Car wash system
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Sep 22, 1992
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Feb 28, 1991
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Feb 28, 1991
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A car washing system having mitter curtains which are constructed and manipulated in a manner providing effective washing action over the entire vehicle surface during the wash cycle. Additionally, this invention provides a roll-over type wash system which allows the operator to select between a variety of operational modes, including contact and non-contact modes and various wash cycle durations. The invention utilizes a 'roll-up' configuration for attaching the mitter curtains to the roll-over washing apparatus. At least one overhead support attaches to a gantry above the path for the vehicle. A number of roller bars attach to the support substantially parallel to one another and extend across the path. Each of the mitter curtains attach to corresponding roller bars, and movement of the support, therefore, produces a scrubbing motion in the mitter curtains. A drive mechanism rotates the roller bars about their lengthwise axes to roll, or unroll, the mitter curtains. In this manner, the drive mechanism for rotation of the roller bars controls the length of the freely hanging portions of the mitter curtains.
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