Windscreen wiper with spray nozzle
US6463621B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60S1/522
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a windshield wiper having arm (10), which is driven via a drive shaft and on which a wiper blade is (20) is pivotably connected. At least one spray nozzle (64) for providing fluid to the windshield is disposed on one of the pivotable parts (10,22) and is connected via a water inlet (56) to a water pump. A nozzle body (40) with one inlet conduit (42) and at least one outlet conduit (44) is provided in a housing (36). A spray nozzle is mounted in the nozzle body. Both inlet and outlet conduits have openings on a jacket face of the nozzle body. A diaphragm (58,70), in a pressureless state, closes the inlet conduit (42) and the outlet conduit (44) on the jacket face.
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