Abstract: A windscreen wiper apparatus (10) having at least one wiper blade (14), having at least one heating element (16, 16?) that is arranged on the wiper blade (14), in particular is integrated into the wiper blade (14), having at least one wiper blade adapter (18), and having at least one wiper arm adapter (50) that may be connected to the wiper blade adapter (18) along a longitudinal axis (24) of the wiper blade adapter (18).

Abstract: The invention proposes a wiper blade (10) of a motor vehicle, comprising a heating electrical circuit (30) comprising at least one heating resistive element, which is connected to terminals (36) for supplying electric current, and a component for regulating the electric power supply current, which is a resettable fuse with a positive temperature coefficient (50), known as a PTC fuse. The PTC fuse (50) is, for example, a surface-mounted component, known as a CMS component, which is electrically connected to two belonging electrical connecting areas (44, 46).

Abstract: Flat wiper blade for use in windscreen wiper modules of vehicles, essentially consisting of a wiping rubber in addition to two spring rails, extending in the longitudinal direction of the wiper blade, spaced apart from one another and receiving the wiping rubber in a subsection between them, which each respectively project over the wiping rubber on the wiper blade longitudinal sides and with at least one jet or injection strip provided on one longitudinal side of the wiper blade, having at least one injection or washing duct with a large number of jet or injection openings for application of a washing and cleaning fluid to a vehicle windscreen and which, with use of clip-like fixtures spanning the wiper blade on the upper side of the wiper blade, is retained on the external peripheries of the spring rails.

Abstract: A heated windshield wiper system includes a vehicle has a wiper motor and a windshield. The wiper motor is electrically coupled to the vehicle. A pair of windshield wipers is provided and each of the windshield wipers is movably coupled to the vehicle. Each of the windshield wipers is operationally coupled to the wiper motor. The wiper motor selectively urges each of the windshield wipers across the windshield. Thus, each of the windshield wipers may clear the windshield. A heating unit is coupled to each of the windshield wipers. The heating unit is electrically coupled to the wiper motor. The heating unit selectively heats each of the windshield wipers. Thus, each of the windshield wipers may melt snow and ice from the windshield.

Abstract: A heated wiper assembly has a frame for attachment to a windshield wiper arm of a vehicle and a resilient wiper body on the frame. A cover is mounted to the frame along opposing side edges and includes an apex which is raised relative to the side edges of the cover member to define at least one ramped and air deflecting surface and a hollow passage along the cover. A heating element received in the wiper body includes electrical leads extending through the hollow passage in the cover. A controller of the heating element is supported externally of the cover member. The conductive wires of the heating element are received within a common injection molded sheath. A wiring adapter is mounted in place of a fuse within a vehicle fuse box and includes circuits for ready connection of the heating element to a power source of the vehicle.

Abstract: A heated wiper blade system, comprising a windshield wiper blade, an elongated heating element embedded along the length of the blade, a mounting bracket configured to snap into a wiper arm of a vehicle and into which the wiper blade is securable, and a control unit electrically coupled to the heating element and configured to provide a current to the heating element.

Abstract: The heating device is suitable for assembly with an element (3) supporting a wiper blade and comprises an element of longitudinal main axis (4) suitable for mounting inside a housing (5) of the support element (3) so as to form a spine. A heating element (13) is positioned on a bottom face of the spine-forming element (4). The spine-forming element (4) comprises at least one bushing (20) for the passage of electrical conduction means (19) in order to provide an electrical power supply for the heating element (13).

Abstract: Heating device (20) that is able to be mounted on a support frame of a windscreen wiper, the heating device (20) having a vertebra (24) that is able to be mounted longitudinally inside the housing in the support frame; at least one heating element (25) disposed on the vertebra (24); an electrical connector (26) comprising an electrical connection device; characterized in that the heating device (20) comprises an electrically conductive protruding element (28) in electrical contact with the heating element (25), and in that the heating device (20) is able to prevent the electrical connection device (27) from coming into contact with the heating element (25) before the vertebra (24) is in its final mounted position; and to bring the electrical connection device (27) and the protruding element (28) into contact when the vertebra (24) is in its final mounted position.

Abstract: A heated wiper blade for motor vehicles includes an elongated flexible beam and a heating element extending along the beam. The heating element may be configured to provide increased heat at the central portion of the blade and at the opposite ends of the blade. The heating element is comprised of an electrical conductor material that varies the amperage drawn between hot and cold ambient temperature operation. The flexible beam may include curved end portions and a flat or reduced curvature central portion. The heating element is preferably covered and sealed off to prevent loss of heat energy.

