Abstract: An assembling operation of a wiper motor is facilitated. An output shaft and a gear shaft of the sector gear part are connected by a swinging plate. A first slidable contact member is mounted on a tip of the output shaft, and a second slidable contact part is mounted on a tip of the gear shaft. Since these slidably contact with a cover, axial-directional movement of the respective shafts is restricted. In addition, a provisional holding part having a leg part extending in an axial direction and a claw part protruding from the leg part is formed integrally with the second slidable contact part, and the sector gear part and the swinging part are sandwiched between the claw part and the second slidable contact part, whereby the motive power conversion member and the swinging plate are provisionally held.

Abstract: By reducing thickness of a slidable contact member which is attached to an output shaft and a sector gear part and slidably contacts with a gear case, a wiper motor is downsized. A motive power conversion member comprises: an arm part rotatably connected to the worm wheel; and a sector gear part meshing with the output gear, wherein a gear shaft of the sector gear part is swingably supported with respect to the output shaft by a swinging plate. A first slidable contact member is mounted on a tip of the output shaft, and a second slidable contact part which is formed separately from the first slidable contact member is attached to a tip of the gear shaft, wherein the first slidable contact member and the second slidable contact part slidably contact with a cover of the gear case.

Abstract: A vehicle wiper controller includes a wiper drive circuit which drives a wiper. An operation switch is manipulated in a plurality of manipulation directions or to a plurality of operation mode positions when a manipulation force is applied thereto. A wiper operation control unit electronically controls the operation of the wiper and sets the wiper to an operation mode corresponding to the manipulation of the operation switch. A control signal hold circuit, discrete from the wiper operation control unit, transmits a control signal to the wiper drive circuit when the operation switch is manipulated in a predetermined first manipulation direction or when the operation switch is manipulated to a predetermined first operation mode position. The control signal hold circuit sets a hold state for holding the transmission state of the control signal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper system with a wiper drive (1), which is comprised of a wiper motor (2) and a gear (3). A wiper arm shaft (14) for a wiper arm (19) can be driven via the output shaft (5) of the gear (3). Linking points (31, 32, 33) for accommodating the wiper drive (1) on a surface (24, 40) are arranged in the housing area (7) of the wiper drive (1). The linking points (31, 32, 33) of the wiper drive (1) each feature a decoupling element (41, 42, 43), in which fastening elements (55) to mount the wiper drive (1) either on a vehicle body (24) or on a screw-down surface (40) are accommodated.

Abstract: A windshield wiper has a rubber blade, an inner frame being mounted on the rubber blade, an beam being mounted on the inner frame, multiple clips being mounted respectively through the beam, multiple spoilers being mounted on the beam, two end caps being mounted respectively around the ends of the inner frame, the beam and the spoiler and a connector assembly being mounted securely on the beam and between two adjacent spoilers. The inner frame holds the rubber blade firmly. The clips hold the beam stably on the inner frame. Therefore, the rubber blade is connected firmly with other components of the windshield wiper, will not deform or deteriorate easily and has improved lifespan.

Abstract: The invention relates to a windscreen wiping device (10), particularly for a motor vehicle, having a support (12) which is particularly constructed in a substantially tubular shape. A drive unit (34) with a housing (36) is arranged on the support (12), said housing having a holder (38). According to the invention, the support (12) has a section (42) which is substantially H-shaped in cross section for fastening to the holder (38).

Abstract: A wiper device includes a link member to which a driving force from a wiper motor is transmitted; a pivot shaft which has serrated portions formed at both ends thereof being secured to the link member at one end thereof; a lever portion which is secured to the other end of the pivot shaft; a wiper arm which is connected to an end of the lever portion divided from an axis of the pivot shaft; a link securing hole portion which is formed in the link member to which the one serrated portion being secured; and a lever securing hole portion which is formed in the lever portion to which the other serrated portion being secured.

Abstract: The invention relates to a window wiper device (1) for motor vehicles, in particular for rear windscreen wipers with a wiper motor which is inserted into a housing base body (20), and a pole housing (10). The pole housing (10) is embodied free of seams over a portion of the circumference.

Abstract: A windshield wiper device (10), in particular for a motor vehicle, with at least one drive element (16) having an output shaft (28), which drive element is to be fastened to the vehicle body (26), and at least two fastening elements (22), which are able to engage in receptacle openings (24) on the vehicle body (26) and each having at least one damping element (36) for damping mechanical vibrations. It is proposed that the damping element (36) is firmly connected to the fastening element (22) and can be inserted into the receptacle openings (24) in a first assembly direction (30) and via a rotational movement in a second assembly direction (32) transverse to the first edge (80) of the receptacle opening (24) overlaps with a slot (40), wherein the slot (40) is arranged in a component (38, 64), which has a surface that is hard relative to the damping element (36) and is firmly connected to the damping element (36).

Abstract: A windshield wiper device (10), in particular for a motor vehicle, is proposed, with at least one wiper bearing (14), which includes a bearing housing (24), [and] a wiper shaft (22), which is positioned in the bearing housing (24) and bears a wiper arm (28) on a first end (26). An element (42), which axially fixes the wiper shaft (22), is radially attachable to the wiper shaft (22).

Abstract: Initiation of coupling between an input disk and a clutch disk at a maximum rotational coupling force without making relative rotation between the input disk and the clutch disk is enabled only when the output shaft is placed in a single engageable point within a normal reciprocal angular range of the output shaft. When a load applied to the output shaft is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the input disk and the clutch disk are decoupled from one another, so that the relative rotation is made between the input disk and the clutch disk.

Abstract: In an articulated connection between a wiper lever and a wiper lever support which can be fixed to a wiper shaft, comprising articulation parts on the wiper lever and on the wiper lever support, a hinge pin on a first articulation part and at least one mounting opening on a second articulation part for receiving the hinge pin, the mounting opening is open at the side in an edge region in order to allow the second articulation part to be pushed radially onto the mounting pin, and specifically in an axis direction running radially with respect to the axis of the mounting opening, said axis direction being oriented transversely to the longitudinal extent of the wiper lever.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for adjusting a wiping angle (?1, ?2) between a park position and a reversal position (28, 30) of a wiper lever (16, 18) of a windshield wiper system for a motor vehicle with at least one wiper lever (18) whose park position or reversal position (30) runs approximately parallel to an A pillar (14) of a vehicle body, which laterally delimits a windshield (10), wherein the wiping angle (?2) is adjusted by means of an eccentric ball pivot (60), which is arranged on a free end of a driving crank (54) and connects the same to a motor crank (52) in an articulated manner by means of an articulated rod (42), while the other end of the driving crank (54) sits on a drive shaft (56) in a rotationally fixed manner, said drive shaft driving a fastening part (58) of the wiper lever (18).

Abstract: A wiper apparatus has an operation lever of which one end portion is rotatably equipped, a wiper arm is attached to another end portion of the operation lever, and a covering member which covers a base portion side of the wiper arm and the operation lever, in which an operation hole is formed in a vertical wall of the covering member to allow a base portion of the wiper arm to penetrate through.

Abstract: The invention relates to a windshield wiper system for motor vehicles, comprising at least one assembly (4) containing a wiper motor and at least three securing elements (5, 5?, 10) that are secured to three securing points, arranged in a triangle. At least one securing element comprises a U-shaped lug (10) that is inserted or hung into a bracket-type seat (11) on a supporting structure.

Abstract: A squeegee holder including a self-cleaning sliding mechanism, a squeegee blade, two end caps at each end of the squeegee blade. The end caps include a flange and a hole. Two actuating motors are attached to the flanges, the motors include drive shafts pointing downwards. A wiper blade is attached to a blade mount slidable along the squeegee blade and a drill rod is secured at each end with press fittings into the holes in the end caps.

Abstract: Providing an opposite type wiper apparatus which can prevent interference of each wiper blade even if reference position data is lost. When at least one of reference position data memory sections is in abnormal condition, angle range calculation sections correct operation angle ranges of a DR-side and an AS-side wiper motor so as to shift an upper and a lower reversal positions of a DR-side and an AS-side wiper blade toward storage positions, and so as to make a correction value from the AS-side angle range calculation section larger than a correction value from the DR-side angle range calculation section. Therefore, even when reference position data individually memorized in reference position data memory sections are lost, the DR-side and the AS-side wiper blades can be prevented from interfering each other.

