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Direct drive for a windshield wiper system

US12049200B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 2023
Grant dateJul 30, 2024
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2200/52
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided are embodiments for a direct drive wiper system. The system includes a motor that is operably coupled to a wiper system to drive one or more wiper arms of the wiper system, and a gearbox, wherein an input to the gearbox is coupled to the motor and an output of the gearbox is coupled to the wiper assembly, wherein the gearbox is configured to convert an input from the motor to an output to drive the wiper system. The system also includes a brake and stopper mechanism that is coupled to the gearbox and the wiper system. Also provided are embodiments for a method for operating the direct drive wiper system.

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