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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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27-11-2007 дата публикации

Лента щетки стеклоочистителя

Номер: RU0000068437U1

Полезная модель относится к автомобилестроению, а именно к изготовлению стеклоочистителей ветровых стекол автомашин. Задачей полезной модели является создание ленты щетки стеклоочистителя с защищенным от загрязнений узлом сопряжения скребка с верхней частью ленты. Поставленная задача решается лентой щетки стеклоочистителя, содержащей часть, крепящуюся к арматуре стеклоочистителя, скребок, изготовленный из силикона, отличающейся тем, что между скребком и частью, крепящейся к арматуре стеклоочистителя, образована плечами скребка полость. Ил 68437 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) (11) до (13) С“ < & < \ (51) МПК В60$ 1/36 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ(титульный лист) (21), (22) Заявка: 2007115119/22, 13.04.2007 (72) Автор(ы): Захаров Денис Викторович (КИ), (24} Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Захаров Константин Викторович (ВЦ), 13.04.2007 Зарецкая Ольга Александровна (КЦ), (45) Опубликовано: 27.11.2007 Бюл. № 33 Высоцкий Владимир Антонович (ВУ) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Адрес для переписки: Закрытое акционерное общество "Хорс" (КИ) 197110, Санкт-Петербург, ул. Б. Зеленина, 2ЗА, ЗАО "Хорс" (54) ЛЕНТА ЩЕТКИ СТЕКЛООЧИСТИТЕЛЯ (57) Формула полезной модели Лента щетки стеклоочистителя, содержащая часть, крепящуюся к арматуре стеклоочистителя, скребок, изготовленный из силикона, отличающаяся тем, что между скребком и частью, крепящейся к арматуре стеклоочистителя, образована плечами скребка ПОЛОСТЬ. 1 Страница: 1 па $739 ЕП

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27-09-2011 дата публикации

Крепежное основание для щетки стеклоочистителя

Номер: RU0000108742U1
Принадлежит: Чих-Мин ЯН, Чуань-Чих ЧАН

1. Крепежное основание (1) для щетки стеклоочистителя (100), содержащей адаптер (110) и чистящую кромку (120), при этом крепежное основание (1) включает нижнюю пластину (10), упирающуюся встык в верхнюю поверхность чистящей кромки (120), причем обе продольные стороны нижней пластины (10) загнуты и образуют соответственно два крючка (11), выполненные с возможностью зацепления за два боковых края чистящей кромки (120), а также две перегородки (20), поднимающиеся вверх от продольных сторон нижней пластины (10) и отделенные друг от друга, втулку (21), расположенную между двумя перегородками (20), предназначенную для шарнирного соединения с ней адаптера (110), при этом у каждой перегородки (20) выполнен первый скос (22), а также второй скос (23), причем первая выемка (24) расположена между первым скосом (22) и втулкой (21), а вторая выемка (25) расположена между вторым скосом (23) и втулкой (21), при этом втулка (21) расположена между первой выемкой (24) и второй выемкой (25), первый скос (22) и второй скос (23) выполнены постепенно сужающимися по направлению к обоим продольным торцам крепежного основания (1), при этом первая выемка (24) и вторая выемка (25) образуют пространство рядом с втулкой (21) для установки на крепежном основании (1) адаптеров (110) различного типа. ! 2. Крепежное основание по п.1, которое выполнено из металла в виде цельного узла. ! 3. Крепежное основание по п.2, в котором размеры первой выемки (24) меньше размеров второй выемки (25), а размеры первого скоса (22) больше размеров второго скоса (23). ! 4. Крепежное основание по п.3, в котором в первом скосе (22) и втором скосе (23) выполнены отверстия (221, 231) соответственно, причем каждое из отверстий (221, 231) выполнено в виде квадратного РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 108 742 (13) U1 (51) МПК B60S 1/40 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2011112109/11, 30.03.2011 ( ...

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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Polychloroprene elastomer composition, and production method- and the vulcanizate and molded articles thereof

Номер: US20120022196A1
Принадлежит: Denki Kagaku Kogyo KK

Provided is a polychloroprene elastomer composition superior in extrusion processability and mechanical properties, a production method thereof, and vulcanized and molded articles thereof. A polychloroprene elastomer composition, comprising 100 parts by mass of a polychloroprene elastomer containing a polychloroprene sol and a polychloroprene gel and 0.2 to 5 parts by mass of a thiuram compound, wherein the blending rate of the polychloroprene sol to the polychloroprene gel (sol/gel) is 30/70 to 80/20 by mass.

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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Windscreen wiper device

Номер: US20120054977A1
Автор: Xavier Boland
Принадлежит: Individual

A windscreen wiper device comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material, the wiper blade comprising a wiper element which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped, which wiper blade includes a central longitudinal groove, in which groove a longitudinal strip of the carrier element is disposed, which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device for an oscillating arm, wherein the oscillating arm is pivotally connected to the connecting device about a pivot axis near one end thereof, with the special feature that the groove extends in downward direction beneath the longitudinal strip for forming at least two longitudinal hollow channels on opposite sides of the wiping element, the channels each being defined by the longitudinal strip and a bottom of the groove.

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19-04-2012 дата публикации

Connecting device for wiper blade and wiper blade having the same

Номер: US20120090125A1
Принадлежит: Asmo Co Ltd

In a connecting member, a base member includes an installation portion, to which a hook of a wiper arm configured into a U-shape form is adapted to be installed after installation of the base member to a wiper blade. A lock member is rotatably connected to the base member and is adapted to be engaged with an arcuate outer peripheral surface of the hook after installation of the hook to the installation portion. The lock member includes an engaging portion, which is adapted to be engaged with the arcuate outer peripheral surface of the hook to exert a resilient force against the arcuate outer peripheral surface of the hook. The resilient force of the engaging portion is exerted as a rotational force in a locking direction of the lock member against the arcuate outer peripheral surface of the hook.

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26-04-2012 дата публикации

Wiper blade

Номер: US20120096666A1
Автор: Takao Yoshimoto
Принадлежит: Asmo Co Ltd

A wiper blade includes a main lever, a movable member, and a rubber blade. The main lever can be coupled to a wiper arm. The main lever includes a longitudinally intermediate portion, a first end defined by at least one of two longitudinal ends, and a first holding portion. The first holding portion is arranged closer to the first end than the longitudinally intermediate portion. The movable member is pivotally coupled to the first end and includes a second holding portion. A rubber blade is held by the first holding portion and the second holding portion. A coupling portion between the main lever and the movable member is located outward from the first holding portion in the longitudinal direction of the main lever.

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09-08-2012 дата публикации

Wiper blade

Номер: US20120198647A1
Автор: Paul Guttillo
Принадлежит: Individual

A wiper blade includes a first blade and a second blade surrounding the first blade, such that the first blade is not exposed for use, wherein the removal of the second blade exposes the first blade for use. In another embodiment, a wiper blade includes a body, an inner blade attached to the body, an outer blade bonded to the body or inner blade, a gripping mechanism attached to the outer blade and a removal mechanism located between the inner blade and outer blade, wherein the removal mechanism is attached to the gripping mechanism.

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20-09-2012 дата публикации

Connecting device

Номер: US20120233801A1
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The invention relates to a connecting device which has a connecting element ( 18 ) of flat beam design fixed to a wiper blade ( 10 ) and an adapter ( 16 ) joined to said connecting element in an articulated manner, and also a joining element ( 14 ) that is joined to a wiper arm ( 12 ) and into the u-shaped cross-sectional profile of which the adapter ( 16 ) is inserted and, by means of a spring tongue ( 64 ) arranged on the top wall ( 42 ) thereof, is fixed to a pushbutton ( 66 ), the connecting element ( 18 ) having a central web ( 28 ) running in the longitudinal direction of the wiper blade ( 10 ) and bearing a hinge shaft ( 30 ) projecting on the long sides thereof, which is mounted in laterally flexible hubs ( 46 ) in side walls ( 40 ) of the adapter ( 16 ). According to the invention, the outwardly facing walls of the adapter ( 16 ), namely the side walls ( 40 ), the top wall ( 42 ), and the end walls ( 36, 62 ), have a general wall thickness of at least two millimeters, and the hubs ( 46 ) are to be formed as blind holes, the cylindrical surfaces of which form radial sliding surfaces ( 48 ) and the end faces of which form axial sliding surfaces ( 50 ), which are highly polished with an arithmetic mean roughness of Ra<0.2μ, and that the sliding surfaces ( 48, 50 ) be the sole contact surfaces between the connecting element ( 18 ) and the adapter ( 16 ).

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04-10-2012 дата публикации

Wiper blade and wiper device for cleaning vehicle windows

Номер: US20120246860A1
Принадлежит: Valeo Systemes dEssuyage SAS

A wiper blade for cleaning vehicle windows including a wiper blade body extending in a wiper blade longitudinal axis is disclosed. A wiper blade adapter allows for a mechanical detent connection, of the wiper blade with a wiper arm adapter arranged on a wiper arm. The wiper blade adapter has an elastically arranged detent tongue, which cooperates in a form-fitting manner with the wiper arm adapter to form the detent connection. The wiper arm is U-shaped in cross section and has legs on opposing sides of a base section, which embrace the wiper blade adapter laterally. The connecting or releasing between the wiper blade adapter and the wiper arm adapter takes place at least substantially in a direction perpendicular to the wiper blade longitudinal axis. The detent tongue has a mounting region, which embraces the holding section of the wiper arm adapter.

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04-10-2012 дата публикации

Wiper blade to clean windshields, in particular of automobiles

Номер: US20120246861A1
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A wiper blade to clean windshields, in particular of automobiles. The wiper blade ( 10 ) has an elongated belt-shaped, flexible spring support element ( 12 ), with a separate first component designed as an elastic rubber wiper strip ( 14 ) that can be pressed against the windshield ( 20 ) located at the bottom belt surface ( 13 ) of the support element and with a separate second component located at the other upper belt surface ( 11 ) of the support element ( 12 ) that is designed as a wind deflection strip ( 24 ) that extends at least along a longitudinal section of the wiper blade ( 10 ). A particularly low-disruption wiper blade results if the two components ( 14, 24 ) are connected together at their sides facing one another.

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14-02-2013 дата публикации

Wiper blade for a windshield wiper

Номер: US20130036571A1
Автор: Peter De Block
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

In a wiper blade ( 100 ) for a windshield wiper, having a wiping strip ( 112 ) on which there is arranged at least one supporting rail ( 214 ) which has a spring element ( 215 ) provided with a plastic sheath ( 217 ), wherein the plastic sheath ( 217 ) is welded, at least in a predefined connecting region ( 180 ), to a base connecting device ( 160 ) which comprises thermoplastic material having a predefined melting point, the plastic sheath ( 217 ) comprises at least a first and a second thermoplastic material.

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

Beam blade windshield wiper assembly

Номер: US20130067678A1
Автор: Dan Ehde
Принадлежит: Trico Products Corp

The present invention relates to a wiper blade system that includes a wiper blade assembly having a wiping element, at least one elongated beam and a carrier that is operatively engaged to the elongated beam. The wiper blade assembly further includes an airfoil and a coupler that is removably engaged to the carrier and adapted to releasably attach the wiper blade assembly to a wiper arm attachment member. The coupler is universal in that it is used for connecting the wiper blade assembly to various styles of wiper arms.

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

Wiper blade for a windscreen wiper

Номер: US20130091650A1
Автор: Jochen Weidlich
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The invention relates to a wiper blade for a windscreen wiper, comprising a wiper strip on which at least one support rail ( 312, 314 ) is disposed, wherein said support rail has a spring element ( 412, 415 ) provided with a plastic sheath ( 313, 315 ), and further comprising a base connection device ( 160 ), which includes plastic and is welded to plastic sheath ( 313, 315 ), wherein a flat weld seam ( 419, 421 ) is formed between the base connection device ( 160 ) and the at least one support rail ( 312, 314 ).

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

Windscreeen wiper device

Номер: US20130097800A1
Автор: Xavier Boland
Принадлежит: Individual

A windscreen wiper device comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material, which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped, which wiper blade includes at least one longitudinal groove, in which groove at least one longitudinal strip of the carrier element is disposed, wherein ends of the longitudinal strip are connected to respective connecting pieces, which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device for an oscillating arm, wherein the oscillating arm is pivotally connected to the connecting device about a pivot axis near one end thereof, with the special feature that the wiper blade is made by co-extrusion of at least two mutually differing elastomeric materials, wherein the first elastomeric material forms at least a part of an inner wall of the groove in order to lower the friction coefficient between contact surfaces of the longitudinal strip and the inner wall, and wherein the second elastomeric material forms the rest of the wiper blade.

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Windscreen wiper device

Номер: US20130125331A1
Автор: Sophie Genet
Принадлежит: Individual

A windscreen wiper device includes an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade, which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped, which wiper blade includes at least one longitudinal groove in which a longitudinal strip of the carrier element is disposed, which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device for an oscillating arm, wherein the oscillating arm is pivotally connected to the connecting device about a pivot axis near one end thereof, with the interposition of a joint part, wherein the windscreen wiper device comprises a cover element mounted movable onto the connecting device between a closed position wherein an open end of the connecting device is covered and an open position wherein the oscillating arm can be mounted onto or removed from the connecting device through the open end.

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

Connecting unit for hook wiper arm and flat wiper blade with the same

Номер: US20130139343A1
Автор: In Kyu Kim, Kyung Jong Nam
Принадлежит: ADM21 Co Ltd

A connecting unit for separably connecting a flat wiper blade to a hook wiper arm is provided. The connecting unit has a bracket fixed to a frame of a flat wiper blade, an adaptor pivotally mounted on the bracket and a cover pivotally attached to the adaptor. The adaptor and a linear section of a hook wiper arm are fixed via a first fixing element of the adaptor in a lateral direction of the linear section. The adaptor and a curved section of the hook wiper are fixed via a second fixing element of the adaptor and a third fixing element of the cover in a longitudinal direction of the linear section. When a first locking element of the adaptor and a second locking element of the cover engage each other, the third fixing element fixes the curved section relative to the second fixing element.

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Connector Device For Coupling Wiper Arm

Номер: US20130152324A1
Принадлежит: Dongyang Mechatronics Corp, HST Co Ltd

A connector device for coupling a wiper arm and a wiper blade includes a coupling body, a first support portion provided on an upper surface of the coupling body and extending from the coupling body in a form of a cantilever and for applying an elastic restoration force to the wiper arm, a second support portion provided for supporting the wiper arm in a thicknesswise direction of the wiper arm to prevent the wiper arm from moving in the thicknesswise direction, and a third support portion for preventing the wiper arm from moving in a lengthwise direction of the wiper arm, wherein the second support portion is in a form of a hole with closed upper and lower sides and open front and rear sides.

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Windscreen wiper device

Номер: US20130152325A1
Принадлежит: Federal Mogul LLC

A windscreen wiper device for cleaning a windshield of a vehicle is provided. The windscreen wiper device includes a wiper strip extending in a longitudinal direction between opposite wiper strip ends, and the wiper strip is of a flexible material such as rubber for sealing against the windshield. At least one carrier element is disposed in the grooves and extends in a longitudinal direction between opposite carrier element ends. The windscreen wiper device further includes a frame structure including a plurality of claws in sliding engagement with the carrier element or elements and wherein the frame structure extends longitudinally past the ends of the wiper strip and the carrier element or elements. The frame structure includes a pair of flange portions that restrict the movement of the carrier element and the wiper strip relative to the frame structure.