Abstract: A wiper apparatus (1) includes: a wiper blade (2a) driven by a motor (3a); and a wiper blade (2b) driven by a motor (3b). The motors (3a, 3b) are drive-controlled by control microcomputers (5a, 5b), respectively. The control microcomputers (5a, 5b) are connected to each other through a communication line (7). While exchanging position information of the wiper blades (2a, 2b) through the communication line (7), the control microcomputers (5a, 5b) synchronously drive the motors (3a, 3b) on the basis of a position relationship between both of the wiper blades. In the case where a communication abnormality occurs when the position relationship between the wiper blades (2a, 2b) is in a normal state, the wiper blade (2b) is stopped after reaching a lower turning position. In the case where the communication abnormality occurs in a state where the position relationship between the blades (2a, 2b) is inverted, the blade (2b) is stopped after reaching an upper turning position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wiper assembly capable of minimizing the slant of a connecting rod interposed between wiper driving arms and a motor-driven arm by positioning the wiper driving arm to the substantially same height with the motor-driven arm. Further, the wiper assembly is capable of preventing water or other contaminants from entering a gap between a wiper arm shaft and a wiper driving arm by employing a cap covering the wiper driving arm and the wiper arm shaft, thereby effectively preventing wiper arm assembly malfunction that is caused by the entry of water or contaminants. The cap engages with the wiper arm shaft through a thread formed inside thereof.

Abstract: Wiper system for vehicle windows, in particular for vehicle windscreens, with at least one wiper shaft which is mounted in a wiper shaft bearing and can be driven by a wiper drive, with a wiper arm end which is fastened to the wiper shaft end protruding from a vehicle body, and with an axial securing element for securing the wiper shaft against axial displacement, wherein the axial securing element releases the wiper shaft for axial yielding in the event of the wiper shaft and/or the wiper arm end being subjected to an external application of force which exceeds a release force.

Abstract: The invention relates to a windscreen wiper drive arrangement (1) having a drive shaft (4), extending out of a gear mechanism housing (3), for a windscreen wiper, in which the drive shaft (4) is guided axially through a protective sleeve (15) which is sealed with respect to the drive shaft (4) by means of at least one inner sealing element (18) and with respect to a vehicle component (11) by means of at least one outer sealing element. The invention provides for the protective sleeve (15) to be secured to the gear mechanism housing in order to protect said protective sleeve against axial movement in the direction of the vehicle component (11) and/or against rotational movement relative to the gear mechanism housing (3) by frictional engagement and/or by means of at least one separate securing element (25).

Abstract: A wiper support shaft supports a wiper, which wipes a windshield glass. The wiper support shaft projects outward through an opening of a cowl louver that is placed on a vehicle front side of the windshield glass. A four-bar linkage drives the wiper support shaft to move the wiper support shaft in the opening of the cowl louver in such a manner that a wiping range of the wiper, which is installed to the wiper support shaft, changes on the windshield glass. A covering member is supported by the wiper support shaft at a location inside the cowl louver to limit direct viewing of the four-bar linkage through the opening of the cowl louver.

Abstract: The invention starts from a wiper blade (20) of a windshield wiper with a wiper strip support (22) and wiper strip (24), which feature end caps (28) on their ends, whose inner cross-sectional profile is adapted to the cross-sectional profile of the wiper strip support (22). It is proposed that a guide rib (42, 48, 50) running transverse to the longitudinal direction (58) of the wiper blade (20) and having a guide surface (44, 54) be formed laterally on at least one of the end caps (28).

Abstract: A disengageable arrangement for connecting a windscreen-wiper arm to a drive shaft driven in rotation about its longitudinal axis has a device solidly attached to the arm and providing the connection of the arm, and the drive shaft in the normal operating position of the windscreen wiper. The device is deformable under an effect of a torque applied to the arm greater than that exerted by said drive shaft, and is capable of being placed back in the normal operating position by locked relative positioning of the arm and the drive shaft. There is a single locked relative position of the arm and the drive shaft. The deformable device has at least two stacked elastic blades. The ends of each stacked elastic blade solidly are attached to the arm. Each of the at least two stacked elastic blades has a locking part inserted in a stopping part solidly attached to the drive shaft.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for adjusting the angular travel of a motor vehicle wiper mechanism, comprising a connecting rod and a crank, wherein the crank includes a body which extends longitudinally in a substantially horizontal plane, which is articulated at one first end about a vertical axis (A), and which is articulated at a second end to the connecting rod, comprising a step which consists in adjusting the angular travel by modifying the distance between the first and the second articulated ends of the crank. The invention is characterized in that the adjusting step consists in modifying the length of a longitudinal section of the body of the crank.

