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17-05-2012 дата публикации

Pivot body for windshield wiper system

Номер: US20120117747A1

Автор: George Hojnacki

Принадлежит: Individual

A polymeric pivot body for a windshield wiper system includes a bracket portion adapted to attach a pivot shaft assembly of a windshield wiper system to a portion of a vehicle and a sleeve portion connected to the bracket portion for receiving and orientating a pivot shaft of the pivot shaft assembly. The pivot body also includes a tube receiving portion connected to and extending outwardly from the sleeve portion for receiving one end of a unitizing tube of a linkage assembly to interconnect the unitizing tube to the pivot shaft assembly. The pivot body further includes at least one I-beam portion interconnecting the sleeve portion and the tube receiving portion in a cost-effective manner while having a lighter weight and reduced stresses, and uses no tools for assembly of the windshield wiper system.

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Номер записи: 1

24-05-2012 дата публикации

Break-away wiper extension for vee windows

Номер: US20120124766A1

Автор: Gary Lee Antonich, John Francis Revolinski

Принадлежит: Individual

A break-away wiper arm assembly which allows a vehicle escape window to be opened rapidly without any delays or undue forces to impede the escape of the vehicle crew. The invention uses a two piece coupling held together using a retaining ring. As the window is pushed open, the window frame pushes against the wiper arm which overcomes the retaining ring retention force allowing the wiper arm to break away, clearing the area in front of the window for free motion of the window and the unimpeded exit of vehicle occupants.

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Номер записи: 2

05-07-2012 дата публикации

Rain detection apparatus and method

Номер: US20120169877A1

Автор: Adam John Heenan, Alastair James Buchanan, Martin John Thompson, Roger John Hazelden

Принадлежит: TRW Ltd

A rain detection apparatus includes a camera that views a surface and a processor that captures an image from the camera. The processor generates a signal indicative of rain on the surface from information contained in the captured image and optionally drives a surface cleaning apparatus in response thereto. The apparatus captures images focused at a plurality of distances. The processor includes an edge detector that detects edges visible in the captured image and a difference structure that calculates the difference between the number of edges visible between differing images. The edge detector disregards edges close to areas of light larger than the largest raindrop that is desired or expected to be detected. The apparatus optionally includes a backlight, and the difference in numbers of edges between frames with and without the backlight illuminated are used to distinguish between background features and rain on the surface.

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Номер записи: 3

05-07-2012 дата публикации

Drive control means

Номер: US20120173077A1

Автор: Edgard Fabing, Florian Tisch, Philipp Prskawetz

Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The invention relates to a drive control means, in particular for controlling a windscreen wiper drive of a motor vehicle, having a first interface and a second interface, wherein, after receiving control information via the first interface, the drive control means is arranged to configure itself in a master role and to output control information via the second interface in order to control a further drive control means.

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Номер записи: 4

24-01-2013 дата публикации

Moisture sensor and/or defogger with bayesian improvements, and related methods

Номер: US20130024169A1

Автор: Vijayen S. Veerasamy

Принадлежит: Guardian Industries Corp

In certain example embodiments, moisture sensors, defoggers, etc., and/or related methods, are provided. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to moisture sensors and/or defoggers that may be used in various applications such as, for example, refrigerator/freezer merchandisers, vehicle windows, building windows, etc. When condensation or moisture is detected, an appropriate action may be taken (e.g., actuating windshield wipers, turning on a defroster, triggering the heating of a merchandiser door or window, etc.). Bayesian approaches optionally may be implemented in certain example embodiments in an attempt to improve moisture detection accuracy. For instance, models of various types of disturbances may be developed and, based on live data and a priori information known about the model, a probability of the model being accurate is calculated. If a threshold value is met, the model may be considered a match and, optionally, a corresponding appropriate action may be taken.

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Номер записи: 5

14-02-2013 дата публикации

Method of fog and raindrop detection on a windscreen and driving assistance device

Номер: US20130039544A1

Автор: Caroline Robert, Samia AHIAD, Xiyuan Zhang

Принадлежит: VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBH

The invention relates to a method of fog and raindrop detection on a windscreen ( 200 ), comprising a raindrop detection application ( 201 ) and a fog detection application ( 202 ), characterized in that said fog detection application ( 202 ) comprises a step ( 202 b ) in which an indication of the presence of raindrop is detected, said indication of raindrop presence triggering a switch from said fog detection application ( 202 ) to said raindrop detection application ( 201 ).

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Номер записи: 6

28-02-2013 дата публикации

Aperture Cleaning System and Methods of Use

Номер: US20130048036A1

Автор: Matthew Jonas

Принадлежит: Raytheon Co

A sensor aperture cleaning system comprising a fluid dispensing arm movable between a stowed position in which the fluid dispensing arm is outside a field of view of a sensor aperture and a cleaning position in which the fluid dispensing arm is disposed within the field of view of the sensor aperture. The system further comprises a piston mechanism, a housing sized to slidably receive the piston mechanism, and a biasing member disposed within the housing and configured to bias the piston mechanism The piston mechanism is coupled to the fluid dispensing arm and is configured to move the fluid dispensing arm from the stowed position to the cleaning position in response to pressure on the piston mechanism from a pressurized fluid.

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Номер записи: 7

28-03-2013 дата публикации

Vehicular vision system

Номер: US20130076241A1

Автор: Kenneth Schofield, Mark L. Larson1

Принадлежит: Donnelly Corp

A vehicular vision system includes a control and an imager having a lens and a CMOS photosensor array. The imager is disposed at an interior portion of a vehicle and views exterior of the vehicle through a windshield of the vehicle and forward of the vehicle. The control includes an image processor for processing image data captured by the photosensor array. The image processor processes captured image data to detect an object viewed by said imager. The photosensor array may be operable at a plurality of exposure periods that include a first exposure period and a second exposure period, with the time period of exposure of the first exposure period being longer than the time period of exposure of the second exposure period. The imager may be disposed in a module attached at the windshield of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 8

04-04-2013 дата публикации

WIPER DRIVING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130081221A1

Автор: Amagasa Toshiyuki, Okabe Hiroji

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The present invention relates to a wiper apparatus in which it is easy to replace a wiper blade without this leading to any erroneous operation. When a wiper operation has been stopped by a wiper driving apparatus , the wiper driving apparatus causes the wiper arms to first move to a housing position and then stops the wiper arms. When wiper blades are to be replaced, an IG switch is turned off during a wiper operation. If the IG switch is turned off while the wiper arms are within a first stopping range, then the wiper arms are stopped at that position and the blades are replaced. If the wiper arms are stopped outside the first stopping range, then they are first moved to a bottom inverted position or a housing position and are then stopped. 1. A wiper driving apparatus which is provided with a wiper operating unit which causes wiper arms which are fitted with wiper blades that come into contact with a windshield to oscillate between a top inverted position and a bottom inverted position , whereinwhen a first switch which is provided in a vehicle interior has been turned ON and a second switch which is provided in a vehicle interior is changed from ON to OFF, the wiper operating unit causes the wiper arms to move to a predetermined first stop position.2. The wiper apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first switch is an automatic return switch and the second switch is an ignition switch.3. The wiper apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first stop position includes the top inverted position and a range of up to 20° from the top inverted position.4. The wiper apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the first stop position includes the top inverted position and a range of up to 20° from the top inverted position.5. The wiper apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first switch is a mist switch which is electrically connected to the wiper operating unit.6. The wiper apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the first switch is a mist switch which is ...

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Номер записи: 9

11-04-2013 дата публикации

WIPER CONNECTING UNIT

Номер: US20130086767A1

Автор: Bratec Hervé, Tuyls Guido, Vertongen Robert

Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The invention is based on a wiper connecting unit with a basic body () for connecting a wiper blade adapter () to a wiper arm () of a wiper. It is proposed that the basic body () has a spoiler receiving region () arranged on one side () of the wiper arm. 1121416122018. A wiper connecting unit with a basic body () configured to connect a wiper blade adapter () to a wiper arm () of a wiper , characterized in that the basic body () has a spoiler receiving region () arranged on one wiper arm side ().21224202212. The wiper connecting unit according to claim 1 , characterized in that the basic body () has a first fluid-retaining element () which is at least partially adjacent to the spoiler receiving region () transversely with respect to a longitudinal direction () of the basic body ().324202612. The wiper connecting unit according to claim 2 , characterized in that the first fluid-retaining element () is of curved design starting from the spoiler receiving region () claim 2 , as viewed from a top side () of the basic body ().4122824302612323412. The wiper connecting unit at least according to claim 2 , characterized in that the basic body () has a second fluid-retaining element () which adjoins the first fluid-retaining element () claim 2 , is arranged on a side () facing away from a top side () of the basic body () and extends with at least one component claim 2 , which extends perpendicularly to a side wall () claim 2 , into an inner region () of the basic body ().52428. The wiper connecting unit according to claim 4 , characterized in that the first fluid-retaining element () is at least partially formed integrally with the second fluid-retaining element ().61236381214. The wiper connecting unit according to claim 1 , characterized in that the basic body () has a bearing receptacle () which is configured to receive a bearing element () for pivotable mounting of the basic body () relative to the wiper blade adapter ().742144442101048424618. A wiper blade with at least ...

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Номер записи: 10

18-04-2013 дата публикации

WIPER MOTOR CONTROL

Номер: US20130093364A1

Автор: Wegner Nobert, Zimmer Joachim

Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The invention relates to a wiper motor control for controlling a wiper motor that moves a wiper arm in a pendulum motion between two turning positions, said wiper motor control being designed to control a speed of the wiper arm dependent on a position of the wiper arm. The speed of the wiper arm in turning regions, which comprise the turning positions, follows a specified progression independent of the speed of the wiper arm between the turning regions. 1135130120135120120120210310320120. A wiper motor control () for controlling a wiper motor () that moves a wiper arm () in a pendulum motion between two turning positions (WL) , said wiper motor control () configured to control a speed of the wiper arm () dependent on a position of said wiper arm () , characterized in that the speed of the wiper arm () in turning regions (WB) , which comprise the turning positions (WL) , follows a specified progression ( , , ) independent of the speed of the wiper arm () between the turning regions (WB).2135210310320210. The wiper motor control () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the progression ( claim 1 , claim 1 , ) of the speed in the turning regions (WB) follows substantially a sine function ().3135120210. The wiper motor control () according to claim 2 , characterized in that the speed of the wiper arm () between the turning regions (WB) is less than the maximum of the sine function ().4135130120125135130120. The wiper motor control () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the wiper motor () is coupled to the wiper arm () by means of a crank mechanism () and the wiper motor control () is equipped to maintain the rotational speed of the wiper motor () constant while the wiper arm () is situated in one of the turning regions (WB).5135130. The wiper motor control () according to claim 4 , characterized in that the rotational speed of the wiper motor () between the turning regions (WB) is maintained constant at a lower speed than in the turning regions (WB). ...

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Номер записи: 11

02-05-2013 дата публикации

WINDSCREEN WIPER DEVICE

Номер: US20130104333A1

Автор: Zimmer Joachim

Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A windscreen wiper device (I) for a motor vehicle. The device includes at least one wiper motor () on which a motor crank () is provided connected to at least one gearing () which is downstream of said wiper motor (), so as to drive a wiper arm that is coupled thereto such that said arm performs an oscillating wiper movement on a windscreen of said motor vehicle, said wiper motor () being coupled to a control unit. Motor power generated by the wiper motor () is adjusted by the control unit depending on a transmission ratio which results from the position of said gearing (). The control unit delays a reduction in the motor power until after the motor crank () has accelerated out of the respective wiper arm turning points to produce as uniform a wiper arm movement as possible on the windscreen. 11243234. A windscreen wiper device () for a motor vehicle with at least one wiper motor () having a motor crank () connected with at least one gearing () downstream of the wiper motor in order to drive a wiper arm coupled therewith such that said arm executes an oscillating wiping movement on a windscreen of the motor vehicle , wherein the wiper motor is coupled with a control unit which adjusts a motor power generated by the wiper motor () as a function of a translation ratio resulting from the position of the gearing () , characterized in that to generate as uniform a wiper arm movement as possible on the windscreen , dynamic reversing processes of the wiper arm out of at least one of the turning points , the control unit delays a reduction in the motor power until after the motor crank () has accelerated out of the respective wiper arm turning points.212. The windscreen wiper device () as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that to reduce the motor power or torque of the wiper motor () claim 1 , a torque/power curve is stored in the control unit which constitutes an approximation of the motor moment demand curve.312. The windscreen wiper device () as claimed in claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 12

09-05-2013 дата публикации

WIPER DEVICE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING WIPER DEVICE, AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING WIPER DEVICE

Номер: US20130111690A1

Автор: Asano So, MURATA Shinji, Takeuchi Kouji, Toriyama Kenta

Принадлежит: ASMO CO., LTD.

A wiper device includes pivot shafts to which wiper arms are secured, pivot holders, which rotationally support the pivot shafts, coupling shafts, and a pipe frame having cylindrical ends. The cylindrical ends of the pipe frame are coupled to the coupling shafts. The coupling shafts each include a swaging part, which is swaged to the corresponding cylindrical end, and a flat portion, which is located at part of the coupling shaft exposed from the pipe frame. The flat portions have a predetermined angle with respect to the swaging direction of the swaging and are parallel to the axis of the coupling shafts. 1. A wiper device comprising:a pivot shaft, to which a wiper arm is secured;a pivot holder, which rotationally supports the pivot shaft and includes a coupling shaft; anda pipe frame, the pipe frame including a cylindrical end coupled to the coupling shaft, wherein the coupling shaft includes a swaging portion, which is swaged to the cylindrical end, and a flat portion located at part of the coupling shaft exposed from the pipe frame, and wherein the flat portion has a predetermined angle with respect to a swaging direction of the swaging, and is parallel to an axis of the coupling shaft.2. The wiper device according to claim 1 , whereinthe flat portion includes a first extension, which extends from the coupling shaft in a direction intersecting the axis of the coupling shaft, and a second extension, which extends on the opposite side of the coupling shaft from the first extension, andthe first and second extensions each include an intersecting surface, which intersects the axis of the coupling shaft.3. The wiper device according to claim 2 , wherein the first and second extensions each include an inclined surface claim 2 , which is inclined with respect to the swaging direction to generate force in the axial direction of the coupling shaft as a component of the force in the swaging direction.4. The wiper device according to claim 1 , wherein the flat portion ...

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Номер записи: 13

09-05-2013 дата публикации

WINDSCREEN WIPER DEVICE

Номер: US20130111692A1

Автор: Boland Xavier

Принадлежит:

A windscreen wiper device, includes an elongated wiper blade of flexible material which includes one groove, in which groove a strip is disposed, wherein said windscreen wiper device includes a connecting device for connecting said wiper blade to an oscillating arm and wherein said wiper blade includes a spoiler, said connecting device includes connecting parts, wherein said spoiler is sandwiched between said connecting parts when said connecting parts are connected to each other. 1. A windscreen wiper device comprising an elastic , elongated carrier element , as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material , which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped , which wiper blade is of the flat blade type and includes at least one groove , in which groove a longitudinal strip of the carrier element is disposed , wherein said windscreen wiper device further comprises a connecting device for detachably connecting said wiper blade to a wiper arm wherein said wiper blade comprises a spoiler at a side thereof facing away from a windscreen to be wiped , wherein said connecting device comprises connecting parts formed as separate constructional elements , wherein said spoiler is sandwiched between said connecting parts when they are connected to each other , thereby allowing said connecting parts to engage said spoiler on opposite sides thereof in order to block any lateral movement between said longitudinal strip and said wiper blade at the location of their interconnection and between said connecting device and said wiper blade at the location of their interconnection.2. The windscreen wiper device according to claim 1 , wherein said connecting parts are asymmetrical with respect to a middle longitudinal plane of said connecting device.3. The windscreen wiper device according to claim 1 , wherein said connecting parts and said spoiler are provided with co-axial transverse through holes at the location of their interconnection claim 1 , and wherein ...

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Номер записи: 14

16-05-2013 дата публикации

WIPER CONTROL

Номер: US20130119911A1

Автор: Karcher Hubertus

Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The invention relates to a method for controlling the movement of a wiper blade over a wiping surface, including the steps of moving the wiper blade up and down over the wiping surface between a lower turning position and an upper turning position, detecting a requirement to stop the wiper blade, moving the wiper blade downward into a lower end position and from there upward into a first parking position in the event that a reversing signal is present, and stopping the wiper blade. To this end, the wiper blade is moved into the lower end position only if previously thereto low mechanical resistance against the movement of the wiper blade over the wiping surface was determined. 1300115110. A method () for controlling the movement of a wiper blade () over a wiping surface () , containing the following steps:{'b': 315', '115', '110, 'moving () the wiper blade () across the wiping surface () between a lower turning position (UWL) and an upper turning position (OWL);'}{'b': '110', 'detecting a request to stop the wiper blade ();'}{'b': 345', '110', '1, 'moving () the wiper blade () into a lower end position (UEL) and then into a first park position (PL), if there is a reversing signal; and'}{'b': 355', '115, 'stopping () the wiper blade ();'}{'b': 115', '355', '115', '115', '110, 'wherein the wiper blade () is moved downwards into the lower end position (UEL) after stopping () the wiper blade (), if a low mechanical resistance against the movement of the wiper blade () over the wiping surface () has previously been determined.'}23003501152. The method () as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising the step of moving () the wiper blade () into a second park position (PL) if there is no reversing signal.330012. The method () as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the first park position (PL) is above the lower turning position (UWL) and above the second park position (PL).43002. The method () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the lower turning position (UWL) corresponds to the ...

