WO1996022207A1 - Essuie-glace de vehicule automobile comportant une rampe d'arrosage perfectionnee - Google Patents
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- WO1996022207A1 WO1996022207A1 PCT/FR1996/000075 FR9600075W WO9622207A1 WO 1996022207 A1 WO1996022207 A1 WO 1996022207A1 FR 9600075 W FR9600075 W FR 9600075W WO 9622207 A1 WO9622207 A1 WO 9622207A1
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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
- B60S1/524—Arrangement of nozzles; Liquid spreading means moving liquid spreading means, e.g. arranged in wiper arms arranged in wiper blades
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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
- B60S1/04—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers
- B60S1/32—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by constructional features of wiper blade arms or blades
- B60S1/38—Wiper blades
- B60S1/3801—Wiper blades characterised by a blade support harness consisting of several articulated elements
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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
- B60S1/04—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers
- B60S1/32—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by constructional features of wiper blade arms or blades
- B60S1/38—Wiper blades
- B60S2001/3812—Means of supporting or holding the squeegee or blade rubber
- B60S2001/3813—Means of supporting or holding the squeegee or blade rubber chacterised by a support harness consisting of several articulated elements
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- the present invention relates to a motor vehicle windscreen wiper.
- the invention relates more particularly to a wiper of the type comprising a wiper arm and a wiper blade which comprises an articulated pressure distribution structure comprising at least one stirrup articulated around a perpendicular articulation axis. to the general direction of the blade, and of the type comprising a spray bar of the wiping window which extends at least partly along a lateral face of the wiper blade.
- the arrangement of a spray bar along the wiper blade makes it possible to ensure efficient spraying by a good distribution of the spray points in the washing product of the window to be wiped.
- the spraying boom must be arranged as close as possible to the wiping area, that is to say near the wiping scraper carried by the articulated pressure distribution structure which carries the wiper blade.
- the watering boom in the form of an independent component which generally takes the form of an elongated rigid body which is juxtaposed against a lateral face of the main stirrup of the articulated structure to which it is fixed by hanging jumpers, by elastic interlocking or by fastenings with screws, rivets, collars, etc.
- the present invention aims to propose a new design of a wiper of the type mentioned above, and in particular means for fixing the spray bar which simplifies the mounting and fixing of the bar and which allows more produce a streamlined sprayer boom body with good aesthetics, independently of the fixing means.
- the invention provides a motor vehicle windshield wiper of the type mentioned above, characterized in that the spray bar is fixed at least to the end of the articulation axis which projects transversely in the direction from the spray bar.
- Each of the two opposite longitudinal ends of the ramp is fixed to a projecting end of a hinge pin
- Each of the two articulation axes ensures the articulation of a secondary stirrup at the longitudinal end of a main stirrup of the articulated structure along which the watering ramp extends;
- the spray bar has at least one transverse latching tab, the end of which has a notch which cooperates with the lower edge of a lateral cheek opposite a secondary stirrup of the articulated structure;
- each hinge pin is received in a corresponding hole in the body of the spray bar
- each articulation axis has an external radial collar received in the hole;
- the body of the spray bar is made by molding and the free projecting end of each hinge pin is embedded by overmolding in the body of the spray bar;
- the body of the spraying boom is formed by a main shaped part which matches the shape of the main caliper and the lower face of which has a longitudinal groove which constitutes an internal channel for dispensing the washing liquid, and by a closure plate which comprises a series of spray orifices;
- the main part is produced by molding and comprises a connecting channel between the groove and a fitting, produced integrally by molding, for the connection of the watering boom at the end of a liquid supply pipe carried by the wiper arm, - - the connector extends transversely in a notch in an upper back of the main stirrup;
- the main part of the body of the watering ramp comprises a covering plate, produced integrally by molding, which extends parallel to the fitting, above the latter, and which closes the notch formed in the back upper of the main stirrup;
- the articulation axis is an articulation axis between a main stirrup and a secondary stirrup of which it crosses the parallel lateral wings and the parallel lateral cheeks, respectively, and there is provided an anti-noise element comprising two parallel lateral flanges, interposed between the lateral wings of the main stirrup and the side cheeks of the secondary stirrup, which are crossed by the articulation axis
- Each lateral flange of the anti-noise element comprises a bush for guiding the body of the hinge pin which extends transversely towards the outside through a hole formed in a lateral wing of the main stirrup.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective detail view which illustrates a section of the spray bar fitted to the wiper shown in Figure 1;
- - Figure 3 is a sectional view along line 3-3 of Figure 2 which illustrates all the components of the wiper in the mounted position
- - Figure 4a is a sectional view, along line 4-4 of Figure 2, which illustrates the main stirrup equipped with the spray bar;
- FIG. 4b is a sectional view showing a variant of Figure 4a
- - Figure 5 is a view similar to that of Figure 2 which illustrates an alternative embodiment of the spray bar
- FIG. 6 is a top view of the central part of Figure 1 which illustrates the spray bar in the mounted position and its connection to the washing liquid supply line;
- FIG. 7 is a detail view in perspective and on a larger scale in partial section along the line 7-7 of FIG. 6.