Abstract: A wiper blade assembly has a resilient wiper element with a crown having lengthwise grooves and a tip for wiping a window. An arcuate metal flexor has inner edges disposed in the grooves of the crown and outer edges. An elongate cover has an upper wall and a pair of flanges curled inwardly in spaced relation from the upper wall to provide elongate channels. The outer edges of the flexor are disposed in the channels. The connector is configured for attachment to a wiper arm, and has a lower surface with a pair of flanges curled in spaced relation from the lower surface to provide opposite facing pockets that slidingly receive the cover flanges therein. A projection on one of the connector or the cover is received in an opening of the other of the connector or the cover to lock the connector to the cover.

Abstract: The invention concerns an arrangement for mounting a single-piece windscreen wiper arm (10) on a head (12) driving the arm (10) in a reciprocating sweeping movement, wherein the arm (10) comprises a first mounting end (10a) which is connected to the driving head (12) so as to transmit the sweeping forces driving the arm (10) and wherein the first end (10a) of the arm (10) is mounted mobile relative to the driving head (12) between a lowered wiping position wherein the blade is pressed against the glass pane and a raised position wherein the blade is spaced apart from the glass pane. The invention is characterized in that it comprises means for locking the first end (10a) of the arm (10) in lowered position, which are adapted to change state when a lifting force is exerted on the arm (10), to enable the first end (10a) of the arm (10) to be moved towards the raised position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drive device (10), especially for a window wiping device, comprising at least one shaft (13). Until now, only stop mechanisms which are very complicated in terms of production are known, with which a wiper arm can be blocked in the idle position thereof. In order to reduce this complexity, the inventive drive device comprises a strip and/or a cord which can be wound around the at least one shaft (13) with a defined tension.

Abstract: The invention relates to a damping device, in particular for mounting a support plate (10) comprising a cylindrical damper unit (12) with a main axis (A) that comprises a top radial flange (20s) and a bottom radial flange (20i) which are cylindrical and each of which is accommodated by one side in a horizontal plate (18) of the plate (10), wherein the plate (10) comprises at least one cylindrical flange (26s, 26i) supported by the horizontal plate (18) which extends opposite the outer cylindrical surface (20e) of an associated flange (20s, 20i). characterised in that the flange ring (26s, 26i) comprises a concave inner cylindrical surface (26a) which is capable of resting radially against a convex outer cylindrical surface (20e) of the flange (20s, 20i), in at least one overall horizontal direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a windscreen wiper device, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one shaft (13) that is mounted in a gear housing. The windscreen wiper devices that are known from prior art have gear housings that require a large amount of space. To provide a smaller gear housing, one end of the shaft or shafts (13) can be mounted in the gear housing (11) and the other end in a gear housing cover (12).

Abstract: Disclosed is a windshield wiper device (10), comprising a wiper bearing (16) which is essentially composed of a molded tube (18) that can be fastened to a motor vehicle by means of a fastening element (20). A wiper shaft (22) to which a wiper lever can be fastened is positioned in the molded tube (18). A predetermined breaking point (32) is provided on the fastening element (20) in such a way that the wiper bearing (16) is able to dip into the interior of the motor vehicle in case a defined and essentially axial force acts on the wiper shaft (22). The predetermined breaking point (32) is embodied as a hole in this case.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper system for the front windscreens of motor vehicles. Said system comprises at least one wiper blade, which can be guided over the front windscreen (4) on a pivotable wiper arm (11), at least one bearing part (1) that can be pivoted about an axis (5), at least one fixing part (10) that can be connected to the bearing part (1) in a non-torsional manner and at least one single-axis articulation that connects the wiper arm (11) to the fixing part (10). The position of the connection between the bearing part (1) and fixing part (10) lies in the vicinity of the axis (5) about which the bearing part (1) is pivoted.