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Windscreen wiper device

Номер: US20130152365A1
Принадлежит: Federal Mogul LLC

A method of making a windscreen wiper device is provided. The method includes the step of preparing a wiper strip and at least one carrier element in engagement with the wiper strip. The at least one carrier element extends in a longitudinal direction between opposite ends to bias the wiper strip into a predetermined configuration. The method proceeds with sliding a first component of a frame structure onto one of the ends of the at least one carrier element and sliding a second component of the frame structure onto one of the ends of the carrier element. The method continues with the step of coupling the first and second components of the frame structure with one another only after the first and second components are both slid into engagement with the at least one carrier element.

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

Packaging system including a holder for holding a windscreen wiper device

Номер: US20130180073A1
Автор: Xavier Boland
Принадлежит: Individual

A system provided with a windscreen wiper device comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material, which wiper blade includes at least one longitudinal groove, in which groove a longitudinal strip of the carrier element is disposed, wherein ends of the wiper blade and/or of the longitudinal strip are interconnected by a respective connecting piece, the carrier element biasing the wiper blade in a curved position, which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device for pivotally connecting an oscillating wiper arm thereto; a holder for holding the windscreen wiper device; with the special feature that the holder comprises a stiff tightening profile engaging the windscreen wiper device at engaging locations on the connecting device for tightening the windscreen wiper device in a less curved position.

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

Flat wiper blade and flat wiper blade assembly

Номер: US20130192016A1
Принадлежит: KCW Corp

Disclosed are a flat wiper blade 2 and a flat wiper blade assembly. The flat wiper blade according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a wiper strip 10 which wipes a wiping surface; a frame 30 which supports the wiper strip 10; a first and a second spoilers 41 and 42 which are coupled to the frame 30; and a seating part 100 to which adaptor parts 3 and 4 coupled to a wiper arm are coupled and which is coupled to the frame 30 in an attachable and removable manner.

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

Wiper blade and wiper for vehicle

Номер: US20130239356A1
Принадлежит: Asmo Co Ltd

A wiper blade includes a wiper strip, a backing, a blade holder coupled to the wiper arm, and two opposed cases arranged at two longitudinal ends of the blade holder. The blade holder includes a blade holding portion, which surrounds a base portion of the wiper strip and the backing at a longitudinally central portion of the wiper strip and the backing. The blade holding portion restricts movement of the wiper strip and the backing in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction. Each case includes a case holding portion that surrounds the base portion of the wiper strip and the backing. The case holding portion restricts movement of the wiper strip and the backing in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction.

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

Wiper device

Номер: US20130255026A1
Автор: Helmut Depondt
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The invention relates to a wiper device for a motor vehicle window, comprising a wiper arm adapter unit ( 10 a - 10 e ) and a wiper blade adapter unit ( 12 a - 12 e ), which in an installed state create a form fit, and further comprising a longitudinal guide unit ( 20 a - 20 e ) for guiding the wiper arm adapter unit ( 10 a - 10 e ). According to the invention, the wiper device comprises a locking means ( 14 a - 14 e ) which is movably mounted on the wiper blade adapter unit ( 12 a - 12 e ) and is provided so as to limit the freedom of movement of the wiper arm adapter unit ( 10 a - 10 e ) in the installed state at least substantially in a longitudinal direction (16 a -16 e ).

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

Wiping member made from a material based on over-crosslinked elastomer(s)

Номер: US20130283559A1
Принадлежит: Valeo Systemes dEssuyage SAS

The invention relates to a wiping member ( 10 ) comprising an elastomer-based material, a coating being provided on at least part of an external surface of the material. At least part of the surface of the assembly formed by the elastomer-based material and the coating has an increased degree of cross-linking over at least one surface thickness of the assembly. The invention also relates to a windshield wiper blade and to a method for treating a wiping member.

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

Wiper device

Номер: US20130333146A1
Автор: Helmut Depondt
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The invention is based on a wiper device for a motor vehicle window, with a wiper arm adapter unit ( 10 a 10 j ) and a wiper blade adapter unit ( 12 a 12 j ), which, in a fitted state, form a form-fitting connection. It is proposed that the wiper device has at least one movably mounted latching means ( 56 a 56 j ) for restricting the wiper arm adapter unit ( 10 a 10 j ) in the freedom of movement thereof, in the fitted state, at least substantially in a vertical direction ( 44 a 44 j ) of the wiper blade adapter unit ( 12 a 12 j ).

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

Wiper blade device

Номер: US20130333147A1
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The invention relates to a wiper blade device comprising a wiper strip unit ( 12 ) which has a wind-deflector element ( 16 ), a wiper lip ( 18 ) and a wiper strip element ( 14 ) which comprises a longitudinal guide channel ( 24 ) for a support element ( 20 ). According to the invention, the wiper strip element ( 14 ), in a mounted state, forms an interlocking connection with the wind-deflector element ( 16 ).

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

Method for producing wiper blades and wiper blade for wiping panes

Номер: US20130333150A1
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The invention relates to a method for producing a wiper blades and to a wiper blade for wiping panes, in particular motor vehicle panes, comprising a support element ( 12 ) for receiving a wiper strip ( 14 ), to which a connecting device ( 20 ) is attached, which has a wiper blade-side part ( 15 ) having claw-like shoulders ( 50 ) surrounding the support element ( 12 ) at least in some regions. According to the invention, the wiper blade-side part ( 15 ) is pushed onto the support element with an only slightly larger inner width ( 44 ) than the thickness of the support element ( 12 ) and positioned, and is heat-treated after positioning.

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

Windscreen wiper device

Номер: US20130333186A1
Автор: Xavier Boland
Принадлежит: Federal Mogul SA

A windscreen wiper device comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material, which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped, which wiper blade includes opposing longitudinal groove on its longitudinal sides, in which grooves spaced-apart longitudinal strips of the carrier element are disposed, wherein neighbouring ends of said longitudinal strips are interconnected by a respective connection piece, which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device for an oscillating arm, wherein said oscillating arm is pivotally connected to said connecting device about a pivot axis near one end, with the interposition of a joint part, wherein said joint part comprises at least one resilient tongue engaging in a correspondingly shaped hole provided in said oscillating arm, and wherein said resilient tongue is rotatable along an hinge axis between an outward position retaining the wiper blade onto the oscillating arm and an inward position releasing the wiper blade form the oscillating arm, characterized in that said resilient tongue is forced in the outward position under the influence of a moment in case a force is exerted on the wiper blade in a direction away from the oscillating arm.

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

Wiper device, in particular a motor vehicle windshield wiper device

Номер: US20130340198A1
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The invention relates to a wiper device, in particular a motor vehicle windshield wiper device, comprising a wiper strip unit ( 10 ), which comprises a wiper strip element ( 20 ) having a longitudinal guide channel ( 12 ) for guiding a carrier element ( 14 ). According to the invention, the longitudinal guide channel ( 12 ) comprises a longitudinal opening ( 16 ) which extends at least over the majority of the wiper strip element ( 20 ).

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30-01-2014 дата публикации

Wiper blade for cleaning vehicle windows

Номер: US20140026348A1
Автор: Michael Schaeuble
Принадлежит: Valeo Systemes dEssuyage SAS

The invention relates to a wiper blade ( 10 ) for cleaning vehicle windows, with a wiper blade body ( 11 ) connected to a wiper blade adapter ( 13 ), wherein the wiper blade adapter ( 13 ) consists of an adapter element ( 18 ) on the wiper arm side and an adapter element ( 17 ) on the wiper blade side, which are arranged pivotably with respect to one another in an axis ( 19 ), and with a distributor element ( 30; 30 a ) arranged pivotably in the axis ( 19 ) for a washing fluid connection and/or an electrical connection for the wiper blade body ( 11 ), wherein the distributor element ( 30; 30 a ) is received between two side walls ( 24, 25 ) of the adapter element ( 17 ) on the wiper blade side, wherein an aperture ( 26, 27 ), round in cross-section, is formed respectively on the two side walls ( 24, 25 ) of the adapter element ( 17 ) on the wiper blade side, aligned to the axis ( 19 ), and wherein the distributor element ( 30; 30 a ) on the side facing the side wall ( 24, 25 ) respectively has a conical bearing extension ( 37; 37 a, 38; 38 a ), which engages into the aperture ( 26, 27 ).

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30-01-2014 дата публикации

Wiper blade for cleaning vehicle windows

Номер: US20140026349A1
Автор: Michael Schaeuble
Принадлежит: Valeo Systemes dEssuyage SAS

The invention relates to a wiper blade ( 10 ) for cleaning vehicle windows, with a wiper-blade body ( 20 ) connected to a wiper-blade adapter ( 11 ), wherein the wiper-blade adapter ( 11 ) consists of a wiper-arm-side adapter element ( 12 ) and a wiper-blade-side adapter element ( 13 ) which are connected to one another and arranged pivotably relative to one another in an axis ( 14 ), and with a supply element ( 32 ) arranged pivotably in the axis ( 14 ) for the hydraulic and/or electrical supply of the wiper blade ( 10 ), wherein the supply element ( 32 ) is accommodated between two side walls ( 41, 42 ) of the wiper-blade-side adapter element ( 13 ).

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30-01-2014 дата публикации

Windscreen wiper device

Номер: US20140026350A1
Автор: Xavier Boland
Принадлежит: Individual

A windscreen wiper device, particularly for automobiles, comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade ( 7 ) of a flexible material, which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped, which wiper blade ( 7 ) is of the flat blade type and includes at least one groove ( 19 ), in which groove ( 19 ) a longitudinal strip ( 20 ) of the carrier element is disposed, and wherein said windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device ( 1 ) for detachably connecting said wiper blade ( 7 ) to an oscillating arm near one end thereof around a pivot axis, wherein said connecting device ( 1 ) is fixated to said flexible material of said wiper blade ( 7 ) by deformation of said connecting device ( 1 ) in order to block any lateral movement between said longitudinal strip ( 20 ) and said wiper blade ( 7 ) at the location of their interconnection and between said connecting device ( 1 ) and said wiper blade ( 7 ) at the location of their interconnection.

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

WIPER DEVICE WITH AT LEAST TWO WIPER BLADE UNITS WHICH ARE CONNECTED BY A SHRINK-FIT CONNECTION

Номер: US20150000066A1
Автор: Depondt Helmut
Принадлежит:

The invention is based on a wiper device having a first wiper blade unit () and at least a second wiper blade unit (). It is proposed that the first and second wiper blade units () be connected by means of a shrink -fit connection and/or expansion connection. 110121012. A wiper device having a first wiper blade unit () and at least a second wiper blade unit () , characterized in that the first and the second wiper blade unit ( , ) are connected by at least one of a shrink-fit connection and an expansion connection.210. The wiper device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the first wiper blade unit () is a two-component element.310181610. The wiper device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the wiper blade unit () comprises a receiving area () which has a greater rigidity than a wiper lip region () of the wiper blade unit ().410. The wiper device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the first wiper blade unit () is a wiper blade rubber.512. The wiper device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the second wiper blade unit () is a spring rail.6. The wiper device according to claim 5 , characterized in that the spring rail is inserted in a longitudinal direction into the wiper blade rubber.7. The wiper device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the at least one of a shrink-fit and an expansion connection is produced by means of a heat treatment.8. A wiper blade comprising a wiper device according to .9. (canceled)101012. The wiper device according to wherein the first and the second wiper blade unit ( claim 1 , ) are connected by an expansion connection.111012. The wiper device according to wherein the first and the second wiper blade unit ( claim 10 , ) are connected by a shrink-fit connection.121012. The wiper device according to wherein the first and the second wiper blade unit ( claim 1 , ) are connected by a shrink-fit connection.1310121012. A method for manufacturing a wiper device having a first wiper blade unit () and ...

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

WIPER BLADE WITH COVER

Номер: US20220001840A1
Принадлежит:

A cover for windshield wiper blades having an elongate body with a central collar and first and second elongate portions extending from the central collar. The first and second elongate portions having outer ends, and the central collar defining an interior passageway having a snap-fit tongue. A channel is disposed along each of the first and second elongate portions extending from the central collar towards the outer ends; and an end retainer or other securing mechanism is located at the outer ends. Also, windshield wiper blades incorporating such covers. 1. A wiper blade comprising:a support structure with outer ends;a connection device, and a wiper strip connected to the support structure;a unitary elongate cover having an integrated central collar, first and second elongate portions extending from the central collar, the first and second elongate portions having outer ends corresponding with the support structure outer ends;a first securing device for securing the central collar to the connection device; andan end securing mechanism for securing the outer ends of the cover to the outer ends of the elongate beam, a portion of the end retainer extending laterally and inwardly to define a protrusion.2. The wiper blade of claim 1 , wherein the support structure is a frame.3. The wiper blade of claim 1 , wherein the support structure an elongate beam.4. The wiper blade of wherein the unitary elongate cover further comprises a wind deflector.5. The wiper blade of claim 1 , further comprising a first slope connecting the integrated central collar to the first elongate portion and a second slope connecting the central collar to the second elongate portion.6. The wiper blade of claim 5 , wherein the first securing device comprises a tongue configured to snap-fit into a recess defined by the connection device.7. The wiper blade of claim 5 , wherein the first and second elongate portions comprise an elastomeric region.8. The wiper blade of claim 1 , wherein the integrated ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

WINDSHIELD WIPER CONNECTOR AND ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210001815A1
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of a windshield wiper assembly may include a support structure, a wiper blade connector assembly for connecting the support structure with a wiper arm of a vehicle, a wiper blade cover fittable over the wiper blade connector assembly, and a wiper blade strip secured to the underside of the support structure. The connector assembly may include a wiper blade connector, a wiper blade connector cover connected to the wiper blade connector and pivotable between an open position and a closed position, and a wiper blade connector adapter securable between the wiper blade connector and the wiper blade connector cover. The various embodiments of a wiper blade connector assembly permit the embodiments of the wiper blade assembly to be connected with a plurality of wiper arm types. 115-. (canceled)16. A wiper blade assembly comprising: a primary frame having first and second longitudinal ends, a first side portion defined proximate the first longitudinal end, a second side portion defined proximate the second longitudinal end, and a center portion defined between the first and second portions,', 'a pair of primary frame side walls provided on opposing lateral sides of the primary frame along each of the first, second, and center portions of the primary frame, each side wall having a top surface,', 'a primary frame hole provided on the center portion of one of the primary frame side walls proximate the top surface,', 'a rivet connected with the primary frame hole, and', 'a plurality of primary frame stops provided on the center portion of one or more of the primary side walls proximate the top surface, at least a first primary frame stop positioned between the primary frame hole and the first side portion, and at least a second primary frame stop positioned between the primary frame hole and the second side portion; and, 'a wiper blade support structure including'} a pair of connector side walls,', 'a first primary stop cutout in the first side portion in one of the ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

