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Multi-functional apparatus for a wiper and cable drive

US5847519A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 1997
Grant dateDec 8, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/19074
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a multi-functional apparatus having a single electromagnetic device to drive a multiple of electrically-actuated functions. The multi-functional apparatus has an armature shaft that selectively and alternatively activates a window wiper assembly and a flexible, elongated drive element such as a cable coupled to opposing ends of the armature shaft.

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