Abstract: A motor bracket to which a wiper motor is fixed, and a DR side pivot holder are coupled together by means of a DR side pipe frame inclined to a plane perpendicular in the axial direction of an output shaft of a wiper motor, and the motor bracket and an AS side pivot holder are coupled together by means of an AS side pipe frame inclined to the plane perpendicular in the axial direction of the output shaft. An output arm is fixed to the output shaft of the wiper motor, and the output arm is disposed between the DR side pipe frame and the AS side pipe frame, and between the connecting rod for coupling a DR side lever and an AS side lever, and the motor bracket.

Abstract: The invention relates to a windscreen wiper device (10), in particular for a motor vehicle, screwed to a chassis (12). Conventional windscreen wiper devices do not yield on an impact with a pedestrian and hence represent a significant injury risk for pedestrians. According to the invention, the risk of injury may be reduced whereby the housing openings (30), provided for housing screws (11) in the chassis (12) comprise a slot (31) at the edge of the housing opening (30).

Abstract: A windscreen wiper device (10), in particular for a motor vehicle, comprises at least one wiper bearing (14) provided with a bearing housing (24). The wiper shaft (22) mounted in the bearing housing (24) can move a wiper arm to a first end (26). The inventive device also comprises an element (40) which axially supports the wiper shaft (22). According to said invention, the element (40) is embodied in the form of a bridging element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a window wiping device, in particular for a motor vehicle, with a crank (12) mounted on an output shaft (11). In the previously known window wiping devices, the crank is screwed to the output shaft, with a certain amount of construction space being required for the screw connection. In the window wiping device according to the invention, the output shaft (11) therefore has a region (13) which protrudes over the crank (12) and can be placed onto the crank (12), thus reducing the amount of construction space required.

Abstract: A windscreen wiper device (10), in particular for a motor vehicle, is proposed. It comprises a wiper bearing (14) in which is arranged a wiper shaft (16) which is locked against axial displacement by means of a securing means (28). On account of the securing means (28), the wiper shaft (16) can therefore be displaced in the wiper bearing (14) only by means of an axial application of force, so that, if an object or a person impacts against the free end of the wiper shaft (16), the wiper shaft (16) can move away into the wiper bearing (14). According to the invention, it is provided that a locking element (40) in the wiper shaft (16) interacts with the securing means (28), the securing means (28) having extensions (42) which bend or break upon an axial application of force.

Abstract: The invention relates to a windshield wiper device, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising a fastening device (10) for fastening the windshield wiper device to the motor vehicle. Until now windshield wiper devices were mainly fastened to the vehicle body by means of screwed connections and plugging locations. The objective of the invention is reducing the assembly effort for fastening the windshield wiper device to the vehicle body. As a result, the inventive windshield wiper device can be clamped firmly to a vehicle body panel (13) by the fastening device (10).

Abstract: The invention relates to a windshield wiper device, particularly for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one wiper shaft (10). Prior art windshield wiper devices having predetermined breaking points exist in order to meet the high demands of pedestrian impact protection. However, the risk of these predetermined breaking points rupturing during the operation of the wiper exists in this type of windshield wiper device. In addition it cannot be guaranteed that the predetermined breaking point ruptures in the event of a pedestrian impact. Therefore, in the inventive windshield wiper device, the at least one wiper shaft (10) can be displaced under the action of a force.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for driving a windshield wiper arm of a motor vehicle. The inventive device comprises a first motive part (1) which is solidly connected to a support piece (10) which is in turn fixed to the body of the vehicle, said first part driving a second part (2) comprising a drive shaft (23) for driving the windshield wiper arm. The aforementioned second part is fixed to a bearing (20) that is solidly connected to an element that can move in relation to the body, in particular a rear window. In addition, the device is associated with a mounting part, known as a wedge mount (3), which provides a temporary link between the above-mentioned first and second parts, such that said parts are positioned correctly in relation to one another. According to the invention, the wedge is solidly connected to the first part or the second part (1, 2) by means of detachable tongue elements (30).

Abstract: A wiper cover is mounted in an opening in a vehicle housing and receives a wiper arm which pivots within the opening. The cover has a hollow body mounted in the opening, a rear flap which projects upwardly and forwardly from a rear side of the body, and a front flap which projects upwardly and rearwardly from a front side of the body. The front flap extends above and overlaps a portion of the rear flap. The flaps substantially cover the opening and slidably engage the wiper arm as it pivots within the opening. The body has upper and lower flanges which form a groove therebetween which receives an edge of the housing. The flaps include a notch and a recess which receives the wiper arm when the wiper arm is in a park position.

