# US 2014/0152038 A1 · Windshield wiper module > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0152038 A1 - Document ID: US20140152038A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/232,966 - Filed: 2012-07-20 - Published: 2014-06-05 - Earliest claimed: 2011-07-22 - Assignees: Magna International Inc. - Applicants: Magna International Inc. - Inventors: Micheal William Crane; Brian Christopher Sansoterra; Norman Guschewski - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140152038A1 ## CPC - B60S 1/583: {including wiping devices} - B60Q 1/00: Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor (for lighting vehicle interior B60Q3/00) - B60Q 1/2684: {on wipers or windscreen washers} - B60Q 1/302: {mounted in the vicinity, e.g. in the middle, of a rear window} - B60S 1/0433: {Attachement of a wiper modular assembly to the vehicle} - B60S 1/08: electrically driven {(conjoint control of windscreen wiper motor and liquid supply of windscreen washer B60S1/482; conjoint control of windscreen wiper motor and means for cleaning parts o parts other than windscreens or front windows B60S1/56, B60S1/58, B60S1/606)} - B62D 35/00: Vehicle bodies characterised by streamlining - B62D 35/007: {Rear spoilers (B62D35/001 takes precedence)} - Y02T 10/82: Elements for improving aerodynamics - B60S: SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - B60Q: ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL - B62D: MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS (steering, or guiding on a desired track, of agricultural machines or implements A01B69/00; wheels, castors, axles, increasing wheel adhesion B60B; vehicle tyres, tyre inflation or tyre changing B60C; connections between vehicles of a train or the like B60D; vehicles for use on rail and road, amphibious or convertible vehicles B60F; suspension arrangements B60G; heating, cooling, ventilating or other air treating devices B60H; windows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors or similar devices, protective coverings for vehicles not in use B60J; propulsion plant arrangements, auxiliary drives, transmissions, controls, instrumentation or dashboards B60K; electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles B60L; power supply for electrically-propelled vehicles B60M; passenger accommodation not otherwise provided for B60N; adaptations for load transportation or to carry special loads or objects B60P; arrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general B60Q; vehicles, vehicle fittings or vehicle parts not otherwise provided for B60R; servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring, not otherwise provided for, B60S; brake arrangements, brake control systems or parts thereof B60T; air-cushion vehicles B60V; motor-cycles, accessories therefor B62J, B62K; testing of vehicles G01M) - Y02T: CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION ## Abstract A wiper module assembly (14) for a vehicle liftgate (10) having an inner panel (15) with a spoiler (11) formed as a one-piece part of the inner panel (15). An outer panel (17) of the liftgate (10) is connected to the inner panel (15) to form an exterior surface of the liftgate (10). A cavity (12) is formed in part of the spoiler (11) and receives a carrier (28) forming a removable module connected to the cavity (12) of the vehicle liftgate (10). The carrier (28) includes a wiper (24), motor (18) and drive assembly (20) for operating a wiper (24) for a window (26) on the liftgate (10). ## Claims ### Claim 1 A wiper module assembly for a vehicle liftgate comprising: a carrier defining a removable module for connection to a vehicle liftgate; a motor connected to said carrier and having a drive assembly driven by the motor; a spindle rotatably extending from and driven by the drive assembly; and a wiper connected to the spindle and configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The wiper module assembly for a vehicle liftgate of claim 1 wherein said carrier is a one-piece component. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The wiper module assembly for a vehicle liftgate of claim 1 further comprising: a recess formed in the carrier, said recess having a lock aperature and a connector; and a center high mount stop lamp having a tab configured to slide into and connect the center high mount stop lamp to the lock aperture and a plug configured to slide into the connector and electrically connect the center high mount stop lamp to the carrier. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The wiper module assembly for a vehicle liftgate of claim 1 further comprising: a cavity formed as part of a liftgate, spoiler, or other component of a vehicle, wherein said carrier is connectable to said cavity, and said carrier is at least partially hidden from view by said liftgate when said carrier is located in said cavity. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The wiper module assembly for the vehicle liftgate of claim 1 further comprising: a fluid pump connected to the carrier for spraying washer fluid from the carrier or the wiper. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The wiper module assembly for a vehicle liftgate of claim 1 further comprising: a vehicle liftgate; a spoiler attached to the vehicle liftgate; a cavity formed as part of said spoiler, wherein said carrier is connectable to said cavity. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The wiper module assembly for a vehicle liftgate of claim 1, wherein said cavity further comprises a wiper socket and said motor has a wiper plug for connecting to said wiper socket in order to provide power to said motor. ### Claim 8 (depends on 5) The wiper module assembly for a vehicle liftgate of claim 5, said liftgate further comprising an inner panel connected to said spoiler and an outer panel connected to said inner panel. ### Claim 9 A wiper module assembly for a vehicle liftgate comprising: an inner panel of a vehicle liftgate having a spoiler formed as one piece part of said inner panel; an outer panel of said liftgate connected to said inner panel; a cavity formed as part of said spoiler; a carrier defining a removable module connectable to the cavity of the vehicle liftgate; a motor connected to said carrier and having a drive assembly driven by the motor; a spindle rotatbly extending from and driven by the drive assembly; and a wiper connected to the spindle and configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The wiper module assembly for a vehicle liftgate of claim 9 wherein the carrier is a one piece component. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The wiper module assembly for a vehicle liftgate of claim 9 further comprising: a recessed formed in the carrier, said recess having a lock aperture and a connector; and a center high mount stop lamp having a tab configured to slide into and connect the center high mount stop lamp to the lock aperture and a plug configured to slide into the connector and electrically connect the center high mount stop lamp to the carrier. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The wiper module assembly for a vehicle liftgate of claim 9 further comprising: a wiper socket formed in the cavity and a wiper plug extending from the motor for connection to the wiper socket in order to provide power to the motor. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The wiper module assembly for the vehicle liftgate of claim 9 further comprising: a fluid pump connected to the carrier for spraying washer fluid from the carrier or the wiper. ### Claim 14 A wiper module assembly for a vehicle liftgate comprising: a vehicle liftgate; a spoiler attached to the vehicle liftgate; a cavity formed as part of one of one selected from group comprising a liftgate or spoiler; a carrier defining a removable module for connection to the cavity, wherein the carrier is at least partially hidden from view by the liftgate or the spoiler when the carrier is located in the cavity; a motor connected to said carrier and having a drive assembly driven by the motor; a spindle rotatably extending from and driven by the drive assembly; and a wiper connected to the spindle and configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The wiper module assembly for a vehicle liftgate of claim 14 wherein said carrier is a one-piece component. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) The wiper module assembly for a vehicle liftgate of claim 14 further comprising: a recess formed in the carrier, said recess having a lock aperture and a connector; and a center high mount stop lamp having a tab configured to slide into and connect the center high mount stop lamp to the lock aperture and a plug configured to slide into the connector and electrically connect the center high mount stop lamp to the carrier. ### Claim 17 (depends on 14) The wiper module assembly for a vehicle liftgate of claim 14 further comprising: an inner panel of said liftgate and an outer panel of said liftgate, wherein said outer panel is connected to said inner panel. ### Claim 18 (depends on 14) The wiper module assembly for a vehicle liftgate of claim 14 wherein said cavity further comprises a wiper socket and said motor has a wiper plug for connecting to said wiper socket in order to provide power to said motor, when said carrier is positioned in said cavity. ### Claim 19 (depends on 14) The wiper module assembly for the vehicle liftgate of claim 14 further comprising: a fluid pump connected to the carrier for spraying washer fluid from the carrier or the windshield wiper. ### Claim 20 (depends on 9) The wiper module assembly for a vehicle liftgate of claim 9 wherein said cavity further comprises a wiper socket and said motor has a wiper plug for connecting to said wiper socket in order to provide power to said motor, when said carrier is positioned in said cavity.