Wiper blade with heating elements and method for controlling the wiper blade
US8431870B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60S1/0862
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a method for controlling a wiper blade with heating elements embedded therein and coupled to a wiper arm of a vehicle to wipe a glass surface while moving together with the wiper arm. The method includes: detecting the operation or not of an engine of a vehicle; detecting the external temperature outside of the vehicle; and automatically supplying power to the heating elements based on the detected information on the operation of the engine and the temperature information. A wiper blade with heating elements capable of optimally maintaining a condition of the wiper blade even when the external temperature is low is also provided.
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