Remote activation of an automotive window washing system
AssigneeRandy Argo
InventorsRandy Argo, Michael Clifford
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Abstract
A remote auxiliary switch for activating an automotive window washer of a window without activating a window wiper for the window is disclosed. An operator may conveniently dispense washer fluid from the on board reservoir of the existing wiper system to use when cleaning the window manually. The remote auxiliary switch is operable external to a vehicle cabin and may function as a wireless remote. Optionally, a servo valve may also be operated through the auxiliary switch to selectively control delivery of the washer fluid to a specific nozzle when a plurality of nozzles are provided.
Claims20
An apparatus, comprising:
- a remote auxiliary switch for activating an automotive window washer for dispensing washer fluid onto a window of an automotive vehicle without activating a window wiper for the window;
- wherein the remote auxiliary switch is operable external to a cabin of the automotive vehicle.
A method, comprising:
- providing a remote auxiliary switch for an automotive window washer external to a cabin of an automotive vehicle;
- activating the automotive window washer to dispense washer fluid onto a window of the automotive vehicle without activating a window wiper for the window by operating the auxiliary switch.
An apparatus, comprising:
- a remote auxiliary switch means for activating an automotive window washer for dispensing washer fluid onto a window of an automotive vehicle without activating a window wiper for the window;
- wherein the remote auxiliary switch is operable external to a cabin of the automotive vehicle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.