Wiper assembly, sensor assembly, vehicle and method
US12296793B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B27/0006
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to the present disclosure there is provided a wiper assembly for removing contaminants from a surface of a housing provided around a sensor, comprising: a drive system; a moveable part connected to the drive system to be driven by the drive system; and at least one wiper connected to the moveable part, wherein the drive system is configured to drive the moveable part, thereby to cause movement of the at least one wiper at least partially around the housing thereby to wipe the surface of the housing to remove contaminants therefrom. Further, according to the present disclosure there is provided: a sensor assembly comprising a sensor and a wiper assembly; a vehicle; and a method of operating a wiper assembly.
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