Patent ID: 6163921
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: B60S

Abstract:
A wiper system with translation motion, comprising:a guide rail extending laterally along a lower edge of a windshield;a carriage guided by said guide rail for lateral movement;a first power actuator for laterally moving said carriage along said guide rail between an auto stop position defined near a first side edge of said windshield on a vehicle operator's side and a reversing position defined near a second side edge of said windshield on a vehicle passenger's side;a wiper arm having a base end pivotally supported by said carriage and a free end carrying a wiper blade for wiping said windshield; anda second power actuator for angularly moving said wiper arm between a retracted position defined along said lower edge of said windshield and an upright position defined substantially vertically on said windshield around said pivotally supported base end thereof.