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JP5757247B2
JP5757247B2 JP2012000328A JP2012000328A JP5757247B2 JP 5757247 B2 JP5757247 B2 JP 5757247B2 JP 2012000328 A JP2012000328 A JP 2012000328A JP 2012000328 A JP2012000328 A JP 2012000328A JP 5757247 B2 JP5757247 B2 JP 5757247B2
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本発明は、たとえば給油所に設置され洗車に使用される洗車機に関し、特に、主に洗浄を行なう第一走行体と主に乾燥を行う第二走行体の二つの走行体を有する洗車機に関する。   The present invention relates to a car wash machine installed in a gas station, for example, and used for car washing, and more particularly to a car wash machine having two traveling bodies, a first traveling body that mainly performs cleaning and a second traveling body that mainly performs drying. .

従来、洗車に使用される洗車機としては、給油所などに設置されて、被洗浄車両と洗車機本体を前後方向に相対移動させながら、被洗浄車両に貯液タンクに貯留された液剤や洗浄水を噴射して、また、ブラッシングして洗車を行う洗車機が知られている。また、洗車機本体が被洗浄車両を跨ぐように門型とされた門型洗車機がある。   Conventionally, as a car wash machine used for car washing, it is installed in a gas station, etc., and the liquid agent and washing stored in the liquid storage tank in the car to be washed are moved relative to each other in the front-rear direction. 2. Description of the Related Art A car wash machine that performs water washing by jetting water and brushing is known. In addition, there is a gate-type car wash machine that has a gate shape so that the main body of the car wash machine straddles the vehicle to be cleaned.

従来の門型洗車機の洗浄工程においては、先ず、洗浄水を用いて汚れを落とし、次いでシャンプーなどの液剤を用いて洗浄し、さらに洗浄水を用いて水洗いする。この洗浄工程の後で、各送風ノズルから送風して乾燥する乾燥工程が行われる。また、必要に応じてワックスや撥水コートなどの液剤塗布工程を適宜組み合わせて洗車を行う。このように、洗車の際に用いる液剤としては、各種のシャンプーやワックスやコート類が用いられており、それぞれ専用の貯液タンクに貯留され、タンク内に挿入されたチューブを介して、洗車工程の処理に応じて噴射され消費される。また、複数の洗車モードから所望のモードを選択し、使用する液剤の種類を選択して所定の洗車モードに設定する操作パネルやリモートパネルを備えている。操作パネルは洗車機本体に配設しているが、リモートパネルは洗車機本体から離れた位置に設置して、このリモートパネルと操作パネルとを電気的に接続して、リモートパネルに設定された洗車モードにより、洗車機を駆動可能にしている。   In the cleaning process of a conventional gate-type car wash machine, first, dirt is removed using washing water, then washing is performed using a liquid agent such as shampoo, and further washing is performed using washing water. After this washing process, a drying process is performed in which air is blown from each blowing nozzle and dried. In addition, car washing is performed by appropriately combining liquid agent application processes such as wax and water repellent coating as necessary. In this way, various shampoos, waxes and coats are used as liquid agents used in car washing, and each car wash process is stored in a dedicated liquid storage tank and inserted into the tank. It is injected and consumed according to the process. In addition, an operation panel and a remote panel are provided for selecting a desired mode from a plurality of car wash modes, selecting a type of liquid agent to be used, and setting a predetermined car wash mode. The operation panel is installed in the car wash machine body, but the remote panel is installed at a position away from the car wash machine body, and the remote panel is electrically connected to the operation panel. The car wash machine can be driven by the car wash mode.

また、被洗浄車両に対する洗浄パターンを多彩にするために、洗車機本体を、主に洗浄を行う前部本体と主に乾燥を行う後部本体とから構成し、それぞれ独立して操作可能にし、さらに、被洗浄車両をコンベヤにて搬送可能にして、ブラッシング回数やワックス回数などを変化させて多彩な洗車パターンを可能とした洗車機が既に提案されている(例えば、特許文献1参照)。   In addition, in order to diversify the cleaning patterns for the vehicle to be cleaned, the car wash machine main body is composed of a front main body that mainly performs cleaning and a rear main body that mainly performs drying, and can be operated independently. There has already been proposed a car wash machine that allows a vehicle to be cleaned to be conveyed by a conveyor and changes the number of times of brushing, the number of waxes, and the like to enable various car wash patterns (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

また、主に洗浄を行う前部本体(第一走行体)と主に乾燥を行う後部本体(第二走行体)とから構成するとともに、被洗浄車両の乾燥を行う際には、前部本体と後部本体とを離して行い、乾燥効率を向上させる洗車機が既に提案されている(例えば、特許文献2参照)。   In addition, the front main body (first traveling body) for mainly cleaning and the rear main body (second traveling body) for mainly drying are used, and when the vehicle to be cleaned is dried, the front main body And a rear washing machine have been proposed to improve drying efficiency (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

特開2006−224830号公報JP 2006-224830 A 特開2006−36046号公報JP 2006-36046 A

洗車機本体を、主に洗浄を行う第一走行体と主に乾燥を行う第二走行体とから構成し、それぞれ独立して操作可能にし、さらに、被洗浄車両をコンベヤにて搬送可能にして洗車を行うことで、各種パターンの洗車を行うことができる。また、同一コンベヤ上に複数台の被洗浄車両を載置して搬送しながら洗車を連続的に行うことで、効率のよい洗車を実施することができる。   The car wash machine main body is composed of a first traveling body that mainly performs cleaning and a second traveling body that mainly performs drying, each of which can be operated independently, and the vehicle to be cleaned can be transported by a conveyor. Car washing with various patterns can be performed by washing the car. Moreover, efficient car washing can be carried out by continuously performing car washing while placing and transporting a plurality of vehicles to be cleaned on the same conveyor.

しかし、被洗浄車両のタイプによっては、被洗浄車両と洗車機本体との相対移動速度を遅くして洗車を行う必要が生じるため、複数台の被洗浄車両を同一のコンベヤ上に間隔をおいて載置して洗車を行う場合に、コンベヤ速度を低速にすることで、洗車機全体としての洗車効率が低下してしまう問題が生じる。   However, depending on the type of vehicle to be cleaned, it may be necessary to wash the vehicle by slowing the relative movement speed between the vehicle to be cleaned and the main body of the car washer.Therefore, a plurality of vehicles to be cleaned are spaced on the same conveyor. When the vehicle is placed and washed, the problem arises that the efficiency of washing the car as a whole is lowered by reducing the conveyor speed.

特に、ワゴン車などのフロントウィンドウ部などの角度が立った部分では、車両の傾斜表面に追従して昇降しながら洗浄を行うトップブラシや乾燥を行うトップ送風ノズルなどが衝突して車両を損傷させないために、被洗浄車両と洗車機本体との相対移動速度を遅くしている。   In particular, at the angled part of the front window of a wagon car, etc., the top brush that cleans while moving up and down following the inclined surface of the vehicle and the top blower nozzle that performs drying do not collide and damage the vehicle. Therefore, the relative movement speed between the vehicle to be cleaned and the car wash machine main body is slowed down.

また、車両の傾斜形状に追従せずにルーフ部から洗浄と乾燥を行うことで、洗車の速度を遅くせずに、高い洗車効率を維持することも想定されるが、この場合には、十分な洗車効果を上げることができず、洗い残しが発生して問題となる。   In addition, it is assumed that high car wash efficiency can be maintained without slowing down the speed of car wash by washing and drying from the roof without following the vehicle's inclined shape. The car wash effect cannot be improved, resulting in a problem of unwashed parts.

そのために、高い洗車効率を維持しながら良好な洗車仕上がりを得るためには、所定の速度で洗車を行えることが好ましく、洗い残しが発生しないように十分に洗浄可能であり、確実に乾燥できることが望ましい。また、複数台の被洗浄車両を連続して搬送しながら、安全に且つ効率よく洗車可能であることが望まれる。   Therefore, in order to obtain a good car wash finish while maintaining high car wash efficiency, it is preferable that the car can be washed at a predetermined speed, and can be washed sufficiently so as not to leave a washing residue, and can be reliably dried. desirable. In addition, it is desired that the vehicle can be washed safely and efficiently while continuously conveying a plurality of vehicles to be cleaned.