Abstract: A windshield wiper structural assembly and a method of forming the same is disclosed. The structural member is generally comprised of an elongate tubular component, which is bent to the desired configuration. The pivot mechanisms (8, 10) are designed for application to the exterior surface of the tubular component, whereupon they are clamped to the tubular component where they are retained. The clamping is done by wire clips which are crimped around the pivot mechanisms (8, 10). Pins can also be driven through the housings and the tubular component to prevent rotation of the housings.

Abstract: A pantograph-type windscreen wiper is disclosed, wherein the angular movement of the pantograph makes it possible to modify a wiper blade orientation on the plane of the pantograph rods and also to modify the blade attack angle, i.e. the angle between the blade and the normal to the windscreen surface. The wiper improves wiping performance, in particular on the lateral areas of a panoramic windscreen.

Abstract: A wiper blade is provided which more evenly distributes contact pressures on a windshield glass at a central portion and opposite end portions of a rubber element, prevents flotation of the opposite end portions and ensures cleaning quality.

Abstract: An arrangement for fixing a wiper device for a motor vehicle includes at least one stand for guiding and fixing a drive shaft that extends axially in a substantially vertical direction. The stand includes a barrel in which the shaft is guided in rotation, and a horizontal base plate for fixing the stand to a structural element of the vehicle, by a damper block made of an elastically deformable material. The damper block is fixed to the structural element by a fixing element, which includes a vertical rod that passes through the damper block and is connected to the structural element, and an element for locking the damper block on the structural element. The rod and locking element are connected by connection means for enabling the rod and locking element to disconnect, through downward sliding of the locking element with respect to the rod, when subjected to a violent impact.

Abstract: An automotive windshield wiper connection device has a body which is provided with a hook-type elastic piece, an insertion-type elastic piece, a pin hole, and a locking slot. The hook-type elastic piece is provided thereover with a rotary cover pivoted therewith for engaging a hook-type rocking arm. The insertion elastic piece is provided thereover with an insertion hole for engaging an insertion-type rocking arm. The connection device is thus compatible with the windshield wiper rocking arms of motor vehicles of various models.

Abstract: The invention starts with a windshield wiper device (10), in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one driving element (16) that can be fastened to the motor vehicle, at least two essentially elongate fastening elements (22, 48) which are disposed in an axially rigid manner and are able to engage in receptacles (24, 46) of the motor vehicle, and at least one damping element (28, 60) for damping mechanical vibrations. It is proposed that the driving element (16) has a driven shaft (44) and the fastening elements (22, 48) are positioned such that the driving element (16) can be fastened by being rotated around the driven shaft (44) or an axis that runs essentially parallel thereto.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling element (30) for coupling a windshield wiper blade unit (14), which coupling element defines an upwardly open hollow housing (36) into which a connector (16) is disassemblably received, and comprises two vertical longitudinal side flanges (32) that are interconnected via a transverse rod (34) forming a transverse hinge axis (A), a horizontal bottom wall (50), and two vertical transverse webs, namely a front transverse web (46) and a rear transverse web (48), which webs interconnect respectively the associated front ends and the associated rear ends of the side flanges (32); the side flanges (32), the transverse webs (46, 48), and the bottom wall (50) defining said upwardly open hollow housing (36) of the coupling element (30); said coupling element being characterized in that it is provided with at least one channel (54, 56) putting the bottom of the hollow housing (36) into communication with the outside, enabling any liquid present on the top surface (50s) of the botto

Abstract: The present invention provides a wiper device for safety helmet that comprises a helmet housing, a touch device, a drive and a wiper. When driving on a rainy day, a user's teeth occlude and come into contact with the touch device that actuates the drive through cables, thereby making the wiper oscillate on a surface of a glass plate so as to wipe rainwater off the surface of the glass plate and enhance the visibility and safety when driving on a rainy day.

Abstract: A drive arrangement for a pivoting windshield wiper of a vehicle is designed so that after decoupling the drive connection to the windshield wiper a rack situated in the drive for the windshield wiper can be used as drive element for an actuator that is independent of the windshield wiper.