WIPER BLADE FOR THE CLEANING OF VEHICLE WINDOWS, AND WIPER DEVICE

Номер: US20160001746A1
Принадлежит: VALEO WISCHERSYSTEME GMBH

A wiper blade for the cleaning of vehicle windows is disclosed. The wiper blade has a body which is connected with a wiper arm by a wiper blade adapter. The wiper blade adapter includes a first adapter element on the wiper-arm side and a second adapter element on the wiper-blade side, which are arranged pivotably with respect to one another in an axis. On the adapter element on the wiper-arm side a first holding arrangement is arranged for securing the wiper blade body in the longitudinal direction of the wiper blade with a flexible tongue, and with a detent element arranged on the flexible tongue for form-fitting arrangement in a mount of the wiper arm, and with a second holding arrangement, which secures the wiper blade on the wiper arm additionally in the longitudinal direction of the wiper blade body. 1. A wiper blade for the cleaning of vehicle windows , comprising:a wiper blade body, which is connected with a wiper arm by a wiper blade adapter, wherein the wiper blade adapter consists of a first adapter element and a second adapter element, which are arranged pivotably with respect to one another in an axis,wherein on the first adapter element a first holding arrangement is arranged for securing the wiper blade body in the longitudinal direction of the wiper blade with a flexible tongue, and with a detent element arranged on the flexible tongue for form-fitting arrangement in a mount of the wiper arm, and with a second holding arrangement, which secures the wiper blade on the wiper arm additionally in the longitudinal direction of the wiper blade body,wherein the second holding arrangement is arranged in operative connection with the first holding arrangement and is constructed such that an actuation of the first holding arrangement is enabled as a function of the pivoting angle between the two adapter elements.2. The wiper blade according to claim 1 , wherein the second holding arrangement is constructed such that an actuation of the first holding arrangement ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

Reclosable Wiper Blade Package

Номер: US20160001966A1
Принадлежит:

A reclosable wiper blade package for holding a beam-type wiper blade having a wiper blade adapter-receiving cradle of a blade receiving cavity formed in one of a pair of package halves that is configured for snap fit engagement with an adapter of the wiper blade releasably retained in the blade receiving cavity. The cradle can also be configured to locate and orient arms of the wiper blade so they engage a corresponding blade arm seat in a substantially straightened condition orienting the blade on its side. One or both package halves are formed with elongate ribs that can define package sidewalls that can even form at least part of the blade receiving cavity that can have spaced apart rib-strengthening gussets where rib width is narrowed or constricted. 1. A reclosable wiper blade package in combination with a wiper blade comprising:a. an elongate pre-curved beam-blade wiper blade having a pair of elongate blade arms extending oppositely outwardly from a wiper blade mounting adapter;b. a reclosable wiper blade package comprised of a pair of package halves joined by a hinge with one of the package halves comprising a cover and the other one of the package halves comprising a blade-retaining package panel having a blade-receiving cavity formed therein configured to receive and releasably retain the wiper blade; andwherein the blade-retaining package panel has an elongate rib formed therein with the rib having (a) a pair of spaced apart rib sidewalls extending outwardly from a rib endwall and (b) a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart rib strengthening gussets integrally formed of an adjacent portion of the rib sidewalls extending transversely therebetween.2. The reclosable package and wiper blade combination of wherein the blade-retaining package panel is formed to provide snap-fit engagement with the adapter when the wiper blade is received in the blade-receiving cavity releasably and retaining the wiper blade in the blade-receiving cavity.3. The reclosable ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

WIPER BLADE ELEMENT

Номер: US20160002452A1
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a wiper blade element () for a wiper blade, for example of a motor vehicle. In order to minimize the running noise, said wiper blade element () comprises an elastomer material (A) which comprises a polymer blend from at least one ethylene-propylene-diene rubber (EPDM) and/or at least one ethylene-propylene-rubber (EPM) and at least one ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer (EVM), said polymer blend containing at least one ethylene-vinyl acetate-copolymer having a vinyl acetate-content in the region of ≧45 wt.-% to ≦85 wt.-%, with respect to the total weight of the ethylene-vinyl acetate-copolymer. The invention also relates to said type of elastomer material (A) and to a wiper blade equipped with said type of wiper blade element (). 110. A wiper rubber () , comprising an elastomer material (A) comprising a polymer blend composed of at least one ethylene-propylene-diene rubber and/or at least one ethylene-propylene rubber and at least one ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer ,wherein the polymer blend contains at least one ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer having a vinyl acetate content within a range from ≧45% by weight to ≦85% by weight, based on the total weight of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.210. The wiper rubber () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the polymer blend contains at least one ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer having a vinyl acetate content within a range from ≧55% by weight to ≦85% by weight claim 1 , based on the total weight of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.310. The wiper rubber () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the polymer blend claim 1 , based on the total weight of polymers in the polymer blend claim 1 , contains ≧30% by weight to ≦60% by weight of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.410. The wiper rubber () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the polymer blend is a polymer blend composed of at least one ethylene-propylene-diene rubber and at least one ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.510. The wiper rubber () as claimed in ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

Wiper blade element

Номер: US20160002459A1
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The invention relates to a wiper blade element ( 10 ) for a wiper blade, for example of a motor vehicle. In order to minimize the running noise, said wiper blade element ( 10 ) comprises an elastomer material (A) which comprises a polymer blend from at least one ethylene-propylene-(diene)-rubber and at least one polymer, selected from the group consisting of polynorbornene, trans-polyoctenamer, polyisobutylene, chloroprene rubber, butyl rubber, chlorobutyl rubber, bromobutyl rubber and mixtures thereof. In the polymer blend, the weight ratio of ethylene-propylene-(diene) rubber and/or ethylene-propylene rubber to the at least one polymer is in a range of 40:60-95:5. The invention also relates to said type of elastomer material (A) and a wiper blade equipped with said type of wiper blade element ( 10 ).

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

WIPER FRAME, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20220009450A1
Автор: Lay Reiner
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a wiper frame (), particularly for a motor vehicle. Said wiper frame comprises a support element () and a wiper blade () that has a cavity (), and a wiper blade lip (). According to the invention, the wiper blade lip () is rigidly secured to the wiper blade (). 110141220161612. A wiper blade () comprising a carrier element () , a wiper strip () which comprises a cavity () , and a wiper lip () , characterized in that the wiper lip () is fastened rigidly to the wiper strip ().210201416. The wiper blade () as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the cavity () is arranged between the carrier element () and the wiper lip ().3101420. The wiper blade () as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the carrier element () is arranged outside the cavity ().41020. The wiper blade () as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the cavity () is formed with a substantially round cross section particular in a manner without support.5101622. The wiper blade () as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the wiper lip () in cross section has only a single wiper edge ().61016. The wiper blade () as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the wiper lip () is formed from thermoplastic material.71020. The wiper blade () as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the cavity () is hermetically closed.81020. The wiper blade () as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the cavity () is filled with gas claim 1 , liquid or gel.9101214. The wiper blade () as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the wiper strip () is fastened rigidly to the carrier element ().10101814. The wiper blade () as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that an adapter element () is fastened to the carrier element ().1110. The wiper blade () as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the wiper blade is configured for use on a motor vehicle.1210. The wiper blade () as claimed in claim 4 , characterized in that the cavity is formed without supports in an interior of ...

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

WIPER BLADE DEVICE

Номер: US20150007407A1
Автор: Saevels Peter
Принадлежит:

The invention is based on a wiper blade device having an adapter element () that can be fixedly connected to a main component () of a wiper blade (), said adapter element () comprising at least two side walls () facing one another, which at least partially delimit a receiving region () for at least one part of at least one holding element () for a wiper arm (). The invention states that at least one of the side walls () has at least one recess (), formed as a bearing opening (), for a bearing element (). 114101112131618202122232426281618343630323840. A wiper blade device having an adapter element () which is configured to be securely connected to a main component () of a wiper blade (; ; ) and which comprises at least two mutually opposed side walls ( , ) which at least partially delimit a receiving region () for at least a portion of at least one retention element (; ; ) for a wiper arm (; ; ) , characterized in that at least one of the side walls ( , ) has at least one recess ( , ) which is constructed as a bearing opening ( , ) for a bearing element (; ).21442441618. The wiper blade device as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the adapter element () comprises at least one other side wall () which has a side face () which faces the mutually opposed side walls ( claim 1 , ).3421618. The wiper blade device as claimed in claim 2 , characterized in that the other side wall () connects the mutually opposed side walls ( claim 2 , ).444461618. The wiper blade device as claimed in claim 2 , characterized in that the side face () is arranged at least substantially perpendicularly relative to a main extent plane () of at least one of the mutually opposed side walls ( claim 2 , ).54448. The wiper blade device as claimed in claim 2 , characterized in that the side face () has at least one main curvature in at least one direction ().65014. The wiper blade device as claimed in claim 5 , characterized in that the main curvature is concave when viewed from a center of ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

Wiper Blade

Номер: US20220024416A1
Принадлежит:

A wiper blade is presented having a wiper strip, a primary frame, and a pair of secondary frames. The primary frame having a connection device capable of connecting the wiper blade to a wiper arm disposed on a top side of the primary frame, and a connection structure disposed, on opposite ends of the primary frame. The pair of secondary frame, each have a central pivot connection portion and two leg portions extending from the central pivot connection portion, a pivot structure disposed on the central pivot connection portion of the secondary frames wherein the pivot structure of the secondary frames are connected to the connection structures on the ends of the primary frame. A wiper blade is also presented having a wiper strip, a force distribution structure having opposite ends, and a cover. 1. A wiper blade comprising:a primary frame including a pair of longitudinal frame side walls, a horizontal wall on a top side of the primary frame between the longitudinal frame side walls, and a recessed portion in the horizontal wall; anda connection device including a pair of longitudinal connection device side walls and a pair of horizontal platforms provided each between the connection device walls on an opposing longitudinal end of the connection device, and a central rivet between the connection device side walls,wherein the connection device is positioned within the recessed portion of the primary frame horizontal side wall, and each horizontal platform of the connection device is connected with the horizontal wall of the primary frame.2. The wiper blade of claim 1 , wherein the connection device is low profile and the central rivet is positioned co-planar with the top side of the primary frame.3. The wiper blade of claim 2 , wherein the connection device sidewalls and the central rivet are positioned between the longitudinal frame side walls.4. The wiper blade of claim 1 , wherein the horizontal platforms of the connection device each include a protrusion securable ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

MULTIPLE WIPER BLADE ADAPTER FOR WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210009084A1
Принадлежит: TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATION

A wiper system and, more specifically, wiper adapters are provided for wiper assemblies. The adapter engages retention features formed on the front end of the wiper arm, and the blade assembly is equipped with an adapter that mates with the arm geometry to secure itself together. The adapters mount to a common arm geometry and allow for ready, direct connection of the wiper arm to the adapter, which in turn connects to a wiper assembly. 1. An adapter for joining a wiper arm with a wiper blade of a vehicle wiper assembly , said adapter comprising:an adapter body having an axially-elongate adapter slot configured to receive an end of a wiper arm in releasable engagement, said adapter slot opening sidewardly for receipt of said end of said wiper arm inserted therein, said wiper arm including one or more notch formations in a side edge thereof, and said adapter body including a retention lock with one or more lock tabs configured to seat in said notch formations to prevent axial displacement of said wiper arm within said adapter slot, said lock tabs being movable relative to said notch formations to permit separation during said insertion of said wiper arm and engagement when aligned with each other; andsaid retention lock of said adapter body comprising a resiliently deformable portion of said body which holds said lock tabs in a fixed position for holding said wiper blade in a fixed position with said adapter slot.2. The adapter for joining a wiper arm according to claim 1 , wherein said retention lock is resiliently deformable and carries said lock tabs for reversible movement of said lock tabs into and out of engagement with said notch formations.3. The adapter for joining a wiper arm according to claim 2 , wherein said adapter body is formed of a resilient deformable material claim 2 , which flexes during deformation of said retention lock.4. The adapter for joining a wiper arm according to claim 3 , wherein said retention lock is supported on said adapter body in ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

WIPER SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE

Номер: US20190009749A1
Автор: Gorce Stéphane
Принадлежит: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE

A wiping system for a motor vehicle having a blade configured to move in linear translation over a window and in a direction parallel to two opposite sides of this window, is disclosed. The wiping system also includes a first rail and a second rail which are arranged at the sides of the window, the rails having a curvature to espouse the shape of the window and for housing a first runner and a second runner which are respectively connected to first and second ends of the blade, and a first drive motor and a second drive motor arranged respectively at the first rail and at the second rail to drive the first and second runner via a first coupling mechanism and second coupling mechanism, the first and second drive motors being operated by a control unit configured to synchronize movements of the first and second runners. 1. A wiping system for a motor vehicle , comprising:at least one blade configured to move in linear translation over a window and in a direction parallel to two opposite sides of the window, the at least one blade having a first end and a second end;at least a first rail and a second rail which are arranged at the sides of the window, the at least first rail and second rail respectively having a curvature to espouse the shape of the window, and being configured to house a first runner and a second runner which are respectively connected to the first and to the second ends of the blade; andat least one first drive motor and one second drive motor arranged respectively at the first rail and at the second rail respectively to drive the first runner and the second runner via a first associated coupling mechanism and second associated coupling mechanism,the at least first drive motor and second drive motor being operated by a control unit configured to allow the movements of the first runner and of the second runner to be synchronized.2. The wiping system according to claim 1 , wherein the first end of the blade has a spring to provide the connection ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

WIPER FRAME ELEMENT WITH AT LEAST ONE CHANNEL FOR DISTRIBUTING WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID

Номер: US20190009751A1
Принадлежит: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE

The invention relates to an element () for a wiper frame, comprising at least one channel () for the distribution of windshield wiper fluid and characterized in that means () for spreading the fluid are provided in the at least one channel () in the element (). 1. An element for a windshield wiper blade , comprising:at least one windshield washer liquid distribution channel,wherein said element comprises in said at least one channel, means for spreading said liquid.2. The element as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the channel at the level of the spreading means is greater than or equal to the minimum thickness of the channel.3. The element as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said at least one channel is of elongate shape claim 1 , the spreading means extend over at least a part of the length of said at least one channel claim 1 , or even over substantially all the length of said at least one channel.4. The element as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the spreading means comprise at least one slot formed in the element at the periphery of said at least one channel and able to collect by capillarity and/or by gravity at least some of the liquid.5. The element as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the spreading means are formed at the periphery of a lower zone of said at least one channel.6. The element as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the spreading means comprise a plurality of slots.7. The element as claimed in claim 5 , further comprising two channels.8. The element as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the spreading means include at least one longitudinal part of said at least one channel having at least one longitudinal edge claim 1 , said at least one longitudinal part being of polygonal cross section.9. The element as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the element is a cover element of the blade comprising an aerodynamic deflector.10. A windshield wiper blade comprising the element as claimed in .11. The blade as claimed in the preceding claim 10 , wherein each slot is formed ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

BLADE GUARD FOR A WIPER

Номер: US20200010054A1
Принадлежит: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE

The invention relates to a blade guard () for a wiper () of a vehicle (), the blade guard () comprising a first part () and a second part (), the first part () being configured to allow the blade guard () to be attached on the wiper (), the second part () being intended to come into contact with a glazed surface () of the vehicle (), characterized in that the second part () is configured to contain a product to be applied onto the glazed surface (). The invention also relates to a wiper () comprising such a blade guard (). 1. A blade guard for a wiper of a vehicle , the blade guard extending along a longitudinal axis , the blade guard comprising:a first part; anda second part,{'b': '100', 'the first part being configured to allow the blade guard to be attached on the wiper (),'}wherein the second part is configured to come into contact with a glazed surface of the vehicle, the second part being configured to contain a product to be applied onto the glazed surface.26912. The blade guard according to claim 1 , comprising the product () included in the second part ().3. The blade guard according to claim 1 , wherein the second part is formed by an absorbent material configured to contain the product.4. The blade guard according to claim 1 , wherein the second part is configured to retain the product on the external surface.5. The blade guard according to claim 1 , wherein the product is a hydrophobic solution.6. The blade guard according to claim 1 , wherein the blade guard is flexible in order to assume a first profile claim 1 , in which the blade guard is curved along the longitudinal axis claim 1 , and at least one second profile claim 1 , in which the blade guard is substantially straight.7. The blade guard according to claim 1 , wherein the first part demarcates a first volume and a second volume separated from each other by at least one partition claim 1 , with the second part being at least partially housed in the second volume.8. The blade guard according to ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

WIPER LEVER ASSEMBLY AND WIPER BLADE

Номер: US20220032877A1
Автор: MATSUMOTO Hiroshi
Принадлежит: Denso Corporation

A wiper blade includes a wiper lever assembly with a tournament structure. The wiper lever assembly includes a main lever and a pair of movable covers. The two length direction sides of the main lever and the movable covers are respectively formed with fin surfaces each having a downward gradient on progression toward a vehicle front side, and main housing compartments and movable housing compartments that are open toward a wiping surface. A pair of yoke levers are respectively housed spanning inside the main housing compartments and inside the movable housing compartments, and are coupled so as to be capable of pivoting to the main lever and to the movable covers. The main housing compartments, the movable housing compartments, and the yoke levers each has a greater height dimension at a rear side than at a front side. 1. A wiper lever assembly that grips a blade rubber for wiping a wiping surface , the wiper lever assembly comprising:a main lever that is coupled to a leading end portion of a wiper arm at a length direction central portion of the main lever, that includes a first fin surface having a downward gradient on progression toward a width direction front side and formed on upper surfaces on both length direction sides of the main lever, and that includes main housing compartments formed on two length direction sides of the main lever, each of the main housing compartments being open toward a wiping surface and having a greater height dimension at a width direction rear side than at the width direction front side;a pair of movable covers that have their length in a length direction of the main lever and that are disposed contiguously to the main lever on the two length direction sides of the main lever, each of the movable covers including a grip portion for gripping the blade rubber at an opposite side of the movable cover from the main lever, a second fin surface having a downward gradient on progression toward the width direction front side and formed on ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE WITH ADJUSTABLE LENGTH

Номер: US20170015279A1
Принадлежит: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

The present invention relates to a device including a wiper blade having a length measured from a first end of the wiper blade to a second end of the wiper blade that is adjustable without removal of material of the wiper blade and a housing removably connected to the wiper blade. The present invention also relates to a method of adjusting a length of a wiper blade including providing a wiper blade having a first length and adjusting said wiper blade to have a second length different than the first length without removal of material of the wiper blade. 1. A device comprising:a wiper blade, wherein a length of said wiper blade as measured from a first end of said wiper blade to a second end of said wiper blade is adjustable without removal of material of said wiper blade; anda housing removably connected to said wiper blade.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said wiper blade comprises a first blade and a second blade that are parallel to one another.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein said first blade comprises a spline with a guide slot.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein said first blade is slidably connected to said housing via said guide slot of said spline so that said first blade moves relative to said second blade and so that a distance between a free end of said first blade and a free end of said second blade changes.5. The device of claim 3 , wherein said housing comprises a plunger;wherein said spline comprises a plurality of slots arranged along a length of said first blade; andwherein said plunger engages one of said plurality of slots so that a desired length of said wiper blade is achieved.6. The device of claim 3 , wherein said first spline comprises an elongated locking mechanism that extends along a length of said spline; andwherein said housing comprises a locking element to engage said elongated locking mechanism.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein said locking element pivots to engage said elongated locking mechanism.8. The device of claim 1 , ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

ELEMENT FOR A CONNECTION SYSTEM OF A WINDSCREEN WIPER BRUSH

Номер: US20170015281A1
Принадлежит: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE

Element () for a connection system between a windscreen wiper brush and a driving arm of said brush, said element being configured to be fixed selectively to terminal pieces of a plurality of arms, such that the element comprises at least one first bearing surface () and one first locking means () configured to cooperate with a first arm, and it further comprises at least one second bearing surface () and one second locking means (′) configured to cooperate with a second arm. 1. An element for a connection system between a windscreen wiper brush and a driving arm of said brush , said element comprising:a body of general shape extending along a longitudinal axis and being configured to be fixed selectively to a terminal piece of at least a first or a second arm, and to a terminal piece of a third arm;at least one first bearing surface of a portion of the terminal piece of said at least first or second arm;at least one first locking means configured to cooperate with said terminal piece of said first or second arm;at least one second bearing surface, essentially parallel to said at least one first bearing surface and staggered along the longitudinal axis with respect to said at least one first bearing surface, for at least a portion of the terminal piece of said third arm;at least one second locking means configured to cooperate with said terminal piece of said third arm.2. The element according to claim 1 , further comprising a head defining said first bearing surface.3. The element according to claim 2 , wherein said head is disposed at one longitudinal end of the element.4. The element according to claim 3 , wherein said body is connected to said head by one of its longitudinal ends.5. The element according to claim 2 , wherein said at least one first surface and said at least one second surface are oriented essentially in the same direction.6. The element according to claim 5 , wherein said at least one first surface and said at least one second surface are ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

AFTERMARKET SIDE WINDOW WIPER APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20170015284A1
Автор: PHILLIP Edwin
Принадлежит:

A window wiper includes an elongated profile of waterproof flexible material having a base extending under weather stripping for a side vehicle window, a support connected along the base to extend above the weather stripping, a cover connected along the support and extending over the base for covering at least some of the weather stripping and a wiper portion connected along the support and having a resilient wiper area for pressing against the window. A length of adhesive tape is connected along the profile and extends over the base for adhering to the weather stripping to fix the window wiper to the weather stripping. 110444240. A side window wiper apparatus () for a vehicle having a side window pane () with an outer surface and an inner surface , the side window pane being movable in a slot of a body portion () of the vehicle , with weather stripping () connected to the body portion and extending toward the outer surface of the window , the apparatus comprising:{'b': 11', '16', '40', '18', '16', '44', '20', '18', '40', '16', '12', '18', '12, 'i': 'a', 'an elongated profile member () of waterproof flexible material, having a base portion () adapted to extend to one side of the weather stripping (), a support portion () connected along the base portion () and adapted to along the weather stripping and along a length of the outer surface of the window pane (), a cover portion () connected along the support portion () and extending over the base portion for covering at least a selected width of the weather stripping () when the base portion () is to one side of the weather stripping, and a wiper portion () connected along the support portion () and having a resilient wiper area () for pressing against the outer surface of the window pane for wiping the outer surface when the window pane moves in the slot; and'}{'b': 22', '11', '16', '20', '40', '40, 'a length of adhesive tape () connected along the profile member () and extending between the base portion () and the ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

Windshield Wiper with Ice Scraper Attatchment

Номер: US20160016540A1
Автор: Wilgosz Robert
Принадлежит:

A windshield wiper has a wiper arm with a window clearing blade and an ice scraper component located above the blade. The outer edges of the blade and scraper component are curved, so as to be configured to the shape of the windshield of the vehicle. Wing nut and screw attachment means allows the scraper component to be slideable between a position in which the scraper component is slid forward of the blade and contacts the windshield to perform its ice clearing function and a second position in which it is retracted away from the windshield of a vehicle to allow the blade to perform its water clearing function.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

Streamlined flat windscreen wiper

Номер: US20160016543A1
Принадлежит: Valeo Systemes dEssuyage SAS

A streamlined flat windscreen wiper for a vehicle is disclosed. The flat wiper includes a longitudinal wiper blade, at least one longitudinal stiffening member, a longitudinal member for retaining the wiper blade and the stiffening member, a longitudinal streamlined portion including two terminal caps and a central mounting extending between the terminal caps and being connected thereto. The mounting includes means for fixing to the stiffening member or to the member for retaining the stiffening member, and each cap includes means for guiding in translation terminal parts of the member.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

Streamlined flat windscreen wiper

Номер: US20160016544A1
Принадлежит: Valeo Systemes dEssuyage SAS

A streamlined flat windscreen wiper for a vehicle is disclosed. The flat wiper includes a longitudinal wiper blade, at least one longitudinal stiffening member, a longitudinal member for retaining the wiper blade and the stiffening member, a longitudinal streamlined portion having two terminal caps and a central mounting extending between the terminal caps and being connected thereto. The mounting has means for fixing to the stiffening member or to the member for retaining the stiffening member, and each cap includes means for guiding in translation terminal parts of the member.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

Streamlined flat windscreen wiper

Номер: US20160016547A1
Принадлежит: Valeo Systemes dEssuyage SAS

A streamlined flat windscreen wiper for a vehicle is disclosed. The flat wiper includes a longitudinal wiper blade, at least one longitudinal stiffening member, a longitudinal member for retaining the wiper blade and the stiffening member, a longitudinal streamlined portion comprising two terminal caps and a central mounting extending between the terminal caps and being connected thereto. The mounting has means for fixing to the stiffening member or to the member for retaining the stiffening member, and each cap includes means for guiding in translation terminal parts of said member.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

CONNECTING DEVICE BETWEEN A WIPER ARM AND A WIPER BLADE

Номер: US20160016553A1
Автор: Schaeuble Michael
Принадлежит: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE

A connecting device between a wiper arm and a wiper blade is disclosed. The wiper blade has an elongated wiper blade body with an adapter element which serves for exchangeable connecting to a connection region of the wiper arm, where the connection region of the wiper arm has a substantially U-shaped mount for the adapter element with an upper boundary surface and two lateral boundary surfaces. The mount overlaps the adapter element at least in the region of the boundary surfaces, and a first spoiler element is constructed in the connection region of the wiper arm for increasing the aerodynamic contact pressure of the wiper arm onto the wiper blade.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

TOP-LOCK WIPER BLADE ADAPTER

Номер: US20160016554A1
Автор: Depondt Helmut
Принадлежит:

The invention proceeds from a top-lock wiper blade adapter for coupling a wiper blade to a corresponding top-lock wiper arm adapter (), having at least one main body () and at least one locking element () which is provided for locking the main body () to the top-lock wiper arm adapter (). It is proposed that the top-lock wiper blade adapter has a blocking unit (), which comprises at least one engagement element () which engages at least partially over at least one inner abutment surface () of the main body () and is provided to avoid the locking of a top-lock wiper arm adapter () which deviates from the corresponding top-lock wiper arm adapter () in terms of width ().

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

WIPER BLADE

Номер: US20190016308A1
Принадлежит:

A wiper blade is presented having a wiper strip, a primary frame, and a pair of secondary frames. The primary frame having a connection device capable of connecting the wiper blade to a wiper arm disposed on a top side of the primary frame, and a connection structure disposed, on opposite ends of the primary frame. The pair of secondary frame, each have a central pivot connection portion and two leg portions extending from the central pivot connection portion, a pivot structure disposed on the central pivot connection portion of the secondary frames wherein the pivot structure of the secondary frames are connected to the connection structures on the ends of the primary frame. A wiper blade is also presented having a wiper strip, a force distribution structure having opposite ends, and a cover. 1. A wiper blade comprising:a wiper strip; a horizontal wall provided on the top side,', 'a pair of side walls connected on opposite sides of the horizontal wall and extending between the opposite ends of the primary frame, each side wall having a top surface proximate the top side of the primary frame and a bottom surface opposite the top surface,', 'a gap in the horizontal wall defining a recessed portion,', 'a connection device capable of connecting the wiper blade to a wiper arm of a vehicle, the connection device disposed on the top side of the primary frame in the recessed portion, the connection device capable of connecting the wiper blade to a wiper arm., 'a primary frame having a top side and opposite ends, the primary frame including'}2. The wiper blade of wherein the connection device is provided with a connecting structure that is disposed within the recessed portion of the primary frame.3. The wiper blade of wherein the connecting structure is a rivet.4. The wiper blade of wherein the connecting device is a side-saddle connecting device.5. The wiper blade of wherein the primary frame further comprises a pivot extension portion disposed on one of the opposite ends ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

ADAPTER FOR CONNECTING A WIPER BLADE TO A DRIVE ARM

Номер: US20190016309A1
Принадлежит: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE

An adapter () for connecting a wiper blade to a drive arm, the adapter comprising two substantially parallel walls () connected together by at least one connecting element (), said walls comprising first inner side faces () between which said at least one connecting element extends, and outer side faces () comprising protruding sliding guide patterns (), characterised in that said patterns are divided into lines and columns. 1. An adapter for connecting a wiper to a drive arm , the adapter comprising:two substantially parallel walls joined together by at least one connecting element, said parallel walls comprising internal first lateral faces between which said at least one connecting element extends, and external lateral faces comprising projecting sliding-guidance patterns,wherein said projecting sliding-guidance patterns are distributed in rows and columns, and are separated from one another by grooves that form drainage channels which are, over at least part of their length, inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis of the adapter.280. The adapter as claimed in claim 1 , in which said patterns cover more than % of said external lateral faces.3. The adapter as claimed in claim 1 , in which said patterns have identical geometric shapes.4. The adapter as claimed in claim 1 , in which at least some of said patterns form squares claim 1 , circles claim 1 , diamonds claim 1 , triangles and/or polygons.5. The adapter as claimed in claim 1 , in which said patterns all have the same thickness.6121. The adapter as claimed in claim 1 , comprising on each of said external lateral faces claim 1 , first patterns of thickness E and second patterns of thickness E different than E.7. The adapter as claimed in claim 1 , in which each of said external lateral faces comprises more than ten patterns.8. The adapter as claimed in claim 1 , in which said at least one connecting element defines a throat which is substantially perpendicular to said walls and which is configured to ...

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17-04-2014 дата публикации

Method for manufacturing a windshield wiper blade

Номер: US20140101883A1
Принадлежит: Valeo Systemes dEssuyage SAS

A method of manufacturing a windscreen-wiper blade for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The blade includes at least one mounting element in which a housing and an attachment rail are arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the mounting element, an elastically deformable spine arranged inside the housing of the mounting element, and a wiping strip, including a heel interlocked inside said rail of the mounting element. The method involves hot deformation of at least one longitudinal end of the mounting element, so as to immobilize the spine and the wiping strip longitudinally inside the housing and the rail of the mounting element, respectively.