本発明は、上記問題点に鑑み、主に洗浄を行なう第一走行体と主に乾燥を行う第二走行体の二つの走行体を有する洗車機本体を用いてコンベヤ上に載置する被洗浄車両の洗車を行う洗車機において、安全に且つ効率よく洗車を行うことが可能な洗車機を提供することを目的とする。   In view of the above problems, the present invention is to be cleaned placed on a conveyor by using a car wash machine main body having two traveling bodies, a first traveling body that mainly performs cleaning and a second traveling body that mainly performs drying. An object of the present invention is to provide a car wash machine that can perform car wash safely and efficiently in a car wash machine that performs vehicle car wash.

上記目的を達成するために本発明は、主に洗浄を行なう第一走行体と主に乾燥を行う第二走行体の二つの走行体を有する洗車機本体と被洗浄車両とを前後方向に相対移動させながら洗車を行う洗車機であって、被洗浄車両を所定の速度で搬送するコンベヤ装置を備え、前記第一走行体と前記第二走行体とを個別に独立して駆動可能とし、前記コンベヤ装置により被洗浄車両を一定の速度で搬送しながら、前記第一走行体と前記第二走行体とを個別に往復移動して、それぞれ複数回の洗浄工程と乾燥工程とを実行することを特徴としている。   In order to achieve the above object, the present invention relates a car wash machine main body having two traveling bodies, a first traveling body that mainly performs cleaning and a second traveling body that mainly performs drying, and a vehicle to be cleaned relative to each other in the front-rear direction. A car washing machine that performs car washing while moving, comprising a conveyor device that conveys a vehicle to be cleaned at a predetermined speed, and capable of independently driving the first traveling body and the second traveling body, The first traveling body and the second traveling body are individually reciprocated while the vehicle to be cleaned is conveyed at a constant speed by a conveyor device, and a plurality of washing steps and drying steps are performed respectively. It is a feature.

この構成によると、コンベヤ装置に載置した被洗浄車両を所定の速度で搬送しながら、洗浄工程と乾燥工程を複数回繰り返して行うので、所定の一定の速度で搬送することで安全で所定の処理効率を維持し、洗浄工程と乾燥工程を複数回繰り返して行うことで良好な洗車効果を発揮する。すなわち、安全に且つ効率よく洗車を行うことが可能な洗車機を得ることができる。   According to this configuration, the cleaning process and the drying process are repeated a plurality of times while transporting the vehicle to be cleaned placed on the conveyor device at a predetermined speed. Maintains the processing efficiency and exhibits a good car washing effect by repeating the washing step and the drying step a plurality of times. That is, it is possible to obtain a car wash machine that can perform a car wash safely and efficiently.

また本発明は、上記構成の洗車機において、前記第一走行体は上下に昇降し被洗浄車両の上面を洗浄するトップブラシを備え、前記第二走行体は、上下に昇降し前記上面を乾燥するトップ送風ノズルを備え、これらを用いて被洗浄車両の傾斜部を洗浄あるいは乾燥する際には、それぞれを降下移動させながら実行することを特徴としている。この構成によると、被洗浄車両の上面の傾斜部は、駆け下がり洗浄・駆け下がり乾燥を行う構成となるので、駆け上がり工程では起こりやすい車体との衝突や干渉が起こり難くなって、さらに安全に洗車を行うことができる。   According to the present invention, in the car wash machine configured as described above, the first traveling body includes a top brush that moves up and down to clean the upper surface of the vehicle to be cleaned, and the second traveling body moves up and down and dries the upper surface. When the inclined portion of the vehicle to be cleaned is cleaned or dried using these, the top blowing nozzle is used while each is moved downward. According to this configuration, the inclined part on the top surface of the vehicle to be cleaned is configured to perform running-down cleaning and running-down drying, so that collision and interference with the vehicle body that are likely to occur in the running-up process are less likely to occur, making it even safer Car wash can be performed.

また本発明は、上記構成の洗車機において、前記洗浄工程は、前記上面のルーフ部を洗浄する高所位置からの高所洗浄と、前記上面の前部傾斜部および後部傾斜部を駆け下がりながら洗浄する駆け下がり洗浄と、を有し、前記乾燥工程は、前記上面のルーフ部を乾燥する高所位置からの高所乾燥と、前記上面の前部傾斜部および後部傾斜部を駆け下がりながら乾燥する駆け下がり乾燥と、を有することを特徴としている。この構成によると、被洗浄車両の上面の洗車を、高所位置から行う高所洗車と駆け下がり洗車とを組み合わせて行うので、確実に且つ安全に洗浄工程と乾燥工程を行うことができる。   Further, the present invention is the car wash machine having the above-described configuration, in which the cleaning step includes a high-level cleaning from a high position for cleaning the roof portion of the upper surface, and running down the front inclined portion and the rear inclined portion of the upper surface. The drying step includes drying at a high place from a high place for drying the roof portion of the upper surface, and drying while running down the front inclined portion and the rear inclined portion of the upper surface. Running down and drying. According to this configuration, the car wash on the upper surface of the vehicle to be cleaned is performed in combination with the car wash at the high place and the run-down car wash, so that the washing process and the drying process can be performed reliably and safely.

また本発明は、上記構成の洗車機において、前記洗浄工程は、被洗浄車両の側面洗浄を行う第一工程と、前記側面洗浄と前記上面のルーフ部を高所洗浄し前記前部傾斜部を駆け下がり洗浄する第二工程と、前記側面洗浄と前記ルーフ部を高所洗浄し前記後部傾斜部を駆け下がり洗浄する第三工程と、を備えることを特徴としている。この構成によると、3回の洗浄工程を有するので、良好な洗浄効果を実現することができる。   According to the present invention, in the car wash machine configured as described above, the cleaning step includes a first step of cleaning a side surface of the vehicle to be cleaned, the side surface cleaning and the roof portion of the upper surface, The second step of running down and cleaning, and the third step of washing the side surface and the roof portion at a high place and running down and cleaning the rear inclined portion are characterized. According to this configuration, since the cleaning process is performed three times, a good cleaning effect can be realized.

また本発明は、上記構成の洗車機において、前記乾燥工程は、被洗浄車両の側面乾燥と前記上面の前部傾斜部とルーフ部を高所から乾燥する第一工程と、前記側面乾燥と前記前部傾斜部を駆け下がり乾燥する第二工程と、前記側面乾燥と前記前部傾斜部と前記ルーフ部を高所から乾燥し前記上面の後部傾斜部を駆け下がり乾燥する第三工程と、を備えることを特徴としている。この構成によると、3回の乾燥工程を有するので、良好な乾燥効果を実現することができる。   Further, the present invention is the car wash machine having the above-described configuration, wherein the drying step includes a side drying of the vehicle to be cleaned, a first step of drying the front inclined portion and the roof portion of the upper surface from a high place, the side drying, A second step of running down and drying the front inclined portion, and a third step of drying the side surface drying, the front inclined portion and the roof portion from a high place and running down the rear inclined portion of the upper surface and drying. It is characterized by providing. According to this configuration, since the drying process is performed three times, a good drying effect can be realized.

本発明によれば、主に洗浄を行なう第一走行体と主に乾燥を行う第二走行体の二つの走行体を個別に駆動制御して、被洗浄車両をコンベヤ上に載置して一定速度で搬送しながら、洗浄工程と乾燥工程を複数回繰り返して行うので、安全に且つ効率よく洗車を行うことが可能な洗車機を得ることができる。   According to the present invention, the two traveling bodies, the first traveling body that mainly performs cleaning and the second traveling body that mainly performs drying, are individually driven and controlled, and the vehicle to be cleaned is placed on the conveyor to be constant. Since the washing process and the drying process are repeated a plurality of times while being conveyed at a speed, a car wash machine capable of performing a car wash safely and efficiently can be obtained.

