Method for Building and Installing a Modular Carwash Assembly

Abstract

A method for assembling a prefabricated modular carwash assembly, including a carwash module and an equipment module, and transporting the assembly to a predetermined building site includes the fabrication of the carwash and equipment modules at an origin and transporting those modules to a desired location. The carwash module includes a skeletal system secured on a flooring, wherein the skeletal system supports the carwash equipment. The equipment module is constructed like the carwash module, and is positioned proximate the carwash module at the building site. The equipment module includes washing and drying components such as a water pumping station and an air compressor for generating a stream of air to dry the vehicle.

1 . A method for installing a modular carwash assembly at a desired location comprising the steps of: 
 a) constructing a carwash module at a first location, including the steps of 
 providing a secure floor surface;  
 mounting a frame to said floor surface, said frame forming a tunnel surrounded by two vertical wall surfaces and a substantially horizontal ceiling surface connected between said two wall surfaces; and  
 connecting means for washing the vehicle to said carwash module; and  
   b) transporting said carwash module from said first location to the desired location for direct installation at the desired location.    
   
   
       2 . The method as described in  claim 1 , wherein step a) further comprises the step of: 
 affixing a substantially impervious protective layer to said interior surface of said vertical wall surfaces.    
   
   
       3 . The method as described in  claim 1 , wherein after step a) further comprising the steps of: 
 constructing an equipment module having a frame affixed to a transportable flooring; and    housing a water pump in said equipment module, said water pump connected to said fluid distributing means; and    assembling the equipment module and said carwash module prior to transporting to the desired location.    
   
   
       4 . The method as described in  claim 3 , further comprising the step of: 
 controlling the transverse movement of said carriage on said carriage wheels using a motor control unit housed in said equipment module.    
   
   
       5 . The method as described in  claim 3 , wherein step b) further comprises the step of: 
 lifting said carwash module and said equipment module;    transporting said carwash module and said equipment module to the desired location; and    connecting said carwash module with said equipment module using a conduit.    
   
   
       6 . The method as described in  claim 1 , wherein step a) further comprises the step of: 
 mounting the frame to a lightweight concrete sloping from an apex to a base.    
   
   
       7 . The method as described in  claim 1 , wherein step a) further comprises affixing a touchless washing system to said carwash module.  
   
   
       8 . A method for installing a modular carwash assembly at a desired location comprising the steps of: 
 a) constructing a carwash module at a first location, including the steps of 
 pouring a lightweight concrete to provide a floor surface;  
 mounting a skeletal system to said lightweight concrete, said skeletal system forming a tunnel surrounded by two vertical wall surfaces and a substantially horizontal ceiling surface connected between said two wall surfaces; and  
 supporting carwash equipment relative to said skeletal system; and  
   b) transporting said carwash module from the first location to the desired location for quick installation at the desired location.    
   
   
       9 . A method for installing a modular carwash assembly for cleaning an automobile at a desired location comprising the steps of: 
 a) constructing a completed carwash module at a first location, said completed carwash module including means for washing the automobile; and    b) transporting said completed carwash module from said first location to the desired location for operation of said carwash module.    
   
   
       10 . The method as described in  claim 9 , wherein step a) further comprises the step of: 
 providing a secure floor surface;    mounting a frame to said floor surface, said frame forming a tunnel surrounded by two vertical wall surfaces and a substantially horizontal ceiling surface connected between said two wall surfaces;    connecting a means for washing the vehicle to said carwash module; and    affixing a substantially impervious protective layer to said interior surface of said vertical wall surfaces.    
   
   
       11 . The method as described in  claim 9 , wherein after step a) further comprising the steps of: 
 constructing an equipment module having a frame affixed to a transportable flooring; and    housing a water pump in said equipment module, said water pump connected to said fluid distributing means; and    assembling the equipment module and said carwash module prior to transporting to the desired location.    
   
   
       12 . The method as described in  claim 11 , further comprising the step of: 
 controlling the transverse movement of said carriage on said carriage wheels using a motor control unit housed in said equipment module.    
   
   
       13 . The method as described in  claim 9 , wherein step b) further comprises the step of: 
 lifting said carwash module and said equipment module;    transporting said carwash module and said equipment module to the desired location; and    connecting said carwash module with said equipment module using a conduit.    
   
   
       14 . The method as described in  claim 9 , wherein step a) further comprises the step of: 
 mounting the frame to a lightweight concrete sloping from an apex to a base.    
   
   
       15 . The method as described in  claim 9 , wherein step a) further comprises affixing a touchless washing system to said carwash module.