WO1999059850A1

WO1999059850A1 - Windshield wiper

Info

Publication number: WO1999059850A1
Application number: PCT/DE1999/001455
Authority: WO
Inventors: Yücel SAHIN
Original assignee: Sahin Yuecel
Priority date: 1998-05-19
Filing date: 1999-05-14
Publication date: 1999-11-25
Also published as: DE19922054A1; AU5025999A

Abstract

The inventive windshield wiper comprises a wiper arm, at least one balance arm, and a supporting element for holding and guiding a wiper blade. The windshield wiper is constructed such that it is transparent in at least some areas. The supporting element, the wiper arm, and the balance arm are constructed such that they are each transparent in at least some areas.

Description

windshield wipers

The invention relates to a windshield wiper which has a wiper arm, at least one balance beam and a support element for holding and guiding a windshield wiper blade and which is provided at least in regions with a transparent design.

Different types of windshield wipers are known and are used, for example, in the field of vehicle technology. Constructions already known from the prior art are described, for example, in DE-OS 33 47 440, DE-OS 29 09 126, DE-OS 41 11 937, DE-OS 37 04 914 and DE-OS 33 40 404 described. In the field of vehicle technology, such windshield wipers can be used, for example, in the case of a windshield, a rear window or in the area of vehicle lights. The usual wipers consist of a support element, which is usually made of metal. The use of painted steel is widespread. The wiper blades are typically made of black rubber and are fixed in the area of the support element via holding claws. It is also already known to use plastic wiper support elements, which typically have a black design.

Due to the design of the windshield wipers, at least an impairment of the driver's field of vision cannot be avoided during use. In addition, the oscillating movement of the wiper results in fatigue effects. If the windshield wipers are not sunk, the field of vision can also be impaired in a state of non-use. Another disadvantage is the fact that when iron or steel is used, if the weather is suitable, rust appears or the paint used peels off.

From DE-GM 87 01 962.0 it is already known to make a windshield wiper transparent in some areas. According to this publication, a wiper lip of the windshield wiper is partially embedded in a transparent holder. The transparent holder is connected to a windscreen wiper arm via short balance beams and a main balance beam that rotatably supports the short balance beams. The wiper blade consists of a non-transparent rubber-like material material and the balance beam as well as the wiper arm are conventionally made of metal.

An explanation of a conventional metal wiper with rubber wiper blade can be found in DE-OS 197 31 683.

The object of the present invention is to construct a windshield wiper of the type mentioned in the introduction in such a way that improved user comfort is provided.

This object is achieved in that both the support element and the wiper arm and the balance beam are each made at least partially transparent.

The partial or complete transparent design of the windshield wiper ensures that the perceptibility is considerably reduced by the user. Impairments of the field of vision and fatigue effects could thereby be avoided or at least considerably reduced. The transparent materials are advantageously chosen in such a way that mirror effects are largely avoided. In addition, the material is advantageously selected such that no optical refractions, distortions, enlargements or reductions are caused by lens effects.

Another advantage can be seen in the fact that nervous stresses of appropriately sensitive people are avoided by clearly perceivable pendulum movements the. This applies to both single arm wipers and double wipers.

A further improvement in user comfort can be achieved by using a wiper blade that is transparent at least in some areas.

A typical field of application is opened up by providing use in the area of a motor vehicle.

For the construction of the wiper arm as well as for the construction of the balance beam (s), particular consideration is given to producing from a transparent full profile. Such a full profile has a smaller surface area than conventionally used U profiles and is easier to clean. The geometrically simple shape of a full profile means that there are relatively few corners and cavities in the area of which dirt could accumulate.

In particular, it is contemplated that an application is provided in the area of a front window of a means of transport.

It is also possible that an application is provided in the area of a rear window of a means of transport.

Another application is that an application is provided in the area of a lighting device of a means of transport. An extremely low perceptibility can be achieved by providing a colorless, transparent version.

With regard to design options, it is also possible that a tinted transparent version is provided.

In order to influence material properties, it is proposed that the transparent material be combined with at least one other material.

Another embodiment is that at least one light element is connected to the wiper.

Illumination properties can be realized in particular in that the lighting element is designed as a light-emitting diode (LED). It is also conceivable to use film-like elements which are transparent or tinted as the lighting element. The foils can either passively transmit light or generate light energy if activated accordingly. Another implementation is the use of glass fibers or other optical fibers for light guiding. If light shines into the transparent windshield wiper, reflection particles or reflection areas can be used for coupling out the light.

To avoid electrical supply lines in the area of the transparent material, however, it is also contemplated that a light-emitting element arranged outside the support element shines light into the support element. shine. Another advantage of the proposed arrangement is that improvements in design are supported.

A high cleaning effect can be supported by combining the support element with at least one transparent air guiding element. The improved cleaning effect is caused by the fact that an increased pressure of the wiper on the windshield is caused.

Another use variant is that the lighting element is coupled to a control for forming a warning light. The warning light can be designed depending on the respective approval regulations. In principle, it is conceivable to implement the lighting function only in a park position or both in the park position and when carrying out pendulum movements.

To improve the windshield washer quality, it is also contemplated that the support element has internal channels for conveying windshield washer fluid.

With regard to the lighting effects, a transparent rear window wiper without its own active lighting elements also has advantages over the prior art. Additional brake lights arranged in the area of the rear window are often concealed when the rear window wiper is used in certain movement positions. When using a transparent rear wiper, a complete visibility is visible in every position of the wiper. speed of the brake light, as the brake light may shine through the windshield wiper. This prevents cyclical coverage of the brake light radiation.

Exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown schematically in the drawing. Show it:

1: a perspective view of a motor vehicle with transparent windshield wipers in the area of a windshield and in the area of the headlights, in which components in the interior of the vehicle can be seen through the windshield wipers,

2 shows a partially sectioned illustration of a windshield wiper with inner flow channels for a windshield washer fluid,

3: a side view of a windshield wiper with molded air guiding elements,

4: a top view of a windshield wiper with integrated lighting devices,

5: an illustration of a vehicle with a transparent rear window wiper,

6: a further realization of a windshield wiper with an integrally formed air guiding element, which extends in a longitudinal direction of the windshield wiper, 7: a side view of a windshield wiper, in which the carrying device for the wiper blade is held by two balance beams and a main balance beam is integrated in the wiper arm,

8: an embodiment modified from FIG. 7 with a separate main wiper arm,

9: another modified embodiment with cascade-like balance beams,

10: a further embodiment with a bilateral cascade-like arrangement of the balance beams,

11: a side view of an embodiment with symmetrical cascade branching,

12: a side view of an embodiment with a main balance beam, two secondary balance beams and spoiler-like pressure elements,

13: an embodiment with optical display elements and integrated spray nozzles,

14: an embodiment modified with respect to FIG. 13 with lighting elements,

15: an embodiment in which a spoiler-like pressure element is attached to the main balance beam, 16: an embodiment in which the support arm is provided with a spoiler,

17: an embodiment with a mechanical possibility for carrying out a transverse pivoting of the arrangement of balance beam, support element and wiper blade,

18: a further embodiment using lighting elements,

19: an embodiment using a flat lighting device,

20: an embodiment with an integrated spray device for a cleaning liquid for self-cleaning the windshield wipers and for cleaning the windshield,

21: a partial representation of a side view of a windshield wiper with a base part made of metal and a transparent wiper arm extension,

22: an embodiment with a shock absorber arranged in the area of the wiper arm,

23: an illustration of a windshield wiper arranged in the area of a vehicle rear window when looking from the inside out and using a special lighting device, 24: a view of a vehicle from behind, in which, in the area of the rear window, a windshield wiper is provided with a lighting device in the area of a swivel joint positioned in the center relative to the vehicle width,

25: a partial illustration of a windshield wiper with an optimized design of the balance beam with regard to the use of full profiles

and

26: an embodiment with balance bars arranged in a cascade-like manner when using full profiles.

From the embodiment according to Figure 1 it can be seen that a motor vehicle (1) is equipped with wipers (2). In the exemplary embodiment shown, windshield wipers (2) are arranged both in the area of a windshield (3) and in the area of main headlights (4).

The windshield wipers (2) are formed at least in regions from a transparent material. Transparent plastics, mineral substances or glass, for example, can be used as materials for this. In particular, it is intended to make those areas of the windshield wipers (2) transparent that are in the field of vision of the vehicle occupants or that at least partially cover the headlights. To support a sufficient strength of the wipers, it is also possible to provide a combination of different materials. For example, reinforcement elements, which are preferably transparent, can be embedded in the transparent material.

FIG. 2 shows an embodiment in which channels (5) for passing on windshield washer fluid are incorporated into the wiper (2) made of transparent material. The channels (5) preferably extend in the region of a support element (6) of the wiper (2) and direct the windshield washer fluid directly into the region of a wiper blade (7).

Figure 3 shows an embodiment in which in the area of the support element (6) additional air guide elements (8) are arranged, which are also made of a transparent material. In particular, it is contemplated to manufacture the support element (6) and the air guide elements (8) in one piece in a common manufacturing step. A particularly low visual impairment can be ensured in that both the air guide elements (8) and the support element (6) and the wiper blade (7) are made of transparent materials.

FIG. 4 shows an embodiment in which two lighting elements (9) are integrated in the support element (6) of the windshield wiper. The light-emitting elements (9) can be designed, for example, as light-emitting diodes (LED), which are colorless and transparent in a deactivated state. With a supply gung with electrical energy, the lighting elements (9) emit light, which can be colorless or colored according to the respective physical parameters. If the windshield wiper (2) is designed as a rear windshield wiper of a motor vehicle, the lighting elements (9) can emit red light, for example, and can be used as an additional brake light or warning light. It is also conceivable, for example, to generate yellow or white light. In principle, it is also conceivable to activate different light emitting depending on different operating states. For example, it is contemplated to emit red light when a braking operation is carried out and to produce white light when reversing. A corresponding switchover can take place, for example, via the gearshift or the gear selection.

Another embodiment is to arrange the lighting element (9) in the region of an axis of rotation (10) of the windshield wiper (2) and to couple the light into the transparent support element (6). This helps to ensure that the windshield wiper (2) lights up evenly.

With regard to the transparent construction of the windshield wiper (2), it is in particular both intended to provide a colorless, transparent implementation and a colored, transparent implementation. It is also possible to combine the two design variants within one wiper (2). The at least partially transparent construction also includes all of the provided To make components transparent. In particular, in addition to the supporting element (6) and the wiper blade (7), the fastening claws, holding elements, hoses, screws and small parts used are also considered.

In addition to the field of application in the field of motor vehicle technology already explained above, it can also be used, for example, in stationary observation cameras, in industrial applications in the field of protective windows on machines and in other means of transport (for example in planes, buses, trucks, trains and ships).

FIG. 5 once again illustrates the arrangement of the windshield wiper (2) in the region of the rear window of a motor vehicle (1). As an alternative to the functions of the windshield wiper (2) already explained when it is implemented as a rear windshield wiper, it is also possible to provide a function as a third brake light. Depending on the approval conditions, the function in question can be activated either only in the rest position or when performing pendulum movements. When realizing the function as a brake light when carrying out pendulum movements, an increase in the attention value could be achieved. This is particularly important in rainy weather.

Likewise, the function as night lighting or the warning light function can be activated both exclusively in the parked position of the windshield wiper (2) and during the execution of pendulum movements. The described lighting functions in the area of the windshield wiper (2) can in particular also be implemented if the windshield wiper (2) is not completely transparent, but is only transparent in some areas. However, the transparent design must be implemented at least in the area of the intended light emission of the lighting element.

