WO1996011825B1 - Motor vehicle dryer - Google Patents
Motor vehicle dryerInfo
- Publication number
- WO1996011825B1 WO1996011825B1 PCT/US1995/013179 US9513179W WO9611825B1 WO 1996011825 B1 WO1996011825 B1 WO 1996011825B1 US 9513179 W US9513179 W US 9513179W WO 9611825 B1 WO9611825 B1 WO 9611825B1
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- dryer
- nozzle
- nozzles
- vehicle
- gas
- Prior art date
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- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 claims abstract 5
- 230000001360 synchronised effect Effects 0.000 claims abstract 2
- 239000013536 elastomeric material Substances 0.000 claims 2
- 239000006260 foam Substances 0.000 claims 2
- 230000010355 oscillation Effects 0.000 claims 1
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 abstract 2
- 239000012141 concentrate Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- 238000001035 drying Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 238000005406 washing Methods 0.000 abstract 1
Abstract
The dryer (18) for a motor vehicle washing and drying system includes three downwardly-facing nozzles (30, 34, 36). The nozzles (30, 34, 36) oscillate in a synchronized manner, with two side nozzles (30, 34) oscillating over a limited range only. A center nozzle (36), disposed between the two side nozzles (30, 34), oscillates over a wider range to drive water on the upper surface of the vehicle (39 or 40) towards the side nozzles (30, 34). The side nozzles (30, 34) then drive the water along the contours of the vehicle surface down the sides of the vehicle (39 or 40) using the Coanda effect. One of the side nozzles (30) as well as the center nozzle (36) is moved in an inward or outward direction depending upon the sensed width of the vehicle (39 or 40). The center nozzle (36) is rotated in a forward or rearward direction as the vehicle (39 or 40) moves underneath the dryer (18). Each nozzle contains a unique ovoid-shaped member disposed in the nozzle to accelerate and concentrate the output of the nozzles. The distance between the vehicle (39 or 40) and the center nozzle (36) is sensed by a triangulation sensor (38, 44) so that the output of the center nozzle (36) may be adjusted as the height of the vehicle varies, and so that the center nozzle (36) may be rotated in the forward or rearward direction.
Claims
1. A dryer used to dry a surface of a motor vehicle, comprising: a gas generator having an outlet to provide a stream of high velocity gas, and a support to position said gas generator outlet at an elevated position with respect to said surface to direct said gas stream along said surface to dry said surface by the Coanda effect.
2. The dryer of claim 1 , wherein said gas generator includes: a blower assembly to provide the high velocity gas to first and second spaced nozzles, and a control to vary the positions of said first and second nozzles to provide the Coanda effect to vehicles of varying sizes.
3. The dryer of claim 2, wherein said control moves one of said nozzles from a first position, in which said nozzle is directed toward a front portion of said vehicle, to a second position, in which said nozzle is directed toward a rear portion of said vehicle.
4. The dryer of claim 3, wherein said control moves said nozzle at least 13° between said first position and said second position.
5. The dryer of claim 2, wherein said control includes: a signal source interconnected with said support and directed away from said support; a fixed reflector; and a signal receiver, interconnected with said support, that receives a signal reflected by said reflector and that provides an output signal in response to said received signal to vary the distance between said first and second nozzles.
6. The dryer of claim 2, wherein said support suspends said first and second nozzles above said vehicle.
7. The dryer of claim 2, wherein said control further includes: 825 S95/13179
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means for centering one of said first and second nozzles above said vehicle with respect to the width of said vehicle.
8. The dryer of claim 2, wherein said control moves said first and second nozzles, and wherein said control moves said second nozzle approximately one-half the distance that said control moves said first nozzle.
9. The dryer of claim 2, wherein said gas generator further includes a third nozzle spaced from said first and second nozzles, and wherein said blower assembly includes: a first blower that provides a high velocity gas to said first and second nozzles; a first conduit for carrying the gas output by said first blower to said second nozzle; a second blower that provides a high velocity gas to said second and third nozzles; and a second conduit for carrying the gas output by said second blower to said second nozzle.
