Arrangement for fixing a wiper device which can be used to retract the drive shaft in the event of an impact
US7353561B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/54
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An arrangement for fixing a wiper device for a motor vehicle includes at least one stand for guiding and fixing a drive shaft that extends axially in a substantially vertical direction. The stand includes a barrel in which the shaft is guided in rotation, and a horizontal base plate for fixing the stand to a structural element of the vehicle, by a damper block made of an elastically deformable material. The damper block is fixed to the structural element by a fixing element, which includes a vertical rod that passes through the damper block and is connected to the structural element, and an element for locking the damper block on the structural element. The rod and locking element are connected by connection means for enabling the rod and locking element to disconnect, through downward sliding of the locking element with respect to the rod, when subjected to a violent impact.
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