Nozzle for a vehicle window wiper

US2016229377A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2016229377-A1
Application numberUS-201615014180-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateFeb 3, 2016
Priority dateFeb 5, 2015
Publication dateAug 11, 2016
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Nozzle ( 42 ) for a window wiper of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprising holes ( 50 ) for spraying fluid, characterised in that at least two of said holes have different geometric characteristics in cross section.

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1 . A nozzle for a window wiper of a motor vehicle, comprising: holes for spraying fluid, wherein at least two of said holes have different geometric characteristics in cross section. 2 . The nozzle according to claim 1 , wherein at least three of said holes have different geometric characteristics in cross section. 3 . The nozzle according to claim 1 , wherein said at least two holes have different shapes and/or dimensions in cross section. 4 . The nozzle according to claim 3 , wherein said at least two holes have different diameters in cross section. 5 . The nozzle according to claim 1 , wherein each of said at least two holes has one selected from the group consisting of a circular, oblong and polygonal shape in cross section. 6 . The nozzle according to claim 1 , wherein said at least two holes have substantially parallel axes. 7 . The nozzle according to claim 1 , wherein said at least two holes have axes which are inclined relative to one another. 8 . The nozzle according to claim 1 , wherein said at least two holes are substantially aligned in one and the same plane. 9 . The nozzle according to claim 1 , wherein said nozzle comprises a fluid feed duct for said at least two holes. 10 . The nozzle according to claim 1 , wherein said nozzle comprises fastening means for connection to part of a blade or an arm of said window wiper. 11 . The nozzle according to claim 10 , wherein said nozzle is rigidly connected to and is formed in one piece with one of an end piece of the arm, a central connector of the blade, or an end fitting of the blade. 12 . An arm of a window wiper of a motor vehicle, comprising at least one nozzle according to claim 1 . 13 . The arm according to claim 12 , wherein said at least one nozzle is borne by an end piece of the arm having a U-shaped cross section. 14 . A blade of a window wiper of a motor vehicle, comprising at least one nozzle according to claim 1 . 15 . The blade according to claim 14 , wherein said at least one nozzle is borne by one of a central connector of the blade or an end fitting of the blade.

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  • the spreading means being moved between a rest position and a working position (B60S1/526 takes precedence) · CPC title

  • B60S1/524Primary

    arranged in wiper blades · CPC title

  • Spoiler integral with the squeegee · CPC title

  • B60S1/522Primary

    moving liquid spreading means, e.g. arranged in wiper arms · CPC title

  • having a particular shape · CPC title

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What does patent US2016229377A1 cover?
Nozzle ( 42 ) for a window wiper of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprising holes ( 50 ) for spraying fluid, characterised in that at least two of said holes have different geometric characteristics in cross section.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Valeo Systemes Dessuyage
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B60S1/524. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Thu Aug 11 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
What related patents are in patentsdb?
We list 1 related publication on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).