초록 ▼

A coin and credit card activated windshield washer solution dispensing system for use at car washes, convenience stores, and gas stations by the public through which an operator can neatly transfer a metered amount of windshield washer solution directly into a motor vehicle's windshield washer fluid

A coin and credit card activated windshield washer solution dispensing system for use at car washes, convenience stores, and gas stations by the public through which an operator can neatly transfer a metered amount of windshield washer solution directly into a motor vehicle's windshield washer fluid reservoir without the use of a funnel. The system can be housed as a independent, stand-alone unit or combined in a housing with other automotive-related service systems, such as air/vacuum service units. The present invention can comprise an air compressor to help provide even fluid flow, or in the alternative it can be gravity-fed. The compressor-driven embodiment comprises a fluid tank, a pump, a pressure regulator, a regulator gauge, an adjustable timer, a solenoid, access to a remote power supply, a step-down transformer, and an elongated dispensing nozzle with a shut-off control that is easily operable by customers to prevent overfill. Through use of the variable timer and pressure regulator, the person maintaining the system can precisely calibrate a maximum amount of fluid to be dispensed per unit cost and the speed of such dispensing. Applications of the system may also include, but are not limited to, use in large garages and car rental facilities for rapid spill-free filling of vehicle windshield washer fluid reservoirs.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A dispensing system for neatly transferring a metered quantity of windshield washer solution into a motor vehicle reservoir without spillage and without use of a funnel, said system comprising a cabinet made from strong, temper-resistant materials and having an outside su

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A dispensing system for neatly transferring a metered quantity of windshield washer solution into a motor vehicle reservoir without spillage and without use of a funnel, said system comprising a cabinet made from strong, temper-resistant materials and having an outside surface; a fluid tank positioned within said cabinet, said fluid tank having at least one opening therethrough; an amount of said windshield washer solution, said amount being greater than said metered quantity, said windshield washer solution being positioned within said fluid tank; at least one dispensing gun having an elongated nozzle with a distal end, said distal end of said nozzle having a diameter sufficiently small to fit within the upper opening of most motor vehicle windshield washer fluid reservoirs, said dispensing gun comprising an easily operated manual fluid cut-off control; support means for supporting said dispensing gun during periods of non-use, said support means being attached to said outside surface of said cabinet; at least one solenoid positioned within said cabinet and configured so as to have an opened position and a closed position to control flow of said windshield washer solution between said fluid tank and said nozzle; low pressure transfer means of transporting said windshield washer solution between said solenoid and said nozzle; a first hose connected between said opening in said fluid tank and said solenoid; a second hose connected between said solenoid and said dispensing gun; a step-down transformer positioned within said cabinet; a power cord and plug having a distal end and a proximal end, said distal end being configured and dimensioned for connection to a remote power source, and said proximal end being connected through said cabinet to said transformer; a quantity of electrical wiring; metering means positioned within said cabinet and electrically connected with said wiring to said transformer, said metering means also being configured for use in establishing dispensing period during which each of said metered quantities of said windshield washer solution will be transferred to said dispensing gun and electrically connected with said wiring to said solenoid; payment accepting means attached to said cabinet and electrically connected with said wiring to both said metering means and to said transformer; and at least one on-off light electrically connected with said wiring to said metering means which when lit indicates to a system operator that said solenoid is in said opened position to allow flow of said windshield washer solution to said dispensing gun so that when a system operator places sufficient payment within said payment accepting means, said solenoid will be opened and said system operator can then manipulate said cut-off control on said dispensing gun to allow a selected amount of said metered quantity of said windshield washer solution to be neatly and gently transferred through said solenoid under low pressure and directly into a motor vehicle windshield washer fluid reservoir without spillage, without use of a funnel, and without overfill.