Patent · US Expired

Universal intermittent windshield wiper circuit

US4286200A · kind A · utility

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3References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 8, 1979
Grant dateAug 25, 1981
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 8, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60S1/0807
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A universal intermittent windshield wiper circuit adaptable to the windshield wiper mechanism of automotive vehicles is disclosed herein. The intermittent wiper circuit comprises an R-C timer circuit periodically energizing a three pole double throw relay. The internal interconnections of the relay switch contacts permit the intermittent windshield wiper circuit to be connected to the wiper mechanism of almost all domestically manufactured automotive vehicle as well as many vehicles manufactured overseas using only external connections. The circuit is equally adaptable to external and concealed wiper mechanism.

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