Patent ID: 6343403
Filing Date: 2002-02-05
Classification: B60S,Y10T

Abstract:
A wiper device comprising:a plurality of pivot shafts, each pivot shaft having a distal end portion to which a wiper arm is fixed; a plurality of pivot holders fixed to a vehicle body, each pivot holder rotatably supporting each of said plurality of pivot shafts; a hollow frame including at least one single piece tubular component, said at least one tubular component including a modified tubular portion configured to receive a drive source, said hollow frame connecting each of said plurality of pivot holders to each other; said drive source fixed to said hollow frame; and a link rod for transmitting a driving force generated by said drive source to each of said plurality of pivot shafts, wherein said modified tubular portion includes a mounting portion having a non-hollow, substantially U-shaped transverse cross section, said U-shaped transverse cross section being formed by flattening an intermediate portion of said hollow frame in the longitudinal direction thereof, and said drive source is fixed to the mounting portion.