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Connector between a wiper blade and a drive arm

US9744947B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2014
Grant dateAug 29, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60S2001/4022
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a connector (1) for a windscreen-wiper blade (2), said connector (1) being configured such as to engage with an adapter (3) for enabling a connection between said blade (2) and a drive arm, said connector (1) including a body (10) and a cover (30) which is movable on said body (10) along a hinge axis (X), said cover (30) including at least one means (31) for hinging on said body (10) and at least one first slot (32), said one or more first slots (32) being located on one or more side portions (33) of said cover (30) such as to form flexible areas (42), said one or more flexible areas (42) including the one or more hinging means (31). The invention also relates to an attachment device including an adapter (3) and a connector (1) such as previously described. The invention further relates to a windscreen-wiper blade (2) including such an attachment device. The invention finally relates to a wiping system including such a windscreen-wiper blade.

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