Description:TITLE OF THE INVENTION: AN IMPROVED WIPER FOR A LOCOMOTORY DEVICE
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present disclosure is generally related to a wiper for a locomotory device. Particularly, the present disclosure is related to an improved wiper for a locomotory device.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Wipers for locomotory devices are known in the art. However, such existing wipers offers at least the following drawbacks: limited mounting options (typically only at the bottom of the windshield); increased complexity; high costs; packaging constraints; reduced serviceability; compromised structural integrity; and/or poses challenges in meeting regulatory compliance.
There is, therefore, a need in the art, for: an improved wiper for a locomotory device, which overcomes the aforementioned drawbacks and shortcomings.
The disclosed improved wiper for a locomotory device offers at least the following advantages: is simple and compact; cost effective; improved serviceability; efficient packaging; and/or reduced risk of damage.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An improved wiper, for a locomotory device, is disclosed. Said wiper is disposed on (or mounted on, or installed on, or positioned on, or associated with) an at least a transparent member. In an embodiment, said at least one transparent member is a windshield glass.
Said wiper broadly comprises: a first structural member, a second structural member, a first vertical member, a second vertical member, a third vertical member, an at least a sleeve, an at least an isolating member, a plurality of wiper spindles, a plurality of dampener rubbers, a first supporting member, a second supporting member, a third supporting member; a plurality of wiper arms; a torque generating member; and a plurality of connecting members.
Said first structural member is disposed on (or mounted on, or installed on, or positioned on, or associated with) the at least one transparent member, with (or through) said at least one isolating member. Said configuration prevents load transfer from the first structural member to the at least one transparent member.
In another embodiment, said at least one isolating member is an isolation pad.
Said first structural member is connected to (or attached to, or coupled to, or associated with) said second structural member, with (or through) said first vertical member, said second vertical member, and said third vertical member. Said first structural member broadly comprising: an at least a slot. Said at least one slot accommodates (or houses, or holds) said at least one sleeve. Said at least one sleeve is configured to bear load.
In an embodiment, said first structural member and said second structural member are configured as tubes.
In an embodiment, said first structural member and said second structural member are configured as a semi-elliptical configuration and a horizontal configuration, respectively.
In an embodiment, said first vertical member, said second vertical member, and said third vertical member are configured as an extended longitudinal support tubes.
Said torque generating member is connected to (or coupled to, or attached to, or associated with) said second structural member, with (or through) said first supporting member. Said torque generating member is connected to (or coupled to, or attached to, or associated with) said plurality of connecting members.
Said plurality of connecting members is connected to (or coupled to, or attached to, or associated with) said first structural member, through said second supporting member and said third supporting member. Each connecting member, among said plurality of connecting members is connected to (or coupled to, or attached to, or associated with) a respective wiper spindle, among said plurality of wiper spindles. Each wiper spindle, among said plurality of wiper spindles is connected to (or coupled to, or attached to, or associated with) a respective wiper arm, among said plurality of wiper arms.
In an embodiment, said torque generating member is a motor and said plurality of connecting members is a wiper linkage.
In an embodiment, said first supporting member is a supporting bracket, and said second supporting member and said third supporting member are supporting interfaces.
Said plurality of connecting members transmits rotational motion of the torque generating member, across the plurality of wiper arms, with (or through) the plurality of wiper spindles, facilitating back and forth sweeping motion of the plurality of wiper arms.
Said at least one transparent member broadly comprises two slots. Each slot, among the two slots, accommodates (or houses, or holds) a respective dampener rubber, among the plurality of dampener rubbers. Said plurality of dampener rubbers protects the at least one transparent member from the plurality of wiper spindles load and vibrations.
In an embodiment, said wiper comprises: about two dampener rubbers, about two connecting members, about two wiper spindles, and about two wiper arms.
The disclosed improved wiper for a locomotory device offers at least the following advantages: is simple and compact; cost effective; improved serviceability; efficient packaging; and/or reduced risk of damage.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 illustrates a top view, of an improved wiper that is installed on a locomotory device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 2a illustrates a front view, of an improved wiper for a locomotory device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 2b and Figure 2c illustrate a 3D front view, of an improved wiper for a locomotory device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 3a illustrates a linking mechanism, of an improved wiper for a locomotion device, without an at least an isolation pad, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 3b illustrates a linking mechanism, of an improved wiper for a locomotion device, with an at least an isolation pad, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 3c illustrates a 3D view, of a linking mechanism, of an improved wiper for a locomotion device, with an at least an isolation pad, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 4a illustrates a plurality of dampener rubbers that is mounted on an at least a transparent member, of an improved wiper for a locomotory device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 4b illustrates a sectional view, of an at least a dampener rubber, among a plurality of dampener rubbers, of an improved wiper for a locomotory device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
Figure 5 illustrates a prototype, of an improved wiper for a locomotory device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Throughout this specification, the use of the words “comprise” and “include”, and variations, such as “comprises”, “comprising”, “includes”, and “including”, may imply the inclusion of an element (or elements) not specifically recited. Further, the disclosed embodiments may be embodied, in various other forms, as well.
