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Vehicle wash system with beam system

US9162651B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2011
Grant dateOct 20, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60S3/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle wash system is disclosed that has a vehicle path for movement of a vehicle. The system comprises a support frame, a first beam member mounted to the support frame and a second beam member mounted to the support frame for vertical movement relative to the support frame. The second beam member is spaced from the first beam member. The first and second beam members each have associated therewith a vehicle treatment apparatus. Each of the first beam member and second beam member are movable between (a) operational positions wherein first and second beam members extend across the vehicle path and the treatment apparatus is operable to apply a treatment to a vehicle on the vehicle path and (b) vehicle release positions wherein the beam members do not extend across the vehicle path.

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