Self-contained headlamp washer system
US4285470A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 1979 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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