Abstract: A wiper blade (12) is disclosed having a support connector (18) for at least one wiper rubber (14), an adapter (20) that is able to take a front-end terminal part (10) of a drive arm of the wiper blade (12) which is mounted so as to be articulated with respect to the connector (18), about an articulation axis (A), between a working position and a maintenance position, and which has a locking member (32) for locking said terminal part (10) to the adapter (20), which is mounted so as to be movable between a locking position and a retracted position releasing said terminal part (10). The wiper blade (12) has a member (68, 38) for immobilizing the locking member (32) in the locking position when the adapter (20) is in the working position, and for releasing the locking member (32) when the adapter (20) is in the maintenance position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for de-icing and/or cleaning insects off a vehicle window (10) which is designed to perform at least a window wiping function and comprising a continuous-rotation motor (40) designed to drive the rotation of at least one wiper (30) to at least a first level corresponding to a first wiping speed, referred to as high wiping speed (HWS), and a second level at a second wiping speed, referred to as low wiping speed (LWS) and lower than the first, so as to perform the wiping function, and a system for spraying a specific, de-icing or insect-cleaning liquid, onto the window (10) from the said at least one wiper (30), characterized in that the continuous-rotation motor is designed in such a way as to operate at a third speed (CS), lower than the second speed, and in that the device is configured to cause the said wiper (30) to at least descend from the high position (PH) as far as the low position (PB) with the motor (40) operating at the very slow speed (CS) and with the said sp

Abstract: A spoiler of an automotive wiper system that extends in a main direction of elongation and is configured to be mounted on the wiper system's arm or a wiper where the spoiler is predominantly formed by a one-piece main layer, where the spoiler includes at least one engraving zone in which the main layer has a cavity that houses at least one secondary layer that is distinct from the main layer and the engraving zone is configured in such a way that the at least one secondary layer is elongated while being at least partially covered by the main layer.

Abstract: The invention concerns a wiper blade for a vehicle, comprising at least one wiper strip intended to come to bear on a glazed surface and at least one bending member (1) housed in a support, the wiper strip being held by the support, the bending member (1) being configured to generate curvature in the wiper blade, the bending member (1) being arranged in the form of a longitudinally extending strip, the strip comprising, seen in cross-section, an intermediate portion (2) arranged between two lateral portions (3a, 3b) of the strip, characterized in that a first thickness (12) of the intermediate portion (2) is less than a second thickness (13) of at least one of the lateral portions (3a, 3b).

Abstract: The present invention relates about a wiper system for cleaning a vehicle window, comprising a drive attachment, an arm, a wiper blade and a connecting body located between the drive attachment and the arm, the wiper system comprising a pivot link between the connecting body and the drive attachment, the wiper system comprising a rotational link between the connecting body and the arm, the rotational link having an axis that extends along a first direction, the pivot link having an axis that extends along a second direction, said first direction and said second direction being intersected, wherein the wiper system comprises a mechanical link between the drive attachment and the arm enforcing a rotation of the pivot link around the second direction upon a rotation of the arm around the first direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (120) for cleaning a large-optical-surface detection module (110) of a driving assistance system (100) of a motor vehicle (300), comprising at least two rails (121a, 121b, 121c) for spraying a cleaning fluid that are arranged around the large-optical-surface detection module (110), each spray rail (121a, 121b, 121c) being configured to clean a part of the optical surface of the detection module, each spray rail being able to be activated independently of the other spray rails (121a, 121b, 121c).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cover (16) for a wiper blade (6), said cover (16) being configured to collaborate with a body (102) of the wiper blade (6) in a position of covering an opening formed in the body (102), the cover (16) comprising a plurality of guide tabs (56) and an upper wall (18), said upper wall (18) being dimensioned to cover part of the opening when the cover (16) is in the covering position, the guide tabs (56) extending the upper wall (18) perpendicularly and being configured to be able to hold the cover (16) in the covering position, characterized in that the cover (16) is configured to be able to be moved in the body (102) between a moved-clear position distant from the opening, and said position of covering of the opening, said cover comprising at least one retaining tab (36) extending the upper wall perpendicularly separately from the guide tabs (56), said retaining tab (36) comprising end-of-travel end-stop means (50) configured to halt the retaining tab (36) in said moved-clear

