Patent Publication Number: US-2018050667-A1

Title: Portable vehicle wash container

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The invention disclosed herein generally relates to mobile vehicle washing units. More particularly, the invention disclosed herein relates to shipping containers converted to a portable vehicle wash container. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Automobile washing facilities are typically facilities used to clean the exterior of vehicles. In some cleaning facilities, interior cleaning options are also available. With the increasing use of vehicles, for example, cars, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), etc., for transit within cities, the exteriors and interiors of such vehicles are prone to dust and dirt. If left unattended for prolonged periods, the coating of dirt on the exterior of the vehicle increases the chances of rust. Existing portable cleaning facilities are essentially cleaning units mounted on trucks or other large vehicles. These units complete multiple rounds around locations, for example, parking lots, etc. This increases the carbon emissions and is not therefore eco-friendly. A vehicle wash device, which is portable and does not negatively affect the environment, is required. 
     Traditionally, existing mobile cleaning units are capable of handling only small vehicles. Furthermore, existing mobile cleaning units are hidden within the body of the truck or trailer used to haul the unit. This reduces visibility of the unit and the features it offers. A vehicle wash device, which is capable of accommodating large and small vehicles alike and is visible to the public, is required. Conventionally, mobile cleaning units use mechanical equipment, for example, sprinklers, jets, etc., for cleaning purposes. This reduces the control of the user in optimally utilizing available water without unnecessary wastage. A vehicle wash device, which uses minimal water for cleaning vehicles, is required. 
     Hence, there is a long felt but unresolved need for a vehicle wash device, which is portable and does not negatively affect the environment. Furthermore, there is a need for a vehicle wash device, which is capable of accommodating large and small vehicles alike and is visible to the public. Moreover, there is a need for a vehicle wash device, which uses minimal water for cleaning vehicles. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further disclosed in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended for determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. 
     The invention disclosed herein addresses the above-mentioned need for vehicle wash device, which is portable and does not negatively affect the environment. Furthermore, the invention addresses a need for a vehicle wash device, which is capable of accommodating large and small vehicles alike and is visible to the public. Moreover, the invention addresses a need for a vehicle wash device, which uses minimal water for cleaning vehicles. The portable vehicle wash container for enabling a user to wash a vehicle comprises at least two ramps, a clean fluid reservoir, a waste fluid reservoir, and a power generator. The ramps are detachably attached to an entrance and an exit of a container for facilitating an entry and an exit of the vehicle. The clean fluid reservoir comprises a pressure hose for supplying a fluid. The waste fluid reservoir comprises a vacuum hose in fluid communication with a waste receptacle for transferring the waste fluid to the waste fluid reservoir. The waste receptacle is positioned beneath the vehicle to receive waste fluid. The power generator powers the pressure hose and the vacuum hose. The container comprises a space for receiving the vehicle. The clean fluid reservoir, the waste fluid reservoir, and the power generator are positioned in the space. The user washes the vehicle in the space of the container using clean fluid from the pressure hose. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of the invention, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the invention, exemplary constructions of the invention are shown in the drawings. However, the invention is not limited to the specific methods and structures disclosed herein. The description of a method step or a structure referenced by a numeral in a drawing is applicable to the description of that method step or structure shown by that same numeral in any subsequent drawing herein. 
         FIG. 1  exemplarily illustrates a front elevation view of a portable vehicle wash container. 
         FIG. 2  exemplarily illustrates a front elevation view of a portable vehicle wash container. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
       FIG. 1  exemplarily illustrates a front elevation view of a portable vehicle wash container  100 .  FIG. 2  exemplarily illustrates a front perspective view of a portable vehicle wash container  100 . The portable vehicle wash container  100  for enabling a user to wash a vehicle  101  comprises at least two ramps  102 , a clean fluid reservoir  103 , a waste fluid reservoir  104 , a power generator  105 , and a container  106 . The ramps  102  are detachably attached to an entrance  106   a  and an exit  106   b  of the container  106  for facilitating an entry and an exit of the vehicle  101 . In an embodiment, the vehicle  101  is, for example, a car, a jeep, a minivan, a pickup truck, etc. The clean fluid reservoir  103  comprises a pressure hose  107  for supplying a clean fluid to wash the vehicle  101 . The waste fluid reservoir  104  comprises a vacuum hose  108 . In an embodiment, the vacuum hose  108  is in fluid communication with a waste receptacle  109  for transferring the waste fluid from the waste receptacle  109  to the waste fluid reservoir  104 . In an embodiment, the waste receptacle  109  is positioned beneath the vehicle  101  to receive waste fluid from washing the vehicle  101 . The power generator  105  powers the pressure hose  107  and the vacuum hose  108 . 
