WO2022171832A1 - Adapter for a wiping system - Google Patents
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- the field of the present invention is that of wiper systems intended for motor vehicles. More particularly, the field of the present invention is that of the connection means implemented between a windscreen wiper arm and a wiper blade of such a wiper system.
- wiper systems comprise at least one wiper arm and a wiper blade driven by the wiper arm.
- the wiper arm is connected to an electric motor of the vehicle and the wiper blade comprises at least one wiper blade adapted to come into contact with the glazed surface to be wiped.
- an adapter is arranged between this wiper blade and the wiper arm. More particularly, the adapter is arranged between the wiper arm and a connector connected to the wiper blade.
- the adapter is then assembled with the connector in such a way that they are rotatable relative to each other. This allows the wiper blade to be mobile in rotation so that it best matches the glazed surface of the vehicle.
- the rotational mounting is carried out in particular by means of a means of rotation of the adapter comprising at least one bearing and a cylindrical stud capable of cooperating with complementary means of the connector.
- a problem with the current means of rotation resides in particular in the fact that their maintenance in cooperation with the connector is not optimal. Indeed, although the means of rotation of the adapter ensures an acceptable rotation of the latter relative to the connector, its maintenance is sometimes faulty, in particular when there are forces which lead to the adapter being off-axis relative to the connector. connector. The mechanical retaining force between the adapter and the connector is therefore too low.
- the object of the present invention is therefore to improve the current means of rotation of an adapter, without complicating its design, its production, or increasing its production cost.
- the invention therefore relates to an adapter for attaching a wiper blade to an arm of a wiping system, the adapter being configured to be pivotally mounted around an axis of rotation on a connector of the blade. wiper, the adapter comprising at least two side walls opposite each other in a transverse direction of the adapter and such that they delimit at least in part a receiving space for the connector, the adapter comprising at least one means for rotating the adapter relative to the connector formed on the side walls, the means for rotating comprising at least one bearing which opens onto the receiving space, the adapter being characterized in that that the bearing comprises at least three points configured to bear on the connector, the three points being separated from each other by angular sectors devoid of material.
- the bearing is formed in one of the side walls of the adapter. It is understood that the bearing comprises a reception zone made in the side wall.
- the reception zone is configured to receive a rotation element of the connector.
- the reception area is devoid of material.
- the bearing is configured to allow pivoting of the adapter relative to the connector when the adapter is mounted on the connector.
- the bearing is formed by three points integral with the side wall.
- the three points are formed with the side wall of the adapter.
- the three points can delimit a circular or cylindrical landing zone.
- the three points delimit a reception zone configured to receive a rotation element of the connector, the reception zone being circular.
- the at least three points are distributed around the circumference of the reception zone substantially uniformly or equitably.
- the at least three points are equidistant from each other.
- the at least three points are staggered.
- the wiper blade and the arm are part of a vehicle wiping system and intended to clean at least part of a glass surface of said vehicle.
- the adapter is then pivotally mounted relative to the connector so that the wiper blade, and in particular a blade that it carries, follows a curve of the glazed surface.
- This rotation of the adapter relative to the connector is carried out in particular thanks to the means of rotation of the adapter comprising at least the bearing and a cylindrical stud on the side wall opposite that which carries the bearing.
- the bearing notably comprises at least three points able to bear on the connector and more precisely on a cylindrical projection intended to cooperate with the bearing of the rotation means. Each of the three points is then separated by at least one angular sector devoid of matter.
- devoid of material means the fact that the angular sector forms a zone of the bearing on which the cylindrical projection of the connector does not rest.
- the means for rotating the adapter relative to the connector comprises at least one cylindrical stud formed on the side wall opposite to that which carries the bearing, the cylindrical stud projecting towards the reception space being aligned with the bearing along the axis of rotation.
- the connector then comprises a circular housing capable of cooperating with the cylindrical stud of the adapter rotation means and is therefore intended to be aligned along this axis of rotation.
- the bearing comprises at least five points configured to bear on the connector, three points among the five points being arranged in a first semicircle of the bearing, and the other two points being arranged in a second half-circle of the landing.
- the first semi-circle and the second semi-circle are complementary to each other and do not overlap, so that they form a circle in which the landing is inscribed. This allows an optimal distribution of points to maintain at least the cylindrical projection of the connector in the bearing of the rotation means.
- the rotation means comprises at least five grooves formed in the thickness of one of the side walls of the adapter on the periphery of the bearing, the five grooves opening onto the angular sectors devoid of material and delimiting three teeth of the rotation means distinct from each other.
- grooves are made in the wall of the adapter in which the bearing is made.
- the at least 3 teeth are formed by the ends of the teeth delimiting the reception zone of the bearing.
- groove is meant a clearance in a material of the adapter, made around the bearing, so that said grooves border the aforementioned teeth.
- the furrows extend in parallel directions.
- the grooves extend radially from the axis of rotation.
- two of the grooves are formed on the periphery of the bearing, at the level of the first semicircle, while three other grooves are formed on the periphery of the bearing at the level of its second semicircle. It is then understood that a first tooth extends on the periphery of the bearing, at the level of its first semicircle, while a second tooth and a third tooth extend on the periphery of the bearing at the level of its second semicircle.
- each of the grooves of the rotation means opens onto the bearing at the level of one of the angular sectors of the rotation means.
- each of the teeth comprises at least one free end face facing the bearing of the rotation means, each of the free end faces forming one of the points of the rotation means of the adapter intended to lean on the connector.
- the free end face of the first tooth forms one of the points of the rotation means located in the first semicircle of the bearing while the free end faces of the second tooth and of the third tooth each form one of the points of the means of rotation located in the second semi-circle of the bearing.
- At least one of the grooves of the rotation means extends along a straight line, at least one of the teeth extending along the same straight line.
- each of the teeth extends along a common straight line with one of the grooves of the rotation means.
- the teeth of the rotation means extend along a direction of main elongation parallel to a direction of insertion of the connector into the space for receiving the adapter.
- At least one of the grooves of the rotation means opens on an outer edge of the side wall of the adapter.
- all of the grooves of the rotation means open onto an outer edge of the side wall of the adapter. More specifically, two of the grooves which extend into the first semi-circle of the bearing open onto a first outer edge of the side wall and the three grooves which extend into the second semi-circle of the bearing open onto a second outer edge of the side wall, opposite the first outer edge in a vertical direction of the adapter.
- At least one of the teeth comprises a chamfer intended to facilitate the insertion of the adapter on the connector.
- the chamfer is formed on at least one of the teeth, opposite the free end face of said tooth. In this way, it is understood that the chamfer is formed at the level of the second outer edge of the side wall constituting the adapter.
- the invention also relates to an assembly consisting of a connector intended to be made integral with a wiper blade and an adapter as described in the present document, the connector and the adapter being pivotally mounted one by relative to the other using the bearing of the rotation means mentioned above.
- the invention also relates to a wiper blade comprising at least one wiper blade, a connector and an adapter according to the preceding characteristics, the blade being carried by the connector, the connector being pivotally mounted with respect to the adapter.
- the blade of the wiper blade is carried indirectly by the connector, in particular by an elongated support made of synthetic material or by one or more vertebrae housed in the wiper blade.
- the invention also relates to a wiper system for a motor vehicle, which comprises a wiper blade according to the preceding characteristic and an arm connected to the wiper blade by the adapter according to the preceding characteristics.
- FIG. 1 is a general perspective view of a wiper system according to the invention, comprising at least one wiper blade, an arm and an adapter;
- FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of the adapter of the coupled to a connector of the wiper system of the ;
- FIG. 1 is a schematic top view of the adapter from the showing an upper wall, an area for receiving the arm of the wiping system and a space for receiving the connector;
- FIG. 1 is a schematic bottom view of the adapter from the showing in part a means of rotation of the adapter relative to the connector;
- FIG. 1 is a schematic detail view of a bearing according to the invention of the rotation means of the adapter of the ;
- FIG. 1 is an exploded schematic view of the adapter and connector of the .
- this wiper system 1 comprises at least one wiper blade 2 and at least one arm 4 connected to each other by at least one adapter 6 according to the invention. More specifically, the adapter 6 makes it possible to connect a connector 8 which carries the wiper blade 2, the latter comprising a blade 10, to the arm 4 of the windscreen wiper.
- the blade 10 of the wiper blade 2 is adapted to come into contact with a glazed surface of a vehicle, not visible, equipped with the wiping system 1 according to the invention.
- the wiper blade 2 may comprise at least one stiffening member, for example an elongated support made of synthetic material or one or more metal vertebrae, and at least one air deflector 12. then by air deflector 12, the fact that the latter is configured to transform a pressure applied by a flow of air circulating along the glazed surface into a bearing force of the wiper blade 2 against the glazed surface of the vehicle.
- the wiper arm 4 is itself configured to drive the wiper blade 2 in rotation.
- the arm 4 comprises at least a first end 14 secured to the adapter 6 and a second end 16 opposite the first end 14 along a direction of main elongation P of the arm 4, the second end 16 being integral with a drive motor, not visible, housed within the motor vehicle.
- the adapter 6 extends along a main longitudinal elongation direction L and comprises at least two side walls 18 opposite each other along a transverse direction T of the adapter 6.
- Each side wall 18 extends in a plane L, V of a trihedron L, V, T illustrated in each of the figures.
- the two side walls 18 participate in delimiting a reception space 20 of the connector 8.
- At least one bridge 22 extends in a plane L, T of the adapter 6, inside a volume delimited by the side walls 18 and an upper wall 24.
- the bridge 22 connects the side walls 18 of the adapter 6. More precisely, the bridge 22 participates in delimiting the reception space 20 of the connector 8, in cooperation with the side walls 18.
- the adapter 6 also comprises at least one upper wall 24 which extends mainly in a plane L, T of the adapter 6, and over the whole of a longitudinal dimension L of said adapter 6.
- the upper wall 24 nevertheless comprises a through opening 26, particularly visible at the , formed at least in line with the reception space 20 of the connector 8 and facing a reception zone 28 of the wiper arm. It is then understood that the reception space 20 of the connector 8 is open on either side of the adapter 6 in a vertical direction V, these openings being inscribed in planes parallel to the plane L, T.
- the reception area 28 of the wiper arm corresponds to a space intended to receive the first end of the arm and this space is delimited by an insertion hole 30 of said arm, visible at the , formed at a longitudinal end of the adapter 6, such that the insertion hole 30 opens onto the reception zone 28.
- the reception zone 28 comprises at least one blocking stud 32, visible , projecting from said reception zone 28 in the vertical direction V of the adapter 6, said blocking stud 32 being capable of cooperating with a hole, not visible, made in the first end of the arm.
- the blocking stud 32 then makes it possible to block the longitudinal movements of the arm when it is housed in the reception zone 28. It is then understood that the upper wall 24 blocks the vertical movements of the arm and the side walls 18 block its transverse movements.
- the adapter 6 also includes at least two buttons 34, visible at , which extend from the reception zone 28 and which form a gripping zone for unlocking the adapter 6 with respect to the arm.
- Each of the buttons 34 is then connected to a single stem 36 which extends in a plane L, T of the adapter 6, along the reception zone 28 and opposite the upper wall 24.
- the stem 36 is elastically deformable and in particular following a vertical movement, by gripping the buttons 34 by a user.
- elastically deformable is meant the fact that the stem 36 is able to deform, in particular along the vertical direction V of the adapter 6, then to return to its initial state without breaking or irreparable deformation of material. This makes it possible to separate the wiper arm, in particular by vertically moving the blocking stud 32 which cooperates with the hole in the arm.