10. The dryer of claim 2, wherein each of said nozzles comprises an open cell foam covered by an elastomeric material.
11. The dryer of claim 2, wherein said control further includes: a motor having a rotatable drive shaft; a rotatable threaded shaft, interconnected to rotate with said drive shaft; a threaded receptacle assembly, interconnected with said first nozzle, that receives said threaded shaft and moves said first nozzle in response to the rotation of said threaded shaft; a pulley interconnected with said second nozzle; and a cable interconnected with said receptacle assembly and engageable with said pulley, for moving said second nozzle in response to the movement of said receptacle assembly.
12. The dryer of claim 1 1, further including: a return spring, interconnected with said second nozzle, that opposes the movement of said second nozzle by said cable.
13. The dryer of claim 2, wherein said control further includes an apparatus to oscillate said first and second nozzles in a synchronized manner.
14. The dryer of claim 13, wherein said oscillating apparatus oscillates said nozzles at a velocity that is substantially sinusoidal.
15. The dryer of claim 13, wherein said oscillating apparatus oscillates said first and second nozzles at a selected velocity profile such that the high velocity gas stream by said first and second nozzles follows the surface of said vehicle to provide the Coanda effect.
16. The dryer of claim 13, wherein the speed of oscillation of said first and second nozzles is between 12 and 15 cycles per minute.
17. The dryer of claim 2, wherein one of said nozzles oscillates between 4° and 8°.
18. The dryer of claim 2, wherein one of said nozzles oscillates between 30° to 40°.
19. The dryer of claim 2, wherein each of said nozzles has a discharge opening, and wherein the area of said second nozzle discharge opening is greater than the area of said first nozzle discharge opening.
20. The dryer of claim 1 , wherein said gas generator includes a nozzle having a cavity containing an ovoid-shaped member having an outer surface portion shaped to allow the passage of high velocity gas therealong by the Coanda effect.
21. The dryer of claim 20, wherein said ovoid-shaped member comprises an open cell foam covered by an elastomeric material.
22. The dryer of claim 20, wherein said ovoid-shaped member is substantially football- shaped.
23. The dryer of claim 23, wherein said outer surface portion is spaced from a side wall of said nozzle cavity.
24. The dryer of claim 24, wherein said side wall is comprised of a substantially curved surface.
25. The dryer of claim 23, wherein the cross-sectional area between the outer surface portion of the ovoid-shaped member and the nozzle side wall is less than or equal to the cross-sectional area at said gas generation outlet.
26. The dryer of claim 1 , wherein said gas generator includes: a blower assembly including a nozzle providing an output of the high velocity gas which varies as a function of the distance between said nozzle and said vehicle.
27. The dryer of claim 26, wherein said blower assembly includes: a sensor for providing a signal functionally related to the distance between said nozzle and said vehicle; and a valve for receiving said signal to control the gas flow to said nozzle in response to said signal.
28. The dryer of claim 27, wherein said support positions said nozzle above said vehicle and spaced from a vehicle side.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU38949/95A AU3894995A (en) | 1994-10-17 | 1995-10-17 | Motor vehicle dryer |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US08/324,351 | 1994-10-17 | ||
| US08/324,351 US5596818A (en) | 1994-10-17 | 1994-10-17 | Motor vehicle dryer |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| WO1996011825A1 WO1996011825A1 (en) | 1996-04-25 |
| WO1996011825B1 true WO1996011825B1 (en) | 1996-06-13 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCT/US1995/013179 WO1996011825A1 (en) | 1994-10-17 | 1995-10-17 | Motor vehicle dryer |
Country Status (3)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (5) | US5596818A (en) |
| AU (1) | AU3894995A (en) |
| WO (1) | WO1996011825A1 (en) |
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