Abstract: A holding device for holding a casting core in a casting mold, especially in a die-casting mold, includes a plurality of clamping sections which are positioned in relation to each other in such a way that a clamping region for a casting core is formed.

Abstract: A method for treating the surface of a vehicle by means of at least one rotating treatment brush. The treatment brush comprises treatment elements, the surfaces of which are brought into frictional contact with the vehicle surface during the treatment. According to the method, a reference measurement is carried out, in which the treatment brush is set in rotation and is moved into a defined position relative to a reference element, such that the surfaces of the handling elements are brought into frictional contact with the surface of the reference element, and in this case the value of the frictional force is measured directly or indirectly. During the treatment of the vehicle surface, the treatment brush is controlled as a function of the value of the frictional force measured during the reference measurement. A system for treating the surface of a vehicle by means of which this method can be carried out.

Abstract: A vehicle washing installation includes at least one side washing brush which is mounted on a crossbar of the vehicle washing installation by a suspension to be rotatable about first and second pivot axes. The suspension has a first actuator for pivoting the side washing brush about the first pivot axis.

Abstract: A method for cleaning vehicles by means of which the formation of marks caused by drying is prevented. The method comprises a rinsing step using water. In the method, the anions forming poorly soluble salts with alkaline earth metals dissolved in water are removed from the water, while cations causing the water hardness are retained. Furthermore, a vehicle washing system includes: at least one application device for applying rinsing fluid to a vehicle to be cleaned; and an ion-exchange device for removing anions from the rinsing fluid prior to the application to the vehicle.

Abstract: A cleaning device for an object to be cleaned comprises a receiving device (16) that is configured to exchange data at close range with autonomous units (30) permanently installed in the object to be cleaned and to receive data (34) from the autonomous units; a data acquisition unit (18) which is suited to acquire the data received from the receiving device (16) and to supply it in an appropriate form to a data processing unit (20), with the data processing unit (20) comprising an evaluation software for processing the supplied data. The cleaning device further comprises an output unit (22) which preferably comprises a display and particularly preferably comprises a display with a touchscreen, with the output unit being in an information connection with the data processing unit (20) and being suited to output information and/or handling instructions to the user of the cleaning device (12).

Abstract: A holding device for holding a casting core in a casting mold, especially in a die-casting mold, includes a plurality of clamping sections which are positioned in relation to each other in such a way that a clamping region for a casting core is formed.

Abstract: A method for treating the surface of a vehicle by means of at least one rotating treatment brush. The treatment brush comprises treatment elements, the surfaces of which are brought into frictional contact with the vehicle surface during the treatment. According to the method, a reference measurement is carried out, in which the treatment brush is set in rotation and is moved into a defined position relative to a reference element, such that the surfaces of the handling elements are brought into frictional contact with the surface of the reference element, and in this case the value of the frictional force is measured directly or indirectly. During the treatment of the vehicle surface, the treatment brush is controlled as a function of the value of the frictional force measured during the reference measurement. A system for treating the surface of a vehicle by means of which this method can be carried out.

Abstract: A method for cleaning vehicles by means of which the formation of marks caused by drying is prevented. The method comprises a rinsing step using water. In the method, the anions forming poorly soluble salts with alkaline earth metals dissolved in water are removed from the water, while cations causing the water hardness are retained. Furthermore, a vehicle washing system includes: at least one application device for applying rinsing fluid to a vehicle to be cleaned; and an ion-exchange device for removing anions from the rinsing fluid prior to the application to the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle washing installation includes at least one side washing brush which is mounted on a crossbar of the vehicle washing installation by a suspension to be rotatable about first and second pivot axes. The suspension has a first actuator for pivoting the side washing brush about the first pivot axis.

Abstract: A vehicle-washing installation, a method for cleaning a vehicle, and a cleaning agent in the form of a system includes at least two components for use in such a method and vehicle-washing installation. The method is suitable for a vehicle-washing installation in which drying of the formed film is not required. A high-pressure water jet mechanically removes the film and eliminates the soiling of the vehicle surface. The system includes a component A, having at least one film-forming polymer in a substantially aqueous solution, and a component B, having at least one hardener in a substantially aqueous solution. The component A is applied to the vehicle at least once and then a solid or gel-like film is produced by applying component B at least once, which film is removed by pressurized post-cleaning fluid and/or washing brushes. The vehicle-washing installation includes an application device for applying the first and second components.

Abstract: A metering device for metering additives into treatment liquids of a vehicle treatment installation includes an exchangeable storage container and a metering pump connected to the storage container, said metering pump metering an additive contained in the storage container into the treatment liquid. The metering device according to the invention comprises an integrated storage tank which communicates with the metering pump and with the storage container, thereby removing the need for a complete evacuation of the storage container and allowing the timely and easy exchange of a completely evacuated storage container without having to shut the vehicle treatment installation down to replace an evacuated storage container for a filled storage container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge (1) for insertion into a receptacle of a motor vehicle handling facility having an interior chamber (2) which receives a liquid or pasty medium, an outlet (7), that can be opened so that the cartridge (1) can be used, and a data carrier (8) set up for touch-free electromagnetic signal transmission and positioned at a distance (5) to the interior chamber (2) of the cartridge (1) that is greater than a wall-thickness of the cartridge (1). Conventional cartridges of this kind are not sufficiently secure against confusion and resistant to outside influences. The cartridge (1) cannot be confused, is reliable, space saving and resistant to outside influences, especially when in motor vehicle handling facilities.