- a wiper 10 which, according to a known design, consists essentially of a wiper arm brush holder 12 and a wiper blade 14 which is equipped a watering ramp made in accordance with the teachings of the invention.
- the wiper arm 12 is constituted by a bent sheet metal rod whose curved end 18 receives at articulation around an axis 20 a main stirrup 22 which belongs to an articulated structure for distributing the wiping pressure on a wiper blade 24.
- the wiper blade 14 comprises, in addition to the main stirrup 22, two secondary stirrups 26 each of which is articulated at one end 28 of the main stirrup 22 around an axis parallel to the axis 20 , with the interposition of an anti-noise element 30.
- Each secondary stirrup 26 receives at its free end 32, in an articulated manner, a lifter 34 whose end claws 36 support the upper heel 38 of the wiping squeegee 24.
- the main stirrup 22 is a piece of folded sheet metal and cut which, in cross section, and as can be seen in FIGS. 3 and 4, consists essentially of an upper back 40 and by two parallel lateral wings 42.
- each secondary stirrup 26 has, in cross section, an inverted U shape and it is constituted for this purpose by an upper back 44 and by two parallel lateral cheeks 46.
- the anti-noise element 30 is a plastic part interposed between the end 28 of the main stirrup 22 and the corresponding central part of the secondary stirrup 26.
- the noise canceling element comprises two lateral flanges 48 which are interposed between the lateral wings 42 and the lateral cheeks 46, each flange comprising a socket 50 which is traversed by the cylindrical body in the form of a metal rod 52 with an axis 54 of articulation of the secondary stirrup 26 on the main stirrup 22.
- a watering ramp 56 which, in accordance with the teachings of the invention, is fixed along one of the lateral wings 42 of the main stirrup 22 by means of the hinge pins 54.
- the ramp 56 consists essentially of a main piece of molded plastic 58 which is a profiled piece having a very good general aesthetic and which delimits a flat side face 60 which is provided for come opposite the lateral face 43 of the corresponding lateral wing 42 of the main stirrup 22.
- the plastic body of the main part 58 is molded onto a head 64 of the rod 52 of the axis 54 which is produced in the form of a radial collar produced integrally with the rod 52.
- the lower face 66 of the main part 58 has a through longitudinal groove 68 which extends substantially over the entire major part of the ramp 56 and which constitutes the distribution channel for the washing product.
- the lower face 66 and the groove 68 are closed in a leaktight manner by a part produced in the form of a closure plate 70 which follows the contour of the lower face 66 and which has a longitudinal allowance 72 which is centered in the part lower of the groove 68 during the assembly of the parts 58 and 70 by heat sealing or by gluing.
- the closing plate 70 comprises a series of vertically emerging holes 74 which constitute as many spray orifices of the window to be wiped.
- a series of hooking lugs 76 are provided, distributed along the main part 60 and which are produced integrally. by molding with the latter.
- Each hooking lug 76 extends vertically downwards from the lower face 66, in the plane of the lateral face 60, and comprises a hook-shaped spout 78 which delimits a notch 80 which is intended to receive the corresponding part from the lower edge 41 of the lateral wing 42 of the main stirrup 22.
- the lateral edge of the closure plate 70 includes notches 84 corresponding to the latching lugs 76 to allow the assembly of the parts 58 and 70.
- the latching lugs 76 are produced material coming by molding with the bottom plate 70.
- the ramp 56 consists of two elements 58.70 which are assembled to each other by any means, such as in particular bonding or welding along a plane parallel to the lateral face 43 of the wing 42 of stirrup 22.
