Wiper pivot housing with frangible mount
US6701569B1 · kind B1 · utility
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17Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S403/03
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wiper apparatus for a vehicle windshield is fixedly connected by at least one mount to vehicle structure. A portion of the wiper apparatus extends exteriorly of an impact line defined by the vehicle structure. A frangible portion is formed in a mount. An energy focus member is carried on vehicle structure subject to movement during a collision and has position relative to the fracture portion of the mount so as separate the mount from the vehicle structure to allow an exterior portion of the wiper apparatus to drop below a vehicle impact line before substantial contact with a pedestrian.
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