Abstract: The present invention relates to a wiper blade for wiping a windshield of a motor vehicle, and more particularly, to a so-called flat blade wiper which can be connected to a wiper arm without a primary and a secondary yokes. The wiper blade assembly comprises a flexible elongated wiper strip that includes opposite longitudinal grooves and comes into close contact with a windshield of the vehicle; a rail spring including rail portions disposed in the opposite grooves of the wiper strip; an elastic support member that extends along a longitudinal direction of the wiper strip and includes a plurality of openings; and a connection member which includes an inserting portion inserted in the opening of the elastic support member for connection with the elastic support member and a claw for holding both the wiper strip and the rail spring.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel automobile wiper holder with pressurized stability, warning effect and variable size, at least constituting the blade holder, the first connecting panel, the second connecting panel, the third connecting panel and the holder seat. The pressurized panel is design to be mounted on the both sides of surface of the holder seat so as to keep the wiper blade always pressed close to the windshield during the driving irrespective of the wind pressure applied to the wiper holder. The holder seat has a projected hollow body to house the a circuit linking to the lighting elements which will illuminate the transparent or translucent pressurized panel or semicircular tube in an effort to bring to the attention of the driver the poor vision in the bad weather. The second and the third connecting panels provide a plurality of retaining holes or retaining slides in collaboration with the cover panel for employing variable size of wiper blades.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wiper blade for a windshield wiper system of motor vehicles with a yoke system for guiding an elongate wiper strip including a lip mounted on a carrier via a web is disclosed. The wiper blade and method of manufacturing the wiper blade includes the wiper strip installed with respect to the yoke system with the carrier extending through at least one claw of the yoke system. Each claw has opposing bendable sidewalls defining a generally U-shaped channel therebetween and located initially in an opened position with respect to one another during installation of the wiper strip.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel automobile wiper holder with pressurized stability, warning effect and variable size, at least constituting the blade holder, the first connecting panel, the second connecting panel, the third connecting panel and the holder seat. The pressurized panel is design to be mounted on the both sides of surface of the holder seat so as to keep the wiper blade always pressed close to the windshield during the driving irrespective of the wind pressure applied to the wiper holder. The holder seat has a projected hollow body to house the a circuit linking to the lighting elements which will illuminate the transparent or translucent pressurized panel or semicircular tube in an effort to bring to the attention of the driver the poor vision in the bad weather. The second and the third connecting panels provide a plurality of retaining holes or retaining slides in collaboration with the cover panel for employing variable size of wiper blades.

Abstract: A windshield wiper apparatus comprises a forced air supply device, a windshield wiper blade assembly and an air delivery tube. The windshield wiper blade assembly includes an air duct having a plurality of air outlets and an air inlet. The air delivery tube is connected between the forced air supply device and the air inlet of the windshield wiper blade assembly. The forced air supply device is configured for supplying heated air to the windshield wiper blade assembly. The windshield wiper blade assembly includes a windshield wiper blade housing and the windshield wiper blade housing comprises the air duct. The windshield wiper blade housing includes a plurality of blade-carrying segments and a first one of said segments is flexibly attached to a second one of said segments.

Abstract: A transparent windshield wiper assembly is disclosed. The construction details of the assembly are similar to the construction of conventional available wipers but the assembly is fabricated from transparent plastic materials. The wiper blade and wiper arm are also provided with a photochromic dye to reduce glare on sunny days.

Abstract: A lever assembly is connected to a wiper arm and holds a wiper strip together with a backing plate, which is installed in the wiper strip. The lever assembly includes a plurality of levers. Each lever has a finned portion, in which a fin is integrally formed. The finned portion of each lever forms a mountain fold that has a top ridge. The top ridge of the lever is offset from the center line of the wiper strip on one side of the center line of the wiper strip in a transverse direction that is perpendicular to the center line of the wiper strip. The fin is formed in the finned portion of the lever on the other side of the center line of the wiper strip.

Abstract: A wiper assembly having a wiper frame and a wiper boot is provided. The wiper boot includes an upper wall integrally connected between two side walls. A lower leg is integrally connected to each side wall at an end opposite that of the upper wall. Each lower leg runs transversely and inwardly from the side walls, the lower legs integrally connecting to a u-shaped wall. The upper wall, the side walls, the lower legs, and the u-shaped wall define a cavity that receives the wiper frame. The wiper boot is made from silicone elastomer that preferably includes approximately 30 to 60 weight percent of polyvinylmethylsiloxane, approximately 15 to 40 weight percent of filler, approximately 0.1 to 10 weight percent of pigment, and approximately 0.1 to 10 weight percent of catalyst.

