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Contour dryer

  • US 5,755,043 A
  • Filed: 10/31/1994
  • Issued: 05/26/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A dryer having a nozzle which automatically follows the contour of the surface of the vehicle passing horizontally thereby, said dryer comprising:

  • a frame positioned relative to a longitudinal path of a vehicle to be dried;

    a nozzle for directing a stream of air against the vehicle surface;

    an elongated arm having a first end pivotally attached to said frame and a second end attached to said nozzle and spaced longitudinally from said frame to facilitate limited up and down movement of the nozzle; and

    a drive mechanism for raising the arm and associated nozzle to enable the nozzle to follow the contour of the vehicle, said drive mechanism including a follower affixed to said arm, a drive member cooperating with the follower, and a drive means operably connected to the drive member to enable the arm and nozzle to be raised to the desired location;

    wherein said nozzle and arm are lowered by the force of gravity which urges said follower into engagement with said drive member, said follower being capable of being freely lifted off of the drive member to enable the nozzle to rise up in the event of contact with the vehicle thereby minimizing any damage thereto.

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