- the element 58 known as the main part, comprises the flat part 60 described above, comprising the rods 52 and the hooks 78 and integrates in the face opposite a portion of the groove 68 and the holes 74.
- the element 70 called cover, comprises the other portion of the groove 68 and holes 74.
- a connector 90 is produced integrally by molding with the part 58 and its internal channel 92 is connected to the groove 68 by a vertical channel 94.
- the connector 90 extends transversely in a complementary notch 96 formed in the upper back 40 of the main stirrup 22, this notch being hidden, in the mounted position of the spray bar 56, by a covering plate 98 is produced integrally by molding with the main element 58 of the spray bar 56 and whose shape is complementary to that of the notch 96.
- a covering plate 98 is produced integrally by molding with the main element 58 of the spray bar 56 and whose shape is complementary to that of the notch 96.
- the connector 90 is provided to receive the end 100 of a flexible pipe 102 carried by the underside of the wiper arm 12 and which is connected to a source of pressurized washing liquid supply.
- the invention is not limited to the embodiment which has just been described. Many alternative embodiments of the connection between the rod 52 forming the axis and the main part 58 of the spray bar 56 are possible.
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Priority Applications (3)
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US08/716,367 US5722107A (en) | 1995-01-19 | 1996-01-17 | Motor vehicle windscreen wiper comprising an improved spray line |
JP8522085A JPH09510675A (ja) | 1995-01-19 | 1996-01-17 | 自動車用スクリーンワイパー |
EP96901405A EP0751886A1 (fr) | 1995-01-19 | 1996-01-17 | Essuie-glace de vehicule automobile comportant une rampe d'arrosage perfectionnee |
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FR95/00805 | 1995-01-19 | ||
FR9500805A FR2729623B1 (fr) | 1995-01-19 | 1995-01-19 | Essuie-glace de vehicule automobile comportant une rampe d'arrosage perfectionnee |
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US (1) | US5722107A (fr) |
EP (1) | EP0751886A1 (fr) |
JP (1) | JPH09510675A (fr) |
FR (1) | FR2729623B1 (fr) |
WO (1) | WO1996022207A1 (fr) |
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US20050229351A1 (en) * | 2003-12-31 | 2005-10-20 | Mcmullen Robert P | Windshield wiper blade assembly and apparatus comprising same |
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EP0604322A1 (fr) * | 1992-12-23 | 1994-06-29 | Paul Journee S.A. | Essuie-glace du type comportant un accessoire aérodynamique |
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- 1996-01-17 WO PCT/FR1996/000075 patent/WO1996022207A1/fr not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1996-01-17 JP JP8522085A patent/JPH09510675A/ja active Pending
- 1996-01-17 EP EP96901405A patent/EP0751886A1/fr not_active Withdrawn
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FR2267911A1 (en) * | 1974-04-22 | 1975-11-14 | Garbe Gerard | Combined windscreen wiper and washer - has water feed pipe soldered to arm with four support arms for two blades |
EP0311471A1 (fr) * | 1987-10-06 | 1989-04-12 | Valeo Systemes D'essuyage | Déflecteur pour balai d'essuie-glace, et balai d'essuie-glace equipé d'un tel déflecteur |
FR2676694A3 (fr) * | 1991-05-24 | 1992-11-27 | Bosch Gmbh Robert | Balai d'essuie-glace pour vehicule a moteur comportant un listel de deflection pour eliminer la formation de neige ou de glace. |
EP0518760A1 (fr) * | 1991-06-11 | 1992-12-16 | Valeo Systemes D'essuyage | Dispositif d'éjection de liquide de lave-glace monté sur un balai d'essuie-glace |
FR2681299A1 (fr) * | 1991-09-12 | 1993-03-19 | Valeo Systemes Dessuyage | Dispositif de lave-glace pour essuie-glace, notamment de vehicule automobile. |
EP0604322A1 (fr) * | 1992-12-23 | 1994-06-29 | Paul Journee S.A. | Essuie-glace du type comportant un accessoire aérodynamique |
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FR2729623B1 (fr) | 1997-04-04 |
JPH09510675A (ja) | 1997-10-28 |
FR2729623A1 (fr) | 1996-07-26 |
EP0751886A1 (fr) | 1997-01-08 |
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