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

Universal Wiper Blade Cover

Номер: US20150020340A1
Автор: Moore Barry
Принадлежит:

Disclosed is an improved windshield wiper blade cover adapted to install onto existing wiper blades on a vehicle to increase visibility for a driver of the vehicle. The wiper blade cover of the present invention includes an elongated cover member with two terminal ends that secure a wiper blade therebetween and a recessed channel adapted to receive the wiper blade therein. The wiper blade cover further includes a blade member disposed along a bottom portion of the cover member, wherein the blade member has a flat, smooth edge constructed to remove or control the flow of liquid on a windshield surface. The wiper cover of the present invention may be used regularly to replace dull or worn existing wiper blades or in inclement weather to improve visibility while driving. 1. A windshield wiper blade cover , comprising:an elongated cover member having a first end, a second end, an upper wall, and a bottom wall;said cover member having a channel extending from short of said first end and ending short of said second end, wherein said channel is a lengthwise cutout disposed along said upper wall of said cover member,said channel adapted to accept an existing wiper blade of a vehicle therein;a blade member having a blade end and an attachment end;said attachment end attached to said bottom wall.2. The windshield wiper blade cover of claim 1 , wherein said first and said second end protrude upward from said upper wall of said cover member.3. The windshield wiper blade cover of claim 1 , wherein said cover member is adapted to removably connect to said wiper blade.4. The windshield wiper blade cover of claim 1 , wherein cover member comprises a rubber material.5. The windshield wiper blade cover of claim 1 , wherein said blade member comprises a rubber material.6. The windshield wiper blade cover of claim 1 , wherein said blade member extends parallel to said cover member from said first end to said second end.7. The windshield wiper blade cover of claim 1 , wherein said blade ...

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

Windshield Wiper Blade

Номер: US20150020341A1
Автор: Huang Shih-Hsien
Принадлежит:

A windshield wiper blade includes a main cover having a plurality of positioning portions. A fixing seat engages with each positioning portion. Each fixing seat includes a cover pivotal portion and a frame pivotal portion. A plurality of auxiliary covers is respectively mounted to two ends of the main cover. Each auxiliary cover is pivotably connected to one of the cover pivotal portions. A frame is pivotably connected to the frame pivotal portion of each fixing seat and includes at least one claw. A soft rubber strip engages with the at least one claw of each frame. 1. A windshield wiper blade comprising:a main cover including a plurality of positioning portions and two ends;a plurality of fixing seats respectively engaged with the plurality of positioning portions, with each of the plurality of fixing seats including a cover pivotal portion and a frame pivotal portion;a plurality of auxiliary covers respectively mounted to the two ends of the main cover, with each of the plurality of auxiliary covers pivotably connected to one of the cover pivotal portions;a plurality of frames, with each of the plurality of frames pivotably connected to the frame pivotal portion of one of the plurality of fixing seats, with each of the plurality of frames including at least one claw; anda soft rubber strip engaged with the at least one claw of each of the plurality of frames.2. The windshield wiper blade as claimed in claim 1 , with the main cover including a bottom board having two sides claim 1 , with the main cover further including first and second lateral boards respectively connected to the two sides of the bottom board claim 1 , with each of the plurality of positioning portions including a coupling member located on the bottom board claim 1 , a plurality of first abutment members located on the first and second lateral boards claim 1 , and a plurality of second abutment members located on the first and second lateral boards claim 1 , with the coupling member located ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

FORMULATION FOR A BLADE ELEMENT OF A WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE

Номер: US20160024274A1
Автор: Assuid Patrick
Принадлежит: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE

A formulation for the preparation of a wiping blade element for a vehicle windscreen wiper blade is disclosed. The formulation has an elastomer material based on chloroprene rubber in which plasticizing additives are incorporated, where the plasticizing additives include a combination of at least a first additive, the pour point of which is less than −50° C., and at least a second additive, the pour point of which is greater than −50° C. The first additive is octyl sebacate in a proportion of 4 phr and the second is a naphthalic oil plasticizer or a C-Ctricarboxylic ester in a proportion of 10 phr. 1. A formulation for the preparation of a wiping blade element for a vehicle windscreen wiper blade , the formulation comprising:an elastomer material based on chloroprene rubber in which plasticizing additives are incorporated, whereinthe plasticizing additives comprise a combination of at least a first additive, the pour point of which is less than −50° C., and at least a second additive, the pour point of which is greater than −50° C.2. The formulation according to claim 1 , in which the pour point of the first additive is greater than or equal to −60° C.3. The formulation according to claim 2 , in which the first additive comprises an ester and more preferably a C-Cdicarboxylic ester.4. The formulation according to claim lone of claims 1 , in which the pour point of the second additive is less than or equal to −30° C.5. The formulation according to claim 1 , in which the pour point of the second additive is one selected from a group consisting of between −40° C. and 30° C. and substantially equal to −30° C.6. The formulation according to claim 5 , in which the second additive is a naphthalic oil plasticizer or a C-Ctricarboxylic ester.7. The formulation according to claim 1 , in which the amount of the first additive is between 3 and 5 phr (parts by hundred parts of rubber claim 1 , by weight).8. The formulation according to claim 7 , in which the amount is 4 phr ( ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

WINDSHIELD WIPER DEVICE

Номер: US20180022322A1
Автор: Baumert Stefan
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a windshield wiper device () for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprising a wiper blade () having an elongate upper part (), which is at least partially flexible, an elongate lower part (), which is at least partially flexible, a plurality of connecting elements () for connecting the upper part () and the lower part (), wherein the connecting elements () are spaced apart from each other along a longitudinal extent () of the wiper blade () and are attached to the upper part () and/or to the lower part () by means of a rotary joint, in particular wherein the connecting elements () are designed to enable a motion of the upper part () and of the lower part () relative to each other having a motion component along the longitudinal extent () of the wiper blade (), and a spoiler (), which is arranged on the elongate upper part (). 11002003002. A windshield wiper device ( , , ) for a vehicle , comprising a wiper blade () having{'b': '10', 'an elongate upper part () which is configured in an at least partially flexible manner,'}{'b': '12', 'an elongate lower part () which is configured in an at least partially flexible manner,'}{'b': 18', '10', '12', '18', '8', '2', '10', '12', '20, 'a plurality of connecting elements () for connecting the upper part () and the lower part (), wherein the connecting elements () are spaced apart from one another along a longitudinal extent () of the wiper blade () and are attached to the upper part () and/or to the lower part () by a rotary joint (), and'}{'b': 110', '210', '310', '410', '10, 'a spoiler (, , , ) which is arranged on the elongate upper part ().'}21001108. The windshield wiper device () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the spoiler () has a cross section substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal extent () and wherein the cross section is asymmetric.32002108. The windshield wiper device () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the spoiler () has a cross section substantially perpendicular to the ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE

Номер: US20220041136A1
Принадлежит:

A wiper blade including an elongate wiper strip, an elastic backing element and a mounting base. The wiper strip including a lip, a wide portion, and narrower intermediate portion between the lip and the wide portion. The backing element having a top portion from which two legs descend, such that each leg includes a claw that extends towards the opposite leg and has ends that define a gap sized to receive the intermediate portion of the wiper strip. The top portion, legs and claws of defining a wiper strip cavity where the wide portion of the wiper strip is disposed. The mounting base disposed on a section of the backing element and capable of connecting the wiper blade to a wiper arm and receiving force from same, such that the mounting base applies the force from the wiper arm to the backing element, which distributes same along the wiper strip. 1. A wiper blade comprising:a mounting base capable of connecting the wiper blade to a wiper arm of a vehicle, the mounting base having a base section, a longitudinal end, a securing peg provided proximate the longitudinal end, and a backing element cavity defined within the base section;an elongate backing element having a top portion secured to the mounting base within the backing element cavity, and a wiper strip cavity;a cover having a securing hole engageable with the securing peg; andan elongate wiper strip comprising a wiping lip, a wide portion, and an intermediate portion between the wiping lip and the wide portion, wherein the intermediate portion is narrower than the wide portion, and the wide portion is disposed within the wiper strip cavity.2. The wiper blade of claim 1 , wherein a top portion of the backing element further comprises a securing hole disposed within the section of the backing element on which the mounting base is disposed claim 1 , andwherein the mounting base further comprises a backing element securing peg, wherein the backing element securing peg is disposed within the securing hole of the ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

Motorized windshield scourer

Номер: US20190023229A1
Автор: Vincent J. Losacco
Принадлежит: Individual

A motor-powered windshield scourer for any type of a motor-powered vehicle and or motor craft. The motorized windshield scourer may have a motor propelled appendages or a singular appendage that have replaceable scouring attachments joined to the appendages. The motor that propels the appendages can be positioned anywhere on or in the motor vehicle/craft, whether under the hood, in the cabin or elsewhere. The motor driven appendages with joined scouring attachments may be mounted on the windshield of the vehicle directly opposite of the windshield wiper blades. When turned on, the motor may move the appendages with joined attachments in a side to side and/or up and down motion across the windshield. The appendages may include an unpliable metal such as: steel, titanium, tungsten, or inconel, and the scouring attachments may include nylon scouring pads or a vinyl coated mesh attached to and covering rubber or foam.

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

WIPER BLADE AND WIPER ARM CONNECTING STRUCTURE AND WIPER BLADE

Номер: US20200023813A1
Автор: SHIMIZU Yuta
Принадлежит:

There is provided a wiper blade and wiper arm connecting structure in which a wiper blade is connected to a wiper arm by fitting a connecting portion of the wiper blade into a coupling portion of the wiper arm, which improves the aesthetic appearance of a portion where the wiper blade is connected to the wiper arm. In a wiper blade and wiper arm connecting structure, a wiper blade is connected to a wiper arm by fitting a clip of the wiper blade into a coupling portion of the wiper arm The coupling portion includes an opening through which the clip is introduced into the coupling portion A locking portion engaging with a locking recess portion on a locking piece of the clip is provided at a distal end A (an edge portion of the opening ) of a top wall of the coupling portion 1. A wiper blade and wiper arm connecting structure for connecting a wiper blade to a wiper arm by fitting a connecting portion of the wiper blade into a coupling portion of the wiper arm ,the wiper arm including an opening for introducing the connecting portion into the coupling portion,the coupling portion including a locking portion disposed adjacent to the opening,the connecting portion including an elastically deformable locking piece, andthe locking piece including a locking recess portion into which the locking portion is fitted.2. The wiper blade and wiper arm connecting structure according to claim 1 ,wherein the coupling portion includes a top wall and a pair of side walls, the opening being disposed at a distal end portion of the coupling portion, the connecting portion being fitted into a housing portion surrounded by the top wall and the side walls through the opening,wherein the locking portion of the coupling portion is formed at a distal end of the top wall, andwherein the locking piece of the connecting portion is formed on an upper wall of the connecting portion.3. The wiper blade and wiper arm connecting structure according to claim 2 ,wherein the locking piece includes a ...

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29-01-2015 дата публикации

HYDRAULIC CONNECTOR FOR A WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE WITH SUPPORT FOR VERTICAL SLIDES

Номер: US20150026908A1
Принадлежит: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE

Assembly for the production of a wiping system, comprising a terminal part () of a wiper arm designed to move a wiper blade () over the surface to be wiped and a hydraulic connector () comprising at least one piping element () for conveying a liquid to the wiper blade (), the said terminal part comprising at least one means () for supporting the said hydraulic connector ensuring that it is held longitudinally with reference to the wiper arm. It is characterized in that the said supporting means allows a movement of the said hydraulic connector () in a direction convergent with the longitudinal direction. 1213303132383030. Assembly for the production of a wiping system , comprising a terminal part () of a wiper arm () designed to move a wiper blade () and a hydraulic connector () comprising at least one piping element ( , ) for conveying a liquid to the wiper blade () , the said terminal part extending in a longitudinal direction and comprising at least one means () for supporting the said hydraulic connector () ensuring that it is held in the longitudinal direction , characterized in that the said supporting means allows a movement of the said hydraulic connector () in a direction convergent with the longitudinal direction.2302. Assembly according to claim 1 , in which the movement allows the hydraulic connector () to move closer to or further from the terminal part ().38302. Assembly according to claim 1 , in which the supporting means () allows the hydraulic connector () to rotate relative to the terminal part ().4. Assembly according to claim 3 , in which the movement and the rotation take place in a plane passing through the said longitudinal direction and perpendicular to the plane swept by the wiper arm when wiping.533133233933133233. Assembly according to claim 1 , in which the hydraulic connector comprises at least one lateral excrescence ( claim 1 , claim 1 , ) claim 1 , the supporting means comprising at least one slot () in which the said excrescence ( ...

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29-01-2015 дата публикации

Windscreen wiper device

Номер: US20150026911A1
Автор: Xavier Boland
Принадлежит: Federal Mogul SA

A windscreen wiper device comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material, which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped, which wiper blade includes opposing longitudinal groove on its longitudinal sides, in which grooves spaced-apart longitudinal strips of the carrier element are disposed, wherein neighboring ends of said longitudinal strips are interconnected by a respective connection piece, which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device for an oscillating arm, wherein said oscillating arm is pivotally connected to said connecting device about a pivot axis near one end, with the interposition of a joint part, wherein said joint part comprises at least one resilient tongue engaging in a correspondingly shaped hole provided in said oscillating arm, and wherein said resilient tongue is rotatable along an hinge axis between an outward position retaining the wiper blade onto the oscillating arm and an inward position releasing the wiper blade form the oscillating arm, characterized in that said resilient tongue is forced in the outward position under the influence of a moment in case a force is exerted on the wiper blade in a direction away from the oscillating arm.

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

RECIPROCATING WINDSHIELD WIPER

Номер: US20160031419A1
Автор: Nelson James Q.
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A windshield wiper includes a support structure, a scrubbing wiper assembly, and a motor. The scrubbing wiper assembly is slidably attached to the support structure and has a central longitudinal axis extending in the elongate direction between a first end and a spaced apart second end. The scrubbing wiper assembly includes a slider element and a wiper blade rigidly secured to the slider element. The motor is mounted to the support structure and is engaged with the slider element to reciprocally move the scrubbing wiper blade along the central longitudinal axis. The reciprocation can impart a linear torque to the slider element. Methods of cleaning and polishing a windshield using a windshield wiper are also included. 1. A windshield wiper comprising:a support structure; a slider element; and', 'a scrubbing wiper blade rigidly secured to the slider element; and, 'a scrubbing wiper assembly slidably attached to the support structure, the scrubbing wiper assembly having a central longitudinal axis extending in the elongate direction between a first end and a spaced apart second end, the scrubbing wiper assembly comprisinga motor mounted to the support structure, the motor engaged with the slider element to reciprocally move the scrubbing wiper assembly along the central longitudinal axis and to impart a linear torque to the slider element.2. The windshield wiper recited in claim 1 , wherein the windshield wiper is configured such that when used on a windshield claim 1 , the torque imparted to the slider element causes the slider element to ripple.3. The windshield wiper recited in claim 2 , wherein the ripple occurs along the entire length of the slider element.4. The windshield wiper recited in claim 1 , wherein the scrubbing wiper blade is rigidly secured to the slider element and has opposing sides extending upward from a contact surface claim 1 , and wherein the scrubbing wiper blade is adapted to reciprocally move in response to engagement of the motor.5. The ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

