Auto Window Side-Wiper and Washer System

Abstract

An auto side-window washing system includes a worm gear having a spiral surface, the gear having a rotational output of a reciprocating wiper motor. The system also includes a spiral gear rotationally secured to a pivot point on a system platform, the gear having a cylindrical surface proportioned for complemental engagement with the spiral surface of the worm gear, a first rigid linear element is secured to the spiral gear along a radius. A wiper arm is provided that includes a first end and a second end, the second end pivotally secured at an outer end of the rigid element. Also provided is a second rigid linear element having a first end and a second end which end is pivotally secured to the wiper arm at a distance from its end generally equal to a length of the second linear element. An auto window wiper blade is pivotally coupled at about a middle of the wiper arm.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a side door portion of a motor vehicle showing the location and position of the inventive side-window washing system.

FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing extension of the wiper already from a side door compartment.

FIG. 3 is a first sequential schematic view of the gear train and wiper arm/blade assembly.

FIG. 4 is a view sequential to that of FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is a view sequential to that of FIG. 4.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along Line 6-6 of FIG. 4.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along Line 7-7 of FIG. 4.

FIG. 8 is a view of FIG. 7 showing an alternative position of the blade rotor.

FIG. 9 is a schematic view of a mechanism for opening the hinge panel cover of the wiper.

FIG. 10 is a cross-section view taken along Line 10-10 of FIG. 9.

FIG. 11 is a conceptual view of the operation of the latch cover.

FIG. 12 is a second embodiment of FIG. 9 incorporating a heating element.

Claims

1. An auto side-window washing system, comprising: (a) a worm gear having a spiral gear surface, said gear comprising a rotational output of a wiper motor secured to a system platform, said motor including means for reciprocation of the direction of rotation of said output thereof;(b) a spiral gear rotationally mounted to a pivot point within said platform and complemental engagement with said spiral gear surface of said worm gear;(c) a first rigid linear element secured to said spiral gear along a radius thereof and having an inner end mounted to said pivot point;(d) a wiper arm having a first end and a second end, said second end pivotally secured at an outer end of said rigid element; and(e) a second rigid linear element having a first end and a second end, said second end pivotally secured to said wiper arm at a distance from its second end generally equal to a length of said second linear element; and(f) an auto window wiper blade pivotally coupled to about a middle of said wiper arm.

2. The side-window washing system as recited in claim 1, in which said system includes an inner car door mount.

3. The side-window washing system as recited in claim 2, in which said inner car door mount includes an outer cover.

4. The side-window washing system as recited in claim 3, in which said outer cover includes means for electronically opening.

5. The side-window washing system as recited in claim 1, in which said system includes means for washing a side-window.

6. The system as recited in claim 1, in which said first rigid linear element is about equal in length to said second linear element.

7. The system as recited in claim 1, including resilient wheels rotatably attached to respective ends of said wiper blade.

8. The system as recited in claim 6, including resilient wheels rotatably attached to respective ends of said wiper blade.

9. The system as recited in claim 7, comprising brackets for securement of said wiper arm and blade with a storage compartment within an auto side door.

10. The system as recited in claim 8, comprising brackets for securement of said wiper arm and blade with a storage compartment within an auto side door.

11. An auto side-window washing system, comprising: (a) a worm gear having a spiral gear surface, said gear comprising a rotational output of a wiper motor secured to a system platform, said motor including means for reciprocation of the direction of rotation of said output thereof;(b) a spiral gear rotationally mounted to a pivot point within said platform and complemental engagement with said spiral gear surface of said worm gear;(c) a first rigid linear element secured to said spiral gear along a radius thereof and having an inner end mounted to said pivot point;(d) a wiper arm having a first end and a second end, said second end pivotally secured at an outer end of said rigid element; and(e) a second rigid linear element having a first end and a second end, said second end pivotally secured to said wiper arm at a distance from its second end generally equal to a length of said second linear element;(f) an auto window wiper blade pivotally coupled to about a middle of said wiper arm; and(e) an electric heating element for melting of snow or ice that may otherwise interfere with gear action of the system.

12. The side-window washing system as recited in claim 1, in which said system includes an inner car door mount.

13. The side-window washing system as recited in claim 2, in which said inner car door mount includes an outer cover.

14. The side-window washing system as recited in claim 3, in which said outer cover includes means for electronically opening.

15. The side-window washing system as recited in claim 1, in which said system includes means for washing a side-window.

16. The system as recited in claim 1, in which said first rigid linear element is about equal in length to said second linear element.

17. The system as recited in claim 1, including resilient wheels rotatably attached to respective ends of said wiper blade.

18. The system as recited in claim 6, including resilient wheels rotatably attached to respective ends of said wiper blade.

19. The system as recited in claim 7, comprising brackets for securement of said wiper arm and blade with a storage compartment within an auto side door.

20. The system as recited in claim 8, comprising brackets for securement of said wiper arm and blade with a storage compartment within an auto side door.