本発明に係る洗車機の全体構成を示す概略説明図である。It is a schematic explanatory drawing which shows the whole structure of the car wash machine which concerns on this invention. 洗車機の概略正面図である。It is a schematic front view of a car wash. 駆け下がり洗浄工程を示す概略説明図である。It is a schematic explanatory drawing which shows a run-down washing process. 駆け下がり乾燥工程を示す概略説明図である。It is a schematic explanatory drawing which shows a run-down drying process. 洗車工程における1台目の洗車開始時を示す概略説明図である。It is a schematic explanatory drawing which shows the time of the 1st car wash start in a car wash process. 洗車工程における1台目の洗浄の第一工程終了時を示す概略説明図である。It is a schematic explanatory drawing which shows the time of the 1st process completion | finish of the 1st washing | cleaning in a car washing process. 洗車工程における1台目の洗浄の第二工程終了時を示す概略説明図である。It is a schematic explanatory drawing which shows the time of the 2nd process completion | finish of the 1st washing | cleaning in a car washing process. 洗車工程における1台目の洗浄の第三工程の終了時および乾燥の第一工程時を示す概略説明図である。It is a schematic explanatory drawing which shows the time of completion | finish of the 3rd process of the 1st washing | cleaning in a car wash process, and the time of the 1st process of drying. 洗車工程における2台目の洗車開始時と1台目の乾燥の第二工程終了時を示す概略説明図である。It is a schematic explanatory drawing which shows the time of the 2nd car wash start at the time of the car wash process, and the time of the 2nd process end of the 1st car drying. 洗車工程における2台目の洗浄の第一工程終了時と1台目の乾燥の第三工程終了時を示す概略説明図である。It is a schematic explanatory drawing which shows the time of completion | finish of the 1st process of the 2nd washing | cleaning in the car washing process, and the time of the 3rd process completion | finish of the 1st drying.

以下に本発明の実施形態を図面を参照して説明する。また、同一構成部材については同一の符号を用い、詳細な説明は適宜省略する。   Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Moreover, the same code | symbol is used about the same structural member, and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

図1の全体構成および図2の正面図に示すように、本発明に係る洗車機WAは、主に洗浄を行なう第一走行体1Aと主に乾燥を行う第二走行体1Bの二つの走行体を有する洗車機本体1を備え、この両走行体が共に、被洗浄車両CAを跨ぐように門型とされている。また、両走行体はそれぞれ車輪3を介してレール2上に沿って走行移動する構成であって、これらの両走行体と被洗浄車両CAとを前後方向に相対移動させながら、洗浄工程と乾燥工程を実行して洗車を行う。   As shown in the overall configuration of FIG. 1 and the front view of FIG. 2, the car wash machine WA according to the present invention has two travels, a first traveling body 1A that mainly performs cleaning and a second traveling body 1B that mainly performs drying. A car wash machine main body 1 having a body is provided, and both the traveling bodies are gate-shaped so as to straddle the vehicle to be cleaned CA. In addition, both the traveling bodies are configured to travel along the rails 2 via the wheels 3, respectively, and the cleaning process and the drying are performed while relatively moving both the traveling bodies and the vehicle CA to be cleaned in the front-rear direction. Carry out the process and wash the car.

また、所望の洗車モードを設定するための操作パネル7やリモートパネル7Aを備えており、被洗浄車両CAを、該車両を跨ぐように門型とされる洗車機WAの左右一対のレール2、2間の所定位置に停車した後、待機位置にある第一走行体1Aと第二走行体1Bを一体にまた個別に移動して所望の洗車を行う。   In addition, an operation panel 7 and a remote panel 7A for setting a desired car wash mode are provided, and a pair of left and right rails 2 of the car wash machine WA that has a gate shape so as to straddle the vehicle to be cleaned CA, After stopping at a predetermined position between the two, the first traveling body 1A and the second traveling body 1B in the standby position are moved together and individually to perform a desired car wash.

主に洗浄を行う第一走行体1Aは、被洗浄車両CAを洗浄するブラシとして、例えば、被洗浄車両CAの上面を洗浄するトップブラシ4と、被洗浄車両CAの両側面と前後面を洗浄する左右一対のサイドブラシ5と、被洗浄車両CAの両側面下部を洗浄する左右一対のロッカーブラシ6を備えている。また、これらのブラシ以外にも、所望される位置に他のブラシを配設することができる。   The first traveling body 1A that mainly performs cleaning is, for example, a top brush 4 that cleans the upper surface of the vehicle CA to be cleaned, and both side surfaces and front and rear surfaces of the vehicle CA to be cleaned. A pair of left and right side brushes 5 and a pair of left and right rocker brushes 6 for cleaning the lower portions of both side surfaces of the vehicle CA to be cleaned. In addition to these brushes, other brushes can be arranged at desired positions.

また、ブラッシングの際に使用する洗浄水や各種液剤を噴射する各種ノズルや各種液剤を貯液する貯液タンクを備えている。各種液剤を貯液する複数の貯液タンクは、洗車機本体1に設けられるタンク収納部50に収納されており、電磁式の開閉弁と副給水ホースを備える分配配管部51を介して各ノズルに分配している。液剤を噴射するノズルとしては、例えば、第一浄水ノズル11、第一洗剤ノズル12、第二浄水ノズル13、撥水コートノズル14などが配設されている。また、さらに、第二洗剤ノズル15やワックスノズル16などを配設することができる。8は、被洗浄車両CAの有無および車高を検知するセンサであって、例えば、超音波を利用したソニックセンサが好適に用いられる。   In addition, there are provided various nozzles for spraying cleaning water and various liquid agents used for brushing and a liquid storage tank for storing various liquid agents. A plurality of liquid storage tanks for storing various liquid agents are stored in a tank storage section 50 provided in the car wash machine main body 1, and each nozzle is provided via a distribution pipe section 51 including an electromagnetic on-off valve and a sub-water supply hose. Is distributed. As a nozzle which injects a liquid agent, the 1st water purification nozzle 11, the 1st detergent nozzle 12, the 2nd water purification nozzle 13, the water-repellent coating nozzle 14, etc. are arrange | positioned, for example. Furthermore, a second detergent nozzle 15 and a wax nozzle 16 can be provided. Reference numeral 8 denotes a sensor for detecting the presence / absence of the vehicle to be cleaned CA and the vehicle height, and for example, a sonic sensor using ultrasonic waves is preferably used.

主に乾燥を行う第二走行体1Bは、乾燥手段としてブロワ20と該ブロワ20からの送風を吹き付ける昇降自在なトップ送風ノズル21と左右一対のサイド送風ノズル22を備えている。   The second traveling body 1 </ b> B that mainly performs drying includes a blower 20, a vertically movable top blower nozzle 21 that blows air from the blower 20, and a pair of left and right side blower nozzles 22 as drying means.

第一走行体1Aと第二走行体1Bは、操作パネル7やリモートパネル7Aに電気的に接続され、予め設定される洗車モードに応じて個別に、また、一体的に駆動制御可能とされる。そのために、操作パネル7やリモートパネル7Aには、水洗いモードや、洗剤を用いた洗浄モードや、ワックスを塗布するワックスモードや、撥水剤をコートする撥水モードなどの各種洗車モードを選択する選択ボタンや、ブラシの回転数を制御するブラシ回転スイッチや、スタート・ストップボタンなどが設けられている。   The first traveling body 1A and the second traveling body 1B are electrically connected to the operation panel 7 and the remote panel 7A, and can be individually and integrally driven and controlled according to a preset car wash mode. . For this purpose, the operation panel 7 and the remote panel 7A select various car washing modes such as a water washing mode, a washing mode using a detergent, a wax mode in which wax is applied, and a water repellent mode in which a water repellent is coated. A selection button, a brush rotation switch for controlling the number of rotations of the brush, a start / stop button, and the like are provided.