Windshield Wiper Cleaning Assembly

Номер: US20220048473A1
Автор: Snaza Brett
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A windshield wiper cleaning assembly for dislodging debris from a wiper blade includes a housing that is attachable to a windshield wiper arm on a vehicle. A plunger unit is movably integrated into the housing and the plunger unit is urged outwardly from the housing when the plunger unit is turned on. The plunger unit abuts the windshield when the plunger unit is turned on thereby facilitating the arm of the windshield wiper to be urged away from the windshield. Moreover, the plunger is biased to retract into the housing after the plunger unit is turned on thereby facilitating a wiper blade on the windshield wiper arm to strike the windshield. In this way debris can be dislodged from the wiper blade. 1. A windshield wiper cleaning assembly for striking a windshield wiper against a windshield to dislodge debris from the windshield wiper , said assembly comprising:a housing being attachable to an windshield wiper arm on a vehicle;a plunger unit being movably integrated into said housing, said plunger unit being urged outwardly from said housing when said plunger unit is turned on, said plunger unit abutting the windshield when said plunger unit is turned on thereby facilitating the arm of the windshield wiper to be urged away from the windshield, said plunger being biased to retract into said housing after said plunger unit is turned on thereby facilitating a wiper blade on the windshield wiper arm to strike the windshield wherein said plunger unit is configured to dislodge debris from the wiper blade; anda remote control being in remote communication with said plunger unit, said remote control turning said plunger unit on when said remote control is actuated wherein said remote control is configured to facilitate a user to remotely actuate said plunger unit;wherein said housing has a top wall and a bottom wall, said top wall being positionable against a bottom side of the windshield wiper arm having said bottom wall being directed toward a windshield of the vehicle, ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

ADAPTER FOR A WIPER BLADE MOUNTING OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20220048474A1
Принадлежит: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE

The invention relates to an adapter for a wiper blade mounting, the adapter comprising a cover which can be releasably attached to a main bar of the mounting by a single rotational movement that allows form-closure engagement between the cover and the main bar. According to the invention, the cover comprises an angular indexing system for defining an axis of rotation of the cover, the angular indexing system cooperating with an opening in the main bar. The opening and the angular indexing system have an asymmetrical form in order to allow angular indexing of the cover relative to the main bar and, subsequently, mechanical coupling of the cover on the main bar. The invention is applicable to motor vehicles. 1. An adapter for fastening a wiper blade mounting on an articulated wiper blade arm , the adapter comprising:a cover configured so that it can be removably fastened to a main cross-bar of the wiper blade mounting;a device for assembling the cover on a main cross-bar of the wiper blade mounting;characterized in that the assembly device comprises an angular indexing system configured to allow the assembly of the cover on the main cross-bar by rotating said cover relative to said main cross-bar.2. The adapter as claimed in claim 1 , in which the angular indexing system comprises:a shaft that extends protruding relative to a bearing face of the cover; and/ora vertical locking member situated at a free end of the shaft of the angular indexing system, the vertical locking member being configured to adopt:a first angular configuration in which the vertical locking member allows the insertion of the cover into the main cross-bar;a second angular configuration in which the vertical locking member allows the rigid connection of the cover to the main cross-bar.3. The adapter as claimed in claim 2 , in which the vertical locking member of the angular indexing system comprises:first boss that extends perpendicularly relative to the shaft of said angular indexing system;second ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

WINDSHIELD WIPER CONNECTOR

Номер: US20220048475A1
Автор: KAWASHIMA Hiroshi
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A windshield wiper connector is disclosed for connecting a variety of wiper arms with a wiper blade. The connector may include a pivotable cover. The connector may also include a pin passage for receiving a pin-type wiper arm as well as a gaps in the connector positioned around an elevated plateau for receiving a slot-type wiper arm. 1. A wiper blade connector assembly for connecting a wiper blade support structure with a wiper arm , the connector assembly comprising: a rivet clip open at the bottom side of the connector;', 'an elevated plateau provided at the top side of the connector, the plateau including an inner side wall and an outer side wall on opposing lateral sides of the plateau;', 'a pin cutout provided within the plateau; and', 'a pair of first slot openings at the top side of the connector, each of the first slot openings provided on either lateral side of the plateau., 'a wiper blade connector having a proximal end and a distal end at opposing longitudinal ends of the wiper blade connector, and a top side and a bottom side at opposing vertical ends of the wiper blade connector, the wiper blade connector including2. The connector assembly of claim 1 , the connector further including a pair of second slot openings at the top side of the connector claim 1 , each of the second slot openings provided on either lateral side of the plateau claim 1 , the pair of first slot openings and the pair of second slot openings longitudinal spaced from each other.3. The connector assembly of claim 2 , wherein the pin cutout is positioned between the plateau and the proximal end claim 2 , the first slot openings are positioned between the second slot openings and the pin cutout claim 2 , and the second slot openings are positioned between the distal end and the first slot openings.4. The connector assembly of claim 1 , wherein the connector further includes a pin clip projecting from the top side of the connector and laterally adjacent the pin cutout claim 1 , the pin ...

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

Adapter for wiper and wiper system thereof

Номер: US20150033493A1
Принадлежит: Unipoint Electric MFG Co Ltd

A wiper adapter detachably coupled between a wiper arm and a wiper having a pivot shaft, the adapter comprises a first coupling element and a second coupling element. The first coupling element has a shaft cavity provided with a notch that is in communication with the shaft cavity; the pivot shaft can be assembled into the shaft cavity radially through the notch and can pivotably fit in the shaft cavity. The second coupling element can snap to the pivot shaft so as to prevent the pivot shaft from leaving the shaft cavity through the notch.

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

Windshield wiper having a coupler with positive locking features

Номер: US20150033494A1
Принадлежит: Trico Products Corp

A windshield wiper assembly adapted to be mounted to the attachment portion of a wiper arm including a coupler assembly mounted to a wiper blade and serving to interconnect the wiper blade to the wiper arm. The coupler assembly includes a coupler having a body with a pair of sidewalls, a channel defined between the sidewalls and extending substantially parallel thereto. The channel is adapted to cooperatively receive the attachment portion of the wiper arm. A latching mechanism is operatively mounted to the body and movable between an open position spaced from the channel and a closed position disposed over the channel to secure the attachment portion of the wiper arm between the latching mechanism and the body thereby securing the coupler to the attachment portion of the wiper arm.

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly

Номер: US20190031150A1
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A windshield wiper assembly may include a wiper strip, and a force distribution structure securing the wiper strip comprising. The force distribution structure may include a primary frame structure, and a secondary frame structure. The primary frame structure may include a central base portion, a leg extending from the central base portion to its end, and a first boss connecting structure. The secondary frame structure may include a first complementary connecting structure such that the first boss connecting structure and the first complementary connecting structure pivotally engage one another. 1. A windshield wiper assembly comprising:a wiper strip; a primary frame structure comprising a central base portion, a leg extending from the central base portion to its end, and a first boss connecting structure;', 'a secondary frame structure comprising a first complementary connecting structure, such that the first boss connecting structure and the first complementary connecting structure pivotally engage one another., 'a force distribution structure securing the wiper strip comprising2. The windshield wiper assembly of wherein the first boss connecting structure comprises a boss structure claim 1 , and the first complementary connecting structure comprises a pocket structure.3. The windshield wiper assembly of wherein the boss structure is a pair of opposed bosses.4. The windshield wiper assembly of wherein the opposed bosses are truncated cylinders.5. The windshield wiper assembly of wherein the opposed bosses are oriented horizontally.6. The windshield wiper assembly of wherein the pocket structure comprises a pair of pockets that open outwardly.7. The windshield wiper assembly of wherein each pocket is provided with a receiving channel to facilitate insertion of the boss structure into the pocket structure.8. The windshield wiper assembly of wherein the first boss connecting structure comprises a pocket claim 1 , and the first complementary connecting structure is ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

ADVANCED ADAPTER FOR A WIPER BLADE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SUCH AN ADAPTER

Номер: US20190031151A1
Принадлежит: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE

The invention proposes an adapter () for a windscreen wiper, having a body () which is delimited by two external lateral faces () and which is configured to be mounted in a complementary yoke () of a wiper arm having a pair of front locking pegs () and an abutment surface () which cooperate with associated parts of the adapter, each of the lateral faces of the adapter () having a front locking notch () which receives a front locking peg (), and wherein the adapter () is provided with a resilient branch () bearing an unlocking button () which cooperates with the abutment surface (), characterized in that the resilient branch () extends longitudinally beyond a transverse end face () of the body () of the adapter (). 1. An adapter for a motor vehicle windscreen wiper , comprising:a body of longitudinally elongate shape which is delimited by two, longitudinal and vertical, external lateral faces and which is configured to be mounted in a complementary yoke of inverted-U-shaped cross section belonging to a wiper arm, the yoke having a pair of front locking pegs and an abutment surface which are able to cooperate with associated parts of the adapter in order to fasten the yoke to the adapter in a removable manner,wherein each of the external lateral faces of the body of the adapter having a front locking notch, each of which is able to receive an associated front locking peg of the yoke, andthe body of the adapter being provided with a resilient branch bearing an unlocking button which is able to cooperate with the abutment surface of the yoke in order to longitudinally immobilize the adapter in one direction with respect to the yoke,wherein the resilient branch extends longitudinally beyond a transverse end face of the body of the adapter.2. The adapter according to claim 1 , wherein the unlocking button is arranged at the end of the resilient branch.3. The adapter according to claim 1 , wherein the unlocking button has a transversely oriented locking surface that is ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

WINDSHIELD WIPER CONNECTOR AND ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190031153A1
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Embodiments of a windshield wiper assembly may include a support structure, a wiper blade connector assembly for connecting the support structure with a wiper arm of a vehicle, a wiper blade cover fittable over the wiper blade connector assembly, and a wiper blade strip secured to the underside of the support structure. The connector assembly may include a wiper blade connector, a wiper blade connector cover connected to the wiper blade connector and pivotable between an open position and a closed position, and a wiper blade connector adapter securable between the wiper blade connector and the wiper blade connector cover. The various embodiments of a wiper blade connector assembly permit the embodiments of the wiper blade assembly to be connected with a plurality of wiper arm types. 1. A wiper blade connector assembly for connecting a wiper blade support structure with a wiper arm , the wiper blade connector assembly comprising: a pair of side walls extending along at least some of the first, second, and center portions, each side wall having a top surface and a bottom surface,', 'a connector channel defined between the pair of side walls on the second portion of the wiper blade connector, the connector channel dimensioned to accommodate at least a portion of the wiper arm,', 'a rivet cutout provided proximate the bottom surface and dimensioned to accommodate a rivet on the wiper blade support structure, and', 'a hook end stop provided proximate the bottom surface and distanced from the rivet cutout, the hook end stop positioned so as to abut the end of a hook-style wiper arm., 'a wiper blade connector having a first portion, a second portion longitudinally opposed to the first portion, and a center portion defined between the first and second portions, the wiper blade connector including'}2. The wiper blade connector assembly of wherein the top surface of the side walls at the first portion are downwardly angled with respect to the top surface of the side walls at ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC HEATED WIPER SYSTEM

Номер: US20210031726A1
Автор: Coleman Trent
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A wiper system for vehicles is provided. The system includes a heated wiper blade assembly, a heated cowl assembly and a controller. The controller receives input from one or more sensors or systems and causes a power source to provide, reduce or stop power to heating elements in the blade and/or cowl depending upon sensed conditions. At least some components in the assembly comprise thermally conductive polymers. The system provides surprisingly advantageous results in that it is effective for melting and clearing ice and snow with a lower than expected pull on a power source such as a battery. 1. A method of controlling a windshield wiper heating element , comprising:receiving, at a controller, a set of information from an ambient temperature sensor and an at least two engine status sensors, wherein the at least two engine status sensors are selected from the group comprising a crank shaft position sensor, a voltage sensor, a tachometer sensor, a vibration sensor, an accelerometer sensor, and a hall effect sensor, the set of information meeting a set of threshold initiation criteria; andsupplying a supply of power from a power source to the heating element.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the set of information includes information from a wiper assembly temperature sensor.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein an ambient temperature below a predetermined temperature meets the set of threshold initiation criteria.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the set of information further includes information from a vehicle to vehicle system or a vehicle to infrastructure system.5. A method of controlling a windshield wiper heating element claim 1 , comprising:receiving, at a controller, a set of information from an ambient temperature sensor and an at least two engine status sensors, wherein the at least two engine status sensors are selected from the group comprising a crank shaft position sensor, a voltage sensor, a tachometer sensor, a vibration sensor, an accelerometer ...

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09-02-2017 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR DETACHABLY LINKING A WIPER BLADE WITH A DRIVEN WIPER ARM

Номер: US20170036649A1
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A wiper blade assembly for a windshield wiper. In one embodiment, the wiper blade assembly includes a connector mounted on a blade support element. The connector has a receiving portion shaped to receive a first part of the end portion of a wiper arm and further has a securing portion shaped to secure a second part of the end portion of the wiper arm. 1. (canceled)2. A wiper blade assembly comprising:a wiper blade; anda connector coupled to said wiper blade such that said connector and said wiper blade pivot relative to each other about a pivot, said pivot having a pivot axis extending through lateral side walls of said connector in a direction transverse to a longitudinal axis of said wiper blade;wherein said connector has a front portion on a front side of the connector relative to the pivot and a rear portion on a rear side of the connector relative to said pivot, said rear portion having a pair of receiving members, each receiving member being on a respective lateral side of said rear portion, each receiving member includes a first edge that is angled such that a top portion of the first edge is closer to the front portion of the connector in a direction of the longitudinal axis than a bottom portion of the first edge.wherein said connector has a mid-portion between said front and rear portions,wherein an outer top surface of said front portion is raised relative to said mid-portion, andwherein said front portion has lateral sides that are wider apart than lateral sides of said mid-portion.3. The wiper blade assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the mid-portion extends between the lateral sides of said mid-portion.4. The wiper blade assembly according to claim 3 , wherein an outer top surface of said mid-portion extends between the lateral sides of said mid-portion.5. The wiper blade assembly according to claim 2 , wherein each first edge forms an acute angle with a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of said wiper blade claim 2 , said angle being in a ...

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08-02-2018 дата публикации

WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY PROTECTOR AND METHOD OF PROTECTING A WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20180037195A1
Автор: DeGennaro Sergio K.
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A protector for a windshield wiper assembly includes an elongated body defining a cavity receiving at least the blade of the wiper assembly. The cover is used to protect the assembly from snow, ice, mud, etc. Preferably, the assembly is pivoted away from the windshield before the blade is inserted into the body. Caps with decorative covers are provided at the ends of the body. The body may be made of a translucent material and may be covered with logos, insignia and other advertising materials. 17-. (canceled)8. A method of protecting a windshield wiper assembly including a wiper blade , and an arm selectively reciprocating said wiper blade across the windshield of a motor vehicle , comprising the steps of:inserting said blade into a protector including a body having a body length at least equal to the length of the wiper blade, said body defining a cavity extending longitudinally through said body and being closed at one end with by a wall with a flexible cut configured to receive said blade into said cavity;andremoving said protector from said blade to allow said blade to clean the windshield.9. The method of further comprising pivoting said windshield wiper assembly from the windshield so that the wiper blade does not touch the windshield prior to the insertion of the blade into said protector.10. The method of further comprising pivoting said windshield wiper assembly with said protector back to the windshield after the insertion of the blade into the body. This application claims priority to provisional application Ser. No. 62/275,844 filed Jan. 7, 2016 incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.This invention pertains to a device for protecting the wiper blade assemblies of a motor vehicle during inclement weather, such as ice and snow when motor vehicle ignition is off and the motor vehicle is in a non-operational, parked position.All motor vehicles on the road today are equipped with windshield wiper devices for cleaning the motor vehicle windshields ...