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Номер записи: 15

23-05-2013 дата публикации

WINDSCREEN WIPER DEVICE

Номер: US20130125332A1

Автор: Boland Xavier, Teal Jimmy E.

Принадлежит: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

A windscreen wiper device is provided including a longitudinally extending wiper strip of a flexible material. At least one carrier of a spring-like material operatively supports and biases the wiper strip into a predetermined configuration. The windscreen wiper device further includes a connecting device for connection with a wiper arm. At least a portion of the wiper strip has a microtextured surface formed directly into the flexible material. The microtextured surface may be on, for example, any one of or any combination of a wiping portion, a channel, a hinge portion and a spoiler portion of the wiper strip. 1. A windscreen wiper device , comprising:a longitudinally extending wiper strip of a flexible material;at least one carrier of a spring-like material operatively supporting and biasing said wiper strip into a predetermined configuration;a connecting device for connection with a wiper arm; andwherein at least a portion of said wiper strip has a microtextured surface formed directly into said flexible material.2. The windscreen wiper device as set forth in wherein said microtextured surface includes a plurality of pillars.3. The windscreen wiper device as set forth in wherein said wiper strip includes a wiping portion claim 1 , a hinge portion claim 1 , and a spoiler portion integrally connected as one piece of said flexible material with one another with said hinge portion being disposed between said wiping and spoiler portions.4. The windscreen wiper device as set forth in further including a longitudinally extending channel formed into said wiper strip claim 3 , wherein said at least one carrier is disposed in said longitudinally extending channel claim 3 , and wherein said at least one microtextured surface is in said channel.5. The windscreen wiper device as set forth in wherein said at least one microtextured surface is on said wiping portion of said wiper strip.6. The windscreen wiper device as set forth in wherein said at least one microtextured ...

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Номер записи: 16

06-06-2013 дата публикации

WIPER BLADE

Номер: US20130139344A1

Автор: JEONG Sang Jin, Kim In Kyu, KIM Kyung Su, Nam Kyung Jong

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A wiper blade having a lever assembly and a spoiler integrated in the lever assembly. The wiper blade has a wiper rubber and the lever assembly holding the wiper rubber and being coupled to a wiper arm. The lever assembly has a plurality of levers, adjacent levers of which are hinge-jointed to each other. The lever of the lever assembly includes a spoiler portion forming a section of a spoiler integrated in the lever. 1. A wiper blade , comprising:a wiper rubber; anda lever assembly holding the wiper rubber and coupled to a wiper arm, the lever assembly including a plurality of levers, adjacent levers of which are hinge-jointed to each other,wherein the lever includes a spoiler portion forming a section of a spoiler integrated in the lever.2. The wiper blade of claim 1 , wherein the spoiler portion includes an inclined surface extending in a longitudinal direction of the wiper rubber and defining the section of a spoiler.3. The wiper blade of claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of a lateral surface of the spoiler portion forms the inclined surface.4. The wiper blade of claim 2 , wherein the inclined surface comprises a forward inclined surface facing forward in a running direction of a motor vehicle and a backward inclined surface opposed to the forward inclined surface claim 2 , andwherein the lever has at least one air hole in the backward inclined surface.5. The wiper blade of claim 1 , wherein one of the adjacent levers includes an arm extending from the spoiler portion thereof toward the other of the adjacent levers and holding the wiper rubber at a distal end claim 1 , andwherein the arm is situated in the spoiler portion of the other of the adjacent levers and is hinge-jointed to the spoiler portion of the other of the adjacent levers.6. The wiper blade of claim 5 , wherein the arm is hidden in the spoiler portion of the other of the adjacent levers.7. The wiper blade of claim 5 , wherein the arm and the spoiler portion of the one of the adjacent levers ...

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Номер записи: 17

13-06-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle mounted optical and sensor cleaning system

Номер: US20130146577A1

Автор: Andrew Malcolm Haig, Christian Schumacher, Craig Belevender, Michael Joseph Zaitz, Nicholas Pinazzo

Принадлежит: Continental Automotive Systems Inc

A sensor or camera assembly for a vehicle comprises a housing that is mountable to a vehicle component. The sensor or camera is located within the housing and has an exterior facing surface. A defrost element is located proximate to the sensor or camera and is electrically connectable to a defrost system. The defrost element is arranged to defrost the surface of the sensor or camera. A nozzle is located proximate to the sensor or camera and is fluidly connectable to a washer system for the vehicle. The nozzle is arranged to direct a fluid from the washer system over the surface of the sensor or camera. Therefore, the camera or sensor cleaning system minimizes any reduction in effectiveness and efficiency of the sensor by use of the clean or defrost feature. Maintaining effectiveness and efficiency of the sensor provides a key improvement in safety for the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 18

20-06-2013 дата публикации

Windscreen wiper device

Номер: US20130152325A1

Автор: Dennis E. Cox, Michael OSLIZLO

Принадлежит: Federal Mogul LLC

A windscreen wiper device for cleaning a windshield of a vehicle is provided. The windscreen wiper device includes a wiper strip extending in a longitudinal direction between opposite wiper strip ends, and the wiper strip is of a flexible material such as rubber for sealing against the windshield. At least one carrier element is disposed in the grooves and extends in a longitudinal direction between opposite carrier element ends. The windscreen wiper device further includes a frame structure including a plurality of claws in sliding engagement with the carrier element or elements and wherein the frame structure extends longitudinally past the ends of the wiper strip and the carrier element or elements. The frame structure includes a pair of flange portions that restrict the movement of the carrier element and the wiper strip relative to the frame structure.

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Номер записи: 19

20-06-2013 дата публикации

Windscreen wiper device

Номер: US20130152365A1

Автор: Dennis E. Cox, Michael OSLIZLO

Принадлежит: Federal Mogul LLC

A method of making a windscreen wiper device is provided. The method includes the step of preparing a wiper strip and at least one carrier element in engagement with the wiper strip. The at least one carrier element extends in a longitudinal direction between opposite ends to bias the wiper strip into a predetermined configuration. The method proceeds with sliding a first component of a frame structure onto one of the ends of the at least one carrier element and sliding a second component of the frame structure onto one of the ends of the carrier element. The method continues with the step of coupling the first and second components of the frame structure with one another only after the first and second components are both slid into engagement with the at least one carrier element.

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Номер записи: 20

27-06-2013 дата публикации

Transparent panel having heatable coating and production method therefor

Номер: US20130161309A1

Автор: Bernhard Reul, Dang Cuong Phan, Guenther Schall, Gunther Vortmeier, Susanne Lisinski

Принадлежит: Saint Gobain Glass France SAS

The invention relates to a transparent pane with a transparent heatable coating, which extends at least over a part of the pane surface, in particular over its visual field. The heatable coating is divided by at least one heatable coating-free zone into at least one first heatable coating zone and a second heatable coating zone, wherein the two heatable coating zones are in each case electrically connected to at least two collecting conductors such that after application of a supply voltage that is provided by a voltage source, in each case a current flows over at least one first heating field formed by the first heatable coating zone and at least one second heating field formed by the second heatable coating zone. At least one heating element is disposed in the heatable coating-free zone, which heating element has an ohmic resistance such that by means of application of the supply voltage to the heating element, the pane is heatable in a surface area containing the heatable coating-free zone. The at least one heating element is configured such that by means of application of the supply voltage to the heating element, the pane is also heatable in at least one surface area adjacent the coating-free zone which surface area contains at least one of the collecting conductors.

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Номер записи: 21

27-06-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR REDUCING MOTOR TORQUE FOR WIPER DRIVES

Номер: US20130162180A1

Автор: Koehn Swen, Rapp Juergen, Zimmer Joachim

Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The invention relates to a method for operating a direct wiper drive having a motor, in particular for a windshield wiper. The method comprises reading out at least one characteristic curve from a memory and operating the wiper direct drive at an angle- and direction-dependent torque, corresponding at a maximum to a value of the angle- and direction-dependent characteristic curve, wherein the characteristic curve comprises at least the following values: a first, maximum value for upward wiping at a first wiping angle between a lower turning location and an upper turning location; a second value for upward wiping at a second wiping angle between the first wiping angle and the upper turning location, wherein the second value for upward wiping at the second wiping angle is less than the first, maximum value for upward wiping at the first wiping angle; a first, maximum value for downward wiping at a wiping angle between the upper turning location and the lower turning location, wherein the first, maximum value for downward wiping is greater than the first, maximum value for upward wiping; and a second value for downward wiping corresponding to a wiper position at the second wiping angle, wherein the second value for downward wiping is greater than the second value for upward wiping. 1. A method for operating a direct wiper drive having a motor , the method comprising: 'a first, maximum value for upward wiping at a first wiping angle between a lower turning location and an upper turning location;', 'reading out at least one characteristic curve from a memory and operating the wiper direct drive at an angle- and direction-dependent torque, corresponding at a maximum to a value of the angle- and direction-dependent characteristic curve, wherein the characteristic curve includes at least the following valuesa second value for upward wiping at a second wiping angle between the first wiping angle and the upper turning location, wherein the second value for upward wiping at ...

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Номер записи: 22

04-07-2013 дата публикации

Cleaning device for cleaning optical lenses in tray

Номер: US20130167314A1

Автор: Chia-Chun Chang

Принадлежит: Individual

Provided is a cleaning device for cleaning optical lenses positioned in a tray. The cleaning device includes a supporting base for supporting the tray, two sliding members, a connecting plate, and a magnetic member. The supporting base includes a bottom plate and two parallel rails formed on a surface of the bottom plate. The sliding members are spatially corresponding to the rails, and each sliding member is slidably mounted on a corresponding one of the rails. The connecting plate is fixedly supported on the sliding members. The magnetic member is attached on a surface of the connecting plate facing toward the bottom plate.

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Номер записи: 23

04-07-2013 дата публикации

WIPER DEVICE FOR THE CLEANING OF VEHICLE WINDOWS, AND WIPER BLADE FOR USE IN A WIPER DEVICE

Номер: US20130167316A1

Автор: Egner-Walter Bruno, Schaeuble Michael

Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a wiper device () for the cleaning of vehicle windows (), with a wiper blade () having a wiper rubber (), which wiper blade is able to be fastened exchangeably on a wiper arm () by means of a wiper blade adapter (), wherein between the wiper blade adapter () and the wiper arm () a detent connection () is constructed, which comprises a detent element which is arranged on the wiper blade adapter () and which engages in a form-fitting manner into a corresponding opening () or recess on the wiper arm (). According to the invention, the wiper blade () has an ageing indicator element () for the wiper blade (), said ageing element being covered by a protective element (), wherein the protective element () is constructed such that, and/or is arranged on the wiper blade () such that a mounting of the wiper blade () on the wiper arm () is only possible after a removal of the protective element () from the ageing indicator element (). 1. A wiper device for the cleaning of vehicle windows , comprising:a wiper blade having a wiper rubber, wherein the wiper blade is fastened exchangeably on a wiper arm by a wiper blade adapter,wherein between the wiper blade adapter and the wiper arm a detent connection is constructed, which comprises a detent element which is arranged on the wiper blade adapter and which engages in a form-fitting manner into a corresponding opening or recess on the wiper arm,wherein the wiper blade has an ageing indicator element for the wiper blade, said ageing element being covered by a protective element, wherein the protective element is constructed or arranged on the wiper blade such that a mounting of the wiper blade on the wiper arm is only possible after a removal of the protective element from the ageing indicator element.2. The wiper device according to claim 1 , wherein the detent element is constructed on the wiper blade on the upper side of the wiper blade adapter in the form of a securing tongue with an actuating button ...

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Номер записи: 24

11-07-2013 дата публикации

DISPLACEABLE AXIAL BODY FOR A WIPER PIVOT DEVICE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130174368A1

Автор: GLOGER Stefan, MILDNER Udo

Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

An axial body for a windshield wiper device of a motor vehicle is provided. The axial body can include a pivot bearing receptacle, in which a wiper axis can be pivoted. In addition, the axial body can include a slide bearing guide, along which the axial body as a whole can be shifted when the axial body is exposed to a defined force. 1. An axial body for a wiper pivot device of a motor vehicle , comprising:a pivot bearing receptacle, in which a wiper axis is pivoted; anda slide bearing guide, along which the axial body as a whole is shiftable when the axial body is exposed to a defined force.2. The axial body according to claim 1 , wherein the axial body exhibits a rear wall with at least one oblong recess claim 1 , which comprises the slide bearing guide.3. The axial body according to claim 1 , wherein the axial body exhibits a bearing plate with a bearing bore claim 1 , which comprises the pivot bearing receptacle.4. The axial body according to claim 1 , wherein the wiper axis is situated at an angle to the rear wall.5. The axial body according to claim 4 , wherein the bearing plate exhibits an opening claim 4 , which adjoins the oblong recess.6. The axial body according to claim 5 , wherein the oblong recess exhibits an expansion and a constriction that adjoins the expansion claim 5 , wherein the expansion incorporates a bearing shoe.7. The axial body according to claim 6 , wherein the constriction empties in the opening of the bearing plate.8. The axial body according to claim 7 , wherein the axial body exhibits a second bearing plate with a second bearing bore spaced apart from the bearing plate claim 7 , which in conjunction with the bearing bore and bearing plate forms the pivot bearing receptacle.9. A windshield wiper device of a motor vehicle claim 7 , comprising:an axial body including a pivot bearing receptacle, in which a wiper axis is pivoted; anda slide bearing guide, along which the axial body as a whole is shiftable when the axial body is exposed to ...

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Номер записи: 25

18-07-2013 дата публикации

Packaging system including a holder for holding a windscreen wiper device

Номер: US20130180073A1

Автор: Xavier Boland

Принадлежит: Individual

A system provided with a windscreen wiper device comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material, which wiper blade includes at least one longitudinal groove, in which groove a longitudinal strip of the carrier element is disposed, wherein ends of the wiper blade and/or of the longitudinal strip are interconnected by a respective connecting piece, the carrier element biasing the wiper blade in a curved position, which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device for pivotally connecting an oscillating wiper arm thereto; a holder for holding the windscreen wiper device; with the special feature that the holder comprises a stiff tightening profile engaging the windscreen wiper device at engaging locations on the connecting device for tightening the windscreen wiper device in a less curved position.

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Номер записи: 26

18-07-2013 дата публикации

ANTI-FOGGING AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE, DEHUMIDIFYING UNIT, DEHUMIDIFYING CASSETTE, AND DEHUMIDIFYING MEMBER

Номер: US20130183894A1

Автор: Watanabe Takumasa

Принадлежит:

Provided is an anti-fog and HVAC system (A, B) for an electric vehicle, which is configured to dehumidify air inside the electric vehicle, the anti-fog and HVAC system including: a unit casing (K) formed into a rectangular parallelepiped shape with a hollow interior, the unit casing (K) containing a dehumidifying unit () removably storing a dehumidifying cassette () containing a dehumidifying member (); an inlet duct () for guiding the air inside the electric vehicle to an input side of the unit casing (K); and a ventilation duct () for discharging, into the electric vehicle, dehumidified air from an output side of the unit casing (K). 112-. (canceled)13. An anti-fog and HVAC system for an electric vehicle , which is configured to dehumidify air inside the electric vehicle , the anti-fog and HVAC system comprising:a dehumidifying unit comprising an inlet and an outlet;an inlet duct for guiding the air inside the electric vehicle to the inlet of the dehumidifying unit; anda ventilation duct for discharging, into the electric vehicle, dehumidified air from the outlet of the dehumidifying unit,wherein the electric vehicle including an HVAC system, andthe anti-fog and HVAC system further including a control portion for activating the dehumidifying unit for a predetermined period of time for dehumidification, and then activating the HVAC system of the electric vehicle.14. An anti-fog and HVAC system for an electric vehicle according to claim 13 , wherein the dehumidifying unit comprises:a hollow unit casing;a dehumidifying cassette removably stored in the unit casing; anda dehumidifying member provided in the dehumidifying cassette.15. An anti-fog and HVAC system for an electric vehicle according to claim 14 , wherein:a blower fan is provided in the unit casing; andthe control portion operates to rotate the blower fan for a predetermined period of time to activate the dehumidifying unit for a predetermined period of time for dehumidification.16. An anti-fog and HVAC ...

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Номер записи: 27

25-07-2013 дата публикации

REAR WIPER SYSTEM

Номер: US20130185888A1

Автор: Kargilis John S.

Принадлежит:

A system for a vehicle may include a motor assembly, a wiper and a switch. The motor assembly may be mounted to a spare tire carrier on a tailgate of the vehicle and may include an output shaft that is rotatable relative to the spare tire carrier. The wiper may be attached to the output shaft for rotation with the output shaft relative to a rear window pane of the vehicle. The switch may be electrically connected to the motor assembly and may be operable to allow electrical current to reach the motor assembly when the wiper is in contact with the rear window pane. The switch may be operable to prevent electrical current from reaching the motor assembly in response to the wiper and the rear window pane being spaced apart from each other. 1. A system for a vehicle , the vehicle having a spare tire carrier mounted to a tailgate , the system comprising:a motor assembly mounted to the spare tire carrier and including an output shaft that is rotatable relative to the spare tire carrier;a wiper attached to the output shaft for rotation with the output shaft relative to a rear window pane of the vehicle; anda switch electrically connected to the motor assembly and operable to allow electrical current to reach the motor assembly when the wiper is in contact with the rear window pane and prevent electrical current from reaching the motor assembly in response to the wiper and the rear window pane being spaced apart from each other.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the wiper includes a hub and an arm claim 1 , the hub being fixed to the output shaft claim 1 , the arm being pivotable relative to the hub and the output shaft between first and second positions claim 1 , wherein the wiper is in contact with the rear window pane when the arm is in the first position and the wiper is spaced apart from the rear window pane when the arm is in the second position.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the wiper includes a spring biasing the arm toward the second position.4. The system of ...

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Номер записи: 28

25-07-2013 дата публикации

TRANSPARENT PANE HAVING A HEATABLE COATING

Номер: US20130186875A1

Автор: Lisinski Susanne, MELCHER Martin, Offermann Volkmar, Schlarb Andreas

Принадлежит:

A transparent pane with a conductive coating extending at least over a part of the transparent pane surface, in particular over a visual field of the transparent pane is described. The conductive coating is electrically connected to at least two strip-shaped bus bars such that after application of a supply voltage, a current flows over a heating field formed by the conductive coating. The conductive coating has an electrical resistance such that upon application of a supply voltage in the range from more than 100 volts to 400 volts, a heating output from the heating field is in the range from 300 watt/mto 1000 watt/m. The at least two strip-shaped bus bars have a maximum width of less than 5 mm and are dimensioned such that a maximum electrical power loss per unit of length is 10 watt/m. Moreover, the at least two strip-shaped bus bars have a specific resistivity ranging from 2 μohm·cm to 4 μohm·cm. 1. A transparent pane with a conductive coating extending at least over a part of a pane surface of the transparent pane , in particular over a visual field of the transparent pane ,wherein the conductive coating is electrically connected to at least two strip-shaped bus bars such that after application of a supply voltage, a current flows over a heating field formed between the at least two strip-shaped bus bars,{'sup': 2', '2, 'wherein the conductive coating has an electrical resistance such that upon application of a supply voltage in the range between more than 100 volts and 400 volts, a heating output from the heating field is in a range from 300 watt/mto 1000 watt/m,'}wherein the at least two strip-shaped bus bars have, at least in sections of the at least two strip-shaped bus bars, a maximum width of less than 5 mm and the width of the at least two strip-shaped bus bars being dimensioned such that a maximum electrical power loss per unit of length is 10 watt/m, andthe at least two strip-shaped bus bars having a specific resistivity in a range from 2 μohm·cm to 4 μ ...

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Номер записи: 29

01-08-2013 дата публикации

Flat wiper blade and flat wiper blade assembly

Номер: US20130192016A1

Автор: Jae Hyuck AN, Jin Wan Park, Kwan Hee Kim, Tae Kyeong Kim

Принадлежит: KCW Corp

Disclosed are a flat wiper blade 2 and a flat wiper blade assembly. The flat wiper blade according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a wiper strip 10 which wipes a wiping surface; a frame 30 which supports the wiper strip 10; a first and a second spoilers 41 and 42 which are coupled to the frame 30; and a seating part 100 to which adaptor parts 3 and 4 coupled to a wiper arm are coupled and which is coupled to the frame 30 in an attachable and removable manner.

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Номер записи: 30

15-08-2013 дата публикации

WIPER BLADE WITH COVER

Номер: US20130205532A1

Автор: Peers Robert Peter, Tolentino Vambi Raymundo

Принадлежит: Pylon Manufacturing Corp.

A cover for windshield wiper blades having an elongate body with a central collar and first and second elongate portions extending from the central collar. The first and second elongate portions having outer ends, and the central collar defining an interior passageway having a snap-fit tongue. A channel is disposed along each of the first and second elongate portions extending from the central collar towards the outer ends; and an end retainer or other securing mechanism is located at the outer ends. Also, windshield wiper blades incorporating such covers. 1. A wiper blade , comprising:an elongate beam with outer ends;a connection device, and a wiper strip connected to the elongate beam;an elongate cover having a central collar, first and second elongate portions extending from the central collar, the first and second elongate portions having outer ends corresponding with the elongate beam outer ends;a first securing device for securing the central collar to the connection device;a channel for securing the first and second elongate portions to the beam; andan end securing mechanism for securing the outer ends of the cover to the outer ends of the elongate beam.2. The windshield wiper of wherein the elongate cover further comprises a wind deflector.3. The windshield wiper of claim 1 , further comprising a first slope connecting the central collar to the first elongate portion and a second slope connecting the central collar to the second elongate portion4. The windshield wiper of claim 3 , wherein the first securing device comprises a tongue configured to snap-fit into a recess defined by the connection device.5. The windshield wiper of claim 3 , wherein the first and second elongate portions comprise an elastomeric region.6. A windshield wiper cover comprising:an elongate body having a central collar, first and second elongate portions extending from the central collar, the first and second elongate portions having outer ends;the central collar defining an interior ...

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Номер записи: 31

15-08-2013 дата публикации

WIPER DEVICE

Номер: US20130207577A1

Автор: NATSUME Takashi

Принадлежит: ASMO CO., LTD.

A wiper device is provided that suppresses plastic deformation of a blade rubber of a wiper blade without wasting power of a battery installed to a vehicle. A wiper device is equipped with wiper blades that wipe a vehicle front glass, a wiper motor that swings the wiper blades in alternating between an upper turn position and a lower turn position by accompanied rotation of the output shaft, and a control unit that controls the wiper motor. In a case of the vehicle ignition switch being ON or OFF, the control unit controls the wiper motor such that from a stopped position where the wiper blades are located, the wiper blades are swung in a specific range of between a first stopping position and a second stopping position, and then stopped. 1. A wiper device comprising:a wiper blade that wipes a front glass of a vehicle, via a wiper arm which is supported so as to be capable of swinging with respect to the vehicle, by swinging of the wiper arm;a wiper motor that includes an output shaft connected to the wiper arm through a link so as to be capable of transmitting rotation force to the wiper arm, and that rotates the output shaft to swing the wiper blade in alternating; anda control unit that, in a case in which an ignition switch of the vehicle is switched ON or OFF, controls the wiper motor such that the wiper blade is swung within a specific range from a position where the stopped wiper blade is located at a time when the ignition switch is switched ON or OFF, and the wiper blade is then stopped.2. The wiper device of claim 1 , wherein:the wiper motor rotates forward and reverse the output shaft to swing the wiper blade between an upper turn position and a lower turn position, and in a case of stopping the swinging of the wiper blade between the upper turn position and the lower turn position, the wiper motor swings the wiper blade either to a first stopping position or a second stopping position provided above the first stopping position and stops the wiper blade; ...

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Номер записи: 32

22-08-2013 дата публикации

Operation unit

Номер: US20130213784A1

Автор: Hidehiro Akahori

Принадлежит: Yazaki Corp

There is provided a switch unit which is downsized and which can reduce cost by eliminating a connector and an intermediate harness embedded in a body. A wiper switch and a light switch are attached to a steering column. Each of the wiper switch and the light switch includes a base portion which positions a stator portion of the steering column between each other, a housing portion projecting from the base portion along a periphery of the stator portion. A connector is housed in the housing portion. The connector of the wiper switch and the connector of the light switch are attached to the steering column with the connectors being directly connected together.

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Номер записи: 33

22-08-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle having an overhead console

Номер: US20130214548A1

Автор: Horst-Reiner Karg, Richard Harders

Принадлежит: VOLKSWAGEN AG

A vehicle having a roof lining which is bounded at the front by a front windscreen and has an overhead console which is extended toward the front by a front windscreen unit in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the covering element of the windscreen unit being attached to a front windscreen-end support at at least a first attachment point and to the overhead console at at least a second attachment point. The covering element being mounted so as to float with play in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and/or in the lateral direction of the vehicle at the first attachment point, and is mounted without play at the second attachment point for accurate alignment with the overhead console.

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Номер записи: 34

29-08-2013 дата публикации

Method And Apparatus For Removing And Preventing Lens Surface Contamination On A Vehicle Lens

Номер: US20130219742A1

Автор: Michael Field, Paul P. McCabe

Принадлежит: Raymond Corp

A vehicle includes a vehicle frame and an optical device mounted on the vehicle frame. A first temperature sensor senses ambient air temperature surrounding the vehicle frame, a second temperature sensor senses a temperature of a lens of the optical device, and a humidity sensor senses moisture content of air proximal to the lens. An exhaust directs gas at the lens in response to the sensed ambient air temperature, the sensed lens temperature, and the sensed moisture content.

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Номер записи: 35

05-09-2013 дата публикации

Flat wiper blade with spoiler

Номер: US20130227811A1

Автор: In Kyu Kim, Kyung Jong Nam

Принадлежит: ADM21 Co Ltd

A flat wiper blade with spoilers is provided. The flat wiper blade has a wiper strip, a single elongated frame, first and second spoilers and a connecting unit for connection to a wiper arm. The frame holds and supports the wiper strip. The first and second spoilers have a pair of longitudinally extending fitting grooves and a receiving groove in the fitting groove. The receiving groove has a width greater than that of the fitting groove. The first and second spoilers are joined to the frame as opposed to each other in such a manner that the frame is fitted to the fitting grooves and an edge of the frame is received in the receiving groove. The connecting unit is joined to the frame between the first spoiler and the second spoiler. The connecting unit engages the first spoiler and the second spoiler.

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Номер записи: 36

12-09-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE WIPER DEVICE

Номер: US20130232716A1

Автор: INA Eiji

Принадлежит: ASMO CO., LTD.

A vehicle wiper device moves a wiper back and forth between a bottom reversing position and a top reversing position. A drive source rotates an output shaft back and forth about a first axis within a rotational angle range of less than 360°. A link mechanism includes a wiper joint coupled to the wiper. The link mechanism rotates the wiper joint back and forth around a second axis within a rotational angle range that is smaller than the rotational angle range of the output shaft. The link mechanism is configured so that torque of the wiper joint is greater when the wiper is at the bottom reversing position than when the wiper is at the top reversing position. 1. A vehicle wiper device that moves a wiper back and forth between a bottom reversing position and a top reversing position , the vehicle wiper device comprises:at least one drive source including an output shaft, wherein the drive source rotates the output shaft back and forth about a first axis within a rotational angle range of less than 360°; andat least one link mechanism coupled to the output shaft, wherein the link mechanism includes a wiper joint coupled to the wiper, the link mechanism is configured to rotate the wiper joint back and forth around a second axis within a rotational angle range that is smaller than the rotational angle range of the output shaft, and the link mechanism is configured so that torque of the wiper joint is greater when the wiper is at the bottom reversing position than when the wiper is at the top reversing position.2. The vehicle wiper device according to claim 1 , wherein the link mechanism includes:a crank including a basal end, which is fixed to the output shaft, and an opposite distal end;a rod including a basal end, which is coupled to the distal end of the crank rotatably about a third axis, and an opposite distal end; anda lever including a basal end, coupled to the distal end of the rod rotatably about a fourth axis, and an opposite distal end, with which the wiper ...

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Номер записи: 37

12-09-2013 дата публикации

Detection of Raindrops on a Pane by Means of a Camera and Lighting

Номер: US20130235381A1

Автор: Dieter Kroekel, Radhakrishna CHIVUKULA

Принадлежит: Conti Temic Microelectronic GmbH

The invention relates to a device or a method for detecting rain ( 4 ), said device or method comprising a camera ( 1 ) and a lighting source ( 3 ). The camera ( 1 ) is disposed behind a pane ( 2 ), in particular in the interior of a vehicle behind a windscreen, and focused onto a far range that lies in front of the pane ( 2 ). The lighting source ( 3 ) for generating at least one light beam (h; n) that is directed at the pane ( 2 ) directs the at least one light beam (h; n) towards the pane ( 2 ) such that at least one beam (r 2; r 2 ′) that is reflected from the outer face ( 2.2 ) of the pane impinges on the camera ( 1 ). The light quantity of the at least one beam (r 2; r 2 ′) that impinges on the camera ( 1 ) can be measured by the camera ( 1 ).

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Номер записи: 38

19-09-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PROGRAMMING A WIPER SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE WINDSCREENS AND WIPER SYSTEM

Номер: US20130245895A1

Автор: Högler Eberhard, Wagner Sebastian

Принадлежит: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE

The invention relates to a method for programming a wiper system () for vehicle windscreens, in which for operating respectively a windscreen wiper () a wiper module () on the driver's side is programmed as master module () and a wiper module () on the passenger's side is programmed as slave module (), wherein the wiper modules () consist of a reversing motor (), if applicable a gear (), a holder () for fastening to the body of a vehicle, and a control (), wherein in the control () at least data for a program sequence (), vehicle-specific characteristic data () and data for the operation of the wiper module () as master module () or respectively as slave module () are stored, wherein at least the wiper module () on the driver's side is connected via an on-board wiring system interface () and a first data communication line () with a vehicle control unit (). According to the invention, provision is made that before the activation of the wiper module () on the driver's side via the first data communication line () in its control () the wiper module () is defined or respectively pre-programmed neither as master module () nor as slave module (). 1. A method for programming a wiper system for vehicle windscreens , comprising:programming a wiper module on the driver's side as a master module for operating a windscreen wiper;programming a wiper module on the passenger's side as a slave module,wherein the master and slave wiper modules comprise a reversing motor, a gear, a holder for fastening to the body of a vehicle, and a control,wherein the control is configured to store at least data for a program sequence, vehicle-specific characteristic data and data for the operation of the wiper module as master module or respectively as slave module,wherein at least the wiper module on the driver's side is connected via an on-board wiring system interface and a first data communication line with a vehicle control unit,wherein a second data communication line is provided between ...

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Номер записи: 39

26-09-2013 дата публикации

Wiper device

Номер: US20130251352A1

Автор: Takashi Natsume

Принадлежит: Asmo Co Ltd

A wiper device that includes: a wiper motor that swings a wiper blade that is coupled to the wiper motor through a wiper arm to-and-fro over a window pane between an upper return position and a lower return position; and a drive component that gradually increases power supplied to the wiper motor until the rotation speed of the wiper motor reaches a specific speed when the wiper motor has been restarted from a stationary state of the wiper blade between the upper return position and the lower return position.

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Номер записи: 40

03-10-2013 дата публикации

Wiper motor

Номер: US20130255408A1

Автор: Shigeki Ota, Teppei Tokizaki

Принадлежит: Mitsuba Corp

A wiper motor 10 has a reduction mechanism 29 for reducing the rotational speed of a motor shaft 25 and transmitting the reduced speed, and a motion conversion mechanism 31 for converting the rotational motion of the reduction mechanism 29 into a rotational motion and transmitting the motion to the output shaft 30 . A pair of first connection holes 50 and a pair of second connection holes 51 are formed on a worm wheel 35 at a position deviated in a radial direction from an axial center of the worm wheel so that each of the holes is opened at the side of one axial end side. The worm wheel 35 can be used for both cases in which the output shaft 30 is swung within a first swinging region and in which the output shaft 30 is swung within a second swinging region.

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Номер записи: 41

10-10-2013 дата публикации

WIPER BLADE DEVICE

Номер: US20130263402A1

Автор: Bex Koen, Depondt Helmut, Herinckx Dirk

Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The invention is based on a wiper blade device comprising a wiper strip unit () which has a wiper strip element (), a wind-deflector unit () and a wiper lip (). According to the invention, the wind-deflector unit () has at least two separate wind-deflector elements (). 1121415181516. A wiper blade device with a wiper strip unit () which comprises a wiper strip element () , a wind deflector unit () and a wiper lip () , characterized in that the wind deflector unit () includes at least two wind deflector elements () configured separately from one another.21614. The wiper blade device as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that at least one of the wind deflector elements () creates a form fit with the wiper strip element () in a mounted state.3101615. The wiper blade device as claimed in claim 1 , characterized by a wiper blade adapter () which creates a form fit with at least one of the wind deflector elements () of the wind deflector unit () in a mounted state.4122014. The wiper blade device as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the wiper strip unit () comprises a spring-elastic carrier element () which creates a form fit with the wiper strip element () in a mounted state.51014. The wiper blade device as claimed in claim 1 , characterized by a wiper blade adapter () which creates a form fit with the wiper strip element () in a mounted state.6103420. The wiper blade device as claimed in claim 5 , characterized in that the wiper blade adapter () includes a longitudinal guide unit () claim 5 , which receives the carrier element () in a form-fitted manner.7166264161422. The wiper blade device as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that at least one of the wind deflector elements () includes at least one terminating element ( claim 1 , ) which creates a form fit in a mounted state claim 1 , said form fit preventing a movement of at least one wind deflector element () relative to the wiper strip element () in a longitudinal direction ().8205810. The wiper blade ...

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Номер записи: 42

17-10-2013 дата публикации

Protective circuit in a windscreen wiper drive and windscreen wiper drive

Номер: US20130271881A1

Автор: Armin Schubert, Marco Rommel, Peter Kiersten

Принадлежит: Valeo Systemes dEssuyage SAS

The invention relates to a protective circuit ( 10 ) in a screen wiper drive ( 1 ), consisting of a parallel circuit having two circuit elements ( 16, 17 ), wherein one circuit element ( 16 ) consists of a capacitor ( 18 ) and the other circuit element ( 17 ) consists of a series-connection of a diode ( 19 ) and a Zener diode ( 20 ), wherein the forward direction of the diode ( 19 ) and the Zener diode ( 20 ) is different and the Zener diode ( 20 ) inhibits in the direction of a plus pole.

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Номер записи: 43

17-10-2013 дата публикации

WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROLLER, OPTICAL RAINDROP DETECTOR AND DETECTION METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20130275007A1

Автор: Chen Hsin-Chia, Chen Hui-Hsuan, CHUNG Ching-Lin, Kao Ming-Tsan, Lai Horng-Goung, Yang Feng-Cheng

Принадлежит: PIXART IMAGING INC.

There is provided an optical raindrop detector including a light source, a light guide, an image sensor and a processing unit. The light source alternatively emits light with different brightness values. The light guide has an incident surface, a detection surface and an ejection surface, wherein the light source emits incident light into the light guide via the incident surface, and a plurality of microstructures are formed on the ejection surface to reflect the incident light to become scattered light toward the detection surface. The image sensor receives reflected light formed by raindrops in front of the detection surface reflecting the scattered light to penetrate the light guide and eject from the ejection surface, and generates image frames corresponding to the different brightness values of the light source. The processing unit calculates differential images of the image frames to accordingly identify rain intensity. 1. An optical raindrop detector , comprising:a light source;a light control unit configured to control the light source to emit light with a first brightness value and a second brightness value;a light guide comprising an incident surface, a detection surface and an ejection surface, wherein the light source emits incident light into the light guide via the incident surface and a plurality of microstructures are formed on the ejection surface configured to reflect the incident light to become scattered light toward the detection surface;an image sensor configured to receive reflected light formed by raindrops in front of the detection surface reflecting the scattered light to penetrate the light guide and eject from the ejection surface, and to generate a first image frame corresponding to the first brightness value and a second image frame corresponding to the second brightness value; anda processing unit configured to calculate a differential image of the first image frame and the second image frame and to identify rain intensity according to ...

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Номер записи: 44

14-11-2013 дата публикации

Composition for Cleaning of Hard Surfaces

Номер: US20130298948A1

Автор: Company Mahnaz, Thyberg Anette

Принадлежит: AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS INTERNATIONAL B.V.

The invention relates to the use of an alkaline aqueous composition comprising a) an amine oxide b) a nonionic surfactant, not being an amine oxide, and c) a cationic hydrotrope having the formula (I), where R=C-Chydrocarbyl, Rand Rare independently C-Calkyl, n is at least 12, and at most 25, and X is an anion, e.g. halide or methylsulphate; for removal of dirt from hard surfaces. In particular the composition significantly reduces the amount of traffic film remaining on the surface after brushless vehicle cleaning as compared to presently applied formulation concepts. Further, the invention relates to certain such compositions and intermediates to make these. 2. The method of where the composition comprises an anionic and/or an amphoteric surfactant claim 1 , wherein the molar ratio of anionic groups in the anionic and/or the amphoteric surfactant to cationic hydrotrope is less than 1:3.3. The method of where the composition is free of anionic and amphoteric surfactants.4. The method of where the composition comprises alkali hydroxides claim 1 , alkaline builders and/or alkaline complexing agents.7. The method of where the composition comprisesi) 0.03-20% by weight of the amine oxide,ii) 0.03-20% by weight of the nonionic surfactant,iii) 0.015-20% by weight of the hydrotrope,iv) 0.03-40% by weight of alkali hydroxides, alkaline builders and/or alkaline, complexing agents,v) optionally other conventional additives, andvi) balance water.8. The method of where the weight ratio of amine oxide to nonionic surfactant is between 1:2 and 8:3.9. The method of where the weight ratio of the sum of amine oxide and nonionic surfactant to hydrotrope is between 1:3 and 5:3.10. The method of for brushless vehicle cleaning claim 1 , optionally with a water jet spray apparatus.11. The method of further comprising the step of rinsing the said surfaces by using a water jet spray apparatus.13. The composition according to comprising an anionic and/or an amphoteric surfactant claim 12 , ...

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Номер записи: 45

14-11-2013 дата публикации

HEATING ELEMENT COMPRISING FILMS

Номер: US20130299479A1

Автор: Laurent Stéphane, Luxembourg David, Mauvernay Bruno

Принадлежит: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE

The invention relates to a heating element comprising a substrate () equipped with a thin-film multilayer, the thin-film multilayer comprising a heating film () that has an electrical sheet resistance lying between 20 and 200 Ω/□, and two nonmetallic dielectric films () located on either side of the heating film (), the heating element also comprising two conductive collectors designed to receive a voltage, the heating film () being unpatterned, made of metal and electrically connected to the two conductive collectors. 1. A heating element , comprising:a substrate provided with a thin-film multilayer, the thin-film multilayer comprising a heating film having an electrical sheet resistance in the range from 20 to 200 Ω/□, and two nonmetallic dielectric films located on either side of the heating film; andtwo conductive collectors designed to receive a voltage,wherein the heating film is full, made of metal and electrically connected to the two conductive collectors.2. The heating element of claim 1 , wherein the metal of the heating film is at least one selected from the group consisting of niobium claim 1 , molybdenum claim 1 , nickel claim 1 , chromium claim 1 , tin claim 1 , zinc claim 1 , tantalum claim 1 , hafnium claim 1 , titanium claim 1 , tungsten claim 1 , aluminum claim 1 , copper claim 1 , and any alloy thereof.3. The heating element of claim 1 , wherein the nonmetallic dielectric films comprise SiN claim 1 , SnZnO claim 1 , SnO claim 1 , or ZnO.4. The heating element of claim 1 , wherein the thin-film multilayer further comprises at least one blocker layer located between the heating film and at least one of the nonmetallic dielectric films.5. The heating element of claim 1 , wherein the heating film has a thickness in the range from 2 to 30 nm in thickness.6. The heating element of claim 5 , wherein the heating film has a thickness in the range from 2 to 8 nm such that the light transmission of the heating element is at least 70%.7. The heating element ...

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Номер записи: 46

21-11-2013 дата публикации

WIPER BLADE

Номер: US20130305478A1

Автор: An Jae Hyuck, Kim Kwan Hee, Kim Tae Kyeong

Принадлежит: KCW Corporation

A wiper blade. In one aspect, the wiper blade includes a wiper strip which directly wipes a wiping surface; a lever assembly which supports the wiper strip; and a cover which receives the lever assembly, wherein the lever assembly supports six points of the wiper strip by means of a pair of first levers, each of which supports two points of the wiper strip, and a pair of second levers, each of which is hinge-coupled to the first lever, is coupled to the cover and supports one point of the wiper strip. 1. A wiper blade comprising:a wiper strip which directly wipes a wiping surface;a lever assembly which supports the wiper strip; anda cover which receives the lever assembly;wherein the lever assembly supports six points of the wiper strip by means of a pair of first levers, each of which supports two points of the wiper strip; andwherein a pair of second levers, each of which is hinge-coupled to the first lever, is coupled to the cover and supports one point of the wiper strip.2. A wiper blade comprising:a wiper strip which directly wipes a wiping surface;a lever assembly which supports the wiper strip and comprises two pairs of first levers and a pair of second levers; anda cover which receives the lever assembly;wherein the pair of the second levers is coupled to the cover and is hinge-coupled to one of the pair of the first levers; andwherein each of the two pairs of the first levers supports two points of the wiper strip.3. The wiper blade of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises a fixing cover and at least one moving cover which is pivotable with respect to the fixing cover.4. The wiper blade of claim 3 , wherein the moving cover is fixed and coupled to the second lever and is located on both ends of the fixing cover.5. The wiper blade of claim 1 , further comprising a first spacer which is provided in a central portion of the second lever and pressurizes the second lever from the outside of the second lever and is made of a resin material.6. The wiper blade of ...

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Номер записи: 47

21-11-2013 дата публикации

WIPER BLADE

Номер: US20130305479A1

Автор: An Jae Hyuck, Kim Kwan Hee, Kim Tae Kyeong

Принадлежит:

A wiper blade. The wiper blade includes a wiper strip which directly wipes a wiping surface; a lever assembly which supports the wiper strip; and a cover which receives the lever assembly, wherein the cover includes a fixing cover and at least one moving cover which is pivotable on the fixing cover, and wherein a gap between the fixing cover and the moving cover is minimized. 1. A wiper blade comprising:a wiper strip which directly wipes a wiping surface;a lever assembly which supports the wiper strip; anda cover which receives the lever assembly;wherein the cover comprises a fixing cover and at least one moving cover which is pivotable on the fixing cover, andwherein, when the moving cover is pivoted, a gap between the fixing cover and the moving cover is minimized.2. The wiper blade of claim 1 , wherein a front end of the fixing cover is formed to have a convex circular shape toward a front end of the wiper blade claim 1 , and wherein a central directional front end of the moving cover is formed to have a concave circular shape toward the front end of the wiper blade.3. The wiper blade of claim 2 , wherein a center of the curvature of at least a portion of the front end of the fixing cover is the same as a center of the curvature of at least a portion of the central directional front end of the moving cover.4. The wiper blade of claim 1 , wherein the lever assembly comprises at least one pair of first levers which support the wiper strip claim 1 , and a pair of second levers which are hinge-coupled to the first lever respectively and are coupled to the cover.5. The wiper blade of claim 4 , wherein the second lever comprises a through hole which is a rotation axis of the second lever coupled to the fixing cover claim 4 , and wherein the through hole is a rotation center of the moving cover and the second lever.6. The wiper blade of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises finned sections and which form a front end in an upper portion of the cover and are integrally ...

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Номер записи: 48

28-11-2013 дата публикации

WIPER BLADE

Номер: US20130312210A1

Автор: An Jae Hyuck, Kim Kwan Hee, Kim Tae Kyeong

Принадлежит: KCW Corporation

A wiper blade. In one aspect, the wiper blade includes a wiper strip which directly wipes a wiping surface; a lever assembly which supports the wiper strip; and a cover which receives the lever assembly, wherein the lever assembly includes at least a pair of first levers supporting the wiper strip, and a pair of second levers hinge-coupled to the first levers respectively and coupled to the cover. 1. A wiper blade comprising:a wiper strip which directly wipes a wiping surface;a lever assembly which supports the wiper strip; and 'wherein the lever assembly comprises at least a pair of first levers supporting the wiper strip, and a pair of second levers hinge-coupled to the first levers respectively and coupled to the cover.', 'a cover which receives the lever assembly,'}2. The wiper blade of claim 1 , wherein the pair of the second levers supports the wiper strip.3. The wiper blade of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises a fixing cover and at least one moving cover which is pivotable on the fixing cover.4. The wiper blade of claim 3 , wherein the moving cover is fixed and coupled to the second lever and is placed in both ends of the fixing cover.5. The wiper blade of claim 4 , wherein the moving cover slides on the lateral surface of the wiper blade and is coupled to the first connection groove of the second lever claim 4 , and then is coupled to the second connection groove by pressing downward the moving cover.6. The wiper blade of claim 3 , wherein the fixing cover comprises a rib therewithin.7. The wiper blade of claim 3 , wherein a thickened portion is installed in each internal vertex of a transverse cross section of the fixing cover.8. The wiper blade of claim 3 , wherein the fixing cover comprises a connection holder part. connected to a wiper arm claim 3 , and a first lever cover receiving the first lever.9. The wiper blade of claim 8 , wherein an edge of an opening of the connection holder part is rounded.10. The wiper blade of claim 8 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 49

12-12-2013 дата публикации

REMOTE CLEANING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE WINDSCREEN

Номер: US20130327356A1

Автор: Caillot Gérald, Dias Dominique, Giraud Frédèric, Sakai Izumi

Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a method for cleaning a windscreen of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, the method comprising a phase of remotely activating a cycle of cleaning a windscreen of said vehicle, said cleaning cycle comprising at least one wiping phase S with the aid of a wiping device of said vehicle. 1. A method for cleaning a windscreen of a motor vehicle , the method comprising:a phase of remote activation of a cycle of cleaning a windscreen of said vehicle, said cleaning cycle comprising at least one wiping phase with the aid of a wiping device of said vehicle.2. The method according to claim 1 , in which said cycle comprises a prior phase of washing the windscreen with the aid of a washing device of said vehicle.3. The method according to claim 2 , comprising a testing phase of testing for the presence of water and/or rain on the windscreen claim 2 , said phase being intended to configure the windscreen cleaning cycle.4. The method according to claim 3 , in which a positive result of the testing phase activates the windscreen wiping phase and a negative result of the testing phase authorizes a windscreen washing phase followed by a waiting phase before the windscreen wiping phase is activated.5. The method according to claim 4 , in which:said wiping phase comprises a phase of actuating blades of said wiping device,said washing phase comprises a phase of projecting a washing liquid onto the windscreen of the vehicle, andsaid waiting phase makes use of a predetermined waiting time.6. The method according to claim 5 , in which the wiping phase is carried out by a movement of the blades at a speed of less than one wiping cycle per second.7. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the wiping phase comprises advancing phases of the blades at a first angle claim 5 , alternating with stopping phases and/or return phases at a second angle less than the first angle.8. A control device installed on board said vehicle claim 1 , said device being configured ...

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Номер записи: 50

19-12-2013 дата публикации

DECORATIVE ATTACHMENT FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130333142A1

Автор: SHENK Michael Keith

Принадлежит:

A windshield wiper decorative device for detachably securing to the wiper arm of a windshield wiper, comprises a planar display element having a central planar surface circumscribed by a lip. A pair of fastening tangs extend from a back of the planar display element, each of the tangs having a respective aperture passing therethrough. A pair of flexible ties extends through the respective aperture for detachably securing the planar display element to a windshield wiper arm. When secured to the windshield wiper arm, the planar display element lies adjacent the windshield wiper arm and the flexible ties extend around the windshield wiper arm and secure the planar display element to the windshield wiper arm. 1. A windshield wiper decorative device for detachably securing to the wiper arm of a windshield wiper , comprising:a windshield wiper arm;a planar display element having a central planar surface;a pair of fastening tangs extending from a back of said planar display element, each of said tangs having a respective aperture passing therethrough;a pair of flexible ties extending through said respective aperture for detachably securing the planar display element to the windshield wiper arm; andwherein when secured to the windshield wiper arm the planar display element lies adjacent the windshield wiper arm and the flexible ties extend around the windshield wiper arm and secure the planar display element to the windshield wiper arm.2. The windshield wiper decorative device of claim 1 , wherein planar display element further comprises a peripheral lip defining a recessed surface for said central planar surface claim 1 , wherein said lip is raised above said recessed surface.3. The windshield wiper decorative device of claim 1 , wherein the planar display element includes a plurality of apertures passing through said central planar surface.4. The windshield wiper decorative device of claim 1 , wherein the planar display element includes a pair of apertures passing through ...

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Номер записи: 51

19-12-2013 дата публикации

Bolt Assembly for Wiper Device of Vehicle

Номер: US20130336741A1

Автор: Oh Jong Hyun, Park Wi Yeong

Принадлежит: Dongyang Mechatronics Corp.

Provided is a bolt assembly for a wiper device of a vehicle. The bolt assembly includes: a damping member in which a penetration hole is formed and that is detachably coupled to an assembly unit; a bush that correspondingly fits a penetration hole; a bolt member that is disposed to penetrate a hollow of the bush; a washer that is assembled to the bolt member; and a separation prevention member that is assembled to the bolt member to prevent the bolt member from being separated to an upper side of the hollow, wherein the separation prevention member comprises: a flange portion that is caught on the lower surface of the bush; and a pressure portion that extends from the flange portion toward the longitudinal direction of the bolt member. 1. A bolt assembly for a wiper device of a vehicle , the bolt assembly comprising:a damping member in which a penetration hole is formed in a central portion thereof and that is detachably coupled to an assembly unit disposed in the wiper device, wherein the damping member comprises a rubber material;a bush that correspondingly fits an inner circumference surface of the penetration hole to be fixed to the damping member and comprises a hollow;a bolt member that is disposed to penetrate the hollow of the bush, has an external diameter smaller than an internal diameter of the hollow, wherein the bolt member comprises a male screw portion formed on an outer circumference surface of a portion protruding under a lower surface of the hollow;a washer that is assembled to the bolt member to prevent the bolt member from being separated to a lower side of the hollow and thus is caught on an upper surface of the bush; anda separation prevention member that is assembled to the bolt member to prevent the bolt member from being separated to an upper side of the hollow and thus is caught on a lower surface of the bush,wherein the separation prevention member comprises:a flange portion that is caught on the lower surface of the bush and comprises an ...

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Номер записи: 52

26-12-2013 дата публикации

Wiper device, in particular a motor vehicle windshield wiper device

Номер: US20130340198A1

Автор: Dirk Herinckx, Helmut Depondt, Koen Bex

Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The invention relates to a wiper device, in particular a motor vehicle windshield wiper device, comprising a wiper strip unit ( 10 ), which comprises a wiper strip element ( 20 ) having a longitudinal guide channel ( 12 ) for guiding a carrier element ( 14 ). According to the invention, the longitudinal guide channel ( 12 ) comprises a longitudinal opening ( 16 ) which extends at least over the majority of the wiper strip element ( 20 ).

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Номер записи: 53

26-12-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF A REAR WIPER SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130345931A1

Автор: Petridis Themi Philemon, Schloesser Nils

Принадлежит:

A method and system for detecting the presence of a carrier mounted on the rear of a motor vehicle or of an object carried by the carrier that may cause damage or a malfunction of a rear wiper system of the motor vehicle. If a potentially obstructing situation is determined to be present, the rear wiper system is deactivated to prevent it malfunctioning or being damaged by the obstruction. A user of the vehicle may be provided with a message that an obstruction has been detected and the user may control whether the wiper system is deactivated. The obstruction may be sensed by monitoring the amount of current drawn by a wiper motor, by an ultrasonic sensor, or by a rear-view camera. 1. A method of controlling operation of a wiper system for a rear screen of a motor vehicle , the wiper system comprising a wiper arm and a motor to move the wiper arm , the method comprising:detecting whether an obstruction is in an obstructing position expected to obstruct motion of the wiper arm; anddeactivating the wiper system if the obstruction is in the obstructing position.2. The method of wherein deactivating the wiper system comprises returning the wiper arm to a park position.3. The method of wherein deactivating the wiper system comprises maintaining the wiper arm in a park position.4. The method of wherein the detecting step comprises using at least one of an ultrasonic sensor and a rear view camera to detect the obstruction.5. The method of wherein the detecting step comprises monitoring the current draw of the motor and claim 1 , if the current draw exceeds a predefined limit claim 1 , using this as an indication that the obstruction is in the obstructing position.6. The method of wherein the detecting step comprises detecting that a portion of an object carrier mounted to a rear portion of the vehicle is resting upon the rear screen in the obstructing position.7. The method of further comprising:sending a message to a user of the vehicle that the obstruction was detected; ...

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Номер записи: 54

02-01-2014 дата публикации

WINDSCREEN WIPER DEVICE

Номер: US20140000059A1

Автор: Friscioni Thomas

Принадлежит:

A windscreen wiper device of the flat blade type comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade comprising an elongated upper holding part and an elongated lower wiping part of a flexible material and a spoiler at a side of the upper holding part facing away from the lower wiping part, which windscreen wiper device further comprises a connecting device for an oscillating arm, with the special feature that lateral sides of the holding part, at a location of its free end facing towards an A-pillar of the windscreen to be wiped, is provided with a beveled surface having its lowest width facing towards the free end. 14-. (canceled)5. A windscreen wiper device of the flat blade type comprising an elastic , elongated carrier element , as well as an elongated wiper blade , which can be place din abutment with a windscreen to be wiped , said wiper blade comprising an elongated upper holding part and an elongated lower wiping part of a flexible material , wherein said upper holding part holds said wiping part and is provided with at least one longitudinal groove , in which groove at least one longitudinal strip of the carrier element is disposed , wherein said wiper blade comprises a spoiler at a side of said upper holding part facing away from said lower wiping part , which windscreen wiper device further comprises a connecting device for an oscillating arm which can be pivotally connected to said connecting device about a pivot axis near one end thereof , with the interposition of a joint part , wherein lateral sides of said holding part , at a location of its free end facing towards an A-pillar of the windscreen to be wiped when in a use position on a vehicle , is provided with a bevelled surface having its lowest width facing towards said free end , wherein the lateral sides of said holding part are cut to obtain the bevelled surface , wherein a free end of said spoiler facing towards the A-pillar of the windscreen to be wiped , ...

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Номер записи: 55

16-01-2014 дата публикации

WIPER DEVICE

Номер: US20140013535A1

Автор: NATSUME Takashi

Принадлежит:

A wiper device comprising a wiper motor; a storage section storing specific positions at an upper and a lower portions of a region on the window glass where the wiper blade swings as a first upper stop target position and a first lower stop target position, and also storing specific ranges from the first upper stop target position to a lower side and from the first lower stop target position to an upper side as an upper and a lower permissible stop ranges; a detection section that detects rotation speed and rotation angle of the wiper motor; and a control section that identifies the wiper blade position, reduces the rotation speed of the wiper motor as the swinging wiper blade approaches the upper or the lower permissible stop range, and stops the wiper motor rotation when the wiper blade has stopped in the upper or the lower permissible stop range. 1. A wiper device comprising:a wiper motor that rotates forwards and rotates backwards at a specific rotation angle, and swings a wiper blade coupled to the wiper motor through a wiper arm to-and-fro across a window glass;a storage section that is stored with specific positions at an upper portion and a lower portion of a region on the window glass where the wiper blade swings to-and-fro as a first upper stop target position and a first lower stop target position, the first upper stop target position and the first lower stop target position being positions where the wiper blade is intended to stop, and the storage section storing specific ranges from the first upper stop target position to a lower side and from the first lower stop target position to an upper side on the window glass as an upper permissible stop range and a lower permissible stop range, the upper permissible stop range and the lower permissible stop range being ranges where the wiper blade is allowed to stop;a detection section that detects rotation speed and rotation angle of the wiper motor; anda control section that refers to the storage means, ...

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Номер записи: 56

23-01-2014 дата публикации

WIPER CONTROL APPARATUS

Номер: US20140023239A1

Автор: Sasada Yoshiyuki

Принадлежит:

A wiper control apparatus is provided which detects a visibility state of a window of a moving body and controls a wiper to a target visibility state with less erroneous operation and in a short time. The wiper control apparatus provided in a vehicle and for controlling the wiper operating on the window of the vehicle includes a wiper position detection unit to detect a position of the wiper on the window of the vehicle, a recognition rate calculation unit to calculate a recognition rate of an image taken by an imaging device when the position of the wiper detected by the wiper position detection unit is a previously determined position, a target recognition rate setting unit to set a target recognition rate from the calculated recognition rate, a comparison unit to compare the recognition rate with the target recognition rate and to output a comparison result, and a wiper operation speed determination unit to determine an operation speed of the wiper based on the comparison result. 1. A wiper control apparatus provided in a vehicle and for controlling a wiper operating on a window of the vehicle , comprising:a wiper position detection unit to detect a position of the wiper on the vehicle window;a recognition rate calculation unit to calculate a recognition rate of an image taken by an imaging device when the position of the wiper detected by the wiper position detection unit is a previously determined position;a target recognition rate setting unit to set a target recognition rate from the calculated recognition rate;a comparison unit to compare the recognition rate with the target recognition rate and to output a comparison result; anda wiper operation speed determination unit to determine an operation speed of the wiper based on the comparison result.2. The wiper control apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe recognition rate is set from a change amount in light amount between a previously determined noted pixel and an adjacent pixel adjacent to the noted ...

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Номер записи: 57

30-01-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR DE-ICING A TRANSPARENT WINDOW USING AN ELECTRIC HEATING DEVICE

Номер: US20140027433A1

Автор: Fanton Xavier, Klein Marcel, Lisinski Susanne, SCHALL Guenther, Schlarb Andreas

Принадлежит: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE

An arrangement and a method for de-icing a transparent window, in particular a vehicle windshield, with an electric heating device, are described. The method has the following steps: Step A): Measuring a window temperature before an initial application of a heating voltage; Step B): Measuring the window temperature after a beginning of a heating period; and Step C): Applying a heating voltage of more than 100 volts to a heating device over a heating period of a maximum of 2 minutes, in particular a maximum of 90 seconds, and repeating step B). 1. A method for de-icing a transparent window , in particular a vehicle-windshield , with an electric heating device , in particular a heating layer , which comprises , on a basis of a manual or automatically initiated de-icing process , the following steps:{'sup': '2', 'Step A): measuring a window temperature before an initial application of a heating voltage, wherein the method is terminated if the window temperature exceeds a lower temperature threshold value, or a heating voltage of more than 100 volts is applied to a heating device over a heating period of a maximum of 2 minutes, in particular a maximum of 90 seconds, if the window temperature is equal to or less than the lower temperature threshold value, and wherein the heating voltage and the heating period are selected such that a heating power of at least 2 kilowatts (kW) per square meter (m) of window area is generated, and step B) is executed;'}Step B): measuring the window temperature after a beginning of the heating period, wherein a de-icing process is terminated if the window temperature reaches an upper temperature threshold value, or step C) is carried out if the window temperature is lower than an upper temperature threshold value; and{'sup': '2', 'Step C): applying a heating voltage of more than 100 volts to the heating device over a heating period of a maximum of 2 minutes with the heating voltage and the heating period selected such that a heating power ...

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Номер записи: 58

30-01-2014 дата публикации

TRANSPARENT PANE WITH AN ELECTRICAL HEATING LAYER, AND PRODUCTION PROCESS THEREFOR

Номер: US20140027434A1

Автор: Lisinski Susanne, Reul Bernhard, SCHALL Guenther, Velden Sabine

Принадлежит: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE

A transparent pane with an electrical heating layer, which extends at least over a part of the pane surface and can be electrically connected to a power source via connection means is described. The transparent pane has connection means having a strip-shaped first bus bar and a strip-shaped second bus bar, which are electrically conductively connected directly to the heating layer over the entire strip length. A method for producing such a transparent pane is also described. In the method the zone heating element is electrically conductively connected directly to at least one first flat ribbon cable and to at least one second flat ribbon cable in an electrical parallel circuit with respect to the heating field. 1. A transparent pane comprising:an electrical heating layer, which extends at least over a part of a transparent pane surface and can be electrically connected via connection means to a power source, wherein the connection means comprise a strip-shaped first bus bar and a strip-shaped second bus bar, which, in each case, are electrically conductively connected directly to a heating layer over an entire strip length such that after application of a supply voltage, a heating current flows over a heating field formed by the heating layer, wherein the strip-shaped first bus bar is electrically conductively connected in direct contact to at least one first flat ribbon cable and the strip-shaped second bus bar is electrically conductively connected in direct contact to at least one second flat ribbon cable, andat least one heating-field-free pane zone, in which at least one electrical zone heating element is disposed, which has an ohmic resistance such that the heating-field-free pane zone is heatable by applying a supply voltage, wherein the electrical zone heating element is electrically conductively connected in direct contact to the at least one first flat ribbon cable and to the at least one second flat ribbon cable in an electrical parallel circuit with ...

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Номер записи: 59

06-02-2014 дата публикации

Rotating lens apparatus

Номер: US20140036132A1

Автор: Timothy L. Pawlowski

Принадлежит: Gentex Corp

A lens cleaning device having a housing. A cylindrical lens is disposed inside the housing and defines an inner cavity. An imager is disposed in the cavity. A gear assembly operably couples the cylindrical lens with a motor. The motor is operational to rotate the gear assembly and consequently the cylindrical lens.

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Номер записи: 60

13-02-2014 дата публикации

Windshield wiper immobilization device

Номер: US20140041144A1

Автор: Isaac M. Rabin, Louis F. Polk, III

Принадлежит: Individual

The invention provides an apparatus to hold one or more windshield wipers stationary against a vehicle window. The apparatus comprises a window placement module comprising a vacuum cup that has a vacuum zone and an attachment means that is located at a point on the cup other than within the vacuum zone. The attachment means is linked to a first point of an arm that comprises a constraint feature to hold a windshield blade in place and further comprises a leverage feature to raise or lower the height of the constraint feature relative to the first point of the arm.

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Номер записи: 61

13-02-2014 дата публикации

AIR CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20140041404A1

Автор: ICHIKAWA Kazuma, TSUNODA Isao

Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

An air conditioner for a vehicle includes: a compressor that compresses a heat exchange medium; an internal heat exchanger that performs heat exchange between the heat exchange medium expelled from the compressor and air for air conditioning introduced inside a vehicle compartment; and an external heat exchanger that performs heat exchange between the heat exchange medium expelled from the internal heat exchanger and external air, wherein the air conditioner for a vehicle calculates a temperature difference between an external air temperature and a discharge port temperature of the external heat exchanger, calculates an average value of the temperature difference, and performs a defrosting operation which melts frost adhered to the external heat exchanger when an amount of change of the average value is equal to or greater than a first predetermined value. 1. An air conditioner for a vehicle comprising:a compressor that compresses a heat exchange medium;an internal heat exchanger that performs heat exchange between the heat exchange medium expelled from the compressor and air for air conditioning introduced inside a vehicle compartment;and an external heat exchanger that performs heat exchange between the heat exchange medium expelled from the internal heat exchanger and external air, whereinthe air conditioner for a vehicle calculates an average value of a temperature difference between an external air temperature and a temperature of the external heat exchanger, andperforms a defrosting operation which melts frost adhered to the external heat exchanger when an amount of change of the average value is equal to or greater than a first predetermined value.2. The air conditioner for a vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe air conditioner for a vehicle performs the defrosting operation when the amount of change of the average value is equal to or greater than a second predetermined value that is greater than the first predetermined value, if a determination has ...

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Номер записи: 62

13-02-2014 дата публикации

ARRANGEMENT OF AIR OUTLETS ON A MOTOR VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT

Номер: US20140045416A1

Автор: Opiela Mario, Stausberg Johannes

Принадлежит:

An arrangement of air outlets on a motor vehicle air conditioning unit, wherein side window outlets, side occupant air outlets, and center occupant or additional vent air outlets are configured as pairs and the side occupant air outlets and the center occupant or additional vent air outlets are arranged in one tier, wherein from outside to inside are, first, the center occupant or additional vent air outlets and then the side occupant air outlets. 1. An arrangement of air outlets of a motor vehicle air conditioning unit comprising:a first tier having a defrost outlet arranged therein, the defrost outlet configured for fluid communication with a defrost air discharge vent; anda second tier having a pair of center occupant air outlets arranged therein and a pair of side occupant air outlets arranged therein, the pair of side occupant air outlets arranged intermediate the pair of center occupant air outlets, wherein the center occupant air outlets are configured for fluid communication with a pair of center occupant air discharge vents and the side occupant air outlets are configured for fluid communication with a pair of side occupant air discharge vents.2. The arrangement of air outlets of claim 1 , wherein each of the pair of side occupant air outlets and each of the pair of center occupant air outlets has a substantially square cross-sectional shape.3. The arrangement of air outlets of claim 1 , wherein each of the pair of side occupant air outlets has a cross-sectional area equal to at least two times a cross-sectional area of the pair of center occupant air outlets.4. The arrangement of air outlets of claim 1 , further comprising a pair of side window outlets arranged in the first tier and configured for fluid communication with a pair of side window air discharge vents.5. The arrangement of air outlets of claim 1 , wherein the defrost outlet has a width equal to at least three times a width of each of the pair of side occupant air outlets and each of the pair of ...

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Номер записи: 63

20-02-2014 дата публикации

Systems and methods for detecting obstructions in a camera field of view

Номер: US20140049648A1

Автор: Gideon Stein, Ofer Hadassi

Принадлежит: Mobileye Technologies Ltd

A system mounted on a vehicle for detecting an obstruction on a surface of a window of the vehicle, a primary camera is mounted inside the vehicle behind the window. The primary camera is configured to acquire images of the environment through the window. A secondary camera is focused on an external surface of the window, and operates to image the obstruction. A portion of the window, i.e. window region is subtended respectively by the field of view of the primary camera and the field of view of the secondary camera. A processor processes respective sequences of image data from both the primary camera and the secondary camera.

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Номер записи: 64

27-02-2014 дата публикации

WIPER, WIPER LEVER ASSEMBLY, AND WIPER BLADE

Номер: US20140053361A1

Автор: Amano Shinchirou

Принадлежит: ASMO CO., LTD

A yoke lever includes an upper wall and two side walls. The upper wall includes an elongated hole, and the side wall includes a pivot coupled portion. A secondary lever includes an insertion coupling portion to be inserted and coupled to the elongated hole from the upper side. The insertion coupling portion includes an insertion tube portion having two opposing side walls, which face the inner surfaces of the side wall of the yoke lever, and two end walls, which connect the longitudinal ends of the opposing side walls. A pivot coupling portion projects from a longitudinally central portion of the opposing side wall to engage the pivot coupled portion while permitting pivoting. 1. A wiper configured by pivotally coupling a plurality of levers , the wiper comprising:a second lever including a coupled end and two side walls, wherein the coupled end extends along a longitudinal direction and includes two sides in a width direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction, the two side walls include inner surfaces facing each other and respectively extending from the two sides toward a first side in a vertical direction, the coupled end includes a coupling portion, the coupling portion includes an elongated hole extending in the longitudinal direction as viewed from the vertical direction, and each of the side walls includes a pivot coupled portion; anda first lever including an insertion coupling portion extending toward the first side in the vertical direction, wherein the insertion coupling portion is inserted into the elongated hole from a second side in the vertical direction and coupled to the elongated hole,wherein the insertion coupling portion includes an insertion tube portion and a pivot coupling portion, the insertion tube portion includes two opposing side walls, respectively facing the inner surfaces, and two end walls, connecting longitudinal ends of the opposing side walls, the insertion tube portion has a substantially rectangular tube shape elongated in ...

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Номер записи: 65

27-03-2014 дата публикации

CLEANING DEVICE FOR A WINDOW ELEMENT OF A VEHICLE AND VEHICLE

Номер: US20140082873A1

Автор: HUTH Johannes

Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A cleaning device is provided for a window element, which is insertably and retractably provided in a vehicle panel of a vehicle, with a cleaning element designed so as to rotate around its longitudinal axis, and with a feeder device to supply cleaning liquid to the cleaning element for cleaning the window element. A vehicle is also provided with such a cleaning device. 1. A cleaning device for a window element , which is insertably and retractably provided in a vehicle panel of a vehicle , comprising:a cleaning element that is configured to rotate around a longitudinal axis; anda feeder device that is configured to supply a cleaning liquid to the cleaning element for cleaning the window element.2. The cleaning device according to claim 1 ,wherein the cleaning element is arranged to come into contact with the window element while introducing the window element into the vehicle panel.3. The cleaning device according to claim 1 ,wherein the feeder device comprises a container that is configured to hold the cleaning liquid, andwherein the container is movably attached in the vehicle.4. The cleaning device according to claim 1 ,wherein the feeder device is coupled to a container with the cleaning liquid for the vehicle.5. The cleaning device according to claim 4 ,wherein the cleaning device comprises a pump that is configured to pump the cleaning liquid out of the container into the feeder device.6. The cleaning device according to claim 1 ,wherein the feeder device is arranged outside the cleaning element and extends in a longitudinal direction of the cleaning element along a partial area of the cleaning element,wherein the feeder device comprises an opening that is configured to apply the cleaning liquid onto the cleaning element.7. The cleaning device according to claim 1 ,wherein the cleaning element comprises a cleaner carrier with an exterior and a cleaner arranged on the exterior for accommodating the cleaning liquid of the feeder device.8. The cleaning device ...

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Номер записи: 66

27-03-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE TO CONTROL POWER CONSUMPTION IN A WINDSHIELD WIPER UNIT

Номер: US20140082874A1

Автор: Dias Dominique

Принадлежит: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE

This invention concerns a method to detect the wetness state of a vehicle windshield surface (S) comprising a windshield wiper unit (), the windshield wiper unit () comprising: —wiper blades () configured to wipe the windshield surface (S) when set in motion, —at least one motor () configured to set the wiper blades () in motion, —a controller (), configured to control the at least one motor (), the method comprising the steps: —measuring the power consumption of the at least one motor (), —determining the wiping speed (W) of the wiper blades (), —using the measured power consumption and determined wiping speed (W) to deduce a friction related coefficient of the windshield surface (S), —comparing the deduced value to at least one predetermined value in order to determine the wetness state of the vehicle windshield surface (S). 11. A method to detect the wetness state of a vehicle windshield surface comprising a windshield wiper unit , the windshield wiper unit () comprising:wiper blades configured to wipe the windshield surface when set in motion,at least one motor configured to set the wiper blades in motion, anda controller, configured to control the at least one motor, the method comprising:measuring the power consumption of the at least one motor;determining the wiping speed of the wiper blades;using the measured power consumption and determined wiping speed to deduce a friction related coefficient of the windshield surface; andcomparing the deduced value to at least one predetermined value in order to determine the wetness state of the vehicle windshield surface.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the controller stores and compares the friction related coefficient values over a predetermined amount of time claim 1 , and uses lowest friction related coefficient values for wet state reference values claim 1 , and highest friction related coefficient values for dry state reference values.3. The method according to claim 1 , the controller being connected ...

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Номер записи: 67

27-03-2014 дата публикации

HEATING ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

Номер: US20140083991A1

Автор: Choi Hyeon, Kim Ki-Hwan, Kim Sujin

Принадлежит: LG CHEM, LTD.

The present specification relates to a heating element in which a heating value for each region is controlled or a heating element in which the heating value for each region is controlled and which is inconspicuous, and a method for manufacturing the same. 1. A heating element comprising:a substrate;a conductive heating pattern provided on the substrate; andtwo bus bars provided so as to apply voltage to both ends of the conductive heating pattern, respectively,wherein the conductive heating pattern comprises a border form of a closed figure, and an average area of the closed figure is controlled in at least some regions of the conductive heating pattern according to a distance from the bus bar or along a longitudinal direction of the bus bar.2. The heating element of claim 1 , wherein the conductive heating pattern comprises at least two regions having different average areas of the closed figure per unit area.3. The heating element of claim 2 , wherein the conductive heating pattern comprises at least three regions having different average areas of the closed figure per unit area.4. The heating element of claim 2 , wherein a ratio of the average area of the closed figure per unit area among the regions is a value of 1.1 or more and less than 4.5. The heating element of claim 2 , wherein a difference in aperture ratio between the regions is 5% or less.6. The heating element of claim 5 , wherein the aperture ratio for each region is 90% or more.7. The heating element of claim 2 , wherein the region comprises part ‘A’ and part ‘B’ in accordance with Article 109 of the rule on the vehicle safety standards.8. The heating element of claim 1 , wherein a length of each of the lines constituting the border of the closed figure is from 100 μm to 800 μm claim 1 , and a line width thereof is from 0.1 μm to 30 μm.9. The heating element of claim 1 , wherein the closed figure has a form in which an average distance between lines in a longitudinal direction is longer than an ...

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Номер записи: 68

27-03-2014 дата публикации

AIR-CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20140087644A1

Автор: Tabei Kouichi, WATANABE Masashi

Принадлежит:

In a vehicle air conditioner, even in a case where an air outlet mode is set in which an air outlet switching damper opens a defroster opening so as to blow air from the defroster opening toward an inner surface of a window glass of a vehicle, the air outlet switching damper is controlled to close the defroster opening when a target air temperature TAO is lower than an outside air temperature TAM. Thus, the vehicle air conditioner prevents a fogging of an outer surface of the window glass without decreasing a temperature comfort in a vehicle compartment. 1. An air conditioner for a vehicle , comprising:an air conditioning duct forming therein an air passage through which air to be blown into a vehicle compartment flows;a defroster opening that is provided in the air conditioning duct and is connected to a defroster air outlet from which air is blown toward an inner surface of a window glass of the vehicle;extra-defroster openings that are provided in the air conditioning duct and are respectively connected to extra-defroster air outlets other than the defroster air outlet, from which air is blown into the vehicle compartment;a door device that opens and closes the defroster opening;an air-outlet mode setting portion configured to set an air outlet mode for blowing air into the vehicle compartment from the defroster opening and the extra-defroster openings;a first temperature obtaining portion which obtains, as a first temperature, a temperature of air to be blown from the defroster air outlet;a second temperature obtaining portion which obtains, as a second temperature, one of (i) a dew-point temperature of outside air on an outer surface of the window glass, and (ii) a relative temperature of the dew-point temperature, which is relative with and is higher than the dew-point temperature; anda controller which controls an open/close operation of the door device based on the air outlet mode set by the air-outlet mode setting portion, the first temperature obtained by ...

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Номер записи: 69

27-03-2014 дата публикации

VEHICULAR AIR CONDITIONING APPARATUS

Номер: US20140087646A1

Автор: Kitamura Tsunetoshi, Koizumi Tomohiro

Принадлежит: KEIHIN CORPORATION

A vehicle air conditioning apparatus includes a case having a defrosting air outlet, a face air outlet and a foot air outlet, a mixing zone provided on a downstream side of a cold air flow path and a warm air flow path within the case and in which cold air and warm air are merged, and a face air outlet door which opens and closes the face air outlet. The face air outlet has a constantly open portion not closed by the face air outlet door. In the mixing zone, there is provided an air guide which has a warm air leading path guiding part of the warm air toward the defrosting air outlet preferentially. The air guide includes a guide wall forming the warm air leading path and having a warm air outlet which causes part of the warm air to flow toward the constantly open portion. 1. A vehicle air conditioning apparatus comprising:a case, the case comprising an air flow path, and a defrosting air outlet, a face air outlet and a foot air outlet each communicating with the air flow path, and a face air outlet door opening and closing the face air outlet,wherein the air flow path includes a cold air flow path, a warm air flow path, and a mixing zone disposed on a downstream side of the cold air flow path and the warm air flow path, wherein cold air provided through the cold air flow path and warm air provided through the warm air flow path are merged in the mixing zone,wherein the face air outlet has a constantly open portion which is not covered by the face air outlet door when the face air outlet door is closed,wherein the case further includes an air guide in the mixing zone, the air guide including a warm air leading path guiding a part of the warm air toward the defrosting air outlet, andwherein the air guide includes a guide wall forming the warm air leading path, the guide wall including a warm air outlet which directs a part of the warm air flowing through the warm air leading path toward the constantly open portion of the face air outlet.2. The vehicle air conditioning ...

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Номер записи: 70

27-03-2014 дата публикации

Windscreen Air Distribution System

Номер: US20140087647A1

Автор: Geiss Hermann, Hoerting Patrick, Stieglitz Andreas, Zeller Alexander

Принадлежит: AGCO International GMBH

Vehicle cab windscreen air distribution system for a windscreen () provided with an external windscreen wiper () and a windscreen wiper motor () mounted on the inside of the windscreen. The distribution system comprises an air distribution housing () which at least partially surrounds the wiper motor (), the housing defining a passage () for the supply of air onto the windscreen () in the vicinity of the motor. The passage () for the supply of air is defined between a motor housing () and part of the air distribution housing (), 1. Vehicle cab windscreen air distribution system for a windscreen provided with an external windscreen wiper and a windscreen wiper motor mounted on the inside of the windscreen , the distribution system comprising an air distribution housing which at least partially surrounds the wiper motor , the housing defining a passage for the supply of air onto the inside of the windscreen in the vicinity of the motor.2. An air distribution system according to in which the passage for the supply of air is defined between a motor housing and part of the air distribution housing.3. An air distribution system according to in which the passage for the supply of air is completely defined by the air distribution housing.4. An air distribution system according to any one of to in which the motor is mounted on a portion of the windscreen which can be pivoted to an open position claim 1 , the motor moving into a position where it is surrounded by the air distribution housing when the windscreen is in its closed position.5. An air distribution system according to any one of the to in which the air distribution housing also includes additional outlets spaced from the motor for the discharge of air into the associated vehicle cab.65. A tractor cab including an air distribution system according to any one of to . This invention relates to an air distribution system for the windscreen of a vehicle cab and in particular for the cab of an agricultural tractor or ...

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Номер записи: 71

27-03-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE TO ASSESS THE WEAR OF A WINDSHIELD WIPER UNIT

Номер: US20140088886A1

Автор: Dias Dominique

Принадлежит: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE

Method to estimate the wear state of wiper blades () of a vehicle windshield wiper unit (), said windshield wiper unit () comprising: at least one wiper blade () configured to wipe a windshield surface (S) when activated, at least one motor () configured to activate the at least one wiper blade (), a controller () configured to control the at least one motor (), comprising the steps: deriving a friction coefficient (B) between the at least one wiper blade () and the windshield surface (S), using the derived friction coefficient (B) to determine the wetness of the windshield surface (S), if the windshield surface (S) is dry, using the derived friction coefficient (B) to estimate the wear state of the at least one wiper blade (). 1. A method to estimate the wear state of wiper blades of a vehicle windshield wiper unit , said windshield wiper unit comprising:at least one wiper blade configured to wipe a windshield surface when activated,at least one motor configured to activate the at least one wiper blade at a wiping speed, anda controller configured to control the at least one motor,said method comprising:deriving a friction coefficient between the at least one wiper blade and the windshield surface;comparing the derived friction coefficient to a first predetermined threshold value, to determine the wetness of the windshield surface; andwhen the windshield surface is dry, comparing the derived friction coefficient to a second predetermined threshold value to estimate the wear state of the at least one wiper blade.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one motor has a power consumption claim 1 , said method further comprising dividing the power consumption by a size factor of the windshield wiping unit.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , the method further comprising dividing the derived friction coefficient by the size factor of the windshield wiping unit.4. The method as claimed in claim 2 , the windshield wiping unit wiping the windshield ...

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Номер записи: 72

06-01-2022 дата публикации

WIPER BLADE WITH COVER

Номер: US20220001840A1

Автор: Peers Robert Peter, Tolentino Vambi Raymundo

Принадлежит:

A cover for windshield wiper blades having an elongate body with a central collar and first and second elongate portions extending from the central collar. The first and second elongate portions having outer ends, and the central collar defining an interior passageway having a snap-fit tongue. A channel is disposed along each of the first and second elongate portions extending from the central collar towards the outer ends; and an end retainer or other securing mechanism is located at the outer ends. Also, windshield wiper blades incorporating such covers. 1. A wiper blade comprising:a support structure with outer ends;a connection device, and a wiper strip connected to the support structure;a unitary elongate cover having an integrated central collar, first and second elongate portions extending from the central collar, the first and second elongate portions having outer ends corresponding with the support structure outer ends;a first securing device for securing the central collar to the connection device; andan end securing mechanism for securing the outer ends of the cover to the outer ends of the elongate beam, a portion of the end retainer extending laterally and inwardly to define a protrusion.2. The wiper blade of claim 1 , wherein the support structure is a frame.3. The wiper blade of claim 1 , wherein the support structure an elongate beam.4. The wiper blade of wherein the unitary elongate cover further comprises a wind deflector.5. The wiper blade of claim 1 , further comprising a first slope connecting the integrated central collar to the first elongate portion and a second slope connecting the central collar to the second elongate portion.6. The wiper blade of claim 5 , wherein the first securing device comprises a tongue configured to snap-fit into a recess defined by the connection device.7. The wiper blade of claim 5 , wherein the first and second elongate portions comprise an elastomeric region.8. The wiper blade of claim 1 , wherein the integrated ...

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Номер записи: 73

01-01-2015 дата публикации

Arrangement for determining the angular position of a shaft of an electric motor, and windscreen wiper motor with an arrangement for determining the angular position

Номер: US20150002001A1

Автор: Johann Konradi, Jörg BÜRKLE

Принадлежит: Valeo Systemes dEssuyage SAS

The invention relates to an arrangement ( 20 ) for determining the angular position of a shaft ( 11 ) of an electric motor ( 10 ), in particular of a shaft ( 11 ) of a windscreen wiper motor ( 100 ), with a magnet element arrangement, connected with the shaft ( 11 ), and several magnetic field sensors ( 26, 27, 28 ), wherein the angular position of the shaft ( 11 ) is inferred from the different signals of the magnetic field sensors ( 26, 27, 28 ). Provision is made, according to the invention, for the magnet element arrangement to comprise at least one magnet element, preferably several separate magnet elements ( 21, 22, 23 ), which are arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction of the shaft ( 11 ), and for the magnetic field sensors ( 26, 27, 28 ) to be arranged on a printed circuit board ( 30 ) which is arranged at a slight distance from the shaft ( 11 ), such that the magnetic fields of the magnet elements ( 21, 22, 23 ) are able to be determined by the magnetic field sensors ( 26, 27, 28 ).

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Номер записи: 74

07-01-2021 дата публикации

VEHICLE CAMERA AND SENSOR WASH VALVE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210001811A1

Автор: Bugos Stephen C, Cosby Douglas Edward, Hornby Michael J.

Принадлежит: Continental Powertrain USA, LLC

There is disclosed a valve assembly for washing cameras or sensors of an autonomous vehicle. The valve assembly includes a single fluid injector having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a fluid passage in fluid communication with the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. A cup is disposed over an upstream portion of the fluid injector, relative to a direction of fluid flow through the fluid injector. A lower housing is disposed over and surrounds a downstream portion of the fluid injector, relative to the direction of fluid flow therethrough. A bracket member extends from the lower housing. The bracket member is configured for connecting to an anchor member for attachment within the autonomous vehicle. In this way, the valve assembly may be easily secured within a vehicle for providing a desired amount of fluid to the lens of the vehicle camera or sensor. 1. A valve assembly for washing cameras or sensors of a vehicle , comprising:a fluid injector comprising a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a fluid passage in fluid communication with the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet;a cup disposed over an upstream portion of the fluid injector, relative to a direction of fluid flow through the fluid injector;a lower housing surrounding a downstream portion of the fluid injector, relative to the direction of fluid flow therethrough; anda bracket extending from the lower housing, the bracket configured for connecting to an anchor member for attachment within the vehicle.2. The valve assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bracket is integrally formed as a unitary member with the lower housing.3. The valve assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bracket extends from an outer radial surface of the lower housing claim 1 , and a longitudinal axis of the lower housing is orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the anchor member when the lower housing is connected thereto.4. The valve assembly of claim 3 , wherein the bracket has a prism shape with a pair of lengthwise side segments which form a cutout ...

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Номер записи: 75

07-01-2021 дата публикации

WIPER CONTROL DEVICE

Номер: US20210001812A1

Автор: NATSUME Yohei

Принадлежит: Denso Corporation

A voltage divider circuit is configured by a resistor having one end connected to a positive electrode of a battery configuring a power source and another end connected to a first terminal that is a motor terminal on one side of a wiper motor, and a FET having one end connected to the first terminal and another end grounded. The voltage divider circuit lowers a voltage of the battery to a test voltage that does not cause the wiper motor to rotate. A microcomputer detects a detected voltage that is a voltage output from the voltage divider circuit to a second terminal that is a motor terminal on the other side of the wiper motor via the first terminal of the wiper motor and the wiper motor, and computes a motor terminal voltage, this being a potential difference between the first terminal and the second terminal, from the detected voltage. 1. A wiper control device comprising:a wiper motor that includes a first terminal and a second terminal, and that causes a wiper blade to perform a wiping operation by rotating in a specific direction in a state in which a positive voltage is supplied to the first terminal and the second terminal is grounded, and by rotating in the opposite direction to the specific direction in a state in which the first terminal is grounded and a positive voltage is supplied to the second terminal;a drive circuit that includes a first switching element with one end connected to a power source and another end connected to the first terminal, a second switching element with one end connected to the first terminal and another end grounded, a third switching element with one end connected to the power source and another end connected to the second terminal, and a fourth switching element with one end connected to the second terminal and another end grounded, the respective switching elements being switched ON/OFF so as to supply the positive voltage to the first terminal and ground the second terminal, or so as to ground the first terminal and supply ...

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Номер записи: 76

07-01-2021 дата публикации

Sensor Apparatus For Coupling To A Pane Of Glass

Номер: US20210001813A1

Автор: Desch Eduard, HAAK Franz, LANGE Timo

Принадлежит:

A sensor apparatus for coupling to a pane of glass, in particular to the windscreen of a motor vehicle, having at least one coupling layer for the optical coupling of the sensor apparatus with the windscreen. The coupling layer is constructed with multiple layers, at least two layers of the coupling layer consist of coupling materials that are different from each other, and the layer provided for placement on the pane of glass has a weaker capacity for adhesion to the glass than at least one further layer of the coupling layer. 1. Sensor apparatus for coupling to a pane of glass , in particular to the windscreen of a motor vehicle , with at least one coupling layer for optical coupling of the sensor apparatus to the glass ,whereinthe coupling layer is constructed of multiple layers,at least two layers of the coupling layer are made from coupling materials that differ from each other, andthe layer provided as the layer for placement on the pane of glass has a lower capacity for adhesion to the glass than at least one further layer of the coupling layer.2. The sensor apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein different coupling materials have good bonding properties with each other.3. The sensor apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein at least one layer is made from a material that contains silicone oil claim 1 , and at least one layer is made from a material that does not contain silicone oil.4. The sensor apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the layer facing the pane of glass is made from a material that contains silicone oil claim 1 , and the layer facing the sensor apparatus is made from a material that does not contain silicone oil.5. The sensor apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the layer consisting of a material that contains silicone oil and facing the pane of glass forms a silicone oil film on the surface facing the glass.6. The sensor apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor apparatus has a housing claim 1 , that the housing has a ...

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Номер записи: 77

07-01-2021 дата публикации

DRIVE UNIT FOR A WINDOW WIPER SYSTEM

Номер: US20210001814A1

Автор: NIEHAUS Christopher Daniel

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A drive unit for a window wiper system having an electronically commutated drive motor, which has a rotor and phase conductors for providing a stator magnetic field; a reversing transmission, which controls one or more wiper arms of a wiper unit in a pivoting motion with alternating direction; a power unit, which provides phase voltages to the drive motor based on control signals and which has a device for measuring phase currents through the phase conductors; and a control unit, which determines a rotor position of the rotor of the drive motor based on the phase currents without using any sensors to generate the control signals based on the rotor position to provide a drive torque and to control rotational speed based on a specified operating function. 1. A drive unit for a window wiper system of a transportation vehicle , the drive unit comprising:an electronically commutated drive motor having a rotor and a plurality of phase conductors for providing a stator magnetic field;a reversing gear mechanism coupled to the rotor of the drive motor to control one or more wiper arms of a wiper unit in a pivot movement with changing directions in response to a rotation of the rotor;a power unit to provide phase voltages at the drive motor based on control signals and a device for measuring phase currents through the phase conductors; and to carry out a sensor-free position detection of a rotor position of the rotor of the drive motor,', 'to generate the control signals based on the rotor position to provide a drive torque, and', 'to carry out a speed control based on a predetermined operating function., 'a control unit which is constructed, based on phase currents2. The drive unit of claim 1 , wherein the control unit generates the control signals as pulse width modulation signals to predetermine variable phase voltages using the power unit.3. The drive unit of claim 1 , wherein the control unit specifies control signals to generate a predetermined rotary field through the ...

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Номер записи: 78

07-01-2021 дата публикации

WINDSHIELD WIPER CONNECTOR AND ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210001815A1

Автор: Graham Matthew, KAWASHIMA Hiroshi, Young Will

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Embodiments of a windshield wiper assembly may include a support structure, a wiper blade connector assembly for connecting the support structure with a wiper arm of a vehicle, a wiper blade cover fittable over the wiper blade connector assembly, and a wiper blade strip secured to the underside of the support structure. The connector assembly may include a wiper blade connector, a wiper blade connector cover connected to the wiper blade connector and pivotable between an open position and a closed position, and a wiper blade connector adapter securable between the wiper blade connector and the wiper blade connector cover. The various embodiments of a wiper blade connector assembly permit the embodiments of the wiper blade assembly to be connected with a plurality of wiper arm types. 115-. (canceled)16. A wiper blade assembly comprising: a primary frame having first and second longitudinal ends, a first side portion defined proximate the first longitudinal end, a second side portion defined proximate the second longitudinal end, and a center portion defined between the first and second portions,', 'a pair of primary frame side walls provided on opposing lateral sides of the primary frame along each of the first, second, and center portions of the primary frame, each side wall having a top surface,', 'a primary frame hole provided on the center portion of one of the primary frame side walls proximate the top surface,', 'a rivet connected with the primary frame hole, and', 'a plurality of primary frame stops provided on the center portion of one or more of the primary side walls proximate the top surface, at least a first primary frame stop positioned between the primary frame hole and the first side portion, and at least a second primary frame stop positioned between the primary frame hole and the second side portion; and, 'a wiper blade support structure including'} a pair of connector side walls,', 'a first primary stop cutout in the first side portion in one of the ...

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Номер записи: 79

05-01-2017 дата публикации

CONDENSATION INHIBITING DEVICE INCLUDING THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR, AND METHOD OF INHIBITING CONDENSATION

Номер: US20170001599A1

Автор: Bullock Steven E., JR. John B., Simon Sarah M., STETSON

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A condensation inhibiting device includes a condensation inhibiting unit for inhibiting condensation on a first surface, and a thermoelectric generator which powers the condensation inhibiting unit. 1. A condensation inhibiting device , comprising:a condensation inhibiting unit for inhibiting condensation on a first surface; anda thermoelectric generator which powers the condensation inhibiting unit.2. The condensation inhibiting device of claim 1 , wherein the first surface comprises a first surface of a transparent member claim 1 , andwherein the thermoelectric generator includes an electrode comprising a first portion formed on the first surface and a second portion formed on a second surface of the transparent member.3. The condensation inhibiting device of claim 2 , wherein the transparent member comprises one of a window and a door claim 2 , and the condensation inhibiting unit repels water from the first surface to maintain optical transparency of the transparent member.4. The condensation inhibiting device of claim 2 , wherein the electrode comprises bismuth telluride (BiTe) and is formed around a periphery of the transparent member.5. The condensation inhibiting device of claim 2 , wherein the first portion of the electrode is at a first temperature and the second portion of the electrode is at a second temperature claim 2 , and a difference between the first and second temperatures is at least 50° F.6. The condensation inhibiting device of claim 2 , wherein a temperature gradient between the first and second portions of the electrode causes the thermoelectric generator to generate an electric current in the electrode.7. The condensation inhibiting device of claim 6 , wherein the condensation inhibiting unit comprises a transparent electrostrictive actuator film connected to the electrode and coated on the first surface.8. The condensation inhibiting device of claim 7 , wherein the transparent electrostrictive actuator film includes one of an ...

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Номер записи: 80

05-01-2017 дата публикации

RAIN SENSOR HAVING FROST SENSING FUNCTION

Номер: US20170001600A1

Автор: HONG Yong Pyo, LEE Jin Sang, PARK Jong Min, YOO Nam Joon

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A rain sensor has a frost sensing function, and is attached to a windshield glass of a vehicle. The frost sensor includes a casing provided with a frost sensing region formed by recessing a part of the casing to contact indoor air; a light emitting unit that emits light such that the light is incident on the windshield glass; a light receiving unit that receives the light emitted from the light emitting unit and reflected from the windshield glass and the frost sensing region; and a control unit that outputs the light received by the light receiving unit as a control signal and activates a wiper and an air conditioner of the vehicle. 1. A rain sensor having a frost sensing function , the rain sensor being attached to a windshield glass of a vehicle , comprising:a casing provided with a frost sensing region formed by recessing a part of a surface of the casing which is attached to the windshield glass to contact indoor air of the vehicle;a light emitting unit configured to emit light such that the light is totally reflected from an exterior side surface of the windshield glass and the frost sensing region;a light receiving unit that receives the light reflected totally and outputs signals; anda control unit that receives the signals from the light receiving unit and analyzes a condition of raindrops on the exterior side surface of the glass and a condition of frost generated on an interior side surface of the windshield glass.2. The rain sensor of claim 1 , wherein the control unit outputs a control signal to control a wiper and an air conditioning system of the vehicle depending on results of analyzing the conditions of raindrops and frost.3. The rain sensor of claim 1 , wherein the light emitting unit comprises:a light emitting module for emitting light;a light emitting parabolic mirror module having a reflection surface of a paraboloid shape to reflect in parallel the light emitted from the light emitting module and allowing the light to be reflected to the ...

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Номер записи: 81

07-01-2016 дата публикации

Window assembly

Номер: US20160001744A1

Автор: Charles Sitterlet

Принадлежит: Pilkington Group Ltd

A window assembly includes a polymeric interlayer provided between an inner pane of glass and an outer pane of glass. The inner pane and outer pane each have a first major surface and a second major surface. The second major surface of the outer pane and the first major surface of the inner pane face each other. The window assembly also includes a connector assembly. The connector assembly has a wire assembly. The wire assembly has a terminal connector. The terminal connector has a width and a height. The width is greater than the height. The terminal connector is attached to a busbar provided on the second major surface of either the inner pane or the outer pane. A potting layer is provided over the terminal connector. The potting layer separates the terminal connector from an electrically conductive portion of a vehicle adjacent thereto.

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Номер записи: 82

05-01-2017 дата публикации

ONE BODY TYPE RAIN SENSOR WITH REFLECTION TYPE SENSOR FOR DETECTING EXTERNAL OBJECT

Номер: US20170001601A1

Автор: HONG Yong Pyo, LEE Jin Sang, PARK Jong Min, YOO Nam Joon

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A one-body type rain sensor is attached to a vehicle glass to differentiate a raindrop and an external object which fall down onto the vehicle glass, where the one-body type rain sensor includes a light emission unit which emits light which is inputted onto the vehicle glass, a second light emission module which emits light which is inputted onto the vehicle glass, a light receiving unit which receives the light which is emitted from the light emission unit and the second light emission unit and reflected off the vehicle glass, and a control unit which outputs the light that the light receiving unit has received, in the form of a signal, thereby operating a wiper of the vehicle. 1. A rain sensor , comprising:a light emission unit comprising a first light emission module which is provided to emit light;a second light emission module;a light receiving unit; anda control unit, wherein the rain sensor is attached to a vehicle glass and is able to differentiate a raindrop and an external object except the raindrop, which fall down onto the vehicle glass,wherein the light receiving unit is configured to receive light which is emitted from the light emission unit and is totally reflected off the vehicle glass, receive light which is emitted from the second light emission module and is reflected off the vehicle glass, and to output a signal with respect to the received light, and the control unit is configured to analyze the signal outputted from the light receiving unit and output a control signal to control a wiper operation, a wiper operation cycle and a wiper operation speed of the vehicle based on the state of the raindrop and the external object.2. The rain sensor of claim 1 , wherein the light emission unit further comprises:a light emission parabolic mirror module which has a parabolic surface type reflection surface to reflect, in parallel, the light which is emitted from the first light emission module and is able to reflect the light in a direction of the vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 83

05-01-2017 дата публикации

WIPER-WASHER CONTROL DEVICE

Номер: US20170001602A1

Автор: KATSUMATA Yuji, MITSUOKA Naoya, OKA Shinji, UEMURA Wataru

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The wiper-washer control device includes a wiper motor that causes a wiper blade to perform a wiping operation, a washer pump that causes a washer fluid to be sprayed, and a controller that, in cases in which defrosting has been instructed, controls the wiper motor and the washer pump such that a defrosting operation in which the wiping operation and spraying of washer fluid is performed in a predetermined combination. 1. A wiper-washer control device comprising:a wiper motor that causes a wiper blade to perform a wiping operation on a wiping surface;a washer pump that causes a washer fluid to be sprayed; anda control unit that, in cases in which defrosting of the wiping surface has been instructed, controls the wiper motor and the washer pump such that a defrosting operation in which the wiping operation and spraying of washer fluid is performed in a predetermined combination.2. The wiper-washer control device of claim 1 , wherein:the control unit controls the wiper motor and the washer pump such that a first process of performing the wiping operation at a predetermined first speed, a second process of stopping both the wiping operation and the spraying of washer fluid each for a specific duration, and a third process of performing the wiping operation at the first speed or a second speed that is different from the first speed, are performed in sequence as the defrosting operation.3. The wiper-washer control device of claim 2 , wherein in the third process claim 2 , the control unit is set such that the second speed is a speed of the wiping operation that is slower than the first speed.4. The wiper-washer control device of claim 2 , wherein:the control unit controls the wiper motor and the washer pump such that a fourth process of spraying the washer fluid on the wiping surface and performing the wiping operation at a third speed that is faster than at least one of the first speed or the second speed, is performed following after the third process.5. The wiper- ...

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Номер записи: 84

02-01-2020 дата публикации

Window Assembly

Номер: US20200001829A1

Автор: Sitterlet Charles

Принадлежит: Pilkington Group Limited

A window assembly includes a polymeric interlayer provided between an inner pane of glass and an outer pane of glass. The inner pane and outer pane each have a first major surface and a second major surface. The second major surface of the outer pane and the first major surface of the inner pane face each other. The window assembly also includes a connector assembly. The connector assembly has a wire assembly. The wire assembly has a terminal connector. The terminal connector has a width and a height. The width is greater than the height. The terminal connector is attached to a busbar provided on the second major surface of either the inner pane or the outer pane. A potting layer is provided over the terminal connector. The potting layer separates the terminal connector from an electrically conductive portion of a vehicle adjacent thereto. 1. A method of forming a window assembly , comprising:providing a terminal connector which has a width and a height, wherein the width is greater than the height;providing a wire assembly comprising a conductive wire with an unsheathed portion;connecting the terminal connector to the unsheathed portion of the conductive wire;providing an inner pane of glass laminated to an outer pane of glass by a polymeric interlayer, the inner pane and outer pane each have a first major surface and a second major surface, wherein the second major surface of the outer pane and the first major surface of the inner pane face each other;attaching the terminal connector to a busbar provided on the second major surface of either the inner pane or the outer pane; andapplying a potting layer over the terminal connector to electrically insulate the terminal connector.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the terminal connector is mechanically connected to the unsheathed portion of the conductive wire.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the terminal connector is crimped to the unsheathed portion of the conductive wire.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 85

02-01-2020 дата публикации

Systems and methods for perception surface cleaning, drying, and/or thermal management with localized heating

Номер: US20200001830A1

Автор: Derrick REDDING, Diane Lansinger, Geoffrey F. Deane, Hrishikesh Pathak, Ian Walp, Jere R. Lansinger, Karen Harban, Karthik Unnikrishnan, Nishant Hingne, Varun Rupchandani

Принадлежит: Individual

Systems and methods for cleaning, drying, and thermally managing vehicle components are described herein. In some embodiments, the vehicle components can include various sensors and, more particularly, the surfaces of cameras, LIDAR sensors, etc., that need to be clean to effectively perceive the environment around the vehicle. In one embodiment, a cleaning system includes a central delivery system configured to route fluid, such as washer fluid, along one or more delivery channels to remote holding chambers. The holding chambers can hold and/or heat the fluid before delivering the fluid to nozzles that spray the fluid on nearby vehicle components to clean the components.

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Номер записи: 86

02-01-2020 дата публикации

Vehicle surface cleaning device

Номер: US20200001833A1

Автор: Alexander Lomer

Принадлежит: Kautex Textron GmbH and Co KG

A vehicle surface cleaning device comprising a vehicle integrated housing including a nozzle carrier extendable from and retractable into the bodywork of a vehicle, said nozzle carrier being provided with at least one fluid nozzle, and comprising means for contactlessly heating the fluid nozzle while being in a retracted position.

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Номер записи: 87

04-01-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE SYSTEM

Номер: US20180001871A1

Автор: STEWARD Daren

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The present disclosure relates to apparatus for controlling operation of a vehicle system. The apparatus includes a processor operable in an automatic mode to output a control signal to automate operation of the vehicle system. The processor is configured to receive a measurement signal from a sensor associated with the vehicle system. The processor outputs the control signal in dependence on a comparison of the measurement signal to a control function. A user override of the automated operation of the vehicle system is detected and the processor re-calibrates the control function in dependence on the detected user override. The present disclosure also relates to a vehicle and to a method of controlling operation of a vehicle system. 1. An apparatus for controlling operation of a vehicle system , wherein the vehicle system is a windshield wiper , the apparatus comprising: in an automatic mode, output a control signal to automate operation of the vehicle system;', 'receive a measurement signal from a sensor associated with the vehicle system;', 'output the control signal in dependence on a comparison of the measurement signal to a control function;', 'detect a user override of the automated operation of the vehicle system; and', 're-calibrate the control function in dependence on the detected user override of the vehicle system., 'a processor configured to2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to re-calibrate the control function by applying a regression technique.3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the regression technique is a logistic regression technique.4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the control function comprises an activation threshold and the control signal is an activation signal configured to activate the vehicle system.5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the processor is configured to re-calibrate the activation threshold by increasing the activation threshold when the user ...

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Номер записи: 88

04-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD OF PREVENTING A WINDSHIELD WIPER FROM FREEZING TO A WINDSHIELD AND RELATED CIRCUIT

Номер: US20180001872A1

Автор: Dudar Aed M., Ghannam Mahmoud Yousef

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A method of preventing a windshield wiper from freezing to a windshield of a vehicle is provided. The method broadly includes the steps of: (a) receiving information relating to an ambient condition of the vehicle; (b) switching power to a motor for driving the windshield wiper in a first direction if the received information indicates an adverse ambient condition of the vehicle; (c) sensing current drawn by the motor; (d) comparing an initial sensed current drawn by the motor when power is initially switched to the motor to a subsequent sensed current drawn by the motor a period after power is initially switched to the motor; and (e) periodically reversing the motor for driving the windshield wiper in a second direction or the first direction until the subsequent sensed current is less than the initial sensed current. 1. A method of preventing a windshield wiper from freezing to a windshield of a vehicle , comprising the steps of:receiving information relating to an ambient condition of the vehicle;switching power to a motor for driving the windshield wiper in a first direction if the received information indicates an adverse ambient condition of the vehicle;sensing current drawn by said motor;comparing an initial sensed current drawn by said motor when power is initially switched to said motor to a subsequent sensed current drawn by said motor a period after power is initially switched to said motor; andperiodically reversing said motor for driving the windshield wiper in a second direction or the first direction until the subsequent sensed current is less than the initial sensed current.2. The method of preventing a windshield wiper from freezing to a windshield of a vehicle of claim 1 , wherein an initial subsequent sensed current is sensed after an initial period sufficient in duration to allow the windshield wiper to move from an initial stationary position.3. The method of preventing a windshield wiper from freezing to a windshield of a vehicle of claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 89

03-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE WIPER DEVICE

Номер: US20190001928A1

Автор: Hasegawa Takashi

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The versatility of a water collecting member is raised while improving the ease of assembly of the water collecting member. A water collecting member is formed with plural first marks serving as markers for assembly of the water collecting member to a first pivot holder . The first pivot holder is formed with a second mark serving as a guide for the correct assembly orientation of the water collecting member to the first pivot holder . The second mark is formed corresponding to one out of the plural first marks , and is configured so as to form a pair with that first mark . The water collecting member can be assembled in the correct position by aligning the second mark and the first mark that form a pair when assembling the water collecting member to the first pivot holder . This thereby enables incorrect assembly of the water collecting member to be prevented when assembling the water collecting member to the first pivot holder in cases in which a universal water collecting member is employed in various vehicle models. 1. A vehicle wiper device comprising:a pivot shaft that is rotated by drive force of a wiper motor;a pivot holder that rotatably supports the pivot shaft; anda water collecting member that is assembled to the pivot holder and that includes a water collecting portion disposed at a radial direction outside of the pivot shaft and a drainage portion extending from a predetermined position on the water collecting portion toward the radial direction outside of the pivot shaft so as to drain liquid collected by the water collecting portion;the water collecting member being formed with a plurality of first marks configuring markers used in assembly of the water collecting member to the pivot holder; andthe pivot holder being formed with a second mark that forms a pair with at least one of the plurality of first marks and that configures a guide for a correct assembly orientation of the water collecting member to the pivot holder.2. The vehicle wiper device ...

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Номер записи: 90

03-01-2019 дата публикации

Vehicle window glass and method for manufacturing vehicle window glass

Номер: US20190002338A1

Автор: Kazunori Furuhashi, Takao Niitsu

Принадлежит: Central Glass Co Ltd

A vehicle window glass 1 of the present invention is provided with: a glass plate 11; a color ceramic layer 12, which is formed on the surface of the glass plate 11, and has a thickness more than 10 μm but equal to or less than 25 μm; and an electrically conductive layer 13, which is formed on the surface of the color ceramic layer 12, and has silver as a main component. The electrically conductive layer 13 and a terminal electrically connected to the electrically conductive layer 13 are connected to each other using a lead-free solder 14. In the vehicle window glass 1 of the present invention, since the thickness of the color ceramic layer 12 is more than 10 μm, the glass plate 1 is not susceptible to cracks.

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Номер записи: 91

13-01-2022 дата публикации

MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING A CAB BODY FIREWALL WITH A LOWER CROSSBEAM AND AN UPPER CROSSBEAM

Номер: US20220009449A1

Автор: Lagrut Jérôme, Rabouin Guillaume

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The invention relates to a motor vehicle comprising a cab comprising a dashboard, a windshield forming an upper front part of the cab and having a lower extremity, a driver assistance system comprising at least one sensor and a control unit, a cab body firewall forming a frame structure of a lower front part of the cab on which the dashboard is attached, the cab body firewall comprising a lower crossbeam holding the windshield by the lower extremity on an upper side of the lower crossbeam, and an upper crossbeam holding the at least one sensor and arranged above the upper side of the lower crossbeam, above the lower extremity of the windshield, and below the dashboard. 1. A motor vehicle comprising:a cab comprising a dashboard,a windshield forming an upper front part of the cab and having a lower extremity,a driver assistance system comprising at least one sensor configured to detect a parameter of an external environment of the vehicle and a control unit configured to process the parameter of the external environment of the vehicle, a lower crossbeam holding the windshield by the lower extremity on an upper side of the lower crossbeam, and', 'an upper crossbeam holding the at least one sensor, arranged above the upper side of the lower crossbeam and above the lower extremity of the windshield, and covered by the dashboard., 'a cab body firewall forming a frame structure of a lower front part of the cab on which the dashboard is attached, the cab body firewall comprising2. The motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the windshield comprises an interior face directed toward the inside of the cab claim 1 , the upper crossbeam being arranged on the side of the interior face of the windshield claim 1 , and wherein the sensor comprises a detection part facing the windshield claim 1 , the sensor being configured to detect the parameter of the external environment through the windshield.3. The motor vehicle of claim 2 , comprising a wiping system attached to the cab body ...

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Номер записи: 92

03-01-2019 дата публикации

Gasket for a wiper system, a gasket-bracket assembly for a wiper system comprising such a gasket, a wiper system for an automotive vehicle comprising such a gasket and a method for assembling such a gasket in a wiper system

Номер: US20190003593A1

Автор: Lukasz HENDZEL, Roman MACHACZ

Принадлежит: Valeo Autosystemy Sp zoo

The invention is related to a gasket for a wiper system, the wiper system comprising a bracket and a motor barrel. The gasket comprises an opening for receiving the motor barrel, an engaging means arranged around the opening for engaging the bracket. The engaging means comprises at least one dividing means for providing discontinuity of the engaging means. The invention is also related to a gasket-bracket assembly comprising such a gasket. The invention is further related to a wiper system for an automotive vehicle comprising such a gasket. Furthermore, the invention is related to a method for assembling a gasket in a wiper system.

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Номер записи: 93

08-01-2015 дата публикации

Windshield Blade Locking Mechanism

Номер: US20150007406A1

Автор: Rabin Isaac M., Wang Steven

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The invention provides an apparatus to hold one or more windshield wipers stationary against a vehicle window. The apparatus comprises a window placement module comprising a vacuum cup that has a vacuum zone and an attachment means that is located at a point on the cup other than within the vacuum zone. The attachment means is linked to a first point of each of one or more arms; a second point of each arm is linked to a clamping module optionally in a rotatable way. When in use the clamping module constrains movement of a windshield wiper. 1) A windshield blade locking mechanism comprising:a) a vacuum cup comprising a vacuum zone;b) an attachment means that is linked to the vacuum cup at a position other than within the vacuum zone;c) an arm that is linked to the attachment means of the vacuum cup at a first point of the arm;d) a blade retaining assembly that is linked to a second point of the arm wherein the assembly comprises a top constraint member that, when in use, rides atop a windshield wiper, hinders lifting of the wiper and holds the wiper stationary against a vehicle window surface.2) The windshield blade locking mechanism of wherein the vacuum zone is circular and has a circumference selected from the range of 2 inches to 6 inches.3) The windshield blade locking mechanism of wherein the attachment means is selected from the group consisting of a screw claim 1 , bolt claim 1 , rivet claim 1 , dowel claim 1 , hinge claim 1 , clip claim 1 , ring claim 1 , clamp claim 1 , and cotter pin.4) The windshield blade locking mechanism of wherein the attachment means is a screw claim 3 , bolt claim 3 , rivet or dowel which is linked at a first end to the vacuum cup and at a second end to a handle.5) The windshield blade locking mechanism of wherein the vacuum cup is equipped with a vacuum-breaking modality selected from: (a) a stopcock that can be opened to allow air to enter the vacuum zone or (b) a lever that can be pried to lift an edge of the vacuum cup to allow ...

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Номер записи: 94

07-01-2021 дата публикации

DC-DC CONVERTER CONTROL APPARATUS AND DC-DC CONVERTER CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20210006066A1

Автор: TAKEMOTO Taiki

Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A DC-DC converter control apparatus, installed in a vehicle including parallel-connected first and second DC-DC converters and in-vehicle devices configured to operate on an electric power that is output from at least one of the first and second DC-DC converters, is configured to control the first and second DC-DC converters, and includes a processor. The processor is programmed to monitor an operational status of at least one predetermined device that is included in the in-vehicle devices; when the at least one predetermined device is not in operation, set at least a controlled target value of an output voltage of the first DC-DC converter to a target voltage for operating the in-vehicle devices; and, when at least one of the at least one predetermined device is in operation, set controlled target values of output voltages of both the first and second DC-DC converters to the target voltage. 1. A DC-DC converter control apparatus installed in a vehicle , the vehicle including a first DC-DC converter , a second DC-DC converter connected in parallel with the first DC-DC converter , and a plurality of in-vehicle devices configured to operate on an electric power that is output from at least one of the first DC-DC converter and the second DC-DC converter , the DC-DC converter control apparatus being configured to control the first DC-DC converter and the second DC-DC converter , the DC-DC converter control apparatus comprising a processor programmed to:monitor whether at least one predetermined device is in operation or not, where the at least one predetermined device is included in the plurality of in-vehicle devices;when the at least one predetermined device is not in operation, set at least a controlled target value of an output voltage of the first DC-DC converter to a target voltage for operating the plurality of in-vehicle devices; andwhen at least one of the at least one predetermined device is in operation, set the controlled target value of the output voltage ...

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Номер записи: 95

12-01-2017 дата публикации

AIR-BLOWING DEVICE

Номер: US20170008372A1

Автор: ISHIGURO Syunsuke, Kato Shinya, SEKITO Yasuhiro

Принадлежит: Denso Corporation

An air-blowing device has a wall portion, a duct, and a guide wall. The wall portion is provided with a blowing outlet having an opening periphery extending in one direction. The duct has a first wall and a second wall facing the first wall and therein provides an air passage communicating with the blowing outlet. The guide wall curves from the first wall to be away from the second wall and is connected with an edge providing the opening periphery. The guide wall guides air flowing in the air passage to blow from the blowing outlet in a direction from the second wall toward the first wall. The edge extends to have a shape protruding in a direction from the first wall toward the second wall. 1. Air-blowing device comprising:a wall portion that is provided with a blowing outlet having an opening periphery extending in one direction;a duct that has a first wall and a second wall facing the first wall and therein provides an air passage communicating with the blowing outlet; anda guide wall that curves from the first wall to be away from the second wall, the guide wall that is connected with an edge providing the opening periphery, the guide wall that guides air flowing in the air passage to blow from the blowing outlet in a direction from the second wall toward the first wall, whereinthe edge extends to have a shape protruding in a direction from the first wall toward the second wall.2. The air-blowing device according to claim 1 , further comprisingan adjuster that is provided inside the duct and adjusts a flow direction of air flowing in the air passage, whereinthe adjuster has plate members that are arranged one after another in the one direction and rotate around axes respectively, and the axes are parallel with a direction in which the first wall and the second wall face each other, include a first plate member located on one side of a base point in the one direction and a second plate member located on an other side of the base point in the one direction, when ...

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Номер записи: 96

12-01-2017 дата публикации

ENGAGEMENT DEVICE OF WIPER AND VEHICLE BODY

Номер: US20170008492A1

Автор: LEE Joon Woo

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An engagement device of a wiper and a vehicle body may include a motor for driving the wiper; a motor bracket fixed to the motor; a cowl bracket fixed to the vehicle body corresponding to the motor bracket, and a mounting portion forming a fixing structure between the motor bracket and the cowl bracket, wherein the mounting portion comprises a protrusion protruded from the motor bracket or the cowl bracket, and a socket, the protrusion being inserted into and fixed to. 1. An engagement device of a wiper and a vehicle body , comprising:a motor for driving the wiper;a motor bracket fixed to the motor;a cowl bracket fixed to the vehicle body corresponding to the motor bracket; anda mounting portion forming a fixing structure between the motor bracket and the cowl bracket,wherein the mounting portion comprises a protrusion protruded from the motor bracket or the cowl bracket, anda socket, the protrusion being inserted into and fixed to the socket.2. The engagement device of claim 1 ,wherein a power connecting portion for supplying an electric power to the motor is formed at the protrusion or the socket, and at least one terminal protruded from the protrusion or the socket; and', 'at least one terminal insertion hole formed at the socket or the protrusion corresponding to the at least one terminal., 'wherein the power connecting portion comprises3. The engagement device of claim 2 , wherein a plurality of terminals are disposed apart from each other claim 2 , and a plurality of terminal insertion holes are formed corresponding to the plurality of terminals.4. The engagement device of claim 1 , wherein the protrusion is press-fitted into and fixed to the socket.5. The engagement device of claim 1 ,wherein an exterior circumferential groove is formed on an exterior circumference of the protrusion, and an interior circumferential groove is formed on an interior circumference of the socket corresponding to the exterior circumferential groove, andwherein the engagement device ...

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Номер записи: 97

27-01-2022 дата публикации

COMPONENT WITH ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A LAMINATED SHEET

Номер: US20220024185A1

Автор: CRAIG Doane Shelby, EFFERTZ Christian, KLAUSS Bastian, VARGA Gabor

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A component for the production of a laminated sheet, includes at least two electrical functional elements and cabling, which includes electrical conductors having insulating sheathing and connected in each case to an electrical functional element, wherein the cabling has a bundling section, in which all the electrical conductors are surrounded by a common insulating sheathing. 1. A component for the production of a laminated sheet , comprising at least two electrical functional elements and cabling , which comprises electrical conductors having insulating sheathing and connected in each case to an electrical functional element , wherein the cabling has a bundling section , in which all the electrical conductors are surrounded by common insulating sheathing.2. The component according to claim 1 , comprising at least one internal electrical functional element for incorporation into the laminated sheet.3. The component according to claim 2 , further comprising at least one external electrical functional element for external attachment to the laminated sheet.4. The component according to claim 1 , wherein the cabling includes claim 1 , for each electrical functional element claim 1 , an associated individual section claim 1 , which is connected to the respective electrical functional element and in which the electrical conductor(s) of said functional element are surrounded by their own insulating sheathing claim 1 , which surrounds no electrical conductor(s) of the other functional element(s).5. The component according to claim 4 , comprising at least three electrical functional elements claim 4 , wherein the individual section of a functional element is connected to the bundling section and a partial bundling section claim 4 , in which the electrical conductors of the other functional elements are surrounded by common insulating sheathing.6. The component according to claim 4 , wherein the external electrical functional element and/or the individual section of the ...

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Номер записи: 98

11-01-2018 дата публикации

Sensor cleaning devices and systems

Номер: US20180009418A1

Автор: Austin L. Newman

Принадлежит: NIO USA Inc

Sensor cleaning devices, methods, and systems are provided. Output from sensors of a vehicle may be used to describe an environment around the vehicle. In the event that a sensor is obstructed by dirt, debris, or detritus the sensor may not sufficiently describe the environment for autonomous control operations. In response to receiving an indication of an obstructed sensor, the sensor cleaning devices, methods, and systems described herein may proceed to remove the obstruction from the sensor.

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Номер записи: 99

14-01-2021 дата публикации

Wiper Device

Номер: US20210009082A1

Автор: Jeong Jae-Yong, Kim Myoung Yeon

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A wiper device is disclosed. The wiper device coupled to a wiper arm to remove a foreign substance of the present invention includes a contact member configured to wipe off the foreign substance, a pressing member configured to press the contact member to be in contact with a windshield, and a cover member configured to cover the pressing member, wherein the cover member is provided with a supporting unit formed with a coupling hole and the pressing member is provided with a coupling unit configured to be inserted into the coupling hole to be coupled with the supporting unit. 1. A wiper device coupled to a wiper arm to remove a foreign substance , comprising:a contact member configured to wipe off the foreign substance;a pressing member configured to press the contact member to be in contact with a windshield; anda cover member configured to cover the pressing member,wherein the cover member is provided with a supporting unit formed with a coupling hole, andwherein the pressing member is provided with a coupling unit configured to be inserted into the coupling hole to be coupled with the supporting unit.2. The wiper device of claim 1 , wherein the supporting unit comprises a partition wall in which the coupling hole is formed claim 1 , and wherein the coupling unit comprises an inserting unit extending in an insertion direction of the coupling hole and a fixing unit extending in a lateral direction from the inserting unit to be hooked to and supported by the partition wall.3. The wiper device of claim 2 , wherein the partition wall is made of a material capable of elastic deformation claim 2 ,wherein a width of the portion where the fixing unit is formed in the coupling unit is larger than a width of the coupling hole,wherein the fixing unit is inserted when the partition wall is elastically deformed and the coupling hole is widened, andwherein the fixing unit is hooked to and supported by the partition wall when the partition wall is restored.4. The wiper device of ...

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Номер записи: 100