Wiper system with rotating wiper lifter and method of making such system
AssigneeHonda Motor Co., Ltd.
InventorMichael Schrader
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a wiper system for a window of a motor vehicle. A wiper assembly is provided that oscillates over the window to remove moisture. A slider member extends outwardly and generally away from the wiper assembly. A pivotal lifter is affixed to the motor vehicle and engages the slider member to pivotally lift the wiper assembly away from the window upon deactivation of the wiper system. The present invention also relates to a corresponding method of making a wiper system in accordance with the above description.
Claims12
A wiper system for a window of a motor vehicle, comprising:
- a wiper assembly that oscillates over the window to remove moisture;
- a slider member that extends outwardly and generally away from the wiper assembly;
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- a pivotal lifter, affixed to the motor vehicle, that engages the slider member to pivotally lift the wiper assembly away from the window upon deactivation of the wiper system, wherein the pivotal lifter further comprises an engagement portion for engaging the slider member and a pivot portion for pivotal motion about a pivot axis, wherein the engagement portion comprises a recessed portion for receiving and engaging the slider member, wherein the recessed portion comprises an aperture in the recessed portion, and wherein the recessed portion is substantially tapered to receive and direct the slider member into the aperture.
A method of making a wiper system for a window of a motor vehicle, comprising:
- providing a wiper assembly for oscillation over the window to remove moisture;
- attaching a slider member to the wiper assembly so that the slider member is disposed outwardly and generally away from the wiper assembly;
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- affixing a pivotal lifter to the motor vehicle so as to engage the slider member upon deactivation of the wiper system, to pivotally lift the wiper assembly away from the window,
- wherein making the pivotal lifter comprises:
- forming a engagement portion for engaging the slider member and a pivot portion for pivotal motion about a pivot axis, and
- forming a recessed portion in the engagement portion for receiving and engaging the slider member, wherein the recessed portion comprises an aperture, and wherein the recessed portion is substantially tapered to receive and direct the slider member into the aperture.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.