Windshield wiper system
AssigneeVolkswagon AG
InventorWolfgang Ostrowski
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Abstract
A windshield wiper system for motor vehicles includes two wiper blades which rotate in the same direction and are driven by a crank linkage mechanism. The wiper system is arranged to enable independent positioning of the two wipers and which is economical and simple to install. The system uses two drive rods, one rotatably connecting the crank and a first wiper and rigidly connected to a connecting member. The end of the connecting member is rotatably connected to the second drive rod which is connected to a second wiper. The rotatable connections are preferably ball and socket connections.
Claims4
A windshield wiper system for a motor vehicle comprising:
- a motor;
- a crank driven by said motor;
- first and second wiper blades;
- a connecting member rotatably connected to said crank at a first fastening point;
- a first drive rod rigidly connected to said connecting member at said first fastening point and connected to drive said first wiper blade;
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- a second drive rod rotatably connected to said connecting member at a second fastening point remote from said first fastening point and connected to drive said second wiper.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.