Abstract: A windscreen wiper heating element for motor vehicle is disclosed. The heating element includes a circuit having a heating electrical conductor and a support of that circuit. The circuit includes a first loop, the ends of which are connected to electrical power supply terminals, and at least one second loop, the ends of which are connected to said terminals and the length and/or the section of the conductor of this loop is different from that or those of the conductor of the first loop.

Abstract: The heating device is suitable for assembly with an element (3) supporting a wiper blade and comprises an element of longitudinal main axis (4) suitable for mounting inside a housing (5) of the support element (3) so as to form a spine. A heating element (13) is positioned on a bottom face of the spine-forming element (4). The spine-forming element (4) comprises at least one bushing (20) for the passage of electrical conduction means (19) in order to provide an electrical power supply for the heating element (13).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for melting frost and/or rime and/or ice and/or snow on the window of a motor vehicle using a wiper blade (1) arranged so as to provide heat to the window (2) according to a melting cycle associated with an upward phase or falling phase of the blade, the method comprising the step of causing heat to provided to the window (2) by means of the wiper blade (1) such that said provision of heat melts the frost and/or rime and/or ice and/or snow on the window (2) of the vehicle, wherein said provision can be carried out in particular by radiating heat or spraying a heated liquid.

Abstract: Heating device (20) that is able to be mounted on a support frame of a windscreen wiper, the heating device (20) having a vertebra (24) that is able to be mounted longitudinally inside the housing in the support frame; at least one heating element (25) disposed on the vertebra (24); an electrical connector (26) comprising an electrical connection device; characterized in that the heating device (20) comprises an electrically conductive protruding element (28) in electrical contact with the heating element (25), and in that the heating device (20) is able to prevent the electrical connection device (27) from coming into contact with the heating element (25) before the vertebra (24) is in its final mounted position; and to bring the electrical connection device (27) and the protruding element (28) into contact when the vertebra (24) is in its final mounted position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a longitudinal substrate for wiper for motor vehicle, comprising: a longitudinal guide (2; 25) to receive a spline (3) of said wiper, and wiping blade fixation means to maintain the wiping blade (5) of said wiper, characterized in that the longitudinal substrate comprises at least one holder (18; 23; 24; 29) configured to maintain at least one heating element (15) of the wiper. It also relates to a wiper comprising such a longitudinal substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to an accessory for wiper of motor vehicle comprising at least one heating channel (16; 16a, 16b) for receiving a heating element of the wiper, characterized in that said accessory (6; 10; 26) is made of a first part (17; 27) movable with respect to a second part (18; 28) in order to open said at least one heating channel (16; 16a, 16b) longitudinally. This invention also relates to a wiper of motor vehicle comprising such accessory.

Abstract: Heating device including at least one vertebra (3) adapted to be mounted longitudinally in at least one housing of a windscreen wiper, the so-called upper face (13) of the vertebra (3) facing the actuator arm in the assembled position of the wiper and the actuator arm and at least one heating element (2) a first portion (14) of which is on the upper face (13) of the vertebra (3). A second portion (14?) of the heating element (2) is on the lower face (13?) of the vertebra (3), opposite the upper face (13), the first and second portions (14, 14?) of the heating element (2) on the upper face (13) and the lower face (13?) of the vertebra (3) being in electrical contact with each other.

Abstract: A windshield wiper having a unitary structure including: a blade with a spine; at least one drain including a plurality of inlets, integrated with the blade such that the at least one drain is aligned with a flow path of precipitation guided up the blade sidewall. A coupler for connects the at least one drain via tubing to a pump. A system incorporating the windshield wiper and vehicles having the system installed are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper for vehicle windows that comprises structural members comprising at least a longitudinal substrate (10); a stiffening rod (20) arranged as an extension of said substrate (10); a wiping blade (30) attached to said substrate (10); an accessory (40) including at least one tube (42a, 42b) for spraying a washing liquid, said accessory (40) being assembled on said substrate (10). According to the invention, the wiper further includes means (60a, 60b) for heating the washing liquid, said heating means being included in the tubes (42a, 42b) of the accessory (40).

Abstract: A windshield wiper including: a housing including a blade mounted therein; at least one drain tube including a plurality of inlets; and a coupler for coupling the at least one drain tube to a pump. A system incorporating the windshield wiper and vehicles having the system installed are disclosed.

Abstract: Adapter (5) for mounting a windscreen wiper (3) on an arm (1) for actuating said wiper, characterized in that it comprises an electricity conducting device (12).

