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: 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 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: 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 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).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning device (1) for a detection system (2) in a vehicle, comprising an air circuit (4) and a liquid circuit (7) configured to spray air and liquid on the detection system (2), the cleaning device (1) comprising a first chamber (6) and a second chamber (9). The first chamber (6) is configured to be filled by one of air and liquid, whereas the second chamber (9) is configured to be filled by the other one of said air and liquid. The total volume of the first and second chambers (6, 9) is fixed, and the cleaning device (1) is configured to vary the volume of one of the first and second chambers (6, 9) so as to change the pressure in the other one of the first and second chambers (6, 9).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stator for an electric motor, comprising a stator body comprising a plurality of teeth extending between an outer part and an inner part of the stator body; a plurality of coils configured to be respectively wound around the plurality of teeth between the outer part and the inner part of the stator body; characterized in that the stator also comprises at least one first connection frame disposed on the inner part of the stator body and configured to provide electrical connections between the coils.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for cleaning at least one optical surface of a vehicle, including at least one rod which extends mainly along a longitudinal elongation axis. The rod including an element for spraying a cleaning fluid and a wiper blade configured to wipe the optical surface. The device further including at least one actuation means driven to move the rod in a first longitudinal direction of movement parallel to the longitudinal elongation axis, and in a second longitudinal direction of movement opposite to the first longitudinal direction of movement. The device additionally includes at least one means for limiting and/or compensating for at least one return force exerted on the rod.

Abstract: A cleaning method (1) for cleaning a glazed surface (20) of a vehicle (2), said vehicle (2) comprising a cleaning device (21) comprising a wiping system (210) with at least one spray device for spraying a liquid (Lq), characterized in that said cleaning method (1) involves verifying (E1) a first condition (C1) that the current season (sc) is spring or summer, verifying (E2) a second condition (C2) which is the probability (pb) of there being insect strike (is) on said glazed surface (20), and verifying (E3) a third condition (C3) that said vehicle (2) is stopped. If all of the conditions (C) are met, then activating (E4) the cleaning device to begin a cleaning cycle (Cy), and executing (E5) the cleaning cycle (Cy) using said cleaning device (21).

Abstract: An adapter (1) for securing a wiper on an arm of a wiper system, the adapter (1) extending in a longitudinal direction (L), the adapter (1) being configured to be fitted such as to rotate on a connector of the wiper around an axis of rotation transverse to the longitudinal direction (L), the adapter (1) comprising at least one lateral wall (10) and one upper wall (12), the lateral wall (10) and the upper wall (12) participating in defining an inner volume of the adapter (1), the adapter (1) comprising an inner wall (20) extending at least partly into the inner volume of the adapter (1), the adapter (1) comprises a locking device (22) which is designed to render the adapter integral longitudinally relative to the arm of the wiper system, the locking device being fitted such as to pivot on the upper wall around an axis of pivoting.

Abstract: A process (1) for de-icing a glazed surface (20) of a vehicle (2) is disclosed. A de-icing device (21) includes a wiper system (210) with at least one device for spraying a liquid (L, Lq), and is used to perform a method involving verification (E1) of a primary condition (C1) according to which the ignition (Cc) of the said vehicle (2) is activated, verification (E2) of a secondary condition (C2) according to which the exterior temperature (t) is below a temperature threshold (Th1), verification (E3) of a tertiary condition (C3) according to which a demisting function (fd) is activated; and when all of the conditions are fulfilled, then activation (E4) of the de-icing device (21) in order to start a de-icing cycle (Cy). The de-icing cycle (Cy) comprising spraying by the device for spraying of the liquid (L, Lq) onto the glazed surface (20).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wiping device for a detection system of a vehicle, including a wiper blade, a wiper arm, a motor unit and a drive unit. The drive unit includes a guidance block which carries the wiper arm, and which is inserted in a guidance frame, and a plurality of belt wheels. At least one drive belt wheel is driven in a rotational motion by the motor unit. The drive unit further includes a belt which is driven by the belt wheels and moves the guidance block according to a rectilinear motion.

Abstract: Wiper blade for a wiping system, in particular for wiping a camera of a motor vehicle, the wiper blade comprising a connection device suitable for releasable connection to a drive shaft of the wiper blade, said connection device comprising a first orientation which allows mounting/dismounting relative to a drive shaft, and a second orientation which does not allow such mounting/dismounting.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning device for cleaning at least one optical system of a vehicle, comprising an actuator which has an actuator body which delimits a chamber, a piston with the ability to move in the chamber, and a rod connected to the piston, one end of the rod emerging from the actuator body, said rod comprising at least one cleaning-fluid-spraying element formed at the end of the rod, the rod comprising at least one cleaning-fluid circulation duct which connects the chamber to said at least one spraying element, characterized in that the cleaning device comprises at least one switch activated according to the position of the piston.

Abstract: A connection device (1) for connecting a wiper blade to a driving arm for a vehicle is disclosed. At least one connector is configured to be secured to the wiper blade. The connection device (1) comprises a base adapter (25) and at least one complementing adapter (26, 27), this base adapter (25) being equipped with at least one pivot member (50) connecting it to the connector (24), the base adapter (25) being configured to connect this connector (24) to a first type of driving arm, the base adapter (25) bearing at least one reference, the complementing adapter (26, 27) bearing at least one marking, a combination of the base adapter (25) and the complementing adapter (26, 27) generating a code visually associated with another type of driving arm, different from the first type of driving arm, from a combination of the reference and the marking.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection device (1) for a vehicle, intended to connect a wiper blade to a driving arm, comprising at least one connector configured to be secured to the wiper blade (12) and at least two adapters (25, 29), one of the adapters (25) being configured for connecting the connector (24) to a first type of driving arm, and a combination of the two adapters (25, 29) being configured for connecting the connector to a second type of driving arm (59), characterized in that each of these adapters (25, 29) comprises a locking member (85, 89) configured to lock the combination of the two adapters to the second type of driving arm (59), these locking members (85, 89) being superposed in order to secure the combination of the two adapters (25, 29) to the second type of driving arm (59).