Abstract: A windscreen wiper includes an elongate curved backbone which is of a resiliently flexible material having a Young's modulus of between 50 to 350 GPa. The backbone has a substantially spatially consolidated cross-sectional profile at substantially all points along its length, and the magnitude of the width at substantially the widest point along the backbone, Wm (expressed in millimeters) is at most (?8.89.10?5*E+0.05378)*L?5.25, where L is the total length of the backbone expressed in millimeters and E is the Young's modulus of the backbone material expressed in GPa. The invention also provides a relationship between the thickness and the length of the backbone.

Abstract: The invention is based on a wiper arm (10), with a pivotably connected wiper blade (16), which includes at least one bracket (18,20,22) and a wiper strip (26) and which is guided laterally in relation to the wiper arm (10) by a device (32,44,58). A first part (34,48,62) of the device (32,44,58) associated with the wiper arm (10) is connected to a second part (36,46) associated with the wiper blade (16) by means of a link (38,50,60), which flexes approximately perpendicular to the windshield (30). The invention proposes that the second part (36,46) be permanently connected to the wiper blade (16).

Abstract: A cover of a wiper blade for a vehicle includes a front surface wall and a rear surface wall, which are connected to each other to form a cap-shaped elongated body that has a base end opening at a base end thereof and that receives primary and yoke levers and backing plates, which are connected to a blade rubber. The front surface wall has a tilted outer surface that is tilted relative to a wiping surface to form a fin, which limits lifting of the wiper blade from the wiping surface when the vehicle is running.

Abstract: A wiper with a light emitter formed by providing a light emitting function to a wiper for wiping off a wiped surface, comprising a linear light emitting part visible from the outside disposed on the outside of a wiper blade or a wiper arm for wiping operation and a light shielding means provided on the wiper along the light emitting part so that a person positioned on the inside of the wiped surface is not obstructed visually by the light beam emitted from the light emitting part.

Abstract: A motor vehicle wiper includes a wiper blade mounted on the free end of a wiper arm and pressing a wiping stem against the glass to be wiped. The wiper is provided with a wear indicator using a substance based at least on an azo compound.

Abstract: A heavy-duty flat wiper blade assembly has a wiper element and an extruded metallic frame. The frame has a bottom channel with a slot traversing its length in which the wiper element is maintained. The wiper element extends through the slot and outwardly from the bottom channel to make contact with a surface to be wiped. The frame has a closed upper channel that may include a fluid inlet opening for receiving wiper fluid into the channel and a fluid outlet opening for discharging the wiper fluid from the upper channel onto a surface to be wiped.

Abstract: A windshield wiper assembly for cleaning a windshield and a method for assembling the windshield wipe assembly is disclosed. The windshield wiper assembly includes at least a plurality of wiper blades, a windshield wiper arm, and a locking clip. The plurality of wiper blades contact the windshield and move reciprocatingly across the windshield. The windshield wiper arm is provided for supporting the plurality of wiper blades. The locking clip is attached at a first clip end to the windshield wiper arm and at a second clip end to one of the plurality of wiper blades for positioning the plurality of wiper blades proximate to each other.

Abstract: A wiper blade for cleaning motor vehicle windows includes a wiper strip (12) which is held by a support bracket system (10) and is encompassed by a laterally closed protective profile (14, 22, 24). The protective profile (14, 22) is closed in the longitudinal direction (38, 40) on at least one end by a cover (16, 18, 20), which can be used to open and close the protective profile (14, 22).

Abstract: A method for cleaning vehicle windows by means of a wiper with a wiper strip (12), whose wiper lip (16) rests against the vehicle window. The wiper strip (12) is set into oscillations lateral to its longitudinal direction (20) during the wiping operation and/or shortly before it is begun.

Abstract: The invention starts with a wiper arm (10) with a wiper blade (20) that is connected in an articulated manner, which includes a wiper strip support (22) and wiper strip (24) and is laterally guided vis-à-vis the wiper arm (10) by a device (28) with an elastic connecting blade (34), whereby a first end (30) of the connecting blade (34) is fixed on an articulated part (12) of the wiper arm (10). It is proposed that a second end (32) of the connecting blade (34) be fixed on the wiper blade (20) and the connecting blade (34) feature an area (40, 46, 48) that is flexible in a longitudinal direction (54).

Abstract: A beam blade windshield wiper assembly having an elongated backbone defining a median line extending along its longitudinal beam length between its first and second ends. The backbone includes an upper surface and a lower mounting surface as well as first and second sides extending between the upper and lower surfaces and the first and second longitudinal ends. The first side of the backbone defines a leading edge and the second side of the backbone defines a trailing edge thereof. The assembly also includes a wiper element having a longitudinal centerline, said wiper element mounted to said backbone such that its longitudinal centerline is offset from said median line of said backbone in the direction of said leading edge.

