ATE250463T1 - System zum reinigung von den linsen der scheinwerfer eines kraftfahrzeuges mit luft und wasser - Google Patents
System zum reinigung von den linsen der scheinwerfer eines kraftfahrzeuges mit luft und wasserInfo
- Publication number
- ATE250463T1 ATE250463T1 AT96926185T AT96926185T ATE250463T1 AT E250463 T1 ATE250463 T1 AT E250463T1 AT 96926185 T AT96926185 T AT 96926185T AT 96926185 T AT96926185 T AT 96926185T AT E250463 T1 ATE250463 T1 AT E250463T1
- Authority
- AT
- Austria
- Prior art keywords
- air
- vehicle
- headlight
- liquid
- pressurized
- Prior art date
Links
- 238000004140 cleaning Methods 0.000 title abstract 2
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 title 1
- 239000007788 liquid Substances 0.000 abstract 4
- 230000000712 assembly Effects 0.000 abstract 2
- 238000000429 assembly Methods 0.000 abstract 2
- 230000004913 activation Effects 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000007921 spray Substances 0.000 abstract 1
Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60S1/00—Cleaning of vehicles
- B60S1/02—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
- B60S1/54—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices using gas, e.g. hot air
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60S1/00—Cleaning of vehicles
- B60S1/02—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
- B60S1/46—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices using liquid; Windscreen washers
- B60S1/48—Liquid supply therefor
- B60S1/52—Arrangement of nozzles; Liquid spreading means
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60S1/00—Cleaning of vehicles
- B60S1/02—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
- B60S1/46—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices using liquid; Windscreen washers
- B60S1/48—Liquid supply therefor
- B60S1/52—Arrangement of nozzles; Liquid spreading means
- B60S1/522—Arrangement of nozzles; Liquid spreading means moving liquid spreading means, e.g. arranged in wiper arms
- B60S1/528—Arrangement of nozzles; Liquid spreading means moving liquid spreading means, e.g. arranged in wiper arms the spreading means being moved between a rest position and a working position
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60S1/00—Cleaning of vehicles
- B60S1/02—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
- B60S1/56—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
- B60S1/60—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens for signalling devices, e.g. reflectors
- B60S1/603—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens for signalling devices, e.g. reflectors the operation of at least a part of the cleaning means being controlled by electric means
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
- Nozzles (AREA)
- Lighting Device Outwards From Vehicle And Optical Signal (AREA)
- Non-Portable Lighting Devices Or Systems Thereof (AREA)
- Arrangement Of Elements, Cooling, Sealing, Or The Like Of Lighting Devices (AREA)
- Cleaning By Liquid Or Steam (AREA)
- Air-Conditioning For Vehicles (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US50845595A | 1995-07-28 | 1995-07-28 | |
| US08/583,343 US5657929A (en) | 1995-07-28 | 1996-01-05 | Air-liquid system for cleaning vehicle headlight lens and similar surfaces |
| PCT/US1996/012467 WO1997004875A1 (en) | 1995-07-28 | 1996-07-29 | Air-liquid system for cleaning vehicle headlight lens and similar surfaces |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| ATE250463T1 true ATE250463T1 (de) | 2003-10-15 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT96926185T ATE250463T1 (de) | 1995-07-28 | 1996-07-29 | System zum reinigung von den linsen der scheinwerfer eines kraftfahrzeuges mit luft und wasser |
Country Status (8)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US5657929A (de) |
| EP (1) | EP0848650B1 (de) |
| AT (1) | ATE250463T1 (de) |
| DE (1) | DE69630134T2 (de) |
| DK (1) | DK0848650T3 (de) |
| ES (1) | ES2205050T3 (de) |
| MX (1) | MX9800766A (de) |
| WO (1) | WO1997004875A1 (de) |
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- 1996-07-29 AT AT96926185T patent/ATE250463T1/de not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1996-07-29 ES ES96926185T patent/ES2205050T3/es not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1996-07-29 DK DK96926185T patent/DK0848650T3/da active
- 1996-07-29 WO PCT/US1996/012467 patent/WO1997004875A1/en not_active Ceased
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| MX9800766A (es) | 1998-10-31 |
| DK0848650T3 (da) | 2004-02-09 |
| EP0848650B1 (de) | 2003-09-24 |
| US5657929A (en) | 1997-08-19 |
| DE69630134T2 (de) | 2004-07-22 |
| EP0848650A4 (de) | 2001-08-29 |
| EP0848650A1 (de) | 1998-06-24 |
| ES2205050T3 (es) | 2004-05-01 |
| WO1997004875A1 (en) | 1997-02-13 |
| DE69630134D1 (de) | 2003-10-30 |
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