例えば、洗車を希望するユーザーが、リモートパネル7Aに自分の所望する洗車モードや洗車コースを設定してスタートボタンを押下する。すると、遮断機61が上がって洗車位置に進入可能となる。本実施形態では、コンベヤ装置CVにより被洗浄車両CAを搬送しながら所定の洗車工程を実行するので、遮断機61が上がると、ユーザーは被洗浄車両CAをコンベヤ装置CV上に乗り入れて停車する。   For example, a user who desires car washing sets his / her desired car washing mode and car washing course on the remote panel 7A and presses the start button. Then, the circuit breaker 61 goes up and can enter the car wash position. In this embodiment, since a predetermined car wash process is performed while conveying the vehicle to be cleaned CA by the conveyor device CV, when the breaker 61 is raised, the user gets on the conveyor device CV and stops.

被洗浄車両CAは、コンベヤ装置CVに載置され一定の速度で搬送される。また、第一走行体1Aと第二走行体1Bは個別に独立して駆動可能とされている。それぞれの走行体はホームポジションである待機位置から移動して洗浄工程と乾燥工程とからなる洗車工程を実行し、洗車終了後に待機位置に復帰する。   The vehicle to be cleaned CA is placed on the conveyor device CV and is conveyed at a constant speed. Further, the first traveling body 1A and the second traveling body 1B can be independently driven independently. Each traveling body moves from the standby position, which is the home position, and executes a car wash process including a cleaning process and a drying process, and returns to the standby position after the car wash ends.

第一走行体1Aと第二走行体1Bは個別に独立して駆動可能とされるので、第一走行体1Aが主に行う洗浄工程と第二走行体1Bが主に行う乾燥工程とは、それぞれ独立して、また、連続して、あるいは同時に行うことができる。また、それぞれの工程を繰り返し実行することも可能である。   Since the first traveling body 1A and the second traveling body 1B can be independently driven, the cleaning process mainly performed by the first traveling body 1A and the drying process mainly performed by the second traveling body 1B are: Each can be performed independently, continuously, or simultaneously. It is also possible to repeatedly execute each process.

そのために、本実施形態に係る洗車機WAは被洗浄車両CAを所定の速度で搬送するコンベヤ装置CVを備え、第一走行体1Aと第二走行体Bとを個別に独立して駆動可能とし、図1に示す矢印D1方向に所定の速度で搬送される被洗浄車両CAに対して、図中の矢印D2、D3に示す方向に前後方向に往復移動して、それぞれ複数回の洗浄工程と乾燥工程とを実行する構成としたものである。   For this purpose, the car wash machine WA according to the present embodiment includes a conveyor device CV that conveys the vehicle to be cleaned CA at a predetermined speed, and allows the first traveling body 1A and the second traveling body B to be driven independently. The vehicle CA to be cleaned transported at a predetermined speed in the direction of the arrow D1 shown in FIG. 1 is moved back and forth in the directions shown by the arrows D2 and D3 in the drawing, respectively, and a plurality of cleaning steps are performed. It is set as the structure which performs a drying process.

また、第一走行体1Aと第二走行体1Bとの少なくとも一方に、両走行体間の離間距離を検知する検知手段を設け、該検知手段の検知情報により、第一および第二走行体の走行速度の制御と停止制御を行うと共に、最も接近した近接距離と最も離間した最大離間距離とを予め定めておき、この最大離間距離を、第一および第二走行体がそれぞれ異なる車両の洗車工程を阻害することなく同時に洗車を実行可能な距離としておくことが好ましい。このような構成であれば、両走行体を用いて同一車両の洗浄工程と乾燥工程とを同時に行うことも、第一走行体による洗浄工程と第二走行体による乾燥工程とを前後する異なる車両に対して同時に行うことも可能となる。さらに、走行体同士が接近し過ぎると、そのことを検知して走行速度を減速したり停止させたりして、走行体同士の衝突を防止することができる。   Further, at least one of the first traveling body 1A and the second traveling body 1B is provided with a detecting means for detecting a separation distance between the both traveling bodies, and the detection information of the detecting means is used to detect the first and second traveling bodies. The running speed control and stop control are performed, and the closest approach distance and the most separated maximum separation distance are determined in advance, and this maximum separation distance is determined based on the vehicle washing process for the vehicles having different first and second traveling bodies. It is preferable to set the distance at which car washing can be performed at the same time without hindering the vehicle. With such a configuration, it is possible to simultaneously perform the cleaning process and the drying process of the same vehicle using both traveling bodies, or different vehicles that run before and after the cleaning process by the first traveling body and the drying process by the second traveling body. Can be performed simultaneously. Furthermore, if the traveling bodies are too close to each other, this can be detected and the traveling speed can be reduced or stopped to prevent collision between the traveling bodies.

例えば、図1に示すように、第一走行体1Aに計測用走行輪30を装着し、第二走行体1Bの走行用モータにパルスエンコーダ(不図示)を装着した構成とする。これは、主に洗浄を行う第一走行体1Aは各洗浄ノズルやワックスノズルなどの各種液剤ノズルや洗浄ブラシを備えて長寸な構成体とされるので、走行用車輪以外の計測用走行輪を配設するスペースが容易に確保できるためである。また、第二走行体1Bに計測用走行輪を配設しない構成であるので、各種の乾燥用吹き出しノズルを備えて比較的短寸な第二走行体1Bにとって構成容易となって好ましい。   For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the first traveling body 1 </ b> A is mounted with measurement traveling wheels 30, and the traveling motor of the second traveling body 1 </ b> B is mounted with a pulse encoder (not shown). This is because the first traveling body 1A that mainly performs cleaning is provided with various liquid agent nozzles such as each cleaning nozzle and wax nozzle and a cleaning brush, so that the first traveling body 1A has a long structure. This is because it is possible to easily secure a space for disposing of. In addition, since the measurement traveling wheel is not disposed on the second traveling body 1B, the second traveling body 1B having various drying blowing nozzles is easy to configure and preferable.

上記したように走行距離検知手段としての計測用走行輪30を備えた構成であれば、この計測用走行輪30に設けるパルスエンコーダを介して、待機位置からの走行体の移動距離を正確に計測することができ、計測される走行体の走行距離から車体の長さ方向の情報を得ることができる。さらに、このパルスエンコーダを介して計測される走行体の移動距離の分、後退させることで、所定の待機位置まで復帰容易となる。そのために、待機位置の直前まで高速移動させ、その後で減速して停止させる制御を行うことができ、洗車サイクルを短縮して洗車機の稼動効率を向上することができる。   As described above, if the measurement traveling wheel 30 is provided as the travel distance detecting means, the travel distance of the traveling body from the standby position is accurately measured via the pulse encoder provided on the measurement traveling wheel 30. It is possible to obtain information on the length direction of the vehicle body from the measured traveling distance of the traveling body. Furthermore, it is easy to return to a predetermined standby position by moving it backward by the travel distance of the traveling body measured via the pulse encoder. For this reason, it is possible to perform a control of moving at a high speed immediately before the standby position and then decelerating and stopping, thereby shortening the car wash cycle and improving the operation efficiency of the car wash machine.

それぞれの走行体は、リミットスイッチ10(10A、10B)とドッグプレート9(9A、9B)とを係合させて所定の待機位置に停止させることができる。例えば、待機位置の地上側に設置する第一ドッグプレート9Aと第一走行体1A側に設ける第一リミットスイッチ10Aとが係合して第一走行体1Aが所定位置に停止し、第二ドッグプレート9Bと第二走行体1B側に設ける第二リミットスイッチ10Bとが係合して第二走行体1Bが所定位置に停止する構成とすることができる。この際に、それぞれの待機位置にリミットスイッチ10を設置し、走行体側にドッグプレート9を配設してもよく、停止部側と移動体側にそれぞれリミットスイッチ10またはドッグプレート9のいずれかを設ける構成であればよい。   Each traveling body can be stopped at a predetermined standby position by engaging the limit switch 10 (10A, 10B) and the dog plate 9 (9A, 9B). For example, the first dog plate 9A installed on the ground side of the standby position engages with the first limit switch 10A provided on the first traveling body 1A side, and the first traveling body 1A stops at a predetermined position, and the second dog It can be set as the structure which the plate 9B and the 2nd limit switch 10B provided in the 2nd traveling body 1B side engage, and the 2nd traveling body 1B stops in a predetermined position. At this time, the limit switch 10 may be installed at each standby position, and the dog plate 9 may be disposed on the traveling body side, and either the limit switch 10 or the dog plate 9 is disposed on the stop portion side and the moving body side, respectively. Any configuration may be used.

