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Car wheel washing apparatus
Assignee: Takeuchi Tekko KK
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Filing: 1971-06-02
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Granted: 1974-01-08
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Expires: 1991-06-02
Abstract
Abstract A car wheel washing apparatus comprising a movable frame, a pair of rotatable washing brushes mounted movably in the direction transverse to the direction of movement of the frame, and feeler means provided adjacent to the lower end of the movable frame for controlling the stopping of said movable frame and for controlling the transverse movement and the rotation of said washing brushes, said feeler means having a feeler arm adapted to contact with the outer periphery of a wheel on a car to be washed.
Inventors
- 👤 S Takeuchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:32
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S3/00; B60S3/04; B60S3/042; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S15/00; Y10S15/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
An apparatus for washing car wheels which comprises a gate type running frame movable in the longitudinal direction of a car to be washed striding over the car, a prime mover connected to said running frame for moving said running frame, a pair of moving frames provided in opposed relation on both sides of said running frame and movable in parallel relation in a direction perpendicular to the running direction of said running frame, driving means for moving said moving frames, brush driving shafts supported horizontally on said moving frames and extending in a direction perpendicular to the running direction of said running frame, secondary prime movers for driving said driving shafts, plate-shape wheel washing brushes including base plates fixed to the front ends of said brush driving shafts, and a large number of short brush hairs implanted on said base plates in a direction substantially perpendicular to the outer surfaces of the car wheels, and sensor means for controlling the operations of said prime mover and said secondary prime movers, said means including feelers projectable to positions in contact with the tread surfaces of said car wheels.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
188 words
An apparatus for washing car wheels which comprises a gate type running frame movable in the longitudinal direction of a car to be washed striding over the car, a prime mover connected to said running frame for moving said running frame, a pair of moving frames provided in opposed relation on both sides of said running frame and movable in parallel relation in a direction perpendicular to the running direction of said running frame, driving means for moving said moving frames, brush driving shafts supported horizontally on said moving frames and extending in a direction perpendicular to the running direction of said running frame, secondary prime movers for driving said driving shafts, plate-shape wheel washing brushes including base plates fixed to the front ends of said brush driving shafts, and a large number of short brush hairs implanted on said base plates in a direction substantially perpendicular to the outer surfaces of the car wheels, and sensor means for controlling the operations of said prime mover and said secondary prime movers, said means including feelers projectable to positions in contact with the tread surfaces of said car wheels.
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) | 1977-01-07 | 1977-07-09 | 1978-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-07 | 1981-07-09 | 1982-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-07 | 1985-07-09 | 1986-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |