Abstract: A mirror assembly can include a housing, a mirror, and a light source. In certain embodiments, the mirror is rotatable within a support portion of the mirror assembly. In some embodiments, the mirror assembly includes a light pipe configured to emit a substantially constant amount of light along a periphery of the mirror. In some embodiments, the mirror assembly includes a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly can be configured to adjust the amount of emitted light based on the position of a user in relation to the mirror.

Abstract: An endoscope with a rotation drum or a rotation module and an elongated rigid and/or flexible shaft tube which, at a distal end, by means of a bearing fork, rotatably bears the rotation drum about a first axis of rotation, and wherein an optical imaging system is disposed within the rotation drum. The bearing fork here has at least one first fluid conduit and at least one nozzle in order to clean and/or to cool the imaging system.

Abstract: The present disclosure redirects unused condensed liquid water from the HVAC system to the washer fluid system such that the washer fluid tank, which may be relatively small and light, does not have to be topped-off frequently. The washer fluid tank is constantly refilled, and the washer fluid supply does not have to be replenished with clean drinking water as often, preserving this important environmental resource. Vehicle sensor data and/or a mobile application usage algorithm control filling of the washer fluid tank, and optionally periodically add anti-freeze from an adjacent reservoir when necessary to maintain an operable washer fluid system even below 0 degrees C.

Abstract: A side view mirror assembly includes a base frame configured to couple to a bracket that is connected to a vehicle static structure. The base frame interfacing with the bracket through a guide that is at least partially received within a pocket when the base frame is coupled to the bracket. A mirror housing assembly is adjustably supported by the base frame.

Abstract: A sensor protection apparatus includes a first sensor cover movable between a sensor covering position and a first cover waiting position; a second sensor cover movable between the sensor covering position and a second cover waiting position, wherein each of the first and second sensor covers is located at the sensor covering position for protecting the surface of the sensor from being contaminated by foreign matter; and an actuator configured to move the first and second sensor covers such that the first sensor cover and the second sensor cover are alternately located at the sensor covering positions thereof.

Abstract: A sealing profile for embedding into a moulding of curable material, in particular a concrete or plastic moulding, and to a sealing arrangement comprising such a sealing profile. The object of the present invention is to provide a sealing profile for embedding into a moulding of curable material that can be anchored into the moulding in particular such that displacements of the seal in its seat occur to a significantly lesser extent, if at all, when installing or assembling the mouldings. The object is achieved by a sealing profile (1) with a profile region (2) having a profile region surface (4) which is directed towards the moulding (3) after embedding the sealing profile (1), wherein the profile region (2) has, at least in one subregion (6), a non-woven, felted or random fibre layer (5) which is fixedly connected to the sealing profile (1) and which extend beyond the profile region surface (4).

Abstract: A vehicle sensor assembly includes an optical sensor surface, at least two transducers arranged to input energy into the optical surface to produce an energy wave through the optical sensor surface and sense an attribute of an energy wave within the optical sensor surface. A controller arranged to drive the at least two transducers to input energy into the optical surface to produce an energy wave within the optical sensor surface to dislodge debris from the optical sensor surface.

Abstract: A storage system for securing a weapon or valuable item. The storage system has an outer housing assembly including an elongated housing, an arcuate housing door and a handle assembly. The elongated housing has a non-rotatable curved inner structure. The handle assembly rotates the arcuate housing door concentrically about a longitudinal axis and partially within and adjacent to the non-rotatable curved inner structure. A rotational pivot of the handle assembly is aligned with the longitudinal axis and rotates the arcuate housing door about the longitudinal axis between a closed position that prevents access to an internal compartment within the elongated housing, and an open position that provides an access opening of approximately 180 degrees about the longitudinal axis into the internal compartment within the elongated housing.

Abstract: A system includes a base defining an opening. The system includes a pair of gaskets supported by the base, the opening disposed between the gaskets. The system includes a pair of pads supported by the base, the gaskets disposed between the pads. The system includes a transparent shield supported by the base and movable between a first position and a second position, the shield abutting one of the pads in the first position and the other of the pads in the second position.

Abstract: A storage system having an outer housing assembly including an elongated housing with a curved structure and a cylindrical housing secured adjacent to the curved structure partially within the elongated housing. The cylindrical housing rotates between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, access to the internal compartment within the cylindrical housing is prevented. In the open position, an access opening into the internal compartment within the cylindrical housing is provided. A locking mechanism is provided in the cylindrical housing to prevent rotation or permit rotation of the cylindrical housing when the locking mechanism is in a locked position or an unlocked position respectively. In the locked position, the locking mechanism prevents the cylindrical housing from rotating into the open position.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a windshield cleaning system including a computer in electronic communication with a windshield wiper controller, an image device, a fluid applicator, and a fluid heater. The system captures and compares a pre-spray image with a post-spray image, the post spray image acquired after actuating the fluid applicator and before actuating the windshield wiper. The comparison is performed by the computer to determined potential conditions with the windshield cleaning system.

Abstract: A laparoscope comprises an elongated insertion tube having an open distal end. Optical means are provided for conducting an optical image of a target. The optical means includes an objective lens. A transparent sphere houses the lens. The sphere is rotatably disposed in the distal end of the tube such that a portion of the sphere protrudes from the tube. A ring-shaped wiper is fixed to the distal end of the tube for circumferentially engaging the sphere. Means are disposed in the tube for rotating the sphere, wherein the wiper removes debris and fluids from the surface of the sphere as the sphere rotates.

Abstract: An automatic integrated automobile windshield wiper lifting device includes a driver unit, which includes, in the interior thereof, a driving element and a power supply. The driving element has an end to which a first driving body is mounted. A control element is arranged at a predetermined location of the driver unit. A lifting unit is mounted at a predetermined location of the driver unit. The lifting unit has an end at which a support element is arranged. The lifting unit includes therein a second driving body. The support element is coupled to the second driving body. The first driving body and the second driving body mate each other. An activator is arranged at a predetermined location of the lifting unit.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Disclosed therein is a sliding window having a cleaning unit. The sliding window includes: window panes having an inside window pane and an outside window pane; a window frame on which the window panes are mounted in a slidable manner; a vermin screen mounted at an outdoor side of the outside window pane; and a cleaning unit vertically mounted on a fixing side MC (Middle Closing) of the outside window pane or a screen side MC of the vermin screen in a longitudinal direction, wherein in the case that the cleaning unit is mounted at the fixing side MC of the outside window pane, the cleaning unit cleans the outside of the inside window pane while the inside window pane slides, and in the case that the cleaning unit is mounted at the screen side MC of the vermin screen, the cleaning unit cleans the outside of the outside window pane while the outside window pane slides.

Abstract: A device for cleansing vehicle door glass to stably secures a driver's view by raising and lowering the door glass and effectively removing a glass contaminant. The device may include a carrier plate coupled with a glass module of a vehicle door, a guide rail, to which the carrier plate is coupled for guiding upward and downward movement, a rail pushing module coupled to a door inner panel while closely contacting an upper portion of the guide rail, for selectively pushing the guide rail toward a door outer panel or pulling the guide rail to return the guide rail, a regulator which moves the carrier plate upward and downward with a wire connected with the carrier plate, and a clean protrusion which protrudes toward an inside of the door from a center portion of an outbelt attached to an upper end of the door outer panel.

Abstract: A device for cleansing vehicle door glass to stably secures a driver's view by raising and lowering the door glass and effectively removing a glass contaminant. The device may include a carrier plate coupled with a glass module of a vehicle door, a guide rail, to which the carrier plate is coupled for guiding upward and downward movement, a rail pushing module coupled to a door inner panel while closely contacting an upper portion of the guide rail, for selectively pushing the guide rail toward a door outer panel or pulling the guide rail to return the guide rail, a regulator which moves the carrier plate upward and downward with a wire connected with the carrier plate, and a clean protrusion which protrudes toward an inside of the door from a center portion of an outbelt attached to an upper end of the door outer panel.

Abstract: A set of wiper blade assemblies built into a fixed frame and along the edge of a movable planar surface whereby the opening and closing of a movable panel engages both the wipers to wipe two parallel planar surfaces. The fixed wiper mounted to the frame squeegees water and particles away when the movable plane or door is slid opened or closed. Simultaneously, the movable panel with a mounted wiper serves to wipe the other parallel planar surface. Another embodiment has more than two wiper assemblies mounted along the edge of two or more planar surfaces and a fixed wiper across the frame whereby moving any of the movable plane engages all the wipers to wipe water and particles away from the planar surfaces. Another embodiment has one fixed wiper assembly mounted from the top to the bottom of the frame whereby moving a single plane engages the wiper to wipe the surface of the single panel.

Abstract: A window wiper system featuring a first wiper component for wiping a side door window and a side mirror component featuring a means of wiping its mirrored surface. The first wiper component features a first wiper arm and blade pivotally attached to the side door of and a first motor for oscillating the first wiper blade in a first and second direction across the window. The side mirror component features a base having a front panel with a mirrored surface, a pivot arm attached to a first gear on the front panel, a motor operatively connected to the first gear, and a second wiper blade pivotally attached to the pivot arm, when the pivot arm is pivoted in the first or second direction the second wiper blade is moved over the mirrored surface.