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12-02-2015 дата публикации

FLAT-BLADE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE COMPRISING AN AERODYNAMIC DEFLECTOR

Номер: US20150040338A1
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The invention provides a blade () comprising a central rigidifying element (), a wiping strip () and an element () forming an aerodynamic deflector that has a contour (AE-FM-MA) with an overall triangular shape comprising a front side (AE) that delimits the side of the aerodynamic deflector () that faces the wind, characterised in that the ratio (H/L) of the total height (H) of the windscreen wiper blade () to the overall transversal width (L) of the windscreen wiper blade (), is comprised between 1.5 and 2. 116-. (canceled)17. A windscreen wiper blade comprising:a support frame having a tubular body with a main longitudinal axis forming an inner housing, the inner housing having a closed contour viewed in transverse cross-section to the main longitudinal direction, the support frame having a bottom face for supporting a wiping strip for wiping a window;a pair of longitudinally running ribs extending from the bottom face of the support frame for engaging longitudinally running grooves formed in the wiping strip, the ribs positioned on opposite sides of the wiping strip;a rigidifying longitudinal element disposed within the inner housing;the wiping strip extending longitudinally below the bottom face of the support body, the wiping strip including a bottom longitudinal wiping edge that cooperates with the window to be wiped; andan aerodynamic deflector that extends above the support frame and along at least a portion of the support frame.18. The windscreen wiper blade according to claim 17 , wherein the aerodynamic deflector is detachably connected to the support frame.19. The windscreen wiper blade according to claim 17 , wherein the inner housing is made of a same material as the tubular body.20. The windscreen wiper blade according to claim 17 , wherein the tubular body consists of a first material claim 17 , and the aerodynamic deflector consists of a second material different than the first material.21. The windscreen wiper blade according to claim 17 , wherein ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

WIPER ADAPTER AND WIPER ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING THE SAME

Номер: US20190039574A1
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An adapter for attaching to a wiper arm attachment member having a track defined by a base and walls depending therefrom, a bent tab extending outwardly from the base, and fins that extend from the walls. The adapter has a body with a first and second ends. A stop wall formed at the first end abuts the track. A pair of outer walls extend between the first and second ends. A strap connects the outer walls for engaging the base. A pair of inner walls are spaced laterally between the outer walls and are arranged at least partially under the strap. A cantilevered finger extends from each of the inner walls with a tab formed adjacent to the second end. The tabs extend away from each other and are arranged to engage respective fins to prevent movement between the adapter and the attachment member when the stop wall abuts the track. 1. An adapter for use in releasably attaching a wiper assembly to a wiper arm having an attachment member including a track defined by a base and walls depending therefrom , a bent tab extending outwardly from the base , and fins that extend from the walls , said adapter comprising:a body having a first end and a second end;a stop wall formed on said body adjacent to said first end for abutting at least a portion of the track of the attachment member of the wiper arm;a pair of outer walls extending longitudinally between said first end and said second end;a strap connecting said outer walls for engaging the base of the attachment member of the wiper arm;a pair of inner walls spaced laterally between said outer walls and arranged at least partially under said strap; anda cantilevered finger extending longitudinally from each of said inner walls with a locking tab formed adjacent to said second end, said locking tabs extending laterally away from each other and arranged so as to respectively engage the fins of the attachment member so as to prevent longitudinal movement between said adapter and the attachment member when said stop wall abuts the ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

WIPER BLADE WITH COVER

Номер: US20200039472A9
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A wiper blade is presented having a wiper strip, a force distribution structure having opposite ends, the wiper strip connected to the force distribution structure, and a cover, wherein the cover is made from a hydrophobic material, a material exhibiting hydrophobic properties, or a material having a water contact angle that is greater than 90 degrees. 1. A wiper blade comprising:a wiper strip;a force distribution structure having opposite ends, the wiper strip connected to the force distribution structure; anda cover, wherein the cover is made from a hydrophobic material.2. A wiper blade comprising:a wiper strip;a force distribution structure having opposite ends, the wiper strip connected to the force distribution structure; anda cover, wherein the cover is made from a material that exhibits hydrophobic properties.3. A wiper blade comprising:a wiper strip;a force distribution structure having opposite ends, the wiper strip connected to the force distribution structure; anda cover, wherein the cover is made from a material having a water contact angle that is greater than 90 degrees.4. The wiper blade of , or , wherein the cover is a hard cover.5. The wiper blade of , or , wherein the cover is a soft cover.6. The wiper blade of , or , wherein the material is a polypropylene polymeric resin.7. The wiper blade of , or , wherein the material is Asahi Kasei Material I.D. XP9-40FG-0871.8. The wiper blade of , or , wherein at least part of the cover is embodied on the force distribution structure.9. The wiper blade of or , wherein the cover and at least part of the force distribution structure are a unitary structure. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/415,246 filed Oct. 31, 2016, the entire contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.This invention relates to the field of windshield wiper blades and to covers for windshield wiper blades.Typical wiper blades used on vehicles are plagued with numerous ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

SUPPORT MOUNT FOR A WIPER BLADE, ASSOCIATED WIPER BLADE AND WIPING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200039473A1
Принадлежит: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE

The invention relates to a support mount () for a wiper blade, the mount () comprising a body having a main longitudinal extension direction, known as the main direction (X), the body comprising a first means for receiving a bending length and second means defining a lower housing (), open, to hold an upper mounting stub for a wiper blade of the wiper, characterised in that the first means defines an upper housing () designed so as to cover the length along the main direction (X) and in that the upper housing () comprises a plurality of recesses () facilitating the bending of the mount (), the recesses forming a pattern (M-M) on the surface of the upper housing (), known as the recess distribution pattern (M-M). The invention also relates to a wiper blade comprising a mount () and a wiping system comprising such a wiper. 1. A support mount for a wiper blade , the mount comprising:a body having a longitudinal extension main direction termed the main direction, the body comprising a first means that receives a bending spine and second means defining an open lower housing to receive an upper mounting stub of a wiper rubber of the wiper,wherein the first means defines an upper housing that covers the spine along the main direction andwherein the upper housing includes a plurality of recesses facilitating the bending of the mount, the recesses forming a pattern on the surface of the upper housing, termed the recess distribution pattern, defined by the distribution and/or the orientation of the recesses.2. The mount as claimed in claim 1 , in which the recesses are separated by a substantially constant pitch along the main direction.3. The mount as claimed in claim 1 , in which the recesses are separated with a pitch that varies along the main direction.4. The mount as claimed in claim 1 , in which the recess distribution pattern comprises a plurality of recesses oriented substantially perpendicularly to the main direction.5. The mount as claimed in claim 4 , in which the ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

WINDSCREEN WIPER DEVICE

Номер: US20200039474A1
Автор: Boland Xavier
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A windscreen wiper device is provided comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, and an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material. The wiper blade includes at least one longitudinal groove, in which a longitudinal strip of the carrier element is disposed. The windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device for an oscillating arm that can be pivotally connected to the connecting device, about a pivot axis near one end, with the interposition of a joint part. The joint part is locked onto said oscillating arm and at least one laterally inwardly extending protrusion provided on the oscillating arm is snapped behind a wall of the joint part. The joint part is unlocked from the oscillating arm. The wall of the joint part is allowed to bend laterally inwardly in order to release the protrusion of the oscillating arm from the wall. 1. A windscreen wiper device comprising an elastic , elongated carrier element , as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material , which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped , which wiper blade includes at least one longitudinal groove , in which groove a longitudinal strip of the carrier element is disposed , which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device for an oscillating arm , wherein said oscillating arm can be pivotally connected to said connecting device a about a pivot axis near one end with the interposition of a joint part , wherein said connecting device and said joint part can be pivotally to said connecting device , wherein said joint part can be pivoted between a wiping position , wherein said joint part is locked onto said oscillating arm , and wherein at least one laterally inwardly extending protrusion provided on said oscillating arm is snapped behind a wall of said joint part in a service position , wherein said joint part is unlocked from said oscillating arm , and wherein said wall of said joint part is laterally bendable inwardly to release said protrusion of said ...

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19-02-2015 дата публикации

EPDM WIPER RUBBER

Номер: US20150047142A1
Автор: Gotzen Nicolaas
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The present invention relates to a wiper rubber () for a windshield wiper, comprising a wiper rubber substructure () with a wiper lip section () and a reinforcement section (), the wiper rubber substructure () being uncoated and being formed from ethylene-propylene-diene rubber and/or ethylene-propylene rubber. In order to improve the wear resistance, wiping characteristics and wiping quality of the wiper rubber (), the surface of the wiper rubber substructure () at least in a partial region () of the wiper lip section () has been treated with ultraviolet radiation. The present invention further relates to a process for producing a wiper rubber, to a correspondingly produced wiper rubber and to a windshield wiper equipped therewith. 110124. A wiper rubber () for a windshield wiper , comprising a wiper rubber base () with a wiper lip section () and with a fixing section () ,{'b': '1', 'wherein the wiper rubber base () is formed from ethylene-propylene-diene rubber and/or ethylene-propylene rubber,'}{'b': '1', 'wherein the wiper rubber base () is uncoated, and'}{'b': 2', '2', '2', '1, 'i': c,', 'c, 'wherein at least in a subregion (′) of the wiper lip section () a surface of the wiper rubber base () has been treated with ultraviolet radiation.'}21011. The wiper rubber () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the wiper rubber base () comprises at least one claim 1 , in particular multifunctional claim 1 , photoinitiator claim 1 , in particular where the at least one photoinitiator is a phenone or phosphine oxide claim 1 , in particular where the wiper rubber base () comprises from ≧1 pphr to ≦25 pphr of photoinitiators.3101566. The wiper rubber () as claimed in wherein the wiper rubber base () has been formed by coextrusion or multicomponent injection molding of at least two ethylene-propylene-diene rubber components and/or ethylene-propylene rubber components ( claim 2 , ) claim 2 , wherein one of the components () comprises the at least one photoinitiator.4101222222226c,ca ...

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

WINDSCREEN WIPER DEVICE

Номер: US20170043748A1
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A windscreen wiper device is provided. The windscreen wiper device includes an elongated wiper strip of a flexible material for sealing against the windshield and at least one elongated groove. At least one flexible and elongated carrier element is disposed in the at least one groove of the wiper strip for biasing the wiper strip into a predetermined configuration when in a relaxed state. The at least one carrier element presents at least one upwardly facing curve and at least one downwardly facing curve when in a relaxed state. 1. A method of making a windscreen wiper device comprising the steps of:preparing at least one flexible and elongated carrier element;plastically deforming the at least one carrier element to give it at least one upwardly facing curve when in a relaxed state; andplastically deforming the at least one carrier element to give it at least one downwardly facing curve when in a relaxed state.2. The method as set forth in wherein the steps of plastically deforming the at least one carrier element is with a roller assembly.3. The method as set forth in further including the step of engaging the at least one carrier element with a wiper strip to bias the wiper strip into a configuration having at least one upwardly facing curve and at least one downwardly facing curve. This divisional application claims the benefit of U.S. utility application Ser. No. 13/713,173, filed Dec. 13, 2012, which claims priority to U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 61/570,563, filed Dec. 14, 2011, the entire contents of both which are hereby incorporated by reference.1. Field of the InventionThe present invention is related generally to windscreen wiper devices and more particularly to carrier elements for windscreen wiper devices.2. Related ArtThe majority of automotive windscreen wiper devices, or wiper blades, can be categorized as either conventional-style wiper blades (hereinafter referred to as “conventional blades”) or beam-style wiper blades (hereinafter ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

WINDSHIELD TOUCH AND CLEAN SYSTEM

Номер: US20180043863A1
Автор: Singer Nicholas J.
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A windshield touch and clean system that can clean either the entire windshield of an automobile or spot clean a localized area of the windshield is disclosed. The windshield touch and clean system may control a cleaning head in a number of ways including but not limited to two articulating extension members or a gantry system. The cleaning head may be retrofitted with a spray nozzle for spraying cleaning fluid and also a vibration unit to assist in cleaning of residue on the windshield. 111-. (canceled)12. An automobile having a windshield cleaning system for spot cleaning a windshield of the automobile , the automobile comprising:a plurality of wheels;an engine connected to the plurality of wheels for propelling the automobile forward;a steering wheel connected to at least one of the at least two wheels for guiding a direction of the automobile;the windshield for protecting a driver of the automobile from projectiles; a computer for controlling the windshield cleaning system;', 'a windshield cleaner positioned adjacent the windshield for washing dirt off of the windshield, the windshield cleaner being connected to the automobile, the windshield cleaner being operative to clean the windshield within a primary field of view of the windshield;', 'a touch screen disposed within a cabin of the automobile and displaying a visual windshield depiction and the touch screen being connected to the computer which controls the windshield cleaner., 'the windshield cleaning system having13. The automobile of further comprising an articulating joint system that connects the windshield cleaner to the automobile.14. The automobile of wherein the articulating joint system comprises:an extension member connecting the windshield cleaner to the automobile and the extension member is sufficiently long so the windshield cleaner reaches a substantial portion of the primary field of view of the windshield.15. The automobile of wherein the windshield cleaner is a brush claim 12 , a wiper ...

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08-05-2014 дата публикации

Clip Member For Assembling Various Mounting Types Of Wiper Arms

Номер: US20140123426A1
Автор: Jeong Goo Lee
Принадлежит: Dongyang Mechatronics Corp, HS Tech Co Ltd

A clip member for mounting various mounting types of wiper arms including: a main body; a combination groove unit that is combined with a pivot axis provided on a lever member; a first mounting unit that is formed on the main body and has a curved surface so that the clip member is combined with a U-hook type wiper arm; a second mounting unit that is formed on a pair of sidewalls extending to a front side of the main body and has a hole shape passing through the main body in a width direction of the lever member; and a third mounting unit that protrudes downwards from a ceiling of a cover and elastically surrounds and holds a pin arm type wiper arm.

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

Frameless Wiper Blade

Номер: US20190047519A1
Автор: KOBELKOV Aleksandr D.
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The wiper blade comprises elastic wiping elements, a wiping element holder, a member for fixing to the windshield wiper finger, and end tips. The wiping elements are installed into a single wiping element holder made from a resilient metal strip. The wiping element holder is configured with two longitudinal parallel slots. Rectangular recesses are configured at the end of each slot for the elastic wiping element installation. The member for fixing to the windshield wiper finger is configured as a parallelepiped with conical outer side and a longitudinal bore. The projecting edges and fixation holes enable securing the wiping element holder with elastic wiping elements in the inner bore. Two holes and four cutouts at the wiping element holder's ends are provided for end tip fixing. Each tip is shaped as a flat parallelepiped with rounded corners with an open front end and a closed rear end. 1. A frameless wiper blade of a vehicle comprising:a wiping element holder comprising two longitudinal parallel slots and a rectangular notch at one end of each slot, two openings and four recesses on the ends of the wiping element holder, the two openings being disposed along a central axis of the wiping element holder;an element for attachment to a wiper arm, and end caps for attaching no less than two flexible wiping elements;the no less than two flexible wiping elements being mounted in the wiping element holder;the wiping element holder being mounted to an internal longitudinal groove of the element for attachment to the wiper arm, fastened with two parallel symmetrically disposed projecting lips, and secured by means of two openings and four recesses on the end of the wiping element holder to which end caps are secured in a snapping manner by vertical protrusions, the vertical protrusions being disposed on an internal wall of an open end and a closed end of the end caps.2. The frameless wiper blade of claim 1 , wherein the end caps are shaped as a flat parallelepiped with ...

