Pop-up washer nozzle with defrost feature
US11142170B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2077/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a housing and a plunger moveable between a retracted position within the housing and an extended position to spray fluid on a vehicle component. A heater is mounted for movement with the plunger. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, molding a heater element and a body having an internal channel extending between a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet together to form a plunger configured to spray fluid out of the fluid outlet.
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