Abstract: A window cleaning system includes a control panel that has independently operable switches electrically coupled thereto. A reservoir for housing window washing fluid is nested within an engine compartment. Power operated pumps are mated to the control panel and are in fluid communication with the reservoir. Fluid dispensing assemblies are conjoined to the pumps and are independently activated for soaking a unique vehicle door window. Fluid wiping implements are situated above the fluid dispensing assemblies and cooperate with the fluid dispensing assemblies for automatically removing excess fluid from the door windows. Collection bins include funnels attached to a top surface thereof that receive and store runoff fluids from the door windows. The collection bins include plugs connected thereto for draining runoff water outwardly and away from the vehicle doors. Filters are seated subjacent to the funnels for preventing debris from being deposited into the collection bins.

Abstract: A power-actuated closure system is disclosed. The system includes a power-actuated closure panel having a leading edge. One or more non-contact optical sensing system(s) is/are affixed to the power-actuated closure panel. The sensing system is adapted to detect the presence of an obstruction in proximity to and in advance of the leading edge of the closure panel. The system also includes a control system that selectively controls the motion of the closure panel in response to signals received from the sensing system.

Abstract: An automobile side window wiper includes a fix base fixed on a side window, a transmission device installed on the fix base, a connect rod, and a wiper. The fix base has a shaft hole, and the transmission device has a motor, a rotary shaft extending from one side and further in the shaft hole of the fix base. The connect rod is connected to the rotary shaft, and the wiper is fitted around the connect rod, having a wiping surface contacting the side window glass. The fix base is fixed on a connect base of a rearview mirror. The wiper is moved by the transmission device to swing up and down, sweeping off raindrops on the side window glass, with the outer end portion bent and resting on an extension of the connect base so that the wiper can be received in the connect base when not used.

Abstract: A side window washing device has a washing unit positioned on each side of the side window and coupled to an interior section of a door frame of the vehicle. The washing unit is capable of dispensing a liquid and moving to clean the side window. A driving unit is coupled to the washing unit. The driving unit is used for dispensing the liquid through the washing unit and for moving the washing unit. A drying unit is positioned above each washing unit and coupled to the interior section of a door frame. The drying unit is used for removing any liquid remaining on the side window.

Abstract: A cowl grille structure for positioning in a space between a lower edge of a motor vehicle windshield and a rear edge of a motor vehicle hood. In one embodiment the cowl grille structure includes a molded main body planar leaf screen portion, a washer fluid channel extending along the main body portion and molded integrally with the main body portion, and mounting structure molded integrally with the main body portion for receiving a windshield washer nozzle member with the nozzle member in fluid communication with the integral channel whereby windshield washer fluid may be delivered to the nozzle member through the integral channel. In a second embodiment the washer fluid channel is defined by a molding positioned along the rear edge of the main body leaf screen portion between the rear edge of the main body portion and the lower edge of the windshield.

Abstract: A cleaning device for the wings (1, 2) of sliding windows or doors which overlap each other by their front ends in the closed position and which have edge sections (4, 7, 8, 11; 4′, 7′, 8′, 11′) embracing a glasswork (3, 3′), with at least the outer wing (1) being configured as a sliding wing mounted to be displaceable in a stationary framework (5) on the front-side edge section (4), facing the inner wing (2), as well as stationarily on the stationary framework (5) on the outer side of the outer sliding wing (1) close to the front side thereof, if the latter is in the closed position, facing the outer sliding wing (1), a respective cleaning ledge (18, 26) is attached which comprises at least one wiper ledge (19, 20) of a length corresponding to the height of the glasswork (3; 3′) of the associated wing (2, 1) as well as a cleaning liquid duct (24) connected to a supply duct (27, 28); each cleaning liquid duct (24) is connected with a pump (29) arranged in the stationary fra

Abstract: A wiper drive apparatus includes a drive gear rotated by a motor, a lead frame carried on a cover attachable to the motor or motor gear and including a circumferentially of discrete conductive traces, and a park switch bridge rotatably mounted on the cover and carrying a circumferentially of spaced contacts, each slidable over conductive traces to open and close a circuit to the drive motor as the park switch bridge is engaged by and rotated by the drive gear. Each contact is carried on a beam projecting from a circumferentially of radially extending arms forming the park switch bridge. A drive pin carried on the drive gear engages successive arms to rotate the park switch bridge 90° for each revolution of the drive gear to bring a different contact into electrical connection with the conductive traces without requiring additional tooling for the lead frame or the park switch bridge itself.