With regard to the luminescent foils already mentioned, it is also contemplated that they should be actively electrically controlled.

When a brake light is installed in the area of the windshield wiper (2) in the area of the rear window, there are no complex changes to the interior trim, which typically have to be carried out when a third brake light is installed. In addition, no separate housing is required for the brake light, since the support element (6) of the windshield wiper (2) also realizes the housing of the third brake light. This can save material.

Compared to the use of conventional designs of additional brake lights, an improved design is also produced.

Figure 6 illustrates the arrangement of the air guide element (8) as an alternative to the embodiment in Figure 3. The air guide element (8) extends in the longitudinal direction of the support element (6) and has a transverse to the longitudinal direction of the support element (6) arched contour. Through this curved contour, transverse air flows are converted into a pressure force.

Fig. 7 shows an embodiment in which the wiper (2) is provided with a wiper arm (11) which, together with a main balance beam (12), forms a common component. As a result, two secondary balance beams (13, 14) are pivotally mounted directly on the wiper arm (11). The secondary balance beams (13, 14) in turn hold a rail-like support element (6) for the wiper blade (7).

In general, the transparent components are shown in the following drawings in such a way that the components lying in the back of the drawing plane are not shown in the overlap area with regard to their edge shape. This serves to clarify the representation. In a real embodiment, however, all components are visible at the same time due to the transparent properties.

To provide sufficient flexibility, a wiper arm joint (15) is arranged in the area of the wiper arm (11). The wiper arm joint (15) can be designed as a mechanical joint, but in particular it is contemplated to use a flexible and transparent joint made of plastic.

Fig. 8 shows an embodiment in which a separate main balance beam (12) is used, which is supported by the wiper arm (11) via a swivel joint. The support element (6) is in this embodiment as a ne tension spring constructed. The tension spring can also be made completely or partially transparent.

According to the modified embodiment in FIG. 9, the secondary balance beam (13) is held by a balance balance beam (16). In this way, increased adaptability to a contour profile of the assigned disk can be achieved. In particular, it is contemplated to construct both the main balance beam (12) and the secondary balance beam (14) and the balance balance beam (16) from a transparent material.

10 and 11 show further modified embodiments. 10 shows a symmetrical arrangement using a main balance beam (12), two balance balance beams (16) and two secondary balance beams (13, 14). According to the embodiment in FIG. 11, each of the main weighing beams (12) is assigned two secondary weighing beams (13, 14).

12 shows an embodiment in which an arm spoiler (17) is additionally arranged in the area of the wiper arm (11). In addition, it is also contemplated to mount a pressure spoiler (18) in the area of the main balance beam (12). Both spoilers (17, 18) can be formed from a transparent material. The use of an arm spoiler (17) and / or a pressure spoiler (18) is possible in all of the embodiments shown in the figures and in the conceivable variants.

Fig. 13 shows an embodiment with a curved wiper arm (11) and using lighting elements (9), which are relative to the geometry of the Wipers (2) are small. 14 shows a modified variant in which the lighting elements (9) are arranged in the region of the main weighing beam (12). The windshield wiper shown is intended in particular for use in the area of a front windshield of a motor vehicle. The display elements can be used for different purposes. In the case of a possible application, a realization is chosen as a visual parking aid, in which, for example, a green display indicates a sufficient available space for movement and a red display indicates critical distance conditions. It is also conceivable, for example, to make a coupling with an outside temperature detection and thereby implement a display of temperatures below the freezing point.

15 shows a further embodiment in which a pressure spoiler (18) is positioned in the area of the main weighing beam (12). It can be seen in particular that the pressure spoiler (18) has a curved contour in order to convert the air flow into an optimally oriented pressure force.

