Windshield wiper-attachment device having a safety position, connector and adapter for such a device, and wiping system comprising said attachment device

A device for fixing a windshield wiper to a drive arm of a wiping system, said device comprising:

• an elongated connector fixed to the wiper and defining a direction of elongation;
• and
• an adapter for connecting the connector to said drive arm, wherein the adapter is pivotally coupled to the connector,
• said adapter comprising a peg configured to retain the adapter in a nominal locking position on the drive arm,
• wherein said connector comprises at least one abutment, located on the connector and configured to retain the drive arm in the nominal locking position in the event of failure of said peg,
• wherein the at least one abutment is provided transversely on a free end of an elongated cantilevered arm, said cantilevered arm having one end fixed to the connector and extending rearwardly away therefrom in the direction of elongation to the free end, said at least one abutment being configured to allow mounting and/or demounting of the adapter on/from the drive arm in normal operation.