Abstract: A wiper assembly having a wiper with an inductively heatable portion, and an induction heating device including an induction work coil which is configured to be placed near the wiper to inductively heat the inductively heatable portion. The inductively heatable portion may be in the wiper blade, the wiper arm which supports the blade, or both. The induction work coil may be placed on or near the windshield or other surface which is cleaned by the wiper and may heat the wiper regardless of its position or only when the wiper is at a specific location such as its retracted “rest” position. The wiper assembly may also include a temperature sensor for sensing a current temperature of the wiper and control circuitry associated with the induction heating device for controlling operation of the work coil.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper arm/wiper blade connection between a wiper blade (3, 3a, 3b) and a wiper arm (1) of a windscreen wiper installation for vehicles, comprising a wiper blade adapter (4) which is mounted on the wiper blade for detachably fastening the wiper blade to the wiper arm. The wiper blade is designed as a flat wiper blade and comprises at least one nozzle opening (11.1, 12.1) and/or at least one spray or distribution channel (11, 12) having nozzle openings for applying a cleaning or washing liquid to a vehicle screen on at least one wiper blade longitudinal side.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper device (10) for vehicle windows, in particular for vehicle windscreens, with a wiper arm (11) which carries an adapter (16) on the wiper arm side, which is able to be connected with a wiper blade (20; 20a; 20b; 70) by means of an adapter element (18; 18a) on the wiper blade side, wherein the wiper blade (20; 20a; 20b; 70) has a wiper rubber (21) and at least one carrier rail (26, 27; 71) arranged in the longitudinal direction of the wiper blade (20; 20a; 20b; 70), which is arranged in operative connection with a heating arrangement (28; 28a; 72) having an electrical connection (46; 56, 57; 76). According to the invention, provision is made that the electrical connection (46; 56; 57; 76) of the heating arrangement (28; 28a; 72) is held in a sealing manner in a first plug connector body (48; 54, 55; 77).

Abstract: Flat wiper blade for windscreen wiper modules, having a wiper blade body, which presents at least one wiping rubber (12) forming at least one wiping lip (12.1), presents at least one spring rail (11) in addition to at least one retaining strip (10) on which the wiping rubber (12) is held and which (retaining strip (10)) possesses at least one profile section designed as a hollow profile, in which at least a partial length of the spring rail (11) is accommodated, wherein at least one heating foil (19) is arranged over at least a partial length together with the at least one spring rail (11) in the profile section (10.1) of the retaining strip (10).

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling a wiper blade with heating elements embedded therein and coupled to a wiper arm of a vehicle to wipe a glass surface while moving together with the wiper arm. The method includes: detecting the operation or not of an engine of a vehicle; detecting the external temperature outside of the vehicle; and automatically supplying power to the heating elements based on the detected information on the operation of the engine and the temperature information. A wiper blade with heating elements capable of optimally maintaining a condition of the wiper blade even when the external temperature is low is also provided.

Abstract: A heated windshield wiper apparatus with replaceable blade is disclosed. The blade is fitted with a plurality of individual heating elements, each element disposed proximal to the apex of the blade. Apex blade heating provides not only increased flexibility for the blade in inclement weather, but also windshield warming. Apex heat also provides for the rapid release of wipers frozen to a windshield. The plurality of electrical contacts for the blade insures substantial apparatus function even with the loss of one or even a few of the heating elements or contacts. Blade removal and replacement is provided for by the contact connections of blade to slide.

Abstract: This invention relates to a windshield wiper that generates heat to soften and melt obstructions like ice and snow for improving the wiping function of the wiper.

Abstract: Windshield wiper device, in particular for a motor vehicle, with at least one wiper arm (11) and an engine hood (12) that can be raised in the case of an impact, wherein the at least one wiper arm (11) can be moved in the case of an impact into a position below a windshield (10) or into a position in the area of a wiper field.

Abstract: A heated wiper system including at least one frameless, heated wiper assembly is provided. Each wiper assembly includes a flexible squeegee blade and a pair of spaced flexible backing members. The assembly includes a pair of flexible heaters disposed between the blade and their respective backing member to convert electrical energy from a source of electrical energy (i.e., a battery) into heat. Each heater includes a heating element sufficiently dimensioned to sinuously travel back and forth between the sides of the assembly substantially the entire length of its respective backing member. Wiring connects the battery to the heaters by extending through a sealed center support apparatus which connects the blade, the heaters and elongated resilient spines together between the backing members.

Abstract: A windshield wiper assembly having a windshield wiper blade housing and a windshield wiper blade attached to the windshield wiper blade housing. A heating wire is affixed at one end to a rubber cover on the wiper blade and at another end to an electrical power source, wherein the electrical power source enables the heating wire to heat the wiper blade. A remote control device can be utilized for selectively activating and deactivating the heating wire in heating the wiper blade. Further, the heating wire is positioned externally to an interior or cab of the vehicle, whereby no wiring is required within the interior or cab of the vehicle.

