Mechanism for selectively opening/closing a vehicle wash component inlet opening

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10668900
APP PUB NO 20170320470A1
SERIAL NO

15589401

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A dryer assembly for a vehicle wash system for emitting high velocity air onto a vehicle exterior includes a housing having an air inlet and an outlet. The air inlet is in communication with a motor assembly having an operating and a non-operating mode. The assembly also includes a gate mechanism in communication with the air inlet. The gate mechanism includes a plurality of pedals that are each pivotable between a first position and a second position. The gate mechanism is in communication with a controller, which directs movement of the plurality of pedals from the first position where the plurality of pedals surround the inlet opening such that air can flow into the housing and the second position where each of the plurality of pedals covers a portion of the inlet opening such that in their entirety the plurality of pedals obstruct the inlet opening to prevent air for flowing into the housing.

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  • WASHME PROPERTIES, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Belanger, Michael J Northville, US 122 671
Tognetti, David L Howell, US 34 97
Turner, Barry S Novi, US 91 569

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