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

PACKAGING DEVICE FOR A WINDSCREEN WIPER COMPRISING A CURVED BLADE AND AN INTEGRATED FLEXIBLE STRUCTURE

Номер: US20190047780A1
Принадлежит: Valeo North America, Inc.

A packaging device for a windscreen wiper blade has a housing configured to receive the blade, having a first support surface configured to contact a portion of an upper part of the blade, a second support surface configured to contact a first portion of a lower part of the blade, a third support surface configured to contact a second portion of the lower part of the blade, a centering means, and a hooking means for hanging the packaging device vertically. The centering means blocks the blade at the center of the housing when the packaging device is hung. The first support surface extends opposite an area situated between the second support surface and the third support surface, and the first, second, and third support surfaces together immobilize the blade inside the housing in a position that is at least partially straightened out relative to a resting position of the blade. 121.-. (canceled)22. An assembly comprising: 'wherein the windscreen wiper blade is curved by an integrated flexible structure in a resting position;', 'a packaging configured to receive a windscreen wiper blade, the windscreen wiper blade disposed within the packaging,'} a first support surface configured to contact a portion of an upper part of the windscreen wiper blade;', 'a second support surface disposed underneath a first portion of a lower part of the windscreen wiper blade;', 'a third support surface disposed underneath a second portion of the lower part of the windscreen wiper blade; and, 'the packaging comprisinga restraint configured to block at least a part of the windscreen wiper blade inside the packaging, according to a direction that is substantially perpendicular to a sagittal plane of the windscreen wiper blade,wherein the first support surface extends opposite an area situated between the second support surface and the third support surface,wherein the first, second, and third support surfaces together at least partially straighten out the windscreen wiper blade inside the ...

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25-02-2016 дата публикации

A WINDSCREEN WIPER DEVICE

Номер: US20160052491A1
Автор: Friscioni Thomas
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A windscreen wiper device () of the flat blade type includes an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade () of a flexible material, which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped, which wiper blade () includes at least one longitudinal groove () on its longitudinal sides, in which groove () a longitudinal strip () of the carrier element is disposed, which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device () for an oscillating arm (). A wall of the groove () facing towards the strip () and/or a longitudinal side of the strip () facing towards the wall is/are provided with a noise dampening profile along at least a part of its/their length. 1. A windscreen wiper device of the flat blade type comprising an elastic , elongated carrier element , as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material , which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped , which wiper blade includes at least one longitudinal groove , in which groove a longitudinal strip of the carrier element is disposed , which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device for an oscillating arm , whereina wall of said groove facing towards said strip and/or a longitudinal side of said strip facing towards said wall is/are provided with a noise dampening profile along at least a part of its/their length.2. A windscreen wiper device according to claim 1 , wherein said wiper blade includes opposing longitudinal grooves on its longitudinal sides claim 1 , in which grooves spaced-apart longitudinal strips of the carrier element are disposed claim 1 , wherein said grooves are open towards their longitudinal sides that face away from each other claim 1 , and wherein each groove is defined by a longitudinal web of said wiper blade located between said two opposing grooves and by two longitudinal claim 1 , laterally extending shoulders of said wiper blade claim 1 , longitudinal walls of said shoulders facing towards said strips and/or ...

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13-02-2020 дата публикации

END PIECE FOR A WIPER BLADE

Номер: US20200047716A1
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The invention relates to an end piece for a wiper blade, extending longitudinally between a bottom wall and an inlet for inserting a structural element of the wiper blade into the end piece, said end piece comprising at least one first receiving element designed to receive a wiper blade, a second receiving element designed to receive the structural element, and a third receiving element into which a means for attaching the end piece to the structural element extends, the first receiving element and the second receiving element being arranged one above the other in a longitudinal plane (P) of the end piece, characterised in that the attaching means comprises a lug which is flexible around a vertical axis (Z′) parallel to the longitudinal plane (P), the flexible lug having an “L” shape, at least one limb of which extends towards an edge defining the third receiving element. 1. An end piece for a wiper blade , extending longitudinally between a bottom wall and an inlet for inserting a structural element of the wiper blade into the end piece , said end piece including at least one first housing configured to receive a wiper rubber , a second housing adapted to receive the structural element , and a third housing into which a means for attaching the end piece to the structural element extends , the first housing and the second housing being arranged one above the other in a longitudinal plane of the end piece , characterized in that the attaching means includes a lug which is flexible around a vertical axis (Z′) parallel to the longitudinal plane (P) , the flexible lug having an “L” shape , at least one branch of which extends toward an edge delimiting the third housing.2. The end piece as claimed in claim 1 , in which a free end of the branch of the flexible lug that extends toward the edge is flush with a plane in which is inscribed an opening of the third housing delimited by an edge.3. The end piece as claimed in claim 1 , in which the opening of the third housing is ...

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23-02-2017 дата публикации

WINDSCREEN WIPER ARM

Номер: US20170050620A1
Автор: Friscioni Thomas
Принадлежит: FEDERAL-MOGUL S.A.

A windscreen wiper arm (), comprising a mounting head () mountable on a drive shaft () and a first arm member () at one end thereof being pivotally connected to the mounting head () by means of a pivot pin () and at another end thereof being rigidly connected to a second arm member () arranged to be connected to an elongated wiper blade () to be placed in abutment with the windscreen to be wiped. The first () and said second () arm members can oscillate to-and-from between a first reversal position and a second reversal position. The second arm member () is made in one piece and has a substantially U-shaped cross-section defining a housing between a base and legs of said U-shaped cross-section. The housing is arranged to accommodate at least one channel () for a washing liquid and/or electricity wiring. 1. A windscreen wiper arm , comprising a mounting head mountable on a drive shaft and a first arm member at one end thereof being pivotally connected to the mounting head by means of a pivot pin and at another end thereof being rigidly connected to a second arm member arranged to be connected to an elongated wiper blade to Be placed in abutment with said windscreen to be wiped , and wherein said first and said second arm members can oscillate to-and-from between a first reversal position and a second reversal position , wherein said second arm member is made in one piece and has a substantially U-shaped cross-section defining a housing between a base and legs of said U-shaped cross-section , wherein said housing is arranged to accommodate at least one channel for a washing liquid and/or electricity wiring.2. The windscreen wiper arm according to claim 1 , wherein said first arm member has a substantially U-shaped cross-section claim 1 , and wherein a part of said second arm member extends between legs of said U-shaped cross-section of said first arm member.3. The windscreen wiper arm according to claim 2 , wherein said legs of said U-shaped cross-section of said ...

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23-02-2017 дата публикации

WIPER BLADE AND WIPER ARM

Номер: US20170050621A1
Принадлежит: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE

A wiper blade for cleaning a vehicle windscreen having a carrier element configured to hold a wiper rubber is disclosed. A wiper blade adapter, fixed to the carrier element, is configured to detachably connect the wiper blade to a wiper arm. The wiper arm includes a wiper arm adapter disposed on the wiper arm that is oriented along a longitudinal extension of the wiper arm in an assembly direction. The wiper blade adapter includes a first adapter section attached to the carrier element, a second adapter section configured to directly connect to the wiper arm adapter, and indirectly connect to the wiper arm via the wiper arm adapter, a joint that articulates the first adapter section and the second adapter section, and an electrical connecting element having an electrical contact configured to reversibly establish an electrical connection between a heating element and a current supply disposed on the wiper arm. 120-. (canceled)21. A wiper blade for cleaning a vehicle windscreen , comprising:a carrier element configured to hold a wiper rubber, wherein the wiper rubber comprises a wiping lip configured to directly contact the vehicle windscreen, wherein the wiper blade is one selected from a group consisting of a flat wiper blade and flat-bar wiper blade;a wiper blade adapter, fixed to the carrier element, that is configured to detachably connect the wiper blade to a wiper arm,wherein the wiper blade arm comprises a wiper arm adapter disposed on the wiper arm,wherein the wiper arm adapter is oriented along a longitudinal extension of the wiper arm in an assembly direction, a first adapter section attached to the carrier element,', directly connect to the wiper arm adapter, and', 'indirectly connect to the wiper arm via the wiper arm adapter,, 'a second adapter section, independent from the first adapter section, configured to, 'a joint that articulates the first adapter section and the second adapter section,', an electrical contact configured to reversibly establish ...

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05-03-2015 дата публикации

ADAPTER COMPRISING FLEXIBLE TONGUES FOR A WIPING SYSTEM

Номер: US20150059115A1
Принадлежит: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE

An adapter with flexible tongues for wiper systems is disclosed. The adapter has retractable locking buttons, each fixed to the end of a flexible tongue, that are disposed facing each other so that their respective tongues move toward each other on insertion of said adapter in said end fitting, said tongues being disposed so as to cross over during insertion of said adapter in said end fitting. 1. An adapter for a wiper system , said wiper system comprising a wiper arm extended by an end fitting and a wiper fastened to the end fitting , said adapter being adapted to be disposed between said end fitting and said wiper , said adapter comprising:at least two locking members each consisting of a retractable button provided at one end of a flexible tongue for locking the adapter relative to the end fitting, wherein said tongues are disposed so as to cross over during manipulation of the retractable buttons.22122. The adapter according to claim 1 , wherein the retractable buttons are adapted to fasten the adapter relative to the end fitting by respectively cooperating with openings (A claim 1 , A) provided in lateral branches of the end fitting.3. The adapter according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible tongues lie in different bending planes.4. The adapter according to claim 3 , wherein the bending planes are superposed and parallel to each other.5. The adapter according to claim 1 , wherein the tongues are articulated about a common axis.6. The adapter according to claim 5 , wherein the flexible tongues are disposed in bending planes orthogonal to their common axis claim 5 , said bending planes being sufficiently far apart for said tongues to cross over during manipulation of the retractable buttons.7. The adapter according to claim 1 , wherein the tongues each have a first portion and a second portion to the end of which the corresponding retractable button is fixed claim 1 , said first portion being inclined relative to said second portion at an angle (α1 claim 1 , α2) ...

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05-03-2015 дата публикации

Flat Wiper Blade and Coupling Method Thereof

Номер: US20150059116A1
Автор: An Jae-hyuck, PARK Jin-Wan
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A flat wiper blade may be provided that includes: a wiper strip which wipes the wiping surface; a seating part including a first fitting protrusion and a catching portion ; a guide spring which supports the wiper strip , to which the seating part is coupled in an attachable and removable manner and which includes a first fitting recess allowing the first fitting protrusion to be inserted into a central portion of the guide spring ; and a first and a second spoiler and which are coupled to the guide spring . The catching portion is caught by the first fitting recess 1. A flat wiper blade comprising:{'b': '10', 'a wiper strip which wipes the wiping surface;'}{'b': 100', '134', '135, 'a seating part comprising a first fitting protrusion and a catching portion ;'}{'b': 30', '10', '100', '34', '134', '32', '30, 'a guide spring which supports the wiper strip , to which the seating part is coupled in an attachable and removable manner and which comprises a first fitting recess allowing the first fitting protrusion to be inserted into a central portion of the guide spring ; and'}{'b': 41', '42', '30, 'claim-text': {'b': 135', '34, 'wherein the catching portion is caught by the first fitting recess .'}, 'a first and a second spoiler and which are coupled to the guide spring ,'}2135. The flat wiper blade of claim 1 , wherein a pair of the catching portions are provided and are formed separately from each other.3135. The flat wiper blade of claim 2 , wherein the catching portions are formed to face each other.43430. The flat wiper blade of claim 1 , wherein the first fitting recess is located in the middle of the guide spring .513534. The flat wiper blade of claim 1 , wherein the catching portion is elastically caught by the first fitting recess .61001333033133. The flat wiper blade of claim 1 , wherein the seating part further comprises a second fitting protrusion claim 1 , and wherein the guide spring further comprises a second fitting recess into which the second fitting ...

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10-03-2022 дата публикации

WIPER STRUCTURE FOR RESIN WINDOW AND WIPER RUBBER

Номер: US20220073034A1
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A wiper structure for a resin window includes a wiper configured to wipe a part of a surface of the resin window. The wiper has an elastic wiper rubber and a wiper holder configured to hold the wiper rubber. The wiper rubber has a holding base portion, a lip portion, a body portion, and a neck portion. The lip portion is in contact with the resin window. In the lip portion, a ratio of a lip length in the direction toward the surface of the resin window to a lip thickness in the thickness direction is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 2.3. 2. The wiper system according to claim 1 , wherein:the resin window has a coating layer on the surface, anda dynamic frictional coefficient of the coating layer with respect to the wiper rubber is 0.3 to 0.6.3. A wiper rubber for a resin window claim 1 , the wiper rubber being configured to be held by a wiper holder of a wiper that wipes a part of a surface of the resin window claim 1 , the resin window having a coating layer formed on the surface claim 1 , comprising:a holding base portion configured to be held by the wiper holder;a lip portion located on a side of wiper rubber opposite the holding base portion;a body portion extending from the lip portion toward the holding base portion and increasing in thickness from the lip portion toward the holding base portion; anda neck portion configured to connect a body connecting portion of the body portion to a holding connecting portion of the holding base portion, the neck portion being thinner than a thickness of the body connecting portion and a thickness of the holding connecting portion; wherein:in the lip portion, a ratio of a lip length, said length being a length from the body portion, to a lip thickness in a thickness direction is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 2.3.4. The wiper system according to claim 1 , wherein the wiper holder is configured to press the wiper rubber against the resin window with a force of 5 to 40 N/m while the wiper rubber is being ...

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03-03-2016 дата публикации

Connector between a wiper blade and a drive arm

Номер: US20160059829A1
Автор: Eric Poton
Принадлежит: Valeo Systemes dEssuyage SAS

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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21-02-2019 дата публикации

WINDSCREEN WIPER DEVICE

Номер: US20190054900A1
Автор: TAILLARD ARTHUR
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A windscreen wiper device (), particularly for automobiles, includes an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material, which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped, as well as an oscillating arm () near one end thereof being pivotally connectable to the wiper blade and near the other end thereof being connected to a mounting head () on a drive shaft () for transferring a reciprocal movement to the wiper blade. The oscillating arm () is pivotally connected to the mounting head () along a transverse pivot axis () between a wiping position, wherein the oscillating arm () extends substantially parallel to a windscreen to be wiped, and an elevated position, wherein the oscillating arm () extends away from a windscreen to be wiped. A cap portion () is formed as one piece with the oscillating arm and covers the mounting head () and a channel portion () extending between the cap portion () and the wiper blade. The pivot axis () is located near a side of the mounting head () facing away from the wiper blade. 1. A windscreen wiper device , comprising a wiper arm having one end thereof pivotally connectable to a wiper blade and an opposite end thereof connected to a mounting head that is mountable on a drive shaft for transferring a reciprocal movement to said wiper arm , wherein said arm is pivotally connected to said mounting head along a transverse pivot axis between a wiping position , wherein said arm extends substantially parallel to a windscreen to be wiped , and an elevated position , wherein said arm extends away from a windscreen to be wiped , and further wherein said arm comprises in one piece therewith a cap portion covering said mounting head and a channel portion extending between said cap portion and said opposite end , wherein said pivot axis is located near a side of said mounting head facing away from a side to which the wiper blade is mounted.2. A windscreen wiper device according to claim 1 , wherein said arm is detachably connected to said ...

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