- At least one chamfered zone 38 is formed between the upper wall 24 and one of the side walls 18 of the adapter 6. More specifically, the chamfered zone 38 is formed at a joint between the upper wall 24 and one of the side walls 18, and such that it forms an inclined plane with respect to a main plane of the upper wall 24 and a main plane of the side wall 18. Such a chamfered zone 38 reduces the risk of injury in the event of impact between a pedestrian and the vehicle equipped with an adapter 6 according to the invention. According to the illustrated example of the invention, a chamfered zone 38 similar to that which has just been described is formed on the other transverse end of the adapter 6 and in such a way that the two chamfered zones 38 face each other. from each other in the transverse direction T of the adapter 6.
- the adapter 6 is configured to be pivotally mounted on the connector 8, visible in Figures 1, 2 and 6, around an axis of rotation R, the axis of rotation R being parallel to the transverse direction T of the adapter 6.
- the adapter 6 comprises at least one means 40 for rotating the adapter 6 with respect to the connector 8, formed on the side walls 18 of the adapter 6 and which opens or which protrudes on the receiving space 20 of the connector 8.
- a first side wall 18a is then defined which carries a bearing 42 of the rotation means 40 and a second side wall 18b which carries a cylindrical stud 44, particularly visible to the , projecting towards the reception space 20.
- the bearing 42 and the cylindrical stud 44 are then aligned along the axis of rotation R.
- the rotation means 40 can be formed exclusively of the bearing 42, but it can also be formed by a combination of the bearing 42 and the cylindrical stud 40.
- the bearing 42 of the rotation means 40 comprises at least three points 46 configured to rest on the connector, the three points 46 being separated from each other by angular sectors 48 devoid of material.
- angular sector 48 is then understood to mean that these sectors form empty spaces, devoid of material and thus unable to bear against the connector.
- the bearing 42 comprises five distinct angular sectors 48.
- the bearing 42 comprises five distinct points 46. These five points 46 of the bearing 42 are configured to rest on the connector 8, said five points 46 being separated by the five angular sectors 48 mentioned previously.
- the bearing 42 of the rotation means 40 having the shape of a circle with center C, a first semicircle 50a and a second semicircle 50b are defined, seen in a plane L, V. These semicircles 50a and 50b are illustrated in dotted lines on the . It is then understood that the first semicircle 50a and the second semicircle 50b are distinct from each other, that is to say that they do not overlap, and are complementary to one another. other so that they form the circle with center C in which the bearing 42 fits.
- a first point 46a, a second point 46b and a third point 46c among the five points 46 configured to rest on the connector are arranged on the first semi-circle 50a, and a fourth point 46d and a fifth point 46e among the five points 46 are arranged on the second semi-circle 50b.
- the rotation means 40 also comprises at least five distinct grooves 52, formed in the thickness of the first side wall 18a, extending radially outwards from the bearing 42.
- An angular sector 48 devoid of material borders the furrows 52 associated with it. This is why the rotation means 40 comprises five grooves 52 and five grooves. More specifically, a first groove 52a and a second groove 52b are defined, each extending from one of the angular sectors 48 of the bearing 42 devoid of material and located in the first semi-circle 50a, and a third groove 52c , a fourth groove 52d and fifth groove 52e which each extend from one of the angular sectors 48 of the bearing 42 devoid of material and located in the second semicircle 50b of said bearing 42.
- At least one of the grooves 52 of the rotation means 40 opens onto an outer edge 54 of the first side wall 18 of the adapter 6.
- a first edge is then defined exterior 54a of the first side wall 18a, facing the upper wall 24 of the adapter 6, and a second exterior edge 54b of the first side wall 18a, opposite the first exterior edge 54a in the vertical direction V of the adapter 6
- the first groove 52a and the second groove 52b of the rotation means 40 extend from the bearing 42 and open onto the first outer edge 54a of the first wall 18a
- the third groove 52c, the fourth groove 52d and the fifth groove 52e extend from the bearing 42 and open on the second outer edge 54b of the first side wall 18a.
- each of the grooves 52 of the rotation means 40 extends mainly in the vertical direction V of the adapter 6. Such an organization facilitates the demolding of the adapter 6 during its manufacturing process.
