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Windshield wiper universal connector for bayonet and hook arms

US4057869A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 13, 1977
Grant dateNov 15, 1977
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Expiry dateJan 13, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60S1/4041
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A universal connector for selectively coupling a windshield wiper blade holder with the end of a windshield wiper arm of either the bayonet mounting type or the hook mounting type. The universal connector comprises a unitary molded body having a pair of spaced apart side members for straddling a central portion of the wiper blade holder and including a hollow coupler portion to receive the bayonet arm end. First complementary means are provided for detachably securing the bayonet arm end within the coupler portion of the body. The body also includes a contoured exterior surface adapted to receive the hook type arm and second complementary means for detachably securing the hook type arm to the body.

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