Abstract: A wiper assembly comprises a wiper with an inductively heatable portion; and an induction heating device including an induction work coil which is configured to be placed near the wiper to inductively heat the inductively heatable portion. The inductively heatable portion may be in the wiper blade, the wiper arm which supports the blade, or both. The induction work coil may be placed on or near the windshield or other surface which is cleaned by the wiper and may heat the wiper regardless of its position or only when the wiper is at a specific location such as its retracted “rest” position. The wiper assembly may also include a temperature sensor for sensing a current temperature of the wiper and control circuitry associated with the induction heating device for controlling operation of the work coil.

Abstract: A wiper strip (18) for windshield wipers includes a profile spine (20) and a function part (22) that is connected to the profile spine (20) via a tilting bridge piece (26) and that bears against it in the tilted position. The functional part (22) includes a supporting section (30) that is connected to the profile spine (20) via the first tilting bridge piece (26) and to a wiper wedge (32) via a second tilting bridge piece (28).

Abstract: A windshield wiper and windshield heating combination device for resisting ice and snow accumulation includes an arm assembly and a blade attached to the arm assembly. The blade includes a resiliently elastic material. A heating assembly is coupled to the windshield wiper. The heating assembly includes a heating element that is embedded in, or attached to, and generally extends along a length of the blade. An electrical wire is electrically coupled to the heating element. A power supply is electrically coupled to the electrical wire.

Abstract: A heated windshield wiper assembly having a frame structure, a blade member having a heating element positioned therein and an electrical connection structure to electrically connect the assembly to the power source of a vehicle. A thermostat is interconnected in the electrical connection structure and positioned on the wiper arm of the vehicle. The heating element is positioned within a bore of the blade member and is automatically activated when the thermostat senses a predetermined temperature near and above freezing. The heated windshield wiper assembly of the invention provides increased visibility to the driver of a vehicle during harsh winter conditions because snow and ice buildup is lessened or eliminated by the wiper assembly. The assembly is constructed so that various parts and elements of the wiper assembly are easily removable, so that replacement can be easily accomplished.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for activating heat conductive wires by detecting a rotating angle of a wiper arm, wherein said heat conductive wires Installed on the both side of a wiper blade are activated when the detected rotating angle is smaller than a predetermined angle, so that the accumulated snow is melted away due to the heat emitted from said heat conductive wires.

Abstract: Windshield wiper apparatus and methods in accordance with various embodiments of the instant invention include forming a new edge on a worn wiper blade. The new edge increases the effectiveness of the wiper blade and thus extends the useful life of the wiper blade. An apparatus in accordance with one embodiment of the instant invention can be employed to form the new edge in accordance with one of various methods including trimming a worn edge from the wiper blade as well as molding a new edge onto the worn wiper blade. In accordance with yet another embodiment of the instant invention, a windshield wiper assembly includes a wiper blade and a heating element supported on the windshield wiper assembly, wherein the heating element is configured to heat the wiper blade so as to keep the wiper blade substantially clear of ice, snow and the like during winter driving conditions.

Abstract: A windshield wiper includes a plurality of electrical resistance heater elements. Some of the heater elements are located in the flexible wiper blade body and some of the heater elements are located in a wiper blade back element. The heater elements are spaced apart from each other so heat can be evenly distributed over the entire wiper blade and significant amounts of heat can be generated.

Abstract: A heated wiper system is provided for mounting on a wiper arm of a windshield wiper assembly of a vehicle. A wiper blade selectively mounts on the free end of the wiper arm having a resilient wiper element arranged to slidably receive a heating element therein. A connector selectively mounts the heating element and an associated thermostat to an electrical supply of the system enabling the thermostat and heating element to be replaced independently of the wiper blade. When more that one wiper blade is provided, the respective heating elements preferably have lengths which correspond to the length of the respective wiper elements within which they are mounted. When the heating elements are of different length, a longest one of the heating elements preferably has a lower electrical resistance per unit length thereof than a shortest one of the heating elements. Total electrical resistances of the respective heating elements may thus be substantially equal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for activating heat conductive wires by detecting a rotating angle of a wiper arm, wherein said heat conductive wires installed on the both side of a wiper blade are activated when the detected rotating angle is smaller than a predetermined angle, so that the accumulated snow is melted away due to the heat emitted from said heat conductive wires.

Abstract: A heated windshield wiper assembly is provided which is attachable to the wiper blade carrier arm of a vehicle. The assembly has a wiper blade having an electrical heating element throughout its longitudinal length. The heating element is energized through a thermo-sensor that is activated at a selected temperature and upon oscillation of the wiper arm.