Abstract: A windshield wiper assembly for cleaning a windshield and a method for assembling the windshield wipe assembly is disclosed. The windshield wiper assembly includes at least a plurality of wiper blades, a windshield wiper arm, and a locking clip. The plurality of wiper blades contact the windshield and move reciprocatingly across the windshield. The windshield wiper arm is provided for supporting the plurality of wiper blades. The locking clip is attached at a first clip end to the windshield wiper arm and at a second clip end to one of the plurality of wiper blades for positioning the plurality of wiper blades proximate to each other.

Abstract: A wiper assembly having a wiper frame and a wiper boot is provided. The wiper boot includes an upper wall integrally connected between two side walls. A lower leg is integrally connected to each side wall at an end opposite that of the upper wall. Each lower leg runs transversely and inwardly from the side walls, the lower legs integrally connecting to a u-shaped wall. The upper wall, the side walls, the lower legs, and the u-shaped wall define a cavity that receives the wiper frame. The wiper boot is made from silicone elastomer that preferably includes approximately 30 to 60 weight percent of polyvinylmethylsiloxane, approximately 15 to 40 weight percent of filler, approximately 0.1 to 10 weight percent of pigment, and approximately 0.1 to 10 weight percent of catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to a windscreen wiping device (1), especially for vehicle windows, comprising a wiper arm (2) which can be activated and a wiper blade (4) which is arranged thereon and which comprises a wiper rubber (5) having a carrier element receiver (6) and a carrier element which is arranged therein. Said windscreen wiping device also comprises a wiper lip (12) which is arranged on the wiper rubber and which lies against the window to be wiped, and load alleviation means which alleviate the wiper lip when the windscreen wiping device (1) is in the parking position, and which preferably lift the wiper lip off the window to be wiped. The invention is characterised in that the load alleviation means comprise at least two interspaced pins arranged on the carrier element, and ramps (9) which co-operate with said pins (8) and which are provided on the window (17) or in the region around the window. In the parking position, the pins (8) drive against the ramps in order to alleviate the wiper lip.

Abstract: A heavy-duty flat wiper blade assembly has a wiper element and an extruded metallic frame. The frame has a bottom channel with a slot traversing its length in which the wiper element is maintained. The wiper element extends through the slot and outwardly from the bottom channel to make contact with a surface to be wiped. The frame has a closed upper channel that may include a fluid inlet opening for receiving wiper fluid into the channel and a fluid outlet opening for discharging the wiper fluid from the upper channel onto a surface to be wiped.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper device (1) comprising a wiper arm (2) with a wiper blade (3), which is provided on one end of the wiper arm (2) and which comprises a wiper blade rubber element (4). Said wiper blade rubber element has two longitudinal slots (5), which are situated opposite one another and which extend in a longitudinal direction, and has a supporting element provided in the form of two spring rails (6), which longitudinally extend in a strip-like manner and which are arranged inside the longitudinal slots (3). The inventive wiper device also comprises a joining section (8), which is arranged on the end of the wiper arm (2) facing the wiper blade (3) and which is provided for affixing the wiper blade (3). The invention is characterized in that the ends of the spring rails (6), at least on one end of the wiper blade (3), project in a longitudinal direction over the wiper blade rubber element (4) and they are affixed to the joining section (8).

Abstract: A windshield wiper, in which an element of the frame of the wiper blade is articulated on the end of a wiper arm by a connector that is articulated on the frame. The connector includes a substantially inverted U-shaped front body which overlaps onto the center part of the hinge of the frame, such that the longitudinally sliding connector is accommodated in the front end of the arm. The connector includes a lock mechanism that locks in a longitudinally direction in relation to the arm. The connector also includes a retaining rod extending vertically with clearance through a hole that is dead center with the center part of the hinge of the frame element.

Abstract: The invention is based on a wiper arm (10), with a pivotably connected wiper blade (16), which includes at least one bracket (18, 20, 22) and a wiper strip (26) and which is guided laterally in relation to the wiper arm (10) by a device (32, 44, 58); a first part (34, 48, 62) of the device (32, 44, 58) associated with the wiper arm (10) is connected to a second part (36, 46) associated with the wiper blade (16) by means of a link (38, 50, 60), which flexes approximately perpendicular to the windshield (30).

