Patent ID: 6289549
Filing Date: 2001-09-18
Classification: B60R,B60S

Abstract:
A mirror wiper with washer, comprising:a mirror having a frame and a viewing surface;a motor attached to said frame, wherein a drive shaft of said motor extends through said frame and said viewing surface;a wiper blade attached to said drive shaft for engaging and cleaning said viewing surface;a control unit electrically connected to said motor for allowing a driver to control said motor while driving;a fluid dispensing means attachable to said mirror for dispensing cleaning fluid upon said viewing surface;wherein said fluid dispensing means comprises:a dispensing nozzle;a clip member attached to said dispensing nozzle for adjustably attaching to said mirror; anda pump fluidly connected between said dispensing nozzle and a washer reservoir through a fluid line, wherein said pump is electrically connected to said control unit;wherein said wiper blade comprises:an armature attached to said drive shaft of said motor;a blade member; anda slip clutch mechanically pivotally connecting said blade member to said armature for allowing said blade member to frictionally pivot upon said armature;a pair of stopper members attached to opposing sides of said frame of said mirror;wherein said pair of stopper members are attached to a lower portion of said mirror for engaging a lower portion of said blade member;wherein said control unit comprises:a housing;a power cord electrically connectable to a power source within a vehicle;a power switch within said housing and electrically connected between said power cord and said motor; anda fluid switch within said housing and electrically connected between said power cord and said pump;wherein said motor repositions said wiper blade in a side position when said power switch is opened; andwherein said slip clutch includes a compression spring for allowing adjustment of frictional pressure.