Abstract: The invention provides a drive-in aid for a conveying device provided for transporting a vehicle to be treated in a transport direction through a vehicle treatment system, having a lane running in the transport direction for tires of the vehicle, a base plate movable transversely to the transport direction and two guide elements converging at least partially above the movable base plate in the transport direction, and a corresponding vehicle treatment system. The drive-in aid and vehicle treatment system allow the tires of the vehicle to be treated to be positioned without damage and centrally with respect to the desired lane of the conveying device. The drive-in aid is characterized in that the guide elements are movable to and fro between an approach position, in which they converge in the transport direction and extend into the lane and a drive-through position, in which they define the lane laterally.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle treatment installation with a drive-in area for a vehicle to be treated, a treatment gantry that can move along a drive-in direction, and at least one camera for creating an image of the drive-in area and vehicle. Such known vehicle treatment installations often fail and/or are maintenance-intensive. The task of providing an installation and also a method for its operation that simplifies, with simple means, the drive-in process into the correct treatment position for the driver of a vehicle to be treated is achieved by a display device that is visible to the driver of the vehicle during the drive-in process, and at least one mark. The subject matter of the invention is also a method for the operation of the vehicle treatment installation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive-in aid (5) for a conveying device (2) provided for transporting a vehicle to be treated in a transport direction (T) through a vehicle treatment system (1), having a lane (7) running in the transport direction (T) for tyres of the vehicle, a base plate (6) movable transversely to the transport direction (T) and two guide elements (8, 8?) converging at least partly above the movable base plate (6) in the transport direction (T), and a corresponding vehicle treatment system. The invention provides a drive-in aid and a vehicle treatment system which allow the tyres of the vehicle to be treated to be positioned without damage and centrally with respect to the desired lane of the conveying device and is characterised in that the guide elements (8, 8?) are movable to and fro between an approach position, in which they converge in the transport direction (T) and extend into the lane (7) and a drive-through position, in which they define the lane (7) laterally.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge (1) for insertion into a receptacle of a motor vehicle handling facility having an interior chamber (2) which receives a liquid or pasty medium, an outlet (7), that can be opened so that the cartridge (1) can be used, and a data carrier (8) set up for touch-free electromagnetic signal transmission and positioned at a distance (5) to the interior chamber (2) of the cartridge (1) that is greater than a wall-thickness of the cartridge (1). Conventional cartridges of this kind are not sufficiently secure against confusion and resistant to outside influences. The cartridge (1) cannot be confused, is reliable, space saving and resistant to outside influences, especially when in motor vehicle handling facilities.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge (1) for insertion into a receptacle of a motor vehicle handling facility having an interior chamber (2) which receives a liquid or pasty medium, an outlet (7), that can be opened so that the cartridge (1) can be used, and a data carrier (8) set up for touch-free electromagnetic signal transmission and positioned at a distance (5) to the interior chamber (2) of the cartridge (1) that is greater than a wall-thickness of the cartridge (1). Conventional cartridges of this kind are not sufficiently secure against confusion and resistant to outside influences.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holder (1) for a cleaning lance (19) with an insertion compartment (3) for accommodating at least a front end of the cleaning lance (19), wherein the insertion compartment (3) runs from an insertion opening (2) for the cleaning lance (19) at an angle downward to a drain end (4) with a fluid drain (5), and relates as well to a vehicle washing facility (18) with a cleaning lance (19) and a holder (1) for the cleaning lance (19) The problem of creating a holder for a cleaning lance and a vehicle washing facility that can securely prevent clogging of the holder's fluid drain and any downstream fluid reprocessing system, are easy to clean and operate reliably is solved by the holder according to the invention in that the holder (1) has a screen insert (6) that can be inserted into the insertion compartment (3). A vehicle washing facility according to the invention has such a holder (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle treatment installation with a drive-in area (11) for a vehicle (F) to be treated, a treatment gantry (1) that can move along a drive-in direction (E), and at least one camera (12) for creating an image of the drive-in area (11) and vehicle (F). Such known vehicle treatment installations often fail and/or are maintenance-intensive. The task of providing an installation and also a method for its operation that simplifies, with simple means, the drive-in process into the correct treatment position for the driver of a vehicle to be treated is achieved by a display device (13) that is visible to the driver of the vehicle (F) during the drive-in process, and at least one mark (14, 15, 16; 14?, 15?, 16?). The subject matter of the invention is also a method for the operation of such a vehicle treatment installation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning device (1) with a cleaning lance (3) and a holding device (2) for housing the cleaning lance (3), said holding device containing a rechargeable electric energy storage device (9a) for providing electrical users of the cleaning lance (3) and a charging device (9b) for charging the energy storage device (9a). The invention solves the objective of providing the cleaning lance with electrical energy reliably and in a simple manner, in that the cleaning device (1) comprises an electrical energy transfer unit (11) for non-contact transferring of electrical energy between the holding device (2) and the charging device (9b) for charging the energy storage device (9a).