上記構成の走行体であれば、待機位置から移動した距離が正確に計測されているので、待機位置まで復帰させる際に待機位置の直前まで高速移動させ、その後リミットスイッチ10とドッグプレート9とが係合するまでを低速移動させるように制御することができる。このように、計測用走行輪のパルスカウント値に基づいて移動距離が正確に計測されるので、待機位置まで速やかに、また、安定して復帰することが可能となる。   In the case of the traveling body configured as described above, since the distance moved from the standby position is accurately measured, when returning to the standby position, the distance is moved to just before the standby position, and then the limit switch 10 and the dog plate 9 are It can be controlled to move at low speed until it is engaged. As described above, since the moving distance is accurately measured based on the pulse count value of the measurement traveling wheel, it is possible to quickly and stably return to the standby position.

また、第一走行体1Aと第二走行体1Bとの離間距離を規定する規定手段を設け、最も接近した近接距離と最も離間した最大離間距離とを予め定めておくと、所定距離離間して両走行体を一体に駆動して洗浄工程と乾燥工程を連続的に実行することも、一体的に待機位置まで復帰移動させることも可能となって好ましい。この規定手段としては、近接距離を規定するストッパ部材と、両走行体を連結すると共に最大離間距離を規定するワイヤ部材を備える構成とすることができる。または、両走行体が近接すると検知する第一光電センサと、両走行体が所定距離離間すると検知しなくなる第二光電センサを備え、これらの検知手段の検知信号により両走行体の駆動を制御する構成の規定手段を用いることもできる。例えば、前記検知手段を少なくとも一方の走行体に設け、この検知手段の検知信号により両走行体の駆動を制御することで、前記近接距離と前記最大離間距離とを規定することができる。   Further, by providing a defining means for defining the separation distance between the first traveling body 1A and the second traveling body 1B, and predetermining the closest approach distance and the most separated maximum separation distance, a predetermined distance is provided. It is preferable that both the traveling bodies are driven integrally to continuously execute the cleaning process and the drying process, or can be integrally returned to the standby position. The defining means may include a stopper member that defines the proximity distance and a wire member that couples both traveling bodies and defines the maximum separation distance. Alternatively, a first photoelectric sensor that detects when both traveling bodies are close to each other and a second photoelectric sensor that is not detected when both traveling bodies are separated from each other by a predetermined distance, and controls the driving of both traveling bodies by the detection signals of these detection means. Configuration defining means can also be used. For example, the proximity distance and the maximum separation distance can be defined by providing the detection means on at least one of the traveling bodies and controlling the driving of both traveling bodies by the detection signal of the detection means.

第一走行体1Aと第二走行体1Bとの離間距離を検知する検知手段を設ける構成であれば、前記第一および第二走行体の離間距離を、前記第一および第二走行体がそれぞれの洗車工程を阻害することなく同時に洗車を実行可能な距離に設定することができる。両走行体が同時に操作可能であれば、両走行体を同時に一体的に移動して、第一走行体による洗浄工程と第二走行体による乾燥工程とを同時に行うことが可能となり、洗車サイクルを短縮することができる。さらに、走行体同士が接近し過ぎると、そのことを検知して走行速度を減速したり停止させたりして、走行体同士の衝突を防止することができる。   If the detection means for detecting the separation distance between the first traveling body 1A and the second traveling body 1B is provided, the separation distance between the first and second traveling bodies is determined by the first and second traveling bodies, respectively. It is possible to set the distance at which car washing can be performed at the same time without hindering the car washing process. If both the traveling bodies can be operated at the same time, it is possible to simultaneously move both traveling bodies together so that the washing process by the first traveling body and the drying process by the second traveling body can be performed at the same time. It can be shortened. Furthermore, if the traveling bodies are too close to each other, this can be detected and the traveling speed can be reduced or stopped to prevent collision between the traveling bodies.

また、第一走行体1Aと第二走行体1Bとの少なくとも一方に、両走行体の当接を緩和する緩衝部材(例えばゴム材:不図示)を配設することが好ましい。この構成であれば、走行体の走行制御に異常が発生しても、緩衝部材を介して当接時の衝撃を緩和して破損や故障を抑制することができる。   In addition, it is preferable that a buffer member (for example, a rubber material: not shown) that relaxes the contact between both the traveling bodies is disposed on at least one of the first traveling body 1A and the second traveling body 1B. With this configuration, even if an abnormality occurs in the traveling control of the traveling body, it is possible to mitigate the impact at the time of contact via the buffer member and suppress damage and failure.

次に、駆け下がり洗浄と駆け下がり乾燥の実施形態について図3A、図3Bを用いて説明する。   Next, an embodiment of run-down cleaning and run-down drying will be described with reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B.

図3Aには、コンベヤ装置CV上に載置して搬送する被洗浄車両CAの前部傾斜部KAと後部傾斜部をトップブラシ4が駆け下がり洗浄している様子を示し、図3Bには、トップ送風ノズル21が、前部傾斜鵜KAと後部傾斜部KBをトップ送風ノズル21が駆け下がり乾燥している様子を示している。   FIG. 3A shows a state in which the top brush 4 runs down and cleans the front inclined portion KA and the rear inclined portion of the vehicle CA to be cleaned that is placed on the conveyor device CV and transported, and FIG. The top blowing nozzle 21 shows a state in which the top blowing nozzle 21 runs down and is dried on the front inclined ridge KA and the rear inclined portion KB.

トップブラシ4は、図中の矢印D4aに示すように、降下移動しながら前部傾斜部KAを洗浄する。すなわち、コンベヤ装置CVにより矢印D1方向に搬送される被洗浄車両CAよりも少し早い速度で水平移動すると共に、降下移動しながら洗浄(駆け下がり洗浄)している。また、図中の矢印D4bに示すように、降下移動しながら後部傾斜部KBを洗浄する。すなわち、コンベヤ装置CVにより矢印D1方向に搬送される被洗浄車両CAと相対的に逆方向に水平移動すると共に、降下移動しながら洗浄(駆け下がり洗浄)している。   As shown by an arrow D4a in the drawing, the top brush 4 cleans the front inclined portion KA while moving downward. That is, it is moved horizontally at a slightly higher speed than the vehicle to be cleaned CA conveyed in the direction of the arrow D1 by the conveyor device CV, and cleaning (running down cleaning) is performed while moving downward. Further, as shown by an arrow D4b in the figure, the rear inclined portion KB is washed while moving downward. That is, while being moved horizontally in the opposite direction to the vehicle to be cleaned CA conveyed in the direction of the arrow D1 by the conveyor device CV, it is washed (running down washing) while moving downward.

トップ送風ノズル21は、図中の矢印D5aに示すように、降下移動しながら前部傾斜部KAを乾燥する。すなわち、コンベヤ装置CVにより矢印D1方向に搬送される被洗浄車両CAよりも少し早い速度で水平移動すると共に、降下移動しながら乾燥(駆け下がり乾燥)している。また、図中の矢印D5b示すように、降下移動しながら後部傾斜部KBを乾燥する。すなわち、コンベヤ装置CVにより矢印D1方向に搬送される被洗浄車両CAと相対的に逆方向に水平移動すると共に、降下移動しながら乾燥(駆け下がり乾燥)している。   The top blowing nozzle 21 dries the front inclined portion KA while moving downward as indicated by an arrow D5a in the drawing. That is, while moving horizontally at a slightly higher speed than the vehicle to be cleaned CA conveyed in the direction of arrow D1 by the conveyor device CV, it is dried (running down and dried) while moving down. Further, as shown by an arrow D5b in the drawing, the rear inclined portion KB is dried while moving downward. That is, it is horizontally moved in the opposite direction relative to the vehicle to be cleaned CA conveyed in the direction of arrow D1 by the conveyor device CV, and is dried (running down and dried) while moving downward.

