Plug-n-play module with integral motor connector
AssigneeValeo Electrical Systems, Inc.
InventorHarry C. Buchanan, Jr.
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Abstract
A windshield wiper system mounting apparatus includes at least one communication grommet. Each communication grommet can include at least one electrical connection and/or at least one fluid connection, such that the electrical and/or fluid connection is accomplished as a result of the mounting the windshield wiper system to motor vehicle body. The mounting apparatus can also include at least one mounting grommet. Each mounting grommet can include a plug-n-play grommet, a fastener grommet, and/or a bayonet grommet. The combination of the communication and mounting grommets connect the mounting apparatus to a support wall associated with the vehicle body in a simplified manner, while simultaneously performing electrical and/or fluid connections.
Claims26
An apparatus for mounting a windshield wiper system to a motor vehicle comprising:
- an elongate support member connectible to a windshield wiper drive;
- at least one mounting grommet connectible to the support member and for connecting with respect to the motor vehicle;
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- at least one communication grommet connectible to the support member, each communication grommet including at least one electrical connection and at least one fluid connection.
In an apparatus for mounting a windshield wiper system to a motor vehicle having an elongate support member connectible to a windshield wiper drive, the improvement comprising the combination of:
- at least one communication grommet connectable to one of the support member and the wiper drive, each communication grommet including at least one electrical connection and at least one fluid connection such that the at least one electrical and the at least one fluid connection occurs simultaneously during mounting of the elongate support member to the motor vehicle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.