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Self-contained headlamp washer system

US4285470A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 3, 1979
Grant dateAug 25, 1981
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 3, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60S1/603
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The specification discloses a self-contained headlamp washer system which consists of an electrical pump assembly, flexible washer fluid container, headlamp washer assembly, and a tubular hosing connecting means. Two (2) embodiments of the invention are disclosed by applicant, i.e.: a self-contained headlamp washer system in which the headlamp washer nozzle assembly is contained within and by the headlamp bezel, and a headlamp washer nozzle assembly which is of a two-piece construction independent of the headlamp bezel, said washer nozzle assembly is capable of being either attached or clipped on to any existing headlamp bezel. In both disclosed embodiments, applicant prefers that the headlamp washer nozzle assembly be made from a molded plastic material of high strength and impact resistant characteristics. The headlamp washer nozzle assembly is specifically designed so that no part thereof protrudes on, or covers any portion of the vehicle headlamp, and has a specially constructed long fluid passageway and washer fluid discharge apertures which allow the placement of the washer fluid over the entire surface of the vehicle headlamps in a controlled and more effective cleaning patt…

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