Multi-functional apparatus employing a linear wiper
US5889341A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20012
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-functional automotive vehicle apparatus is described which employs a linear motor to wipe a window in a linear reciprocating manner. The linear motor is capable of selectively actuating three intermittent motion mechanisms, such as a window wiper assembly, a window release latch mechanism, and a liftgate unlock/lock mechanism.
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