16 shows a similarly curved, contoured arm spoiler (17) in the region of the wiper arm (11). In addition, it can be seen in this illustration that the wiper arm (11) is coupled to an arm base (20) via a base swivel joint (19). The arm base (20) is typically connected to a drive shaft. The arm socket bore provided in the area of the arm base (20) is in terms of its diameter and adapted their contour to an associated drive shaft.

According to the embodiment in FIG. 17, the main weighing beam (12) is connected to the wiper arm (11) via a coupling element (21). The coupling element (21) is pivotably connected both to the wiper arm (11) and to a positioning strut (22). When performing a pivoting movement of the wiper arm (11), this additionally causes a pivoting movement of the main balance beam (12) relative to the wiper arm (11), since the articulation points of the wiper arm (11) and the positioning strut (22) in the area of the coupling element (21) Have distance relative to each other. In particular, it is contemplated that the coupling element (21) and the positioning strut (22) should also be made transparent at least in some areas.

18 and 19 show further variants for the use of lighting elements (9). FIG. 18 shows the use of relatively small-area lighting elements (9); according to FIG. 19, a relatively large-area lighting element (9) is used.

20 shows an embodiment using a spray device (23). The spray device (23) has a plurality of nozzles and is connected to a spray agent supply via a preferably transparent connecting hose (24). The spray device (23) can be used to apply the spraying agent to the assigned pane in order to carry out a pane cleaning as well as to support self-cleaning of the transparent areas of the wiper (2) can be provided. It is possible to integrate the spray device (23) into one of the components of the windshield wiper (2) or to provide a separate arrangement. It is also conceivable to position several spray devices (23) at different locations.

Fig. 21 shows an embodiment in which the wiper arm (11) is formed from a base element (25) and an arm extension (26). A pressure spring (27) is positioned in the area of the base element (25). The base element (25) is preferably made of metal. The arm extension (26), which is made of a transparent plastic, is thereby relieved from direct action of the spring force and of forces in the vicinity of the base joint (19).

For example, it is contemplated to design the base element (25) as a hollow profile into which the arm extension (26) can be inserted. The arm extension (26) can be fixed, for example, with the aid of clamping screws (28). A transition area from the arm extension (26) into the base element (25) can be covered by a panel.

22, an electrical connection (29) is used to provide theft protection. The function can be implemented, for example, in such a way that a ground connection is normally established via a fastening nut provided for the wiper arm (11). ben of the mother. This can activate an alarm system.

According to an additional embodiment shown in FIG. 22, a shock absorber (30) can be arranged between the base element (25) and the transparent arm extension (26). The shock absorber (30) relieves the arm extension (26) of impact loads and limits torsional loads which could lead to material fatigue or material clouding.

23 shows a windshield wiper (2) which is provided for arrangement in the area of a rear window of a motor vehicle. Several lighting elements (9) are used. The arrangement of the lighting elements (9) can, for example, take place in such a way that internal lighting is provided to implement a parking aid and that one or more lighting elements (9) directed outwards perform their signaling function when a braking operation is carried out. The parking aid function can be coupled using a circuit to an additional or already existing distance detection using distance sensors.

In the embodiment according to FIG. 24, the light element (9) is positioned as an additional brake light in the area of a pivot joint of the rear window wiper which is arranged in the center relative to the vehicle width. This embodiment ensures that even with a pendulum movement of the wiper (2) a constant positioning of the Luminous element (9) is maintained relative to the vehicle.

Various measures can be implemented to support the permanent retention of the transparent property of the wiper (2). The choice of a suitable material can contribute to a permanently transparent design. In particular, the use of polycarbonate is being considered. It is also conceivable to use transparent composite materials, for example glass with a polymer coating. The wiper blades (7) can be produced from a transparent polymer or a transparent silicone. In particular, the addition of chemical additives that prevent yellowing is considered.

