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Device including wetness sensor for controlling a windshield wiper

US5157312A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 22, 1990
Grant dateOct 20, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S318/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a device for controlling a windshield wiper, in particular on a motor vehicle, the windshield wiper is switched on when a sensor indicates wetness above a preset threshold value. The windshield wiper can furthermore be turned on by a manually actuatable switch. The threshold value is reduced upon actuation of the switch.

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