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for spraying a washing liquid, comprising a washing liquid tank, a plurality of spray members fluidically connected to the tank, a pump configured to supply the spray members with washing liquid, a plurality of valves coupled respectively to the plurality of spray members and configured to selectively transmit the pumped washing liquid to the respective spray members, wherein the plurality of valves are disposed in the form of a distribution block with an inlet of the block being configured to be fluidically connected to the pump and comprising fluidic connectors disposed in parallel and intended to be connected to spray members, and wherein the distribution block also comprises a mechanical overpressure valve disposed in parallel with the fluidic connectors and configured to be fitted on a fluidic connector of the distribution block.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device (100) for cleaning the optical surface (162) of at least one optical sensor (160) for a motor vehicle. The cleaning device (100) includes a source (110) for emitting a laser beam and means for guiding the laser beam onto at least a part of the optical surface (162) of an optical sensor (160) so as to clean it.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a valve for a spray system for spraying a washing liquid comprising a valve body, enclosing a hydraulic cavity which is configured to be fluidically connected to a hydraulic conduit of the spray system and is intended to receive the washing liquid, a mobile element which is configured to be moved in the hydraulic cavity between an open position, in which it lets the washing liquid pass into the hydraulic conduit, and a closed position, in which it blocks the passage of the washing liquid into the hydraulic conduit, characterized in that the valve also comprises at least one opening provided in the wall, said opening being closed by an elastic membrane which is configured to be deformed if the washing liquid freezes in the hydraulic cavity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adapter (1) for a wiper system (6), comprising at least a side wall (10) and an upper wall (12) having at least one common edge between them, the side wall (10) and the upper wall (12) helping to define an inner volume of the adapter (1), the adapter (1) comprising a first inner wall (20) and a second inner wall (66) helping to delimit, at least partially, a receiving area (26) intended to receive the connector (8), the adapter (1) comprising at least one receiving housing (32) which is intended to receive the arm and which has a rectangular cross section defined by two major sides (33) and two minor sides (31), characterized in that a straight line (D) passing through one of the major sides (33) cuts the receiving area (26) intended to receive the connector (8).

Abstract: The invention relates to a support of a ball-joint housing for a connecting rod of a windshield wiper actuating linkage system, the support having a ball-joint housing that extends along a longitudinal axis (B) and is configured to be received in a complementary orifice in the connecting rod. According to the invention, the support is configured to be rotationally joined to the connecting rod. The invention also relates to a connecting rod configured to be rotationally joined to such a support, and to the corresponding joining method.