駆け下がり状態では、被洗浄車両CAとブラシ部材やノズル部材が衝突する方向に対向して移動しないので、駆け上がり状態では生じる可能性がある車体との衝突や干渉が起こり難くなるので、車体を損傷する虞は生じない。   In the run-down state, the vehicle to be cleaned CA and the brush member or nozzle member do not move in the direction in which they collide, so collision and interference with the vehicle body that may occur in the run-up state are less likely to occur. There is no risk of damage.

上記したように、トップブラシ4とトップ送風ノズル21を用いて被洗浄車両CAの傾斜部(前部傾斜部KAと後部傾斜部KB)を洗浄あるいは乾燥する(洗浄工程と乾燥工程を含めて洗車工程となる)際には、それぞれを降下移動させながら実行するようにしており、被洗浄車両CAの上面の傾斜部は、駆け下がり洗浄・駆け下がり乾燥を行う構成となるので、駆け上がり工程では起こりやすい車体との衝突や干渉が起こり難くなって、さらに安全に洗車を行うことができる。   As described above, the top brush 4 and the top blowing nozzle 21 are used to wash or dry the inclined portions (the front inclined portion KA and the rear inclined portion KB) of the vehicle CA to be cleaned (including the washing step and the drying step). In the process of running), each of the inclined portions on the upper surface of the vehicle CA to be cleaned is configured to perform running-down cleaning and running-down drying. Collisions and interference with the car body that are likely to occur are less likely to occur, and the car can be washed more safely.

次に図4A〜図4Fを用いて、洗車工程についてさらに説明する。図4Aは洗車工程における1台目の洗車開始時を示し、図4Bは洗浄の第一工程終了時を示し、図4Cは洗浄の第二工程終了時を示し、図4Dは洗浄の第三工程の終了時および乾燥の第一工程時を示し、図4Eは2代目の洗車開始時と1台目の乾燥の第二工程終了時を示し、図4Fは2台目の洗浄の第一工程終了時と1台目の乾燥の第三工程終了時を示している。   Next, the car wash process will be further described with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4F. 4A shows the start of the first car wash in the car wash process, FIG. 4B shows the end of the first wash process, FIG. 4C shows the end of the second wash process, and FIG. 4D shows the third wash process. 4E shows the start of the second car wash and the end of the second process of the first drying, and FIG. 4F shows the end of the first process of the second cleaning. It shows the time and the end of the third step of the first drying.

図4Aに示すように、洗車を希望する1台目の被洗浄車両CA1がコンベア装置CV上に載置され矢印D1a方向に搬送される。すると、所定の待機位置に停止している第一走行体1Aが備える左右一対のブラシが閉じた状態のサイドブラシ5に被洗浄車両CA1の前部が当接する。この状態から、サイドブラシ5が左右に開きながら被洗浄車両CA1の前部を洗浄する。この際に、第一走行体1Aが被洗浄車両CA1と共に矢印D1a方向に移動するようにしてもよい。   As shown in FIG. 4A, the first vehicle CA1 to be cleaned that desires to be washed is placed on the conveyor device CV and conveyed in the direction of arrow D1a. Then, the front part of the to-be-cleaned vehicle CA1 comes into contact with the side brush 5 in a state in which the pair of left and right brushes included in the first traveling body 1A stopped at the predetermined standby position is closed. From this state, the front portion of the vehicle CA1 to be cleaned is cleaned while the side brush 5 opens left and right. At this time, the first traveling body 1A may move in the direction of the arrow D1a together with the vehicle to be cleaned CA1.

サイドブラシ5による被洗浄車両CA1の前部の洗浄が終了して、サイドブラシ5が被洗浄車両CA1の側面に至ると、第一走行体1Aは図4Bに示す矢印D2a方向に移動開始して被洗浄車両CA1の側面を洗浄する(洗浄の第一工程)。   When the cleaning of the front portion of the vehicle CA1 to be cleaned by the side brush 5 is completed and the side brush 5 reaches the side surface of the vehicle CA1 to be cleaned, the first traveling body 1A starts moving in the direction of the arrow D2a shown in FIG. 4B. The side surface of the vehicle CA1 to be cleaned is cleaned (first cleaning process).

第一走行体1Aが矢印D2a方向に移動して被洗浄車両CA1の側面の端部に到達すると、反転して後進開始して、図4Cに示す矢印D2b方向に移動しながら再度、被洗浄車両CA1の側面を洗浄する(洗浄の第二工程)。   When the first traveling body 1A moves in the direction of the arrow D2a and reaches the end of the side surface of the vehicle to be cleaned CA1, it reverses and starts moving backward, moving again in the direction of the arrow D2b shown in FIG. The side surface of CA1 is cleaned (second cleaning step).

この際に、トップブラシ4を用いて、被洗浄車両CA1の上面を洗浄する。また、この上面洗浄は、上面のルーフ部を洗浄する高所位置からの高所洗浄と、上面の前部傾斜部KAを駆け下がり洗浄する駆け下がり洗浄と、を有する。   At this time, the top brush 4 is used to clean the upper surface of the vehicle to be cleaned CA1. Further, the upper surface cleaning includes a high-level cleaning from a high position where the roof portion of the upper surface is cleaned, and a down-running cleaning which runs down and cleans the front inclined portion KA on the upper surface.

前部傾斜部KAの駆け下がり洗浄が終了すると、トップブラシ4を高所位置に戻し第一走行体1Aを再び反転して前進移動開始して図4Dに示す矢印D2c方向に移動しながら、再度、被洗浄車両CA1の側面を洗浄する(洗浄の第三工程)。   When the front inclined portion KA finishes running down, the top brush 4 is returned to the high position, the first traveling body 1A is reversed again, and the forward traveling is started, moving again in the direction of the arrow D2c shown in FIG. Then, the side surface of the to-be-cleaned vehicle CA1 is cleaned (third process of cleaning).

この反転開始は、前部傾斜部KAの駆け下がり洗浄が終了した時点でもよいし、前部傾斜部KAの駆け下がり洗浄が終了したあと、サイドブラシ5が被洗浄車両CA1の側面の端部(前端)に到達した時点でもよい。また、いずれの場合であっても、第一走行体1Aの反転位置は、第一走行体1Aと第二走行体1Bとが同時に洗車を実行可能な近接距離に設定しておくことが好ましい。   This inversion may be started at the time when the front inclined portion KA finishes the run-down cleaning, or after the front inclined portion KA finishes the run-down cleaning, the side brush 5 is moved to the end of the side surface of the vehicle CA1 to be cleaned ( It may be the time when it reaches the front end. In any case, the reverse position of the first traveling body 1A is preferably set to a close distance at which the first traveling body 1A and the second traveling body 1B can simultaneously perform car washing.

すなわち、第一走行体1Aが反転して前進移動開始して矢印D2c方向に移動開始すると同時に、第二走行体1Bを図中の矢印D3a方向に移動開始して、所定の乾燥工程を開始する。従って、洗浄の第三工程と乾燥の第一工程を連続して行う。   That is, the first traveling body 1A reverses and starts moving forward and starts moving in the direction of the arrow D2c. At the same time, the second traveling body 1B starts to move in the direction of the arrow D3a in the figure and starts a predetermined drying process. . Therefore, the 3rd process of washing | cleaning and the 1st process of drying are performed continuously.

また、この洗浄の第三工程では、トップブラシ4により被洗浄車両CAの上面のルーフ部を高所洗浄し後部傾斜部KBを駆け下がり洗浄する。さらに、サイドブラシ5による側面洗浄が終了して、サイドブラシ5が被洗浄車両CAの端部に到達すると、左右のサイドブラシ5を閉じるように接近移動して被洗浄車両CAの後端部を洗浄する。この時には、第一走行体1Aの走行を停止しておくとよい。また、第二走行体1Bも同時に停止し、次いで図4Eに示す矢印D3b方向に反転して後進しながら乾燥の第二工程を行う。   Further, in this third cleaning step, the top brush 4 is used to clean the roof portion of the upper surface of the vehicle CA to be cleaned at a high place, and the rear inclined portion KB is run down for cleaning. Further, when the side brush 5 finishes the side cleaning and the side brush 5 reaches the end of the vehicle CA to be cleaned, the side brush 5 moves close so as to close the left and right side brushes 5 to move the rear end of the vehicle CA to be cleaned. Wash. At this time, the traveling of the first traveling body 1A may be stopped. Further, the second traveling body 1B is also stopped at the same time, and then the second drying process is performed while reversing in the direction of the arrow D3b shown in FIG. 4E.

