Patent · US Expired

Windshield wiper for an automobile comprising advanced means for articulating the wiper blade on said windshield wiper

US6599051B1 · kind B1 · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 26, 2001
Grant dateJul 29, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/60
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A windshield wiper, in which an element of the frame of the wiper blade is articulated on the end of a wiper arm by a connector that is articulated on the frame. The connector includes a substantially inverted U-shaped front body which overlaps onto the center part of the hinge of the frame, such that the longitudinally sliding connector is accommodated in the front end of the arm. The connector includes a lock mechanism that locks in a longitudinally direction in relation to the arm. The connector also includes a retaining rod extending vertically with clearance through a hole that is dead center with the center part of the hinge of the frame element.

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