Connection member in wiper blade
US8745811B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60S2001/4012
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A connection member that includes right and left side walls; a shaft support portion that is swingably fitted onto a support shaft that is provided at the blade main body; upper and lower pieces that are formed so as to be continuous from the shaft support portion; and projections that come into sliding contact with inner side surfaces at the opening are formed on outer side surfaces of the right and left side walls, wherein: the shaft support portion and the upper piece are integrally formed so as to bridge the right and left side walls, the lower piece is formed so as to be separated from the right and left side walls by a groove, and outward projection amounts of the projections are larger at the lower piece than at the upper piece.
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