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Cleaning systems and methods for removing foreign substances from visible surfaces on vehicles

US8087122B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 25, 2008
Grant dateJan 3, 2012
Priority date—
Expiry dateMay 25, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60S1/603
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cleaning system for a visible surface of a vehicle having a brake system comprising at least one tank of pressurized air, comprising at least one accumulator, a bleed valve assembly, at least one nozzle assembly, and a control valve assembly. Operation of the control valve assembly selectively allows and prevents pressurized air within the accumulator to flow to the at least one nozzle assembly. The bleed valve assembly controls the flow of air from the at least one tank of pressurized air to the at least one accumulator such that flow of pressurized air from the accumulator to the at least one nozzle assembly does not adversely affect operation of the brake system.

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