Abstract:
The invention concerns a module (10) for cleaning a device (3) for protection of an optical element having a surface of revolution around an axis of revolution, the cleaning module (10) including a wiper blade (11) configured to extend in a first general direction (D1) and including a wiper rubber (111) configured to extend in a second general direction (D2). According to the invention:
the wiper rubber (111) is configured to wipe the surface of revolution during relative movement of rotation between the wiper blade (11) and the protection device (3), and the cleaning module (10) further includes a cleaning liquid feed pipe (13) fixed to the wiper blade (11) and including at least one opening (131) for spraying cleaning liquid disposed in such a manner as to define a spraying direction forming an angle less than 15° with the second direction (D2).
The invention also concerns a corresponding driving assistance system.
Abstract:
A cleaning apparatus for an in-vehicle optical sensor includes a cleaning liquid nozzle and an air nozzle. The cleaning liquid nozzle jets out a cleaning liquid toward a lens surface of a lens of the in-vehicle optical sensor or a translucent surface of a translucent cover covering the lens surface when the translucent cover exists. The air nozzle jets out air toward a used cleaning liquid, which was jetted out from the cleaning liquid nozzle and cleaned the lens surface or the translucent surface, to prevent the used cleaning liquid from dropping from the lens surface or the translucent surface on a predetermined position by blowing away the used cleaning liquid.
Abstract:
An air blast wiper system and method for removing snow from a vehicular marker light includes an automatic control system connected to an air reservoir for regulating a flow of air into predetermined intermittent gushes of air. Supply tubing distributes air from the automatic control to a predetermined location on the vehicle. A uniquely oriented truncated conical nozzle is used for directing the intermittent gushes of air from the supply tubing toward a surface of the warning light in order to maintain the warning light in a visible state when the vehicle is driving in a snowy or icy conditions. The automatic control includes a pressure switch for determining if the pressure in the air reservoir is below a predetermined level and for preventing use of the blast wiper system to enable the vehicle's air braking system to remain operative.
Abstract:
An apparatus for preventing a build up of snow or dust. The apparatus includes a plurality of air nozzles positioned around a periphery of a target area to be kept clear of snow or dust. Each of the nozzles directs a stream of air away from the target area. A deflector is positioned around a periphery of the target area. The deflector deflects the stream of air from each nozzle across the target area, wherein an air curtain is formed preventing snow or dust from landing on the target area.
Abstract:
A car headlight cleaning device has a container and a threaded cap. The container has a body adapted to store liquid therein, and includes a threaded neck, and a grid located proximal to said threaded neck. The threaded cap includes threads adapted to removably connect with the threaded neck of the container, and a sponge member therein, such that when the threaded cap is screwed upon the container the sponge member is pressed against the grid and the liquid can be wrung out therefrom.
Abstract:
This invention is a simulated headlight wiper and is used as a novelty or amusement device. The wiper may be detachably mounted to the vehicle or, in another embodiment, it may be attached directly to the headlight by suitable means such as a double-sided adhesive tape. For additional realism, a simulated control block and fluid dispensing tube can be added as well as simulated wiper components such as a wiper arm, head, wiper blade holder and wiper blade.
Abstract:
A nozzle arm is associated with an air-operated motor arranged to move the nozzle arm in a forward and return cycle across a headlight. The motor is a reversing air motor that includes a mixing chamber for pressured air and a cleaning fluid. The mixing chamber produces a mist under pressure that cleans the headlight in an efficient manner in one cycle of the arm. The motor is controlled in its movement by a cycling valve and an air operated relay valve. The nozzles on the nozzle arm are thin openings that form a pressured fan-like cleaning pattern.
Abstract:
A wiper-mounted retractable head lamp assembly for a vehicle, which assembly comprises a lamp, a lamp housing receiving therein the lamp to move therewith, the lamp housing being pivotably connected to the vehicle body so that is projectable from and retractable into a given space formed in the vehicle body and a head lamp wiper assembly for wiping the face of the lamp proper. Substantially all parts of the head lamp wiper assembly are mounted to the lamp housing to move therewith so that the pivoting movement of the lamp housing relative to the vehicle body is carried out without being affected by the presence of the wiper assembly.
Abstract:
An attachment for automobiles which replaces the conventional curved headlamp surface with an easily cleanable flat surface. The attachment includes a frame to support a clear transparent member which provides a flat surface, and the frame is sealed against the auto to prevent dirt and moisture from collecting on the curved lamp surface. A wiper blade unit, mounted on rollers in the frame, is moved across the transparent member to clean the flat surface. The wiper may be actuated in one of several ways including a direct cable or a mechanical linkage, and water may be directed onto the flat surface for improved cleaning.
Abstract:
A mechanism for wiping a pair of headlights comprising a rotating wiper arm and blade assembly for each headlight, and means to park the wiper arm and blade assemblies outside of the surfaces of the headlights when not in use.