- the five furrows 52 delimit three teeth 56 distinct from each other. More specifically, the first groove 52a and the second groove 52b delimit a first tooth 56a which extends from the bearing 42 and up to the first outer edge 54a of the first side wall 18a, and the third groove 52c, fourth groove 52d and fifth groove 52e delimit a second tooth 56b and a third tooth 56c, distinct from each other and which extend from the bearing 42 to the second outer edge 54b of the first side wall 18a.
- Each of the teeth 56 of the rotation means 40 comprises a free end face 58, facing the bearing 42 of the rotation means 40, each of the free end faces 58 forming one of the points 46 of the rotation means 40 intended to take support on the connector 8, as mentioned above. Furthermore, each of the teeth 56 of the rotation means 40 extends from the bearing 42 in the vertical direction V of the adapter 6.
- the second point 46b mentioned above, included in the first semi-circle 50a is formed at the level of the free end face 58 of the first tooth 56a, while the first point 46a and the third point 46c also included in the first semi-circle 50a, are each formed by peripheral edges 60 of the bearing 42, the peripheral edges 60 of the bearing 42 having in particular a curved shape participating in delimiting the circle in which the bearing 42 is inscribed.
- the fourth point 46d and the fifth point 46e which fit into the second semi-circle 50b are respectively formed at the level of the free end face 58 of the second tooth 56b and of the third tooth 56c.
- At least one of the grooves 52 of the rotation means 40 extends along a straight line, and at least one of the teeth 56 extends along this same straight line. More precisely and according to the example of the invention illustrated, the first groove 52a extends along a first vertical straight line D1 common with the second tooth 56b, the second groove 52b extends along a second vertical line D2 common with the third tooth 56c and the fourth groove 52d extends along a third vertical line D3 common with the first tooth 56a.
- the teeth 56 are arranged alternately along the longitudinal direction L.
- the grooves 52 which are also arranged alternately by moving along the longitudinal direction L.
- At least one of the teeth 56 of the bearing 42 comprises a chamfer 62 intended to facilitate the insertion of the adapter 6 on the connector 8. More precisely and according to the example illustrated, the second tooth 56b and the third tooth 56c each include a chamfer 62 formed opposite their free end faces 58, so that they facilitate the insertion of the adapter 6 on the connector 8.
- the cylindrical stud 44 comprises a chamfered leading edge 45, facing away from the upper wall 24. It is therefore understood that the leading edge 45 is formed on the cylindrical stud 44 in such a way that it facilitates the insertion of the adapter 6 on the connector.
- Connector 8 particularly visible at the comprises at least a first portion 68 for attachment to the wiper blade, the first attachment portion 68 forming in particular a means for attaching the blade of the wiper blade between a first tab 70a and a second tab 70b of the first portion 68.
- the connector 8 also comprises a second portion 72 for fixing with the adapter 6 which extends vertically from the first portion 68, opposite the first tab 70a and the second tab 70b of the first portion 68.
- the second portion 72 of the connector 8 comprises the circular housing 66 forming a cylindrical recess in the material of the second portion 72. More precisely, the circular housing 66 is formed in the second portion 72 of the connector 8 in such a way that it is capable of cooperating with the cylindrical stud of the adapter 6, along the axis of rotation R.
- the second portion 72 of the connector 8 also comprises a cylindrical strand 74 projecting from said second portion 72 and opposite the volume of the latter, so that the cylindrical strand 74 is capable of cooperating with the bearing 42 of the means of rotation 40 of the adapter 6 along the axis of rotation R. It is then understood that the cylindrical strand 74 is intended to be resting on the at least three points of support of the bearing 42, or even the five points of the bearing 42 of the means of rotation 40 of the adapter 6 described above.
- the assembly method comprises at least a first step during which the connector 8 is positioned facing the reception space 20 of the adapter 6 and in such a way that the second outer edge 54b of the first side wall 18a is turned towards said connector 8.
- the adapter 6 is arranged on the connector 8 in such a way that at least part of the connector 8 is housed in the reception space 20 of the adapter 6.
- the adapter 6 is translated onto the connector 8 in the vertical direction V of said adapter 6, so that the second portion 72 of the connector 8 meets the chamfers 62 provided on the second tooth 56b and on the third tooth 56c of the means of rotation 40.
- the means of rotation 40 of the adapter 6 comprising at least the bearing 42 and the cylindrical stud 44, as well as the cylindrical strand 74 and the circular housing 66 of the connector 8, are aligned along the axis of rotation R of the adapter 6 with respect to said connector 8.
- the adapter as it has just been described in that its means of rotation, and in particular its bearing comprising the at least three points configured to bear on the connector, increase the mechanical strength of the adapter on the connector.
- Advantage is also taken from such an invention in that it is possible to obtain the bearing comprising the at least three support points by simple means, not complicating the already existing means of production.
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- Adaptateur (6) pour la fixation d’un balai d’essuyage (2) à un bras (4) d’un système d’essuyage (1), l’adaptateur (6) étant configuré pour être monté pivotant autour d’un axe de rotation (R) sur un connecteur (8) du balai d’essuyage (2), l’adaptateur (6) comprenant au moins deux parois latérales (18a, 18b) opposées l’une de l’autre selon une direction transversale (T) de l’adaptateur (6) et de telle sorte qu’elles délimitent au moins en partie un espace de réception (20) pour le connecteur (8), l’adaptateur (6) comprenant au moins un moyen de rotation (40) de l’adaptateur (6) par rapport au connecteur (8) formé sur les parois latérales (18a, 18b), le moyen de rotation (40) comprenant au moins un palier (42) qui s’ouvre sur l’espace de réception (20), l’adaptateur (6) étant caractérisé en ce que le palier (42) comprend au moins trois points (46) configurés pour prendre appui sur le connecteur (8), les trois points (46) étant séparés les uns des autres par des secteurs angulaires (48) dépourvus de matière.Adapter (6) for attaching a wiper blade (2) to an arm (4) of a wiping system (1), the adapter (6) being configured to be pivotally mounted around a axis of rotation (R) on a connector (8) of the wiper blade (2), the adapter (6) comprising at least two side walls (18a, 18b) opposite one another in a transverse direction (T) of the adapter (6) and in such a way that they at least partially delimit a receiving space (20) for the connector (8), the adapter (6) comprising at least one rotation means ( 40) of the adapter (6) with respect to the connector (8) formed on the side walls (18a, 18b), the rotation means (40) comprising at least one bearing (42) which opens onto the space reception (20), the adapter (6) being characterized in that the bearing (42) comprises at least three points (46) configured to bear on the connector (8), the three points (46) being separated from each other by angular sectors (48) filled with material.
- Adaptateur selon la revendication 1, dans lequel les trois points délimitent une zone de réception configurée pour recevoir un élément de rotation du connecteur, la zone de réception étant circulaire. Adapter according to claim 1, in which the three points delimit a reception zone configured to receive a rotation element of the connector, the reception zone being circular.
- Adaptateur (6) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel le moyen de rotation (40) de l’adaptateur (6) par rapport au connecteur (8) comprend au moins un plot cylindrique (44) formé sur la paroi latérale (18a, 18b) opposée à celle qui porte le palier (42), le plot cylindrique (44) faisant saillie vers l’espace de réception (20) en étant aligné avec le palier (42) le long de l’axe de rotation (R). Adapter (6) according to the preceding claim, in which the means of rotation (40) of the adapter (6) relative to the connector (8) comprises at least one cylindrical stud (44) formed on the side wall (18a, 18b ) opposite to that which carries the bearing (42), the cylindrical stud (44) projecting towards the reception space (20) while being aligned with the bearing (42) along the axis of rotation (R).
- Adaptateur (6) selon l’une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le palier (42) comprend au moins cinq points (46) configurés pour prendre appui sur le connecteur (8), trois points (46) parmi les cinq points (46) étant disposés dans un premier demi-cercle (50a) du palier (42), et les deux autres points (46) étant disposés dans un deuxième demi-cercle (50b) du palier (42). Adapter (6) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the bearing (42) comprises at least five points (46) configured to bear on the connector (8), three points (46) among the five points (46 ) being arranged in a first semicircle (50a) of the bearing (42), and the two other points (46) being arranged in a second semicircle (50b) of the bearing (42).
- Adaptateur (6) selon l’une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le moyen de rotation (40) comprend au moins cinq sillons (52) formés dans l’épaisseur d’une des parois latérales (18a, 18b) de l’adaptateur (6) en périphérie du palier (42), les cinq sillons (52) s’ouvrant sur les secteurs angulaires (48) dépourvus de matière et délimitant trois dents (56) du moyen de rotation (40) distinctes les unes des autres. Adapter (6) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the rotation means (40) comprises at least five grooves (52) formed in the thickness of one of the side walls (18a, 18b) of the adapter (6) on the periphery of the bearing (42), the five grooves (52) opening onto the angular sectors (48) devoid of material and delimiting three teeth (56) of the rotation means (40) distinct from each other.
- Adaptateur (6) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel chacune des dents (56) comprend au moins une face d’extrémité libre (58) tournée vers le palier (42) du moyen de rotation (40), chacune des faces d’extrémité libres (58) formant un des points (46) du moyen de rotation (40) de l’adaptateur (6) destiné à prendre appui sur le connecteur (8). Adapter (6) according to the preceding claim, in which each of the teeth (56) comprises at least one free end face (58) facing the bearing (42) of the rotation means (40), each of the end faces free (58) forming one of the points (46) of the rotation means (40) of the adapter (6) intended to bear on the connector (8).
- Adaptateur (6) selon l’une quelconque des revendications 4 ou 5, dans lequel au moins un des sillons (52) du moyen de rotation (40) s’étend le long d’une droite (D1, D2, D3), au moins une des dents (56) s’étendant le long de la même droite (D1, D2, D3).Adapter (6) according to any one of Claims 4 or 5, in which at least one of the grooves (52) of the rotation means (40) extends along a straight line (D1, D2, D3), at the least one of the teeth (56) extending along the same line (D1, D2, D3).
- Adaptateur selon l’une quelconque des revendications 4 à 6, dans lequel au moins un des sillons (52) du moyen de rotation (40) s’ouvre sur un bord extérieur (54) de la paroi latérale (18a, 18b) de l’adaptateur (6). An adapter according to any of claims 4 to 6, wherein at least one of the grooves (52) of the rotation means (40) opens onto an outer edge (54) of the side wall (18a, 18b) of the adapter (6).
- Adaptateur (6) selon l’une quelconque des revendications 4 à 7, dans lequel au moins une des dents (56) comprend un chanfrein (62) destiné à faciliter l’insertion de l’adaptateur (6) sur le connecteur (8). Adapter (6) according to any one of claims 4 to 7, in which at least one of the teeth (56) comprises a chamfer (62) intended to facilitate the insertion of the adapter (6) on the connector (8) .
- Ensemble constitué d’un connecteur (8) destiné à être rendu solidaire d’un balai d’essuyage (2) et d’un adaptateur (6) selon l’une quelconque des revendications précédentes, le connecteur (8) et l’adapteur (6) étant montés pivotants l’un par rapport à l’autre à l’aide du palier (42) du moyen de rotation (40).Assembly consisting of a connector (8) intended to be secured to a wiper blade (2) and an adapter (6) according to any one of the preceding claims, the connector (8) and the adapter (6) being pivotally mounted relative to each other by means of the bearing (42) of the rotation means (40).
- Balai d’essuyage (2) comprenant au moins une lame (10) d’essuyage, un connecteur (8) et un adapteur (6) selon l’une quelconque des revendications précédentes, la lame (10) étant portée par le connecteur (8), le connecteur (8) étant monté pivotant par rapport à l’adaptateur (6). Wiper blade (2) comprising at least one wiper blade (10), a connector (8) and an adapter (6) according to any one of the preceding claims, the blade (10) being carried by the connector ( 8), the connector (8) being pivotally mounted with respect to the adapter (6).
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