Cowl and windhsield wiper assembly
US5381582A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60S1/245
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cowl adapted to conceal a windshield wiper assembly to eliminate the drag associated with exposed wiper assemblies. The assembly includes an enclosure having a top access door adapted to being flush with the hood in its lowered position, and a bottom panel adapted to effecting an extension of the windshield in its elevated position. A windshield wiper assembly includes a pivotally mounted wiper arm, with a wiper blade that is seated on the bottom panel for vertical movement therewith. Suitable power and lift apparatus serve to vertically raise and lower the enclosure in association with a plurality of fixed brackets that serve to guide the lift apparatus during its vertical movements.
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