Abstract: A wiper arm and assembly are disclosed. The wiper arm has a wiper arm holder, connected at one end to an output portion of a driving mechanism for the wiper arm that drives the wiper arm to swing back and forth in an outward-swinging direction, an extension arm pivotally connected to the other end of the wiper arm holder, a wiper arm end member located on the side of the wiper arm opposite to the wiper arm holder and configured to hold a wiper blade, and a washer assembly having at least a first nozzle, and a first conduit in fluid communication with the first nozzle. The first nozzle includes a nozzle unit, a first connector for the first conduit, and a bridge channel located between them, above the blade. The bridge channel is partially aligned with a segment of the wiper arm end member that is located above the blade.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gear motor (1) for a motor vehicle wiper system including an electric motor (2) including a rotor (20) and a rotation shaft (22) fixed to the rotor, a reduction gear mechanism (3) including a worm/worm wheel system, a device for generating an axial load configured to offset axial play of the rotation shaft (22), including a retaining wedge (6) mounted in a sliding manner in a radial direction of said rotation shaft (22), said retaining wedge (6) exerting an axial load on the outer race of a ball bearing (5) configured to guide the rotation shaft. According to the invention, said retaining wedge (6) is arranged in an intermediate position between the seat (40) of the bearing support (4) and the worm (30) directly adjacent to the worm wheel (31), said axial load (Fa) exerted by the retaining wedge (6) on the outer race (51) of the ball bearing (5) being in the direction away from the worm (30).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for cleaning a protective device (3) for a drive assist system (1), comprising an optical sensor (13) having an optic (14), the protective device (3) having an optical element (9) arranged upstream of the optic (14) and having an inner surface (9a) and an outer surface (9b) and being movably mounted about an axis of rotation (A1), the method comprising the following steps: processing a succession of images acquired by the optical sensor (13) when the optical element (9) is rotating, so as to detect a generally circular or semi-circular shape which is centred on the axis of rotation (A1) of the optical element (9) and which is generated by dirt deposited on the outer surface (9b), and triggering at least one action for cleaning the outer surface (9b) of the optical element (9) if the shape is detected. The invention also relates to an associated drive assist system (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a cover (223) for a connection device designed to be rotatably mounted on an adapter (220) of the connection device, the cover (223) extending mainly between a first end (231) and a second end (232), the first end (231) comprising at least one bearing (235) designed to cooperate with a rod (228) of the adapter (220), the cover (223) being configured to be closed in a first direction of rotation (S1) and to be opened in a second direction of rotation (S2), characterised in that the bearing (235) comprises at least one tab (250) designed to allow the bearing (235) to be disengaged from the rod (228) of the adapter (220), in the first direction of rotation (Si).

Abstract: A method for attaching a plastic barrel configured to guide an output shaft of a mechanical device to a housing for the mechanical device is disclosed. The housing includes a chimney delimited by an upper edge and a base, the chimney being arranged to partially surround the output shaft, the plastic barrel having a lateral protuberance. The method involves at least the following steps: inserting a first end of the plastic barrel into the chimney of the housing until the lateral protuberance axially abuts against the upper edge of the chimney, and at least partially deforming the first end of the plastic barrel in order to form an axial counter-abutment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for cleaning a sensor/transmitter of a motor vehicle, comprising holes for spraying a first fluid onto the sensor/transmitter an openings for spraying a second fluid onto the sensor/transmitter, the second fluid being different from the first fluid, the cleaning system also comprising a guide body for guiding the first fluid and the second fluid respectively to holes for spraying the first fluid and openings for spraying the second fluid. The guide body of the cleaning system according to the invention comprises a first supply portion, configured to be connected to a source of the second fluid, and a second distribution portion comprising pipes for conveying the second fluid that lead to the openings for spraying it, and a pipe for distributing the first fluid arranged substantially perpendicular to the pipes for conveying the second fluid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper frame (10) comprising a device (24), in particular an aerodynamic deflector, for dis-pensing and/or spraying liquid, comprising at least one liquid flow channel (26), a longitudinal end (27) of which opens on an end face (28) of the device (24), a plug (40) for closing off the longitudinal end (27) of the liquid flow channel (26), which is inserted inside a longitudinal end section (27) of said channel (26), and a tip (30) arranged opposite the end face (28) of the device (24), characterised in that the closing plug (40) is a separate component from the tip (30), such as a spherical ball, such that the tip (30) and the plug (40) together ensure the closing off of the longitudinal end (27) of the liquid flow channel (26).

Abstract: An optical detection system (100) for a vehicle (1) comprises at least one sensor (4) and a spraying device (5) for spraying a cleaning product onto the glazed surface (21) of this sensor. The sensor (4) is electrically connected to a power-supply and control network (11). According to the invention, the sensor (4) and the spraying device (5) are electrically connected to each other in the aim of controlling the spraying device (5).