この乾燥の第二工程では、サイド送風ノズル22による被洗浄車両CAの側面乾燥に加えて、トップ送風ノズル21を用いてルーフ部を乾燥する高所乾燥と、前部傾斜部KAを乾燥する駆け下がり乾燥を行う。   In the second step of drying, in addition to the side drying of the vehicle CA to be cleaned by the side blowing nozzles 22, the high place drying using the top blowing nozzle 21 and the front inclined portion KA are dried. Decline to dry.

また、停止状態の第一走行体1Aの閉じた状態の左右のサイドブラシ5に2台目の被洗浄車両CA2の前端が当接すると、2台目の被洗浄車両CA2の洗浄の第一工程が開始される。すなわち、この図4Eは、2台目の被洗浄車両CA2の洗車開始時と1台目の被洗浄車両CA1の乾燥の第二工程終了時を示している。   Further, when the front end of the second vehicle to be cleaned CA2 comes into contact with the left and right side brushes 5 of the closed first traveling body 1A, the first step of cleaning the second vehicle to be cleaned CA2 Is started. That is, FIG. 4E shows the start of washing of the second vehicle to be cleaned CA2 and the end of the second step of drying the first vehicle to be cleaned CA1.

図4Fは、2台目の洗浄の第一工程終了時と1台目の乾燥の第三工程終了時を示している。この1台目の被洗浄車両CA1の乾燥の第三工程では、サイド送風ノズル22による被洗浄車両CAの側面乾燥に加えて、トップ送風ノズル21を用いてルーフ部を乾燥する高所乾燥と、後部傾斜部KBを乾燥する駆け下がり乾燥を行う。   FIG. 4F shows the end of the first step of the second cleaning and the end of the third step of the first drying. In the third step of drying of the first vehicle to be cleaned CA1, in addition to the side drying of the vehicle to be cleaned CA by the side blowing nozzle 22, the high-temperature drying for drying the roof portion using the top blowing nozzle 21, Run down drying to dry the rear inclined part KB.

また、2台目の被洗浄車両CA2を、矢印D2a方向に移動する第一走行体1Aによるサイドブラシ5を用いた側面洗浄とトップブラシ4を用いたルーフ部の高所洗浄との、洗浄の第一工程を実行する。   Further, the second vehicle to be cleaned CA2 is cleaned by side cleaning using the side brush 5 by the first traveling body 1A moving in the direction of the arrow D2a and high-level cleaning of the roof portion using the top brush 4. Perform the first step.

この図4Eおよび図4Fに示す状態は、第一走行体1Aを用いた2台目の被洗浄車両CA2の洗浄工程と、第二走行体1Bを用いた1台目の被洗浄車両CA1の乾燥工程とを同時に行っていることを示している。   The state shown in FIGS. 4E and 4F shows the cleaning process of the second vehicle to be cleaned CA2 using the first traveling body 1A and the drying of the first vehicle to be cleaned CA1 using the second traveling body 1B. It shows that the process is performed simultaneously.

すなわち、この状態の第一走行体1Aと第二走行体1Bとの離間距離は、第一および第二走行体がそれぞれ異なる車両の洗車工程を阻害することなく同時に実行可能な離間距離であるので、この距離を最大離間距離としておくことが好ましい。   In other words, the separation distance between the first traveling body 1A and the second traveling body 1B in this state is a separation distance that the first and second traveling bodies can execute at the same time without interfering with the car washing process of different vehicles. It is preferable to set this distance as the maximum separation distance.

もちろん、この距離よりも離れていても、第一および第二走行体がそれぞれ異なる車両の洗車工程を阻害することなく同時に実行可能ではあるが、離間距離が長くなればなるほど、洗車の処理効率が悪化するので好ましくない。   Of course, even if the distance is longer than this distance, the first and second traveling bodies can be executed at the same time without interfering with the car washing process of different vehicles, but the longer the separation distance, the more efficient the car washing process. Since it deteriorates, it is not preferable.

そのために、前述した遮断機61は、この最大離間距離分離して2台目の被洗浄車両CA2を進入させるように開閉制御することが好ましい。   Therefore, it is preferable that the above-described circuit breaker 61 is controlled to be opened and closed so that the second vehicle to be cleaned CA2 enters with the maximum separation distance.

上記したように、本実施形態に係る洗浄工程は、被洗浄車両CAの側面洗浄に加えて、上面のルーフ部を洗浄する高所位置からの高所洗浄と、上面の前部傾斜部KAおよび後部傾斜部KBを駆け下がり洗浄する駆け下がり洗浄と、を有し、乾燥工程は、被洗浄車両CAの側面乾燥に加えて、上面のルーフ部を乾燥する高所位置からの高所乾燥と、上面の前部傾斜部KAおよび後部傾斜部KBを駆け下がり乾燥する駆け下がり乾燥と、を有する。   As described above, in the cleaning process according to the present embodiment, in addition to the side surface cleaning of the vehicle CA to be cleaned, the high position cleaning from the high position for cleaning the roof portion on the upper surface, the front inclined portion KA on the upper surface, and Running down the rear inclined part KB and washing down, and the drying step is a high place drying from a high place where the top roof part is dried, in addition to the side drying of the vehicle CA to be cleaned, Run-down drying for running down and drying the front inclined portion KA and the rear inclined portion KB on the upper surface.

上記の構成であれば、被洗浄車両CAの上面の洗車を、高所位置から行う高所洗車と駆け下がり洗車とを組み合わせて行うので、確実に且つ安全に洗浄工程と乾燥工程を行うことができる。前部傾斜部KAと後部傾斜部KBを駆け下がり状態で洗浄し乾燥するので、駆け上がり工程では起こりやすい車体との衝突や干渉が起こり難くなって、安全に洗車を行うことができる。   If it is said structure, since the car wash of the upper surface of the to-be-washed vehicle CA is performed combining the high place car wash and run-down car wash performed from a high place, it can perform a washing | cleaning process and a drying process reliably and safely. it can. Since the front inclined portion KA and the rear inclined portion KB are washed and dried in the run-down state, collision and interference with the vehicle body that are likely to occur in the run-up process are less likely to occur, and the car can be washed safely.

また、コンベヤ装置CVに載置した複数の被洗浄車両CAを所定の一定の速度で搬送しながら、洗浄工程と乾燥工程をそれぞれ複数回繰り返して行うので、一定の速度で搬送することで安全で所定の処理効率を維持し、洗浄工程と乾燥工程を複数回繰り返して行うことで良好な洗車効果を発揮する。すなわち、複数の被洗浄車両CAを連続して安全に且つ効率よく洗車を行うことが可能な洗車機を得ることができる。   In addition, while the plurality of vehicles CA to be cleaned placed on the conveyor device CV are transported at a predetermined constant speed, the cleaning process and the drying process are repeated a plurality of times, so it is safe to transport at a constant speed. Maintaining a predetermined processing efficiency and exhibiting a good car washing effect by repeating the washing step and the drying step a plurality of times. That is, it is possible to obtain a car wash machine that can continuously and safely wash a plurality of vehicles to be cleaned CA.