     In an embodiment, the portable vehicle wash container  100  comprises portals  110  hingedly attached to opposing ends  106   a  and  106   b  of the container  106  for controlling the entry or the exit of the vehicle  101 . In an embodiment, the container  106  is a modified shipping container  111  as exemplarily illustrated in  FIG. 2 . In an embodiment, the modified shipping container  111  has a generally hollow cuboidal configuration comprising a space  112  for receiving the vehicle  101 . The modified shipping container  111  comprises at least two shipping containers  111   a  and  111   b  positioned adjacent to each other. An adjacent sidewall of each of the two shipping containers  111   a  and  111   b  are removed for fixedly attaching the two shipping containers  111   a  and  111   b  to form the modified shipping container  111 . The user washes the vehicle  101  in the space  112  of the modified shipping container  111  as exemplarily illustrated in  FIGS. 1-2 . The clean fluid reservoir  103 , the waste fluid reservoir  104 , and the power generator  105  are positioned in the space  112 . The user washes the vehicle  101  in the space  112  of the modified shipping container  111  using clean fluid from the pressure hose  107 . 
     The portable vehicle wash container  100  only requires a mobile apparatus to transport the portable vehicle wash container  100  to the location. After completion of the operation, the portable vehicle wash container  100  is picked up requiring no parking lot rounds. This reduces the carbon emissions to the environment making the portable vehicle wash container  100  eco-friendly. Since the modified shipping container  111  uses two shipping containers  111   a  and  111   b  and combines both, this allows ample space for workers and larger vehicles to fit comfortably since the modified shipping container  111  is wider. In an embodiment, the modified container  111  is bright and visible, not hidden within a truck. The modified shipping container  111  is transported to a location. Individuals then drop their vehicle  101  off and come back later to receive the clean hand washed vehicle  101  parked and ready for the user. When the day ends the modified shipping container  111  is picked up. Since there is no truck attachment present, the portable vehicle wash container  100  fits in more places. The portable vehicle wash container  100  uses manual labor to wash the received vehicles  101 . This allows the user to be resourceful with how much water is used and reduces wastage of water. This also means less mechanical issues as there are lesser mechanical components. 
     In an embodiment, the shipping containers  111   a  and  111   b  are not welded together. Instead, the shipping containers  111   a  and  111   b  are clamped together using clamps when the portable vehicle wash container  100  is delivered. Both of the shipping containers  111   a  and  111   b  can be separated anytime for shipping purposes. The waste receptacle  109  for receiving wastewater is installed along with the clamping of the shipping containers  111   a  and  111   b . In an embodiment, the portable vehicle wash container  100  can be dropped off and picked up the same day or can be dropped off for a few days. A separate vehicle refills clean water into the clean fluid reservoir  103  and takes away wastewater from the waste fluid reservoir  104 . In an embodiment, the clean fluid reservoir  103 , the waste fluid reservoir  104 , and the power generator  105  are positioned in the space  112 . The portable vehicle wash container  100  ensures an eco-friendly car wash, which is transportable and can be left in location with minimal space, for example, shopping malls, country clubs, office spaces, apartments, etc. 
     The foregoing examples have been provided merely for the purpose of explanation and are in no way to be construed as limiting of the portable vehicle wash container  100 , disclosed herein. While the portable vehicle wash container  100  has been described with reference to various embodiments, it is understood that the words, which have been used herein, are words of description and illustration, rather than words of limitation. Further, although the portable vehicle wash container  100  has been described herein with reference to particular means, materials, and embodiments, the portable vehicle wash container  100  is not intended to be limited to the particulars disclosed herein; rather, the portable vehicle wash container  100  extends to all functionally equivalent structures, methods and uses, such as are within the scope of the invention. Although there has been shown and described the preferred embodiment of the present invention, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications may be made thereto.