Patent ID: 7862225
Filing Date: 2011-01-04
Classification: B01F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus configured for mixing and distributing a cleaning solution for use in a vehicle washing system, the mixing apparatus comprising: a generally translucent container defining a cavity therein, the container including one or more indicators marked on the outer surface and adjacent a lower surface of the container, the container adapted to receive an additive at least level with the one or more indicators; a supply device disposed adjacent an upper surface of the container for providing an aqueous solution to the cavity of the container; an upper injection inlet in fluid communication with the supply device, the upper injection inlet having a nozzle directed generally downward; a lower injection inlet in fluid communication with the upper injection inlet, the lower injection inlet further including a generally U-shaped pipe extending adjacent the lower surface of the container; a supply pipe operatively connecting the supply device and further connecting upper and lower injection inlets, the upper and lower injection inlets configured for supplying the aqueous solution under pressure in order to turbulate the additive; a distribution device in communication with the cavity of the container configured to remove the aqueous solution from the container for distribution to the vehicle washing system; and a control mechanism releasably connected to the supply device for monitoring the level of aqueous solution in the container, wherein the aqueous solution mixes with an additive to create the cleaning solution, and the one or more indicators cooperate with the translucent container to allow an additive to be placed in the container to a specified level such that when the aqueous solution is provided, an amount of undissolved additive remains in the bottom of the container in an amount at least level with the one or more indicators wherein when the level of the cleaning solution falls below a specified level, the control mechanism activates the supply device thereby injecting aqueous solution into the container at the upper and lower injection inlets in order to turbulate the additive.