Apparatus and method for controlling a windshield wiping system
USRE35422E · kind E · reissue
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
An apparatus and method for controlling a windshield wiping system, including a motor and windshield wipers, by detecting when a wiper passes over the portion of the windshield monitored by an optoelectronic sensor for the last time during a complete wipe cycle. In addition to the sensor, the apparatus includes a switch arrangement for activating the windshield wiping system and a circuit for processing the sensor output. The apparatus also includes a switching contact device associated with the motor for detecting the resting position of the windshield wipers.
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