Abstract: A wiper device includes a wiper arm that is mounted in driveable fashion and that bears a wiper blade, the wiper arm being formed by an essentially U-shaped profile part that surrounds the wiper blade at least partially. The front limb, which in the installed position points essentially in the direction of travel of the vehicle, forms a spoiler, and at least one air outlet opening is situated on the additional limbs. An air guide element, configured to pass through the profile part, is arranged at least in the inner area of the U-shaped profile part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper blade for a wiper system for wiping motor vehicle windows. The inventive wiper blade comprises a wiper blade rubber squeegee, which has a wiping lip that faces the window, a rear part that faces away from the window, and a tilting connecting element that joins the wiping lip to the rear part. The wiper blade also comprises a strip-like elastic supporting element, or at least one spring rail, which stabilizes the wiper blade rubber squeegee. Said supporting element can be joined to a wiper arm which can be transversally driven with regard to the longitudinal extension of the wiper blade and which can be tensioned against the window. The wiper blade is additionally provided with a casing or covering which surrounds, at least in sections, the rear part and the supporting element or the at least one spring rail.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper blade (1) for cleaning glass surfaces on vehicles, especially motor vehicles. The inventive wiper blade consists of an elongated wiper strip (2) consisting of an elastic rubber material and at least one spring bar (3) that is connected to the wiper strip and is curved in such a way that the wiper strip is provided with a different curvature on both sides (1′, 1″) of a connecting element (9) for connecting to a wiper blade arm.

Abstract: A motor vehicle wiper articulated on a wiper arm by a connector provided with a sliding lock co-operating with a transverse element of the blade for fixing the connector on the blade. The lock includes a control plate capable of elastic deformation along a direction perpendicular to the lock sliding direction and bears means for blocking the lock which, when the lock is free in the locking position, co-operate with matching means integral with the blade for blocking the lock, and, further, when the control plate is deformed, are released from the matching means for enabling the lock to slide.

Abstract: The invention is based on a method for cleaning vehicle windows by means of a wiper with a wiper strip (12), whose wiper lip (16) rests against the vehicle window.

Abstract: A winter windshield wiper assembly for a vehicle which comprises an elongated frame assembly including at least a primary yoke, said elongated frame assembly being enclosed by a sheet member, an elongated wiper blade supported by said elongated assembly, and a bridge member secured to said enclosed elongated frame assembly at both ends thereof, said bridge member and said enclosed elongated frame assembly defining an air space therebetween which enables the winter windshield assembly to operate with reduced resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a windshield wiper frame which contains recesses punched on the right and left ribs thereof while decoration strips are fixed in said recesses in order to enhance the beautiful whole appearance and the warning effect. Additionally, a closer contact of the wiper blade with the windshield can be achieved.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper blade that secures a proper error angle, wherein the wiper blade is comprised of a rubber blade and a resilient member composed of a plate spring to which a twisting feature is applied. A posture-correcting portion applies a twisting feature to the resilient member so that the full length of the resilient member and rubber blade can be curved in a spiral direction. By twisting, the resilient member approaches its natural state, and both the tip and base end portions of the rubber blade's lip portion in the lengthwise direction are adjusted in directions opposed to each other, thereby correcting the posture thereof.

Abstract: A force distribution arrangement, which is particularly adaptable as a support frame for a windshield wiper support frame (180) for a vehicle, and which can further be provided with an integrally formed windshield wiper blade, is provided with a force input for receiving a directional input force, a force distribution portion resiliently coupled to, and integrally formed with, the force input for transmitting and distributing the directional input force, and a plurality of force output points resiliently coupled to, and integrally formed with, the force distribution portion and the force input. The force output points produce a respective plurality of output forces to the windshield wiper blade, and are translatable with respect to one another along respective paths that are substantially parallel to the direction of the directional input force, and thereby accommodate the curvature of the surface contour of a windshield.

Abstract: A windshield wiper element for a windshield wiper system of motor vehicles and affixable to a wiper arm, the windshield wiper element having a head for holding the windshield wiper element, a lip adapted to be in pressing contact with a surface to be wiped, an elastic intermediate element through which the lip is connected to the head, the elastic intermediate element, depending on a wiping direction of the windshield wiper element is actable upon by a force acting only on the intermediate element, so that a deflection of the lip in an opposite direction from a wiping direction takes place, the intermediate element at least partly has a material having pietzo-electric properties, so that the force is effected by applying a voltage to the intermediate element.

Abstract: A wiping strip for a motor vehicle screen wiper is in the form of a profiled element of vulcanised material consisting of rubber or an elastomeric material, having a surface layer for reducing the coefficient of friction between the wiping strip and a glass surface to be wiped. The surface layer is formed by immersion of the profiled element in a solution, or by exposing the profiled element to the solution in atomised form. The solution consists of a solvent with a powder, such as graphite, dispersed in it. The step of forming the surface layer is carried out during the step of vulcanising the material of the profiled element.