An anti-reflective coating on the materials used contributes significantly to ensuring a transparent appearance. An antireflection coating can be implemented, for example, by using a microstructured surface layer, the refractive index of which lies between the refractive index of air and the refractive index of the transparent carrier material. It is also conceivable to carry out an anti-reflective treatment using periodically shaped microstructures which bring about a suitable gradient of the refractive index.

Another way to provide an anti-reflective coating is to use a porous solid gel layer. Such a layer typically consists of an inorganic material that after a thermal treatment a porous submi- has a crown structure. The resulting pores typically have a diameter of less than 20 nm. It is also possible to carry out an anti-reflective treatment using a vacuum coating process. Thin anti-reflective layers are applied. For example, layers of calcium fluoride or magnesium fluoride can be used, the number of layers influencing the degree of anti-reflection.

Another variant is the use of etching processes. With the help of suitable etching agents, microstructures are created on the carrier material and these microstructures avoid reflection effects. Another method is to first arrange the material provided for an anti-reflective coating in a cluster, which is accelerated strongly electrically and is fired at the surface of the material to be coated. Due to the resulting high pressure and the kinetic energy converted into heat, the anti-reflective layer connects to the carrier material.

It is also possible to spray silicon compounds dissolved in a liquid onto the transparent carrier material. This typically results in both an antistatic and a very hard coating.

When specifying and spatially positioning the microstructures, use can be made of the fact that typically the positioning of the windshield wipers relative to a driver is defined within a certain range. This can be done by a suitable Contour selection an optimization of the anti-reflection effect can be achieved. In particular, it is also contemplated to change the alignment of the microstructures along the longitudinal extension of the windshield wiper in such a way that, on average, optimal positioning is ensured relative to the driver. Both when using anti-reflective components and when using conventional transparent components, suitable surface positioning relative to a driver's point of view can minimize glare and reflection effects.

According to a further embodiment variant, it is also contemplated to realize dirt-repellent properties as an alternative or in addition to providing a reflection-reduced surface. Microstructures in particular are particularly suitable for providing both the desired reflection reduction and the dirt-repellent properties.

According to a further embodiment, it is also possible to provide heating for the transparent parts. In particular, it is possible to provide electrical conductivity by means of appropriate additives or surface coatings, a resulting electrical resistance being used as the heating element. The additives or coatings should be chosen so that the transparent properties are not impaired.

According to a further embodiment, it is provided to implement a lifting device which blade essentially perpendicular to the windshield. Such a device prevents or reduces damage to the wiper blade at winter temperatures, which can lead to freezing on the windshield. When used in the area of a rear window wiper, for example, such a lifting device can also be used to support damage-free operation in the case of an additional implementation of a function as warning lighting.

Another way to improve product quality is to use surface coatings to increase scratch resistance. If polycarbonate is used as the basic substance, transparent lacquer films can be used, for example. Lacquer films of this type can also have dirt-repellent and / or anti-reflective properties at the same time.

Fig. 25 shows the use of full profiles for the main balance beam (12) and the secondary balance beam

(13). It can be seen in particular that the secondary balance beam (13) is provided with a cross-sectional taper in the area of its extension facing the main balance beam (12) in such a way that a sufficient swivel angle range is provided. The cross-sectional taper makes it possible to place the secondary balance beam (13) relatively far below the main balance beam

(12) to pivot.

According to the use of balance bars (12, 13, 14, 16) arranged in a cascade-like manner as shown in FIG. 26, such material tapers become both in the area the secondary balance beam (13, 14) and in the area of the balance balance beam (16) are used. Corresponding constructions can also be used in the other constructions already explained for the use of balance beams.

According to a further embodiment, it is possible to arrange the pressure spring for pressing the wiper arm (11) against the associated pane at least partially in applications in the field of motor vehicle technology below the bonnet. With a corresponding recessed arrangement of the spring, coupling to the wiper arm (11) can take place via a steel wire. It is also fundamentally conceivable to provide the pressure forces with the aid of transparent, resilient materials.

