US3628212A
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Wheel washer assembly
Assignee: Haverberg Auto Laundry Equipment Co Inc
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Filing: 1969-08-20
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1989-08-20
Abstract
Abstract A conveyor moves a vehicle along a path through a wheel washer. A wheel of the vehicle is rotated as it is moved along the path. A lower brush, stationary in respect to the direction of the path, and an upper movable brush having elongated flexible bristles are moved into engagement with the wheel with the lower brush engaging the tire and the upper brush engaging the hub cap. The upper brush carries a spray nozzle and is moved in synchronism with the wheel by a sensing device that is engaged by the wheel. In one form the upper brush is stepped to engage the center of the hub cap and its inset edge.
Inventors
- 👤 Russel A Van Brakel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:33
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S3/00; B60S3/04; B60S3/042; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S15/00; Y10S15/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A wheel washer comprising, means for moving a wheeled vehicle along a predetermined path; means for rotating a wheel of the vehicle as it is moved along said path; and means for scrubbing the tire and hub cap of said wheel as it is moved along said path, said scrubbing means including nozzles for applying hot soapy water or the like and at least two vertically spaced brushes, said two brushed including an upper brush moveable with the vehicle along said path and a lower brush fixed relative to the direction of said path.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A wheel washer comprising, means for moving a wheeled vehicle along a predetermined path; means for rotating a wheel of the vehicle as it is moved along said path; and means for scrubbing the tire and hub cap of said wheel as it is moved along said path, said scrubbing means including nozzles for applying hot soapy water or the like and at least two vertically spaced brushes, said two brushed including an upper brush moveable with the vehicle along said path and a lower brush fixed relative to the direction of said path.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The wheel washer defined by claim 1 further including means for moving said upper brush along said path, and actuating means engageable by said wheel for energizing said upper brush-moving means and deenergizing said upper brush-moving means when out of engagement with said wheel so that the position of said upper brush is determined by the position of said wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
127 words
A wheel washer comprising, means for moving a wheeled vehicle along a predetermined path; means for rotating a wheel of the vehicle as it is moved along said path; and means for scrubbing the tire and hub cap of said wheel a it is moved along said path, said means for rotating said wheel including a plurality of rotating rollers over which the wheel is conveyed; said means for scrubbing the wheel including a lower brush aligned with the tire of said wheel and fixed relative to the direction of said path, an upper brush aligned with a hub cap on said wheel and moveable along said path, a nozzle moveable along said path, and means for moving said upper brush and nozzle synchronously with said wheel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
127 words
A wheel washer comprising, means for moving a wheeled vehicle along a predetermined path; means for rotating a wheel of the vehicle as it is moved along said path; and means for scrubbing the tire and hub cap of said wheel a it is moved along said path, said means for rotating said wheel including a plurality of rotating rollers over which the wheel is conveyed; said means for scrubbing the wheel including a lower brush aligned with the tire of said wheel and fixed relative to the direction of said path, an upper brush aligned with a hub cap on said wheel and moveable along said path, a nozzle moveable along said path, and means for moving said upper brush and nozzle synchronously with said wheel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The wheel washer of claim 1 wherein said upper brush is stepped having a reduced portion engageable with the approximate center of the vehicle wheel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |