JP6834896B2 - Car wash machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a car wash machine including a water storage tank.

A conventional car wash machine is disclosed in Patent Document 1. This car wash machine is equipped with a water storage tank and a car wash machine body. The water storage tank is installed on the ground and stores water for cleaning. The car wash machine body has an injection nozzle that moves in the front-rear direction with respect to the vehicle to be washed and is connected to the water storage tank via a pipe.

The injection nozzle injects the cleaning water toward the vehicle to be cleaned. As the washing water, water supplied from the water storage tank may be used, or water supplied from the water storage tank may be used by containing a detergent, wax, a coating agent, or the like.

Further, the pipe connecting the water storage tank and the injection nozzle is supported by a boom erected on the ground and movable in the front-rear direction. Due to the movement of the boom, the piping follows the car wash machine body as the car wash machine body moves.

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However, according to the above-mentioned conventional car wash machine, there is a problem that the running cost of the car wash machine increases when tap water is stored in the water storage tank. On the other hand, when well water or the like is stored in a water storage tank in order to reduce running costs, there is a problem that the performance of a coating such as wax or a coating agent deteriorates depending on the quality of the washing water.

An object of the present invention is to provide a car wash machine capable of reducing running costs and preventing deterioration of coating performance.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is provided on a car wash machine main body that moves in the front-rear direction with respect to the vehicle to be washed, a water nozzle that is arranged on the car wash machine main body to inject water, and the car wash machine main body. A detergent nozzle that sprays detergent, a coat nozzle that is placed on the car wash machine body and sprays a predetermined film-forming agent, a main pipe that is connected to the water nozzle, the detergent nozzle, and the coat nozzle, and the above. The first branch pipe and the second branch pipe that branch from the main pipe, the first water storage tank that stores tap water and is connected to the first branch pipe, and the second branch that stores water other than tap water. It is equipped with a second water storage tank connected to the pipe and a movable boom that stands on the ground to support the main pipe, and the water supply source for the main pipe is the first water storage tank and the first water storage tank according to the car wash conditions. 2 It is characterized by being able to switch to a water storage tank.

Further, in the car wash machine having the above configuration, the present invention has a water washing course for washing the vehicle to be washed with water, a shampoo course for washing the vehicle to be washed with the detergent, and the vehicle to be washed and the film forming agent is applied after washing. A film forming course is selectively provided, and water is supplied from the second water storage tank to the main pipe during the washing course and the shampoo course, and water is supplied from the first water storage tank to the main pipe during the film forming course. It is characterized by doing.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the car wash machine having the above configuration, water containing no film forming agent is sprayed from the coat nozzle during the washing course and the shampoo course.

Further, in the car wash machine having the above configuration, the present invention has a water washing course for washing the vehicle to be washed with water, a shampoo course for washing the vehicle to be washed with the detergent, and the vehicle to be washed and the film forming agent is applied after washing. A film forming course is selectively provided, and water is supplied from the second water storage tank to the main pipe during the washing course and the shampoo course, and the coating agent is supplied to the coat nozzle in the film forming course. Water is supplied from the second water storage tank to the main pipe during the stopped film non-forming period, and water is supplied from the first water storage tank to the main pipe during the film formation period in which the film forming agent is sprayed from the coat nozzle. It is characterized by.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is characterized in that it has a plurality of steps including one stroke of the car wash machine body, and the step of providing the film non-forming period and the process of providing the film forming period are different. And.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is characterized in that tap water is sprayed from the water nozzle preceding the coat nozzle during the film forming period.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is characterized in that water containing no coating agent is sprayed from the coating nozzle during the coating non-forming period.

In order to achieve the above object, in the present invention, a plurality of the coat nozzles are provided, and each of the coat nozzles injects the different film-forming agent, and during the film-forming period, from one coat nozzle according to the car wash condition. It is characterized in that the film forming agent is injected and water containing no film forming agent is injected from another coat nozzle.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention reverses the traveling direction of the car wash machine body at the end of the film non-forming period to start the film forming period, and before a predetermined time for reversing the car wash machine body, The water supply source for the main pipe is switched from the second water storage tank to the first water storage tank.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is characterized in that a check valve is provided in each of the first branch pipe and the second branch pipe.

According to the present invention, a water nozzle for injecting water, a detergent nozzle for injecting detergent, and a coat nozzle for injecting a film forming agent are connected to a main pipe supported by a boom. Further, the first branch pipe and the second branch pipe branching from the main pipe are connected to the first water storage tank for storing tap water and the second water storage tank for storing water other than tap water, respectively. The water supply source for the main pipe is switched between the first water storage tank and the second water storage tank according to the car wash conditions.

As a result, water other than tap water such as well water is used according to the car wash conditions, so that tap water can be saved and the running cost of the car wash machine can be reduced. Further, since tap water is used according to the car wash conditions, it is possible to prevent deterioration of the performance of the film of the film forming agent. Further, since the boom erected on the ground supports one main pipe, the weight resistance of the boom can be reduced and the cost of the car wash machine can be reduced.

Side view showing the whole structure of the car wash machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention Front view showing the overall configuration of the car wash machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Piping route diagram of the car wash machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention A side view showing a car wash state of the car wash machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. A side view showing a car wash state of the car wash machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

<First Embodiment>
An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 and 2 are a side view and a front view showing a car wash machine WA according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The car wash machine WA includes a remote panel 7, a water storage tank 31 (first water storage tank), a water storage tank 32 (second water storage tank), a car wash machine main body 1, and a boom 36.

The remote panel 7 is arranged along the traveling path R of the vehicle CA to be washed. The vehicle CA to be washed stops in front of the remote panel 7, and the user sets the car wash conditions by operating the remote panel 7 from within the vehicle CA to be washed.

With the buttons provided on the remote panel 7, it is possible to set equipment such as front guard, fender pole, side mirror, rear wiper, and roof carrier.

Further, by operating the remote panel 7, car wash conditions such as a water washing course, a shampoo course, a wax course (film forming course), and a coating course (film forming course) can be selected.

In the water washing course, the vehicle CA to be washed is washed with water. In the shampoo course, the vehicle CA to be washed is washed with detergent. In the wax course, the vehicle CA to be cleaned is washed with a detergent, and after cleaning, wax is applied to form a wax film on the surface of the vehicle CA to be cleaned. In the coating course, the vehicle CA to be cleaned is washed with a detergent, and after cleaning, a water-repellent coating agent is applied to form a coating agent film on the surface of the vehicle CA to be cleaned. A water-flowing, hydrophobic, or hydrophilic coating may be applied depending on the coating course. The wax and the coating agent constitute a film forming agent that forms a film on the surface of the vehicle CA to be cleaned.

The water storage tank 31 and the water storage tank 32 are provided on the ground G. The water storage tank 31 stores tap water, and the water storage tank 32 stores water other than tap water (for example, well water, recovered water, river water).

The car wash machine main body 1 is formed in a gate shape having two left and right facing stand portions 90 and a ceiling portion 91 connecting the upper ends of the stand portions 90.

A pair of left and right rails 2 are laid on the ground G, and wheels 3 provided on the bottom surface of the stand portion 90 are arranged on the rails 2. As a result, the car wash machine main body 1 is erected on the rail 2, travels on the rail 2 by being driven by a traveling motor (not shown), and moves back and forth with respect to the vehicle to be washed CA.

The stand unit 90 is provided with a tank storage unit 17 that stores a plurality of liquid storage tanks 37a to 37d (see FIG. 3) that store various liquid agents such as detergent and wax. A distribution piping unit 18 for distributing liquids from the liquid storage tanks 37a to 37d is provided above the tank storage unit 17. Solenoid valves (not shown) include first and second water nozzles 11, 13, first and second detergent nozzles 12 and 15, water repellent coated nozzle 14, and wax coated nozzle 16 in the distribution piping section 18, respectively. Derived through.

The first and second water nozzles 11 and 13 are arranged on the inlet surface 1a side and the outlet surface 1b side of the car wash machine main body 1, respectively, and inject water. The first and second detergent nozzles 12 and 15 are arranged on the inlet surface 1a side and the outlet surface 1b side of the car wash machine main body 1, respectively, and inject detergent.

The wax coat nozzle 16 (coat nozzle) is arranged on the outlet surface 1b side of the second detergent nozzle 15, and jets wax (coating agent). The water-repellent coat nozzle 14 (coat nozzle) is arranged on the outlet surface 1b side of the wax coat nozzle 16 and sprays a water-repellent coating agent (coating agent).

An operation panel 8 is arranged on the front surface of one stand portion 90 of the car wash machine main body 1. The operation panel 8 has the same operation buttons (not shown) as the remote panel 7, and sets car wash conditions.

Further, a vehicle shape sensor 9 is provided on the front surface of the stand portion 90. The vehicle shape sensor 9 is composed of a photoelectric sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or the like, and detects the vehicle length and the outer surface shape of the vehicle CA to be washed that enters the car wash machine main body 1.

The car wash machine main body 1 is provided with a plurality of rotating brushes including a side brush 5, a rocker brush 6, and a top brush 4 that slide and brush on the vehicle CA to be washed. The side brush 5 cleans the front surface, side surface, and rear surface of the vehicle CA to be cleaned. The rocker brush 6 cleans the lower parts of both side surfaces of the vehicle CA to be washed. The top brush 4 cleans the upper surface of the vehicle CA to be cleaned.

The car wash machine main body 1 is provided with a blower 20 that generates an air flow to dry the vehicle CA to be washed. A side blower nozzle 22 and a top blower nozzle 21 are connected to the blower 20. The side blow nozzles 22 are provided on both stand portions 90, respectively, and blow air toward the side surface of the vehicle CA to be cleaned. The top blower nozzle 21 is provided on the ceiling portion 91 and blows air toward the upper surface of the vehicle CA to be cleaned.

The boom 36 has a base portion 36b and a pole portion 36a and is erected on the ground G, and is arranged between the water storage tank 31 and the car wash machine main body 1. The base portion 36b supports the pole portion 36a so as to be tilted in the front-rear direction, and the boom 36 is movably formed. The main pipe 33 is supported at the upper end of the pole portion 36a.

FIG. 3 shows a piping route diagram of the car wash machine WA. The main pipe 33 branches upstream to the branch pipe 34a (first branch pipe) and the branch pipe 34b (second branch pipe). The branch pipe 34a includes a check valve 35a and is connected to the pump 31a in the water storage tank 31. The branch pipe 34b includes a check valve 35b and is connected to a pump 32a in the water storage tank 32.

The check valve 35a can prevent the water in the water storage tank 32 from flowing back into the water storage tank 31. The check valve 35b can prevent the water in the water storage tank 31 from flowing back into the water storage tank 32. An electromagnetic valve may be used instead of the check valves 35a and 35b, but the check valves 35a and 35b do not require electrical wiring, so that the cost of installation work can be reduced.

The main pipe 33 branches downstream into a plurality of branch pipes 34c (six in this embodiment). The first and second water nozzles 11 and 13, the first and second detergent nozzles 12 and 15, the water repellent coat nozzle 14, and the wax coat nozzle 16 are connected to the downstream of each branch pipe 34c, respectively.

Further, liquid storage tanks 37a and 37b for storing detergent are connected to the branch pipe 34c to which the first and second detergent nozzles 12 and 15 are connected. A liquid storage tank 37c containing a coating agent is connected to the branch pipe 34c to which the water-repellent coat nozzle 14 is connected. A liquid storage tank 37d for storing wax is connected to the branch pipe 34c to which the wax coat nozzle 16 is connected.

By switching and driving the pump 31a and the pump 32a according to the car wash conditions, the water supply source for the main pipe 33 is switched between the water storage tank 31 and the water storage tank 32.

In the car wash machine WA having the above configuration, when the water washing course is selected as the car washing condition by operating the remote panel 7, the car to be washed CA is guided to a predetermined washing start position. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the first outbound process is performed.

The first outbound process consists of one stroke of the car wash machine main body 1 that moves in the front-rear direction, and the car wash machine main body 1 moves toward the rear of the vehicle to be washed CA as shown by arrow E1. Similarly, the first return route step and the second outward route process, which will be described later, also consist of one stroke of the car wash machine main body 1 that moves in the front-rear direction.

In the first outbound process, the vehicle shape sensor 9 detects the shape of the vehicle CA to be washed. Further, the rotating brush rotates and slides on the surface of the vehicle CA to be cleaned, and drives the pump 32a to supply water from the water storage tank 32 to the main pipe 33. As a result, water other than tap water is ejected from the first water nozzle 11 and the second water nozzle 13, and the vehicle CA to be washed is washed with water.

At this time, the supply of the coating agent to the water-repellent coat nozzle 14 is stopped from the liquid storage tank 37c, and water other than tap water is injected from the water-repellent coat nozzle 14. As a result, the cleaning power can be improved by injecting cleaning water over a wide range.

When the rear surface of the vehicle CA to be washed is washed in the first outbound process, the car wash machine main body 1 is inverted as shown in FIG. 5, and the first inbound process is performed. In the first return process, the car wash machine main body 1 moves toward the front of the vehicle to be washed CA as shown by arrow E2. Further, the rotating brush rotates and slides on the surface of the vehicle CA to be cleaned, and drives the pump 32a to supply water from the water storage tank 32 to the main pipe 33.

As a result, water other than tap water is ejected from the first water nozzle 11 and the second water nozzle 13, and the vehicle CA to be washed is continuously washed with water. At this time, the supply of wax to the wax coat nozzle 16 is stopped from the liquid storage tank 37d, and water other than tap water is injected from the wax coat nozzle 16. As a result, the cleaning power can be improved by injecting cleaning water over a wide range.

When the front surface of the vehicle CA to be washed is washed, the car wash machine main body 1 is inverted, and the second outbound process in which the car wash machine main body 1 moves toward the rear of the vehicle CA to be washed is started. At this time, the driving of the pump 32a and the pump 32b is stopped. In addition, air is sent from the side blower nozzle 22 and the top blower nozzle 21, the vehicle CA to be washed is dried, and the car wash is completed.

Next, when the shampoo course is selected under the car wash conditions, water other than tap water is supplied from the water storage tank 32 to the main pipe 33 by driving the pump 32a in the first outbound process in the same manner as the water wash course. Then, water is ejected from the first water nozzle 11, the second water nozzle 13, and the water-repellent coat nozzle 14. Further, detergent is supplied from the liquid storage tanks 37a and 37b to the first and second detergent nozzles 12 and 15, and water containing the detergent is sprayed from the first and second detergent nozzles 12 and 15.

Water is allowed to flow on the surface of the vehicle CA to be washed by the first water nozzle 11, and the vehicle CA to be washed is washed by the detergent sprayed from the first and second detergent nozzles 12 and 15. In addition, the detergent is washed away with the water sprayed from the second water nozzle 13 and the water-repellent coat nozzle 14. Then, the first return process and the second outward process are performed in the same manner as the water washing course, and after washing the detergent with water, the vehicle CA to be washed is dried to finish the car washing.

Next, when the wax course is selected under the car wash conditions, tap water is supplied from the water storage tank 31 to the main pipe 33 by driving the pump 31a in the first outbound process. Then, water is ejected from the first water nozzle 11 and the second water nozzle 13, and water containing detergent is ejected from the first detergent nozzle 12 and the second detergent nozzle 15. As a result, the vehicle CA to be cleaned is cleaned with detergent.

In the first return step, the pump 31a is continuously driven, and the wax diluted with tap water is injected from the wax coat nozzle 16. As a result, a film of wax (film forming agent) is formed on the surface of the vehicle CA to be cleaned.

At this time, tap water is sprayed from the second water nozzle 13 preceding the wax coat nozzle 16 to wash away the detergent on the vehicle and apply the wax. Further, tap water is sprayed from the first water nozzle 11 following the wax coat nozzle 16, and the excessively applied wax can be removed to prevent uneven coating. Tap water may be sprayed from the water-repellent coating nozzle 14 that precedes the wax-coated nozzle 16.

Then, in the second outbound process, the driving of the pumps 32a and 32b is stopped to dry the vehicle CA to be washed, and the car washing is completed, as in the shampoo course.

Next, when the water-repellent course is selected under the car wash conditions, the first outbound process and the second outbound process are performed in the same manner as the wax course. Further, in the first return step, a water-repellent coating agent diluted with tap water is sprayed from the water-repellent coat nozzle 14 instead of wax. As a result, a coating agent (coating agent) is formed on the surface of the vehicle CA to be cleaned. At this time, tap water may be sprayed from the wax coat nozzle 16 following the water repellent coat nozzle 14.

According to the present embodiment, the first water nozzle 11 for injecting water, the second water nozzle 13, the first detergent nozzle 12 for injecting detergent, the second detergent nozzle 15, and the water repellent coat nozzle 14 for injecting a film forming agent, The wax coat nozzle 16 is connected to the main pipe 33 supported by the boom 36. Further, the branch pipe 34a (first branch pipe) and the branch pipe 34b (second branch pipe) branching from the main pipe 33 store tap water in the water storage tank 31 (first water storage tank) and water other than tap water, respectively. It is connected to a water storage tank 32 (second water storage tank) for storing water.

As a result, water other than tap water such as well water is used according to the car wash conditions, so that tap water can be saved and the running cost of the car wash machine WA can be reduced. Further, since tap water is used according to the car wash conditions, it is possible to prevent deterioration of the performance of the film of the film forming agent. Further, since the boom 36 erected on the ground G supports one main pipe 33, the weight resistance of the boom 36 can be reduced and the cost of the car wash machine WA can be reduced.

In addition, a water washing course, a shampoo course, and a film forming course (wax course, water repellent course) can be selected. Then, water is supplied from the water storage tank 32 (second water storage tank) to the main pipe 33 during the washing course and the shampoo course, and water is supplied from the water storage tank 31 (first water storage tank) to the main pipe 33 during the film formation course. As a result, since tap water is used when the film forming agent (wax, coating agent) is used, deterioration of the film performance due to water quality can be prevented.

Further, during the washing course and the shampoo course, water containing no film-forming agent is sprayed from the water-repellent coating nozzle 14 and the wax coating nozzle 16 (coating nozzle). As a result, well water or the like is sprayed from the water-repellent coat nozzle 14 and the wax coat nozzle 16 to sufficiently wash the water-washing course and the shampoo course, and the cleanability can be improved.

Further, check valves 35a and 35b are provided in the branch pipe 34a (first branch pipe) and the branch pipe 34b (second branch pipe), respectively. As a result, water can be supplied by preventing backflow of the branch pipes 34a and 34b. Further, it is possible to prevent the well water and the like from being mixed into the water storage tank 31.

<Second Embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment, the operations of the wax course and the water repellent course are different from those in the first embodiment. Since the operations of the washing course and the shampoo course are the same as those of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

In the case of the wax course and the water-repellent course, the first outbound step and the second outbound step constitute a film non-forming period in which a film of wax or a coating agent is not formed. In addition, the first return step constitutes a film forming period for forming a film of wax or a coating agent.

When the wax course is selected under the car wash conditions, the pump 32a is driven in the first outbound process to supply water other than tap water from the water storage tank 32 to the main pipe 33. Then, water is ejected from the first water nozzle 11 and the second water nozzle 13, and water containing detergent is ejected from the first detergent nozzle 12 and the second detergent nozzle 15. As a result, the vehicle CA to be cleaned is cleaned with detergent.

In the first return process, the drive of the pump 32a is stopped, and the pump 31a is driven to supply tap water from the water storage tank 31 to the main pipe 33. At this time, the water supply source for the main pipe 33 is switched from the water storage tank 32 to the water storage tank 31 before the predetermined time for reversing the car wash machine main body 1. As a result, tap water circulates in the main pipe 33 and the branch pipe 34c, and the wax supplied from the liquid storage tank 37d is diluted with tap water.

Then, the wax diluted with tap water is sprayed from the wax coat nozzle 16. As a result, a film of wax (film forming agent) is formed on the surface of the vehicle CA to be cleaned.

At this time, tap water is sprayed from the second water nozzle 13 preceding the wax coat nozzle 16 to wash away the detergent on the vehicle and apply the wax. Further, tap water is sprayed from the first water nozzle 11 following the wax coat nozzle 16, and the excessively applied wax can be removed to prevent uneven coating. Tap water may be sprayed from the water-repellent coating nozzle 14 that precedes the wax-coated nozzle 16.

Then, in the second outbound process, the driving of the pump 32a and the pump 32b is stopped to dry the vehicle CA to be washed, and the car washing is completed, as in the first embodiment.

When the water-repellent course is selected under the car wash conditions, the first outbound process and the second outbound process are performed in the same manner as the wax course. Further, in the first return step, a water-repellent coating agent diluted with tap water is sprayed from the water-repellent coat nozzle 14 instead of wax. As a result, a coating agent (coating agent) is formed on the surface of the vehicle CA to be cleaned. At this time, tap water may be sprayed from the wax coat nozzle 16 following the water repellent coat nozzle 14.

According to the present embodiment, tap water and water other than tap water are switched according to the car wash conditions, so that the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained.

Further, during the washing course and the shampoo course, water other than tap water is supplied from the water storage tank 32 (second water storage tank) to the main pipe 33. In the film forming course, during the film non-forming period when the supply of the film forming agent to the water repellent coat nozzle 14 and the wax coat nozzle 16 (coat nozzle) was stopped, the water storage tank 32 (second water storage tank) was sent to the main pipe 33 other than tap water. Water the water. Then, tap water is supplied from the water storage tank 31 (first water storage tank) to the main pipe 33 during the film formation period in which the film forming agent is sprayed from the water repellent coat nozzle 14 and the wax coat nozzle 16 (coat nozzle).

As a result, tap water is used when the film forming agent is used, so that deterioration of film performance due to water quality can be prevented. The film forming period and the film non-forming period for switching the water storage tank 31 and the water storage tank 32 may be switched on the outward route or the return route, or may be switched within the outward route or the return route.

Further, tap water is sprayed from the wax coat nozzle 16 or the second water nozzle 13 preceding the water repellent coat nozzle 14 during the film forming period. As a result, the detergent on the vehicle is washed away and the film forming agent is applied, so that the film of the film forming agent can be formed more reliably.

Further, during the film forming period, tap water is sprayed from the first water nozzle 11 following the wax coat nozzle 16 or the water repellent coat nozzle 14. As a result, it is possible to remove the excessively applied film forming agent and prevent coating unevenness.

Further, during the film non-forming period, water containing no film forming agent is sprayed from the water repellent coat nozzle 14 and the wax coat nozzle 16 (coat nozzle). Thereby, the detergency can be improved.

Further, during the film forming period of the wax course, wax is injected from a coat nozzle (wax coat nozzle 16) according to the car wash conditions, and water containing no film forming agent is injected from another coat nozzle (water repellent coat nozzle 14). To do. As a result, water can be sprayed from the water-repellent coating nozzle 14 preceding the wax coating nozzle 16 to wash away the detergent on the vehicle.

In addition, during the film formation period of the water-repellent course, wax is sprayed from the coat nozzle (water-repellent coat nozzle 14) according to the car wash conditions, and water containing no film-forming agent is sprayed from the other coat nozzles (wax coat nozzle 16). Inject. As a result, it is possible to prevent coating unevenness by injecting water from the wax coating nozzle 16 following the water-repellent coating nozzle 14 to remove the excessively applied film-forming agent.

Further, at the end of the film non-forming period, the traveling direction of the car wash machine main body 1 is reversed to start the film forming period. Then, the water supply source for the main pipe 33 is switched from the water storage tank 32 (second water storage tank) to the water storage tank 31 (first water storage tank) before the predetermined time for reversing the car wash machine main body 1. As a result, it is possible to prevent water other than tap water from being included in the film forming agent due to the time lag of switching between the water storage tanks 31 and 32. As a result, deterioration of film performance can be prevented.