Other terms are sometimes used in the prior art to refer to the above part names. The main balance beam (12) is also called the main bracket, the secondary balance beam (13, 14) are also called the claw bracket. The balance beam (16) is sometimes referred to as an intermediate bracket. Spring rails can be used for immediate mounting and stabilization of the wiper blades (7). According to the invention, the entire support bracket system is made transparent at least in some areas.

Claims

P a t e n t a n s r u c h e

Windscreen wiper, which has a wiper arm, at least one balance beam and a support element for holding and guiding a wiper blade, and which is at least partially provided with a transparent design, characterized in that both the support element (6) and the wiper arm (11) and the Balance bars (12, 13, 14, 16) are each made transparent at least in some areas.

Windscreen wiper according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the balance beams (12, 13, 14, 16) is formed from a solid profile.

3. Wiper according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that an at least partially transparent wiper blade (7) is used.

4. Windscreen wiper according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that use in the area of a motor vehicle is provided.

5. Wiper according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that an application is provided in the region of a front window of a means of transport.

6. Windscreen wiper according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that an application is provided in the region of a rear window of a means of transport.

7. Windscreen wiper according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that an application in the area of a lighting device of a means of transport is provided.

8. Windscreen wiper according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that a colorless transparent version is provided.

9. Windscreen wiper according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that a tinted transparent version is provided.

10. Windscreen wiper according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the transparent mate rial is combined with at least one other material.

11. Wiper according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that at least one light element (9) is connected to the wiper (2).

12. Windshield wiper according to claim 11, characterized in that the lighting element (9) is designed as a light-emitting diode (LED).

13. Windshield wiper according to claim 11, characterized in that a light element (9) arranged outside the support element (6) radiates light into the support element (6).

14. Windscreen wiper according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the support element (6) with at least one transparent air guide element

(8) is combined.

15. Windscreen wiper according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the lighting element (9) is coupled to a control for forming a warning light.

16. Windscreen wiper according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the support element (6) has internal channels (5) for forwarding windscreen washer fluid.

17. Windscreen wiper according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that an application in loading rich a side window of a means of transport is provided.

18. Windscreen wiper according to one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that a spray device (23) for dispensing a cleaning liquid is arranged in the region of the wiper arm (11).

19. Windscreen wiper according to one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the wiper arm (11) consists of a base element (25) made of a mechanically resilient material and an at least partially transparent arm extension (26).

20. Wiper according to one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that at least one shock absorber (30) is arranged in the region of the wiper arm (11).

21. Windscreen wiper according to one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that a surface antireflection is implemented at least in some areas.

22. Windscreen wiper according to one of claims 1 to 21, characterized in that an implementation of dirt-repellent surface properties is provided at least in some areas.

23. Wiper according to one of claims 1 to 22, characterized in that a scratch-resistant surface design is provided at least in some areas.

24. Wiper according to one of claims 1 to 23, characterized in that a lifting device for positioning the wiper is provided with a movement component perpendicular to the surface of the associated window.

25. Wiper according to one of claims 1 to 24, characterized in that at least one heating element is used.

26. Windscreen wiper according to one of claims 1 to 25, characterized in that a parking aid function is realized in an arrangement in the region of a rear window of a vehicle via the lighting element (9).

27. Windscreen wiper according to one of claims 1 to 26, characterized in that a display device is used to signal a risk of freezing.

28. Windshield wiper according to one of claims 1 to 27, characterized in that the light-emitting element (9) is arranged in the region of a swivel joint when implemented as a rear windshield wiper.

29. Windscreen wiper according to one of claims 1 to 28, characterized in that there is at least some areas made of polycarbonate.

30. Wiper according to one of claims 1 to 29, characterized in that the wiper blade (7) is formed from a flexible polymer.

1. Windscreen wiper according to one of claims 1 to 30, characterized in that an electrical anti-theft device is integrated.