Throughout this specification, the use of the words “communication”, “couple”, and their variations (such as communicatively), is to be construed as being inclusive of: one-way communication (or coupling); and two-way communication (or coupling), as the case may be, irrespective of the directions of arrows, in the drawings.
Throughout this specification, where applicable, the use of the phrase “at least” is to be construed in association with the suffix “one” i.e. it is to be read along with the suffix “one”, as “at least one”, which is used in the meaning of “one or more”. A person skilled in the art will appreciate the fact that the phrase “at least one” is a standard term that is used, in Patent Specifications, to denote any component of a disclosure, which may be present (or disposed) in a single quantity, or more than a single quantity.
Throughout this specification, the use of the word “plurality” is to be construed as being inclusive of: “at least one”.
Throughout this specification, where applicable, the use of the phrase “at least one” is to be construed in association with a succeeding component name.
Throughout this specification, the use of the phrase “improved wiper” is to be construed as: “wiper that is installed in an at least a transparent member”.
Throughout this specification, the use of the phrase “locomotory device”, and its variations, is to be construed as: “motorised vehicles for transporting goods and/or people such as trucks; buses; and/or the like”.
Throughout this specification, the phrase “improved wiper”, and the word “wiper” are used interchangeably.
Throughout this specification, the phrases “at least a”, “at least an”, and “at least one” are used interchangeably.
Throughout this specification, the disclosure of a range is to be construed as being inclusive of: the lower limit of the range; and the upper limit of the range.
Throughout this specification, the words “the” and “said” are used interchangeably.
Also, it is to be noted that embodiments may be described as a method. Although the operations, in a method, are described as a sequential process, many of the operations may be performed in parallel, concurrently, or simultaneously. In addition, the order of the operations may be re-arranged. A method may be terminated, when its operations are completed, but may also have additional steps.
An improved wiper, for a locomotory device (hereafter, referred to as “wiper”), is disclosed. Said wiper is disposed on (or mounted on, or installed on, or positioned on, or associated with) an at least a transparent member (5).
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, as illustrated, in Figure 1, Figure 2a, Figure 2b, Figure 2c, Figure 3a, Figure 3b, Figure 3c, and Figure 4a, said wiper broadly comprises: a first structural member (1), a second structural member (2), a first vertical member (3a), a second vertical member (3b), a third vertical member (3c), an at least a sleeve (4), an at least an isolating member (6), a plurality of wiper spindles (7), a plurality of dampener rubbers (8), a first supporting member (9), a second supporting member (10), a third supporting member (11); a plurality of wiper arms (12); a torque generating member (13); and a plurality of connecting members (14).
In another embodiment of the present disclosure, as illustrated, in Figure 3a, Figure 3b, and Figure 3c, said first structural member (1) is disposed on (or mounted on, or installed on, or positioned on, or associated with) the at least one transparent member (5), with (or through) the at least one isolating member (6). Said configuration prevents load transfer from the first structural member (1) to the at least one transparent member (5).
In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, said at least one transparent member (5) is a windshield glass.
In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, said at least one isolating member (6) is an isolation pad.
As illustrated, in Figure 1, said first structural member (1) is connected to (or attached to, or coupled to, or associated with) said second structural member (2), with (or through) said first vertical member (3a), said second vertical member (3b), and said third vertical member (3c).
In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, said first structural member (1) and said second structural member (2) are configured as tubes.
In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, said first structural member (1) and said second structural member (2) are configured as a semi-elliptical configuration and a horizontal configuration, respectively.
In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, said first vertical member (3a), said second vertical member (3b), and said third vertical member (3c) are configured as an extended longitudinal support tubes.
In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, said first structural member (1) comprises: an at least a slot. Said at least one slot accommodates (or holds, or houses) said at least one sleeve (4; for example, load bearing sleeve), as illustrated, in Figure 3a, Figure 3b, and Figure 3c.
As illustrated, in Figure 2a and Figure 2b, said torque generating member (13; for example, a motor) is connected to (or coupled to, or attached to, or associated with) said second structural member (2), with (or through) said first supporting member (9). Said torque generating member (13) supplies power (or torque) to the wiper.
In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, said plurality of connecting members (14; for example, wiper linkage) is connected to (or coupled to, or attached to, or associated with) first structural member (1), with (or through) said second supporting member (10) and said third supporting member (11), as illustrated, in Figure 2a and Figure 2b.
In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, said first supporting member (9) is a supporting bracket, while said second supporting member (10) and the third supporting member (11) are supporting interfaces.
In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, said torque generating member (13) is connected to (or coupled to, or attached to, or associated with) said plurality of connecting members (14). Each connecting member, among said plurality of connecting members (14) is connected to (or coupled to, or attached to, or associated with) a respective wiper spindle, among the plurality of wiper spindles (7). Each wiper spindle, among the plurality of wiper spindles (7) is connected to (or coupled to, or attached to, or associated with) a respective wiper arm, among the plurality of wiper arms (12), as illustrated, in Figure 1, Figure 3a, Figure 3b, and Figure 3c. For example, said wiper comprises at least two wiper spindles and at least two wiper arms.
In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, said wiper may also comprise a single wiper arm and a respective wiper spindle and a connecting member.
Said plurality of connecting members (14) transmit power from the torque generating member (13), to the plurality of wiper arms (12), through the plurality of wiper spindles (7), facilitating back and forth sweeping motion of the plurality of wiper arms (12).
In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, said at least one transparent member (5) comprises: two slots. Each slot, among the two slots, accommodates (or holds, or houses) a respective dampener rubber, among the plurality of dampener rubbers (8), as illustrated, in Figure 4a and Figure 4b. For example, said plurality of dampener rubbers (8) comprises: two dampener rubbers. Said plurality of dampener rubbers (8) protects the at least one transparent member (5) from load and vibrations of the plurality of wiper spindles (7).
Figure 5 illustrates a prototype of the improved wiper.
The disclosed improved wiper for a locomotory device offers at least the following advantages: is simple and compact; cost effective; improved serviceability; efficient packaging; and/or reduced risk of damage.
A person skilled in the art will appreciate the fact that the wiper, and its various components, may be made of any suitable materials that are known in the art. Likewise, a person skilled in the art will also appreciate the fact that configurations of the wiper, and its various components, may be varied, based on requirements.
It will be apparent to a person skilled in the art that the above description is for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered as limiting. Various modifications, additions, alterations, and improvements without deviating from the spirit and the scope of the disclosure may be made by a person skilled in the art. Such modifications, additions, alterations, and improvements should be construed as being within the scope of this disclosure.
LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
1 – First Structural Member
2 – Second Structural Member
3a – First Vertical Member
3b – Second Vertical Member
3c – Third Vertical Member
4 – At Least One Sleeve
5 – At Least One Transparent Member
6 – At Least One Isolating Member
7 – Plurality of Wiper Spindles
8 – Plurality of Dampener Rubbers
9 – First Supporting Member
10 – Second Supporting Member
11 – Third Supporting Member
12 – Plurality of Wiper Arms
13 – Torque Generating Member
14 – Plurality of Connecting Members
, Claims:1. An improved wiper, for a locomotory device, said wiper: being disposed on an at least a transparent member (5); and comprising:
a first structural member (1) that is disposed on the at least one transparent member (5), through an at least an isolating member (6) that prevents load transfer from the first structural member (1) to the at least one transparent member (5), with:
said first structural member (1) being associated with a second structural member (2), through a first vertical member (3a), a second vertical member (3b), and a third vertical member (3c);
said first structural member (1) comprising: an at least a slot that accommodates an at least a sleeve (4), said at least one sleeve (4) bearing load; and
said at least one transparent member (5) comprising: two slots, with: each slot, among the two slots, accommodating a respective dampener rubber, among a plurality of dampener rubbers (8), to protect the at least one transparent member (5) from load and vibrations;
a torque generating member (13) that is associated with said second structural member (2), through a first supporting member (9), said torque generating member (13) being associated with a plurality of connecting members (14); and
said plurality of connecting members (14) that is associated with said first structural member (1), through a second supporting member (10) and a third supporting member (11), with:
each connecting member, among said plurality of connecting members (14), being associated with a respective wiper spindle, among a plurality of wiper spindles (7);
each wiper spindle, among said plurality of wiper spindles (7), being associated with a respective wiper arm, among a plurality of wiper arms (12); and
said plurality of connecting members (14) transmitting rotational motion of the torque generating member (13), across the plurality of wiper arms (12), through the plurality of wiper spindles (7), facilitating back and forth sweeping motion of the plurality of wiper arms (12).
2. The improved wiper, for a locomotory device, said wiper being disposed on an at least a transparent member (5), as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said at least one transparent member (5) is a windshield glass; and said at least one isolating member (6) is an isolation pad.
3. The improved wiper, for a locomotory device, said wiper being disposed on an at least a transparent member (5), as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said first structural member (1) and said second structural member (2) are configured as tubes.
4. The improved wiper, for a locomotory device, said wiper being disposed on an at least a transparent member (5), as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said first structural member (1) and said second structural member (2) are of a semi-elliptical configuration and a horizontal configuration, respectively.
5. The improved wiper, for a locomotory device, said wiper being disposed on an at least a transparent member (5), as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said first vertical member (3a), said second vertical member (3b), and said third vertical member (3c) are configured as extended longitudinal support tubes.
6. The improved wiper, for a locomotory device, said wiper being disposed on an at least a transparent member (5), as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said wiper comprises two dampener rubbers, two connecting members, two wiper spindles, and two wiper arms.
7. The improved wiper, for a locomotory device, said wiper being disposed on an at least a transparent member (5), as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said first supporting member (9) is a supporting bracket; and said second supporting member (10) and said third supporting member (11) are supporting interfaces.
8. The improved wiper, for a locomotory device, said wiper being disposed on an at least a transparent member (5), as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said torque generating member (13) is a motor.
9. The improved wiper, for a locomotory device, said wiper being disposed on an at least a transparent member (5), as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said plurality of connecting members (14) is wiper linkages.