Absorbent media element for a vehicle wash component

摘要

A component for removing water from a vehicle exterior in a vehicle wash process includes a base portion for supporting the component adjacent a path of travel of a vehicle. The base portion is connected to a frame portion and the frame portion is configured to move with respect the vehicle as the vehicle passes the component. The frame portion is in communication with a control mechanism which automatically directed the frame portion to move as the vehicle nears the frame portion to effectuate the removal of water from the vehicle exterior. The frame portion includes a plurality of media elements in communication therewith and configured to contact a vehicle exterior to remove excess water therefrom. At least a portion of each of the plurality of media elements consists of an absorbent polyvinyl alcohol material.

主权项

1. A drying component for a vehicle in a vehicle wash process, comprising:
a base configured to be disposed adjacent a path of travel of a vehicle; a plurality of media elements in communication with a frame portion and configured to contact a vehicle exterior to remove excess water therefrom; the frame portion in communication with the base and configured to automatically move the plurality of media elements with respect to the vehicle exterior; each of the plurality of media elements including at least one treatment element secured thereto, the at least one treatment element being comprised of an absorbent polyvinyl alcohol based material.