Abstract:
Systems and methods for sensing accumulated residue on a transmission surface of a sensor of an agricultural machine and controlling a cleaning of the transmission surface. Using captured information obtained by the sensor through the transmission surface, a first cleanliness value can be derived and compared with a first threshold. If the first threshold is not satisfied, a cleaning system can be activated. Communication of signals generated using the captured information can also then be suspended or assigned a confidence value. Information subsequently captured by the sensor can be used to derive another cleanliness value for comparison to a second threshold. The subsequently derived cleanliness value can result in at least one of a change in the confidence value, resumption of communication of signals generated using captured information obtained by the sensor, deactivation of the cleaning system, and a change in the aggressiveness of the cleaning system.
Abstract:
A windshield wiper system for an aircraft is provided and includes a motor, an output shaft, a wrap spring and crank rocker mechanism (WSCRM) to which the motor and the output shaft are coupled and a controller. By way of the WSCRM, first directional rotation input to the WSCRM from the motor via a two-stage gear reduction is converted such that the output shaft drives wiper blade oscillation through a first sweep angle and second directional rotation input to the WSCRM from the motor is converted such that the output shaft drives wiper blade oscillation through a second sweep angle. The controller is configured to control the motor such that the first directional rotation is continuously or non-continuously input during first or second flight conditions, respectively, and the second directional rotation is continuously input during third flight conditions.
Abstract:
A windshield wiper drive for a motor vehicle, with a reverse-operating driving motor for driving a wiper shaft which is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to a wiper arm, and with a fastening plate for fastening the windshield wiper drive to a vehicle body or to a component mounted on the body, wherein a first end stop surface for limiting the rotational movement of the wiper shaft in a first direction of rotation is provided on the fastening plate and/or on a component fixed to the fastening plate.
Abstract:
A wiper linkage of a windscreen washing system for a motor vehicle, comprising a motor crank (10) with a first end section (14) and a second end section (16), wherein the motor crank (10) is connected at its first end section (14) to a drive motor via a connecting element (12), and wherein the motor crank (10) has, at its second end section (16), a double ball pin (18) which is connected to a first joint rod (20) and to a second joint rod (22), wherein by means of a rotational movement of the motor crank (10) a first crank radius (28) can be transmitted to the first joint rod (20) and a second crank radius (34) can be transmitted to the second joint rod (22), wherein according to the invention the first crank radius (28) of the first joint rod (20) has a different size from the second crank radius (34) of the second joint rod (22).
Abstract:
A window wiper motor system for an automotive vehicle includes an incremental wiper position detection device. A window wiper feedback pattern is disposed on a stationary circuit board mounted within a gear enclosure with its electronic components facing inwardly toward a main gear. A low profile, flip chip integrated circuit attachment to the printed circuit board is also provided.
Abstract:
A reduction gearing device of a windshield wiper motor is disclosed, which comprises a gearing mechanism having a high transmission efficiency and a stop-position controlling device. The gearing mechanism is provided with a unidirectional clutch, or an output shaft holding part comprising a bearing and a rotation controller provided with spring and roll for controlling the rotation in only one direction.
Abstract:
A wiping arrangement for windows of power vehicles has a wiping element with a wiper shaft, rotary direction-reversible drive having a rotatable driven element, swinging drive with a driving element rotatable about a center and provided with a gripping element and a guide, and connecting the driven element of said rotary drive with the wiper shaft of said wiping element so that when the driven element rotates in one direction the wiping element covers a circular, segment-shaped wiping field and performs wiping step over a predetermined wiping field, and when the driven element rotates in a reverse direction the gripping element arranged on the driving element of the swinging drive means moves radially away from the center with the aid of the guide and thereby the wiping element is transported to a parking position lying beyond the wiping field, a structural element connected and rotating together with the gripping element during the wiping step, but uncoupled from the gripping element for the radial movement of the latter, wherein the structural element is provided with a blocking element for blocking the structural element in position of the rotary direction reverse, and with a guiding element arranged on the structural element.
Abstract:
The pump drive mechanism is driven by a wiper drive motor having a drive pin adapted to revolve in a circular path, while driving the wipers, and which is displaced along a generally radially directed path outwardly of the circular path, at a prescribed point thereon, when the wipers are moved to the park position. The mechanism has a rotatable drive cam, which is connected, via a cam follower, to reciprocate the piston rod of the pump. To facilitate installation, the drive cam carries a drive pin engaging portion designed to automatically engage the drive pin, after the first actuation of the wiper motor, regardless of the initial relative positions of the drive pin and drive cam. As a result, the necessity for positioning the drive cam with respect to the drive pin in a prescribed position during installation is eliminated. A second aspect of the invention relates to the pump action termination portion of the mechamism which includes an indexable rachet wheel having evenly spaced, uniformly shaped teeth, provided to count a given number of strokes. After the given number of strokes, a substantially wedge shaped cam, carried on the rachet wheel, is moved into position as the wheel is indexed, to engage a lip on the reciprocating piston rod to prevent further pump actuation. The structure of the cam and lateral movement of the piston rod permit same to cooperate in a manner which facilitates positioning of the lip relative to the cam, thereby eliminating the necessity for the presence of a flexible tooth on the rachet wheel, heretofore required to permit sufficient "yield" in the mechanism to prevent binding of the cam and lip.
Abstract:
In a preferred form, this disclosure relates to an actuating mechanism for use in oscillating a pair of windshield wipers across a windshield between inboard and outboard positions during running operation and to move the wipers to a depressed park position spaced from the inboard position when wiper operation is being terminated. The actuating mechanism includes a rotatable crank assembly having a crank shaft and a crank arm connected thereto. The crank arm is rotated about the rotational axis of the crank shaft through an orbit having a first radius during running operation of the wipers to move the same between their inboard and outboard positions and the crank assembly is both rotated and swivelled about its rotational axis to increase the throw of the crank arm of the crank assembly to effect movement of the wipers to a depressed part position when wiper operation is being terminated.