Wiper pivot
US6568023B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60S1/0488
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A crushable windshield wiper pivot is provided. The crushable wiper pivot includes a pivot base, a hollow sleeve, and a cap. The pivot base is driven by a windshield wiper motor and adaptable to reciprocate the windshield wiper arm and its components across the windshield. The pivot base is disposed partially in a vehicle cowl. The hollow sleeve includes a first end mounted on the pivot base, a middle section adaptable to crush outwardly and vertically, and a second end. The cap of the present invention is mounted on the second end of the hollow sleeve. The cap has a surface adaptable to mate with a base of a wiper arm whereby the cap is vertically displaced and the hollow sleeve crushes outwardly and vertically at the middle section when subjected to a pedestrian impact.
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