Autonomous ecologic rainwater collection system for replenishing washer fluid in a motor vehicle
US9855924B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rainwater collection system is provided for a motor vehicle. That rainwater collection system includes a rainwater collector, a gate for the rainwater collector and a controller. The controller is configured to open and close the gate in response to data input respecting the occurrence of precipitation, a level of windshield washer fluid in a windshield washer system of the motor vehicle and in accordance with other monitored parameters including motor vehicle speed and battery voltage level. A related method is also disclosed.
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