Adapter for a wiper blade

US7676881B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Valeo Systemes d'Essuyage · FR

Inventors

• Bruno Egner-Walter · Heilbronn, DE
• Michael Schäuble · Lambach, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 29, 2003
• Grant date: Mar 16, 2010
• Expiry date: Jul 29, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60S1/407
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to an adapter for adapting a main bracket of a wiper blade to the coupling section of a wiper arm of a wiper mechanism. Said adapter comprises an insertion pin, which is held at one end and which is provided for being laterally inserted into a locating opening on the main bracket, whereby said locating opening extends transversal to the wiper blade longitudinal axis. The adapter also comprises a cylindrical cavity which is provided on the insertion pin, has an insertion opening and which serves to accommodate a pivot pin of the coupling section of the wiper arm. A first bearing section is provided in the area of the insertion opening and is provided for resting against the area of the coupling section that holds the pivot pin. The adapter has a second bearing section located on the side opposite the insertion opening and is provided for resting against the stop of a projection of the coupling section, whereby said projection overlaps, at least in sections, the adapter when mounted.