Multi-functional apparatus employing an electromagnetic device and an intermittent motion mechanism
US5694812A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20012
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-functional apparatus employs an electromagnetic device. The electromagnetic device selectively causes movement of an intermittent motion mechanism thereby moving a mechanical device coupled thereto. In another aspect of the present invention, a single electric motor selectively actuates three intermittent motion mechanisms thereby causing three mechanical devices coupled thereto to operate. In a further aspect of the present invention, a clutch mechanism selectively drives a window wiper. A method for operating the multi-functional apparatus of the present invention is also provided.
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