第一走行体1Aによる洗浄工程は、矢印D2a方向の移動時に行う第一洗浄工程(側面洗浄を行う第一工程)と、矢印D2b方向の移動時に行う第二洗浄工程(側面洗浄と上面のルーフ部を高所洗浄し前部傾斜部を駆け下がり洗浄する第二工程)と、矢印D2c方向の移動時に行う第三洗浄工程(側面洗浄とルーフ部を高所洗浄し後部傾斜部を駆け下がり洗浄する第三工程)と、の3回の洗浄工程を有する。   The cleaning process by the first traveling body 1A includes a first cleaning process performed when moving in the direction of arrow D2a (first process for performing side surface cleaning) and a second cleaning process performed when moving in the direction of arrow D2b (side cleaning and upper roof). And the third cleaning step to be performed when moving in the direction of arrow D2c (side cleaning and cleaning the roof part at a high point and running down the rear inclined part for cleaning) And a third cleaning step).

第二走行体1Bによる乾燥工程は、矢印D3a方向の移動時に行う第一乾燥工程(側面乾燥と上面の前部傾斜部とルーフ部を高所から乾燥する第一工程)と、矢印D3b方向の移動時に行う第二乾燥工程(側面乾燥と前部傾斜部を駆け下がり乾燥する第二工程)と、矢印D3c方向の移動時に行う第三乾燥工程(側面乾燥と前部傾斜部とルーフ部を高所から乾燥し後部傾斜部を駆け下がり乾燥する第三工程)と、の3回の乾燥工程を有する。また、第三洗浄工程と第一乾燥工程とを同時に実行することで、洗浄した後直ちに乾燥することが可能になり、洗車時間を短縮して、洗車効率を向上させることができる。   The drying process by the second traveling body 1B includes a first drying process (a first process for drying the side surface drying, the front inclined portion and the roof portion from the high position) at the time of movement in the arrow D3a direction, and an arrow D3b direction. A second drying step (second step for drying the side and drying the front inclined portion) performed during movement, and a third drying step (side drying, the front inclined portion and the roof portion) performed during movement in the direction of arrow D3c. And a third step of drying from the place and running down the rear inclined portion and drying. Further, by simultaneously executing the third washing step and the first drying step, it is possible to dry immediately after washing, reducing the time for washing the car and improving the car washing efficiency.

上記したように、本実施形態によれば、3回の繰り返し洗浄工程と乾燥工程を有している。従って、所定部位の洗浄と乾燥を複数回繰り返して行うことで洗車仕上がりを向上することが可能になる。   As described above, according to the present embodiment, the cleaning process and the drying process are repeated three times. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the car wash finish by repeatedly washing and drying a predetermined portion a plurality of times.

また、この一連の洗車工程を、複数の被洗浄車両CAを同時に所定の速度で搬送しながら行うので、所定の処理能力を発揮して、安全に且つ効率よく洗車を行うことが可能な洗車機となる。   Further, since this series of car washing steps is performed while simultaneously transporting a plurality of vehicles to be cleaned CA at a predetermined speed, a car wash machine capable of performing a car wash safely and efficiently while exhibiting a predetermined processing capacity. It becomes.

そのために、本発明に係る洗車機は、複数のユーザーが使用する洗車場の洗車機として好適に適用される。   Therefore, the car wash machine according to the present invention is suitably applied as a car wash machine in a car wash place used by a plurality of users.

1 洗車機本体
1A 第一走行体
1B 第二走行体
2 レール
3 車輪
4 トップブラシ
5 サイドブラシ
7 操作パネル
7A リモートパネル
21 トップ送風ノズル
CV コンベヤ装置
KA 前部傾斜部
KB 後部傾斜部
CA 被洗浄車両
CA1 1台目の被洗浄車両
CA2 2台目の被洗浄車両
WA 洗車機
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Car wash machine main body 1A 1st traveling body 1B 2nd traveling body 2 Rail 3 Wheel 4 Top brush 5 Side brush 7 Operation panel 7A Remote panel 21 Top ventilation nozzle CV Conveyor device KA Front inclined part KB Rear inclined part CA Washed vehicle CA1 First vehicle to be cleaned CA2 Second vehicle to be cleaned WA Car wash machine

Claims (3)

主に洗浄を行なう第一走行体と主に乾燥を行う第二走行体の二つの走行体を有する洗車機本体と被洗浄車両とを前後方向に相対移動させながら洗車を行う洗車機であって、
被洗浄車両を所定の速度で搬送するコンベヤ装置を備え、前記第一走行体と前記第二走行体とを個別に独立して駆動可能とし、前記コンベヤ装置により被洗浄車両を一定の速度で搬送しながら、前記第一走行体と前記第二走行体とを個別に往復移動して、それぞれ複数回の洗浄工程と乾燥工程とを実行すると共に、
前記第一走行体は上下に昇降し被洗浄車両の上面を洗浄するトップブラシを備え、前記第二走行体は、上下に昇降し前記上面を乾燥するトップ送風ノズルを備え、これらを用いて被洗浄車両の傾斜部を洗浄あるいは乾燥する際には、それぞれを上昇移動させながら洗浄し乾燥する駆け上がり洗車は実行せず、それぞれを降下移動させながら洗浄し乾燥する駆け下がり洗車を実行し、
前記洗浄工程は、前記上面のルーフ部を洗浄する高所位置からの高所洗浄と、前記上面の前部傾斜部および後部傾斜部を駆け下がりながら洗浄する駆け下がり洗浄と、を有し、前記乾燥工程は、前記上面のルーフ部を乾燥する高所位置からの高所乾燥と、前記上面の前部傾斜部および後部傾斜部を駆け下がりながら乾燥する駆け下がり乾燥と、を有する、ことを特徴とする洗車機。
A car wash machine that performs a car wash while relatively moving a car wash machine main body and a vehicle to be cleaned having two traveling bodies of a first traveling body that mainly performs cleaning and a second traveling body that mainly performs drying. ,
A conveyor device that conveys the vehicle to be cleaned at a predetermined speed is provided, the first traveling body and the second traveling body can be independently driven independently, and the vehicle to be cleaned is conveyed at a constant speed by the conveyor device. While, the first traveling body and the second traveling body are reciprocated individually, and a plurality of washing steps and drying steps are performed, respectively.
The first traveling body includes a top brush that moves up and down to clean the upper surface of the vehicle to be cleaned, and the second traveling body includes a top air blowing nozzle that moves up and down and drys the upper surface. When washing or drying the sloped part of the washing vehicle, do not run up and wash and dry while moving each up, run down and wash and dry while washing each down,
The cleaning step includes a high-level cleaning from a high position for cleaning the roof portion of the upper surface, and a down-cleaning for cleaning while moving down the front inclined portion and the rear inclined portion of the upper surface, The drying step has a high place drying from a high place for drying the roof portion of the upper surface, and a run-down drying that dries while running down the front inclined portion and the rear inclined portion of the upper surface. Car wash machine.
前記洗浄工程は、被洗浄車両の側面洗浄を行う第一工程と、前記側面洗浄と前記上面のルーフ部を高所洗浄し前記前部傾斜部を駆け下がり洗浄する第二工程と、前記側面洗浄と前記ルーフ部を高所洗浄し前記後部傾斜部を駆け下がり洗浄する第三工程と、を備えることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の洗車機。   The cleaning step includes a first step of performing side cleaning of the vehicle to be cleaned, a second step of cleaning the side surface and the roof portion of the upper surface at a high place and running down the front inclined portion, and the side cleaning. The car wash machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a third step of cleaning the roof portion at a high place and running down and cleaning the rear inclined portion. 前記乾燥工程は、被洗浄車両の側面を乾燥する側面乾燥と前記上面の前部傾斜部とルーフ部を高所から乾燥する第一工程と、前記側面乾燥と前記前部傾斜部を駆け下がり乾燥する第二工程と、前記側面乾燥と前記前部傾斜部と前記ルーフ部を高所から乾燥し前記上面の後部傾斜部を駆け下がり乾燥する第三工程と、を備えることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の洗車機。   The drying step includes a side drying for drying the side surface of the vehicle to be cleaned, a first step for drying the front inclined portion and the roof portion of the upper surface from a high place, and the side drying and running down the front inclined portion for drying. And a third step of drying the side surface, the front inclined portion, and the roof portion from a high place, and running down the rear inclined portion of the upper surface for drying. The car wash machine according to 1.
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