Assembly for attaching a windshield wiper motor to a laminated windshield
US10569742B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60S1/0433
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A windshield assembly includes a laminated windshield provided with a cutout and a motor mounting plate secured to the laminated windshield over the cutout. The motor mounting plate includes a first mounting area. An exterior motor cover plate is secured on an exterior side of the laminated windshield and overlays the cutout in facing relation with the motor mounting plate. The exterior motor cover includes a second mounting area in alignment with the first mounting area. The structure distributes forces encountered by the wiper and motor over a large area on the glass. Also, due to a small footprint, the view through the windshield is less obstructed. The structure also eliminates the need for drilling/aligning holes in laminated glass.
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