According to the present invention, it can be used in a car wash machine equipped with a water storage tank.

1 Car wash machine body 4 Top brush 5 Side brush 6 Rocker brush 7 Remote panel 8 Operation panel 9 Vehicle sensor 11 1st water nozzle 12 1st detergent nozzle 13 2nd water nozzle 14 Water repellent coat nozzle (coat nozzle)
15 Second detergent nozzle 16 Wax coat nozzle (coat nozzle)
17 Tank storage section 18 Distribution piping section 21 Top blower nozzle 22 Side blower nozzle 31 Water storage tank (first water storage tank)
32 Water storage tank (second water storage tank)
33 Main piping 34a Branch piping (first branch piping)
34b branch piping (second branch piping)
34c Branch piping 35a, 35b Check valve 36 Boom 37a to 37d Liquid storage tank G Ground CA Washed vehicle S Entry route WA Car wash machine

Claims (11)

A car wash machine main body that moves in the front-rear direction with respect to the vehicle to be washed, a water nozzle that is arranged on the car wash machine main body to inject water, a detergent nozzle that is arranged on the car wash machine main body and injects detergent, and the car wash. A coat nozzle that is placed on the machine body and injects a predetermined film-forming agent, one main pipe that is connected to the water nozzle, the detergent nozzle, and the coat nozzle, and a branch from the one main pipe. The first branch pipe and the second branch pipe, the first water storage tank that stores tap water and is connected to the first branch pipe, and the water other than tap water are stored and connected to the second branch pipe. wherein the second storage tank, and a movable boom which supports the main pipe of the one erected on the ground, the water supply source to said one main pipe according to wash conditions and the first water storage tank A car wash machine that can be switched to a second water storage tank. A water washing course for washing the vehicle to be washed with water, a shampoo course for washing the vehicle to be washed with the detergent, and a film forming course for washing the vehicle to be washed and applying the film forming agent after cleaning can be selected. It is characterized in that water is supplied from the second water storage tank to the one main pipe during the washing course and the shampoo course, and water is supplied from the first water storage tank to the one main pipe during the film forming course. The car wash machine according to claim 1. The car wash machine according to claim 2, wherein water containing no film-forming agent is sprayed from the coat nozzle during the water washing course and the shampoo course. A water washing course for washing the vehicle to be washed with water, a shampoo course for washing the vehicle to be washed with the detergent, and a film forming course for washing the vehicle to be washed and applying the film forming agent after cleaning can be selected. During the water washing course and the shampoo course , water is supplied from the second water storage tank to the one main pipe, and during the film forming course, the supply of the film forming agent to the coat nozzle is stopped during the film non-forming period. and water to said one main pipe from the second storage tank, and wherein the water is supplied from the first storage tank at the time of film formation period for injecting the film-forming agent from the coating nozzle to said one main pipe The car wash machine according to claim 1. The car wash machine according to claim 4, wherein the car wash machine has a plurality of steps including one stroke of the main body of the car wash machine, and the step of providing the film non-forming period and the step of providing the film forming period are different. The car wash machine according to claim 4 or 5, wherein tap water is sprayed from the water nozzle preceding the coat nozzle during the film forming period. The car wash machine according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein tap water is sprayed from the water nozzle that follows the coat nozzle during the film forming period. The car wash machine according to any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein water containing no film-forming agent is sprayed from the coat nozzle during the film-non-forming period. A plurality of the coat nozzles are provided, and each of the coat nozzles injects the different film-forming agent, and during the film-forming period, the film-forming agent is injected from one of the coat nozzles according to the car wash conditions to the other. The car wash machine according to any one of claims 4 to 8, wherein water containing no coating agent is sprayed from the coat nozzle. At the end of the film non-forming period, the traveling direction of the car wash machine body is reversed to start the film forming period, and before a predetermined time for reversing the car wash machine body, the water supply source for the one main pipe is set. The car wash machine according to any one of claims 4 to 9, wherein the second water storage tank is switched to the first water storage tank. The car wash machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein a check valve is provided in each of the first branch pipe and the second branch pipe.

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