US3822430A
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Vehicle conveying means for vehicle washer
Assignee: SHERMAN CAR WASH EQUIP CO
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Filing: 1971-12-17
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Granted: 1974-07-09
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Expires: 1991-12-17
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle washer utilizing a shortened track for the frame carrying the washing elements such as nozzles and/or brushes. The vehicle is moved in a direction opposite to the direction of movement of the frame as the frame traverses the length of the vehicle. As the frame moves backward along the length of the car, the car is moved forward by a vehicle moving or carrier means. As the frame moves forward along the length of the vehicle, the vehicle is moved backwards by the vehicle moving or carrier means.
Inventors
- 👤 S Larson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:09
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S3/00; B60S3/004; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S15/00; Y10S15/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
An apparatus for washing vehicles, comprising: support means, said support means supporting means for washing a vehicle and the vehicle, means for moving said washing means relative to the vehicle and said support means during washing of the vehicle; and means for Moving the vehicle in a direction opposite to the direction of movement of said washing means, a portion of said moving means being fixed to said support means, and another portion of said moving means being coupled to the vehicle for moving the vehicle relative to said support means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
91 words
An apparatus for washing vehicles, comprising: support means, said support means supporting means for washing a vehicle and the vehicle, means for moving said washing means relative to the vehicle and said support means during washing of the vehicle; and means for Moving the vehicle in a direction opposite to the direction of movement of said washing means, a portion of said moving means being fixed to said support means, and another portion of said moving means being coupled to the vehicle for moving the vehicle relative to said support means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
An apparatus for washing vehicles as recited in claim 1 wherein said washing means includes an inverted U-shaped frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
An apparatus for washing vehicles as recited in claim 1 wherein said washing means includes a closed overhead track and a frame suspended therefrom, said frame traveling along the path of said closed overhead track during washing of the vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
An apparatus for washing vehicles as recited in claim 1 wherein said washing means includes a frame suspended from an overhead longitudinal track means.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
59 words
An apparatus for washing vehicles comprising: means for washing a vehicle, means for moving said washing means relative to the vehicle during washing of the vehicle; means for moving the vehicle in a direction opposite to the direction of movement of said washing means; and said vehicle moving means comprises means for carrying two front wheels of the vehicle.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
59 words
An apparatus for washing vehicles comprising: means for washing a vehicle, means for moving said washing means relative to the vehicle during washing of the vehicle; means for moving the vehicle in a direction opposite to the direction of movement of said washing means; and said vehicle moving means comprises means for carrying two front wheels of the vehicle.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
58 words
An apparatus for washing vehicles comprising means for washing a vehicle, means for moving said washing means relative to the vehicle during washing of the vehicle; means for moving the vehicle in a direction opposite to the direction of movement of said washing means; and said vehicle moving means comprises means for carrying one wheel of the vehicle.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
58 words
An apparatus for washing vehicles comprising means for washing a vehicle, means for moving said washing means relative to the vehicle during washing of the vehicle; means for moving the vehicle in a direction opposite to the direction of movement of said washing means; and said vehicle moving means comprises means for carrying one wheel of the vehicle.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
76 words
An apparatus for washing vehicles, comprising: a first pair of tracks; a frame reciprocably mounted on said first pair of tracks for movement in opposite directions with respect to a vehicle being washed, means for washing the vehicle being mounted on said frame; carrier means mounted parallel to said first pair of tracks for carrying the vehicle being washed; the movement of said frame thereby decreasing the minimum required length of said first pair of tracks.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
76 words
An apparatus for washing vehicles, comprising: a first pair of tracks; a frame reciprocably mounted on said first pair of tracks for movement in opposite directions with respect to a vehicle being washed, means for washing the vehicle being mounted on said frame; carrier means mounted parallel to said first pair of tracks for carrying the vehicle being washed; the movement of said frame thereby decreasing the minimum required length of said first pair of tracks.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
63 words
An apparatus for washing vehicles as recited in claim 7 wherein said carrier moving means includes a fluid motor having a piston, a first and a second port, a directional control valve for supplying fluid under pressure to either said first port for moving said piston in a first direction or to said second port for moving said piston in a second direction.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
An apparatus for washing vehicles as recited in claim 8 wherein said directional control valve is controlled by a solenoid, said solenoid being controlled by electrical power switched by cam controlled switches.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
50 words
An apparatus for washing vehicles as recited in claim 9 wherein said carrier means is provided with a switch, said switch being activated when a vehicle to be washed is on said carrier means, said switch disabling said carrier moving means when a vehicle is not on said carrier means.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
115 words
An apparatus for washing vehicles, comprising: a first pair of tracks; a frame reciprocably mounted on said first pair of tracks for movement in opposite directions with respect to a vehicle being washed, said frame having washing means mounted thereon for washing the vehicle; a second pair of tracks mounted within said first pair of tracks and substantially parallel to said first pair of tracks; means for receiving front wheels of the vehicle to be washed reciprocably mounted on said second pair of tracks; and means for moving said front wheels receiving means in a direction opposite to the movement of said frame thereby decreasing the minimum required length of said first pair of tracks.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
115 words
An apparatus for washing vehicles, comprising: a first pair of tracks; a frame reciprocably mounted on said first pair of tracks for movement in opposite directions with respect to a vehicle being washed, said frame having washing means mounted thereon for washing the vehicle; a second pair of tracks mounted within said first pair of tracks and substantially parallel to said first pair of tracks; means for receiving front wheels of the vehicle to be washed reciprocably mounted on said second pair of tracks; and means for moving said front wheels receiving means in a direction opposite to the movement of said frame thereby decreasing the minimum required length of said first pair of tracks.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
62 words
An apparatus for washing vehicles as recited in claim 11 wherein said moving means includes a fluid motor having a piston, a first and a second port, a directional control valve for supplying fluid under pressure to either said first port for moving said piston in a first direction or to said second port for moving said piston in a second direction.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
33 words
An apparatus for washing vehicles as recited in cLaim 12 wherein said directional control valve is controlled by a solenoid, said solenoid being controlled by electrical power switched by a cam controlled switch.
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) | 1977-07-08 | 1978-01-07 | 1978-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-08 | 1982-01-07 | 1982-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-08 | 1986-01-07 | 1986-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |