Multi-functional apparatus employing a flexible drive element for selectively actuating multiple output systems
US5920159A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B83/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with the present invention, the preferred embodiment of a multi-functional apparatus employing a flexible drive element for selectively actuating multiple output includes an electromagnetic device and a flexible drive element with a plurality of members thereon. In another aspect of the present invention, a flexible closed loop drive element in response to selective energization of an electric motor, and at least one rotatable member is coupled to one accessory such as a window wiper. The member attached to the drive element are arranged in a loop motion or discontinuous manner and selectively engage the rotatable member and thus actuate the attached accessory.
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