the final gully and on to pipe connection points for disposal or reuse of wash liquids.</claim-text> <claim-text>2. A wash platform as per claim 1 where the drainage channels direct water from the platform to colLection point for recycling.</claim-text> <claim-text>3. A wash platform as per claim 1 and 2 where roof is fitted to keep rain water from entering the system.</claim-text> <claim-text>4. A wash platform as per previous claims which can be Linked to similar platform on open end (not drop down end to form a larger drive through platform double the size of one system.</claim-text> <claim-text>5. A wash platform as per previous claims which can have automatic cleaning jets fitted to wash vehicles or equipment.</claim-text> <claim-text>6. A wash platform as per previous claims which can have manual jet wash attached and staff working on the platform.</claim-text> <claim-text>7. A wash platform as per previous cLaims which can be linked with independent services for waste water treatment 8. A wash platform as per previous cLaims which can be linked with independent decontamination chemicals and contain these within the platform and sides for collection and reuse.</claim-text>
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| GB1113668.6A GB2494378A (en) | 2011-08-09 | 2011-08-09 | Mobile car wash with gullies to trap waste water and sediment |
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| WO2018227258A1 (en) * | 2017-06-13 | 2018-12-20 | Цветелин Иванчев ЦЪРОВСКИ | Platform for washing motor vehicles |
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| US3258019A (en) * | 1964-06-09 | 1966-06-28 | Frederick E Bellas | Mobile car wash unit |
| AU679151B1 (en) * | 1995-11-14 | 1997-06-19 | Topline Shines Pty Ltd | Mobile car wash |
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| WO2008124862A1 (en) * | 2007-04-13 | 2008-10-23 | Ryan Arthur Martin | Mobile vehicle wash facility |
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| FR2937933A1 (en) * | 2008-11-04 | 2010-05-07 | Thierry Lefebvre | Mobile washing assembly i.e. rack, for washing e.g. car, has water distribution units connected to water source, where assembly operates in automatic manner and is demountable and displaceable |
| MD275Y (en) * | 2009-10-13 | 2010-09-30 | Vitalie Dontu | Mobile washer for washing and/or cleaning of cars |
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| US2981266A (en) * | 1958-05-15 | 1961-04-25 | Tamburri Michael | Mobile car washing system |
| US3258019A (en) * | 1964-06-09 | 1966-06-28 | Frederick E Bellas | Mobile car wash unit |
| AU679151B1 (en) * | 1995-11-14 | 1997-06-19 | Topline Shines Pty Ltd | Mobile car wash |
| DE102006010404A1 (en) * | 2006-03-03 | 2007-09-13 | Suffel Fördertechnik GmbH & Co. KG | Mobile washer system for e.g. fork-lift truck, has water absorbing surface for forming washing place with water absorbing possibilities, where surface is designed to be flat and is collapsed as flat |
| WO2008124862A1 (en) * | 2007-04-13 | 2008-10-23 | Ryan Arthur Martin | Mobile vehicle wash facility |
| FR2937933A1 (en) * | 2008-11-04 | 2010-05-07 | Thierry Lefebvre | Mobile washing assembly i.e. rack, for washing e.g. car, has water distribution units connected to water source, where assembly operates in automatic manner and is demountable and displaceable |
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| MD275Y (en) * | 2009-10-13 | 2010-09-30 | Vitalie Dontu | Mobile washer for washing and/or cleaning of cars |
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| CN104029659A (en) * | 2014-06-27 | 2014-09-10 | 武汉格林美城市矿产装备有限公司 | Automatic cleaning method and automatic cleaning device of scraped car |
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| WO2018227258A1 (en) * | 2017-06-13 | 2018-12-20 | Цветелин Иванчев ЦЪРОВСКИ | Platform for washing motor vehicles |
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